Trump’s Stolen Funds for Felons and Frauds.

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Have you ever seen lake above the ocean? Trælanípan, Faroe Islands. [📍 geordieramblers] Original post

Thune says he's "not a big fan" of the Trump slush fund. Good. Co-sponsor a bill to block any expenditure of taxpayer funds for it. This would be in line with many other restrictions on spending that Congress routinely imposes, such as the Hyde Amendment. We'll call it the Thune Amendment.

Today's @thebulwark.com Morning Shots is a must read (as it is every day). @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social rightfully skewers the GOP sycophants and Trump apologists for their dishonor. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Day 286—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. In these days after the idolatry of Rededicate 250, remember that Jesus who taught us Our Father also said Love God and Love Neighbor. God is love.

A summary of today’s revelations of treachery by RFK Jr.’s handpicked minions. In 11/2025, three doctors (Makary, Prasad, Hoeg) employed by the United States government told the world, with confidence, that COVID19 vaccines killed 10 children. We now have ironclad evidence that they lied.

Important thread.

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He will be well protected if he tries to stay in 2028. Yes, it is insane but he tried it once already, only leaving when it was clear he had no choice. And back then in 2020 there were still a decent number of Rs willing to follow the law. Now???

The only correct answer for ADM Cooper is “YES.” He wouldn’t say it because to do so would implicate Hegseth. No integrity. From DoD Law of War Manual 5.4.7 Prohibition Against Declaring That No Quarter Be Given. (Title) It is forbidden to declare that no quarter will be given. (first sentence.)

Ben Hickey has won the National Magazine Award for Best Still and Animated Illustration for his work on “America’s Mad King,” by Peter Wehner. See the art and read the story: theatln.tc/KTXr5P3P

Yes, and then Leo XIII wrote Rerum Novarum which established Catholic Social Teaching which condemned both ideologies.

Day 285—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. May the Lord give you peace. --St. Francis of Assisi's greeting to everyone he met; and one the world needs today.

New from me: Some of Donald Trump’s favorite world leaders have been scoundrels, bullies, and dictators. The China summit showed, yet again, that such men can both intimidate and flatter Trump into taking their side, even against the United States. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

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A special message from Bishop Michael Pham to the Muslim Community of San Diego: “We stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community who was subjected to a senseless act of violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego which claimed the lives of five people including the suspects.”

Day 284—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. Scripture quote below by Bishop Flores (@bpdflores.bsky.social) reminds us that the Jesus who taught us the Our Father is also the God who is love.

1 Jn 4,9 In hoc appáruit cáritas Dei in nobis, quóniam Fílium suum unigénitum misit Deus in mundum, ut vivámus per eum. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.

It's good they're quoting scholars here to dismiss the fiction that America was founded as a Christian nation, but you can just read the Constitution yourself. There are only three references to religion in it, all meant to keep it out of government, to avoid conflicts that had rocked Europe.

Day 283—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. My Our Father offered today that our nation will reject Christian nationalist idolatry and live out the Great Commandment of love of God / neighbor.

The Religious Right is desperate these days to pretend that "Christian Nationalism" is (1) a recently-invented term and (2) a pejorative invented by their enemies, but neither of those claims is remotely true. Here's a short thread, but I'm sure other historians will have examples too.

Yesterday, Harrison Bader potential grand slam was blown in -2 feet by wind and pushed 20 feet right preventing a home run, per @WeatherApplied Today, he hits a grand slam that was pushed out 7 ft and 18 ft right by wind, creating a home run Nature giveth and taketh!!

Day 283—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. My Our Father offered today that our nation will reject Christian nationalist idolatry and live out the Great Commandment of love. Commandmen

Cult member says other members of cult must not challenge the leader of the cult.

It’s a real shame that two US Catholic Bishops are speaking at this White Christian Nationalist event.

Just drove home from Toronto to Columbia, MD (477 miles). Included legs on I-90 near Buffalo NY (2 miles) I-80 near Milton PA (1.5 miles) and I-70 near Baltimore, MD (5 miles).

Day 281—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be.

Flashback for May 16, 2026 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Day 280—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be.

Oh. My. God. This is despicable.

Day 279—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. I’m in Toronto and saw these two Timothy Schmalz sculptures today. Homeless Jesus and Let the Oppressed Go Free. They apply to the U.S. today.

Wholeheartedly agree with this excellent piece. No Catholics, especially Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Barron, should participate in this seemingly religious but actually political event. open.substack.com/pub/liturgya...

Day 278—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. In Warsaw, NY (Buffalo area) en route to Toronto for Henri Nouwen Society Conference - Longing for Home, for 30th anniversary of Henri’s death.

It's not just that the FBI director is acting like a spoiled child; he keeps repeating the dumb lie that Van Hollen was "drinking margaritas with a felon" when he visited Kilmar Abrego Garcia. As a reminder, it was a stunt from the El Salvador regime, who put sugar-rimmed glasses on the table.

A remarkable piece from 93-year-old Fran Moreland Johns on what life was like before the measles vaccine. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Day 277—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. Today I delivered copies of the U.S. Constitution that will be presented by my USNA '72 classmates to the Naval Academy Class of 2026 for graduation.

"Trump’s golden statue, triumphal arch, and 'magnificent' ballroom. They’re all about him. No Republican has said a word critical of any of his narcissistic projects. Democrats need to explain 'The Republican party is with him.' And then show, 'We’re with you.'” open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Day 276—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. May the Lord give you peace. --St. Francis of Assisi

If you haven't read this yet, do so now. Robert Kagan on Iran www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

Most home runs in Yankees’ first 41 games of a season: 1956 Mickey Mantle: 20 1928 Babe Ruth: 18 1930 Babe Ruth: 17 2026 Aaron Judge: 16 2007 Alex Rodriguez: 16 1997 Tino Martinez: 16 1926 Babe Ruth: 16

Day 275—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. Last night went to Washington National Opera performance of West Side Story at The Lyric in Baltimore. Director’s note addresses relevance to today.

The U.S. has spent billions to lose a war that enriches its oligarchs, impoverishes the citizenry, sabotages its alliances, and strengthens its enemies. Empires have risen and failed before, but to my knowledge no state has ever chosen to kill its own power. snyder.substack.com/p/on-superpo...

Day 274—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be.

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SCOOP: A confidential new CIA analysis delivered to policymakers this week concludes that Iran can survive the U.S. naval blockade for at least 3 to 4 months before facing more severe economic hardship, a finding that contradicts those hailing an imminent collapse 🧵

Excellent and clearly illustrated explanation. Gift Article. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Celebrating the birthday today of two preeminent Romantic-era composers: Johannes Brahms (b. 1833) and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (b. 1840). Feted this morning @WETAClassical. Bring a morning beverage and enjoy with us.

I’m a grateful @WETAClassical supporter. It’s my constant companions in the car and I also stream online using the WETA Classical app. Join me. Cc: @lindaclassical.bsky.social