“I am not happy with my new office as the Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, Western Hemisphere security initiative.” - Kristi Noem

So Pete Hegseth went on a $93 billion taxpayer-funded spending spree, including buying a $98,329 Steinway & Sons grand piano, $55.3 million worth of iPads, and $6.9 million worth of lobster tail. And they have the audacity to ask Congress to approve additional funding for this illegal war?

Eddie don’t listen

This is Summit. He is a friend to pretty much everyone he meets. But has a special soft spot for the little critters who stop long enough for him to say hello. 13/10 (IG: bakerbarnes)

NEWS: Senate Republicans grow frustrated with Trump’s war in Iran as more troops are injured and Iran becomes more defiant. Trump threatens bombing at a “level never before seen.” SAVE Act begins to slowly die. DOGE staffer took sensitive social security data from the government to his new job.

Here are my top 10 dog mayors!

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This is how our government has been corrupted: 1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians 2) Elected officials rewrite rules in donors' favor 3) Donors make huge profit 4) Repeat We must get big money out of politics. It’s the root of all evil in Washington.

these people do not care about our service members. they don’t respect your hard-earned tax dollars. they’re spending millions on steak and lobster while they send working class kids to die in ANOTHER pointless war in the middle east

NEWS: Major investigation launched at Epstein’s New Mexico ranch, the first ever search of the property. Trump threatens Iran with fire and fury. Iran threatens Trump’s life. Hegseth says today will be the most intense strikes. USA has buyer’s remorse for rejecting Ukraine’s help last year.

Thank you to Mayor Woodfin and the people of Birmingham for welcoming me and sharing your concern and stories. Conversations like these - offline, in real life - are vital for understanding our moment and for building hope.

Major update: Trump says war is pretty much complete as he seeks an off-ramp to end the war. Trump considers taking over Strait of Hormuz as Iran says countries can get access if they expel US/Israel ambassadors. US intercepts transmissions suggesting that Iran could be triggering sleeper assets.

This is Brew. He heard how bad the sock market is right now. Thought it would be a good idea to save up. 13/10 (TT: brewthegoldenn)

"Jews don't belong in American society." Imagine a sitting member of Congress tweeting that. You can't. Thankfully, it'd never happen. And *if* it did, it'd be the end of their career and the biggest story in America. But Ogles can say this about Muslims without any censure.

This is Stevie. He's on squirrel watch. His stuffed friend is also a squirrel, but he's one of the good ones. 14/10 (IG: longdogstevie)

I’m sure Trump anticipated all of this happening and has a great plan.

Major update: Oil prices surge to highest levels in years. Stock market futures well below 50,000. White House refuses to rule out military draft. US upset with Israel over oil strikes. Explosive found near Mayor Mamdani’s home. Spread the word: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

What an honor to walk on this hallowed ground in Selma with some of the civil rights foot soldiers who marched here 61 years ago on #BloodySunday. We have so much to learn from the the moral power, and the physical courage, of the marchers who faced down Jim Crow on that day.

The i Paper: Iran wants to turn Trump‘s war into a global nightmare by inflicting huge military, political and economic pain to force him to abandon his campaign. Isn't it great an Adderall addict with the IQ of a Q-tip has picked a fight he has no idea how to finish. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed

Lindsey Graham is what would happen if a Keebler elf had sex with a jar of spoiled mayonnaise.

Trump's Unjust, Insane War Costs Taxpayers $1 Billion A DAY. Gas and Diesel are going up at a record pace. Inflation is skyrocketing prices on everything While Pedophile Donald Trump is hiding the Epstein Files and filling his pockets with Taxpayer dollars. Wake the hell up, MAGA GOP Congress.

“It wasn’t me who raped that 13 year old at Epstein’s house. It was Iran.”

Major update: Iran covered in black smoke and black rain falls on residents following US/Israeli strikes on oil depots. Middle East water supply at risk as desalination plants targeted. Fox admits to airing wrong video to conceal Trump donning a ball cap to the dignified transfer.

When Matt’s right he’s right

DOJ docs, FBI interview, raise new questions about Epstein's "suicide" open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

The White House put out a series of hype videos about the war. Some have been defending it by saying military members themselves share these kinds of videos. This is true. But they aren’t the White House. The WH is a bunch of children, and have no sobriety about the serious business of war.

here's today's post: "what the fuck is a Shield of the Americas?" — it’s just Donny’s latest fascist grift, that’s all. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —

We never learn. Our troops suffer and die because of it. Our Treasury is depleted because of it. Our (shaky) moral high ground is eroded. End this war. 8647 /2547 FDJT

Happy International Women’s Day! 🦊Meet and Greet 🦊 Let’s celebrate the wonderful women in our lives Everything that they do and what they have achieved ⏰Daylight Savings Time⏰ It’s time to “Spring Forward” Did you remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour? We will be okay ❤️Love❤️ 🦊Foxy🦊

Eric Trump calls the Ayatollah’s son an incompetent moron who only got his position through nepotism. Irony is dead.

Major update: Iran threatens Trump’s life, says he will pay. Trump moves closer to deploying troops to Iran and is actively considering options. Trump says Iran was responsible for strike on girls elementary school, despite everyone saying otherwise. Massive attacks on oil happening now.

It’s about goddamn time.

it's Saturday, and it's time for "this week in stupid: March 7 edition" — Donny stays on topic, Marco gets myopic, and so much more... thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —

This is completely unhinged

Pete Buttigieg does it again. He has the makings of the perfect president. He is a veteran. He has a world-class intellect. He has a superb education and yet, he understands that he's not the smartest person in the room and accepts help from the experts. #USDemocracy

Major update: FBI Deemed Trump accuser credible. Up to 20 Republicans may vote to hold Bondi in contempt. Democrats push for impeachment or criminal charges for Noem. China prepares to support Iran. Russia already is. Stocks plunge to worst week since April. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

RIP to Jesse Jackson. His funeral is today. I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

here's today's post: "congratulations, Republicans — you own this shithole mess" — the price of gas goes fuckity-zoom. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —

‘Good afternoon, my name is Markwayne, this is my brother Darrell, this is my other brother Darrell…’

Happy National Dude Day!! Dudes and Dudettes let’s celebrate 🎉 Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust Have a fantastic FriYAY ❤️ Love ❤️ 🦊 Foxy 🦊