"Republicans...abdicated their Constitutionally-ordained role as a check on the presidency. they let a fluorescent tangerine Mad King run wild, never once blocking any of his fuckbrained schemes. whatever Donny wanted — no matter how obviously ruinous — was fine with them."- Jeff Tiedrich & we pay!

Argentina gets $20 billion, Qatar gets an airbase in Iowa, while our soldiers are being fed by food banks. Orgs like Army Emergency Relief are stepping in amidst Trump’s shutdown, and you can make a donation at any of the links in this thread:

DRAIN THE SWAMP

The slight gust of wind you feel in woodland is the brush of a passing angel's wing

Kapei has a determined approach to new experiences. Whether it's encounters with wild bulls that send him racing back to his Keepers, or taking on the task of leading the herd with ears outstretched to identify hazards, he's developing the awareness he'll need for wild life: swt.bio/kapei

Tiny, surprisingly feisty, and the undisputed darling of the Nursery herd. Just like her name, which means ‘unique’, Kipekee's story is far from typical – involving a rapid-response rescue to save this milk-starved baby, and a desperate attempt to treat her dying mother: swt.bio/kipekee

Tunnicliffe for #OwlishMonday

🎃 #31DaysOfHalloween #Gothtober

Reading for pleasure has fallen by 40 percent since 2000. This is not progress. You should read because it's good for your brain, your soul. You should read because our freedoms will not long endure in a post-literate world. Most of all, you should read because it's fun.

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus): This 18cm (7.1in) Aquatic passerine is not exclusive to, but can be found in Upland and Mountain areas in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the Indian subcontinent. Dipper spotted by Johan van der Louw in the Netherlands. #dipper #netherlands #nature

European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus): This Eurasian species of Deer is relatively small at 135cm (4.4ft) in length. These Deer begin to regrow their antlers almost immediately the previous have been shed. Photo taken by Waldo Ferris in Bocking, UK. #deer #roedeer #nature #wildlife #bocking #UK 🦌

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) This European, North African & Asian Kingfisher species has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks & defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Photo of a Kingfisher diving taken by Will Brown in the UK.

Cougar (Puma concolor): 240cm (94in). Aka Puma & Mountain Lion, this is a large felid native to the Americas spanning from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes in South America. Super photo taken by Bill Marshall. #mountainlion #cougar #lion #nature #cat #wildlife #puma #bigcat #cats

Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America and the majority found across the Northern Hemisphere. Brilliant photo of one of these super Pollinators taken by Liam Donovan in the UK 🐝 #bees #bee #bumblebee #pollinator #pollinators #nature

A Belted Kingfisher perches over Central Park's Turtle Pond.

THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Ancient Woodland Scene

Wolfsbane, or monkshood (Aconitum napellus), is a deadly flower tied to werewolf lore. In medieval Europe it was said to repel or cure lycanthropy, the power or curse of turning into a wolf. Some tales claim witches used wolfsbane ointments to change shape. #FairytaleTuesday

This. And this again.

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Good morning and welcome to Tuna Tuesday One paw forward. One day at a time. Some days you conquer the world. Some days you just conquer the chair. Which ever you do today, have fun doing it

It's insanity, and it's real.

Kats. Lol.

"Support the troops, y'all!"

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

If you’ve been with us awhile, you’ll know all about ‘hose wars’ — our Kaluku herd’s highly competitive and never-ending quest to possess the hosepipe. (There’s plenty of fresh water for everyone, but the orphans seem to enjoy the clout of drinking directly from the hose!)

Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown. “We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.

"Friends, humans, and fellow cats: Happy Meow Monday Night! The weather was wet today. The wildlife has happy to get steady rain. 🐰 Roberto, Rocky, and 🐿️ Sammy danced while harvesting. We're all getting together tonight 🍿for cards and Monday night football. Namaste!" 😺🐰😻 ~ Vivi

Billionaire tax cuts are a policy choice. Cutting healthcare for millions is a policy choice. Cutting food assistance for children is a policy choice. Taking from the poor and giving to the rich is a policy choice. Make no mistake: Trump and the GOP just chose to do this.

This is the kind of person that Herr DickTator and his regime want to make into some kind of saint again. Its not that they don't know, in fact, they would celebrate this. #TheAlliedForces

This is Lucky. He assures you there's nothing to see here. And also nothing missing from the laundry basket. 13/10 (IG: luckythegoldenboy)

Night night sweet dreamies Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself

Quick adoption

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day

The best girl there ever was. A promise made is a promise kept...

Apparently, my glorious ginger fur was “everywhere.” It’s now clean again… smells funny… feels wrong… I’m suspicious. Will redeposit fur immediately. *Rubs belly on seat **chortles to meownself quietly

Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.

I'm glad the hostages have been returned and many Palestinians have been freed as well. Its a big deal. But Palestinians are still occupied and this extremist Israeli government has said they're going to take Gaza and everything from the river to the sea. Just a matter of time this explodes.

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Tingwall Standing Stone on Shetland. The stone is also known as the ‘Murder Stone’, and is connected with the death of Lord Skaldale by his cousin the Earl of Orkney in the late 14th century. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Shetland

Good Morning & welcome to marvellous marmalade Monday Worry has a way of turning small things into big shadows. It steals your joy and keeps you endlessly busy without purpose. Trust yourself, for you are stronger than your worries You are.

That moment when you see the lint sticky roller being deployed and are more than aware you will hoiked off your comfy chair for defluffing purposes

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Let’s be honest: there have already been several bizarre moments from Trump this morning alone that would justify invoking the 25th Amendment. He is a seriously unwell individual.

Photo Credit: Khuzaimah Al-Jamhani “Blessings sometimes show up in unrecognizable disguises.” ~ Janette Oke