Seems pretty transparent when you put it that way... Their comms people are not the brightest. They should hire Meg from our local ANTIFA cell. She's sharp as they come! On second thought, don't. She makes a killer Chiles en Nogada.

I think I'm seeing a pattern:

Who is funding this "Arc de Stupidité"? The same list that is funding the Epstein Ballroom? That will be the real story (we already know Trump is an idiot). I wonder if any tech entrepreneurs will pitch in. They may need rescue soon.

This was one of my more popular and favorite posts this year. It's full of good feels, and you cannot NOT feel good watching it. It's a great way to kick off the New Year. More flash mobs, please, less of that other stuff:

First chuckle of my day:

Donald Trump, who some say is an "idiot", mourned the death of an American Bald Eagle, which somehow made its way to Israel, and was actually a falcon. No one in his close circle told him: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

"I do not dream of labor..." I hope you'll all find time to read this piece from David Shapiro. Beyond all the Trump noise, something else major is afoot that will affect all of our lives - the nature of "work". David examines the options: daveshap.substack.com/p/im-startin...

This is probably old news, and I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but I've just become aware of Queen Elizabeth's hand-bruising shortly before she passed:

I can see this has already been broadly circulated, but there's never "too much" when it comes to Obama. It's amazing how he just instantly lifts me up:

There are some great reminders here of what we're fighting for and why. At my local Kings protest, I was most taken by the seniors, some in wheelchairs, emboldened by the prospect that their voices will be heard. They were:

This gets my vote. In the end, it's not complicated. We just need to undo everything the GOP has done over the past 25 years:

Dear Europe, Listen, the U.S. is broken right now. It's sad, but not as sad as Europe abandoning Ukraine, where, overnight, Russia landed 100s of missiles on Kyiv. Quit with the talk and promises and get your troops and aircraft on the move to Ukraine. Today. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

2026 VIBES During our ANTIFA cell’s holiday party, Meg suggested we start planning for the celebrations sure to follow Trump’s downfall, as if dancing in the streets would not be enough. I agree. It’ll be the party of the century!

What a contrast... Happy Holidays.

PSA - DON'T BUY A NEW CAR I can't believe what people are paying for new cars, nor the costs of monthly subscriptions to keep them on the road. Are they nuts? And don't buy a Ford: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vizr...

BOO Scott Bessent is heckled in a D.C. wine bar. Send your thoughts and prayers... (lol). www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wny...

RECOMMENDED Google Chrome's new "split screen" feature is great if you haven't tried it.

Captain Kirk, by a mile:

🐴STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH MTG spills the beans on what Republicans in Congress really think about Trump. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

FAFO: Imagine how MAGA families will feel once their senior relatives have to move in with them when their nursing homes are closed thanks to BBB.

❗ I strongly recommend that you all read and share this excellent thought piece from John Collins (@logicallyjc.bsky.social) on Trump's "National Security Strategy for 2025." It's must-reading for anyone concerned about Trump's foreign policy. logicallyjc.substack.com/p/a-strategy...

Something to keep in mind: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱…𝗔 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴. -Yoshimichi Nakajima

PSA It's time for folks, and especially podcasters and anchors, to retire their monstrous, heavy, black-framed eyewear. Thanks for your attention to this matter:

Just for fun, if you'd like a refresher on how dumb Pete Hegseth truly is, watch this video from always fun-to-watch women at Hysteria: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHKm...

Do former Republicans see anything in today's GOP that still aligns with those beliefs that drew them to the party originally? What are they, and how did they manifest in earlier Republican administrations? It's a trick question. The GOP hasn't changed. They have.

Made me chuckle:

Things to be grateful for: Rhea Seehorn's laugh.

As placemats for Thanksgiving go, this is brilliant:

This is fun.

💰 If you ever find yourself sitting around wondering what yearly income is required to join the One Perfect, this map offers some clues. (Cheapest state to qualify? West Virginia at $416,000). www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-the-i...

This is sad news for me, but good news overall. I live in Idaho, where Trump has the most support among states, but it's down in most other red states, including many that really matter.

Let's say your life has taken a nasty turn. You've been fired ("Just can't keep a job"), or you're fresh out of prison, and no one wants to hire you. What to do? Join ICE. They'll hire anybody: www.esquire.com/news-politic...

MONEY MONEY MONEY If you've ever wondered about the perks of being a billionaire, Johnny Harris is here to help. His deep, quick dive into wealth won't make you envious, but it'll probably make you angry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpyP...

This explains Trump's outfit the other day:

Apparently, this is going on right now:

Brian Tyler Cohen offers a quick catch-up on the Epstein file, where we've landed, and clarifies all of the relevant arguments now being spread by MAGA, which lack all merit. (Zip. None.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaT2...

GO AHEAD AND LOL Ronny Chieng never fails to give me LOLs. Some great digs here on Nancy Mace and, of course, Trump, plus much more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3jV...

WOW The Senate already passed the discharge, which means it's going straight to Trump's desk to sign. Huge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLy-...

A BIG DEAL That gerrymandering mischief in Texas has been knocked down by a Federal judge. If it holds, the maps for 2026 look a whole lot better. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeiP...

This video will convince you that the GOP hates the middle and lower classes, which it's hell-bent on grinding into the ground. It'll give you the insights you'll need to survive going into 2026. (It may seem dry at first, but listen to the end if you can): www.youtube.com/watch?v=62lo...

Good lord I despise this man.

VETERAN'S DAY This video of Obama greeting Vets arriving in D.C. for Veterans' Day made me have feelings: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiYL...

It's doubtful that Johnson will bring the Senate bill to the floor for a vote to end the shutdown. If he does, it will only be because he knows Trump will refuse to sign it. Why? Trump can't allow Adelita Grijalva to take her seat.

And this is nearly the least offensive of his crimes... Imagine having fallen on hard times with two kids to feed, and discovering that the very thing upon which you relied and that offered you any hope was taken away. I can't think of any worse horror than having hungry children. Imagine.

Sugar Daddies

This wins the internet today:

No, not too soon:

MEMORIES If you were in your teens, 20s, or 30s in 1981 (yeah, we're still alive), this song is in the soundtrack of your life. I can't listen to it without being instantly transported. You will remember things. (Song kicks in at the 1:45 mark): www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEWP...

Wow.

TRUMP'S 60 MINUTES INTERVIEW If, like me, you couldn't listen to Trump's 60 Minutes interview, Ben from Meidas Touch is doing an excellent wrap-up. Watch it below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=swuv...