The Punctuation Collection™️

New data reveals the manufacturing sector has lost 49,000 jobs since Trump entered office. Trump has previously claimed his tariffs are reviving manufacturing.

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I haven’t been this excited for a bubble to burst since I was a toddler.

A) Is anyone surprised? B) This is what she deserves for being such a ghoul. Credit to @politicalwire.com

In a couple of minutes @spencerdirks.bsky.social and I will be live on KHOI Radio to talk about the week in Iowa politics. 89.1 FM in the Ames listening area or online: www.khoifm.org (will be on podcast platforms later as "KHOI's Capitol Week")

I call this picture "Wish You Were Here." #Cheese

New post by Bruce Lear: Iowa educators feel a chill down their spines thinking about the Iowa legislature convening on January 12. What’s the next attack? How will we cope? www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/11/17/t...

Watch. Listen. Repost ad infinitum.

When Order meets Chaos.

“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!” --Megyn R. Kelly “Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!” --Also Megyn R. Kelly

New post by Randy Evans: What would Governor Bob Ray do? www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/11/15/w...

🎶I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.🎶 Happy early #Caturday!

This is true! "Diot" was a diminutive of "Dionisia" (a forerunner of "Denise"), and "Coke" was a variant of "Cook," so a modern version of "Diot Coke" might be "Niecy Nosh."

Do political science profs have to explain to their students that, for most of American history, it was actually borderline unthinkable that elected officials and their spokespersons would constantly talk like trashy reality show contestants?

My Leiges, did you know that today is THURSDAY? I legit just found this out. I'm flabbergasted.

NEW: Trump says America needs more foreign workers. His company requested a record 184 of them for 2025. me, for @Forbes 1/

Let your member of Congress know the impact this will have on the farm industry and those of us with chronic pain and no other option.

Real talk: They're playing "Love and Affection" by Nelson at the store. I'm having such a hard time not busting out in song. Crank that shit to eleven!

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Me, in every group chat:

I saw this today and was just overcome with hope and joy for the future. My heart breaks out in song! Song it with me! I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside.

Send help. I'm trapped. And it's not even #Caturday

New post: Bruce Lear has advice for new school board members on setting the tone, dealing with complaints, and doing the public's business. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/11/10/h...

Husbands with Grindr profiles?

You know you're a crusty old punk when you choose seats over the floor to see The Descendents.

If I've said it once, I've said it a bajillion times: Anyone who believes in conspiracy theories has never worked on a group project of any sort. #Truth

Cat prom. #Caturday

When your group chat asks if you want to attend something called a "cat prom" and you MEAN TO RESPOND to your wife that you would rather have your eyes gouged out with red hot pokers up your ass, but ACTUALLY RESPOND that way to the whole group, you will end up attending said "cat prom." #Caturday

Once again it is @aldiusa.bsky.social FTW this joyous holiday season.

In my #hipster era

Why do schools need bonds if they are publicly funded, how does this system of school funding create debtor schools? Who are our public schools indebted *to*, anyway? (Hint: You're not gonna like the answers) @debtcollective.bsky.social

This is going to be a shitshow, so we need to remind each other to be patient and kind. TSA has been working without pay. 📌 The FAA announced major restrictions that experts say could lead to thousands of flights being canceled as the government shutdown drags into day 37.

Indeed they did.

Good job last night, America.

I sure would hate to be a ketchup bottle in the White House tonight. #Vote

Imagine dying and "shot a guy in the face" doesn't make the list of top 10 worst things you did.

Truth

The NYC mayor‘s election might be the first big election where Millennials and Gen Zers realize that their broad participation can literally dictate the outcome of elections. That alone is everything. It’s the way democracy will be reborn.

Holy crap. I grew up in Monmouth County, NJ. Had no idea how red it was until I got to Iowa of all friggin' places... Re: @nycjayjay.bsky.social thanks for the data (and hope!) #vote

Sorta Fish and chips. Beer battered Juicy Marbles Kinda Cod and sweet potato fries. #vote

I've been saying this every #Election night since 2015, but here goes again: Dear America, Please try not to shit the bed tonight. Thanks, Your Fellow Citizens #Vote

Remember, if you live in #NYC a vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is a vote for a kebab cart on every corner!!!!

You can still register to #vote today in Iowa! Get out there and vote on the future of our schools in Des Moines!

If you have election tomorrow that you can vote in then make sure you do your goddamn American duty and help save this place!

Started/Going Fueled by coffee and Prednisone. (Mostly the steroids)

Hey maw! I been a-tinkerin' again!

Recovering from a sinus infection with my boys.

It may be late, but it's still #Caturday