Former Deputy Director of the FBI just joined BlueSky. Give him a follow and check out his Substack on Kash Patel.

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I love @jefftiedrich.bsky.social. You should be sure to follow him. Today he points out that the Commander in Chief was banned from the command room during a recent military operation by the same group of Toadies who refuse to enact the 25th amendment. Read his hilarious, sweary view daily.

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Today on The Stats Kuo: "Patel claims he’s going to court for vindication. Maybe he feels he has to go down swinging. But the question isn’t whether he can win a defamation suit. He cannot. The question is why he is dumb enough to try. Perhaps a bit more liquid courage is all he needs."

Put on your little red hat and go take a nap.

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The FBI reported to the Senate Judiciary Committee that Kash Patel had been successfully targeted in recruitment programs run by both the Russian and the Chinese intel services and that Kash had taken money from each. But then we knew this long ago, and the Senate GOP decided they didn't care

#Satan has found a new home in the #WhiteHouse. GOP leaders often lay hands on him, which allows Satan to absorb all their energy. He’s like an evil battery 🪫 that must be charged 🔋

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So many things are more important than AI.

We're running the scientific revolution in reverse. Soon, they'll be promoting bloodletting, leeches, and the Four Humors.

Florida's Craig Pittman, keeping us laughing at ourselves in his snarky way, chronicling the quirkiest, wildest, Florida Man books, including the bestseller "Oh, Florida!" and "The State You're In". He also gives us each Sunday the best of the gospel archives. Follow him @craigtimes.bsky.social

@deadder.bsky.social always draws what I sense to be the absurdity of the day. He is a genius. Happy Sunday.

Irony is dead. The scripture he will read is 2 Chronicles 7:11-22. Trump's reading skills demonstrate his declining cognitive impairment. This is a terrible idea. This choice of scripture concludes with a warning particularly apt to the current administration, i.e. judgement for idolatry.

A majority of US citizens concur with his premise: "to acknowledge the reality of nearly half a million people who already form part of our everyday lives".

We hardly need reminding of his authoritarian-like actions, but here are the receipts. Try not to let it spoil your day.

The results show that Trump supporters simply deny the allegations or in some cases don't care about the allegations.

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War on the internet with Legos.

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Iranian military’s operational command described the ongoing US blockade as “piracy”, saying: “For this reason, control of the strait of Hormuz has reverted to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces."/ guardian

I'm eagerly anticipating SNL takes on this week's biggest stories: JD's remarks about the Pope during the week of his book launch re: his conversion to Catholicism. Patel getting drunk and locking himself out of his computer and into his room. Hegseth quoting Jules Winnfield:

I'm confused. The White House cares about scientists? "The Thite House says it is working with the FBI to review cases of American scientists who have gone missing or died in recent years in a growing list."

Har har

Gun violence hardly makes the news any longer.

Sounds exactly like the Führerbunker. Since 1800, all Presidents have lived safely in the White House. In July 2025 he announced plans for a new ballroom. He didn't ask permission because he knew no one would approve his plans.

In case you’re wondering what House Republicans are doing this week after a 2-week recess…. Passing a resolution honoring themselves for passing a bill last year. Seriously.

When you've lost His Holiness the Dalai Lama: "Indeed, whether we look to Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism or any of the world's great spiritual traditions, the message is fundamentally the same: love, compassion, tolerance, and self-discipline"

The brilliant Tom Nichols joining the comments:

@bcdreyer I marvel at this beautifully constructed prose, written in perfect Pope Voice and serving as a first-rate reminder that if you want a sentence to have real impact, make sure that it ends with a bang. And “filth” is more than a bang; it’s an absolute face-spitter.Great work, Leo. No notes.

The man who said the Haitians were eating people's pets. He's a known liar. He's a self-admitted liar. "If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention, then that's what I'm going to do."

This Tax Day, every American should know: Because of Trump, Amazon avoided paying over 90% of the taxes it owed. That's $17.5 billion that should be going to health care, schools, child care, and more. But instead, Jeff Bezos gets wealthier. Congress needs to tax the rich.

Dear Miami Herald: There is no quarrel. Trump insulted Pope Leo and the Pope preached the gospel of Christ. I condemn this move by this administration who claims to desire a Christian Nation. I assure you that Christ's followers will contribute the funds necessary for the charity's need.

I'm not easily shocked. But I'm devastated. I'm sick with revulsion. I chose the bear long ago.

Intelligence briefings: "Iran’s hard-liners—anti-Western ideologues with no tolerance for domestic dissent—have always had a place in the country’s overlapping and competing circles of power, their influence rising under the patronage of the elder Khamenei." No they are in power.

Join me in anger and determination to stop this horrible betrayal. The majority of American people stand with Ukraine.

Mike Johnson and JD Vance show their ignorance by invoking just war doctrine. The U.S. bishop's Committee on Doctrine can teach them.

The Senate Republicans signing their own pink slips:

I'm astonished that Johnson found out about Pope Leo's words. Usually he's so out of touch with anything in the news. He's apparently changed his mind and calling it a war now. Invoking just war doctrine to decry the Pope's words is purely laughable. Just wars have strict rules.

Catsplaining:

Bessent spews nonsense.

Sean Patrick Barbabella, Trump's doctor, doesn't look anything similar to what Trump thinks a doctor might look like. Might be time for the next cognitive assessment?

Trump unleashing his army for the next insurrection.

Do we deserve dogs?