"HuffPost can report that the president’s golf habit has crossed the $100 million mark, costing taxpayers at least $101.2 million in travel and security expenses since his return to office. When Trump arrived at his West Palm Beach golf course on Saturday morning, it marked his 56th visit there since his 2025 inauguration. It was his 110th day on a golf course that he owns — meaning he has played golf on more than one-quarter of his days since returning to the presidency. Per our analysis, Trump is now on track to spend $300 million on his golf habit by the end of his term."
Today, PAB47 tooted: "Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America," Trump posted. "It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES! We are the only Country in the World that dignifies this subject with even discussion."
But I'm seeing references like the following, that other countries have similar birthright rules:
"The United States, like nearly every other country in the Americas, allows for the acquisition of citizenship based on the principle of jus soli (the right of the soil) without any further demonstration of length of stay or legality of status by a non-citizen parent. Around the world, 43 percent of countries offer some form of birthright citizenship based on jus soli."
If Birthright Citizenship is only for the descendants of slaves, then the only people who would be legally allowed to vote would be those descendants of slaves and the descendants of anyone who was in the country in 1789 when the Constitution was adopted.
Yes, posted partly to once again reference Cardinal Pizzaballa:
"Israel faced backlash Sunday after police blocked the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and the Custos of the Holy Land, Reverend Fr. Francesco Ielpo, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to conduct mass. The patriarchate said the rejection was the “first time in centuries” that church leaders were prevented from celebrating Palm Sunday at the church, which holds the tomb Christians believe Jesus rose from on Easter."
"On her show “The Weekend Primetime,” MS NOW host Catherine Rampell compared the reportedly low attendance at the Conservative Political Action Conference to the robust turnout for the latest round of anti-Trump “No Kings” rallies.
I could (and maybe will) spend days looking at bits. For instance, there are more species of geckos in the world (1,911) than all cartilaginous fish (sharks, rays etc. - 1,254).
Oh dear, I am so sorry for your bone issues. Having had two total hip replacements now, I can certainly sympathise. I learned to love You Tube, settled myself with a thermos of tea, grabby stick, phone, book, remote, hankies and pain meds. I hope you find your peace and make it through the healing process with your sanity intact. Peace and blessings to you.
So, serious question here. I plan on not working, not shopping not feeding the machine for MayDay, but I’m faced with a conundrum. May 1 is ALSO my anniversary, and will be long after When That Man is Dead And Gone (h/t to Lizz & The Triggermen), and in observance of that we would usually go for dinner at the Local Independent Authentic Mexican Restaurant Owned and Operated by Authentic Mexicans and Genuinely Lovely People Chuy and His Wife Irene. We’re okay with that, right?
Oh I don’t think they’re in any danger of folding. It would be one of those “IYKYK” kind of places… except it seems like EVERYBODY KNOWS. (And if they don’t, somebody will tell them as soon as they ask about good Mexican food. Or just take them there to see for themselves.) They’ve won all kinds of “Best Mexican/Latin” awards in multiple local publications, and write-ups in national ones, but it’s never gone to their heads. They do well enough to be able to give the whole staff two weeks paid vacation twice a year — Christmas and mid-summer — every year.
If ICE ever shows up there, it better be for the Enchiladas Rancheras else they’re gonna be in one.
Central NC, not too far from Chapel Hill. We're not "town", but "town" is coming out to meet us. This is what I would call "Mexican comfort food". And if you leave there hungry at all, it's on YOU.
"A Russian tanker carrying oil to Cuba has entered the waters off the Communist-run island, Russian news agencies report.
"The oil shipment - the first to reach Cuba since January - comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that he had no problem with countries, including Russia, sending supplies to the island.
"Trump's remark appeared to signal a loosening of a de facto oil blockade his administration had imposed on Cuba since January.
Cuba has been experiencing a series of nation-wide blackouts as the blockade exacerbated existing fuel shortages.
"Russian media reports the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin was carrying a "humanitarian shipment" of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil.
A little warty frogfish to start your week. Hed gif info: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/bumpy-baby
And here's your meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/08aa29e7-5cfd-49c3-a4d7-e0e9b14127ee
The Warty Frogfish
walks across the ocean floor
using his fins as feet
and his illicium as a lure
That’s not a Peep?
Piscachu.
Gesundheit!
I was trying so hard to think of that...
Now I want Zuppa de Piscachu.
You can't fool me. This is obviously a gif of a water type Pokemon.
The little yellow frog fish
If one squints real hard
Resembles something
That's found upon
A Pokémon game card
Seachu, the next evolution.
Burma Shave.
Cthulhu fhtaghn!
That's a Pokemon!
That was my first reaction - "Pikachu in SPAAAAAAACE!"
Warts and all, the frogfish is a cutie pie!
Portland ICE is scared of a frog.
Portland protest frog Seth Todd ordered to stay away from ICE building https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/03/portland-protest-frog-seth-todd-ordered-to-stay-away-from-ice-building.html. tl;dr 3 month sentence for defying them.
"HuffPost can report that the president’s golf habit has crossed the $100 million mark, costing taxpayers at least $101.2 million in travel and security expenses since his return to office. When Trump arrived at his West Palm Beach golf course on Saturday morning, it marked his 56th visit there since his 2025 inauguration. It was his 110th day on a golf course that he owns — meaning he has played golf on more than one-quarter of his days since returning to the presidency. Per our analysis, Trump is now on track to spend $300 million on his golf habit by the end of his term."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-country-is-at-war-trump-is-at-the-golf-course_n_69cac235e4b010178ee645a4?origin=home-latest-news-unit
65 degrees F out there - time for my first milkshake of the season!
Today, PAB47 tooted: "Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America," Trump posted. "It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES! We are the only Country in the World that dignifies this subject with even discussion."
But I'm seeing references like the following, that other countries have similar birthright rules:
"The United States, like nearly every other country in the Americas, allows for the acquisition of citizenship based on the principle of jus soli (the right of the soil) without any further demonstration of length of stay or legality of status by a non-citizen parent. Around the world, 43 percent of countries offer some form of birthright citizenship based on jus soli."
https://www.justsecurity.org/116328/trump-casa-statelessness/
If Birthright Citizenship is only for the descendants of slaves, then the only people who would be legally allowed to vote would be those descendants of slaves and the descendants of anyone who was in the country in 1789 when the Constitution was adopted.
That'll work.
Yay! Julie K. Brown's book 'Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story' is being adapted for television, with Laura Dern executive producing as well as playing Brown. https://jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/new-jeffrey-epstein-sony-tv-series
The Meow Mix Theme?! You monsters!
ICYMI, the quintessential image of Shitler’s maladministration, courtesy of his complicit thugs the LAPD ...
https://bsky.app/profile/samgavin.com/post/3mi62wvm7is2g
(Thanks to Jeff Tiedrich for sharing 🙏)
I've asked more than once.
Why was she arrested 😐?
Can't make this shit up.
Yes, posted partly to once again reference Cardinal Pizzaballa:
"Israel faced backlash Sunday after police blocked the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and the Custos of the Holy Land, Reverend Fr. Francesco Ielpo, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to conduct mass. The patriarchate said the rejection was the “first time in centuries” that church leaders were prevented from celebrating Palm Sunday at the church, which holds the tomb Christians believe Jesus rose from on Easter."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-palm-sunday-warning-warlords_n_69c999b0e4b051d223bdf8f0?origin=home-whats-happening-unit
"On her show “The Weekend Primetime,” MS NOW host Catherine Rampell compared the reportedly low attendance at the Conservative Political Action Conference to the robust turnout for the latest round of anti-Trump “No Kings” rallies.
“Which crowd do you think Trump wishes he were a part of?” she said. “Maybe that’s why this year Trump decided to skip CPAC for the very first time in a decade. Because even he can’t deny that, right now, the momentum is firmly in the anti-Trump camp.” "https://www.huffpost.com/entry/catherine-rampell-donald-trump-cpac-crowd-size_n_69ca39bbe4b09eec10e00097?origin=home-latest-news-unit
That taxonomy map is really cool
I could (and maybe will) spend days looking at bits. For instance, there are more species of geckos in the world (1,911) than all cartilaginous fish (sharks, rays etc. - 1,254).
Brendan Carr actually called him “Sleepy eye Chuck Todd”
And I thought he was one of those serious evil people. But he’s just another dumbass troll.
This actually gives me hope that he doesn’t have the brains to accomplish much of anything.
Anyone watching that speech that still falls for his threats is a fool.
Have they ever seen their Somnambulant Satan in a Cabinet meeting?
Oh dear, I am so sorry for your bone issues. Having had two total hip replacements now, I can certainly sympathise. I learned to love You Tube, settled myself with a thermos of tea, grabby stick, phone, book, remote, hankies and pain meds. I hope you find your peace and make it through the healing process with your sanity intact. Peace and blessings to you.
So, serious question here. I plan on not working, not shopping not feeding the machine for MayDay, but I’m faced with a conundrum. May 1 is ALSO my anniversary, and will be long after When That Man is Dead And Gone (h/t to Lizz & The Triggermen), and in observance of that we would usually go for dinner at the Local Independent Authentic Mexican Restaurant Owned and Operated by Authentic Mexicans and Genuinely Lovely People Chuy and His Wife Irene. We’re okay with that, right?
Take Chuy and Irene out for dinner? Just the 4 of you? If they take a day off?
I'm okay with that.
Por supuesto, os disfrutais! Adelante!
Spending locally is a good thing. Go forth and celebrate your anniversary by keeping a local business afloat!
Oh I don’t think they’re in any danger of folding. It would be one of those “IYKYK” kind of places… except it seems like EVERYBODY KNOWS. (And if they don’t, somebody will tell them as soon as they ask about good Mexican food. Or just take them there to see for themselves.) They’ve won all kinds of “Best Mexican/Latin” awards in multiple local publications, and write-ups in national ones, but it’s never gone to their heads. They do well enough to be able to give the whole staff two weeks paid vacation twice a year — Christmas and mid-summer — every year.
If ICE ever shows up there, it better be for the Enchiladas Rancheras else they’re gonna be in one.
Where the hell are you???
My little California town has several *mex* restaurants. Meh. Pretty much white bread, red meat, if you get my drift...
Central NC, not too far from Chapel Hill. We're not "town", but "town" is coming out to meet us. This is what I would call "Mexican comfort food". And if you leave there hungry at all, it's on YOU.
Blockade of Cuba? Putin to the rescue...
BTW, why not make Putin the Secretary General of the GOP today and be done with the charade?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrevyx28z2o
"A Russian tanker carrying oil to Cuba has entered the waters off the Communist-run island, Russian news agencies report.
"The oil shipment - the first to reach Cuba since January - comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that he had no problem with countries, including Russia, sending supplies to the island.
"Trump's remark appeared to signal a loosening of a de facto oil blockade his administration had imposed on Cuba since January.
Cuba has been experiencing a series of nation-wide blackouts as the blockade exacerbated existing fuel shortages.
"Russian media reports the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin was carrying a "humanitarian shipment" of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil.
TACO!
Thanks for the old Meow Mix commercial. Now that's gonna be in my head for at least the rest of the day.
Just reading "Meow Mix commercial" song dumped me suggesting I am really easily indoctrinated. Next: Barry Manilows stuck on band aids jingle.
NOOOOO! Oh, wait, thanks—it got the Meow Mix song out of my head!
😅
Next up: "If it says LIBBY'S LIBBY'S LIBBY'S on the label label label..."
Oooooo, I wish I were an Oscar Meyer's weiner....