Gee - I remember back in the 60s that there was some scandal in NYC that some meatpacker had used kangaroo meat in their kielbasa. Good thing my grandmother made her own!
Something about Casey Means dropping out 4 1/2 years into a 5 year residency because “she was disillusioned with healthcare” rings pretty false to me. Like, wouldn’t it be easier to fix healthcare if you were like, a practicing MD? You went to school and did residency over almost 10 years and you back out with 6 months to go??
To quote Officer and a Gentleman "Nobody D.O.R.'s after eleven weeks. Nobody!".
"Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib... need to get on a boat with Robert DeNiro, who is even sicker than Rosie O’Donnell, who is very stupid, and who is begging to come back to America from Ireland, and all of these people have bloodshot BULGIING EYES, LOW IQ DERANGED LUNATICS."
There it is, the perfect encapsulation of the Trump era in one sentence.
I don't get Fetterman's "respect the office," but shows up for Senate work in cut-offs and a hoodie--not to mention the 11th commandment of not speaking ill against fellow Democrats. Seems to me you are either for traditional convention or against it (or at least understand un-convention).
The cute thing about The American President is the big contentious debate over where to reduce emissions by a little or a bit more, not whether climate change is a hoax and how fast we can get coal plants back online.
Poor Evan! My heart goes out to you. I also got entangled with an overly complicated stuffed tomato recipe a few months back.
I was not nearly as happy with the results as I wanted to be after all that work. Salting the tomato shells and draining them upside down, why?
It is so annoying when recipes lie about the prep and cooking time. Sometimes, I will be in the middle of a recipe and decide that is so not happening and I will simplify
Man, that Zohran AOC ad. Can we get some more joy and fun into politics? I'm in IL9 where the large field are just sincere-ing each other to death. I don't think a single one of them has cracked a smile in a year.
Hmm - I just replied to a non-comment from yesterday, noting that thing about Casey Means - and before I saw that Becca had included a better story about it here last night.
Maybe I need to catch up on the posts before I go to check replies to my earlier posts - eith that, or stop trying to add value to my words....
In addition to TCM running "Gaslight" during the SOTUisSOL, the day after President Dork's inauguration they ran a pantload of anti-fascist films. (Hope the link bypasses the paywall.)
Casey Means is a dangerous pro disease lunatic who along with the rest of the Merry Medical Miscreants in charge of our "health" wants to kill us. My senators will not vote for her, but my representative, most assuredly will, as he does not ever vote against The Thing in the Oval Office.
Old deaf and partially blind man was involved in a violent crime. That is NO EXCUSE whatsoever, for what the Border Patrol did, and if you don't like People (I don't) here's a link to my local News:
Yes, I just never miss an opportunity to point out that my rep. (Nick Langworthy NY23) will never vote against the Orders From Above. Sometimes...I'm old and I can't help it....the only one who understands what I mean is me.
Seriously...I meant to say more than I did, but apparently it was only in my own head.
Okay, here’s someone’s instagram, about the USS Ford super carrier. And odd/funny as this sounds, it makes sense. There is no fucking way that problems with its “sewage” (shitter) system could take it out of action. There are literally hundreds of trained and experienced plumbers and mechanics onboard. Unless someone is purposefully screwing with their shit, and making it more reasonable to pull in for maintenance. Thanks, sailors, and well done.
In fairness to Casey Means, who is otherwise a loon and a maga grifter, there actually is a lot of interesting research into the use of psychedelics in the treatment of certain mental disorders.
There isn't enough OK knowledge or intent within that woman, to have her in ANY position of authority, and IMO, it's nothing more than another broken clock.
Is "Surgeon General" that much of a "position of authority"? Sure, they can make recommendations, but I don't think they can make policy.
Anyone remember Jocelyn Elders, Clinton's SG for a year? She got shitcanned for daring to recommend that children be taught ABOUT masturbation ( not how to masturbate, which is how that was entirely distorted by the media ).
Besides, with the Trump HHS, etc., "public health" just isn't important.
A lot of weirdos have a certain percentage of good ideas among the crazy. Some of Marianne Williamson's ideas, for example, were pretty sound. And even RFKjr is right about the dangers of ultraprocessed foods, plastics and pollutants (on those last two, though, it's appalling that he joined with one of the most anti-environmental administrations in history!)
THIS is too entirely accurate. They've been used with some success among some schizophrenic patients and show promise in regard to other psychiatric disorders.
There IS good magic in those fungus buttons, my friends, not just a few hours of rib-aching laughter.
“The American President” is the most Sorkanesque of all Sorkan movies. As such, it is an acquired taste. I do think the scene where Michael Douglas tries to send Annette Benning flowers is classic, though.
I think that David Dinkins was viewed this way at this point in his mayoralty. Don't be premature. I like Mamdani, too - but he could easily end up being "shitty".
It’s a pademelon Joey in your hed gif. Learn about ‘em here: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/pademelon-joey
And your meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/97f222a3-a8fd-4091-b0f1-c6ae36228ef0?utm_source=share
The Padamelon
is a small marsupial
she lives in Tasmania
where her Joey is her star pupil
TIL about another animal new to me. I thought it was just a tiny kangaroo. Thanks for the cuteness, and the education. ❤️
Who'da thought wonkette of all places would expand my zoological knowledge? And not for the first time, either!
Wonkette continues to be educational!
Your gifs make me happy. That isn't easy lately.
I prefer a pandamonium of pandalemon joeys to the kakistocracy that is happening right now.
"a pademelon Joey", how do you know when it's ripe?
Build a bridge out of 'er?
He looks like fun.
Do you know why IPAs are pademelons' favorite beers?
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IPAs have extra hops.
Grooooannnn
Dad!
wut
Hopping cat!
Long tailed Bunny!
Remember Skippy? I always thought he was a wallabee but it turns out he was an Eastern Gray.
Wellalbee!
Yes Skippy, the Aussie version of Flipper!
Dawww he's too cute! I would never eat him.
Did you ever have a hamburger from Jack in the Box?
Better yet, I have eaten Roo steaks!
Gee - I remember back in the 60s that there was some scandal in NYC that some meatpacker had used kangaroo meat in their kielbasa. Good thing my grandmother made her own!
Pandemonium Joey seems rather calm.
Something about Casey Means dropping out 4 1/2 years into a 5 year residency because “she was disillusioned with healthcare” rings pretty false to me. Like, wouldn’t it be easier to fix healthcare if you were like, a practicing MD? You went to school and did residency over almost 10 years and you back out with 6 months to go??
To quote Officer and a Gentleman "Nobody D.O.R.'s after eleven weeks. Nobody!".
Anyone know the real reason?
"Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib... need to get on a boat with Robert DeNiro, who is even sicker than Rosie O’Donnell, who is very stupid, and who is begging to come back to America from Ireland, and all of these people have bloodshot BULGIING EYES, LOW IQ DERANGED LUNATICS."
There it is, the perfect encapsulation of the Trump era in one sentence.
I don't get Fetterman's "respect the office," but shows up for Senate work in cut-offs and a hoodie--not to mention the 11th commandment of not speaking ill against fellow Democrats. Seems to me you are either for traditional convention or against it (or at least understand un-convention).
Don’t try to understand it. Just accept that his brain is broken and count down the days until he is voted out. That’s what we’re doing in PA.
Just make sure the replacement is another Democrat. I'm still a "worse Dem is better than the best GOPer" guy.
The cute thing about The American President is the big contentious debate over where to reduce emissions by a little or a bit more, not whether climate change is a hoax and how fast we can get coal plants back online.
Sigh. The 90s were such an optimistic time.
If you squint, "The American President" could be seen as a backdoor-pilot / sketchbook of what ultimately became "The West Wing".
I miss the version of the United States that only ever existed in TV and movies : (
Definitely some similar themes.
Poor Evan! My heart goes out to you. I also got entangled with an overly complicated stuffed tomato recipe a few months back.
I was not nearly as happy with the results as I wanted to be after all that work. Salting the tomato shells and draining them upside down, why?
It is so annoying when recipes lie about the prep and cooking time. Sometimes, I will be in the middle of a recipe and decide that is so not happening and I will simplify
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes VI: Stuffed and Dangerous.
Help a brother out. Where do you find tomatoes that taste like…….anything. Certainly not in an American grocery store.
Man, that Zohran AOC ad. Can we get some more joy and fun into politics? I'm in IL9 where the large field are just sincere-ing each other to death. I don't think a single one of them has cracked a smile in a year.
This 9?
https://bsky.app/profile/katmabu.bsky.social/post/3mfpqhwy2b22w
Hmm - I just replied to a non-comment from yesterday, noting that thing about Casey Means - and before I saw that Becca had included a better story about it here last night.
Maybe I need to catch up on the posts before I go to check replies to my earlier posts - eith that, or stop trying to add value to my words....
https://bsky.app/profile/ellisjrosen.bsky.social/post/3mfpfzhffj22a
In addition to TCM running "Gaslight" during the SOTUisSOL, the day after President Dork's inauguration they ran a pantload of anti-fascist films. (Hope the link bypasses the paywall.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/turner-classic-anti-fascist-films-after-trump-inauguration_n_67914f29e4b0e2ab2e8e1968?utm_campaign=share_email&ncid=other_email_o63gt2jcad4
And today, it's pro-union flicks.
OH! Meant to mention that Charlie Chaplin Hiterlesque character in "The Great Dictator" borrows money from "Epstein", "the Jew".
Casey Means is a dangerous pro disease lunatic who along with the rest of the Merry Medical Miscreants in charge of our "health" wants to kill us. My senators will not vote for her, but my representative, most assuredly will, as he does not ever vote against The Thing in the Oval Office.
Old deaf and partially blind man was involved in a violent crime. That is NO EXCUSE whatsoever, for what the Border Patrol did, and if you don't like People (I don't) here's a link to my local News:
https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/missing-man-found-dead-on-perry-street/
I loved the Mamdani and AOC video, even though I'm an old and don't live anywhere near NYC.
I don't think your "representative" will have a vote on Means - unless, of course, you use that word to mean your local Senator.
Yes, I just never miss an opportunity to point out that my rep. (Nick Langworthy NY23) will never vote against the Orders From Above. Sometimes...I'm old and I can't help it....the only one who understands what I mean is me.
Seriously...I meant to say more than I did, but apparently it was only in my own head.
I don't think your rep has a vote. Don't confirmations go through the Senate side of Congress?
Yup, please see my above discombobulated answer.
Okay, here’s someone’s instagram, about the USS Ford super carrier. And odd/funny as this sounds, it makes sense. There is no fucking way that problems with its “sewage” (shitter) system could take it out of action. There are literally hundreds of trained and experienced plumbers and mechanics onboard. Unless someone is purposefully screwing with their shit, and making it more reasonable to pull in for maintenance. Thanks, sailors, and well done.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVMy7LJgXiB/
Irresponsible, traitorous A Tad here? Nope. The Ford could easily go into action in this condition, if necessary. Fuck off, Hegsbreath.
In fairness to Casey Means, who is otherwise a loon and a maga grifter, there actually is a lot of interesting research into the use of psychedelics in the treatment of certain mental disorders.
There isn't enough OK knowledge or intent within that woman, to have her in ANY position of authority, and IMO, it's nothing more than another broken clock.
Is "Surgeon General" that much of a "position of authority"? Sure, they can make recommendations, but I don't think they can make policy.
Anyone remember Jocelyn Elders, Clinton's SG for a year? She got shitcanned for daring to recommend that children be taught ABOUT masturbation ( not how to masturbate, which is how that was entirely distorted by the media ).
Besides, with the Trump HHS, etc., "public health" just isn't important.
C. Everette Koop was pretty influential in turning the tide against Big Tobacco despite being a Reagan appointee.
I remember Surgeon General Antonia Novella, who was most famous for being Father Guido Sarducci’s sister-in-law.
A lot of weirdos have a certain percentage of good ideas among the crazy. Some of Marianne Williamson's ideas, for example, were pretty sound. And even RFKjr is right about the dangers of ultraprocessed foods, plastics and pollutants (on those last two, though, it's appalling that he joined with one of the most anti-environmental administrations in history!)
Yeah, he’s thrown everything he used to advocate against pollution out the window just so he could make measles great again.
That's the problem with crackpot conspiracies and dubious medications.
Virtually ALL of them have a basis in something tangible.
THIS is too entirely accurate. They've been used with some success among some schizophrenic patients and show promise in regard to other psychiatric disorders.
There IS good magic in those fungus buttons, my friends, not just a few hours of rib-aching laughter.
“The American President” is the most Sorkanesque of all Sorkan movies. As such, it is an acquired taste. I do think the scene where Michael Douglas tries to send Annette Benning flowers is classic, though.
I simply LOVE Mayor Mamdani and AOC to absolute bits.
I envy you, NYC; you have some incredible leadership.
NYC was bound to elect a non-shitty mayor sooner or later.
It only took a century or so!
I think that David Dinkins was viewed this way at this point in his mayoralty. Don't be premature. I like Mamdani, too - but he could easily end up being "shitty".
The odds were finally in their favor, so to speak.
Compare and contrast doddering old fool Susan Collins and the joy and energy of AOC and Mamdani.