Keep getting emails from the Dems begging for money. Finally replied yesterday that the well is dry until Schumer is out of leadership and Fetterman gets a giant "T" branded on his forehead.
“ A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.””
I am so stabby with rage and feel wretched about the missing and exploited children of Ukraine. The ICC has warrants out for Putin and at least one of his government employees concerning this war crime, but as of yet nothing can be done. May the botulinum toxin he injects into his forehead migrate to his brain. May his balls explode with cancer.
I first learned about Mont-Saint-Michel from an indie film in 1990 called “Mindwalk”. Sam Waterson, John Heard and Liv Ullman walk through the cathedral and out to the beach, discussing Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, nuclear bombs and ecological thinking. I *would* highly recommend it except it’s become much harder to find. Ten years ago I was lucky enough to buy it from Amazon on a DVD imported from, of all places, Portugal! It plays just fine on my Blu Ray player and is in English with an option to turn on Portuguese subtitles.
I visited Mont St Michel mumble-mumble years ago. It's beautiful, and very much a tourist trap. "there are some 50 shops, restaurants and hotels."? Yeah. I think the beauty is worth it, despite the shops.
But for my money, Monemvasia in Greece is prettier and has more interesting things to do, like hiking up to the ruins at the peak. You can dip in the sea off of a dangerous-feeling sea wall.
Still, shops everywhere selling all kinds of tchotchkes. I mean, you can get local honey and local wine and gorgeous gelato, but also loads of teeshirts etc.
We spent a few nights out on the rock itself. Gorgeous.
In a world consumed by the voracious hunger of capitalism pushed to its absolute extreme, "The Owl and The Sword" novel unveils a dystopian landscape where wealth is the ultimate currency, and power is wielded by those who control it. Set in the near-future United States suffocating under the weight of corporate greed, the novel follows the harrowing journey of a group of unlikely heroes as they confront the insidious consequences of a society driven to the brink of collapse.
See “The Owl and the Sword” – a novel now available at Barnes & Noble only, not Amazon.
"Democrat James Malone is projected to win a special election for Pennsylvania’s 36th state Senate district on Tuesday night, narrowly triumphing in a district President Donald Trump won by 15 percentage points in November.
Malone’s victory over Republican Josh Parsons is a significant upset, and an encouraging sign Democrats’ coalition of highly engaged, highly educated voters continues to give them an advantage in low-turnout but crucial special elections. It’s also an early but small sign of growing voter anger with Republicans.
Before the election, Malone told local media that voters in the county were frustrated with the role billionaire Elon Musk has played in the Trump administration. “Josh Parsons might be OK with that, but I’m not,” Malone told Lancaster Online. “On Tuesday, you’ll get to make the choice between more Musk, or Lancaster values.”
Malone led Parsons 50% to 49%, a lead of less than 500 votes, according to results posted by the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. The district includes most of Lancaster County, a rural county in the south central part of the state best known for its Amish population. Malone’s victory shrinks the GOP advantage in the state Senate to 27-23.
HuffPost Updates: "Trump Wavers On Promised April 2 Tariffs: ‘We’ll Probably Be More Lenient’
The on-again, off-again, on-again tariffs Trump promised would totally, 100% be implemented on April 2 are now maybe a little bit off. Again.
Instead of the “reciprocal” one-for-one tariffs, Trump told Newsmax he’ll probably be more lenient. “I’ll probably be more lenient than reciprocal. Because if I was reciprocal, that would be very tough for people,” he said. He also conceded there will be exceptions. “I know there are some exceptions, and it’s an ongoing discussion, but not too many, not too many exceptions,” he said."
"A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.”
Next, they'll ban those Sunday school room prints of Jesus surrounded by all the different children of the world.
Nothing happened to Jan. She's amazing. She does back-to-back-to-back constituent meetings when in town (it's almost harder to avoid her than to find her), pretty much 100% voting record, very vocal about the idiots in leadership. I just feel that after so long in Congress she should make way for new talent. I don't know anything about Kat really, I just support keeping our Reps on their toes, and the primary system is really one of the only tools we have, especially in a 75%+ blue district like the 9th, and I also think there should be a mandatory retirement age, 72 or 76 maybe. Jan could be mentoring people to succeed her but I haven't seen it. And I just hate the coy "I haven't made a decision yet." Make a gd'd decision so people have time to meet the voters.
"A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.”"
As if anyone with more than two brain cells to rub together, didn't already know that? So, spokesperson for the West Ada School District, which color children would you NOT welcome? And what color should be the default for ALL posters in your schools, where NOT everyone is welcome? As if I didn't know the answer to that, either.
In the MARCH/APRIL edition of SKEPTICAL INQUIRER there is a short piece on DEI gone BAD! (PP25) I've read it several times now and still trying to figure it out. Anybody else?
A little lumpsucker having a moment in your header: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/lumpsucker-changes-mind
And a meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/040b7b9c-fa7c-498e-b4e8-ac11ec9a7602?utm_source=share
I'm lovin' on the blob fish! Thank you for sharing
"LUMPSUCKER' - what a great name - the greatest name!
President LUMPSUCKER!
Please bring these little beggars back on a regular basis..... they are AWESOME!!!!
I learned about a new fish today - and it's so darn cute!!
OMG!!
Thank you MG, I it weren't for your work I fear I would have to smash my phone after reading TABS lately 😅
Gummy of the Sea brand lumpsucker...nah!
I was going to get all poetic, but I didn't want it to end with "green motherfucker".
Maybe tomorrow.
Never on a first date!
She’s green and she’s happy. That’s good enough for me!
Fine fish. Luv its green hue.
My first thought on seeing that little fish was, "How did that dab of wasabi get eyes?"
If a tardigrade had a pet fish…
I may reconsider my anti-pro-panda policy.
The little guy looks like a mint gumdrop.
The ones with the granulated sugar crust.
If I was a lumpfish of any variety, I'd consult someone about likeness law and merchandising rights...
Cute little bugger.
What kind of sauce would you serve with it? Grilled or Pan-fried?
Grilled, with this sauce:
https://www.tastinghistory.com/recipes/stcolumbassalmon
Max!
I'm saving that. Ever since my Mom moved, we haven't had a ready source of fresh salmon from the fisherman that lived across the lane though.
I'm sure it can be used for other types of feesh.
Cute fish, with an interesting name.
Lump lingered last in line for brains. And the one she got was sorta rotten and insane.
You could replace Lump with Trump, she with he, and still been accurate.
I know that lyric!
Keep getting emails from the Dems begging for money. Finally replied yesterday that the well is dry until Schumer is out of leadership and Fetterman gets a giant "T" branded on his forehead.
OMG that Chicago mansion was ruined when they selected that tile work and colour scheme - why do the rich have such shitty taste?
“ A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.””
Yeah, that makes it worse, not better.
I am so stabby with rage and feel wretched about the missing and exploited children of Ukraine. The ICC has warrants out for Putin and at least one of his government employees concerning this war crime, but as of yet nothing can be done. May the botulinum toxin he injects into his forehead migrate to his brain. May his balls explode with cancer.
I first learned about Mont-Saint-Michel from an indie film in 1990 called “Mindwalk”. Sam Waterson, John Heard and Liv Ullman walk through the cathedral and out to the beach, discussing Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, nuclear bombs and ecological thinking. I *would* highly recommend it except it’s become much harder to find. Ten years ago I was lucky enough to buy it from Amazon on a DVD imported from, of all places, Portugal! It plays just fine on my Blu Ray player and is in English with an option to turn on Portuguese subtitles.
I visited Mont St Michel mumble-mumble years ago. It's beautiful, and very much a tourist trap. "there are some 50 shops, restaurants and hotels."? Yeah. I think the beauty is worth it, despite the shops.
But for my money, Monemvasia in Greece is prettier and has more interesting things to do, like hiking up to the ruins at the peak. You can dip in the sea off of a dangerous-feeling sea wall.
Still, shops everywhere selling all kinds of tchotchkes. I mean, you can get local honey and local wine and gorgeous gelato, but also loads of teeshirts etc.
We spent a few nights out on the rock itself. Gorgeous.
Sure, it’ll be tough replace “Make America Great Again” when the times comes, but “FUCK FOOD BANKS” should work for the GOP’s next slogan.
OT –
In a world consumed by the voracious hunger of capitalism pushed to its absolute extreme, "The Owl and The Sword" novel unveils a dystopian landscape where wealth is the ultimate currency, and power is wielded by those who control it. Set in the near-future United States suffocating under the weight of corporate greed, the novel follows the harrowing journey of a group of unlikely heroes as they confront the insidious consequences of a society driven to the brink of collapse.
See “The Owl and the Sword” – a novel now available at Barnes & Noble only, not Amazon.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-owl-and-the-sword-i-craig-adler/1147181986?ean=9798317627249
"Democrat James Malone is projected to win a special election for Pennsylvania’s 36th state Senate district on Tuesday night, narrowly triumphing in a district President Donald Trump won by 15 percentage points in November.
Malone’s victory over Republican Josh Parsons is a significant upset, and an encouraging sign Democrats’ coalition of highly engaged, highly educated voters continues to give them an advantage in low-turnout but crucial special elections. It’s also an early but small sign of growing voter anger with Republicans.
Before the election, Malone told local media that voters in the county were frustrated with the role billionaire Elon Musk has played in the Trump administration. “Josh Parsons might be OK with that, but I’m not,” Malone told Lancaster Online. “On Tuesday, you’ll get to make the choice between more Musk, or Lancaster values.”
Malone led Parsons 50% to 49%, a lead of less than 500 votes, according to results posted by the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. The district includes most of Lancaster County, a rural county in the south central part of the state best known for its Amish population. Malone’s victory shrinks the GOP advantage in the state Senate to 27-23.
In a separate election outside Pittsburgh, the Democratic candidate ran well ahead of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ margins in a Democratic seat to maintain the party’s narrow 102-101 advantage in Pennsylvania’s state House." https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-flip-gop-held-state-senate-seat-pennsylvania_n_67e37156e4b076c73b1e5967
HuffPost Updates: "Trump Wavers On Promised April 2 Tariffs: ‘We’ll Probably Be More Lenient’
The on-again, off-again, on-again tariffs Trump promised would totally, 100% be implemented on April 2 are now maybe a little bit off. Again.
Instead of the “reciprocal” one-for-one tariffs, Trump told Newsmax he’ll probably be more lenient. “I’ll probably be more lenient than reciprocal. Because if I was reciprocal, that would be very tough for people,” he said. He also conceded there will be exceptions. “I know there are some exceptions, and it’s an ongoing discussion, but not too many, not too many exceptions,” he said."
𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 ...
And by “people”, Shitler of course means the billionaires and corporations whose support he and MAGA need to stay in power.
🥂 Brunch with Tab's in the morning 💯👍
"A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.”
Next, they'll ban those Sunday school room prints of Jesus surrounded by all the different children of the world.
[Like this LDS one; I couldn't find the one from my Methodist upbringing - https://images.app.goo.gl/jSes ]
i don't know. 21 million dollars is a lot of money for some pretty hinky looking classical gold shit. also prolly a LOT of bathtubs to keep clean.
also, now i guess i'm glad i DIDN'T get that job in jan's office 3 years ago?
I'm a massive Jan Schakowsky stan, and I live in Jan's district, and I literally taught figure skating to her grandson, and I say Go Kat Go.
i have followed kat for a few years. She is a joy when on the Terminally Online podcast from Crooked Media. We need so many more like her
Nothing happened to Jan. She's amazing. She does back-to-back-to-back constituent meetings when in town (it's almost harder to avoid her than to find her), pretty much 100% voting record, very vocal about the idiots in leadership. I just feel that after so long in Congress she should make way for new talent. I don't know anything about Kat really, I just support keeping our Reps on their toes, and the primary system is really one of the only tools we have, especially in a 75%+ blue district like the 9th, and I also think there should be a mandatory retirement age, 72 or 76 maybe. Jan could be mentoring people to succeed her but I haven't seen it. And I just hate the coy "I haven't made a decision yet." Make a gd'd decision so people have time to meet the voters.
"A spokesperson for the West Ada School District later clarified that the problem with the sign wasn’t its welcoming message, but the imagery of hands with different skin tones, which “aligns with themes commonly associated with DEI initiatives.”"
As if anyone with more than two brain cells to rub together, didn't already know that? So, spokesperson for the West Ada School District, which color children would you NOT welcome? And what color should be the default for ALL posters in your schools, where NOT everyone is welcome? As if I didn't know the answer to that, either.
In the MARCH/APRIL edition of SKEPTICAL INQUIRER there is a short piece on DEI gone BAD! (PP25) I've read it several times now and still trying to figure it out. Anybody else?