The Jewish people are not exclusively the property of the Israeli government. However, the Israeli government is made up entirely of Jews and are committing genocide. A conundrum. If the Jewish people were opposed to genocide, they would remove Bibi and his bomb squad. Easier said than done as authoritarian regimes have more firepower than the regular populace.
Bibi, Trump, Rocket Boy, Putin, MBS, Iranian mullahs; They kill with impunity. It is all about about power, and THE PEOPLE of these nations are basically cowed because they are afraid to do the right thing. Depose the despots by whatever means they have at their disposal. Unless they (and us) want to live as slaves to a murderous regime. Where is the guns, guts and god crowd where we need them? Paper tigers all.
Dear Dok: Your comments on Mayor Mamdani swearing on a Quran led me to look for regulations regarding whether one could choose any book for an oath. And the answer is yes, any book, or even no book (Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office bookless) will do. Apparently, there is a record that one person used a Superman comic (I hope it was Superman #1). So now I am wondering if I ever have to do this, what book would I choose?
As I pointed out over on SER's blog the other day, this isn't the first time someone has been sworn in on the Qur'an. In 2006, Keith Ellison (DFL-MN) was not only the first Muslim to win an elected office, he was also sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives on a Qur'an that had been owned by Thomas Jefferson. I remember there being a tiny little flurry of controversy by the Early Day Wingnuts but it didn't last long.
Sliwa could actually do some good if he was put in charge of NYC's animal shelter - which has a terrible reputation for aggressively putting down animals after a very short window for adoption. His passion for animal welfare is legit.
I can't imagine that a political movement that treasures old fashioned values like community, small towns, and family would oppose the concept of "collectivism." </sarc>
I refuse to click that just in case it's a particularly graphic piece of footage once shown by the Butthole Surfers during their live shows. Yes, it involved a whirling harvester. No, you do not want to know what else.
Totally not sure, though I have learned a thing or two over the years and decided that my beliefs are non-negotiable, mainly because why should I give up my fun? I do occasionally enjoy a hot dog on the fifth Friday of the month, and “know” the Goddess (in certain ways), and “Bob” is my ShorDurPerSav, but ILLUMINATED? nope. I TRIED to recruit with the Illuminati and they said I wasn’t qualified.
Thank you for this…. I watched his entire swearing-in ceremony. He’s very impressive!! I may become a full-fledged “social democrat” after-all… !!! A man of, by and for the people.
The Jewish people are not exclusively the property of the Israeli government. However, the Israeli government is made up entirely of Jews and are committing genocide. A conundrum. If the Jewish people were opposed to genocide, they would remove Bibi and his bomb squad. Easier said than done as authoritarian regimes have more firepower than the regular populace.
Bibi, Trump, Rocket Boy, Putin, MBS, Iranian mullahs; They kill with impunity. It is all about about power, and THE PEOPLE of these nations are basically cowed because they are afraid to do the right thing. Depose the despots by whatever means they have at their disposal. Unless they (and us) want to live as slaves to a murderous regime. Where is the guns, guts and god crowd where we need them? Paper tigers all.
John, Paul, Ringo, and Zohran!!! (Sorry George) My basement is a flood zone.
Speaking of Catch 22. Was looking through my old baby book over this Xmas and discovered my First Movie was Catch 22. That explains a few things...
Dear Dok: Your comments on Mayor Mamdani swearing on a Quran led me to look for regulations regarding whether one could choose any book for an oath. And the answer is yes, any book, or even no book (Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office bookless) will do. Apparently, there is a record that one person used a Superman comic (I hope it was Superman #1). So now I am wondering if I ever have to do this, what book would I choose?
As I pointed out over on SER's blog the other day, this isn't the first time someone has been sworn in on the Qur'an. In 2006, Keith Ellison (DFL-MN) was not only the first Muslim to win an elected office, he was also sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives on a Qur'an that had been owned by Thomas Jefferson. I remember there being a tiny little flurry of controversy by the Early Day Wingnuts but it didn't last long.
Sliwa could actually do some good if he was put in charge of NYC's animal shelter - which has a terrible reputation for aggressively putting down animals after a very short window for adoption. His passion for animal welfare is legit.
I can't imagine that a political movement that treasures old fashioned values like community, small towns, and family would oppose the concept of "collectivism." </sarc>
Wingnuts gripe about everything. World's biggest whiners.
I think he's a social democrat. The labels seem misunderstood.
People fret too much about which box someone fits in.
Silwa needs his own streaming show, if he doesn't have it already. He's not up to running the place but he certainly knows who shouldn't be in charge.
Wait, what? A Republican who lost a race, and gave a DIGNIFIED AND RESPECTFUL concession? What fucking universe is this?!?
Silwa has always been a little odd. But lovable. In his Guardian Angels days he was a man of the people.
Why on earth would anyone sing about tractors when combine harvesters exist?
https://youtu.be/btEpF334Rtc?si=8smTZwUMj6sIZXrr
After that third pint of St. Austell's people will listen to anything.
Without clicking: “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key!”
Yes, I lived in Cornwall for a while, and that was as much of an anthem as “The Trelawney Shout.”
Gold star for you!
I refuse to click that just in case it's a particularly graphic piece of footage once shown by the Butthole Surfers during their live shows. Yes, it involved a whirling harvester. No, you do not want to know what else.
I promise you it is not that.
It may well end up stuck in your head forever though.
His speech when he's sworn in as governor will be epic.
Here's my favorite collective farm and tractor song, as sung by a New York klezmer band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSaxq8lsQqc
Thank you, Dok. You bring me joy — and great stuff to quote over cawfee with my Democratic Socialist friends. And others, when I’m feeling stabby.
Maybe not in my lifetime, but I'd love to see someone sworn into office on a copy of Isaac Asimov's "New Intelligent Man's Guide To Science".
Or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. That would be my choice
On a copy of THE BOOK OF THE SUBGENIUS
Are you illuminated? Fnord.
Totally not sure, though I have learned a thing or two over the years and decided that my beliefs are non-negotiable, mainly because why should I give up my fun? I do occasionally enjoy a hot dog on the fifth Friday of the month, and “know” the Goddess (in certain ways), and “Bob” is my ShorDurPerSav, but ILLUMINATED? nope. I TRIED to recruit with the Illuminati and they said I wasn’t qualified.
Thank you for this…. I watched his entire swearing-in ceremony. He’s very impressive!! I may become a full-fledged “social democrat” after-all… !!! A man of, by and for the people.
Curtis Sliwa said something good that makes sense for once?
Well, I'll be.
Even a blind pig yadda yadda