33% of the US population is normally considered the hardcore MAGAhat, Trump can do no wrong, Jesus put us in charge, full tilt crazies. If his numbers continue to descend we should consider it a sign. "Going Out Of Business" as Annie Potts said in Ghostbusters.
Trying to figure out which is better descriptor for Hegseth: SoW (eg Hogseth) or SoD (Britishism). I guess both work at a meta level since the former requires a change of gender and the latter of preference. Either way, fuck him.
In-house investigations are rarely thorough or fair, and under this administration I'd set extremely low expectations. Any rational person knows these incidents were unprofessional and irresponsible at best, but I don't expect the investigation to reach that conclusion.
I always thought the separator between north and south America was the Isthmus of Panama. The Andes Mountains run north and south along the coast of South America, hardly a divider between continents. The Amazon river runs east from the mountain of Peru to the Atlantic, about half way down South America. Apparently Sec. Kegsbreath hasn't looked at a globe recently, if at all. Also I'm not sure Canada, Mexico or Panama will be happy about being in The US of A's defense perimeter.
i know Nashville is carved up into five pieces like most blue cities in red states, but surely the property tax assessor could make some adjustments on Epstein Island's house as it can accommodate so many choppers.
Students, Teachers Oppose Education Secretary's America 250 Tour
HuffPo/WaPo: "Parents, students and educators are speaking out against Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s tour commemorating the country’s 250th birthday, forcing the cancellation of multiple appearances, The Washington Post reported. The “History Rocks!” tour is sponsored by a coalition of conservative and religious groups and includes appearances around the U.S. However, stops in Alabama, Connecticut and Massachusetts were cancelled in the wake of protests from local community members. “I just found it hypocritical,” Red Zellner, a senior at Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala., told The Washington Post. “They tried to say their tour was apolitical while being very publicly supported by strongly political groups.”"
I am olden and remember the bicentennial in 1976. Shared a bedroom with my brother - mom bought us red white and blue bicentennial bedspreads for our beds (was at my mom's in December - noticed that she still has them using to cover something or other in her garage). I was also thinking about in the 70s there was all this faux-colonial architecture slapped on everything from homes to gas stations. Hated it then, hate it now. Don't remember anything special for bicentennial in school - Gerald Ford was president.
Yeah, I'm not understanding all this hoopla for a 250 yr anniversary, like its been proclaimed a Jubilee Year. They must see this as a propaganda/revisionist history opportunity (and of course to make PAB47 front-and-center).
"Why is Pam Bondi’s DOJ hoarding all this Bitcoin inside its butt?" MAKES ME SO FUCKING HAPPY THE EVAN IS BACK - (to say all the things I seekretly say in my head)
It goes against my grain ever to agree with an Xtian church guy. But this "Pope" Leo guy keeps saying sensible things, except for implying that "god" exists.
I feel like if I read that ANI link all the way to the end, I might find out you weren’t joking about the song, maybe even the hand motions. So I’m gonna need more coffee first.
"..the underside of the great urinal cake of the American populace..."
MAGA is all that - and I like that descriptor better than "basket of deplorables". Maybe we can get MAGA to adopt that phrase, and be proud of it, as they are over Hillary's words.
Yesterday's Tabs from Marcie: Meow, meow, meow, meow NYT: “Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized, Architects Say It Shows.” (New York Times)
Evan, today: Trump’s Big Beautiful Ballroom design: As much of a tacky, classless piece of shit as you’d imagine. [New York Times]
A “Cuban tody” sounds like a cocktail, but it is in fact the adorable bird in your hed gif: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/the-cuban-tody
And your meme chat is here: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/ce3d76ce-b898-481c-a5e8-088835357126?utm_source=share
Baby parrot?
The Cuban Tody
has monomorphic plumage
which means we can’t know by looking
If he is a he or a she
Oh, honey – the rouge goes on your cheeks!
Cuban Tody looks like they've got a bit of the kingfisher's feistiness – "Oh yeah, step over here and call me cute!"
¿Por que no los dos?
Oh, Hooper! This looks like a challenge.
Adorable birb Martini.
Just as long as Ricki Ricardo doesn't show up and start singing it's all good.
You got some 'splainin' to do!
Babaloo!
It might be the closest bird to the Hungarian flag, in color at least.
Cuban Toady? Rubio?
EDIT - Haha, really late to the party on this one!
Bird by Lilly Pulitzer.
Cuba has some swell birbs, in fact!
That reminds me, time, time to put up the hummingbird feeder. Just in case one of them shows up too early.
Funny, it doesn't look Cuban to me!
The wee bird! Adorbs!
Not to be confused with Little Marco, the Cuban Toady
Haha, beat me!
“Cuban tody” not to be confused with Cuban 𝘵𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘺, like that unctuous fellow who holds the Commandant's ashtray...
To be fair, isn't every US President the biggest threat to peace on earth? We exist to wage war and to sell war to other countries.
33% of the US population is normally considered the hardcore MAGAhat, Trump can do no wrong, Jesus put us in charge, full tilt crazies. If his numbers continue to descend we should consider it a sign. "Going Out Of Business" as Annie Potts said in Ghostbusters.
Trying to figure out which is better descriptor for Hegseth: SoW (eg Hogseth) or SoD (Britishism). I guess both work at a meta level since the former requires a change of gender and the latter of preference. Either way, fuck him.
"Donald Trump’s approval rating at 33 PERCENT."
At least 32.5% too high.
At least.
At least 35% too high, also too such as.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘈𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘺-𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘪𝘥 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬’𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦
In-house investigations are rarely thorough or fair, and under this administration I'd set extremely low expectations. Any rational person knows these incidents were unprofessional and irresponsible at best, but I don't expect the investigation to reach that conclusion.
I always thought the separator between north and south America was the Isthmus of Panama. The Andes Mountains run north and south along the coast of South America, hardly a divider between continents. The Amazon river runs east from the mountain of Peru to the Atlantic, about half way down South America. Apparently Sec. Kegsbreath hasn't looked at a globe recently, if at all. Also I'm not sure Canada, Mexico or Panama will be happy about being in The US of A's defense perimeter.
I'm going to assume we've already dragged Rubio relentlessly for this. You can't avoid it.
Happy birthday, Cynmac! 🎂 🎉
i know Nashville is carved up into five pieces like most blue cities in red states, but surely the property tax assessor could make some adjustments on Epstein Island's house as it can accommodate so many choppers.
Students, Teachers Oppose Education Secretary's America 250 Tour
HuffPo/WaPo: "Parents, students and educators are speaking out against Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s tour commemorating the country’s 250th birthday, forcing the cancellation of multiple appearances, The Washington Post reported. The “History Rocks!” tour is sponsored by a coalition of conservative and religious groups and includes appearances around the U.S. However, stops in Alabama, Connecticut and Massachusetts were cancelled in the wake of protests from local community members. “I just found it hypocritical,” Red Zellner, a senior at Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala., told The Washington Post. “They tried to say their tour was apolitical while being very publicly supported by strongly political groups.”"
I am olden and remember the bicentennial in 1976. Shared a bedroom with my brother - mom bought us red white and blue bicentennial bedspreads for our beds (was at my mom's in December - noticed that she still has them using to cover something or other in her garage). I was also thinking about in the 70s there was all this faux-colonial architecture slapped on everything from homes to gas stations. Hated it then, hate it now. Don't remember anything special for bicentennial in school - Gerald Ford was president.
Yeah, I'm not understanding all this hoopla for a 250 yr anniversary, like its been proclaimed a Jubilee Year. They must see this as a propaganda/revisionist history opportunity (and of course to make PAB47 front-and-center).
"Stool boom!"
"Why is Pam Bondi’s DOJ hoarding all this Bitcoin inside its butt?" MAKES ME SO FUCKING HAPPY THE EVAN IS BACK - (to say all the things I seekretly say in my head)
It goes against my grain ever to agree with an Xtian church guy. But this "Pope" Leo guy keeps saying sensible things, except for implying that "god" exists.
I reposted it , prefacing it with pointing out that as an Atheist this is an unusual thing for me to do
I feel like if I read that ANI link all the way to the end, I might find out you weren’t joking about the song, maybe even the hand motions. So I’m gonna need more coffee first.
Brb.
"..the underside of the great urinal cake of the American populace..."
MAGA is all that - and I like that descriptor better than "basket of deplorables". Maybe we can get MAGA to adopt that phrase, and be proud of it, as they are over Hillary's words.
Ok, Wonkette::
Yesterday's Tabs from Marcie: Meow, meow, meow, meow NYT: “Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized, Architects Say It Shows.” (New York Times)
Evan, today: Trump’s Big Beautiful Ballroom design: As much of a tacky, classless piece of shit as you’d imagine. [New York Times]
Looks like he said "Grok build me the biggest, best ballroom in history." And never really looked at the results.