They are from hell…only bested by student loan ones cuz when you finally have screamed bloody murder, the customer service will be happening in the Phillipines.
Yes, he specifically mentioned Alan Keyes; no, he did not mention the classic article from Kung Fu Monkey[*], nor John Rogers, the person behind the blog. Not going to lie, I'm very disappointed at that; it feels almost like plagiarism.
"President Donald Trump bragged on Wednesday, "I'm very good at flagpoles!" during what CNN described as an "impromptu tour of his various White House construction projects.""
"The Infowars founder can only be forced to pay about $6 million, the Texas Third Court of Appeals ruled in a unanimous opinion, citing state laws that limit lawsuit damages.
The ruling does not affect a separate $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, where he was also found liable for defaming and causing emotional distress to relatives of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the Newtown shooting."
'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost'
― Thomas Jefferson
"In a Friday post on X, journalist Lara Korte, who covered the Middle East for the Stars and Stripes, announced her firing and denounced the Pentagon's treatment of the military paper, which has faced increasing pressure from the Trump administration's DoD.
"Today, I was informed that the Department of Defense is firing me for insubordination," Korte wrote. "I told a CBS reporter that I work for Stars and Stripes – not the Pentagon, not any administration, and not any policy maker."
Korte added, "I consider it a great privilege to live alongside members of the military and share their stories," and blasted the Pentagon, saying "it's a shame for the institution and service members, who swore to defend the Constitution and deserve the right to a free and independent press."
Reports came out on Friday that the Pentagon fired the paper's publisher before he could retire next month, along with the editor-in-chief. Earlier this year, the Trump administration fired Jaqueline Smith, the ombudsman of the Stars and Stripes, which prompted her to warn that "there's a very real threat" facing the Pentagon's paper of record."
Doctor Frankenstein "whats better for the rabble" has FAFO.
This is their own product:
A.I. says: The term "Epstein class" describes an ultra-wealthy, politically connected global elite who operate above the law and escape accountability. Like the cynicism surrounding "trickle-down" economics, it represents a system where privilege flows upward and protects the powerful, leaving ordinary citizens facing a different set of rules.
We, as in you and me will ultimately bail the tech bro's out to continue to enjoy thier corrupt shit.
You promised to throw us a bone?
Glad I didn't vote for Camala. The people I hate more than my own are getting hurt worse.
Working go.
Do your servers smile or cry upon your shift?
I got my thoughts.
I'm not saying a garlic-stuffed olive wouldn't be the coup de grace for this drink, but I'm also not not saying it.
Today--one of those isn't enough...I need a couple to get through today's toilet flush, er, news dump...
What would be a good reposada tequila?
What are you using it for? My current mix tequila is Tres Cientos for margaritas, and Casa Nobles (añejo) for sipping.
Milagro if you aren't feeling crazy spendy, Casa Azul if you are.
The one you're pouring for me.
I was excited at the prospect of an actual black garlic martini. XD XD XD
I do love garlic and black pepper, so this drink intrigues me. I could never afford all the ingredients.
I'm curious tho, how much do cocktails like this cost in a bar?
Yummy 😋
Why is a bottle of Light def the same 12 ounces as regular beer?
Because sold by weight, not volume!
Can I use a packet of black pepper from a window bench at the diner and a shake of Lawry's Garlic Salt over some Burnett's?
Are you wearing a Harpo Marx overcoat at the diner at the Trailways terminal?
OMG! I *loved* the corned beef dinner they served at the diner at the Trailways station when I was a kid.
Greyhound.
A little song for when the things seem overwhelming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_cv_DiNAz8
I hate pharmacy phone trees.
That is all.
I hate phone trees, period.
And the Hold voice that states that our calls are important to them. Right.
They are from hell…only bested by student loan ones cuz when you finally have screamed bloody murder, the customer service will be happening in the Phillipines.
Trumpeter Art Farmer was born on this day in 1928. Here he is playing with Gerry Mulligan on "As Catch Can" in 1958:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzNRCj-mpdU
Here's a recording of "The Days Of Wine And Roses" from 1963 by the Art Farmer Quartet featuring Jim Hall:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehw9PRwlKNU
Appeals court says federal prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/appeals-court-john-sarcone-letitia-james-federal-prosecutor/
Of course they're going to appeal directly to the Supremely Crooked Court, why wouldn't they?
In a world of Natalie Harps, be a Tori Amos.
i didn't think it was possible, but now that i'm seeing ads for kalshi i hate them even more.
Rosie O'Donnel on Kimmel with a salute to Donnie Boy
https://bsky.app/profile/victinibcn.bsky.social/post/3mtmivi6zdc24
Jamelle Bouie: 'How close is Donald Trump to the "crazification" line?'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efxV1-2rQ2o
Yes, he specifically mentioned Alan Keyes; no, he did not mention the classic article from Kung Fu Monkey[*], nor John Rogers, the person behind the blog. Not going to lie, I'm very disappointed at that; it feels almost like plagiarism.
[*] https://kfmonkey.blogspot.com/2005/10/lunch-discussions-145-crazification.html
If this doesn't cross the line . . .
"President Donald Trump bragged on Wednesday, "I'm very good at flagpoles!" during what CNN described as an "impromptu tour of his various White House construction projects.""
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-boasts-construction-skills-latest-214743559.html
Please, don't remind of me Alan Keyes.
have a happier memory.
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/05/us/politics-georgia-atlanta-officials-abashed-at-arrest-of-a-candidate.html
Same. I was unfortunate enough to meet him more than 30 years ago.
Log Cabin Republicans took the T off of LGB(TQ), because OF COURSE they did. Leopards won’t eat MY face!
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/log-cabin-republicans-vote-to-drop-transgender-advocacy-and-just-be-lgb-organization/
Cowards.
If you’ve ever known any of them, you know that they are horrible people.
Texas was FULL of gay conservatives, biz koolaid plus racism
The phrase "cutting off your nose to spite your face" seems apt here.
Damn, they'll do whatever they can to fit in.
are we still doing phrasing?
Seems like the leopards already took a chunk.
𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘:
https://substack.com/profile/157154942-oneyieldregular/note/c-319812530
Emile Claus, "Sunglow," 1905
Dedicated Fukui. I hope to meet some of you at the SF event this evening.
toast that fucker for me, wontcha?
So, right after the midterms, not now
https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:t6ubj2wlhc34awzcymh3qpur/bafkreifudgvriy4ueflg6y2ruypjqngpxbhznusw3j745c4wdntfolrdmm
how the fuck is this "America first?"
It's you-know-who first.
Court cuts $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoax
https://apnews.com/article/alex-jones-infowars-newtown-b7866ab5ef652bbc7307ae55b09937ce
Donnie made some phone calls
Why would a judge have such contempt for a jury?
Fucking Texas.
"The Infowars founder can only be forced to pay about $6 million, the Texas Third Court of Appeals ruled in a unanimous opinion, citing state laws that limit lawsuit damages.
The ruling does not affect a separate $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, where he was also found liable for defaming and causing emotional distress to relatives of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the Newtown shooting."
'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost'
― Thomas Jefferson
"In a Friday post on X, journalist Lara Korte, who covered the Middle East for the Stars and Stripes, announced her firing and denounced the Pentagon's treatment of the military paper, which has faced increasing pressure from the Trump administration's DoD.
"Today, I was informed that the Department of Defense is firing me for insubordination," Korte wrote. "I told a CBS reporter that I work for Stars and Stripes – not the Pentagon, not any administration, and not any policy maker."
Korte added, "I consider it a great privilege to live alongside members of the military and share their stories," and blasted the Pentagon, saying "it's a shame for the institution and service members, who swore to defend the Constitution and deserve the right to a free and independent press."
Reports came out on Friday that the Pentagon fired the paper's publisher before he could retire next month, along with the editor-in-chief. Earlier this year, the Trump administration fired Jaqueline Smith, the ombudsman of the Stars and Stripes, which prompted her to warn that "there's a very real threat" facing the Pentagon's paper of record."
https://www.rawstory.com/pentagon-stars-and-stripes-2677757294/
This is a tragedy. In my day Stars and Stripes was gold standard journalism.
I'm sure their new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, will maintain the standards of journalism that we have come to expect from Stars and Stripes.
Instead of former Stripes reporters like Bill Mauldin or Andy Rooney they could have Kari Lake or Liz Crokin!
Assignment Editor Jim Hoft. Just look for the guy wearing clown shoes.
WONKETTE HAPPY HOUR HUMOR!!!
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling.
The other half I wasted." - W. C. Fields
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Humour!!!
"I remember thinking, as I taped a piranha to my boomerang, this could come back to bite me." - Olaf Falafel
the breakup joek:
"what do you call a boomerang which does not return?
a stick"
Doctor Frankenstein "whats better for the rabble" has FAFO.
This is their own product:
A.I. says: The term "Epstein class" describes an ultra-wealthy, politically connected global elite who operate above the law and escape accountability. Like the cynicism surrounding "trickle-down" economics, it represents a system where privilege flows upward and protects the powerful, leaving ordinary citizens facing a different set of rules.
We, as in you and me will ultimately bail the tech bro's out to continue to enjoy thier corrupt shit.
You promised to throw us a bone?
Glad I didn't vote for Camala. The people I hate more than my own are getting hurt worse.
A bargian unkept.
fuck you.