First, your post reminded me that it is Friday (it’s been a crazy January), I am definitely going to try the bitters & soda later tonight (not actually doing dry Jan, but sort of semi-dry). I do take issue with being able to tell cane syrup coke from corn syrup (but I’m talking from drinking it straight, maybe not as different with alcohol). Anyway, your post, as always was very educational.
I made your Bumboo syrup a while ago and have enjoyed it but had trouble finding Hamilton 86 rum until this week. So, I've tried it with Planterray, Appleton Estate, and Mount Gay Eclipse. Boy, what a difference that Hamilton 86 makes.
"DO YOU GET SPECIAL TRAINING IN IGNORING CUSTOMERS LIKE ME OR DOES IT COME NATURALLY? HELLO? HELLO" CAN'T YOU SEE ME STANDING HERE WITH AN EMPTY 4 LOKO CAN? EMPTY!"
Okay, so the boss came into my office the other day to discuss improving my work habits. Was it ingracious of me not to offer to “sweetened” his coffee as I did mine?
I like orange bitters in my coke, but a dozen dashes seems excessive.
"CNN: DHS officials have come to FEMA staff and told them to limit the use of the word ice…they are worried that by posting something like, watch out for the ice, that it's going to become a meme…. "
A fresh MAGA civil war has erupted ahead of the midterm elections, with one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies lashing out at Vice President JD Vance over abortion and accusing him of being “friends with degenerates.”
The scorched-earth tirade by MAGA acolyte Laura Loomer took place shortly after Vance appeared at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., where he touted Trump as the most pro-life president in history and encouraged anti-abortion activists to “take heart in how far we’ve come.”
But Loomer questioned his presence at the event, asking her 1.8 million followers on X: “Why is the GOP pushing more abortion messaging in a midterm election year? Didn’t they learn their lesson in 2018?”
“Trump doesn’t like when the GOP focuses on abortion,” she added. “How many times does he have to say this? Trump gets it. The GOP will blow the midterms.”
Vance, however, clapped back, noting that the president himself had sent a video message that was played at the event on Friday, and had encouraged him to be there.
Right-wing conspiracy theorist and activist Laura Loomer unleashed a bombshell claim Friday night that members of the Republican Party are intentionally tanking the midterms to pave the way for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Loomer laid out her theory with stark language on X.
"You can tell a lot of people in the GOP are deliberately trying to botch the midterms so that President Trump is impeached," she wrote, adding the ominous question: "What happens if President Trump gets impeached? We all know."
***
No.
YOU don't know what's going to happen.
I do.
Absolutely fucking nothing. Who cares if he's Impeached?
Now, if the Senate decided on a secret ballot? THEN you got things to be worried about.
Loomer is about a half step behind Candace Owens in the Race for Nuttiest Rightie Influencer.
Owens has more imagination. (Emanuel Macron's wife is actually a man, Charlie Kirk was trained by space aliens of which she herself may be one, whatever.) But Loomer AFAIK actually still has influence at the WH, and that is still scary AF.
"Thousands of workers across the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will lose their jobs this year, according to multiple people who attended personnel meetings that supervisors held in the last week.
FEMA supervisors warned that workers with multiyear contracts that are set to expire this year will not see those contracts extended, even if they are actively working on rebuilding efforts in places that recently suffered disasters. Some divisions within the agency stand to lose half their workers if current policies stay in place for the rest of the year, those with direct knowledge said. They all requested that NPR not use their names because they were told they would be fired for speaking to the press."
"WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed staff on Thursday that disaster worker terminations would be halted due to the massive impending winter storm set to impact at least 160 million Americans."
Oh, gosh, don't want half the fucking country furious at you in a midterm year? Hoping no more disasters hit until 2027? Cause you know those layoffs will go into effect asap after the storm is gone and things are relatively back to normal.
New fundraising platform tied to Trump’s son stands to profit off Trump library
The Florida-based conservative fundraising platform PSQ Impact landed a giant client this week — Donald Trump’s presidential library foundation — despite having just launched last month. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., could stand to benefit from the deal. He’s one of the largest shareholders on the Board of Directors for the new platform’s parent company, Public Square, according to the most recently available public filings.
Especially if it involves the flag integrated into it. And if that flag is black, they are signaling that they are not against violence. It's a Totenkopf for rubes.
And the writers of Punisher comic books have had the character tell them off several times, but apparently suing people who make white nationalist Punisher decals isn't something Marvel bothers with.
I remember seeing it a million years ago, mostly because it had a really good supporting cast. It wasn't a planned thing, more it was on cable when we had a free premium weekend and it was on.
Termite is losing his tiny dog mind over the snow. He sat in the window with his ears alert and high watching the snow blowing around. I'd say we got about half and inch in the first two hours, most of it is that light weight powdery stuff that blows all around. The heavy stuff should come in tonight. I'll be eager to look out my window in the morning. The windows will be closed tonight, but the heat will be off. Ceiling fan on.
Bovino Says Federal Agents Are ‘Experts in Dealing With Children’
A picture of a 5-year-old detained by federal authorities near Minneapolis rocketed around the internet and became an avatar of outrage. Immigrant advocates say Homeland Security has mistreated children for years.
Apparently DHS has asked FEMA to avoid using the word ice so there won't be a bunch of memes. I just hope everyone slows down and drives carefully with the pathetic fascist incel pieces of shit on the road.
Working questions here.
I'm asking this again, but have you found any non-alcoholic drinks that are good?
Thanks. :)
Microwave the lime for 20-30 seconds (I know, that's longer than standard. But I'm a rebel.) Voila! A juicy lime.
Cola with bitters is an old favorite of mine. Thank you, Hooper!
First, your post reminded me that it is Friday (it’s been a crazy January), I am definitely going to try the bitters & soda later tonight (not actually doing dry Jan, but sort of semi-dry). I do take issue with being able to tell cane syrup coke from corn syrup (but I’m talking from drinking it straight, maybe not as different with alcohol). Anyway, your post, as always was very educational.
I made your Bumboo syrup a while ago and have enjoyed it but had trouble finding Hamilton 86 rum until this week. So, I've tried it with Planterray, Appleton Estate, and Mount Gay Eclipse. Boy, what a difference that Hamilton 86 makes.
A little late for me to start “dry January”.
Plenty of time to plan for next year.
"Maybe next year" we used to say, when we were more confident there was going to be a next year
February isn't looking too good either this year.
ICYMI Hops is related to weed. So when you drink beer you are kind of getting high;)
"DO YOU GET SPECIAL TRAINING IN IGNORING CUSTOMERS LIKE ME OR DOES IT COME NATURALLY? HELLO? HELLO" CAN'T YOU SEE ME STANDING HERE WITH AN EMPTY 4 LOKO CAN? EMPTY!"
It’s a gift.
*snaps fingers*
Bartender! Are you deaf?!?
"I don't speak English, sorry. Next!"
Okay, so the boss came into my office the other day to discuss improving my work habits. Was it ingracious of me not to offer to “sweetened” his coffee as I did mine?
I like orange bitters in my coke, but a dozen dashes seems excessive.
Saliva has traces of glucose and fructose.
Science fact
https://www.digitalmomblog.com/office-space-memes/
When you were in NOLA, did you make it to Pepp’s Pub? The photo of the Malort bar mat made me think of them.
Questions? We doan need no stinkin' questions! Skol!...
Y'all
How much stupider is this going to get
"CNN: DHS officials have come to FEMA staff and told them to limit the use of the word ice…they are worried that by posting something like, watch out for the ice, that it's going to become a meme…. "
https://bsky.app/profile/acyn.bsky.social/post/3md4wceakwi26
Hahaha, these a-holes.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-civil-war-erupts-as-laura-loomer-targets-jd-vance/
MAGA Civil War Erupts as Loomer Targets Vance
A fresh MAGA civil war has erupted ahead of the midterm elections, with one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies lashing out at Vice President JD Vance over abortion and accusing him of being “friends with degenerates.”
The scorched-earth tirade by MAGA acolyte Laura Loomer took place shortly after Vance appeared at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., where he touted Trump as the most pro-life president in history and encouraged anti-abortion activists to “take heart in how far we’ve come.”
But Loomer questioned his presence at the event, asking her 1.8 million followers on X: “Why is the GOP pushing more abortion messaging in a midterm election year? Didn’t they learn their lesson in 2018?”
“Trump doesn’t like when the GOP focuses on abortion,” she added. “How many times does he have to say this? Trump gets it. The GOP will blow the midterms.”
Vance, however, clapped back, noting that the president himself had sent a video message that was played at the event on Friday, and had encouraged him to be there.
Our Ode to Fukui and his fixed race car ... https://youtu.be/TzvpfeLu4e4 [Jim Croce]
https://xcancel.com/NortonMpls/status/2014878293556662740#m
Ghost cars. Ice also abandoned one of their cars after they got into an accident.
You know, the whole reason we let undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses is to avoid this kind of thing.
and as usual do not read the comments.
never read the fucking comments. also too, never get out of the boat.
Right-wing conspiracy theorist and activist Laura Loomer unleashed a bombshell claim Friday night that members of the Republican Party are intentionally tanking the midterms to pave the way for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Loomer laid out her theory with stark language on X.
"You can tell a lot of people in the GOP are deliberately trying to botch the midterms so that President Trump is impeached," she wrote, adding the ominous question: "What happens if President Trump gets impeached? We all know."
***
No.
YOU don't know what's going to happen.
I do.
Absolutely fucking nothing. Who cares if he's Impeached?
Now, if the Senate decided on a secret ballot? THEN you got things to be worried about.
Otherwise, Impeachment = wanking motion.
Loomer is about a half step behind Candace Owens in the Race for Nuttiest Rightie Influencer.
Owens has more imagination. (Emanuel Macron's wife is actually a man, Charlie Kirk was trained by space aliens of which she herself may be one, whatever.) But Loomer AFAIK actually still has influence at the WH, and that is still scary AF.
His brain is fucking cheese... how do they even have faith in him to carry out their shitty agenda anymore? Fucking braindead cultist fucks...
January 16th:
"Thousands of workers across the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will lose their jobs this year, according to multiple people who attended personnel meetings that supervisors held in the last week.
FEMA supervisors warned that workers with multiyear contracts that are set to expire this year will not see those contracts extended, even if they are actively working on rebuilding efforts in places that recently suffered disasters. Some divisions within the agency stand to lose half their workers if current policies stay in place for the rest of the year, those with direct knowledge said. They all requested that NPR not use their names because they were told they would be fired for speaking to the press."
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/16/nx-s1-5677605/fema-cuts-jobs-trump
Today:
"WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed staff on Thursday that disaster worker terminations would be halted due to the massive impending winter storm set to impact at least 160 million Americans."
https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/fema-federal-emergency-management-agency-halts-disaster-worker-cuts-as-massive-winter-storm-threatens-millions-of-americans-national-weather-service-dhs-noem-snow-sleet-freezing-rain-frigid-temperatures-wind-chill
Oh, gosh, don't want half the fucking country furious at you in a midterm year? Hoping no more disasters hit until 2027? Cause you know those layoffs will go into effect asap after the storm is gone and things are relatively back to normal.
New fundraising platform tied to Trump’s son stands to profit off Trump library
The Florida-based conservative fundraising platform PSQ Impact landed a giant client this week — Donald Trump’s presidential library foundation — despite having just launched last month. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., could stand to benefit from the deal. He’s one of the largest shareholders on the Board of Directors for the new platform’s parent company, Public Square, according to the most recently available public filings.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article314428585.html#storylink=cpy
"Donald Trump’s presidential library foundation"
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
*breathes*
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Good evening, Wonketteers! Don't know about y'all (yes I do), but I'm pretty damned tired of all this Nazi shit.
Take care of yourselves, each other, and keep on fighting.
I just learned that the Punisher Skull is a right wing extremist symbol. And here I thought it was just idiots trying to be cool.
from this here graphical chartava thingamajig:
https://publicintelligence.net/fbi-militia-violent-extremism-symbols/
Especially if it involves the flag integrated into it. And if that flag is black, they are signaling that they are not against violence. It's a Totenkopf for rubes.
I mean, it's both at the same time...
I didn't actually know that, but I had suspected as much for a long time.
I think it’s both.
not for some time
It's pretty much a right wing thing now, and has been for about 20 ish years.
And the writers of Punisher comic books have had the character tell them off several times, but apparently suing people who make white nationalist Punisher decals isn't something Marvel bothers with.
Beat me to it.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/us-immigration-two-year-old-minnesota-girl?CMP=share_btn_url
Because I wasn't already furious enough
𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 9.30𝘱𝘮. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳.
𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘝𝘢𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺’𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘰-𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘢, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥.
Again, *this* is domestic terrorism.
The firing squad is too good for these motherfuckers.
put them all on a cruise ship and strand them in the middle of the Pacific.
Without Isaac, your bartender, even.
I can't say here what I think they should get.
Bovina has taken to wearing a black leather Sam Browne belt. What's next, a toothbrush mustache?
Yet another installment of “movies Fleur has never seen, but knows enough to quote and/or answer trivia questions!”
This edition: Predator
My spouse and spawn are flabbergasted. I can’t help but try to imagine a scenario in which I would have voluntarily chosen to sit and watch this film.
I remember seeing it a million years ago, mostly because it had a really good supporting cast. It wasn't a planned thing, more it was on cable when we had a free premium weekend and it was on.
same here
Termite is losing his tiny dog mind over the snow. He sat in the window with his ears alert and high watching the snow blowing around. I'd say we got about half and inch in the first two hours, most of it is that light weight powdery stuff that blows all around. The heavy stuff should come in tonight. I'll be eager to look out my window in the morning. The windows will be closed tonight, but the heat will be off. Ceiling fan on.
Bovino Says Federal Agents Are ‘Experts in Dealing With Children’
A picture of a 5-year-old detained by federal authorities near Minneapolis rocketed around the internet and became an avatar of outrage. Immigrant advocates say Homeland Security has mistreated children for years.
free link https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/us/bovino-ice-child-experts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.G1A.bcJQ.1DagKC0hEgwX&smid=url-share
That makes it worse.
And Bovino shops for clothes in the boy's section.
Pocket Nazi
Apparently DHS has asked FEMA to avoid using the word ice so there won't be a bunch of memes. I just hope everyone slows down and drives carefully with the pathetic fascist incel pieces of shit on the road.