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June, 2022 archive

Dis Coarse Discourse 0

Both sides don’t.

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June 6, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Political Theatre |

QOTD 0

John Larroquette, in the voice of Dan Fielding:

I wouldn’t be running for public office if I didn’t think that there was someone out there who would be willing to buy me.

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June 6, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: QOTD |

Skeletons in the Closet 0

You know that history that Republicans want not to teach school children?

It continues to haunt.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: "That Conversation about Race", Republican Hypocrisy |

Kindergarten Kamakaze 0

Man labeled

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Afterthought:

I try to imagine any one of my elementary school teachers, all of whom were grandmothers or close to it, packing heat, and I just can’t.

It’s easier to visualize Curly Stooge teaching calculus.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery, Too Stupid for Words |

The Crypto-Con 0

Writing at the Tampa Bay Times, University of South Florida professor Murad Antia writes that he has little trust in crypto-currency. A snippet; follow the link for the full explanation of his reasoning.

So why do some people believe in cryptocurrencies? Why invent a currency outside the purview of the government and the Federal Reserve Bank? It is a horrible idea. There needs to be a central control of the money supply to prevent and control speculative excesses. It is reminiscent of the shadow banking system collapsing during the 2008 financial crisis, which worsened the economic downturn.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Geek Stuff, Mammon |

Out There 0

Two aliens in a space ship look down on people carrying signs reading

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Political Theatre |

“Love Thy Neighbor” “Do Unto Others” (Updated) 0

Addendum:

Michael in Norfolk addresses the same subject.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Culture Warriors, Hate Sells, Hypocrisy Watch |

While Some Are Speechless . . . 0

. . . others are just silent.

Frame One, titled

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery, Republican Hypocrisy |

The Disinformation Superhighway 0

Now you can pay for your propaganda.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Hate Sells |

QOTD 0

Richard Sanders, in the voice of Clark Edwards:

There is always something wrong.

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June 5, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: QOTD |

And Now for a Musical Interlude 0

Visit the Youtube page for extensive notes on the performers.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Music That Swings |

Mandating Molestation 0

Words fail me.

We are a society of stupid. And creepy.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Culture Warriors, Too Venal for Words |

Misdirection Play, Invalid Syllogism Dept. 0

Thom gets into the weeds.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery, Hypocrisy Watch, Republican Lies |

“And Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Police put a stop to potential politeness.

We are a failing state.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery |

The Sacrificed Lambs 0

Man carrying assault rifle surveys graveyard filled with the Uvalde shooting victims and says,

Via Yellowdoggranny.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery |

Time Shift 0

Bob Molinaro, sportswriter extraordinaire:

Lagging farther behind basketball in scheduling, the Stanley Cup conference finals have just begun, with the NHL title round potentially dragging into the final hours of June. Doesn’t that make hockey players the Boys of Summer?

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: The Sporting Life |

The Disinformation Superhighway 0

One more time, “social” media isn’t.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: First Looks |

QOTD 0

Barney Frank:

Moderate Republicans are reverse Houdinis. They tie themselves up in knots and then tell you they can’t do anything because they’re tied up in knots.

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June 4, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: QOTD |

Demerit Badge 0

Florida Man.

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June 3, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Too Stupid for Words |

“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

At the Idaho State Journal, Nick Gier runs the numbers.

And, in related news, a cold shoulder.

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June 3, 2022 | Posted by: Frank | Posted in: Gunnuttery, Republican Hypocrisy |
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