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Kindred Spirits 0

Two men breaking rocks in the fires of Hell.  One says,

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A. Enron 0

Q. What business are Republicans thinking of when they say, “Run the government like a business?”

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QOTD 0

Herman Melville:

Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its ragged edges.

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A Tune for the Times 0

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Republican Family Values 0

Donald Trummp dressed as Pontius Pilate with Christ's cross looming in the background says,

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Sisterhoods 0

Florida Women.

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This New Gilded Age 0

Farron follows the money.

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Another improperly stored gun.

Another wounded child.

Another day in NRA paradise.

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Gag Order 0

Heaven Trump forbid that federal agencies charged with protecting the health of the populace be allowed to have the unmitigated gall to warn persons of dangers to their health and well-being.

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Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0

Up in your business? Darn tootin’.

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QOTD 0

H, P. Lovecraft:

No new horror can be more terrible than the daily torture of the commonplace.

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A Tune for the Times 0

From the Youtube page:

In case you were wondering who the new Secretary of Homeland security would be, Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Governor of “I shot my dog’, fame is one step away from taking over that position. She still has to be approved by the full body of the Senate but that looks increasingly likely. The Freedom Toast and Cinebot Video made this video back when she was being considered for VP. It’s a good reminder.

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“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but If Often Rhymes”* 0

Michael in Norfolk hears a most disturbing rhyme.

I continue to feel as if I am caught in a nightmare where America is time traveling to early 1930’s Germany.

Follow the link to find out why he feels that way.

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*Mark Twain.

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Twits Own Twitter X Offenders 0

SFgate’s Drew Magary explains why he deleted his account at Twitter X.

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The Rule of Lawless 0

Thom comments on Trump’s pardon of his violence-prone fanboys the January 6th insurrectionists.

This topic was also discussed in somewhat more detail on Thursday’s episode of The Bob Cesca Show.

I have listened to Bob’s podcast almost since its beginning–certainly since its first year–and commend it to your attention.

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

More politeness on the pavement.

And, also, a bit of politeness at the pump.

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Real Big Men 0

GOP members lying on their backs.  Passer-by asks,

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Dis Coarse Discourse 0

Steven Stosny argues forcefully that one of the forces coarsening dis coarse discourse is that shaming has replaced discussing. A snippet:

We live in a shaming culture. A mere glance at internet message platforms reveals dozens of shaming statements. Shaming has replaced persuasion as a primary way to deal with disagreement.

I think his article is worth your while.

Just look around.

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QOTD 0

Mark Twain:

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

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Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0

The dialog, spoken by a policeman: No fixed address.

The closed caption: I’ll fix the dress.

The dialog (in the same episode): Nottingham Shire?

The closed caption: Knotting, I’m sure.

The intelligence: Artificial.

The stupid: Real.

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