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As a twin, I approve, since we look nothing like each other.
Having lived within an hour of NYC for many years, I knew that he (and tRump) were full of it, a long time ago. So, I never developed your perseverance, with trying to develop a meaningful relationship with Captain Combover
❗️The plane Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu was on was forced to land in Bulgaria due to suspected Russian GPS interference -FT There are reports that the pilots even had to use paper maps due to GPS jamming as they made the emergency landing.
NEW: A week or so ago, one federal agent kept popping up in videos from Trump's violent DC crackdown—so @jsweetli.bsky.social and I investigated. Turns out he's a 26-year-old US Parks Police officer, a lesser known law enforcement unit currently championed by Interior Sec. Doug Burnum. Our report:
He’s always so caring and sincere
Do that voodoo, that you do, so well
Today, I found out that Chicago is in SC. I have to remember that, the next time I take the competency test.
Remember the Goolsbee Rule, also called the “pathological irony of crisis”: If you lose credibility, your statements begin to mean the opposite of what you say.
#CollectiveCourage: Hundreds of economists from across the country have signed an open letter calling on Congress to uphold Federal Reserve independence. If you’re an economist, you can still sign on: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGrUv-_CoeulsLZDt_lyNTPbm9wYCAfiTLm7KMiwgzA/edit?tab=t.0
I’m Dublin up on my laughter right now
Following a mass shooting in Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) insisted he couldn't remember why he opposed a bill to increase school safety.
Here’s part of the test for Oklahoma teachers that Praeger U wrote. This test—for *public school teachers*—combines middle school civics with religious Right (esp. anti-trans) ideology. And Praeger U is so proud of it that it took out a full-page NYT ad.
KEILAR: Of 172 mass attacks between 2016 & 2020, 96% were non-trans men. Are you missing bigger picture? GORKA: No. When you look at shootings at Christian schools the data is different K: Of 32 school shootings since 2020, only 3 were trans shooters G: Forgive me if I don't go with CNN's stats
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Issued by Kenya
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
Jill is underground for 3 more years
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The Bruiser
Add stock manipulation; shaken, not stirred
Here is an easy solution to the Pulse memorial crosswalk conflict: The state of Florida has jurisdiction because the crosswalk is on State Road 527. If the Democratic mayor and city council of Orlando authorize and paint a city crosswalk 50 feet away, the state should have no enforcement authority.
i’ve been calling her Princess Polio but this absolutely wins
The problem: Mortgages signed by the Paxtons contained inaccurate statements declaring that each of those three houses was their primary residence, enabling the now-estranged couple to improperly lock in low interest rates, according to an Associated Press review of public records.
Jones: I would say to my colleagues who serve in government—keep your thoughts and prayers, keep your tweets. If you want to address gun violence, you don't need to tweet. What you need is a mirror. You have the power to change things.
Yo, whisper this.
Image caring more about stopping a memorial for people killed in a mass shooting than stopping mass shootings. #Priorities
On one hand, reducing car use reduces urban pollution. But on the other, everyone likes it and cities become more livable
NEWS: Walgreens just got taken over by private equity. Private equity has a record of running companies into the ground. Walgreens could be the latest victim: closing more stores, service plummeting, workers losing their jobs, and eventually bankruptcy.
Senator Murky steps into the void, and makes it bigger
I really hope this becomes the black eye it deserves to be www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Art depicting “Sandwich Guy” now at the scene of the alleged misdemeanor.
This is Mikey. He's still adjusting to life after the loss of one of his biggest passions, which was carbs. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (IG: charleyr90)
Someone called them ‘National Gardeners’ 🤣
Plus, have videos of Roo every day
The Orange Peel’s First 25 Years Put Asheville on the Map. Now, Staffers Hope to Buy It
This week, Asheville officials announced a budding public-private partnership with international developer and theater producer, ATG Entertainment. The city signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the international company, which operates more than 70 venues worldwide. www.bpr.org/bpr-news/202...
He really wants the Nobel Peace Prize so bad, but getting access to all that oil and associated profits is too much of a prize for his bottom line.
Not happening. He doesn’t want Putin On The Ritz to release tapes
He only goes to parades that celebrate him
If it’s not true, then you just have to rue more days until then.
Metamucilini stumbles again
Big props to whoever came up with the idea of calling Trump “Metamucilini”
But yours is dry heat Have a great long weekend!
(Ducking when I type this): mine was under $70, the last 30 days, in warm humid weather. $600 is ridiculous
A collection of clips from MSNBC of multiple Republicans getting booed at town halls this week.
I’m going to need it to heat my home, since it’s more cutting edge than solar and wind
Bursts into tears. My fee fees are hurt 😢
They can always turn to Charlie Gums Kirk, for his sparkling gems of wisdom
By serve, are you talking about being behind the counter to make those two #7s and a #3, hold the onions?
Scott knows all about dangerous diplomatic embarrassment
The Republican Congress refused to extend Biden’s enhanced subsidies for the ACA’s exchanges. If the subsidies are not extended before the end of this year, insurance premiums will increase by an average of 75%. Millions will lose coverage. Call your members of Congress 202-224-3121. ☎️📞
A Texas Republican lawmaker who last week blocked Democrats’ effort to filibuster the state’s gerrymander made disturbing comments at a 2022 legislative hearing — suggesting a way to deal with immigrants might be: “shoot, shovel and shut up.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Temu Goebbels shoveling 💩
🚨BREAKING: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) reinforced GOP power grabs sweeping the country, calling a special legislative session Friday to redraw congressional districts and weaken the ability of voters to pass laws through ballot initiatives. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
WWE headquarters is less than 1/2 hour from where I used to live up North. The type of visitors to it were rivaled only by the ones who went to the Jerry Springer tapings, not far from it.
You’re my hero
Exclusive: Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities — including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez — to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found reut.rs/3JWb00R
If you’re an Oregonian or know one, please share
Lots of right-wing political pastors and charlatans about to get rich from FEMA money.
Mike Johnson makes clear that when Congress returns next week he's going to work tirelessly to cover up the Epstein files
The definition of a
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is handing over the wind-down of USAID to President Donald Trump’s budget director as the administration works toward closing the international development agency it criticized as wasteful and politically misguided.
🚨📣 HEADS UP, Californians! 📣🚨 This absolute nonsense propaganda is coming to your mailbox, and you need to see it for what it is and warn everyone you know: (1/x)
Plus, a flotilla of the tRump-flagged boats, that at least one always gets swamped and sinks.
RFK Jr currently has the spotlight for destroying the CDC, but spare a thought for Kristi Noem, who destroyed FEMA. I don't know what's gonna be worse: No CDC if we have an epidemic, or no FEMA when hurricanes hit the coast.
The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program. We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful. The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs. www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...
The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
Feed the children
🍎 This school year, all 13 provinces and territories are participating in our National School Food Program — ensuring even more kids get the healthy meals they need in school.
🚨BREAKING: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed Republicans’ gerrymander into law Friday, officially moving the redistricting battleground from the state capitol to the federal courthouse. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
A federal grand jury has declined to indict another person arrested as part of President Trump's D.C. crime surge. This was the only case we know of in which the National Guard participated in an arrest. After the grand jury declined to return an indictment, DOJ moved to dismiss the case.
A story in three 2025 headlines
One of the only times that “being corny” is perfectly acceptable?
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Breaking on MSNBC: Trump just revoked Secret Service protection for Vice President Kamala Harris. VPs typically only get six months of protection after leaving office, but President Biden signed a memorandum extending Harris' protection to 18 months.
The party of “freedom”
"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Don’t look away
From the worms
Surprisingly not shocked
I would never have thought that Thanos would qualify as a toy breed, so I stand corrected.
Yours are the shoes that are hard to fill
“.. if, God forbid, there's a terrible tragedy, I can't think of better on-the-job training than what I've gotten over the last 200 days,” he added. @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
I cashed my check today and am going to be drinking champagne all weekend. Thanks, Soros!
All these cite one source - US Commerce Department “revision” They explain it as a result of “huge investment and production output” plus strong “purchasing power by US consumers” All this doesn’t really make sense given the reality we live in - tariffs (aka tax on consumers), unemployment..
This is Dallas. She was spotted in a field with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head. After a two-day search effort, Dallas was found and treated for dehydration and ticks before going to a foster home to recover. And yes, the cheese ball company is covering her vet bills. 14/10 for all
A harrowing series of photos from Hurricane Katrina, whose Louisiana landfall was 20 years ago tomorrow. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...
You have no patience. It’ll be here in two weeks, as promised.
#NC #Asheville < avlwatchdog.org/city-of-ashe...
Was just near it two days ago, while making a quick stop at the Ingles
New acting director of CDC Jim O'Neill expressed being pro paid organ donation. "There are plenty of healthy spare kidneys walking around, unused."
Hannity knows everything about sad and pathetic
You’re engaging with idiots instead of blocking them. I have great discussions with many people
Don’t get Covid shots until the new ones are available. Anything available now is the old version.