I understand the need for hope so do as you want but, what that we know about the president would ever make us think he would resign as the most powerful person in the world?
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I understand the need for hope so do as you want but, what that we know about the president would ever make us think he would resign as the most powerful person in the world?
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He is wonderful.
LOL. Tressie. The accuracy.
Stanley cups everywhere
But I don’t understand people who go on these shows acting all naive. It is frustrating. Like Andie, bless their heart, why are they acting so brand new? It’s a game called Traitors. What did you think was going to happen?
Y’all told me to watch Traitors and I wasn’t sure but lol the ending of season 1! Oh my goodness.
There is a whole class of pseudo-leftists who have decided that what radicalizes people is experiencing the mildest discomfort. They are just telling on themselves.
That this even had to be said is just so ridiculous.
Yes. I think they think that’s what will keep viewers watching but it isn’t! Give us closure. We are watching to see how the contestants will rise to the each challenge occasion.
Indeed not!
I also find their self righteousness frustrating. They think highly of themselves, which is fine but it isn’t necessarily justified.
I keep wondering who is this for. There are some really talented designers this season but the twins aren’t in my top 10.
They are. I appreciate Law being so honest with contestants. They need to hear it! Some of them need to develop more taste! And manners.
Oh boy.
RFK Jr looks like he’s been sampling the diseases at the CDC
She’s right! They do have an unfair advantage.
Does he think we don’t know?
New author photo just dropped
Like…. It’s 2025!
And?
Thanks everyone. From your lips to Beyoncé’s ear
I don’t give a fuck. I will absolutely celebrate. I will be joyous. And while Vance is dangerous he has no charisma. He is disliked. We will have a battle to fight. But it will be much easier without the figurehead. So. Yes. We will be celebrating.
I’ve been busy today. Why does everyone think what we are all hoping for is imminent?
Two out of three ain't bad
Everyone is texting me about an imminent book release and I just have to laugh. I read it months ago so I had time to process. Welcome!
I have no idea what this means.
So rare
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Lesbian TikTok drama is just so supreme.
What an idea
Oh well. I am making my claim and every author should.
I put this on every single elected official that continues to offer thoughts and prayers while human beings bleed to death from gunshot wounds in churches, schools, concerts, night clubs, community parades, and the list goes on.
They don't need prayers. They were literally in church. What they need are laws that prevent this kind of senseless yet quotidian violence. And you know, this Ted.
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Waffle House. Next question.
Isn’t Cracker Barrel’s real problem that they serve bad food?
We have season tickets!!
Jia Tolentino writes some really funny lines. " On social media, many of the most chaotic and emotionally lawless people you’ve ever known are posting on a regular basis about having at long last achieved inner peace."
Horror movie in the works.
Charlie Kirk isn't even charge of his hairline. We shan't be listening to him about anything.
Being married to a designer, you can bet I’ve heard many thoughts about this today.
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Fascinating choice.
People reveal themselves in the most bizarre ways. The pride in having disdain for people who make the world livable. My god.
One of my nieces is auditioning for a school play today and asked Debbje and Into help her pick a monologue so we suggested the cerulean blue monologue from devil wears Prada. Last night she rehearsed for us and we gave notes and omg. She nailed it! I hope she gets the part!!!!
Like, congratulations, Maggie. You're like, so much better than the rest of us!
The keeping track part, I’ve learned in recent years, is particularly challenging. One of my nieces loses everything. She can’t help it. Going no phone would thrill her I think.
But he does offer solutions. This is one event. It’s not his entire campaign. You don’t have to like or vote for him but pretending he hasn’t been very vocal about policy is complete BS.
LOL. This is not new behavior from this man but it’s very funny that drugs are great but lesbians are a bridge too far.
We will see tomorrow. But don’t hold your breath.
You’re clearly cooler than the rest of us Maggie. Congrats? Like. What is your Purpose here?
I encourage you to have this convo elsewhere. It matters but as I said originally this is just a space to enjoy something enjoyable. We aren’t ignoring reality we are sitting in one moment.
Because it’s currently happening?
I also wish establishment dems would take some notes! Stop listening to consultants and pollsters. Talk to constituents!
And it’s fine if you hate it or have some desperate need to be a Negative Nicholas. I shan’t partake of that. And perhaps you can do that elsewhere.
This scavenger hunt is so charming and smart and actively engaging. It gets New Yorkers out and about, exploring the city, talking to one another, taking advantage of public transportation and working toward a common cause. The levels! It’s just so great.
I like this 11-year old already!!!!
Amazing what basic facts can do
Truly. Just opining based on vibes.
Sometimes when you see a professional troll talking nonsense, it can be… elucidating to look up their book sales.
*rent-stabilized.
Oh! You’re a troll. Okay. Have a nice day.
You should maybe just focus on London if you don’t know enough about NY and the US. There is a lot you don’t see.
Every military base in the USA has a government supermarket. They’re called commissaries. Soldiers love them.
London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Please stop smoking crack.
Who cares that it isn’t a great idea? At least it’s an idea that would help some people. It’s an idea that will evolve once implemented. It’s an idea that will work in conjunction with other community-oriented ideas. I really need all of us to step it up here.
I don’t care. I think he is great and interesting and if the US can own 10% of Intel (!?!?), sure NYC can run a small number of grocery stores so people can buy affordable food. He lives in a rent-controlled apartment and everyone should be able to!
*out in the world
This looks like all those video clips of 98 Degrees performing, present day. I would be mortified to have video like this out j. The world. They really don’t have any shame! None!
You don’t need to send me a story about how it saved you an hour at work or helped you solve a math riddle or even self-diagnose a medical ailment. My thinking will be the same. That is nice and it is still not worth the societal costs.
Thanks!
The absolute audacity of it.
I honestly want to rescue the child. It’s so distressing.
A. Men.
Wait until you hear about her Black daughter.
I like the dynamic BUT the newbies are being disingenuous. They’ve had 26 seasons of the show. They know how it has been played. Why are they pretending they’re brand new???
What, exactly, are you trying to do here? I am curious.
Don’t watch it if you don’t care for it. Entertainment is always optional. No one is forced to partake.
Ok
I would love to watch it. Where could I find it?
Lauren is impossible! She cannot make a decision. How is she still in the game? All that crying. My goodness.
I haven’t watched yet. I will get on that!
I debated writing this. It can feel tempting, upon encountering yet another instance of this administration’s racism, to let it be. How many ways can you say the same thing over and over again? And yet we have to write it down, if for nothing else, so those who come after us know we were against it.
I love Amazing Race, Too Chef, and Survivor. I don’t understand the love island shows at all so I don’t watch them.
Oh I do! And it's so weird to watch these children acting so put out when game things happen. It's not a summer tea party. GROW UP! Rachel deserves to win just for tolerating these people.
This season of Big Brother is just so ridiculous. Rachel, who is amazing, has to play this dumb game with toddlers (other than Will) who have no idea what they are doing.
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So comfortable!
The way this just made me laugh.
So many of you are explaining to me that there is no hell like this is a catechism class. Like. Be less literal. The point here is so obvious.
Ok yoda.
May James Dobson burn and rot below for all eternity. A cruel, venal man who caused grave harm with every breath he took.
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Protect your peace.
I find muting threads to work nicely.
Correct.
I refuse to believe we are going to relitigate slavery. SLAVERY. It’s too much.
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