That $1.7 billion was not a settlement. A settlement is approved by a judge. This was not. It was straight up theft. Here’s Allison Gill explaining why: https://tinyurl.com/pr2xufd3 Hey, some good news! https://tinyurl.com/2wm267s2 And Mark Cuban is an assssssss. There are no good billionaires (except for Mackenzie Scott). https://tinyurl.com/3mfwszn2 So there’s my three. Stuff keeps getting crazier, and here we are. I’m (hopefully) going to the Raleigh, NC meetup this weekend. We shall see. If you think you can make it there, go find the thread. I think it’s stickied on the main page still. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread says that was NOT a settlement

How about y’all? Welp. Let’s start with the “hopping mad” portion of the header. Then we can move to the “bone tired” part. Steve Vladek’s substack is outstanding. “ “We’re All Trying to Find the Guy Who Did This” – With both its ruling in Callais and its behavior before and since, the Supreme Court has not only accelerated the race to the redistricting bottom; it has placed itself *squarely* in the middle of it.” https://tinyurl.com/kn8xdk76 And a CALVINBALL reference: We ride against the used car salesmen at dawn. But just to talk to them, you know. Not threaten them or … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is both hopping mad and bone tired

Are there major differences between the two? Mostly. Anyhoo. I’m swamped right now so this is the best I’ve got for the PT. Y’all do your thing in a kind, calm, and cool manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread has a new debate for the group:

Judge not! Or judge me! Whichever! I’m not the boss of you. Don’t threaten anyone here or Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread phones another one in.

SORRY! Here’s a fun poem for you. Do your thing. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread forgot

for whatever comes today. Because lord it has been WEIRD out there lately. That water is choppy and unpredictable. The wind is coming from all directions. Blink and you’ll lose/gain 20 degrees. Dogs and cats, living together, mass hysteria! I am not, however, plumbing the depths for news today. You’ll find it and share it here. So get out there! Show us what you’ve got! And be cool, be calm, and bee-HAAAAAAVE. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s politics thread is ready

So it must be Tuesday. Anyway, I’m not fooling with it anymore. Do your thing in a kind a calm manner. I’ll see you in the thread. Buckle up, lock your tray tables in the upright position. Adjust your own mask before helping others, etc. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is having WordPress issues

But I forgot about it until right now. So. Do your thing. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Have a great day! Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is here!

Barely. Looks like I’m going to GA solo next week because of The Orange Idiot and my cousin doesn’t want to fly. I wouldn’t want to fly either. Why don’t we see more of this in the press? I’m tired. I’m going to fix dinner, and I’m going to watch the new season of Last One Laughing on Prime. I just finished doing a little watercolor, which I’ve just taken up. A friend of mine says he’s thinking about taking up embroidery. Whatever it takes to stay sane during alladis. Sending my consensual hugs around the group. Don’t threaten Mayor … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is hanging on

What’s a glimmer? Glad you asked. So. I offer you, instead of headlines, some “glimmers” from my photo album. First: a friend sent me thank you flowers. Second: my first 4-leaf clover of the year. I’ve found at least one (and usually more like 20-30) every year since I was 8 or so. Third: Hambone. Share your glimmers! No threatening g Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is focusing on “glimmers”

From Politico: https://tinyurl.com/bdd5fj49 “Judge rejects NJ US Attorney ‘triumvirate’ in latest blow to Trump prosecutors” This was a delightful little legal thrashing to read about. And I’ll leave you with this screenshot. I refuse to play the video. Even if he’s saying dumb shit, I won’t listen to his voice voluntarily. I wish you all the best Tuesday. Hang in there. We got this! No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread has the collective political smarts of precisely one medium-sized clam

I got it. No McSquirrelin’. Talk polotocs. Continue reading ok, I can do Wednesday Politics thread too

It’s 9pm. I’ve been in PJs since 7pm. I’m trying to stay sane by avoiding doomscrolling, which I would have to do to find news bits and bobs. So I’m not. Do your thing in a calm, cool, and collected manner. And kind! Don’t forget kindness! No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesdays Politics thread says:

But here are some quick links. First: I’ve seen a lot of Super Bowl discourse. But this is the first I’ve seen of the “America The Beautiful” performance. (It looks like Bluesky posts are embedding!! Just in case they aren’t, I’m going to drop a link and a screenshot: https://tinyurl.com/mr2zwkkz ) Then there’s this badass who plays bagpipes through a respirator at protests. “This 21-Year-Old Bagpiper Plays Through Tear Gas to ‘Fire Up’ Anti-ICE Protesters” https://tinyurl.com/4mzyrrm4 I’m only doing two tonight. I’ve got winter sports to watch. Do your thing! Be cool, kind, and be conscientious. Good grief. Autocorrect for … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is busy watching Olympics

It’s with Michael Hobbes and David Roberts from David’s “Volts” podcast. So don’t worry, Michael rakes them over the coals. “David Roberts Michael. Michael Hobbes David. David Roberts What do you know about reactionary centrism? Michael Hobbes All I know is that whatever it is, both sides are to blame for it.” And if you listen to IBCK, you’re hearing that theme music right now, but that’s wrong because this is a different podcast (with a transcript if you prefer to read) found here: https://tinyurl.com/mtypevkd Fulton County is suing the FBI to get their stuff back. “Fulton County is suing … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread has a piece on reactionary centrists

…still. So I’m kinda in and out. I’m looking for distractions. I am actively putting my money at things I can and putting my brain elsewhere because that’s what I need to do right now. Between the general state of the world and another looming snowstorm (which means dad will have limited nursing care), I’m pretty spent. Do your thing in a kind, calm, cool and collected manner. Hugs all around. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is reeling

Headed back from GA today. So I’m going to just post a little header. Do your thing in a calm (not clam), cool, collected and KIND manner. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is travelling

Here it is. I don’t have a lot in the tank tonight, so I’m going to be brief. Steve Vladeck knows his shit about law. What do others think of this? Let’s all learn about “perfidy!” And I’m tired of doomscrolling for news. So I’m out. Y’all behave. No threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread