Totally. Has it’s shit completely together, definitely not late or anything like that. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Completely on Top of Things

Look at that grumpy bear! That’s an original teddy bear, which was held by two of namesake Teddy Roosevelt’s grandchildren, one of whom was named Mark. Which I know is a historical name–they named a gospel that for, uh, Christ’s … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Cranky but Cute

Maybe even roll, who knows? It’s Friday; anything can happen. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Let’s rock. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Ready to Rock

Really just because I just woke up with this song in my head, but also applicable to us, since even when it seems quiet, we know there’s some shit going on. Be nice to each other today, be nice to … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Knows There’s Something Going On

Wonder what the Friday PT header will be? I can’t wait to see what our host has in store, whoever they are. Wait… goddammit. Well. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Wonders

I’m travelling today, so have have some songs about, well… Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel, Let’s up-do-do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do this. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Rambling, Rolling, and Roaming on the Road

Have at it, friends. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread!

My internet is being pokey, so we’re keeping it light. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel, even if he’s only moving at 56k. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Keeps It Light

Metaphorically, but also sleepy as shit. I could use some reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee– -eeeeeeeeeest. I watched a Nova special on Saturn earlier this week when I couldn’t sleep, so that was pretty great. And then Amanpour & Company was on right after. … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is So Tired

Category is: Wicker Man. Get ’em, Jade. Here’s a bonus video from Sekou, who appears in the Church video. This one isn’t really political, it’s just a nice, laid back jam to take you into the weekend. Be nice to … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Werks While the World Burns

But it’s here. And really, isn’t slapdash kind of fitting for a thread about politics? Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel with slapdashes or anything else. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Full of Slapdashery

The swamp at two in the morning is not quiet; it is one of the loudest places I have ever been,” [photographer Frank] Relle says. “But a photograph of it is silent. And in that silence, there is an opening. … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Takes a Quiet Moment

I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. Sorry about that. Be nice to each other, to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Has No Time to Say Hello

By sneezing all over the place and complaining about daylight savings time. Ah, what a beautiful time of year. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel, even if he disagrees with … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Celebrates the Unofficial Beginning of Spring

BYE KRISTI! And look, Markwayne Mullin ain’t shit either, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Kristi Noem getting busted down to Sovreign Shield of the Antarctic or whatever the fuck. And Corey Lewandowski’s out too, which is fun. Be … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Wants to Sing All Night Long

What kind of (probably unconstitutional) nonsense will we have today? Only one way to find out. Be nice to each other, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Gets Down to It

Have some amazing flamenco: Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Let’s do this Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Feeling A Little Stompy

There’s winter sports to watch! There’s Mardi Gras to celebrate! (It’s this Tuesday, for those who are wondering, but weekend partying is appropriate and encouraged). There’s birbs to learn about! There’s naps to take! Oh, maybe a nap DURING the … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Looking Forward to the Weekend

I got a shingles shot yesterday. Since I know you all hang on my every word, you’re probably thinking, ‘Wait, QHarp, didn’t you complain about getting a shingles shot a few months ago?’ Well, let me save you from having … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Gets Shingled Out

Have at it, ‘cados. Be nice to each other today, be nice to yourselves, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Feeling Ruff

As many of you have likely heard, there’s a giant winter storm set to hit the US this weekend, dropping a ton of snow and ice, knocking out power, fucking up roads, and turning Great Lakes lighthouses into Lovecraftian horrors. … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Getting Ready to Hunker Down