Folks, you may have heard that last night, strikes were ordered on the Open Thread. That is FAKE NEWS, I called them back at the last second, when I found out how many upvotes would be lost. I said that’s … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Is COCKED AND LOADED *guitar riff*

Or rather, disputes the dispute, because screw that shit, they’re goddamn concentration camps. The Salt Lake Tribune’s editorial board on Saturday came to the defense of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), arguing it’s correct to call the Trump administration’s migrant detention facilities … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Disputes the Term “Concentration Camp”

I’m on vacation planet Rigel IV this weekend, as you can see in the photo below. Here are some ongoing news stories, though you should be advised there may be a slight lag time, as I am presently enjoying Mai … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Provides the Latest Updates

Good morning everyone, and Happy Friday! Or possibly Sad Friday, if we end up going to war with Iran.  Sometimes it feels like our government is made up of a bunch of pretend overlords from a Civilization game.  “Who needs … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Drones On

Morning Politocadoes! Well, the testimonies on Capitol Hill seem to be going as well as expected. Hope Hicks, somehow former Communications Director for the White House and Regina George All Grown Up, spoke before the House Committee on, well, nothing. … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Doesn’t Have To Answer That

I grew up as a Northern Virginian/Washingtonian.  In DC, campaign season is like Oscar season…as soon as anything starts happening…it’s all anyone talks about…so of course there is a lot of buzzing about Trump’s new campaign and all the all … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Wants a New President

Just for, uhhhh, slightly different reasons than some. As always, be excellent to each other, only flag those posts what break the rules, Mayor McSquirrel rule is in effect (which means no threats against anyone), and if it gets hairy … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Isn’t Going to Harvard, Either

Apparently, this thread didn’t save and publish right, so here’s my very quick posting.   Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Loves the Flag a Little Too Much

With Sarah Huckabee Sanders on her way out the door, there’s no one minding the store at the old White House Press Briefing room! She hasn’t held a press briefing in 90-something days anyway, but hey, let’s try to help. … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Isn’t Taking Any Questions

Good morning everyone, and happy Friday! I’m still not resigning my post as Friday PT Overlord, though. You’ll have to deal with the lies and disingenuous assertions for at least a little while longer! Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Attacks An Upvote Tanker

Morning Politocadoes! The President told George Stephanopoulos that he wouldn’t alert the FBI if a foreign country  offered him dirt on his opponent in the presidential election. He went on to say that there’s nothing wrong with it, when you’re … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Wouldn’t Call The FBI

House authorizes going to court over Barr and McGahn subpoenas https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-congress-vote-barr-mcgahn-trump-20190611-story.html Lol 😂 Welcome to Wednesday!!!! Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Wants More Subpoenas

I don’t know what this thread should be about. I’m a little overwhelmed. Lately I feel like this tweet: Everything happens so much — Horse ebooks (@Horse_ebooks) June 28, 2012 It’s always true. As always, be excellent to each other, … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread

The Day Thread isn’t sending their best, and so, tariffs are the only means of controlling the flood of invaders bringing their memes and gifs and their pet pictures. This is the best idea ever, and it can’t totally blow … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Demands Tariffs on the Day Thread

The United States of America is doing fine, just fine, thank you. Really, we’re good, we don’t need your help, leave us alone! And here, take your “universally acknowledged facts” with you! White House blocked intelligence aide’s written testimony saying … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Goes It Alone

Good morning everyone, and Happy Friday! There isn’t much to say. Just fire, brimstone, covfefe…whatever. Keep your heads up and continue to fight the good fight! Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Tired

Morning Politocadoes! As the Trump European Vacation enters it zenith today with the 75th anniversary of D-Day, let us step back and ruminate on how this man does not belong anywhere near any of this. From his awkward gait, to … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Puttin’ On The Ritz

Welcome to Wednesday!!! Continue reading The Wednesday Political Thread Meets The Queen 👑

I’ve been chuckling about Jared Kushner’s recent interview most of the day. I know it’s not really funny that the US government is run by people who are hopelessly stupid, relentlessly evil, or both, but it is sort of funny that … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Wasn’t There For That

It’s June, and it’s Pride. Stonewall was 50 years ago, and same sex marriage was only legalized in the US in 2015. It’s still legal to fire someone for being transgender in 30 states, and to fire someone for being … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread is an Ally

Student loan debt? Take to the sea! Or, here’s an equally shaky plan: These Americans fled the country to escape their giant student debt Outstanding student debt in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade and is projected to … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Owes $1.5 Trillion In Student Loans