Funding for the federal government runs out at midnight tonight. There was a deal for short-term funding which House Dems were on board with. Then Musk and Trump, but mostly Musk, scuttled it, with Musk making his feelings known via … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Looming, Maybe

So one time the god Thor went to the land of giants, repeatedly acted like a jackass, and got his comeuppance.  First, he and “fun” brother Loki descended on a farmhouse without warning and offered up his goats to eat, … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Goes to Útgarðr

Commemorating someone today who was very influential in my corner of the world, Orrin Pilkey. A powerful advocate for coastal ecology. Orrin Pilkey, a Duke University geologist who spent decades as one of North Carolina’s foremost communicators about the risks … Continue reading The Wednesday Pilkey-tics Thread

Or something. I’ve got Christmas crud at any rate. So do your thing. I’m going to be snotty over here. Be cool, calm, and collected. Mind your P’s and Q’s. Don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread had a brush with the flu

Howdy friends.  This week’s bird is the shoebill or shoebill stork.  This vaguely threatening looking bird was long thought to be related to storks on account of how it really looks like one, but genetic testing recently revealed it is … Continue reading The WPT Hunts by Lurking

(press play for ambiance ) For the last month or so, random creepy drones, some reportedly the size of SUVs, have been appearing in the skies above New Jersey, and have started fanning out across the mid-Atlantic. Answers have been … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Brings You Love

I haven’t come up with a theme for the Thursday PTs (in fact, I’ve only remembered to post once since saying I’d take it over on Thanksgiving — oopsie!), so for now, please just be civil and kind, accept one … Continue reading Be Kind to the Thursday Politics Thread

Welcome back to Wednesday. Today instead of dwelling on miserable stuff here in the US, I’m gonna dwell on miserable and (some less miserable) stuff around the world with some spotlights on global news. Protests in South Korea Israel strikes … Continue reading The Global Wednesday Politics Thread

So there. From Politico: Playbook PM: A Jan. 6 insider on the transition team? A J6ER INSIDER? — PETE MAROCCO, a former Trump administration official who was reportedly caught on camera inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is now … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread was not found at a PA McDonald’s

Howdy, friends.  This week’s bird is the grey crowned crane.  This bird has a dizzying array of AKAs I will not transcribe here, because frankly none of them are funny.  The gray crowned crane is found throughout Africa, especially in … Continue reading The WPT Joins in the Dance

I really thought Pete Hegseth would withdraw from the nomination process and I’d be writing about that. But here we are. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Bet on the Wrong Horse

Behave and remember to tip the mods Continue reading Emergency 12/5/2024 Politics Thread

It’s probably time I do a proper header. I’m still generally hiding away from political news, so why not some science news instead? After the collapse of the Antarctic Conger ice shelf in 2022, scientists reviewed satellite images to try … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Gets Scientific

It hurts to laugh, otherwise it’s ok. Thankfully the news is basically nothing but dark chuckles. Susan Collins continues to suck. From Politico (who ain’t much better): “GOP senators signal they’re open to Patel leading FBI. Even centrist Sen. Susan … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread had gum surgery yesterday, so don’t make me laugh

Hi folks. Nothing to say today, too full of turkey and stuffing and other stuff. I hope all who celebrate had a peaceful Thanksgiving and I wish you all a good weekend. Continue reading The WPT is in a Food Coma

It’s Turkey Day in America! For those who celebrate, enjoy the turkey, and the dressing, and the cranberry sauce with imprints from the can like God intended. POTUS famously pardons a turkey every year. Until recently, said turkey went to … Continue reading The Thanksgiving 2024 Politics Thread

Traveling today, as I’m sure many of you are. Everyone be safe and, if you’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving, have a wonderful holiday. I am thankful for this community. Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading The Pre-Thanksgiving Politics Thread