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I’m waiting a bit to get my flu shot. Thus far, I’m a little headachey and tired. And the pharmacist who gave me the shot didn’t do it like he was throwing a goddamned dart, so my arm doesn’t feel … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread got her Covid shot!
In 2023, nobody knows how to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In 2013, Anthony Bourdain did We’re talking about “what is easily the most contentious piece of real estate in the world. And there’s no hope, none, of ever talking about … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread is Just Tired
Have a bird, have a weekend, I’ve got to go to work. Continue reading The WPT Throws Something Together
Hello Boils, and Ghouls and Freaks Beyond The Boonary! it’s the Friday Politics Thread! Today’s Trans Band is Feminazgûl a Feminist and Anti Fascist Black Metal band from North Carolina A recent discovery of mine thanks to Reddit, I’ve been … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread? Spooky
Mornin’ Politocadoes! The US House of Representatives remains without a Speaker. The chaos following the ouster of Kevin McCarthy reigns as House Republicans fail to coalesce around a new leader. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) lost a second round of voting … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Won’t Budge
It’s Wednesday. And as I’m writing this on Tuesday, the news is A Lot. The continued lack of Speaker means that the US government is still embarrassing (not that a Speaker would make it less so), the Israel-Hamas conflict remains … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Thinks Maybe Politics Were a Bad Idea
I’m headed home tomorrow. I may sleep until posting next week’s PT. I don’t have much to offer right now. I’m still reeling through Israel/Gaza, and don’t really feel like my opinions are 1) needed, or 2) well-formed enough to … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is still traveling.
Will Jim Jordan bully his way to the speakership? Jordan once again wants something that a whole lot of his colleagues don’t want to give him. As he makes a final push for the speakership, he faces his own choice: … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Needs the Votes for Speaker of the House
This week’s bird is the painted bunting, which is nicknamed “nonpareil,” without equal. I was surprised to learn that this bird lives and winters all up and down the east coast of the US, because I’ve lived there for essentially … Continue reading The WPT is Without Equal
Happy Friday The 13th!! This week’s musician is the Polaris Music Prize winning Horrorcore artist Backxwash! Continue reading The Friday The 13th Politics Thread Welcome To Crystal Lake
Mornin’ Politocadoes! A QUICK PSA: If you feel like the news is too much for you right now, you have every right to turn your head off for a bit. You are doing no one any good if news consumption … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Monitoring The Situation
It has been a challenging few days. When breaking news hits, it can be easy to fall into the trap of refreshing and doomscrolling. I just want to remind you that staying informed does not need to trump your mental … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Goes to Space
And I am traveling, AGAIN. Friends, I am tired. Like in my bones. I am tired and I am hurting for the people of Israel and of Gaza. Honestly, I’ve been kind of shielding myself from a lot of it. … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics Thread is here again
Netanyahu Vows Powerful Vengeance On Hamas After Deadly Attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised Israel would take “powerful vengeance for this black day” on the terror group Hamas for its surprise attack on Saturday. Zengar Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Supports Humanity
This week’s bird is a tiny little critter called the Goldcrest. I havent had much time to learn about it, but apparently it likes to hang out with tits, which I’m sure we all agree is hilarious. Have some birds, … Continue reading The WPT is Golden
Happy Friday, y’all! Nothing much to say except giving you a great tune from Florence + The Machine. Be good, and remember to never to not threaten Mayor McSquirrel Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Finds Cheerful Oblivion
Mornin’ Politocadoes! Hill observers are not confident the House Republican Civil War will be resolved by Wednesday. As we well know at this point, on Tuesday, a handful of GOP congressmen joined with the Democratic Caucus to remove House Speaker … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Can’t Unring That Bell
Happy Wednesday, Politicados! Today I thought I’d remind you that your phones will probably start buzzing and beeping in the late morning/early afternoon, depending on your time zone. Per FEMA, FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will … Continue reading This is a Test of the Wednesday Politics Thread
Play nicely with each other. Look both ways before crossing the road. Make sure your shoes are tied, your lunch is packed, and your situation is handled. We could all benefit from everyone tidying their respective corners of the universe. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is on the road
Fetterman blasts the government shutdown near-miss and says lawmakers can’t ‘allow’ the Freedom Caucus to turn governing into ‘The Steve Wilkos Show’ “Pushing the snooze button solves nothing because these same losers will try to pull the same shit in … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread is NOT a Thundering Volcanic Halfwit
This week’s bird is the Campbell Teal, which was brought back from the brink of extinction by allowing them to live, along with our friend and previous WPT subject, the kakapo, on a small island off the coast of New … Continue reading The WPT is based on Codfish Island
