Ronald Fel Jones

Fetid evil, Bondi's arrogance. I kept thinking to myself as I was watching the clips of the Senate hearing, 'I believe we have a newly crowned most-despicable character among Trump's foul cast of cabinet cronies.'

Good point. Those notes were literally her script in a fully choreographed performance.

So again I am asking myself if the value I get from WaPo - which I see primarily as staying in touch with what it's saying and thus influencing us all with - is worth more than the satisfaction I'd receive by canceling my subscription with whatever small measure of rebuke that act might administer.

Looks to me like they are *really* afraid of the biggest, scariest-looking person there. Gavin Newsom.

I have long expected, even predicted, the downfall of Trumpism. I’ve believed that we will collectively reach a breaking point, both in temperament and number, that will vanquish the villains and fuel the work needed to restore democracy. I still do believe that. But yeah, it’s getting tough.

YouTube video by FlorenceMachineVEVO Florence + The Machine - Free

This is the first I've head of Florence and the Machine, amazingly (my sister just told me they've been around for 20 years). Wow, this is some potent shit. And then Free came up on YT. Damn, this woman rocks. Thanks for the discovery.

Truly incredible outpouring, as I also stated in response to both of the posts you are forwarding here. Thank you for sharing it. As I said another comment, I had not even heard of Trey Reed's murder until now. Which is truly sad.

Not only a heartbreakingly passionate statement about Reed's murder and the sad state of racial injustice and gun violence in our country, but the best response I've heard yet to the way so much of the country has responded to the death of Charlie Kirk.

I just sent your post to my family w/ this note:
I'd not heard of the killing of Trey Reed that happened around the same time as Kirk's murder. The video is not only the best response I’ve heard to the reaction to Kirk’s death, it's one of the most passionate heartfelt outpourings I’ve ever heard.

Yeah, the Colbert opening was truly epic. As was that Dutch show's takedown parody of Disney. Comedy truly is golden, and more important than ever when authoritarianism is on the rise. And it's usually even better in such times! A silver lining I could live without, but a silver lining nonetheless.

The article says CA college funding includes $3B in "...state-funded scholarships for California residents that Newsom specifically highlighted he would cut from schools that agree to Trump’s demands. Those grants can fund tuition at private California universities, like USC."

As always, they’re dividing people into categories and hating on the ‘not us’ group. We can be for both American citizens and ‘illegal aliens’ (such a revolting term). We’re all human beings and we can be *for* all human beings. It ain’t always easy but it’s always the right stance to take.

I sure hope this admission by Johnson that Trump is "unhinged" and "unwell" has gets to Trump's ear. Trump's reaction should be wild.

And MAGA Mike agreed! Oh how I hope this admission by Johnson that Trump is "unhinged" and "unwell" has the legs to get to Trump's ear. Can't wait to see Trump's reaction.

Oh how I hope this admission by Johnson that Trump is "unhinged" and "unwell" has enough legs to get to Trump's ear. Trump's reaction should be glorious.

I am seeing this more now. I hope and expect we'll see a lot more, including Trump's reaction to Johnson admitting Trump is "unhinged" and "unwell." Should be glorious.

Yeah, I'm surprised I'm not seeing more people comment on that bit. Maybe they are elsewhere, or will later? Quite the admission there, Mr. Speaker.

And of course there's no gov't shutdown for ICE activities. Ghouls they are. Did you see Miller in Memphis today?

Just what I said on another thread. If they'd limited their fake video to what they had Schumer saying, a lot more MAGAts would have believed it was real. Thank goodness their maliciousness is matched by their utter stupidity. I shudder to think how much worse it would be if these were smart people.

They might've thought it was real if not for the Jeffries costume. Which makes me wonder why they took that extra step. Sure, it's racist and thus appeals to the worst of Trump's base, but as you suggest, they'd have had a lot more believers if they had just left it at Schumer's fake words.

Hey, maybe it's not too late. And can we put Mark Epstein front and center in this battle to release the files?

Such a true and honest statement. Not sure if it motivates me to get offline more often or gives me extra comfort in staying here. We'll see. Maybe we can do both?

Your post led me into a two-hour dive into Kaleb Horton, whom I'd not heard of till now. Such a fascinating story and person. Wow could he write. I'm going to read his long Chowchilla story when I have the time. Thanks. And yes, so sad indeed.

You know, Whoa and Jen, you just might be on to something. As crazy as Trump is, when I first saw this medbed thing this evening it really had me wondering WTAF, how is this possible?? Your conjecture here is as good a rationale as any.

Sorry you're annoyed, Charlotte. I just think she could have used stronger, more accurate language, and I wonder why she didn't. That's all. We've probably given this more attention than it deserves already. Onward. Keep up the good work.

Sure! It also feels like you're saying I/we should not partake in critiquing those 'in the arena' unless we're in the arena ourselves? Maybe I misinterpreted. Anyway, as I said, I'm a Hillary fan, always have been. FWIW.

Ichabod Crane jumped to mind.

Yeah, I wonder why she used such a lukewarm term to describe this authoritarian coup. I guess the politician in her runs deep. And I say that as Hillary fan and voter.

And right after the guys says "... and they'll eat our kids, right?" The other guy says "oh yeah." Camaraderie I guess.

Seems the more salient question, Stephen, is why did you post this?