Michael Pariser

I would also recommend "When the Emperor was Divine."

So let me guess. No oversight of yeshiva curricula? Municipal funds promised? What else?

Sure, Roger. As soon as the check clears.

The most blissful president in history.

When I taught high school English, each of my tests included one section on a novel each student had independently chosen to read. For the "non-readers," I supplied a list of contemporary "non-classics" not likely to be included on any school's official reading list.

Thank you for dramatically drawing attention to the dire straits in which this country finds itself. Here's hoping that your efforts inspire others, both in the halls of power and in the streets.

I can't even begin to wrap my head around this.

And yet they're still billionaires.

The latter, without whom the Orange Jesus wouldn't be a threat.

Dr. Craig Spencer: This morning Uganda announced a new Ebola outbreak.

The last time there was an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the CDC worked with the WHO on helping end it.

But now, the CDC can’t even talk to the WHO.

I repeat, again and again, this is pure stupidity that will only hurt us.

Pardon Jan 6 criminals? Loyal army of brown shirts. Sudden crypto enthusiasm? $$ in his pocket. Diabetics pay more for insulin? Big pharma $$. Dismantle FEMA? Why pay for something the ultra rich can afford for themselves. IG's? Who needs oversight. Repulicans? Spinless enablers. Pitchfork time?

Gee, legislators who ignore the will of the overwhelming majority of citizens. Where have I heard that before.

I encourage people to give them grace. they have stood by their transgressions and recognized them for what they are. They deserve a chance at redemption.

For those bewildered by this and other actions of the new admin., here is a clear through line to follow: anything paid for by taxpayer $ that adds to the bottom lines of corporations and the ultra-wealthy is good; anything paid for by taxpayer $ that benfits the general public welfare is bad.

Ah, yes. Proof by absence of evidence. A classic.

Plutocracy in action: The Congress (in bipartisan fashion), the President, and the Supreme Court have all spoken on the TikTok ban, and they are all being overruled by the man who has not yet even taken the oath of office.

Ah, yes, straight out of the classic miscreant playbook. When you're facing prosecution for your crimes and have no defense, try muddying up the prosecutor.

Apartheid. Ethnic cleansing. By a Jewish state that has Palestinian citizens who are legislators, sports heroes, doctors, etc., all woven into Israeli society, while the surrounding states remain Judenrein. Makes perfect sense.

This is the kind of thing that confirms my decision years ago to no longer feature clips of Zeffirelli's Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson, in my English Lit classes.

This New Yorker cover by Barry Blitt, “Tightrope,” is dated Nov. 11, 2024, but I think it’ll age well . . .

This confirms what I've already begun to believe. The divide in this country is not right vs. left; it's mega-rich vs. the rest of us.

I suppose you get your information from the same Hamas that stormed into Israel to commit acts of unspeakable savagery and kidnap civilians whose release should have been the unceasing demand of every civilized person.

Understatement of the day from the NY Times.

Yeah, but the House and Senate are both controlled (barely, but still) by Republicans.

Sigh. Yeah, but the Senate and House are both controlled (barely, but still) by Republicans.

Well sure, but not if he's a nominee for Attorney General.

Hasn't this already been attempted and failed?

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