Zen Of Mike

Media and MAGA Calls for Trump to Catch a Nobel Peace Prize Rather Than An ICC War Crimes Indictment Are Obscene The second-biggest threat to global peace after Putin has earned a cell for war crimes—not a humanitarian award. That his grotesque and scammy appeal for a Nobel Peace Prize is working is terrifying.

I can’t adequately express how mystified and nauseated I am by the conversation about Trump receiving a Nobel Peace Prize that corporate media is now leading. But as a journalist, attorney, historian and Trump presidential biographer I’m now obligated to make the case *against* in full.

Here it is:

In the nineties sometimes, you’d ask a lady what she wanted to do and she’d respond “shoop” and I never knew what to do after that.

“Putting your political opponents in jail because they are your opponents—not because of what they did—is the heart of tyranny. It is an obviously impeachable offense,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the indictment of NY AG Tish James on Trump-ordered charges.

I don’t get horror prequels

It’s hard to overstate how grotesque is the prosecution of Letitia James. I hope John Roberts—who unleashed this malignant, vengeful career criminal on our beloved country—is enjoying Trump’s utter abuse of power and trashing of justice and the rule of law.

“But in the Nazi scheme of things one concession from a yielding opponent must lead quickly to another.”

— The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer, p. 553

Big Bird in Vincent van Gogh’s series called Sunflowers.

muppetized works of art: thread

Will Anti-Woke Comedy Recover From the Riyadh Festival? Any event that includes comedy’s biggest names is going to attract attention — but the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which kicked off on Sept. 26 and continued through Thursday, is disproving the adage that...

I'm a "glass is half-full" kinda guy, so let's look at the upside of the Riyadh Comedy Festival: We never, ever have to even pretend to take any of these "anti-woke" "free speech warriors" seriously, ever again.

New from me at @opinion.bloomberg.com (gift link):

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Right? They always do exactly what then condemn.

if 2025 had a scooby doo style van it would be called the misery machine

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary.

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It's interesting that Bondi can release records of former special counsel Jack Smith, but can't release the Epstein files. It's interesting how Bondi can indict Comey for a "supposed" lie, but not indict Homan for taking $50,000. DISBAR BONDI!

'Fyodor Dostoevsky’s dissection of power’s corruption: dominance dehumanizes the oppressor first. Cruelty isn’t just an act—it’s a degenerative disease of the soul. True strength protects; only weakness delights in degradation.' - Daily Stoic

#DostoevskyWarning #PowerCorrupts #SoulCost

Pete Hegseth is furiously screaming "I SAID NO FATTIES!"

This is so dark

The Oatmeal, ladies and gents. Really thoughtful illustrated essay on the use and misuse of AI art and why it often feels…bad

Greg Abbott sends the elite Meal Team 6 from the Texas National Guard into Illinois.

The Eye of Sauron in Still life with Oranges by Paul Gauguin.

the fellowship of the arts: thread

Nicole Kidman is fooling nobody - it's obvious she's really an Adultwoman

It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

Pretty clear Stephen Miller, Noem, Hegseth and Trump are trying to provoke a Civil War at this point. What's interesting is they want to do it now, because even though they're unpopular, they seem to believe this is the most popular they'll be ever again. We can't let them win.

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Jasmine Crockett: "Stop believing the lies they are putting out there. The only person that is harming you right now is the old white nepo baby that is sitting in the White House that is causing all the destruction, pain, and problems you are enduring"

🚨NEW: Kerry Kennedy has announced Late Show Host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power.

REPOST to congratulate Colbert on this honor!

A sommelier but for french fries

.....And sometimes your soulmate is just peace itself.

If you can’t find a man who meets your expectations, don’t be afraid to settle

And by settle I mean settle in at home for some quality you time by yourself long-term, because living without bs doing whatever the fuck you want is genuinely wonderful and way under rated. 11/10 stars, would recommend