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I had no idea who she was before TDS interview, and then I was smitten.

My thoughts exactly.

I've been with JVL on the East Wing / Epstein Ballroom issue at every step. I'm with Sarah on the symbolism and historical sentiment of what's been destroyed.

Not to neglect Tim: very handsome, rocks those pearls. Love your musical selections that close out some podcasts.

Tough choice but #2

I enjoyed it so much that I may listen to it a second time.

He's working on his personal shit taco bingo card.

It involves JD Vance so yes, of course, it is BIG STUPID.

We need to hear more about how Republicans could end the shutdown themselves - without the Democrats - if they chose to.

Abso-freakin-lutely.

To elaborate: Trump has symptoms for which an MRI was indicated. Either the MRI was indeed unremarkable (easily another lie), or he's exhibiting signs of some neuropathology that are not revealed by MRI. Not great for Trump either way.

TRUMP'S WAR ON CHRISTMAS

Oh gotcha. It's not that he *knew* it was chicken pox that he must have had as a kid, it's that his ignorance allows him to peddle what sells.

* chef's kiss *

AND he absolutely has a moral obligation to educate himself rather than mislead goddess knows how many people.

Dunno. I think Joe Rogan may actually be ignorant, or remembers incorrectly which disease he got as a kiddo. I got something spotty and itchy as a kid. If I had to guess, it was chicken pox, but my mom was in charge of knowing for sure.

What if Trump asked all his corporate pals to chip in to feed people?

Hebrew calligraphy in dark green stretches in lines across the image. Negative space makes room for a simple representation of an inflatable frog costume with a blue bandana. That shape consists of the English translation of the Hebrew, in a lighter green, and in much smaller text. -- Famously, the Egyptian tyrant causes Egypt to be overrun with frogs because he refuses to free the Hebrew people, but there are additional details that make this a fun one to ponder. For one, the Hebrew says "the frog came up" - ONE frog - even though the rest of the time it says "frogs." So there are a few explanations rabbis have come up with to explain this. One is that a single frog multiplied to create swarms. A more creative explanation is that there was a singular giant frog who traveled and brought destruction. Jewish social media was sharing videos of the Portland Frog protester with the caption, "One Big Frog! One Big Frog!" Of course the frog protesters did multiply, and many were seen in crowds all over the world on "No Kings" Day. This calligraphic work takes the verses addressing the frog plague and combines them to form a simple rendering of the Portland Frog protester. The frog figure itself is made up of the English translations of the Hebrew around it. At the bottom left my signature is in the shape of a lily pad.

"Tzefardea Tzedek" (Frog of Righteousness)

As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)

The squeaker of the house.

These monikers 🔥

With SNAP benefits running out your local food bank is going to need support now more than ever. If you live in the Boston area you can donate at the link below.

It's also true that they would run Trump if they could, since they seem to have no other ideas - JD Vance is about as appealing as a steaming pile of goat turds, even compared to Trump (who is appalling but has a kind of dynamism that appeals to the cult of the cruel).

Baseline Sinema already induces a high level of fury.

Third Term Project Join the constitutional revival movement to elect President Trump to a historic 3rd term in office!

I guess that's possible.

There's a Third Term Project website: thirdtermproject.com

It includes a link to the Constitutional amendment proposed by Ogles that I don't think has any chance of passing.

Never has talk been cheaper, nor lies less scandalous.

It's all worth keeping an eye on.

As @timmiller.bsky.social points out, Bannon is on the outs and wants attention. I'm not dismissing this, but offering a perspective.

Another one for the moderation list!

If you're gonna use hair to mark something, isn't human just the most convenient sort?

“Starting on Day One, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.”

—Donald Trump, August 2024

Another one for the list.

Agreed. Let's home it gets picked up by the necessary networks.

Sickening

American Conversations: Senator Andy Kim YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

So great getting to learn more about - and from - Senator Kim! Thanks, @hcrichardson.bsky.social!