Today's stupid question: Why can people figure out how to use a smart phone, including establishing a wi-fi connection, setting up email, etc... But they're too stupid to know what to do with their shit at self-checkout and have to be told 'Please place the item in the bagging area' over and over?

I think we should organize a "Welcome Home" celebration for these sailors that includes good food, all the comforts of home, free mental health care, and a punching bag with Donald Trump's face on it.

Sailor’s Desperate Call Revealed Before Overboard Attempt

“I think the boat is finally getting to me,” a sailor who went overboard on the deteriorating USS Abraham Lincoln told his wife.

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The countdown is ON! I'll be back in my beloved Wisconsin in TWENTY days!

Waving Wisconsin State Flag

ALT: Waving Wisconsin State Flag

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Stole this photo from local media...taken between Fairfield and Georgia, Vermont. It's been a hell of a night in the northern part of the state with rainfall rates pushing 2" an hour and a lot of wind damage reported.

Well that was interesting. That's the closest tornado warning I've seen in the 4+ years I've lived here.

New England Storm Center@nestormcenter.bsky.social · 2w ago

That storm over northern Vermont has begun to show signs of rotation. A tornado warning has been issued. The storm is currently near the Fairfield area. #VTwx

I'll be back in Wisconsin September 1, and I can't wait to vote for @francescahongwi.bsky.social for governor!

I'm almost completely packed for my move back to the Motherland and I don't even leave for another four weeks. Not having books sucks ass.

I hope this happens on a flight I'm on. I'll loudly proclaim Satan as my deity of choice.

Evangelicals are force-feeding sermons to air travelers: 'I just love a captive audience'

In an effort to expand their proselytizing, evangelical Christians have taken to waiting until packed airliners are in flight before bearing witness to unsuspecting fellow travelers.According to a Was...

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Finally!!!

This piece of shit can ramble on as long as he wants and try to take away my rights but I will crawl across an acre of broken glass to vote against every Republican running in November.

Some fun IATA combinations for Palm Beach's newly-named airport: Palm Beach > Sioux City? DJT > SUX Palm Beach > Topeka, KS? DJT > FOE Palm Beach > Dickenson, ND? DJT > DIK Palm Beach > Kalamazoo? DJT > AZO (a-hole) Have fun!

I'm sure she's very concerned...

Embattled Republican Senator Tries to Claim Credit for ICE Climbdown

Susan Collins is claiming credit for a major ICE reform—weeks after she voted to fund the agency for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term.

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Maybe Dear Leader should plan to check on Mitch, too!🤞🤞🤞

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · last mo.

A few days ago, Lindsey said he was going to check on Mitch McConnell.

You know, Octodon, if you don't like living there, there's a great alternative! RESIGN AND MOVE BACK TO THAT SHITHOLE YOU OWN IN FLORIDA!

Trump Declares War on ‘Deplorable’ White House He Occupies

The makeover-loving president is now posting “before” photos.

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Ok, so who's it going to be? Norway? England?

Fuck Yglesias.

A Response to Matt Yglesias About ‘Fight’ in Democratic Candidates

This morning on Bluesky Politico’s Josh Gerstein flagged to me and others...

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WHERE IS MITCH MCCONNELL?

Mitch McConnell Close-Up

ALT: Mitch McConnell Close-Up

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@sanders.senate.gov, I'm looking forward to your announcement that you're pulling your endorsement.

The Downballot@the-downballot.com · 2mo ago

A large number of prominent figures have endorsed Platner. Eric Swalwell's campaign for #CAGov imploded after his top backers all quickly rescinded their support following sexual assault allegations. Something similar could happen here.

I don't have to pull my endorsement of Graham Platner because I never bought his bullshit. I'm sorry that Maine is going to get stuck with Susan Collins yet again.

POOL TIME!

If this had been a legit celebration, there'd be actual A-listers performing.

Bugs Bunny Wiggles Arms with No Muscles

ALT: Bugs Bunny Wiggles Arms with No Muscles

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But he'll be awake again in three hours to rage post on his shitty social media platform.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

Trump "blinks" during the fireworks show in DC (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty)

🇺🇸🇺🇸

...and I remember why I don't ever listen to Journey anymore. Singing "Don't Stop Believing" at this shitshow is on-brand, I guess, given that Jonathan Cain is married to Dear Leader's "spiritual advisor".

Max Greenfield (Schmidt) Dry Heaving

ALT: Max Greenfield (Schmidt) Dry Heaving

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That was boring. He's so low energy.

Who wants to bet the "medals" Dear Leader is handing out are some cheap-ass gold shit with his face on them?

Congratulations Medal Award

ALT: Congratulations Medal Award

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Just as Octodon's speech celebrates its construction...karma.

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2mo ago

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

This is the saddest Independence Day. Just so damned depressing. I literally spent the day writing a paper for my master's degree and sleeping.

‘Now there’s a stampede’: Chaotic scenes emerge amid evacuation order at Trump’s fair

‘Now there’s a stampede’: Chaotic scenes emerge amid evacuation order at Trump’s fair

A number of journalists reporting on the ground at the Great American State Fair have shared video of chaotic scenes unfolding after an evacuation order was issued due to severe weather, chaos sparked by “several hundred” attendees who refused to leave the National Mall.“Look, look, it’s a stampede,...

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This is the second most depressing Independence Day of my life. The first was during COVID. I hate this timeline.