“But it wasn’t simply a desire to expand the government that drove the creation of federal taxes; it was also a straightforward urge to make wealthy rentiers less wealthy.” About the 16th amendment (federal taxes) From a New Yorker piece by Nicholas Lemann. I love seeing the term “rentier.”

Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Clay Pot Shards From Dwelling Of Earliest Known Klutz https://theonion.com/archaeologists-unearth-ancient-clay-pot-shards-from-dwe-1827116788/

Seconded and posted. Everyone else get aboard and let it fly.

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · last wk.

The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...

If Trump and Hegseth keep waging this war with Iran any better, we're gonna have armed Houthis on the coastline between Galveston and Beaumont and and drones blowing up that-ass big pipeline between Midland and Corpus Christi.

Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.

I’m watching a few minutes of the Minnesota Twins vs The Pope Sox.

Edward Abbey was right about a lot of things. Time for another re-read of The Monkey Wrench Gang. Just to add to my crankiness.

For any number of reasons, I did not see Mitch McConnell at the gym today.

When I witness someone making coffee using a melitta (or similar) filter, but not practicing the method detailed in the film “Diva,” I rage inside. I’d guide them into an open elevator shaft, were the opportunity to present itself. Should I be concerned with my state of mind? I think not.

Best Twitter riposte of the day.

Feed the oligarchs lettuce.

I’m just relaxing, not letting any of the consequential, arrant shitshow bother me. This state of being is expected to continue for

43-time Club Champion.

From The New Yorker (nothing to be concerned about): “Fifteen years later, China has more than a hundred automakers, competing for customers with such extravagant features as in-car karaoke, mechanical foot massagers, and video headlights that can project drive-in movies.” Yipes

You don’t say.

Move the profit motive down your list. Or into oblivion. A fella can dream.

I have advice for every human. Do not express your differences with @akirathelemur.bsky.social. Your puny, non-nutritious lunch will vanish.

Whoever is writing captions for the Guardian seems to have run fresh out of fucks.

@edgeofsports.bsky.social Yay!

You know what’s a great f****** movie, critically praised upon its release, that no one talks about now? Lonestar. John Sayles. Great f****** movie.

Every and any vote for Todd Blanche is a vote for grown men fucking underage girls with legal impunity. This is a sentence that contains no hyperbole and that is nonetheless shocking and debilitating to write. That's how depraved this administration is.

This morning in Biddeford, Maine, a 26-year-old man said goodbye to his wife and daughter and left for work. Moments later he was dead, shot in the head by ICE agents, the second man ICE has killed in six days. ICE is killing our neighbors. ICE cannot be reformed. Abolish ICE.

"You know you can disagree with someone's politics and be a bigger person and not celebrate when they die." If you say dumb bullshit like this, I urge you to examine the world and tell me what the fuck EXACTLY I get to celebrate.

I am not, and have never been in the military. But Lindsey Graham served as a JAG Officer. I understand the shorthand for the position is “Jagoff.” Hmmmm.

I know everyone’s making their jokes, but to be real: it’s an American sickness that the media and political class are praising someone who has spent last year calling for a genocide. Lindsay Graham was the worst of us. He wanted the blood of children to flow in the streets of Gaza and got his wish.

@doughenwood.bsky.social Hello Doug. I’m curious to know if you are familiar with the late Joe Bageant.

1) Interesting "Dems Not in Disarray" front-page framing. 2) Point Dems need to keep making: -Virtually every Dem leader has now come out publicly against Platner. -Virtually every GOP party leader still all-in for Ken Paxton. (And, of course, for Trump) This is not a "both sides" situation.

Don't get fooled again.

🍁Capt.John E. Rock@johnerock.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Awesome 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Heather Cox Richardson referred to Drumpf as “undeterred.” It goes without saying that I heard “Under Turd.”