More Trump appointees
As has been rumored for a couple of days, Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for Secretary of State: “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never … Continue reading →
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Who spilled the beans on Israel’s plans for attacking Iran?
A CIA operative has been arrested for the leak of Israel’s plans on Iran: A Guam-based CIA staffer named Asif W. Rahman was arrested after the Israeli plan for a counter-strike on Iran was passed on to Iranian-linked social media … Continue reading →
Van Jones has the funniest and most honest Democrat take on the election
Van Jones, you say? Have you gone stark raving mad, neo? Please watch. The back-and-forth here is with the excellent Scott Jennings on CNN: Can we take a moment to applaud and appreciate @ScottJenningsKY and his appearances on CNN! Enjoy … Continue reading →
Thune is the new Majority Leader, and I’m fine with it
The new Senate Majority Leader is John Thune of South Dakota. The conservative wing of the party is very upset. I consider myself a conservative, and I’m not upset at all. Please bear with me while I explain. Republicans have … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/13/2024
Roundup
(1) The FEMA plot thickens. The woman who was fired for discriminating against homes with Trump signs in FEMA relief efforts says she’s the fall guy for a more comprehensive policy. The gist of her claim is this: "I'm Innocent!" … Continue reading →
The new Tory head has a request of the new British prime minister
I link the cut of her jib: The new leader of the UK Conservatives started her speech by demanding that the Labour Prime Minister & his Secretary apologize to Trump for calling him a "profound threat to the international order." … Continue reading →
RIP dancer Judith Jamison
Statuesque Alvin Ailey dancer Judith Jamison has died at the age of 81. She was a towering figure in the dance world – pun intended, because she was very tall – and there are plenty of tributes. This is mine. … Continue reading →
Two election night videos
This one makes me marvel at the fact that Joy Reid is on national TV. “Many celebrities” equals “flawless campaign”? This is analysis? We watched MSNBC's election night coverage so you don't have to. Spoiler: It didn't go well for … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/12/2024
I had a version of this on a record long ago, and I often would do my barre to it at home in a little room I had set up for dancing. And by the way, does he look a … Continue reading →
Republicans projected to control the House
According to Politico’s Decision Desk, the GOP will have majority control of the House. It will be slim, but they’ve now reached 219-209. Good.
Continue reading →Those lovable uniters on the left advise Democrats to shun their friends and relatives who voted for Trump
Of course they do. Yale University psychiatrist Dr. Amanda Calhoun is advising that it may be necessary to cut off your family and friends this holiday. In that way, you can avoid being "triggered" by opposing political views — much … Continue reading →