And yet, here we are

"War is mankind's most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men. Though you follow the trade of the warrior, you do so in the spirit of Washington -- not of Genghis Khan. For Americans, only threat to our way of life justifies resort to conflict." Graduation Exercises at the United States Military Academy, 6/3/47 "Possibly my hatred of war blinds me so that I cannot comprehend the arguments they adduce. But, in my opinion, there is no such thing as a preventive war. Although this suggestion is repeatedly made, none has yet explained how war prevents war. Worse than this, no one has been able to explain away the fact that war creates the conditions that beget war." Remarks at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 10/19/50 [DDE's Pre-Presidential Papers, Principal File, Box

Was browsing the Eisenhower Library site this morning trying to find a quote I remembered.

President Eisenhower, WW2 military hero:

“In my opinion, there is no such thing as a preventive war… none has yet explained how war prevents war.”

Maybe that’s the point? If there happens to be a “terrorist attack” on US soil, it would be a great excuse to send in more troops and lock down/cancel elections. And hasn’t he been saying we can’t have elections during a war?

you don't have to read graphic descriptions of SA even if the rapist is running the country right now

you don't have to read or watch graphic depictions of bombing innocents even if it's happening right now

you can be angry about and take action against wrongs without exposing yourself to trauma

Women: We live in a constant state of vigilance because men pose a constant threat to us, here are literally millions of corroborating stories.

Men: What a scary time for men this is.

Forget health “insurance” - that implies the person still has a cost for a deductible and copays after fighting with the insurance company to get anything covered.

This could have been freaking UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE where we have care that is guaranteed and isn’t profiting billionaires

Apparently the robots did not want to phase out their lowly machine brethren?

As they should….

Not just now, but always. It is just that in most times, the folks running the agencies would also be listening to the scientists and running things accordingly

Check with your bus driver for discount tour options to the pyramids. And be sure to get your coupons for $5 off your stay at Trump Hotel Cairo.

Nero fiddled in his big beautiful ballroom… or the concept of a ballroom?

Don’t worry folks - just give them two weeks…

Throwing spaghetti on the wall is at least a new tactic. Usually it’s ketchup

It’s awful. My personal “favorite” are the American flag swim trunks…

I don't believe in any gods.

But I do believe in Dolly Parton.

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.

We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Why is EVERYTHING “the likes of which has never been seen before”?

The only thing giving me hope these days is historical context. We have seen all of this before and it isn’t great to live through. But people do and the good guys always prevail and life gets better.

Until we forget… again…

This is amazing.

www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

Be best....

Am I understanding correctly that no one who needs a prosthesis or other "durable medical goods" can apply to get them for six months? After which they will wait MONTHS more to get approved? If there's fraud... track the fraud. Don't punish people who are already suffering.

“I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love!”

Literally.

The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe; for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.

- Turkish Proverb

"We, as an administration" -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks refers to herself as part of the Trump administration

In a world dominated by insecure, mindlessly violent failuremen, Eileen Gu is a study in human excellence. In just about every field of endeavour, from sports to academia to sense of self, this is a real-life superhero.

Words aren’t inherently “good” or “bad.” They just need to be wielded properly.

Ah yes, remember the days of yore, when J Edgar Hoover was pounding brewskis in the Yankees dugout when they won the World Series? And good old Bill Sessions doing kegstands with the 49ers after the Super Bowl?

No? Maybe because GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AREN’T SUPPOSED TO BE PARTYING ON THE JOB.

Oh, JARED is calling the shots on Iran? Gosh I feel so much safer already…..

Seriously, get these grifting pedos out and give us our country back.

It’s going to be like cleaning up a foreclosed house when they move out, but everyone can pitch in. I’ll happily bring the dumpster.

It’s not “voter ID.” It’s just ID.

And what they want to use for “voter ID” isn’t the same thing. I can buy beer with my drivers license or state ID.

Not a small point - I can also use those IDs to vote in my state but I can’t for national elections.

No one asks for my passport to buy beer.

What you idiot commies don’t understand is that if we tax rich people they will JUST LEAVE, depriving our nation of tax cheats, political bribery, and national acts of perversion

Pretty amazing that comms person at FBI called my @ms.now colleague @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social a liar and demand a correction only for Kash to post a photo from the locker room

this just in from new york city: we’re hearing that mayor mamdani just signed an executive order making it illegal to NOT stand at your window and fold your arms and say “wow, it’s really coming down out there”

Text only: I miss who I was before Trump came into office. I hate waking up every morning with a sense of dread and rage. I miss the country I thought we were. I miss not being filled with so much hate. I miss this peace and civility.

This is what leadership looks like.

Do the important store, yes. But don’t forget to regularly connect with all the people. Even the ones who aren’t old enough to vote for you.