Charlotte the Procrastinator

Once there came a man Who said: “Range me all men of the world in rows.” And instantly There was a terrific clamor among the people Against being ranged in rows. There was a loud quarrel, world-wide. It endured for ages; And blood was shed By those who would not stand in rows, And by those who pined to stand in rows. Eventually, the man went to death, weeping. And those who stayed in the bloody scuffle Knew not the great simplicity.

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"Once there came a man" by Stephen Crane

Obama: "We are living in a time where it can be hard to hope. Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions. Another setback to the idea of the rule of law ... but this man - Rev. Jesse Jackson - inspires us to take a harder path ... bc if we don't step up, nobody else will"

I propose a new law:

Anyone who expresses support for an offensive war shall immediately be drafted to fight in it. No exceptions and no exemptions for any reason, including disability or service as a government official in any office. Presidents and congressmen shall fight in any war they start.

An excerpt from Jesse Jackson’s powerful speech to the Democratic National Convention on July 19, 1988.

May he rest in peace.

Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang Help Launch Necessary Foundation to Support LGBTQ Filmmakers "There is, in this moment, enormous political pressure to delete queer people from American media, and that includes young filmmakers who are being shut out of the industry,” said executive director A...

always happy to be supporting money going to queer artists!
lots of kick ass cool people associated with this org!

“Keep hope alive
Keep hope alive!”

Rev. Jesse Jackson

Singing Drops (2024)
by Gelena Pavlenko

I'm a vicar in a small rural village. I could never say this to my flock because of the outcry, but Reform are blatantly opposed to genuine Christian values and it's clear that anyone considering voting for them has not been listening to a single word I say each week

"SHIT"
"FUCK"
"NO"
"FUCK"
"SHIT"
"FUCK"

You deserve a treat, my friend. Enjoy your currynoms. 😋

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Who do you think called the nurse?

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Night night, Ash Ashman.

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Procrastination at its finest.

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He couldn't sing for a start.

Night night from the extremely wise cat.

All of our living presidents who still have a sense of decency gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Respect recognizes respect.

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That'll be deja vu.

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That's a little too close.

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Why is there disembodied feet and a tail?

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You're watching Pretty Woman again, aren't you?

Without the stuttering.

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I'd watch that.

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That's a city.

Could be Beverley.

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Do you think they'd like my collection of antique food bowls?

It does. Not the first time I've been through this. I hope it'll be the last. 😩