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Tall, white male working on my privilege, listening more. Father of 3 boys, married to a genius academic. I like efficiency, but also like caring about people. Both are possible! Gen Xr who resents needing "readers" or "my" music labeled "classic!"

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a man is carrying a suitcase in a living room and says i got nothin ' left ALT: a man is carrying a suitcase in a living room and says i got nothin ' left

That's...my...congressman. Even met him once, it was like a bad 80s movie set in Washington and he was one of the background congress people. Stuffed suit!

06.03.2026 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sure this is well researched and elegantly written, but I may throw up if I read it. Thanks for documenting the truth of this nightmare.

06.03.2026 21:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag .. ALT: a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag ..

Sooooo....tariffs gave the government more cash, DOGE cuts gave them more cash... and they are using that money to upsize ICE, steal oil from other countries, do regime change, fund weapons corporations. Plus luxury living with private jets for all the cabinet, ballrooms, banners, and more.

06.03.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I laughed out loud too, I think Dirk Banjofucker may be permanently emblazoned in my mind. It may be what I shout as I die!

05.03.2026 22:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is of course awful and Elon is toxic in every way. But I used to live around there and hearing Page Mill road got me nostalgic for a moment.

05.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I gave up on Politico long ago. It is so insider Washington.

Talarico is a preacher, Crockett is a preacher's kids. This was a tough choice in Texas. Both amazing candidates.

04.03.2026 23:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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McGovern: How the hell is this America first? You guys broke your top campaign promise. Good luck with that. I hope the defense contractor money was worth it. Shame on you all. The mask is off. You're all just a bunch of pathetic Neocon Warmongers.

04.03.2026 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 21059 ๐Ÿ” 6524 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 546 ๐Ÿ“Œ 347

He is one of my all time favorites. I was at the Capitol and he held the elevator for me, I felt like I was meeting Bono!

04.03.2026 23:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for affirming the pop culture stew I've brewed over the years. It has to be good for something.

04.03.2026 23:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Without lookinb deep, I have to imagine the Cat in the Hat has lots of murky justifications and half-truths.

oooh, Cat in the Hat as Press Secretary

04.03.2026 21:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved your WWJD bracelet snapping to stop cursing joke today.

Thanks for fighting the good fight everyday.

04.03.2026 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In my mind it turns into "A Few Good Men" mixed with "Green Eggs and Ham" scene where she screams "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! I did have sex with him. On a train and on the plane. Here, there and everywhere."

04.03.2026 20:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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04.03.2026 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now I have to rewind. I skipped over her part thinking Moskowitz was going to bring the fire!!!!

04.03.2026 20:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman is sitting in a car with the words skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate written above her . ALT: a woman is sitting in a car with the words skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate written above her .
04.03.2026 19:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is only rigged when they lose. It is only fake news when they don't like the news. Trump has given them all permission to feel no shame. Disgusting.

04.03.2026 19:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow. Little bit of an A-Team vibe. Some Yellowstone setting. Buddy cop dynamic. Great production value. Hoping it comes out before they move it all to Paramount.

Plus Aaron Pierre was amazing in Rebel Ridge, I want him to defend my town next.

04.03.2026 19:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is this like when my kids say they are full, but then have a special part of their stomach just for dessert?

04.03.2026 19:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face in an office . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face in an office .
04.03.2026 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait...Pacific? What in the world? I'd love to read more.

04.03.2026 19:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you sure you didn't wander into a horror movie? Find a buddy and GET OUT!

04.03.2026 19:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Roger Marshall has to be in there too. Ron Johnson & Blackburn are on the bubble. Who knows about Fetterman? And the rest have mastered playing dumb when necessary.

03.03.2026 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So, in launching a huge bombing campaign on Iran they apparently didn't plan for:

- Who takes over;
- Interceptor shortages from sustained drone retaliation;
- How to defend US bases in the region;
- Threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz; and
- How to evacuate Americans with airspace closed.

03.03.2026 21:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 11189 ๐Ÿ” 3485 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 616 ๐Ÿ“Œ 358

Broken Glass is the one movie I thought redeemed Hayden Christiansen

03.03.2026 22:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100% agree man. As I watch them depose the Clintons again, I'm reminded that the GOP/MAGA are really good at lying about how bad the Dems are. But when it is their turn to govern, they F it up every time. And voters keep falling for it.

03.03.2026 22:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This took me a second to get the joke. "Winner of the Stephen Glass Award for Journalistic Excellence"

03.03.2026 22:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sarah Paulson?!?!?!?!? Loved this movie.

03.03.2026 22:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I grew up in CA, but now live in TX. Night and day voting atmospheres.

03.03.2026 22:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a group of young men are running down a street while holding hands . ALT: a group of young men are running down a street while holding hands .

Stay cool boy...it's jazz. Don't be so square. It isn't life and...oh crap!

03.03.2026 17:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Joe did some great work, especially October Sky and the first Captain America...but Talented Mr Ripley is a perfect film!

03.03.2026 17:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0