I continue to be gobsmacked at 1) how common this formulation is 2) how antisemitic and generally bigoted it is 3) and how for all the talk of anti-semitism this is never cited as an example even though it’s quite literally the original incarnation.
FBI agents with experience and training in counterterrorism and/or Iran are:
a.) Being fired for doing their jobs.
b.) Transporting detained immigrants as step-and-fetches for ICE.
Republicans aren't complaining about either of those things.
[Exit Murderer.]
I’ve heard it attributed to Churchill, too, who also never said it.
As for western civilization and its heirs, does anyone think this clown could differentiate between a classical and a romantic motif?Would anyone claim he could define “chiaroscuro?”
You want real evidence for the decline of the Ivy League? Hegseth is it. He is the heir of nothing but mediocrity.
It’s important to note that neither Hegseth nor any of the other imposters play acting at national leadership have the slightest inkling of why Europeans came to this continent in the first place, or the creedal principles they chose to detail in our founding documents.
Nothing will ever top “Breaking the Waves” for me.
It’s a scene from “Antichrist.” It’s his worst film, I think, but that talking fox does make me smile.
Only on Bluesky would this get me judged for not being appreciative enough of single parents. In case the Lars von Trier clip didn’t make this explicit, my tongue is firmly in cheek.
In light of even more firings at the FBI last week, I’m re-posting this clip as a protest at how deep the rot is burrowing.
First full weekend of solo parenting — ever — begins tomorrow.
I’m printing this out to show my friends and family, few of whom would ever testify that I’ve *lowered* their blood pressure.
Don’t worry, Graham, my tongue was firmly in cheek (and great seeing you in person the other week).
I realize I’m the only non-academic commenting, but isn’t that the concept of peer review?
This sounds reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman’s film “The Serpent’s Egg,” so, of course, I’m picking it up.
To get a job as an analyst at the NSA, applicants are now required to identify their favorite executive orders.
Radiohead just randomly started streaming live performances and random songs from their catalogue yesterday, and it's still going.....................
👀👀👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6ga...
Um, I love Bella Tarr, but I don’t think that *any* of his films are the cure for whatever ails Anna.
In light of Kristi Noem’s testimony, I’m re-upping this piece about the murder of Renee Good.
I proudly wore a badge for almost my entire adult life; I’m not someone unsympathetic to law enforcement, to say the least. Consider what it means, then, when I support this sentiment: Abolish ICE.
It’s probably my favorite Pavement song, and I quite like the video, but Sophie Thatcher was not even close to being born when they recorded it. Which is fine, I guess, but her character is remembering seminal moments from the band’s past...for which she wasn’t alive.
Let me out of here.
I simultaneously posted a question about the Justice Department, and a clip of Richard Hell and the Voidoids singing “Blank Generation,” just to see which got more comments.
You all failed.
I dreamed I was a very clean tramp.
Has OLC *ever* issued an opinion limiting the President’s powers in foreign affairs? I’m not asking rhetorically; I’d genuinely like to know.
If it has *always* been permissive in this realm (and, frankly, in most realms), why should its opinions be seen as objective? How is it not a rubber stamp?
Particularly as none of the Russian services are designated as foreign terrorist organizations. I’m not fully convinced yet that “Country 1” is definitely Russia.
There was a time in which Dusty Springfield could host Scott Walker on a televised variety show. Bliss it was in that dawn to be alive.
I wish we could somehow arrange a conversation between these two and Nabakov to talk about translating Russian classics; their views are almost diametrically opposed, and I genuinely don’t know which one is correct.
Having worked at the FBI in counterintelligence and foreign influence during the time in question, I just want to reiterate the notion that John Solomon hasn’t a single of value to say about any of this.
I love when my west coast friends get up early just to post a joke; it really does brighten my day. Thanks, @gwbstr.com.
