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The Third Act

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s Saturday on Sunday. Continue reading The Third Act

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Sunday Morning Video: Bee Gees Midnight Special Live

December 28, 2025December 27, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Barry, Robin, and Maurice live in 1975. Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Bee Gees Midnight Special Live

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Saturday Odds & Sods: The Best Of Adrastos 2025

December 27, 2025December 26, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: The Best Of Adrastos 2025

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Samson and Delilah

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Blind Willie Johnson. Continue reading Samson and Delilah

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Bari Weiss’s 60 Minutes Of Fame Should End

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 JCO

The opening few months of Bari Weiss’s reign at the helm of CBS News should put to rest any debate about her real intentions, both now and in the past. Continue reading Bari Weiss’s 60 Minutes Of Fame Should End

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Friday Catblogging: Holiday Kitty

December 26, 2025December 25, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Meow from Perry Mason. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Holiday Kitty

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Still Yielding Sweetness

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 cassandraisright

I’m still sold on the idea of a candy-pooping log at Christmas. Continue reading Still Yielding Sweetness

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

December 25, 2025December 24, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Happy Holidays from all of us at First Draft. Continue reading Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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All About Christmas Eve

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Happy Holidays from New Orleans. Continue reading All About Christmas Eve

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The Year Of Magical Grifting

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 cassandraisright

A tale of two political widows. Continue reading The Year Of Magical Grifting

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The Clownfish: Cajun Viking?

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

The MAGA malakatude, it burns. Continue reading The Clownfish: Cajun Viking?

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An Underdiscussed Factor In The Affordability Debate

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 JCO

More and more of the simple things are economically untenable for American families. Continue reading An Underdiscussed Factor In The Affordability Debate

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A Nation Of Ingrates

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Donald Trump’s feelings are hurt because the country doesn’t love him as much as he loves himself. Continue reading A Nation Of Ingrates

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Weird Vintage Christmas Ads

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Have yourself a weird little Christmas. Continue reading Weird Vintage Christmas Ads

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Caturday: Home Again

December 20, 2025December 19, 2025 cassandraisright

Finn says “meow”. Continue reading Caturday: Home Again

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Twilight

December 20, 2025December 19, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Twilight

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The Christmas Song

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Mel Tormé and Robert Wells. Continue reading The Christmas Song

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The Plight Of The Cassandras

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 JCO

On seeing what others refused to see: Trump is a fascist. Continue reading The Plight Of The Cassandras

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Friday Catblogging: Gingerbread Diva

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Meow from Claire Trevor. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Gingerbread Diva

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Parliamentary Parkour

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 cassandraisright

The House GOP cheated yesterday so they could close the door on a 2025 vote on the ACA subsidy extension. WVians won’t be surprised to hear who helped the effort. Continue reading Parliamentary Parkour

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Quote Of The Day: Epstein Edition

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Jeffrey Epstein meets the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Epstein Edition

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It’s Mean Girls All The Way Down

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 cassandraisright

Susie Wiles is just Regina George. Continue reading It’s Mean Girls All The Way Down

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Stifle, Donald

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Rob Reiner was a good man. Donald Trump is an asshole. Continue reading Stifle, Donald

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They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 rcb30

For the second time in as many chances, a Republican president has invaded the wrong country. Consider the abused National Guard this season. Continue reading They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

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More Than Just A Meathead

December 15, 2025 JCO

The day after he and his wife were murdered, a quick look back at the work of the late Rob Reiner. Continue reading More Than Just A Meathead

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MAGA’S State Of Delusion

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Are Team Trump’s threats to invade Venezuela real or delusional? Continue reading MAGA’S State Of Delusion

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The Sunday Dozen: Christmas In Color

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Happy holidays in color. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Christmas In Color

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Cold As Ice

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Cold As Ice

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Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder. Continue reading Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

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It’s Not Conservatism, It’s Mafiaism

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 JCO

The Republican Party under Trump is a crime family. Continue reading It’s Not Conservatism, It’s Mafiaism

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