Tempted
Cheers to Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. Continue reading Tempted
The Latest In Policy Profanity
In which the GOP reminds us that they don’t need Trump to have terrible ideas, and in which recovering Republican Joe Walsh allllllllmost connects the dots. Musical guest: J.J. Cale. Continue reading The Latest In Policy Profanity
Republicans Salted Their Own Fields
Come and enjoy a smorgasbord of schadenfreude, courtesy of the GOP. Continue reading Republicans Salted Their Own Fields
Malaka Of The Week: Victor Marx
Meet Manly Malaka Marx who resembles the Brawny Man. He lies so much that he’s Donald Trump in a flannel shirt. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Victor Marx
Florida v. the Catholic Church
Religious freedom is the most important thing to Christian Nationalists. But if you are a religious person who is not aligned with Christian Nationalism, then they want to use the power of the government to punish you until you force your beliefs into their little boxes. Continue reading Florida v. the Catholic Church
Irked In August
Our monthly exercise in vexatious venting about irksome things. Continue reading Irked In August
It’s Not Just Max Miller
A primer on the GOP’s assault problem over the years. Continue reading It’s Not Just Max Miller
Stuck On 2020
The BIG LIE goes on and on and on. Continue reading Stuck On 2020
The Breaking Point (1950)
A 1950 film noir based on a novel by Ernest Hemingway. Starring John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter, Juano Hernandez, and Wallace Ford. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Screenplay by Ranald MacDougal. Continue reading The Breaking Point (1950)
Caturday: Birthday Girl
Rey and Finn are 10 years old today. Continue reading Caturday: Birthday Girl
Saturday Odds & Sods: Heat Wave
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Heat Wave
Don’t Do It
Cheers to Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. Continue reading Don’t Do It
Alex Jones, Broken Clock Of The Week
In which an alarmed Mr. Infowars realizes that the Iran boondoggle could affect his own family. Continue reading Alex Jones, Broken Clock Of The Week
Friday Catblogging: Stretch Trevor
Meow from Claire. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Stretch Trevor
IOKIYAR: Max Miller
Most of the people who broke out the pitchforks over Graham Platner have gone silent. Oh yeah, that’s right: it’s OK if you’re a Republican. Continue reading IOKIYAR: Max Miller
The Third Red Scare
MAGA wants you to be afraid of reds under the bed. Repeat after me: There is no red menace. Continue reading The Third Red Scare
WV’s History Rhymes In The Rain
WVians: stop voting for Republicans. They do not care about us, as the latest flooding disaster clearly shows. Continue reading WV’s History Rhymes In The Rain
Carry On, Patriots?
The Pensacola Beach flyover is a symptom of everything that’s wrong with the pretend secretary of war. Bros like Pete Hegseth belong at Fox News, not the Pentagon. Continue reading Carry On, Patriots?
Malaka Of The Week: Wes Streeting
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting is a rebel without a clue. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Wes Streeting
The Sunday Dozen: Summer Songs
Experience the other side of summer with Frank Sinatra, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Seals & Crofts, Joni Mitchell, War, XTC, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Patti Smith, KD Lang, Bruce Springsteen, and Chris Isaak. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Summer Songs
Saturday Odds & Sods: Summertime
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Summertime
Summer In The City
Cheers to John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, and Steve Boone. Continue reading Summer In The City
Blanche: Losing For A Living
The DOJ is an entirely predictable 0-17 in voter rolls cases, but for Todd Blanche, it’s too late to stop now. Continue reading Blanche: Losing For A Living
Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty
He’s coming back and it’s a pointless sacrifice of Democratic resources and reputation. Continue reading Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty
Why I Hate Hot Takes
Enough with the Chicken Littling. Continue reading Why I Hate Hot Takes
Dunkin’ MAGAts
It’s time to make fun of MAGAts. Continue reading Dunkin’ MAGAts
What Is A Man?
The GOP embraces hyper-masculinity. Continue reading What Is A Man?
Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell
You say My Pillow; I say MAGA Pillow. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell
The Outsider Obsession
Adrastos on outsider candidates, past and present in the wake of the Platner shipwreck. Continue reading The Outsider Obsession
Night Moves (1975)
A neo-noir classic starring Gene Hackman, Susan Clark, Jennifer Warren, Edward Binns, Melanie Griffith, and Harris Yulin. Directed by Arthur Penn. Screenplay by Alan Sharp. Cinematography by Bruce Surtees.