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Irked In August

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Our monthly exercise in vexatious venting about irksome things. Continue reading Irked In August

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It’s Not Just Max Miller

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 cassandraisright

A primer on the GOP’s assault problem over the years. Continue reading It’s Not Just Max Miller

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Stuck On 2020

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The BIG LIE goes on and on and on. Continue reading Stuck On 2020

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The Breaking Point (1950)

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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)

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Caturday: Birthday Girl

August 1, 2026July 30, 2026 cassandraisright

Rey and Finn are 10 years old today. Continue reading Caturday: Birthday Girl

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Heat Wave

August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Don’t Do It

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. Continue reading Don’t Do It

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Alex Jones, Broken Clock Of The Week

July 31, 2026July 30, 2026 rcb30

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

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Friday Catblogging: Stretch Trevor

July 31, 2026July 30, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Meow from Claire. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Stretch Trevor

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IOKIYAR: Max Miller

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 cassandraisright

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

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The Third Red Scare

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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WV’s History Rhymes In The Rain

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 cassandraisright

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

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Carry On, Patriots?

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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?

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Malaka Of The Week: Wes Streeting

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting is a rebel without a clue. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Wes Streeting

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The Sunday Dozen: Summer Songs

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Summertime

July 25, 2026July 24, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Summer In The City

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, and Steve Boone. Continue reading Summer In The City

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Blanche: Losing For A Living

July 24, 2026July 23, 2026 rcb30

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

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Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 cassandraisright

He’s coming back and it’s a pointless sacrifice of Democratic resources and reputation. Continue reading Leave McConnell’s Seat Empty

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Why I Hate Hot Takes

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Enough with the Chicken Littling. Continue reading Why I Hate Hot Takes

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Dunkin’ MAGAts

July 22, 2026July 23, 2026 cassandraisright

It’s time to make fun of MAGAts. Continue reading Dunkin’ MAGAts

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What Is A Man?

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP embraces hyper-masculinity. Continue reading What Is A Man?

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Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say My Pillow; I say MAGA Pillow. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell

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The Outsider Obsession

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Adrastos on outsider candidates, past and present in the wake of the Platner shipwreck. Continue reading The Outsider Obsession

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Night Moves (1975)

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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.

Continue reading Night Moves (1975)

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Days

July 18, 2026July 17, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Little Red Rooster

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Willie Dixon. Continue reading Little Red Rooster

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David Brouillette’s Past Is The Last Straw

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 rcb30

There’s no chance of redemption for ICE. Or if there is, what’s left of America’s integrity doesn’t have time to wait around for it. Continue reading David Brouillette’s Past Is The Last Straw

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