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Category: Fog Of History

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Breakdown

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Ballroom Blitz

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

After the nerd prom was interrupted by gunfire, Trump bragged about his place in history and his fakakata ballroom. Continue reading Ballroom Blitz

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MAGA’S Magical Thinking

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say psychotic state; I say magical thinking. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading MAGA’S Magical Thinking

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Hungary’s Now Or Never Election

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

What Americans can learn from the Hungarian election in which Democracy defeated fascism.

Continue reading Hungary’s Now Or Never Election

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Saturday Odds & Sods: World Where You Live

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: World Where You Live

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The Madman Theory

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Is there method to Trump’s madness? No, he’s just crazy and stupid.

Continue reading The Madman Theory

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Political Crack

Quote Of The Day: Fullbright On Dissent

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Fullbright On Dissent

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, Odds & Sods, Supreme Court

Saturday Odds & Sods: Jeepers Creepers

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Iran, MAGA, Political Crack, Supreme Court, The Darnold

A Tacit Tehran TACO?

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Trump’s Iran War speech lays an egg as does his Solicitor General at SCOTUS. Continue reading A Tacit Tehran TACO?

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Dumb McNamara’s Vice Signaling

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Defense secretary is at war with the truth. Continue reading Dumb McNamara’s Vice Signaling

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Military Madness

March 28, 2026March 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Iran, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold, Your President Speaks

Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Backfire

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Taking jabs at the Insult Comedian’s loose lips, Pete Hegseth’s vanity, Joe Kent’s bigotry, and Markwayne Mullin’s mendacity.
Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Backfire

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Quote Of The Day: Anne Applebaum On Trump

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Everything Trump touches turns to shit. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Anne Applebaum On Trump

Adrastos, Film, Fog Of History, Television, The Sunday Dozen

The Sunday Dozen: The Worst Best Picture Oscars

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dedicated to the late great Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: The Worst Best Picture Oscars

Adrastos, Dipshit Insurrection, Fog Of History, MAGA, Political Crack

Palling Around With Seditionists: When Marco Met Enrique

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

T is for Tarrio, Traitor, and Trump. Continue reading Palling Around With Seditionists: When Marco Met Enrique

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Epic Fury, Epic Flashback

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Of victory disease, hubris, 16th Century battles, decapitation, and bad trips. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Epic Fury, Epic Flashback

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Saturday Odds & Sods: It’s A Mistake

March 7, 2026March 6, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: It’s A Mistake

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Malaka Of The Week: Reza Pahlavi

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Persian pretender throws in with Netanyahu and Trump. The malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Reza Pahlavi

Adrastos, Diary, Fog Of History, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Sports

Saturday Odds & Sods: Water Song

February 28, 2026February 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Sports

Saturday Odds & Sods: Misunderstood

February 21, 2026February 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Diary, Fog Of History, Political Crack, R.I.P.

Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Thursday Morning

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Punching through the MAGA chaos and remembering Jesse Jackson. Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Thursday Morning

Adrastos, Carnival, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Sister Cry

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Diary, Fog Of History, Music, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Television

Saturday Odds & Sods: Bootleg

January 31, 2026January 30, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

Adrastos, Fog Of History, MAGA, Political Crack

Fuck Yeah, Minnesotans

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The whole world is watching: People power works. Continue reading Fuck Yeah, Minnesotans

Adrastos, Fog Of History, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold

The Greenland Gambit

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Adrastos on Trump’s Greenlandic tantrum. Continue reading The Greenland Gambit

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Political Crack, Race

MLK Day 2026

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dr. King on the Other America. Continue reading MLK Day 2026

Current Affairs, Economy, Fog Of History, Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 rcb30

Here, take some comfort from Mssrs. Powell, Smith, and Kelly. Guest starring an unidentified woman from Minnesota. Continue reading Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

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Horseshoe People 2.0

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

A hybrid post in which Benito Mussolini meets Adrastos’ MAGA Yippie friend. Continue reading Horseshoe People 2.0

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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

Adrastos, Fog Of History, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold, War in Iraq

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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