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Archives: January 29, 2023

Antisemitism Meets Transphobia

Idaho's most religiously insane state senator wants to get rid of marriage licenses

WSJ Can the GOP Become a Real Working-Class Party? Some Republicans want the party to break

Entrance to Holland Tunnel Blocked

Sea Level - Electron Cold (gettin' below zero tonight)

Candace Owens said stupid stuff regarding Tyre Nichols beating

Adm. Stavridis: "Putin owns this problem" - Velshi - MSNBC

CA-SEN: The problem with Feinstein waiting until 2024 to announce any reelection plan.

Nicholas Winton....

Am I allowed to post my new website/shop here?

Trump Major Campaign Violation EXPOSED in SECRET Funding Scheme - Meidas Touch

Triton EV Becomes First Indian Auto Company To Announce Hydrogen Fuel-Powered Trucks

Virginians like Youngkin more than his policies, poll finds

Colombia cocaine seizures break record in 2022

Sunsetting southern MD 1/28

The Japanese call this practice tsundoku, and it may provide lasting benefits.

Moon setting southern MD 1/28 a.m.

Pro-western Petr Pavel sweeps to landslide win in race for Czech presidency

Morning near creek

News to me Trump has exclusive use of Air Force One

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the mythology of amendments....

Statue of an Angel found in a Mine in Russia

The War on Democracy: Russia's Simple Strategy

Arizona arms dealers seek to dismiss Mexico's arms trafficking lawsuit

Educators try to turn around pandemic-era learning loss - PBS NewsHour

Haiti - Escape : Killing at the Gonaives prison, at least 14 detainees killed, 11 escapees

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2024 that the Democrats are most likely going to win.

Fallout from shooting by first-grader includes staff shakeup

As Democracy Fades in Port-au-Prince, Ottawa Is Backing Haiti's Repressive Police

Tom Verlaine RIP

Sundae🍨Winter Morning Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for a Sunny Day Livestream

I have decided to boycott all discussions about TFG.

Trump's own lawyer TURNS on him during sentencing of key insurrectionist - Meidas Touch

I must be getting old. Even brunch is exhausting.

Marjorie Greene Makes a Fool of Herself During OAN Interview! - Luke Beasley

Snowy Owl - New York

Peru Congress Rejects Snap Election, President Asks to Try Again

Shooting in Baltimore. 1 dead. 5 injured including a child. West End.

The Daily Show: Wanda Sykes Covers Swifties Taking On Ticketmaster & Splash Mountain's Closing

Haiti in turmoil as police riot over officer deaths

Trump Just Lost His Most Valuable Campaign Asset - Ring of Fire

Israel apparently bombed 7 Iranian cities tonight ... link

Leaked database shows mass human rights violations in El Salvador, says Human Rights Watch

Bolsonaro's Son Dismisses Idea of Father's Extradition

Would you rather go back 15 years or become famous?

German Chancellor Scholz heads to Argentina with investment on agenda

Barred Owl - New York

Beau of the Fifth Column - Let's talk about learning about institutions from board games....

U.S. states challenge Biden rule on socially conscious investing

Lindsey Graham Demands That America Start World War 3 - Ring of Fire

Will beating death of Tyre Nichols prompt politicians to take seriously the need for police reform?

Holy Cow! New book

Such a kind judge! This will touch your heart:

28 Jan: Alarming. Ukrainian Defense On The Verge of Collapse - Reporting from Ukraine

All Creatures Great and Small, Season 3: A Day on the Farm with the Cast

Billionaire's Lawsuit Against O'Rourke May Stifle Criticism of Money in Politics

All Creatures Great and Small: Behind the Scenes with Season 3's Star Horse

If NASA is Amtrak in space, then SpaceX is the Fyre Festival with rockets

Biden Takes Shot at Republicans over Debt Ceiling Battle! - Luke Beasley

Harry Potter, except it's written by AI (older, bad AI from 2018)

Mass Shootings in the U.S. by Shooter's Race/Ethnicity as of January 2023, & by Gender

Ruben Gallego says 'nobody' in the state 'has really spoken to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema since she joined

Finland Hints at Russian Involvement in Sweden Koran Burning

Rick from Goose with Bobby Weir: Peggy-O 1/15/23

Gallego holds first events of Arizona Senate campaign

Local law enforcement officials, community leaders continue to lament police killing of Tyre Nichols

Group works to honor lives lost after King County sees record number of homeless deaths in 2022

SNL: late night sketch comedy series returns with host Michael B. Jordan and musical guest Lil Baby

George Santos finally facing serious legal trouble - Brian Tyler Cohen

Busy night in Iran...

3 dead, 4 wounded in shooting near Beverly Crest home

Eric Bolling Slams Fox News For Not Backing Newsmax in Its Fight Against DirecTV: 'Where Are You!?'

Marc Elias: We need collective outrage over North Carolina GOP's latest effort to undermine voting r

I guess "imminent" doesn't mean "soon"

Ukraine to boycott Paris 2024 if terrorist war-criminal states athletes are allowed in.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday Night Special

How an Oligarch May Have Recruited the FBI Agent Who Investigated Him

New music from Golden Earring's George Kooymans (who's battling ALS), with his trio

After years of turmoil, Michigan Gov. Whitmer looks to shape an ambitious Democratic agenda

CNN reports that the Memphis "Scorpio Unit" has been scrapped.

Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings

What's Little Miss BoeBoe accusing us of now ?!! (tweet)

I will not be silent: Biden calls for end to hate in White House's first Lunar New Year celebration

Marjorie Taylor Greene keeps rising in Republican ranks despite 'loony lies'

I never noticed before, but there's a Queen song that's really a haiku...

For the first time in decades, the average renter spends 30% of their income on housing. The White H

Happy Morning Relaxing Cafe Jazz and Bossa Nova Music

Union: Ferndale smelter to be demolished

Rory Gallagher - Shin Kicker (live at Montreux, 1979)

Candace owens went after.... Nikocado avocado

Collective Soul - Shine

Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind (Live at Montreux 1975)

Blue Monday (video)

If you haven't listened to "Bone Valley" yet, I HIGHLY recommend it.

I hope Merrick Garland is watching SNL's cold open

Ukraine says Russia's putting inflatable tanks on the battlefield -- but the decoys deflated

1978 TV series Holocaust

Fox News panel MELTS DOWN after host DEBUNKS their lies to their face - Meidas Touch

Oops (nsfw)

Lehto's Law: Kroger Accused of Short-Changing Its Employees

My Thoughts On Encrypted Police Scanners

in memory of Tom Verlaine RIP

What ever happened to Matt Gaetz's underage sex trafficking investigation

Unlawful Arrest After Officer Almost Causes An Accident - Then Demands ID (LackLuster)

SNL: Classified Press Conference Cold Open

Haven't seen much of Pooper lately...

West Strangles China's Semiconductor Ambitions; Chinese Economy; Hong Kong Exports - China Update

☦️ Orthodox Christian again giving thanks and praise for Holy St. Anthony of Padua ✝️

'Brazil was asleep': as the rains come, hope reawakens for the Amazon

Recursion #13

SNL: Southwest Airlines Announcement

That last piece from SNL tonight...

Vermont State Police trooper accused of illegally accessing suspect's Facebook account

Why the DOJ's response to Tyre Nichols' brutal killing matters

Mexico's Indigenous rappers find rare spotlight - on Wakanda soundtrack

Human activity and drought 'degrading more than a third of Amazon rainforest'

Sunday Funnies 1/29/23

DOONESBURY Plus

Guardian: Feline uncertain? Cats do give clues if the fur's about to fly, study finds

SNL: Weekend Update

Coming Soon Vladimir, Coalition Strong!!

Watch what happens when you add salt to a freshly cut muscle

Pro-western Petr Pavel sweeps to landslide win in race for Czech presidency

Does anyone know how to pronounce..

Pakistan Collapse Accelerating as Rupee Crashes in Value, Out of Cash & in Need of Urgent Bailout

Trump Support CRASHES with RNC Leaders in PRIVATE MEETING - Meidas Touch

Why Has Serbia U-Turned on Russia? - TLDR News EU

Maureen Abood's 'Baked Eggs with Spinach'

My town's ordinance prohibiting the raising of chickens

How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the U.S. Patent System

Wordle 589 1/29 ***Spoiler Thread***

Emhoff says somber Auschwitz visit key to antisemitism work

Al Franken: Joyce Vance & Barbara McQuade on The Latest from Fulton County - 1/29/23

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Y Y Y Delilah Edition

Afghanistan: Taliban underscores its resistance against women's education - WION

Jackson Browne - Lawyers in Love

Green Day - 21 Guns

Poison - Something To Believe In

Whip-poor-will Presque Isle State Park, PA

Trump's 1st Campaign Speech Flops Hard As Launch Fizzles :snooze:

Here are my top ten outstanding cast members of the MCU Phase Four

Here are my top ten outstanding cast members of the MCU Phase Four

"Two Americas" (editorial cartoon)

I was asked this ? This morning over breakfast

I guess the corporate world is getting to a GOBer friend I know?

It's not the delivery guy's fault you didn't get your Amazon package, ya turkeys!

Breakfast Sunday 29 January 2023

Gallego holds first events of Arizona Senate campaign

Trump takes aim at DeSantis in first major campaign swing - CNN

CNN Poll: 73% of Americans do not want Republicans to Investigate Dick Pix!

"I take full responsibility for having those documents"?

On Sunday, January 28, 1962, D.C. Transit abandoned streetcar service in DC.

Department of Justice drops MAJOR HINT about George Santos Indictment - MeidasTouch

McDonald's to offer rocky mountain oysters in a few select locations.

See Ukrainian soldiers use tanks against Russian mercenaries (CNN)

Arthur showed some food protection determination, this morning

On this day, January 29, 1880, William Claude Dukenfield, aka W. C. Fields, was born.

I Do Not Care About Donald Trump

Pope and Justin Welby to visit South Sudan amid tensions over LGBTQ+ rights

The National Restaurant Association's Training Scheme Is Unconstitutional

Italian ragu

Abortion rights, electability emerge as dominant themes in Wisconsin Supreme Court primary

Hummingbird Preening & Stretching

Galactic (ft. Cimafunk & Jelly): Ready For Me

3.6" of snow fell on Flint, last night.

You raised $35.00 on January 28, 2023 unofficial DU for Ruben Gallego US Senate beat Senator Sinema

You know that thing called "Locked-in Syndrome"?

Charles McGonigal's arrest should make Jared very nervous

We all should be very happy DA Willis used the words, charges are imminent.

Politico: GOP national sales tax talk backfires, as Dems see political gold

CNN: In Japan, pet fish playing Nintendo Switch run up bill on owner's credit card

Comes Love

Pictures: China - Laos rail marks success of Belt and Road, friendship and prosperity

Across the Desk - S7:E3 (Special Guest Sean Cummings)

Across the Desk - S7:E3 (Special Guest Sean Cummings)

Hern's economics Lecture...

Want to have some fun? Go to Yahoo and screw with the MAGAts

Oh, please... Rep. Hern's "economics lecture"

'Shortness of breath': How police first described what happened to Tyre Nichols

Elaine Chao hits Trump:

Nadhim Zahawi sacked as Tory party chair over tax affairs

Trump is trying to co-opt De Santis' anti-critical race theory policy.

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Memphis, Scorpions, and Movies....

My son told me his girlfriend broke up with him for being un American

Nadhim Zahawi sacked by PM after tax row

I don't think that *Santos' lies are funny. There is something nefarious going on in how he was

Bad Cops Caught On Camera Abusing Their Power - Rebel HQ

Politico: Hochul faces tough choices on her rejected chief judge pick. None are good for her.

I noticed the cops didn't kill the guy who hit Pelosi in the head with a hammer.

Seeking DUer expertise

Sunday Morning Funnies

James Jamerson was born on this date.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Monday, 30 January 2023

Sad tRump's NH rally - 200 people in a small gym. (Meidas Touch)

Just a Reminder of what Garland said: Jan. 6 probe is most important in DOJ history, Garland says

Just a reminder of what Garland said: Jan. 6 probe is most important in DOJ history, Garland says

MSNBC: Prosecutors Vance and Litman were just talking about the Georgia investigation.

The Congressional Dads Caucus

Layoffs by Email Show What Employers Really Think of Their Workers

Reflections of An Aging Liberal

Russia outlaws Meduza in attempt to stamp out independent news

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (January 29, 2023)

Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine

Many years ago I had dinner with Ambassador Joseph Wilson,

Majorie Taylor Greene, Vice Presidential Candidate 2024???

So I bought two metal figurines from a seller in Ukraine

Great Horned Owl - Camouflaged

The QB battle that unlocked Patrick Mahomes

"Last Night in Soho" if you're looking for a good thriller!

File this one under WTAF infinity.

Thermal Mineralization of the Forever Pollutant Perfluorooctanyl Sulfonate to CO2, HF, and SO2.

Afraid to ask, but can't help but ask, about ChatGPT and AI.

Anna's Hummingbird nails the droplet

Fox allows a guest to continue with a zombie lie...

DeSantis actions could pose risk with Black voters in 2024

Allen's Hummingbird takes a sip

Just as the GOP says will take away guns

Starve a fever, feed a cold?

Eagles gonna take care of business...

Stayem alive - keep away from red states

What Fiction are you reading this week, January 29, 2023?

Today's 100% TRUTH.

Gershwin Plays I Got Rhythm

I heard one of the stupidest conspiracies ever last night.

FOX BUSINESS Crows about high cost to charge EVs

Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party

U.S. Officials Announce Plans To Continue Pretending Brutal State-Sponsored Violence Not Supposed To

Rita Hart elected to lead Iowa Democratic Party as chair, focuses on 'winning elections'

Rita Hart elected to lead Iowa Democratic Party as chair, focuses on 'winning elections'

Wind Turbines Taller Than the Statue of Liberty Are Falling Over

Legendary Media Reporter Bill Carter Destroys 'Horserace' Coverage of Trump Campaign Rollout'.....

Washington State Democrats Elect (first South Asian and first Indian) Shasti Conrad as Party Chair

😃🇺🇸🧩🗓️❗️

In case you missed it, a magnificent dismantling of Kevin McCarthy by Randy Rainbow

Do NOT KISS YOUR PET!

U.S. seeks tighter bail for FTX founder Bankman-Fried to prevent tampering

A combative Chuck Todd destroys Trump's lapdog Jim Jordan point by point on investigation charades.

Code Pink At Miami - caravan against the US blockade on Cuba

Just saw a sticker on a van: DeSantis 2024, Make America Florida.

Trump Calls For 'Certifying' Patriotic Teachers, Election Of Principals By School Parents

Carys finally made an appearance

Some safari pics with my new Canon

I'm A Good Sharer..Happy Birthday to Everyone Today and ME!

Morning gang

War With China? - What The Hell Is Wrong With These People?.....

Bought A New Driver Today

Cloudy day, southern MD 1/29

A little early, I know, but I hope someone will offer a bumpersticker reading

Why police training in the US falls short compared to the rest of the world: Report

Quotation from my church bulletin this morning:

Most Democrats Want Biden To Be The Party's Nominee In 2024 - Ring of Fire

A.I.: Actually Insipid Until It's Actively Insidious

Protesters across the US decry police brutality after Tyre Nichols' death

TCM later:

GOP National Sales Tax Talk Backfires

What are your Favorite Episodes of original Twilight Zone series

Ben Wikler's urgent to-do list for Wisconsin Democrats

Inside The Online Community Where Home-Schoolers Learn How To Turn Their Kids Into 'Wonderful Nazis'

Prince: Cream (acoustic, 4/20/04)

Why More Physicists Are Starting to Think Space and Time Are 'Illusions'

Jill Biden Will Play Bigger Role in 2024 Campaign

MI: Former candidate for Genesee County Commissioner charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot

Anyone else notice super sonic jets

METROPOLITAN DIARY

Santos-aligned campaign finance groups wove web of fund transfers

Beaten Twice In Ukraine, Russia's Elite 1st Guards Tank Army Is Poised To Attack Yet Again

Outgoing New York Rep. Kathleen Rice says she warned Democratic leaders that the party would 'lose'

What's happening in Russia?; Putin's #1 Enemy, Wagner's Prisoner Army - Niki Proshin

Horse Falls In Love With His Mom's Boyfriend

Tiniest Dwarf Cat Puts Family In Their Place

I really need to get moving.

Only A Dog Could ...

Dog Brought An Abandoned Kitten To a Man And Insisted It Be Adopted

five men beating up an unarmed citizen - to death

Kevin Chambliss endorses Annette Taddeo to lead Florida Democrats

Watch The Mesmerizing Life Cycle Of A Monarch Butterfly

Gym Jordan spars with Chuck Todd over classified docs and FBI

Did Google's A.I. Just Become Sentient? Two Employees Think So.

Molotov cocktail thrown at synagogue entrance this morning.

The NY Times needs to come clean.

House Republicans' coming Wile-E-Coyote moment

From a NC friend:

Residents call for action after shooting death at Seattle encampment

KING OF THE CON - Parody of King of the Road - Parody Project

Out on a hike today I noticed a couple going up, while I was going down,

PA-SD27: January 31st Special Election

Longtime Steelers fan here: Today I'm rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles

Cost of putting a charging station in your garage?

Inside a US Neo-Nazi Homeschool Network With Thousands of Members

The Mysterious 30 Year Journey of Apollo 12

Anita Baker Sang the National Anthem today

23 Days Until The Virginia Special Election! How You Can Help! And More Info

Here we go again...buckle up.

$100 million campaign to promote Jesus will air during Super Bowl - CNN

The Wire - This drug thing, this ain't police work.

@Jim_Jordan , (R, OH), just made a FOOL of himself once again on National TV!

John Fugelsang, Stephanie Miller: Trump's New Wild Claims. Gaetz & Lindell Deserve to Each Other.

George Santos gives Holocaust speech. See CNN anchor's reaction

Attention: This Dangerous Degenerate is trying to weasel his way back into the Presidency.

This lizard was used for experiment. Now see how he reacts to human love.

Purdy's record is even more impressive now that he isn't out there

One future crisis we may blissfully ignore... (tweeted clip of Andromeda collision)

Infant Boy Dies Month After Woman Allegedly Kidnapped Him and His Twin Brother

How much more respected is America around the world under Joe Biden?

Christian McCaffrey!

Petition for the House of Commons in Canada to grant non-binary and trans people asylum.

50 Perfectly Accurate Memes That Capture What It's Like Living With Cats

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the House GOP, gas prices, and promises....

News & Commentary January 27, 2023

Roseanne has a special "Cancel This!" On Fox Nation. Just saw the add on the football game 🏈

What's for Dinner, Sun., Jan. 29, 2023

Drones target Iranian weapons factory in central city of Isfahan

Republicans see education as winning issue in 2024

Blind Kitty Doesn't Need Eyes To See

White Grocery Tycoon's Mayoral Campaign Has Ticked Off Michelle Obama and Black Philadelphians

'I'm not gonna f*cking tip you when all you're doing is taking a cup and handing it to somebody'

Dammit, GOP, here's a hot cup of STFU.

"Clean up on Aisle 5..."

Why Putin CANNOT negotiate for peace or admit defeat in Ukraine:

Idaho woman shares 19-day miscarriage on TikTok

Never again: How a 'lesson of 2011' shaped Biden's no-negotiation stance on debt limit

Cartoons 1/29/2023

PA-HD35: Tweet of the Day

Russians gone from Ukraine village, fear and hardship remain

This "Assault on Democracy" program on CNN

Read Twitter without supporting Musk

Evening, southern MD 1/29

PA-HD34: Bonus Tweet of the Day

Someone give SF defense a rule book.

Inside a US Neo-Nazi Homeschool Network With Thousands of Members

AZ Attorney General: I will prosecute participants of death threats, voter intimidation

Latest from "Project Veritas?"

Our System/Master Overlords rely on our short attention spans

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2024 that the Democrats are most likely to win.

Hear what experts think about a compromise to end Putin's war in Ukraine - CNN

Israel is apparently bombing Iran again tonight

Trump's Evolution in Social Media Exile: More QAnon, More Extremes

Santos gave a Holocaust speech Friday

Auckland, New Zeeland flooding

Sheriff says his program scares youths into better behavior. Experts say it's child abuse

Moonrise Augmented

CA-30: District 2024 Race Intensifies Following Schiff's Announcement

Are you in the I Love Lucy camp or I don't Love Lucy camp? I'm in the I don't Love Lucy camp.

The Origins of Asymmetric Propaganda in American Media

Eagles going to the Super Bowl

Watching the Philadelphia Eagles winning over the SF 49ers, I am made to think of . . . .

I know lotsa of you don't watch advertisements, and when possible I fly through them......

E-A-G-L-E-S GOIN' TO THE SUPER BOWL - YES! YES! YES! WAHOO!!

Fire all of the bad cops and

Why Does America Love Guns So Much? Roy Wood Jr. Investigates The Daily Show

That time private US media companies stepped in to silence the falsehoods and incitements of a major

How many US Senate seats the Democrats will end up with by 2029?

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Brazil)

Trustees picked by DeSantis may change progressive college

TV Guide Cover, January 29-February 4, 1977: Lynda Carter as 'Wonder Woman'

Absence from work at record high as Americans feel strain from Covid

Astrology debunked! They were born the same day.

Stats show Pizza Delivery is nearly twice as dangerous as being a cop

Rick Scott Announces He's Running For Reelection On Platform Of Screwing Over Poor People - RoF

Doggie wants to play with the window washer.

Terrifying video shows Amazon delivery driver robbed at gunpoint; 2 charged

Anyone flown Southwest lately?

Did your health plan rip off Medicare?

29 Jan: Ukrainians Inflict Substantial Losses to Russian Aviation - Reporting from Ukraine

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