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Archives: April 24, 2022

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The Daily Show: The French Election - Other Countries Have News Too

Mike Lindell Touts 'Historical' New Voting Machine Lawsuit at Trump Rally

Sunset, southern MD

Hall & Oates - Out of Touch (Album Version)

Hank Snow - Hello Love

Spate of suicides among sailors from same ship raises mental health concerns

Critical Hoss Theory.

McCarthy's Lie Puts GOP Hypocrisy on Trump on Display

Joyce Vance - You know, there was a time in this country when a politician like Kevin McCarthy was

Fox News' Neil Cavuto Bashed for Telling Florida AG New Disney Law 'Is Going After Them With a Sledg

Ukrainian firefighter saves books from a building destroyed by Russians in Chernihiv,

Velshi: America Has Always Been Better Off Because Of The Refugees Who Settle Here - MSNBC

Florida Rep. Randy Fine threatened Special Olympics funding over school board member feud

TCM tomorrow:

For the first time in 4 years, a litter of red wolf pups was born in the wild (article and pictures)

Professor explains what's motivating top church official backing Putin's invasion

For those who say the Genie is out of the bottle and we can't do anything about gunz . . .

She was fed up with anti-abortion protesters, so she broadcasted them on TikTok

GOP are led by Apostles of Depravity

BBC: "Ukraine war: Putin has redrawn the world - but not the way he wanted"

MI GOP vote to move evolution/election denier as candidate for Secretary of State

George Takei-will Donald end up getting that airport he so desperately wants?

Corporate profits have contributed disproportionately to inflation. How should policymakers respond?

Lab Licks Up Entire Pup Cup

BLACK HOLE SUN

Life In Prison For Bankers And Lawyers Knowingly Laundering Money

Maybe we just need more "hard asses".

Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest serving senator, dies at 88

9 U.S. cities now produce more solar power than the entire U.S. did 10 years ago

Journey - Girl Can't Help It ( 1986 big hair stadium rock)

Massie's entry for Stupidest motherfucker in Congress

Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest-serving senator, dies at age 88

Did anyone participate in Record Store Day? I heard there were some good albums being released n/t

The People's Convoy egged in Oakland, CA

The Embarrassing Requirements To Win A Trump Endorsement Have Been Revealed - Ring of Fire

DeadGoin' down the Road Feeling Bad (Live at Jahrhundert Halle, Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 1972)

Russia confirms casualties after missile cruiser sank last week - RIA

What did Greg Abbott's border inspections turn up? Oil leaks, flat tires and zero drugs

What did Greg Abbott's border inspections turn up? Oil leaks, flat tires and zero drugs

Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions

Split verdict in first-ever Air Force general military trial

How 'bout this?

The Chippendales are stripping down and lobbying up

To the people of Utah....

Orin Hatch dead at 88.

Person sets self on fire at Supreme Court plaza

U.S. hasn't stopped N. Korean gang from laundering its crypto haul

Lawsuit seeks to ban ballot-counting machines in Arizona

How "Z" became Putin's new propaganda meme - Vox

Today Utah Democrats voted to join Evan McMullin's independent coalition and NOT nominate a candidat

Utah Democrats back independent Evan McMullin for U.S. Senate in a historic vote

Thank You Orrin Hatch For Raising My Taxes

A little VH for Sat. Evening

New music from Bonnie Raitt - Just Like That & Livin' For The Ones (+ reviews, interview)

The current sources and uses of hydrogen.

Katie Porter leads letter urging Biden not to dump more money into Medicare Advantage

After McCarthy's Trump resignation-lies on tape: AB Stoddard says that he's too stupid to be Speaker

Joe Scarborough: 'I was proven wrong!' Liberals were right about his former Republican Party.

Rep. Stacey Plaskett Shares Thoughts On Upcoming Jan. 6 Public Hearings - Velshi - MSNBC

Linda Ronstadt's 'Canciones de Mi Padre' among albums honored by Library of Congress

As I contemplate the moon, "Nights In White Satin" is resurrected:

Fast Facts: Record Firsts in President Biden's First Year

The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021

☦ Eastern Orthodox Church Pascha 2022

Biden's Economic Performance Has Proved Unbeatable.

Seven Achievements by Joe Biden in 2021 That No One Is Talking About

Sunday Morning 🌸 Smooth Jazz and Bossa Nova for Weekend Coffee Livestream

Capitol Police sergeant posts images of his January 6 riot injuries after Marjorie Taylor Greene cal

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities.

Call To Action! Save Our Democracy! - Fundraising Links to GOTV

☦ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - 'Let God Arise'/Psalm 68

"A Good Year for the Roses"

Fair is fair republicans!

☦ Eastern Orthodox Pascha/Easter Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov

Sunday's digit - 7/10: Sunshine and 80s! Not wholly unwelcome but 15 degrees above

Greg Abbott's "commercial vehicle inspections" recovered zero drugs, zero migrants, and cost the

The Daily Show: What The Hell Happened This Week? - Week of 4/18/2022

Santa Fe Reporter: New Mexico Governor: 20 Fires Burning in 16 Counties

Orrin Hatch was such a smarmy prick

Baby jaguars get tummy scritches:

Well, rats, Steve Sack has decided to retire

House Minority Leader McCarthy says he never asked Trump to resign after Jan. 6 - PBS NewsHour

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, live in Copenhagen, 1969. 45-minute video.

Bootzilla, role model for our youths

Not sure who needs to hear this, but...

Pence Refusing to Get in Secret Service Car on Jan. 6 'Chilling': Raskin

Happy Birthday Barbra!

Q1 GDP - Atlanta Fed's estimate of what it will be: 1.3% seas adj annual rate

Traveling Wilburys - The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys (documentary)

Zelensky Words Tweet:

Dear CNN All Republicans Are Lying Treasonous Scum Just Stop

This dog!

It took me a minute to figure out this stunning photograph:

Mothers are so patient:

Huh! Where'd he go?

THIS is what I wanted to lead my 'tirades' with:

Have a cat? You'll like this! (Dog owners too.)

Jamie Raskin Says He Has Consulted Cult Experts To Communicate With Extremist Colleagues

Parrot & Pittie adorable friends:

I posted this in Pets, it'll give you a laugh.

Cheetah mother and baby:

LAT: Cynthia Plaster Caster, artist known for rock-star penis sculptures, dies at 74

Putin has ignited a new anti-colonial struggle. This time, Moscow is the target

Who is in charge of charging MTG with perjury?

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus Ukraine speech (English subtitles)

One big, largely ignored source of inflation: Corporate greed....

Sun setting

Animal cuddles:

Nancy Pelosi says, Rs good on the economy? End this myth once and for all.

I've been waiting all my adult life to shout this: DOWN THE HATCH YOU BASTARD!!!!

Man dies after setting himself on fire at Supreme Court plaza

Curious meerkats kinda mob the photographer:

RIP Orrin Hatch.

Baby bird waits in a flower for his feeding:

Watch these two videos-Putin looks to be ill

The War Has Unleashed a New Ukrainian Word: 'Ruscism' (Russian Fascism)

Karol Switalski

Mr. Big - Green-Tinted Sixties Mind

Dorothy - A Beautiful Life

from Dan Rather:

Björn Ulvaeus Ukraine speech

Björn Ulvaeus Ukraine speech 2022

Interesting analysis of the DeStupid Disney thingy (found on Facebook)

Picture of mom and baby who were killed by Russia tonight:

Good news tweet:

Anna Rzyman perished in the camp on 10 November 1942.

Not what we thought

From Steve Sack: Thank you, and farewell

Tweet of the early morning:

From Steve Sack: Thank you, and farewell

My God, drinking words, watching speech's the last two days.....

BREAKING: Minutes after bill is signed, lawsuit filed against DeSantis for 'Stop WOKE Act'

Climate activist sets himself on fire in front of Supreme Court to protest inaction on climate chang

ABBA - Fernando (Official Music Video)

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about sympathy for President Reagan....

☦ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - Troparion in Different Languages, Other Paschal Hymns

E-bikes spark four fires in one day in nyc

ABBA - Chiquitita

Orrin Hatch, 1934 - 2022

Sunday Funnies 4/24/22

Rep Adam Schiff on Margori Greene: Hard to imagine failing to remember if you called for martial law

Steve Sack FTW

Tweet of the Early Morning #2:

Tweet of the Early Morning #3:

Kherson grain storage facility emptied by #Russia soldiers.

Megaherz - "Himmelsstrmer" live at M'era Luna 2017

Violent stellar explosion produces highest-energy gamma-rays ever observed from a nova

Architects - "Animals"

Gilbert Gottfried Talks to Bob Saget & His Unusual Problem With Birds

Kentucky Democrat HUMILIATES Rand Paul in must-see takedown - Brian Tyler Cohen

Meadows made aware of potential violence on Jan. 6: Official - ABC News

Zelenskyy defiant against relentless Russian attacks - ABC News

India economy: Only ten percent of women in India are employed

Before enlisting, Fort Bragg soldier sprayed chemical at police during US Capitol riot

Those skeery Mexicans.

Murders of two gay men in Ireland serve as brutal reminder that LGBT+ people still aren't safe

Grace Williams: 'Sea Sketches'

Ukraine war update: How is Russia doing & what does Ukraine need? - DW News

Check this thread, please.

Explosion at Nigerian illegal oil refinery kills over 100 - FRANCE 24

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Cone Flakes Edition

War in Ukraine - Missiles hit Odesa: 'Only animals could do this' - FRANCE 24

Some Republicans fear party overreach on LGBT measures

Polling stations open across mainland France - FRANCE 24

Did you know that "muffins" spelled backwards is

Texas women are heading to Mexico for medical abortions

Abortion training under threat for med students, residents

Women Are Voting - With Their Wombs - Around the world, fertility rates are in free fall

NYTimes Wordle 4/24

'Biggest earthquake in human history' caused a 5000-mile-long megatsunami that sent massive waves cr

'Biggest earthquake in human history' caused a 5000-mile-long megatsunami that sent massive waves cr

Senate gives final approval to raises, bonuses for Connecticut state employees

CBC*: Former Guantanamo Bay detainee sues Canada for $35 million over 14-year imprisonment

Senate Takes Bipartisan Vote to Boost Mental Health Services for Kids

WORDLE 309 (***SPOILER THREAD***)

BBC: Your pictures on the theme of 'spring walks'.

Another combustion in Russia

US Senate Elections in the states that the Democrats will win in 2022.

These boys are about to become f@$&ing rich:

Reuters Pictures: World rallies for Ukraine, a photo gallery.

Tweet of the Morning:

The Belarusian railway saboteurs who helped thwart Russia's attack on Kyiv

I'm the Pied Piper

Biden's Schedule for Sunday, April 24, 2022

The Budget Battle Begins To Take Shape

IMO, I think the Administrative Judge went easy on several occasions with MTG.

Alexander Vindman on Ukraine: 'Germany's position is irrational.' - DW News

An open thread on DU about Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Trump Forced Governors to Flatter him and Ask 'NICELY' to Get Vital Federal Disaster Aid

New York labor department workers snared in massive unemployment fraud scheme

California woman dropped phone into forest toilet. uses dog leash to lower herself into toilet

Lt. Gov. Nunez: Make Mickey Mouse Republican Again!

Antidepressants and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with depression:

McCarthy: pay no attention to the fact that I'm trying to protect a criminal...

Jamie Raskin Says He Has Consulted Cult Experts To Communicate With Extremist Colleagues

Russian economy feels consequences of sanctions despite Kremlin's denial

Good News: The solar system's most powerful phone charger and planet Earth's biggest animal crossing

Conservationists rush to save Georgia's colchis boxwood trees from extinction

Several dead, dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Lebanon

Covid death toll rises in China as authorities warn of 'grim' situation

Blinken and Austin Should be in Ukraine?

Algeria will not abandon its commitment to supply Spain with gas, Tebboune says

Florida Sheriff's advice for homeowners dealing with burglars: Shoot them and 'save taxpayer's money

Swiss industry group worried about global supply chain issues

Swiss block German request to deliver ammo to Ukraine

Jews in Finland face discrimination, EU antisemitism expert says

Ex-NYC cop is standing trial on charges he assaulted police on January 6

Veteran MP: "Finnish media in war psychosis"

Finnish crime ring mailed drugs worth 700k

CA is going to be the state that will keep Democrats in the majority in the US House in 2022.

Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record

Pro-Russian graffiti reportedly daubed on Games of Thrones site

Feds find 'severe, systemic' problems in Mississippi prison

SSM Health one of a few hospitals in U.S. to offer new procedure treating back pain

A superyacht's crew prepared fresh lobster for its wealthy owner every day despite not knowing if

Food Prices Approach Record Highs, Threatening the World's Poorest

Deputies discover man with severe injuries, tied and left stranded to die

The Traitor Caucus (my words). "To what end did they seek to overthrow our democracy?"

Lobbyists try to stop menthol cigarette ban

NFL will have three games on Christmas Day, a Sunday in 2022

Dogen: ''A drop of water can reflect the whole sky''

You raised $55.00 on April 23, 2022 Abby Finkenauer for US Senate IA

You raised $25.00 on April 23, 2022 OFFICIAL Democratic Underground for Ukraine

Disney announces blockbuster new film

Looking for something a bit different? "The Landline Detective".

abortion clinic escort films the anti choicers outside the clinic

long island man shoots ding dong ditcher with shotgun

Ukraine says baby among 6 killed in Odesa missile strike on eve of Orthodox Easter: "Nothing is sacr

The Mall from above. View never gets old.

International Women's Day: Dramatic deterioration in respect for women's rights and gender equality

I've reached the point where I hate leaving the house

Question for the many people saying MTG should be charged with perjury:

The French second round election has begun.

Not just exit polls: Why French election projections are almost always correct

Border visit backfires on vulnerable Senate Dem

I think most of us, including me, often make the mistake of thinking that "the way things are" is

How do they count Covid cases now?

The Great Republican Programs

So we nearly had a coup, and Chuck Grassley may have been in on it?

The "coup" never stopped.

'Kevin McCarthy is a liar and a traitor':

S5:E15 (OK SB615 - No Confidential Counseling for Gay/Trans Kids)

Republican pols aren't the problem, as repulsive as they are,

Angel

Never Forget

Crow - Evil Woman

Is It Me, Or Is MTP Kinda Shitty This Morning?

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Japanese-Russian relations....

Dem/Rep Morphed composite

Rant over balloons

Question: What do you call. . .

BTRTN: Kevin McCarthy, Mariupol, and the Demise of Principle in American Government

Elizabeth Warren: "Kevin McCarthy is a liar and a traitor,"

BTRTN: Kevin McCarthy, Mariupol, and the Demise of Principle in American Government

Global Times article hints at launch of 3rd Chinese aircraft carrier

NPRs Tim Mak: Orthodox Easter Dog of War plus a song.

Zelensky adviser tells CNN that Russia is trying to depopulate the east of Ukraine

538: What Redistricting Looks Like In Every State

Tweet with video from Ukraine's official account: We will fight ruscism, here and now

Italy is preparing to send much more military aid, including heavy weapons, to Ukraine

US House seats that the Democrats will lose and gain in 2022.

Rob Reiner on MSNBC talking about end of Democracy

Today's French election explained in two photos.

The base of the Democratic Party is African American.. White Liberal and Moderates.. and Asian

I'm watching American Crime: Impeachment...

If women can't receive birth controls then men shouldn't be allowed to receive viagra.

Manhunt on for suspects as 100 die in Nigeria refinery blast

NWS Red Flag Fire Warning Extends From Tucson To Midland TX To Scottsbluff; Includes All Of NM

LIVE Now - Sen. Sanders Solidarity Sunday with Amazon Workers, Staten Island, NY

LIVE Now - Sen. Sanders Solidarity Sunday with Amazon Workers, Staten Island, NY

Limbo Rock - Chubby Checker

'The Edelweiss Pirates': Little- Known Teenage Resistance Fighters of Nazi Germany

Adventures in Biofuels: How much "renewable" technical lignin does the US produce annually?

I am ROYALLY PISSED at Facebook this morning!

"What? Me? Racist?" looks like a scam.

The Truth Behind Masks on Planes

5 NM Counties Under State Of Emergency; Fires Force Evacuation Of Multiple Towns, Philmont Ranch

Is Florida's extreme redistricting being challenged?

Will be posting some pictures today

Pence: "I'm not getting in that car"

Charles Blow: CRT panic, book banning & anti-protest laws are a direct response to this.

The nuclear missile next door

Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry (live at the Rainbow, June 1977)

Russia is using a Third Reich propaganda technique.

Just had to take a break. Really depressed by what is going on al around in America.

UArizona student discovers rare, purple mushroom on Mount Lemmon

Tucker's Bronzed Berries

Breakfast: Sunday, 4/24/22

Can a state make it a MURDER offense if one of its citizens goes out of state for an abortion?

Enrollment plummets at Washington's colleges, especially among men

If a handful of jerkoffs can come that close to a bloodless

Daily Distraction 24/04/2022

Daily Distraction 24/04/2022 Posted in Photography

UB40 - Red Red Wine (live at Montreux 2002 + studio version)

Didn't Shoigu Have a Massive Heart Attack

Angela Rayner: MPs hit back over claims of 'Basic Instinct' tactics to distract PM

Listen, bub, you just need to relax a little...

AOC is right: "This is no joke. Jan. 6 was a trial run.

This chilling Putin quote helps explain his views of Ukraine--and Ukrainians.

The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand

Taking credit for COVID victory

Melissa Etheridge, live at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, October 1992 - over 2 hours

Barcelona Final - Carlos Alcaraz v Pablo Carreo Busta

Elizabeth Warren Warns Democrats: 'Get Up Off Our Rear Ends' or Lose Badly In Midterms

The orange blob told us what he wanted.

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 24, 2022)

A (of many) defining vignette of Orrin "Shirley TEMPLE pout" HATCH: "Mee-gwell" Estrada

Does anyone know the origin of the oath of office?

Where did we go wrong? What happened to education and the ability to think?

Too Funny!

The fable about the 2 wolves...

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons

Mark Meadows Aide Names Lawmakers in Trump WH Meetings Leading Up to 1/6

What Fiction are you reading this week, April 24, 2022?

Trump said he took a cognitive test because he didn't 'like being called stupid'

Biden is outstanding as president. Do not let Trumpism lies stand!

Turkey closes airspace to Russian planes flying to Syria: FM

The Power of Shit

Memory

Using Watergate as a guide, the open hearings will be key.

My new favorite droid! 🤖

Panelist slams reporters who released McCarthy tapes: Put your country ahead of capitalism

Allman Brothers Band, live at the University of Florida, Jan. 16, 1982 - full concert

TFG said he took a cognitive test because he didn't 'like being called stupid'

Building a movement around Alexey Navalny, Putin's jailed nemesis

If you only watch one podcast today, let it be this one.

Meadows had advance reports of possible violence on Jan 6 yet he & Trump did zip to protect Capitol

Midterm mindgames

Conditions at Mississippi's Most Notorious Prison Violate the Constitution, DOJ Says

TFG forced governors to flatter him and ask 'nicely' to get vital federal disaster aid

Father gives son abbreviated driving lesson:

Medical students and doctors fear they can no longer perform abortions for those in need

How I know my dog is feeling the effects of aging.

Charles M. Blow@CharlesMBlow: During the summer of protests after the murder of George Floyd,

GOP Leaders Dodge Opportunities To Hold Trump Accountable For His Action On January 6 - MSNBC

The St Louis Classic Rock Preservation Society. (stream)

GOP Senator Ray Holmberg Resigns Chair After Texts to Child Porn Suspect

Young Voters Urge Biden To Cancel More Student Debt Ahead Of Midterms - MSNBC

Top Zelensky adviser criticizes UN leader's visit to Moscow

John Kerry is trying to convince the world to commit to climate action. Russia's war made it that mu

Warren calls McCarthy a 'liar' and 'traitor' over Jan 6 tape

If it Feels Like Our Societies Are Losing Their Minds, That's Because They Are

Rep. Dean: 'Mr. McCarthy Has Shown Himself To Not Be Able To Lead... He's A Follower' - Capehart

Meidas Touch-I see #StupidTrump is trending.

"People's Convoy" chased out of Bay Area by egg-throwing kids

Missing New Hampshire couple found shot dead on walking trail; suspect still at large

TFG says he and Kevin McCarthy have kissed and made up

Meidas Touch-I see #StupidTrump is trending

a Raven brought a present for my wife

Ruby-throated hummingbird. This guy just showed up and made my whole day

Washington BBB: Cryptocurrency scams totaled near $8 million in 2021

Happy Sunday! This guy just showed up a week earlier than last year. Ruby throated hummingbird

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Monday, 25 April 2022

Tulsi Gabbard Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Keith Olbermann, Mitt Romney

Middle Age Riot Sunday tweet:

Tulsi Gabbard Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Keith Olbermann, Mitt Romney

McConnell's dilemma: What if Trump's candidates win?

Olympic Peninsula glaciers expected to disappear in 50 years

Democrats could actually gain seats in the US House of Representatives in 2022.

when will we know the French election results?

Why the Insurrection Act in Trump's hands could be scary

Trump 'Set Conditions in Motion' for Russia-Ukraine War: Vindman

Matt Gaetz Mulls Jim Jordan as New GOP Leader Following McCarthy Audio Leak

Sitting here sipping an Evers Ale by the Minocqua Brewin Company

Jon Stewart To Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

LA Times - People's Convoy of truckers shows nation divided by reality

Macron wins with 58.2% of vote

"Macron elected for second term as French president, leads Le Pen 58.2%-41.8% (Ipsos estimate)"

I have seen enough.

Macron wins France's presidential election.

Poetic justice

Genocide in Ukraine: Putin just gave his tacit approval for more war crimes

Beijing races to contain 'urgent and grim' Covid outbreak as Shanghai lockdown continues

Hiking guide offers a new way to find accessible trails

BROKEN: Trump Says French Election Rigged!

How Are They Going To Run The J6 Hearings?.....

Marine Le Pen concedes.

Cartoons 4/24/2022

This commercial cracked me up. Just saw on soccer coverage.

Police agencies here lag in diversity and want to change that

"I'm not getting in that car". --- a campaign slogan?

In dire search for housing, mother asks: 'How much worse can it get?'

Slovenia Parliament - Left/Liberal party beats far-right

Florida math book ban miscalculates Editorial

In A So Paulo Favela, A Former Landfill Is Becoming A Public Park - Meet The 27-Year-Old Resident B

The People's Convoy Can't Stop Their Own Dogs From Peeing on Their Food

Pelosi tweet calling it like it is, short and sweet.

TFG Rambles About Toilets Not Flushing During Ohio Rally ... Oh, and Also: Hijacking America's Electio

Christian Orthodox spiritual leader says indescribable tragedy in Ukraine

CNN: Macron projected to win!

Roger Stone Claims God Gave Trump Courage To Pardon Him

Warren calls McCarthy a 'liar' and 'traitor' over Jan 6 tape

Democrat shredding anti-LGBT Republican

"People's Convoy" (right-wing truckers) get egged...

PUTIN HAS SENT A CLEAR MESSAGE - BUT NOT THE ONE HE WAS HOPING FOR 2022

Northwest conservationist, philanthropist Harriet Bullitt dies at 97

Cake and war: Ukrainians mark sombre Orthodox Easter

Saw a bunch of billboards today. FG coming to Austin in May? 14th?

Exit Polls Show Opposition Ahead in Slovenian Election : Good News

"Brothers" Warnock and Ossoff walk together (pic/tweet)

Little girl dances like a pro:

Tweet of the Day

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Baby has rhythm in his soul:

My fellow Floridians, let us discuss Disney versus DeSantis

Last summer visitor returned, took awhile to recognize him

Stick bug catching the breeze:

wild bird deliberately shares his food with a mouse:

Badfinger - Baby blue

Twitter Re-Examines Elon Musk's Bid, May Be More Receptive to a Deal (1 hr ago, WSJ)

That E-Trade ad with the boss baby got irritating as

Rep. Randy Fine (R) FL Threatened Funding for the Special Olympics

Calm down kitty

Babies & toddlers mimic adults:

Physical barriers being erected in the streets of Covid riddled Shanghai

Macron arrives at Eiffel Tower for victory speech.

Elephant Teaches Her Baby To Be Alert To Sounds And Smells

--The New York Times tomorrow, probably.

How London became the dirty money capital of the world, Financial Times Film

Two suggestions for World War Two history buffs ( YouTube channels )

Civil trial to begin in 2010 death of UVA lacrosse player

A gathering of Ash's

Cat Adopts His New Puppy Brother The Second He Meets Him

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about defense companies, money, and Ukraine....

LIVE 4:30PM - Sen. Sanders Starbucks Workers Unity Fest Richmond, VA

LIVE 4:30PM - Sen. Sanders Starbucks Workers Unity Fest Richmond, VA

Prosecutor drops all charges against Pamela Moses, jailed over voting error

Soledad O'Brien is right about political media (especially the NYT):

Multiple teens shot outside Waffle House near Centennial Olympic Park (Atlanta)

What year will Joni Ernst become the senior US Senator of IA?

GOP Candidate Says Families Should Be All White

What's for Dinner, Sun., Apr. 24, 2022

Guns were No. 1 killer of children and adolescents in 2020, CDC data shows

Emmanuel Macron Appreciation Thread

I think it's time I take Facebook out of my life.

this song ending of space cowboys .

Republican presidents of my lifetime.

How do I eliminate Twitter?

Florida teen accused of driving 151 mph in crash that killed 6 people

Marrying the Ketchups

Kogoeru Yoru ni Saita Hana- D'espairsRay

D'espairsRay - Squall

Ralf Stegner, German SPD, 'Sending heavy weapons to Ukraine is pointless

New Book: The Fighting Soul - On the Road with Bernie Sanders by Ari Rabin-Havt

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on "Face the Nation" - Full interview

Russian pundit: "There won't be any protests, not economic protests, not mothers' protests..."

While Republicans are busy

Malcolm Nance's Update in Ukraine: How Long Will He Serve in Ukrainian International Legion?

S5:E15 (OK SB615 - No Confidential Counseling for Gay/Trans Kids)

Ocasio-Cortez to unionized Amazon workers: victory is 'just the beginning'

Ukraine official: Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation

Will Bunch: The real reason today's Republican Party hates corporations like Disney

US can manage BA.2 variant 'without disruption', top Covid adviser predicts

The Belarusian railway saboteurs who helped thwart Russia's attack on Kyiv

tiedrich: "thank you, France, for not fucking this up"

Full Warren Interview: Democrats Shouldn't 'Look In The Rearview Mirror' When Talking To Voters- MtP

Sen. Warren is right: McCarthy is a liar and a traitor.

Ukraine War: Heavy weapons heading to Ukraine?

I haven't seen last night's SNL but hubby told me their Biden actor appeared to have dementia.

An Anniversary! (How the hell did I forget this one...????)

CBS Weekend News said Le Pen had a STRONG showing.

Christos Anesti!

We no longer ask Republicans this question because we know the answer all too well.

Donald Trump - Should he be allowed to run in 2024? Mary Trump's Take - Political Voices Network

'The Time Is Now to Stand Up to Our Oligarchy,' Sanders Tells Amazon Workers on Eve of Union Vote

Some perspective on the Maripoul steel plant the Russians are afraid to enter

Marjorie Taylor Greene's testimony was a disgrace. But there's a silver lining.

Uh-Oh!!!! Missing Crystal!!!!!!

Emergency declaration for multiple wildfires in New Mexico

As Spring approaches I'm looking forward to these little critters and the

Jesus scores 4 and Man City leads EPL by 4 points

TV Meteorologists Dealing with Denial, and Extreme Climate-powered weather disasters

Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG

Merci Beaucoup FRANCE...VIVA LA FRANCE, VIVA LA FRANCE

Back in Germany after two overnight flights

Putin has ignited a new anti-colonial struggle. This time, Moscow is the target Nick Cohen

Goose stretch, sandbar, & osprey

Democrats May Have A New Weapon In The Fight Against The GOP's Culture War - The Sunday Show - MSNBC

Maybe the most fascist police department in the nation.

Interesting...

Just tuned in to the GA Governor republican primary debate between Kemp & Perdue

It's Not News That McConnell and McCarthy Are Craven Patsies for Trump, but the Danger Has Grown

A moment of Zen...

NoShit...

Subaru Clear Flood Mode Cranking to Prime the Engine to Prevent Dry Starts After an Oil Change

Ukraine has a serious case of 'I won't back down'

Republicans Are Being Busted By Their Own Staff Narcing To The 1/6 Committee

French people are automatically registered to vote when they turn 18.

Will the Future Ever Get Better? Here's How Long This Age of Chaos, Idiocy, and Fascism Will Last

Heads up - "Axiom Strategies" is doing anti-Kelly push polling

Trump is at it again!

U.S., Ukrainian officials weigh 'high possibility' of Putin invading Moldova

If we lose our democracy, we lose the Democratic Party.

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