Kash Patel has just struck an immunity deal to testify under oath in the Mar-a-Lago espionage case. After hearing that news, I got a vivid visual—of Psycho Donnie as a boa constrictor. Nudging his minions into criming more and more on his behalf. Suddenly they're surrounded by pressing consequences and they realize his squeeze is about to be deadly. Maybe that's when they finally realize everything Trump touches dies. They get that panicked look in their eye, like Ms. Lindsey's been looking lately. During his first campaign, wasn't there some 'snake' routine he used to do? "'Oh, shut up, silly woman,' said that reptile with a grin "'Now you knew darn well I was a snake before you brought me in.'" Yes, most of us realized he's a snake. Republicans can't take a hint, can they?

Here's some hope, from up close: The Hill: "Michael Moore predicting blue ‘tsunami’ in response to Roe ruling" "With Election Day just two weeks away, Moore — who accurately predicted former President Trump’s 2016 win in the face of many pollsters who said otherwise — is anticipating a Democratic wave following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade. “'On November 8th, 2022, an unprecedented tsunami of voters will descend upon the polls en masse — and nonviolently, legally, and without mercy remove every last stinking traitor to our Democracy,' reads the intro to Moore’s 'Mike’s Midterm Tsunami of Truth' Substack.”

Here's some hope, from afar: Washington Post: "Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win third term as Brazil’s president" "The victory for Lula, who served two terms as president from 2003 to 2010, returns a leftist titan of the Global South to the world stage, where his progressive voice will stand in sharp contrast to that of right-wing — and now one-term — President Jair Bolsonaro. For Latin America, Lula’s return to the Planalto Palace adds the regional giant to a streak of wins by the left: Lula joins a club of leaders who have now bested the political right in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Honduras, Argentina and Mexico."

Not only the outcome, but the ramping-up of violence up to election day. Can it get even more ugly than attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi's husband? Probably. The nuts are loose, and what happens if Psycho Donnie gets back on Twitter today like he claims he will? Optimistically, it COULD make most people remember what a POS he is and run to vote Dem up and down the ticket. Or it could go the other way and incite mass violence.

My money's on November 9th. I don't think they can possibly hold off too long slapping the cuffs on a traitor who's likely leaking our security documents all over the world. Along with his accomplices. Same with the election fraud. Word is that Psycho Donnie's been having personal meetings with some of "his" candidates, plotting what they're going to do when they lose. Knowing what we went through last time, Garland can't let that happen again.

Downright revolting.

Fetterman–Oz debate tonight! You too can play debate bingo at AXIOS while you're watching it live. This one should be good. Perhaps Oz will treat his audience to some expensive crudités. AXIOS, includes 'where to watch': U.S. Senate debate BINGO: John Fetterman vs. Mehmet Oz

I'm sure that was the Gingriches' consolation prize when he didn't get awarded the vice presidency. The right wing has been trying hard to entrench itself in the Catholic church, with mixed results ... Reuters (March 2021): Steve Bannon loses bid to start right-wing political academy in Italy

Yes, Newt may have even out-shamed Cheney ... if any of these clowns had a sense of shame or any decency. I protested against that Bush–Cheney regime from the time the Extreme Court ordered Florida to stop counting ballots in 2000 until the end of both terms, over democracy, the illegal war in Iraq, the torture, and especially over the extreme fearmongering. Newt would undoubtedly be even worse. Rudy as VP would have been horrific. Some people honor him as "America's Mayor." I've always thought he was a schmuck, ramping up the '9/11' chant in order to fearmonger for the GQP's political gain.

Thanks for the heads-up! Or the thumbs-down to anti-vaxnuts, to be more precise.

I love my Google Pixel! It's only the 3a version but it does what I need, including great picture quality. My son recommended it; when I'm shopping for something like this, I always ask my kids.

Floriduh. What else would we expect?

"Users have claimed they were contacted by FBI after using conservative dating app" Well, duh. Dumbasses! I'm sure they chalk it up to a conspiracy and not their violent storming of the U.S. capitol.

Biden said today he's met with DeathSantis and has been in touch with state officials since the beginning. Let's see, who shall we believe—Fox Noise or Biden? The Hill, yesterday: Biden speaks with DeSantis about Hurricane Ian

Oooooh, I know. I had a planned retirement that happened exactly when the covid hit—April 1, 2020. (What an April Fools gift 😒) Expected to have more time for concerts, plays, and other assorted fun. I did attend one play recently and get to outdoor festivals, but still haven't been to a concert or movie.

More GRRRRRR!

That Riggleman jackass really chaps my hide; I won't watch his interviews. Obviously trying to get fame and fortune by hawking an "inside scoop" just as the committee is about to wind up. GRRRRRRR!!!

I hear ya! Throughout this pandemic—especially because of the rampant disinformation and Trumpism—I have become (more) bristly and antisocial in general. I've never been good at small talk anyway. It appears that the predicted fall uptick is here in the Twin Cities (Minnesota). Last reports here are that deaths are slowly falling but hospitalizations are way up.

Andrew Weissman on O'Donnell tonight: "The 11th circuit took out the big crayons to school Judge Cannon."

Maybe Joe is trying reverse psychology, like you do with unruly toddlers. Joe: What pandemic? It's all over. Trumper: WHAT?! ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL US? Hmmmph! I'm getting my shots!