one thing i keep thinking about is how there is simply no way to design a constitutional system that can resist authoritarian incursion if participants in that system do not actually care that much
Perhaps the most depressing part about the last couple of months is that every awful shitty thing that’s happening to this country is self-induced. People asked for this. None of it had to happen.
i think shutting the government down is preferably to nullifying article i of the constitution
The weeks of performative “resistance” from those in my party were limited to undignified antics. Voting to shut the government down will punish millions or risk a recession. I disagree with many points in the CR, but I will never vote to shut our government down.
Visiting friends in New York
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Trumpty-Dumpty is a bull. The American economy is his china shop.
This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
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Here are some nice mushrooms
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These tariffs are a Trump tax. Instead of putting a stop to them, Congressional Republicans are rolling out the red carpet for more.
"Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people" -- Karoline Leavitt turns reality upside down, then gets mad at an AP reporter after he pushes back
Can’t say I aint got heart,,, cuz I got KEVIN HART,!!
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PEOPLE OF BLUESKY! Ahhhhhh, it smells good here. Behold a trailer for season 2 of Poker Face! It’s gonna be a good one. May 8th on the almighty Peacock!
Thanks to everyone in Keels, Bonavista and Port Union Newfoundland. We had the best time in such a beautiful place and everyone was so welcoming.
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It’s truly insane that the economy is in a free fall and the president, who doesn’t drive, is spending his time giving a PR boost to the car brand of his billionaire buddy.
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AI models in hospitals miss 66% of patient injuries, failing to detect worsening health. A study urges integrating medical expertise, as 65% of US hospitals rely on these systems for patient care. 🩺💻 Direct link to the study: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
This is what it's all about. Republicans are making it easier for their rich friends and donors to cheat on their taxes while the rest of us pay.
Eric Adams, everyone!
Then the mayor says the following, re: Khalil: "What I'm finding surprising is the level of support you're all displaying, but I didn't see that support for me"
In today’s episode,  a sweeping study of a beloved insect. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
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You occasional reminder that here, unlike the Bad Place, the ethos calls for instantly blocking trolls, never engaging, arguing, or dunking. If it makes you feel any better, you can shout THIS! IS! BLUEEESKYYYY! like Gerard Butler in a loincloth while doing it.
TODAY!!!
On the next Andy Richter Call-In Show, Dylan Adler and I want to hear your DOCTOR & DENTIST STORIES! What was your weirdest appointment? What was your nightmare dentist experience? Give us a call at 855-266-2604 or fill out the form in my bio
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The Charity Shop: Attempt to immortalize the remnants of lives past. figglewatts.itch.io/the-charity-...
Vic made this visualizer for Bells Are Ringing for the tour. Say thank you Vic! You can watch the full thing at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex6b...
really miss , forced to use Code because it has a plugin 😔