Fully caffeinated with 2X the sugar, unabashedly liberal. An OG, award-winning blogger (Americans United’s First Freedom First). You can find me on the web at MockPaperScissors.com and sometimes at crooksandliars.com. * Social Media Cult Failure ‘06https://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkvu24abxl2oBad Signs, Cont. Those nice Mormons have some ‘splaining to do. http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/bad-signs-cont-1348/03 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvu24abxl2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkvqpwc5es2eWe Have The Onion If you didn’t know, The Onion has taken over Info Wars from infamous conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, as part of his bankruptcy settlement for the Sandyhook lawsuit. And if that was not enough for you, comedian Tim Heidecker is doing the best impersonation of Jones I’ve yet to see… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/we-have-the-onion/02 May 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvqpwc5es2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkveyipekr2oWanna Supersize Your Stupid? I think the reflecting pond is like eight-inches deep (or something like that), and of course if Biff put his entire orange ass in the pond, the water would be displaced and he’d be sitting on rocks (or whatever is down there now).  I like that Li’l Marco is treading… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/wanna-supersize-your-stupid-3/02 May 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkveyipekr2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkvdc7rbcf2h#Caturday Palate Cleanser “Spring for the scouring sponges, Susan. I’m done." (Hat tip: Scissorhead calcurmudgeon) http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/caturday-palate-cleanser-57/02 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvdc7rbcf2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkuxk4vywn2pProject Price Check I think everyone knows the drill, but if you are new to the game: We’ve been keeping track of the costs of certain items since the price of eggs catapulted Lord Damp Nut into his second Miracle of The Orange 🤡 Economy. This weekend —if you are shopping— check the price of the… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/project-price-check-4/02 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuxk4vywn2phttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkuvu2nmtf2pSo This Happened Our Failed Political Press™, Part Infinity I think everyone saw Scott Jennings’ meltdown yesterday, but if not Crooks and Liars has it covered. And Adam Mockler expands on his thesis (BirdChan so no link for obvious reasons): "I know Scott Jennings tantrum got all the attention… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/so-this-happened-10/02 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuvu2nmtf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkuv2l4x6k2k"Spirit Airlines, which shook the industry with irreverent ads and deep-discount fares, announced today that it's out of business after 34 years. Operations are ending immediately, stranding travelers." #ETTD #ArtOfTheSqueal02 May 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuv2l4x6k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkuu6jfs7k2tWe Hate To Intrude Upon Your Weekend… ...especially on World Labyrinth Day (and honest-to-blog, what were they thinking casting Bowie in a kids show?), but we would be remiss if we did not alert you that our pal Burr Deming has posted his best-of-the-web links complete with wry commentary at the… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/02/we-hate-to-intrude-upon-your-weekend-9/02 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuu6jfs7k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mktif6qym225But he always has a Diet Coke with his supersized Happy Meals. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 May 2026 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktif6qym225https://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mktgxl5uak2iHow To Tell You Are In Possum Hollar It’s better than a freeway exit sign. http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/how-to-tell-you-are-in-possum-hollar/02 May 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktgxl5uak2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mktdl52xkg2eThe Miracle of The Orange 🤡 Economy Happy Hour News: Last week, you might recall: And yes, it is project price check weekend. http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/the-miracle-of-the-orange-%f0%9f%a4%a1-economy-32/02 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktdl52xkg2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksujjxfm22cWanna Supersize Your Stupid? We must be down to sling shots and rocks: Well, the rocks are in his head anyway. Pebbles more likely. (Sorry for the link to BirdChan, @ACYN does not cross-post reliably or consistently. Blame him, not me.) http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/wanna-supersize-your-stupid-2/01 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksujjxfm22chttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksstsxzwx2nMidday Palate Cleanser Forget Spartacus, “I Am Lukas!” (Hat tip: Scissorhead Purplehead) http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/midday-palate-cleanser-2767/01 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksstsxzwx2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mkso76zg5k2wLook at that! My blog was linked at Mike’s Blog Round-Up (the original and still the best!) You better go read it! H/T @driftglass.bsky.social @karoli.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkso76zg5k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksiqzoryq2kCheers! I’m trying to think about what the founding fathers would think of a prznint who unilaterally imposed tariffs —without congressional approval— and then bowed to the request of the King of England? (Axios email thingie) "President announced yesterday on Truth Social that he'd drop all… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/cheers/01 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksiqzoryq2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksh3stzsz2qSo We Got That Working For Us I’m not a deficit hawk, but this development caught my eye: “The U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product, crossing a once-unthinkable threshold, on the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II.” —W$J In an age where The… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/so-we-got-that-working-for-us-2/01 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksh3stzsz2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksh3nvbvx2rIn re: War Powers Act Deadline Secretary of Day Drinking and noted DUI Hire Pete Hic(!)seth said yesterday that the ceasefire with Iran should delay today's 60-day deadline requiring Congress to authorize a war before the president must remove military forces. The Iranian ships being blockaded in… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/in-re-war-powers-act-deadline/01 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksh3nvbvx2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksfgvipta2rHere’s Some Stupid To Start Your Day Biff keeps reminding us that he’s in bed with the Saudis: Recall that Iran is the long-time enemy of the Saudis, and ask yourself if that could have anything to do with Cadet Bone Spurs Great Adventure. http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/heres-some-stupid-to-start-your-day-519/01 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksfgvipta2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tengrain.bsky.social/post/3mksdr3qaj72cMayday! Mayday! Buy Nothing / Do Nothing / General Strike / Project Price Check If you have the ability to participate, then please do. Everyone’s situation is different, so take care of yourselves and each other. I maintain that supporting local Mom & Pops is appropriate 365 days a year. Anyway,… http://mockpaperscissors.com/2026/05/01/mayday-mayday/01 May 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:odtrrjlti45s2jpwubcmzo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksdr3qaj72c