Bill in Portland Maine
@billinportland.bsky.social
Creator, writer, and fussy star of "Cheers and Jeers" at Daily Kos since 2003, a productive period during which I've used every letter of the alphabet except one.
Top headline at NBC News: "Federal immigration agents begin operation in Charlotte as residents pushback"
Calling Mr. Space Bar. Mr. Space Bar, cleanup in aisle five. Thank you.
Calling Mr. Space Bar. Mr. Space Bar, cleanup in aisle five. Thank you.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Top headline at NBC News: "Federal immigration agents begin operation in Charlotte as residents pushback"
Calling Mr. Space Bar. Mr. Space Bar, cleanup in aisle five. Thank you.
Calling Mr. Space Bar. Mr. Space Bar, cleanup in aisle five. Thank you.
Bailey ain't the brightest bulb. We caught him stealing a walnut today during brunch at the porch roof cafe. He still swears he didn't do it, but he's clearly STILL EATING THE EVIDENCE IN HIS POLICE MUG SHOT.
Court date TBA...
Court date TBA...
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Bailey ain't the brightest bulb. We caught him stealing a walnut today during brunch at the porch roof cafe. He still swears he didn't do it, but he's clearly STILL EATING THE EVIDENCE IN HIS POLICE MUG SHOT.
Court date TBA...
Court date TBA...
Happy weekend. Start here.....
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Cheers and Jeers: Rum and Coke FRIDAY!
Late Night Snark: Now, Where Were We? Edition "After 43 days, President Trump signed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in history. The deal only lasts for two months, so there may be anoth...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Happy weekend. Start here.....
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Long week. Time to decompress. Start tonight with Billeh's legendary Friday edition of "Cheers and Jeers" over at Dailykos.com. Post time is 7:15ET/4:15PT. This little fella will be there to give you a hug and an almond-scented neck wrap...
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Long week. Time to decompress. Start tonight with Billeh's legendary Friday edition of "Cheers and Jeers" over at Dailykos.com. Post time is 7:15ET/4:15PT. This little fella will be there to give you a hug and an almond-scented neck wrap...
"Ladies and gentlemen. We suggest that you---as you say---'hang in there,' for it is almost Friday. Thank you."
---The Wise Elder
---The Wise Elder
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"Ladies and gentlemen. We suggest that you---as you say---'hang in there,' for it is almost Friday. Thank you."
---The Wise Elder
---The Wise Elder
Thank god.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank god.
The "Cheers and Jeers" guarantee: we use more electricity to produce each morning's column than all the A.I. data centers in the world combined. THAT'S quality you can count on...
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Cheers and Jeers: Thursday
A Brief C&J Science Lesson "Nobody knows what a magnet is." —The Sitting President of the United States, the "stable genius" with the "great brain" Mr. President, this is a magnet: So happy we could c...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The "Cheers and Jeers" guarantee: we use more electricity to produce each morning's column than all the A.I. data centers in the world combined. THAT'S quality you can count on...
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Millie the Hutt...
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Millie the Hutt...
Larry, who lives two doors down from us, has outgrown his den. So he's knocking it down to build a larger ranch-style abode to better suit his needs. Which is to say, every room will be a nut pantry. Happy building!
(With god as my witness, I didn't know squirrels could operate heavy machinery.)
(With god as my witness, I didn't know squirrels could operate heavy machinery.)
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Larry, who lives two doors down from us, has outgrown his den. So he's knocking it down to build a larger ranch-style abode to better suit his needs. Which is to say, every room will be a nut pantry. Happy building!
(With god as my witness, I didn't know squirrels could operate heavy machinery.)
(With god as my witness, I didn't know squirrels could operate heavy machinery.)
Shot #1: "How did we make our president into a monarch? How did this happen? How it happened is we gave it up!"
—Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Feb. 2025
Shot #2: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work."
—King, Nov. 2025
Chaser: King voted "Yea" with Republicans on every shutdown vote from Day 1
—Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Feb. 2025
Shot #2: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work."
—King, Nov. 2025
Chaser: King voted "Yea" with Republicans on every shutdown vote from Day 1
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Shot #1: "How did we make our president into a monarch? How did this happen? How it happened is we gave it up!"
—Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Feb. 2025
Shot #2: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work."
—King, Nov. 2025
Chaser: King voted "Yea" with Republicans on every shutdown vote from Day 1
—Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Feb. 2025
Shot #2: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work."
—King, Nov. 2025
Chaser: King voted "Yea" with Republicans on every shutdown vote from Day 1
Pro dental hygiene tip: for a whiter smile and fresher breath, it's always smart to floss after eating. And don't forget those molars...
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Pro dental hygiene tip: for a whiter smile and fresher breath, it's always smart to floss after eating. And don't forget those molars...
New week. Saddle up.....
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Cheers and Jeers: Monday
Repeating Our Top Story… As another week begins we remind the world that the current occupant of the White House—whose handlers now have to label rooms with paper signs so he doesn't get confused and ...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
New week. Saddle up.....
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Looks like Larry is going to be our newest regular at the porch roof cafe. He has no problem posing for the camera, and a heart as big as his stomach. I gave him his name because I can't look at him and not see Larry Bud Melman from Late Night with David Letterman. And that makes me happy...
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Looks like Larry is going to be our newest regular at the porch roof cafe. He has no problem posing for the camera, and a heart as big as his stomach. I gave him his name because I can't look at him and not see Larry Bud Melman from Late Night with David Letterman. And that makes me happy...
"Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City despite his opponent, Andrew Cuomo, receiving endorsements from Donald Trump and Eric Adams. Which is like trying to bring a girl home by saying, 'Not to brag, but I have both Hepatitis B and C."
---Colin Jost, SNL
---Colin Jost, SNL
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City despite his opponent, Andrew Cuomo, receiving endorsements from Donald Trump and Eric Adams. Which is like trying to bring a girl home by saying, 'Not to brag, but I have both Hepatitis B and C."
---Colin Jost, SNL
---Colin Jost, SNL
That look when you're the first customer at the porch roof cafe during Saturday brunch to be told that, sorry, we just finished a bag of almonds and it'll take up to 30 seconds to open a new one...and you're composing the one-star Yelp review in your head.
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
That look when you're the first customer at the porch roof cafe during Saturday brunch to be told that, sorry, we just finished a bag of almonds and it'll take up to 30 seconds to open a new one...and you're composing the one-star Yelp review in your head.
Happy weekend. Start here (and be sure to check out our "Who won the week" poll for an instant endorphin rush)......
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Cheers and Jeers: Rum and Conservative Tears FRIDAY!
Late Night Snark: Ballots and Ballrooms Edition "Yesterday was election day in America, the first big election since Trump's 2024 victory. It was a chance to see if the Democrats had any pulse whatsoe...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Happy weekend. Start here (and be sure to check out our "Who won the week" poll for an instant endorphin rush)......
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Youngster Larry is a newbie to the porch roof, and he's looking forward to joining us--and you--for this evening's edition of 'Cheers and Jeers' over at Dailykos.com. Post time is 7:15ET/4:15PT. Fun fact: if you poke his belly he squeals like the Pillsbury dough boy...
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Youngster Larry is a newbie to the porch roof, and he's looking forward to joining us--and you--for this evening's edition of 'Cheers and Jeers' over at Dailykos.com. Post time is 7:15ET/4:15PT. Fun fact: if you poke his belly he squeals like the Pillsbury dough boy...
"Hang in there, it's almost the weekend."
"Oh, thank god. I could use two relaxing days of doing absolutely nothing but the stuff I do every other day."
"You're cynical, Larry. Cynical and acerbic."
"It's a gift."
"Oh, thank god. I could use two relaxing days of doing absolutely nothing but the stuff I do every other day."
"You're cynical, Larry. Cynical and acerbic."
"It's a gift."
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"Hang in there, it's almost the weekend."
"Oh, thank god. I could use two relaxing days of doing absolutely nothing but the stuff I do every other day."
"You're cynical, Larry. Cynical and acerbic."
"It's a gift."
"Oh, thank god. I could use two relaxing days of doing absolutely nothing but the stuff I do every other day."
"You're cynical, Larry. Cynical and acerbic."
"It's a gift."
I think the trial of the D.C. sandwich thrower is going to end in a hungry jury.
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I think the trial of the D.C. sandwich thrower is going to end in a hungry jury.
Happiness is a warm hazelnut on a cold day...
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Happiness is a warm hazelnut on a cold day...
Let's rewind the tape:
“In Virginia, I think we’re going to have a surprise because the Republicans are gonna hold on to the AG slot. And I think they’re gonna keep their losses in the House of Delegates to less than what the Democrats hoped they would get.”
---Karl Rove, Saturday on Fox News
“In Virginia, I think we’re going to have a surprise because the Republicans are gonna hold on to the AG slot. And I think they’re gonna keep their losses in the House of Delegates to less than what the Democrats hoped they would get.”
---Karl Rove, Saturday on Fox News
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Let's rewind the tape:
“In Virginia, I think we’re going to have a surprise because the Republicans are gonna hold on to the AG slot. And I think they’re gonna keep their losses in the House of Delegates to less than what the Democrats hoped they would get.”
---Karl Rove, Saturday on Fox News
“In Virginia, I think we’re going to have a surprise because the Republicans are gonna hold on to the AG slot. And I think they’re gonna keep their losses in the House of Delegates to less than what the Democrats hoped they would get.”
---Karl Rove, Saturday on Fox News