Pinned
Oh yeah..
GO BIRDS!
GO BIRDS!
a poster that says let 's go eagles with an eagle
ALT: a poster that says let 's go eagles with an eagle
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Oh yeah..
GO BIRDS!
GO BIRDS!
We've got ❄️ flurries in Cumming GA..
a blue background with let it snow let it snow let it snow
ALT: a blue background with let it snow let it snow let it snow
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We've got ❄️ flurries in Cumming GA..
🎵 Fairy tales can come true, they can happen to you 🎵
Tariff revenue rebate: On Truth Social on 11/9, Trump said, "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone." Nobody in the administration knew a fucking thing about this..
Remember this? ⬇️
Tariff revenue rebate: On Truth Social on 11/9, Trump said, "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone." Nobody in the administration knew a fucking thing about this..
Remember this? ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🎵 Fairy tales can come true, they can happen to you 🎵
Tariff revenue rebate: On Truth Social on 11/9, Trump said, "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone." Nobody in the administration knew a fucking thing about this..
Remember this? ⬇️
Tariff revenue rebate: On Truth Social on 11/9, Trump said, "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone." Nobody in the administration knew a fucking thing about this..
Remember this? ⬇️
I found this series immensely enjoyable for a number of reason. But the lingering death suffered by Garfield brought back a particular memory of a paternal 1st cousin (4X removed), Issacher Ettenger who fought with the Union Army during the Civil War and died a similar lingering death.
‘Most horrific death you could imagine’: the truth behind Netflix’s Death By Lightning
The streamer’s new historical drama looks back on the often forgotten story of US president James Garfield whose progressive political career was cut horribly short
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I found this series immensely enjoyable for a number of reason. But the lingering death suffered by Garfield brought back a particular memory of a paternal 1st cousin (4X removed), Issacher Ettenger who fought with the Union Army during the Civil War and died a similar lingering death.
The end of an era..
Warren Buffett will no longer write annual letter, speak at Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting
Investing legend Warren Buffett said Monday that he would no longer write an annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and would not speak at the company's annual meeting.
finance.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The end of an era..
Hopefully Anita Grijalva will be sitting outside his office waiting to be sworn in.
House members should start returning to Washington 'right now,' Johnson says
The speaker said President Donald Trump is "very anxious" to reopen the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hopefully Anita Grijalva will be sitting outside his office waiting to be sworn in.
At 7:30 AM I checked the temp ( 35F with a windchill of 25F) - threw on my southern winter coat, a scarf, knit cap and some gloves. Picked up her leash and called "Lucy! Walkies!" She emerged with tail wagging and we headed out. Lucy is a Mountain Feist and even at 14 years she loves the cold.
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
At 7:30 AM I checked the temp ( 35F with a windchill of 25F) - threw on my southern winter coat, a scarf, knit cap and some gloves. Picked up her leash and called "Lucy! Walkies!" She emerged with tail wagging and we headed out. Lucy is a Mountain Feist and even at 14 years she loves the cold.
Again... It's BS.. It's the benefit from the tax cuts in the BBB.
Speaking to ABC, Bessent stressed he hadn’t talked to the president but speculated the $2,000 dividend "could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president’s agenda."
Speaking to ABC, Bessent stressed he hadn’t talked to the president but speculated the $2,000 dividend "could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president’s agenda."
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump floats $2,000 tariff 'dividend' checks with SCOTUS fate in limbo
Yahoo Finance is chronicling the latest news and updates on President Trump's plans to impose tariffs on goods from other countries.
finance.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Again... It's BS.. It's the benefit from the tax cuts in the BBB.
Speaking to ABC, Bessent stressed he hadn’t talked to the president but speculated the $2,000 dividend "could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president’s agenda."
Speaking to ABC, Bessent stressed he hadn’t talked to the president but speculated the $2,000 dividend "could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president’s agenda."
Reposted by George Moser
Justices decline case seeking to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
Justices decline case seeking to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
The high court turned down a petition from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who objected on religious grounds to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Justices decline case seeking to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
Say what?
After months of failed attempts to find and locate Smirnov, the local Sheriff’s Department managed to receive a clearer response from the facility.
“They’ve confirmed that Mr. Smirnov has been furloughed, but no forwarding or new address has been provided,” the message read.
After months of failed attempts to find and locate Smirnov, the local Sheriff’s Department managed to receive a clearer response from the facility.
“They’ve confirmed that Mr. Smirnov has been furloughed, but no forwarding or new address has been provided,” the message read.
FBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to six years in jail.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Say what?
After months of failed attempts to find and locate Smirnov, the local Sheriff’s Department managed to receive a clearer response from the facility.
“They’ve confirmed that Mr. Smirnov has been furloughed, but no forwarding or new address has been provided,” the message read.
After months of failed attempts to find and locate Smirnov, the local Sheriff’s Department managed to receive a clearer response from the facility.
“They’ve confirmed that Mr. Smirnov has been furloughed, but no forwarding or new address has been provided,” the message read.
Read this article.
The $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks will never happen. They are complete and utter bullshit.
The $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks will never happen. They are complete and utter bullshit.
Trump's tariff dividend checks would be a massive increase in the deficit, but we know no one cares about budget deficits deanbaker22.substack.com/p/tariff-div...
Tariff Dividend Checks for Dummies (i.e. the People in Policy Debates)
Trump proposes a massive increase in the deficit and no one notices
deanbaker22.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Read this article.
The $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks will never happen. They are complete and utter bullshit.
The $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks will never happen. They are complete and utter bullshit.
Read this thread..
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Read this thread..
Reposted by George Moser
I feel like this needs to be said, bc some big accounts are missing it.
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I feel like this needs to be said, bc some big accounts are missing it.
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
Folks..
Make no mistake about it. The Senate Democrats, the leadership, and the majority of the rank and file agreed to this.
The 8 that stood themselves up to take the heat for crossing the line aren't "traitors." They are sacrificial lambs.
Protests by Schumer, Warren, et. al. notwithstanding
Make no mistake about it. The Senate Democrats, the leadership, and the majority of the rank and file agreed to this.
The 8 that stood themselves up to take the heat for crossing the line aren't "traitors." They are sacrificial lambs.
Protests by Schumer, Warren, et. al. notwithstanding
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Folks..
Make no mistake about it. The Senate Democrats, the leadership, and the majority of the rank and file agreed to this.
The 8 that stood themselves up to take the heat for crossing the line aren't "traitors." They are sacrificial lambs.
Protests by Schumer, Warren, et. al. notwithstanding
Make no mistake about it. The Senate Democrats, the leadership, and the majority of the rank and file agreed to this.
The 8 that stood themselves up to take the heat for crossing the line aren't "traitors." They are sacrificial lambs.
Protests by Schumer, Warren, et. al. notwithstanding
The title of this reminded me of the Woody Guthrie song I have linked.
Stalin (there's no actual evidence he said this) had it right when he said, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic"
SNAP recipients being denied benefits.. ACA subsidies..
Take your pick
Stalin (there's no actual evidence he said this) had it right when he said, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic"
SNAP recipients being denied benefits.. ACA subsidies..
Take your pick
Hundreds of Thousands of Anonymous Deportees
Amid the president’s fast-moving deportation campaign, the stories of most people being swept up are missed.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The title of this reminded me of the Woody Guthrie song I have linked.
Stalin (there's no actual evidence he said this) had it right when he said, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic"
SNAP recipients being denied benefits.. ACA subsidies..
Take your pick
Stalin (there's no actual evidence he said this) had it right when he said, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic"
SNAP recipients being denied benefits.. ACA subsidies..
Take your pick
I imagine this becomes moot if the government reopens.
Appeals court rules Trump administration can be forced to pay full SNAP benefits
But the decision is on hold due to a prior Supreme Court order.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I imagine this becomes moot if the government reopens.
Cynically strategic. If the D's believe there is zero chance of the ACA subsidies being agreed as part of ending the shutdown, a Dec vote is going to put the loss of subsidies squarely on the R's because they won't pass them or Trump will veto it. D's avoid being tarred with ANY blame for SNAP etc.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Cynically strategic. If the D's believe there is zero chance of the ACA subsidies being agreed as part of ending the shutdown, a Dec vote is going to put the loss of subsidies squarely on the R's because they won't pass them or Trump will veto it. D's avoid being tarred with ANY blame for SNAP etc.
Just spitballing here. If the Senate passes anything, Johnson would have to bring the House back into session AND swear in Anita Grijalva, who would immediately (?) sign onto the Epstein files discharge petition.. No?
In any event, I wouldn't fold on the ACA and rescissions demands.
In any event, I wouldn't fold on the ACA and rescissions demands.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Just spitballing here. If the Senate passes anything, Johnson would have to bring the House back into session AND swear in Anita Grijalva, who would immediately (?) sign onto the Epstein files discharge petition.. No?
In any event, I wouldn't fold on the ACA and rescissions demands.
In any event, I wouldn't fold on the ACA and rescissions demands.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by George Moser
Game changer my ass. I ran some numbers. $400,000 mortgage loan at 6%.
30 year - Payment $2,398.20, principal paid after 10 yrs $65,257, balance owed $334,743
50 year - Payment $2,105.62, principal paid after 10 yrs $9,293, balance owed $382,691
The overwhelming benefit goes to banks
30 year - Payment $2,398.20, principal paid after 10 yrs $65,257, balance owed $334,743
50 year - Payment $2,105.62, principal paid after 10 yrs $9,293, balance owed $382,691
The overwhelming benefit goes to banks
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Game changer my ass. I ran some numbers. $400,000 mortgage loan at 6%.
30 year - Payment $2,398.20, principal paid after 10 yrs $65,257, balance owed $334,743
50 year - Payment $2,105.62, principal paid after 10 yrs $9,293, balance owed $382,691
The overwhelming benefit goes to banks
30 year - Payment $2,398.20, principal paid after 10 yrs $65,257, balance owed $334,743
50 year - Payment $2,105.62, principal paid after 10 yrs $9,293, balance owed $382,691
The overwhelming benefit goes to banks
A lot of folks, with all the fevered outrage they could muster, failed to notice, when SCOTUS granted the stay, that is was Justice Jackson who did it, and didn't stop to consider WHY.
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on why Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A lot of folks, with all the fevered outrage they could muster, failed to notice, when SCOTUS granted the stay, that is was Justice Jackson who did it, and didn't stop to consider WHY.
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
Nothing against veterans. They deserve the recognition for their sacrifices, but I have always preferred the original designation of Armistice Day.
The day the guns fell silent.
Plus.. It's my mom's (who would have been 102) birthday.
The day the guns fell silent.
Plus.. It's my mom's (who would have been 102) birthday.
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Nothing against veterans. They deserve the recognition for their sacrifices, but I have always preferred the original designation of Armistice Day.
The day the guns fell silent.
Plus.. It's my mom's (who would have been 102) birthday.
The day the guns fell silent.
Plus.. It's my mom's (who would have been 102) birthday.
Back in 2015 a report showed that the Pentagon spent $6.8 million to pay for patriotic displays during the games of professional sports teams.
The report found that since 2012, the Pentagon had signed 72 contracts with teams in the NFL, MLB, the NHL, and MLS that amounted to "paid patriotism."
The report found that since 2012, the Pentagon had signed 72 contracts with teams in the NFL, MLB, the NHL, and MLS that amounted to "paid patriotism."
Pentagon cancels Veterans Day NFL flyovers because of shutdown - UPI.com
No military-sponsored events, including flyovers, will take place at this week's Veterans Day "Salute to Service" NFL games -- another victim of the federal government shutdown.
www.upi.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Back in 2015 a report showed that the Pentagon spent $6.8 million to pay for patriotic displays during the games of professional sports teams.
The report found that since 2012, the Pentagon had signed 72 contracts with teams in the NFL, MLB, the NHL, and MLS that amounted to "paid patriotism."
The report found that since 2012, the Pentagon had signed 72 contracts with teams in the NFL, MLB, the NHL, and MLS that amounted to "paid patriotism."
None of the Republican senators seemed to grapple with the fact that consumers would still need to buy plans from the same insurance companies..
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare
Amid a historic government shutdown, some senators on Capitol Hill are working this weekend on an unpopular bill
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
None of the Republican senators seemed to grapple with the fact that consumers would still need to buy plans from the same insurance companies..
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...