MadisonBelmar
@madisonbelmar.bsky.social
Retired attorney. Law, politics, history, wine, track & field, NY Mets, NJ Shore.
I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Landfills on fire off the Kill van Kull.
Now ICE has gone too far in its cruelty. No one should be forced to stay on Staten Island. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/n...
ICE Scouted Site to Hold Immigrant Detainees in New York City
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Landfills on fire off the Kill van Kull.
This will, of course, never happen. But I do want to note that whatever President Cuckoo Bananas calls it, it is definitely not a dividend.
TRUMP: EXPECTS TO ISSUE TARIFF-BASED DIVIDENDS TO AMERICANS BY MID-2026
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This will, of course, never happen. But I do want to note that whatever President Cuckoo Bananas calls it, it is definitely not a dividend.
I think this is a regular side dish in nursing homes, and should never be served elsewhere
The casserole with truly terrible ingredients that everyone adores: medium slab of Velveeta melted with a stick of butter, combined with cooked broccoli in a dish. Cover with crumbled Ritz crackers that have been mixed with melted butter. Bake until edges are bubbly. Horrifying but delicious.
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I think this is a regular side dish in nursing homes, and should never be served elsewhere
War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength
A serious St. Joseph that I probably would have ID’d as a top Cornas had I tasted it blind. Black olives, blackberries and rose petals, long finish. Kicking myself for not getting half a case bc now it’s sold out. #wine
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A serious St. Joseph that I probably would have ID’d as a top Cornas had I tasted it blind. Black olives, blackberries and rose petals, long finish. Kicking myself for not getting half a case bc now it’s sold out. #wine
Experience has made me wary of aging any Greek wine past 3 years or so, but this is holding up nicely at 5 years old. Not profound, but a lot of cherry pit and plum flavors, decent acidity and little tannin. Excellent weeknight dinner pour.
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Experience has made me wary of aging any Greek wine past 3 years or so, but this is holding up nicely at 5 years old. Not profound, but a lot of cherry pit and plum flavors, decent acidity and little tannin. Excellent weeknight dinner pour.
The first fallback position has been established.
Going to go out on a limb and predict that this won’t be well received.
Going to go out on a limb and predict that this won’t be well received.
in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The first fallback position has been established.
Going to go out on a limb and predict that this won’t be well received.
Going to go out on a limb and predict that this won’t be well received.
So, concepts of a plan. Where have I heard that one before?
Rep. Brian Mast says Trump is developing "concepts of operations" for Venezuela
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
So, concepts of a plan. Where have I heard that one before?
Might as well say, “Bribery Entrance.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Might as well say, “Bribery Entrance.”
Time to lay siege
wasn't really an issue in the election but low key important that with spanberger as governor D.C. will be bordered by two states whose national guards are led by democrats
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Time to lay siege
Reposted by MadisonBelmar
every week trump admin pulls out some new freak and is like "Here's Charles Pepperoni hes in charge of the navy now" and then Charles Pepperoni is like "we use virgins' fingernails instead of dollars now"
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
every week trump admin pulls out some new freak and is like "Here's Charles Pepperoni hes in charge of the navy now" and then Charles Pepperoni is like "we use virgins' fingernails instead of dollars now"
My sisters working on foie gras and appetizers.
In one incident, a group of five female killer whales were recorded working together to attack a young white shark and remove its liver, before sharing it between them.
https://cnn.it/3LeSPV8
https://cnn.it/3LeSPV8
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My sisters working on foie gras and appetizers.
“Nothing is ever my fault. The Leader cannot fail, he can only be failed.”
October 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“Nothing is ever my fault. The Leader cannot fail, he can only be failed.”
Marvelous Chardonnay, a little oak influence; pineapple, green apple and mango on the nose, nice acidity, only 13% ABV, excellent with a Costco rotisserie chicken and potatoes roasted in sage butter. Close second to Mt. Eden as my favorite California Chardonnay. #wine
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Marvelous Chardonnay, a little oak influence; pineapple, green apple and mango on the nose, nice acidity, only 13% ABV, excellent with a Costco rotisserie chicken and potatoes roasted in sage butter. Close second to Mt. Eden as my favorite California Chardonnay. #wine
FiL complained we’re eating too much pasta lately, so tonight’s dinner: rack of lamb, potatoes roasted in sage butter, green salad (not pictured), and a 2019 Long Island Cab Franc, which was very polished, had a little cigar box aroma and paired well, but I kind of missed the Loire funk. #wine
October 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
FiL complained we’re eating too much pasta lately, so tonight’s dinner: rack of lamb, potatoes roasted in sage butter, green salad (not pictured), and a 2019 Long Island Cab Franc, which was very polished, had a little cigar box aroma and paired well, but I kind of missed the Loire funk. #wine
Successfully replaced two bathroom faucets today, rewarding myself with a Brockman’s gin martini. Yes, those are blueberries.
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Successfully replaced two bathroom faucets today, rewarding myself with a Brockman’s gin martini. Yes, those are blueberries.
Thank you for your service in the cobalt wars
Privatizing the state, while socializing the private sector.
L'économie, c'est moi
L'économie, c'est moi
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Thank you for your service in the cobalt wars
Well, that fixes everything 🙄
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner tells AP he got a new tattoo to cover one seen as a Nazi symbol.
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Well, that fixes everything 🙄
My favorite “President not in the WH” story is how between roughly 1875 and 1900, multiple presidents ran the nation for the entire summer from beachfront hotels in Long Branch or Cape May, NJ. With a secretary and a kid running to the telegraph office and back.
Why? Think DC summer without A/C.
Why? Think DC summer without A/C.
Who knew White House was gutted/removated by Truman btwn ‘49 and ‘52?
I did. I’m a nerd. The renovation was necessary cuz it was on the verge of collapse.
It was done w great care and reverence for its historical significance
Trump’s “upgrade”, on the other hand, is motel 6 shit
I did. I’m a nerd. The renovation was necessary cuz it was on the verge of collapse.
It was done w great care and reverence for its historical significance
Trump’s “upgrade”, on the other hand, is motel 6 shit
October 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My favorite “President not in the WH” story is how between roughly 1875 and 1900, multiple presidents ran the nation for the entire summer from beachfront hotels in Long Branch or Cape May, NJ. With a secretary and a kid running to the telegraph office and back.
Why? Think DC summer without A/C.
Why? Think DC summer without A/C.
Victim’s injury caused when he fell or was pushed (unknown) into exposed electrical wiring in basement of fraternity house. Maybe hazing related, maybe not, unclear. Even if not, chapter likely to be shut down for tolerating a dangerous safety hazard.
nbcconnecticut.app.link/1LplH95QAXb
The only details given about the nature of the #hazing incident & the injuries suffered by the 19-yr-old #Rutgers student is that he’s in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.
The only details given about the nature of the #hazing incident & the injuries suffered by the 19-yr-old #Rutgers student is that he’s in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.
October 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Victim’s injury caused when he fell or was pushed (unknown) into exposed electrical wiring in basement of fraternity house. Maybe hazing related, maybe not, unclear. Even if not, chapter likely to be shut down for tolerating a dangerous safety hazard.
Opened this Sancerre rouge for dinner with pan roasted pork chops, sweet potatoes and a tomato salad. If I didn’t know it’s a Pinot Noir, I might have guessed from color and earthiness that it was a rogue Cab Franc planting. But finish is cherry rather than cigar tobacco, albeit…
October 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Opened this Sancerre rouge for dinner with pan roasted pork chops, sweet potatoes and a tomato salad. If I didn’t know it’s a Pinot Noir, I might have guessed from color and earthiness that it was a rogue Cab Franc planting. But finish is cherry rather than cigar tobacco, albeit…
Opened this for chicken I roasted with generous amounts of garlic, lemon and butter. Good choice! Don’t let the screwcap fool you, this is a serious, bone dry Chenin Blanc with notes of tart apple and a creamy texture, and reasonably priced. Buy this instead of yet another Sancerre. #Wine
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Opened this for chicken I roasted with generous amounts of garlic, lemon and butter. Good choice! Don’t let the screwcap fool you, this is a serious, bone dry Chenin Blanc with notes of tart apple and a creamy texture, and reasonably priced. Buy this instead of yet another Sancerre. #Wine
I’m beginning to suspect that even with a different QB, the Giants are not actually good at football.
October 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I’m beginning to suspect that even with a different QB, the Giants are not actually good at football.
Reposted by MadisonBelmar
Stephen Miller is a fascist lunatic
October 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Stephen Miller is a fascist lunatic