John Kerr
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You know, I could almost agree that my senator Tim Kaine made the right choice to cave on the shutdown because he said he pressed for provisions in the bill to allow 'no more mischief' from the Republicans. But he let this mischief slide through. Did he even read the bill before he voted for it?
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
You know, I could almost agree that my senator Tim Kaine made the right choice to cave on the shutdown because he said he pressed for provisions in the bill to allow 'no more mischief' from the Republicans. But he let this mischief slide through. Did he even read the bill before he voted for it?
Do none of these so-called Christians have a pastor to explain to them that there will be no appeal of the Last Judgment?
The Trump administration is now literally *fighting* to deny food to 42 million people, more than a third of them children.
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Read that again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Do none of these so-called Christians have a pastor to explain to them that there will be no appeal of the Last Judgment?
Extra onions and mustard, please.
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Extra onions and mustard, please.
Zombie Davey Johnson rises up to say "Stayman is a manager now?"
The San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager as @sdutkevinacee.bsky.social reports.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Zombie Davey Johnson rises up to say "Stayman is a manager now?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Ov...
The New York Times wrote "An overweight, laconic and rather wooden grandfatherly figure with a nimbus of white hair and eyeglasses that caught the light, Mr. Cheney looked like a man on his way to the dentist."
He was well prepared for where he is now, I'd say.
The New York Times wrote "An overweight, laconic and rather wooden grandfatherly figure with a nimbus of white hair and eyeglasses that caught the light, Mr. Cheney looked like a man on his way to the dentist."
He was well prepared for where he is now, I'd say.
Is it safe? - Marathon man
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November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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The New York Times wrote "An overweight, laconic and rather wooden grandfatherly figure with a nimbus of white hair and eyeglasses that caught the light, Mr. Cheney looked like a man on his way to the dentist."
He was well prepared for where he is now, I'd say.
The New York Times wrote "An overweight, laconic and rather wooden grandfatherly figure with a nimbus of white hair and eyeglasses that caught the light, Mr. Cheney looked like a man on his way to the dentist."
He was well prepared for where he is now, I'd say.
Didn't Davey Martinez, the last Nationals manager tasked to guide a young roster, also have being a product of the Tampa Bay Rays organization as a major selling point? How'd that work out?
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire Blake Butera — a 33-year-old who worked as the senior director of player development for the Tampa Bay Rays — as their next manager, tasking him with guiding a young roster.
Nationals expected to hire Blake Butera, 33, as their next manager
The skipper, chosen by new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, has much to address as his tenure with Washington begins.
wapo.st
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Didn't Davey Martinez, the last Nationals manager tasked to guide a young roster, also have being a product of the Tampa Bay Rays organization as a major selling point? How'd that work out?
Mike Johnson: "That's not in my lane. My lane begins at Donald Trump's arsehole and proceeds up from there. So there is sh*t I know. Just not THIS sh*t."
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Mike Johnson: "That's not in my lane. My lane begins at Donald Trump's arsehole and proceeds up from there. So there is sh*t I know. Just not THIS sh*t."
I wonder if it was their stellar experience with Anthony Rendon that had the Angels saying "You know, what we really need to turn this team around is more ex-members of the 2019 Nats."? Because sure, those guys knew how to win. Then.
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/ange...
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/ange...
Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
The Halos turn to a former catcher as their new skipper. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I wonder if it was their stellar experience with Anthony Rendon that had the Angels saying "You know, what we really need to turn this team around is more ex-members of the 2019 Nats."? Because sure, those guys knew how to win. Then.
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/ange...
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/ange...
So we're one year closer to Bryce Harper going into the Hall of Fame with this as his plaque. As Jerry Seinfeld would say, that's a shame.
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So we're one year closer to Bryce Harper going into the Hall of Fame with this as his plaque. As Jerry Seinfeld would say, that's a shame.
In the Musky words of Yogi Berra, when you come to a fork in the road email, take it.
The Nationals began a massive overhaul of the organization today. Scouts, execs and others have been told they won’t be back.
“I think I was a Rizzo guy. Maybe they want to move on from all things Rizzo.”
“I think I was a Rizzo guy. Maybe they want to move on from all things Rizzo.”
Washington Nationals begin sweeping organizational overhaul
Assistant GMs Eddie Longosz and Mark Scialabba are among those affected by the organizational overhaul.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
In the Musky words of Yogi Berra, when you come to a fork in the road email, take it.
Grrrrrr.
Interesting stat from the postgame notes: Only five teams have overcome a five-run deficit in a potential elimination game like the Yankees did Tuesday. The last team to do it? The 2012 St. Louis Cardinals against Drew Storen and the Washington Nationals.
October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Grrrrrr.
No Coke. Qualcomm.
September 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
No Coke. Qualcomm.
RIP Davey Johnson, the first of my bobblehead collection to die.
September 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
RIP Davey Johnson, the first of my bobblehead collection to die.
Workshopping Trump's new name for the DoD. Which is better, Dept of War What Is It Good For (Absolutely Nothing) or Dept of Wins Above Replacement? They do do a lot of SABR rattling in this administration, after all.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump to rebrand Defense Department as War Department
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday, though it is unclear if he can permanently change the agency’s title without legislation from Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Workshopping Trump's new name for the DoD. Which is better, Dept of War What Is It Good For (Absolutely Nothing) or Dept of Wins Above Replacement? They do do a lot of SABR rattling in this administration, after all.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
OUT: Thank you for your attention to this matter.
IN: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
IN: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Stephen Miller frantically testing AI versions of Trump
August 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
OUT: Thank you for your attention to this matter.
IN: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
IN: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Today's game delayed twice due to fan on field. Being chased by ICE?
Washington Nationals fans head to the game with the National Guard in the background:
August 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today's game delayed twice due to fan on field. Being chased by ICE?
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Our National Guard occupiers seem to be stuck on page one of the Police Training Manual. "Guard the donuts. But never pay for them."
Our National Guard occupiers seem to be stuck on page one of the Police Training Manual. "Guard the donuts. But never pay for them."
Edward-Isaac Dovere on X: "This morning in DC: three members of the National Guard spending over an hour so far just standing in front of the Krispy Kreme near one of the Dupont Circle entrances to the Metro https://t.co/EjcXNwOEYd" / X
This morning in DC: three members of the National Guard spending over an hour so far just standing in front of the Krispy Kreme near one of the Dupont Circle entrances to the Metro https://t.co/EjcXNwOEYd
x.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Our National Guard occupiers seem to be stuck on page one of the Police Training Manual. "Guard the donuts. But never pay for them."
Our National Guard occupiers seem to be stuck on page one of the Police Training Manual. "Guard the donuts. But never pay for them."
Metro forbids eating a sandwich within the system. It says nothing about the throwing of a sandwich. I suppose the throwing up of a previously eaten sandwich on Metro would be a gray area, although I'm sure it must have occurred on multiple occasions.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Man who hurled sandwich at law enforcement in D.C. charged with felony
“I did it. I threw a sandwich,” the man allegedly said to police after his arrest.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Metro forbids eating a sandwich within the system. It says nothing about the throwing of a sandwich. I suppose the throwing up of a previously eaten sandwich on Metro would be a gray area, although I'm sure it must have occurred on multiple occasions.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Trump's Mean Girl Press Barbie says the homeless people in DC are now subject to fines if they refuse to comply. Yeah, that'll balance the budget.
August 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Trump's Mean Girl Press Barbie says the homeless people in DC are now subject to fines if they refuse to comply. Yeah, that'll balance the budget.
I remember the last time the Nats had a bad team, fired their manager and went with a bench coach who was better at running than he was at managing. Riggleman. We called him Interim Jim.
I hope ICE raids don't kill all the Latino dive bars in the DMV before Miggy Interino suffers the same sad end!
I hope ICE raids don't kill all the Latino dive bars in the DMV before Miggy Interino suffers the same sad end!
For the last two seasons, if I got to the stadium early enough, I noticed Miguel Cairo running either on the field or in the stands.
So after the all-star break, I asked if I could run with him and interview him. Here’s what we talked about:
So after the all-star break, I asked if I could run with him and interview him. Here’s what we talked about:
August 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I remember the last time the Nats had a bad team, fired their manager and went with a bench coach who was better at running than he was at managing. Riggleman. We called him Interim Jim.
I hope ICE raids don't kill all the Latino dive bars in the DMV before Miggy Interino suffers the same sad end!
I hope ICE raids don't kill all the Latino dive bars in the DMV before Miggy Interino suffers the same sad end!
The best scene from Pulp Simpsons. Still holds up after all these years.
Do they have Krusty Partially Gelatinated Non-Dairy Gum-Based Beverages?
August 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The best scene from Pulp Simpsons. Still holds up after all these years.
Unfortunately Lizzo was disqualified for playing in the wrong category. Flamethrowing flute goes under Miscellaneous Instruments. That's a shame, she would have won there.
August 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Unfortunately Lizzo was disqualified for playing in the wrong category. Flamethrowing flute goes under Miscellaneous Instruments. That's a shame, she would have won there.
Also, they now care how fast the pitchers throw ball four.
July 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Also, they now care how fast the pitchers throw ball four.
The never-ending heat wave and transportation issues (I'm looking at you, Metro) have kept me away from sessions lately. But my home AC still works, so I'm annoying my neighbors by playing in my kitchen instead. Here's a set of single reels I recently put together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIn...
The Lovely Hurling Set
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July 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The never-ending heat wave and transportation issues (I'm looking at you, Metro) have kept me away from sessions lately. But my home AC still works, so I'm annoying my neighbors by playing in my kitchen instead. Here's a set of single reels I recently put together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIn...