Jim Cottrill
@jimcottrill.bsky.social
Professor, Department of Political Science, Winona State University. All opinions expressed here are solely my own.
"Paleontologists speculate that the man's last words were 'But I didn't vote for this!'"
May 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Paleontologists speculate that the man's last words were 'But I didn't vote for this!'"
Uh, isn't this the same administration that excused Musk's Nazi salute because he is on the spectrum? (Though I suppose the "never pay taxes" part is likely true in his case).
April 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Uh, isn't this the same administration that excused Musk's Nazi salute because he is on the spectrum? (Though I suppose the "never pay taxes" part is likely true in his case).
Looks like Mel Brooks just released some additional verses for "Springtime for Hitler."
April 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Looks like Mel Brooks just released some additional verses for "Springtime for Hitler."
Sorting hat says "Slytherin."
March 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Sorting hat says "Slytherin."
So, THIS is perfectly normal, but if I disagree with it, then I am "deranged." Unreal.
March 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
So, THIS is perfectly normal, but if I disagree with it, then I am "deranged." Unreal.
So, this is a real thing. The ridiculous fragility of people who really believe those who disagree with them are "deranged" is astounding. I'd laugh if this wasn't a pretext for legally declaring opponents "insane."
March 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
So, this is a real thing. The ridiculous fragility of people who really believe those who disagree with them are "deranged" is astounding. I'd laugh if this wasn't a pretext for legally declaring opponents "insane."
Smells like mean spirit.
March 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Smells like mean spirit.
"I'm so tiiiired of being alone . . . ." -- Al Green to his fellow Democrats.
March 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"I'm so tiiiired of being alone . . . ." -- Al Green to his fellow Democrats.
I am sure I am not the first to see this, but if you go to Google Maps right now (7am CT) and search for "Kremlin Headquarters," this is what comes up. 🤣
February 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I am sure I am not the first to see this, but if you go to Google Maps right now (7am CT) and search for "Kremlin Headquarters," this is what comes up. 🤣
RFK removing vaccine info from the CDC website . . . .
February 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
RFK removing vaccine info from the CDC website . . . .
People who voted for THIS guy suddenly want us to extend a little grace to Musk because he is on the spectrum and "moves awkwardly" when he gets excited? Interesting.
January 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
People who voted for THIS guy suddenly want us to extend a little grace to Musk because he is on the spectrum and "moves awkwardly" when he gets excited? Interesting.
Or, the evil twin:
December 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Or, the evil twin:
I think this one wins the internet today . . . .
November 14, 2024 at 2:20 AM
I think this one wins the internet today . . . .
"Whether the women like it or not . . . ."
November 3, 2024 at 8:46 PM
"Whether the women like it or not . . . ."
Three people (so far) think student hunger is funny. WTF is wrong with people? And, gee, I wonder who those people plan to vote for in November?
October 14, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Three people (so far) think student hunger is funny. WTF is wrong with people? And, gee, I wonder who those people plan to vote for in November?
VP Harris after last night's debate . . . .
September 11, 2024 at 5:43 PM
VP Harris after last night's debate . . . .
H/T to Mitt Romney for showing people how this is supposed to work.
July 22, 2024 at 5:29 PM
H/T to Mitt Romney for showing people how this is supposed to work.
The ear bandage thing gave me a sense of deja vu . . . .
July 18, 2024 at 9:46 PM
The ear bandage thing gave me a sense of deja vu . . . .
Another in a long line of "you can't make this stuff up" moments . . . .
June 5, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Another in a long line of "you can't make this stuff up" moments . . . .
For anyone looking for an example of old-school, non-partisan Home Style politics, here is Senator Amy Klobuchar speaking at the St. John's Boys Choir gala last Saturday, despite staying up till about 3am that morning to vote in the budget bill.
March 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
For anyone looking for an example of old-school, non-partisan Home Style politics, here is Senator Amy Klobuchar speaking at the St. John's Boys Choir gala last Saturday, despite staying up till about 3am that morning to vote in the budget bill.
Too tame. This is a job for Captain Insano . . . .
February 29, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Too tame. This is a job for Captain Insano . . . .