Ronald Alan
@ronalan.bsky.social
In search of a little sanity...
Mr. Mom • Publicist in Recovery
Catskills, NY
Mr. Mom • Publicist in Recovery
Catskills, NY
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Jessie Waters: ‘My advice to all the ladies, our side is better, and you get hotter, right? All Republican women are hot! Tell me that’s not true.’ Since you asked: It’s. Not. True. (Sydney Powell, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Roseanne Barr.. Shall I go on?)
Want to be hotter? Try this one weird Republican trick | Arwa Mahdawi
The right has found a new pitch for young women: conservatives are better-looking
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Jessie Waters: ‘My advice to all the ladies, our side is better, and you get hotter, right? All Republican women are hot! Tell me that’s not true.’ Since you asked: It’s. Not. True. (Sydney Powell, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Roseanne Barr.. Shall I go on?)
Don't believe Thune; believe Trump & Bannon. They are 100% ending the Filibuster. (Maybe after Holiday travel problems & headlines?) What's galling is Dems should have done this so many times – before the GOP did it. Thune will say, "We have no choice." He'll blame the radical Left. Watch.
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Don't believe Thune; believe Trump & Bannon. They are 100% ending the Filibuster. (Maybe after Holiday travel problems & headlines?) What's galling is Dems should have done this so many times – before the GOP did it. Thune will say, "We have no choice." He'll blame the radical Left. Watch.
Burying the Lead/Lede — 7th graph down & nowhere in the headline: “Yet Trump still has not delivered evidence to Congress supporting claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics.“ At this point - after Venezuela killings - isn’t this the story now? Dereliction of duty by media. Again.
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Burying the Lead/Lede — 7th graph down & nowhere in the headline: “Yet Trump still has not delivered evidence to Congress supporting claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics.“ At this point - after Venezuela killings - isn’t this the story now? Dereliction of duty by media. Again.
Remember & Repeat: GOP can re-open the gov tmrw with just 50 votes in the Senate by changing filibuster rules ‘one time’ for their spending bill. McConnell did it often; Thune has already done this for appointments/confirmations this term. They have 54 votes with VP. This all the Dems need to say..
October 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Remember & Repeat: GOP can re-open the gov tmrw with just 50 votes in the Senate by changing filibuster rules ‘one time’ for their spending bill. McConnell did it often; Thune has already done this for appointments/confirmations this term. They have 54 votes with VP. This all the Dems need to say..
I recognize how pivotal he was on that January morning. But the lowlight of the Atlantic Festival was Mike Pence. “Donald Trump has not changed the Republican Party.” Really? Didn’t he send flying monkeys to “hang” you? Remember the gallows they brought? (They were Dems?) @theatlantic.com #TAF2025
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I recognize how pivotal he was on that January morning. But the lowlight of the Atlantic Festival was Mike Pence. “Donald Trump has not changed the Republican Party.” Really? Didn’t he send flying monkeys to “hang” you? Remember the gallows they brought? (They were Dems?) @theatlantic.com #TAF2025
“He had it coming.” That line – delivered sardonically by British comic Richard Ayoade – had everyone getting the laugh we needed yesterday. He was being interviewed by David Letterman about another TV comedian in the news. (Day 2 today.) #TAF25 @theatlantic.com @theatlanticpr.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“He had it coming.” That line – delivered sardonically by British comic Richard Ayoade – had everyone getting the laugh we needed yesterday. He was being interviewed by David Letterman about another TV comedian in the news. (Day 2 today.) #TAF25 @theatlantic.com @theatlanticpr.bsky.social
My cancellation of the WaPo took about five months to go into effect. Today is the day! Yet I have conflicting feelings: F-ck Bezos but what a loss—WaPo WAS a national treasure. Democracy Dies In Capitulation.
April 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My cancellation of the WaPo took about five months to go into effect. Today is the day! Yet I have conflicting feelings: F-ck Bezos but what a loss—WaPo WAS a national treasure. Democracy Dies In Capitulation.
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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According to the #eggsky index, as of March 02, 2025 05:40 AM CST, the price of #eggs is $9.84.
Sample size: 669
That's a 104.05% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
Sample size: 669
That's a 104.05% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
March 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
According to the #eggsky index, as of March 02, 2025 05:40 AM CST, the price of #eggs is $9.84.
Sample size: 669
That's a 104.05% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
Sample size: 669
That's a 104.05% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
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According to the #eggsky index, as of February 18, 2025 07:52 AM CST, the price of #eggs is $8.68.
Sample size: 957
That's a 80.08% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
Sample size: 957
That's a 80.08% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
February 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
According to the #eggsky index, as of February 18, 2025 07:52 AM CST, the price of #eggs is $8.68.
Sample size: 957
That's a 80.08% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
Sample size: 957
That's a 80.08% difference since Trump became president.
How much did you pay for eggs?
#eggflation
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And on FOX NEWS, no less.
February 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
And on FOX NEWS, no less.
Credit: Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz.
February 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Credit: Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz.
Price of a dozen eggs on 1/21 inauguration: $6.13.
Ten days later: $7.09 (+15%).
Today: $7.48 (+22%).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics news release - goto.now/rfiIL
Remember, prices & inflation were “going to come down - and come down quickly.” This was, we were told over and over, why he won.
Ten days later: $7.09 (+15%).
Today: $7.48 (+22%).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics news release - goto.now/rfiIL
Remember, prices & inflation were “going to come down - and come down quickly.” This was, we were told over and over, why he won.
February 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Price of a dozen eggs on 1/21 inauguration: $6.13.
Ten days later: $7.09 (+15%).
Today: $7.48 (+22%).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics news release - goto.now/rfiIL
Remember, prices & inflation were “going to come down - and come down quickly.” This was, we were told over and over, why he won.
Ten days later: $7.09 (+15%).
Today: $7.48 (+22%).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics news release - goto.now/rfiIL
Remember, prices & inflation were “going to come down - and come down quickly.” This was, we were told over and over, why he won.
Point well made. Good rebuttal.
I'm going to remember this when confronted with someone throwing the term around.
Btw, found it on Facebook - it's still good for some things.
I'm going to remember this when confronted with someone throwing the term around.
Btw, found it on Facebook - it's still good for some things.
February 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Point well made. Good rebuttal.
I'm going to remember this when confronted with someone throwing the term around.
Btw, found it on Facebook - it's still good for some things.
I'm going to remember this when confronted with someone throwing the term around.
Btw, found it on Facebook - it's still good for some things.
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happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
February 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
- taking on Canada, Mexico, Greendland & Panama
- taking $2 co-pays from seniors
- taking postnatal care from mothers
- tax cuts 4 the wealthy
- targeting LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & minorities
- $ 4 Israel but not Ukraine
Strongmen? Nah.
Just Bullies.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- taking $2 co-pays from seniors
- taking postnatal care from mothers
- tax cuts 4 the wealthy
- targeting LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & minorities
- $ 4 Israel but not Ukraine
Strongmen? Nah.
Just Bullies.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class
A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy.
www.propublica.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
- taking on Canada, Mexico, Greendland & Panama
- taking $2 co-pays from seniors
- taking postnatal care from mothers
- tax cuts 4 the wealthy
- targeting LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & minorities
- $ 4 Israel but not Ukraine
Strongmen? Nah.
Just Bullies.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- taking $2 co-pays from seniors
- taking postnatal care from mothers
- tax cuts 4 the wealthy
- targeting LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & minorities
- $ 4 Israel but not Ukraine
Strongmen? Nah.
Just Bullies.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
It's been exactly 1 month since Buddy got this uke for Xmas. Takes it to brunch. Takes it into the bath (it's plastic). Takes it to bed. We bought 2 extras for when he breaks/loses one. Good move: we're already on No2. 🎸🎸🎸
January 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It's been exactly 1 month since Buddy got this uke for Xmas. Takes it to brunch. Takes it into the bath (it's plastic). Takes it to bed. We bought 2 extras for when he breaks/loses one. Good move: we're already on No2. 🎸🎸🎸
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Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
It’s said that Comedians are best suited to speak truth to power today, using satire.
But what about the Clergy?
(Watch this uncomfortable C-span clip from National Cathedral.)
May others follow your example, Bishop.
No snark.
All sincerity.
In church.
So simple.
www.c-span.org/clip/white-h...
But what about the Clergy?
(Watch this uncomfortable C-span clip from National Cathedral.)
May others follow your example, Bishop.
No snark.
All sincerity.
In church.
So simple.
www.c-span.org/clip/white-h...
"May I ask you to have mercy Mr. President..."
At a National Prayer Service at Washington's National Cathedral attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: "The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. Th...
www.c-span.org
January 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s said that Comedians are best suited to speak truth to power today, using satire.
But what about the Clergy?
(Watch this uncomfortable C-span clip from National Cathedral.)
May others follow your example, Bishop.
No snark.
All sincerity.
In church.
So simple.
www.c-span.org/clip/white-h...
But what about the Clergy?
(Watch this uncomfortable C-span clip from National Cathedral.)
May others follow your example, Bishop.
No snark.
All sincerity.
In church.
So simple.
www.c-span.org/clip/white-h...
American Exceptionalism.
January 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
American Exceptionalism.