I remember visiting Spain in the 70s, and seeing the Guardia Civil standing with guns on every street corner. I asked my mother what it was all about. She said, "Generalissimo Franco is the dictator of Spain and he feels like he has rule by military force to seem strong."

Yes! Now I have a grandkitty (my daughter's cat, Babka)!

Does Huckabee-Sanders get her statistics off a cereal box? In 2024 Arkansas ranked lower overall than all but 2 other states. AR is ranked 49th in Crime, 40th in economy, 47th in healthcare, and 42nd in infrastructure. ( from US News & World Report’s ranking of the best states.)

I see your cute cat....and raise you one. 😜

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Interesting comparison from @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social.

“Art is a weapon against despair.”
-Alain de Botton

TSA has gotten really tough lately.

Oh good! How soon before Trump goes extinct?
Cartoon by David Horsey, The Seattle Times.

Babka, my grandkitty.

El sueño de la razón produce monstruos.
(The sleep of reason produces monsters.)
- Etching by Francisco Goya

and we're seeing it now.

As usual, @anntelnaes.bsky.social has got this right.
Hiring billionaire Elon Musk to head the fake "Department of Government Efficiency" is like hiring Bozo the Clown to head a mortuary.