Not just blue, Bluey

Not just blue, Bluey

@davidkleeman.bsky.social

Follow for deep blue political snark, with puns as often as possible. An occasional side of children and media (my profession). Views my own.

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Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty. AI: What great insight you have! A cup can simultaneously be half full and half empty. Did you know that the cup was invented by Samuel Cup, in 1997?

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Joyce White Vance@joycewhitevance.bsky.social

Todd Blanche's last-minute promise won over Senators Cornyn & Tillis, but shouldn't have. The "deal" leaves Trump's tax immunity intact. It confirms what the Senators should have already known about Blanche's lack of fitness to be AG. My analysis: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

If we're out of missiles, drop Cybertrucks on them.

Dean Obeidallah@deanobeidallah.bsky.social

NEW/UNREAL!! US Military Asks Troops to Pitch ‘Creative and Unconventional’ Ideas on How to Punish Iran: “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran.” So under Trump/Hegseth our military tactics are based on a suggestion box www.mediaite.com/media/news/c...

While I'm glad he's getting the help he needs, and agree with those who call out his privilege, I'd add that his silence further stigmatizes mental health issues - suggesting they must be hushed up until one is treated and ready to return.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Rep. Tom Kean finally speaks after months away from Congress for a previously unexplained absence: "I was given the diagnosis of depression ... the doctors recommended I remain in the hospital to address my illness"

Dum-Dum Don just summarized the un-freezing of Iranian assets, in a surprisingly coherent way, by noting that it's their money and no one would invest in the dollar if we didn't give it back. Would someone like to tell him about that transfer under the JCPOA that he rails over?

DC's Union Station this morning. No, you sycophantic dickwhistles, it’s the first day after a dementia-ridden, rotting inside and out, egomaniacal 80-year-old’s birthday party, complete with clowns. July 4 is traditionally the country’s birthday.