Larry Lang

"Republicans are savvy with the economy" belongs in the same myth dumpster as "Republicans cherish family values."

Letter from a Louisiana jail. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees everyone (even non-citizens) due process rights.

Bizarre fantasy world of Mar a Gaza.

Government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, for the billionaires shall not perish from the earth.

So far Trump issued 4 EOs targeting trans people e.g. barring from sports. Of ~500k NCAA athletes, <10 are trans. So far, Trump has done nothing for #VA except cut its staff. Every day ~18 #veterans commit suicide, roughly double the general population. So glad Trump has his priorities straight.

I don't much care about Donald Trump. What disturbs me so deeply is that so many of my fellow American would get caught up in a cult of personality centered around this pathetic stunted human.

It’s not just the immediate layoffs, it’s also the lasting damage for recruiting good candidates. For example, what skilled doctor or nurse would apply to work at a #VA hospital any time soon?

Surprising to encounter a new vegetable for the first time, let alone one so mathematical. #fractal #fibonacci #romanesco

A consolation is that when a Democrat replaces Trump, they'll be free to appoint George Soros to run #DOGE, and cut all Federal spending to states that don't enact stringent gun control laws. #TurnaboutFairPlay

#Google Maps = obedient

Salmon on basil and white-pepper cauliflower puree

If you would like to ask Alphabet (Google) why they are bending a knee to the would-be dictator by calling the Gulf of Mexico by his childish rename, you may contact them at investor-relations@abc.xyz

My Uber to the Mexico City airport was this #BYD EV. Impressive car that compares well with the #Tesla Model 3. Not yet available in the U.S., and buying Chinese products seems unpatriotic. Then again, so do nazi salutes.

What perfect timing for the T-Mobile leaders announcing their partnership with Elon Musk during the Superbowl.

Jesus calls you to better dental health. #CDMX

If you object to Elon Musk having control of your Social Security payments and want #AARP to take action to protect the system, please contact William Rivera, the head of the AARP litigation team, at warivera@aarp.org.

There appear to be at least three separately operating heel factions breaking things within the government in wholly different ways right now. There's the Miller-headed immigration one, the DOGE/Elon one, and a Project 2025 OMB one. This dynamic hasn't showed up in mainstream reporting at all.

He's not blaming DEI, he's blaming women and non white people.

So next time a Democrat is President, they can condition disaster relief for Florida on adoption of strict gun control laws.

Maybe branding your CEO as an extreme right-wing Trump sycophant isn't the best way to sell cars to progressives. #Tesla $TSLA $TSLAQ

A silver lining of the RFK nomination is that the other WHO members feel much better about the U.S. quitting.

Dream big dreams. Imagine yourself on Kash Patel's enemies list.

If you're a #Tesla shareholder (perhaps through a mutual fund), consider contacting your Board of Directors to express your concerns about what Elon Musk, the CEO they're employing, is doing to erode the value of your company.

The most influential advisor in the new administration marks Holocaust Memorial Day by downplaying the holocaust. #ElonMusk #Fascism

If taxes on tips are eliminated, why wouldn't a customer who still has to pay the same taxes just reduce their tips by a corresponding amount? #NoTaxOnTips

Trump proposing to cut #FEMA. Most FEMA money goes to FL, LA, and TX, states run by climate deniers who still expect the rest of us to bail them out after worsening hurricanes along the Gulf of Mexico. And whenever CA has an emergency, Republicans suddenly get stingy.

Gulf of America

Federal civilian employees per 10,000 people by state. Outside of greater Washington D.C. (including MD and VA), lots of red states towards the top.

Trump well represents Baby Boomers, the most selfish generation in American history.

The first failure of the Trump administration. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...

AND I DON'T BLAB ANY DRAB GAB--I CHATTER HEP PATTER

“We can all pretend to be cynical and scheming, but when we’re faced with purity and innocence, the cynical mask drops off.” Happy birthday, Federico Fellini

A good day to remember that only Joe Biden had the determination to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Three successive predecessors weren't willing to take that hit. Barack Obama got rolled by his military advisors. Trump didn't have the guts to do it either. Biden ended it.

The judge and Stormy both gave Trump an unconditional discharge. @thestormydaniels.bsky.social

Riley Leonard says that they won because of Jesus. But I’m pretty sure Notre Dame is Mary’s team.

Is there a link between #ClimateChange & increasing risk/severity of #wildfire in California--including the still-unfolding disaster? Yes. Is climate change the only factor at play? No, of course not. So what's really going on? [Thread] #CAfire #CAwx #LAfires iopscience.iop.org/a...

“I, for one, welcome our new MAGA overlords…” #FacebookFolds #ZuckBendsAKnee #AnticipatoryObedience fb.watch/wZ3I8XT4Me/

Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?