The Freelance Minion

Vivek Ramaswami is going to have a historic place in the history of political advertising. But not the one he might have hoped for. He basically Willie Hortoned himself.

ALL Americans should qualify for Medicaid. Working Americans, young Americans, perpetually sick Americans, even lazy Americans. Medicaid should be de-stigmatized, un-buracratized, maximally funded and made the center of universal health care.

Best thing I read on the internets today: "The only person who actually has Trump Derangement Syndrome is Trump."

People in DC who love the Kennedy Center better get some of that old Occupy Wall Street energy and stage a picket and vigil, because Trump IS planning to tear it down. You can plan to chain yourself to a bulldozer or watch it fall.

Many people think the great song about Los Angeles is Randy Newman's "I Love LA." Actually it's Michelle Shocked's "Come a Long Way (500 Miles)." youtu.be/6zMlM7U-8yU?...

We have a president trying to make our entire nation fail that game show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?"

NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN... to start posting opposing ideas on Truth Social. Seriously, Sharpie Man wants that to be his own little echo chamber. We need to bring the fight to him.

Since Pete Ricketts has been in the Senate, here's what he's delivered to Nebraska.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qauj...

I listened to Tucker Carlson's "10 Points" to make America better. Struck me more as just 10 words than a real program, and while I understand why he wanted to say those 10 words I wonder why he didn't just say all 14.

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Tiny Brain Concert. I have only recently listened to the complete Fleetwood Mac album TUSK, and this is one of the songs that has stuck in my brain. You are welcome when it sticks in yours. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBHj...

Working outside in the heat today I am reminded of a line from Hadestown yesterday: "It ain't right, and it ain't natural." How do we get Persephone to slow down her dancing a bit?

Every day, at any critical juncture, ask yourself three things: -What would Superman do? -What would Supergirl drink? -Who would Lobo decapitate? One of these answers will give you the guidance you need.

MAN! The Republicans were so dedicated to distracting people from Mitch McConnell's imminent death the killed Lindsey Graham. Respect.

President Trump continues to insist reflecting pool coating was cut with a knife. Park Service releases image of new suspect with probable tool of destruction.

Trump's UFC birthday bash is on Paramount+ Did CBS previously giving Trump a legal bribe have anything to do with that? Is Paramount giving Trump any sort of kickback for this?

Watched this movie again. This is such a great scene. youtu.be/F4jUW7OEwFM?...

Tiny Brain Concert (have not had one in a while, being forgetful is part of having a tiny brain) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKgX...

How can we get the Gen Alphas to start yelling eight SIX four SEVEN?

This doesn’t seem hyperbolic now

I don't get a lot of $100 bills, but I am getting ready in case I get a new one:

The GOP leadership keeps blaming Democrats for the TSA lines and airline problems, but Republicans in Congress keep voting AGAINST reopening the lines and paying TSA workers because TRUMP says no deal. Let your Republican family know- MAGA is killing our economy.

To be fair, if ICE is doing nothing in airports, they are at least not shooting citizens on the streets.

Thought I would have gotten used to it by now, but I’m still grappling with the realization of just how stupid the men running this country are.

There are so many serious things that can cause you depression these days. So take time to decompress and laugh about the ridiculous things in life. Like Ben Shapiro's eyebrow extensions.

Russia is giving Iran Intel against American strikes. For the president to not do anything about that is dereliction of duty.

Listen to this guy...something is seriously wrong that they're not telling us.

NOW we're in Ecuador!

Shortwave nerds have discovered that an Iranian shortwave numbers station is suddenly very active. But I'm sure we're fine, it's not like the FBI's counterterrorism specialists were fired en masse. Umm...

Joanna Coles of Daily Beast calls Trump's actions the night of the Iran attack "a Seth Rogan version of the Presidency."

My son has the possibility of a short school-sponsored internship in SE Asia this summer. While talking about schedules, my wife offhandedly said "...and he'll be in Vietnam by that time." The Gen-X part of my mind briefly found that darker than it is for him.

The Outsiders is not one of my most favorite novels or movie but I HIGHLY enjoyed seeing the touring company of the musical in Des Moines yesterday. tour.outsidersmusical.com

Trump is going to try to Federalize elections under his stooges. Elections are controlled by states and even counties, so we need to start calling THOSE local officials over the next months to stay strong.

Trump lost a decision in the Supreme Court today, and his reaction was to call them corrupt and disloyal. He is getting ready to declare them invalid and say he does not have to abide by decisions he does not like. And 2 or 3 members of that court itself won't object.

Tiny Head Concert of the day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Ih...

The two biggest scandals at the winter Olympics have been skiers increasing their crotch size and curlers touching their rocks. WON'T ANYBODY THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN?!

Little thing, but I think it signifies that Pam Bondi has NO idea what the Dow even is by talking about it as "dollars" rather than points.

Watching Wake Up Dead Man again. Such an amazing movie. I'm not a religious person, but it is everything wrong AND RIGHT about religion.

Plugged in my phone for the first time in decades and going through all my old 33's. Did not remember that Paradise Theater sounded like ads for Reagan's first term.

Tiny head concert... youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

...meaning Trump

They should release Melania as a Fathom Entertainment Event so Trump can have his rich cronies buy up tickets online, making it seem to be the most successful movie and putting MORE money directly in his pocket. If you are going to make a movie as a bribe, don't leave money on the table.

Donald Trump's Board of Peace event was a Who's Who of international leaders. All through the introductions I kept thinking, "Who? Who? That's a real country?"

I am starting my own Board of Peace™️and membership is a steal at only $499.99 million. I take crypto and Outback Gift Certificates.