Trump - Honesty in Government

A start.  And don't delay.

Something you CAN DO NOW pic.twitter.com/jKT77adJTp

— Sarah Gailey (@gaileyfrey) November 17, 2016

17 November 2016

The Seven Broken Guardrails of Democracy

Before you vote -- and even if you have already voted -- read this story in The Atlantic by conservative write David Frum.  What Frum outlines had its roots sunk over thirty years ago. Now grown, this new reality will govern our politics -- and indeed has become our way of life -- for at least the next decade and likely much, much longer.

Again, if you read only one thing this election season, read this article.

And once completed, this short Twitter thread by New York Times writer & Nobel economist Paul Krugman is a good, short follow-up.  We didn't get to this point in a vacuum or without action.

David Frum is right about the breakdown of democratic norms in this election, whatever happens. But ... 1/ https://t.co/0cnFEDj0zY

— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) November 1, 2016

1 November 2016

Election 2016: Political Vacation

Let's see if this works...

Today's political reset button: Mama otter. Baby otter. [mic drop] pic.twitter.com/DhiKJFQkoJ

— shauna (@goldengateblond) October 16, 2016

17 October 2016

Addition 18 October 2016:  Because I can.

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— Cats (@CatsEvery30) October 17, 2016

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Twitter v. Blog

Someone, somewhere may have noticed that I'm posting a great deal less than I used to here on my blog.  Twitter is the reason.  Since so many of my posts are noting great writings relating to politics, science, humor, and other matters (e.g. cats), Twitter makes that easier, faster, and -- well -- more social.  I'm not abandoning this space, but if you know me and have interest, follow me on Twitter.

29 July 2016

Call Your Girlfriend

Trying to find a version of this song performed by Emma Stone & Maya Rudolph.  It was great.  If you happen to find it, please let me know via a comment.  Thanks.

Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend



14 July 2016

Addition:  Wait.  Found it!

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Donald Trump as Calvin

The Huffington Post brought to my attention that there is a reddit devoted to inserting Donald Trump into Calvin & Hobbes cartoon.  And yes, it is everything you'd hoped it would be.

Of course, Calvin is the bomb.  Whereas Trump is a boob we hope will bomb.

11 July 2016

A Painter Remembers His Late Cat

I get it.   Lovely!

6 June 2016