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Archives: January 4, 2023

Tax Returns Prove Trump Lied About Donating Salary - Ring of Fire

Louisiana Law Requires ID to View Porn

Santos is planning an accident for himself to become 'the victim' to gain sympathy. I can see his

Two questions about the ongoing House Speaker drama

Cops Kick Van Lifer Out Of City - LackLuster

What do the fascists want

Hot Tuna - Acoustic - 3.4.88

Special unit breaks into Russian-defended village - Military Mind - TVP World

This Is A Complete GOP DISASTER - TYT Investigates

Year of opportunity: Can America escape from political depression in 2023?

Jake Tapper with a nice smackdown (tweet)

Their popcorn brings all the Dems to the yard, which one is gonna be yours?

The calm before the next Sierra storm.

Ted Nugent goes off the deep end, again.

What If The Sane Portion Of The Repug House Came Over And Voted For Hakeem Jeffries For Speaker?....

James Carville torches GOP rebels for 'political suicide'

'I'm too messed up now to type': Jeremy Renner shares first statement - and selfie - after accident

Media largely ignores Trump press event, but not his newly released tax returns - Rachel Maddow

A few suggestions for Speaker...

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes & Helplessly Hoping (live at Woodstock, 1969)

I'm not a betting person but I'd bet you 1000 bucks Nancy knew all that chaos was going to happen

Trump blaming abortion for midterms flop shows 'ship is sinking', insider says

Tesla shares continue slide with shrinking demand and logistics snags

The MAC had the best bowl performance.

Will GOP Voters Ever Wake Up to How Much GOP Lawmakers Screw Them Over? Thom Hartmann

MGT upset that they are still not assigning her to a committee!

This post will be more serious than some of my recent ones.

President Joe Biden Grants Full Pardon to 77-Year-Old Man Who Was Convicted of Illegal Whiskey Sale

Rep. Jimmy Gomez voted today with his baby son wrapped onto him: (funny/cute pictures)

Trump CRIMINAL INTENT is EXPOSED in NEW Jan 6 Deposition Testimony - Meidas Touch

Tacoma police issue warning after 8 ATM robberies at gunpoint

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

Absolute master class guitar playing

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

Ferrero Rocher cheesecake.... oh my..... (watch video - tweet)

Retiring Rep. Replaced by Lying Santos Writes Scathing Takedown: 'I'm Being Succeeded By a Con Man'

Jeff Tiedrich: I could get addicted to watching Kevin McCarthy lose

The good thing is...

Hardliner Jim Jordan emerges as a Republican alternative for U.S. House speaker

MAGA bomb hits GOP: 'Mini-Trumps' embarrass McCarthy - The Beat - MSNBC

A new study confirms that the most expensive vehicle to operate is...

Milestone Moments - Romeo and Juliet (1968) - The balcony scene

When this day began, all 222 Republicans were "in the frying pan". But then, Jim Jordan

We CAN'T let them burn down what we've built- Nancy Pelosi

Berks County Democrat Mark Rozzi voted as new speaker of Pa. State House

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley Together - Live

Southwest Airlines pilots union writes scathing open letter to company executives after holiday trav

Charlie Sykes & Tom Nichols on the "jackal pack" House GOP & their "shitshow clown car"

Jack Smith returns to U.S. weeks after becoming Trump special counsel

"Pa.'s Scott Perry emerges as key voice against Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid"

OK...I may have some "news" here....

David Jolly on Chris Hayes show

The Lincoln Project- Who will last longer -McCarthy vs. a head of lettuce

Republican donors are enraged as GOP floor fight over McCarthy makes them look 'stupid'

UFC head tries to save his job after filmed slapping his wife on Nee Years

Oh please, oh please, vote for gym Jordan for speaker...please, PLEASE...

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the numbers to defend the US....

Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says

SDOT crews making progress on repairs to West Seattle low bridge

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony shows how DOJ's refusal to indict Mark Meadows comes home to roost

Cat Stroking For Beginners

The Democrats already have an ad out hammering the Republican Party for their disastrous first day.

Lisa Desjardins on PBS NewsHour said that the MAGATS want to head committees without

Another bad day on Wall Street for Tesla

The Democrats already have an ad out hammering the Republican Party for their disastrous first day.

Jen Psaki sums it up:

All but two McCarthy defectors in House are election deniers

Santos yawning in the House today and running away from reporters and himself

Typical Fair-Weather Trump: Trump declines to back up McCarthy after three failed Speaker votes

Great story about Jimi Hendrix's free concert in San Francisco

If nominated I will not run. If elected I will not serve

Mandatory Tuesday Mike Malloy thread!

George Santos selling tour of capital grounds to donors..could be ethics violation

Any pics of Special Counsel Jack Smith on a bike?

Who do you think will become the next Speaker of the House?

Republican Party In Panic Mode As Young Voters Abandon Them - Ring of Fire

McCarthy is using pizza -Ah, the classic "if you want pizza, you'll have to come to my office" move.

Spoke to Reuben Gallego this evening...

Can Lula save the Amazon? His record shows he might just pull it off

"The Young Guns". What a humiliating end to them. Too funny!

The Guess Who - Share The Land

We saw this coming

Jim Croce -- I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song

GOP's Trump hangover: MAGA puts party in turmoil on day one - The Beat - MSNBC

is this FOR REAL??

Carly Simon and James Taylor - Mockingbird

Give Sean Hannity your brutally honest feedback!

US resumes full immigrant visa service in Havana

WordHurdle 4, 5, 6 & Phrazle Afternoon (( SPOILERS))

McCarthy's fight with GOP's right flank stalls speaker bid

Paul Krugman Predicts How GOP 'Fanatics' Will Make People Feel In 2023

White House, Democrats revel in GOP 'disarray' as McCarthy speakership bid flounders

Been hangin' out in the Birder group

Alex Wagner just showed boxes and boxes of pizza being delivered to McCarthy's office

George Santos shows up for his first day of work amid growing scrutiny - All In - MSNBC

arnold schwartzenegger for speaker

Why Putin is launching fewer attacks on Ukraine - Major General Chip Chapman - Times Radio

Norway says fund to reduce Amazon deforestation in Brazil back in business

So now the 2023 GOP Agenda is on full display

Poppy Seed Roll! I'll say no more!

Two charged with attacks on four Pierce County power substations

Pedersen will not seek reelection to Seattle City Council

I didn't know that Jack Smith graduated from Liverpool (Syracuse) high school and

Wednesday Morning Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for Positive Winter Mood Livestream

Mastodon--and the pros and cons of moving beyond Big Tech gatekeepers - Ars Technica

MAGA Fraud George Santos Gets DEVASTATING NEWS from Brazilian Prosecutors - Meidas Touch

Film: Chelsea Hotel, NY Landmark, Last Bohemian Holdouts: Home of Dylan, Patti Smith, Arthur Miller

NJ-GOV: Steve Fulop, coy about NJ governor's race, won't run for Jersey City mayor again

Pounce on Robert Reich's idea: DEMS SHOULD VOTE 4 JOYCE (R) for Speaker

Professional wrestling is not real! There, I said it!

Realtors back Gov. Inslee's $4 billion housing proposal

"Shadow's Couch" has been reposted. Thanks Ladies for letting me know about the foul-up! George

So, we just need about 10 Republicans to oversleep tomorrow?

"Transendent" musical experiences ( for me ):

More Santos Lies Surface - Raw News And Politics

For Free

George Strait - Straight bringing that cheese, but I love it anyway

If McCarthy doesn't become speaker.

Missouri executes first openly transgender person for 2003 murder

Gaetz sent a letter to the Architect of the Capitol questioning why McCarthy is allowed to occupy

For the thousands of people on DU who want to watch a 2 hour Billy Strings show.

Latest Washington rumor...

Two men arrested after power grid knocked out on Christmas Day

'We'll see': Trump won't say if he still supports McCarthy for speaker - All In - MSNBC

2 Charged in Attacks on Substations in Washington State

George Santos already lying (maybe not) about being sworn in today

digby: Planning for the next insurrection

AOC: Up to McCarthy whether he wants to approach Democrats to save his speakership - Alex Wagner

Do we need to consult Michael Beschloss to find the last time the HOR broke out

Sean Hannity Warns that Republicans Are On Verge of Becoming a Total Clown Show

Seth Meyers - McCarthy Humiliated by Failed Speaker Vote as House GOP Explodes into Chaos: A Closer Look

Matt Gaetz sends letter to Architect of the Capitol to get McCarthy out of Speaker's office

You know how people say "that made me spit my coffee out"?

Jill Filipovic: Why Kevin McCarthy's dream is in big trouble

Matt Gaetz sticks the knife in Kevin McCarthy and suggests he's unlawfully occupying Speaker office

When does the Class 1 US Senators leave office?

McCarthy "I have earned this job!" "Bulls***!", Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert

Tesla lost 47 billion market cap today. Or

Who is Kevin McCarthy in Greek mythology?

Get in Kevin!

Kimmel: Embarrassing Day for House Republicans, Trump's Tax Returns Released & Southwest Airlines

Trump insiders knew power grab schemes were a 'crock,' Jan. 6 transcripts show - Rachel Maddow

Which soda/pop/soft drink do you prefer? I like ice tea even in the winter.

OMG Rep Santos...

Justice Department clears Postal Service to carry abortion drugs into red states

George Santos with press following behind throwing out questions

I am sure the UK betting houses are making book on US House Speaker

This isn't "Republicans in Disarray", this is war. Choose your fighter.

Cassidy Hutchinson Used Back Channel To Jan 6 Committee - Raw News And Politics

Cell phone clouds

Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a message of hope in his first wartime New Year address

It would never happen

Demand has tripled, quadrupled at California abortion clinics since Roe fell, most from Texas

Israel's far-right Ben Gvir visits flashpoint Jerusalem holy site as Palestinians slam 'provocation'

History of the 1855 Speakers race

Fox "News" has HUGE MELTDOWN on LIVE TV after Republicans TURN on each other - Meidas Touch

Didn't McCarthy move his things into the Speaker's office already?

US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes

Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use

"This did not happen."

Kevin can cut the crazies off at the knees

Foster Farms: Feds say Union Pacific must deliver grain to California chickens

Trump Called His Own Supporters 'Very Trashy' For Storming The Capitol - Ring of Fire

Could Donald Trump be speaker of the House?

Somebody please explain cats to me.

New Congress was a revolt against McCarthy by GOP fringe, picture of unity among Democrats - ReidOut

Republican Congressman says Donald Trump will be charged for his January 6th treasonous act.

What if-and can-Dems vote to elect McCarthy?

Talia Lavin: The Great Right-Wing Con Job

Foreigners now banned from buying homes in Canada

Lawrence O'Donnell: McCarthy will be weakest Speaker we've seen if he's even elected - The Last Word

Remember the talk about how the Speaker of the House doesn't have to a member and that.....

Republicans Have Set Themselves Up To Be Run By Racist Traitors

Darlene Love's 80th Birthday Celebration at City Winery NYC

Kevin McCarthy claims GOP will emerge united after failed speaker votes - The Last Word - MSNBC

The 20 "Clown Caucus" members

Our Kamala is impressive in not grimacing as she endures swearing in Republican senators

Someone needs to tell McCarthy that you aren't entitled to gavel!

Ukraine offers Russian soldiers a hotline to surrender

Why is Gaetz still around? Wasn't he indicted for sex trafficking, or something?

Update on that Tesla driving off cliff. Driver arrested. it was intentional

Gov. Tony Evers renews call for abortion access, marijuana legalization in inauguration speech

Who Are The Brain Police? - Zappa/Mothers Of Invention

Right now I'm itching for Scalise to stab McCarthy in the back for the Speakership

FTX - $50 Billion Fund DCG Accused of Co-Mingling Funds & $1.7 Billion Loans by Cameron Winklevoss

Maybe it is the GOBers plan to screw up the Speakership vote?

Colbert is brutal without blinking an eye

KY-GOV: Race Will Test the Limits of Democrats' Red-State Survival Strategies

Nevada can be proud of its effort in the 2022 midterm election, and its senior Senator

Shadow's Couch Reposted

Watch NYPD help Proud Boys use the subway for free, but makes the reporter pay their fare. ...

WORDLE 564 (***SPOILER THREAD***)

A Tuesday night at the Jim Thorpe train station

What's Old Is New Again: Cold War Lessons for Countering Disinformation

New Clerk Cheryl Johnson makes history presiding over U.S. House - The Last Word - MSNBC

Trump Taxes Reveal More Potential Fraud - Raw News And Politics

MAGA SECRET Social Media plot to FOMENT Insurrection EXPOSED - Meidas Touch

Anyone watch PBS Frontline tonight?

Any recommended source for following NYC Council elections?

US reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba

famous last words

"Dems fall in love, Pugs fall in line." Ummm, no. Not so much.

Pressley: Speakership vote shows McCarthy unfit, Republicans ill-prepared to govern - The ReidOut

G'night, all. Planning to watch MSNBC most of the day tomorrow, to see the Never Kevers at work.

For George Santos, a rough day on a rough day - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

So what time do the repugs start tomorrow?

'This is personal': Negotiation for speakership may be beyond McCarthy's reach - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

On Hannity tonight 1/3/23, more tax hypocrisy

Alan Dershowitz asks judge to be excused from sanctions tied to Kari Lake's failed lawsuit

Leaderless GOP a 'party of chaos agents' beyond McCarthy's control - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008

NEW Deposition Testimony EXPOSES Trump and MAGA Plot to Harm US Military - Meidas Touch

My font shrunk again, but I haven't messed with it.

Police Have Reportedly Seized Andrew Tate's Car Collection

"what's your name today, is it Anthony Devolder or George Santos"? the outside walk of shame

Portlands DA needs to go..

First failed Speaker vote in 100 years - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after cardiac arrest - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

The Last Thing: The World's 'Greatest Deliberative Body' - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Stephen Colbert! - Monologue and Opening - 01/03/23

Stephen Colbert: Guest Michelle Obama Takes The Colbert Questionert

New Covid variant will 'infect everyone on this planet' - Dr. Amesh Adalja - Times Radio

Egypt Pound breaks 25-1 psychological barrier, now 25.80, now 26.28

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to charges he defrauded FTX customers

Possible candidates for Speaker of the House

Horned Sungem (Heliactin bilophus) Brazil

LA Sheriff Justin Saratine and Jacob Ruiz approach black man sitting in car and threaten to kill him

'The GOP is irretrievably broken': Critics react as House adjourns after McCarthy fails to win

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born to Run (Live In Barcelona)

Bon Jovi - It's My Life (Live)

Scholz and Macron - who will first have lunch with Putin - Break the Fake - TVP World

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Who Loves You

It's official!!!!

Wednesday TOONs - Republicans Eat Their Own

Covid misinformation spikes in wake of Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse

Western Horned Tragopan

Opinion: Why Kevin McCarthy's dream is in big trouble

Breakfast Wednesday 4 January 2023

From Mastodon (and 1856-the last time it took this long to get a SOH)

Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008, documents show

We should make no deal with repugs for a speaker

NFL Fans Shocked by Sudden Collapse of Athlete Donate $5 Million in 24-hrs to His Humble Toy Drive

US Patriot missiles will be stationed in Ukraine by February or March - Former Ukrainian PM

A 100-Year Malfunction

McCarthy's bid for speaker to continue, says Trump backs him

Twitter reverses longstanding ban on political advertising

Twitter reverses longstanding ban on political advertising

What if everyone without a home was given one?

It's just another way to be an insurrectionist.

Cover Of The NYDN: GOP SHIT SHOW Starring - THE LIAR & THE LOSER

Court: Teacher wearing MAGA hat fell under protected speech

India approves green hydrogen mission at initial outlay of Rs 19,000 crore ($2 B US)

I don't know if this will happen, if it did it would send a strong message.

😃🇺🇸🍝🗓️❗️

Is it the "strategy" of the rogue/renegade Republicans in the House to run the clock

'We need a speaker': Rep. Pete Sessions weighs in on House speaker vote - CNN

BIG JET TV is live: Windy arrivals at London Heathrow Airport

Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants are a serious threat to boosters and knock out antibody treatments...

Mulvaney describes how a McCarthy loss would be a 'mark' against Trump - CNN

Photos from space show 11,000 beavers are wreaking havoc on the Alaskan tundra as savagely as wildfi

Study finds "incel" traits are linked to paranoia and other psychopathological issues

The Slobfather has endorsed Kevin

What if McCarthy is a snitch?

'Putin's Chef' Admits His Mercenaries Hit Dead End in Ukrainian Stronghold

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

▶️ Six-plumed Bird of Paradise Courtship Dance

Imagine if NYT had been reporting that Matt Gaetz & Jim Jordan were willing to burn our country down

I don't pay that much attention to football, so I did not know this.

Air Sample Study Backs Contention That Amazon Tipping Point Is Here - Forest To Savannah

Parents go to jail for lying about their kid's record to get them into college. If you're a

Ever wonder how many airline suitcases go missing because

Salesforce to cut staff by 10% in latest tech layoffs

Colorado conservative activist warns of shift 'from ballots to bullets'

Some Republicans called McCarthy ...

Honest question, this is something nobody is talking about.

My sweet Arthur

Leaders of the Republican party

Rep. McCarthy* .... schadenfreude it is what is for breakfast

Joint Statement on Crypto-Asset Risks to Banking Organizations

Why are so many posters suggesting a deal with McCarthy?

Spangled Coquette (Southern Ecuador)

World Braille Day.

Elon Musk's cost-cutting campaign at Twitter extended to not paying rent, claims landlord

Not only do the House GOPers look like idiots

Poor George. No one wants to sit with him.

Remember: McCarthy's as crazy as the GQPers denying him, he's just not as vocal about it

The Good News First

Rainbow Starfrontlet - Ecuador

George Santos released a press statement...

Jarabi

Trump belatedly spoke out in favor of McCarthy this morning and urged Republicans to...

GOP's intended meeting today before the House reconvenes today at noon has been CANCELED

Democrat-turned-independent wins Pennsylvania House leadership post with GOP support

Anyone have GOP relatives who seem really angry and who jump on anything you say

On this day, January 4, 1987, the northbound Amtrak Colonial wrecked in Chase, Maryland.

House sh**show has a message for America: GOP can't govern and doesn't want to

On this day, January 4, 1905, Sterling Holloway was born.

Damar Hamlin update

Wouldn't it be nice if indictments hit while

President Teddy Roosevelt's teenage relative takes office in DC

Natural-Gas Prices Plunge as Unseasonably Warm Weather Is Forecast

Wildlife camera shows N.W.T. tundra teeming with life -- including a powerful grizzly

Job-Openings Report to Give Snapshot of Labor Demand

Abandoned Pittie Goes Glamping With Her New Family

College admissions scam mastermind set to be sentenced for role in Operation Varsity Blues

Los Angeles to pay $20 million to Black family after racist officials confiscated their land in 1924

The Shadows - Apache (1960)

Ron Johnson has got to be impeached.

Study finds "incel" traits are linked to paranoia and other psychopathological issues...

Record warm winter in parts of Europe forces closure of ski slopes

George Anthony Devolder Santos one more lie, "he was sworn in" as a member of the House yesterday

Woke up today thinking about Lindsey Graham

'All by myself'

How to get Russian men to pay alimony...mobilize them

Captain Beefheart - Electricity this is on the beach at Cannes, early Beefheart,

Great start to the day. Power is out and I'm snowed in.

The McCarthy fight is really about the debt ceiling fight.

Biden's Schedule for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Well, I made three years - but COVID finally got me. Positive home test last evening

Incoming Democratic lawmaker to be sworn in on first-edition 'Superman' No. 1 comic

'Eight hours' sleep! And you must eat breakfast!' The truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs

Pseudo scientific evidence for the punchable face theory

Country Joe And The Fish - Section 43 (EP version)

A 'hate castle' or welcome neighbor? VDare divides a West Virginia town.

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- January 4, 2023

BREAKING NEWS - GOP elects dark-horse speaker, stuns America

Tweet of the Day

Did Kevin McCarthy Open the Door for Pro-Insurrectionist Republicans to Block Him as House Speaker?

Millionaire Mayes Middleton Wants To Ban SNAP Recipients From Milk And Cookies

whos ready for today?

How many ReTHUG Congressfolks will be indicted for

Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana

6 Days Until The Virginia Special Elections! How You Can Help! And More Info

I ask for those of us that take BP meds - what's FauxSnooze think of the Speaker mess?

My God. Father charged and arrested after driving Tesla off California cliff - 250 feet

This Is All The Democrats Fault

Stars of 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet sue Paramount for $500m

David Dayen: Biden Will Need to Use Executive Action for Democrats to Get Things Done in 2023

Afghan men quit university jobs after ban on female students

Seems idiotic they have to wait until a Speaker is elected to be sworn in.

This could be it

China COVID data shows no new variant, WHO says, easing some global fears

Should Football Be Banned? Former NFL Player Dont Stallworth & Sports Writer Bill Rhoden Weigh In

'Feels like summer': warm winter breaks temperature records in Europe

Still Time to Get Health Insurance Through the Public Exchange, You May Qualify for Premiums Help

did andrea mitchell really say "what are the dems going to do to fix this?".....

Breaking News: Kevin McCarthy agrees to lower minimum age of congressional interns to 15

What i would love to see (first step to INDICTMENT, in my eyes) NOW, is

What a slug.

Andrea Mitchell just asked Rep. Dingell if any Dems would support McCarthy "for the sake of the inst

Where to find Senior Tax prep assistance...

Appearances bespeak deeper intentions: DeSATAN pretends to royal RAYGUN absolutism, capes & gold?

Florida sheriff: Burglars call 911 to get help moving stuff

One day a policeman was on a radar post on a busy street when he spots

Whoopi Goldberg on The View: "I don't like the popcorn."

The INCREDIBLE Jimmy Smith with the Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Meditation

Trump warns the GOP about 'embarrassment'

Number of job openings, hires, and total separations change little in November

House adjourns again without electing a speaker with McCarthy's bid in peril

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals why she was talking to far-right Republicans

Trump warns of embarrassment for the GOBers if they don't get things straightened out?

GM reclaims title as America's top automaker after a 2.5% jump in sales last year

Yusef Lateef - The Smart Set

Newly-elected democratic-state majorities (add to the list what you know)

VA-SD07: Youngkin gets involved to help Republican

Geatz calls McCarthy a squatter?

Mike Luckovich-#RepublicansInDisarray

Earth closest to the sun today: Does it have any impact on weather?

Arthur Conley was born on this date.

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (January 4, 2023)

Why is American chocolate so disgusting? You really don't want to know

Looks like it is getting worse for McCarthy.

"As the House Turns," brought to you by

Ronny Jackson Hires Racist Beauty Queen After Stripped Of Crown

more signs that trump is losing his mojo

So McCarthy sold his political soul to the Orange Duce and

Milestone Moments: Frederic March - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

"That's not my problem." -President Biden on republicans in chaos

Abortion rights 1st agenda item as DFLers take charge at Minnesota Capitol

hang on to yer butts , we are haveing another cyclone .

Kevin McCarthy Assures Skeptical Republicans He Shares Their Vision Of Innocents Drowning In Oceans

BREAKING: Republicans plan to immediately adjourn House today.

Milestone Moments: The Marx Bros. - Duck Soup

Rescued Kitten Chooses a Dog As Her Mom And They Heal Each Other

Five minutes until the next season of Kevin Can Fuck Himself begins

Rooster and Dog Are Best Friends....

The CSPAN stream for todays battle royale is up.

Milestone Moments: Gregory Peck & Richard Jaeckel - The Gunfighter

FYI ... So anyone else recognizing that an international fugitive got elected as a U.S. Congressman

Nyger or thistle seeds for my yellow finches??? Kinda funny I couldn't keep the feeder filled

Help!

LIVE: The Circus is back in town

Ted Lieu: We need Republicans to govern, if they can.

Outlawing birth control - think it can't happen?

Need help with smart tv that can no longer access internet

Need help with smart tv that can no longer access internet

McCarthy, perhaps prematurely

Milestone Moments: Edward G. Robinson and Charlton Heston - Soylent Green

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about why Trump wants a more progressive GOP....

Republican Mike Gallagher just said "democracy is messy."

I love trump!!

FBI raises reward for J6 pipe bomber information to $500,000

Walter Cunningham, last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut, dies at 90

Nice try Rs

My cold has knocked the starch out of me so I'm taking a lot of naps. The cats are taking advantage

I love this headline: "The House speaker fiasco shows that Republicans are unable to govern"

New York Times of two years ago today:

Chip Roy just nominated Byron Donalds

The "Pukes Had It Coming"!!! Who did they nominate and help get elected President?

Colorado conservative activist warns of shift 'from ballots to bullets'

Boy these Repubicans making nomination speeches make stupid arguments.

Russia's new strategy: Brainwash their population into believing that this is a neverending war.

So Gym Jordan's name wasn't placed in nomination this time.

Nancy Mace launches attack on fellow Republican Matt Gaetz

Gaetz Says Trump Endorsement Doesn't Change Anything

McCarthy Already Has 4 Votes Against

Behind the Humiliation of Kevin McCarthy

Not 4 full days into the new year, TFG may have aready given us 2023's best laugh

Kevin McCarthy LOSES 4th Voting Round

McCarthy fails again.

Rethugs have pulled out the race card by nominating Rep Donalds for Speaker....

Donalds' just got 5 votes meaning McCarthy loses again.

The Case For A $20/Hour Minimum Wage - More Perfect Union

McCarthy is a definitely a squatter

Hakeem Jeffries is ahead

Donalds just voted for himself. In theory, could be 21 defectors now.

THIS ⬇️

Republican Disarray

Just a tune for the occasion

Can they all just vote for Jeffries and be done with it?

I do not think they have the votes to adjourn,

Popcorn is upsetting the Republicans

McCarthy's opponents have cast their votes for Biggs, Jordan, Donald's and "others". Gee, one might

You know how they disparage our parties name by pronouncing it

Why haven't the Rs decided on their choice in a closed door caucus?

Russian soldiers are being told that they are DEFENDING Ukraine against invaders from Poland.

What do you get when you cross a polar bear with a seal?

Whatever Happened to Clooney's Jim Jordan Expose?

Golden-tailed Sapphire (Equador)

Cheryl Cheryl Cheryl!!

Doesn't this further splitting of the R votes give the D's a chance to get Jeffries in?

Well, pizza didn't work....

Beef Candy??? I saw this on Twitter and wondered if anyone ever heard of this?

Early around the sandbar (They were very chatty!)

Russian troops 'told they're fighting Poland' - Prof. Michael Clarke - Times Radio

13 for donalds at the moment

Jake Tapper said

I love the Internet.

McCarthy Part 4

TDFG....What might he be thinking about now?

Ex-Funeral Home Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Body Parts

Resplendent Quetzal - Costa Rica

House Republican Meeting Devolves Into Profane Screaming Match - Ring of Fire

The Story Behind Netflix's Secret Category Codes

I don't know about you, but this is not my idea of "dry."

Kevvy flipped nobody

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter reportedly considering running again.

Richard Neal Not Interested in Helping Republicans

it appears as the Dems hold the line with Jefferies, the repubs still can't get their shit together.

Go long, he's gonna throw a bomb!

TCM tonight:

Nope

So the Slobfather joins the humiliation

Republican Victoria Spartz just voted present

Time for a fifth inning?

kev is losing 1 vote per vote!

Trump's endorsement of McCarthy had no effect on votes.

CSPAN showing Buckethead and Boobert

House Dems need remind their Rep Coll. this is a vote to end Trumpism thumbs down McCarthy! n/t

McCarthy lost a vote. Victoria Spartz voted "Present" after voting for

Caption this

Masochistic McCarthy ready for more humiliation.

While the chaos agents are frittering their one source of power

Can the speaker's role be shared?

A Democrat yelled the Portuguese word for 'liar' at George Santos after he cast his vote for Kevin

Jeffries only needs 5 more Repubs to vote 'present' to be elected Speaker.

"The Wild West of C-SPAN"

A breeder rejected this dog. But a woman took him home.

Trump aides RIP TRUMP to pieces in newly exposed text messages - Brian Tyler Cohen

C-SPAN reporting The Hill is reporting McCarthy is trying to make a deal with Democrats.

The Republicans had a chance to make history, electing the first black Speaker.

Cop Rescues 60 Animals From A Fire And Then Adopts One

AOC says she was telling Matt Gaetz the Democratic Party would 'absolutely not' rescue Kevin

Shy Chihuahua Wouldn't Make a Sound. Now She on America's Got Talent

It comes down to EGO

Passage from John Boehner's memoir comes back to haunt Kevin McCarthy

If 5 Republicans Declared Independent, Could They Pull a Manchin

Meanwhile... President Biden and our Dem led senate are getting the job done

Everything he touches dies.

Speaker Elections Decided by Multiple Ballots - history

So is Kevin McCarthy THE BIGGEST LOSER?

CNN - Because there is no Speaker, there are no rulings barring the press from filming

Round 5: McCarthy and Donalds nominated again

Kevin spotted leaving the Capital

Ukraine Targets Russian Ammunition Depots as Wagner Group Advance Stalls

Need Prayers: Final Update. Husband tested Negative this morning.

Put in a moderate Republican?

Wind gusts up to 55 mph possible for parts of western Washington Wednesday

I DARE someone to nominate Liz Cheney

Peel A Pound Soup is easy to make with what you have on hand. Add some lean protein such as leftover

Why hasn't Mitch McConnell stepped in and told the House Repubes who the next Speaker will be?

Hey Andrea Mitchell Jackson Greenspan:

Washington farmers hope for USDA investment aimed at fighting climate change

Could the House Change the Rules to Elect Speaker By a Plurality?

but the Democrats are attacking with popcorn

Musk, feeling sorry for himself: 12 months ago, I was Person of the Year

I miss Speaker Pelosi.

Boebert sounds even dumber than Lady Blah Blah

So proud of Dems

5th Ballot for House Speaker coming up.

CNN anchors discuss Gaetz mocking Trump's plea to vote for McCarthy (CNN)

Tiedrich: Oh my god Lauren Boebert sounds every bit as stupid as she is

Where does Lauren Boebert get the hubris?

Boebert is playing to the die hard maga crowd

Even Trump can't save McCarthy's sorry ass

Florida vaccine policy based on 'careless' research practices, UF faculty say

Boebert just shanked McCarthy live on TV

Did Boebert just say that Rep Donald "can communicate ...

Will Donalds be the republican Herschel Walker?

Lost 4 already--almost a 5th time loser

Kevin McCarthy must have a humiliation fetish

McCarthy fails again

Donald Trump called Josh Hawley six times on day before Capitol riot, phone logs show

Did anyone else see a vote for Jeffrey's put on screen as a vote for McCarthy?

Huh, Crenshaw didn't respond

Question: The first Repug speaker outlined all the fabulous plans they want to implement. One was

Wikipedia on Byron Donalds, who pleaded guilty to felony bribery

Dean Obediellah says

'Moderate' Republican Jason Stephens snatches Ohio House Speaker position in surprise upset

Who the heck is Byron Donalds?

The nice thing about continually hitting your head against the wall...

Tweet of the Day

fuck off Susan del percio

The baby's sick of this too!

Thick Ice Encases Home

O hai! (kitten)

If 6 was 9 -The Jimi Hendrix Experience

What would happen if.....

Santos for Speaker....he represents everything republican. Lie, cheat and steal is their motto.

At this point, shouldn't the media narrative be questioning why Repukes even want McCarthy?

What do they call it when you keep doing the same thing over expecting a different result?

Democrats, please remember: to a Republican, "bipartisanship" means "vote our way" and "promises

Interesting vid on How Russia corrupted the west and why the west should care...

Texas gerrymandering gave the GOP its narrow "majority"

Breaking on Fox News: "Influx of Cuban Migrants arrive on Florida Shores"

New House speaker Mark Rozzi known for support of adult abuse survivors

Anyone know the vote breakdown during the fourth vote for House Speaker?

Colbert on speaker votes: 'Pure uncut Peruvian blue flake Schadenfreude' (The Guardian)

I had Spanberger as my rep-now I got B Good

Texas gerrymandering gave the GOP its narrow "majority"

BREAKING: Ken Buck says his vote for McCarthy is no longer ensured after ballot five. (per CNN)

It's My Life - Talk Talk

Buck said on CNN that McCarthy needs to consider stepping aside.

Republicans Are FALLING APART After Failed Speaker Vote - Rebel HQ

Seems like Groundhog Day

Down, down, down, down, down goes McCarthy. Five times.

Mr. McCarthy, if you're looking for sympathy, it's in the dictionary---

Cautionary point about hoping for Jeffries to be elected Speaker....

"Jeremy Renner's Pain Tolerance"

Rainy and cloudy southern MD

McCarthy Is Toast,

CNN website says the FBI has increased its reward for info

"I have ten years experience in House leadership. Vote for me."

iPhone question

Yesterday at the Capitol...

Big head, little head

Been playing lots of Destiny 2 lately, ANY GUARDIANS OUT THERE?? check in!

And the definition of insanity is. . .??

We should make a betting pool for how many ballots it will take to have a speaker.

Sesame Street can count votes better than McCarthy and the GOBers can!

Good grief, it's starting to look like when they elect a pope.

Victoria Spartz voted "Present" again...

McCarthy's Favorite Song Today

What about this idea:

I'm still trapped and I'm getting HUNGRY.

When does the sixth round start? (I can't watch right now)

5 is 4, Deja Vu, Kevin fails for a 5th time [to become Speaker]

Hey Kev, it appears no one is changing their vote

does any one else worry this is all a dramatic setup for Trump to swoop in

Donald Trump tells Republicans not to embarrass themselves: "Vote for Kevin."

Kevin, remember--- "If at first you don't succeed, try, try

February 14, 2023

How many ballots til we have a speaker

l'd like to see a (D) nominate George Santos for Speaker!!!! ...

GREENE, BOEBERT, GAETZ: THE WORST PEOPLE YOU KNOW ARE HAVING A FIGHT

Joe Biden with a beard (1966)

Homeless Kitten Sneaks Into a Pizzeria And Demands To Be Adopted

Cartoons 1/4/2023

Cold snap left at least 1 dead in Snohomish County

Dancing in the Air - Equador

Same As It Ever Was or Burning Down The House?

Check this out, Right before Lord Liar's name was called

Does anyone anywhere have a clue

Is that Gym Jordan wearing a jacket at the GOP Circus?

What we know of Trump's taxes calls for more details

So it sounds the 20 hold outs want:

It's amazing the rethugs blocking McCarthy

Trump's Social Media Outburst At Georgia Election Worker Could Get Him Sued - Ring of Fire

CSPAN: There will be a 6th vote. Ken Buck will not vote for McCarthy.

Why Does McCarthy Want This Job So Badly?......

500 reasons to end income cap on Social Security tax

Reward raised for information on Capitol Hill pipe bomber...

Imagine if there were Ranked Choice Voting for House Speaker

Motorcycle dog:

The next speaker should pay less heed to an unwritten rule that bottles up legislation

Refresh my memory--the meaning of insanity is???nc

Turn! Turn! Turn! Judy Collins & Pete Seeger

Alaska Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport rank among best for on-time flights in 2022

So, what's the end game for the Rebels?

I'd love to have a TV political pundit talk like Nandor...

McCarthy: 5 time loser

House speaker vote failure suggests some Republicans want no leader at all: ANALYSIS

At this point McCarthy would be the Rodney Dangerfield of Speakers

Pelosi and McCarthy compared

assuming the House is paralyzed for the next 2 years,

Tonight on MSNBC.....

Shunned and Denied. McCarthy Should Resign his Office and Leave.

Here we go again

Round 6: McCarthy and Donalds nominated again

Jeff Tiedrich Tweet

January 2023 at the Capitol Is An Extension of January 2021 at the Capitol

Belarus Sign Calls For 'All Male Citizens' To Attend Enlistment Office

TFG's support of Kevin seems to have backfired.

FDA finalizes rule expanding availability of abortion pills

Are There Any House Moderate Repugs Left?......

Mastermind of 'Varsity Blues' college cheating scandal sentenced to 42 months

Two tweets - the Jen Psaki one is a parody

Every day republicans get in front of microphones on national TV

On this day, January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi became first woman sworn in as speaker of the House.

Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes

This is so pathetic.

I just missed the inappropriate comment, what did she say?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reveals What She And Paul Gosar Discussed On House Floor

McCarthy floats path to Speakership with lower vote threshold

Dems demanding that Rep. Cammack's words be "taken down" (stricken from record)

Yeah fuck you Scott Perry

Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports

Will there be enough republicans to vote to raise the debt ceiling in September?

NEW from Rick Beato: How Auto-Tune (And Computers) DESTROYED Popular Music

Here is what I think-

Scott Perry sounds like a coked up Donald Jr.

Washington is only broken... when Republicans are in control.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Attack

why is it that every time a Republican talks

Didn't McCarthy make a promise to remove Omar, Swalwell, and Schiff from committees?

FRIDAY's the FULL WOLF MOON, and it may actually be visible here,

The GZP has brought us to Groundhog's Day (the movie)

What if Kevin McCarthy had had a shred of integrity

6th House Speaker votes getting ready to commence - this is ridiculous. Rethugs need to

Ritchie Torres (D-NY) casts some shade

Has any speaker ever won with votes from the other party?

NEW from Rick Beato: How Auto-Tune (And Computers) DESTROYED Popular Music

Select all images

Public Service Announcement: Too much of anything is not good. Please use popcorn in moderation.

caltrans urges ppl to avoid travel with this oncoming storm

BREAKING: Ken Buck doesn't respond on Ballot six...

Buck's a non vote

Alexandra Petri nails it!

They keep lying about our President during nomination speech

McCarthy just lost again.

2023 GQP Strategy

Kev has another "5" against him...it's over...again!

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Is McCarthy the new Bullwinkle?

'Moderate' Republican Jason Stephens snatches Ohio House Speaker position in surprise upset

I never thought I would be so embarrassed to be from California.

This story they just put out about negotiations between McCarthy and the 20

Ex-Trump Aide:'Brat' Matt Gaetz 'You Hate McCarthy' Because He Didn't Defend You Screwing Call Girls

Rep. Don Bacon:preliminary talks with Dems for consensus candidate "underway"

Kevin McCarthy and the Terrible, Horrible, Meme

Informed opinion by R. Giuliani, Esq.....

Observation by Mrs Betty Bowers on Feckless McCarty...

This is difficult for me to share but...........

MAGA Pastor's Unholy Racket Is Driving Neighbors Nuts

Overheard a Republican in my local Subway today

is there a final tally

The solid 20 anti-McCarthies are still solid in round 6.

are they calling the vote differently?

Has anybody ever won the most votes in a speaker election 6 times in a row??

Who is this Repub on Nicole Wallace's show??

Freediving with an Octopus

Fox News Implodes Amidst GOP House Speaker Chaos - Rebel HQ

Hey MSM. STOP calling the pro-insurrectionists "Rebels".

It is almost like the Republicans want the country distracted from a truly horrible

Woody Guthrie - Lindbergh

Still no movement in the vote tally.

Buck voted for McCarthy again, despite claiming he wouldn't

Counting the votes

Back bencher Byron DONALDS passing judgment on PELOSI, gaggle of "reporters" going ga-ga on him

Adjourn until 8?

Kevin McCarthy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Downfall.

The republicans don't know how to get things done.

McCarthy: 6 time loser

oh oh kiss of death

House adjourns until 8 PM...

Watching the Speaker vote, totally coveting the Clerk's jacket!

To quote "Hamilton"...

House adjorned until 8 PM EDT

David Jolly thinks this could mean adjorn until 8 because "something" has happened

"But, but---Mr Trump ENDORSED me!" nt

Duke Energy: Plant, purchase failures contributed to outages

What's for Dinner, Wed., Jan. 4, 2023

Yes Kevin coddled the insurectionists,

George Santos is walking around telling people you are his real father 😆😆🍿

CAPTION TIME :)

Jake Tapper is letting Biggs to drone on and on.

So what do you think they want, anyway?

Anybody but McCarthy.

(Jewish Group) Jewish extremists appear to vandalize Christian graves in Jerusalem's Old City

west coast braces for bomb cyclone

(Jewish Group) 18 notable Jews who died in 2022

Pious, innocent Matt Gaetz leading public prayer...

Look who is working the "phones" against McCarthy...

(Jewish Group) Romanian city council votes down plan to remove bust of pro-Nazi government official

Is a battered McCarthy still our best outcome?

(Jewish Group) Moscow's former chief rabbi: 'The best option for Russian Jews is to leave'

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 5 January 2023

Sunsetting!, southern MD 1/4

The lawmaker trying to unite Republicans around McCarthy's speakership bid

What do the crazies hope to accomplish?

Yikes! Just learned that the cow in the blue and white dress who accused Dems of enjoying their

Lauren Boebert REBUKES Trump In Stunning Slip Up - TYT Investigates

Brazilian clerk details George Santos" scam

with sunset! on the river

If House Republicans had even an ounce of sense . . .

Anna's Hummingbird

Japan Looks to Promote a Hydrogen Society

Everything trump touches dies. McCarthy's political career is the latest victim

McCarthy he needs to cut a deal with the Democratic Representatives.

Don't forget, a Trump-endorsed candidate chalked up six losses over the last two days.

If they're coming back at 8:00 p.m., are they planning an all-nighter?

Anyone who follows both politics and the NBA draft will find this tweet amusing

The Kevin McCarthy Mess Is Peak Trumpism

So if the Dems want to try and pick up some votes for Jeffries Victoria Spartz is not voting

C-SPAN is/was controlling the House cameras today

No Idea if Santos Can Legally Serve in Congress

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about preaching to the choir....

Only thing missing by now is TFG on Truth Social bloviating

The reason the GOP does what it does

Frolicking in the Fountain - Anna's Hummingbirds

More Trouble For Republicans As Voters Want RNC Chair Kicked To The Curb - Ring of Fire

Joe Biden's Approval Rating Ticks Up in First 2023 Poll

Mike Luckovich-Santos calling McCarthy a Loser

California braces for rain, winds, flooding amid emergency

Helpful words

Speaker ?

The Newest MAGA excuse.

When the Republicans eventually select a speaker

Musical dedication to Kevin McCarthy

LA-GOV: Republican Senator John Kennedy out of Louisiana governor's race

Nicolle Wallace Did It To Me Again

Is there any deal the Dems should make to get a Speaker.

So is he really named George Santos or not?

The House averages a 146 day work year.

A post about different power structures..

Democratic 'cloakroom' is a great spot for Congress-dads [Tweet]

Milestone Moments - White Heat - James Cagney - "Top of the world"

Milestone Moments - Little Caesar - Is this the end of Rico?

Milestone Moments - Public Enemy - James Cagney and Mae Clarke

Saturday Night Live should have Fred Armisen play "George Santos"

Milestone Moments - Barbara Stanwyck - Baby Face - Have you had any experience?

What she sounded like

Santos: the completely true biography

Kevin McCarthy would have to commit to "shut down the government rather than raise the debt ceiling"

President Joe Biden says he'll visit the border next week during Mexico trip

Milestone Moments - Gone With the Wind - Rhett meets Scarlett

NO Deal will work with the Dems because

Milestone Moments - Bogie and Bacall - To Have and Have Not

Verify images ...

Teen births have fallen in the US by 77% since 1991, and among young teens the decline is even

Biden picked a great day to promote that bridge project

Can you see any of the 20 hold out voting for Jeffries?

Milestone Moments - Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis - Scared Stiff

Netanyahu government unveils plan to rein in Israel's top court

Information is Power

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