Glenn Kirschner – Stephen Miller Testifies to J6 Panel: How might he have criminal exposure? Let us count the ways.
The Lincoln Project – Abbott’s Wall –
Voice of America – Ukraine Refuses to Surrender Besieged Mariupol to Russian Forces
Thom Hartmann – Will SCOTUS Turn America Into A Theocracy?
Parody Peojrct – THE BANANA REPUBLICAN VOTE NO SONG
Beau – Let’s talk about Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids….
Yesterday, after a nice quiet Easter, my inbox kept filling up again after I’d empty it. It wasn’t as bad as it gets at the ends of months (and, even worse, quarters), but it was a smmall annoyance. Obviously, I sirvived (grin). I am still knitting crutch covers. It took me until the fifth one to finally optimize the casting on process … but I learned a lot from that, so it was well worth it.
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Short Takes –
The New Yorker [Jane Mayer] – The Slime Machine Targeting Dozens of Biden Nominees
Quote – [S]ince at least 1987, when President Ronald Reagan unsuccessfully nominated Robert Bork to be a Justice, the fights over Supreme Court nominees have been especially nasty. Yet the A.A.F.’s approach represents a new escalation in partisan warfare, and underscores the growing role that secret spending has played in deepening the polarization in Washington.
Click through for details. Things just seem to get worse and worse sometimes.
POGO – Misconduct at CBP Runs Deep, and Congress Must Address this Systemic Problem
Quote – For years, officers and agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the largest law enforcement agency in the country, have faced few consequences for mistreating migrants, even when their assaults were captured on film — even when they killed people. A new investigation from the Project On Government Oversight now shows that this lack of accountability has shielded some CBP agents from being held accountable for other unconscionable behavior as well.
Click through for specifics. In the United States today, any group that does any policing should, sadly, be automatically suspect. That runs deep, and far too few peole are willing to even look at it, let alone do something about it.
Democratic Underground (demmiblue) – A Bowl for Ukraine
Quote – Not only that, he had over 20,000 orders for bowls and chopping boards, which, he calculated, would take him 32yrs to fulfil. And now the press were knocking at the door. It was a lot to take in for a wee lad of 12yrs…. But Gabriel was certain of one thing – he wanted to share the kindness. So instead of carving 20,000 bowls, he would carve just one special one – his #BowlForUkraine
Click through for story. If you needed some hope after those first two … well, I did too.
Food For Thought (crude, yes – but clever)
Glenn Kirschner – Rep. Raskin says J6 committee has evidence of crimes that have “not yet been alleged”
The Lincoln Project – Affinity
VOA News – FACT CHECK: Russia Misrepresents Ukraine Farm Drones as Chemical Weapon
Truth Matters – The Copfather
Robert Reich – How to Stop Profiteering and Get Money in Your Pocket
Mark Fiore – Republicans: Still All-In With Trump
Beau – Let’s talk about the Air Force sending a message…. (and WHAT a message!)
(Putting this before Glenn – because it was recorded before the verdict, and Glenn recorded after it)
Ring of Fire – MAGA Rioter Says Trump ‘Authorized’ The Attack On The Capitol
Glenn Kirschner – Insurrectionist Dustin Thompson Testifies he was following Trump”s Orders, Jury Finds Him Guilty
Meidas Touch – CAUGHT: Top Republicans Endorse Putin | #PutinsParty
MSNBC – What’s Behind The RNC’s Decision To Quit Presidential Debates
NJ Spotlight News- Creating Pysanky: The Unbelievable Art Behind Ukrainian Easter Eggs
This Is The Tiniest Baby Bunny In The World (of course you knew I had to)
Beau – Let’s talk about Russia’s long-term futures….
Glenn Kirschner – NC Authorities Remove Mark Meadows from Voter Rolls Amidst Fraud Investigation: An Update
Bill Beowder is convincing the world that Vladimir Putin will stop at nothing to remain in power (Yes, I had this in the Open Thread yesterday. And then I found this.
The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party
MSNBC – Rep. Raskin: Jan. 6 Panel’s Report Will Be ‘Agonizing And Riveting’
Farron Balanced – Former Madison Cawthorn Voters Say He’s Now Come ‘Unscrewed’
Tiny, Scared Puppy Falls In Love With A 120-Pound Great Dane
Beau – Let’s talk about questions on Russia’s failure….
Glenn Kirschner – One Govt Official, LT GOV Benjamin, Indicted for Bribery While Another, Trump, Remains Unindicted
The Lincoln Project – Enabler In Chief
The Damage Report – Virginia GOP Caught For Vile Racist Tirade
Ojeda LIVE – The WORST in Congress? MTG & MC square off in the battle for the most vile imbeciles of the House
Armageddon Update – What Happened to Us?
Phone-Sized Kitten Turns Guy Into A Cat Person
Beau – Let’s talk about why the West is slow-walking the sanctions….
Glenn Kirschner – J6 Committee AND Federal Judges Conclude Trump Committed Crimes. How about DOJ Makes it Unanimous?
The Lincoln Project – Brian Schatz is Right
MSNBC – ‘They’ve Been After Me For 12 Years,’ Says Putin Critic Of Russia (same story as in Open Thread, but here it’s direct from the target’s mouth.)
Ring of Fire – Court Revives Challenge To Madison Cawthorn Being On The Ballot
Truth Matters – What’s in a Word?
Rocky Mountain Mike – Crime After Crime
Beau – Let’s talk about hope and acceleration….
Glenn Kirschner – Don Jr.’s Deeply Treasonous Texts Make him a Charter Member of his Father’s Election Conspiracy
Meidas Touch – Trump lies at NC rally FACT-CHECKED in real time
The Lincoln Project – Truth Social vs Twitter
Ring of Fire – Capitol Rioter Lawyer DISBARRED For His Behavior
MSNBC – McFaul: The Battle Of Kyiv Will Go Down In History As One Of Great Defeats Of Russian Army
New John Deere commercial
Beau – Let’s talk about CPAC leaving the US and Republicans leaving democracy….