(1159) Almost afternoon, all. (1208)
The role of satire in an autocratic state
The test is whether one can poke fun and get away with it without being whipped, stoned or immolated and ladies such as Megyn Kelly, her friend, Grifty and others do the right bitchy bit so well … so while they still can, then we haven’t completely … yet … gone full stasi.
Take the Harkle-victims for example:
(1012) My life is run by timers … lights and boiler-heating. Heating just switched off, which means back in bed and write to y’all from there. (1034)
15. Daniel Penny
14. Moosh corner
My confession … I had a double-breasted suit with turn-ups on the trousers but I swear it was quite some time after this.
13. Not bad advice
12. So, not just in our area then?
All day it seems:
11. IYE and the WCC … at 901
10. As mentioned
(0739) Last I looked, it was 0527 … yikes, it truly does fly … time … and so do our lives use up their remaining time allocation. I can’t recall time going past this quickly. (0754)
9. Let’s sing
8. Such a vital job this lass is doing
7. North Carolina
The utter disgrace of govt/FEMA:
6. This whole thing is bizarre
5. This 👇🏻
(0439) Morning all … dark out there but early morn is nice … quite like dusk too. (0527)
4. Steve at 900
Four: Fetterman Wants Trump Pardoned, Democrats Bowing to Lt. Michael Byrd’s Demands After He Killed Ashli Babbitt, France, Romania, Georgia, Syria, Israel, South Korea, Russia, Ukraine, the UK and US, Among Many Others are in Political Turmoil … much more.
Three: Trump Doubles-Down on His Support for Pete Hegseth, Cornyn Says Kash Patel Has Enough Votes to Be Confirmed, David Sacks as White House A.I. and Crypto Czar … much more.
Two: Lavrov & Tucker. Syria loses Hama, sitrep on the ground, wh6 Blinken wants 18 yr olds fighting … much more.
One: UK govt horrors, rise and fall of western science … much more.
3. TDS
2. DAD at 901 this morning
a) The collapse of the French Government following a no-confidence vote backed by the ‘hard-left’ and ‘hard-right’ has plunged France deeper into political chaos.
b) The European Commission has announced the completion of negotiations with Mercosur [some South American countries] on a free trade agreement.
c) After the banning of Christmas cribs [in French State buildings and land], secularists are unleashing their anger against the Advent period.
d) Busts of the crucified face of Christ, the torso of a man wearing a tunic are some of the artifacts on display at the Musée de Cluny, a museum of medieval art in Paris, where visitors can contemplate nearly ten centuries of history.
1. Miss Toodles presents
Part of an ongoing series she presents on Nixon, it helps explain why they wanted him gone. I’m thinking the Donald is well aware, just as were Presidents trying to go to silver or real money. Wilson warned, did he not, over a century ago, what happens if you mess with the Man.
I have to run this YT as a link … HERE … as the screen resolution is low in the grainy clip. Also thinking it would be nice to call Toods Miss Toodles as Juan is doing … quite southern. Y’all take care now.
(1629) Evening all.
11. Tyrants
10. Steve with war room at 900
a. “They View You As An Invasive Species”: Jack Posobiec Reveals The FBI’s True Beliefs Of Americans
b. Dave Bossie: “The American People Voted For FBI Reform And DOJ Reform”
c. Clay Travis Calls For Blanket Pardon For Jan. 6 Political Prisoners Following Hunter Biden Pardon
d. Rudy Giuliani On The Murder Of Ashli Babbitt: “They’re Covering Up A Murder Case”
9. Eva Vlaar
“Our baby isn’t even born yet, but the other day my husband and I saw our little boy smile on the 3D ultrasound and we felt like our hearts were going to explode. It was a truly transcendental experience and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I realize I’ve talked many times about the declining birthrates in the West from a practical/political standpoint, but now that I’m experiencing what it is like to carry a baby in my womb all I can say is: If you are physically able to, don’t miss out on having children, especially not because others are trying to brainwash you out it for their twisted ideological reasons.
Any practical worries that you might about the high cost of living, time and lack of energy will feel trifling the moment you hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Of course, the cost of living is out of control and I’m not saying there shouldn’t be more incentives to have kids, but if you have a spouse whom you can trust and can count on – which I am so so so lucky to have – you will work everything out together.
All of that to say is, the plan to “make” people want to have kids indeed isn’t practical. I think the plan is for parents to tell their experiences about how amazing it is to have a baby with the person you love. How it’s the best thing you could ever do.
Because even though our little boy isn’t born yet, I can already say with all of my heart that expecting him, together with my wonderful husband, has already been the most beautiful experience of my life.”
In which (or close to which) mid to major or famous cities would you find these? (Next post 1630.)
(1258) Did I say only one lady? Three suddenly appeared and DAD sent two more from over there who’ll head up Monday’s Ladies at Lunchtime.
Now … recognise any of these?
(Elevenses)(1250)
8. Wot was sed earlier
7. Twinkle toes