What the Boss Likes – When That Man Is Dead and Gone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDkhzVw0yBs an article about the song: https://www.unchartedblue.com/irving-berlins-long-forgotten-anti-hitler-song-strikes-the-right-chord-for-our-troubled-times/ and an older version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZhI19z7s2M When that man is dead and goneWhen that man is dead and goneWe'll go dancing down the streetKissing everyone we meetWhen that man is dead and gone What a day to wake up onWhat a way to greet the dawnSome fine day the … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – When That Man Is Dead and Gone

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – resistance bells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5j0E9fW7AU Just another day for the hell brigadeAnother body for the reaperThey say deny your eyes, well, it's comply or dieAll hail the glorious leader The banshee’s cry was heard through the nightFor another precious martyrHow many need die for the changing tidesTo bring the Lady’s mighty hammer Oh, the battle’s just begun, Oh, there’s … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – resistance bells

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “The Catholic League’s Epstein defense is even worse than you think – Friendly Atheist”

Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist, has an excellent piece on just how the catholic church, and of course so many maga conservatives, try to avoid responsiblity. An excerpt:"You may have seen clips of former Fox News host Megan Kelly attempting to downplay the seriousness of what the late New York financier and his associates did: “He wasn’t into, like, 8-year-olds,” said … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “The Catholic League’s Epstein defense is even worse than you think – Friendly Atheist”

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – perhaps there is some hope

Happily, the wannabee nazis and theocrats were beaten back a bit last night. That doesn't mean the wannabee nazis and theocrats aren't still out there, they always will be, but perhaps we can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. It's no surprise that the orange rapist now wants to change … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – perhaps there is some hope

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – psychological projection

It's notable how conservatives, especially conservative christians, suffer from psychological projection: "Projection is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. The term is most commonly used to describe defensive projection—attributing one’s own unacceptable urges to another. For example, if someone continuously bullies and ridicules a peer about his insecurities, … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – psychological projection

What the Boss Likes – the October 18 No Kings rally

Just thought I'd share some pictures. the Crowd, which got larger during the two hours the rally was for. It was between 3500-4000 people. The Pennsylvania Capitol is a very pretty building. I wanted to go in an inflateable suit, a la the Portland frog, but that didn't get to me in time. So here's … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – the October 18 No Kings rally

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – gee, christians lying? of course

An article in the Guardian (memes and videos following):"Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say" On Tuesday, a Christian legal group will urge the US supreme court to overturn a ban on anti-LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” in a case that could erode protections for transgender and queer youth across the country. Lawyers … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – gee, christians lying? of course