Friday, July 03, 2026

I Didn't Say It ...

Jamie Raskin, Democrat Representative from Maryland, taking Little Mike Johnson apart after he whined that Democrats will investigate GOP corruption if we win the midterms:

"1. Speaker Johnson, you’re obsessing about losing the House but don’t seem to realize it’s because you have no program for the country other than illegal disastrous tariffs, illegal disastrous war and humiliating invertebrate submission to your unraveling cult master.

2. You’re projecting onto us your own comically failed and obsessive investigations into President Biden, the Southern Poverty Law Center, James Comey, George Soros, etc.

3. We obviously must confront the debilitating corruption and authoritarianism you have enabled, but at the same time we’re going to move America forward on all the public goods you have thwarted, like the health care of the people, increasing the minimum wage and protecting our environment.

4. I agree that you 'run the protection program' and 'take care' of all MAGA violators!"

Little Mike Johnson, the Nationalist Christian, AKA the Nat-C, sounds like he’s a Don Corleone wannabe for a low budget gangster flick. And his words need to be echoed by every Democrat running for office.

Johnson cares nothing about We The People, and only cares about the racist, rapist, grifter, con man, pedophile in office.

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Hasan Piker, left-wing political commentator, on the GOP lies:

“There’s two major lies that Republicans tell all the time. Number One: Immigrants do crimes in overwhelming numbers. That’s a lie. The evidence is the exact opposite. The evidence shows migrants are responsible for a much lower share of crime per capita that documented citizens are. The second biggest lie is there are far too many people voting in this country and we have to restrict them. The problem is far too [few] people are voting. Voter fraud, not a problem. The real problem is voter suppression.”

Immigrants are about 11-14 million people in this country and the  GOP wants you to believe they commit more crimes than 349 million Americans.

The GOP wants you to believe that too many people are voting in America  but in the 2024 presidential election 174 million people were registered to vote but only 154 million people actually voted.

The GOP is lying to you … again … still.

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Robert Reich, political commentator who worked in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton White House, on some Democrats saying the party needs to move away from the left:

“Some Democrats think the party has gone too far left and needs to readjust towards the ‘center.’ Rubbish. Where’s the center between democracy and oligarchy, and why would Democrats want to be there?”

Take a stand, Democrats and quite being so wishy-washy. Work towards the good of We The People until you get it: health care, Social Security solvent; the Green New Deal; immigration; abolish ICE; expand the Court and impose term limits. Every single thing the GOP said they couldn’t accomplish, get done.

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Bill Cassidy, GOP Senator from Louisiana, on his shouting match with Cankles over the War Powers Act:

“He asked why would anybody vote for the War Powers Act? As he continued, I said, ‘is that a rhetorical question, or would you like to really know?’ He said, ‘I’d like to know.’ I said, ‘You have not told the American people what’s going on. It was supposed to last four weeks. It’s lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved, and I want to know what’s going on.’ I’m not going to be bullied when I’m trying to get answers for the American people. This is not about me, it’s not about the president, it’s about the American people knowing what’s going on, and right now there’s just like it seems like we’re being told different things by different people.”

Good on Cassidy for taking on the Draft Dodger.

Bad on Cassidy for waiting until after he lost his reelection bid.

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Adam Kinzinger, former GOP Congressman, :

“There is a reason no one is at the 50 State Fair in DC, and a reason it’s worth pointing out. [Cankles] took over America 250, a bipartisan organization that’s been around a few years planning these events and turned this into a celebration of himself … so when you have a 30% approval, most Americans are going to tune out.”

We want to celebrate America but Cankles is turning every event into a celebration of himself and nobody wants that!
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Thursday, July 02, 2026

Bobservations

Carlos grew up in a fairly well-to-do family; there was a maid and a housekeeper and a nanny for Little Carlos. But the way he refuses to throw anything out makes me feel like he grew up in tenement slum.

He will not get a new bar of soap for the bathtub until the current bar is so thin it looks like tissue paper. And then the other day I asked if we had any leftover chicken to make a sandwich at lunch; he told me No but said there was plenty of guacamole left from the previous night’s dinner if I wanted it.

Imagine my surprise at finding “plenty” of guacamole in the fridge. I smeared it on a single Cheez-It  and gobbled it up in a single bite.

Then I reached for the cartoon frying pan …

This is Dogs V Cats from March 2020 …

Excerpts from Ozzo's Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from Tuxedo's diary:
Day 983 of my captivity...
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. 

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow ... from the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released--and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an idiot. 

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.

For now...

Tonea Nicole Miller, a 27-year-old Black woman originally from Flint, Michigan, was found dead, hanging from a tree in Gwen Cherry Park in Gladeview, Florida last month.

Authorities from the Miami-Dade Police Department initially labeled her death as a suicide involving no immediate signs of foul play while few media outlets reported on the incident ALLEGEDLY because it was classified as a suicide. Her family and community members are strongly rejecting the suicide ruling and would like her death fully investigated.

The timing of her death, occurring right around the Juneteenth holiday weekend, combined with the history of racial violence in the United States, has triggered immense pain, distrust, and public skepticism. Tonea's loved ones are demanding full autopsy results, and push for a thorough, transparent independent investigation.

Meanwhile, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, is still in the news regularly.

Sounds about white.

It has been so hot and sticky around here, and not in the good way, that even the Hot Cakes are too darn hot!

After a few asshatted and blatantly racist rulings, this week SCOTUS rejected Cankles’ efforts to overturn the sexual assault AND defamation charges against him in relation to E Jean Carroll. He is still  legally a rapist.

And then … SCOTUS upheld birthright citizenship, affirming all persons born in America are U.S. citizens at birth.

But then … SCOTUS also ruled 6-3 that states can ban transgender girls and women from female sports teams.

Justice Brett “Drunken Rapist” Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion stating that Title IX allows schools to decide sports eligibility based on biological sex.

Fuck the court.

Dear Texas … when asked about the US affordability crisis one of your Representatives, Troy Nehls, told a reporter that he will be eating lobster tails and rib-eye steaks this Fourth of July. And when asked about struggling Americans being unable to afford such a meal, Nehls said:

"Maybe the 60% of Americans don't work as hard as I do.”

In 2025, Nehls worked in Congress for 151 legislative days; in 2026, that number will be even lower. And don’t forget Nehls earned a base salary of $174,000 per year for working half the year but he works harder than you and gets full healthcare for free.

Do better Texas.

Guille Castillo is a Barcelona-born model and a professional dancer who made his debut at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2025 so would you dance with him and then Would You Hit It?

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Architecture Wednesday: The Good Residence

This is the Good residence, a midcentury LA home that was on the market for the first time in 63 years after having just one owner. The home sits comfortably at the top of a long ascending driveway on a piece of land that was carefully chosen and purchased in 1960 by the Good family, a thoughtful and secluded lot in which they’d soon thereafter build their lifelong family residence.

This dream home was built in 1961 and inspired by the iconic Philip Johnson Glass House, with the intention to construct a sharp Mid Century home with a pool and stunning views, encompassed by nature, sky and natural light. The structure is unusually rich in graceful original details such as oversized floor to ceiling windows and unblemished original wooden paneling, closets and built-ins that still feel remarkably untouched.

The focal point of the living space is its dropped and centered 360 degree fireplace, a showpiece that beams historic character into the light filled setting. An open dining area is partially separated by a curved brick wall, flanked by a wall of glass that allows seamless city views beyond the lush yard.

The primary suite comes with an oversized walk-in wardrobe area and closet, as well as a separate den or office space. The kitchen—which can use an update—is centered in between the primary bedroom and the three other bedrooms, each of which are on the other side of the home. Open wall space on both sides of the kitchen allows for expanded visual depth from both the dining area and the den.

Outside is a large pool and several entertaining spaces are ideal for summer parties, outdoor dining and play time with children and pets. The property and setting are intentionally surrounded by nature and offer privacy from most neighboring houses.

The house was sold to its second owner for just under $2 M.

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