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Mark Kelly, Democrat Senator from Arizona, on Cankles’ threat to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure:

“If those words become orders to destroy civilian infrastructure with no valid military purpose, it’s hard to see how they would not violate the laws of armed conflict. America leads best with strength, discipline, and professionalism. Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country. ‘A whole civilization will die tonight' are words no President of the United States had ever spoken until this morning. [His] behavior is unhinged and making Americans less safe. After a 25-year career in the United States Navy, I have never met or served with anyone who so completely lacks the qualities of good leadership as [Cankles] does. If the President takes the actions he has threatened to take, countless Iranian civilians will die, it will massively escalate this war, and the United States will be seen as a country without a moral or ethical compass. That will make Americans less safe right now and risk the lives of thousands of service members. The consequences will have a lasting and damaging effect on our nation. [His] mistakes have led us to this perilous moment, but the solution is not to escalate even further. This must stop."

And the best way to stop it is to have the GOP strap on their balls and stand up for America against the lunatic. But since that’s unlikely to happen with the spineless GOP, then then next best plan is to Vote Blue No Matter who in the midterms and if Cankles hasn’t destroyed the country and/or the world, then we can remove him from office, try and convict him, and lock him up.

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Jasmine Crockett, Democrat Representative from Texas, of the firing of incompetent women from the regime, but keeping the incompetent men:

“Well, first it was Kristi Noem, now it’s Pam Bondi … it would be too much … that Pete [Hegseth] be next. I see a theme. He will throw the incompetent women under the bus a lot faster than the incompetent men. Let’s just agree that America needs a ‘do over.’ The President nominated these awful people, the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed them, and well … too many people thought we should give this much power to the pussy grabbing, 6-times bankruptcy filing, 34 count convicted felon bestie of Epstein.”

Cankles will always sacrifice the women in favor of his buddies so, again, let’s get Democrats in office and impeach DUI Pete and get him locked up, too.

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Yassamin Ansari, Democrat Representative from Arizona, on introducing articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Crimes and DUI Hire Pete Hegseth:

“What we have seen out of [The Regime] over this weekend has been absolutely horrifying and gut-wrenching. The threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure and the entire country of Iran are unreal and apocalyptic. Today, [Cankles] said, quote, the entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night. That was his quote. Iran is a country of 90 million people. Threatening them with annihilation is a monstrous war crime and puts them and American service members and Americans at grave risk. It also only serves the interests of the Islamic Republic regime, further entrenching their power, providing them with a convenient boogeyman while punishing the civilian population. As a chief enabler of this illegal war, Pete Hegseth is responsible for directing this insane military action against Iran, which has already killed thousands of civilians, led to the unnecessary deaths of American service members and displaced over a million people in the region. That's why I'm introducing articles of impeachment against Hegseth for repeatedly violating his oath of office and the constitution, including the disregard of Congress and willful targeting of civilian infrastructure in Iran, like water desalination plants, like hospitals, like schools and bridges. As the top official in the Department of War, Pete Hegseth has the duty to comply with the laws, lead by example for other military officials, and uphold his commitment to the Constitution above all else. He has done none of that. Instead, he has trampled on the most fundamental principles upon which the United States was founded upon, including the separation of powers, congressional oversight, and respect for the rule of law. That's why I'm calling for Pete Hegseth's impeachment and removal from office immediately.”

Ansari  is the only Iranian-American in Congress and is standing for her Iranian people and her American people, protecting both from a drunk warmonger. Pete has often said he wants to “kill Muslims” and now he is getting his way and is firing our generals in order to increase his control over the military and ensure his loyalists hold top positions.

Hegseth is the real terror threat against this country and needs to be removed.

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Pope Leo, on Cankles’ threat to wipe out Iran's civilization:

"Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire ​people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable. There are certainly issues of international law here, but even more, it is a moral question concerning the good of the people as a whole, in its entirety … I would invite the citizens of all the countries involved to contact the authorities, political leaders, congressmen, to ask them—tell them to work for peace and to reject war always. Attacks on civilian infrastructure is against international law ... it is also a sign of the hatred, the division, the destruction that the human being is capable of."

I am no fan of the Catholic Church which has long its demons free rein within the church, but I will stand with them against the idea of destroying an entire civilization that has done nothing to me, has not threatened me.

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Andy Beshear, Kentucky Democrat Governor, after SCOTUS struck down Colorado’s ban on "conversion therapy" for minors:

"The Supreme Court is absolutely wrong. Torture is never free speech. It’s just torture. And faith has been used at different times to try to justify torture, and it’s always, always been wrong. If [the court] is going to show people hate, a governor's there to show them love. If [the court] is there to show them judgment, a governor's there to show them acceptance. We should always be in the suicide prevention business. Never in the suicide causing business … We should always stand up for our convictions, and we should always push back against discrimination. I don't like bullies, and so I'm always going to push back. I believe all children are children of God and I don't want people out there picking on kids, especially kids that already feel marginalized or at higher risk for suicide. [The Bible] says, 'Love your neighbor as yourself, not love your neighbor, unless.' I see you. I care about you. I know this hurts, but there are people out there that support you and want to lift you up. You are not alone. We have to elect people that are against discrimination. We have to create a check on the [regime] because right now Congress is not doing its job … I'm going to continue to stand with our LGBTQ+ community until everyone's rights are recognized and this current discrimination, especially by the very top of our federal government, ends."

Beshear is putting it in the simplest terms where it can make the most sense. Listen and understand; you don’t have to ‘understand’ trans but you have to treat all people with respect.

It’s just that simple.

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Bobservations

Carlos came to the breakfast table the other morning and said:

“I have made an Executive Decision—”

“You cannot do that.”

“Why?”

“All Executive Decision are made by me, though you have the ability to make an Executive Suggestion and submit it through proper channels.”

“And then what happens?”

“I ignore it and make an Executive Decision.”

He seemed shocked and awed by my logic and I don’t know why, though I did make an Executive Decision not to have this conversation again.

This Tale of Tuxedo comes from March 2009:

A Sunday Tuxedo—clockwise from top let—raises his eyes toward Heaven and prays to the cat gods that there will be fish for dinner. And when he realizes it'll be a dish of dry stuff like every day, he pouts, and then does his best Camille impression. And lastly he poses as Tuxedo of the Jungle....or Bond, Tuxedo Bond. 

Camden is growing, though maintaining it's small-town appeal, and one of the bigger projects will be the King Haigler Hotel, a 51-room boutique hotel,  taking over the space where the old opera house and clock tower, built in 1886, stand.

That’s Broad Street up there looking south towards the Opera House and clock tower in 1951.

And here’s a view from Rutledge Street side of the building and the clock tower, also in the 1950s.

And here’s the building with just the tower standing and the hotel construction beginning around it.

I was glad they saved the clock tower and made it the focal point of new construction and cannot wait for the hotel to open.

Take note of the silence of the pro-life folks when their president threatened genocide, to kill innocent, civilian, men, women, and children and destroy an entire civilization.

The cult is real … stupid.

And then here we have a mural downtown that features the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, a Georgian mansion that dominates the grounds of Historic Camden and the Revolutionary War Park. Once the home of local businessman and patriot Joseph Kershaw who arrived in the colonies before 1748 and worked for a merchant in Charleston before moving to this settlement—then called Pine Tree Hill. The proximity to the Great Wagon Road and the Wateree River made for easy distribution of goods traveling between coastal Charleston and the backcountry frontier.

Kershaw established a store called Kershaw and Company and, in time, built flour and grist mills, indigo works, a tobacco warehouse, a distillery, and a brewery. His efforts helped turn the town into a commercial hub and he was instrumental in creating a plan of streets and lots in Pine Hill, which became the village of Camden, now the Oldest Inland City in South Carolina.

I was going through my phone and found that picture of the dear departed MaxGoldberg and Tuxedo napping in “their” chair in the sunroom so peacefully.

And then I found that picture of Max with his crooked mouth—after he’d had a couple of teeth removed—looking quizzically at me. Oh I miss the mug on that cat!

Garrett Swan is a 57-year-old actor and art director, known for Fashion House, Unusually Thicke, and Sex, Lies, and Sugar, all of which beg the question: Would You Hit It?

Architecture Wednesday: Casa Karina

Casa Karina is a luxury home in San Miguel de Allende—one of the places in which I would love to retire—which perfectly blends contemporary design with eye-catching rustic elements. The attention to detail is second to none and the home features both indoor and outdoor living areas which are mindfully designed to complement your mood.

One enters Casa Karina through a commanding 19th-Century River Teak door which was imported from Rajasthan, India And are immediately welcomed by a handmade hammock which sits next to a fireplace. The floors and beams are made from recycled hardwood ‘Trojes’ from the state of Michoacán, which is prominent in the blue tones of the kitchen’s ceiling. All of the doors in the home are made from heavy antique mesquite wood, also from Michoacán.

The living room has a double-height ceiling which fills the floor plan with natural light, some of the light streaming through the glass-bottomed rooftop pool. The chef’s kitchen perfectly blends contemporary functionality—a complete range of Viking appliances—and vintage-chic finishes like raw quartzite countertops and a sink sculpted from a large river stone.

The ground floor hosts one of the spacious bedroom suites, which opens up to the main living room area. This bedroom is furnished with a king-sized bed and has a fireplace while the en-suite bath features a double vanity with sinks upscaled from coffee mortars, quartzite counters, and tan river stone flooring. The room is complete with a bathtub and shower.

The second bedroom is located on the upper level and also features a king- sized bed and fireplace along with a cozy reading nook-window seat which captures sight of the Parroquia. The en-suite bathroom is finished with grey shaved stone flooring, a river stone sink, and a large walk-in shower. Also on this floor are a TV room with a custom L-shaped sofa and an office with a desk and a Balinese day bed.

This stylish home—located at the top of a quiet pedestrian street [Callejon] just below San Miguel’s main lookout point—has another great selling point: a rooftop terrace that captures sweeping panoramic sunset views, including sight of the town’s most famous landmark—the Parroquia de San Miguel—and features a heated glass bottom swimming pool, a black marble firepit with wraparound seating, an outdoor kitchen with a Viking barbecue grill, a half bathroom and laundry room.

You could live up there!

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