Monday, August 04, 2025

Ain't That America X

Another week down and the Midterms cannot come quickly enough … Faux Christians watching porn at work … Nazi Mace … White House Press Liar doesn’t pay her bills … Epstein …  GOP boosts White Nationalist to power … Another Republican paying for his mistress’ abortion … Another Felon supporter arrested for child porn … but some good news … the courts are stepping up and stopping the regime … Leon Skum causes another explosion … MAGAts cannot spell the name of the state they want to represent … and President Cankles, the most bloated gasbag on the planet, wants to reinstate the president’s fitness test … seriously …

Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was accused of watching porn on his work TV and claims it was a lie and a setup:

“We have got a gross accusation that has already been proven, by OMES [Office of Management and Services] and the sheriff’s office, to be impossible to have happened. There’s no devices connected to that cable TV.”

BUT … an OMES report says Walters’ claim about the TV’s streaming capabilities was a lie. The TV had cable access and was connected to an empty DVD player and connected to the state’s open WiFi network. A one-time passcode was required to access screen casting to the TV, limiting the number of people with casting ability to the device.

Good Christian MAGAt Walter’s is lying.

South Carolina GOP Representative, transphobic fool, and all-around liar, Nancy Mace, teased a run for South Carolina governor because the state has “gone woke” and says one of her  “favorite things to watch on YouTube these days are the court hearings where illegals are in court and ICE shows up to drag them out of court and deport them.”

Let me give one example of how “woke South Carolina is; we have the death penalty here and the governor has paved the way for death by firing squad.

I think lynching may be next.

The Felon’s White House press secretary, KKKaroline Leavitt  has a money problem that won’t go away. It seems her 2022 congressional campaign committee failed to pay off a penny of the $326,370.50 it owes across more than 100 creditors.

Leavitt, as you may know, loves to rant about “deadbeats” over their student loan payments and poor people who “expect government handouts” such as Medicaid and food stamps.

Every GOP accusation is an admission.

The FCC’s approval of CBS owner Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance came with a condition to install a “bias monitor” to make sure the news company’s reporting meets standards demanded by The Felon.

Bye CBS.

The Felon now says he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and threw the now-disgraced financier out of his private club in Florida after Epstein betrayed him more than once by hiring people who had worked for him.

Every day the story changes because … He’s on the list.

Marco Rubio on the idea that he may run for the White in 2028 … hold for laughter … though may change his mind if JD Vance … hold for laughter … wants the job.

I know of no two other Republicans more disliked by their own party except for maybe Ted Cruz.

Hell let ‘em all run.

Senate Republicans voted this week to confirm Joe Kent, who buddied up with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, gives interviews to Nazi sympathizers, downplayed the extremism of the neofascist Proud Boys, and grouped the Black Lives Matter movement with “child trafficking rings and cartels,” saying they should all face “federal terrorism charges,” was named to lead the National Counterterrorism Center; every Republican but one, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, voted for him.

That’s the GOP … add a racist, terrorist, and far-right wingnut to a Counterterrorism office.


Texas GOP Congressman Giovanni Capriglione who rammed through a six-week abortion ban in his state has been exposed as having a 17-year long affair and paid for several abortions for his mistress. He has also recently resigned from office though claims the whole story is a lie.

Remember, every GOP accusation is a confession.

Texas GOP Senator, Rafael Cruz, taking time from his Greek vacation while Texas flooded, has actually claimed lied that, after the shooting in New York City, the Democrats are coming for your guns.

Except what Democrats, and most Americans, wants, is stronger gun laws, assault weapons off the streets and background checks.

What Ted Cruz wants is to stoke fear amongst his gun-toting base to stay in office so he can take another holiday while Texas floods, or burns, or blows away, or loses power or another elementary school gets shot up by a lunatic with an assault weapon..

Scott Soucek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a fervent Felon supporter who said he cast his 2024 vote to fight child trafficking, has been charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography.

Soucek isn’t just a Felon supporter, he is also married to a leading GOP Party operative in the state.

Again, every GOP accusation is a confession and, once again, ever notice how all these pedophiles and child porn lovers are also Felon supporters?

Judge Jesse M. Furman of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York permanently barred The Felon’s administration from imposing penalties on two law professors over their involvement with the International Criminal Court, finding that the threat violated their First Amendment rights.

Smackdown.

It is being reported that Leon Skum’s America Party will likely never launch, but if it does, expect to explode in midair.

Along with France and Canada, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Great Britain will recognize the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza, reaches a ceasefire, makes clear there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a Two State Solution.

Stand up!

Stephen Flynn, the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, refused to meet with The Felon because, he says, he was busy washing his hair and had his own toddlers to looks after.

Hey world? Be like Stephen.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston has ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights The Felon’s administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature Tax Scam for Billionaires.

Resist!

U.S. Wisconsin GOP Representative Bryan Steil was met with consistent boos during a town hall over his support for The Felon’s fascist policies.

His in-person town hall was the first for a Wisconsin Republican since House GOP leadership advised members to avoid the in-person event to avoid public protests.

In other words, hide from your constituents.

MAGAt Representative Mike Collins of Georgia has his work cut out for him as he enters the 2026 Republican Senate primary field and not just because his GOP challengers will include another MAGAt candidate and former college football coach Derek Dooley, who reportedly has Governor Brian Kemp’s support.

Meanwhile, Democrat Jon Ossoff is building massive momentum to take on whichever MAGAt steps up,

But the funny is that Collins stumbled right out of the gate with an early campaign video that misspelled the name of the state he’s running in:


This is one time I can’t actually blame him … apparently The Felon appeared to doze off again in public this week when “Dr.” Mehmet Oz spoke of a new health-tracking system at the White House.

Perhaps DonOLD needs a new heath tracking system?

Make it make sense … President Cankles has signed an executive order reinstating the national fitness assessment implemented in public schools from 1956 until 2013. And the role of administering the test will fall to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

So, the unhealthiest human on the planet wants a fitness test for public school students and wants the drug addict and brain worm infected moron who took a swim in sewage to administer it?

Keep calm and …

Saturday, August 02, 2025

Why Is It ...

… that I often warn people by saying, ‘Welcome to my mind. Please fasten your seatbelt and keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times. Do not feed the animals, drink the water, or talk to the voices. Enjoy the ride!’

… that I just dunked a cookie into a glass of milk, waited for the bubbles to stop, and thought of you.

… that people never learn the most important tip for talking to me: Don’t.

… that it’s apparently rude to thump someone in the forehead and shout ‘Skip intro’ when they start talking to you.

… that when something says ‘Don’t start it always gives me a thrill and makes me want to start.

… that at a bar the other night I asked for a vodka and the bartender said ‘This is McDonalds’ and then looked at me like I’m crazy when I said, ‘Okay, gimme a McVodka.’

… that someone asks if I want to slip into something more comfortable I will get in my car and leave.

… that I just found out that it’s a ‘thing’ to throw the ball into the crowd after you win the game, but not in bowling … never in bowling.

… that you could really cry me a river and I’d just jump in a boat and row away from you.

… that being naturally funny is annoying  because most of the time I’m just minding my own business and people are over there laughing like I’m doing stand-up.

Friday, August 01, 2025

I Didn't Say It ... Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming, Bisexual actor, guest-hosting  Jimmy Kimmel Live and using the platform to speak out for transgender rights:

“America? How are you doing? No, really, how are you doing? I mean, how are you doing aside from being a country that’s just reintroduced concentration camps, taken health care away from 17 million people to give billionaires a tax cut, and also to finance an armed militia of masked men that commits heinous assorted kidnappings and crimes against humanity on a daily basis. Aside from all that, are you okay? I wouldn’t have thought so … I split my time between New York City, here in the United States and Scotland, my homeland … Yes, I am an immigrant from Scotland. Are you scared of me? I am taking an American’s job right now. But don’t worry, according to ICE I’m one of the good ones … Tonight’s show is all about superheroes. Not only are the Fantastic Four here as I said, but some of you may also remember me as Nightcrawler from the X-Men.

Of course, these superhero movies are only pretend, but I happen to believe there are actual superheroes in real life who walk among us. And these superheroes are called trans people, because just like superheroes trans people are both with something special and magical about them, and they often have to hide what’s special and magical about them from other people. Like superheroes they grow up in a society that doesn’t understand them, that makes them the other and often hates them. Like superheroes, trans people just want the world to be a safer place. And they believe we should protect each other and live our lives in peace. Like superheroes, evil billionaires want to get rid of trans people for no fucking reason whatsoever. And just like superheroes, trans people are not new. They’ve been around forever and they’re not going anywhere, no matter how much this administration tries to make you fear them.

There is no evidence that trans people are a threat to women. There is, however, ample evidence that the President of the United States publicly brags about barging into beauty pageant dressing rooms and grabbing women by their pussies. Wake up, America! Come on, millions of Americans are obsessed with his idea that trans people are attacking women in bathrooms. Do you know what trans people do in the bathroom? They poop and they pee. And I’m sure they always wash their hands afterwards. And why on Earth, this is what gets me, why on Earth would a rapist go to the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that actually treats rapists better than trans people?

Do think anyone in [The Felon’s] Administration could actually name two trans people … here in America the amount of hate crimes against trans people has risen hugely in the last year. And in Los Angeles, they’re up by 125%. Another surprising statistic? Our sitting president is a million percent more likely to be on the Epstein list than any trans person. So let’s not pretend that we’ve got our eye on the ball when it comes to sexual violence, OK, America? And how dare this president make random, unfounded accusations of sexual criminality against trans people when he was literally ordered to pay $83 million to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. It’s the pot calling the kettle black after trying to grab its handle in the changing room of a T.J. Maxx.

Trans people are far more likely to be victims of sexual assault or violence than be the perpetrators. Now, I know that some of you don’t want to look at trans people but, please America, at least force yourselves to look at the facts. There is no epidemic of attacks committed by trans people. But do you know how many people are killed every year by gun violence in this country? Over 46,000. And you’re worried about pronouns. Everyone in this country’s pronouns should be gun and control … [And] to people who repeatedly attack the trans community, why; why do you care so much? Why are you so upset by what other people do to their bodies in order to be happy? If it’s okay for the Kardashians and Elon Musk, shouldn’t it be okay for trans people? …

Even as an atheist I am a big fan of Jesus, I really am. I mean, what’s not to like? A tall, gorgeous man with great abs and flowing hair getting his feet washed by prostitutes and encouraging people to love their neighbors, all the while slaying in a loose caftan. And Jesus was an immigrant, by the way, let’s not forget. Jesus would have loved trans people. He changed water into wine. Is that not itself an act of transition? And you know how I know Jesus would have loved trans people? Because he loved people. He loved all people. And so of course he would love trans people and all queer people. I mean, Jesus was followed around at all times by twelve hot single guys. All of them also sporting caftans. You do the math. Jesus loved The Gays, America, deal with it. The only thing our current president has in common with Jesus is that they both owe their careers to their dads.

But seriously, just take a moment to realize what it must feel like to be a trans person in America today. Our government has legislated that trans people do not exist. It is trying to erase them completely. Imagine having to stockpile your essential life-saving medicine because your president might cut off access to it for no other reason than it makes him look strong to his base. If a government is going to declare that a whole group of people shouldn’t exist why can’t it be a truly dangerous group of people like those who take their socks and shoes off on airplanes and then go into the bathrooms? Why can’t it be people that use leaf blowers at unearthly hours of the morning? Why can’t it be unkind people? Which brings us back to Jesus.

Jesus just wanted us all to be kind. That’s all. So, for once America, I beg you, let’s all really try to give kindness a go. Like my little mom says it doesn’t cost anything to be kind. And I guarantee that any situation you find yourself in will go a little better with kindness. Now, speaking of kindness, despite this government’s slashing of funds for all things LGBTQ+, there are a number of great organizations out there still helping the queer and trans community, including The Trevor Project, P-Flag National, and Trans Lifeline. Please  call them if you need them and support them if you’re able. Thank you so much for listening.”

I saw this at Debra’s She Who Seeks when she posted a YouTube video of Cumming’s monologue. It was heartfelt and heartbreaking, funny and sweet , harsh and kind.

I’ve been thinking of it all week and going back to one though: be kind. What difference does it make in your life is a person is trans? Who is getting hurt by a trans person? No one; but many are hurting the trans community for no other reason than ignorance and fear spread by the current regime.

We need to stand with our trans brothers and sisters and let the tares know that, once again, they are on the wrong side of history, of life, of kindness, of Jesus, of faith, of spirituality, of hope.

Check out Alan’s full monologue at Debra’s blog—click the link above—and hear the entire speech. It’s worth it.

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