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Thomas R. Underwood (1951): Following the death of Senator Virgil Chapman in a car accident, Governor Lawrence Wetherby appointed Democrat Thomas R. Underwood to the seat.
Garrett L. Withers (1949): When Alben W. Barkley resigned from the U.S. Senate to become Vice President of the United States under Harry S. Truman, Governor Earle C. Clements appointed Democrat Garrett L. Withers to fill the opening.
John Sherman Cooper (1946): After Senator Albert B. "Happy" Chandler resigned to become the Commissioner of Baseball, Governor Simeon Willis appointed Republican John Sherman Cooper to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held later that year.
Albert "Happy" Chandler (1939): Following the death of Senator Marvel Mills Logan, Governor Albert "Happy" Chandler resigned from the governorship. His successor, Lieutenant Governor Keen Johnson, immediately appointed Chandler to the vacant Senate seat. Chandler subsequently won the special election in 1940 to finish the term. « NPR +1
Two deer strolled into my garden this morning. Normally, this doesn't bother the crows at all, but today the deer wanted to investigate the crow buffet while a juvenile crow was still eating. The adult crows weren't having it. As the lead deer walked up the tiny slope to stick her nose into the food bowl, the adult crows converged from the trees. They swarmed the young deer, startling it into a run. The extended crow family was clearly defending him, even from a "threat" as benign as an inquisitive deer. Once the young crow was escorted to safety, the second deer was able to inspect the crow buffet in peace, only to discover there was nothing there that would interest a deer anyway.
Screen shot of weather forecast for Bremerton WA showing rain for the next hour.
Graph from Statista.com showing the Number of mass shootings in the United States from 1982 to March 2026, by legality of shooter's weapons: 103 - legally obtained; 16 - illegally obtained; 40 - unknown.
A bunch of white male MAGA morons with guns strapped to their chests and tucked into their belts parading through a shop pretending to be tough guys.
A ridiculous looking man wearing wrap-around sunglasses inside a big-box store is carrying his gun shoved in the front waistband of his jeans pointing to where his dick should be. His light grey t-shirt says “I do what I want” 🙄
Went to Seal Rock Beach in Brinnon, WA for my solstice sunrise celebration this morning. There are a family of seals swimming by behind the rock, just crossing where the sun’s golden orange rays are reflected on the water.
Image of algae-filled National Memorial Reflecting Pool with the Creature from the MAGA Swamp rising from its murky 30” depths. It’s scaly green bloated body barely visible through the duck poop and pea soup liquid; it’s hands appearing larger than reality thanks to the water’s refraction, and it’s hideous head with its venomous South American Flannel Moth caterpillar cap is leering at the camera. The creature’s gaslighting verbal diarrhea is caught in a cartoon word bubble: “It’s American Flag Blue”.
Image of algae-filled National Memorial Reflecting Pool with the Creature from the MAGA Swamp rising from its murky 30” depths. It’s scaly green bloated body barely visible through the duck poop and pea soup liquid; it’s hands appearing larger than reality thanks to the water’s refraction, and it’s hideous head with its venomous South American Flannel Moth caterpillar cap is leering at the camera. The creature’s gaslighting verbal diarrhea is caught in a cartoon word bubble: “It’s American Flag Blue”.
Image of algae-filled National Memorial Reflecting Pool with the Creature from the MAGA Swamp rising from its murky 30” depths. It’s scaly green bloated body barely visible through the duck poop and pea soup liquid; it’s hands appearing larger than reality thanks to the water’s refraction, and it’s hideous head with its venomous South American Flannel Moth caterpillar cap is leering at the camera. The creature’s gaslighting verbal diarrhea is caught in a cartoon word bubble: “It’s American Flag Blue”.
Image of algae-filled National Memorial Reflecting Pool with the Creature from the MAGA Swamp rising from its murky 30” depths. It’s scaly green bloated body barely visible through the duck poop and pea soup liquid; it’s hands appearing larger than reality thanks to the water’s refraction, and it’s hideous head with its venomous South American Flannel Moth caterpillar cap is leering at the camera. The creature’s gaslighting verbal diarrhea is caught in a cartoon word bubble: “It’s American Flag Blue”. (Photoshop image created by my nephew)
A statue depicting Barack and Michelle Obama on his first Inauguration Day in 2009 is featured outside the museum tower on the Obama Presidential Center campus. || Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Screenshot of a post from Puget Sound Whales • Wed, May 27 “Goodness in abundance yesterday: T64Bs & T65As Agate to Dyes Inlet to Agate & north; T137s quietly moved up Saratoga Passage, exiting Deception Pass; The 3rd group Seattle to S Sound & back?; Grays & humpbacks N& iS”
Photo of an audience of MAGA morons with pads taped to their ears after their cult leader’s first staged “assassination attempt”.
Trump and his white male cronies blocking the women’s championship team in a photo supposedly honoring the women.
Grey whale from Manette Bridge in Bremerton Washington
Key positions and statements made by NOW.org in 2016 include: Accusations of Misogyny: NOW leadership described Trump as a "boorish, babbling bigot" and argued that his campaign team rewarded misogyny. Protests over Labor Exploitation: In September 2016, NOW and the Feminist Majority Foundation organized protests at Trump Tower, calling for an investigation into allegations of labor exploitation at Trump Model Management. Response to "Access Hollywood" Tape: Following the release of the "Access Hollywood" tape in October 2016, NOW urged Republican leaders to un-endorse Trump, calling him a candidate who "boasts of his exploits as a sexual predator". Characterization as "Dangerous": An October issue advisory labeled Trump as "uninformed and possibly dangerous," likening his behavior to that of an abuser who sought power through aggression. Support for Opponents: NOW officially endorsed Hillary Clinton, contrasting her "practical solutions" with Trump’s rhetoric, which they claimed "disrespects women".
The Republican members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 119th Congress are listed below. James Comer (R-KY) currently serves as the Chairman. Committee Leadership Chairman: James Comer (R-KY) Republican Members Jim Jordan (R-OH) Michael Turner (R-OH) Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Virginia Foxx (R-NC) Glenn Grothman (R-WI) Michael Cloud (R-TX) Gary Palmer (R-AL) Clay Higgins (R-LA) Pete Sessions (R-TX) Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Nancy Mace (R-SC) Pat Fallon (R-TX) Byron Donalds (R-FL) Scott Perry (R-PA) William Timmons (R-SC) Tim Burchett (R-TN) Lauren Boebert (R-CO) Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) Nick Langworthy (R-NY) Eric Burlison (R-MO) Eli Crane (R-AZ) Brian Jack (R-GA) John McGuire (R-VA) Brandon Gill (R-TX) Rich McCormick (R-GA) (Joined March 2026)
Official image of a joyous Lionel Messi on the green field in Inter Miami CF team’s 2022/2023 carnation pink “home game” uniforms. Note: the current “home game” uniform is even more pink than this photo—like a vertically striped flamingo 🦩 pink.
Snow-covered peak of Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) rising above the deep green tree line. For reference, I am 65 miles (as the crow flies) from this mountain peak.
Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. vs WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND! This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue. At my direction, the U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine. This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation. This is the first time in military memory that two U.S. Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND! The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies. This is a moment that ALL Americans, Republican, Democrat, and everyone else, should be proud of and united around. We truly have the best, most protessional, and lethal Military in the History of the World. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
Highly detailed AI-created sign showing Putin as the puppeteer of Trump, and Trump the puppeteer of Bondi, Patel, Hegseth and the rest of his cabinet | Sign at the Manette Bridge #NoKings protest in Bremerton Washington
The word ICE with the I and C turned into a Nazi swastika and a red “no” symbol across all of it. A sign at the Manatte Bridge #NoKings protest in Bremerton Washington
No Kings protest - Manette Bridge, Bremerton Washington
No Kings at Manette Bridge
Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) is out but there is a layer of dark grey clouds covering her peak and a layer of deep green fir trees at her base. Image taken from the ferry across the water
Sunrise over the bow of the ferry as we head east to Seattle.
View of a hill with cascades of white candy tuft flowers, cypress, evergreens and other green trees, a white gazebo near the top of the hill, and a brilliant blue sky with scattered white puffy clouds
GIF of “leave Brittany alone”
A cluster of three bright purple crocus with yellow-orange stamens and tiny spring green sword-like leaves blooming above earth brown mulch in my garden.
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Green knit beanie with froggy eyes on top and 2 froggy legs hanging down the sides.
“A mural by the street artist Banksy was removed from the wall of a court building in London… The image depicted a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard while a judge, in a wig and gown, looms over him, wielding a gavel.” What now remains looks like a dark Hiroshima and Nagasaki grey shadow of the original image on the white wall. Or the shadows of humans and objects etched into sidewalks and streets after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Screenshot of a Laura Loomer post: “I don't ever want to hear @charliekirk11 claim he is pro-Trump ever again. After this weekend, I'd say he has revealed himself as political opportunist and I have had a front row seat to witness the mental gymnastics these last 10 years. Lately, Charlie has decided to behave like a charlatan, claiming to be pro-Trump one day while he stabs Trump in the back the next. TPUSA was only able to thrive thanks to the generosity of President Trump.”
Screenshots of Barack Obama’s post: “We don't yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie's family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.” And a screenshot of some MAGA moron’s ridiculous reply: Tekslayer says, “What is wrong with you people? A man who believed in honest debate and not violence deserves to be assassinated for sharing his views? What happened to hope and change? Charlie Kirk has had a greater impact than you Mr President on young people in this country and that's why he was killed.”
A screenshot of @rivertam.bsky post “I hope they catch the people responsible. I only hope that Laura Loomer's irresponsible and downright violent rhetoric wasn't a contributing factor to the deepening crisis of right wing extremist attacks in our country.” and a screenshot of Laura Loomer’s post: “I don't ever want to hear @charliekirk11 claim he is pro-Trump ever again. After this weekend, I'd say he has revealed himself as political opportunist and I have had a front row seat to witness the mental gymnastics these last 10 years. Lately, Charlie has decided to behave like a charlatan, claiming to be pro-Trump one day while he stabs Trump in the back the next. TPUSA was only able to thrive thanks to the generosity of President Trump.”
A photo of RJ Brainworm overlayed with text quoting him as saying, “We need to stop trusting the experts… Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy, it’s a feature of religion and totalitarianism.”
Jimmy Carter
DOCTOR: Don't challenge me, Harriet Jones, because I'm a completely new man. I could bring down your Government with a single word. HARRIET: You're the most remarkable man I've ever met, but I don't think you're quite capable of that. DOCTOR: No, you're right. Not a single word, just six. HARRIET: I don't think so. DOCTOR: Six words. HARRIET: Stop it! DOCTOR: Six. (The Doctor goes over to Alex and whispers in his ear.) DOCTOR: Don't you think she looks tired? (The Doctor, Rose, Mickey and Jackie leave.) HARRIET: What did he say? ALEX: Oh, well, nothing, really. HARRIET: What did he say? ALEX: Nothing. I don't know. HARRIET: Doctor! Doctor, what did you? What was that? What did he say? What did you say, Doctor? Doctor! I'm sorry.
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#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower
BBC image of the man in his white button down shirt & black pants standing in the middle of the street to block the Chinese dictator’s tanks.
Savanna Walker from BookPage.com writes: “We can’t resist a good/terrible cozy pun at BookPage HQ—just look at our Instagram. And so, before the fall cavalcade of seasonal puns is upon us, we’re celebrating the very best (or very worst) titles of the year so far. Seven Deadly Zins by Nancy J. Parra Broken Bone China by Laura Childs Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins Drowned Under by Wendall Thomas Thread on Arrival by Lea Wait Sconed to Death by Lynn Cahoon Murder’s No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day Clause and Effect by Kaitlyn Dunnett Peach Clobbered by Anna Gerard Knot on Her Life by Mary Marks Flour in the Attic by Winnie Archer Wonton Terror by Vivien Chien
CNN article: Hear what Trump had to say about being referred to as 'daddy' at NATO NATO Chief Mark Rutte got the world's attention after referring to President Trump as "daddy" after he used the analogy of two children fighting to describe the conflict between Iran and Israel. In a press conference, Rutte, explained his reason for using the term "daddy." Trump spoke about the moment at a press conference, and the White House leaned into the term in a social media post.
Screenshot of a Google search for “MAGA artists” resulting in paintings of Donald Trump, each one worse than the one before. My apologies that I don’t have the words to describe how awful they are.
Screenshot of since deleted post from Marjorie Taylor Greene: “I spent millions of my own money and TRAVELED THE ENTIRE COUNTRY campaigning for President Trump and his MAGA agenda and his promises. And Trump's MAGA agenda included these key promises: NO MORE FOREIGN WARS. NO MORE REGIME CHANGE. WORLD PEACE. And THIS is what the people voted for. Only 6 months in and we are back into foreign wars, regime change, and world war 3. It feels like a complete bait and switch to please the neocons, warmongers, military industrial complex contracts, and neocon tv personalities that MAGA hates and who were NEVER TRUMPERS! After the bombs were dropped, we were told "complete success" and Iran's nuclear capabilities were totally wiped out. Then it quickly turned to Iran's nuclear facilities "partially damaged" and now it's "we don't know where their enriched uranium is." Let me be very clear. My children are 22, 25, and 27. I will literally fight ANYONE for their future. And their future and their entire generation's future MUST be free of America LAST foreign wars that provoke terrorists attacks on our homeland, military drafts, and NUCLEAR WAR. I am FIGHTING for them to have a future where they can afford to buy a home, afford insurance, invest for retirement, enjoy life, retain their God given freedoms, afford to raise a family under their Christian faith, not be in debt, safety and security, AND NOT HAVE OUR OWN TAX PAYER FUNDED GOVERNMENT DESTROY IT ALL. Contrary to brainwashed Democrat boomers think and protest about, Trump is not a king, MAGA is not a cult, and I can and DO have my own opinion.”
Screenshot of a Tweet from Don Winslow: “Over 30 years of writing novels almost always involving multiple fed agencies + law enforcement, I’ve made a lot of friends. I am told that Donald Trump’s DHS is “out of control “, a “ROGUE BOUNTY HUNTER POSSE” with big $$ + bonuses paid to bounty hunters who have “TARGET LISTS”
Against the blue-green backdrop of Port Washington Narrows, a man in a brown cap and dark sunglasses holding a large white sign that says: “he warned me not to protest… So here I am”
A smiling man with a full dark beard, dark sunglasses, and a cardboard Burger King crown is wearing black cargo shorts and an army green military dress-uniform jacket. His sign reads, “I ❤️ LA”
A smiling man with a full dark beard, dark sunglasses, and a cardboard Burger King crown is wearing black cargo shorts and an army green military dress-uniform jacket. His sign reads, “I ❤️ LA”
Two men on the Manette Bridge smiling broadly, one in a light gray t-shirt and the other wearing a mint green t-shirt. Both t-shirts say, “Drag shows are safer than churches”. One man’s sign reads: “No more kings! We prefer queens any day!” The other man’s sign says: “Not even Christian but I follow the red letters”.
Protest sign with blue and red lettering on a white background: “No kings in America. I was just a voter. You made me an activist.”
My protest sign with a photo of a smiling Barack Obama at the top, a U.S. flag at the bottom and the words #ObamaAppreciationDay in the center.
" For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and, dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter. " GEORGE WASHINGTON IN HIS ADDRESS TO THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY | SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1783
The truth is that the elite world that Epstein ascended into, the one I tapped into by way of the black book, is populated with hordes of loathsome, boring, untalented people living their bumbling, idiotic lives while just so happening to wield some share of the preposterous global bounty that he and the rest were after. For all the mystery surrounding Epstein’s fortune, its existence is hardly more inscrutable than the wealth of any of his other billionaire peers. He earned it the same way they all did, which is to say precisely not at all.
Promotional image of a bottle of Jägermeister next to a hand holding two shots glasses of the alcohol topped with orange slices.
Screenshot from the REI website showing a 27 fl. oz. PlatyPreserve Portable Wine Bottle from the Platypus brand. The description says “Safeguard the flavor of your wine and transport it easily in a bag or backpack with the collapsible Platypus PlatyPreserve—an ideal solution for backpackers, travelers, cyclists or concertgoers.” “Flexible, collapsible design offers a lightweight alternative to glass bottles for transporting and enjoying wine or spirits wherever you go Food-grade lining is 100% taste-free, preserving the taste of your wine Dark exterior graphics also preserve flavor by minimizing light exposure to your wine.”