Spent some time this afternoon reading Ecclesiastes, which in France is called Book of Royale with Cheese.

Church Marquis, that reads Kings start wars, Christians and them

At last a good reason to log into my Richard the Lionheart @Gmail account

Lowkirkenuienely hilarious

Enya used to live and record in this house. It’s hard to imagine a house that looks less like she sounds. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fo...

Forget all those AI losers.The nation’s greatest innovator is Mike.

Hotels Aren’t Seeing The World Cup Boon They Were Promised With just over two months until the World Cup begins, the hotel industry doesn’t see the promised economic boon on the horizon.

People don't want to risk being kidnapped and shipped to a Salvadoran gulag never to be seen again? Crazy

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Trump’s Humiliation in Orbán Defeat Stunner Is Only Just Beginning For Viktor Orbán’s epic loss in Hungary to have real meaning in America, Democrats and liberals need to proclaim themselves part of the global anti-authoritarian movement.

The massive Orban defeat should prompt Dems to align themselves more firmly with anti-fascist and pro-democracy forces abroad. There's a powerful link to be drawn between the celebrations in Budapest and the confrontations with ICE in Minneapolis. 1/

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Disappointed, though not surprised, I began to describe various life- saving components of USAID’s global health portfolio, highlighting how we prepare for and respond to emerging pandemic threats; support the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV; and immunize millions of children from the deadliest childhood diseases. I spoke for about five minutes, focusing primarily on our infectious diseases work and hoping to keep the attention of people who seemed to have no experience—or interest—in global health. When I finished, the room was silent, the political appointees looking at one another in what appeared to be disbelief. The silence was broken by Ken Jackson, who chuckled softly and shook his head. “Wow, there really is so much that USAID does that we never knew,” he said. “This is the story that needs to get out there.” Joel, also smiling, chimed in next, echoing Jackson’s amazement. “I had no idea you did all this,” he said. “As a Republican, when I think of what USAID does in global health, I assumed it was just, you know, abortions.”

This is NUTS

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Whistleblower says Trump officials thought USAID did 'just abortions,' asked for 'Barney-style' slides before gutting agency, per new book Read an exclusive excerpt from Nicholas Enrich's "Into the Wood Chipper"

When a USAID whistleblower told Trump people that it'd be hard to pull together accurate info on Malaria since DOGE had turned off access to the whole team who worked on that issue, one of the guys shouted “See, this is why, just because it might work at Twitter does not mean you can do it here!”

DoorDash explaining what’s best for its drivers is like listening to Miss Hannigan explain what’s best for orphans.

If the Pope doesn't sink ships, Trump will?

Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

Georgia Republicans broke Georgia's election system because Trump told them to. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Headline: “Al Green ‘tired of being alone’ songs vaccines virtue.

Happy 80th birthday to Al Green, a magical musician who also inspired an all-time great local newspaper headline in April 2021.

Do you guys remember how the right said Biden was “weird” because sometimes he would lean into the microphone and whisper something silly? Cause I remember. Anyhow.

15 Minute City? More like Eternal City!

CSD BOE Meeting, April 14, 2026 Post Details - City Schools of Decatur

The next Decatur School Board meeting is Tuesday, April 14. The meeting starts at 3:05pm and public comment opens at 6:30. In person or by Zoom. www.csdecatur.net/view-all-new...

Car headed to strip club crashes into Avondale violin shop The car veered off North Avondale Road at around 4:30 a.m., smashing into the wall of Ronald Sachs Violins.

E-bikes claim another victim www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/09/c...

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Does this mean we’re getting Rod Dreher back?

Hey #Atlanta and #Georgia. I keep a list of Atlanta and Georgia people posting on Bluesky. Please suggest more. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Middle East crisis live: Trump says US will blockade the strait of Hormuz President makes claim in lengthy Truth Social post after talks in Pakistan failed to secure a deal

Finally, a President with the courage to protect the jobs of hardworking American blockaders. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

US President Donald Trump says the US Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of ⁠Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had ⁠paid a toll to Iran. https://aje.news/x545rk

We have entered the “you can’t kill me if I commit suicide” phase of American Decline

From Andrew Tate to Mountbatten-Windsor, my first name has been dragged through the mud. Can a global community of ‘Drews’ help change that? The ‘Council of Andrews’ started as a bit of fun – but has led to friendships, financial help and even fiances…

Andisheh is available. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

I accidentally did a @nytpitchbot.bsky.social

I opened the Substack app (i subscribe to @brianbeutler.bsky.social ) and it immediately served me 3 right-wing bloggers, including Rod Dreher. Are there any commercial media apps that aren’t built to aggressively recruit for the ghouls?

Once again, a whole ass story about the pernicious and disastrous and dangerous and untruthful American political Right that is framed as "here's how Dems fucked up."

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Reminder: If FIFA weren't an organized crime ring, they would have removed the US's status as World Cup host already.

When gasoline prices go up because supply is limited, the correct policy is to raise the tax to discourage consumption.

That makes sense. That hijacking is was so Banksy. And he needed to launder the money.