They weren't always, only since the Orange Menace took over. "DHS and DOJ, two agencies with statutory missions to combat domestic terrorism."

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Is it possible that the rise of white supremacist organizations and the meddling of Russia in our elections might have made it a justifiable expense? Mere budget numbers don't tell the whole story.

I'm glad I'm old.

Nothing is inevitable, including the dominance of money. We've see big-dollar spending on elections fail. We've seen a workaround for Citizens United in Montana. Too many people - and frankly, white people - are losing in this economy. And with the reinstatement of the draft, the young will rise.

If you think that's doable, more power to you. I don't see it happening.

Obama was Republican lite. He wasn't interested in civil liberties. I think we are going to see a new type of Democrat ascend as neoliberalism heads to the dustbin.

Mazie is a centrist Dem. Her word is not the last word.

Says who?

Pray, how is that done? Human beings have been behaving horribly for centuries.

And another one bites the dust.

Or all three.

I once tried to buy a small item at an Amazon Fresh. Once was enough.

I reserve judgment until I see how Magyar rules. You know what they say about power, after all.

Not really. Chicago has a long history of celebrity weathermen. The first really famous weatherman was Harry Volkman. He was in high demand at schools. I extend recognition to PJ Hoff, Jim Tillman, John Coleman, and Steve Baskerville.

The Problem With Hasan Piker’s Einstein Story People scrutinizing influencers for their views should also hold them to account for their facts.

The problem with influencers: facts are optional, lies are to be expected. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Agree. Unbelievably exciting. I have never seen the Lyric so alive in more than 40 years of opera-going. Is it opera? Maybe not the music we expect, but hell yes, it's opera.

safronia - Court Theatre “Gospel, blues, funk, soul... Imagine Curtis Mayfield conducting Parliament-Funkadelic, with The Staple Singers and Deniece Williams providing the

Honored to view the world premiere of Chicago poet laureate avery r. young's #SAFRONIA at the Lyric Opera last night. A totally unique experience that blew the roof off the trad opera world. If you can't see it tonight, it will return next year to Court Theatre. www.courttheatre.org/season-ticke...

safronia - Court Theatre “Gospel, blues, funk, soul... Imagine Curtis Mayfield conducting Parliament-Funkadelic, with The Staple Singers and Deniece Williams providing the

Indeed it will. www.courttheatre.org/season-ticke...

This is Ann Coulter pretending she's a human who gives a damn.

I don't think it was trying to be profound, honestly, just an heartfelt tribute to a good man and his family.

What do you make of the "conservatives" who call us libtards and issue death threats to anyone who doesn't agree with the Orange Menace?

Yep. Saw that at Emily Oaks a few weeks ago. And, like you, a Cooper's hawk flyby. I thought of it as the referee.

Great horned owls and crows are equivalent to Packers and Bears fans confronting each other.

If you can access it, I highly recommend his feature PAUSE OF THE CLOCK. His short film, MY LAST MARTINI, is also as good as any short story you might read.

Always my pleasure to help you bring films into the world, Rob.

Rob is a very talented filmmaker whose films I've really enjoyed. I've pledged to help him finish this project, and I hope you will, too.

STOP the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Housing for Immigrant Families This administration’s dismantling of the social safety net — slashing funding for health care and food assistance — has left working families paying more for basic needs, from rent to food to medical ...

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Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth The articles accuse Hegseth of abuse of power, war crimes and other serious wrongdoing.

The next one to fall. www.axios.com/2026/04/15/i...

Aronofsky highly overrated.

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales says he's stepping down from Congress Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday that he is stepping down from Congress on Tuesday amid threats to expel him over an affair with a staffer.

Actually, Republican Tony Gonzales is facing expulsion and has chosen to resign. abcnews.com/Politics/gop...