"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found." -Pope Leo XIV

I miss watching sports without being bombarded with betting stuff.

#WhatAreWeDoing

Chicago White Sox post on X: "you wanted them, you're ALL getting one" "POPE HATS FOR EVERYONE @ RATE FIELD" Photo of a Chicago White Sox player in a pope hat.

👀 this is fantastic #Pope promotion from the Chicago #WhiteSox and a pretty poignant statement for the time we are in.

A full disc image of Earth, as seen from the Orion Crew Module. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds and glowing slightly lighter blue in place from reflected light. At lower left, a large brown landmass is Africa, with Spain and Portugal with twinkling lights where the planet curves. At top right, auroras glow in a thin green glow, just barely separated from the planet's surface. Earth is set against the black of space (pic: NASA/R.Wiseman)

More context on this #Artemis II image:

* This is the night side, lit by moonlight. You can see city lights in Spain & Portugal, & a sliver of day at lower right

* The Sun is entirely behind Earth, which makes it a kind of solar eclipse, but w/ Earth doing the eclipsing instead of the Moon:
☀️🌍🚀🌕

Why do we live in such a childish, stupid country? A country that wastes its money on useless billion dollar aircraft carriers, when it could be spending those tax dollars to actually help its citizens like sane countries.

This is what social media is meant to be about.

BREAKING: Artemis II lifts off on mission around the moon. nbcnews.app.link/KbL7XEKxZ1b

ICYMI, #RCTID fans

YALL were the focus of this week's #MLS History episode! 👇👇

The Gisele Currier Scholarship Fund & Lazy Days Brewing have formed a new partnership. This collaboration includes Lazy Days donating proceeds from beer sales at Providence Park & Legends Pub. Proceeds from the sale will directly help many deserving young people play the beautiful game. #RCTID

WOLFERS: “When a politician says: we’ll deregulate health insurance and send you a “freedom account” check, ask: freedom to buy what? If insurers don’t offer real policies or can cherry-pick only healthy people, that money is a coupon for a store that’s not open.” #MedicareForAllNOW

I'm much more of a "team goal" guy than an "individual banger" guy but this shit's stayed with me for 15 years.

Still my favorite thunderbastard in MLS history. Has a level of intentionality to it that few goals have ever matched.

What a player, what a career.

I have a very bad feeling about this...

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Trump is using our tax dollars to buy Argentine pesos to bail out the country's failing libertarian economy.

My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.

A classic case of irresponsible both-sidesism from the NYT. The story is that Trump and MAGA propagandists are lying about Portland to incite a conflict, not that there are different views of the matter.

As Congress Fights Over Benefits, Here’s A Quick Look At Medicare And Medicaid As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences.

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences.

Much of Trump's authoritarian power grab has been green-lit (at least temporarily) by the Supreme Court's "shadow docket."

This allows justices to effectively make rulings in secret without explaining their decisions.

Is it any wonder why so many do not trust the Roberts court?

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Just so’s we’re all clear, almost 3/4 of everything we buy from Europe is now 15% more expensive.

Vought accuses Fed of ‘fiscal mismanagement’ Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought accused the Federal Reserve on Sunday of “fiscal mismanagement” amid tensions between the White House and the Fed. “The President has b…

Well.

So.

Who’s gonna tell the…sorry, just checking my notes…director of he OMB, that fiscal management isn’t the Fed’s job it’s…checking again…his.

The gaslighting will continue until forever, I guess

"Playing here, it's crazy" — Postgame Report | The Timber Review Get more from The Timber Review on Patreon

A memorable moment delivered to the back post on a historical night for the Timbers.

"I thought that night summed up what we are as a city and a football club." #RCTID

Postgame report with quotes (Fernandez, Chara, Neville) highlights, and analysis ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/playin...

Coolest part of this was seeing multiple former players (I saw at least George Fochive and Sean McAuley) wiping away tears during the ceremony.

This club is special, man. #RCTID

#RCTID

David Cross Is Starting To Regret His Vote for Trump... YouTube video by Comedy Dynamics

A must-watch clip, especially now.

Four MLS Cups with three different teams and seven incredible seasons in Portland.

Not just in the all-time Timber XI, he is a in the all-time MLS best XI. #RCTID

Phillies made a hype video for their ball boy Adam, who is on the ballot for the ball crew at the MLB All-Star Game. Hell yeah!