Odysseus gets home.
'Well, that's 20 years of my life I won't get back."

Https://youtu.be/hNFN9ex6p6s?si=s4s9Y6EOpwI8vNcs

Ed Bond for Chemung County 5th Legislative District ver. 2 YouTube video by Chemung County Democratic Committee

This time I was the guest being interviewed on the Chemung Democrats podcast
@chemungdems.bsky.social
youtu.be/EKTfKXkVT_o?...

Andy Fagan, Candidate for NYS 124th Assembly District YouTube video by Chemung County Democratic Committee

I'm the host of the Chemung Democrats Podcast. Here's my interview with Andy G. Fagan, candidate for NYS Assembly
youtu.be/3nx3VB3YdMA?...

"War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children."

Jimmy Carter

I've reactivated my campaign page as I make another run for Chemung County Legislature.
www.edbond.com/elected/

Removing Bovino, pushing aside Noem and promising cooperation in investigations helps dial down the pressure, but this administration is still culpable for the deaths, injuries and chaos that's been inflicted. They will continue to tear down this republic at any opportunity.

JUST IN: MN GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Madel Suspends Campaign, Trashes Party Over ICE YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

He's still a Trump supporter, but he's seen the light about the ICE surge in Minnesota:
youtu.be/p_3RsOGUFX8?...

The atmosphere of division stoked by excessive money in politics created the right conditions for a megalomaniac driven by hate and cynicism to capture the presidency -- twice -- and now use that power to attack all perceived enemies foreign and domestic.

But how did we get here?
By allowing unfettered donations into political campaigns. So much money dumped in that it became about more than winning elections. Now we never get a break from politics, we are always kept angry at each other and don't get a chance to work together to solve problems.

The families of Rene Good and Alex Pretti deserve justice and peace.
This country deserves to see both deaths prosecuted inside a courtroom. Yes, impeach Trump and his cronies if at all possible. At the very least elect a Congress that can stand up to him.

The first year of Trump's presidency was testing to see what they could get away with. Now they're done testing and carrying out their plan.

Restating the obvious, Trump's plan has always been to declare an insurrection so he could use the military. He's been goading the people of Minnesota into taking violent action.

From Andy Borowitz: A New Declaration of Independence, effective July 4, 2025. www.borowitzreport.com/p/a-new-decl...

Five things to remember about war:

So so very necessary in this world.

Iranian foreign minister: We were in the middle of talks in Geneva. America betrayed diplomacy. They are not men of diplomacy, they only understand violence and threats.
...
This is how our attack will be perceived around the world. We are the bullies.

Strange men tweeting hate is not the basis for a system of government.
#montypython

SpaceX Starship Explodes As Debris Falls Over Florida | Weather.com SpaceX’s Starship exploded during its latest test flight after entering into an uncontrolled spin and losing contact with mission control. Here’s what we know about the investigation. - Articles from ...

Uncontrolled spin and exploding, kind of a metaphor for the federal government.
weather.com/science/spac...

We should all be outraged at how Zelensky was treated today.

Becoming Katharine Graham - Official Trailer | Prime Video YouTube video by Prime Video

How much irony can you find:
A documentary of Katherine Graham that we really want to watch, but we can't because we gave up Prime because of Bezos' meddling with the editorial stance and integrity of the Washington Post.
youtu.be/5RPYu9Y8KLE?...

If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics.

I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.

Get Involved | Josh Weil for Congress Josh is a single dad, public school teacher, and is the Democratic nominee in the 1st house race of 2025. Winning this race puts the brakes on MAGA. Now is the time to ACT.

To volunteer ➡️ joshweil.us/get-involved/
To donate ➡️ secure.actblue.com/donate/jweil...

Together we WILL win. ✊

#JoshWeilforCongress #Florida #District6 #TeamWeil

2/2

Gay Valimont for Congress

This starts GayforCongress 2.0!

I am the Democratic nominee who ran against Matt Gaetz, and lost, on Nov. 5th, only for him to resign 9 days later so ethics investigation into sex crimes would go away or perhaps AG!

My focus remains the same-The people of FL's 1st.
Gayforcongress.com

Finally, a leader willing to stand up against the repressive, power-hungry regimes of ...
(checks notes)
... Denmark and Panama?

I'm so sorry. Such a pretty cat!

@vetcation.com

Pencil sketch of a guy carrying a box with a dog on his shoulders.

Here's a sketch I finished at a local diner
#artshare