On October 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon demanded the firing of Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William B. Ruckelshaus resigned rather than do so. Solicitor General Robert Bork carried out Nixon’s order. It’s the “Saturday Night Massacre.” 48 years ago this week - time flies when you’re havin’ fun.
Hahahahahaha, TC. Unsubscribe? Ummmm, no. Sizzlin’ is what I say. Like bacon on the hot griddle. Sizzlin’, TC.
So much more to my liking than hand wringing and throwing in the towel before wetting it a bit and snapping someone right on their ignorant keisters.
I’m wondering how many people laughed out loud to hear the former promo his stupid, massively important social media launch that would eclipse all others “as long as no one criticizes me” and then it gets hacked in an hour.
Hahahahahahaha.
Having insight as you do into morons and moronic behavior is a curse only, TC, in that our world will always have morons. However, may the one lesson be clear, we cannot afford to elect such a moron again. It is ridiculous how much effort is being put now into repairing the damage. I, too, would much prefer my time to resume traveling, writing, and building my own significant projects. But build and repair again our bruised democracy… yes, thank you very much, we will do so. I said the other day, I will call out every moron, every jerk in the grocery, stand by bravely every opinion I utter, roll my eyes, squirm with impatience, explain for the hundredth time why science lends itself to common sense, why love has no opposite….. because I know that we will get it done. It’s the conflicted way of being human. And quite frankly, while it may be easier and uncomfortably, cluelessly happy to be a sycophant and a moron, I am gloriously glad that I am not on that list this go round.
Certainly an historian such as yourself is not either.
I must have missed the unsubscribe part, but I didn't miss this and I like it: "By 2020 he was faithfully following Trump’s party line, whatever it was." It's a reminder that when he ran in 2020, there was NO R "platform." It was put simply, vote for Old Blubberneck (too good a moniker not to use). So if there's a Blubberneck "platform" this go-round, it's more of the same plus whatever new twist Putin tosses into the mix, since ultimately he is calling the shots.
And the R folk in office are dutifully clicking their heels, saluting Vlad, and doing his bidding. It must be a sweet life up there in those "sacred" halls of the Capitol, being wined and dined, being bowed to, being bought, feeling such omnipotent power that it matters not whether you are in the majority or the minority - you're just THERE, with your office and your "honorable" title, doing absolutely nothing but taking care of yourself, insulated from the real world, and forever protected by the institution you pretend to serve.
Uh, no. No unsubscribe here. I know of several analogies with the Democrats. "Stop trying to kick the football Lucy is holding" is one. "Don't bring brie to a gunfight" is another. They have got to realize that the "rules of law" no longer apply to governance, and that they do need to fight, and hard, to keep this democracy.
thank you! You know, when I write these things, I never know what the result will be. When I posted this, I said it's such a downer they'll all unsubscribe. Yeah, what do I know....
First of all, let me say "thank you" for the information on "Little Steven". I always loved him, his music and especially his role in The Sopranos. As someone of Sicilian heritage, he was a "paisan". I also offer to your readers the double podcast of "Hell and High Water" with him as a guest. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stevie-van-zandt-part-1/id1529346075?i=1000536840416
Now for the "unpleasantries". Your analysis is spot on. Let me also offer the crazy of the day. My governor, DeathSantis" is going to call a special session of the Florida Legislature to put laws into effect, outlawing mask mandates, outlawing vaccine mandates and even pulling Florida out of OSHA, because that is where the federal government has the authority to impose mandates. I can't make this stuff up. Calgon, take me away!
Your view is dark, TC, but sometimes just what we need. I love your descriptors and I love the takedown of that idiot Prager. "Prager University" -- what a crock. I have a once-valued friend since kindergarten who frequently sends on his rants in an attempt to "educate" me. I don't read them anymore. Or talk to her unless it's birthday greetings. So, keep it up, TC. And, since I'm locked in for the ride for a full year, I can't unsubscribe. Not that I would!
That's the spirit we need, TC. Do you think it could be disseminated to the unwashed masses via a Truth on the Twits Mindlessly Transferring Gas platform? That's just rhetorical. I'll be out on the porch with my 870.
Hahahahahaha, TC. Unsubscribe? Ummmm, no. Sizzlin’ is what I say. Like bacon on the hot griddle. Sizzlin’, TC.
So much more to my liking than hand wringing and throwing in the towel before wetting it a bit and snapping someone right on their ignorant keisters.
I’m wondering how many people laughed out loud to hear the former promo his stupid, massively important social media launch that would eclipse all others “as long as no one criticizes me” and then it gets hacked in an hour.
Hahahahahahaha.
Having insight as you do into morons and moronic behavior is a curse only, TC, in that our world will always have morons. However, may the one lesson be clear, we cannot afford to elect such a moron again. It is ridiculous how much effort is being put now into repairing the damage. I, too, would much prefer my time to resume traveling, writing, and building my own significant projects. But build and repair again our bruised democracy… yes, thank you very much, we will do so. I said the other day, I will call out every moron, every jerk in the grocery, stand by bravely every opinion I utter, roll my eyes, squirm with impatience, explain for the hundredth time why science lends itself to common sense, why love has no opposite….. because I know that we will get it done. It’s the conflicted way of being human. And quite frankly, while it may be easier and uncomfortably, cluelessly happy to be a sycophant and a moron, I am gloriously glad that I am not on that list this go round.
Certainly an historian such as yourself is not either.
Salud!
You ought to get your own substack, Christine. Seriously!
From you and TC I pick up a budding new resistance project: The Confronting Morons in Check-Out Lines Movement!!!!!
Hahahahahahaha. And it’s free to join this movement! Just have a mask handy.
'These people aren’t just deplorable, they’re despicable.' Thank you. I always though deplorable was far too kind.
I must have missed the unsubscribe part, but I didn't miss this and I like it: "By 2020 he was faithfully following Trump’s party line, whatever it was." It's a reminder that when he ran in 2020, there was NO R "platform." It was put simply, vote for Old Blubberneck (too good a moniker not to use). So if there's a Blubberneck "platform" this go-round, it's more of the same plus whatever new twist Putin tosses into the mix, since ultimately he is calling the shots.
And the R folk in office are dutifully clicking their heels, saluting Vlad, and doing his bidding. It must be a sweet life up there in those "sacred" halls of the Capitol, being wined and dined, being bowed to, being bought, feeling such omnipotent power that it matters not whether you are in the majority or the minority - you're just THERE, with your office and your "honorable" title, doing absolutely nothing but taking care of yourself, insulated from the real world, and forever protected by the institution you pretend to serve.
I'm in a mood today. I apologize.
Keep that mood!
Uh, no. No unsubscribe here. I know of several analogies with the Democrats. "Stop trying to kick the football Lucy is holding" is one. "Don't bring brie to a gunfight" is another. They have got to realize that the "rules of law" no longer apply to governance, and that they do need to fight, and hard, to keep this democracy.
Thanks for this, TC!
thank you! You know, when I write these things, I never know what the result will be. When I posted this, I said it's such a downer they'll all unsubscribe. Yeah, what do I know....
Not a downer at all -- simply, true and on point.
First of all, let me say "thank you" for the information on "Little Steven". I always loved him, his music and especially his role in The Sopranos. As someone of Sicilian heritage, he was a "paisan". I also offer to your readers the double podcast of "Hell and High Water" with him as a guest. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stevie-van-zandt-part-1/id1529346075?i=1000536840416
and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stevie-van-zandt-part-2/id1529346075?i=1000536960798 (Each one runs about an hour).
Now for the "unpleasantries". Your analysis is spot on. Let me also offer the crazy of the day. My governor, DeathSantis" is going to call a special session of the Florida Legislature to put laws into effect, outlawing mask mandates, outlawing vaccine mandates and even pulling Florida out of OSHA, because that is where the federal government has the authority to impose mandates. I can't make this stuff up. Calgon, take me away!
According to Steven, he's Neapolitan and Calabrian "and I am often at a loss as to which I should invoke in a situation."
Ahh...didn't know that. I am actually Neapolitan and Sicilian, and ALWAYS invoke the Sicilian heritage when I'm in a fight.
Don't worry about anyone leaving... It is too much fun here !!!!
This came in my inbox some weeks ago. Installing Loser45 as Speaker of the House. What do you think?
https://mailchi.mp/974f8e451b7d/invitation-to-cafe-live-cocktail-hour-with-preet-anne-lisa-ken-john-and-elie-5049601?e=f4e3cf0adb
A real nightmare, but I think I am on solid ground saying it wouldn't happen. Of course, now watch...
Please, you and Christine, don't y'all tempt the universe!! Everything we say cannot happen with him, does!!!!!
So it happened. Now, watch. Such is the Circle.
To the Light!
Your view is dark, TC, but sometimes just what we need. I love your descriptors and I love the takedown of that idiot Prager. "Prager University" -- what a crock. I have a once-valued friend since kindergarten who frequently sends on his rants in an attempt to "educate" me. I don't read them anymore. Or talk to her unless it's birthday greetings. So, keep it up, TC. And, since I'm locked in for the ride for a full year, I can't unsubscribe. Not that I would!
I keep getting my ever-so-helpful Rebubliscum friends send me that garbage. Good riddance to bad rubbish I hope.
In haste, I write “Thank You.” Not unsub’ing anytime soon! ❤️🤍💙
That's the spirit we need, TC. Do you think it could be disseminated to the unwashed masses via a Truth on the Twits Mindlessly Transferring Gas platform? That's just rhetorical. I'll be out on the porch with my 870.