Perhaps you meant “seize”? “Cease” means “stop” which sort of still works I suppose.

Yes and no. It drives me nuts that it is happening, but all the reasons are there in plain sight. Putin is orchestrating the downfall of the US with Trump/MAGA and the oligarchs, like rabid dogs, will gobble up the pieces.

With the lights off and playing alone that game was unnerving. I don’t think I ever finished it.

how does this clown keep getting away with this shit?

A severe case of Lack of Consequences is how.

… gotta be more to it.

Probably a bunch of mini-grifting along the way. As you said, it can add up.

I think Panama did say they’d destroy the canal before they’d allow it to be taken. I took a cursory look for that tidbit, but the news feeds about the canal are blown up at the moment.

Join us tomorrow for the next exciting episode of, “Ow, My Balls!!!”

Mario’s brother

His name is Robert Paulson Luigi!!

If it comes to pass, it’ll probably in the form of an arm tattoo…

Yes, rightfully so. But trump and his right-wing propaganda outlets will overtly call it a win for the president. Thus confirming his strength to all his supporters of his mastery at negotiating the deal. Meanwhile there are 38 more crisis aflame and he’s handling it all swiftly and efficiently (illegally). His fans are only too happy to have all that pesky red tape (rule of law) out of the way. Later when these (self-inflicted and grossly mishandled) issues make life far more difficult for them and everyone, they’ll eagerly (and perhaps violently) blame those damn Democrats. These people know fuck-all about politics, trade or social issues and are led around by their fear/hatred which means they are quite easy to manipulate/motivate.

Sorry.

their main DC phone numbers is perpetually saturated

5calls.org will list the local regional office numbers as well. Agreed that if you can show up in person, that’s best.

https://5calls.org/

Call your representatives and tell them to push back! I know many won’t listen, but don’t let that stop you.

Crappy chocolate medal covered in golden foil.

Yes, I already have some SB and will likely bring it, but I was hoping for other suggestions. I appreciate your link to Mr Hoffman and I enjoyed the video. Ultimately, I found a brand called Black Coffee Roasting Company. I’ll bring those and the SB on the trip. Thank you again.

BTW, I normally drink Dillanos. Their double-French roast is one of the best coffees I’ve had. I don’t drink SB much anymore.

Corporate has dispatched a kill team to your location.

Can you (or others) please provide a couple examples of good instant? I am completely serious. I have a trip coming up where the coffee might be terrible or non-existent. I’d like to bring some [quality] instant just in case.

No, it’s a photogenic memory.