In the White House: Dr. Oz Is Explaining A Link Between Obesity And Dementia

 

From Social Media: Why Hasn't Trump Called For The Flags To Be At Half Mast For Dick Cheney

it's not like he wasn't the Vice President of the US for eight years or something.

Isn't Congress Supposed To Be Working On An ACTUAL Budget?

Of course all of the talk is the closed government and the continuing resolution that Congress can't get passed or past. 

But beyond that aren't they supposed to be working on an actual budget per their responsibilities assigned in the actual, you know, Constitution? 

So while the Senate remains in deadlock over the CR, why isn't the house working on a budget bill?

Autopen, Autopen, Who's Got The Autopen?

 

Has it occurred to anyone else that all of the Republicans' focus on Former President Joe Biden's alleged use of an autopen is to distract from the fact that Trump is President Stephen Miller's autopen?

Will They Be Able To Arrest Trump?

Image courtesy of DonkeyHotey

Wisconsin State Rep Amanda Nedweski and State Senator Jesse James sent out a press release boasting of a anti-grooming bill they introduced on Monday. If passed, the bill will:

Under LRB-5392/LRB-5397, grooming is defined as a “course of conduct, pattern of behavior, or series of acts intended to condition, seduce, or entice a child for the purpose of sexual activity or exploitation.” Examples include sexualized conversations, inappropriate physical contact, digital communications designed to lure a child, and efforts to isolate a child from family or peers.

The bill establishes a Class G felony as the base penalty for offenders convicted of grooming a child for sexual activity. Penalties increase if the offender holds a position of trust or authority over the child, if the victim has a disability, or if the offense involves multiple children. Those convicted would also be required to register as sex offenders under 301.45, Wis. Stats.

As a former child welfare worker, I can tell you that there are already state statutes with more severe penalities already in the books. But it's an election year and the Republicans have to look like they are doing something.

My only question about their proposed law is will that allow the authorities to finally arrest President Pedo?

He's Always Been A Bit Of A Wanker

 This is a real tweet from Rep Drunken Van Orden:

It's time for DVO to put down the booze bottle and the phone and actually do his job for a change, while he still has one.

All The Angst Around Rare Earths And I Think We Let Some Slip Through Our Fingers

Donald Trump is scouring the world for nations that he can brow beat into giving up their rare earth resources, while China plays their rare earth cards in the face of US tariffs on Chinese exports to the US.

But somewhere in the back of my mind, I remember some discussion about developing a rare earth industry in....Afghanistan. Yes, that's right. The US could be mining rare earths there while providing stable jobs and providing a stable cultural and economic country. hmmmm.....

The Real Issue Is Why Does A Rich Nation Like The US Even Need A Snap Program

There is great consternation and hair pulling and finger pointing as the federal government shutdown puts a hold on food stamps or SNAP or food-share or whatever your state calls it. It's a calamity and shouldn't even be considered.

But the real question should be: in a nation as rich as the United States, why are there people who don't have enough to eat in the first place? Why is that? And that should be the question that the Senate and the House should be considering at this very moment.

My Biennial Rant: It Is Time For Rep. Gwen Moore To Retire!

Gwen Moore has been very popular member of the House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District since 2005. But twenty years is enough!!

 

Here in the 4th, we have dozens of qualified and skilled and eager young Democrats who deserve a promotion. And it is time that the Boomers step aside and let the younger generations bring their ideas and energy to Washington. And if the silence around the current federal government shutdown isn't enough proof that nothing worthwhile is getting done, I don't know what more you are looking for.

The 2026 mid-term elections are just about to get underway. It is time for Rep. Moore to step aside and let someone new take up the banner. She has earned a happy and quiet retirement!

And The Pro-life Party Doesn't Want To Heal The Sick

Yesterday I called out the so-called Pro-life party, the Republicans, for not feeding the hungry. Now I am calling them out for not wanting to care for the sick.

The supposed reason for the federal government shutdown is the Democrats insistence that subsidies for health care premiums be re-instated as part of the continuing resolution and the Republicans insistence that the CR be passed and then they would be willing to negotiate on the ACA subsidies. 

Now I don't understand why if the Repubs are willing to negotiate later, that they won't negotiate now. Right? If they could be trusted to keep their word I could find it in me to urge the Dems to vote and then demand that the GOP step up and do their thing. But we know that the Republicans won't do that.

But let me remind these Christian crusaders...healing the sick and feeding the hungry are direct mandates from their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

And The Pro-Life Party Doesn't Want To Feed Hungry Americans?

As food stamp benefits come to a grinding halt under the federal government shut down, Republicans refuse to make adjustments to make sure the poor and hungry in America have enough money to buy the ever more expensive food available in America. Pro-life party? Bulloney!

Trump Got His Covid-19 and Flu Booster Shots So Why Can't You?

Robert Kennedy JR and the CDC and whatever other federal agencies have cut back on the recommendations for Covid-19 and flu vaccines...but on his recent visit to Walter Reed for a health 'checkup', Donald Trump got his vaccines. ??? So they are apparently safe and effective...oui, si, ya, da, yes? So get yours.

There Apparently Is A Movement To Convince President Barack Obama To Run For A Third Term!

 I mean, it it's an actual 'thing' like we are being told that it is, WHY NOT? Or will that blow some MAGA minds??

Just A Question About Landmark Credit Union AND American Family Insurance

Aren't these two institutions in business to help people manage their finances with a minimum of risk and expense? So why are they buying naming rights to public arenas and music venues? Couldn't they use that money to lower insurance rates and bank fees instead?

Trump Got The Jab!

 

Donald Trump

After all the hubbub by President Pedo and Secretary Brain Worms about hos unsafe vaccines are, Trump took off for his second annual physical in less than six months, the Orange Sphincter got both a flu shot and a COVID vaccine.  

But like all Republicans, this regime is nothing if not hypocritical.

In related news, Trump also had a brain scan which came back negative, meaning they couldn't even find his final brain cell.