A Photo for Friday

“Pink Evening”

“We are the Federal Law”

Governing like a dictator.

Mass Firings Ruled Illegal

A judge says OPM has no authority to fire workers in other agencies.

Friday’s Forum

Global Democracy at Two-Decade Low

Perhaps longer, but the worst in the history of the Economist Intelligence Unit report.

Clown Show

Also known as a cabinet meeting.

Gene Hackman, 1930-1925

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

Measles Death in Texas

The sadly predicted has come to pass.

Thursday’s Forum

That Hat

A symbol of party and person, not of country.

DOGE “Receipt” Update

You will be shocked at the news!

Wednesday’s Forum

Judge Questions DOGE Constitutionality

The unorthodox non-agency agency run by no one in particular may violate the basic rules of our system.

A Map of Shame

An embarrasing day in US history.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Empathy of 47

Not to mention maturity and intellect.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day

This week we boldy go to TOS!

US Abandons Ukraine, Ruptures Atlantic Alliance

A shocking but completely unsurprising development.

German Election Dominated by Parties of the Right

But a centrist grand coalition will likely govern.

Roberta Flack, 1937-2025

The R&B icon is gone at 88.

Monday’s Forum

Musk of Confusion in the Air

In the immortal words of Emily Litella, “Never mind.”

The Looming Government Shutdown

Beware the Ides of March.

Taking a Chainsaw to the Federal Workforce

The cruelty is indeed the point.

Sunday’s Forum

Hegseth Fires Service JAGs

The top uniformed lawyers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force have been relieved.

Dan “Razin” Caine Nominated for Joint Chiefs Chairman

The retired 3-star National Guard officer is an unorthodox pick.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich)

Trump Purges Pentagon Leadership

Three members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have been fired.

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Black and White Sunset”

Friday’s Forum

Mitch McConnell Announces Retirement

Don’t let the door . . .

One Month

The Most Important Rule Of Surviving A Political Confirmation Fight Is: Don’t Quit!

All of 47’s controversial nominees have been confirmed. Save one.

DOGE Receipts Update

Taking Joy in All the Wrong Places

What’s that meme about cruelty being the point?

Blogging During DOGEtime

In the interests of full disclosure.

Thursday’s Forum

A Note on Ukrainian Elections

Countering Russian (and now American) propaganda.

A Grotesquerie for Our Age

Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded.

DOGE Has “Receipts”!

The efficiency is something to behold.

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday Tabs

Tuesday’s Forum

Mass Voting Behavior

How to create an echo chamber.

The New World Order

Really, a older, more imperialistic one.

New Ancient Geeks Available

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the latest ep!