President Trump speaking. with flag in background. Black and white photo. February 22, 2025 President Trump speaking. with flag in background. Black and white photo. February 22, 2025

A Carnival of Dunces

You know, the meritocracy at work.

Tabby Monday

Can We Call Them “Disappearances” Now?

Can we say the administration is putting people in camps?

TGI Tabs!

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DJIA: Some Comparisons

Just a little comparison of 2017, 2021, and 2025 plus more thoughts on tariffs.

ICE Arrests Protestor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn’t like.

DHS Polygraphing Employees

Looking for leakers.

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The Big Chilling Effect

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

Mid-Week Tabs

X/eet Of The Day

Who’d of thought that Donald Trump would do what he campaigned on doing?!

“Trade wars are good, and easy to win”

A quote from the wit and wisdom of Donald J. Trump.

What Ukraine Has to Contend With

Trump is spouting Russian talking points.

“We are the Federal Law”

Governing like a dictator.

Clown Show

Also known as a cabinet meeting.

That Hat

A symbol of party and person, not of country.

Taking Joy in All the Wrong Places

What’s that meme about cruelty being the point?

Tuesday Tabs

DOGE is a Farce

Unfortunately it is a destructive one.

Speaking of Unserious

We deserve better than clowns giving political commentary.

Unserious

Rep. Luna and the JFK assassination.

No, This Isn’t How Democracy Works

It certainly isn’t how the US Constitution functions.

Vance + Musk: Self-Proclaimed Racist DOGE Employees Should Be Rehired

Remember kids, DEI is the REAL racism

Why Musk’s Politics Matter

An example linked to USAID

Musk’s Ascendance

This should be unacceptable, yet here we are.

DOGE Now Runs Treasury and OPM

An evil genius controls the key levers of government.

SaturTabs

Trump’s Mind on Display After Plane Crash

Trump’s reaction to the air disaster is telling in a variety of ways.

Follow-up Tabs

Links related to various recent posts.

A Detention Camp at Guantanamo

I have questions.

What We Know So Far About The OPM “Buy Out”

Is it even a traditional “Buy Out” and is it already in conflict with OPM statutes?

Trump Deploys Tariff Hammer on Colombia (Updated)

More immigration politics.

Musk’s Holocaust Minimalization

Words to the AfD.

McConnell Votes Against Hegseth

Yet again, too little, too late.

Musk’s Trolling

A billionaire troll with a West Wing office.

Friday Tabs

Trump and the Bishop

On Christian compassion (and hypocrisy) and a little bit of the Streisand Effect for good measure.

A Clear Example of a Misapplied Norm

Not all norms.

Musk’s Nazi Salute

Symbols matter.

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley, And Others

Going out on another unforced error

Fiery Politics

Letting wild claims drive the policy discourse.

DOGE’s Plan for Slashing Government

Legions of unpaid drones . . . ? . . . budget cuts.

Tabby Thursday

Tabs for Thursday

Musk, Ramaswamy Come Under MAGA Fire

Oligarchy and populism don’t mix.

SaturTabs