Memorial Day is a good time to remember the guy who started an illegal war in Iran got out of military service with five deferments with “bone spurs” and called our fallen soldiers “suckers and losers.”
Memorial Day is the day to remember those we have lost, and now it's the day to remember the democracy we lost despite all of those military who died to protect it and us. It's the day to reinforce our determination to get it back
The Greenlanders turned out in huge numbers again this weekend, and turned their back whie encircling the consulate office. The idiot in chief was pushing for his ill thought grab, AGAIN!???. Can't believe anyone can hold their head high if a MAGA.
I am embarassed to be an American running our country this way not to mention the recent attempt for the mega slush fund and ballroom billions grabs!
It bothered me too to the point that I just don't want to participate in any of the celebrations that will go on this year. But I console myself with the realization that July 4th isn't really America's birthday anyway. It's conception day, but we weren't really born as a single country until April 9, 1865. Celebrate that instead - it'll make you feel a little better anyway.
We need to joyously celebrate democracy and being king-free for 250 years in such a way that it completely overshadows his self serving, tacky festivities.
Also make sure there are many preprinted signs just to piss off the orange Bozo. Also to add a little more gas to the fire, have about half of the signs, NO Taxpayer Money for Bozo's ARCH, or NO Taxpayer Money for Bozo's BALLROOM.
This will be a very wonderful and positive series of one-minute videos, designed to have people flood social media with what is really good about America and Americans. In the spirit of TBR, this project might be called "HCR's Shorts." 😊
We should accept nothing short of absolute surrender to the rule of law with repossession if every penny he, his family and fellow crooks have stolen - to feed and educate our children, pay for national health, vet immigrants humanely and legally and hire 10,000 prosecutors and Judges to fast-track MAGA prosecutions.
An affront to the honor of those who fought and died for our freedoms; I'd like to see some kind of nationwide action to demonstrate what our 250th is really about, and it 'ain't' no stinkin' arch.
With luck he'll trip near the Vietnam memorial and get take men to podiatry dept at hospital and get admitted for severe advanced systemicbone spurs affecting hisctoes, feet, his corpus callosum and frontal cortex, requiring immediate radiation and hair transplant .
He’s headed for a massive stroke soon. Then he’ll be like that poor reporter with CP that he insulted and made fun of. Just desserts for this criminal narcissistic sociopath. The remains of MAGA will eat him alive!
He does, and he is the only pseudo-human that he cares about. Interesting that he never uses HIS money to do so though - always that of others he has degraded and stolen from/extorted.
In 2018 drump referred to the more than 1800 US marines who lost their lives during WW1 at Belleau Wood, laid to rest at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, as 'suckers' for getting killed.
This so-called "president" refused to go and honor these fallen US Marines because "he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain"
Ann Telnaes Memorial Day cartoon shows a solemn Arlington cemetery, some flags on the graves are upside down, too, like your profile image; quite fitting.
Hah, so much for the agony of defeat. I prefer to remember getting married 36 years ago on a beautiful Memorial Day (date was actually the 28th, so not our true anniversary). I married my soul mate, a white guy, but one of the good ones, like, I am sure, the vast majority of TBR white guys, like you, Andy.
I, too, thought about Trump’s disparaging of John McCain. He and I were at opposite ends of the political spectrum, but I greatly admired his character and honesty. I was old enough during the Vietnam War to know what American troops endured. McCain not only survived, he emerged with his integrity intact. Does Trump even know about the Hanoi Hilton?
I agree-McCain & I differed on policy but he was a man of immense integrity & honor. When a woman screamed out that Obama wasn’t even an American during one of his rallies while he running for president, McCain corrected her immediately & sternly.
Always remember that and McCain’s tanking of a criminally-devastating MAGA FRAUD if a healthcare bill, and the thousands of other crimes of this seditious cult. NEVER AGAIN!
McCain's one vote delivered with a walk up to McConnell -pause-then a raised thumbs down. That gesture saved ACA, aka Obamacare. The bastids are still trying to destroy it.
Had it been 2" closer, however, I believe that he would have become a martyr. I believe that it's a matter of time before he self-destructs figuratively and literally. Amen to Democracy Docket lawyers in the meantime, who are saving democracy from his absurd lawsuits, one lawsuit soon at a time. I agree that a remedy can't come soon enough...as in impeachment, further prosecutions PLURAL, and full release of the Epstein Files...a come-uppance will occur beginning in November. Then I can only wish sycophantic Republicans will finally turn on him.
You're so right, Suzanne! Hope they fold like dominoes sooner than later, but I'm not counting on it just yet. Dreaming of it, though. The Republicans could put us all out of our misery, but choose not to.
Yes. But I do believe the entire thing was planned and staged. I also wonder about WH Correspondents Dinner. He gets off on incidents which make him seem 'invincible.'
Donald is a jealous, insecure little bully. Sadly, he thinks diminishing and disrespecting others is the way to feel better about himself. I see him deteriorating and decomposing every day. In his delusional world, when he insults and disrespects others who are the true heroes, he really believes we all agree with him. And the world gets quieter and less reactive as we watch this spectacle of insanity with a mix of horror and incredulity. It's like watching a man burn himself alive as he continues to proclaim his omnipotence. At least that is true for me. And now, I need to remember my father, who served in World War II as a physician and sat at the bedsides of men and boys who, as they screamed in agony or died, often called out for their mothers.
he makes all the little mistakes we see in toddlers until they grow up. you don't see it in older kids, and if it appears in an adult, they are stopped in a humiltating way. how can the voting public overlook such behavior. if he had any self-awareness he'd be embarrassed. others in a similar situation have suicided. it's as degrading as that.
It's brutal to watch but you can stream "Democracy Under Siege" on Kinema, made before 2024 election by Laura Nix & Ann Telnaes for Europeans asking for explanation of T's rise in popularity. Chillingly prescient but Ann's many cartoons kept me watching. It's literally the open book test that we all got before the election and still failed.
For me, I remember my parents always taking scores of family and friends to the "Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier". I remember, as vividly, the sound of the taps on their shoes, and the shifting of the rifles on their shoulders as I remember the sounds of "Taps" being played. There is still deep gratitude within me for all who serve...
That's right. He has a criminal mind and is a citizen of no country. He thinks all Americans are suckers and losers and deserve to be looted. We're not citizens, we're marks.
According to David Hannum (a banker who said it about P.T. Barnum), there is a sucker born every minute--and sadly, it appears American is full of them. Or at least enough of them who voted in 2016 and 2024.
I've lost a lot of loved ones to this. Looking back over the years, I can see that they all have something in common: they're easily frightened.
I ran into some interesting research being done on parts of the brain when I was trying to figure out why my very sweet horse is so easily spooked. Were she in a wild herd she'd be the "alert horse." Turns out it this predisposition could have something to do with the size of the amygdalla. And research shows there's a connection with people having an extra large one and being MAGA. Science is always fine tuning, but I think they're on to something.
Same here. I try to maintain a certain level of relationship w/sibs, but any acquaintances/friends who went MAGA are history. My effort for sibs are more an "aware of you but not very interested" kind of thing these days. I find it difficult to be even casually engaged with anyone I know helped do this to the nation and to so very many vulnerable/innocent peoiple.
The amygdala may be a key, but I don't think it completely explains the greed/racism/homophobic/misogynist,christo-facism bent in their hearts. I can't chalk it all up to fear; some of it is just plain meanness.
we've learned from this debacle. for me, fear is a poor motivator. it has failed with the fear-based religions, now it's failing in govenment. amygdala, interesting phenomenon i know so little about. meanness, yes. we all have a shadow side, some let it take over them-- especially harmful if they're persons in power.
Just like all those lining up, slavering, to privatize and loot major American institutions. I still encounter folks who, in the lineup at the post office, complain but are totally unaware the Rs set in motion methods to bankrupt the USPS to prove its 'failure' so it can be taken over. And DeJoy, who destroyed million-dollar high speed sorting machines is still at the helm?
The Memorial to the Unknown Podiatrist is right next to the Vanity Monument to the Known Asshole. Cant miss it - it glows orange and gives off a putrid smell.
We know who he is, but way too many MAGAt's still believe he is their savior. They still worship him, buy all his phony crap, including that made in China, tRump T1 Smart Phone at a cost of only $499. The MAGAts bought them for all their family members, some 4-5 or 6 at a time and have now been complaining the smartass phone has not arrived and looks like they never will. The MAGAts still believe that bull shit, what will be the next scam for Donnie-Bin-Dozing?
How did he get to be president? Cheating. And kamalaxqas horrible candidate and Biden misled country. What a horrible predicament. Self governance seemed to be abject failure. King Chas would be better leader
Chas is not the leader of Britain, but its figurehead. Self governing is possible, and preferred, when established Constitutional order is kept. Kamala Harris may have been better but was rushed into candidacy when Biden stepped aside; a mess, yes. But Biden and the Dems wanted to hold back the onslaught of autocracy/fascism.
Kamala didn't have a chance in hell. Biden was delusional and his entourage kept his increasing senility and illness from the public. Until that fateful debate. Then we knew. I recommend book, 'Original Sin' by Alex Thompson & Jake Tapper. It pissed off many Biden apologists but it is very revealing.
If that’s what you think, please move to a more acceptable place for you- MOSCOW. Biden was far from the criminal that Trump wants you to think he is through his endless lies. Biden was a true patriot and served the public for his entire life. Trump served Trump.
Not a criminal. Terrific president. Had terrible debate and didn't address it promptly. Most Americans seem fine with current situation but many are not.
People seem to forget that Joe had spent days overseas, and spent days preparing for the debate, plus had a terrible cold, and had been taking cold medication, who wouldn't have a bad debate under those conditions. The debate should have been postponed until he was well enough to have a decent debate.
He was too busy assaulting and trafficking children in between his grifts. Has a more vile human ever existed in US (besides his parents, who created this foul beast)? The Ugly American.
Following the ceremony, the president issued a blanket pardon of all podiatrists convicted of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and declared them eligible for compensation from the Weaponization Slush Fund. "Their patients can all walk perfectly well, which shows they've been treated very badly," he reasoned.
Ditto. My father served in WWII under Patton. According to his family he was never the same when he came home. May he and all the fallen soldiers from every US war rest in peace.
Gratitude is a terrific thing. As I sit here laughing, I have huge gratitude to what ever it is in that brain of yours that can do this crazy stuff! Thanks!!
I’m with Dr. Marlene. You’re brilliant, Andy. I read podiatrist in the title and wondered: How is Andy going to make a funky link between podiatrists, Memorial Day, and you-know-who? A renaming of Arlington National Cemetery after the WORLD’S BRAVEST FOOT SOLDIER (WHO FOUGHT IN 2 WARS BUT I ENDED 8) Maybe Trump rambles over to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stubs his toe and shouts, “IS THERE A FOOT DOCTOR IN THIS LOUSY PLACE?” Keep them coming, Andy. We need you to survive this bizarro MAGA world.
It was a bitter sweet show. Been watching Colbert since Daily show days. Check out a you tube with him doing a show from Monroe, Mich. that he did the day after.
I thought while watching the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS that the dodger-in-chief would've removed all the injured soldiers appearing had he been in charge.
Your report was on-point, but I can't quite picture the dodger weeping tears over anything, even himself, hard to imagine., anger seems to be his single emotion these days.
That show was compelling and a reminder of sacrifices to keep us free. Unless I’m wrong did you notice there were no women in the Joint Chiefs lineup or the higher echelons of our armed services?
Yes and also had mixed feelings when Gen. Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs came up to speak. I kept picturing him standing often near our hyper super unqualified Secretary of War, an unsettling image.
Thank you very much for your service! My late dad fought in Okinawa as an Army sergeant during WWII, he went through hell. Veterans deserve our gratitude & the best benefits always.
Yes. As Nancy observed, “All the women have been fired.” You all need to read Gareth Gore’s 2025 book, Opus, as in Opus Dei. Fabulous, well-researched book. It reminds us all of what the Christian National movement thinks of women. (Hint: Not much)
Respectfully, I didn't vote for him, so when would THEY ever learn not to vote for him? When they realize gas and grocery prices are not going anywhere, healthcare costs will continue to climb and no one is sending them a "vote for retrumplicans" check before the mid-terms.
And while we're on it, it's basically a pity that most people see Memorial Day as just an excuse for a celebratory barbeque, or the official beginning of summer. Too few people cherish the day for its true meaning: honoring those who gave so much to keep us free. At least today, be sure to thank a Vet.
I liked what Adam Kinzinger said about this in one of his posts this week. He believes we should say happy Memorial Day and have the barbecues, all while remembering why we can do it freely. And yes, take every chance to thank a veteran!
He is such a stain on our country, especially today. He has no respect for those who served, or gave their lives for us. He prefers to fund the insurrectionists who he knows will fight for him (maybe). The narcissist may be surprised when his minions take the money and run. I mean, look who is modeling behavior for them.
I think many will take the money, go back to doing what they were doing, get arrested again, end up in prison and wait hopefully for their lord and master to pardon them again.
Memorial Day is a good time to remember the guy who started an illegal war in Iran got out of military service with five deferments with “bone spurs” and called our fallen soldiers “suckers and losers.”
Correct.
I wouldn’t call it correct but it surely is accurate!
Memorial Day is the day to remember those we have lost, and now it's the day to remember the democracy we lost despite all of those military who died to protect it and us. It's the day to reinforce our determination to get it back
- Karen Cooper
Amen!
Double and triple Amens!
Andy does it again! It's nice to have a smile.
The Greenlanders turned out in huge numbers again this weekend, and turned their back whie encircling the consulate office. The idiot in chief was pushing for his ill thought grab, AGAIN!???. Can't believe anyone can hold their head high if a MAGA.
I am embarassed to be an American running our country this way not to mention the recent attempt for the mega slush fund and ballroom billions grabs!
Let’s hope this is an anonymous post from someone in the Village Idiot’s fake cabinet - since you think you’re running this country!
I think it was meant to say ruining our country.
I understand Dumb Quixote also laid a wreath at the "Tomb of the Well-Known Pedophile" Jeffrey Epstein.
It's so sad this creep will be President during the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
"sad"!? It's terrifying!
Both sad and terrifying!
Infuriating!
--and beyond belief!
And tragic.
It bothered me too to the point that I just don't want to participate in any of the celebrations that will go on this year. But I console myself with the realization that July 4th isn't really America's birthday anyway. It's conception day, but we weren't really born as a single country until April 9, 1865. Celebrate that instead - it'll make you feel a little better anyway.
Ah hell, missed it!
Always next uear.
Agree
We need to joyously celebrate democracy and being king-free for 250 years in such a way that it completely overshadows his self serving, tacky festivities.
Heather Cox Richardson is doing a series on our nation's history called "WE are America." View it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzQjU560Gs
It's the anti-Trumpification of our 250 Years of Democracy.
Call it what it is: TREASON!
How about a NO KINGS DAY on July 4th with 300,000,000 true Americans?
I think filling the streets with "No Kings" protesters
should do it.
We REALLY DO NEED to do that. 4th of July should be a cross-country No Kings that massively dwarfs the others.
Also make sure there are many preprinted signs just to piss off the orange Bozo. Also to add a little more gas to the fire, have about half of the signs, NO Taxpayer Money for Bozo's ARCH, or NO Taxpayer Money for Bozo's BALLROOM.
The No-Balls Ballroom!
Heather Cox Richardson is doing a series on our nation's history called "WE are America." View it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzQjU560Gs
It's the anti-Trumpification of our 250 Years of Democracy.
This will be a very wonderful and positive series of one-minute videos, designed to have people flood social media with what is really good about America and Americans. In the spirit of TBR, this project might be called "HCR's Shorts." 😊
Thank you very much. I accidentally chucked that email and haven’t had the energy to find it. Now I don’t have to. 👍🏻
Perhaps we should offer him the option of being King if he relinquishes being president. He appears invincible to impeachment but perhaps a beheading.
We should accept nothing short of absolute surrender to the rule of law with repossession if every penny he, his family and fellow crooks have stolen - to feed and educate our children, pay for national health, vet immigrants humanely and legally and hire 10,000 prosecutors and Judges to fast-track MAGA prosecutions.
Don't forget replace the massive number of judges that he's put on the bench. Looking at you Supreme Court.
Impeach them for lying! They all claimed to agree to respect precedence, which they have not.
Amen
Oooh. I'm suddenly feeling very Queen of Hearts-ish.
Thanks for that burst of joyous anticipation, Gjay15. 😁
An affront to the honor of those who fought and died for our freedoms; I'd like to see some kind of nationwide action to demonstrate what our 250th is really about, and it 'ain't' no stinkin' arch.
I was thinking a mass tarting and feathering and then a long walk off a short pier!
Haha! Did you mean, "tarring"? But tarting is good, too!
Tes, "tarring", but thew typo is also acceptable as long as he is deleted.
Much more streetwise and colorful!
It's deplorable he's the president during ANY anniversary
of our country.
The UFC fights on the White House front lawn are the perfect touch.
shades of Idiocracy!
Dana White (UFC CEO, or not?) is another MAGAT billionaire bro to be wary of, a college dropout who now sits on the Board ofMeta. hmmmmm
ignorance is the new government
You can’t cure stupid and evil, but you can vote it out!
Ignorance can be educated,
Crazy can be medicated,
But there is no cure for stupid.
Yes!! I've been feeling that lately too, Bill. I hope to celebrate that holiday without any mention or reference to the horrible orange man.
With luck he'll trip near the Vietnam memorial and get take men to podiatry dept at hospital and get admitted for severe advanced systemicbone spurs affecting hisctoes, feet, his corpus callosum and frontal cortex, requiring immediate radiation and hair transplant .
He’s headed for a massive stroke soon. Then he’ll be like that poor reporter with CP that he insulted and made fun of. Just desserts for this criminal narcissistic sociopath. The remains of MAGA will eat him alive!
Like incredible unbelievable novel. All with scared space age technology.
Gosh. With all that money. He could easily take care of himself.
He does, and he is the only pseudo-human that he cares about. Interesting that he never uses HIS money to do so though - always that of others he has degraded and stolen from/extorted.
Right. Vance qould probably be horribly. Change would be be very destabilizing.
Not so much sad as infuriating!
That weighs heavily on my mind as well. He (The Felon) has also given a totally different meaning the term “patriot”.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
I remember that.
In 2018 drump referred to the more than 1800 US marines who lost their lives during WW1 at Belleau Wood, laid to rest at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, as 'suckers' for getting killed.
This so-called "president" refused to go and honor these fallen US Marines because "he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain"
Vile suits him, never a military uniform.
priorities
Ann Telnaes Memorial Day cartoon shows a solemn Arlington cemetery, some flags on the graves are upside down, too, like your profile image; quite fitting.
thank you . . . I did see her cartoon this morning, but didn't notice the upside down flags . . . I LOVE Ann Telnaes!
I should have copied that meme of Cadet Bone Spurs in a military uniform thanking him for his "service". Talk about Stolen Valor!
Add it to his “Nobel”.
Hah, so much for the agony of defeat. I prefer to remember getting married 36 years ago on a beautiful Memorial Day (date was actually the 28th, so not our true anniversary). I married my soul mate, a white guy, but one of the good ones, like, I am sure, the vast majority of TBR white guys, like you, Andy.
That says it all!
…and demeaning John McCain fir having been wounded while he celebrates his pin prick on his ear as an act of courage. Oh, for want of two inches.
I, too, thought about Trump’s disparaging of John McCain. He and I were at opposite ends of the political spectrum, but I greatly admired his character and honesty. I was old enough during the Vietnam War to know what American troops endured. McCain not only survived, he emerged with his integrity intact. Does Trump even know about the Hanoi Hilton?
I agree-McCain & I differed on policy but he was a man of immense integrity & honor. When a woman screamed out that Obama wasn’t even an American during one of his rallies while he running for president, McCain corrected her immediately & sternly.
Always remember that and McCain’s tanking of a criminally-devastating MAGA FRAUD if a healthcare bill, and the thousands of other crimes of this seditious cult. NEVER AGAIN!
McCain's one vote delivered with a walk up to McConnell -pause-then a raised thumbs down. That gesture saved ACA, aka Obamacare. The bastids are still trying to destroy it.
Yes!
one of my favorite events . . . politicians will be politicians, but they should be human beings first, unlike Captain Bone Spurs
He’s no politician but an ignorant, lying narcissistic sociopath con man CULT LEADER of society’s rejects.
That rebuke of the woman is a classic example of integrity. I wasn't a fan of McCain's politics but he was honest and tried to be fair.
I agree, Wendy. He was kind but firm in his rebuttal to her. She might not have believed him, but I respected his respect for others.
1000%
He should be put there under house arrest!
In so many ways, I agree.
Had it been 2" closer, however, I believe that he would have become a martyr. I believe that it's a matter of time before he self-destructs figuratively and literally. Amen to Democracy Docket lawyers in the meantime, who are saving democracy from his absurd lawsuits, one lawsuit soon at a time. I agree that a remedy can't come soon enough...as in impeachment, further prosecutions PLURAL, and full release of the Epstein Files...a come-uppance will occur beginning in November. Then I can only wish sycophantic Republicans will finally turn on him.
Ellen, if those sycophants turned on him now
we all wouldn't have to endure this till November.
You're so right, Suzanne! Hope they fold like dominoes sooner than later, but I'm not counting on it just yet. Dreaming of it, though. The Republicans could put us all out of our misery, but choose not to.
Yes. But I do believe the entire thing was planned and staged. I also wonder about WH Correspondents Dinner. He gets off on incidents which make him seem 'invincible.'
Donald is a jealous, insecure little bully. Sadly, he thinks diminishing and disrespecting others is the way to feel better about himself. I see him deteriorating and decomposing every day. In his delusional world, when he insults and disrespects others who are the true heroes, he really believes we all agree with him. And the world gets quieter and less reactive as we watch this spectacle of insanity with a mix of horror and incredulity. It's like watching a man burn himself alive as he continues to proclaim his omnipotence. At least that is true for me. And now, I need to remember my father, who served in World War II as a physician and sat at the bedsides of men and boys who, as they screamed in agony or died, often called out for their mothers.
he makes all the little mistakes we see in toddlers until they grow up. you don't see it in older kids, and if it appears in an adult, they are stopped in a humiltating way. how can the voting public overlook such behavior. if he had any self-awareness he'd be embarrassed. others in a similar situation have suicided. it's as degrading as that.
Who gave us this freak?
Rupert Murdoch
Plus a cadre of billionaires with the same
moral integrity. You know, the Epstein crowd.
A cancer on the country.
The Orange Cancer!
It's brutal to watch but you can stream "Democracy Under Siege" on Kinema, made before 2024 election by Laura Nix & Ann Telnaes for Europeans asking for explanation of T's rise in popularity. Chillingly prescient but Ann's many cartoons kept me watching. It's literally the open book test that we all got before the election and still failed.
This one? "Democracy Under Seige"? I'll watch it today. Thanks!
https://kinema.com/films/democracy-under-siege-m7wjh9
YES and thanks so much for correct title which I've now edited in my reply.
Satan
Agree
For me, I remember my parents always taking scores of family and friends to the "Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier". I remember, as vividly, the sound of the taps on their shoes, and the shifting of the rifles on their shoulders as I remember the sounds of "Taps" being played. There is still deep gratitude within me for all who serve...
That's right. He has a criminal mind and is a citizen of no country. He thinks all Americans are suckers and losers and deserve to be looted. We're not citizens, we're marks.
According to David Hannum (a banker who said it about P.T. Barnum), there is a sucker born every minute--and sadly, it appears American is full of them. Or at least enough of them who voted in 2016 and 2024.
Intelligence, patriotism, ethics/morals are NOT a part of MAGA. Never were, never will be.
Apparently it’s too hard to be intelligent, patriotic, ethical, and moral with bone spurs causing constant pain.
--which reververbrate in his empty brain!
I've lost a lot of loved ones to this. Looking back over the years, I can see that they all have something in common: they're easily frightened.
I ran into some interesting research being done on parts of the brain when I was trying to figure out why my very sweet horse is so easily spooked. Were she in a wild herd she'd be the "alert horse." Turns out it this predisposition could have something to do with the size of the amygdalla. And research shows there's a connection with people having an extra large one and being MAGA. Science is always fine tuning, but I think they're on to something.
Same here. I try to maintain a certain level of relationship w/sibs, but any acquaintances/friends who went MAGA are history. My effort for sibs are more an "aware of you but not very interested" kind of thing these days. I find it difficult to be even casually engaged with anyone I know helped do this to the nation and to so very many vulnerable/innocent peoiple.
The amygdala may be a key, but I don't think it completely explains the greed/racism/homophobic/misogynist,christo-facism bent in their hearts. I can't chalk it all up to fear; some of it is just plain meanness.
we've learned from this debacle. for me, fear is a poor motivator. it has failed with the fear-based religions, now it's failing in govenment. amygdala, interesting phenomenon i know so little about. meanness, yes. we all have a shadow side, some let it take over them-- especially harmful if they're persons in power.
Just like all those lining up, slavering, to privatize and loot major American institutions. I still encounter folks who, in the lineup at the post office, complain but are totally unaware the Rs set in motion methods to bankrupt the USPS to prove its 'failure' so it can be taken over. And DeJoy, who destroyed million-dollar high speed sorting machines is still at the helm?
Stealing money with impunity.
The Memorial to the Unknown Podiatrist is right next to the Vanity Monument to the Known Asshole. Cant miss it - it glows orange and gives off a putrid smell.
It glows orange so military aircraft cannot run into it while flying to Kid Rock's house!
We know who he is, but way too many MAGAt's still believe he is their savior. They still worship him, buy all his phony crap, including that made in China, tRump T1 Smart Phone at a cost of only $499. The MAGAts bought them for all their family members, some 4-5 or 6 at a time and have now been complaining the smartass phone has not arrived and looks like they never will. The MAGAts still believe that bull shit, what will be the next scam for Donnie-Bin-Dozing?
MAGA=Make Assholes Go Away,
the sooner the better.
Indeed!
How did he get to be president? Cheating. And kamalaxqas horrible candidate and Biden misled country. What a horrible predicament. Self governance seemed to be abject failure. King Chas would be better leader
Chas is not the leader of Britain, but its figurehead. Self governing is possible, and preferred, when established Constitutional order is kept. Kamala Harris may have been better but was rushed into candidacy when Biden stepped aside; a mess, yes. But Biden and the Dems wanted to hold back the onslaught of autocracy/fascism.
Kamala didn't have a chance in hell. Biden was delusional and his entourage kept his increasing senility and illness from the public. Until that fateful debate. Then we knew. I recommend book, 'Original Sin' by Alex Thompson & Jake Tapper. It pissed off many Biden apologists but it is very revealing.
Screw Jake Tapper, he just wanted to make a big killing on his book.
Agreed. Hes very impressive. But just figurehead
If that’s what you think, please move to a more acceptable place for you- MOSCOW. Biden was far from the criminal that Trump wants you to think he is through his endless lies. Biden was a true patriot and served the public for his entire life. Trump served Trump.
Besides always serving himself, we can't forget his puppet master Putin.
Not a criminal. Terrific president. Had terrible debate and didn't address it promptly. Most Americans seem fine with current situation but many are not.
People seem to forget that Joe had spent days overseas, and spent days preparing for the debate, plus had a terrible cold, and had been taking cold medication, who wouldn't have a bad debate under those conditions. The debate should have been postponed until he was well enough to have a decent debate.
Joe was still too old. At the end of a second term he would have been 85. NO.
Hardly!
All gave some
Some gave all
Trump didn’t give a shit
Actually, trump ran from serving his country (despite the bone spurs), and he continues to avoid serving his country today.
excellent!
....and still doesn't
I agree with you 100%!
He was too busy assaulting and trafficking children in between his grifts. Has a more vile human ever existed in US (besides his parents, who created this foul beast)? The Ugly American.
Even his parents didn't know what to do with him.
They sent him to some military academy (aka school for discipline problematic boys). He excelled in marching in parades.
Yes, Li..but they usually wound up in jail.
For some unknown reason, this one got
excepted.
No. That’s the answer.
Perfect.
And he's so full of it, you'd think he'd be able to spare some. Too greedy I guess.
He’s so full of it that septic tanks are jealous.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
sadly true
The real podiatric pathology; World’s biggest heel.
And enough fake bonespurs to make your toes curl. Truly a boneheaded concoction.
Good one!
The Truth!
Following the ceremony, the president issued a blanket pardon of all podiatrists convicted of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and declared them eligible for compensation from the Weaponization Slush Fund. "Their patients can all walk perfectly well, which shows they've been treated very badly," he reasoned.
My father is a purple-heart recipient. My son is a Green Beret . Please honor this day.
With the deepest gratitude I want you to know, each and every day I walk freely on American soil and I give thanks for their service.
Ditto. My father served in WWII under Patton. According to his family he was never the same when he came home. May he and all the fallen soldiers from every US war rest in peace.
My uncle, too, served under Patton, Mary. They opened up
Auschwitz. According to my aunt, he woke up screaming
for months after coming home.
Gratitude is a terrific thing. As I sit here laughing, I have huge gratitude to what ever it is in that brain of yours that can do this crazy stuff! Thanks!!
Thank you! That means a lot to me.
I’m with Dr. Marlene. You’re brilliant, Andy. I read podiatrist in the title and wondered: How is Andy going to make a funky link between podiatrists, Memorial Day, and you-know-who? A renaming of Arlington National Cemetery after the WORLD’S BRAVEST FOOT SOLDIER (WHO FOUGHT IN 2 WARS BUT I ENDED 8) Maybe Trump rambles over to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stubs his toe and shouts, “IS THERE A FOOT DOCTOR IN THIS LOUSY PLACE?” Keep them coming, Andy. We need you to survive this bizarro MAGA world.
Tomb of the Unknown Podiatrist. A Bunyan sized figure atop the arch.
You expressed exactly what I think. I add my thanks to Andy, and thank you -- Dr. Snyder -- for this comment.
And he continues to give nothing and take everything!
“Choking back tears, he said, “They gave everything so people like me could give nothing.” - TBR
Money can buy you spurs. Can buy you spurs, everybody tells me so…
I started to hum the tune.
Thanks Lynne.
Sir Paul was great on the last show of Cobert. And what a great song to end on.
To the Beatles, to Stephen, to Democracy. May they all live on.
Peace
It was a bitter sweet show. Been watching Colbert since Daily show days. Check out a you tube with him doing a show from Monroe, Mich. that he did the day after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2x36ss85fI
Great but beat you - “Strangers with Candy” with Amy and Paul - 1999. You had to know they were special then.
Agree, it is perfection. Stephen, we need you, just like we need Andy, Jon, and John.
Just watched the whole hour - and so glad I did. Priceless.
So did I.
I thought while watching the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS that the dodger-in-chief would've removed all the injured soldiers appearing had he been in charge.
Your report was on-point, but I can't quite picture the dodger weeping tears over anything, even himself, hard to imagine., anger seems to be his single emotion these days.
That show was compelling and a reminder of sacrifices to keep us free. Unless I’m wrong did you notice there were no women in the Joint Chiefs lineup or the higher echelons of our armed services?
The women have been fired
Believe me, Nancy T, that was a stark reminder of our current situation.
Yep, welcome to TrumpWorld! Women? What women?
Woman should be home with their trump babies. Barefoot and pregnant.
Their babies: orange-haired!
Yes and also had mixed feelings when Gen. Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs came up to speak. I kept picturing him standing often near our hyper super unqualified Secretary of War, an unsettling image.
Was put off by his twiddling his thumbs as he spoke. BTW, I’m a Vietnam Era vet.
I actually didn’t notice that.
Thank you very much for your service! My late dad fought in Okinawa as an Army sergeant during WWII, he went through hell. Veterans deserve our gratitude & the best benefits always.
I noticed that too and found it weird. Nervous tic? Torn loyalties? Guilt? Shame?
Yes. As Nancy observed, “All the women have been fired.” You all need to read Gareth Gore’s 2025 book, Opus, as in Opus Dei. Fabulous, well-researched book. It reminds us all of what the Christian National movement thinks of women. (Hint: Not much)
Yes and they seem to forget that without women they wouldn’t be here!
Likely had a slivered onion in his breast pocket.
Where have all the cowards gone
Long time passing
Where have all the cowards gone
Long time ago
Where have all the cowards gone
Gone to Congress every one
When will they ever learn
When will they ever learn
When will WE ever learn not to vote for them!
Respectfully, I didn't vote for him, so when would THEY ever learn not to vote for him? When they realize gas and grocery prices are not going anywhere, healthcare costs will continue to climb and no one is sending them a "vote for retrumplicans" check before the mid-terms.
Never!
Perfect
<standing ovation>
Yeowch!! Right to it, Andy! Bravo!
And while we're on it, it's basically a pity that most people see Memorial Day as just an excuse for a celebratory barbeque, or the official beginning of summer. Too few people cherish the day for its true meaning: honoring those who gave so much to keep us free. At least today, be sure to thank a Vet.
I liked what Adam Kinzinger said about this in one of his posts this week. He believes we should say happy Memorial Day and have the barbecues, all while remembering why we can do it freely. And yes, take every chance to thank a veteran!
Have you noticed that the land mass that forms the Strait of Hormuz looks like a bigly bone spur?
He is such a stain on our country, especially today. He has no respect for those who served, or gave their lives for us. He prefers to fund the insurrectionists who he knows will fight for him (maybe). The narcissist may be surprised when his minions take the money and run. I mean, look who is modeling behavior for them.
I think many will take the money, go back to doing what they were doing, get arrested again, end up in prison and wait hopefully for their lord and master to pardon them again.
A shit-stain.
Bravo Andy !
I wear a t-shirt to the gym that says "All gave some
Some gave all
One had bone spurs"
Never get a negative comment....
Sounds like a great gym to me. My gym sounds similar-in the eyes of MAGA we’re all woke.
LOVE that!
Let us not forget that in addition to knowing how to beat the draft, DJT knows more than the Generals.