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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 2h

Don't we have 'precedent' set by Rep. Comer that the mere accusation or veiled hint that a President doesn't know what the pen signed makes a pardon invalid?

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 7h

And so, of course, I rushed immediately to order a shirt. Because some things do spark joy.

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 7h

I think Barry Diller is the chair of the company that owns the company that is or owns People. So ... kind of not surprising, actually. He's a nominal Democrat who is known to criticize Democratic candidates and nominees but ultimately backs them on a 'Blue No Matter Who' philosophy. So.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 14h

I'd have gone with the Mel Brooks 'The Inquisition' number from 'History of the World Part I' for upbeat. But this was also a good choice.

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 15h

Also, did you know that The Witcher is a friend to huge manatees?

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 15h

For those wondering how this idea could pop into my head to begin with, it's that when I sing silly songs, I goof with the words to make them sillier. So singing the 'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher' song in the shower, I was saying 'Witcher' more like 'Weetcher', which rhymes with Reacher. Short leap.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 15h

Actually, I suppose I just answered my own question, since the Amazon Prime show is just called 'Reacher'. So 'The Reacher' makes more overall sense. All it took was coffee and reflection.

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 15h

Since my random, pre-caffine, free assocation of rambling thoughts muttered aloud while preparing my breakfast this morning, I have been dwelling on the notion of a Jack Reacher/The Witcher mashup. But would it be called 'The Reacher' or 'Jack Witcher'? THIS IS A SERIOUS AND BURNING QUESTION!

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 2d

I get as far as

I've heard there were two trunkless legs
In lands controlled by sheiks and begs
But you don't really care for statues,
Do ya?

But I keep stalling out because I haven't had breakfast or caffeine yet

CHOAM Nomsky (thankful) @samthielman.com · 2d

Your chilly sneer
Of cold command
Your trunkless legs
Upon the sand
Once awed the Persian, Turk,
And Damascene

A pedastal
Beside your smirk
Proclaims “Look up,
You lazy jerk!
Behold the mighty work
Of great
Jolene.”

Ariel Edwards-Levy @aedwardslevy.bsky.social · 3d

i never saw two trunkless legs
i never hope to see 'em
but i can tell you, anyhow,
i'd rather see than be 'em

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 3d

Relevant to the interests of many people I know and love, a story about union solidarity.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.

Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 3d

I mean, sure, who didn't, but for me, it's The Modern Henriad (Beckett, and The Lion in Winter)!

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 4d

It's the "Good Night, and Good Luck" of our times.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 4d

"The chances of being assaulted by a duck on a roller coaster are low ... but never zero."

The Independent @the-independent.com · 4d

SeaWorld visitor sues after errant duck hit her in the face while on roller coaster

www.independent.co.uk

BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 5d

Coulda sussed this out a bit more. See how deep it goes. "But -- just to be clear -- he didn't say he had to be a *Jewish* lawyer, right?"

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 5d

But if people can't play pretend, the "both sides" journalism crowd feels its access to the corridors power slip away. SURELY YOU CAN SEE THE DILEMMA! <sigh>

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 5d

"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 5d

I mean, to be fair, I'm hoping they laughed about it after the cameras stopped rolling/clicking and the Pope was all "Alright, smart guy... This one was yours. See you next holiday season."

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 6d

I don't disagree. But the OP had mentioned wanting Kavanaugh's awareness of it to be part of the deal. I think that's the only thing he might not get, basically.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 6d

Amusingly, the above was dictacted as speech-to-text while I shaved this morning, so I didn't see that it rendered 'sails' as 'sells'. But it works. :)

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 6d

I share this wish. Realistically, however, it is my unfortunate supposition that the only Kavanaugh stop that Kavanaugh cares about is when Kavanaugh stops for a beer. The rest of it he sells through life without giving a second s*** about.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 8d

i really resent the continued assertion that there’s so much anger on both sides, as if the causes of the anger are equally legitimate. we’re angry because masked maniacs are violently snatching our family and neighbors off the street, and they’re angry because we’re calling them out for it.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 8d

Diplomatic Talks Break Down Between Trump, Motion-Activated Ghost Decoration

WASHINGTON—In what they described as a disappointing turn in the ongoing negotiations, White House officials confirmed Wednesday that diplomatic talks had broken down between President Donald Trump an...

theonion.com

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 9d

A tale as old as time, or at least as old as written customer complaints, sadly.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 9d

The Profit ... takes a Loss.

I'll see myself out.

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BeDeeP @bdp501.bsky.social · 10d

Skechers is working miracles with slip-in fur-cuffed boots, apparently.

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