Laurence Ballard
@laurenceballard.bsky.social
Don't like bullies, busybodies, name-takers, list-makers, or self-selected moral scolds.
“Den sterkeste mannen I verden er den som står mest alene.” - En folkefiende, H. Ibsen
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“Den sterkeste mannen I verden er den som står mest alene.” - En folkefiende, H. Ibsen
(Banner ©️ Ann Telnaes)
https://bio.site/LaurenceBallard
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November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Now, remind me again that non-Americans should mind their own business.
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Now, remind me again that non-Americans should mind their own business.
ground.news/article/new-... Fantastic: yet another unqualified partisan hack—this one a real ringer who learned and honed their medical ethics practicing on animals.
CDC needs a qualified physician in this role, NOT a former veterinarian who can’t separate medicine from politics.
JFC.
CDC needs a qualified physician in this role, NOT a former veterinarian who can’t separate medicine from politics.
JFC.
Louisiana Surgeon General, a Vaccine Critic, Named CDC Principal Deputy Director
A Louisiana health official who ordered his health department to stop promoting mass vaccinations this past winter during a surge in influenza cases has been tapped to serve as the new number two lead...
ground.news
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ground.news/article/new-... Fantastic: yet another unqualified partisan hack—this one a real ringer who learned and honed their medical ethics practicing on animals.
CDC needs a qualified physician in this role, NOT a former veterinarian who can’t separate medicine from politics.
JFC.
CDC needs a qualified physician in this role, NOT a former veterinarian who can’t separate medicine from politics.
JFC.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o... “His potential crime? Telling members of the armed services that they do not have to follow illegal orders. But saying so is not a crime; it’s a true statement of the law. And even if President Trump doesn’t like it, it’s protected by the First Amendment.” #markkelly
Opinion | Mark Kelly Is Being Investigated for Telling the Truth
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o... “His potential crime? Telling members of the armed services that they do not have to follow illegal orders. But saying so is not a crime; it’s a true statement of the law. And even if President Trump doesn’t like it, it’s protected by the First Amendment.” #markkelly
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Someone has to remind him that he swore an oath to defend the Constitution, which includes obeying our laws.
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Someone has to remind him that he swore an oath to defend the Constitution, which includes obeying our laws.
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Genuine question: has any GOP member of house or senate spoken out about the Dept of defense and Hegseth threatening sen Mark Kelly with lawfare? Beyond disturbing
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Genuine question: has any GOP member of house or senate spoken out about the Dept of defense and Hegseth threatening sen Mark Kelly with lawfare? Beyond disturbing
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u... “Republicans have historically struggled to say what they’re for when it comes to health care.”
On this issue, in particular, Republicans are hamstrung arsonists and demolition experts: incapable of constructing a goddamned thing.
Just a Party of barn burners.
On this issue, in particular, Republicans are hamstrung arsonists and demolition experts: incapable of constructing a goddamned thing.
Just a Party of barn burners.
Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u... “Republicans have historically struggled to say what they’re for when it comes to health care.”
On this issue, in particular, Republicans are hamstrung arsonists and demolition experts: incapable of constructing a goddamned thing.
Just a Party of barn burners.
On this issue, in particular, Republicans are hamstrung arsonists and demolition experts: incapable of constructing a goddamned thing.
Just a Party of barn burners.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/... Time for your Exit Interview, “DOGE”.
So, DOGE, What Would You Say You Did Here?
An exit interview
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/... Time for your Exit Interview, “DOGE”.
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ground.news/article/alas... Climate Change deniers: take a seat.
Alaska Native villages have few options and little US help as climate change devours their land
Storms that battered Alaska’s western coast this fall have brought renewed attention to low-lying Indigenous villages left increasingly vulnerable by climate change — and revived questions about their...
ground.news
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
ground.news/article/alas... Climate Change deniers: take a seat.
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As a political cartoonist, I would like to take this time to thank Marjorie for all the material that she has given me.
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
As a political cartoonist, I would like to take this time to thank Marjorie for all the material that she has given me.
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Reporter: “What did Trump mean when he called a woman ‘piggy?’”
Karoline: “The president is very frank and honest”
Karoline: “The president is very frank and honest”
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Reporter: “What did Trump mean when he called a woman ‘piggy?’”
Karoline: “The president is very frank and honest”
Karoline: “The president is very frank and honest”
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11/23/2025- This is Me www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
11/23/2025- This is Me www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
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Plan de paix pour l’ #Ukraine - © Chappatte dans Le Temps, Genève 👉 chappatte.com/fr/images/pl...
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Plan de paix pour l’ #Ukraine - © Chappatte dans Le Temps, Genève 👉 chappatte.com/fr/images/pl...
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Peace plan? Or Russian wish list?
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Peace plan? Or Russian wish list?
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Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Thanksgiving gift to #Ukraine @guardian - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Thanksgiving gift to #Ukraine @guardian - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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Have Politicians Now Or Ever Been Truthful? Read the toon: rall.com/comic/have-y...
Have You Now Or Ever Been Truthful?
After decrying each other as enemies of all that is good and decent, Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani make nice. On the one hand, it’s good to see some civility. On the other hand, you ...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Have Politicians Now Or Ever Been Truthful? Read the toon: rall.com/comic/have-y...