Don Weingust
@weingust.bsky.social
Shakespeare and theatre scholar; proud papa of USC entrepreneur and Hostelpass.co CEO; old actor/musician; former Ensemble member at Glide SF; ally; happy Californian.
At least in the Second Gulf War, Chaney’s secretive Energy Commission used the fig-leaf of (fake) WMD to rationalize going after oil contracts in Iraq. This fool says the quiet part out loud (while using the playbook to try and classify drugs as WMD). Why anyone votes Republican is beyond me.
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
At least in the Second Gulf War, Chaney’s secretive Energy Commission used the fig-leaf of (fake) WMD to rationalize going after oil contracts in Iraq. This fool says the quiet part out loud (while using the playbook to try and classify drugs as WMD). Why anyone votes Republican is beyond me.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
Alas, they can. They do. But certainly part of their choice here.
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Alas, they can. They do. But certainly part of their choice here.
An article of possible interest re: the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and its Global Affairs Editor:
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apple.news/AbjDbcWQkSAe...
ABC’s Laura Tingle declares Bondi attack was not motivated by religion — The Australian
Speaking on the ABC ‘Politics Now’ podcast, the broadcaster’s global affairs editor said the actions of the terrorists ‘have got nothing to do with religion’.
apple.news
December 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
An article of possible interest re: the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and its Global Affairs Editor:
apple.news/AbjDbcWQkSAe...
apple.news/AbjDbcWQkSAe...
Excellent episode. Dahlia, the respect that you show @sifill.bsky.social is not only wonderfully deserved, but also extraordinarily beautiful. Would that more of us were able to share so mellifluously our gratitude toward others. You both are national treasures. Thank you.
December 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Excellent episode. Dahlia, the respect that you show @sifill.bsky.social is not only wonderfully deserved, but also extraordinarily beautiful. Would that more of us were able to share so mellifluously our gratitude toward others. You both are national treasures. Thank you.
Yes, please come back to Fremont, we miss you by the Bay.
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Yes, please come back to Fremont, we miss you by the Bay.
Trump signs an executive order designating the moon as his mistress.
December 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Trump signs an executive order designating the moon as his mistress.
Dahlia Lithwick calls them “letters to Santa.”
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Dahlia Lithwick calls them “letters to Santa.”
Trump is providing assurance of what an asshole he is.
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trump is providing assurance of what an asshole he is.
I’m glad to live in a country that (for now) protects Trump’s First Amendment right to show the world how big of an asshole he is.
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I’m glad to live in a country that (for now) protects Trump’s First Amendment right to show the world how big of an asshole he is.
When is this sick not-quite person finally going to turn 8 years old?
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When is this sick not-quite person finally going to turn 8 years old?
This sick, black hole of a (not-fully) human being wouldn’t recognize mensch-hood if it socked him in the mouth.
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This sick, black hole of a (not-fully) human being wouldn’t recognize mensch-hood if it socked him in the mouth.
She’s too old for him.
December 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
She’s too old for him.
Yes, the choice of the people is indeed rigged against wannabe fascists. In California, by 3 million votes.
December 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Yes, the choice of the people is indeed rigged against wannabe fascists. In California, by 3 million votes.
The Post still has a reputation?
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The Post still has a reputation?
Ich bin ein war profiteer.
December 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Ich bin ein war profiteer.
What could possibly go wrong?
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
What could possibly go wrong?
Bonespurs’ Band of Brothers.
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Bonespurs’ Band of Brothers.
It’s like these guys are a pack of wannabe Bond villains, but without the style and creativity.
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It’s like these guys are a pack of wannabe Bond villains, but without the style and creativity.
The problem with the 25th Amendment is that it falls under the category of accountability. The modern Republican playbook doesn’t have that chapter.
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The problem with the 25th Amendment is that it falls under the category of accountability. The modern Republican playbook doesn’t have that chapter.
Any bets on whether Trump signs an executive order trying to move the Obama library to Kenya?
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Any bets on whether Trump signs an executive order trying to move the Obama library to Kenya?
Having wonderful mentors makes all the difference.
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Having wonderful mentors makes all the difference.