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Someone needs to make an updated version of The Manchurian Candidate, but instead of the title character getting kidnapped and brainwashed, he is manipulated by foreign interests with threats of blackmail and promises of wealth and fame.

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British Columbia is already pulling the American liquor.

We are getting yet another stark reminder that our civilized society is a fragile structure that depends on a carefully choreographed dance of independent elements that can be toppled surprisingly quickly if not tended by people of experience and intelligence.

The nice lady on the phone said that the federal grants that fund their programs are currently on hold, and they don’t know if they will have any more money to put towards helping folks. She was even concerned about her job, as it is funded by one of those grants.

So as I’m researching alternatives for replacing the furnace in my wife’s house. I called Alaska Heat Smart to see if they had any programs that might help defray the cost of converting her heating system to a clean green heat pump.

It’s good to know someone is keeping track of his golf score. trumpgolftrack.com

Oh no, the Chinese plagiarism machine might have plagiarized the American plagiarism machine search.app/gLKPBELL2weQ...

Good morning!

Absolutely LOVED Lawrence O'Donnell's interview of President Biden. It was thoughtful and revealing, and a reminder of how much I will miss having a President who sincerely loves to help people, and not being shitty to them. Thank you, President Biden.

So these tough alpha men, can’t handle a little cold weather. I heard this election was about men getting tougher and taking back their power. Instead we have fragile snowflakes.

@longpatterned.bsky.social good to see your face, brother.

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Great to see the USA turn into a cartoon fascist kakistocracy worthy of a Terry Gilliam movie while all its global enemies are competent functional democracies.

MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS aired its final episode on the BBC 50 years ago tonight. John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, and Terry Jones went on to make 4 films as a troupe + collaborate on many projects. #MontyPython

These guys put on an incredible show! If BEAT is coming to your town, I’d highly recommend going.