#27: And COVID deaths, too. Figures.

The funeral business in Florida must be doing terrific. Maybe this is why the GOP is a death cult. Private equity firms have moved into the multibillion dollar bereavement industry. Our deaths are their profits, so screw health insurance for all and gun control laws. Somebody croaked? "Cha-ching!"

Why does Skeletor need a "Head of Security?" Michael Ragusa was a prison guard at Riker's Island.

I wonder what health insurance is covering Rudy Ghouliani? He reportedly has a net worth of minus $150 million.

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Another American myth shattered.

Note that in many rural counties, coroner's are parttime employees who sign off on death certificates. A funeral director in Bumfuq County, Louisiana or Claptrap County, Alabama can also be the almighty coroner. So, for decades murders in these rural or southern counties have been swept under the carpet by the "good ole boy network," like in this case.

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The Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela (BMV) is mobilizing for Nobel Peace Prize aspirant Dummkopf Trumpf's armada. Wiki reports the BMV has over four million militia personnel. This photo reminds me of the Ukrainian military instructing their civilians to fight Russian invaders.

Remarkably, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) convenes in NYC next month, but Russia and Israel are blithely increasing their attacks on defenseless targets while the US seems to be on the verge of military adventurism in South America. I guess pariahs don't care that they are pariahs.

Have fun at the UN, lepers.

#6: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz must still be suffering from a Hubert Humphrey/Edmund Muskie-sized 1968 hangover. Thanks, AIPAC!

Pass her the aspirin or a Shin Bet detail to guard her because Dummkopf Trumpf threw her under the bus after Joe Biden extended her USSS protection beyond the six-month SOP.

US Army SFC Jan Robert Carey (Ret.) valiantly served his country for more than 20 years and was deployed to Kuwait, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. As well as a Bronze Star, this veteran received numerous awards including two Meritorious Service Medals, eight Army Commendation Medals and six Army Achievement Medals.

Have any of the federal jurists all the way from the district judge who will first hear his case, the circuit court of judges who will hear the appeal, or any of the SCOTUS justices ever serve in the US military or did many of them serve themselves to delicious buffets along their illustrious, demanding careers?

#5: Your trouser sausage vignette reminded me of the novel. Read it whenever you get a chance.

"Stupid Communists!"

Thank you, Lamplighter. The American people have had enough war, despite what the TV tumors, lobbyists, polemicists, or Islamophobes push on us on behalf of Israel or the US military-industrial complex. Here is one AI analysis:

As of mid-2025, the American antiwar movement has seen a significant resurgence, particularly in response to Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. Over one million Americans have participated in protests related to the Nakba since late 2023, with more than 2,100 events held in support of Palestine. These protests have been widespread, occurring on university campuses, in major cities, and at cultural events, making it one of the largest waves of antiwar activism in the US in the past 20 years. These demonstrations is comparable to, and in some cases larger than, the protests seen during the Iraq War, with some individual marches drawing tens of thousands of participants. While the movement is not as large as the Vietnam War-era protests which involved tens of millions of Americans over several years, the recent activism is notable for its intensity, frequency, and the diversity of its participants, including students, progressives, Arab-Americans, and Muslims. The movement has also influenced cultural and political events, such as the boycott of the SXSW festival and disruptions at high-profile public appearances. In summary, the current American antiwar movement is substantial and highly visible, with participation in the millions and a broad geographic and demographic reach.

Hopefully Olivia G. Wilkins made bail so she isn't abused in jail before her court appearance.

Analyzing Texas Republican Gauleiter Greg Abbott would probably yield similarly dismal results.

Unless one is a fabulously wealthy oligarch, Republican governance of the American people in a nutshell:

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