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Archives for July 2025

Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 7/30/25, 8:07 am

– It is good to see faith leaders who seem to care about immigrants.

– Trump making electricity more expensive is an interesting story. But the headline framing it as a question was strange, and doesn’t fit the actual article.

– Don’t forget, your Cybertruck needs a regular wash in saltwater and lemon wash.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 7/29/25, 5:24 pm

DLBottleWith Election Day in Washington just a week away, right now is a good time to fill out that ballot and drop it off at a drop box near you. Then, swing by the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally for conversations over a drink.

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us out on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 7/28/25, 8:02 am

Oh hey. The newly opened Pier 58 looks pretty great. It looks like kids were really enjoying the new playground and people of all ages have more park space by the water. And whatever my objections were to the tunnel, this isn’t all in the shadow of a giant freeway.

As I was walking down the waterfront to work this morning, there were already kids playing on the playground. I think it’s a hit beyond just the opening celebrations.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 7/25/25, 6:49 pm

LegalEagle: Can employers require brain chips?

Reign of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The World’s Largest Collection of Трамп Songs ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard releases the MLK files
  • Stephen: The gloves are off & “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired” & Трамп & Epstein’s wonderful secret
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Fat Old Man, Big White House ♬
  • Ali Velshi: Stephen Miller’s anti-immigrant pitch doesn’t hold up to scrutiny
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ Ankles ♬:

  • Jon Stewart on Colbert’s cancellation & Трамп’s “bawdy” Epstein doodles
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ How to Forget about Трамп (and save your sanity) ♬
  • Robert Reich: How to take the fight to the oligarchy
  • LegalEagle: Трамп can’t fire the Fed Chair (unless the Supreme Court was lying this whole time)
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: ♫ Rotting Rotting ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Venous ♬:

  • Charlamagne Tha God: Трамп vs. Biden—Who’s losing it faster?
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to the passing of Ozzy Osbourne
  • Puppet Regime: Trump and Zelensky (Cold)play Putin
  • The Late Show: Will the Washington Commanders change their name?
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Breaking News—Трамп Hiding MAJOR Health Issues ♬

Alan Cumming: Attacks against the trans community & bringing kindness back in America

Deplorables:

  • Michelle Wolf: Трамп’s Epstein coverup
  • Dark Brandon: QAnon said “Trust the plan”—Then Трамп hid the files
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: Трамп is living in abject terror about the Epstein files. His silence proves it.
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Ghislaine Lives in Fear of Трамп’s Coverup ♬
  • Jabari Jones: Трамп & Epstein—The voice mails
  • Seth Meyers: WSJ’s Трамп-Epstein birthday letter bombshell rocks MAGA & Трамп’s doodles resurface
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: ♫ The Epstein Distraction Song ♬:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ A Song for those Suffering from TDS (Trump Denial Syndrome) ♬
  • ScaredKetchup: The UNTOLD TRUTH about Jeffery Epstein
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: ♫ Blurred my name with style ♬
  • Jen Psaki: Трамп IMPLODING as Republicans shut down Congress to flee Epstein mess
  • Dark Brandon: What is QAnon? A deep dive into America’s dumbest apocalypse
  • The Other Brother: ♫ The Epstein List ♬
  • Stephen: Epstein is a real problem for the GOP & Трамп’s creepy past & blaming Obama
  • Jabari Jones: Трамп—So let it be written….
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Трамп Is In the Epstein Files—Shutting Down The House ♬:

  • Stella Magz: MAGA hypocrisy knows no bounds….
  • Bill Hoover: ♫ Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein ♬
  • Josh Johnson: Трамп dodges Epstein by attacking Obama, dropping MLK files & trying to change Coke
  • Liberal Redneck: Трамп and Epstein ain’t going away!! (Hopefully)
  • Dark Brandon: Dear MAGA, he’s not your daddy anymore
  • Tommy Campbell: Трамп’s doodle letter evidence and Don Jr.’s HILARIOUS reaction

Jesse Welles: ♫ PBS ♬

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 7/25/25, 7:58 am

– Renton, don’t vote for a guy who posts MAGA garbage on Facebook.

– Davison’s tenure as City Attorney is fucking embarrassing.

– During the Teen Dance Ordinance years, the Old Firehouse in Redmond was so rad to have. I am glad there are still people willing to fight for it.

– Stop covering for creeps.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 7/23/25, 8:12 am

– It’s hot again and I am working from my un-air conditioned apartment.

– Division Street in Spokane could be a lot better.

Coming home from Drinking Liberally, the bus (49 South) was as crowded as I’ve ever seen it at 10:00. Are people taking the bus while I-5 lanes are closed? If so, welcome and I hope you stay after it opens up.

– Anyway, your legislators and member of Congress go uncontacted. Tragic, but you can fix it.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 7/22/25, 4:33 pm

DLBottle

Ballots have dropped in Washington state. Have questions? Bring them to tonight’s edition of the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally. We may not have the answers (because…you know, enigmas never age), but we’ll have fun discussing the options.

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us out on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 7/21/25, 8:48 am

Your ballot is arriving soon if it hasn’t already. Here are some voter guides. It’s more Seattle/ Western Washington centric than maybe it could be.

– Fuse has a progressive voter guide.

– The Stranger and the Urbanist both have endorsements.

– Seattle Bike Blog has many transportation and safe streets endorsements.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 7/18/25, 9:47 pm

Roll Call: Congressional hits and misses of the week

Reign of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The Epstein Coverup is in Full Swing ♬
  • Hitler Rants Parodies: Hitler’s Трамп derangement rant
  • Stella Magz: Трамп diagnosis—are we one Big Mac away?
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: ♫ Releasing the Files (Трамп’s Epstein Files Saga) ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ What is Dotard Трамп Trying to Hide? ♬
  • Robert Reich: Why does Трамп hate Sesame Street?
  • Jabari Jones: U.S.S.A.—Pictures of Liberty
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Deep-State Donald ♬
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Трамп vs Woke Superman—Who Will Win? ♬:

  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard revokes Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп Rumored to Have Leprosy ♬
  • Stella Magz: Трамп hijacks Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup win!!!
  • Jabari Jones: Трамп cankles
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ I’ve Considered Revoking Трамп’s Citizenship! ♬
  • Nick Offerman Is Sounding the Alarm: America’s National Parks Are Under Attack
  • Tommy Campbell: JD Vance caught trying to run and Трамп booed, crashes trophy photo
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The Dotard’s Latest Health Report ♬
  • David Swerdloff: ♫ We Don’t Support The Liar ♬:

  • Hitler Rants Parodies: Hitler is informed about Трамп fragrances
  • Jordan Klepper: Трамп targets Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who says “Come at me, bitch!”
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Two Weeks ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard finds out he has cankles
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ We’re Bringing Suffering Back! (Official hymn of the Трамп administration) ♬
  • Jabari Jones: America—Land of the not-so-free

LegalEagle: “Religious parents are special”—Supreme Court

More Tales From the Deplorable Corps:

  • Stephen: Paramount’s Трамп settlement—A big fat bribe & Jeffrey Epstein never dies & FIFA trophy row
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: The essence of the Epstein letter
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard claims he never wrote a notes to Epstein
  • Ari Melber: Трамп can’t defuse Epstein bomb—WH in FREEFALL as MAGA revolts, calls for firing, FBI official AWOL
  • Jordan Klepper: Трамп breaks up with MAGA over “boring” Epstein files—“I don’t want their support”
  • Ross Childs: JD Vance & the Epstein files
  • Seth Meyers: Трамп calls Epstein case a “hoax” & turns on his “stupid” supporters amid MAGA mutiny
  • Jabari Jones: Dotard Junior—Release the Epstein client list!
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The MAGA “Ignorance is Bliss” song ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Meltdown! ♬:

  • The Late Show: Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s weather bill
  • Ari Melber: Трамп’s Epstein crisis EXPLODES—Fallout triggers MAGA revolt & plunges admin into chaos
  • Jordan Klepper charts Трамп’s long history with Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Michael Kosta: Would you RSVP “Yes” to lEon Musk’s new political party?
  • Stephen: Трамп to MAGA, “don’t talk about Jeffrey Epstein” & three missing minutes & the Unabomber’s professor
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: Sycophant Ridge Episode 1
  • Seth Meyers: MAGA melts down over Epstein & Трамп faces revolt from base & Bondi-Bongino feud erupts
  • Off_JaWaggon: Where’s the Epstein list?
  • Jon Stewart: Трамп’s Epstein meltdown, MAGA’s mutiny & Elmo’s antisemitic tweets
  • Steve Shives: Трамп is your God now:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп’s JUST Like Jesus! ♬
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ ICE Enforcement Ballad ♬
  • Chris Hayes: Remember the Epstein scandal in the first Трамп term?
  • Lauren Mayer: ♫ Super Woke ♬
  • Dark Brandon: The Трамп doodle brought to life
  • The Late Show: The missing minute of the Epstein video
  • Liberal Redneck: MAGA finally fires back at Трамп (to at least some degree anyway)
  • ScaredKetchup: Трамп Epstein LEAKED phone call changes everything
  • Desi Lydic FAUXsplains the Epstein files:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Epstein’s Best Friend Disavows Knowledge of Epstein ♬
  • Jabari Jones: Charlie Kirk—Epstein who?
  • Steve Shives: When this is over, we’ll remember who the cowards were
  • LegalEagle: The Epstein file fiasco
  • Hitler Rants Parodies: Hitler plans to release the Epstein files
  • Seth Meyers: MAGA in turmoil over Epstein; Трамп slams his own base and won’t appoint a Special Counsel
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: The Bronze Ear—Трамп’s sacred wound now available in collectible form
  • Jabari Jones: Pam Bondi—Jeffrey Epstein hypnosis

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 7/18/25, 8:14 am

Hey, it’s under 80 degrees for a few days anyway.

– I don’t know if the US Attorney stepping down is related to the ICE related arrests but the timing is a lot.

– Good news if you feel like you need to protect dogs or kids in hot cars.

– After months in ICE detention, I can’t blame Alfredo Juarez Zeferino for accepting deportation, but dang.

– Ballots dropped this week. Get them postmarked or dropped off by August 5.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 7/16/25, 8:32 am

Man it’s going to be hot as fuck today. I am going to insist that you get yourself a big glass of water right now. Don’t wait. Throw some ice in. It already feels gross and it’s only getting worse.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 7/15/25, 6:37 pm

DLBottleIt’s Tuesday! And that gives you a darned good excuse to go out, because the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally will get together to talk politics and drink beer. Won’t you join us?

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us out on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 7/14/25, 8:24 am

– Racing the 8 for hopefully better service in the future.

– We’re going to have to do more to save the orcas at a time when the Federal government is doing less.

Going to have to decide who to vote for for King County Executive soon. I recommend the Hacks and Wonks interviews if you haven’t heard them yet.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 7/11/25, 9:52 pm

LegalEagle: How the Supreme Court ended trans rights

Reign of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • John D. Cundle: ♫ The Трамп 4-Step (But the Guy’s Got Two Left Feet) ♬
  • Anthony Anderson: Трамп’s offensive meeting with African leaders & Grok praising Hitler
  • Chris Hayes: ♫ New report on Kristi Noem’s 3-day delay of Texas flood rescue ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Nobody ♬
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ You Can’t Fix Stupid (You Can Only Vote It Out) ♬
  • Jen Psaki: Трамп’s poor grip on his own government
  • Ronny Chieng: Трамп makes BBLs more pricey, crushes on a reporter & shields his belly from Iran
  • Christopher Titus: Epstein?? …He fell:

  • Tommy Campbell: The Dotard Von Shitzenpantz’s “Alligator Alcatraz” is a disaster
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard announces his streaming service Truth+
  • ScaredKetchup: Трамп gets scariest Pootie call ever
  • The Other Brother: ♫ Big Orange Man ♬
  • Jon Stewart: Who Трамп’s Big Beautiful Bill really helps — and hurts
  • Bruce W. Nelson: Трамп to be added to Mt. Rushmore and “The Last Supper”
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ The Gospel According to Don ♬:

  • Anthony Anderson: Трамп’s MAGA streaming platform and “Big Beautiful Bill”
  • Tommy Campbell: Трамп stars in Epstein client list cover up
  • Ronny Chieng: Charting Трамп’s tariff threats, delays, and smooth dealmaking skills
  • Jen Psaki: Polls show American backlash as Трамп breaks promise to focus on criminals in anti-immigrant crusade
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: If lEon Musk is “off the rails” as Трамп says, how far from the rails is Трамп?
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ A Madman’s Back in Town ♬
  • Lauren Mayer: ♫ I’m A Jew – But I Know This Ain’t Christian! ♬:

  • ScaredKetchup: AI Трамп & Melania in couples therapy
  • Brenna Perez: U.S. Farm Secretary plans to use Medicaid recipients for farm labor
  • Hitler Rants Parodies: Hitler is informed the Epstein “client list” doesn’t exist
  • Ari Melber: Damning new evidence of DOJ vet’s alleged “fuck you” plot to defy courts
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard blames Texas floods on lEon Musk
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ The Guy with the Plan (Forgot It Again) ♬

Roll Call: Congressional hits and misses of the week

LegalEagle: Can cops wear masks?

Incels, Nazis and Other Deplorables:

  • Steve Shives: Kindness is their kryptonite—Why are right-wingers mad about the new Superman?
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ Where’s the Epstein Client List?! (MAGA outrage) ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ DO NOT Ask about the Epstein Files! ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to “woke Superman”
  • Michael Kosta: Трамп’s BBB has Michael ditching hospitals & gambling for whaling & guns
  • Dr Russell Razzaque: What makes Трамп & MAGA so cruel? A psychiatrist explains:

  • Ronny Chieng: Elon’s Grok chatbot turns Hitler & Marco Rubio gets an AI imposter
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ Stinking Like You ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп is Schooling The Next Generation of Quislings ♬
  • Tommy Campbell: Трамп names Australian “alpha male” Nick Adams Ambassador to Malaysia
  • Jonathan Mann: ♫ Grok is MechaHitler ♬
  • ScaredKetchup: AI Alex Jones’ Jeffery Epstein car rant
  • The Remix Bros: ♫ Tucker Carlson x Ted Cruz (That’s Hilarious!) REMIX ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Alex Jones—Tears of a Clown ♬
  • ScaredKetchupo: ♫ We’re All Going To Die ♬:

  • Chris Hayes: MAGA turns on Трамп over Epstein scandal
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The Non-Alpha Трампers ♬
  • Steve Shives: Florida principal’s anti-Trans stance backfires spectacularly!
  • Jabari Jones: Kristi Noem—Texas floods
  • Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies: ♫ Cruz Flees Over Here Cruz Flees Over There ♬
  • Stella Magz: A dumpster raccoon’s confirmation hearing….
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Medicaid—The Final Solution ♬
  • Rocky Mountain Mike: ♫ That Bitch Is On The List ♬:

  • LegalEagle: Трамп’s worst judicial nomination
  • John D. Cundle: ♫ Hypocrisy, My Name Is Jesse—A Satirical Ice Cream Blues Song ♬
  • Champnella: Obi-Wan Kenobi explains Трамп supporters to Luke Skywalker…
  • Liberal Redneck: The truly wild things MAGA believes (Texas floods, Grok, Epstein finding)
  • Chris Hayes: Elon Musk’s (best friend) AI chatbot started calling itself “MechaHitler”
  • Jabari Jones: Dotard Jr—The Трамп coke kit
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Guess Who’s Headed to Hell ♬

Robert Reich: Deregulation, debunked!

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 7/11/25, 8:25 am

– Going to be a hot stretch. Stay cool if you can, everyone.

– The Old Growth Table seems charming.

– Hey another shit initiative from the Washington State Republicans.

– Call or email your legislator or member of Congress today.

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