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WilliamRobert@toad.social

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Post #4206228
Shocked to hear of the death of actor & singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. Aside from memorable roles in Once & The Commitments, Hansard knew how to tell a story--spinning a yarn here about meeting Van Morrison. #GlenHansard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29abxJgCyOI
Post #4099828
The WH correspondents' dinner with Trump was an embarrassment. The WH press corps is an embarrassment.
Post #3940413
Hunter Biden: "The single greatest mistake of my father's administration was the leadership of Merrick Garland."
Post #3845072
I seem to recall that Maggie Haberman is a Trump family friend. Not a fan of her work---or anyone else in the WH press corps.
Post #3836370
Lawrence OD gives a concise summary of the ICE fiasco. Damning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArrcVpLZHyM
Post #3816837
In the wake of the lethal Maine ICE shooting, Susan Collins 'urged' DHS to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops. Collins also voted to approve an additional $70 billion in ICE funding.
Post #3797836
The new American Conservative mantra: "When the masked gunman demands to see your papers, do exactly as you're told."
Post #3791514
Abolish ICE--not because it makes mistakes, but because it's doing what it's designed to do.
Post #3767636
Lindsay Graham's obituary applies to all Republicans: he rolled over for fascism.
Post #3724358
The American notion that "both parties are getting more extreme" is absurd. One party supports shooting people in the street. The other party's 'extremists' support universal health care. Come on.
Post #3716119
My goodness, FOX/MAGA are terrified of #JamesTalarico taking Texas. Completely unhinged propaganda campaign that is only getting stranger & more demented. What on earth are they projecting?
Post #3676145
It should never be forgotten that the number of women accusing Donald Trump of sexual misconduct is at least in the double digits. Then there is the little matter of the Epstein files.
Post #3647982
Trump's FIFA escapade is on brand. Flaunting impunity is the schtick--doing it in the global spotlight is gravy.
Post #3605199
It's time for some law from the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Prosecute Netanyahu, Putin & Trump for war crimes. Lift U.S. sanctions against the ICC. Let the chips fall.
Post #3583628
Greatest American musician of all time? Louis Armstrong? Greatest lyricist? Dylan?
Post #3510268
It's Canada Day so I may post some 'great Canadian songbook' type stuff. First up: The Tragically Hip, Three Pistols. Legend. If you know, you know. Best opening lines, literate and ... tragically hip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrdlsvOlU9k
Post #3449437
Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay Circles can be read in an hour & contemplated for days and weeks.
Post #2482409
Trump is in freefall, and people around the world see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL4q7hZFdlE