This show has jumped the shark. Not in Kansas any longer either. Every idiom has been stretched to a limit and the horizon shows nothing but change.
Embraced or not, it’s happening. Advice is to hang on or be 86ed. If you’re a Palestinian you might need some new shoes and a bon chance, simple good luck.
“NBC reports that Trump is considering relocating 1M Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, offering billions in frozen funds to Libya in exchange.” One million people.
Reminds me of the Trail of Tears. Why is it also he who decides?
“In the 1830s, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly removed thousands of American Indians from their homelands in the southeastern United States. They were relocated to an area of land then known as Indian Territory, now the state of Oklahoma. This tragic event is referred to as the Trail of Tears.”
Two to three thousand souls of the 60,000 were lost on the walk. In Gaza, there are one million Palestinians that are being spoken of for moving. Like what kind of moving might that be. Like Abrego Garcia? Far too expensive? too much bother to give americans a trial so what will happen to these folk? How will they hop over Egypt, who’d rather not be involved? This is literally ten times worse in the thought experiment.
“The Trail of Tears is often characterized as an act of ethnic cleansing due to the forced removal and displacement of Native American populations from their ancestral lands, but it is also debated whether it constitutes genocide.” Maybe we’ll get the chance to decide for once and for all.
It wasn’t really that long ago.
"Jump the shark" is an idiom that describes when a creative work, often a television show, reaches a point where it has exhausted its core appeal and starts to introduce new elements that are implausible, ridiculous, or uncharacteristic, causing its quality to decline, according to Wikipedia. The phrase originated from a memorable episode of Happy Days where Fonzie jumps over a shark while waterskiing.
Snowflake central. Who can’t fly in a 40 year old best ever jet, needs something free and worth every penny instead. New jets are on the way but can he wait? Can that money monster be cool at all? no. Not for a nano second, squirrel.
Impossible journey from Gaza to Lybia and yet demanded at the wave of a hand. Borrow a jet? … you’ve several now.
Someone will fake a photo, show it to him and it will all be fine,… no, maybe not this time. Netanyahu is firm as is Putin. Looking to Donny, his insane tool. I wondered what happened to Israel. Simple facts, immigration and a corrupt leader. Gotta say, it’s the corrupt leader every time. Immigration also called migration is what makes the world go round. We don’t remember, we don’t recall. Vikings? People just don’t stay put. I’m Ukrainian and Austro-Hungarian and 100% American made. Born in the USA. Maybe that’s why Don hates Bruce? Maybe, but Trump is simply hate filled and like a Little Debbies, he also has an expiration date.
Trump was never cool. n e v e r
Getting along, making new friends. Some friends are silver and some are gold. This is not the way. I love how Trump is rapidly become the worlds problem to stop. We could use the help. Obviously getting some really cool rando fun things dropped out of the atmosphere, like the discover of an authenticated copy of the Magna Carta from 1300.
And where oh where was this document the also enshrines habeas corpus?…. Harvard purchased the document for $27.50 in 1946. An original Magna Carta discovered in plain sight at Harvard University. The document influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution and constitutions around the world.” So delightful, this timely in front of our noses find.
It’s said the document is priceless. I’m rolling with laughter and fun. Harvard may need the extra change to keep challenging and winning in court against Trump’s path of revenge both real and antisemitic that lead to Harvard’s doors. They make the lawyers. Maybe not all, but do take pride and make some of the best. Habeas corpus is chasing him, won’t be quiet.
Still in the news as a helper not just to the faithful but as the symbol his station is. He also tweets. Bonus. And appropriate. I hear his brother is kinda Maga.
A messenger, a note from above? A white feather floating down? A whole exploded feather pillow has been released and what we do now is wait. Just a little. Here, kill some time by reading about the Swiss Guard. He looks dandy, but he’s just in waiting. He’s trained in the extreme.
Nice to see the pontiff wearing good walking shoes. The Vatican has no carpets. ahem ahem. Tough on the feet.
That stick the guy in the fancy suit holds is a weapon is called a halberd, and although from 1300, was state of the art once and can still do the j o b. The man is a Swiss Guardsmen, and yes, they are all Swiss.
“The Swiss Guard is recognised by its Renaissance-era dress uniform, consisting of a tunic striped in red, dark blue, and yellow; high plumed helmet; and traditional weapons such as the halberd. Guardsmen perform their protective duties in functional attire and with modern firearms.”
Those firearms are in there. On the guard somewhere.
“Since the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981, the Guard has placed greater emphasis on its nonceremonial roles and has sought more training in anti-irregular military counterintelligence, commando-style raids, counter-sniper tactics, counterterrorism, close-quarters battle, defusing and disposal of bombs, executive protection, hostage rescue, human intelligence, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, tactical driving, tactical medical services, and tactical fast shooting by small arms.”
The man is tall and trim. I’d wager he could scoop up Leo who looks so small, and carry him to safety. pronto. Leo looks perfectly at peace. Inspiring.
So,…. the Big Beautiful Bill was rejected by Republicans but don’t be thinking the Republicans are wanting a less severe bill. Word is they want more, deeper cuts.
“Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program for disabled and low-income Americans. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) works with state programs to administer Medicaid, under which more than 71.2 million people are enrolled.
Medicaid offers benefits including nursing home care, personal care services and assistance paying for premiums and other costs, according to CMS.”
How low, how deep, how corrupt, how awful. What terrible faces they make. They won so this is the deal. suck it. hmmmmmmmmmm says we.
No one likes a sore loser or a poor winner.
In essence, a sore winner is someone who fails to show good grace when they win, instead choosing to be unpleasantly or unfairly celebratory.
The shark has been jumped. Everyone knows.
And lastly, a sweet photo from Julian Lennon. Son of John, Julian is currently having an exhibit of his photos in London. More from Julian.
Thanks for being here. I wouldn’t be here without you.
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The Swiss Guard -an exquisite Avian experience or something! You're on a roll, Gari!🎳🙏🌹
Lots of good stuff here. I wouldn’t want to sew those Swiss Guard uniforms. Matching stripes is a b———. Thank you for being here. I’ve been lazy today. Too rainy to go to the parade but hope to get a bit of parade history out soon. And pictures of cute kids in costumes.