A few have complained about the political memes, news essays, and even contributor content. Here’s the bottom line on all that – YOU TOO CAN CONTRIBUTE. And I’m not referring to the parroting of partisan talking points on comments, either. If you have a counter-point to anything posted here, by all means spell it out WITH CITATIONS.
Some have told me you aren’t happy with Heather Cox Richardson’s recap of the news. That’s fine, give me one to post that shows “The other side” of that “rhetoric” if you will. And considering it takes THREE STEPS to get to her essays, that are posted in the overnight hours on a separate platform, any “forced” exposure to her writings is on you. I publish her news recaps and essays because she is an eloquent writer and speaker, telling the news in a way that we can all understand while leaving it completely up to us as to how we feel ABOUT the news, rather than being told the news AND how you should feel about it.
And for those who comment or email me with insulting F-bombs (telling me to satisfy myself in a productive manner) will get you blocked from the site – and endanger your access to ANY domain powered by WordPress.
So, for all my loyal readers and newcomers – email me with content you want to see, whether it be memes, limericks, or even counter-points to the news: [email protected]
as for the rest? well, Fuck you too.
Sincerely, Me
I like this site just the way it is. Carry on.
i enjoy your site! always funny!! thank you and keep doing what you do! and i will never critisize you ilove the humor!
Your site. Your rules. Carry on!
I like the H C Richardson inclusion on this blog
Gen X’r here. I just found this site a few months ago and now check in daily. Thanks for your meme content and your own original words of common sense. Keep it up!
I don’t remember how I found this site. I have enjoyed it for years. You do you. I especially liked the “Fuck you too” Words that need to be said a lot more often in society.
that was in response to the five who invited me to satisfy myself in a reproductive manner
Besides being disrespectful to those with opposing opinions, this site is still worth visiting.
this was clarified, please reflect that
True–I did misunderstand your comments; I am sorry about that.
I´ve been lurking here for years. I was pleasantly suprised and encouraged to see the HCR posts. It´s your blog, do what you will. d
I’ve been meaning to ask what part of Spain? I frequent Gran Alicant almost yearly
I too look forward to reading you every day, for years to come, I hope. Thank you.
We now live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won’t be offended.
Some don’t want to hear anything if it contradicts their already firmly implanted bias.
The present administration counts on that and certain news media outlets back him up on all things, Wrong or wronger.
One of those adherents to this administration the first time around said to me that comedians should stay in their own lane and stay out of politics. I brought up some that are now gone like George Carlin and Will Rodgers. The current situation our country is slipping and sliding into should and does concern everyone.
Keep it up. With humor in between. They don’t like being made fun of or protests then they become the ” I’m The Victim Here.” singing group.
That stay in your own lane is a crock of shit. Celebrities, sports stars, etc, they’re all people who are affected by policy. Not to mention, many have empathy for human lives. Jon Voight is a complete douche and lacks empathy in regards to his opinions, but hey, as misinformed as he is, he’s still entitled to an opinion. Albeit, wrong because his sources are all wrong.
Rather than being upset by political content, I’m reassured that what’s happening in the US isn’t just being swept under the rug for the sake of keeping the rabble quiet and content. We’re horrified in Canada by events in parts of the US. I have a married daughter living and working there, and waiting 7 months for her green card to be renewed, so this is personal. I’m so thankful to see proof that not every American hates outsiders – yes, Canadians are now outsiders – and that there’s some semblance of sanity to be found on the internet. Thank you for entertaining us daily and reminding us that we’re all in this together, and we’ll all survive this together. United We Stand includes us, too. – A loyal fan from Canuckistan
Legal immigrants–like your daughter–are always welcome.
I hope she continues on and becomes a citizen if that is what she wants.
Who’s going to tell him?
Okay fine, I’ll do it.
Most undocumented individuals in this country started off just like her daughter did. Get a work visa or a travel visa to come into the states. And most times when that Visa is up they leave. Other times, they fall in love, get married, and try to apply for a green card. Card. But thanks to various cuts over the years to the judicial system that helps immigrants become citizens, and a backlog occurs, their Visa expires while they are waiting on their court date. Now, they have their papers, they may even have a court date, but in the meanwhile, they have to check in frequently at the courts and stay out of trouble. This is where ICE decides to stalk the courts for people coming out or going in, and even the administration decides to cancel the swearing in of new citizens. Now those people are vulnerable and are picked up. That is the case for a lot of the undocumented individuals in this country.
https://cmsny.org/correcting-record-false-misleading-statements-on-immigration/
More to the lie that this is all about getting rid of the criminals…
Immigrants commit far less crime than US citizens:
https://www.aeaweb.org/research/chart/incarceration-immigrants-us-born
https://www.congress.gov/119/meeting/house/117980/documents/HHRG-119-GO00-20250305-SD029.pdf
https://www.policinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Appendix-D_0.pdf
Immigrants actually make neighborhoods safer:
https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/immigrants-cut-victimization-rates-boost-crime-reporting
https://www.nilc.org/articles/data-shows-sanctuary-policies-make-communities-safer-healthier-and-more-prosperous/
This isn’t about catching criminals, it’s about catching brown people as the majority of those captured are not criminals:
https://www.cato.org/blog/65-people-taken-ice-had-no-convictions-93-no-violent-convictions
https://tracreports.org/immigration/quickfacts/
This fact shows that all that money going toward ICE would be better spent directed toward local policing.
In the end, simply entering the US is not a crime by federal law. Many situations are defined as misdemeanors: https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/FINAL_criminalizing_undocumented_immigrants_issue_brief_PUBLIC_VERSION.pdf
All said, to demagogue a group captures the votes of the ignorant bigots. They have no interest in learning the facts because their hate is all that matters. Hate and fear is the offering of one political party and sadly, to many people get caught up in that because it’s such a basic emotion. Which is why they have no real policy to improve the lives of the people.
It’s always easier to create fear than helpful policy.
At least the world sees the violence that ICE creates, as Italy is resisting any of them serving as security in the Olympics.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/europe/italy-ice-agents-security-olympics-intl
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/mayor-milan-ice-italy-winter-olympics-backlash-b2908509.html
Even they don’t want these ignorant, violent goons. So yes, the world IS watching. In the meantime, an ounce of gold is closing in on $5,000 an ounce. Good news for gold holders. Bad news for our economy as that means the dollar is devalued even more.
https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/metals/2025/Gold-and-the-US-Dollar-An-Evolving-Relationship.html
We are approaching another recession, which would be number 12 of the last 13 for republiklans. But hey, at least they’re killing US citizens exercising their 2nd amendment rights. It’s what ya’ll voted for, right?
Your ethnicity as well as your daughter’s is unknown to me. If it’s on the “whiter” side, the fear should not be as strong as all other legal immigrants of color. I can’t speak to your feelings, but if I were in your shoes, I’d question any so-called American’s request to wish her the best—especially if they have provided any support for this administration. I would easily read it as insincere and entirely based they believe your daughter to be white.
Having said that, I know citizenship is long process. I helped another Canadian in their path and am aware of the difficult process. At that time, there were real humans in office as opposed to the sociopaths in charge now. If she lives in a red state, she’s safe. If she doesn’t present her phone in peaceful demonstration, she should be safe. If she does all she can to blend into the wallpaper, she should be safe.
Thanks for your considered reply. We’re pretty much white, or white-looking at least, and my daughter is a Canadian who has been married to a US-born citizen for almost 25 years. She doesn’t want US citizenship, only her green card. She’s had one with no issues for 24 years and has been working full time all along; the refusal to renew the card is unusual and extremely worrying, especially since she has continued working (she and her husband are math teachers.) Their 5 kids all have dual citizenship and can visit Grandma any time, but their mum can’t visit Canada in case she isn’t allowed back into the US again. This is all such a new issue and very worrying.
“If you have a counter-point to anything posted here, by all means spell it out WITH CITATIONS.”
Yet, somehow they never do. All their opinions seem to be based in feelings. Studies show that conservative men, and law enforcement officers particularly, are generally submissive men who need a “strict father” figure to tell them what to do and who crave regular reinforcement — often achieved by using violence — for their fragile sense of masculinity.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/facpub/1122/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
That fragile masculinity was challenged recently by two victims: When Pretti tried to put himself between the ICE thugs and the young woman they were beating up, he enraged them by claiming some power for himself. After being knocked down, he staggered back up from that, again asserting his personal power, which was apparently the final straw, so they murdered him. Finding the gun just became an excuse to hide behind their beta personality.
When Good said, “I’m not mad at you” it was an abusive beta (husband’s) reaction to a woman not reacting to his intimidation as he needed. In a marriage, she would have received the back of hand, but now they’ve been directed by daddy to be firmer, much firmer. So, she was shot.
Conservatives look for a “daddy” to guide them, to direct them, to blindly follow and never challenge him.
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/11/americas-daddy-issues-trump/680566/
So citations are outside their understanding. They need to be told what to think. If information contradicts what they’re told, that information is dismissed or ignored.
and there are no (credible) citations for parroted talking points
and explains the knee-jerk accusation of “TDS”
Keep it up Mike. HCR’s daily posts are a great addition, and they fit in perfectly with the site.
Thumbs up!!