I don’t know if the Crocs bit is in this; I’m listening now as I’m posting. Enjoy!
PS: The crocs bit is in!
NPR: Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.
Read in NPR: https://apple.news/AwenT-r9mSBODuRq7_b-Wyw
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Clay Jones
Cartoonists Conspiracy by Clay Jones
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22 years ago, at a convention for the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) (probably in Denver, Sacramento, Washington, DC, or Long Island, who can remember these things?), someone mentioned the president. It was 2003, so of course, the president was George W. Bush.
Someone at the bar (because these things are always in a bar) said, “If you think Shrub is dumb, wait until Donald Trump is president. Another cartoonist, probably someone named Steve, replied, “What? Are you out of your gourd? After this disaster of a presidency, there’s no way America would elect another idiot, especially one as vulgar and gross as Donald Trump.”
Then a cartoonist, probably named Matt, said, “But what if we elect a Black guy as president, and he’s decent, kind, accomplished, intelligent, with an equally intelligent wife, and they both have high morals and beautiful and smart daughters, the presidency is hugely successful?” And then a cartoonist named Dick says, “My God, you’re right, Matt!” Another Matt said, “What?” And Dick said, “Not you, Matt. The other Matt.” Other Matt says, “Huh?” Dick says, “Yes, you. You’re right. If we have a Black president and he’s a great success, Republicans and other racists will lose their minds!” (snip-MORE)
I Don’t Have The Heart For a Peace & Justice Newsletter Today
It will return.
Walking In NYC –
WP needs a category for Shoes.
NPR: This is what could happen to a child who doesn’t get vaccinated
This is what could happen to a child who doesn’t get vaccinated
An estimated 14 million kids don’t get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and more.
Read in NPR: https://apple.news/AQfkshog9SOCbn8U76afaVg
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Trump administration’s $4.7M contract for El Salvador prison revealed
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
Trump administration’s $4.7M contract for El Salvador prison revealed
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Scottie
Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share. 9-11-2025
The above cartoon and news about how badly tRump is ruining the economy Lisa Benson who is a far right cartoonist apologist for the tRump admin drew this cartoon below. Hugs
Well, Hell’s Bells. It’s An Assassination.
I wish peace and comfort to those who love him, and I hope his workplaces treat his family right financially.
Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed Shortly After Discussing Trans Mass Shooters
The co-founder of Turning Point USA was launching a tour with a stop at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, a far-right agitator and political activist, was shot and killed on Wednesday according to video of the incident and confirmation by Andrew Kolvet, Kirk’s spokesman.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.”
Kirk, who has built a following engaging in debates on college campuses around various political and social issues, was shot at Utah Valley University. Kirk, who is the executive director of Turning Point USA, was there to launch The American Comeback Tour at the school.
“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” an audience member asked Kirk, who was sitting under a tent, according to a video of the event. Kirk often hosts his events under a tent in the campus quad.
“Too many,” Kirk responded. Though the conversation continued, moments later a gunshot can be heard in video footage and Kirk slumps in his seat. The exchange occurred about two minutes into the event, according to Deseret News.
No suspect is in custody according to a spokesperson from the university. Following the shooting, UVU advised students on campus to “secure in place until police officers can escort you safely off campus.” The roads to the campus were also closed. (snip-MORE)
https://www.them.us/story/charlie-kirk-shot-killed-trans-turning-point-trump
Well, Really.
In the face of all the news of the day, here is also this. Too. May they be happy and all that.
Together at Last …
Former Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, 81, and his one-time secretary Fawn Hall, 65 — of Iran-contra fame in the 1980s — have married, Michael Isikoff reports.
They reportedly renewed their acquaintance in November at the funeral of North’s wife of 56 years.
North’s adult children were apparently unaware of their father’s Aug. 27 marriage to Hall.
“We were not at the wedding because we didn’t know it was happening,” his daughter Sarah Katz told the NYT on Tuesday night. “And mostly we hope it won’t impact our relationship with our dad because we do love him and we’re still in the process of mourning our mother.”
https://morningmemo.talkingpointsmemo.com/i/173273572/together-at-last
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