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Jul 16 2017
Elric VIII, 428th Emperor of Melniboné
Elric is a weak, wasted albino, product of at least a millenia of inbreeding. His febrile Empire clings to illusions of past grandeur, the inconsistent favor of the Chaos Lords, and half remembered remnants of once puissant magic Elric is too anemic to perform unaided by drugs. The only thing that gives him power is …
Jul 16 2017
Brilliant
Disaster Politics. There Is No Alternative. Why would the GOP want to pass a hugely unpopular health-care bill? By Aaron Blake, Washington Post July 16 Consequential political liabilities are built upon narratives that take hold over a period of time with multiple proving points. A poll on a complex legislative issue three weeks after it …
Jul 15 2017
Klein and Corbyn
I don’t mind saying that The Intercept is a publication we much admire around these parts not only for their stellar cast of writers like Dave Dayen, Glenn Greenwald, and Jeremy Scahill, but also for their integrity. They recently acquired the services of Naomi Klein of Disaster Capitalism fame and it is a spectacular addition. …
Jul 14 2017
La Marseillaise
Vive Le Quatorze Juillet! (An Annual Tradition) Arise, children of the Fatherland, The day of glory has arrived! Against us of the tyranny The bloody banner is raised, The bloody banner is raised, Do you hear, in the countryside, The roar of those ferocious soldiers? They’re coming right into your arms To slit the throats …
Jul 13 2017
Doomed
They are rage, brutal, without mercy. But you. You will be worse. Rip and tear, until it is done. So Mitch’s new Bill is the same as the old Bill with Ted Cruz crappifying attached. Paul (say what you will, he’s what passes for an honest politician) and Collins are still firm No and 2 …
Jul 12 2017
Crostata
It’s a damn pie folks. In Corleone the Andolini call it coppi because we’re stuck up snobs who desire to live closer to an active volcano. The only thing complicated is the crust. My Auntie Mame has the gift, I cheat by using exotic ingredients like ice cubes and Vodka and hiding (and eating) my …
Jul 12 2017
A Test Of Confidence
Theresa May could be gone sooner than you think. While not a “formal” confidence vote, the Great Repeal Bill is coming up and a defeat is not only possible, it might be decisive. Labour threat to defeat Theresa May over Brexit bill by Heather Stewart, The Guardian Wednesday 12 July 2017 17.00 EDT With only …
Jul 12 2017
Sorry for Fredo
Chiamo Andolini. They’ve got Pentangeli. That’s all I can tell you. I didn’t know it was gonna be a hit, Mike. I swear to God, I didn’t know it was gonna be a hit. Johnny Ola bumped into me in Beverly Hills, and he said that he wanted to talk. He said that you and …
Jul 10 2017
Bunker Mentality
You may ask yourself how the Ultra-Wealthy and Totally Paranoid see themselves surviving the upcoming Proletarian Revolution/Race War Zombie Apocalypse. I know I do (probably something I should be talking with my Therapist about). In style of course! The super-rich are buying luxury apocalypse-safe bunkers for protection against natural disasters and nuclear attack by Yarra …
Jul 10 2017
Access To Health Insurance!
It’s been well known for a while now that the healthcare industry is in serious need of reform. 79 million Americans are in some form of medical debt and a lot of people aren’t covered by any type of insurance. Some businesses go to providers like Sana Benefits to cover their employees with health insurance, …