jimbeetle
@jimbeetle.bsky.social
Retired from, well, everything. Former Army intel analyst, market researcher, el-hi textbook writer and editor, web maven, more. Brooklyn born, wannabe world traveler, non-trendy foodie and grumpy old Manhattanite.
1. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
2. Unless subject to a policy promulgated by Kash Patel off the top of his head during an attempt to exculpate out of control Federal LEOs.
2. Unless subject to a policy promulgated by Kash Patel off the top of his head during an attempt to exculpate out of control Federal LEOs.
Kash Patel: "You cannot bring a firearm, loaded, with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple. You don't have a right to break the law." (Pretti was carrying a gun legally.)
January 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
1. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
2. Unless subject to a policy promulgated by Kash Patel off the top of his head during an attempt to exculpate out of control Federal LEOs.
2. Unless subject to a policy promulgated by Kash Patel off the top of his head during an attempt to exculpate out of control Federal LEOs.
At first glance, I thought that was an AI Oliver Hardy.
For no particular reason, thinking about the WSJ writing an entire editorial in 2017 denouncing me for saying Trump posed an authoritarian threat www.wsj.com/articles/so-...
(To their credit, they now frequently speak out against Trump, though rarely acknowledging the full scope of the threat.)
(To their credit, they now frequently speak out against Trump, though rarely acknowledging the full scope of the threat.)
January 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
At first glance, I thought that was an AI Oliver Hardy.
January 24, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Moonlight Graham in a NY Giants uniform for whom he played one game on June 9, 1905, with no plate appearances.
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Moonlight Graham in a NY Giants uniform for whom he played one game on June 9, 1905, with no plate appearances.
Sounds like Elon has released a new block of subscriptions.
Yes, the propaganda pregnancies of Usha Vance, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller are pathetic.
But it's also not working. Even MAGA audiences don't seem to really care. And they don't think these women are going to inspire a national baby boom.
www.salon.com/2026/01/22/d...
But it's also not working. Even MAGA audiences don't seem to really care. And they don't think these women are going to inspire a national baby boom.
www.salon.com/2026/01/22/d...
Don't buy MAGA's baby boom hype
Usha Vance, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller's pregnancies do not signal a return to the 1950s
www.salon.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Sounds like Elon has released a new block of subscriptions.
I read and reread the Hardy Boys constantly in the 50s and 60s along with Tom Swift.
January 19, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I read and reread the Hardy Boys constantly in the 50s and 60s along with Tom Swift.
But I can guess which Republican senator IS weapons grade stupid.
Sen. Kennedy: "Invading Greenland would be weapons grade stupid. Now, President Trump is not weapons grade stupid."
January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
But I can guess which Republican senator IS weapons grade stupid.
Marble for the Kennedy Center armrests or his triumphal arch?
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Marble for the Kennedy Center armrests or his triumphal arch?
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Well, that's my normal McDonald's order, but only *every two years or* so.
Finally, Trump's diet! Oh my god. The piece closes with RNC Chair Joe Gruters saying he was "shocked" to witness Trump eat "french fries, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish" in one sitting (5/6)
January 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Well, that's my normal McDonald's order, but only *every two years or* so.
Early '80s, smoking a cigarette and shooting the bull with Telly Savalas outside Bloomingdales while waiting for better halves.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Early '80s, smoking a cigarette and shooting the bull with Telly Savalas outside Bloomingdales while waiting for better halves.
Wish I still had the concept car rendering I did as a high school freshman back in '66.
The Cybertruck is what happens when a drawing by an angry toddler gets a production line.
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Wish I still had the concept car rendering I did as a high school freshman back in '66.
Can you explain how kicking 2.5 million people looking for better lives out of the country is good for anybody?
Kristi Noem: "It's amazing what President Trump has done. 2.5 million people have left our country because of his leadership."
December 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Can you explain how kicking 2.5 million people looking for better lives out of the country is good for anybody?
As far as I can tell, Todd Blanche is STILL Trump's personal lawyer in advocating only for him and not for the rule of law.
December 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As far as I can tell, Todd Blanche is STILL Trump's personal lawyer in advocating only for him and not for the rule of law.
First, the fourth quarter. Next, the first quarter. Now, the second quarter.
Just another version of Trump's "We'll have something in two weeks."
Just another version of Trump's "We'll have something in two weeks."
Bessent on an economic boost: "I think it's gonna start lifting off in the first quarter and second quarter"
December 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
First, the fourth quarter. Next, the first quarter. Now, the second quarter.
Just another version of Trump's "We'll have something in two weeks."
Just another version of Trump's "We'll have something in two weeks."
Potentially to surrender?
Who were they supposed to surrender to? This was the first strike on a boat. How were they supposed to know it was a U.S. attack?
Context, Welker, context.
Who were they supposed to surrender to? This was the first strike on a boat. How were they supposed to know it was a U.S. attack?
Context, Welker, context.
WELKER: Lawmakers say the 2 men appeared to raise their arms potentially to surrender. Why did Admiral Bradley interpret these actions as anything other than them trying to survive?
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
December 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Potentially to surrender?
Who were they supposed to surrender to? This was the first strike on a boat. How were they supposed to know it was a U.S. attack?
Context, Welker, context.
Who were they supposed to surrender to? This was the first strike on a boat. How were they supposed to know it was a U.S. attack?
Context, Welker, context.
I would have done the job for half the pay.
Yet another reminder that the very best job in this world is failed college football coach.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I would have done the job for half the pay.
Reminds me of Sister Corinne with the iron ruler in the early '60s.
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Reminds me of Sister Corinne with the iron ruler in the early '60s.
Flag is in reserve for when they storm a White Castle burger joint.
Once again, a powerful woman rises up!!!
What’s the deal with the rolled-up flag stuffed into the vest of one of the ICE GOONS
What’s the deal with the rolled-up flag stuffed into the vest of one of the ICE GOONS
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Flag is in reserve for when they storm a White Castle burger joint.
It's about the oil. It's always about the oil.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It's about the oil. It's always about the oil.
How can you possibly debase the office of the U.S. President anymore?
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
How can you possibly debase the office of the U.S. President anymore?
Ya' know, if you get rid of all the incompetent appointees in this administration, you'll be left with the electeds, Trump and Vance.
White House lawyer calls for Bondi and Halligan to be 'disbarred' after flubbed indictment
www.alternet.org
White House lawyer calls for Bondi and Halligan to be 'disbarred' after flubbed indictment
twp.ai
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ya' know, if you get rid of all the incompetent appointees in this administration, you'll be left with the electeds, Trump and Vance.
So, the quid pro quo was real?
Homan: "I plan on being in New York City in the near future. We're gonna do operations in New York City. Me and Mayor Adams at one point had an agreement to let ICE in to Rikers ... we are increasing the enforcement presence in New York City."
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So, the quid pro quo was real?
Hey, econ folks. Can these two things be true: rising inflation and purchasing power up?
KERNEN: When Trump keeps saying 'prices are falling,' that's not true. I think you should admit that.
HASSETT: But purchasing power has gone up by about $1,200 this year. It's just astonishing to me that the cost problem is somehow being blamed on us.
HASSETT: But purchasing power has gone up by about $1,200 this year. It's just astonishing to me that the cost problem is somehow being blamed on us.
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hey, econ folks. Can these two things be true: rising inflation and purchasing power up?