karensinmpls
@karensinmpls.bsky.social
Japanese-English translator, former academic, erstwhile choral singer, fan of classical and ethnic music, reader of non-fiction and the more literary mysteries, film buff, language buff, liberal Christian, left of most Democrats
The 24th anniversary of 9/11 is fast approaching, and social media are full of commemorations. But why for the 24th anniversary? Yes, it was a shocking event, but aren't major commemorations usually held on the 25th anniversary? I don't recall anything on the 222nd or 23rd anniversary. Hmm...
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The 24th anniversary of 9/11 is fast approaching, and social media are full of commemorations. But why for the 24th anniversary? Yes, it was a shocking event, but aren't major commemorations usually held on the 25th anniversary? I don't recall anything on the 222nd or 23rd anniversary. Hmm...
As I've posted elsewhere, the Republicans in Congress belong to either the Canine Caucus (lapdogs, attack dogs), the Chicken Caucus (they know what's right but are afraid of the MAGA voters [or blackmail?]), and the Cuckoo Caucus (MTG and similar ... cuckoos).
February 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As I've posted elsewhere, the Republicans in Congress belong to either the Canine Caucus (lapdogs, attack dogs), the Chicken Caucus (they know what's right but are afraid of the MAGA voters [or blackmail?]), and the Cuckoo Caucus (MTG and similar ... cuckoos).
For a long time I've thought that Tr*** isn't really in charge. Oh, he's as stupid and nasty as ever, but recent photos indicate physical and mental deterioration. I'm with the people who say that the cabal behind him just passes him bits of Project 2025 to sign and gives him a script to repeat.
February 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
For a long time I've thought that Tr*** isn't really in charge. Oh, he's as stupid and nasty as ever, but recent photos indicate physical and mental deterioration. I'm with the people who say that the cabal behind him just passes him bits of Project 2025 to sign and gives him a script to repeat.
If a police officer is killed in the line of duty, other police will come from miles around to attend the funeral. Every mystery reader and TV viewer has heard that police officers consider the murder of a fellow cop to be worthy of the most zealous and relentless investigations.
January 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If a police officer is killed in the line of duty, other police will come from miles around to attend the funeral. Every mystery reader and TV viewer has heard that police officers consider the murder of a fellow cop to be worthy of the most zealous and relentless investigations.
Wishy-washy "bipartisanship" is part of what brought us to this place. In practice, it has meant that the Republicans decide, and the Democrats submit, or at best win a few minor concessions. It is no longer a reasonable modus operandi. It's time to stand strong. (Wishful thinking, I know.)
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Wishy-washy "bipartisanship" is part of what brought us to this place. In practice, it has meant that the Republicans decide, and the Democrats submit, or at best win a few minor concessions. It is no longer a reasonable modus operandi. It's time to stand strong. (Wishful thinking, I know.)
In the early 1990s, I heard Studs Terkel say that people voted for Reagan because "he made it OK to be stupid." DJT is similar: He made it OK to be stupid, bigoted, and crude. His fans were bullies or mean girls in high school and members of the party-three-nights-a-week crowd in college."
November 20, 2024 at 6:44 AM
In the early 1990s, I heard Studs Terkel say that people voted for Reagan because "he made it OK to be stupid." DJT is similar: He made it OK to be stupid, bigoted, and crude. His fans were bullies or mean girls in high school and members of the party-three-nights-a-week crowd in college."
The R's targeted exurban SUV drivers by harping on the rise in gas prices since 2021. Their voters think that presidents control prices and that the lockdown had nothing to do with it. But since then, prices have gradually fallen w/o Trump. ($2.99 today).
November 16, 2024 at 9:54 PM
The R's targeted exurban SUV drivers by harping on the rise in gas prices since 2021. Their voters think that presidents control prices and that the lockdown had nothing to do with it. But since then, prices have gradually fallen w/o Trump. ($2.99 today).
I can't help feeling that "undecided" is a euphemism for "oblivious." 1/2
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Opinion | How Trump Won: 13 Young, Undecided Voters Discuss
The group of young undecided voters meets for the final time.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM
I can't help feeling that "undecided" is a euphemism for "oblivious." 1/2
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