Alecia P. Long
@aleciaplong.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Shameless Sybarite. Dog Mama. Writing The Devil's Wishing Well - about sex, secrets, marriage and murder in 1950s New Orleans.
I suppose what this means is that you can still indict a ham sandwiich but, apparently, you can’t convict someone for throwing one - LOLOLOLOLOLOL.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I suppose what this means is that you can still indict a ham sandwiich but, apparently, you can’t convict someone for throwing one - LOLOLOLOLOLOL.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
If only they would work as hard at governing as they do at shifting blame.
September 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
If only they would work as hard at governing as they do at shifting blame.
I think he’d be better off to “cast the specter of criminality” on his toupee. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I think he’d be better off to “cast the specter of criminality” on his toupee. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
Is anyone really surprised that a draft dodger inspired such a piss poor showing on the part of the uniformed military? Would you have brought your A-game? Seems like, on this occasion at least, he got exactly what he deserved.
June 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Is anyone really surprised that a draft dodger inspired such a piss poor showing on the part of the uniformed military? Would you have brought your A-game? Seems like, on this occasion at least, he got exactly what he deserved.
I just wonder if John Robert’s has ever read Frankenstein. . .
NEW STATEMENT FROM CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS:
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
March 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I just wonder if John Robert’s has ever read Frankenstein. . .
I just canceled my NYT subscription - because stupidity and cupidity are free.
March 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I just canceled my NYT subscription - because stupidity and cupidity are free.
THIS is what democracy looks like!
Look at this leader. Lift her up.
Colorado's Rep Brittany Pettersen (D) flew cross-country with her one-month-old to vote against the GOP budget tonight. Dems ended up one vote short. Pettersen was part of an unsuccessful bipartisan push to allow new mothers to vote remotely. #copolitics
February 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
THIS is what democracy looks like!
This administration is starting to remind me of a Brian De Palma movie. To wit: The male leads are comically macho, the women are stilted objects - or hookers, ethnic people are trashed, trans people are villains, and the action only advances through menace or threats of gratuitous violence.
February 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This administration is starting to remind me of a Brian De Palma movie. To wit: The male leads are comically macho, the women are stilted objects - or hookers, ethnic people are trashed, trans people are villains, and the action only advances through menace or threats of gratuitous violence.
Our president just e-blasted an impassioned letter to the editor to our whole community defending current rates of NIH overhead funding. Meanwhile, I’m still waiting on the email blast defending academic freedom and a professor’s right to free speech and due process as per uni policies. Crickets.
February 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Our president just e-blasted an impassioned letter to the editor to our whole community defending current rates of NIH overhead funding. Meanwhile, I’m still waiting on the email blast defending academic freedom and a professor’s right to free speech and due process as per uni policies. Crickets.
Monday night vibes. Porter, the #kittykatdog channels my ennui. XO
February 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Monday night vibes. Porter, the #kittykatdog channels my ennui. XO
Well, now this is getting interesting. . .
www.wbrz.com/news/governo...
www.wbrz.com/news/governo...
Governor required to hand over messages in hearing over law professor's removal from classroom
Judge set to decide whether ousted LSU law professor can return to class after political comments
www.wbrz.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Well, now this is getting interesting. . .
www.wbrz.com/news/governo...
www.wbrz.com/news/governo...
I’m at the point where if I get the polish on 9 of 10 toes smoothly painted it’s been a good day. You do you. XO
February 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I’m at the point where if I get the polish on 9 of 10 toes smoothly painted it’s been a good day. You do you. XO
Just used up 3.5 hours of this One Wild and Precious Life completing my annual report and faculty self-evaluation. The only revealing thing - as per usual - is being reminded of how much work I do that somehow “doesn’t count” to the counters of the beans. 🫘💩
February 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just used up 3.5 hours of this One Wild and Precious Life completing my annual report and faculty self-evaluation. The only revealing thing - as per usual - is being reminded of how much work I do that somehow “doesn’t count” to the counters of the beans. 🫘💩
Something about snow in South Louisiana makes me feel I deserve a biscuit for breakfast.
January 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Something about snow in South Louisiana makes me feel I deserve a biscuit for breakfast.
Know what I loathe? Male scholars who continuously offer unsolicited advice about THE right way to do all things academic. Is it a public service or just one more example of the mansplaining most women endure day in and out? I’d tell you to “Discuss” but I’m not presumptuous like that.
January 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Know what I loathe? Male scholars who continuously offer unsolicited advice about THE right way to do all things academic. Is it a public service or just one more example of the mansplaining most women endure day in and out? I’d tell you to “Discuss” but I’m not presumptuous like that.
I don’t know what Zuckerberg is thinking - though it seems fairly obvious - but with that weird 3/4 sleeve tee and gold medallion, I’d say expect the divorce petition within a year.
January 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I don’t know what Zuckerberg is thinking - though it seems fairly obvious - but with that weird 3/4 sleeve tee and gold medallion, I’d say expect the divorce petition within a year.
I just hope SCOTUS doesn’t get involved in delaying Trump’s sentencing. It’d be a shame if Thomas had to be helicoptered in from the deck of Crow’s yacht. No one should have their first free vacation of the year cut short.
Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office, With New York Sentencing Set
Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I just hope SCOTUS doesn’t get involved in delaying Trump’s sentencing. It’d be a shame if Thomas had to be helicoptered in from the deck of Crow’s yacht. No one should have their first free vacation of the year cut short.
I’ve been avoiding it but finally made myself look at the spring schedule. Just as I feared, it starts one week from tomorrow. Sorry I looked.
January 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I’ve been avoiding it but finally made myself look at the spring schedule. Just as I feared, it starts one week from tomorrow. Sorry I looked.
So much for “Thou shalt not bear false witness. . .”
In his opening speech, Speaker Mike Johnson just recited a long prayer attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
As @jackjenkins.me and others have pointed out, Jefferson never said any of this: www.monticello.org/research-edu...
As @jackjenkins.me and others have pointed out, Jefferson never said any of this: www.monticello.org/research-edu...
January 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
So much for “Thou shalt not bear false witness. . .”
It might be a good idea for Speaker Mike Johnson to review some of the widely available advice on the web about how to prep for and enjoy bottoming. Something tells me he’s gonna’ need it.
December 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
It might be a good idea for Speaker Mike Johnson to review some of the widely available advice on the web about how to prep for and enjoy bottoming. Something tells me he’s gonna’ need it.
Here's my take on Kim Guilfoyle's wildly unmerited appointment as Ambassador to Greece. In the context of Trump World, where wildly unmerited elevation is the coin of the realm, I think Kim had to pay a very high price for that appointment. Sex with Don Jr.? Multiple times? Hard pass.
December 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Here's my take on Kim Guilfoyle's wildly unmerited appointment as Ambassador to Greece. In the context of Trump World, where wildly unmerited elevation is the coin of the realm, I think Kim had to pay a very high price for that appointment. Sex with Don Jr.? Multiple times? Hard pass.
I gotta' say, my mornings are so much more peaceful without Mikka and Joe blathering at me. I still have a soft spot for Willy but, I can live without him - and television news more generally. It's been more than a month since I've watched any cable news -- and I don't miss it at all. You?
December 10, 2024 at 12:43 PM
I gotta' say, my mornings are so much more peaceful without Mikka and Joe blathering at me. I still have a soft spot for Willy but, I can live without him - and television news more generally. It's been more than a month since I've watched any cable news -- and I don't miss it at all. You?
I joined Bluesky about 48 hours ago. The most surprising part of the onboarding has been the many scantily clad young women who have- spontaneously it seems - followed me. So sweet. It’s like being welcomed into a virtual Botticelli painting. I love art history. Bon Soir friends - XO
December 6, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I joined Bluesky about 48 hours ago. The most surprising part of the onboarding has been the many scantily clad young women who have- spontaneously it seems - followed me. So sweet. It’s like being welcomed into a virtual Botticelli painting. I love art history. Bon Soir friends - XO