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A Catholic Fred trapped in deepest red Texas.
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Can’t we all just get along? 🙄
Tweet from Catholic bishop Robert Barron, speaking for the first time about the crisis caused by ICE in the Minneapolis region: “ As a resident of Minnesota and as bishop of the Diocese of Winona- Rochester, my heart is breaking over the situation in my home state. Violence, retribution, threats, protests, deep suspicion of one another, political unrest, fear—all of it swirling around all the time. May I make a modest proposal for exiting this unbearable state of affairs? The Trump Administration and ICE should limit themselves, at least for the time being, to rounding up undocumented people who have committed serious crimes. Political leaders should stop stirring up resentment against officers who are endeavoring to enforce the laws of the country. And protestors should cease interfering with the work of ICE. And everyone on all sides must stop shouting at one another and demonizing their opponents. Where we are now is untenable. There is a way out.”
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Seriously. How important is it?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is quoted from a Sunday news show interview: “Greenland is essential to the U.S. national security. We're building the Golden Dome, the missile system, and President Trump is being strategic.” Bill Kristol’s response on Twitter: “ Greenland is not mentioned once in the official Trump administration National Security Strategy, issued less than two months ago”
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Where are you mentally
A raccoon is perilously perched between the trunks of two trees. This is me. The left tree is labeled “Staying informed on the American dumpster fire.” The right tree is labeled “My mental health.” The raccoon seems to have no option for choosing either tree, but the only other choice is a long drop to the ground.
January 18, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Baby’s first block! 👍
ICE’s profile page, showing that I blocked them
January 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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It could always be worse
Three frames from the Lord of the Rings movies. First one: An orc complains, “I'M STARVING! WE AIN'T HAD NOTHING BUT MAGGOTY BREAD FOR THREE STINKING DAYS!” Second frame: notorious stew chef Éowyn saying, “I MADE SOME STEW. IT ISN'T MUCH, BUT IT'S HOT” Last frame: Another orc says “LOOKS LIKE MAGGOTY BREAD’S BACK ON THE MENU BOYS”
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM