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.
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?
Went back over the Maxwell interview transcript and most mentions of Trump refer to him as "President." As in:
"Did you ever observe President Trump receive a massage?"
If the questions and answers are similarly constructed...
"Did you ever observe President Trump receive a massage?"
If the questions and answers are similarly constructed...
Ghislaine Maxwell lied about Trump never going to Epstein's house (directly contradicted by her email correspondence with Epstein), and she was rewarded for that lie with a transfer to a cushier prison. The coverup is happening in plain sight.
November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Went back over the Maxwell interview transcript and most mentions of Trump refer to him as "President." As in:
"Did you ever observe President Trump receive a massage?"
If the questions and answers are similarly constructed...
"Did you ever observe President Trump receive a massage?"
If the questions and answers are similarly constructed...
I have to believe that the Squeaker has something slimy up his sleeve to either stop the vote or make it irrelevant.
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I have to believe that the Squeaker has something slimy up his sleeve to either stop the vote or make it irrelevant.
Looks like Mr Potato Head in the middle.
Trump has contaminated his party to such a degree, that they are covering up his rape of young girls.
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Looks like Mr Potato Head in the middle.
If you live in NYC you could voice your opinion by voting. If you don't live in New York City you can just FUCK OFF!
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If you live in NYC you could voice your opinion by voting. If you don't live in New York City you can just FUCK OFF!
That's what elitist privilege looks like. Yes, Governor. Okay, Governor. Sure, Governor. Why not make life just a little bit harder for those you want to lead?
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
That's what elitist privilege looks like. Yes, Governor. Okay, Governor. Sure, Governor. Why not make life just a little bit harder for those you want to lead?
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The guy sure knows how to unite a country.
Rabbi Donald J. "I want the Jews and not the Blacks to count my money" Trump has spoken
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The guy sure knows how to unite a country.
Happen Election Day!
(To those who celebrate.)
(To those who celebrate.)
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happen Election Day!
(To those who celebrate.)
(To those who celebrate.)