Keith Laughlin
@spike2069.bsky.social
Retired after 40 years of policy advocacy in Washington, DC. Interests include politics, US roots music between 1920 & 1969, the Detroit Tigers, gardening, yoga.
Remember, these are the same folks who talk about "mazel tov" cocktails and "gazpacho" tactics.
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Remember, these are the same folks who talk about "mazel tov" cocktails and "gazpacho" tactics.
When I was in 8th grade walking in the hall between classes, I bumped into a 9th grader who was about to punch me before a friend intervened. It was Scott Asheton, drummer of the Stooges.
December 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
When I was in 8th grade walking in the hall between classes, I bumped into a 9th grader who was about to punch me before a friend intervened. It was Scott Asheton, drummer of the Stooges.
This is like when pressure from LBJ caused CBS executives to pull a segment from the Smothers' Brothers show with Pete Seeger singing "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy."
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This is like when pressure from LBJ caused CBS executives to pull a segment from the Smothers' Brothers show with Pete Seeger singing "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy."
Bravo! Such acts of vandalism cannot be permitted to stand.
December 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Bravo! Such acts of vandalism cannot be permitted to stand.
To me, it's still Washington National Airport.
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
To me, it's still Washington National Airport.
When this is fixed by legislation, a provision should be added taking Reagan's name off of our airport.
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
When this is fixed by legislation, a provision should be added taking Reagan's name off of our airport.
He wasn't elected by the American people the first time. Clinton won the popular vote by 2 million votes. He was elected by the electoral college. But you're right about 2024.
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
He wasn't elected by the American people the first time. Clinton won the popular vote by 2 million votes. He was elected by the electoral college. But you're right about 2024.
My favorite after Jim McGreevey cried at a press conference: "Gay Man Tearfully Admits to Being Governor of New Jersey."
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My favorite after Jim McGreevey cried at a press conference: "Gay Man Tearfully Admits to Being Governor of New Jersey."
It's pretty obvious. She's positioning herself for the alternative to Vance lane in the 2028 primaries.
November 22, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It's pretty obvious. She's positioning herself for the alternative to Vance lane in the 2028 primaries.