Oh My Flying Dolphins

We're making some huge progress with George Clooney. His skin will take another couple of weeks to heal but look at his body language now. He's out walking and everything.

they’re protesting two senators who voted against this war *and* don’t belong to the party in power. geniuses.

One of LBJ's favorite songs during his often-unhappy self-imposed Texas retirement was the anti-Vietnam War Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water": "When you're weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes... And friends just can't be found..."

A perfect image of the Trump era: A grandmother has to work at DoorDash in order to get by, while the president decorates his office in gold accent pieces.

The symmetry of this turn in the air.

For those who think America cannot recover from the damage Trump has wrought, Hungary should provide some hope.

@TimothyDSnyder @pkhinkle we have the collective liberty of individuals in our representative Republic Simply means the goal was for us IS to remain engaged .. differ disagree and then debate that is democracy do what you can please folks Be the demos [the people] who own the representation we lead

As the Hungarian example confirms, and the Polish one before that, the key to large turnout in actual practice is prior long-term, grass-roots organizational labor that helps people to understand how their single vote is a dignified part of a larger transformation.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

@Vin7271 @BastiatFan @DavidAFrench agreed

@psalm82 @BastiatFan @DavidAFrench Well I don’t live in CA, so I have no standing to comment other than to say that it’s a bit coincidental when these allegations pop up

Good. Addition by subtraction.

@BastiatFan @Vin7271 @DavidAFrench California is fine... not ruined.

@psalm82 @Vin7271 @DavidAFrench Yes, keep voting for the thing that ruined CA.

🚨 THIS IS HUGE! Orbán’s blockade is over, Péter Magyar backs €90bn in EU aid for Ukraine. Magyar just announced that Hungary will no longer block the EU’s €90 billion support package for Ukraine, signaling a clear return to the European line. At the same time, Budapest will focus on unlocking €17 billion in frozen EU funds instead of taking on new debt. Finally Europe can work again! 🇪🇺

The Pope removed his shoes in a mosque and people are outraged? That’s not compromise. That’s basic respect. If you enter someone’s home or sacred space, you honor their customs. We expect it in our churches. Why pretend not to understand it anywhere else?

@Vin7271 @DavidAFrench I hear ya however the 2 R's likely thing is not automatically happening because Swallwell is out I'm an Indie in CA and had not made up my mind at all on which D to choose, been leaning towards Xavier Becerra. Just means the front runner changes and I HOPE a lot of D's drop out!

@psalm82 @DavidAFrench I absolutely believe in innocence until proven guilty. Sadly, politics don’t work that way. I will have to say that it’s awfully convenient these allegations crop up now, two years later, as Swalwell is the front runner for governor, potentially making two Republicans likely.

This kitten just discovered sunlight and was totally confused why he suddenly felt so much warmer out of nowhere. ❤️

Dear America, Can we please have a discussion about Hugary's nearly 80% voter turnout? If you don't participate in Democracy, you lose it.

Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP and the TISZA party on their resounding victory. It is important when constructive approach prevails. Ukraine has always sought good-neighbourly relations with everyone in Europe and we are ready to advance our cooperation with Hungary. Europe and every European nation must get stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability. We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe.

Record turnout by Hungarian voters was too much for Orbán's dirty tricks or to deny. He didn’t want exile or worse. Will see as his epic corruption is exposed. I hope this is the "Hungarian model" that applies to the US midterms, which usually have low, <50% turnout. Vote!

Peter Magyar: “We are living through the final hours of the Orbán regime: let us bid them farewell calmly and with dignity, and tomorrow let us set about reuniting the nation.”

Scenes from Budapest tonight: street party has just begun, people crying ans dancing.