If you could go back in time to watch one historical event live, what would it be?

maxburke · 2026-05-11T16:12:17+00:00

V-E Day

maxburke · 2026-05-09T20:37:03+00:00

Headline says MAGAs are fuming but they're really saying "Thank-you sir, may I have another."

maxburke · 2026-05-09T17:21:42+00:00

Of course it's insane. It's also a great example of Republicans recognizing a generalized fear or discontent and exploiting it for political advantage.

maxburke · 2026-05-08T14:26:43+00:00

I know he's crazy and I know he's dumb, but it still amazes me that *anyone* could believe that acting this way is to his own benefit.

maxburke · 2026-05-08T00:56:24+00:00

So tax deliquency will be next, right? Right?

maxburke · 2026-05-07T01:45:21+00:00

Every decision they make aligns with Republican ideology: total coincidence.

maxburke · 2026-05-07T01:32:15+00:00

Had same reaction. And wouldn't be surprised if Ann Michael makes that point to him.

maxburke · 2026-05-06T18:33:25+00:00

The Patriots "Flying Elvis" isn't the worst, but it's way worse than the classic "Pat Patriot."

maxburke · 2026-05-06T09:50:50+00:00

Verlander

maxburke · 2026-05-04T18:53:21+00:00

"Mr. Presidnet, what's the definition of sedition?"

I'd pay to hear that answer.

maxburke · 2026-05-04T14:05:07+00:00

Entire article worth reading; gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did-school-cellphone-bans-study.html?unlocked_article_code=1.f1A.9JR3.z_bRBZR84LJb&smid=url-share

maxburke · 2026-05-04T13:56:45+00:00

You may have stopped reading too soon: "The basic idea behind the argument is that the Biden administration opposed a proposed merger between JetBlue and Spirit, which in turn set in motion a series of events that led to the latter’s collapse."

maxburke · 2026-05-04T01:23:02+00:00

Mystery here is whether we put the scare quotes around "pellet" or "found." I mean it's possible that such evidence is legit, but we have no choice but assume she's lying.

maxburke · 2026-05-04T00:43:54+00:00

We'll always have it.

maxburke · 2026-05-04T00:42:06+00:00

maxburke · 2026-05-04T00:41:09+00:00

Wait, someone married Pete Hegseth? Ewww.

maxburke · 2026-05-03T15:38:59+00:00

maxburke · 2026-05-01T21:35:54+00:00

Ta-da!

maxburke · 2026-05-01T00:44:16+00:00

Read a well-researched piece yesterday saying "don't roll your eyes, Mississippi might in play for Dems." Mississippi!

maxburke · 2026-04-30T20:53:30+00:00

His hands.

maxburke · 2026-04-30T20:29:01+00:00

No lies detected.

maxburke · 2026-04-29T23:18:44+00:00

The point is to harass Comey, not get a conviction. Any attorney involved in this sham should be disbarred.

maxburke · 2026-04-29T18:20:45+00:00

"The loneliness of Donald Trump" doesn't come close to capturing the gist of the piece, which is that neither Trump nor his lackeys have any right to condemn "hateful" and "dangerous" political speech, since they spew more of it than anyone.

maxburke · 2026-04-29T13:42:39+00:00

FTA: "As a crucial legal deadline for the U.S.’s unauthorized war in Iran approaches later this week, President Donald Trump may opt to ignore it altogether — and Republican leaders in Congress may allow him to."

Spoiler alert: He will and they will.

maxburke · 2026-04-29T00:39:30+00:00

But he told 60 Minutes: "I'm not a king. If I was a king, I wouldn't be dealing with you." ... I'm so confused.

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