AND EVEN MORE CRITTERS
THE PERSON who MAKES the FIRST COMMENT WILL GET TWO CRITTERS
EVERY PERSON WHO COMMENTS WILL GET A CRITTER
RULES IN THE DIARY
WHEN YOU FIND SOMETHING in the DIARY that you LIKE
YOU CAN REPOST IT AS COMMENT in the DIARY
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RIP Robert Redford.
And a timely reminder.
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Another Save The Date Reminder! October 18, 2025
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We need your help to make October 18 the biggest peaceful protest of the year. Please spread the word, register your local event as soon as you can, and start RSVPing for the local protests to help build momentum: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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— Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) September 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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This is such a good point.
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Even so-called "Libertarian" Rand Paul caves.
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Hmmm.
Free speech is free no more.
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I've been watching coverage of the Ka$h Parel hearing, but really, I think these pretty much sum it up.
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Meanwhile, the man is still batcr@p Qray-Qray.
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Elsewhere, anybody else feeling the pain?
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While at the same time, this story is un-fucking-believeable.
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To be clear - Trump gave UAE access to chips despite national security concerns China would get them and dominate A.I — to put billions in his & Witkoff’s own pockets.
Selling out our country. Why don’t Republicans care? Where are all the Hunter hunters? www.mediaite.com/media/news/n...
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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) September 16, 2025 at 6:06 AM
NYT Bombshell: Steve Witkoff at Center of Shady Crypto Deal Enriching Trump Family. www.mediaite.com/…
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, the businessman who has been given a sprawling foreign policy portfolio by President Donald Trump, is at the center of a pair of a shady deals that have seen Witkoff and Trump’s families enriched, alleged The New York Times in a story published on Monday.
From the Times’ story:
This summer, Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy, paid a visit to the coast of Sardinia, a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea crowded with super yachts.
On one of those extravagant vessels, Mr. Witkoff sat down with a member of the ultrarich ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. He was meeting Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a trim figure in dark glasses who controls $1.5 trillion of the Emiratis’ sovereign wealth.
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At the heart of their relationship are two multibillion-dollar deals. One involved a crypto company founded by the Witkoff and the Trump families that benefited both financially. The other involved a sale of valuable computer chips that benefited the Emirates economically.
While there is no evidence that one deal was explicitly offered in return for the other, the confluence of the two agreements is itself extraordinary. Taken together, they blurred the lines between personal and government business and raised questions about whether U.S. interests were served.
In May, Mr. Witkoff’s son Zach announced the first of the deals at a conference in Dubai. One of Sheikh Tahnoon’s investment firms would deposit $2 billion into World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency start-up founded by the Witkoffs and Trumps.
Two weeks later, the White House agreed to allow the U.A.E. access to hundreds of thousands of the world’s most advanced and scarce computer chips, a crucial tool in the high-stakes race to dominate artificial intelligence. Many of the chips would go to G42, a sprawling technology firm controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon, despite national security concerns that the chips could be shared with China.
Read the rest, if you have the stomach.
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In election news. From Georgia.
From Maine.
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Evening Shade Seekers! Happy National Stay Away From Seattle Day!
Stay Away From Seattle Day is a quirky observance that asks people to steer clear of the Emerald City for just one day.
It’s not about disliking visitors; rather, it’s a playful nudge for outsiders to give the city a brief pause.
Locals, often juggling the buzz of tourists and new neighbors, use this day to enjoy their hometown without the usual hustle. Imagine strolling through Pike Place Market or biking around Green Lake without the usual crowds—it’s a rare treat for residents.
This day also reflects a deeper sentiment among Seattleites. With the city’s rapid growth and constant influx of newcomers, some residents feel their community’s character is shifting.
Stay Away From Seattle Day offers a moment to appreciate the city’s unique charm and to reflect on the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving local culture.
If you do decide to visit (other than today) here are some things to look forward to.
As told to cats. They weren't impressed.
It's not happy, but it is National Trail Of Tears Commemoration Day.
Happy World Barber Day! Do NOT try this at home - your critter WILL get their revenge.
