Category Archives: Resistance Rebellion And Death

“Simply Untethered to Facts”

Posted on October 7, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Yesterday, I briefly mentioned how a recent opinion temporarily staying Trump’s takeover of the Oregon National Guard* used the phrase “simply untethered to facts.” It’s from this section of the opinion: …this Court concludes that the President did not have … Continue reading →

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Trump Has His Creationist Moment

Posted on September 25, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

When I write things like “Nothing in movement conservatism makes sense except in the light of creationism”*, I’m not doing so because I think that’s an especially SICK BURN (I used to be a hardcore hockey fan–trust me, I can … Continue reading →

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There Is an Invective Gap

Posted on September 19, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

One party uses demonizing words much more often in Congressional newsletters. Guess which party? Here’s enemy: Anyway, in an era of fascism, Democrats really need to close the invective gap. There’s far worse that might need to happen before this … Continue reading →

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One Bad Thing About Fighting Fascists Is What You Have to Do to Stop Them: Thoughts on a Possible Shutdown

Posted on September 17, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

I hope I’m wrong, but I think this is correct (boldface mine): Much of what I’m about to explain comes from general reporting and observation over recent weeks but also a report this morning from Punchbowl. The gist is that … Continue reading →

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How Congress Plans to Undermine D.C.’s Home Rule: A Story in Thirteen Bills

Posted on September 10, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, House Republicans, which is to say, fascists, unveiled a set of fourteen proposed bills to further deny the residents of the mainland colony democracy. One of the bills, H.R. 2693, the District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation … Continue reading →

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Et Tu, Murdoch? HHS Secretary Kennedy Is in Trouble

Posted on September 8, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Even the liberal New Republic conservative New York Post wants HHS Secretary and anti-vaccinationist Kennedy gone (boldface mine): Health Secretary Robert Kennedy’s Senate testimony Thursday made one thing crystal clear: He won’t be restoring sanity to our public health bureaucracies, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Thought That Counts

Posted on August 31, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the corner of 18th and P Streets NW, Dupont Circle, D.C.:

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Some Good News

Posted on August 29, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on 18th Street NW, between S and Swann, Dupont Circle, D.C. The grand jury refused to indict ham sandwich guy. I suspect we will see more jury nullifcation during Trump’s term.

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Pritkzer Understands the Moment

Posted on August 28, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, I discussed how too many people still haven’t really internalized that the Republican Party, which governs at the federal level, is a fascist organization. One Democrat who does understand this is Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who emphatically … Continue reading →

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We Need to Start Making Shutdown Demands

Posted on August 26, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Because, as some asshole with a blog has discussed, the Democratic leadership plan is to do very little to obstruct Trump. Here, in no particular order, are some ideas I’ve gleaned from various places: The total restoration of all impounded … Continue reading →

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