Gloom & Doom abound today.

[Sigh]

Let's take an art and beauty break.
Gorillaz, "On Melancholy Hill"
#CoSoMusic

https://youtu.be/04mfKJWDSzI

For everyone freaking out over the extreme weather - 100°F heat one week, 40°F chill the next - it's too late to complain.

Global climate change and it's attendant weather extremes became inevitable December 12, 2000. That's the day the Supreme Court appointed a climate denier as preznit over a guy who literally wrote a book on global warming.

Hang on tight, the rides just beginning, folks.

@vilamundi7

Someone should also point out all the down-ballot enablers who've supported his ambitions. They could have ended him back in 2020.

Very smoky in the Puget Sound. The sun over Everett is Tatooine-like.

@DavidSalo

In 20 states & D.C. the recent Georgia and Kentucky shootings might have been prevented because of "Red Flag" laws.

Gun legislation isn't a perfect solution, but it's better than the alternative.

@disk4mat @th3j35t3r @COSOCOM

It's a case. Like many things, it's cheaper to buy in bulk.

This is a mildly disturbing use of AI; however, I approve.

Harry Potter, Redneck Wizard:
#CoSoMusic

https://youtu.be/Kf4kqybpkdI

Pretty sure I've posted my solution to gun issues before:

Require gun insurance. That's the only rule - all the government regulates. Simple liability coverage. If you can get insurance, you can own it.

If you lie to get insurance, 10-years no parole. Require any insurance agency offering liability to operate in every state, under federal guidance.

Other than that, no rules. Let the market work to keep out the nuts & the angry.

@Jeber @th3j35t3r @COSOCOM

2000 rounds is a case. Not an unusual sale at all.

Don't be distracted by details. He legally bought the weapon and ammunition, something that more effective/ restrictive laws may have prevented.

Crazies are gonna be crazy - we have to make it difficult, or atvleast inconvenient to be so deadly.

@holon42 @process

Some junior high kids in a local neighborhood did this for years. Horrible. They went on to be part of a highly successful jazz group in high school. One of them is now in the Marine band.

Don't discourage the musical ambitions of kids. At least you know where they are and what they're doing if you can hear them.

@Magnetron1
I see your Benedict Cumberbatch, and raise you Reality Winner.

Then, of course, there's Thalmus Rasulala.

@vilamundi7
The Admiral needs sacked, too. I'm sure his response to the McCain's CO's requests included yelling and stomping his feet.

That first guess!
#Connections
Puzzle #454
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@peeppeepcircus @northernbassist @Kurtroedeger @damselfly59

Ditto. Bones like fish, tastes like chicken.

@GrazingintheGrass
Yep. Jail is waiting for him, for sure.

The orange won't be on his face, it'll be on hus back - a jumpsuit.

@nursefrombirth
"And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything." -Trump

@VoteBlue2024 @feloneouscat

It's not just you. He's Sarah Palin without the charm.

@Iveyjanette1 I believe Garland is, and has been, part of the synarchist conspiracy to "save" the US by gradually destroying the beliefs and meanings of the constitution; to support ultimately fascist ideals.

His inaction and delays of justice are inexcusable - he's a bad actor.

@Iveyjanette1

This means he's going to be locked up. No way would Merrick (Do-nothing) Garland risk an uprising when justice can be delayed instead. Delay, delay, delay - make it someone else's problem.

We're fortunate he was never a Supreme. He's a joke.