Open Thread April 2 2026

 Posted by at 6:04 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Apr 022026
 

Yesterday, SCROTUS took oral arguments on a Birthright Citizenship case. Adam Klasfeld was there, and spoke afterwards with Jen Rubin for The Contrarian, and the head of LULAC was also there. Then Klasfeld spoke with Andrea Flores, who works with immigration issues usually not involving Latinx, but often involving TPS. The Supreme Misleader was present in court (the first time in history a sitting US President has been present at SCROTUS during oral arguments), apparently just to intimidate by his presence. It doesn’t appear to have worked, although we won’t know for certain until the opinions come down. (Incidentally, I am not the only person who has noticed that Neil Gorsuch has a soft spot for Indigenous Americans. (Klasfeld phrased it differently, though – he says Gorsuch is “all about Native Americans.”) Thomas surprised by making the point that it is important that the 14th Amendment addresses citizenship in the States as well as in the nation (we may want to amend the Amendment to specify territories as well.)

Archived from Forbes, shared with me by Carrie B. I figure if we want to humiliate him by pointing and laughing (which seems to be about the only thing those of us not in public office can do to really get under his skin), we need things to point and laugh at – and this one looks to me like a doozy. (I am not old enough to actually remember seeing a Duesenberg, but I have it on pretty good authority that that is what the word derives from.)

I see this from The Independent as another example of Kristi Noem’s taste in men – which is, to say the least – unusual.

Whether or not this from Talking Feds deserves a short take as opposed to just a mention, it’s getting a short take. If you can think of an emotion, other than anger, that can lead to change in one’s life or in the world, I’d be interested to hear it. (And yes, I realize it doesn’t always work alone.)

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1st Grade Reader: “See Josh Run. Run, Josh, Run” [Part 2]

 Posted by at 7:20 pm  Politics
Jul 242022
 

Thanks to the J6 Hearings, America’s perception of my senator, Josh “Hawlinass” Hawley was forever changed when they showed the video of him running from the mob he fostered and incited with his infamous fist salute.

As I noted yesterday, I decided as a Missourian I should really try to curate some of the best mocking Sen. Hawlinass has been subjected to.   There has been such a wealth of material I decided to do it in two parts – this being that second part.

Today I’ll be highlighting unique observations, limericks, vocal parody of Monty Python, and quite a few graphics.  So let’s get started!

An in-depth search of the Hawley files going back to his youth reveals a candid video as a toddler showing we really shouldn’t be that surprised by his turning tail and running away:

In fact, Hawlinass’ infamous desertion has spread so fast that even Kermit the Frog does a great imitation of him:

You probably noticed that in my yesterday’s Part 1 post focusing on Tweets, I did not include the virtually ubiquitous one of Forrest Gump  endless running.  But someone did a masterful job of superimposing Hawley’s face on Forrest when he ran through the football field:

I couldn’t resist trying my hand at a bit of graphic creativity myself:

 

I’d be remiss if I also didn’t showcase Hawlinass’ own creative skills.  It appears he’s actually authored two books.  One already published:

And one that won’t be published until next May 16, 2023, that Hawlinass unbelievably titled “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs”.

And no, I’m NOT kidding on the second book – straight from Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/manhood-josh-hawley/1141411331

 And JL was correct – Missouri Democrats have announced they are trolling Hawlinass Hawley with the “Hawlin’ Hawley 5K Run”.:

Fortunately, it’s a virtual event that you can do from anywhere for a whole week.  And I’ve already am registered and have my ticket:

Missouri Democratic State Committee – Federal Account — Donate via ActBlue

Well, of course Missouri Democrats realized Hawlinass tucking tail and running is a ready-made moneymaker!  So of course, there are t-shirts, coffee mugs and buttons available at their store.  I bought a couple of t-shirts & coffee mugs – and you can too!

Missouri Democratic State Committee Webstore (missouridemocrats.org)

I noted there are quite a few other coffee mugs out there mocking Hawley’s own “Show Me Strong” mug:

There’s a wonderful – and very detailed – analysis of Hawlinass’ run to find how fast he did run.  Using an umbrella stand he found in the corner of the video, he was able to measure the distance he covered in his sprint.  He thereby determined that Hawlinass ran the 40 in 7.2 seconds!

https://www.sbnation.com/2022/7/22/23274106/josh-hawley-january-6-capitol-run-40-time

 

The Poetry Corner

Some wordsmiths were inspired by Hawlinass to create a few limericks and update the famous Monty Python rendition of “Brave Sir Robin”:

Josh Hawley went out to incite

The mob in DC with delight.

He stood as their cheerer

And when they came nearer

He galloped away in a fright

 

https://twitter.com/Limericking/status/1550301426001248256

 Which then inspired these:

There once was a man from Missouri

Whose ethical vision was blurry

His fist he did pump

In support of old Trump

Before fleeing his job in a hurry.

 

Josh Hawley, he tried to deliver

A performance with nary a quiver

But when the mob got rough

He wasn’t so tough

And away Hawley ran like a river.

 

Did you see what the Senator did?

What he’d like to keep buried and hid?

He fled like a kitten

Or a dog that’s been bitten

Thus killing his national bid.

 

He raised up his fist like a bro,

To honor the Karens and Joes.

But then they got raucous

And too close to his caucus

Now Hawley’s the clown of the show.

 

https://lithub.com/josh-hawley-is-a-bitch-and-other-poetic-mockeries-of-a-cowardly-senator/

And a mildly R-rated one:

 There once was a Senator Hawley

Mocked for supporting Trump’s folly

By pumping his fist

But look at that wrist

It’s limp as his pecker, by golly!

 

And closing with a great parody of Monty Python “Brave Sir Robin” with Brave Sir Robin’s protests dubbed in by Hawlinass:

 HAWLEY: “That’s, that’s enough music for now lads.  There’s dirty work to do.”

CHORUS: Brave Sir Robin ran away.

[“No!”]

Bravely ran away away.

[“I didn’t!”]

When danger reared its ugly head,

He bravely turned his tail and fled.

[“I never!”]

Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about

And gallantly he chickened out.

[“You’re lying!”]

Swiftly taking to his feet,

He beat a very brave retreat.

Bravest of the brave, Sir Hawley!

 

 It’s been great fun to make fun of Hawley, but we need to remember that there’s a serious aspect to this episode.  Serving as my Senator, I can categorically state that he is a vile, dangerous and unscrupulous person who has been placed in a position of great power.

We’ve all seen the videos of other elected officials during the 1/6 Capitol riot aiding each other and providing comfort to anxious peers.  But NOT Hawley.  He truly did a “Brave Sir Robin” and ran away by himself – focused only saving his own hide and showing not a bit of concern for others.

I hope and believe that at least the line from the Oscar-winning musical, “Hamilton” will be true:

 

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1st Grade Reader: “See Josh Run. Run, Josh, Run” [Part 1]

 Posted by at 4:58 pm  Politics
Jul 232022
 

Sadly, Josh “Hawlinass” Hawley is my senator.  Until Thursday he was best known for his infamous seditious fist salute to fellow seditious traitors on 1/6/21.

But Thursday’s J6 Hearings changed all that!  He’ll now forever be known for fleeing the traitors that he had just saluted.  An ignominious, but oh-so-fitting, remembrance!

I’m sure you’ve all seen this clip, but I decided as a Missourian I should really try to curate some of the best mocking Sen. Hawlinass has been subjected to.

There has been such a wealth of material I decided to do it in two parts – today and tomorrow (if all goes well).

But to begin I’m going to focus on the huge number of Tweets that Fistpump McRunpants’ has generated, with quite a few from well-known folks.  Tomorrow will be limericks, a vocal parody of Monty Python, unique observations and quite a few graphics.  So stay tuned!

How fitting that Lincoln Project will lead us off:

But we also need to remember how it was (most deservedly) greeted by those in attendance at the J6 hearing – derisive laughter:

Retired Officer Michael Fanone (who was beaten with pipes, stunned with a Taser and threatened with his own gun on 1/6/21) had this to say about Hawlinass:

It should be noted that he’s not the only one who has called Hawley a BITCH:

On a lighter note, George Takei weighs in:

Joined by Al Franken:

And this note:

This one became so popular …

That you can now buy it as a t-shirt”

(I bought two of them!)

On a more serious note, my Metro’s main paper (Kansas City Star) published an editorial calling Hawley “a laughingstock”.  Unfortunately, it’s behind a serious paywall – but here are a couple of Tweets concerning it:

And before I close with an extensive music interlude, I can’ stress the importance of this post enough:

There’s been quite a few Tweets with Hawlinass’ cowardly escape that have been set to music.  Giving my hearing loss, most of it is lost on me (although I can recall some of the older tunes).  But I decided I should share it with those whose world isn’t silent:

And rather than post her nine other interludes, to save space just open Mallory Nees’ above Tweet [click on the Time & Date stamp in the lower left corner], and then scroll down.  That way it saves space, and you can pick and choose which one you want to listen to.

… But Wait – There’s More!

The Lincoln Project also has quite a few musical Tweets.  Again, I’ll let you open the first one and scroll down for the rest:

 

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