If it’s wrong to an aggressive, territorial, two-ton semiaquatic endangered species in my 500 square foot basement studio, then I don’t want to be right.

There’s nothing more I hate more, than buying stuff with the name of the brand all over it.

Until a few weeks ago, he thought this was going to be a PR job where he got to shepherd his oil company buddies into some sweet government contracts or expedited approvals.

He may be saying some of the right things, but Perry has always been decent at prepping, and when he gets enough sleep and isn’t on anything…

The only bright spots at this moment are the unlikely alliances being formed among disparate groups opposing of Trump. Too bad we never seem to be able to do except under direct threat of a common enemy.

“Change what you cannot accept. Do not accept what you can’t change.”

Exactly. As these things drag on less and less are saying what needs to be said. I think they’ve all given up at this point.

I just can’t swallow Trump’s appointment of Perry to the Energy Dept. This is Trump’s suckiest move yet. I really hope this isn’t a taste of things to come. Perry is unqualified and he’ll definitely be Trump’s first appointee to go down.

Screaming, definitely screaming. I can hear it from here. Or maybe that’s just me.

The room erupts in laughter, as we’re reminded that Perry is now about to be confirmed as head of the department he wanted to cut completely

Rick Perry was the governor of Texas. In fact, he’s been involved with Texan politics in one way or another since 1985. Texas has two nuclear plants. How is it possible that he doesn’t know what DOE does? WFT!?

Hirono laughs too, and says, “We’re counting on you to educate the incoming president!”

Agree, been saying that since November 9th. We will also have concentration camps within one year. Book it.

It’s been nice seeing you all. I’m taking a social media, blog, and news break until Monday. I’m just going to listen to old Quincy Jones albums all weekend and drink Manhattans and hope like hell that Allen Funt will pop out from behind a tree and yell, “Smile! You’re all on Candid Camera!”

Only WE can save us. The idea that a one savior could swoop in and single-handedly fix what are really complex and collective problems is the type of thinking that allowed Trump to thrive. A massive surge of grassroots participation in democratic institutions might mitigate or slow down the destruction of those…

I doubt she’d accede to “amazing.” (I’ve been on a tear anout that afjective this morning)

I’ve never wanted someone to be wrong so badly.

“Write a note to yourself about what you would never do. And when you come to the line, don’t cross it.”

Shared this yesterday and sharing it again because it fits with this interview.

Masha Gessen’s remarkable composure when she discusses impending doom makes her case all the more terrifying. Her interview with Sam Bee was scary, but her writing is downright paralyzing (and vital):