Spicer puts his foot in his mouth.

Remember when JEB! was the smart one and George W. was the idiot son?

As someone who has suffered from tinnitus for over 20 years since that January morning when I first noticed a high-pitched ringing in my ear brought on by hearing loss associated with a brain tumour (since removed), I have a couple points:

And how have we reached the point where we rely on the Chinese president to talk some foreign policy sense to the American president?

Yes, my midwestern grandparents (born around 1900) called each other Mom and Dad.

This is well thought-out and basically true. One thing, though: the semi-reasonable Donald Trump would not have been able to be elected because there were less ridiculous candidates. But the cruel dolt Donald Trump proved unbeatable because no one was crueller or more doltish.

you can be against circumcision without bringing FGM into the argument

I thin it’s fair to say that Vinalhaven rocks. I’ll show myself out, ayup.

Yogurt may come from a cow, but never forget:

This is so good. Starting with the incredible illustrations by Jim Cooke (or are those photographs?). And Ashley and Anna, this list is not only chilling, it’s also useful!

Answerable to the American people? Ha! The failing American people have gotten in the way of effective government for too long. Sad!

In the interests of common decency, I refuse to make a Turkey vs Pig joke. Also, I can’t think of a good one.

Regarding the rule in Japan: it’s not quite as simple as you put it. In fact, a married couple must adopt one surname. In 96% of cases, it’s the husband’s but it can be the wife’s. This reflects the traditional view in Japan that in a marriage, is between two families, with one member of the couple being adopted by…

Oh W, W, W! Stop trying to make me hate you less. I mean, if Ellen doesn’t hate you...

Earlier today, when I saw the headline in the New York Times:

Fried. That’s how we used to do it back in the day.

Grain of salt. Justin Trudeau said he wasn’t interested in a political career before launching his political career. Then he said he wasn’t interested in running for party leadership before running for leadership of his party.

Nope, I just do my own calculations about how much good or bad I think an individual does to the world in their lifetimes. You’re welcome to do yours, and you may have more facts at your disposal than I do. Good for you.

She has been accused of corruption. I don’t know if there’s any truth to these allegations. There may be. I do know that she’s taken some pretty brave stances in Congress that are on the right side of history and has not been afraid to stand up to bullies like O’Reilly and sometimes the rest of Congress. So, not being…

Maxine Waters is a national treasure and hero. Her vote against the Iraq War Resolution in 2002 will confer upon her a legacy of being one of the few politicians of the era of courage and conscience.