It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. - René Descartes

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Descartes walks into a bar and orders a beer. The barkeep gives him a beer ands says "Monsieur Descartes, would you like another?" The old philosopher replies "I think not." And disappears without a trace.

Breathtaking negligence

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Yeah, that about covers it. All this plus blaming other people, mostly democrats and the previous administration.

A Silent Spring Is Saying Something The eerie inhumanity of Donald Trump.

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Great article!

Yeah lucky

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I'm just relieved that all my kids are grown and gone. Even as adults, they can get on your nerves after a while, especially my boy, but my daughter too in her own way. As for me alone at home, I've been reading and watching streaming TV. Cooking more too.

True asshole

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Someone would have to write them down for him, and he'd lose his place midway through and fuck it up by insulting Pelosi or the media again.

When you knit your own face mask....

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

That is SO cool!

Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others . - Robert Louis Stevenson

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I don't know if you can share courage without conveying the underlying fear.

Trump Now Bragging About TV Ratings for Coronavirus Briefings President Trump took to Twitter ...

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Nothing new here. Our game show president has always been about publicity and ratings. That's what his numb nutted supporters voted for, that and sheer bigotry.

"Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths." - Karl Popper

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

This is incidental to science. Science ignores myths.

“Seeking what is true is not seeking what is desirable.” Albert Camus

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Camus has it right, the search for truth is deliberate and methodical. Pursuing a desire is emotional.

“Sometimes the prize is not worth the costs.

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Good quote, plus I am a big fan of Brandon Sanderson, a talented fantasy writer.

If you want to keep something concealed from your enemy, do not disclose it to your friend.

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I dunno about this one. Why else have friends?

Donald Trump Just Accused Healthcare Workers Stealing And Selling Face Masks

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2020:

His first response is to accuse people of something he'd do himself given the opportunity. Sort of a prospective projection response, related to normal projection but with a conditional temporal factor.

Which side?

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Honest mistake. It's kind of like a game of chicken. LOL

Biggest Asshole by Far!!!!!

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Wait til you're in federal prison, let's talk about the size of your asshole then.

Trump Boasts of Coronavirus TV Ratings as Fauci Warns: 200,000 People Could Die in U.

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Nothin', I got nothin'. Sheeezus marie...

Fear not America, you are not alone in the world, Brazil also has an imbecile in denial as president...

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

This is the guy who cheered when the rain forest was on fire since more land could be reclaimed for growing trees to produce palm oil, and no doubt kick back to him. He's almost as big a jerk off as our half-witted fuck head, but in Portuguese.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro charged in drug trafficking inquiry

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Before Brexit actually happened, this was Trump's advice to Teresa May, then the PM. Sue them to get out of your deal. He was publicly upset when she didn't do that.

He's at it again.

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Signing statements are nothing new. W used them extensively to help Cheyney funnel billions into Halliburton. Obama used them too, though not to the same extent as W. But neither one used a signing statement to deny inspector general authority as mandated in the law. Of course, neither one was an out and out thief either, so there is that.

just no cure for stupid.......and it votes

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

What would be funnier is if we could talk about them in the past tense.

to cheer you up, a pictur eof trump in a coffin. Now don't you feel better already?

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Ever notice he has a "mangina" on his lower neck?

"Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law ...

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Yeah, that checks.

This is the Just for Laughs group, so I don't want any crap about religious references, OK?

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

I knew it! I KNEW nuns shit in a litter box!

Worker threw exception | [www.rawstory.com] | Cloudflare

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Hey, back off on Jared, without him, that Middle East peace plan would never...what? ...wait, never mind.

Have I mentioned recently how disgusting this man is? [huffpost.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 29, 2020:

You can't say it enough. Just awful, a mafia move.

Criminals be criminals. [reddit.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I am in danger of wearing out the angry emoji.

Pparently there is anew pgm on netflix that is providing America's youth with inspirarion .

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Hah! I'm watchin' it, I admit. I'm 3 shows in.

So Trump wants his horrid signature on all financial aid checks sent by the government to Americans ...

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Lower than whale shit in the Mariana Trench.

What would Jesus do?

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Now there is a jeeeebus I can get behind!

[agnostic.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Tough gig.

The corona virus roller coaster.....

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Always bring your dugout, be prepared! LOL

Been Cooped up to long.

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Ooooo, that's desperate.

trump's approach to the pandemic....

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

That boy, I say that boy is about as sharp as a sack of wet mice. LOL

Good point

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Be careful if there are cheetos around, those things can run *fast*. LOL

New in the fight

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

They can retrofit the planes those idiots were using to spray towns with holy water.

We are not satisfied to be right, unless we can prove others to be quite wrong - William Hazlitt -

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Common, but not universally true. Personally, I've given up trying to prove I'm right - it rarely works and it wastes energy. But this is true quite a bit of the time though.

There are so many this morning. [thedailybeast.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

People who need the money won't care if it's Jack the fucking Ripper's signature. But sure.

[facebook.com] A little something from Thailand. I don't know either

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Thinking back on it, I think I dated her via tinder. Light eater, cheap date. I got white shit on my shirt though. LOL

“Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship’s captain has to avoid a ...

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Doesn't really work that way, does it? *sigh*

Where are the great plays now?

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Any Booth's still alive?

Trump now attempting to strong arm the media . [huffpost.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Nothing new about this, he tries this shit with everybody. Criminals are criminals for a reason, they are lazy and don't know how to use logical persuasion, because there are no screening tests you need to pass to become a criminal. Just thug your way through anything.

Yes, it's a groaner. I don't care! 😂

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

People criticize clever puns so easily. Hey, can you do better? LOL

New Evidence Indicates Intelligence Is Not Contagious ... [newyorker.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Maybe we should use the technique the pointy haired boss in Dilbert is using to educate the moron he hired - make him watch a lot of TED talks. It seems to be working in the world of the comics.

Another one bites the dust.

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Maybe Alex Jones or Glenn Beck has a spot for her.

UK’s Brexit Government Now Claims It Didn’t See EU Ventilator E-Mail After initially ...

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Lame excuses do not recognize national boundaries.

Please, don't mince words! [facebook.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

"It spreads faster than a hooker's legs.." That is pure gold. LOL

Someone needs to reassure Sean Hannity ...[thedailybeast.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

The last paragraph contains the key reason. "Secondly, despite the protestations of on-air talent like Maddow, Joe Scarborough and others, MSNBC and CNN have continued to air the press conferences nearly in their entirety on a daily basis, likely because they continue to generate impressive ratings."

Makeup artistry at it's finest!

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Impressive!

Seattle NPR Station Says It Will No Longer Carry Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Briefings Live Because...

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

NPR can do this because it doesn't chase ratings or market share to make a buck. Traditional news services that are reliant on ratings and ad revenue would all need to agree to do this at one time so none of them gets an advantage on the others. I don't see it happening, but I wish it would.

An open letter to Barack Obama and George :::shudder::: Bush ... [thebulwark.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Trump's reaction would be explosive, he would NEVER let either of these guys do anything that could be perceived as doing something better than he can. Don't get me wrong, it's a great idea in theory, and with a sane president this might work. But he's nuts. You can't ignore that fact. I'd love to see somebody try something, and this might work, but it has huge workability problems given the literal insanity of the oval office right now.

And another. Isn't this treasonous? [thedailybeast.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Somehow, I can't see how this is faithfully executing the laws of the US, or protecting the constitution, which he took an oath to do. Expect him to honor what he swears to?

Joe Rogan: Joe Biden ‘Can Barely Remember What He’s Talking About,’ Donald Trump Would ‘Eat ...

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

First, Trump will NEVER debate him. Second, Trump is running against himself, and that is a losing proposition no matter who his opponent is. Third, there won't be enough time for a senate-assisted character assassination like they did with Hillary in the house last time around. Lastly, you may want a better candidate, but Joe can turn out the vote. I wanted Harris. After that I wanted Warren. You do the best you can with what you have to work with. I'm with Joe.

Figures, Trumpers! FBI learned of coronavirus-inspired bomb plotter through radicalized US Army ...

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Do it right, make fucking SURE you read him his rights.

Something we should all remember in these times of crises.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Print this out, put it on a dartboard. Very therapeutic.

Evangelicals and their toxic influence on life in the country: [nytimes.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

These guys make me wish the rapture was a real thing so we could get rid of all their hypocritical scientifically illiterate asses.

Crazed Pastor at W.H.! [rawstory.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

I blame THIS guy on the lax laws related to incest, or possibly bestiality. Breathe through your nose, you disgusting ass-cabbage.

Lol caught

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

When I say I'm going to do something I'll do it! No need to hound me every 3 or 4 months about it!

Seems like it wasn't really all that long ago.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Reagan was awful, W was much much worse, but this current magnificent combination of moral bankrupcy, toxic ego, mental illness, coarse vulgarity,, immaturity, and native stupidity cannot be beaten in a contest like this.

She probably believes in Noah's ark too

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Don't judge. The "What do you have to lose?" argument put an orangutan in the white house.

Trump Signals Break with Medical Experts as His Base Attacks Fauci Conservative commentators ...

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Wait a minute, WTF is wrong with sending Rush more cigarettes? I'd call that a game plan.

"If you don't think that sex is violent, next time try thrashing around a bit.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

You guarantee me there will be a next time, I'll try your little experiment. 8-)

We know what we are united AGAINST: Trump and his GOP. Do we know what are we united FOR?

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Competent cabinet members. Respect for the constitution. People who can say Nazis are bad. The melting pot, not the wall. Oh geez, I could go on.

A prospective member A father is in church with his three young children, including his ...

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Out of the mouths of babes...

Aw shit, Britain's Trump now got it! Step up Donny!!! [theguardian.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Our guy needs to get the WORST case of the vid, bigger, huger than Boris. And he's got the syph too! Beat that you limey loser! LOL

Thank goodness I'm not married any more.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

There are definite advantages to bachelorhood during a forced stay at home.

More diet tips:

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Much better than that stupid keto nonsense.

Karma hits fast and hard

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

As his pal, the amateur president, said about Mitt Romney's isolation, "Gee, that's too bad."

IF you are expecting a messiah from the medical community, Good Luck.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

You always get into trouble when you over-generalize. I am not defending the US healthcare system, but the profiteers are primarily corporate.

“I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally”.................W.C. Fields.

zeuser comments on Mar 27, 2020:

For authenticity, when you read a WC line, take a whiff of gin. LOL

I'm good with this. How about you?

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Don't give those profiteering assholes ANYTHING! WTF did they accumulate all of those hundreds of billions of dollars? Now seems like a good time to let them pay for their own shit.

Here's the voice of Donald J. Trump transformed (resurrected?

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

This guy has it perfectly.

What goes around. [bbc.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

What are those tables doing over there? Oh, they're turning, aren't they?

"Now, wouldn't it be loverly?

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Last I heard, the ad had 6.5 million views online since the cease and desist letter went public. That didn't work out how they wanted, did it? 🤣 What a bunch of saps!

WTF is wrong with people.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The asswipe has always traded short term people pleasers for long term viability. There is plenty of time for his ludicrous policies to blow up in his chemically mutilated face.

Mexican president not following trump's example ...

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Muy bueno, Senor Presidente.

Action is the foundational key to all success. - Pablo Picasso

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I always thought that obvious truths are the most profound.

Anybody else anxious about Biden? I worry that he isn't up to the task.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I spent the last election cycle worried about Hillary, but I voted for her anyway. I've got a lot more faith in old Joe. You don't fuck with Scranton boys.

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people said you cannot do". - Walter Bagehot

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

That is as true as it gets!

Man Accused of Licking Deodorants in Missouri Walmart Man Accused of Licking Deodorants in ...

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I'd love to run into one of these geniuses doing this personally. They'd probably get me for assault and battery, no doubt, but I'd plead that I was doing it in the public interest.

[twitter.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The Trump PAC's demand that it be removed will be laughed out of court, but it will give some publicity to this ad, so these guys are sprinkling itching powder on their own poison ivy rash. Always amusing to watch.

If only it was this simple ... oh wait, it's a simpleton delivering the prayer ...[youtube.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

He's only crying because he didn't sell all his stocks like his buddies in the senate did.

Easter? And the resurrection of happily long dead Norman Vincent Peale? [rawstory.com]

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I remember this asswipe's weekly columns. In my hometown newspaper, they always put it on the front page of the TV listings for the week. I did read a few before the gag reflex kicked in, even at my young age of let's say 11 or 12. you could swap in "delusional" for "magical" and this still works. This is the precursor of that stupid "law of attraction" horseshit. Sad.

For anyone that missed Texas Lt gov Dan Patrick's asinine comments that old people should be willing...

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Quite the dilemma, a real struggle for a dyed in the wool fully brainwashed MAGA-sucker.

Honest Truth

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Gloves and a face mask. Other clothing optional.

New dating guidelines.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

These are hilarious!

He's such a fucking joke

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Irony is lost on this inside-out asshole.

All those faith-healers who are still holding services.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I didn't think my opinion of these money grubbing manipulative jerkwad weasels could get any lower, but here we are.

“One dies only once, and then for such a long time!”..................Moliere.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Compared with the time each of us spend prior to being born and after we die in the oblivion of the universe, the time each of us lives is very very short indeed.

New poster

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

In the immortal words of Steven Tyler - "EAT THE RICH!"

Go back to work special....BoGo!!!!

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

A separate matching bowling ball-sized accessory bag is optionally available for the heads of the rich dispatched by guillotine in the coming, and it seems more inevitable every day, revolution.

How the rich see us

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Sometimes it takes a crisis to get people to consider the radical alternatives needed to get rid of this appalling inequality, not just here but around the world.

Line up folks.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The tip of the tie giving grandma the bird is a nice touch.

Jon Stewart brought so many wonderful people into our lives. Samantha Bee is one.

zeuser comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Didn't know whether to put up the laugh. the angry, or the sad reaction emoji for this.

Hmmmmmm

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Sure, that's coming right up. NOT!

Worst person on the planet.

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Again, HE really didn't CLOSE anything. How can he reopen anything? He hasn't DONE anything.

Finally an explanation that makes sense

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Mayors, governors, and county commissioners will widely ignore whatever he says - they are the ones closest to the problem, and they are the only ones who are really doing anything. The spray-tanned jack off didn't close anything, so he really can't reopen anything. He really, when you think of it, didn't *do* anything except blame Obama and the democratic governors and promise shit that isn't close to being true. It's all coming real soon now. This is just more shit from his pie hole.

This makes me soooooo happy.

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Because senators, congressmen and, certainly, the president ALWAYS abide by the law, right? Right? *tap tap* Is this thing on?

Yikes ! Just no

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

"A" for creativity.

Something to be glad about

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Oooooo, enough to make you order big macs but without the buns.

Corona Edition

zeuser comments on Mar 25, 2020:

For the night is dark and full of filthy buttholes...