Why does a Russian need the help of a French lawyer to obtain US or Mexican citizenship?
The question almost answers itself: to facilitate the expatriation of money stolen from Russia, and the laundering of same through real estate purchases in his newly "adopted" country.
This is one of your very best pieces, Joe, I appreciate the detailed critiques of Republicans' sartorial choices. Thought you were going to be Kari Lake's new Bulwark target but she seems obsessed with Tim. Thanks.
I'm shocked--shocked--that people were ripped off at a Trump-themed event. Who could foresee that? And “George Washington in the style of James Bond and Thome Browne" is perfect.
Getting the future global authoritarian axis and their allies warmed up. Inviting right wing German party crazies, being a little nicer to Xi all of a sudden, inserting a Ukraine death knell intel committee head and purging Turner, pretending to be tough on Putin on the way to handing him Ukraine. Playing the angle of “you take Ukraine, you take Taiwan, I get Panama and Greenland and lean on Canada. “ they also will kill NATO next. Dark days. Beware intent.
"Between the refusals at the door and the fights over chairs, I couldn’t help but see a metaphor for the next four years. People are fighting for places to sit in the Trump White House while others are being left in the cold."
Just before I read the above statement, I was having almost the exact same thought.
"I did meet one Oregonian, though not in a way anyone would want. In the restroom, a man shouted from a row of occupied urinals, “Anyone else here from Oregon?” I was headed for the sink, but felt impelled to break the awkward silence by noting I have family in the state. The Oregonian was still mid-stream, but he reached over his own shoulder to offer a handshake in media res. I’ve never left a bathroom faster in my life."
You are in good company. As the story goes, this exact same move is why Paul Newman stopped shaking hands.
I could eat this with a spoon. You're a good storyteller.
Joe - whatever you are paid is not nearly enough to cover this shit show.
Tim, give the man a raise.
Love the fashion commentary - might be the first inauguration related laugh I’ve had in two days.
Why does a Russian need the help of a French lawyer to obtain US or Mexican citizenship?
The question almost answers itself: to facilitate the expatriation of money stolen from Russia, and the laundering of same through real estate purchases in his newly "adopted" country.
Aha, very astute. Thanks.
This is one of your very best pieces, Joe, I appreciate the detailed critiques of Republicans' sartorial choices. Thought you were going to be Kari Lake's new Bulwark target but she seems obsessed with Tim. Thanks.
The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the center cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosened upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosened, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
All of that except it feels like we're stumbling towards Bethlehem to throw up.
I've become a shameless Perticone fanboy. You're combination of sharp observation and desert dry humor is irresistible.
The Bulwark is so loaded with talent. Joe is such a keen observer and an even better writer.
We need him in the trenches for the next two years. So yes, he needs a raise.
And a lifetime supply of Zoloft
I'm shocked--shocked--that people were ripped off at a Trump-themed event. Who could foresee that? And “George Washington in the style of James Bond and Thome Browne" is perfect.
As tempting as the offer is, thank you for staying the course! Tim really has taken time and space in Lake's mind🤣
and hopefully will continue to do so.
And there is a lot of available space in there to rent!
Spew alert!
Getting the future global authoritarian axis and their allies warmed up. Inviting right wing German party crazies, being a little nicer to Xi all of a sudden, inserting a Ukraine death knell intel committee head and purging Turner, pretending to be tough on Putin on the way to handing him Ukraine. Playing the angle of “you take Ukraine, you take Taiwan, I get Panama and Greenland and lean on Canada. “ they also will kill NATO next. Dark days. Beware intent.
Notice how he has Canada and Mexico more in his Day 2 tariff rhetoric than China? Softer talk on China? Make Authoritarians Great Again!?
"Between the refusals at the door and the fights over chairs, I couldn’t help but see a metaphor for the next four years. People are fighting for places to sit in the Trump White House while others are being left in the cold."
Just before I read the above statement, I was having almost the exact same thought.
It’s funny- all I could think of was the bar-room scene from Star Wars (# 2 I think?).
I've thought of that every time I hear a new nomination for his cabinet.
Hmm, another busy night at the Confederacy Shoppe, I see.
If I ever come across Kari Lake, I will absolutely introduce myself as *Tim Miller*
"I did meet one Oregonian, though not in a way anyone would want. In the restroom, a man shouted from a row of occupied urinals, “Anyone else here from Oregon?” I was headed for the sink, but felt impelled to break the awkward silence by noting I have family in the state. The Oregonian was still mid-stream, but he reached over his own shoulder to offer a handshake in media res. I’ve never left a bathroom faster in my life."
You are in good company. As the story goes, this exact same move is why Paul Newman stopped shaking hands.
You are spot on with your last paragraph.