President Joe Biden’s Full Inauguration Speech [VIDEO]
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Today, @POTUS pledged to be a president for all Americans. It’s unclear how all Americans are served by opening travel from terror hot spots, proposing a giant amnesty, or halting the installation of security barriers along the Southwest border.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) January 20, 2021
If this was a Warner Bros cartoon, this is where Asha dropped an anvil on Miller’s head https://t.co/CgMgseuvTH
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 20, 2021
here’s Joe Biden doing the SAME exact thing with Al Roker during the 2013 inauguration: pic.twitter.com/4oIpeq90Ce
— j.d. durkin (@jiveDurkey) January 20, 2021
Grassley leading the pledge sounds like he’s angry at the flag for being on his lawn.
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World excited to be bored by politics again https://t.co/zeIFZUvN0r
— The Chaser (@chaser) January 20, 2021
re: #221 aatharuv
Demoralization is good. At least it’s better than radicalization in terms of its effects on _others.
4. It’s an experiment to figure out what people can be convinced to believe.
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.”—Voltaire
Everybody knows the Proud Boys were founded by a former Fox News commentator, right?
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 20, 2021
Personally, today I feel as if I have been deloused.
VP Harris about to swear in her replacement in the Senate
Alrighty, time to update my personal goals list:
1. Survive 2020
2. Survive Donald Trump
3. Survive pandemic without getting sick (so far, so good)
4. Get a sweet ass tattoo to celebrate turning 40 (already working on my design)
re: #12 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
VP Harris about to swear in her replacement in the Senate
Along with Warnock and Ossoff
Showered, smudged the house and wife and pets with sage, and now I’m at the laundromat. Feels appropriate. Play ball! 😎
BREAKING—Ron Klain, Biden’s @WHCOS, has issued a memo freezing all new or pending Trump regulations. All will now be subject to review.
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) January 20, 2021
Trump’s note to President Biden just leaked. pic.twitter.com/gzxGnNg34K
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 20, 2021
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His complete failure to understand a metaphor coined by George W Bush is a personal favorite. pic.twitter.com/LaLLV09zwx
— The Ultimate Worrier (@AvOpJGA) January 20, 2021
I’m looking forward to four years of boring talk about policy, boring competent people leading departments of government that care about the mission and actually know what the department they lead does, a president that owns dogs, and a first lady that won’t bitch about Christmas decorations.
re: #16 Patricia Kayden
Cool your jets. It’s not all encompassing
As one of his first directives as White House chief of staff, Ron Klain has ordered agency heads to immediately withdraw rules issued by the Trump administration in its final days that haven’t yet taken effect, pending further review. pic.twitter.com/CUA8exbuyN
— Vivian Salama (@vmsalama) January 20, 2021
Gavin McInnes, who frequently appeared on Sean Hannity and other Fox shows. He also co-founded Vice.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 20, 2021
A short but amusing thread.
My fellow Americans this is a brief interlude of me regretting to inform you that America is over, or Over, or in some instances OVER!!!!!
/1— RiddanceHat (@Popehat) January 20, 2021
re: #21 Charles Johnson
Fox News. Womb Of Insanity.
re: #20 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
Cool your jets. It’s not all encompassing
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Both tweets say the same thing, new or pending would be the ones that haven’t taken effect yet.
It’s really amazing - my language had coarsened quite a bit the past four years - prior to that me using the F bomb was unheard for anything short of a hammer on my thumb. Today I haven’t cursed at all, except for one FUCK YEAHZ! during Biden’s speech.
I want to be bored as hell with the POTUS and get my entertainment watching the indictments flow through the Trump swamp.
I am so looking forward to this. It’s been a marathon.
I’m glad Harry Reid lived to see the moment that’s happening now on the Senate floor.
I hope he’s enjoying the day.
re: #25 Thanos
It’s really amazing - my language had coarsened quite a bit the past four years - prior to that me using the F bomb was unheard for anything short of a hammer on my thumb. Today I haven’t cursed at all, except for one FUCK YEAHZ! during Biden’s speech.
Welcome to the Dark Side of language, Thanos. We have cookies.
Yes my eyes welled up seeing Rev. Warnock, Jon and Alex sworn in…
re: #22 thedopefishlives
A short but amusing thread.
Yippee! Eating babies now legal! (I like mine with apple sauce).
— Rusharuse (@betaspiel) January 20, 2021
re: #21 Charles Johnson
He should be first in line to be deported. Yolo Minneapolis should be right behind him.
There is a guy named Dan Olson who has two good, but quite disturbing, videos on how youtube is great at promoting bizarre videos.
The first is about how flat-earth videos were popular, before being supplanted by Q-Anon, and the second is about the shit youtube is showing to children:
The videos make it clear that the bizarre results of youtube videos are a problem. What to do about them is not as obvious.
re: #24 Belafon
Both tweets say the same thing, new or pending would be the ones that haven’t taken effect yet.
“New” does not denote “haven’t taken effect yet”
A very distinct difference.
It’s “not published in the Federal Register” that is the key defining point of the action.
re: #8 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.”—Voltaire
Bingo.
re: #18 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
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what’s a dumb trump moment that you remember that many of us may have forgotten?
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Hands down.
The two QAnon girls in this video remind me so much of the teenage hookers in “Fargo.” https://t.co/NKf4BOwmeE
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 20, 2021
Do you think the National Review is mad at Donald Trump?
re: #37 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Do you think the National Review is mad at Donald Trump?
Wow. Now that he’s gone and he can’t hurt anybody anymore, suddenly everybody’s on board the savage train.
re: #38 thedopefishlives
Wow. Now that he’s gone and he can’t hurt anybody anymore, suddenly everybody’s on board the savage train.
The lede:
Well, that sucked.
Memo to MAGA and all its myriad fellow-travelers: Maybe Death of a Salesman as presented by Leni Riefenstahl just wasn’t the show Americans were dying to tune into this season.
And, while we’re at it, maybe turning your party over to Generalissimo Walter Mitty, his hideous scheming spawn, and the studio audience from Hee-Haw was not just absolutely aces as a political strategy.
Think on it, Cletus. I know this whole thing still sounds like your idea of a good time — how’s that working out for you?
re: #38 thedopefishlives
Wow. Now that he’s gone and he can’t hurt anybody anymore, suddenly everybody’s on board the savage train.
thanks mostly to twitter followed quickly by everyone else
imagine if he was still tweeting….
re: #37 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Do you think the National Review is mad at Donald Trump?
re: #38 thedopefishlives
Wow. Now that he’s gone and he can’t hurt anybody anymore, suddenly everybody’s on board the savage train.
Now that no one has to prostrate to Trump to retain media access.
“Profiles in Courage”, indeed.
re: #38 thedopefishlives
Wow. Now that he’s gone and he can’t hurt anybody anymore, suddenly everybody’s on board the savage train.
I keep wondering if Twitter is going to give him back an account now that he’s not the president. Danger is over, right?
re: #37 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Also Kevin Williamson: Trump Is All the Elites’ Fault
nypost.com
re: #42 stpaulbear
I keep wondering if Twitter is going to give him back his account now that he’s not the president. Danger is over, right?
Why should they? An ordinary person who tweeted like Trump would have been banned years ago. So why would they grant him special privileges by allowing him to return?
Never Trumpers for Trump
How Trump’s conservative critics became wingmen for the president’s supporters.
By William Saletan
Nov 29, 2018
“…What Williamson defends, at bottom, is a Christian exemption from universal moral claims. Gerson, writing in the Atlantic in April, worried that Trump was reducing evangelicals to “an interest group in need of protection and preferences.” Williamson embraces that reduction. “Christians have the same legitimate right as any other group in a liberal democratic society to pursue their own political interests as they understand them,” he writes. If they decide their interests lie in “continued support of Donald Trump,” Williamson seems fine with that. After all, he reasons, they’re operating in a “secular political system, the democratic realities of which necessitate various compromises and tradeoffs.”
Once Christians are liberated from moral scrutiny, they can abandon what Williamson derides as the progressive vision of Christianity: “a cult of niceness.” They can embrace, in his words, their healthy distrust of “politics-powered do-goodism.” In short, they can renounce virtue.
re: #44 Hecuba’s daughter
Why should they? An ordinary person who tweeted like Trump would have been banned years ago. So why would they grant him special privileges by allowing him to return?
$$$
re: #43 jaunte
Also Kevin Williamson: Trump Is All the Elites’ Fault
nypost.com
All those élites who voted for him in droves in 2016? Those élites?
re: #41 TedStriker
Now that no one has to prostate to Trump to retain media access.
“Profiles in Courage”, indeed.
Nothing else to expect from National Racists.
re: #37 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Do you think the National Review is mad at Donald Trump?
Goodbye to Donald J. Trump, the man who wanted to be Conrad Hilton but turned out to be Paris Hilton.
That’s not fair to Paris, she’s managed to parlay her fame into a successful business career, including as a DJ and a fashion designer.
Trump’s managed to turn everything he touched to shit.
re: #1 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
You make a good point that racists will continue to work to divide us. We reject your hate.
— Jeff Flanagan (@JeffMFlanagan) January 20, 2021
re: #11 nines09
Personally, today I feel as if I have been deloused.
I think on Twitter I saw some people talking about the feeling of a “really good enema.”
Never had one of them, but I guess maybe being totally clogged up from eating 5 lbs. of breaded cheese curds & then taking a dinosaur-sized dump?
uniting with fascists isn’t good actually and i will not be doing that
— isra hirsi (@israhirsi) January 20, 2021
Biden literally just said that ‘we must confront and will defeat’ white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Are these people deliberately not paying attention?
re: #53 raistuumum
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Biden literally just said that ‘we must confront and will defeat’ white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Are these people deliberately not paying attention?
Yes
re: #53 raistuumum
Biden literally just said that ‘we must confront and will defeat’ white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Are these people deliberately not paying attention?
Forget it, it’s Left Twitter.
Coffee? Check.
Pens? Check.
Stack of executive orders? Check. pic.twitter.com/4bUprnh9Tu— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 20, 2021
Joe Biden, working through a big pile of executive orders in the Oval Office. Yeah. pic.twitter.com/MtjCK3vATk
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 20, 2021
re: #56 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
Love those photos behind him.
re: #37 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Do you think the National Review is mad at Donald Trump?
Kevin Williamson is a piece of shit but that was a satisfying read.
😂
SCOOP: Trump-ally media outlet OAN quietly deleted articles about Dominion Voting Systems despite publicly doubling down on election conspiracy theories https://t.co/Fo7HclzOaM
— Jacob Shamsian (@JayShams) January 20, 2021
re: #59 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
Kevin Williamson is a piece of shit but that was a satisfying read.
We’re going to be getting a lot of these takes in the next few weeks. I’ll give the right-wingers this; the academic ones can write.
re: #58 Eclectic Cyborg
Love those photos behind him.
An overhaul in the Oval Office.
via @AnnieLinskey https://t.co/sBfyuQWCvT— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) January 20, 2021
re: #61 thedopefishlives
We’re going to be getting a lot of these takes in the next few weeks. I’ll give the right-wingers this; the academic ones can write.
I haven’t paid much attention to those circles for a while, so I had to look him up. Apparently he’s been a NeverTrumper from the get go, wrote a book in 2015 called The Case Against Trump.
re: #61 thedopefishlives
We’re going to be getting a lot of these takes in the next few weeks. I’ll give the right-wingers this; the academic ones can write.
Sure, but their base can’t read.
re: #59 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
Kevin Williamson is a piece of shit but that was a satisfying read.
He sounds so bitter. 😂
re: #62 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
I thought those gold curtains were a Trump choice.
The Adelson hacks at the LVRJ are already at it
.@JoeBiden is going to be a terrible president. But you can still have a great four years. Here’s why:https://t.co/FG9eVZEHNM
— Victor Joecks (@VictorJoecks) January 20, 2021
re: #65 Patricia Kayden
He sounds so bitter. 😂
Good. I hope he sucks hard on those bitter tears for years to come.
Best line of the day right here.
Mitch McConnell is now the Senate Minority Leader.
Boris Johnson congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, saying it was a “big moment” for the UK and US and a step forward after a bumpy period https://t.co/4CSW4VAVyK
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 20, 2021
re: #66 stpaulbear
I thought those gold curtains were a Trump choice.
Considering the generally low level of cooperation with the Biden transition team, it’s likely whoever might be in charge of any redecorating simply hasn’t had the time to replace anything.
I guess Joe should feel lucky Trump even left him the curtains - and the desk….
So remember America, the next time a game show host asks “what do you have to lose?” think long and hard before answering.
— LZ Granderson (@LZGranderson) January 20, 2021
We have an answer now, and a legit majority rejected it. Hopefully we do again if presented with the choice.
re: #73 Jay C
Considering the generally low level of cooperation with the Biden transition team, it’s likely whoever might be in charge of any redecorating simply hasn’t had the time to replace anything.
I guess Joe should feel lucky Trump even left him the curtains - and the desk….
They replaced almost everything during the inauguration. Everything but the resolute desk.
re: #53 raistuumum
Biden literally just said that ‘we must confront and will defeat’ white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Are these people deliberately not paying attention?
Is Isra Hirsi someone I am supposed to know about?
The best surprise of the last 24 hours…
Thankfully (surprisingly), Trump’s pardon list had no war criminals on it. And the military & vets community breathes a sign of relief. Hear more with @DanLamothe, military and Pentagon reporter, in a new, #Inauguration installment of #TheDispatches: https://t.co/SwNf5mktOR. 🎙 https://t.co/OX7bx81AYM
— Paul Rieckhoff 🇺🇸 (@PaulRieckhoff) January 20, 2021
re: #76 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Is Isra Hirsi someone I am supposed to know about?
Winner of the 2020 “Almost a Palindrome” award.
re: #63 KGxvi
I haven’t paid much attention to those circles for a while, so I had to look him up. Apparently he’s been a NeverTrumper from the get go, wrote a book in 2015 called The Case Against Trump.
Kevin “Women who had abortions should be hung from lampposts” Williamson? I think I can do without any of his takes.
re: #75 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
They replaced almost everything during the inauguration. Everything but the resolute desk.
OK then: my mistake.
Though I will use the opportunity to express my first public criticism of the Biden Administration- those curtains are ugly!
re: #80 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Kevin “Women who had abortions should be hung from lampposts” Williamson? I think I can do without any of his takes.
Read it for the lulz and the disappointment dripping off of every word.
It was delicious.
Charlie Pierce today:
There Were Barbs Beneath Joe Biden’s Message of Unity, and They Were Meant for Ted Cruz
There was an unmistakable toughness beneath the warm evocations of our common citizenship in the 46th president’s inaugural speech.
It’s a good thing that his predecessor had blown town hours earlier, because what the president did in his inaugural address right off the top was unsheath the shiv from the velvet scabbard of unity and conciliation.
I’ve sort of been wondering, the last few days… if Beau Biden doesn’t get sick, does Biden run in 2016? Or do we think he still retires?
I just wonder if it was him vs Clinton in the primary, if he would have won; and then beat Trump in the general? Hell, if it looked like Biden would be the nominee in 2016, would the GOP have actually nominated Trump?
re: #81 Jay C
OK then: my mistake.
Though I will use the opportunity to express my first public criticism of the Biden Administration- those curtains are ugly!
I think those curtains, along with the rug, were from Clinton’s term.
re: #80 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Kevin “Women who had abortions should be hung from lampposts” Williamson? I think I can do without any of his takes.
Fair enough. I haven’t read anything from NR in at least a decade, so I didn’t know who he was.
re: #85 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
I think those curtains, along with the rug, were from Clinton’s term.
Then I’d certainly want a new rug.
re: #75 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
They replaced almost everything during the inauguration. Everything but the resolute desk.
I want a president with the courage to use a desk other than the Resolute Desk.
Also, I wonder what desk Harris is using?
re: #87 Decatur Deb
Then I’d certainly want a new rug.
As long as Trump’s COVID heavy everything was gone, I’m good. Biden can deal with the decorations after solving all the country’s problems.
re: #80 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Kevin “Women who had abortions should be hung from lampposts” Williamson? I think I can do without any of his takes.
Nothing he said in his article offends me (swear words and insults rarely offend me), but it’s a pretty trashy article about a really awful person. Williamson would not be my favorite drinking buddy, so the fact he wrote a crude article about Trump still doesn’t make us friends. It only makes him a sloppy writer. A sloppy writer that is pretty much an asshole himself, actually.
re: #89 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
As long as Trump’s COVID heavy everything was gone, I’m good. Biden can deal with the decorations after solving all the country’s problems.
*whoosh*
I have removed FFVCS’ ugly mug from my account. 5 years he has dominated political discourse. It ends today.
I love the deep blue rug. I’m sure the jizz is long gone. 😁😂
re: #94 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
I love the deep blue rug. I’m sure the jizz is long gone. 😁😂
Not forgotten.
re: #84 KGxvi
I’ve sort of been wondering, the last few days… if Beau Biden doesn’t get sick, does Biden run in 2016? Or do we think he still retires?
I just wonder if it was him vs Clinton in the primary, if he would have won; and then beat Trump in the general? Hell, if it looked like Biden would be the nominee in 2016, would the GOP have actually nominated Trump?
I think if Biden wins the nom in 2016, it’s still a squeaker, but Biden wins the presidency. Maybe.
I think Trump gets the 2016 nom regardless. His opening racism salvo was just too enticing for a shit ton of people pissed off that a Black dude was elected twice. And McConnell went all in, knowing that if Trump wins, he gets to turn the entire judiciary into the conservative shit show it is today.
re: #84 KGxvi
I’ve sort of been wondering, the last few days… if Beau Biden doesn’t get sick, does Biden run in 2016? Or do we think he still retires?
I just wonder if it was him vs Clinton in the primary, if he would have won; and then beat Trump in the general? Hell, if it looked like Biden would be the nominee in 2016, would the GOP have actually nominated Trump?
Did you see who was running for the GOP nomination in 2016? Yes, it still would’ve been Trump, but he would’ve lost to Biden.
Rolling Stone:
Secret Service Confirms John Mulaney Investigation Over ‘SNL’ Jokes
When John Mulaney went on Jimmy Kimmel Live last month, he told the host that the Secret Service had opened up an investigation on him following jokes he made during his monologue on Saturday Night Live in February 2020.
“I did a joke that was not about Donald Trump,” he explained. “The joke was about how it was a leap year and leap year had been started by Julius Caesar to correct the calendar and another thing that happened with Caesar was that he was stabbed by a bunch of senators ‘cause he went crazy. And I said, ‘That’s an interesting thing that could happen.’”
On Tuesday, the Secret Service released a 27-page file on the incident, as obtained by Rolling Stone. Under the activity “Exhibits inappropriate behavior,” the agency’s protective intelligence and assessment division noted that Mulaney “made inappropriate statements regarding President Trump on Saturday Night Live.” The investigation was opened on March 1st, 2020, one day after Mulaney’s comments on the show.
(more)
re: #97 aagcobb
Did you see who was running for the GOP nomination in 2016? Yes, it still would’ve been Trump, but he would’ve lost to Biden.
I hate to say it but it’s almost like this trump thing needed to happen. To (hopefully) kill the REPUBLICAN party. To show America how unamerican those pricks really are.
Definitely worth noting that of all the potential candidates, Trump and his band of orcs feared Biden the most. Without question.
So, what is the official LGF position on the laws of thermodynamics, cos I’m getting bored of this shit:
re: #98 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Rolling Stone
When John Mulaney went on Jimmy Kimmel Live last month, he told the host that the Secret Service had opened up an investigation on him following jokes he made during his monologue on Saturday Night Live in February 2020.:
Secret Service Confirms John Mulaney Investigation Over ‘SNL’ Jokes
(more)
Strange, that. The Secret Service is famous for its puckish sense of humor.
re: #99 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
I hate to say it but it’s almost like this trump thing needed to happen. To (hopefully) kill the REPUBLICAN party. To show America how unamerican those pricks really are.
They ain’t going anywhere. McConnell, Cruz, et. al., are studying the game films, as it were, with an unrelenting attention to detail.
Trump was just the trial run. Republicans were thiiiiiiissss close to running the country for a least a decade. Their next stab at fascism is going to be a hell of lot subtler.
re: #96 Mattand
I think if Biden wins the nom in 2016, it’s still a squeaker, but Biden wins the presidency. Maybe.
I think Trump gets the 2016 nom regardless. His opening racism salvo was just too enticing for a shit ton of people pissed off that a Black dude was elected twice. And McConnell went all in, knowing that if Trump wins, he gets to turn the entire judiciary into the conservative shit show it is today.
Seems like a plausible alt-scenario : my interesting-question take is whether or not he would have tapped Hillary for the VP slot (and whether or not she would maybe have run last year) ?
But yeah, 2016 was going to be a revenge referendum on 8 years of the Obama Admin: Trump might have run ?won? anyway.
Me and my wife are of a certain age, and Pennsylvania yesterday opened up vaccinations to those 65 and older. Me and my wife were fortunate enough to book vax for tomorrow in Shamokin Pa at the local Weis Markets. Target and CVS has no vax, and we are feeling fortunate. So I’ll report on the effects if any and I doubt I will have any effects besides alleviating my eyes from the 6 foot syringe…..
re: #52 Khal Wimpo (part of the vote-stealing cabal)
I think on Twitter I saw some people talking about the feeling of a “really good enema.”
Never had one of them, but I guess maybe being totally clogged up from eating 5 lbs. of breaded cheese curds & then taking a dinosaur-sized dump?
Just dropped a Bono
re: #103 Mattand
They ain’t going anywhere. McConnell, Cruz, et. al., are studying the game films, as it were, with an unrelenting attention to detail.
Trump was just the trial run. Republicans were thiiiiiiissss close to running the country for a least a decade. Their next stab at fascism is going to be a hell of lot subtler.
Let’s not forget about Nancy who is not forgetting the insurrectionists from within the GOP. They are investigating and going to bring charges.
re: #99 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
I hate to say it but it’s almost like this trump thing needed to happen. To (hopefully) kill the REPUBLICAN party. To show America how unamerican those pricks really are.
A nice thought, but most Republicans believe the big lie that the election was stolen. The GOP is still going to be very powerful and dangerous.
This week’s virtual comedy shows.
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re: #10 stpaulbear
So, Ok, now do I get the belly rub?
17 promises made.
17 promises kept.
President Biden did more to heal this country in his first six hours than Trump did in four years.
re: #111 darthstar
17 promises made.
17 promises kept.President Biden did more to heal this country in his first six hours than Trump did in four years.
Q loves the number 17. 👀
I am still getting used to hearing PRESIDENT BIDEN and VICE-PRESIDENT HARRIS!
Good. Trains and airplanes now require masks so if these Trumptards decide to fuck around on flights it’s a literal federal offense.
re: #103 Mattand
They ain’t going anywhere. McConnell, Cruz, et. al., are studying the game films, as it were, with an unrelenting attention to detail.
Trump was just the trial run. Republicans were thiiiiiiissss close to running the country for a least a decade. Their next stab at fascism is going to be a hell of lot subtler.
The good news is subtle won’t get Trump voters to the polls, who only seem to turn out for Trump.
Now I’m wondering how many of Trump’s asskissers will be bounced from the Press Briefing tonight?
Our new cover of @TIME: Jan. 20, 2021 pic.twitter.com/yHXeXpj5si
— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) January 20, 2021
re: #119 🌹UOJB!
Now I’m wondering how many of Trump’s asskissers will be bounced from the Press Briefing tonight?
I’ll pretty much guarantee that OAN and Jim Hoft have lost their press passes.
Yaaaaaaassssss … .
Isolated and shunned at the end, the president’s aides tried to build a crowd for his sendoff, but only a couple hundred people showed, and almost none of his current senior officials. Several who didn’t attend said they didn’t even watch it. https://t.co/gvDDABxywi
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 20, 2021
The former president will be waking up to a very different reality at Mar-a-Lago tomorrow, with no extensive government-funded staff, no aide following him with a diet coke, and no guarantee people will return his calls. https://t.co/gvDDABP9US
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 20, 2021
Yes, a good start on clearing up the con man’s damage. https://t.co/UvCtBODFMP
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 20, 2021
Feels GOOD to have a responsible adult in the Oval Office, don’t it?
After taking the oath of office this afternoon, I got right to work taking action to:- Control the pandemic- Provide economic relief- Tackle climate change- Advance racial equity
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 20, 2021
This grotesque image only partially captures how I’ve felt about Trump and his band of grifters, but it’s pretty accurate. I find everything about him repulsive. Untouchable, even. Like dogshit.
WHEEEEEEEEW! That’s over. Good god, what a nightmare. pic.twitter.com/XDh4hYPeCh
— Victor Madge ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️ (@VMadge) January 20, 2021
re: #123 Charles Johnson
OK: No 12 is a mystery - what is going on with those Liberians?
re: #101 John Hughes
So, what is the official LGF position on the laws of thermodynamics, cos I’m getting bored of this shit:
I’m hot and cold on the subject.
Meanwhile in Canada:
Conservatives have voted to expel Derek Sloan from caucus (CBC)
It turns out the Conservative Party really isn’t into open Nazis.
Conservative MPs today voted to expel Derek Sloan from caucus after the eastern Ontario MP accepted a donation from a notorious white nationalist.
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole initiated the ouster earlier this week after news emerged that Paul Fromm — whose ties to white supremacist and neo-Nazi causes have long been documented — had contributed $131 to Sloan’s leadership campaign.
Sloan fought against the vote, saying he was unaware of the source of the donation because Fromm used his full name, Frederick P. Fromm.
Conservatives voted by secret ballot today, with the majority of MPs voting to remove Sloan from their benches.
In a statement issued this afternoon, O’Toole called the donation the “last straw.”
“The Conservative caucus voted to remove Derek Sloan not because of one specific event, but because of a pattern of destructive behaviour involving multiple incidents and disrespect towards the Conservative team for over a year,” he said.
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re: #105 nines09
Great! I’m jealous of you. Really hoping that Southern Maryland starts opening up vaccinations to under 65 really soon.
re: #52 Khal Wimpo (part of the vote-stealing cabal)
Enema? We’re talking high colonic
(Damn, why is all Donald talk stuck in the late 70’s, early 80’s)
re: #101 John Hughes
So, what is the official LGF position on the laws of thermodynamics, cos I’m getting bored of this shit:
Not sure: there’s been a lot of heated discussion.
Has there been any action regarding Trump in the courts today? Any cases opened?
re: #137 Greup
Has there been any action regarding Trump in the courts today? Any cases opened?
Ah, funny you should ask.
Good afternoon, followers of “just because he’s President doesn’t mean he won” litigation - update in the Seditionists v 117th Congress case.
Plaintiffs, apparently confused by the court’s silence in the face of their nitwittery, want a hearing. https://t.co/LV4SqXHUza— Mike Dunford (@questauthority) January 20, 2021
People in Scotland are noticing…
Amanda Gorman is beautiful, she shines
— D o m (@DomM_G_) January 20, 2021
So well done!
Terrific production from @JKCorden and team on #DonaldTrump final day. And raising money for great cause#InaugurationDay https://t.co/B1kGesMdoT
— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) January 20, 2021
— a different darth (@darthstar99) January 20, 2021
re: #61 thedopefishlives
We’re going to be getting a lot of these takes in the next few weeks. I’ll give the right-wingers this; the academic ones can write.
Actually, no, they can’t.
“Intellectual” right wing hacks are hacks.
re: #127 Jay C
OK: No 12 is a mystery - what is going on with those Liberians?
Apparently mixed signals regarding their residency status. From a story on Bidens first day plans:
“In another memo, Biden will extend a program that protected roughly 4,000 Liberians in the US who hold a protected immigration status known as Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).”
re: #142 John Hughes
Actually, no, they can’t.
“Intellectual” right wing hacks are hacks.
I mean, I agree with you, but some of them do have some rhetorical skill. They put it to bad use, but then they trot out articles like the linked one and I’m reminded of the fact that some of them have brains rotting in their skulls. The pieces they write for our benefit - such as the aforementioned piece from National Review - are rather better done than the ones they write for their brain-dead friends and “reader” base.
re: #130 Patricia Kayden
Maryland has some Weis Markets. Weis Markets Maryland Pharmacies
Check out, see if they have it. Like I said this dropped yesterday in Pennsylvania.
Good luck.
“How you doing in school? Can I get you some lemonade?” (h/t graphics, Scott Gustin) pic.twitter.com/dbSXuKsWXf
— Real Fake P0TUS (@RF_P0TUS) January 20, 2021
re: #146 nines09
Thanks!! I believe there’s one near me.
It’s done. The Muslim Ban is rescinded.
— Abed A. Ayoub (@aayoub) January 20, 2021
From now on all Trump related news should simply reference #FloridaMan.
— Jason Thorpe (@thorpej) January 20, 2021
re: #149 Patricia Kayden
Go on the site and if they have it available call and try to get in. They only book day to day, so if you cannot get in one day you must call back.
And call them up and ask. Talk to a human, it helps.
Biden just swore his staff in and he said “if any of you disrespect or talk down to someone, you will be fired on the spot.”
How’s THAT for a change in tone?
Yeah, my wife and I fist bumped on that “fire immediately” phrase 😘
re: #139 Alephnaught
That was fucking poetry.
And she’s beautiful. (Or so my wife tells me. I didn’t notice, Amanda is the same age as my son, :))
re: #153 nines09
Just called the closest office Weis pharmacy and they don’t have it. I’ll ask my doctor about availability at my next appointment. Thanks
re: #154 Eclectic Cyborg
Biden just swore his staff in and he said “if any of you disrespect or talk down to someone, you will be fired on the spot.”
How’s THAT for a change in tone?
That whole thing was powerful.
I love Biden more minute by minute.
re: #154 Eclectic Cyborg
Biden just swore his staff in and he said “if any of you disrespect or talk down to someone, you will be fired on the spot.”
How’s THAT for a change in tone?
Imagine, we will never read a Biden tweet that will make us ashamed that he is the president.
re: #96 Mattand
I think if Biden wins the nom in 2016, it’s still a squeaker, but Biden wins the presidency. Maybe.
I think Trump gets the 2016 nom regardless. His opening racism salvo was just too enticing for a shit ton of people pissed off that a Black dude was elected twice. And McConnell went all in, knowing that if Trump wins, he gets to turn the entire judiciary into the conservative shit show it is today.
I think Biden probably wins 2016 against Trump. I was just looking at the numbers and was surprised to see that Hillary had the smallest percentage of the popular vote for a Democrat since Bill’s first run in 1992. Kerry got a tenth of a percent more of the popular vote. If you consider 2016 a two person race, you have to go back to Dukakis in 1988 to find a Dem with a smaller share of the popular vote in a head-to-head contest.
Biden definitely doesn’t and wouldn’t have had the Clinton baggage. And the BernieBros probably don’t become a thing because Bernie probably doesn’t get much air as an alternative. Both of which probably reduces Stein’s influence in the general. And maybe gets a few people that voted for Johnson to instead vote for Biden?
You’re probably right about Trump still getting nominated, the GOP was ripe for a hostile takeover in 2016.
re: #145 thedopefishlives
“Good” argument based on incorrect premises is GIGO.
(And it’s never “good”, it’s disguised as good if you don’t look to close).
.@SpeakPatrice: Both images feature a Black woman who has successfully scaled seemingly insurmountable barriers to become a “first.” But only one reflects the magnitude of this moment.https://t.co/dpVObeC8fY
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 20, 2021
An ultra-Christian guy I knew 30 years ago when he owned a comic book store posted something stupid to my Facebook non-verbally defending the alt-right, so I took a look at his page, and he’s into absolutely every Trumpist delusion that there is. He’s thinks Biden is illegitimate, Democrats murder babies, people who wear masks are sheep, the patriotic 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment are traitors, the attack on the Capitol is blown out of proportion by the media, the works. I used the words “evil” or “crazy” in several replies to his posts, and I think I was exercising restraint. I know there’s no winning over someone that far gone, so I didn’t even try.
I’m not mad, or even disappointed, just a little annoyed.
The Mooch has really grown on me.
If you are reading this you have more Twitter followers than Donald Trump …
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) January 20, 2021
re: #164 aagcobb
The Mooch has really grown on me.
Trump fucked him by hiring him for a job he was entirely unsuited for. He was made a joke, and has managed to turn that around.
“The briefing room was literally collecting dust. There was literally dust on the podium.” —NBC’s @GeoffRBennett
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 20, 2021
re: #157 Patricia Kayden
Just called the closest office Weis pharmacy and they don’t have it. I’ll ask my doctor about availability at my next appointment. Thanks
Check your city and county webpages. I signed up with my county to be notified when I hit the eligibility list (they’re still doing 75-and-over and health care professionals). By that time they may even have a plan for the wider distribution.
re: #141 darthstar
See, that one doesn’t work for me… the whole point of the Iron Throne is that a ruler should never easy on the throne. Bernie looks way too comfortable there.
Wonder if John Roberts feels good about authoring a second Korematsu decision that will hang around his neck in history and was overturned on Day 1 of the next administration as a statement against the kind of bigotry Roberts endorsed.
— Elie Mystal (@ElieNYC) January 20, 2021
re: #103 Mattand
They ain’t going anywhere. McConnell, Cruz, et. al., are studying the game films, as it were, with an unrelenting attention to detail.
Trump was just the trial run. Republicans were thiiiiiiissss close to running the country for a least a decade. Their next stab at fascism is going to be a hell of lot subtler.
Either that or Trump’s was like the administration before Trudeau’s.
Biden’s trying to fire Peter Robb, who played a pivotal role helping Reagan fire like 11,000 air traffic controllers who’d gone on strike over pay, etc.
Watching the president fire ppl on TV from the Rose Garden had a real impact on U.S. labor relations.https://t.co/ZaBIPhZ6Uj— Hassan Ali (@hassankanu) January 20, 2021
Time to seriously stop this nonsense. #BoycottGoya was not enough. We need to make Goya’s CEO legally accountable. He is inciting violence and war with his lies.
STOP TERRORISM NOW! #MAGATerrorists #ImpeachedTwice #CapitolRiot #CapitolRiots #SeditionHasConsequences #UNMAGA https://t.co/Lfz07Gox3H— Dr. T. 🌊🌊 Critical thinker 🌊🌊 🏛 🤔 😃 🇺🇸 (@DrT_Crit_Think) January 20, 2021
Here we go again.
Sean Hannity attacks President Biden for not already having the pandemic under control: “They’re minimizing, I noticed, on getting COVID under control … I thought he was going to do this on day one” https://t.co/ZF5XVlNCwV
— Media Matters (@mmfa) January 20, 2021
re: #167 A hollow voice says Plugh (says it all)
Will do. Thanks
— Edwin Mix (@TheEdMix) January 20, 2021
She asked every 5 mins throughout the entire ceremony if she could meet @HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/pQIRAM7mvP
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) January 20, 2021
re: #149 Patricia Kayden
I just did a quick lookup and no MD sites seem to have it. I could be mistaken and it’s only just happened here. But allow me to suggest you try to book an inoculation at one of the Pennsylvania Weis’s.
I seriously doubt you being MD resident will affect anything but I’ve been wrong before.
Call. Ask of one far away from you the particulars in getting the shot. Must I be a resident of Pa?
Go from there.
My daughter signed us up for inoculation in Philly and she said there was no resident requirement.
The whole thing is a shit show thanks to GOP and Trump.
Hope this helps.
re: #176 Patricia Kayden
That’s so adorable I can barely stand it. ❤️❤️❤️
re: #177 nines09
Thanks!! This should others here as well.
File under “economically anxious”
(KTLA)
3 Beverly Hills residents arrested in connection with Capitol riot: FBI
Three Beverly Hills residents are facing federal charges in Washington, D.C. in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials said.
Gina Bisignano, 52, John Strand, 37, and Simone Gold, 55 are expected to appear in federal court in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, according to the FBI.
Bisignano, owner of Gina’s Eyelashes and Skincare in Beverly Hills, was arrested Tuesday, while Strand and Gold were taken into custody Monday.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday shared stills of the three defendants obtained from video reviewed by investigators. The photos show the individuals both outside and inside the Capitol.
The FBI began receiving tips about Bisignano’s involvement on Jan. 10 and reviewed her social media accounts in which she said she would be attending the rally at the Capitol, officials said.
They say she was identified in videos because she uses her first and last name, her city of residence and was seen wearing an “identifiable Louis Vuitton sweater throughout the riot.”
In video reviewed by the FBI, Bisignano allegedly uses a megaphone to yell “Everybody, we need gas masks … we need weapons … we need strong, angry patriots to help our boys. They don’t want to leave. We need protection.” Officials allege she is yelling as other rioters are “physically assaulting police officers preventing entry into the Capitol.”
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Bisignano turned herself in to the FBI.
The three defendants face a number of federal charges including aiding and abetting the willful injury or depredation of U.S. property and obstruct, influence or impede an official proceeding and disorderly conduct on U.S. Capitol grounds, officials said.
She also wrote a column for the Beverly Hills Courier about her time as an insurrectionist.
It’s amazing how many morans are just right out there in the open admitting what they did.
Beverly Hills Salon Owner Recounts Her Actions in D.C. Riot
Simone Gold appears to be the wingnut doctor who argued before the Supreme Court against coronavirus restrictions and pushes quack cures. She was previously interviewed by the Washington Post.
Hey, it’s a real Press Briefing! What the hell?
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84-10, Biden gets his first nominee confirmed: Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 21, 2021
Okay well I watched 4 years of Resistance videos that looked exactly like this, people losing their minds about Russiagate etc…so are we gonna hold MSNBC/CNN accountable or nah? We have a lot of mental health issues in this country and it doesn’t matter what “side” you’re on.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) January 20, 2021
You are equating people reacting to true abuses of power and political corruption to a woman who’s reality has been warped and now broken by wilful lies and conspiracy theory
I can’t tell if you’re being flippant or genuinely believe them to be equivalent— Simon Wookey 🇪🇪🇨🇦🇬🇧 (@simon_wookey) January 20, 2021
re: #183 🌹UOJB!
I feel like crying watching her on C-Span. This is normal.
Press Sec just reiterated Trumps wall is dead.
re: #187 Patricia Kayden
I feel like crying watching her on C-Span. This is normal.
Saturday Night Live is going to have a hard time goofing on Jen!
New Press Sec is nervous af, it’s kinda nice.
re: #190 b.d. (We Won!)
New Press Sec is nervous af, it’s kinda nice.
Professional though. First international leader call will be with Trudeau and says most of the first calls will be with allies.
Regional news.
DENVER (AP) — A suspected militia member from Colorado arrested in connection with the deadly U.S. Capitol riot will be kept in federal custody at the request of federal prosecutors following his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
Robert Gieswein, 24, of Woodland Park appeared by video during a brief hearing in federal court in Denver a day after turning himself into local authorities. Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak set another hearing for Friday for prosecutors to make their case for why Gieswein should continue to be held behind bars while the criminal case against him in Washington proceeds.
Gieswein’s lawyer, Assistant Federal Defender Matthew Belcher, did not object to the standard delay to allow the government time to present evidence explaining why Gieswein should be detained. Gieswein only spoke in response to Varholak’s questions making sure he understood his rights.
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Suspected militia member held on charges in Capitol riot (Scottsbluff, Nebr. Star-Herald)
New York City temporarily closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply from federal government https://t.co/kReyJW4bO9
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 21, 2021
A quick redesign of the Oval Office for President Biden:
- Busts of MLK and RFK flank a fireplace in the office.
- Large portrait of FDR
- Paintings of Jefferson and Hamilton
- Clinton’s draps and blue rug @AnnieLinskey with the details:https://t.co/ipK3g5OtDZ pic.twitter.com/1NzNhFHWyE— Matt Viser (@mviser) January 20, 2021
Let there be no mistake. Civil rights, human rights, and labor rights are going to be near and dear to President Biden. Those choices are symbolic but carry weight.
Good.
re: #194 lawhawk
Ben Franklin repping Philly, science, & diplomacy too.
The dress.
The attitude.
The divorce…. https://t.co/Qi2wwxT4ua— Regan Hook (@whatcan1choose) January 20, 2021
re: #171 jaunte
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Fuck asking for a resignation. Go in and tell him to pack his shit and get the fuck out.
re: #197 Patricia Kayden
She just keeps walking and leaves him waving stupidly.
Somebody deleted all the Q pages on 8kun & left this valentine for the Qturds:
Looks like a frustrated 8kun moderator just nuked the /qresearch/ boards and posted a message trolling Jim Watkins:
“Fuck you, Jim … I am just performing euthanasia to something I once loved very very much”https://t.co/ZN4gsekxwh pic.twitter.com/7WaHETrOKl— Jesselyn Cook (@JessReports) January 20, 2021
re: #194 lawhawk
This is how I know my brain is broken from working in the family business… when I look at those pictures, I see the door knob and think, “hey, that doesn’t comply with the ADA”
re: #197 Patricia Kayden
That’s honestly one of the ugliest dresses I’ve ever seen.
Fucks given: Zero
📸: Reddit user mochimadgirl pic.twitter.com/oyYauatB2f— Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) January 20, 2021
— Edwin Mix (@TheEdMix) January 21, 2021
re: #186 thecommodore
Joe Rogan contributor. Ugh.
here come the professional both-sides folks
— mbr (@balladreview) January 21, 2021
re: #205 gocart mozart
Have to pay for their own massive blow habits?
a first couple who likes each other and a family that isn’t on the payroll. the reversal is stark and well underway. https://t.co/qCIsGGNb9j
— shauna (@goldengateblond) January 20, 2021
Nebraskans’ years-long fight against the state government and the federal government comes to a close. We win.
TC Energy says it will suspend work on Keystone XL pipeline (Scottsbluff, Nebr. Star-Herald)
Expecting that new President Joe Biden will revoke its permit, TC Energy Corp. on Wednesday announced it will suspend work on the Keystone XL pipeline.
The Canadian energy company said it will review the decision, assess its implications and consider its options. “However, as a result of the expected revocation of the presidential permit, advancement of the project will be suspended.”
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Suck tar sands, Premier Jason Kenney.
The Mrs. and I are currently celebrating with breaking out a bottle of Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel. That was after a dinner of pasta in butter sauce with orange peel and dill, vegies, and a salad.
That bottle will be finished tonight.
So it was said. So shall it be done.
For those who like Zinfandel, try an ancient vines zinfandel (these are from vines that are more than 75 years old, so the yield per acre is lower, but far more concentrated in flavor). We started seeking out these kinds of Zinfandels on our honeymoon, when we first drank it at Cline Cellar all those many years ago.
If you’ve never tried Zinfandel, try finding an ancient vines in your wine shop. It’s fruity, complex, and super smooth (low tannin/acid). You might find it almost chewy - jammy and with notes of rasberry and some mineral notes that balance out the sweetness. These aren’t sweet wines like say a reisling or gewurtz, so if sweet wines are your jam, maybe check something else out.
The outgoing Snowflake-In-Chief had a 10-week-long tantrum, refused to admit he lost the election, & fed his cult followers a bogus “fraud” conspiracy that culminated in a terrorist attack on the Capitol that killed 5 people. #TrumpLost #LifeAfterTrump pic.twitter.com/LWNWQ9UimA
— Key Lime Victory Pie (@Pie_Overlord) January 20, 2021
re: #200 The Pie Overlord!
Somebody deleted all the Q pages on 8kun & left this valentine for the Qturds:
“He sounds nice.”
re: #206 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Joe Rogan contributor. Ugh.
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I think she wants to be part of the “Intellectual Dark Web,” which, for all intents and purposes, is being a right wing nutjob.
re: #140 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
Brilliant. He’s so damn talented. Terrible person, but so damn talented.
re: #211 The Pie Overlord!
Brent Bozell is an alumnus of the conservative Catholic university in Texas I ran away screaming from in the middle of my freshman year.
Let me explain it to you in terms you will understand: you’re a racist piece of garbage. Your family is ashamed of you. The Nazis will lose. Always.
— Donnie Two Peaches (LOSER) (@Unabogie) January 21, 2021
…you know Paris is just where the treaty was signed, it has nothing to do with the contents of…sigh. https://t.co/uHbHggHMNv pic.twitter.com/kSRrMfuyAh
— Danielle Blake (@abradacabla) January 21, 2021
Isn’t it wonderful that we now have a President who understands the needs of the people and not just his own wants. I wish Joe Biden the greatest of success.
re: #214 plansbandc
Brilliant. He’s so damn talented. Terrible person, but so damn talented.
He’s terrible? How so?
Total Trump lies as president tap out at 30,573 https://t.co/fiYErtygxb
— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 21, 2021
Wow! A real press conference without the Trump asskissers from OAN and Newsmax!
re: #218 Backwoods_Sleuth
Wait. Rafael Cruz seriously said that? As in, not a Photoshop?
These fucking idiots.
re: #211 The Pie Overlord!
Brent Bozell is really getting dragged in that thread.
They instead tried to hang the Vice-President
— Mr_Roybasset (@Mr_RoyBasset) January 20, 2021
Oh really? pic.twitter.com/MzlyJx71Qr
— RuralLiberal (@HiraethResists) January 20, 2021
There’s lots more dragging, and no defenders.
re: #210 lawhawk
The Mrs. and I are currently celebrating with breaking out a bottle of Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel. That was after a dinner of pasta in butter sauce with orange peel and dill, vegies, and a salad.
That bottle will be finished tonight.
So it was said. So shall it be done.
For those who like Zinfandel, try an ancient vines zinfandel (these are from vines that are more than 75 years old, so the yield per acre is lower, but far more concentrated in flavor). We started seeking out these kinds of Zinfandels on our honeymoon, when we first drank it at Cline Cellar all those many years ago.
If you’ve never tried Zinfandel, try finding an ancient vines in your wine shop. It’s fruity, complex, and super smooth (low tannin/acid). You might find it almost chewy - jammy and with notes of rasberry and some mineral notes that balance out the sweetness. These aren’t sweet wines like say a reisling or gewurtz, so if sweet wines are your jam, maybe check something else out.
Might have to remember to look for one. Right now I don’t have any wine in the house though I’d love a nice bottle of Burgundy or a Oregon Pinot Nior.
Llre: #218 Backwoods_Sleuth
Look at this guy using Trump’s line in Paris. And btw Ted, Pittsburgh supports the treaty and would never vote for a flaccid pierogi like you for anything.
re: #218 Backwoods_Sleuth
Shut the fuck up Ted. You’re a treasonous piece of shit.
re: #223 thedopefishlives
Wait. Rafael Cruz seriously said that? As in, not a Photoshop?
These fucking idiots.
his tweet:
By rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, President Biden indicates he’s more interested in the views of the citizens of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh. This agreement will do little to affect the climate and will harm the livelihoods of Americans.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) January 20, 2021
re: #229 Backwoods_Sleuth
his tweet:
Yeah, I know. It shows in the lite embedded view. I just had a hard time actually believing that he’s that big of a fucking dumbshit. I sit corrected.
re: #42 stpaulbear
I keep wondering if Twitter is going to give him back an account now that he’s not the president. Danger is over, right?
Nope. He’s done.
re: #230 thedopefishlives
Yeah, I know. It shows in the lite embedded view. I just had a hard time actually believing that he’s that big of a fucking dumbshit. I sit corrected.
I don’t blame you. He literally is using Trump’s line on Pittsburgh to justify his opposition to it.
re: #218 Backwoods_Sleuth
When he says shit like that, it’s to rile the base. The fact that he assumes the base is that stupid is appalling. He’s utter garbage.
re: #220 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
Racist as hell and treats people like shit. Think Ellen, but with racism.
re: #233 plansbandc
When he says shit like that, it’s to rile the base. The fact that he assumes the base is that stupid is appalling. He’s utter garbage.
He’s not wrong, unfortunately. The average Republican voter couldn’t even tell you where Paris is.
re: #229 Backwoods_Sleuth
Ted Cruz with his Groundskeeper Willie impression.
en.wikipedia.org
re: #218 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Leave Pennsylvania out of your bullshit Rafael, you fucking treasonous scumbag.
re: #139 Alephnaught
People in Scotland are noticing…
Well, she’s obviously brilliant, gorgeous, and fearless.
Wish I was 40 years younger.
re: #226 William Lewis
Yeah, we did Napa Valley on our honeymoon and got to try a bunch of wines and varietals from some pretty well known vineyards. Frogs Leap, Coppola, V Sattui (which you can only get at their winery in Napa), Domaine Carneros, Cline, and Stags Leap Wine Cellars. Back then, we got treated really well since we were on our honeymoon. Stags Leap treated us to their reserve tasting - we got to try their $200+ bottle tasting, but found that the price didn’t match the quality. It was good, but not so much better that it deserved $200. V Sattui was neat since we got to try so many different wines there, and Cline (which is in Carneros region) was neat since we got to try those zinfandels.
7 deadly Zins is another label to look for. I think they have an ancient vines version too.
Washington State has a few good wineries that we liked - Hogue for one (Yakima Valley).
oh NOW Ted Cruz is now interested in the democratic preferences of urban Pennsylvania residents https://t.co/nmGPSU7UYo
— Matt Pearce 🦅 (@mattdpearce) January 21, 2021
re: #229 Backwoods_Sleuth
After Trump called Ted Cruz’s wife ugly, If Cruz had had any honor (or a desire for more likability) he would’ve pistol whipped Trump so badly that Trump would still to this day be eating his Big Macs through a straw while having his face reconstructed.
Someone is shooting off fireworks in my neighborhood. Last time I heard them was when the senate voted to confirm Biden’s electoral vote. Must be a patriot.
What a day this has been…so much has happened and its all been good
re: #242 Ace Rothstein
After Trump called Cruz’s wife ugly, If Ted Cruz had had any honor (or a desire for more likability) he would’ve pistol whipped Trump so badly that Trump would still to this day be eating his Big Macs through a straw while having his face reconstructed.
Yeah, I don’t know how he shows his face in Texas after that. I seem to recall that they kinda have a thing about men sticking up for women down there.
re: #223 thedopefishlives
Wait. Rafael Cruz seriously said that? As in, not a Photoshop?
These fucking idiots.
He knows better. He’s counting on conservative voters not knowing better. And he’d be correct.
Pittsburgh voted to continue climate targets under the Paris Accord after Trump withdrew.
re: #235 plansbandc
Racist as hell and treats people like shit. Think Ellen, but with racism.
Holy shit. I had no idea.
re: #241 jaunte
Hey Crud stay out of PA. We do not want you.
re: #240 lawhawk
Yeah, we did Napa Valley on our honeymoon and got to try a bunch of wines and varietals from some pretty well known vineyards. Frogs Leap, Coppola, V Sattui (which you can only get at their winery in Napa), Domaine Carneros, Cline, and Stags Leap Wine Cellars. Back then, we got treated really well since we were on our honeymoon. Stags Leap treated us to their reserve tasting - we got to try their $200+ bottle tasting, but found that the price didn’t match the quality. It was good, but not so much better that it deserved $200. V Sattui was neat since we got to try so many different wines there, and Cline (which is in Carneros region) was neat since we got to try those zinfandels.
7 deadly Zins is another label to look for. I think they have an ancient vines version too.
Washington State has a few good wineries that we liked - Hogue for one (Yakima Valley).
Willamette Valley produces outstanding Pinot Noirs, as does the Russian River in Cali.
re: #236 thedopefishlives
He’s not wrong, unfortunately. The average Republican voter couldn’t even tell you where Paris is.
It’s in Texas.
They even have an Eiffel Tower there.
re: #250 austin_blue
Totally agree. Washington State has some awesome pinot noirs. Very drinkable.
re: #226 William Lewis
Might have to remember to look for one. Right now I don’t have any wine in the house though I’d love a nice bottle of Burgundy or a Oregon Pinot Nior.
Lawhawk’s recommendation is an excellent one. Old vine zins are “jammy” wines. Though hard to go wrong with California zinfandels from 2015-2017.
re: #238 Eventual Carrion
Leave Pennsylvania out of your bullshit Rafael, you fucking treasonous scumbag.
If Ted really wants to help the people of Pennsylvania he should tell his buddy Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to honor his word and pay up on his lost bet to Pen. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman
re: #240 lawhawk
I went to Frog’s Leap two years ago when I did my Napa tour and loved it. Also went to Corison and it was fantastic, but the highlight was Mayacamas. My favorite Napa cab by far.
re: #242 Ace Rothstein
After Trump called Cruz’s wife ugly, If Ted Cruz had had any honor (or a desire for more likability) he would’ve pistol whipped Trump so badly that Trump would still to this day be eating his Big Macs through a straw while having his face reconstructed.
Folks forget why Trump did that. Cruz’s PAC had previously erected billboards dragging Trump’s wife over her photoshoots, trying to invoke a “holier than thou” reaction amongst Utah’s Christians.
I was rooting for injuries on both sides.
Update: The /qresearch/ board appears to back in business, but old threads are still deleted. A “Global Volunteer” unbanned users who were banned by the rogue moderator “Pillow.” pic.twitter.com/IMRSHwYYgZ
— Travis View (@travis_view) January 21, 2021
re: #256 Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
Folks forget why Trump did that. Cruz’s PAC had previously erected billboards dragging Trump’s wife over her photoshoots, trying to invoke a “holier than thou” reaction amongst Utah’s Christians.
I was rooting for injuries on both sides.
Well, then, by rights, after Trump’s rejoinder, the proper response from Rafael Cruz should have been to challenge him to a duel.
/half
re: #232 LeftyRambles2413 (HappyWarrior)
I don’t blame you. He literally is using Trump’s line on Pittsburgh to justify his opposition to it.
Doubly ignorant since the heavy industry in Pittsburgh got wiped out by the end of the 1970s. It’s a high and medical technology city now.
re: #220 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
He’s terrible? How so?
There are many, many accusations of him being abusive toward his staff.
re: #260 FFL (GOP Delenda Est)
Doubly ignorant since the heavy industry in Pittsburgh got wiped out by the end of the 1970s. It’s a high and medical technology city now.
Yeah I was just getting at that. This isn’t that Pittsburgh anymore.
re: #248 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
Yeah. He plays the jolly guy on TV, but read about pretty much anyone who’s worked with him. Fan interactions have not been good either.
Jen Psaki is a total pro, BTW. Nice to have someone behind that podium who wants to do more than piss off reporters.
re: #248 Yeah Sure WhatEVs
I have a zero tolerance thing with anyone associated with tRump, as you know. When he kissed Spicer’s ass and tried to normalize him, I got pissed and did some research. Everything I read was awful.
re: #253 BlueSpotinAL
Lawhawk’s recommendation is an excellent one. Old vine zins are “jammy” wines. Though hard to go wrong with California zinfandels from 2015-2017.
BTW, here’s a hint for those who are looking for Finger Lakes whites - the 2020 crop has been called one of the best in decades, which means that when those wines hit the shelves next year, look for wineries like Heron Hill, Dr. Frank’s, and McGregor.
Better yet - skip those. More for me. Everyone we talked with has said that the harvest was the best in decades, with perfect weather and great growing conditions throughout the season. The wines they’re known for: Rieslings, gewurtz, and colder weather reds. Dr. Franks and Heron Hill are probably available nationally. McGregor isn’t… (more for me).
OK, since I am going to be optimistic and assume winery tours can be a thing again, I highly recommend a tasting at Hendry in the Napa valley. The room holds about 10 folks, so you have to schedule in advance. The owner charges a fee to weed out freeloaders, and it can be applied to bottles of wine (around $30 a bottle), so it is a splurge. However, he does a very educational tasting, which shows how order of tasting, saturation of selected taste receptors, etc affects enjoyment of wine.
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the President of these United States.There were no mass arrests.
There has been no announcement of martial law.
There has been no has shutdown of telecommunications.
There has been no “10 days of darkness,” and the rapture has not happened.
Now excuse me, I have some “I told you so” phone calls to make.
It’s Done (Reddit/r/QAnonCasualties)
LOL
How it started How it’s going pic.twitter.com/3YsMW7gZyJ
— Demian (@DemianArriaga) January 20, 2021
re: #264 makeitstop
Jen Psaki is a total pro, BTW. Nice to have someone behind that podium who wants to do more than piss off reporters.
And to have a WH press secretary whose job is not to lie for their boss.
NEW: A source familiar with events tells @CBSNews that recently appointed NSA General Counsel Michael Ellis was placed on administrative leave today because his appointment is now the subject of a DoD IG investigation + there is a separate, newly leveled allegation that
— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) January 21, 2021
intelligence professional, with a strong record of accomplishment both in Congress + Executive Branch.
Ellis was one of the principal staffers who compiled 2016 House Intel Committee report on the Snowden leaks — the report had backing of committee republicans + democrats.— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) January 21, 2021
I’ve had my criticisms of the media but I think they’re as relieved as we are about Biden being in and Trump being gone.
re: #271 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
Oops. Looks like Biden left his field of fucks back in Delaware. Now that he’s in Washington, he doesn’t have any left.
re: #270 TedStriker
And to have a WH press secretary whose job is not to lie for their boss.
Or someone who is just there to gaslight and be a pretty face. Jen’s an attractive woman but she’s a total professional. Hell all and all I’ve been very impressed by Team Biden’s professionalism throughout. And it starts at the top.
re: #267 BlueSpotinAL
OK, since I am going to be optimistic and assume winery tours can be a thing again, I highly recommend a tasting at Hendry in the Napa valley. The room holds about 10 folks, so you have to schedule in advance. The owner charges a fee to weed out freeloaders, and it can be applied to bottles of wine (around $30 a bottle), so it is a splurge. However, he does a very educational tasting, which shows how order of tasting, saturation of selected taste receptors, etc affects enjoyment of wine.
We did tastings in the fall in the Finger Lakes, and the wineries there did an amazing job of social distancing and managing tastings. If you get a chance to visit, Dr. Franks is a top destination since they pretty much started modern viniculture in Finger Lakes by figuring out the grapes that would grow there and thrive.
Most of the wineries in the Finger Lakes overlook one of the Finger Lakes. You can do a loop tour around one of the lakes (Keuka is one of our favorite loops) but Seneca is another option. Hammondsport or Penn Yan are good starting points, as is Watkins Glen or Ithaca.
re: #274 LeftyRambles2413 (HappyWarrior)
Or someone who is just there to gaslight and be a pretty face. Jen’s an attractive woman but she’s a total professional. Hell all and all I’ve been very impressed by Team Biden’s professionalism throughout. And it starts at the top.
When you start an administration by saying, “Anyone who disrespects someone else will be fired on the spot,” you set a pretty strong tone for professionalism and integrity.
re: #276 thedopefishlives
When you start an administration by saying, “Anyone who disrespects someone else will be fired on the spot,” you set a pretty strong tone for professionalism and integrity.
The more I see, the more I’m convinced Biden is the ideal person for the moment. I underestimated him but he’s what we need.
re: #154 Eclectic Cyborg
Biden just swore his staff in and he said “if any of you disrespect or talk down to someone, you will be fired on the spot.”
How’s THAT for a change in tone?
Is there an exception for Republicans?
‘Cause they’re kinda assholes.
re: #259 aagcobb
Tomorrow, Hannity will ask why Biden hasn’t balanced the budget.
The only one way to balance the budget this year is to raise the highest marginal tax rates to 99%, treat Capital Gains as income (indexed for inflation), chop the DoD by 20%, and pray for a cubic kilometer of gold to appear inside Ft. Knox. And that might not even do it.
I don’t think Hannity would be happy about that.
The fact is that we are selling debt at a cost to us that is = to or < than inflation. Adding debt while slowly changing your tax structure is just smart in such conditions.
re: #215 🌹UOJB!
Hold up. The loudest & worst of you Trumpers tried to kill the Vice President. They also assaulted our democratic institutions based on lies.
— Kevin Zelko (@Msbeervendor) January 20, 2021
re: #185 lawhawk
The opposition to President Biden’s nominee are precisely who you’d expect. It’s the treasonweasel caucus.
re: #235 plansbandc
James Corden is racist as hell? I must be missing something.
re: #281 Patricia Kayden
It just shows their pure hypocrisy. I hate Pence and I hope I never have to see the weasel again but what Trump incited on him was horrifying and like nothing I’ve ever seen in politics before. I bet you he tries to rehabiliate himself from Trump fast.
Vineyard tour question:
When we went to San Fran in the Before Times (2016), we discussed checking Napa Valley, but then bailed because neither one of us drinks wine.
Is that kind of tour still worth doing if you only drink beer and/or liquor?
re: #284 LeftyRambles2413 (HappyWarrior)
It just shows their pure hypocrisy. I hate Pence and I hope I never have to see the weasel again but what Trump incited on him was horrifying and like nothing I’ve ever seen in politics before. I bet you he tries to rehabiliate himself from Trump fast.
Regret, one upding, etc., etc.
I see Glenn Greenwald has degenerated further, to the point where he’s calling his enemies “cucks,” like a common house troll.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 21, 2021
re: #266 lawhawk
BTW, here’s a hint for those who are looking for Finger Lakes whites - the 2020 crop has been called one of the best in decades, which means that when those wines hit the shelves next year, look for wineries like Heron Hill, Dr. Frank’s, and McGregor.
Better yet - skip those. More for me. Everyone we talked with has said that the harvest was the best in decades, with perfect weather and great growing conditions throughout the season. The wines they’re known for: Rieslings, gewurtz, and colder weather reds. Dr. Franks and Heron Hill are probably available nationally. McGregor isn’t… (more for me).
I love Finger Lakes gewurtztraminers. Even Longisland is making some pretty decent plonk.
Texas is starting to produce some decent bottles. If you can find a Becker Vineyards “Iconoclast”, give it a go.
re: #271 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
Michael Ellis is a partisan hack former Nunes staffer attempting to burrow into the US government in a civil service job. He needs to go. https://t.co/EkRhYzljiK
— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) January 21, 2021
re: #287 Charles Johnson
Ah, he’s speaking the language of the white supremacists and incels. That pretty much tells you all you need to know about Glenn Greenwald.
re: #280 austin_blue
The only one way to balance the budget this year is to raise the highest marginal tax rates to 99%, treat Capital Gains as income (indexed for inflation), chop the DoD by 20%, and pray for a cubic kilometer of gold to appear inside Ft. Knox. And that might not even do it.
I don’t think Hannity would be happy about that.
The fact is that we are selling debt at a cost to us that is = to or < than inflation. Adding debt while slowly changing your tax structure is just smart in such conditions.
On Friday Hannity will ask why Biden still hasn’t ended the North Korean and Iranian nuclear programs.
re: #290 thedopefishlives
Ah, he’s speaking the language of the white supremacists and incels. That pretty much tells you all you need to know about Glenn Greenwald.
“Scratch a libertarian, &c &c.”
re: #244 Semper Fi
What a day this has been…so much has happened and its all been good
My youngest sister tested negative for covid today after one of her coworkers tested positive. That’s good news.
Her boss didn’t want to close the office or think of calling the customers of the sick employee so my sister ended up calling everyone on the appointment list. He didn’t even tell my sister why the coworker was out until she asked.
She also had trouble keeping her husband and teenage daughter to isolate from her at home. They knew the hazards, but thought she was being unnecessarily cautious about isolating before her test. They thought her chances were low so no biggie.
She was really upset about everybody when I talked with her this morning and I think she needs to have a family meeting. She’s in the Green Bay WI area.
Is Biden still president?
Cause we just had lambrusco with dinner in celebration
re: #287 Charles Johnson
Yeah, fuck GG… he’s lucky that Bolsonaro’s goons haven’t made him and his partner “strange fruit”.
re: #271 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n😷Trips
Boy Catherine worked really hard to avoid telling everyone he’s one of several Nunes staffers that got placed in prominent positions right at the end of the Trump administration.
— KypDurron (@KyppDurron) January 21, 2021
Pretty sure she must still be working for Fox off the books.
— Krys10iam (@krys10iam) January 21, 2021
re: #285 Mattand
Vineyard tour question:
When we went to San Fran in the Before Times (2016), we discussed checking Napa Valley, but then bailed because neither one of us drinks wine.
Is that kind of tour still worth doing if you only drink beer and/or liquor?
Stay in SF and hit the brewpubs. Or go toPortland, instead. Cheaper. By a lot.
re: #285 Mattand
Vineyard tour question:
When we went to San Fran in the Before Times (2016), we discussed checking Napa Valley, but then bailed because neither one of us drinks wine.
Is that kind of tour still worth doing if you only drink beer and/or liquor?
Niebaum Coppola is worth a tour because the grounds are beautiful and they do have a lot of movie memorabilia.
Some of the other wineries are worth it for the grounds, art installations, etc. It’s been quite a while since I was in Napa to know about costs for tastings/tours. Domaine Carneros is good for bubbly wines - and they’ve got a gorgeous estate. Domaine Chandon is another champagne producer. Yountville CA is a foodie haven so you can’t really go wrong if you just go for the food.
Some of the CA lizards might have a better idea of where to go.
From @ericbradner and @betsy_klein, here’s a handy chart quickly outlining Biden’s executive actions today on immigration, the environment, the pandemic, regulation, ethics and LGBT rights: https://t.co/nxHCQtkEw6
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 20, 2021
BREAKING: Senate Republicans have a new leader. @ScottWilkCA replaces @ShannonGroveCA, who got in hot water for asserting Trump won/Antifa was behind Capitol riot.
Sen. Wilk just defended a swing seat & is sorta moderate (votes with Dems sometimes, has gotten labor endorsements)— Jeremy B. White (@JeremyBWhite) January 20, 2021
“I’m so proud of you.” — Barack Obama overheard to Vice President Kamala Harris. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/hLqQMxDyLV
— It’s Madam Vice President Harris to YOU! (@flywithkamala) January 20, 2021
re: #288 austin_blue
I love Finger Lakes gewurtztraminers. Even Longisland is making some pretty decent plonk.
Texas is starting to produce some decent bottles. If you can find a Becker Vineyards “Iconoclast”, give it a go.
We were down in Texas Hill Country a couple years ago, and we were disappointed mostly because the wineries were pricing tastings as though they were more established and worth $20 or $30 for a tasting, when Napa or Finger Lakes was charging equal or less. We’ll have to check out Becker if we can get those up here.
Virginia wines are an interesting mix. Same with North Carolina. We were surprised at the quality at the Biltmore (which has its own vineyards both in CA and NC). Most of their branded wine is sourced from CA, but they do have NC wines too depending on the label. A lot of those VA and NC wines are on the fruity side - not as refined as what you’d see in CA, NY, or Old Wine (or Australia or South Africa or Chile for that matter).
Israeli wines are another good option - hot dry summers means that the wines really get interesting. And it also means getting out to Israel, so that’s a bonus :)
Can’t believe we’re talking wine and normal stuff.
What a relief.
re: #304 lawhawk
Isn’t is a beautiful thing? :)
JUST IN: Biden signs executive order rescinding controversial 1776 commission https://t.co/1WrZdZHiWS pic.twitter.com/acAU5267b4
— The Hill (@thehill) January 21, 2021
re: #287 Charles Johnson
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One of many people who should be ignored.
— aagcobb (@aagcobb1) January 21, 2021
Wow, what a picture. pic.twitter.com/kAAxLoGzAh
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 21, 2021
HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF
Here’s the exact moment the ‘nuclear football’ was transferred from the Trump admin to the Biden admin pic.twitter.com/XXEqebgRS0
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 21, 2021
re: #304 lawhawk
Can’t believe we’re talking wine and normal stuff.
What a relief.
Amen, brother. A-fucking-men.
re: #311 The Pie Overlord!
The question isn’t whether or not Trump tried to use the US nukes for some petty purpose.
The question is how many times he tried that.
Bahahaha. On Fark, they have taken to making adaptations of icons for various news sources. CNN is “Chicken Noodle News”, for a variety of reasons. Donald Trump’s account used to be a roll of toilet paper with the Presidential seal. Joe Biden’s official Presidential tweets are tagged as an image of his sunglasses with the Presidential seal on the lenses.
re: #308 Charles Johnson
Wow, what a picture.
Beats the hell out of those military goons Trump put up there.
Bruce sounded good. Must have been freezing his ass off.
re: #293 stpaulbear
My youngest sister tested negative for covid today after one of her coworkers tested positive. That’s good news.
Her boss didn’t want to close the office or think of calling the customers of the sick employee so my sister ended up calling everyone on the appointment list. He didn’t even tell my sister why the coworker was out until she asked.
She also had trouble keeping her husband and teenage daughter to isolate from her at home. They knew the hazards, but thought she was being unnecessarily cautious about isolating before her test. They thought her chances were low so no biggie.
She was really upset about everybody when I talked with her this morning and I think she needs to have a family meeting. She’s in the Green Bay WI area.
I think family conferences are always good as it can put everyone on the same page. Precautions like washing hands and using masks (cover the nose too) and washing hands should be similarly performed by all. A positive test by one will be an immediate danger to the other members. Also, outdoors, I like to stay upwind of those around me.
I’m glad your sister is okay. Still I would do a followup test to be sure.
re: #266 lawhawk
BTW, here’s a hint for those who are looking for Finger Lakes whites - the 2020 crop has been called one of the best in decades, which means that when those wines hit the shelves next year, look for wineries like Heron Hill, Dr. Frank’s, and McGregor.
Better yet - skip those. More for me. Everyone we talked with has said that the harvest was the best in decades, with perfect weather and great growing conditions throughout the season. The wines they’re known for: Rieslings, gewurtz, and colder weather reds. Dr. Franks and Heron Hill are probably available nationally. McGregor isn’t… (more for me).
I’ve generally gotten wines from Swedish Hill*, Thirsty Owl, and Goose Watch. Dr Franks gets a visit now and then as well. Has been easy to take a longer drive home from my brother’s place via Senaca and Cayuga Lakes and make a few stops.
* - I like their Sparkling Riesling as an alternate to champagne.
re: #285 Mattand
Vineyard tour question:
When we went to San Fran in the Before Times (2016), we discussed checking Napa Valley, but then bailed because neither one of us drinks wine.
Is that kind of tour still worth doing if you only drink beer and/or liquor?
I’d say nowadays the Finger Lakes region could almost support that as a alternative since there are microbreweries and distilleries in the region as well. Can attest to the quality of some of the former, but not the latter.
re: #303 lawhawk
We were down in Texas Hill Country a couple years ago, and we were disappointed mostly because the wineries were pricing tastings as though they were more established and worth $20 or $30 for a tasting, when Napa or Finger Lakes was charging equal or less. We’ll have to check out Becker if we can get those up here.
Virginia wines are an interesting mix. Same with North Carolina. We were surprised at the quality at the Biltmore (which has its own vineyards both in CA and NC). Most of their branded wine is sourced from CA, but they do have NC wines too depending on the label. A lot of those VA and NC wines are on the fruity side - not as refined as what you’d see in CA, NY, or Old Wine (or Australia or South Africa or Chile for that matter).
Israeli wines are another good option - hot dry summers means that the wines really get interesting. And it also means getting out to Israel, so that’s a bonus :)
I sampled a few Virginia wineries about six years ago when I was in the region for a convention and spending time touristing some museums and Civil War battlefields. Liked the quality of some of them as comparable to Finger Lakes wines (though different grape varieties) though they were a little pricier for said quality. Paid it for a few bottles since the industry there deserved a chance.
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March FavoritesYou've seen these all already but looking back, just because. These are my favorite shots of this last month. That 1937 Zeiss Sonnar is such a gloriously wonderful bit of glass. Thanks for looking.
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Russia’s New Combat Robots Blown Up by Drones Near Avdiivka When we landed on the moon, I thought about how science fiction had become real. Now, the robot wars have begun. It's more poignant somehow on the ground than in the missile wars we have in the air as ...
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