And I support the rest of the G7’s right to form a “G6” and tell the USA to go fuck itself. And I say that as an American.

I had to double-check. It’s a real story, being carried by real news outlets.

First job ever: Highschool work program. I slung coffee in a Costco.

First job in a field related to what I wanted to do: Needed any job I could get, applied a bunch of places, got hired by one basically sight unseen because they were desperate for anyone they could get and practically pulling people in off the streets.

First job specifically doing what I wanted to do: Used experience moonlighting and doing stuff somewhat related to get a full-time job doing the actual thing I loved.

Current job: With experience under my belt and a better resume, I applied at a better company (that paid well), and got the job. Planning to stay with this company until I can retire, if possible.

I could practically hear the sadness and disappointment in that “oh,” and I feel exactly the same way.

Something something Obama something tan suit something cornpop.

Ergo and some other Latin words.

And it’s going to get far worse.

That’s the thing I’ve been most worried about. The media have largely capitulated out of (justifiable) fear of reprisal and violence. The fear is legit, but we depend on the media to speak truth to power especially when democracy is on the line.

This is why I no longer believe this will end without violence.

Alternate headline: Iowa becomes first state to declare that it really doesn’t want any tourism dollars at all. Like, none.