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Gilbert & Sullivan do current events

12 Saturday Mar 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Gilbert & Sullivan, invasion, opera, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, War, war crimes

Gathered from the internets:

I am the very model of a Russian Major-General,
I’ve been shot by snipers, Javelins, and rockets fired aerial,
I lose the tanks of Moscow, as farmers laugh hysterical,
From Donetsk to Odessa, we are fighting terrible.

I am the very model of a dead Major-General,
I’ve war-crimed, bombed, and pillaged like a goddamn savage animal,
My body blown to bits, you’d be surprised how very flammable,
History will judge me and condemn me categorical.

I tried to throw a punch with VDV and choppers aerial,
Objectives – making vassal state, a Russian periferia,
Turned to shelling cities – tactics simply catastrophical,
I am the very model of a Russian Major-General.

I am the very model of a Russian Major-General,
In tanks and men and ammo we are overwhelming numerical,
Still defeated by a woman throwing jars of pickled tomatoes,
All across Ukraine our logistics are so terrible.

I am the very model of a Russian major-general,
To murder of civilians and their kids I am amenable,
But Ukrainian resistance is so strong this is untenable,
Now only Comrade Putin thinks this cluster fuck is winnable.

The Hague will have a verdict, they’ll say I am a criminal.
A rope around my neck until I’m cold just like a popsicle,
If only our procurement bought us more tanks, trucks, and vehicles,
I am the very model of a Russian Major General.

“Россия” (Russia) – a variant of the Russian presidential flag.

Previously:

поле́зный идио́т (March 5, 2022)

Do they accept abandoned Russian armor as a trade-in? (March 8, 2022)

Putin the Pariah (March 10, 2022)

Russian asset (March 11, 2022)

Do they accept abandoned Russian armor as a trade-in?

08 Tuesday Mar 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, Russia, sarcasm, satire, tractors, Ukraine, War

Just asking.

Offered without further comment

06 Sunday Mar 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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8th Congressional District, abortion, access to healthcare, anti-choice, death penalty, Insulin prices, Jason Smith, missouri, right wingnut, social media, Twitter, veterans, War

Jason Smith (r) [2021 file photo]

Rep. Jason Smith @RepJasonSmith
Life begins at conception. As a man of faith, I will always fight for the right to life.
8:01 AM · Mar 6, 2022

Frank Evans @frankevans
Replying to @RepJasonSmith
Life begins when you leave the room. Ask anyone who knows you.
9:22 AM · Mar 6, 2022

War in Europe

24 Thursday Feb 2022

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Joe Biden, Russia, Ukraine, War, White House

Putin and Russia’s war of choice.

From the White House, last night:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2022

Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine

The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.

I will be monitoring the situation from the White House this evening and will continue to get regular updates from my national security team. Tomorrow, I will meet with my G7 counterparts in the morning and then speak to the American people to announce the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security. We will also coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance. Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.

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Epitaph

30 Wednesday Jun 2021

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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Donald Rumsfeld, Epitaph, Iraq, social media, Twitter, War

This evening:

Tom Scocca @tomscocca
You go to Hell with the soul you have, not the soul you might want or wish to have at a later time
6:46 PM · Jun 30, 2021

No War With Iran – Kansas City – January 9, 2020

09 Thursday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, Iran, Kansas City, missouri, protest, War

This evening close to 200 individuals picketed in Kansas City at Mill Creek Park, adjacent to the Plaza, against Donald Trump’s (r) escalation toward war with Iran. The protest rally was organized online (via social media) and sponsored by Indivisible KC.

It was a diverse and vocal crowd.

“We are better than this”

“Peace Now”

“A true peace can only be an unarmed peace”

“No war”

“Dump Trump”

“No more war for profit”

“No war with Iran”

Donald Trump is a bad person.

I did Nazi that coming.

“No War”

“Stop the Donald”

“No more wars…”

“Stop the U.S. War Machine”

“War is not pro-life”

“I respect our military enough not to pawn them”

“Stop the Madness”

“Impeach Trump”

“Stop Trump”

“No War”

“Stop U.S. Wars”

Veterans for Peace

Previously:

No War with Iran Rally – Kansas City – January 4, 2020 (January 4, 2020)

As Useless as Donald Trump (r) in the White House

07 Tuesday Jan 2020

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Donald Trump, Iran, social media, Twitter, War

Tonight:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.
8:45 PM · Jan 7, 2020

All is well? So far, so good?

Maroon.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Previously:

It’s the End of the World as We Know It (December 31, 2019)

Why we can’t have nice things (December 31, 2019)

Oh, shit (January 2, 2020)

WTF? (January 3, 2020)

Sen. Roy Blunt (r): What, me worry? (January 3, 2020)

Mike Pence (r): “…and he assaulted Obi-Wan Kenobi with a light saber…” (January 3, 2020)

Jason Kander – the same story (January 3, 2020)

No War with Iran Rally – Kansas City – January 4, 2020 (January 4, 2020)

Banana Republic (January 5, 2020)

War. No. (January 7, 2020)

I voted for Hillary Clinton (January 7, 2020)

I voted for Hillary Clinton

07 Tuesday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Iran, War

Hillary Clinton [2014 file photo].

Previously:

War. No. (January 7, 2020)

War. No.

07 Tuesday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Tags

Donald Trump, Iran, War

Lawrence O’Donnell @Lawrence
Trump wagged the dog.

Now the dog is wagging Trump.
7:24 PM · Jan 7, 2020

Previously:

It’s the End of the World as We Know It (December 31, 2019)

Why we can’t have nice things (December 31, 2019)

Oh, shit (January 2, 2020)

WTF? (January 3, 2020)

Sen. Roy Blunt (r): What, me worry? (January 3, 2020)

Mike Pence (r): “…and he assaulted Obi-Wan Kenobi with a light saber…” (January 3, 2020)

Jason Kander – the same story (January 3, 2020)

No War with Iran Rally – Kansas City – January 4, 2020 (January 4, 2020)

Banana Republic (January 5, 2020)

Banana Republic

05 Sunday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, social media

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#resist, Convict his sorry ass already, dictator, Donald Trump, Fascist, Iran, social media, Twitter, War

This afternoon:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner. Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!
2:25 PM · Jan 5, 2020

WTF?

One of the few relevant responses:

House Foreign Affairs Committee @HouseForeign
This Media Post will serve as a reminder that war powers reside in the Congress under the United States Constitution. And that you should read the War Powers Act. And that you’re not a dictator.
[….]
4:41 PM · Jan 5, 2020

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

We are so screwed…

Previously:

It’s the End of the World as We Know It (December 31, 2019)

Why we can’t have nice things (December 31, 2019)

Oh, shit (January 2, 2020)

WTF? (January 3, 2020)

Sen. Roy Blunt (r): What, me worry? (January 3, 2020)

Mike Pence (r): “…and he assaulted Obi-Wan Kenobi with a light saber…” (January 3, 2020)

Jason Kander – the same story (January 3, 2020)

No War with Iran Rally – Kansas City – January 4, 2020 (January 4, 2020)

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