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I need regular reminders to laugh. So much of what’s happening triggers all kinds of PTSD from my childhood. I’m glad to find another thing that can make me laugh. Thank you for this.

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Oct 23Liked by Michele Hornish

I feel like these past 8 years have made me lose my sense of humor—too many people dead, too many horrific events in the world, too many people trying to tear down our democracy. Jay Kuo and Robert Hubbell’s conversation was so good, and especially the closing remarks. I’m feeling less anxious and more hopeful now.

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Oct 22Liked by Michele Hornish

This is all so very true. The original Italian fascists were clowns. Calling them out is necessary. I’m so glad that Walz’s comment became a rallying cry.

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Oct 23Liked by Michele Hornish

That Kimmel/Bautista ad was hilarious! ‘Skewered’ captures it!While I’m sure it rankles the followers of dear orange leader, we know that it gets into his brain and lives there - ‘rent-free’ as they say!

I went back & re-heard your “Not Like That” piece, which was spot on! Ironically, the members of the majority gender within our population - which just happened to be born with uteri - are uniquely qualified to organize & manage not only pregnancies & families, but also small businesses, multi-national corporations & countries…if given a chance.

Maybe Trump texts, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” because he’s envious of her phenomenal popularity; or because she has eclipsed his financial success in any single endeavor, enriching local communities around the world - all without a single bankruptcy; or perhaps he is threatened when she intones, “Fuck the Patriarchy!”

Ms. Swift’s endorsement of the Harris/Walz ticket recognizes not only the odious, misogynistic, racist threat that emanates from the true ‘anti-heroes,’ but also the singularly appropriate talents of Kamala Harris & Tim Walz in this moment, when we face the existential crisis that lurks in 2025.

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MAGAts have no sense of humor.

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People who have no grasp of reality or what really goes on in the rest of the world are giving me advice. You idiots have no idea the barbarians are in the gates thanks to your great leaders of the last 4 years buckle up pussies you bautistta types have no clue what real violence looks like but u will soon learn. Your normalcy bias and ignorance will be your own demise.

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