Good morning, Gemmers. Hope you had a good week. Let’s roll. Overlooking Montara beach, Ca. A veritable sea of humanity. Like they belong on a blue planet. The joyful emergence of Ignatius. That one that’s holding that shirt with his teeth… Giving hope to the hopeless, and heart to the heartbroken. He wants his own… Awesome synchrony. They share some things: One would have been in the WH during the Bicentennial. Current one was there for the Semiquincentennial and bungled it, while blatantly grifting. Of course, now – because of the Timeline we live in, Nixon is being lauded and recovered. Nixonmaxxing is a thing for conservatives, who’ve worked to rediscover him. MAGA world has been working on rehabbing ole Tricky Dick. Next on their list is most probably the 17th president, Andrew Johnson. Both these two in cartoon below, have a thing about ‘plumbers,’ and enemies lists, and pardons. Wild meets domesticated. They blow at each other. What did they say? The End. PS: Remember, if a video doesn’t play all the way for you, click on the whole post, and it will take you to Bluesky, and you can watch it there. We'll get straight to the point: The financial hardships that Daily Kos is facing this year are tough. We continue to be paywall-free. We continue to be supported by our readers, not billionaires or corporations. But we need to bring in more revenue. We are leaning on our community more than ever to help make ends meet. $5 $15 $25 Other OR Donate with Power matters. Sign up for our daily top stories newsletter so you don't miss how it's being used—and what comes next. This article is a reflection on the challenges faced by Daily Kos, a platform that relies on community support to remain paywall-free. The author begins by setting the scene with a vivid description of a beach scene, using it as a metaphor for the platform's current state. The mention of Ignatius, holding a shirt with his teeth, symbolizes the platform's struggle to provide hope and support to its users. The reference to Nixon and Andrew Johnson is a clever use of historical figures to highlight the platform's need for financial stability. The author emphasizes the importance of community support, stating that Daily Kos relies on its readers rather than billionaires or corporations. The call to action at the end, encouraging readers to donate, is a direct appeal to the community for financial assistance. This article is a thoughtful and engaging commentary on the platform's current situation, using creative imagery and historical references to convey its message.
