The Week in Tweets and Memes
My birthday week delivered a gift of an indictment of Donald Trump in Manhattan (thank you, universe!) and a bonus of many humorous takes on what is also a very serious matter.
Republicans began whining a lot about the impending arrest, so folks on the left came to shut that down.
On this next one, I was gonna say, “Who wants to tell him?” But someone told him.
This guy tweeted this before anyone even knew the indictment count.
Then he got a victory lap.
JoJo dropped a truth bomb with characteristically deadly accuracy:
And after Speaker Kevin McCarthy warned that “the House of Representatives will hold Alvin Bragg and his unprecedented abuse of power to account,” this guy nailed it.
Sen. Lindsey Graham actually, tearfully pleaded for money on behalf of the indicted, twice-impeached ex-president—but got a reminder of what he had said right after January 6.
Trump’s defense is already looking a little shaky. Here’s one of his attractive but not very bright lawyers.
Trump also publicly raged against the judge who will be presiding over the case. That’s not very wise.
Noel Casler, I see what you did there at the end.
Protestors showed up at Trump Tower after it was announced that Trump had been indicted. Oh sorry, I meant “protestor”—singular. And it was…awkward.
In Paris, they seem to have gotten used to protestors raging over hikes to the official retirement age. Vive l’ennui!
Economic hardship was on the minds of the tone-deaf writers of Bloomberg. This reader called the publication out for lamenting how a $100,000 salary feels like $36,000 in NYC:
A Florida school decided to fire its principal because a teacher showed the iconic statue of David during class. The Italians had some thoughts.
And speaking of bans, there’s a big push to ban TikTok, so before they do, people started posting their favorites. This one of a guy singing the back and forth comments on social media is a classic, and reason alone to keep the platform.
On the subject of bans, Sen. “Marsha Marsha Marsha” Blackburn of Tennessee had some thoughts about Democrats, who she claims supposedly love to use words like “ban” and “control.” But with a simple query the internet came back with receipts. Who’s the queen of bans again, Marsha?
Speaking of Republican lawmakers getting caught by their own actions, here’s Rep. Ronny Jackson, captured on film, in the House chamber. Judge for yourself what’s going on.
One Tennessee Congressman, following the school shootings in Nashville, gave the GOP a new and fitting rallying cry for 2024.
The hypocrisy of so-called Christian lawmakers supporting hate, oppression and guns was on the minds of many.
Speaking of Jesus and bad people, here’s a lighter take. It’s from way back but it crossed my feed again.
This notice at the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis won best sign of the week. I’m concerned that Murphy may be very disappointed by his efforts. Click through then on the pic to view full sign.
And can we please bring back this expectation on when we will get back to people?
The 90s were an insanely fun time in part because of this.
I read this and thought, “My older brother is so this guy.”
Political nerds will appreciate this March Madness moment:
And finally, the tweets of the week go to none other than Stormy Daniels, who proved she is not having any of it and can dish it right back.
And that’s a wrap! Have a great weekend, and thanks again for all the birthday week love and support!
Jay
I am surprised that nobody covered the new law in Florida that schoolbook page numbers have to skip from 68 directly to 70. I could only find that link.....
I just posted the Judas/Jesus exchange on my church choir's homepage saying, "Too soon?"
Folks were cracking up, it's that kind of a choir.
Our excellent Pastor (and also a Tenor...) replied "I think you mean Thursday, right?"
Keepin' it Biblical. ;-)