Mike Rifer
@thelifeofrifer.bsky.social
Citizen | Dad | (former) Public Servant | Bi-Coastal Elite | Oregon Sports Enthusiast | Something about craft beer
Views expressed are my own!
Views expressed are my own!
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa nobody counts Arizona State among “America’s most elite universities”
Vance: "Some of America's most elite universities bring in foreigners to undercut wages of American residents. There are 9 universities in particular we believe merit an investigation. Those are Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburg, UC Davis, Cal Tech, Arizona State, and MIT."
October 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa nobody counts Arizona State among “America’s most elite universities”
The thing is, the only monuments that were torn down were monuments to losers.
Literal participation trophies.
Literal participation trophies.
October 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The thing is, the only monuments that were torn down were monuments to losers.
Literal participation trophies.
Literal participation trophies.
When did a normal 12oz cup of coffee start costing $4.50-$5.00
Oh, right…
Oh, right…
October 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
When did a normal 12oz cup of coffee start costing $4.50-$5.00
Oh, right…
Oh, right…
This is utter bullshit.
What he said was crystal clear. He said that Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities and that that would be a “small price” to pay.
If he misspoke or meant to say something else, he should apologize and clarify his comments. But I didn’t “misinterpret” shit.
What he said was crystal clear. He said that Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities and that that would be a “small price” to pay.
If he misspoke or meant to say something else, he should apologize and clarify his comments. But I didn’t “misinterpret” shit.
Analysis: President Trump's comments about Los Angeles and San Diego led to controversy after he suggested high gas prices were a small price to prevent attacks.
The comments created opportunities for his foes and confusion for his allies.
The comments created opportunities for his foes and confusion for his allies.
Analysis | Trump gets caught in the weave and hands Democrats a target
The president’s misinterpreted comments about Los Angeles and San Diego created opportunities for his foes and confusion for his allies.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
This is utter bullshit.
What he said was crystal clear. He said that Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities and that that would be a “small price” to pay.
If he misspoke or meant to say something else, he should apologize and clarify his comments. But I didn’t “misinterpret” shit.
What he said was crystal clear. He said that Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities and that that would be a “small price” to pay.
If he misspoke or meant to say something else, he should apologize and clarify his comments. But I didn’t “misinterpret” shit.
And here I’d thought “Hegseth’s Retreat” was going to be a luxury intervention facility for recovering alcoholics…
The evacuation of American B-1 bombers from a British air base underscored Iran’s continuing ability to wield the threat of asymmetric warfare despite being militarily outmatched by the U.S. and Israel.
Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge
Tehran has also used the threat of unconventional attacks to inflict chaos on global energy markets and threaten the safety of Air Force One.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
And here I’d thought “Hegseth’s Retreat” was going to be a luxury intervention facility for recovering alcoholics…
I feel like WestWorld has to be the example that defines the category here, right? The first half of the first season was absolutely incredible.
And just as quickly, I careened off the rails. I never even bothered to finish Season 2.
And just as quickly, I careened off the rails. I never even bothered to finish Season 2.
What TV show got so bad it effectively destroyed your appreciation for the show when it was was good?
October 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I feel like WestWorld has to be the example that defines the category here, right? The first half of the first season was absolutely incredible.
And just as quickly, I careened off the rails. I never even bothered to finish Season 2.
And just as quickly, I careened off the rails. I never even bothered to finish Season 2.
I’m know I’m just a crazed lib, but the president calling on Iran to “take out” major U.S. cities seems worse than the “deplorables” thing or whatever
Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."
October 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I’m know I’m just a crazed lib, but the president calling on Iran to “take out” major U.S. cities seems worse than the “deplorables” thing or whatever
Not right now, Plague.
The U.S. government is actively monitoring a suspected outbreak of the plague in Russia following the death of a 28-year-old lab worker who was reportedly infected after coming into contact with a broken test tube containing the pathogen.
U.S. Monitoring Reports of Russian Lab Worker’s Suspected Plague Death
The State Department called on Russian authorities to release “accurate information quickly and openly” about the developing situation.
www.washingtonsun.com
October 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Not right now, Plague.
See the thing is, the Constitution is pretty fucking clear on the “if those are your views” part of this statement.
JD Vance on Angie Nixon: "Get the hell out of here. You don't belong in America"
October 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
See the thing is, the Constitution is pretty fucking clear on the “if those are your views” part of this statement.
Maybe Dominique Wilkins, or Spud Webb, or Mookie Blaylock or another Atlanta Hawks legend
Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest member of the Senate, has said that he worries Iowa may elect a Democratic governor because that person would pick his replacement if he dies while in office. Grassley will be 95 when his term expires in January 2029.
Chuck Grassley, 93, Laments a Democrat Could Replace Him If He Dies in Office
The remarks come as Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, faces calls to step down over health- and age-related concerns.
buff.ly
September 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Maybe Dominique Wilkins, or Spud Webb, or Mookie Blaylock or another Atlanta Hawks legend
Cameroon has the opportunity to do the funniest thing
A senior State Department official who helped negotiate the Trump administration’s controversial “third country” deportation deals with African nations has been nominated to be U.S. ambassador to Cameroon.
Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship
Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Cameroon has the opportunity to do the funniest thing
Ooh ooh I already get to use the meme!
September 29, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Ooh ooh I already get to use the meme!
Basically every “question” by every Senate Republican, in absolutely every hearing, is just angry shouting about some bizarre meme or niche conspiracy.
They’re the majority in both houses of Congress!!
It’s incredibly unserious!
And the national press is just totally inured to it.
They’re the majority in both houses of Congress!!
It’s incredibly unserious!
And the national press is just totally inured to it.
September 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Basically every “question” by every Senate Republican, in absolutely every hearing, is just angry shouting about some bizarre meme or niche conspiracy.
They’re the majority in both houses of Congress!!
It’s incredibly unserious!
And the national press is just totally inured to it.
They’re the majority in both houses of Congress!!
It’s incredibly unserious!
And the national press is just totally inured to it.
{gestures wildly}
That’s what the regular budget is for! Your spending plan!
That’s what the regular budget is for! Your spending plan!
Senate Republicans are preparing to depart Washington at the end of the week without approving President Trump’s request for $350 billion in defense funds, leaving the Pentagon to confront how much of its spending plan can fit into the regular budget.
Senate Republicans Are Leaving Trump's $350 Billion Defense Boost in Limbo
“We have to just make the case to every single Republican and as many Democrats as will listen,” said Sen. Kevin Cramer.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
{gestures wildly}
That’s what the regular budget is for! Your spending plan!
That’s what the regular budget is for! Your spending plan!
Reposted by Mike Rifer
People are also upset about non-economic things that get expressed in economic terms, like the fact that everything seems wildly out of control and we have a maniac in charge of the country
Maybe the reason the economic vibes are so off isn't that things are *worse* than the great recession but because back then we all thought the pain was temporary, whereas the things that are wrong with the economy today have all been getting worse for a long time and show no signs of improving
September 29, 2026 at 4:46 AM
People are also upset about non-economic things that get expressed in economic terms, like the fact that everything seems wildly out of control and we have a maniac in charge of the country
By all means, keep handing the most substantive and straightforward prosecutor in America a microphone…
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
September 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
By all means, keep handing the most substantive and straightforward prosecutor in America a microphone…
September 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Among other things, this doesn’t make any fucking sense
Trump: "Because of tariffs, we are taking in hundreds of billions of dollars of profits. It's one of the reasons I can offer, if Republicans win the House and Senate, $5,000 to every adult. We can do it and the Democrats can't, because the Democrats don't have any income."
September 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Among other things, this doesn’t make any fucking sense
{rubbing fingertips together}
mwahahahahahahahahaha
mwahahahahahahahahaha
Dame: "If I'm advancing the ball and I'm kicking it ahead to Ja Morant or Deni Avdija, I feel good about that. And if they're advancing the ball and kick it out to me for a three, they should feel pretty good about that, too."
September 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
{rubbing fingertips together}
mwahahahahahahahahaha
mwahahahahahahahahaha
Do it in Kenai Fjords, you cowards
Major League Baseball approached the Trump administration about hosting a stand-alone game in a national park, MLB and White House officials confirmed.
MLB Pitched the Trump Administration About a Game in a National Park
The White House said the push for the game is “not a Presidential directive.”
www.washingtonsun.com
September 28, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Do it in Kenai Fjords, you cowards
