Above, Game Theory performs Linus and Lucy. Today we serve a mixed-grill to round-off the week!

Hackwhackers wonders how to say 'Republican' in Russian.

Eschaton discusses The New York Times, "a deeply rotten institution."

Adventus translates from the weasel-speak for the benefit of MAGA: "TFG doesn't have the money."

Anita Jean's says the SCOTUS is a sewer. What do they have against sewers, HENNNNGH?

Bonus Track: Cassandra's Grandson reminds us that everything is political, and that especially includes Climate Change.

What a week! Thank you to our hosts at Crooks and Liars for giving a hand-up to our 28 or so bloggers who valiantly brought us the hot and nuanced takes of what turned out to be a really crazy week. And thank you for letting me be a part of your week, and I hope to return again soon. Next up, you lucky people: Driftglass!

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).