July 13, 2025

Above, Thompson Twins perform, Hold Me Now. We all need a hug now and then. Thanks for giving me a bear hug this week fellow Crooks and Liars, and I hope to return soon.

Michael in Norfolk asks, why do so many continue to support [that man]?

Tell Me A Story asks, How desperately, stupidly incompetent and lacking in even the most anorexic shred of humanity is ICE?

Disaffected and it Feels So Good declares that Fundamentally, the Republican Party hates the United States of America and the American citizen. No Lies Detected!

Bonus Track: Shower Cap summarizes our week.

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

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