3 July, 2018
My Dearest,
I know we had planned a July 4th picnic on the banks of the Charles River, but the needs of the Republic must come before our own petty desires for burrata, prosciutto and espresso-pecan shortbread with a nice pinot noir followed by a concert just for us (well, and 300000 of our beloved friends).
While my orders were delayed by technical problems — either I was accidentally unsubscribed from Call2War (you know how easily one can stop NGP-VAN emails, My Sweet) or the other members of my militia cell are not using Signal — I learned just recently I have been called to the front for our July 4th Second Civil War engagement. I must report by 7am (delayed one hour after it was learned the local Starbucks would not open until 6am) to our local library, a location deemed safe from MAGA forces. We shall uber together to an as-yet undisclosed location to battle General DeVoe’s troops. I shall not divulge our strategy, except to say we have tremendous resources at our disposal — literacy, for one, and an international coalition to supply us with enough enchiladas, poutine, and tabbouleh to keep our strength up.
My Dearest, I have comfortable sandals, instant covfefe, several chargers and an extra cable packed, and while WiFi may be limited it’s early in the month for the data plan so I shall keep you updated as to our progress. While I am away, please know that my affection for you wanes not. Take solace with others Left Behind, and fear not UNLESS you seek legacy access to my LastPass and it is granted after the 3-day waiting period. Then know I have fallen in service of the Resistance, and remember me fondly.
I remain Yours in Democracy,
-brillig
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From Gwennedd (MikeTheLiberal also submitted this):
I'm submitting this well read comment by TParrish about why it's so difficult for Republicans to understand trade, in duratti's snicker worthy diary on the Dutch Prime Minister's visit.
Top Mojo ala mik!
Top Mojo for yesterday, July 2nd, 2018, first comments and tip jars excluded. Thank you mikfor the mojo magic! For those of you interested in How Top Mojo Works, please see his diary on FAQing Top Mojo.
Top Pictures
2018-07-03, courtesy of jotter!