Cartoons Saturday!

More war --and baseball? -- commentary, plus Paul Simon. Issa over?

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We’ll open with Bill Bramhall:

Just a few notes ‘n quotes:

Hegseth in genocidal rant in a “60 Minutes” preview: "The only ones who need to be worried right now are Iranians who think they're going to live." It’s true, American service members miles away or above in a push button war have little to worry about.

Trump presser yesterday. Fox idiot Doocy: “It sounds like the Russians are helping Iran.” Trump: “I have a lot of respect for you. You always been very nice to me. What a stupid question to be asking.”

NBC Exclusive: “Trump has privately shown serious interest in US ground troops in Iran. His comments have been focused on the idea of a small contingent of troops that would be used for specific purposes.”

Rep. Darrell Issa announces he will not run for reelection, the 34th Republican to do so. Gavin’s gerrymandering working like a charm so far.

Now Trump has gone too far! Connecting baseball to bombing Iran, perhaps inspired by the horrid Pirates hurler Paul Skenes. Note: most of the home runs hit in this little Trump video were hit by cheating players on steroids.

Music Pick

Yes, Paul Simon at age 84 still singing the splendid “The Boxer,” here at annual Love Rocks benefit at the Beacon in NYC two nights ago, Larry Campbell on steel. My first Paulie and Artie concert: 1967, at the University of Buffalo.

From Tunes to Toons

My wife has dubbed it “Fat Man and Little Boy.” Next week’s cover by Barry Blitt.

Wuerker:

Matson:

KAL:

Banx:

de Adder:

Photo Finish

Continuing my California Calla series, photos from past week: “Close to Midnight.”