Jesus Christ, He's Missing Today

Cartoon commentary, "Weekend Update," and music from Ry, Leon, and Woody.

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Last night’s “Weekend Update”:

….and hold that, Tiger….

Heather Cox Richardson:

Michael R. Gordon and Alexander Ward of the Wall Street Journal reported today that Trump’s aides have been telling him Iran’s civilian infrastructure is a legitimate wartime target, despite the understanding among experts that such attacks are illegal. The journalists say Hegseth has embraced the aides’ argument that attacking infrastructure would make it more difficult for Iran to transfer the materials they need to develop nuclear weapons. A White House official added that destroying electric plants could foment civil unrest, which would in turn make it more difficult to produce a nuclear weapon.

Reuters reported today that Israel is prepared to attack Iranian energy facilities but is waiting for the U.S. to agree.

Paul Krugman:

If we had a functioning democracy, this would be 25th Amendment time. This guy should not have any authority at all. Finger on the button, although I don’t think we’re talking about nukes, but he shouldn’t have any authority on matters of state violence when this is the kind of mood he’s in. Just in general, although religiosity is often expected of American leaders, saying glory be to God before you unleash violence, that is not what used to be the American way.

Anyway, I’m scared. I wonder very much what the next few days will bring because this is looking like basically a president who is losing it and unfortunately losing it in a way that can really make the world a much worse place very fast.

Nick Anderson, again:

For Easter, Ry Cooder, “Jesus on the Mainline.”

Leon Russell, “Roll Away the Stone,” still one of the great piano openings.

Woody’s “Jesus Christ.”

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Photo Finish

From my camera to you: Napa Valley, CA