Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English UK
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log In
    Have an account?
    · Forgotten your password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
ktumulty's profile
Karen Tumulty
Karen Tumulty
Karen Tumulty
Verified account
@ktumulty

Tweets

Karen TumultyVerified account

@ktumulty

Trying to adapt. Also, political columnist for the Washington Post.

Washington, DC
washingtonpost.com
Joined March 2008

Tweets

  • © 2019 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Centre
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgotten your password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log In »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not doing it for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account you're not interested in anymore.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart – it lets the person who wrote it know that you appreciate them.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about right now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find out what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 15h15 hours ago

    Random: This whole @RashidaTlaib fiasco reminded me of my own sainted mother. (Follow me here...) When I was about 10 or 12, I told her other people’s moms did use the F-word all the time. She switched to “fungus” for a while. It didn’t work for her. Also, she was a great mom.

    6:19 pm - 4 Jan 2019
    • 17 Retweets
    • 262 Likes
    • Ron Rubine MJ Murphy🏳️‍🌈 Shawnna Dancer Daniel Puckett Meg Meo Chrys  Anderson pax527Peace Hon. Ellen Tauscher ojodio
    23 replies . 17 retweets 262 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 15h15 hours ago

        *didn’t*

        5 replies . 3 retweets 45 likes
        Show this thread
      3. Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 15h15 hours ago

        Also one more thing: When my mom died, I got a lovely note from @SpeakerPelosi, with a copy of a poem that her own mother wrote about mothers. I so loved it. And my mom would have too. Even though my mom had been giving $$$ to the NRCC to drive her out of office.

        1 reply . 7 retweets 113 likes
        Show this thread
      4. Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 15h15 hours ago

        Here it is. Maybe more of an essay:pic.twitter.com/Qv19wJ8qDO

        7 replies . 8 retweets 78 likes
        Show this thread
      5. Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 15h15 hours ago

        One more tweet about swearing and I promise I’ll stop: My grandfather was the patriarch of swearing in our family, but he had to live under rules laid down by my grandmother about using The Lord’s Name. So he always said “dot damn.”

        6 replies . 1 retweet 105 likes
        Show this thread
      6. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Elizabeth Cronen‏ @ecronen 14h14 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty

        I knew I always liked you, Karen! I grew up with a f-bombing mom, too, and she's the greatest. (Did yours also smoke Benson and Hedges?)

        1 reply . 0 retweets 6 likes
      3. Karen Tumulty‏Verified account @ktumulty 14h14 hours ago
        Replying to @ecronen

        Viceroys

        0 replies . 0 retweets 6 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Crabby Tom Hilton‏ @TVHilton 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        When my son was 4 years old I told him there were certain words that could be used only by someone who was driving at the time, and that when he was old enough to drive and was behind the wheel he could use those words too.

        3 replies . 1 retweet 28 likes
      3. Crabby Tom Hilton‏ @TVHilton 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @TVHilton @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        Now that he has a kid of his own (19 months currently) he says he's going to use the same tactic, except replace driving with watching football. (He's a Raiders fan.)

        0 replies . 1 retweet 6 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. LA Resident Tourist‏ @LA_Res_Tourist 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        My mom waited til age 83 before unzipping a bad word, to comical effect. And then only saying "Ass. Hole." very deliberately and quietly after some old guy had given her crap for buying so many cookies at the store.

        0 replies . 1 retweet 17 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Resisting for my Kids‏ @RestoreTheUSofA 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        Several years ago we started a swear jar for our young boys. A dime a swear word. On Day 2, our 9-year-old came running into the house, having found a dime on the patio. He dropped it in the jar then yelled, “F*ck you, Jack” to his 5-year-old brother. We removed the swear jar.

        0 replies . 2 retweets 9 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. jill buck‏ @dixie_jill 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        I used ‘fudge’ when I taught kindergarten. Kids thought it was hilarious!

        1 reply . 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. Mae or Mae Not‏ @frizzlefreckle 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @dixie_jill @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        Tartar Sauce worked well when my kiddos were little, now.. Idgaf 😘

        0 replies . 0 retweets 7 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. Laura‏ @LauraStroud 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        It's just a word and sometimes it's the most appropriate. 😊

        0 replies . 0 retweets 6 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. David McLemore‏ @dave_in_sa 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        Bless your mom. Sometimes, the F-word is just the right choice.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 6 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kevin Taylor‏ @jpnKevin_T 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty

        @sarahkendzior here's to your moms 👍

        0 replies . 0 retweets 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. JillieBean  🗽‏ @vikingwp 14h14 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        I told my mom the f-word was not taking the Lord's name in vain so it must be preferable as cuss words go.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. SHamilton‏ @MuellerForPres 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        In my opinion, “fungus” is a much worse word than “motherfu*ker.” Just yuck.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. TheMinistryofTruth‏ @TruthsMinister 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        for me.. the vulgarity isnt the issue.. its people who arent smart enough to understand... if we cant get a GUARANTEED CONVICTION IN THE SENATE.. then impeaching in house will only embolden him and wont do SHIT TO STOP HIM.. ppl not getting that.. is frightening.

        1 reply . 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. End of conversation
      1. Steve Tignor‏ @SteveTignor1 15h15 hours ago
        Replying to @ktumulty @RashidaTlaib

        Love it! Eleni laughed too.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2019 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Centre
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info