Seth takes a closer look at how President Trump is pulling out all the stops to help elect an accused sexual predator in Alabama’s special election.
Stylish? Most definitely. Illegal? Yes, certainly. Five years, never forgotten. Happy anniversary. pic.twitter.com/zbgzn0w2gs
— Bim Adewunmi (@bimadew) December 9, 2017
Sean Spicer announces he’s writing a book https://t.co/c6PjuUTVMB
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) December 12, 2017
Presumably fiction. https://t.co/uO28hrBcDG
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) December 12, 2017
I’m just in awe of seeing Republicans go so low that they’ve broken past the bottom of the barrel!
Roy Moore So Horny!
Roy Moore Love You Long Time!
Follow @kira_lerner who was at this Moore event and flagged this unbelievable story about child prostitutes https://t.co/CY8Smxrs7H
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 12, 2017
The actual faces that followed the line “One of our attorneys is a Jew.” pic.twitter.com/SmcqtWOIqp
— Slade (@Slade) December 12, 2017
Here’s a bit on Sir Charles (ya, I’m an old fan, fight me)
add to it the posting of Ziegler.
“We’ve got to stop looking like idiots to the nation.” Retired basketball player Charles Barkley spoke at an event for Alabama Democrat Doug Jones where he urged voters not to vote for Republican candidate Roy Moore https://t.co/cGFq6o5OQJ pic.twitter.com/7wqetlgXTK
— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
It the Jones/Moore race is really a jump ball, Charles Barkley may have seriously just tipped it over to Doug Jones with this clip, which will dominate the local news throughout Alabama… https://t.co/3Xvk3q87pz
— John Ziegler (@Zigmanfreud) December 12, 2017
re: #4 teleskiguy
It’s time to raise General Sherman from the dead!
the Moore campaign’s closing pitch is that Roy
a) didn’t pay to have sex with kids in Vietnam one time
b) knows Jews— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) December 12, 2017
Did they take Trump’s advice and hire Jewish accountants?
— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 12, 2017
re: #2 JordanRules
Who’s going to buy it? He’s no hero to the right, the left knows he’s full of shit. He’ll appear on every single news and entertainment show, but nobody will care. I can’t even see the wingnut welfare deep pockets giving a damn about him. His book will vanish in a week unless he really dishes on Trump.
Piyush Jindal said that the Republicans have to stop being the Stupid Party.
He’s right.
They’ve become the Asshole Party!
“What story can I tell that will best illustrate Roy Moore’s integrity?” “How about the one where the two of you left a third buddy to rape children in a Vietnamese brothel?”
— Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) December 12, 2017
Today I found out that in Switzerland it’s illegal to have just one guinea pig because they get too lonely and need a friend. It is against the law to let your guinea pig get lonely. You MUST have at least 2 guinea pigs. What a world.
— Megan 🐼 (@bodyposipanda_) December 10, 2017
This is where I’m moving to when trump declares himself el Supremo for life.
I heard this father cry from his heart about his daughter’s death. It truly moved me because it takes a real man to stand up and say he loved his child no matter what other misguided idiots may say. He loved her and he knew that she wasn’t evil. My heart goes out to him tonight…
Father, who says he’s a local peanut farmer in Wicksburg, outside Roy Moore rally talks about losing his gay daughter at age of 23 to suicide. “I was anti-gay myself. I said bad things to my daughter, which I regret.” pic.twitter.com/J0oOU0EJI2
— Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) December 11, 2017
With all the attention being paid to Kayla Moore’s screed, its easy to overlook Roy’s creepy ass pedo grin as she babbles. pic.twitter.com/UDiylJ28xo
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
🎶Each time I see a little girl
Of five or six or seven
I can’t resist a joyous urge
To smile and say
Thank heaven for little girls🎶 pic.twitter.com/CwA6MHffVm— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
But if Moore’s team thinks “didn’t sleep with child prostitutes in a Vietnamese brothel” is a solid close, who am I to argue with political professionals.
— Gary Legum (@GaryLegum) December 12, 2017
Moore did it, he just doesn’t see anything wrong with it, hence the denials of wrongdoing.
re: #22 jaunte
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My favorite was when his campaign said that he had millions of non-accusers.
“Roy Moore is a man of such integrity I once personally witnessed him refusing to pay for sex with children” is actually where we are at now.
— Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) December 12, 2017
re: #15 jaunte
“What story can I tell that will best illustrate Roy Moore’s integrity?” “How about the one where the two of you left a third buddy to rape children in a Vietnamese brothel?”
The cherry on the top of this little morality tale: Moore was the commander of a Military Police company. The prick was charged with keeping this shit from happening.
Obviously I want Moore to get smoked tomorrow because he’s a piece of shit and Jones would make a good senator. But I also want to see Trump lose his last two marbles and it won’t cost me a ruble to see it.
I am %100 Jew. Kayla Moore and her pedo husband are scmucks.
— aceoaces (@aceoaces) December 12, 2017
Since I am more Jew, my opinion wins!
“Farmworkers are risking their health to harvest produce near California wildfires.” https://t.co/oF36X3KDst
— Zula (@ZulaQi) December 12, 2017
Tonight in Alabama, @MooreSenate brought a man on stage to talk about the time, when Roy was an Officer commanding Military Police, he left a friend of his in a child brothel, and then never arrested him, turned him in or reported him. #ALSenateRace
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
The circle of derp gets completed yet again.
— Regina W 🖖 (@regwag2003) December 12, 2017
Whatever happens on Tuesday, the President of the United States endorsed a child molester who thinks gay people should be imprisoned over a man who prosecuted Klansmen who killed children. And the RNC went right along with him. That’s forever.
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) December 11, 2017
re: #32 teleskiguy
The circle of derp gets completed yet again.
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Why am I not surprised to see Greenwald embrace a real Feminazi?
re: #28 Ace-o-aces
Something tells me Mr. Kidney did the 23 and Me Test and threw a fit when it came back that his DNA was .05% Ashkenazi Jewish…
Kayla Moore, wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, accuses media of painting couple as anti-Semitic. pic.twitter.com/Vcczj6pNPv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
i’m just now watching the video and it is so much worse than the quote https://t.co/brwXvwejA1
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) December 12, 2017
This is what happens when you live so deep inside the bubble that you’ve forgotten (or never knew) how to “pass” outside of it. https://t.co/wtWcP6nf7U
— David Roberts (@drvox) December 12, 2017
Interesting point.
re: #35 Joe Bacon 🌹
Something tells me Mr. Kidney did the 23 and Me Test and threw a fit when it came back that his DNA was .05% Ashkenazi Jewish…
I actually have the name Kidney in my tree. Hope I’m not related to this Moore apologist.
re: #33 jaunte
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Back when the Republican party had some note I said some decency they endorsed a Democrat over a KKK guy. That KKK guy? David Duke and he loves what Trump ahs done for the GOP and right wing movement.
I fully expect child molester theocrat Roy Moore to win the special Senate election in Alabama tomorrow because people are horrible and shit’s fucked up and bullshit.
— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) December 12, 2017
re: #40 teleskiguy
As someone quoted not long ago, I am not optimistic, but I am hopeful.
Michael Jordan used to say the same thing.
— aceoaces (@aceoaces) December 12, 2017
Don’t forget Moore was the commander of a MILITARY POLICE unit….
— Zack (@kodkod87) December 12, 2017
Who slept between sandbags because he was literally afraid his own men would kill him in his sleep. https://t.co/PQg7Sm0jwJ
— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 12, 2017
Animal Mother has opinions.
AL Senate election:
Moore wants children loved.
Jones wants children aborted.#WhatsLeftToPonder?— 🇺🇸🎄 Adam Baldwin 🎄🇺🇸 (@AdamBaldwin) December 12, 2017
re: #44 teleskiguy
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Seems to me Moore was Neidermeier and a more creepy version of Bluto. Just like Trump is a more fucked up version of Marmaland.
Whatever it takes to get another D in the Senate (and it’s still close), but it’s disheartening that a person as odious as Roy Moore would be a shoo in for the seat if only he dated adults.
re: #45 teleskiguy
Animal Mother has opinions.
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Did you talk that way to Laura and Barbara Bush, Adam or do you only save that pathetic shit for pro-choice Dems? Oh and “love”, yeah Roy Moore sure “loves” children, he loves to pray on them. And stop calling yourself a libertarian because you’re nothing but a right wing authoritarian douche.
re: #47 Mike Lamb
Whatever it takes to get another D in the Senate (and it’s still close), but it’s disheartening that a person as odious as Roy Moore would be a shoo in for the seat if only he dated adults.
I know what you mean. There’s a lot wrong with Moore but this really the tip of the iceberg. He opposed all the amendments post Bill of Rights, he thinks the slavery era was a great time, he violated twice his oath on the Supreme Court of Alabama, etc. That this is even close is depressing and I’m sorry Alabama lizards but it says a lot about Alabama because Doug Jones is the kind of man every state should be sending to office.
re: #45 teleskiguy
AL Senate election:
Moore wants children loved.
Jones wants children aborted.#WhatsLeftToPonder?— 🇺🇸🎄 Adam Baldwin 🎄🇺🇸 (@AdamBaldwin) December 12, 2017
Yeah, Moore loves kids…
that’s why he stalked them outside of custody hearings and at malls https://t.co/YnECTss9JB— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
Very little snow in the future for the valley. Take a peak at the Tuesday, Dec. 12, cover: Persistent high-pressure system over Intermountain West region keeping snow away from Eagle County. pic.twitter.com/kPUk4JaH4B
— Vail Daily (@VailDaily) December 12, 2017
Fx2jyMV5C08Q++2ujkLmbe7spt1br3wzUPLu/9VqL1e/vrCZQHbB6Ol5SYuEFlRfdXTQrJ6ILwqIqkG3DrsznPJDmENIUX8SkYuEiNQa1PBbKk2BfOrkQv2XZ+CkA+9nDVxURzrO6gfwDLujJyPORtYJxIaY4ltSewfrHW8mFtZ8gCcAw1q9IuBRPEyYiHJ7CshgNRjw2dAYzoqUzdJiORqkYson5PADNSo/Auggr+wnagXsv9WIBR2k+EuSSVAC
The lack of snow, it’s bad.
Some of y’all stopped eating at Subway when you found out Jared was a pedophile but you’re still going to vote for Roy Moore?
— Tim Hanlon (@TimfromDa70s) December 11, 2017
The American Religious Right: We need bathroom laws to protect CHILDREN from sexual predators. We need to criminalize being gay because gay people are child predators. But also the American religious right, Roy Moore dating high school girls in his early 30’s is no big deal and those girls should have felt honored to have him want them. I genuinely feel that the religious right is the most poisonous and disgusting force in American politics and I blame Reagan, the Bushes, the GOP as a whole, and now Trump for pandering to them. I really would love a Democratic candidate one day to say basically “Fuck you guys, you’re neither religious nor right, just a bunch of hateful assholes.” They don’t deserve respect.
Happy Holidays! 😘 pic.twitter.com/XLBj2zg2Ql
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) December 12, 2017
You mean Merry Christmas. https://t.co/55naomT4kT
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) December 12, 2017
The shit kids these days are pulling off at Jackson Hole, mindblowing. cc: @wenchwrench https://t.co/dPuDZhwL6x
— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) December 12, 2017
re: #56 FormerDirtDart
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Gah don’t make me defend Ivanka Trump here, Walsh and you were looking so good after the defense of Mueller last week. Ivanka doesn’t celebrate Christmas. In fact her December holiday IS before Christmas this year as it usually is. Stupid thing to go after a Jewish woman for even if it is a hack like Ivanka. Or I dunno, maybe Walsh is mocking the fact that Ivanka’s dad is the “one” who “brought back” Merry Christmas but I don’t think Walsh is that clever.
I’ve tried to think of something to say regarding the state of Alabama this night, but as we all watch may we pray with fervent hope that democracy, goodwill, and not voting for a pervert will prevail.
— Rev. Rob Lee (@roblee4) December 12, 2017
Actually, this early 2007 @Lileks column *has* aged well pic.twitter.com/Aus6M4TRCI
— Chris Steller (@chris_steller) December 12, 2017
hmmm…
Just a few days ago, The Mooch said of Lizza: “Karma’s a bitch. It’ll come back and bite him. You’ll see.” https://t.co/mvRd9YzkB2
— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) December 11, 2017
“This guy’s obviously a very bad actor,” Scaramucci said of Lizza. “Karma’s a bitch. It’ll come back and bite him. You’ll see.
“You’re a transactional guy,” Scaramucci added. “And you’re gonna have a transactional, miserable life.”
Jimmy Kimmel brings on his son, discusses the Children’s Health Insurance Program: “I don’t know what could be more disgusting than putting a tax cut that mostly goes to the rich people ahead of the lives of children? Why hasn’t CHIP been funded already?” https://t.co/zakoYOxqaQ
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
Inbox: The Democratic Women’s Working Group will hold a press conference on Tuesday calling on the House Oversight Committee to investigate the allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
re: #61 teleskiguy
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Damn, I haven’t heard of James Lileks in ages. Not even Roy Edroso makes fun of him anymore. Did he retire or just migrate down to even more rotten publications?
These women scientists have created a super fun chemistry kit to get girls into STEM pic.twitter.com/v4SSxGcago
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) December 12, 2017
re: #19 Joe Bacon 🌹
This video made me weepy. This guy is truly torn apart and seeking some form of redemption just by hearing the tone of his voice, shaky but unwavering, with a photograph of his daughter for everyone to see. A brave man who is infinitely more honorable than his future Senator.
Ski jump at night, Soldier Field, Chicago, 1950s: #Dominis pic.twitter.com/uHrljTMlqQ
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) December 11, 2017
Just normal weather in normal texas four totally normal months apart pic.twitter.com/kgSjvVvR70
— Jamie Tommins (@JTommins) December 10, 2017
AL voters are too smart to let the media & Estab Repubs & Dems tell them how to vote. I hope the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd is alive/well in AL. “A southern man don’t need them around anyhow & Watergate does not bother me, does your conscience bother you, tell me true?@MooreSenate
— Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) December 12, 2017
Skynyrd also said:
Hand guns are made for killin’
They ain’t no good for nothin’ else
And if you like to drink your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don’t we dump ‘em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some ol’ fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me https://t.co/Pal2IOWZjD— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) December 12, 2017
re: #73 teleskiguy
AL voters are too smart to let the media & Estab Repubs & Dems tell them how to vote. I hope the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd is alive/well in AL. “A southern man don’t need them around anyhow & Watergate does not bother me, does your conscience bother you, tell me true?@MooreSenate
— Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) December 12, 2017
When it comes to Skynyrd @MooreSenate prefers “What’s Your Name?”
🎶I done made some plans for later on tonight
I’ll find a little queen
And I know I can treat her right🎶 https://t.co/ON7f85WMza— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
You haven’t seen me be partisan in anything that I’ve done as the Secretary of State
— John Merrill (@JohnHMerrill) October 17, 2017
I guess we’re supposed to just ignore the rampant voter suppression https://t.co/LmwV2aMMhj
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
#UPDATE Explosion at major Austrian gas pipeline hub, one dead, 18 injured, emergency services say - latest https://t.co/vdwubCuJmT #Baumgarten pic.twitter.com/6yjtaP24rS
— AFP news agency (@AFP) December 12, 2017
Pulled pizza off pizza stone, sprinkled Italian-style cheese on frozen breadsticks, tossed THEM in the oven, and now, I’m good.
BTW, I love the Meijer brand deli-pizzas, not frozen. They’re almost three pounds.
re: #78 Single-handed sailor
Looks like Ojai is a little oasis in a hellish inferno of flame.
So the GOP have an escape plan should More win, which explains why they still support him: slate.com
Namely, they can expel Moore, the Alabama governor can then name a replacement (obviously a Republican) for a two-year term, which would be enough time to establish himself to win the the next upcoming election in 2020.
re: #80 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
So the GOP have an escape plan should More win, which explains why they still support him: slate.com
Namely, they can expel Moore, the Alabama governor can then name a replacement (obviously a Republican) for a two-year term, which would be enough time to establish himself to win the the next upcoming election in 2020.
A risky political move, though entirely doable; the base in Alabama would be spitting nails.
re: #81 Dr Lizardo
A risky political move, though entirely doable; the base in Alabama would be spitting nails.
They have to look at the bigger picture: by expelling Moore, they could present the image of still having some shreds of moral decency, and in two years, their base will vote for for the Republican senate appointee nonetheless.
re: #82 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
They have to look at the bigger picture: by expelling Moore, they could present the image of still having some shreds of moral decency, and in two years, their base will vote for for the Republican senate appointee nonetheless.
That’s a good point; if the Alabama base will vote for Moore, they’ll pretty much vote for anyone.
The proposed change in the law wouldn’t come into effect until after the turn of the year, so timing would be crucial; they need to keep Moore on just long enough, say until mid-January or so, then give him the boot. Governor Ivey could then appoint someone to fill the seat until 2020.
I do wonder how Moore’s supporters would react. Personally, I think they’d be livid, but then again, it’s enough time between early next year and November 2020 for tempers to cool.
re: #83 Dr Lizardo
I do wonder how Moore’s supporters would react. Personally, I think they’d be livid, but then again, it’s enough time between early next year and November 2020 for tempers to cool.
The will feel upset and betrayed, but not enough to make them vote for any other party in 2020.
re: #84 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
The will feel upset and betrayed, but not enough to make them vote for any other party in 2020.
I’d agree - that’s what McConnell is most likely counting on.
This what fear looks like. Smell the #Flopsweat.
— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 12, 2017
Baby elephant stuck
— Köksal Akın (@Koksalakn) September 25, 2017
— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 12, 2017
the scammers are back, fouling up out Pages.
Off to vote, then pollwatch in the country. No likely chance to liveblog from the site. (Rules and bandwidth don’t allow.)
re: #91 jeffreyw
I was just thinking along those lines……..
re: #93 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
looks like a good alabama voting breakfast
needs mohr grits…
re: #91 jeffreyw
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Good morning!
Looks good. Alas, I have fasting bloodwork to do at 10:00 AM so all I have is a nice mug of black tea. Fortunately I don’t need cream or sugar.
he really is a miserable person.
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
re: #94 Dave In Austin
I was just thinking along those lines……..
Fast and dirty😆😆 pic.twitter.com/AZIucV4AKj
— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 12, 2017
re: #97 Backwoods_Sleuth
he really is a miserable person.
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First real snowfall here in northern ny. Comes after Texas, north Carolina, and other states get hitwiththe weather we are used. Climate change is a myth eh….
Also, judging by the tweets, it will be a fun say for trump.
re: #97 Backwoods_Sleuth
Can someone translate that from Fucking Idiotish into English?
Despites thousanty hours & golds wasted, tricksy elves cant show any collruding with pointy Isengard tower! Now moves on to false accusles & rotfish stories of fat hobbitses! Who we doesnt know! Who we never grabbed by the Precious! Why do they accuse poor Sméagol? FALSE NEWSIES!
— Gollum J. Trump (@realGollumTrump) December 12, 2017
re: #101 I cannot.
Can someone translate that from Fucking Idiotish into English?
sounds like he’s claiming that she came to his office and offered him ANYTHING for money…
“She begged… she would do anything.” Sick pervert Trump uses language of abuser to disparage female NY Senator pic.twitter.com/UOHxxbTilo
— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) December 12, 2017
re: #104 Backwoods_Sleuth
Yeah, and also sounds like he’s also trying to make her sound sneakier and more disloyal than The Woman Running The World From A Secret Pedophilic Pizza Restaurant…while at the same time being a lightweight…
It’s too early for this much dumb.
In Roy Moore’s speech last night he said they won’t allow California outsider decide their election while standing next to a Wall Street Californian (Steve Bannon). The supporters cheered. How stupid are the republican Alabama voters?
— Jacqueline Tribbet (@jptrib1) December 12, 2017
Forget about non being presidential, he’s incapable of acting like a human being.
re: #97 Backwoods_Sleuth
he really is a miserable person.
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The implication that she’s a prostitute is just….well, unfortunately it’s par for the course.
re: #108 Backwoods_Sleuth
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They hate “coastal elites” yet venerate Trump too. They radical Islam yet want Christianity to be law.
re: #58 HappyWarrior
Gah don’t make me defend Ivanka Trump here, Walsh and you were looking so good after the defense of Mueller last week. Ivanka doesn’t celebrate Christmas. In fact her December holiday IS before Christmas this year as it usually is. Stupid thing to go after a Jewish woman for even if it is a hack like Ivanka. Or I dunno, maybe Walsh is mocking the fact that Ivanka’s dad is the “one” who “brought back” Merry Christmas but I don’t think Walsh is that clever.
It sounded pretty snarky to me. And there actually have been a couple times recently when deadbeat dad was actually speaking truth — so who knows.
Lre: #112 Hecuba’s daughter
It sounded pretty snarky to me. And there actually have been a couple times recently when deadbeat dad was actually speaking truth — so who knows.
I honestly just don’t know anymore. Strange times we live in.
re: #112 Hecuba’s daughter
And this is one of the more bizarre things I hate about this hell administration. I have, on occasion, found myself agreeing with FUCKING JOE WALSH. And approvingly retweeting BILL KRISTOL.
Well wake up SHS, you’ve got another shit to spin as gold. Regardless of her lack of decency, I’d think it be exhausting defending Trump all the time.
re: #114 I cannot.
And this is one of the more bizarre things I hate about this hell administration. I have, on occasion, found myself agreeing with FUCKING JOE WALSH. And approvingly retweeting BILL KRISTOL.
You ain’t kidding.
No joke, I literally read in the novel about Germany a character saying he’ll (Hitler) would make Germany great again. And then there’s the attempts to rationalize the Nazis violent behavior and blaming victims for their own troubles. This novel, Winter was written in the late 80’s.
re: #2 JordanRules
Do we really need another “Satanic Bible”?
re: #117 nowherenorth2
Well, there were a few Trump scams I hadn’t heard of before…the movie studio bit and the crowdfunding one.
re: #120 I cannot.
I had heard of a few, but that blew my mind at the sheer ridiculousness of some
re: #80 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
So the GOP have an escape plan should More win, which explains why they still support him: slate.com
Namely, they can expel Moore, the Alabama governor can then name a replacement (obviously a Republican) for a two-year term, which would be enough time to establish himself to win the the next upcoming election in 2020.
It’s not like Moore’s ever been expelled from something but elected again. //
I see him running in 2020 if this happens.
re: #117 nowherenorth2
Cracked at it again
Trump is the master of jumping into a saturated market (wine, water, steaks, casinos, magazines, airlines, etc., etc.) and losing money doing it. As someone has argued before, he’d abandoned his wheeler-dealer habits and invested his daddy’s money in a stock index fund, he’d be much wealthier and not in debt to the Russians.
He’s got a gambling addiction.
re: #123 wheat-dogg
Ahhh never thought of that. Heard about the stock index fund and smart investment.
Heh. Gambling and grifting Donny. Say it ain’t so.
re: #97 Backwoods_Sleuth
he really is a miserable person.
Just remember, if you are a woman and have any kind of ambition, Trump is giving men permission to call you a slut.
re: #123 wheat-dogg
He’s even worse than dentists. Whenever you hear your dentist invested in something, interrupt your appointment and sell it, somehow, they have the worst timing…
After Sen. Gillibrand calls for Pres. Trump to resign, the president tweets ad hominem attacks against the senator:
“Lightweight”
“Total flunky”
“Very disloyal”
“USED!”
He also asserts that she “would do anything for” for his campaign contributions.https://t.co/7IJUsCQwq9— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) December 12, 2017
JUST IN: Sen. Gillibrand responds to Pres. Trump: “You cannot silence me or the millions of women who have gotten off the sidelines to speak out about the unfitness and shame you have brought to the Oval Office.” https://t.co/cFPeRmGDlF
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) December 12, 2017
re: #127 The Vicious Babushka
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re: #128 HappyWarrior
He’s messing with the wrong woman. He really thinks he can bully her.
He thinks he’s in charge of the government. And it’s understandable, considering his party stops by to fellate him every day.
re: #128 HappyWarrior
He’s messing with the wrong woman. He really thinks he can bully her.
He thinks he can bully everyone.
re: #123 wheat-dogg
Trump is the master of jumping into a saturated market (wine, water, steaks, casinos, magazines, airlines, etc., etc.) and losing money doing it. As someone has argued before, he’d abandoned his wheeler-dealer habits and invested his daddy’s money in a stock index fund, he’d be much wealthier and not in debt to the Russians.
He’s got a gambling addiction.
But he remains rich so his idiot fans think “He’s successful and a great businessman.” Trump is good at one thing marketing himself, his products less so. I never drank Trump vodka, never ate a Trump steak ,or gambled at a Trump casino. The truth about Trump is he’s someone who really is mediocre and unaccomplished. Contrast that with those he insults i.e. Obama, HRC, Senator Gillibrand, and others. All those men and women have actually done quite well from where they started. Trump thinks he’s Bill Gates but he’s Howard Hughes without the vision and with the madness.
re: #129 Belafon
He thinks he’s in charge of the government. And it’s understandable, considering his party stops by to fellate him every day.
And his allies on FNC who will do anything ot rationalize his crimes against this country.
re: #130 The Vicious Babushka
He thinks he can bully everyone.
Absolutely. He’s a bully pure and simple.
re: #122 Belafon
It’s not like Moore’s ever been expelled from something but elected again. //
I see him running in 2020 if this happens.
by then, there will be another established GOP senator, namely the one the governor would appoint when Moore is expelled. that is part of the plan
re: #134 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
by then, there will be another established GOP senator, namely the one the governor would appoint when Moore is expelled. that is part of the plan
And I want to see the person survive the Republican primary.
re: #131 HappyWarrior
But he remains rich so his idiot fans think “He’s successful and a great businessman.” Trump is good at one thing marketing himself, his products less so. I never drank Trump vodka, never ate a Trump steak ,or gambled at a Trump casino. The truth about Trump is he’s someone who really is mediocre and unaccomplished. Contrast that with those he insults i.e. Obama, HRC, Senator Gillibrand, and others. All those men and women have actually done quite well from where they started. Trump thinks he’s Bill Gates but he’s Howard Hughes without the vision and with the madness.
More like Willy Loman than Howard Hughes.
desperation:
The people of Alabama will do the right thing. Doug Jones is Pro-Abortion, weak on Crime, Military and Illegal Immigration, Bad for Gun Owners and Veterans and against the WALL. Jones is a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet. Roy Moore will always vote with us. VOTE ROY MOORE!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
re: #139 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Let’s hope his streak of endorsement success continues apace.
re: #124 nowherenorth2
Ahhh never thought of that. Heard about the stock index fund and smart investment.
Heh. Gambling and grifting Donny. Say it ain’t so.
It just occurred to me after reading that Cracked article. Rather than wager in the casinos, Donnie bets bigly on extravagant projects intending to outdo the experts at their own game, and win big. And like a gambler with an addiction, he screws up each time. If it weren’t for his real estate to leverage, his quasi-famous name, and his knack of licensing it for others to make money from, he’d be on Skid Row.
Now he can just suck the Treasury dry.
Have you ever heard of PoliticalDig? This story appears there:
NEWSAssassins Kill ‘Panama Papers’ Journalist Who Linked Ivanka Trump To Russian Money Launderers
Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in her native Malta after exposing a massive web of corruption through the “Panama Papers,” including a revelation that Ivanka Trump helped her father’s Panama hotel venture with the help of an alleged international fraudster with ties to Russian money launderers.
re: #136 wheat-dogg
More like Willy Loman than Howard Hughes.
I never read Death of a Salesman so I can’t qualify.
re: #143 HappyWarrior
I never read Death of a Salesman so I can’t qualify.
It’s a close match. From the WIkipedia entry:
William “Willy” Loman: The salesman. He is 62 years old and unstable, insecure, and self-deluded. Willy tends to re-imagine events from the past as if they are real. He vacillates between different perceptions of his life. Willy seems childlike and relies on others for support, coupled with his recurring flashbacks to world war two .
he’s flailing
Consumer Confidence is at an All-Time High, along with a Record High Stock Market. Unemployment is at a 17 year low. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Working to pass MASSIVE TAX CUTS (looking good).
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
[trump] MOORE WILL ALWAYS VOTE WITH US BUT JONES IS A PUPPET!! [/trump]
re: #146 Backwoods_Sleuth
he’s flailing
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I’m surprised he’s not taking credit for Bitcoin topping $17,000.
re: #148 wheat-dogg
I’m surprised he’s not taking credit for Bitcoin topping $17,000.
he will borrow money from Russia to buy in just before it crashes…
re: #127 The Vicious Babushka
Senator Gillibrand is far more diplomatic than I would’ve been; I probably would’ve tweeted Trump back with something to the effect of “LOL you’re senile. Go fuck yourself”.
I’d probably make a lousy politician.
re: #136 wheat-dogg
More like Willy Loman than Howard Hughes.
Or Jack Parsons (founder of JPL) without the ……..”colorful”….eccentricity. No really, Parsons was batshit crazy.
en.wikipedia.org read up on his personal life. Holy shit.
re: #143 HappyWarrior
I never read Death of a Salesman so I can’t qualify.
Death of a Salesman is a play Happy, written by playwright Arthur Miller. A great American play by one of the best playwrights ever.
I don’t know if it has been published as a book.
Here is a great TV version done back in the 80s with Dustin Hoffman as Willy Loman (“low”man as in down the pecking order), John Malkovich as son Biff, and Kate Reid as Willy’s wife.
Enjoy!
President Trump should resign. But, of course, he won’t hold himself accountable. Therefore, Congress should investigate the multiple sexual harassment and assault allegations against him.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 11, 2017
re: #142 MsJ
She really was killed, but it isn’t fresh news - happened a couple of months ago IIRC.
Trump takes credit for killing hundreds of regulations that were already dead https://t.co/Hw2LpmrZDe pic.twitter.com/wtT5tlk8qb
— Bloomberg (@business) December 12, 2017
re: #149 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
he will borrow money from Russia to buy in just before it crashes…
More likely, he will try to create a Trump-branded alternative to Bitcoin, which will tank like a lead balloon.
There is an actual Trumpcoin, but AFAIK The Donald has nothing to do with it. Its current price is 9 cents.
re: #150 Dr Lizardo
Senator Gillibrand is far more diplomatic than I would’ve been; I probably would’ve tweeted Trump back with something to the effect of “LOL you’re senile. Go fuck yourself”.
I’d probably make a lousy politician.
Dr L for pres
Took me a moment…
Careful on the roads today! #StarWars #SnowDay pic.twitter.com/AA0mC2WFWY
— Marshall Julius (@MarshallJulius) December 10, 2017
I’m just trying to wrap my head around the idea that a voter making a game-time decision about a child molester might be swayed by the revelation that his wife knows “a Jew”
— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) December 12, 2017
re: #152 ObserverArt
Death of a Salesman is a play Happy, written by playwright Arthur Miller. A great American play by one of the best playwrights ever.
I don’t know if it has been published as a book.
Here is a great TV version done back in the 80s with Dustin Hoffman as Willy Loman (“low”man as in down the pecking order), John Malkovich as son Biff, and Kate Reid as Willy’s wife.
Enjoy!
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Oh yeah, I know it’s a play but sometimes plays are read. We read Miller’s Crucible in 11th grade. I’ll look for this version.
re: #150 Dr Lizardo
I’d never make it out of the primaries, lol. The first time someone lied about me or went after my family, they would not be able to share my responses on the TV without a LOT of bleeping out my “You fucking lying sacks of shit, fuck you, oh, and FUCK YOU.” And that would be the end of my political career.
re: #163 A Mom Anon
I’d never make it out of the primaries, lol. The first time someone lied about me or went after my family, they would not be able to share my responses on the TV without a LOT of bleeping out my “You fucking lying sacks of shit, fuck you, oh, and FUCK YOU.” And that would be the end of my political career.
I hear ya. I’d probably get tired of right wing hacks attacking me and I’d probably lose my cool.
re: #163 A Mom Anon
I’d never make it out of the primaries, lol. The first time someone lied about me or went after my family, they would not be able to share my responses on the TV without a LOT of bleeping out my “You fucking lying sacks of shit, fuck you, oh, and FUCK YOU.” And that would be the end of my political career.
Same here. I’d go on a Samuel L. Jackson-style rant.
Alabama’s Secretary of State was an election monitor in Russia, where he deemed their election “free and fair” (it wasn’t) and said he’d implement Russian tactics in Alabama https://t.co/6R5j6NAgU3
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
Alabama was one of the 21 states confirmed as a target of Russian election hackers in 2016 https://t.co/8RnbLaeHS4
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
Did you ever see this? It’s one of my favs pic.twitter.com/fcdhrjBwBY
— IAmComplicit (@AgeDemands) December 12, 2017
re: #162 HappyWarrior
Oh yeah, I know it’s a play but sometimes plays are read. We read Miller’s Crucible in 11th grade. I’ll look for this version.
I haven’t seen the TV version in a long time, but I do remember that Hoffman and Malkovich were very good in it. But why shouldn’t they be, both are great actors chewing on a great play.
If you have two hours sometime, watch the video. I think you will find it entertaining and gripping.
Time for this English teacher to go to bed. Hoping the best for Alabama!
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
What @realDonaldTrump means by “not so long ago” is WHEN HE WAS A DEMOCRAT aka before the Democratic Party ELECTED* A BRILLIANT BLACK MAN AS POTUS, chasing out BIGOTS like him. @Lawrence
*2X, in popular & electoral landslides, and without Russia’s thumb on the scale for him https://t.co/WFsT224hrn— Only4RM (@Only4RM) December 12, 2017
re: #169 ObserverArt
I haven’t seen the TV version in a long time, but I do remember that Hoffman and Malkovich were very good in it. But why shouldn’t they be, both are great actors chewing on a great play.
If you have two hours sometime, watch the video. I think you will find it entertaining and gripping.
Yep I’ll catch it. Agree, both are fine actors.
re: #73 teleskiguy
So if you listen to their words Skynard was saying that Watergate happened and it did not make everyone in the country a bad person because we elected him. Just like ALL Alabamans were not responsible for their racist governor.
In Birmingham they love the Gov’nor, boo-hoo-hoo
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truth
Basically, you can still love your country or state even if it elected a bad person. Also, that people in Alabama don’t like to be told what to do but there were still things about the state worth loving.
That’s how I see it anyway.
You know, I was always taught to respect the office of the President.
How the heck can you respect Trump when he has no respect for the office, other politicians, this country, its Constitution and really himself?
Nope. No can do.
Friend said:
Sexual harassment pro-tip:
Don’t say anything to a woman you wouldn’t say to a man you were in prison with.
re: #173 John Carter
So if you listen to their words Skynard was saying that Watergate happened and it did not make everyone in the country a bad person because we elected him. Just like ALL Alabamans were not responsible for their racist governor.
In Birmingham they love the Gov’nor, boo-hoo-hoo
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truthBasically, you can still love your country or state even if it elected a bad person. Also, that people in Alabama don’t like to be told what to do but there were still things about the state worth loving.
That’s how I see it anyway.
That makes sense given LZ were Jimmy Carter fans. They were friends with Neil Young anyhow.
“The exercises, which have been conducted periodically since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, are “carefully planned and closely controlled,” the officials added.”https://t.co/8z5y6ZDTnw
— THE Princess 👑🌌 (@TheSWPrincess) December 11, 2017
re: #176 HappyWarrior
That makes sense given LZ were Jimmy Carter fans. They were friends with Neil Young anyhow.
Fun fact: Neil and Ronnie were planning on writing some songs together, but then Skynyrd’s plane crashed.
re: #82 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
They have to look at the bigger picture: by expelling Moore, they could present the image of still having some shreds of moral decency, and in two years, their base will vote for for the Republican senate appointee nonetheless.
Perhaps but it would fuel Bannon’s rhetoric big time.
re: #175 plansbandc
That’s…actually kind of a brilliant way of putting it.
That analogy is now stolen.
If it’s close today, which is very likely, this thread may be extra relevant.
1. Horrifying news. Election protection advocate John Brakey won an important order earlier today 2 compel Alabama’s SOS John Merrill 2 preserve the voting machine ballot images, which can detect & thus hacking. Merrill just got the order overruled by the AL Supreme Court.
— Jennifer Cohn (@jennycohn1) December 12, 2017
re: #178 makeitstop
Fun fact: Neil and Ronnie were planning on writing some songs together, but then Skynyrd’s plane crashed.
Did not know that. Shame.
re: #163 A Mom Anon
I’d never make it out of the primaries, lol. The first time someone lied about me or went after my family, they would not be able to share my responses on the TV without a LOT of bleeping out my “You fucking lying sacks of shit, fuck you, oh, and FUCK YOU.” And that would be the end of my political career.
these days, possibly not
For too long, all sides in politics have perpetrated the fiction that you can provide Scandinavian levels of public services on American levels of taxation. Staff in King’s are doing all they can in impossible circumstances. pic.twitter.com/MAeuBVWztk
— Chuka Umunna (@ChukaUmunna) December 12, 2017
Fighting the same fights across the pond.
Trump’s legal team is reportedly coalescing around a strategy of installing its own Robert Mueller to conduct a counter-investigation. @jonathanchait writes https://t.co/KIZipaIzT8
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) December 12, 2017
French President @EmmanuelMacron is hosting more than 50 world leaders for a summit on climate change. President Trump was not invited after his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. In his first U.S. network TV interview, Macron spoke to @jeffglor: pic.twitter.com/e9dk9myLVF
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) December 12, 2017
While Trump acts the fool, serious business moves on, past us. I suggest the F-35 is popular for export despite the well known costs, etc etc because of the quality of Russian missiles. Missiles that can swat cold war designed aircraft right out of the sky at will.
Germany is a case in point. Until the advent of The Donald. thedrive.com
An official statement from the German Ministry of Defense says it is now leaning toward purchasing Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role fighter jets rather than F-35 Joint Strike Fighters as replacements…
Hmm. Do I pick
A hero lawyer who believes poor people need health care and jobs programs and that abortion should be legal
or
A racist, lawbreaking accused child molester who is anti-abortion?
If Roy Moore wins, I don’t wanna hear another goddamn word about “economic anxiety.”— The Rude Pundit (@rudepundit) December 12, 2017
re: #166 JordanRules
Sarah Kendzior
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Replying to @sarahkendzior
In addition to monitoring elections in Russia and deeming them “free and fair”, Alabama Secretary of State also went on RT in 2015 to discuss American elections pic.twitter.com
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Alabama was one of the 21 states confirmed as a target of Russian election hackers in 2016 google.com …
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So maybe the Russians are implementing a hostile takeover of the United States. They have a failed economy that cannot compete in the modern world so they are working assiduously at conquering the largest economy so that they can indeed be the rulers of it all.
re: #186 JordanRules
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ianal and i’m pretty sure that’s not how special counsel works
you dont need one to do an investigation unless there’s a conflict for the doj
I just spoke to Doug Jones’ senior strategist, Joe Trippi.
He talked about the campaign’s data, and was frank about how hard it will be to win today.
“It’s a dead heat. We’re right on the ragged edge.”
Here’s our interview:https://t.co/LqMNdeJqmW— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) December 12, 2017
The Jones campaign’s data shows that the undecided white vote was unexpectedly high as recently as last weekend.
It also showed a rise in those who say they’re going to write in a candidate.
Those are positives, but it remains to be seen if it’s enough: https://t.co/6pxmgRaJ5V— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) December 12, 2017
I have seen a few signs before that say Drive Like Your Kids Live Here
Yard sign for today’s election: Vote Like Your Kids Live Here
re: #190 Hecuba’s daughter
So maybe the Russians are implementing a hostile takeover of the United States. They have a failed economy that cannot compete in the modern world so they are working assiduously at conquering the largest economy so that they can indeed be the rulers of it all.
Just as long as the Trump clan get a piece.
BREAKING: Virginia is sending out letters to 68,000 families today warning them that the state’s CHIP program may be ending by Jan 31.
— Selena S-D (@selenasd) December 11, 2017
The fear and pain that comes with these letters for parents across Virginia is heartbreaking—and frankly it makes me angry, because all of this was preventable. There is a bipartisan CHIP reauthorization that would pass if @SenateMajLdr would just bring it up for a vote. https://t.co/Yu9pPUBtgh
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) December 11, 2017
Mitch is really a horrible person and Majority Leader.
re: #190 Hecuba’s daughter
Russia’s economy is on par with that of Italy.
That’s not saying a whole hell of a lot, is it? For a nation with vast natural resources, Russia is a kleptocratic, inefficient basket case. The only thing that allows them to punch above their weight is their nuclear arsenal.
re: #179 John Carter
Perhaps but it would fuel Bannon’s rhetoric big time.
He has already declared war on the establishment GOP
re: #197 Dr Lizardo
Russia’s economy is on par with that of Italy.
That’s not saying a whole hell of a lot, is it? For a nation with vast natural resources, Russia is a kleptocratic, inefficient basket case. The only thing that allows to punch above their weight is their nuclear arsenal.
and lots of oil
re: #196 JordanRules
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Mitch is really a horrible person and Majority Leader.
mitch is cruel and callous. a lousy example of a human being
re: #198 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
He has already declared war on the establishment GOP
Either way, Bannon actually wins. If Moore wins, he’s vindicated. If Moore loses, Bannon will use that loss as a rallying point in his war on the GOP establishment.
re: #201 Dr Lizardo
Either way, Bannon actually wins. If Moore wins, he’s vindicated. If Moore loses, Bannon will use that loss as a rallying point in his war on the GOP establishment.
He is an evil genius when it comes to creating personal win-win situations.
heh
Dear TV producers/bookers — I am available tomorrow to respond to Kayla Moore on behalf of all Jewish lawyers. The subcommittee just had a vote and nominated me to serve as the spokesperson.
Please have coffee and lox and bagels ready. No discount stuff, go to the legit deli.— Bradley P. Moss, Esq (@BradMossEsq) December 12, 2017
re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth
I saw bagels mentioned and thought I’d note that bagels are catching on here in Ostrava (thank heavens). For a long time, only one place served them - now, there’s at least four cafés in town featuring them on the menu.
That makes me a happy camper.
The strongest military force in the world is the American people. 100 million+ gun owners with 20 million or so veterans within the population. Democrats lack of understanding of this goes hand in hand with their lack of firearm knowledge.
— Cats (@eyebleedblue77) December 12, 2017
This response amuses me on many levels. https://t.co/AaImLCXpoW
— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 12, 2017
Long arm of the law:
Arrest in notorious 1980 slaying of Antioch teen Suzanne Bombardier
Antioch police announced Monday that they have arrested a suspect in the 1980 kidnapping and killing of a teenager whose story briefly jolted the nation and roiled a quiet East Bay suburb.
Mitchell Lynn Bacom, 63, of Antioch was arrested just before 5 p.m. Monday for allegedly kidnapping 14-year-old Suzanne Bombardier while she was babysitting her nieces on a summer night 37 years ago and killing her.
Police detained Bacom outside of his home on the 300 block of West Madill Street in Antioch. Bacom was an acquaintance of the Bombardier family at the time the crime was committed, police said, without disclosing further details.
This is the California Antioch.
If most people are convinced that you’re an alcoholic you shouldn’t do your final campaign interview in a bar with a bottle of Jack Daniels that you’re beaming at lustily.@MooreSenate @realDonaldTrump @GOP pic.twitter.com/9rOrPT037L
— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) December 12, 2017
re: #205 Backwoods_Sleuth
Another Marine here…I would have never followed orders to conduct martial law. Most of my brothers in arms wouldn’t have either. We would have been fighting the cowards who decided to follow those orders. And yes, this nation would fall into another Civil War.
what sort of hypothetical marital law are they talking about?
re: #207 Backwoods_Sleuth
If most people are convinced that you’re an alcoholic you shouldn’t do your final campaign interview in a bar with a bottle of Jack Daniels that you’re beaming at lustily.
I assume that he wants to demonstrate to his wavering followers that he can be trusted around young girls…
re: #208 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
what sort of hypothetical marital law are they talking about?
responding to this:
Frankly, i want to know what ex-military think is the right move. Guys like @Stonekettle & @MalcolmNance. If theres reason to believe the acting government is directly undermining the vote, should democratic politicians begin meeting with active military brass to show evidence?
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) December 12, 2017
Trump’s tweet about @SenGillibrand is beyond the pale. It further illustrates the consequences of right, left, and media using “willing to do anything to win” against Hillary with NO REPERCUSSIONS. Hillary had dollar bills thrown at her and was called a “corporate whore.”
— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) December 12, 2017
So, let me get this straight. The president of the USA just sexually harassed a sitting senator in a tweet. FFS! How long are you gonna allow this to continue? @SpeakerRyan @SenateMajLdr #Impeach
— Jamie Kelly 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@Barkforlove1) December 12, 2017
re: #210 Backwoods_Sleuth
responding to this:
should it come to that point, ti will be too late, just as it was too late in 1861
re: #197 Dr Lizardo
Russia’s economy is on par with that of Italy.
That’s not saying a whole hell of a lot, is it? For a nation with vast natural resources, Russia is a kleptocratic, inefficient basket case. The only thing that allows them to punch above their weight is their nuclear arsenal.
And that’s what we are becoming - a kleptocracy ruled by a kakistocracy. It was troubling to hear on Chris Hayes last night that Macron has funded top US climate scientists, who have now relocated to France. It’s good for the world that their work will continue but it’s bad for the United States for us to lose their technical expertise.
Although I do support the Trump initiative to build a base on the Moon and from there go to Mars, how are we going to accomplish that without funding? The tax legislation will guarantee we won’t have the financial resources. And how will we manage if our top scientists are likely to be recruited by countries who look to the future, instead of wanting a return to the 1950’s?
Every teenager in Alabama should be protesting at the polls today. The State GOP says you are old enough to have sex with a candidate but you are not old enough to vote! Get your sign and get out there!
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 12, 2017
re: #202 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
He is an evil genius when it comes to creating personal win-win situations.
He’s really not a genius at anything but insinuating himself into situations of power.
Remember how everyone used to say Karl Rove was a genius? Until he started losing.
Bannon is Karl Rove II, with a crappier wardrobe.
re: #211 Backwoods_Sleuth
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
This is what sexual harassment in the workplace looks like. https://t.co/kySpp00Joi
— NWLC (@nwlc) December 12, 2017
re: #208 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
what sort of hypothetical marital law are they talking about?
You mean martial law, don’t you? Marital law may not provide much help here..
re: #217 Hecuba’s daughter
If the GOP had their way, there might be some overlap.
Lock your wives down for the night!!!
re: #215 makeitstop
He’s really not a genius at anything but insinuating himself into situations of power.
Remember how everyone used to say Karl Rove was a genius? Until he started losing.
Bannon is Karl Rove II, with a crappier wardrobe.
Rove is still an evil genius for the “forged” Air National Guard docs.
I read an article on Bannon, I did not know that he made his reputation and fortune as a TV producer by owning a piece of Seinfeld, which netted him tens of millions of dollars, whereupon he decided to launch a career in political journalism.
re: #217 Hecuba’s daughter
You mean martial law, don’t you? Marital law may not provide much help here..
I meant Martian law
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
Because the way to prove you’re not a sexist pig is to call a female US senator a “lightweight” & publicly suggest she offered you “anything” for money. https://t.co/uidi08belu
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 12, 2017
re: #220 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
I meant Martian law
I think you misspelled Maritime Law.
re: #215 makeitstop
A crappy wardrobe, but one incredibly well-stocked with shirts.
re: #221 Backwoods_Sleuth
Trump is never going to try to prove he’s not sexist.
1 working voting machine at Frazer polling place. Long line waiting with filled ballots in hand. Poll worker says 2nd machine broke & the crowd is bigger than expected, that they’ve reached out twice for another machine
— Brad Harper (@BradMGM) December 12, 2017
Voting problems in Alabama. https://t.co/AQvZtfR5Zl
— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) December 12, 2017
re: #192 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Oh hell, I didn’t know Jones’ senior guy was Joe Trippi..my heart just sank a bit…
re: #220 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
I meant Martian law
Cannot tell you how often at work that notes have “now” instead of “not” or vice versa, thereby conveying the opposite message of what was intended. We all do this — type quickly and press send. Technology can detect certain typos, but most escape discovery until after the message is sent out.
re: #225 Backwoods_Sleuth
“Thanks for coming to vote. Sorry, our machines are broke. Better luck next time. Have a nice day.”
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LOL!
Please please please stop using this image in your presentations on AI!!! There are SO many things wrong with it I don’t know where to begin!! pic.twitter.com/GlUu38wkMH
— Dr Beth Singler (@BVLSingler) December 11, 2017
THEY DID IT!!!! THEY AUTOMATED MANSPLAINING!!!! https://t.co/y8wlf81uUd
— Emma Byrne ❄ (@SciWriBy) December 11, 2017
re: #226 bill d. (b.d.)
I learned that just this morning too and let out a big sigh.
re: #227 Hecuba’s daughter
Cannot tell you how often at work that notes have “now” instead of “not” or vice versa, thereby conveying the opposite message of what was intended. We all do this — type quickly and press send. Technology can detect certain typos, but most escape discovery until after the message is sent out.
but not meaning or intent
hence the white house yesterday “yolk of authoritarianism”
My female parental unit tipped me off about this NYT arkle which is making waves:
A Chinese county along the border with North Korea is constructing refugee camps intended to house thousands of migrants fleeing a possible crisis on the Korean Peninsula, according to an internal document that appears to have been leaked from China’s main state-owned telecommunications company.
Three villages in Changbai County and two cities in the northeastern border province of Jilin, have been designated for the camps, according to the document from China Mobile. The document appeared last week on Weibo, a microblogging site.
The camps are an unusual, albeit tacit, admission by China that instability in North Korea is increasingly likely, and that refugees could swarm across the Tumen River, a narrow ribbon of water that divides the two countries.
[…]
The areas designated for the refugee camps were on state-owned land, and temporary housing had already been constructed at several sites, according to a local businessman who requested anonymity for fear of angering the local government.
Three county villages were named in the document as locations for the camps. The cities of Tumen and Hunchun will also house refugees, according to the businessman.
Tumen and Hunchun have for 20 years received defectors, who have managed to escape from North Korea into China. Many of those defectors travel on to Southeast Asia and eventually to South Korea.
[…]
Last week, the Jilin Daily, a provincial newspaper, advised residents on how to react in case of a nuclear explosion or radioactive fallout.
The advice included washing off radioactive dust from exposed body parts and shoes, and taking iodine tablets. The article noted that when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, more than 70,000 people were killed. Modern weapons are many times more powerful.
[…]
“It is highly possible that there is a conflict between North Korea and the United States now,” said Zhang Liangui, a professor of international strategic research at the Communist Party’s Central Party School. “What China does here is to be prepared for any kind of situation happening on the Korean Peninsula.”
In another sign of increased tensions, South Korea said on Monday that it would join the United States and Japan for a drill to practice tracking missiles launched from North Korean submarines.
re: #223 I cannot.
A crappy wardrobe, but one incredibly well-stocked with shirts.
He buys them all in triplicate.
This is weird even for Bakker. It also shows just how far the evangelical grift industry has gone as an arm of RWNJ politics.
Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj tells Jim Bakker about being called up to heaven in August 2016 where he was told by Abraham that “the council of the prophets” had chosen Trump as the next president. https://t.co/QUx95KdV12
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) December 12, 2017
re: #221 Backwoods_Sleuth
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump
Trump talks about himself in the third person, or some flunky tweeted this? Very disloyal to Bill…who? Bill Clinton?
re: #212 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
should it come to that point, ti will be too late, just as it was too late in 1861
Arguably it is already too late and that we’re simply going through the motions of the Code Blue crash cart team to the corpse of the 1st Republic.
The real question is will there be a coup by those who want to establish a 2nd Republic now or if the coup will come from the right and create the kind of neo-feudal corporate based kingdom out of Cyberpunk SF? After which the question is how long the interregnum be? A generation? A century? Permanent?
At this point, these are just thoughts and hopefully all wrong. Today’s results and how they’re responded to by both sides will tell the real tale.
re: #213 Hecuba’s daughter
And that’s what we are becoming - a kleptocracy ruled by a kakistocracy. It was troubling to hear on Chris Hayes last night that Macron has funded top US climate scientists, who have now relocated to France. It’s good for the world that their work will continue but it’s bad for the United States for us to lose their technical expertise.
Although I do support the Trump initiative to build a base on the Moon and from there go to Mars, how are we going to accomplish that without funding? The tax legislation will guarantee we won’t have the financial resources. And how will we manage if our top scientists are likely to be recruited by countries who look to the future, instead of wanting a return to the 1950’s?
The only western Mars expedition that might happen will be by Elon Musk.
Really though, the moon base & martian colony will both be achieved by the PRC without any help from the west.
Four Democratic Senators called for Trump to resign over sexual assault allegations yesterday:
Kirstin Gillibrand
Cory Booker
Ron Wyden
Jeff Merkley
…it’s almost like there’s something different about Sen. Gillibrand, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. pic.twitter.com/SUx22b20k8— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) December 12, 2017
Trump family tried to vote absentee in the NYC mayoral election:
MELANIA: Didn’t follow directions to sign envelope so her vote didn’t count
IVANKA: Sent it on election day, too late
JARED: Never sent ballot
DONALD: Got his own b-day wrong by a monthhttps://t.co/6X0aTfqZV7— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 12, 2017
re: #236 Sir John Barron
Trump talks about himself in the third person, or some flunky tweeted this? Very disloyal to Bill…who? Bill Clinton?
His syntax is a hot mess. He goes first person in the beginning of the tweet, third person at the end.
And yeah, the ‘Bill’ thing is just weird.
re: #173 John Carter
So if you listen to their words Skynard was saying that Watergate happened and it did not make everyone in the country a bad person because we elected him. Just like ALL Alabamans were not responsible for their racist governor.
In Birmingham they love the Gov’nor, boo-hoo-hoo
Now we all did what we could do
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truthBasically, you can still love your country or state even if it elected a bad person. Also, that people in Alabama don’t like to be told what to do but there were still things about the state worth loving.
That’s how I see it anyway.
Fun fact: Birmingham was actually the least supportive part of the state for George Wallace. Which is why Interstate 65 went nearly to Birmingham, then resumed north of Birmingham.
#Charlottesville has denied white nationalists a permit for a follow-up march, citing “a danger to public safety” https://t.co/wyeviVUKGn
— PEN America (@PENamerican) December 12, 2017
re: #236 Sir John Barron
Trump talks about himself in the third person, or some flunky tweeted this? Very disloyal to Bill…who? Bill Clinton?
Sounds like first hand Trump communication. Those typed by others are far more literate.
re: #31 Kragar
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Great catch, Kragar. I didn’t even think about the fact that Moore did nothing to stop or discourage someone else from exploiting child prostitutes. That says a lot about Moore.
re: #241 makeitstop
His syntax is a hot mess. He goes first person in the beginning of the tweet, third person at the end.
And yeah, the ‘Bill’ thing is just weird.
And “Bill” isn’t her husband. She’s married to Jonathan Gillibrand.
re: #246 Sir John Barron
And “Bill” isn’t her husband. She’s married to Jonathan Gillibrand.
He’s calling Hillary “Crooked” as her first name.
It infuriates me
re: #243 Backwoods_Sleuth
Censorship! Political Correctness! Good conservatives being banned!
re: #236 Sir John Barron
Trump talks about himself in the third person, or some flunky tweeted this? Very disloyal to Bill…who? Bill Clinton?
Oh, it’s the Clintons: “Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked…”
Let’s go through this one more time.
We have a very unpopular president who was elected by a fluke of our electoral system, not by popular vote, but also do to some apathy by those who are a lot more awake now. We’re not really sitting at the edge of the 1860s or 1930s Germany.
As for the election today, who put money down on Alabama being close after Sessions was put in as AG? It is Alabama. They’re already prone to electing people who go after their daughters; Moore got elected as judge twice, once after being thrown out of office. If he wins, what is really different? Not the Senate, and not Alabama.
Almost every district here in Texas is getting a Democrat on the ballot. I don’t expect most of them to win, but that is a game changer, and, if it’s being repeated everywhere else in the country, is a huge game changer.
Please don’t get caught in the LGF bubble and talk yourselves into a political depression.
re: #247 Stanley Sea
He’s calling Hillary “Crooked” as her first name.
It infuriates me
Such classy much presidential.
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meanwhile in Kentucky:
“I don’t think in every case that women lie. Not at all. I think that it is the season. Last season it was racism.” GOP state Rep. Dan Johnson at news conference, denying story that he molested a teenage girl at his church. ^JC
— Bluegrass Politics (@BGPolitics) December 12, 2017
he’s having a presser at his church.
Line to vote at a polling station near Birmingham, Alabama at 6.45 this morning.#DougJonesForSenate #VoteDougJones#Alabama #RightSideOfHistory pic.twitter.com/blSWiVoVM5
— Scully2018 (@Scully2018) December 12, 2017
Lines at polling places aren’t typical in any Alabama election. But, for a December special election in freezing cold (for us) weather, this shows serious engagement with the political process by Alabama voters. https://t.co/83ypWOKjSi
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) December 12, 2017
re: #219 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
Rove is still an evil genius for the “forged” Air National Guard docs.
I read an article on Bannon, I did not know that he made his reputation and fortune as a TV producer by owning a piece of Seinfeld, which netted him tens of millions of dollars, whereupon he decided to launch a career in political journalism.
That had nothing to do with “TV producing”, it was part of his banking work. While at Goldman, he helped finance/broker the sale of rerun-syndication rights, getting a share of the deal instead of cash payment.
re: #236 Sir John Barron
Trump talks about himself in the third person, or some flunky tweeted this? Very disloyal to Bill…who? Bill Clinton?
He is talking about her comments last month about how Bill should have resigned the Presidency and how we would be having a very different conversation about his accusers today than we did then.
re: #243 Backwoods_Sleuth
Oh so finally Charlottesville figured out that it’s okay to deny murderous Nazis march permits. **rolls eyes**
Sen. Gillibrand responds to President Trump’s attacks: “It was a sexist smear attempting to silence my voice, and I will not be silenced on this issue. Neither will the women who stood up to the president yesterday.” pic.twitter.com/QccDcO7cg6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
re: #252 Backwoods_Sleuth
meanwhile in Kentucky:
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he’s having a presser at his church.
jeebus
Johnson: I can’t brag on Bullitt County enough. It’s 97% white… what makes that a bad community?
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) December 12, 2017
re: #242 BlueSpotinAL
Fun fact: Birmingham was actually the least supportive part of the state for George Wallace. Which is why Interstate 65 went nearly to Birmingham, then resumed north of Birmingham.
Interesting, so how does that affect my interpretation? Was that lyric sarcastic followed by “boo-hoo-hoo”?
In other words, they definitely didn’t “Love the governor”. That song is interesting and in the words of Inigo Montoya it may not mean what everyone thinks it means. Could be wishful thinking on my part.
It would not be the first time art and literature was misremembered or co-opted.
Lolita comes to mind. Lolita was not a temptress and was clearly a victim. Humbert was not corrupted by her and was a practically a self affirmed predator. But how does society remember that story? Who got painted as the villain in pop culture?
Same thing with Uncle Tom imo but I don’t want to make this post too long.
re: #257 Backwoods_Sleuth
While I applaud Senator Gillibrand’s commentary about Trump needing to resign because of the sexual harassment allegations raised against him, that will never happen. I wish she had been a bit more circumspect when dealing with Senator Franken.
Please tell me that’s a joke.
Lie to me if you have to.— jay (@random__name) December 12, 2017
re: #261 Patricia Kayden
While I applaud Senator Gillibrand’s commentary about Trump needing to resign because of the sexual harassment allegations raised against him, that will never happen. I wish she had been a bit more circumspect when dealing with Senator Franken.
I’d felt the same way, though now I wonder if there was a method to the madness beyond a rigid adherence to “zero tolerance” (that is, she went after Franken first to bolster and add credibility to a subsequent push for Cheeto Benito’s resignation. Of course it will never work, but perhaps she thought it would shift the MSM narrative…)
re: #263 Interesting Times
I’d felt the same way, though now I wonder if there was a method to the madness beyond a rigid adherence to “zero tolerance” (that is, she went after Franken first to bolster and add credibility to a subsequent push for Cheeto Benito’s resignation. Of course it will never work, but perhaps she thought it would shift the MSM narrative…)
I was flipping it around: Since she pushed Franken to resign, she HAD to go after Trump. Someone needs to go after Trump, repeatedly, so it might as well be her.
re: #235 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
Let me guess—the guy smoked some skunk weed in Roger Stone’s Nixon Bong…
— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 12, 2017
re: #225 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Why is this not shocking in the least? Democracy in its Third World best.
Daily Kos summarizes Trump’s list of people exonerating him of sexual assault:
And on Tuesday, Sanders sent her list of eyewitnesses to Think Progress. It will surprise no one to learn that much like Trump, the list is a bad joke.
There’s Katie Blair, who disputes the claim of Samantha Holvey, who says that Trump “personally inspected each of the contestants” at the 2006 Miss USA pageant. Blair wasn’t in the 2006 Miss USA pageant.
Melissa Young is eyewitness number two against Samantha Holvey, with the White House describing her as “someone who ‘Also Competed In The 2005 Miss USA Pageant.’” Except Samantha Holvey didn’t compete in the 2005 Miss USA Pageant.
And eyewitness number three is Anthony Gilberthorpe, a confirmed liar, who “claimed to be an eyewitness disputing the account of Jessica Leeds, who says Trump groped her on an airplane in 1980.” Gilberthorpe said that he perfectly remembers watching Trump and Leeds on an airplane 37 years ago, that nothing happened AND that Leeds, “then in her 30s, confided in him (an 18-year-old stranger) that she wanted to marry Trump.”
And there you have it. The eyewitnesses who totally back up Donald Trump’s claims that he’s not a vile, disgusting pig and serial sexual assaulter.
re: #260 John Carter
Interesting, so how does that affect my interpretation? Was that lyric sarcastic followed by “boo-hoo-hoo”?
In other words, they definitely didn’t “Love the governor”. That song is interesting and in the words of Inigo Montoya it may not mean what everyone thinks it means. Could be wishful thinking on my part.
It would not be the first time art and literature was misremembered or co-opted.
Lolita comes to mind. Lolita was not a temptress and was clearly a victim. Humbert was not corrupted by her and was a practically a self affirmed predator. But how does society remember that story? Who got painted as the villain in pop culture?
Same thing with Uncle Tom imo but I don’t want to make this post too long.
One member of Lynrd Skynyrd was interviewed about this, he made it clear that you are right overall, I was just pointing out that the particular line about Birmingham was ironic, and how Wallace treated the areas that did not vote for him. And I also think they claimed to say Boo-Boo-Boo, which is quite different from Boo-Hoo-Hoo!
Ha!
Consumer Confidence is at an All-Time High, along with a Record High Stock Market. Unemployment is at a 17 year low. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Working to pass MASSIVE TAX CUTS (looking good).
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
When Trump touts the economy, it always reminds of the Stacey King quote about how he and Michael Jordan once combined for 70 points in a game (Jordan scored 69) https://t.co/loRVYEBsIU
— Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) December 12, 2017
re: #267 Belafon
Hey, they didn’t include Witness #4 who will back up Trump’s Version!
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
Are you really trying to bully, intimidate and slut-shame @SenGillibrand? Do you know who you’re picking a fight with? Good luck with that, @realDonaldTrump. Nevertheless, #shepersisted. https://t.co/mYJtBZfxiu
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 12, 2017
gooooob morning. did you know. that if one sits. very well. and looks up at the human. with a straight face. the human will be forced. to stay home. an extra few minutes. and give attention
— Thoughts of Dog (@dog_feelings) December 11, 2017
re: #265 Joe Bacon 🌹
“The Council of the Prophets”? LOLOL he probably got high and watched an episode of ‘Super Friends’.
re: #268 BlueSpotinAL
One member of Lynrd Skynyrd was interviewed about this, he made it clear that you are right overall, I was just pointing out that the particular line about Birmingham was ironic, and how Wallace treated the areas that did not vote for him. And I also think they claimed to say Boo-Boo-Boo, which is quite different from Boo-Hoo-Hoo!
Thanks @BlueSpotinAL, I appreciate your take on it especially since you probably know a lot more about it than me.
HAPPENING SOON: Join us at 11:00AM ET for a @reddit #AMA about the Republican tax bill with Senator @ronwyden and Tax March Executive Director @nicolelgill.
Start asking questions now → https://t.co/7PkNps56pU pic.twitter.com/NuEcqtEic2— Tax March (@taxmarch) December 12, 2017
Hey world! I’m doing my first ever Reddit AMA with @RonWyden, ask us a question about the tax bill! #NotOnePenny #GOPTaxScam https://t.co/XtimHyuZNG
— Nicole Gill (@nicolelgill) December 12, 2017
Here is Roy Moore arriving to vote on horseback. pic.twitter.com/nwtWPFGfsI
— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) December 12, 2017
Where are the other three horsemen? https://t.co/asFt7XLvzI
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
re: #240 Stanley Sea
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That photo of The Orange Blimp with Melania and Ivanka is just plain weird. Trump looks like he is posing with two replicas of Melania and Ivanka. Both of their faces just look so porcelain and lifeless.
And that is supposed to be beautiful?
Senator, we know he’s going to use the “P” word any second now. Be sure to have your crucifix, holy water, garlic chains and wolfbane ready…
— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 12, 2017
Chuck E. Cheese’s Wikipedia article edited anonymously from US House of Representatives https://t.co/jDfVHRs0x9 pic.twitter.com/lXxaWpYA5M
— congress-edits (@congressedits) December 12, 2017
Today is erection, er, election day for Roy Moore. It could be the best day of his life since that frag failed to go off under his bed in ‘Nam, or the worst since an irate father chased him out of ‘Bama and forced him to hide out in Australia.
Alabama voters should be reminded that Roy was an MP company commander. He has admitted to discovering a child brothel that was catering to American servicemen. He had it within his power to raid the place, shut it down and rescue the victims. That the notoriously moralistic Bible thumper did not do so speaks volumes about this real values.
re: #266 Patricia Kayden
Why is this not shocking in the least? Democracy in its Third World best.
Sometimes I think we’d be better off using paper ballots and just put them in boxes.
re: #281 Big Beautiful Door
Sometimes I think we’d be better off using paper ballots and just put them in boxes.
That’s how it done in the Czech Republic. A bit old-fashioned, but it works. And there’s a paper trail.
re: #233 Teukka
My female parental unit tipped me off about this NYT arkle which is making waves:
Dozens of boats from North Korea have washed up on Japan’s shores, too. Some with dead bodies, some with ailing crew, and some ghost boats.
re: #252 Backwoods_Sleuth
meanwhile in Kentucky:
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he’s having a presser at his church.
Oh, so racists and sexual predators are just seasonal. Like fashion I suppose. Something is in and then out.
“Hey honey…how do I look as a racist?”
“Not so good dear. Pedophilia looks much better on you. Take that racist off and I’ll return it at WalMart on Monday.”
Roy Moore likes his booze how he likes his women. Between the ages of 12 and 16.
re: #253 Backwoods_Sleuth
Scully2018
@Scully2018
Line to vote at a polling station near Birmingham, Alabama at 6.45 this morning.#DougJonesForSenate #VoteDougJones#Alabama #RightSideOfHistory
8:17 AM - Dec 12, 2017
Good to see a line like that. America is taking action. I do so hope that is an indication of good results today.
re: #282 Dr Lizardo
That’s how it done in the Czech Republic. A bit old-fashioned, but it works. And there’s a paper trail.
And in California. We count them with scanners, of course.
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump: I call on you to issue an apology to @SenGillibrand immediately, take down this tweet, halt your efforts to silence women who speak out, and stop degrading the Office of the Presidency.” https://t.co/OU4LFnh5cH
— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) December 12, 2017
re: #268 BlueSpotinAL
One member of Lynrd Skynyrd was interviewed about this, he made it clear that you are right overall, I was just pointing out that the particular line about Birmingham was ironic, and how Wallace treated the areas that did not vote for him. And I also think they claimed to say Boo-Boo-Boo, which is quite different from Boo-Hoo-Hoo!
Fun fact: Merry Clayton who sang the haunting background on “Gimme Shelter” is singing “boo boo boo”* on “Sweet Home Alabama.”
*She sings background, suddenly unsure though if she sings that particular part (edited to add).
I remember Neil saying something like ‘they play for keeps; I’m honored to be in a Lynyrd Skynyrd song.’
re: #288 A hollow voice says, Covfefe.
And in California. We count them with scanners, of course.
Same here. Like I said, it’s somewhat old-fashioned, but it works quite well. The biggest problem here seems to be, like in the US all too often, voter apathy.
Don’t know if this has been posted here yet, I haven’t seen it. Looks like Lucian Wintrich got off on those breach of the peace charges from his “It’s ok to be white” talk. Bummer
re: #267 Belafon
Daily Kos summarizes Trump’s list of people exonerating him of sexual assault:
Sounds like the list is just another table full of blank paper stuffed into envelopes.
Trump tricks work on his base though. They will now be convinced all three of the ladies are Democrats out to take down their boy.
re: #274 John Carter
Thanks @BlueSpotinAL, I appreciate your take on it especially since you probably know a lot more about it than me.
Actually, I am a transplant, who had the same misconceptions about it that you addressed eloquently, and was constantly irritated by the song. It is played a LOT in Alabama. I was all ready to argue with someone about the song lyrics recently, but decided to get some facts beforehand, and found out that I was wrong. Crazy, right?
SF won’t be happy until it’s more like Detroit.
— Nicolas (@green1158) December 12, 2017
Consider that San Francisco’s biggest problem is that so many rich and successful people want to live there it’s driving housing costs up.
— aceoaces (@aceoaces) December 12, 2017
“San Francisco is just like Detroit” -Said nobody who has ever been to those cities.
President Trump calls his accusers “women who I don’t know and/or have never met.” The list includes a former business partner, a contestant in one of his beauty pageants, a reporter who interviewed him and an Apprentice contestant. https://t.co/H0m8AgWHry
— Jenna Johnson (@wpjenna) December 12, 2017
MOBILE, Ala. - A poll watcher said more than 500 people had already voted at St. Joan of Arc School this morning, more than voted in the last presidential election. They were lined up before 7 a.m. to vote. Record turnout=landslide victory for Doug Jones. pic.twitter.com/UDzlCONarv
— Glynn Wilson (@GlynnWilson1) December 12, 2017
Huge, if true. https://t.co/ddKXMKtw8S
— Al Giordano (@AlGiordano) December 12, 2017
re: #293 ObserverArt
Sounds like the list is just another table full of blank paper stuffed into envelopes.
Trump tricks work on his base though. They will now be convinced all three of the ladies are Democrats out to take down their boy.
The Dear Alabama thing on twitter is shot full of pro-Moore folks. Abortion is a defining issue. If you’re anti-choice, nothing else matters. “Moore may have had inappropriate relations with a teenager, but Doug Jones supports the murder of millions of babies.’
Also, who is this Scott Presler POS? Seems more like a bot than a person. He’s staying busy.
re: #286 SteelPH
Roy Moore likes his booze like he likes his women. Between the ages of 12 and 16.
*WHACK!*
re: #295 Ace-o-aces
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“San Francisco is just like Detroit” -Said nobody who has ever been to those cities.
What a pair of dopes.
re: #297 JordanRules
Depends on the place, but we had higher than usual turnout in 2016 here in Rockwall and it meant that more people voted for the Republican than had in 2012.
re: #288 A hollow voice says, Covfefe.
And in California. We count them with scanners, of course.
The machines used here in Columbus appear to count both digitally and on a paper roll. When you review your selections and hit “Vote” you can see the selections printed to the paper roll in a window at the bottom of the machine. I would imagine they can verify both counts against each other that way too.
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
You cannot silence me or the millions of women who have gotten off the sidelines to speak out about the unfitness and shame you have brought to the Oval Office. https://t.co/UbQZqubXZv
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 12, 2017
This Gillibrand tweet has more than 4 times as many retweets as Trump’s (and counting). https://t.co/96vl0tkaG6
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
re: #297 JordanRules
In theory, high turnout should help Jones. We’ll see.
Here is Roy Moore arriving to vote on horseback. pic.twitter.com/nwtWPFGfsI
— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) December 12, 2017
Typically, in this part of the world, when you see a grown ass man going to work on bicycle or a horse, it’s because he lost his license for drunken driving. https://t.co/MIY3XYdp7b
— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 12, 2017
But you’re sure @HillaryClinton runs a child sex ring because one of her advisers ordered pizza,
— aceoaces (@aceoaces) December 12, 2017
re: #237 William Lewis
Arguably it is already too late and that we’re simply going through the motions of the Code Blue crash cart team to the corpse of the 1st Republic.
Not a coup. We are watching the frog of American Democracy being slowly boiled alive in a pot of ineffective, partisan, commercially tainted media reporting that is a mishmash of infotainment, non-news, fake news and external disinformation and propaganda. We are unable to even recognize what is real and what is outright manipulation, much less control or combat those forces.
The damage will be irreversible and those who try to work against it will simply not be taken seriously as we no longer know what what we are fighting against.
THREAD!
So I voted but let me tell you a quick story about this here special election:
— Ya Girl Brittany (@xobritdear) December 12, 2017
When do the polls close in Alabama? 9 or 10 pm eastern?
re: #307 Ace-o-aces
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Oh right. They still believe the signature was forged. Hahahahahahahaha.
Consider how much Republicans have had to spend to try to get Moore elected. Yeah, he has his issues, but it should be a safe Republican seat. His issues have made this a tossup, but it wouldn’t be if the GOP wasn’t messed up.
Now, think about the panic Republicans are having if their big donors say “nope” to giving them money. They don’t have the small donor base the Democrats do. This is why they’re willing to cut off their own noses for their donors.
re: #308 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
The damage will be irreversible and those who try to work against it will simply not be taken seriously as we no longer know what what we are fighting against.
Speak for yourself.
re: #313 A hollow voice says, Covfefe.
Speak for yourself.
I wish I could be more optimistic but every time I try to follow the news, it gets even more and more surreal.
re: #315 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
I wish I could be more optimistic but every time I try to follow the news, it gets even more and more surreal.
I know. A Democrat with a chance in Alabama? What world is this?
re: #316 Belafon
I know. A Democrat with a chance in Alabama? What world is this?
to me it is more the fact that a man like Moore has a chance of being elected anywhere, even Alabama
re: #315 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
I wish I could be more optimistic but every time I try to follow the news, it gets even more and more surreal.
We have a chance to win a senate race in Alabama and did you not see Election Day too? I’m not worried about winning back seats. I’m more concerned about long term implications of Trumpism.
re: #317 HappyWarrior
The signature wasn’t fake. She did add an annotationz
INVALID. therefore all the other women who came forward are liars, too.
case closed
vote Roy!
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I’m cautiously optimistic tonight but optimistic going forward. People are pissed.
Today is the day we get to find out how effective the Republican voter suppression techniques really are.
I wonder if Putin has his eye on this one.
re: #312 Belafon
Consider how much Republicans have had to spend to try to get Moore elected. Yeah, he has his issues, but it should be a safe Republican seat. His issues have made this a tossup, but it wouldn’t be if the GOP wasn’t messed up.
Now, think about the panic Republicans are having if their big donors say “nope” to giving them money. They don’t have the small donor base the Democrats do. This is why they’re willing to cut off their own noses for their donors.
And it is costing them two ways; money and reputation.
No doubt about it, this is a costly election for the Republicans.
President Trump ignores question from @Acosta on what the president meant when he tweeted that Sen. Gillibrand would do anything for a campaign contribution.
— Allie Malloy (@AlliemalCNN) December 12, 2017
Prior to this morment, @presssec issued a warning to me. She said if I asked a question of Trump at the bill signing “I can’t promise you will be allowed into a pool spray again.” Sorry Sarah.. we won’t be intimidated. https://t.co/RZgJpXpyEg
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 12, 2017
Heading for the door, Pres Trump waved off a question about his tweet saying @SenGillibrand “would do anything” for a campaign contribution. @Acosta said he had been told by @PressSec he might never again be allowed in a press pool event if he asked a question - he did anyway. pic.twitter.com/XmG1XjYl1j
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 12, 2017
Trump says the U.S. has “won” the battle against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria https://t.co/Hj7wjJ21b7
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) December 12, 2017
re: #317 HappyWarrior
The signature wasn’t fake. She did add an annotationz
But that is how a wingnut thinks. If one tiny thing is wrong it is all wrong and must be dismissed.
Meanwhile Trump lies at every turn and that is fine and dandy…he’s just making a point and talks about things like they do.
You can’t defeat that dishonesty. You have to beat them at the voting booth and with facts that hopefully reach the people that can be reached so they too come to the voting booth.
Sen. Mazie Hirono on President Trump: “He’s a misogynist and admitted sexual predator and a liar. The only thing that will stop him from attacking us, because nobody is safe, is his resignation.” pic.twitter.com/48EBOAgnHP
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
President Trump signs the defense authorization bill: “Brand new beautiful equipment is on the way, the best you’ve ever had by far” https://t.co/PbMKT2B3kc
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 12, 2017
re: #246 Sir John Barron
And “Bill” isn’t her husband. She’s married to Jonathan Gillibrand.
Bill Clinton (perhaps?)
Alabama is birthplace of Voting Rights Act
This is how hard it was to vote in the state before 1965
We can’t forget about this history
(p17 Give Us the Ballot) pic.twitter.com/iWWCuxLtUz— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) December 12, 2017
re: #331 HappyWarrior
They’re giving him hell. He’s going to go ballistic.
Good. I want to see him really lose it and do it very publically. I think that will lead to his downfall. It has to be very evident he needs to go.
Maybe the women are thinking the same. They have the floor and the power. Do not let up.
What would be real cool is if GOP women like Collins and Murkowski join in as a way to pay the Orange Pig back for how they have been treated by both Trump and their party men…like McConnell and Ryan.
re: #331 HappyWarrior
They’re giving him hell. He’s going to go ballistic.
i want that instead of a pony
re: #322 Eclectic Cyborg
Today is the day we get to find out how effective the Republican voter suppression techniques really are.
I wonder if Putin has his eye on this one.
If all else fails, they will claim voter fraud and all those registered (black) felons.
This woman just voted for the first time. “My eyes just burning. Ain’t nobody crying.” #ALSen pic.twitter.com/VXxBNxjB7T
— Kira Lerner (@kira_lerner) December 12, 2017
This exceptional for its size and precious material, this Torah crown is a rare survival of 18th-century Italian silver. Happy first night of #Hanukkah. https://t.co/FakxetHJTs pic.twitter.com/pvTurNkiol
— The Met (@metmuseum) December 12, 2017
re: #338 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
If all else fails, they will claim voter fraud and all those registered (black) felons.
So what.
There is so much national attention on this election, trying any stunts is going to look like they are messing with the results.
There has to be a time to draw the line and call that crap out. Trump and the GOP are making this time, the time.
From an AL friend who is a rock solid GOP voter: pic.twitter.com/531kKUpJUG
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) December 12, 2017
ALERT: We are receiving reports regarding a hostile precinct chief in Ramer, #Alabama (Montgomery Cty.). If you face voter intimidation, please contact our 866-OUR-VOTE Election Protection hotline. #AlabamaSenateRace
— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) December 12, 2017
re: #342 Backwoods_Sleuth
What’s in the picture?
good grief…Dan Johnson can just STFU any time now…
GOP lawmaker accused of rape sings about baby Jesus at press conference before calling victim a liar https://t.co/oJdYiIFEcX #p2 #ctl pic.twitter.com/qwibqfQ0i8
re: #345 Belafon
Rick Wilson tweeted a photo of a ballot marked for Doug Jones; he says it’s from an Alabama friend of his whom he describes as a “rock-solid Republican”.
Kentucky vying to be the next Alabama…
David Adams, a GOP political consultant who once worked for Rand Paul, says he’ll help state Rep. Dan Johnson with 2018 re-election. ^JC pic.twitter.com/HBflcbYBn2
— Bluegrass Politics (@BGPolitics) December 12, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger bikes through streets of Paris before speaking at environmental summit: “It doesn’t matter that Donald Trump backed out of the Paris Agreement.” https://t.co/e0auZ6c8sh pic.twitter.com/MOsOALTyNs
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 12, 2017
re: #309 Backwoods_Sleuth
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I bet they aren’t treating mostly white voting districts this way. Desperate to suppress the black vote and get Moore elected.
re: #349 Backwoods_Sleuth
Kentucky vying to be the next Alabama…
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re: #307 Ace-o-aces
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Not sure the signature was ever determined to be fake.
But let’s also forget that Moore wasn’t allowed in basically any venue with kids.
And if you’re a GOP voter in Alabama thinking along with this guy, that means you’re cool with an asshole in his mid-30’s dating 16-18 year olds because it’s not technically illegal.
Murkowski asked about Trump’s tweet about Gillibrand: “I don’t want to get in the middle of the President’s Tweets, we’ve got so much going on and this is what everybody is distracted by…”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 12, 2017
Way to be a stand up senator, @lisamurkowski. You’re really demonstrating your principles, here. I’m sure your colleagues will remember this one. https://t.co/6wDjLDPSIl
— Joan McCarter (@joanmccarter) December 12, 2017
So I voted but let me tell you a quick story about this here special election:
— Ya Girl Brittany (@xobritdear) December 12, 2017
Thanks to everyone who tagged us in response to this. If you arrive to your polling place on Election Day and are told you are “inactive,” you can still vote.
If you encounter trouble at the polls, call[no phone numbers allowed]#ALSen https://t.co/S3HvZt7PqE— ACLU (@ACLU) December 12, 2017
re: #355 Backwoods_Sleuth
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When his tweets are a big part of how he communicates, it’s certainly relevant and not a “distraction.”
re: #355 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Murkowski asked about Trump’s tweet about Gillibrand: “I don’t want to get in the middle of the President’s Tweets, we’ve got so much going on and this is what everybody is distracted by…”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 12, 2017
Well @lisamurkowski sure got involved in saying Franken should resign. Situational ethics. https://t.co/XPXTjSB6u5
— Shannyn Moore (@shannynmoore) December 12, 2017
re: #355 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Murkowski is focused on getting ANWR opened up for drilling, and to Hell with anything else.
Heads up: If you’ve done any work on @Storify, time to export it and save elsewhere. Seems to be shutting down. https://t.co/19G6mQzaQg pic.twitter.com/PqowgmVOzc
— Steph Haberman (@StephLauren) December 12, 2017
Trump’s tweets aren’t a distraction. They’re how he communicates.
Asked about Trump’s tweet RE: Gillibrand, @BobCorker says he hasn’t seen it.
*Reporter offers to show him.*
Corker: “I don’t know that I want you to show it to me, I can’t respond if I don’t know anything about it.”— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 12, 2017
re: #359 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Just when you think someone like Murkowski would continue a sporadic trend of doing the right thing…
#unhackthevote
Alabama! Montgomery County. You have two ballots today. There are separates scanners for each ballot. They need to go in the right one. People are very confused. Also watch the straight party ticket option. People are having issues.— MikeFarb (@mikefarb1) December 12, 2017
re: #366 Backwoods_Sleuth
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ALABAMA! There are confusing elements to the actual ballot. At the top of the ballot you can vote straight party. It is imperative that you do NOT vote republican there. If you vote republican there, you are voting for #NOMoore. Vote DEMOCRAT at the top and Doug Jones. #GOTV
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 12, 2017
re: #363 Backwoods_Sleuth
Corker: “I don’t know that I want you to show it to me, I can’t respond if I don’t know anything about it.”
Goddamn it, when is one of you gonna stand the fuck up?
Cowards. Every last one of them.
more shenanigans. The poll workers tried to deny her vote, but she persisted.
I am a victim of voter suppression pic.twitter.com/peYUuaqnvf
— Annalise A. (@iAnnalise) December 12, 2017
I clearly met the requirements to vote that have been established by the state of Alabama m. It says nothing about additional verification if the id is from another state. pic.twitter.com/UwtQ5FE9Tg
— Annalise A. (@iAnnalise) December 12, 2017
re: #369 makeitstop
Also from the Why I Would Last 5 Minutes in Politics Files….If I was in Sen. Gillibrand’s shoes, I’d walk right up to Corker and call him a chickenshit to his face. Preferably in front of cameras.
re: #369 makeitstop
Goddamn it, when is one of you gonna stand the fuck up?
Cowards. Every last one of them.
Putin must have Kompromat on ALL of them!
re: #369 makeitstop
Goddamn it, when is one of you gonna stand the fuck up?
Cowards. Every last one of them.
The R is for cowaRd.
re: #372 Joe Bacon 🌹
Putin must have Kompromat on ALL of them!
Actually I wouldn’t be surprised which is why so many back him when push comes to shove.
I’ve spent most of my time in Alabama in Jones country, such that it is, but I’ll say this: I’ve been speaking almost exclusively with black voters, and everyone I’ve approached has said they were voting.
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) December 12, 2017
So, OT, but they were just showing Colossus: The Forbin Project here on TV. It’s an older film, from 1970, but honestly, it’s one of the most underrated films of all time. It’s a sci-fi masterpiece. A pleasant surprise on a Tuesday evening. :)
This is again as much @SpeakerRyan and @SenateMajLdr’s fault as it is Trump’s. They will decide today that his sexual abuse of one of their colleagues, like his racist abuse of another, is permissible.
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) December 12, 2017
re: #24 HappyWarrior
My favorite was when his campaign said that he had millions of non-accusers.
I have billions of non-accusers. How the hell is that an argument?
Inbox: Governor Mark Dayton to Announce Appointment to the United States Senate at 10:00am Wednesday
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) December 12, 2017
re: #380 Patricia Kayden
I have billions of non-accusers. How the hell is that an argument?
It’s a stupid one. No one accused me of hitting the Archbishop of Canterbury either. Granted I’ve never been to Canterbury.
Apparently Goober thinks that Mueller’s investigation will inevitably lead to the removal of Trump.
Rep. Louie Gohmert warns of an impending “coup” and “civil war” if Mueller and Rosenstein are not taken off the Russia probehttps://t.co/3X7yjPnTtT
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) December 12, 2017
Lawyer-hai and Sméagol demands a new Special Countsel to peeks at Muellandir! He is a filthy geezer! He is LOSERSES! Too many biased elves & wizards on his Counzel! Too many! Too stinky! But isnt Special Counzells for crime investigesting? Isn’t they, precious? SHUTUP! Bad!
— Gollum J. Trump (@realGollumTrump) December 12, 2017
re: #375 Backwoods_Sleuth
I canvassed in Tampa for Hillary in the Latin districts and they said the same.
Let’s just see what we see…
I’m not ashamed to admit this tweet made me laugh like a lunatic in the office:
Number one, why these shits so hard to open? Number two, they loud as hell. Whole fuckin country know you tryna get a piece of cake pic.twitter.com/EBRgsUMzHW
— Asia Cheyanne (@AsiaAtItAgain) December 11, 2017
re: #376 Dr Lizardo
So, OT, but they were just showing Colossus: The Forbin Project here on TV. It’s an older film, from 1970, but honestly, it’s one of the most underrated films of all time. It’s a sci-fi masterpiece. A pleasant surprise on a Tuesday evening. :)
When I was in the Navy, I worked at a barracks at night, and the Disney channels showed that one night.
#LIVE: #SanFrancisco City Hall press conference on death of Mayor Ed Lee https://t.co/kIrxPzzjkr pic.twitter.com/tEoRdu9SaP
— KRON4 News (@kron4news) December 12, 2017
re: #384 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
Rep. Louie Gohmert warns of an impending “coup” and “civil war” if Mueller and Rosenstein are not taken off the Russia probe
— Right Wing Watch
Oh, OK, when you put it like that. Of course.
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re: #384 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
Sounds like GOHMERT! is genuinely worried that Mueller’s probe is gonna take Trump down.
Good news.
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
You cannot silence me or the millions of women who have gotten off the sidelines to speak out about the unfitness and shame you have brought to the Oval Office. https://t.co/UbQZqubXZv
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 12, 2017
Another disgusting tweet from Thin-Skinned Donald Trump. This man has a problem, plain and simple. He lashes out at women and doesn’t seem to be able to control his impulses. For the good of the nation, he should delete his account. https://t.co/0aoBA1ze8i
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 12, 2017
re: #384 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
Apparently Goober think that Mueller’s investigation will inevitably lead to the removal of Trump.
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Is Gohmert that big of a hack or does the Kremlin have him by the balls too?
re: #393 HappyWarrior
Is Gohmert that big of a hack or does the Kremlin have him by the balls too?
Yes.
re: #310 Dr. Matt
When do the polls close in Alabama? 9 or 10 pm eastern?
7 pm according to my friend who was arguing with her boss yesterday about whether she could take time off during the day to vote. I told her to drive over after work, get in line and stay there.
re: #388 Belafon
When I was in the Navy, I worked at a barracks at night, and the Disney channels showed that one night.
I couldn’t help but wonder if, somewhere along the line, James Cameron saw Colossus and that idea later served as the inspiration for Skynet.
re: #393 HappyWarrior
Is Gohmert that big of a hack or does the Kremlin have him by the balls too?
Both can be true.
re: #396 mmmirele
7 pm according to my friend who was arguing with her boss yesterday about whether she could take time off during the day to vote. I told her to drive over after work, get in line and stay there.
The countdown box on the TV says about 6 hours from now which would be 8pm eastern
re: #392 Stanley Sea
For the good of the nation, he should delete his
accountadministration.
Fixed it for you, Senator.
re: #398 Sir John Barron
Both can be true.
Although he is a hack, that much we know. Not sure the Kremlin would have much use for him. But you never know.
Roy Moore arrives to vote in today’s Alabama Senate special election, riding his horse to a polling place in Gallant, Alabama https://t.co/eK8Vu9k5R2 pic.twitter.com/wxl0A0stXp
— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
. @MooreSenate - screw you and the horse you rode in on… https://t.co/kfK6Cuv5F1
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 12, 2017
re: #364 Mike Lamb
Just when you think someone like Murkowski would continue a sporadic trend of doing the right thing…
She’s a Republican. It’s not in her genetics.
re: #401 Sir John Barron
Although he is a hack, that much we know. Not sure the Kremlin would have much use for him. But you never know.
I guess it’s always good to have a clown like Gohmert.
Roy Moore arrives to vote in today’s Alabama Senate special election, riding his horse to a polling place in Gallant, Alabama https://t.co/eK8Vu9k5R2 pic.twitter.com/wxl0A0stXp
— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
“Look at that horse’s ass.” https://t.co/3uh2Y4RpvJ
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
re: #399 danarchy
The countdown box on the TV says about 6 hours from now which would be 8pm eastern
That’s right. Alabama is Central Time.
re: #402 Backwoods_Sleuth
Another video:
WATCH: Roy Moore Rides His Horse ‘Sassy’ to Cast His Vote https://t.co/M0pCvo2MCJ pic.twitter.com/I9fSrW68wJ
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) December 12, 2017
I can’t remember the last time I rode a horse, but Moore looks awkward as hell in that video. He’s not balanced in the saddle and he’s yanking on the reins a lot.
re: #407 Lidane
Another video:
I can’t remember the last time I rode a horse, but Moore looks awkward as hell in that video. He’s not balanced in the saddle and he’s yanking on the reins a lot.
Is the horse female?
re: #407 Lidane
I can’t remember the last time I rode a horse, but Moore looks awkward as hell in that video. He’s not balanced in the saddle and he’s yanking on the reins a lot.
Pity the horse doesn’t rear up and buck him the fuck off.
re: #407 Lidane
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I can’t remember the last time I rode a horse, but Moore looks awkward as hell in that video. He’s not balanced in the saddle and he’s yanking on the reins a lot.
The horse isn’t happy at all…look at her ears.
re: #402 Backwoods_Sleuth
was he waving his gun, too?
re: #407 Lidane
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I can’t remember the last time I rode a horse, but Moore looks awkward as hell in that video. He’s not balanced in the saddle and he’s yanking on the reins a lot.
It’s just another stupid Republican stunt to look more macho and I say that coming from a family of people involved with horses.
re: #410 Backwoods_Sleuth
The horse isn’t happy at all…look at her ears.
I wouldn’t be happy either.
Mayor Breed & City Officials Gather to Express Condolences on the Passing of 43rd SF Mayor, Ed Lee https://t.co/Eflg74cOSH
— City of SanFrancisco (@sfgov) December 12, 2017
re: #416 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Ernst on Trump’s Gillibrand tweet: “I’m sorry I don’t follow his Twitter.”
After a reporter offered to show her the tweet, Ernst says, “No, I would rather not. Thank you.”— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) December 12, 2017
re: #418 Backwoods_Sleuth
This seems to be a trend:
Asked about Trump’s tweet RE: Gillibrand, @BobCorker says he hasn’t seen it.
*Reporter offers to show him.*
Corker: “I don’t know that I want you to show it to me, I can’t respond if I don’t know anything about it.”— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 12, 2017
Republicans are trying to get the tax bill to Trump’s desk before Jones can take office in the event he wins today. Lets hope for difficult reconciliation problems delaying the bill.
re: #419 Lidane
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What does it say about Trump that Republicans don’t want to know what he is tweeting to millions? Absolutely pathetic.
re: #418 Backwoods_Sleuth
Ernst on Trump’s Gillibrand tweet: “I’m sorry I don’t follow his Twitter.”
rino
1.Just spoke with a source in the Mobile (AL) County NAACP. Here are some things that are happening today on the ground in Alabama that did not happen in the 2016 election. Thread:
— Al Giordano (@AlGiordano) December 12, 2017
County elections official says Frazer’s second machine is working now. Montgomery County is using DS200 machines for the first time, called it “kind of a shakedown cruise” for the tabulators. They replaced 20-year-old M100 machines. #ALSEN #ALvotes
— Brad Harper (@BradMGM) December 12, 2017
re: #419 Lidane
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Yup…that’s clearly a strategy that they’ve settled on behind closed doors—“Deliberate Ignorance”. Cowards.
re: #421 Big Beautiful Door
What does it say about Trump that Republicans don’t want to know what he is tweeting to millions? Absolutely pathetic.
What does it say about them that they refuse to read or comment? I totally expect Ryan and McConnell to either completely ignore it or do their usual lame admonishing.
re: #393 HappyWarrior
Is Gohmert that big of a hack or does the Kremlin have him by the balls too?
As I posted above, I believe Putin has Kompromat on EVERY Republican!
Just thinking, the current state of the GOP reminds of this quote from ‘Baron Munchausen’s Narrative of his Marvelous Travels and Campaigns in Russia’;
“Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I’m delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.”
That’s @VP & Susan Collins & Lamar engaged in a long huddle outside Senate GOP luncheon. That topic almost certainly: Alexander-Murray and tax reform. pic.twitter.com/AFuKNSZuXo
— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) December 12, 2017
re: #423 JordanRules
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Seems to me that they’re trying to under Perez get close to the voters.
re: #429 Backwoods_Sleuth
Two people with no power to shape legislation but a person that wants to be convinced otherwise.
Video shows awkward moment Russian soldier stops #Assad from following #Putin https://t.co/mpeJPyLm8q pic.twitter.com/0wJb2odWyd
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) December 11, 2017
Apparently Assad still doesn’t understand the part where he has signed his future (and his country) over to Russia. https://t.co/7DryTr3G8q
— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 12, 2017
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I sure hope that all of that hard work results in a Jones victory.
BREAKING: Senate Democrats call on HHS to extend ACA open enrollment. With demand outpacing last year, cutting off enrollment now will leave millions without coverage. pic.twitter.com/XYROdkAzH1
— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) December 12, 2017
I cannot in good conscience vote to add more to the already massive $20 trillion debt. I promised Kentucky to vote against reckless, deficit spending and I will do just that. pic.twitter.com/BUYqm91mli
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 12, 2017
IMPT: He is not saying he will vote aganst the tax bill. He will vote against eliminating the pay-go rules so he can cut Medicare. https://t.co/zEdhaTtlij
— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) December 12, 2017
re: #410 Backwoods_Sleuth
The horse isn’t happy at all…look at her ears.
This is hilarious, his form sucks & that horse was thinking about bucking him pic.twitter.com/NLWfm8QtlY
— Molly (@Molly_Kats) December 12, 2017
re: #405 Kragar
Kragar
@Kragar_LGF
“Look at that horse’s ass.”Roy Moore arrives to vote in today’s Alabama Senate special election, riding his horse to a polling place in Gallant, Alabama https://t.co/eK8Vu9k5R2 pic.twitter.com/wxl0A0stXp
— CNN (@CNN) December 12, 2017
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I’d recommend it as: Look at the ass on that horse.
I think grandma is kinda happy…
My grandma literally got me through college, she was my number 1 support system, glad I could bring her some joy. A small token of my appreciation 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/t3g0DpkBgO
— Ali (@BRob1964) December 11, 2017
re: #438 Lidane
He sits a horse like a bag of potatoes.
re: #441 jaunte
He sits a horse like a bag of potatoes.
Real Cowboys don’t ride Arabs………
That’s a fucking pony.
1. Horrifying news. Election protection advocate John Brakey won an important order earlier today 2 compel Alabama’s SOS John Merrill 2 preserve the voting machine ballot images, which can detect & thus hacking. Merrill just got the order overruled by the AL Supreme Court.
— Jennifer Cohn (@jennycohn1) December 12, 2017
‼️ Red Alert, Alabama!
Just hours after a ruling ordered Alabama’s Secretary of State Merrill to RETAIN copies of all e-ballots cast on Alabama’s very hackable machines, the AL Supreme Court overturned the order. WHY??
AL @ACLU hotline to report voting problems:[no phone numbers allowed] https://t.co/yz2uxDB2AT— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@DemWrite) December 12, 2017
re: #439 ObserverArt
I’d recommend it as: Look at the ass on that horse.
Here is Roy Moore arriving to vote on horseback. pic.twitter.com/nwtWPFGfsI
— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) December 12, 2017
Where are the other three horsemen? https://t.co/asFt7XLvzI
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
And here is the Secretary of State, who challenged the ruling and got it overturned by the Supreme Court Monday night, speaking about why he supports Roy Moore: https://t.co/GsWGzDYYO4
— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@DemWrite) December 12, 2017
“Checks and balances? Never heard of it”
— Easy D (@joshuetree) December 12, 2017
He’s the same Secretary of State who went to Russia in 2016 to observe voting integrity- https://t.co/8VaQbDF9n9
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) December 12, 2017
Everywhere you turn, it’s Russians.
re: #425 Mike Lamb
Yup…that’s clearly a strategy that they’ve settled on behind closed doors—“Deliberate Ignorance”. Cowards.
The party of marionettes. Strings pulled by the Kochs and Mercers types.
re: #447 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Oh that’s why Clinton was impeached and investigated for a consentual affair.
POLL: Which of the following is the most important for Congress to get done before Christmas?
— Dean Heller (@DeanHeller) December 12, 2017
Other meaning IMPEACHMENT https://t.co/FI9oE3rsTL
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) December 12, 2017
re: #448 jaunte
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Everywhere you turn, it’s Russians.
It would not surprise me at all if the entire party was compromised(or kompromised, if you will)
re: #440 Backwoods_Sleuth
I think grandma is kinda happy…
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LOL that stove is gigantic by Czech standards. Most stoves here are easily only half that size.
Now here’s something you can take to the bank - if Moore loses, just you wait and see how long it’ll be before Trump is tweeting about VOTER FRAUD!! or some such BS.
Your theory that they’re intentionally inciting a socialist revolution seems to be holding up pretty well.
— Shane Pangburn (@shanepang) December 12, 2017
In case you missed it: @MarkHarrisNYC with the clapback of the week pic.twitter.com/C8iWt0BeQD
— joel tyler (@joeltyler_) December 12, 2017
CNN’s Jim Acosts says @PressSec pulled him aside to warn him against asking Trump about his sleazebag attack on Gillibrand or he won’t be allowed back.
— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) December 12, 2017
CNN says Sarah Sanders threatened reporter @Acosta that she’d pull access if he asked Trump about Gillibrand tweet https://t.co/JqmTlJq1fe
— Michelle Boorstein (@mboorstein) December 12, 2017
Acosta asked: “Mr. President, what did you mean when you said that Kirsten Gillibrand would do anything for a campaign contribution?”
Good question! The president turned his head with a glare and proceeded to exit. No answer.
Later on, Acosta told CNN colleague Wolf Blitzer about how desperately the White House wanted to sidestep that uncomfortable encounter. “In the moments before I asked the president the question in the Roosevelt Room as he was signing the National Defense Authorization bill, the White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, pulled me aside — this was prior to me asking that question of the president. And she warned me that if I asked the president a question at this pool spray, as we call them, that she could not promise that I would be allowed into a pool spray again,” said Acosta. “Wolf, this was a direct threat coming from the press secretary to me, warning me not to ask a question and, of course, I went ahead and asked the question anyway and the president did not respond. But Wolf, as you know, we don’t respond to threats, we’re not going to be intimidated.”
re: #458 jaunte
Did she ever produce that eyewitness list?
re: #460 JordanRules
I believe Trump’s private eyes are in Hawaii searching for it.
The RNC jumps into the fray against Gillibrand. pic.twitter.com/8BdCWeJub4
— Ben Pershing (@benpershing) December 12, 2017
Watch as the GOP attempts to use the *exact same script* they used on HRC on Gillibrand. https://t.co/DAFqKVB5v9
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) December 12, 2017
re: #459 jaunte
this was a direct threat coming from the press secretary to me, warning me not to ask a question and, of course, I went ahead and asked the question anyway and the president did not respond. But Wolf, as you know, we don’t respond to threats, we’re not going to be intimidated.”
If that were truly the case, Trump might not be President
Fantastic atmosphere at the Chanukah in the Square festivities in Trafalgar Square this evening. The enormous contribution the Jewish community makes to our city is a shining example of London at its best. To everyone celebrating - Chanukah Sameach #Chanukah #Hanukkah pic.twitter.com/EgvrSj4BWj
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) December 12, 2017
London’s Muslim mayor, y’all: https://t.co/kPnqG5LAKW
— The Vicious Babushka (@viciousbabushka) December 12, 2017
Don’t even need to say what would happen if Obama had suggested about a white female senator what Trump just did about Gillibrand…
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) December 12, 2017
re: #462 JordanRules
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“We don’t want to talk about Trump’s tweets” but we will stand idly by while our party attacks a woman who called out our fuhrer.
re: #467 The Vicious Babushka
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Happy Hanukkah VB and all my Jewish friends here and elsewhere.
re: #466 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
If that were truly the case, Trump might not be President
Some people don’t learn the lesson until after the test.
re: #451 Kragar
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Yep. He’s my Senator and I just let him know that. Ratfucker should then work on helping his constituents, not hurting them.
Another #RoyMoore supporter just called my office posing as an @AP reporter.
Once their cover was blown they started screaming & called me & my staff the n-word & other racial slurs.
I won’t be intimidated.
I won’t stop speaking out.
You will not shut me down.
Believe it.— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) December 12, 2017
The Dem congresswoman who yesterday asked the Senate Sergeant at Arms to protect pages if Moore is elected —> https://t.co/y1EidiM7X5
— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) December 12, 2017
Economically anxious Roy Moore voters.
re: #473 jaunte
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Economically anxious Roy Moore voters.
But they’re not racist, look at what the parties were during the Civil War!//
re: #471 Belafon
Some people don’t learn the lesson until after the test.
But at least they can learn.
Сергей Глазьев предложил использовать криптовалюты для обхода санкцийhttps://t.co/dnEmRRcxg6
— Коммерсантъ (@kommersant) December 12, 2017
Putin advisor Sergey Gazyev suggests the use of #Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to get around crippling western financial sanctions imposed against Russia https://t.co/kppjevTutA
— Jason Corcoran (@jason_corcoran) December 12, 2017
I’m no longer speculating. Russian gov’t officials openly talking about using bitcoin to evade sanctions. https://t.co/nFdknzCjJG
— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 12, 2017
Deb what do you know about this?
I’m hearing that people are being turned away from this precinct in Dothan, AL because they are inactive on the rolls. Trying to find out more. #alsen pic.twitter.com/kcXWYJlsDf
— Kira Lerner (@kira_lerner) December 12, 2017
Nothing says “We respect democracy” like immediately destroying the records of the vote. https://t.co/OHWQ3M06rU
— The Rude Pundit (@rudepundit) December 12, 2017
re: #478 jaunte
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This is exactly what why the VRA was needed but you knew that didn’t ya Justice Roberts?
re: #477 The Vicious Babushka
Deb what do you know about this?
There was a mention above. The ACLU says they can still vote.
Someone needs to call the ACLU.
re: #467 The Vicious Babushka
And a Hanukkah Sameakh to you, VB and indeed, to all.
This is why I usually say, “Happy Holidays”…..it’s non-sectarian. It’s applicable to Christians, Jews, and even those pagans out there who like to celebrate Yule.
re: #481 Dr Lizardo
And a Hanukkah Sameakh to you, VB and indeed, to all.
This is why I usually say, “Happy Holidays”…..it’s non-sectarian. It’s applicable to Christians, Jews, and even those pagans out there who like to celebrate Yule.
Exactly. There are a lot of holidays this month. Reminds me though, any lizards got a good potato pancake recipe? I’d rather have them from scratch than processed.
re: #196 JordanRules
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Mitch is really a horrible person and Majority Leader.
Nice to know that @SenateMajLdr is all about killing children. Republicans are murderers, whether by taking your healthcare away or by taking your children’s healthcare away.
How could anyone ever vote for one of these monsters?— MsJoanne (@MsJoanne) December 12, 2017
re: #445 Barefoot Grin
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He’s a very poor rider, no clue at all about posture or balance.
re: #211 Backwoods_Sleuth
It’s not like @SpeakerRyan or @SenateMajLdr care one whit about women, even women senators.They both agree with trump. How long will they allow it? Til they break everything good about US. They WANT this. It’s not a matter of allowing. This is their vision of USA.
— MsJoanne (@MsJoanne) December 12, 2017
re: #297 JordanRules
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That’s encouraging! I’m very optimistic about Jones’ chances even though it’s obviously an uphill fight in such a deeply red state.
re: #484 MsJ
MsJoanne
@MsJoanne
Nice to know that @SenateMajLdr is all about killing children. Republicans are murderers, whether by taking your healthcare away or by taking your children’s healthcare away.How could anyone ever vote for one of these monsters?
2:01 PM - Dec 12, 2017
Because much of the voting public is equally monstrous. Many don’t care if they lose benefits as long as the “other” will suffer.
re: #486 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
He’s a very poor rider, no clue at all about posture or balance.
Moore gets on a horse what, once or twice a year…..if that much? Hell, it’s probably been years since he’s been horseback riding.
Obvious publicity stunt is (pathetically) obvious.
re: #483 HappyWarrior
Exactly. There are a lot of holidays this month. Reminds me though, any lizards got a good potato pancake recipe? I’d rather have them from scratch than processed.
I 2nd this request! I love latkes and would love a good time tested recipe rec.
re: #490 Dr Lizardo
Moore gets on a horse what, once or twice a year…..if that much? Hell, it’s probably been years since he’s been horseback riding.
Obvious publicity stunt is (pathetically) obvious.
It’s like how he is with guns. A pathetic attempt to make a little man look big to masculinity obsessed gop voters.
re: #491 JordanRules
I 2nd this request! I love latkes and would love a good time tested recipe rec.
Yep the Jewish community and my grandma’s parents Carpatho Rusyn have a lot in common at the plate.
re: #486 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
He’s a very poor rider, no clue at all about posture or balance.
Or how to handle the reins! Oww!
They are really trying it.
“My parents grew up two streets over from the church that was bombed in Birmingham. I would be doing a disservice to my family [not to vote].” - Dechauna Jiles
“It’s not that we’re not showing up to vote. We’re being suppressed.” pic.twitter.com/U0lbwgUOUu— Kira Lerner (@kira_lerner) December 12, 2017
Thread https://t.co/bvt0LBYNE0
— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) December 12, 2017
Cop just arrived at the polling station I’m at here in Montgomery, Alabama. NAACP official told me that in previous Alabama elections, police have checked voters for outstanding warrants at polling stations, which can deter people from voting pic.twitter.com/3i1pf1uvnE
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) December 12, 2017
Shorter Alabama: It’s not that we don’t want the Duke boys to vote, these just happen to be the election judges. pic.twitter.com/ZdJxmOhYzK
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 12, 2017
Free news idea: compile voting stories from Shelby County
— Michael McDonald (@ElectProject) December 12, 2017
.@TexasDemocrats say they’re contesting all 36 U.S. House seats in 2018, 133 out of 150 state House seats and 14 out of 15 state Senate seats. #txlege
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) December 12, 2017
As a comparison, in 2016, Democrats contested 89 of the state House seats.
Once again, the Predator-In-Chief shows he is unfit to be president. https://t.co/lr6hbvaCAo
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) December 12, 2017
re: #483 HappyWarrior
Exactly. There are a lot of holidays this month. Reminds me though, any lizards got a good potato pancake recipe? I’d rather have them from scratch than processed.
Google returns this recipe which seems close to the ones my (Slovak side) family used to make.
Potato Pancakes - Zemiakove placky
2 pounds/1 kg whole potatoes.
1 egg.
4-5 cloves of garlic.
1/2 tsp pepper.
1 tsp majoram - optional.
1 cup/240 ml milk.
6 tbs flour.
3/4 tsp salt.
Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until you can just pierce them with a fork. Drain and let them cool for a minute or two.
Peel the potatoes and grate them on a fine grater.
Add egg, smashed garlic, pepper, salt, majoran, milk and the flour. Batter should be a thick liquid.
Preheat a crepe pan or a nonstick pan to medium low heat. Grease it and add about a ladle’s worth of batter. Fry 4 minutes on each side.
Enjoy.
Link to recipe: Slovak Style Potato Pancakes
Tip. I have always been told you want ‘old’ potatoes. Ones that are slightly getting soft. Hard new potatoes do not work so well.
I don’t make them, just going on what I remember from and uncle that was excellent at it.
Should Pres. Trump resign? “I don’t think he ever should have been president,” Nancy Pelosi says. https://t.co/mfBS0TV6pH pic.twitter.com/rHavrN8XCq
— ABC News (@ABC) December 12, 2017
This is not going as planned. Prolly why you’ll be out next year.
— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 12, 2017
re: #376 Dr Lizardo
So, OT, but they were just showing Colossus: The Forbin Project here on TV. It’s an older film, from 1970, but honestly, it’s one of the most underrated films of all time. It’s a sci-fi masterpiece. A pleasant surprise on a Tuesday evening. :)
I work with a company named “Guardian” so I always think of the Russian computer when they’re mentioned.
“I can’t speak to the presidents priorities” Says a spokesman for THE PRESIDENT. #PressBriefing
— James Thornton (@Calabim696) December 12, 2017
re: #500 Dave In Austin
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Up to 87% “other” the last time I looked at it.
I’d love to get Heller’s seat back. Who’s the likely Democratic opponent in NV? Dina Titus?
re: #486 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
He’s a very poor rider, no clue at all about posture or balance.
Or communication with his horse. She has no idea what he wants from her, all mixed signals.
re: #503 ipsos
Up to 87% “other” the last time I looked at it.
I’d love to get Heller’s seat back. Who’s the likely Democratic opponent in NV? Dina Titus?
I’m actually in Nevada and I don’t have a clue who the hell is planning on running against him!
Rep. Al Green: “There will be another vote to impeach this president.” pic.twitter.com/2zvV4dxUW5
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
Rep. Lois Frankel says 100+ Dems want the Oversight Committee to investigate accusations against Trump: “To date, more than 17 women have publicly come forward to accuse Donald Trump of sexual misconduct… Simply said, Americans deserve the truth.” pic.twitter.com/Ay6DyYOEEg
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 12, 2017
re: #492 HappyWarrior
It’s like how he is with guns. A pathetic attempt to make a little man look big to masculinity obsessed gop voters.
And he pulls out a little Derringer, LOL.
re: #376 Dr Lizardo
So, OT, but they were just showing Colossus: The Forbin Project here on TV. It’s an older film, from 1970, but honestly, it’s one of the most underrated films of all time. It’s a sci-fi masterpiece. A pleasant surprise on a Tuesday evening. :)
I remember reading that in the 7th or 8th grade, I found it terrific.
And they put up all the original Star Trek episodes, a lot of them were on the theme of not letting computers determine how we shape our lives or how we view the world.
Now just look at any random group of people in a public place…
Sen. Chuck Grassley urges President Trump to reconsider 2 of his most controversial judicial picks https://t.co/Lmh9eEw7SZ pic.twitter.com/KXHbjNVPlG
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 12, 2017
Grassley reportedly having second thoughts on Brett Talley and Jeff Mateer, judicial noms for federal district courts in Alabama and Texas.
Talley has already been voted out of committee and awaits a Senate floor vote. https://t.co/EcLtudwW2E— Cogan Schneier (@CoganSchneier) December 12, 2017
re: #509 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
I remember reading that in the 7th or 8th grade, I found it terrific.
And they put up all the original Star Trek episodes, a lot of the episodes were on the theme of not letting computers determine how we shape our lives or how we view the world.
Now just look at any random group of people in a public place…
It’s the first part of a trilogy. Colossus, The Fall of Colossus, and Colossus and the Crab.
.@PressSec on Gillibrand tweets: “There’s no way that this is sexist at all”
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) December 12, 2017
Can’t stop watching that footage of Roy Moore heading off to vote. pic.twitter.com/G767QsEajj
— Scott Tobias (@scott_tobias) December 12, 2017
re: #509 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))
On a similar note, Charlie Chaplin put it this way:
Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost….
The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men - cries out for universal brotherhood - for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world - millions of despairing men, women, and little children - victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.
To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
From The Great Dictator.
re: #287 ObserverArt
Good to see a line like that. America is taking action. I do so hope that is an indication of good results today.
Me too, espeically since we’re likely going to need an extra couple thousand votes to overcome republican vote rigging.
If we’re lucky.
Another reason I am not so up on “let’s get rid of Franken and we can just elect another democrat” because our elections are fucked up.
re: #498 ObserverArt
Google returns this recipe which seems close to the ones my (Slovak side) family used to make.
Link to recipe: Slovak Style Potato Pancakes
Tip. I have always been told you want ‘old’ potatoes. Ones that are slightly getting soft. Hard new potatoes do not work so well.
I don’t make them, just going on what I remember from and uncle that was excellent at it.
Dobre, thanks.
re: #514 Dr Lizardo
On a similar note, Charlie Chaplin put it this way:
From The Great Dictator.
I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone, if possible, Jew, gentile, black man, white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness — not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another.
In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way. Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.
The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men, cries out for universal brotherhood, for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world — millions of despairing men, women and little children — victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people. To those who can hear me, I say — do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed — the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people and so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
Soldiers! Don’t give yourselves to brutes — men who despise you — enslave you — who regiment your lives — tell you what to do — what to think or what to feel! Who drill you, diet you, treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder. Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men — machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts. You don’t hate! Only the unloved hate — the unloved and the unnatural!
Soldiers! Don’t fight for slavery! Fight for liberty! In the 17th Chapter of St. Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man” — not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have the power — the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.
Then, in the name of democracy, let us use that power! Let us all unite! Let us fight for a new world, a decent world that will give men a chance to work, that will give youth the future and old age a security. By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power, but they lie! They do not fulfill their promise; they never will. Dictators free themselves, but they enslave the people! Now, let us fight to fulfill that promise! Let us fight to free the world, to do away with national barriers, to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all men’s happiness.
Soldiers! In the name of democracy, let us all unite!
We’ve had a few folks contact us saying they weren’t able to vote this morning. If you experienced this, tweet to our reporter @MikeCasonAL, who is looking into issues at polling places around the state. pic.twitter.com/dVCW3JPUmX
Press Sec. Sanders tells @CeciliaVega “there’s no way” Pres. Trump’s tweet about Sen. Gillibrand was sexist: “If you look back at past comments that this president has made, he’s used that same terminology many times in reference to men.” https://t.co/2LiQw18RP9 pic.twitter.com/DDiBxEz11u
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 12, 2017
A search of the Trump Twitter archive shows that the only time he has used the phrase “would do anything” is his tweet today about Senator Gillibrand https://t.co/B8t3Tdth8r
— Matt Viser (@mviser) December 12, 2017
re: #517 Teukka
If a POTUS candidate said that nowadays, good lord, Fox News and the RWNJ’s would be apoplectic. They’d go into a full-on, absolute meltdown, LOL.
re: #517 Teukka
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I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone, if possible, Jew, gentile, black man, white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness — not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another.
In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way. Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.
The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men, cries out for universal brotherhood, for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world — millions of despairing men, women and little children — victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people. To those who can hear me, I say — do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed — the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people and so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
Soldiers! Don’t give yourselves to brutes — men who despise you — enslave you — who regiment your lives — tell you what to do — what to think or what to feel! Who drill you, diet you, treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder. Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men — machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts. You don’t hate! Only the unloved hate — the unloved and the unnatural!
Soldiers! Don’t fight for slavery! Fight for liberty! In the 17th Chapter of St. Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man” — not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have the power — the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.
Then, in the name of democracy, let us use that power! Let us all unite! Let us fight for a new world, a decent world that will give men a chance to work, that will give youth the future and old age a security. By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power, but they lie! They do not fulfill their promise; they never will. Dictators free themselves, but they enslave the people! Now, let us fight to fulfill that promise! Let us fight to free the world, to do away with national barriers, to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all men’s happiness.
Soldiers! In the name of democracy, let us all unite!
Damn that’s good.
Tree’s up! pic.twitter.com/MoebtcZQ3O
— 70s Dinner Party (@70s_party) December 12, 2017
re: #520 Dr Lizardo
If a POTUS candidate said that nowadays, good lord, Fox News and the RWNJ’s would be apoplectic. They’d go into a full-on, absolute meltdown, LOL.
Certain scenes from the “Scanners” movies come to mind…
re: #496 Belafon
As a comparison, in 2016, Democrats contested 89 of the state House seats.
It’s about bleeding time that Democrats realized that you cannot win if you don’t run candidates.
re: #525 Patricia Kayden
It’s about bleeding time that Democrats realized that you cannot win if you don’t run candidates.
I’m happy so many people are stepping up. This will also help defeat Cruz, because Democrats have multiple reasons to go to the polls.
re: #348 Dr Lizardo
Rick Wilson tweeted a photo of a ballot marked for Doug Jones; he says it’s from an Alabama friend of his whom he describes as a “rock-solid Republican”.
Why were there two ballots there?
Time to call it a day. Have a good one, Lizards.
And you know how Charlie Chaplin was treated by the U.S. Government in his later years.
He was part of the Un-American Activities Committee blacklist.
So for those that think this era of politics is messed up, just remember nothing is new under the sun.
This is from his Wiki Page under the sub heading of on of his last movies “Limelight.”
Chaplin decided to hold the world premiere of Limelight in London, since it was the setting of the film.[281] As he left Los Angeles, he expressed a premonition that he would not be returning.[282] At New York, he boarded the RMS Queen Elizabeth with his family on 18 September 1952.[283] The next day, attorney general James P. McGranery revoked Chaplin’s re-entry permit and stated that he would have to submit to an interview concerning his political views and moral behaviour in order to re-enter the US.[283] Although McGranery told the press that he had “a pretty good case against Chaplin”, Maland has concluded, on the basis of the FBI files that were released in the 1980s, that the US government had no real evidence to prevent Chaplin’s re-entry. It is likely that he would have gained entry if he had applied for it.[284] However, when Chaplin received a cablegram informing him of the news, he privately decided to cut his ties with the United States:
Whether I re-entered that unhappy country or not was of little consequence to me. I would like to have told them that the sooner I was rid of that hate-beleaguered atmosphere the better, that I was fed up of America’s insults and moral pomposity…[285]
Because all of his property remained in America, Chaplin refrained from saying anything negative about the incident to the press.[286] The scandal attracted vast attention,[287] but Chaplin and his film were warmly received in Europe.[283] In America, the hostility towards him continued, and, although it received some positive reviews, Limelight was subjected to a wide-scale boycott.[288] Reflecting on this, Maland writes that Chaplin’s fall, from an “unprecedented” level of popularity, “may be the most dramatic in the history of stardom in America”.[289]
re: #527 MsJ
Why were there two ballots there?
because that’s how they do it in Alabama. Two ballots, two separate scanners.
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March FavoritesYou've seen these all already but looking back, just because. These are my favorite shots of this last month. That 1937 Zeiss Sonnar is such a gloriously wonderful bit of glass. Thanks for looking.
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Russia’s New Combat Robots Blown Up by Drones Near Avdiivka When we landed on the moon, I thought about how science fiction had become real. Now, the robot wars have begun. It's more poignant somehow on the ground than in the missile wars we have in the air as ...
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Why Did More Than 1,000 People Die After Police Subdued Them With Force That Isn’t Meant to Kill? An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. More: Why ... CheechakoKGxvi
The Pandemic Cost 7 Million Lives, but Talks to Prevent a Repeat Stall In late 2021, as the world reeled from the arrival of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, representatives of almost 200 countries met - some online, some in-person in Geneva - hoping to forestall a future worldwide ... Cheechako
Texas County at Center of Border Fight Is Overwhelmed by Migrant Deaths EAGLE PASS, Tex. - The undertaker lighted a cigarette and held it between his latex-gloved fingers as he stood over the bloated body bag lying in the bed of his battered pickup truck. The woman had been fished out ... Cheechako
