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In Which Holocaust Denier Chuck C. Johnson Stalks Rep. Maxine Waters on a Plane, and Is Applauded by Her Opponent, Omar Navarro

WeirdDecember 2017 • Views: 70,105

Chuck C. Johnson, seen here stalking Rep. Maxine Waters on a plane as she slept

So yesterday, this happened. Holocaust-denying white supremacist Chuck C. Johnson, recently in the news for hyping a fraudulent sexual harassment allegation against Chuck Schumer, was on a plane from Washington DC to California yesterday and he spotted Rep. Maxine Waters among the passengers.

So he waited until she fell asleep, then sat down next to her and took this stalker selfie.

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By itself, that may seem creepy enough. But it gets worse.

Notice who commented on this post: infamous racist killer George Zimmerman — and Maxine Waters’ opponent in the midterm election, Omar Navarro.

So we now have a candidate for the House of Representatives from California who posts “LOL” in a Facebook thread with Chuck C. Johnson and George Zimmerman, celebrating Johnson’s creepy stalker-ish behavior. Unreal.

UPDATE at 12/16/17 3:08:19 pm by Charles Johnson

Maxine Waters’ congressional opponent Omar Navarro has now deleted his “LOL” comment from Johnson’s post.

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407 comments

Skip Intro Dec 15, 2017 • 5:48:28pm

Republicans in CA are every bit as foul as they are everywhere else. Never vote for them.

The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 5:49:14pm

Karma can’t come soon enough for Le Furby au Rage… Hopefully the old goat Roger Stone actually was the one who planted his demise…

Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 5:52:03pm

Maxine needs to know.

goddamnedfrank Dec 15, 2017 • 5:52:16pm

The Capitol Police need to see this.

darthstar Dec 15, 2017 • 5:52:43pm

Meh. More attention than he deserves…except from the Capitol Police.

The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 5:52:55pm

re: #3 Stanley Sea

Tweet sent…

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 5:53:09pm

Gonna drag this out as it is decidedly on-topic.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:02:41pm

Trump bans CDC from using “science-based” in official documents: report https://t.co/ikQvRNNhlA pic.twitter.com/UTBdh9Rk7z

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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HOW THE FUCK ARE WE GOING TO GET THE THE MOON AGAIN???? https://t.co/CzfxVEJTrG

— Tom Wellborn 👓 (@TomWellborn) December 16, 2017

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BeachDem Dec 15, 2017 • 6:04:03pm

re: #8 Backwoods_Sleuth

Trump bans CDC from using “science-based” in official documents: report

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“It’s a beautiful thing, the Destruction of words. Of course the great wastage is in the verbs and adjectives, but there are hundreds of nouns that can be got rid of as well.”

—1984

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:06:10pm

I cant stop laughing at these. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/46TLF8VsrT

— Tom Joad’s Ghost 🏴 (@Toms_Spectre) December 15, 2017

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Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 6:08:05pm

re: #8 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Hey, who needs science to get to the Moon? We’ll just build ourselves a pile of money all the way there.

Belafon Dec 15, 2017 • 6:09:58pm

re: #8 Backwoods_Sleuth

Thoughts and prayers.

— (((IntheNumbers))) (@ItsNumbersMan) December 16, 2017

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The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 6:10:21pm

re: #11 Targetpractice

At least in Gundam 00 they had Orbital Elevators….

teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 6:10:40pm

Now you can binge-watch a whole year of the Late Show in just 4 minutes! pic.twitter.com/y8i0qVbekm

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:13:07pm

Sen. Collins secures major wins in final tax reform bill that will benefit working families: https://t.co/yasLhlkr8u pic.twitter.com/R0M0KzEwtq

— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) December 15, 2017

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You’re through. You will never work in politics again. https://t.co/5HiDB3LgSg

— Matthew Chapman (@fawfulfan) December 16, 2017

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The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 6:15:14pm

I hope LAX/TSA arrest The Rage Furby for this stunt….

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:15:49pm

Summary of final version of tax reform pic.twitter.com/swhNdocUay

— Colin Wilhelm (@colinwilhelm) December 15, 2017

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WOW: Republican lawmakers are right now literally bragging that their tax cut bill has “safeguards” in it to make sure tax breaks don’t apply to wage earners, but only to business profits https://t.co/o2dDWKewWt pic.twitter.com/VqXYCbEQ0J

— David Sirota (@davidsirota) December 15, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:20:05pm

NEW: DOJ Inspector General says in letter to House Judiciary that “the department did not consult with OIG before sharing the text messages with the press.” Full story TK pic.twitter.com/y4ifUaKZiK

— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 15, 2017

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How shocking I was told absolute falsehood re IG: https://t.co/rOTTcQvNmu

— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 15, 2017

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Maybe when a JUSTICE dept. spokeswoman told @JRubinBlogger “The IG personally cleared the release of these text messages,” what she meant was: “There’s no objective reality anymore, and here in the Upside Down we find that ‘Justice’ is just another word for nothing left to lose.” https://t.co/lPvT3xH6aC

— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) December 16, 2017

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Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines Dec 15, 2017 • 6:20:27pm

Sundar Selvara tells Jim Bakker about the time that Jesus told him directly that Pope Francis is the False Prophet foretold in the Book of Revelation … and then it was confirmed by a meteor. https://t.co/JOlZ2AixEy

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) December 15, 2017

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Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines Dec 15, 2017 • 6:22:22pm

Uncanny how often the fake comrades can be right:

We singles live empty lives of quiet desperation and will die alone. Now Rubio is demanding that we also fund happy families with children who fill their days with joy.

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) December 15, 2017

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Malignant spinster hag assails US senator from Cuba Marcos Rubio for misguided assistance to children.

All children in Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea are lovingly cherished. https://t.co/18t0M12UkN

— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) December 15, 2017

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prairiefire Dec 15, 2017 • 6:23:14pm

Jerk!

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:24:06pm

A week from today, hours after delivering a massive, unfunded handout to corporations sitting on $2.3 trillion in cash, GOP might shut down the government because providing care for low-income kids would bankrupt us.

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) December 15, 2017

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The consequences of elections can be grave, America. Voting to “shake things up” or “send an outsider to Washington” or going third party to “send a message” can mean literal life, death or suffering for lots of people. This mess was made by voters, non-voters, cruelty and greed. https://t.co/UDzHaOjCRz

— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:26:07pm

re: #20 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines

Harry Leslie Smith is a treasure:

We singles live empty lives of quiet desperation and will die alone. Now Rubio is demanding that we also fund happy families with children who fill their days with joy.

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) December 15, 2017

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Even for fascists, Christmas can be the most loneliest time of year. So spare a thought for all those who have used their intelligence, power, riches and influence to destroy the social fabric of society to enhance their own wealth this past year. #DonaldTrump https://t.co/3f0mOnsrbv

— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) December 15, 2017

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Dave In Austin Dec 15, 2017 • 6:26:20pm

Sorry Senator, this will be career ending legislation on your part. Enjoy your retirement while we pay higher taxes.

— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 16, 2017

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Barefoot Grin Dec 15, 2017 • 6:28:40pm

re: #17 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Wasn’t Sirota one of those “sure Trump but let’s look at Hillary’s faults” guys?

Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 6:32:54pm

re: #18 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Like I said, the problem for the Rubins of the GOP is not that they’ve suddenly seen the light, it’s that they hate Trump personally. If they can rewrite history to show that Hillary benefited from a partisan conspiracy within the FBI, even if that narrative will mean helping Trump, then they’re all for it.

Charles Johnson Dec 15, 2017 • 6:35:13pm

re: #25 Barefoot Grin

Wasn’t Sirota one of those “sure Trump but let’s look at Hillary’s faults” guys?

Don’t get me started on this guy. Sirota is a major far left puritopian creep who played a big part in getting Trump elected.

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 6:36:59pm

re: #25 Barefoot Grin

Wasn’t Sirota one of those “sure Trump but let’s look at Hillary’s faults” guys?

Yes.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:37:00pm

re: #25 Barefoot Grin

Wasn’t Sirota one of those “sure Trump but let’s look at Hillary’s faults” guys?

yep

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 6:40:13pm

Regarding the OP. I’m really looking forward to CCJ finally getting his dumbass in jail. So creepy to see Zimmerman on Facebook. I’m old enough to remember the cries that black people would murder him and he’d always worry for his safety.

Dave In Austin Dec 15, 2017 • 6:40:56pm

This is not aging well and it’s only 40 mins old…..

— Argyle Von Bargle 🐘🐘🐘🐘 (@DaveoutofAustin) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:41:06pm

Zinke is taking direct control over Freedom of Information Act Requests at Interior. https://t.co/LEXPPVbViu

— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 16, 2017

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 6:47:40pm

Seen on Facebook.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 6:48:31pm

BREAKING: We won! Court finds New Orleans debtors’ prison scheme unconstitutional because it fails to consider a poor person’s ability to pay debts, fines and fees before jailing them. @LawyersComm @CivRightsCorps

— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) December 15, 2017

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goddamnedfrank Dec 15, 2017 • 6:51:26pm

Just gonna note that there’s no real difference between what Chuck is doing to Maxine Waters here and what Franken did to Leann Tweeden. Both women were asleep, both vulnerable and neither in a position to consent to being used as props in someone else’s idea of what’s funny.

Charles Johnson Dec 15, 2017 • 7:00:27pm

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JordanRules Dec 15, 2017 • 7:00:42pm

re: #32 Backwoods_Sleuth

Whistle blowers mount up!

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:01:37pm

When it’s assigned seating and you’re forced to sit next to a co-worker that you heard talking shit about you… pic.twitter.com/VVN9MGtASk

— UnsilentMajority 🌹 (@The_UnSilent_) December 16, 2017

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Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 7:02:11pm

re: #35 goddamnedfrank

Just gonna note that there’s no real difference between what Chuck is doing to Maxine Waters here and what Franken did to Leann Tweeden. Both women were asleep, both vulnerable and neither in a position to consent to being used as props in someone else’s idea of what’s funny.

*rolls eyes*

JordanRules Dec 15, 2017 • 7:05:20pm

re: #36 Charles Johnson

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Why are those obvious AAVE cosplayers making hay out of you being white? I would have thought their “spooky” threats would have been enough, but noooo they are obsessed.

Fuckin weirdos.

goddamnedfrank Dec 15, 2017 • 7:06:15pm

re: #39 Targetpractice

*rolls eyes*

Sorry, but you don’t get to pick and choose when consent matters.

steve_davis Dec 15, 2017 • 7:07:43pm

re: #19 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines

OMG! My jimmies! Six warfare bottles, and a bonus of 6 Christmas ornaments. The only thing crazier than this shit is a Fox News chiron.

TedStriker Dec 15, 2017 • 7:08:12pm

re: #40 JordanRules

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JordanRules Dec 15, 2017 • 7:11:21pm

re: #43 TedStriker

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Okay, yeah, the race traitor thing. Oy. These dopes!

I wish genealogy tests for them all!

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:11:27pm

Under the GOP tax bill, a plumber who makes $60,000 per year in wages as an employee would pay 60% more income tax than if he were self-employed https://t.co/syxkHqrySb pic.twitter.com/96OkSohhPz

— Brookings (@BrookingsInst) December 15, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 15, 2017 • 7:12:23pm

re: #45 Backwoods_Sleuth

That’s nuts.

MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 7:12:42pm

re: #35 goddamnedfrank

Just gonna note that there’s no real difference between what Chuck is doing to Maxine Waters here and what Franken did to Leann Tweeden. Both women were asleep, both vulnerable and neither in a position to consent to being used as props in someone else’s idea of what’s funny.

Except Franken was a professional comedian doing a schtick. Poor judgement but still done as comedy.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:13:16pm

Rep. @mattgaetz: “We’re going to be putting people under oath, we’re going to be getting answers and we will restore the credibility of the FBI and the Department of Justice.” pic.twitter.com/vgu0LDpomB

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) December 16, 2017

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Hey FBI, can you please find out how Matt Gaetz got special treatment when he was stopped for DUI? #resist #maga https://t.co/CPhWwfqNv4

— HGTomato 🍅 (@HGTomato) December 16, 2017

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dangerman Dec 15, 2017 • 7:14:21pm

re: #36 Charles Johnson

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MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 7:14:45pm

re: #45 Backwoods_Sleuth

Make everyone a 1099 employee so you don’t have to provide insurance and other benefits. Make insurance and other benefits too expensive to afford. REPUBLICAN win.

Citizen K Dec 15, 2017 • 7:14:47pm

It’s remarkably telling that the easiest way to gain squishy GOP votes for something is simply to make it more cruel and greedy. It puts how “moderate” moderate Repubs are into view. #GOPTaxScam

— Jingle All The K still sez “Ban Nazis!” (@Citizen_Kryptik) December 15, 2017

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FCC chairman: Net neutrality supporters have already been “proven wrong” because they can still tweet https://t.co/5cPja9itk4 pic.twitter.com/FmXuh399tA

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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This kind of bad faith arguing and strawmanning definitely makes it clear that Pai is a bog-standard Republican bullshit artist. As if that wasn’t obvious enough before #NetNeutrality https://t.co/NzOJ7hdW1S

— Jingle All The K still sez “Ban Nazis!” (@Citizen_Kryptik) December 16, 2017

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That’s all I have tonight. Between new work hours and the current bullshit, I’m spent.

Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 7:14:58pm

re: #38 Backwoods_Sleuth

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I watched the beginning live.

He cannot sit still & listen.

During the hand over heart (which went on for awhile) he was tapping his hand.

He’s so out of place.

Hate his face.

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:15:18pm

re: #48 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Trump bootlicker says what.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:15:53pm

re: #46 JordanRules

That’s nuts.

Kinda think that it has something to do with the part highlighted in my #17 (even though it’s Sirota)

jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 7:20:32pm

Burleson TX, the Ft. Worth suburb where the population is 2% African American.

goddamnedfrank Dec 15, 2017 • 7:22:30pm

re: #47 MsJ

Except Franken was a professional comedian doing a schtick. Poor judgement but still done as comedy.

If you think that’s a meaningful difference then you also have to deal with the fact that Franken’s situation is worse in the sense that Tweeden ostensibly trusted him enough to fall asleep in his presence, and he violated that trust.

Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 7:22:50pm

re: #41 goddamnedfrank

Sorry, but you don’t get to pick and choose when consent matters.

How about the “victim,” does she get to accept an apology for the action, or does she remain forever victimized with internet “white knights” defending her honor?

jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 7:23:57pm

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scottslemmons Dec 15, 2017 • 7:24:06pm

re: #51 Citizen K

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That’s all I have tonight. Between new work hours and the current bullshit, I’m spent.

I saw someone posted on Twitter how similar Pai’s act is to Martin Shkreli’s, and it’s really made some things a lot more clear about him.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:24:19pm

This is Cobee. He never gives pup. Has reached previously unseen levels of h*ckin fortitude. 14/10 would boost
(IG: cobeethecorgi) pic.twitter.com/yhl9VamMio

— WeRateDogs™ (@dog_rates) December 15, 2017

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Romantic Heretic Dec 15, 2017 • 7:25:05pm

re: #46 JordanRules

That’s nuts.

The aristocrats and barbarians masquerading as conservatives summed up in one sentence.

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:25:43pm

re: #59 scottslemmons

I saw someone posted on Twitter how similar Pai’s act is to Martin Shkreli’s, and it’s really made some things a lot more clear about him.

They both have that awful smirk. I’m surprised Trump didn’t put Pharma Bro in charge of the FDA.

teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 7:26:14pm

Tuck Buckford Grills His CIA-Loving Google Home

Barefoot Grin Dec 15, 2017 • 7:26:48pm

re: #60 Backwoods_Sleuth

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TedStriker Dec 15, 2017 • 7:26:54pm

re: #47 MsJ

Except Franken was a professional comedian doing a schtick. Poor judgement but still done as comedy.

And the fact that, if it wasn’t a presumably well-packed commercial flight, you know that Chuck would have done much worse to Waters if he thought he could get away with it; all you have to do is remember what he tried to do to Charles by showing up at his old address.

goddamnedfrank Dec 15, 2017 • 7:27:10pm

re: #57 Targetpractice

How about the “victim,” does she get to accept an apology for the action, or does she remain forever victimized with internet “white knights” defending her honor?

It’s not about her honor, it’s about his, and his judgement, and how much of a spectacle he should’ve become trying to explain it.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:27:12pm

Want to see how blatant the fake #FCC comments were? These filings with IDENTICAL cookie-cutter comments are from stolen celebrity names, & the Florida address is an empty medical building for lease. SRSLY. #NetNeturality @FCC pic.twitter.com/1301ZAQcIl

— Heather Archuletta (@Pillownaut) December 16, 2017

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prairiefire Dec 15, 2017 • 7:27:27pm

re: #56 goddamnedfrank

If you think that’s a meaningful difference then you also have to deal with the fact that Franken’s situation is worse in the sense that Tweeden ostensibly trusted him enough to fall asleep in his presence, and he violated that trust.

He asked his old partner, Tom Davis, not to release his autobiography until after Franken’s first race. I’ve always tried to reconcile his comedian side I saw on early SNL with being a senator.

Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Dec 15, 2017 • 7:28:32pm

re: #8 Backwoods_Sleuth

We’re not. The Republicans decided to tear down our civilization, because equal rights for everyone was too much for their tiny, bigoted, minds to handle. The moon will belong to China.

— Jeff Furlington rejects fascism (@FurlingtonJeff) December 16, 2017

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 7:30:59pm

I was attacked! Almost entirely unprovoked. I’m not even mad. pic.twitter.com/fIKRyeFSOx

— Katrina Rankin (@kjrankin88) December 16, 2017

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Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 7:31:32pm

re: #66 goddamnedfrank

It’s not about her honor, it’s about his, and his judgement, and how much of a spectacle he should’ve become trying to explain it.

So then we can dispense with this being about any concern for the victims and instead concern for how it would impact the party. Which makes this whole thing a farce, his resignation forced for political expediency than about “principles” or showing “we take it seriously.”

jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 7:35:11pm

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The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 7:36:33pm

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 7:40:35pm

Our Taco Truck is officially open for the season, serving up breakfast burritos, tacos and other Tex-Mex fare every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 🌮 pic.twitter.com/fewBN8ZJzG

— Arapahoe Basin (@Arapahoe_Basin) December 15, 2017

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To think we could have had one of these on every corner had @HillaryClinton been elected. https://t.co/CWQPlltxGf

— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) December 15, 2017

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 7:40:59pm

I think john McCain is ah, not at all well. Godspeed. See christina wilke tweet

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:41:43pm

re: #74 teleskiguy

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A mom and pop Tex-Mex place opened up right next to my office. Really nice people and good food. They have my special thanks since they sell chorizo, fish, and shrimp in addition to the usual proteins.

TedStriker Dec 15, 2017 • 7:42:48pm

re: #75 Stanley Sea

I think john McCain is ah, not at all well. Godspeed. See christina wilke tweet

Wasn’t he going to try to come back to DC for a potential vote on the reconciled tax bill?

Unfortunately, I think the Reaper’s gonna get him first; glioblastoma moves with a wicked, ruthless quickness.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:43:53pm

D.C. officials reject request for a security fence surrounding Steve Bannon’s rowhouse https://t.co/xOy7YNfAAL pic.twitter.com/AcwbLzQodB

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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Ok.

What if we put the lock on the OUTSIDE? https://t.co/DHhg5uGeK8

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 16, 2017

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Targetpractice Dec 15, 2017 • 7:44:54pm

re: #78 Backwoods_Sleuth

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There’s an idea: File the request with the EPA as a containment for hazardous waste.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:44:55pm

“Harlem Shake” creators to sue over use in FCC chairman’s anti-net neutrality video: https://t.co/swiHNQwmBi pic.twitter.com/VeZwoIInNj

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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Wherein the FCC ironically learns that shit on the internet ain’t free. Which is pretty much THEIR idea, isn’t it? Hilarious. Welcome to capitalism, assholes. https://t.co/tSKKXGLwyf

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:46:31pm

re: #78 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Egregious Philbin Dec 15, 2017 • 7:47:53pm

F’ing creep.

Seriously

He needs to be locked up.

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:48:52pm

JFC

.@POTUS historic tax cuts + doubling of the child tax credit will do infinitely more to empower working moms than liberals’ personal attacks on women they disagree with ever will.

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 16, 2017

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Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Dec 15, 2017 • 7:49:04pm

re: #51 Citizen K

It’s like stupid wingnut bloggers are running the country, Republican voters really screwed us.

— Jeff Furlington rejects fascism (@FurlingtonJeff) December 16, 2017

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He sounds exactly like Ben Shapiro. Smug jackasses are running and ruining the country.

HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:52:24pm

re: #83 Backwoods_Sleuth

JFC

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 7:52:47pm

re: #84 Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis

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He sounds exactly like Ben Shapiro. Smug jackasses are running and ruining the country.

Yep same smug bullshit.

Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 15, 2017 • 7:56:08pm

re: #78 Backwoods_Sleuth

Well, how about a wall, then?

— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 16, 2017

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Alyosha Dec 15, 2017 • 7:56:28pm

look at this political cartoon from 110 years ago, prefiguring leftist twitter savagely pic.twitter.com/SvzW0Onlz4

— charlotte geater (@tambourine) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 7:58:47pm

The inside story of how the DEA’s biggest opioid case ever was bargained away by government lawyers; a follow-up on @60Minutes’ and the @washingtonpost’s joint investigation into the opioid epidemic https://t.co/GYhLYv9pwK pic.twitter.com/MIYV9v5Ekg

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 16, 2017

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Teukka Dec 15, 2017 • 7:59:13pm

re: #79 Targetpractice

There’s an idea: File the request with the EPA as a containment for hazardous waste.

Superfund site?

jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:00:27pm

re: #78 Backwoods_Sleuth

1. Build a giant bathtub around the property
2. Fill with acid

Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 8:01:55pm

Poll: Melania Trump notably more popular than her husband https://t.co/fTMVKKEAiE pic.twitter.com/9DRT9mPD3I

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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So is slime mold. https://t.co/eKvLX20Bqt

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:03:01pm

re: #92 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Because she’s not doing anything to destroy the country. I find her unlikable but she’s harmless.

Belafon Dec 15, 2017 • 8:06:58pm

One of the things my oldest son has to do at the University of Kentucky is score 8 total points on exams (given on the first saturday of each month) during his first two years of grad school, or he graduates with a masters after that time, rather than working through his PhD. They offer them once a month. You can score up to 3 points on each exam, and you’re only allowed to count four 1’s. Most students, he’s been telling us since he started taking them, don’t earn points until late their first and into their second year.

He had gotten 0’s on his first three exams, but found out today that he got a 2 on the one he took at the beginning of this month.

The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 8:07:14pm

re: #93 HappyWarrior

Because she’s not doing anything to destroy the country. I find her unlikable but she’s harmless.

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Belafon Dec 15, 2017 • 8:07:40pm

re: #92 Backwoods_Sleuth

Slime mold can be trained to solve labyrinths.

The Major Dec 15, 2017 • 8:08:22pm

re: #91 jaunte

Fill with acid

Lye - it will dissolve the bones….

FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 8:08:38pm

re: #83 Backwoods_Sleuth

JFC

.@POTUS historic tax cuts + doubling of the child tax credit will do infinitely more to empower working moms than liberals’ personal attacks on women they disagree with ever will.

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 16, 2017

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The Rubio CTC changes, all told, actually slightly *reduce* value of CTC increase in the bill, per JCT

— Jim Tankersley (@jimtankersley) December 15, 2017

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Rubio DEMANDED a larger child tax credit and WOULD NOT RELENT until Republican leadership gave him a smaller child tax credit https://t.co/aazxNITLN3

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 16, 2017

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Belafon Dec 15, 2017 • 8:09:42pm

re: #98 FormerDirtDart

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The people of Florida reelected him.

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jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:11:22pm

A lot going on here… pic.twitter.com/sKRqEBb398

— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) December 16, 2017

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jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:12:05pm

Did he like the pro-pedophilia tweet at the White House, or like the pro-pedophilia tweet while getting ready to go to the White House pic.twitter.com/DXQ6OTs3Oo

— Miles Grant (@MilesGrant) December 16, 2017

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Decatur Deb Dec 15, 2017 • 8:12:55pm

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:13:34pm

re: #100 jaunte

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 8:14:27pm

re: #100 jaunte

Iframe

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 8:14:53pm

re: #99 Belafon

The people of Florida reelected him.

Some of us voted for Murphy

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JordanRules Dec 15, 2017 • 8:16:19pm

re: #102 Decatur Deb

Y’all still partying is the best thing I’ve heard all day!
And you deserve it. So happy for y’all!
Cheers!

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:16:26pm

re: #105 FormerDirtDart

Some of us voted for Murphy

Rubio’s such a hack. Honestly one of my least favorite Republicans out there and not just because our favorite former Republican hack loved to act like he was great.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 8:16:26pm

Cernan: “Houston, America. Looks like we’re with you again.” Houston: “Okay, America.” They just took this stunner coming around the farside on revolution 65. #Apollo17 pic.twitter.com/Kp2mTAcwfo

— Amy Shira Teitel (@astVintageSpace) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:18:25pm

re: #106 JordanRules

Y’all still partying is the best thing I’ve heard all day!
And you deserve it. So happy for y’all!
Cheers!

They really do. I loved seeing the father of that poor Lesbian woman who killed herself. Looking at that guy and hearing his drawl, you’d think he’d be all about Moore but that’s why we don’t judge, we listen. I just wish his daughter was here to see how far the country’s come on LGBT issues. And major props to her Dad for being willing to have his own views challenged. That’s why I don’t give a pass for “Oh, it’s a generational thing.” No, people of all generations can challenge themselves and that guy certainly did.

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mmmirele Dec 15, 2017 • 8:20:32pm

re: #31 Dave In Austin

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jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:26:11pm

Speaking on behalf of the vast majority of the American people, Republicans in Congress be forewarned:any attempt to remove Bob Mueller will not be tolerated.These are BS attacks on him/his staff that are blatantly political-designed to hide the real wrongdoing. Country not party

— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) December 14, 2017

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Keep it recirculating.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 8:26:55pm

Robert Mueller:

-Guided America through 9/11
-Awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V” for valor in battle
-The Purple Heart
-Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ Combat “V” for valor
-The Vietnam Gallantry Cross

He is an American hero.

His attackers are a disgrace. pic.twitter.com/YlH78herna

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) December 16, 2017

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Agreed. Robert Mueller’s attackers are virtually all political operatives & ideologues. They have always been the swamp; he has always been the oasis. But I would caution liberal ideologues also - he is not your savior; he’s just a lawman. Respect his findings, whatever they are. https://t.co/hbc6B1XhOg

— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:28:30pm

re: #111 jaunte

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Keep it recirculating.

Note of reference, Holder is standing up for a man who was a Reagan DOJ appointee and the FBI director appointed by the last Republican President. I have a lot of respect for men like Bob Mueller. Maybe him and I wouldn’t always agree about specifics of issues but the thing about a guy like Mueller and this is why I hate the attacks on him is he’s about his country. He’s always been. Mueller is a throwback and I mean this as a compliment to the men of his father’s generation. I didn’t like the GW Bush administration but I always thought Mueller served honorably as FBI Director and President Obama thought so too. This man deserves thanks not scorn.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 15, 2017 • 8:31:38pm

Please don’t take what I’ve said out of context. I am friends w/ both @realDonaldTrump & Kim Jong Un and I believe in a positive future between us and North Korea. President Trump is the perfect leader for the job! I am sending love out to both & strongly believe both want PEACE

— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) December 15, 2017

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Just wow. https://t.co/NzXoO1C6sr

— John Aravosis (@aravosis) December 16, 2017

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jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:31:47pm

re: #113 HappyWarrior

Robert Mueller represents regular Republican order at a time when most Republicans have taken leave of their senses and dropped even the pretense of principle.

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:31:52pm

re: #112 Backwoods_Sleuth

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He’s a public servant and I mean that in the highest praise. That’s why he’s served presidents of both parties. We could use men and women from both parties like him more these days.

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scottslemmons Dec 15, 2017 • 8:34:51pm

re: #65 TedStriker

And the fact that, if it wasn’t a presumably well-packed commercial flight, you know that Chuck would have done much worse to Waters if he thought he could get away with it; all you have to do is remember what he tried to do to Charles by showing up at his old address.

If we remember how savage it was when Maxine Waters made Michael Tracey eat his own sternum, I think Chuck was lucky not to get gravely injured…

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Hecuba's daughter Dec 15, 2017 • 8:36:12pm

re: #105 FormerDirtDart

Some of us voted for Murphy

Is this the same person who is now running for Congress?

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 8:36:15pm

“Thank you for the company we have shared in this space — and good luck to all.” Read Bill’s farewell note about retiring our website. https://t.co/r7MgpaeIyF

— billmoyers.com (@BillMoyers) December 15, 2017

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retired cynic Dec 15, 2017 • 8:37:30pm

re: #119 teleskiguy

One of the last of a noble tradition.

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:38:23pm

re: #119 teleskiguy

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Good luck in retirement, Bill. Your documentary on Amazing Grace made my Nana comfortable in her later years. Thank you for years of quality journalism and professionalism.

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:38:54pm

re: #120 retired cynic

One of the last of a noble tradition.

Yep, as I said, I’ll always like him for that documentary he did on AG. Nana loved it.

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VegasGolfer Dec 15, 2017 • 8:39:00pm

re: #114 Backwoods_Sleuth

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I would tweet to rodman to suck a dick, but he would probably like that.

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Belafon Dec 15, 2017 • 8:39:52pm

re: #112 Backwoods_Sleuth

I agree with Bharara. Mueller isn’t going to save us from the corruption in the Republican party. At best, he punishes some people that need to be punished, thereby holding up the rule of law.

It’s up to us to save the country. And, most of us still being white people, need to stop hoping someone else will fix it. We won’t suddenly be better if Trump is impeached. We’ve got lots of work to do no matter what, and that’s even if we can return to some semblance of the way the country was in October, 2016.

But, to sound a bit like Dumbledore, I think there’s something good that will come out of this. I think Democrats have far too long hoped that the presidency would keep things in check, and that things would be too popular for Republicans to touch. We have found out that nothing is safe, because money is way too important to Republicans. People are not only waking up to that fact, but they are actually fighting for things they care about, running for office, and getting others registered and out to vote.

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Dave In Austin Dec 15, 2017 • 8:40:10pm

A lot going on here… pic.twitter.com/sKRqEBb398

— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) December 16, 2017

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 8:47:59pm

What could save the country? My semi-serious answer: free, professionally guided MDMA therapy for all US citizens, with a particular focus on rural areas.

— David Roberts (@drvox) December 15, 2017

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Summer Trip

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jaunte Dec 15, 2017 • 8:48:11pm

The GOP tax plan has a new rule for Puerto Rico: “subsidiaries of U.S. companies based on the island would be treated as foreign, subject to a tax from income derived from intangible assets held offshore.”
“It’s so complicated, it’s not even funny.”https://t.co/dIC9eP9PHG

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) December 16, 2017

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Yes Trump is a racist so is the whole #gop https://t.co/YZdzhL7qCW

— Jake from state farm (@my2bits4u) December 16, 2017

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sagehen Dec 15, 2017 • 8:49:11pm

re: #114 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 8:50:06pm

Thread.

This is going totally under the radar

Seeking to make Trump inauguration arrestees felons, the U.S. government has made some extraordinary arguments in the first #J20 trial. The case went to the jury today: https://t.co/4jCNd8Takh

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) December 15, 2017

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ipsos Dec 15, 2017 • 8:50:55pm

Well, fuck.

Went out with the family to see the new Star Wars. I won’t spoil the fun for anyone… It’s a good flick, if maybe half an hour too long.

But it’s also of the moment politically, and if like me you really wanted a few hours away from watching vandals destroy our democracy, this may not be your movie.

OTOH, if you want to be inspired to make your own Resistance a reality, you’ll like where Rian took this chapter.

Now can we take a light saber to half of Congress somehow?

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 8:51:07pm

re: #129 Stanley Sea

Thread.

This is going totally under the radar

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Christ. And of course nothing from the Free Peach “acitivists” who whine about Milo and Shapiro getting hsit from college students.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 8:57:41pm

re: #118 Hecuba’s daughter

Is this the same person who is now running for Congress?

I don’t know if he’s running again. He had to give up his seat (FL 18th) for his ‘16 senate run

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 9:02:48pm

re: #132 FormerDirtDart

I don’t know if he’s running again. He had to give up his seat (FL 18th) for his ‘16 senate run

That was Allan West’s old seat. Did that stay Democratic or flip back to the GOP?

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ipsos Dec 15, 2017 • 9:08:27pm

BTW, anyone hear from klys lately?

I envy her ability to pull away from the daily shitshow of politics to preserve her sanity, and I wish I had that kind of willpower. But I also miss seeing her posts here and hope she’s well, as much as any of us can be right now.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 9:08:59pm

re: #133 HappyWarrior

That was Allan West’s old seat. Did that stay Democratic or flip back to the GOP?

Flipped back GOP, by about the same numbers that Trump took the district

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 9:09:50pm

re: #135 FormerDirtDart

Flipped back GOP, by about the same numbers that Trump took the district

Rats.Anyone good urnning in ‘18? I liked Murphy but I thought he ran too early against Rubio.

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 9:10:26pm

re: #134 ipsos

BTW, anyone hear from klys lately?

I envy her ability to pull away from the daily shitshow of politics to preserve her sanity, and I wish I had that kind of willpower. But I also miss seeing her posts here and hope she’s well, as much as any of us can be right now.

I was asking about her the other night too. I agree. It’s hard for me to stay away given my line of work.

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ipsos Dec 15, 2017 • 9:20:04pm

re: #137 HappyWarrior

I am trying to work up the willpower to turn off all my social media for the last week of the year, and the TV news too. But it’s tough for my line of work, too, and I know I’m addicted.

(That, and if everything I stand for in my country feels like it’s under constant attack, I feel like I’d rather know what’s coming moment by moment even if it’s rubbing my sanity raw.)

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 9:20:22pm

re: #136 HappyWarrior

Rats.Anyone good urnning in ‘18? I liked Murphy but I thought he ran too early against Rubio.

Grayson burnt down the house and seriously damaged Murphy during the Dem primary.

Getting Brian Mast out of the seat is going to be tough. Served as an EOD tech. supporting 75th Ranger Regiment, lost both his legs in Afghanistan. He would have to do something unimaginably screwed up to lose that seat.

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I cannot. Dec 15, 2017 • 9:20:30pm

re: #130 ipsos

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 9:20:50pm

I’m doing the regular delve into old favorites.

REM tonight.

Mike Mills’ background harmony made many of their songs.

Good article to read.

southflorida.com

Not only was “Nightswimming” one of the most memorable moments on R.E.M.’s iconic 1992 album “Automatic for the People,” it is perhaps the most evocative example of the band’s use of orchestral instruments, primarily strings and oboe, to bring emotional depth and mystery to its music. The ensemble performing on “Nightswimming” was directed by another rocker with symphonic instincts, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones.

“Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra,” which opens a tour of 14 U.S. performances in Miami, is another manifestation of Mills’ desire to explore the relationship between rock and classical music.

Here it is live, which is perfect.

R. E. M. ~ Nightswimming

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 9:23:39pm

re: #139 FormerDirtDart

Grayson burnt down the house and seriously damaged Murphy during the Dem primary.

Getting Brian Mast out of the seat is going to be tough. Served as an EOD tech. supporting 75th Ranger Regiment, lost both his legs in Afghanistan. He would have to do something unimaginably screwed up to lose that seat.

Is Mast at least a somewhat reasonable Republican? I never liked Grayson that much. You’re probably right that he hurt Murphy and I was glad he was the nominee over Grayson.

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ObserverArt Dec 15, 2017 • 9:25:27pm

re: #50 MsJ

Make everyone a 1099 employee so you don’t have to provide insurance and other benefits. Make insurance and other benefits too expensive to afford. REPUBLICAN win.

A world of freelancers. Everyone will have three jobs. Do some writing for clients, run a yard service and drive some for Uber.

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allegro Dec 15, 2017 • 9:32:12pm

I had the funnest evening. Had a fabulous dinner at Armando’s with my 3 bestest girlfriends before we headed out to look at Christmas lights. I drove as my friend, the Goddess of GPS navigated. We did River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, i.e. rich parts of town with the expendable income to invest in some amazing lights and decor. I had a thermos of hot spiced cider and brownies for us to keep our energy up for this mission since it’s exhausting oooing, ahhing, and laughing that much.

Highly recommended diversion from the bullshit.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 9:34:25pm

re: #142 HappyWarrior

Is Mast at least a somewhat reasonable Republican? I never liked Grayson that much. You’re probably right that he hurt Murphy and I was glad he was the nominee over Grayson.

From what I can discern, I’m nowhere close to his district, Mast is a party-line republican. You can give up any thought of him being reasonable.

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ipsos Dec 15, 2017 • 9:35:49pm

re: #140 I cannot.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 9:38:47pm

OK, watched Kong: Skull Island. I’m indifferent.

Let’s see what the MonsterVerse can do with Godzilla: King of the Monsters

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HappyWarrior Dec 15, 2017 • 9:39:17pm

re: #145 FormerDirtDart

From what I can discern, I’m nowhere close to his district, Mast is a party-line republican. You can give up any thought of him being reasonable.

Yeah I googled and wikied him. Agh too bad. I agree though, it’d be hard to unseat him. Better him than West though since at least Mast isn’t a criminal.

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I cannot. Dec 15, 2017 • 9:39:56pm

re: #146 ipsos

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 9:42:36pm

Chaired by Anita Hill

Major media players start commission for sexual misconduct https://t.co/81DVmNQWzH

— 🗽Jeffrey Levin 🗽 (@jilevin) December 16, 2017

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allegro Dec 15, 2017 • 9:46:06pm

re: #147 FormerDirtDart

OK, watched Kong: Skull Island. I’m indifferent.

Let’s see what the MonsterVerse can do with Godzilla: King of the Monsters

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I quite enjoyed it. Liked it a whole lot better than the traditional Kong story. And Tom Hiddleston. I have come to love that guy, much due to his fantastic portrayal of Henry 5 in the Hollow Crown series. Serious crush on him.

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VegasGolfer Dec 15, 2017 • 9:49:32pm

re: #149 I cannot.

Eh, I saw the movie last night and I dont think anything said here would spoil it. And I won’t explain for obvious reasons.
As for spoilers and trying not to hear scores of games I dvr’d while I was working never worked. Somebody always managed to blurt out the score of the game they knew I was recording. So I just quit going to work anytime a game was on I wanted to watch. Problem solved.
Ps. Everybody go see the movie. It was pretty good.

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MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 9:53:00pm

re: #92 Backwoods_Sleuth

Poll: Melania Trump notably more popular than her husband https://t.co/fTMVKKEAiE pic.twitter.com/9DRT9mPD3I

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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Narrator: She’s not that popular either. https://t.co/iEUkNRRush

— MsJoanne (@MsJoanne) December 16, 2017

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 9:56:28pm

re: #152 VegasGolfer

Eh, I saw the movie last night and I dont think anything said here would spoil it. And I won’t explain for obvious reasons.
As for spoilers and trying not to hear scores of games I dvr’d while I was working never worked. Somebody always managed to blurt out the score of the game they knew I was recording. So I just quit going to work anytime a game was on I wanted to watch. Problem solved.
Ps. Everybody go see the movie. It was pretty good.

Have you ever heard of “Last Man”

I found it via twitter. It’s a contest to be the last man to hear who won the super bowl.

Hilarious every year to follow those trying. Their attempts to block out the world while traveling that world & then……their moment of defeat.

I rec it this year.

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prairiefire Dec 15, 2017 • 10:00:46pm

re: #147 FormerDirtDart

OK, watched Kong: Skull Island. I’m indifferent.

Let’s see what the MonsterVerse can do with Godzilla: King of the Monsters

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That mofo movie cost almost 200 million to make. A bit of a mess with some highlights. Special effects quite good.

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MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 10:01:49pm

re: #139 FormerDirtDart

Grayson burnt down the house and seriously damaged Murphy during the Dem primary.

Getting Brian Mast out of the seat is going to be tough. Served as an EOD tech. supporting 75th Ranger Regiment, lost both his legs in Afghanistan. He would have to do something unimaginably screwed up to lose that seat.

I saw a PAC for Grayson. I think he’s going to run again.

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prairiefire Dec 15, 2017 • 10:02:19pm

re: #151 allegro

Me too. Loki all day long. The new “Thor” flick is good.

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VegasGolfer Dec 15, 2017 • 10:02:34pm

re: #154 Stanley Sea

Just looked it up. That looks too hard.
In fact, I’ve accidentally spoiled a game on myself before by just by logging on to my home page.

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MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 10:03:14pm

re: #145 FormerDirtDart

From what I can discern, I’m nowhere close to his district, Mast is a party-line republican. You can give up any thought of him being reasonable.

You can give up the thought of ANY republican being reasonable.

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 10:03:46pm

re: #158 VegasGolfer

Just looked it up. That looks too hard.
In fact, I’ve accidentally spoiled a game on myself before by just by logging on to my home page.

exactly, it’s the ultimate bullshit challenge, but they make it to February/March iirc?

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Big Beautiful Door Dec 15, 2017 • 10:05:01pm

I got to watch the new Star Wars on IMAX 3D in Lexington tonight. Very cool. I have been a fan ever since the original came out when I was a teenager, all those decades ago.

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allegro Dec 15, 2017 • 10:06:28pm

re: #157 prairiefire

Me too. Loki all day long. The new “Thor” flick is good.

I keep trying to go see that and keep getting thwarted. Probly gonna be waiting for the DVD like I do most every other movie.

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Big Beautiful Door Dec 15, 2017 • 10:07:57pm

BTW, in case you forgot or didn’t know, Twitter is supposed to be banning the Nazis on Monday.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 15, 2017 • 10:08:44pm

re: #156 MsJ

I saw a PAC for Grayson. I think he’s going to run again.

Are you sure it wasn’t his newest wife? She ran for his seat, and lost in the Dem. primary, when he had to give it up for the senate run.
And, they both probably still have campaign debts to pay off.

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MsJ Dec 15, 2017 • 10:14:13pm

re: #164 FormerDirtDart

Are you sure it wasn’t his newest wife? She ran for his seat, and lost in the Dem. primary, when he had to give it up for the senate run.
And, they both probably still have campaign debts to pay off.

Could be. I just rolled my eyes and moved on without reading it.

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 10:16:54pm

re: #163 Big Beautiful Door

I’m going to call bullshit on this. The bros that run @Twitter are feckless fucking cowards. Twitter is days away from finally banning the Nazis. Yes, really. https://t.co/rC0UD88ZD1 via @voxdotcom

— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) December 16, 2017

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allegro Dec 15, 2017 • 10:21:27pm

re: #166 teleskiguy

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DIdn’t we find out just today that Twitter is partly Russian owned as well? Yeah, I’m sure they are anxious to clean up the mess. ///

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teleskiguy Dec 15, 2017 • 10:25:02pm

CAUTION! SPOILERS!

Click to Reveal

Thoughts on THE LAST JEDI:

- way more nudity than expected
- smart idea to do it all as a rap
- Charlie Sheen totally holds his own
- Adam Driver’s love ballad felt awkward
- didn’t like the 22-minute Olaf short
- Smash Mouth’s “All Star” was a bold end-credits choice

— Daniel Carlson (@danielwcarlson) December 12, 2017

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Anymouse 🌹 Dec 15, 2017 • 10:25:22pm

Well, the White House reworked its Website to include all memoranda, press releases, executive orders, and proclamations to appear on all one page.

That little change means I have to wade through a bushel of self-patting on the back to find things such as proclamations declaring a half-staff of the flag.

As far as I can see, there is no way to sort out the rubbish from proclamations.

They now all appear under the heading “Presidential Actions.” When using my former “Proclamations” link I saved, it redirects there.

whitehouse.gov

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Stanley Sea Dec 15, 2017 • 10:46:45pm

Indulge me.

I’m searching for the best Mike Mills’ background harmony

Think I found it

Studio is the best, but here it is live.

R.E.M. - “Fall On Me” (LIVE @ Unplugged 1991)

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I cannot. Dec 15, 2017 • 10:49:54pm

So, I have a computer and it is acting up, it will just turn off. At the current time, it ONLY happens when I use two programs, Star Trek Online and World of Warcrack, my GPU/CPU fans don’t seem to speed up, and in fact, it happens before I can even log into the game, so it doesn’t seem like a heat issue.

I have a few suspicions as to the cause, the video card (which is old, but not antique), and the power supply (which I believe is the same age) are two of them.

If I can’t fire phasers or throw warglaives SOON I will be very annoyed…

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Renaissance_Man Dec 15, 2017 • 10:53:44pm

re: #171 I cannot.

So, I have a computer and it is acting up, it will just turn off. At the current time, it ONLY happens when I use two programs, Star Trek Online and World of Warcrack, my GPU/CPU fans don’t seem to speed up, and in fact, it happens before I can even log into the game, so it doesn’t seem like a heat issue.

I have a few suspicions as to the cause, the video card (which is old, but not antique), and the power supply (which I believe is the same age) are two of them.

If I can’t fire phasers or throw warglaives SOON I will be very annoyed…

It is your video card overheating. Old video cards often get into these heat issues and cool worse with age. There are free online utilities that will let you check video card temperature and manually control fan speed, but first step should be to take the card out and give it a good clean of dust. After that, try to keep it cool, but ultimately you will have to replace it. You may get a few more months out of it with some care.

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I cannot. Dec 15, 2017 • 11:02:36pm

re: #172 Renaissance_Man

I was “afraid” of that. Now I will be forced to purchase a newer, faster card with more memory.

I am so, so sad about that.

///^infinity

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Kilroy was here Dec 15, 2017 • 11:30:23pm

Star Wars Spoiler

Click to Reveal

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The Ghost of a Flea Dec 15, 2017 • 11:32:20pm

Star Wars spoilers:

Click to Reveal

I noticed in the credits that their catering was done by Red Chutney. I wonder what their craft services table was like.

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TedStriker Dec 15, 2017 • 11:33:50pm

re: #174 Kilroy was here

Star Wars Spoiler

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Kilroy was here Dec 15, 2017 • 11:36:41pm

re: #171 I cannot.

Several questions… Does it shut off or reboot? Or does the screen just go black?
Does the system beep after the event?
If it is shutting down then it is most likely the power supply. Older supplies will fail as the capacitors leak.

The video card shouldn’t start a reboot.

(Spent 15 years debugging computers ending up as a validation Engineer for a motherboard/tablet maker)

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I cannot. Dec 15, 2017 • 11:43:28pm

re: #177 Kilroy was here

Complete shutdown.

However, while digging around inside, I discovered something.

My computer runs very quietly…it was because one of the fans was disconnected…I will blame that on Some Idiot.

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Kilroy was here Dec 15, 2017 • 11:45:54pm

re: #178 I cannot.

Complete shutdown.

However, while digging around inside, I discovered something.

My computer runs very quietly…it was because one of the fans was disconnected…I will blame that on Some Idiot.

Well that could cause a thermal event if it is the CPU fan. If it fixes it .. good deal.

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Alyosha Dec 16, 2017 • 12:20:20am

re: #134 ipsos

BTW, anyone hear from klys lately?

I envy her ability to pull away from the daily shitshow of politics to preserve her sanity, and I wish I had that kind of willpower. But I also miss seeing her posts here and hope she’s well, as much as any of us can be right now.

Klys is shoulder deep in Christmas stuff atm. One of the beauties of Twitter is seeing the stuff lizards are doing when they’re not LGFing. I’m really envious and intimidated by her organisation. Plus hockey stuff :)

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Grunthos the Flatulent Dec 16, 2017 • 1:03:40am

re: #173 I cannot.

I was “afraid” of that. Now I will be forced to purchase a newer, faster card with more memory.

I am so, so sad about that.

///^infinity

Been there, done that, totally worth it.

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teleskiguy Dec 16, 2017 • 1:07:50am

Babies who were born when @chrisrock did this bit are now old enough to drink. https://t.co/zwj0XaMl8U

— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) December 16, 2017

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I cannot. Dec 16, 2017 • 3:31:58am

re: #179 Kilroy was here

Hmm. Reconnecting the fan that Some Idiot forgot to hook up didn’t help. Next up is power supply. I hate that part, one is I have no workspace for that, two is I have shit lighting, and third is having to unplug everything inside the computer.

Fun times.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 4:16:55am

Oh hai, everyone. Chez Wheat-dogg lost its Internet today when Some Idiot Outside severed a Very Important Cable somewhere. Went the whole day without the’ Net. Actually read most of a book, instead of wasting those brain cells on reading tweets.

How’s everybody?

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Shropshire Slasher Dec 16, 2017 • 4:28:48am

re: #178 I cannot.

re: #184 wheat-dogg

Sorry about that.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 4:32:29am

re: #185 Shropshire Slasher

Sorry about that.

Some Idiot sure gets around.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 4:55:27am

a musing for this morning that has nothing to do with the furby

citizens united and mitt romney have both said corporations are people

then why dont they pay the same taxes as people?

no, don’t bother answering….

now im off for a morning run. the only time the world makes sense

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Shropshire Slasher Dec 16, 2017 • 5:00:43am

Smart bags will soon be banned from flights, unless you are able to remove the battery.

The bags generally have USB ports where customers can recharge their phones and other devices. They might also have GPS to track the bag’s location in case it gets lost, electronic locks and a weight scale to prevent overpacking. Some even a motor to propel the bags so that they can double as a scooter or just follow their owner around the airport.

Ever see a story and think it is something new, only to find out it is two weeks old? I thought it was good to post it before the holidays, for all you lazy lizards. :P

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I cannot. Dec 16, 2017 • 5:03:53am

re: #188 Shropshire Slasher

I…didn’t even know smart bags were a thing.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 5:13:40am

ok one more quickie -
by now you may now that the cdc has been prohibited from using seven words in any official documents being prepared for next year’s budget.

The words are ‘vulnerable,’ ‘entitlement,’ ‘diversity,’ ‘transgender,’ ‘fetus,’ ‘evidence-based’ and ‘science-based.’”

from the great beyond, george carlin noted a much older list of seven words. “shit”, “piss”,”fuck”,……..etc have not been banned

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Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines Dec 16, 2017 • 5:14:30am

CNS editor-in-chief warns that self-driving car regulations could enable government to prevent anti-abortion protestshttps://t.co/b1Ko7xDg5j

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) December 15, 2017

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I cannot. Dec 16, 2017 • 5:20:23am

re: #191 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines

“Imagine that the government is doing something outrageous like legalizing the killing of unborn babies and a lot of people want to go down to the Washington Mall one day a year and make it known they’re sticking up to the right for life, but the only way they can get through to that Mall is by getting on a transportation system that’s controlled by the government,” Jeffrey said.

Terry, have you heard of something called “roads”?

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 5:21:02am

re: #191 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines

Tinfoil hat territory

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makeitstop Dec 16, 2017 • 5:25:48am

re: #170 Stanley Sea

Indulge me.

I’m searching for the best Mike Mills’ background harmony

Think I found it

Studio is the best, but here it is live.

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Orange Crush.

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Dave In Austin Dec 16, 2017 • 5:28:03am

re: #193 wheat-dogg

Tinfoil hat territory

Prolly like that goober from AL. that was dumbstruck after finding out people used other books than the bible to swear an oath on……

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 5:33:23am

re: #195 Dave In Austin

Prolly like that goober from AL. that was dumbstruck after finding out people used other books than the christian bible to swear an oath on……

specifically

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 5:42:40am

re: #196 dangerman

specifically

As opposed to some other Bible

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I cannot. Dec 16, 2017 • 6:02:58am

re: #195 Dave In Austin

If you looked in the dictionary for the definition of “slackjawed yokel”, his picture would be there. I mean, I actually almost felt sorry for that dipshit motherfucker.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 6:07:30am

re: #163 Big Beautiful Door

BTW, in case you forgot or didn’t know, Twitter is supposed to be banning the Nazis on Monday.

Probably the grammar kind.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:07:52am

“Golf or lie?”
“Why not both?”
And with that, Trump starts his Saturday.

— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) December 16, 2017

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jeffreyw Dec 16, 2017 • 6:08:17am

Imgur
Good morning!

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 6:12:08am

re: #188 Shropshire Slasher

Smart bags will soon be banned from flights, unless you are able to remove the battery.

Ever see a story and think it is something new, only to find out it is two weeks old? I thought it was good to post it before the holidays, for all you lazy lizards. :P

All those burdensome government regulations. //

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:13:25am

I’d like to introduce you to @RepMaryFranson.

Mary is a state legislator in the MN House of Representatives.

I’ll leave this introductory tweet so you can take a guess as to which party she represents in Minnesota.

(Thread)#SaturdayMorning #AMJoy pic.twitter.com/cBzd2WvaU9

— Holly O’Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:15:00am

Peter Jackson says Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax led a “smear campaign” against @AshleyJudd and @MiraSorvino https://t.co/NBbbFsN7w4 pic.twitter.com/mCOpb9yCWX

— Variety (@Variety) December 15, 2017

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Peter & Fran had me in - showed me all the creative, the boards, costumes, everything. They asked which if the two roles I preferred, and then I abruptly never heard from hem again. I appreciate the truth coming out. Thank you, Peter. https://t.co/iXKuK6Xqtx

— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) December 15, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:16:15am

The opposite of déjà-vu is JAMAIS-VU: the unnerving feeling that something very familiar is actually entirely new. It literally means ‘never seen’.

— Haggard Hawks (@HaggardHawks) December 15, 2017

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I can think of some things that I WISH were jamais-vu. https://t.co/S1whoFjVw1

— Sarah Jamila Stevenson (@aquafortis) December 16, 2017

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sagehen Dec 16, 2017 • 6:16:37am

re: #204 Backwoods_Sleuth

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I wonder if Ashley and Mira have grounds for a civil suit that would get them all of Harvey’s money…

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 6:17:14am

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

A woman who is a Republican is still a woman with a mental health condition.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:27:15am

The late @carrieffisher’s dog Gary just watched #TheLastJedi! He sat on Fisher’s former assistant’s lap during the film. She said his ears perked up every time she was on screen ❤️@starwars @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/2rCCGIi6Al

— Veronica Miracle (@ABC7Veronica) December 15, 2017

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 6:30:06am

re: #156 MsJ

I saw a PAC for Grayson. I think he’s going to run again.

I’m still getting e-mails from him always asking for $$$$. I gave up on him when he did The “BURNIE” on Murphy.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:30:49am

Trump’s judicial nominees think life tenure is handed out like a participation trophy: https://t.co/2O1FYarySX pic.twitter.com/j5QNgmrPwB

— Slate (@Slate) December 16, 2017

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 6:33:10am

re: #210 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Putting another asshole on the Federal bench?

Doesn’t matter to Sleazy Slimy Susie from Maine. She’ll gladly vote the way ol’ Mitch tells her to!

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:33:14am

Senator who grilled Trump judicial nominee: You can’t just walk into a courthouse and say “I want to be a judge” https://t.co/6DtG9pk45u pic.twitter.com/OaD1lJ76vv

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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but apparently one can do exactly that now.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 6:34:47am

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Ah behold the spiritual successor of Michelle Bachman.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 6:35:40am

re: #191 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines

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Lol wut?

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garzooma Dec 16, 2017 • 6:37:57am

re: #206 sagehen

I wonder if Ashley and Mira have grounds for a civil suit that would get them all of Harvey’s money…

Get in line. There are a number of suits. The most interesting is a class action suit that alleges racketeering on the part of Weinstein and a number of enablers, including the National Enquirer. The Enquirer is accused of actively covering up Weinstein’s crimes. Since the Enquirer has also been accused of supplying similar services for Trump, as per Salma Hayek, Karen McDougal, and Joe Scarborough, this could be important.

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BigBadDemocrat Dec 16, 2017 • 6:38:42am

Close to graduation
Got a job ready with Boing Air Craft
Just in time for a tax cut
Bought me a 1997 Mercedes E-320 off e-bay from an older couple with only 98,000 miles on it.

Now ready to get credit cards like a real American!

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Dr. Matt Dec 16, 2017 • 6:41:24am

https://t.co/0TqP2D0gSB

— I hope & pray the Nazis/alt-right get dick cancer (@DrMatthew) December 16, 2017

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@DonaldJTrumpJr Just for record, Dumb Jr doesn’t believe pedophila is a crime. Hopefully his White trash family and child protection services are aware of his affinity for diddling children. #pervert @IvankaTrump @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP @EricTrump https://t.co/44dAKQHcx8

— I hope & pray the Nazis/alt-right get dick cancer (@DrMatthew) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:43:32am

Follow me to the land far beyond the forest. I will drag your mortal soul to the deepest pits of hell. pic.twitter.com/YoCXgWQWna

— Black Metal Cats (@evilbmcats) December 13, 2017

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BigPapa Dec 16, 2017 • 6:43:49am

re: #206 sagehen

I wonder if Ashley and Mira have grounds for a civil suit that would get them all of Harvey’s money…

Hell yes. I think they have a case already.

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Shropshire Slasher Dec 16, 2017 • 6:46:24am

Chocolate chip waffles are ready.

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Ace Rothstein Dec 16, 2017 • 6:52:34am

re: #210 Backwoods_Sleuth

“Honorable.”

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:55:54am

Yeah, you read that right. Any large or pan pizza is just $10. What are you waiting for?

— Papa John’s Pizza (@PapaJohns) December 15, 2017

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Your CEO to stop being a dick. https://t.co/ncWliVWGhx

— Jon Zal (@OfficialJonZal) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 6:57:38am

Imagine how embarrassed Nige will be when he remembers he gets a salary in excess of £80,000 as an MEP (more than three times the UK average) despite only turning up for 37% of votes…https://t.co/Id3mb6M9W0

— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 16, 2017

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 7:00:02am

re: #223 Backwoods_Sleuth

LOL Nigel’s saying he’s broke? Where’s the money going? Ciggies, blow and hookers?

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Dr. Matt Dec 16, 2017 • 7:01:39am

FWIW

“The rumor on the Hill when I left yesterday was that the president was going to make a significant speech at the end of next week. And on Dec. 22nd, when we are out of D.C., he was going to fire Robert Mueller.”

- Congresswoman Jackie Speier #ThingsThatMakeTrumpSmile

— Brian Krassenstein🐬 (@krassenstein) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 7:01:50am

re: #223 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Poor widdle Nigel.//

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 7:03:07am

re: #225 Dr. Matt

FWIW

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Hopefully that doesn’t happen. But I fear it might as Mueller gets closer to him and his inner circle.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 7:05:31am

re: #180 Alyosha

Klys is shoulder deep in Christmas stuff atm. One of the beauties of Twitter is seeing the stuff lizards are doing when they’re not LGFing. I’m really envious and intimidated by her organisation. Plus hockey stuff :)

Problem with that is not all of us use Twitter…so some of us that like klys do not get to see that.

I miss the hockey stuff…even if we have to put it in private tags for those that seem to have issues with hockey.

Bad klys.

: )

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:15:09am

#BREAKING: Trump refuses to extend ObamaCare sign-up deadline despite surge of last-minute applicants https://t.co/3g0IJ4ak1Z pic.twitter.com/H6noMqAoN4

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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I’m getting tired of having to say an action by this administration was terrible. So I’ll just say: Republicans and Dems in Virginia asked for an extension. He denied it anyway. President Trump never misses a chance to make health care worse in America. https://t.co/UAaxo2mh4J

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) December 16, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:16:27am

Dylan Ratigan embarrassed Conservative: Red States mooch off of Blue State (VIDEO) - https://t.co/uR9bXovQZ7 pic.twitter.com/KqQwJdozVC

— Egberto Willies (@EgbertoWillies) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:18:03am

Congratulations to two great and hardworking guys, Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, on the success of their just out book, “Let Trump Be Trump.” Finally people with real knowledge are writing about our wonderful and exciting campaign!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2017

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I’m sure the book won’t tell us what a science-based vulnerable entitled fetus you are. https://t.co/vP1w6QN2XP

— cK. (@cmkinmia) December 16, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 7:20:51am

#Zakharova: Washington & Ottawa should realise that there is no military solution to the Donbass conflict, which was caused by the state coup in Kiev, and that those who deliver weapons to murderers will share the blame for people’s deaths https://t.co/2xH7C4kkI0 pic.twitter.com/jawROwxXtm

— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) December 15, 2017

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It’s clear the Russian MFA knows what a difference it will make to give Ukrainians tools they need to defend against invasion.
So let’s do it. Enough already https://t.co/J9AqhfymF3

— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 16, 2017

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 7:21:26am

re: #216 BigBadDemocrat

Close to graduation
Got a job ready with Boing Air Craft
Just in time for a tax cut
Bought me a 1997 Mercedes E-320 off e-bay from an older couple with only 98,000 miles on it.

Now ready to get credit cards like a real American!

Congrats!

Welcome to the United States in Debt.

I had a friend that worked at Boeing. Out in Washington.

Is that like Boing?

; )

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:21:38am

Ah yes, Saturday morning, the time when the President of the United States uses his platform to promote a book by a former aide who assaulted a female reporter.

— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) December 16, 2017

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BlueSpotinAL Dec 16, 2017 • 7:22:25am

Great photography
theguardian.com

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BigBadDemocrat Dec 16, 2017 • 7:23:59am

Before I am for sure hired must pass a high security clearance hope posting on this blog is not a problem !

One of my university advisors told us all to be careful as the NSA has a list of web sites they use to deny security clearances.
PS
Never had time for facebook, twitter, and such so in the clear there.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:26:35am

Cute video Ajit “Aren’t I Precious?” Pai 🤮-but you are profoundly unworthy 2 wield a lightsaber-A Jedi acts selflessly for the common man-NOT lie 2 enrich giant corporations. Btw-did you pay John Williams his royalty? @AjitPaiFCCorpShill #AJediYouAreNOT pic.twitter.com/SpIcOEySUY

— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:28:37am

From despair to oblivion, the storm will never end. pic.twitter.com/J3j80vvVa9

— Black Metal Cats (@evilbmcats) December 15, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:31:50am

Just think, conservatives, you’ve created a party that no longer listens to you. I would say bravo, but I’m afraid you’re about to get your reward.

— (((IntheNumbers))) (@ItsNumbersMan) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:33:25am

This is the most disturbing part — or equally disturbing. The CDC has to give equal weight to superstition, imaginary friends, hang ups, prejudices. #CDC7words https://t.co/IRfS0QXWO9 pic.twitter.com/SPbO6pwWlt

— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) December 16, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:33:31am

And then this happened pic.twitter.com/i0xmF8LgHt

— 🖕🏻Aunt Crabby 🖕🏻 (@DearAuntCrabby) December 16, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 7:34:15am

I love seeing these each year. Lizards with festive kitties will appreciate a number of the “trees”.

Creative Christmas Trees 2017 Edition
boredpanda.com

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 7:36:00am

“The congressman called me on my cellphone — from his cellphone — late on a Sunday night. He mentioned that his family wasn’t home and asked me whether I could come over that night for a “final one-on-one interview” with him.” https://t.co/DdduMZ3saR

— Stacey E. Singleton (@staceyNYCDC) December 16, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:38:04am

Democrats have seen an insane growth in small donors this year. Just look at what happened in Virginia…

2009 cycle
Democrats: 14,351 small donors
Republicans: 12,918 small donors

2017 cycle
Democrats: 153,442 small donors
Republicans: 7,332 small donors pic.twitter.com/0sY3O4ufk1

— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) December 14, 2017

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If that scales proportionally next year, then Democrats will have a good chance all over the country.

How good are Democrats feeling right now?@IsaacDovere reports Sens. Schumer and Van Hollen are recruiting Democrat Brandon Presley in MISSISSIPPI.https://t.co/VQmTNj3zSk

— Kevin Robillard (@PoliticoKevin) December 14, 2017

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h/t Daily Kos

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:39:02am

The best explanation of GOP behavior right now is they’ve become fatalistic about massive electoral losses and so are simply doing what they believe/trying to please the donors and lobbyists who can give them jobs after they’re voted out https://t.co/YegX9ZQ6p6

— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) December 15, 2017

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 7:40:28am

re: #245 Belafon

That’s a good explanation, actually. Cynical as all hell, to be sure, but entirely logical from the GOP’s POV.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:47:18am

Charles Dickens coined the word GROWLERY in Bleak House (1853) to mean ‘a place you like to retreat to when you’re in a bad mood’.

— Haggard Hawks (@HaggardHawks) December 15, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:49:17am

re: #246 Dr Lizardo

That’s a good explanation, actually. Cynical as all hell, to be sure, but entirely logical from the GOP’s POV.

I think we’ve reached a point where we can’t be cynical enough when describing the GOP.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 7:50:35am

re: #248 Belafon

Uh oh. Sounds like a challenge. ;)

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 7:52:35am

Thought for people. It’s a week before the election next year. You’re in a district with a close Congressional race, when, out of the blue, a report comes out that the Democratic candidate for your seat is accused of sexual impropriety. The claim is anonymous, but detailed. What will you do? What will you tell those around you?

Even though it looks like Democrats will take the House, gerrymandering is making it a lot closer than it should be.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 7:52:42am

@RepMaryFranson Honorable event today! We’ve made some calls to your office, and haven’t recieved a response, but as politically active, community centered students we’d love to have a meeting with you soon to address our concerns, and have a respectful productive talk. Thanks!

— AAHS Dems (@AlexMNHSD) December 16, 2017

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High school Dem group asks to meet their congresswoman and she just flat out refuses bc they’re partisan https://t.co/V9pXLgUOrK

— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) December 16, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 7:53:43am

An Iowa Supreme Court justice has issued a highly unusual order prohibiting the Des Moines Register from publishing information gleaned from court records. https://t.co/6TFEH5qSr8

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 16, 2017

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MsJ Dec 16, 2017 • 7:54:06am

re: #236 BigBadDemocrat

Before I am for sure hired must pass a high security clearance hope posting on this blog is not a problem !

One of my university advisors told us all to be careful as the NSA has a list of web sites they use to deny security clearances.
PS
Never had time for facebook, twitter, and such so in the clear there.

Hope your English improves before you start.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 7:55:34am

re: #224 Dr Lizardo

LOL Nigel’s saying he’s broke? Where’s the money going? Ciggies, blow and hookers?

It’s going to the “entertainment” he acquires on Manhunt and Rentboy…

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 7:59:08am

re: #236 BigBadDemocrat

Before I am for sure hired must pass a high security clearance hope posting on this blog is not a problem !

One of my university advisors told us all to be careful as the NSA has a list of web sites they use to deny security clearances.

Yeah, the same NSA that gave Security Clearances to every member of the First White Trash Family.

I’m still wondering why the NSA actually did their job when it came to Gorka?

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 8:00:32am

WHAT pic.twitter.com/MFyEbvCkRj

— Dan 🌹 (@DoghouseDano) December 16, 2017

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The NY Times calls Marco Rubio “a long time champion of the working class”?!?
Ha.
HAHAHA,
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
(WIPES TEARS)
Thanks for screen cap, @DoghouseDano, and the early morning hour-long laugh.pic.twitter.com/LH69RL61uD https://t.co/bZ5BNiXdpq

— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) December 16, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 8:02:01am

Speaking on behalf of the vast majority of the American people, Republicans in Congress be forewarned:any attempt to remove Bob Mueller will not be tolerated.These are BS attacks on him/his staff that are blatantly political-designed to hide the real wrongdoing. Country not party

— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) December 14, 2017

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You don’t https://t.co/7lHYkIloyz

— Senator JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) December 16, 2017

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John Cornyn, the number 2 in the Senate, disagrees that the majority of Americans would be upset if Mueller was fired. https://t.co/sy4MrAITOi

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 16, 2017

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I don’t think this is the correct reading of @JohnCornyn tweet. His beef is with Holder, not Mueller. https://t.co/BTuxhT7XUJ

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) December 16, 2017

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But Mueller needs to clean house of partisans https://t.co/g8SwgAKtfH

— Senator JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) December 16, 2017

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If you can’t see what’s happening right now in the Republican Party, you’re not paying attention. Bad wind blowing. https://t.co/nKTkdUueEz

— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 8:02:54am

re: #256 JordanRules

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Lol that’s the funniest damn thing.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 8:06:01am

re: #257 JordanRules

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Maybe don’t elect a guy who disparages the FBI in favor of Putin, Cornyn.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 8:07:04am

re: #250 Belafon

Thought for people. It’s a week before the election next year. You’re in a district with a close Congressional race, when, out of the blue, a report comes out that the Democratic candidate for your seat is accused of sexual impropriety. The claim is anonymous, but detailed. What will you do? What will you tell those around you?

Even though it looks like Democrats will take the House, gerrymandering is making it a lot closer than it should be.

Well, typically the Democrats will shoot their foot off.

But by gawd, we will figure out a way to walk without it.

Next election.

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MsJ Dec 16, 2017 • 8:08:13am

re: #260 ObserverArt

I’m sure Roger fucking Stone has it all figured out.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 8:13:00am

Someone guessed what they’re getting for Christmas. pic.twitter.com/3Gbs5nXDPB

— Michael Clarke (@Mr_Mike_Clarke) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 8:16:50am

re: #253 MsJ

Hope your English improves before you start.

he just stopped by to quickly drop a couple of steaming loads (as is his usual practice) before logging out.

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Eventual Carrion Dec 16, 2017 • 8:17:54am

re: #114 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Not much of a disguise.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 8:20:13am

re: #263 Backwoods_Sleuth

he just stopped by to quickly drop a couple of steaming loads (as is his usual practice) before logging out.

Oh I thought I smelled something.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 8:21:11am

re: #265 HappyWarrior

Oh I thought I smelled something.

The trolling was pathetically obvious.

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Citizen K Dec 16, 2017 • 8:22:21am

re: #245 Belafon

The more worrisome and possible explanation is that they don’t care about constituent reactions because they’ve already baked in their win via disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, and foreknowledge of some ‘October Surprises’ they have waiting.

Here’s hoping that Ezra’s take is closer to the reality, or that the GOP is at the ‘pride goeth before the fall’ part of things.

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garzooma Dec 16, 2017 • 8:22:36am

re: #111 jaunte

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Speaking on behalf of the vast majority of the American people, Republicans in Congress be forewarned:any attempt to remove Bob Mueller will not be tolerated.

There’s an AP Poll showing “Most Think Trump Has Illegally Or Unethically Colluded With Russia”.

Four in 10 Americans think the president has done something illegal when it comes to Russia, while an additional 3 in 10 say he’s at least done something unethical.

Of the 3 in 10 limiting themselves to unethical, it’s not that they don’t think he’s done anything illegal, it’s just that as of now, they don’t know that he’s done anything illegal:

“Unethical, yes. I mean the whole picture of that man is unethical. Illegal? I’ll just have to hold that in abeyance until I find out more about what went down,” said Stephenson, a registered Republican who says she’s unhappy with the current GOP.

It’s fair to assume most of these would flip to illegal on an attempt to kill the investigation. We’ll have a substantial majority of Americans believing the President guilty of a crime.

We’ll need massive demonstrations around the country to underline that point.

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Romantic Heretic Dec 16, 2017 • 8:22:37am

re: #256 JordanRules

I had a pants pissing laugh a couple of days ago.

Discussing Net Neutrality at another site I was told, “I can’t expect a Canadian to understand the free market.”

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 8:22:55am

re: #263 Backwoods_Sleuth

he just stopped by to quickly drop a couple of steaming loads (as is his usual practice) before logging out.

I loved the ability to misspell your future employer.

Well, that is if…

He go boing…boing…boing…right on outta here.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 8:24:38am

re: #270 ObserverArt

I loved the ability to misspell your future employer.

Well, that is if…

He go boing…boing…boing…right on outta here.

I figured that was the sound the plane made, not the name of the manufacturer.

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Eventual Carrion Dec 16, 2017 • 8:24:39am

re: #128 sagehen

Um… I never realized before that basketball had as many concussions and could cause as much brain damage as football.

Contact sport played on hardwood.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 8:24:58am

re: #266 Backwoods_Sleuth

The trolling was pathetically obvious.

I know.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 8:25:37am

re: #197 wheat-dogg

As opposed to some other Bible

right
that’s what he said in the interview

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 8:30:00am

re: #274 dangerman

right
that’s what he said in the interview

I know, I heard him say it too.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 8:30:52am

re: #256 JordanRules

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Yet another example of the Screw York Times publishing “All The Propaganda The Republican Party Tells Us To Print”!

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 8:34:02am

re: #246 Dr Lizardo

That’s a good explanation, actually. Cynical as all hell, to be sure, but entirely logical from the GOP’s POV.

if they already thought they had a better chance in the midterms, i dont believe they’d be doing anything differently

otoh to have a better chance in the midterms they’d need an entirely different approach and set of policies

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 8:35:42am

re: #251 Backwoods_Sleuth

High school Dem group asks to meet their congresswoman and she just flat out refuses bc they’re partisan

they have literally no idea they represent everybody

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makeitstop Dec 16, 2017 • 8:36:32am

re: #269 Romantic Heretic

I had a pants pissing laugh a couple of days ago.

Discussing Net Neutrality at another site I was told, “I can’t expect a Canadian to understand the free market.”

I had someone on Facebook say that he was of the understanding that the FCC was planning to fight the decision.

I have a bruise on my jaw from it violently dropping and hitting my desk.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 8:36:39am

re: #277 dangerman

if they already thought they had a better chance in the midterms, i dont believe they’d be doing anything differently

otoh to have a better chance in the midterms they’d need an entirely different approach and set of policies

The GOP is not known for nimble changes in policy or attitudes. They’ll take the party right off the cliff in the meantime, and the country with it.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 8:39:01am

Cornholio is yet another traitor who sold America out to Putin!

— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 16, 2017

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 8:41:02am

re: #257 JordanRules

But Mueller needs to clean house of partisans

i think, john cornyn, actually he doesnt

mueller needs to ensure no one on his staff has a conflict of interest regarding the investigation

literally every person in this country is a “partisan”

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BigBadDemocrat Dec 16, 2017 • 8:43:04am

Boeing

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 8:44:06am

Woohoo! I just learned a superbasic blues riff.

E7, A7, B7 (then back to E7).

I’m just like Muddy Waters! (/s, obviously). Fortunately, the Christmas break here is coming soon, so I’ll have a couple of weeks with little else to do.

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 8:46:14am

re: #269 Romantic Heretic

I had a pants pissing laugh a couple of days ago.

Discussing Net Neutrality at another site I was told, “I can’t expect a Canadian to understand the free market.”

Well, after all, Canada is well-known for its fanatical Bolshevism.

*headdesk*

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 8:48:42am

re: #275 wheat-dogg

I know, I heard him say it too.

i woudl have liked the interviewer to ask, instead of muslims, what about…jews, atheists, etc, or more subtly, “which christian bible”….

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MsJ Dec 16, 2017 • 8:49:26am

re: #269 Romantic Heretic

I had a pants pissing laugh a couple of days ago.

Discussing Net Neutrality at another site I was told, “I can’t expect a Canadian to understand the free market.”

My husband gets that all the time, both for US and UK (he’s an avid Brexit follower). All. The. Time.

That and “Mind Your Own Beeswax.”

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 8:50:36am

re: #269 Romantic Heretic

Oh my! It burns.
What a weird, stilted world some people live in.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 8:57:21am

re: #286 dangerman

i woudl have liked the interviewer to ask, instead of muslims, what about…jews, atheists, etc, or more subtly, “which christian bible”….

The original King James Bibbel, of course, written in the Lord’s own language!

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 8:58:15am

re: #250 Belafon

Thought for people. It’s a week before the election next year. You’re in a district with a close Congressional race, when, out of the blue, a report comes out that the Democratic candidate for your seat is accused of sexual impropriety. The claim is anonymous, but detailed. What will you do? What will you tell those around you?

Even though it looks like Democrats will take the House, gerrymandering is making it a lot closer than it should be.

I wrote this and then left off the most important point: There’s going to be a whole lot of interference from Russia and others and they will submit things to try to screw with people, and most Americans aren’t prepared for it.

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Romantic Heretic Dec 16, 2017 • 8:59:17am

re: #285 Dr Lizardo

Well, after all, Canada is well-known for its fanatical Bolshevism.

*headdesk*

A couple of years ago a cement head debating with me about public healthcare put Canada and North Korea in the same category because we had “socialized healthcare”.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 8:59:28am

Maybe this has been posted already, but I was without the’Net most of the day.

Words cannot express how pissed I am now.

“Ending chain migration and also ending the visa lottery will allow us to have commonsense immigration rules that promote assimilation and wage growth. It also promotes, most importantly, safety.” pic.twitter.com/yQRo8HaP37

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 16, 2017

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Rules like these could have kept both my mom’s parents from immigrating here 120 years ago. They were each the last of their siblings to arrive.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:01:05am

re: #292 wheat-dogg

Maybe this has been posted already, but I was without the’Net most of the day.

Words cannot express how pissed I am now.

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Rules like these could have kept both my mom’s parents from immigrating here 120 years ago. They were each the last of their siblings to arrive.

“Chain migration” kind of describes how Melania’s sister and parents managed to get into this country.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:01:51am

10:00 am on a Saturday. If you’re not from Missouri I bet your Senator isn’t doing her 5️⃣0️⃣th townhall of the year right now! pic.twitter.com/BRXylE3fN8

— Stephen Webber (@s_webber) December 16, 2017

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 9:08:36am

re: #293 Backwoods_Sleuth

“Chain migration” kind of describes how Melania’s sister and parents managed to get into this country.

The assimilation reference is clearly a dog-whistle for “whites only.” So, maybe my grandparents would have been allowed in, but maybe not. Grandma had six siblings here already, and grandpa four. They were the ends of two long chains.

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wheat-dogg Dec 16, 2017 • 9:09:49am

Bah! Fuck Trump. I’m going to bed.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:11:05am

#recap You’ve been attaching the wrong document to your CV all these yearshttps://t.co/NEX8N9Yr3Q pic.twitter.com/e6TGtKvv4k

— The Poke (@ThePoke) December 16, 2017

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:11:32am

re: #290 Belafon

I wrote this and then left off the most important point: There’s going to be a whole lot of interference from Russia and others and they will submit things to try to screw with people, and most Americans aren’t prepared for it.

this is the critical difference between finding out before you vote (moore) and after (franken)

i’d try to learn a lot and fast. impropriety means what? when? at another job? power differential? open to interpretation, how reliable, etc. is the offence, if true, a deal breaker to be an office holder? i submit, franken’s maybe was not. though he might not have won an election if it was known.
and then i’d balance that with everything else i know about the race and the then current circumstances.

then i like to think i’m reasonable, rational and think critically.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:13:15am

re: #296 wheat-dogg

Bah! Fuck Trump. I’m going to bed.

…said either scrooge, or Pooh

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stpaulbear Dec 16, 2017 • 9:18:14am

re: #216 BigBadDemocrat

Close to graduation
Got a job ready with Boing Air Craft
Just in time for a tax cut
Bought me a 1997 Mercedes E-320 off e-bay from an older couple with only 98,000 miles on it.

Now ready to get credit cards like a real American!

Actually, that’s unacceptably high mileage for an older couple.

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Skip Intro Dec 16, 2017 • 9:21:15am

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

So she’ll be running for Franken’s Senate seat.

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GlutenFreeJesus Dec 16, 2017 • 9:22:09am

lol

Cyclist Shoots Bottle Rockets at Man on Scooter for Cutting Him Off

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Skip Intro Dec 16, 2017 • 9:23:05am

re: #240 Backwoods_Sleuth

1984 has finally arrived in the US led by an ignorant orange gangster.

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MsJ Dec 16, 2017 • 9:25:19am

Tonight we celebrate #ALSEN and #DougJones. Tomorrow, we double down and get to work in Tennessee. Next up, @ElectMaryAlice.

— Rep. Craig Fitzhugh (@craigfitzhugh) December 13, 2017

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Yes, we do! We can flip this seat with everyone’s help! Thanks for the shoutout and support, Rep. Fitzhugh! @craigfitzhugh #ElectMaryAlice https://t.co/V4lk2QOi8e

— Mary Alice Carfi (@ElectMaryAlice) December 15, 2017

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🚨 RT for Tennessee!

Next Tuesday, Dec 19th there is a special election in Senate District 17. The Democrat running, @ElectMaryAlice, needs your help getting folks to the polls!

D17 includes Wilson, Cannon, DeKalb, Smith, Clay and Macon counties. EVERY SEAT COUNTS! #FlipItBlue https://t.co/GbTgrMpv8i

— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸🇵🇷 (@DemWrite) December 15, 2017

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:28:52am

re: #304 MsJ

Let’s get another one TN!

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 9:29:51am

It’s nice to see Democrats energized.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 9:31:05am

re: #303 Skip Intro

1984 has finally arrived in the US led by an ignorant orange gangster.

IIRC, Bush pulled the same crap.

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mmmirele Dec 16, 2017 • 9:31:36am

re: #252 JordanRules

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I’d go ahead and publish (that is, if the story is complete, vetted and ready to go) and then dare the justice to throw me in jail.

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goddamnedfrank Dec 16, 2017 • 9:31:57am

Imagine being this vain. pic.twitter.com/hjQxI6XMzo

— jared’s email acct (@eliot_woodrich) December 15, 2017

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Wow! Many people are saying that I deserve a Pulitzer. The unfair fake news about Russia (CNN/MSNBC) is being recognized more and more!

— jared’s email acct (@eliot_woodrich) December 15, 2017

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:32:04am

michael bloomberg

CEOs aren’t waiting on a tax cut to “jump-start the economy” — a favorite phrase of politicians who have never run a company — or to hand out raises. It’s pure fantasy to think that the tax bill will lead to significantly higher wages and growth, as Republicans have promised. Had Congress actually listened to executives, or economists who study these issues carefully, it might have realized that.

Instead, * Congress did what it always does: It put politics first. After spending the first nine months of the year trying to jam through a repeal of Obamacare without holding hearings, heeding independent analysis or seeking Democratic input, Republicans took the same approach to tax “reform” — and it shows.

*the republican
all the emphasis mine - i should have just bolded the whole thing

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 9:34:15am

Is there anyway to explain to former GOP voters that Trump did not happen overnight in a fucking bubble?

God, I am so sick of this “OMG this is horrible what Trump is doing” horseshit which is then followed by “Sure I voted GOP for 30 years, but that had nothing to do with the current situation.”

This country is a fucking ignorant backwater that is armed to the teeth and populated with people who would willingly end the world because Jesus.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:35:34am

re: #299 dangerman

…said either scrooge, or Pooh

for clarity, now i think i must have seen this on another site yesterday (yes, i’ve been stepping out on lgf)

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:35:48am

re: #308 mmmirele

Yup. It’s critical to fight this one out with intent.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 9:37:17am

re: #311 Mattand

Is there anyway to explain to former GOP voters that Trump did not happen overnight in a fucking bubble?

God, I am so sick of this “OMG this is horrible what Trump is doing” horseshit which is then followed by “Sure I voted GOP for 30 years, but that had nothing to do with the current situation.”

This country is a fucking ignorant backwater that is armed to the teeth and populated with people who would willingly end the world because Jesus.

I’ve said it here a lot but without Reaganism and Bushism, you don’t get Trump. I appreciate that some Republican voters are bothered by Trump but at the same time, I want them to look at the people and policies tehy supported before him.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:37:54am

Heh. I really get this.

Every time I consume an English muffin, I am reminded of the fact that I kinda dig them. It’s the equivalent of hearing any track off of the first Edie Brickell and New Bohemians record. “Oh yeah….I remember that…niiiice.”

— Ja🐘es R🍮day (@JamesRoday) December 15, 2017

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:40:01am

re: #311 Mattand

Is there anyway to explain to former GOP voters that Trump did not happen overnight in a fucking bubble?

God, I am so sick of this “OMG this is horrible what Trump is doing” horseshit which is then followed by “Sure I voted GOP for 30 years, but that had nothing to do with the current situation.”

This country is a fucking ignorant backwater that is armed to the teeth and populated with people who would willingly end the world because Jesus.

because it’s saturday and i should be outside doing yard work, im gonna opine
i think it doesnt matter
doesnt matter at all how we got here - not to them
it wont make it clearer, wont change their thinking, wont change behavior
their decision making process is reactionary and visceral
we’re not dealing with logic and reason and persuasion
they arent open to learning or enlightenment or even merely hearing another point of view. listening in itself is dangerous.

they already “know”

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:41:26am

Hey @AjitPaiFCC, WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?

My grandfather is one of the most decorated airmen in WW2 history and you used his name to file two comments on #NetNeutrality more than a decade after he passed away?

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! pic.twitter.com/iaQLVQOwGM

— Ryan Gorman (@GormoExJourno) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 9:41:37am

What I fear most after Trump is the GOP getting away with voter amnesia. They need to own Trump.

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Blind Frog Belly White Dec 16, 2017 • 9:41:45am

I’ve been thinking about the whole ‘Omarosa’ kerfuffle, and it seems to me that this is what happens when you’re racist - you hire people for the wrong reason, and so you hire the wrong people, and then you’re shocked - Shocked! - when they don’t do a good job.

Omarosa’s job was to be black in the White House. That was pretty much it. It was her job description to be the person who could be pointed to when anyone talked about a lack of diversity. A token.

But while people who aren’t deeply racist might simply hire a talented, qualified black person for a job, give them actual work to do, and still point to them to disprove accusations of lack of diversity, in Omarosa’s case, pretty much the entirety of her job was to pull down $180K/year to be black in the White House. It was not clear to her coworkers what her duties were, because she almost certainly didn’t have any.

So, now they don’t even have her.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:42:45am

Harry Reid just became my favorite politician. pic.twitter.com/GzjCsyV84k

— kat calvin (@KatCalvinLA) December 16, 2017

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A bunch of push alerts about UFOs on a Saturday afternoon doesn’t even feel that unusual anymore!

— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) December 16, 2017

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Almost a relief, even. https://t.co/w2rEgVTRWi

— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 16, 2017

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 9:43:16am

re: #314 HappyWarrior

I’ve said it here a lot but without Reaganism and Bushism, you don’t get Trump. I appreciate that some Republican voters are bothered by Trump but at the same time, I want them to look at the people and policies tehy supported before him.

So much this.

I’m trying not to escalate a comment on FB, but goddamn; I get that self-criticism is tough, but there is just no fucking self-reflection with people.

Abortion is a prime example. Voting Republican since Reagan is voting to criminalize abortion. Same with tax cuts for the rich. Rejection of science? I’m guessing that picked up steam with Bush, Jr. That was 17 years ago.

Sorry to everyone, I’m actually on edge about the mounting evidence that Trump is about to fire Mueller and literally turn the FBI into a pro-Trump law enforcement agency.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 9:43:59am

re: #311 Mattand

Is there anyway to explain to former GOP voters that Trump did not happen overnight in a fucking bubble?

God, I am so sick of this “OMG this is horrible what Trump is doing” horseshit which is then followed by “Sure I voted GOP for 30 years, but that had nothing to do with the current situation.”

This country is a fucking ignorant backwater that is armed to the teeth and populated with people who would willingly end the world because Jesus.

Frank warned us!

Zappa - Jesus Thinks You’re a Jerk

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 9:44:45am

re: #321 Mattand

So much this.

I’m trying not to escalate a comment on FB, but goddamn; I get that self-criticism is tough, but there is just no fucking self-reflection with people.

Abortion is a prime example. Voting Republican since Reagan is voting to criminalize abortion. Same with tax cuts for the rich. Rejection of science? I’m guessing that picked up steam with Bush, Jr. That was 17 years ago.

Sorry to everyone, I’m actually on edge about the mounting evidence that Trump is about to fire Mueller and literally turn the FBI into a pro-Trump law enforcement agency.

You’re good. It’s a legit worry. Everything is with this administration.

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:44:50am

re: #319 Blind Frog Belly White

…- you hire people for the wrong reason, and so you hire the wrong people…

how is this possible if you hire “only the best people”!!!!!???!?!?!?!?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:44:58am

re: #319 Blind Frog Belly White

Omarosa’s actual main job was to compile and maintain the “enemies list”.

not a joke

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 9:46:14am

alas, the yard is screaming at me

more later

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Dave In Austin Dec 16, 2017 • 9:47:55am

Does anyone know if the Rage Furby story grew any legs this morning? I shared far and wide last night.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 16, 2017 • 9:48:13am

re: #257 JordanRules

Top GOP senator: Mueller needs to “clean house of partisans” https://t.co/UBVgDtj8w5 pic.twitter.com/wZI54tOZkv

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 9:50:41am

Looks like the GOP tax bill eliminates the deduction for alimony payments.

Breaking up is hard to do. But the GOP tax bill could make it even harder, divorce lawyers say.

The final version of the tax plan, which was released Friday and is set for votes next week, eliminates the tax deduction for alimony payments. Divorce lawyers say this move could make ending marriages an even more drawn-out and expensive process, and the change could be particularly painful for lower-income couples.

Alimony payments, typically codified in the terms of a divorce settlement, are separate from child support. They are the payments that someone gives to an ex-spouse who earns less money.

If the tax bill becomes law, the alimony deduction repeal would affect divorces carried out after December 31, 2018. The new rule wouldn’t affect anyone already paying alimony.

But it’ll mean big changes for divorce proceedings in the years ahead.

msn.com

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 9:53:09am

re: #328 FormerDirtDart

Uggh. These fuckers are setting the stage and pushing a dangerous and false narrative. They really may try to ruin Christmas.

I hope we can at least make an example out of his fellow TX Senator next year.

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FormerDirtDart Dec 16, 2017 • 9:53:17am

Give it a week, the fine will be reduced

FCC to slap Sinclair with $13.3 million fine for failure to disclose commercial sponsors https://t.co/OHnP1s9RvU pic.twitter.com/5cvPPSqOyw

— The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2017

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garzooma Dec 16, 2017 • 9:53:24am

I don’t think this is the correct reading of @JohnCornyn tweet. His beef is with Holder, not Mueller. https://t.co/BTuxhT7XUJ

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) December 16, 2017

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But Mueller needs to clean house of partisans https://t.co/g8SwgAKtfH

— Senator JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) December 16, 2017

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You know Mueller’s a registered Republican, right? https://t.co/IL7ia3mt2v

— Greg Arzoomanian (@GArzoomanian) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:53:49am

re: #329 Dr Lizardo

Looks like the GOP tax bill eliminates the deduction for alimony payments.

msn.com

does that mean alimony will no longer be considered taxable income for the recipient?

LOL…I crack myself up….

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Blind Frog Belly White Dec 16, 2017 • 9:55:55am

re: #325 Backwoods_Sleuth

Omarosa’s actual main job was to compile and maintain the “enemies list”.

not a joke

When it reached 62% of the US population, her job was done.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 9:55:58am

Don’t worry. By next week the FCC will give Sinclair even more TV and radio stations to gobble up!

— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 16, 2017

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 9:57:10am

Trump, extremely excited about his party’s latest stab at trickle-down economics: “We are back. We’re really gonna start to rock.” pic.twitter.com/hFG3lkzOMJ

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 16, 2017

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retired cynic Dec 16, 2017 • 9:57:39am

re: #328 FormerDirtDart

I assume he means “partisan Democrats” and not “partisan Republicans.”

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Blind Frog Belly White Dec 16, 2017 • 9:58:10am

re: #332 garzooma

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Does Cornyn mean that we should go through all the texts that ANYONE on the Mueller team sent, and eliminate ANY that expressed any negative, OR POSITIVE views on Trump?

Wait - what was I thinking.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 9:59:16am

Now watch what happens when the world reacts at this irresponsibility by dumping the dollar as the world’s reserve currency and refusing to buy any more Treasury securities!

— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) December 16, 2017

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retired cynic Dec 16, 2017 • 10:00:20am

re: #339 Joe Bacon 🌹

That won’t bother the money dealers in other countries.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 10:02:02am

re: #340 retired cynic

That won’t bother the money dealers in other countries.

Of course not! They’ll make a mint on shorting the dollar! Arbitrage is such fun especially when you can fully manipulate those exchange rates!

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Targetpractice Dec 16, 2017 • 10:03:23am

“Mueller should clean house of partisans” say the men who believe that the DOJ should order an end to any investigation into Trump and investigate the FBI for not putting Hillary in irons over her emails.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 10:08:47am

re: #338 Blind Frog Belly White

Does Cornyn mean that we should go through all the texts that ANYONE on the Mueller team sent, and eliminate ANY that expressed any negative, OR POSITIVE views on Trump?

Wait - what was I thinking.

Partisans all upset about partisans.

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retired cynic Dec 16, 2017 • 10:09:27am

It was mentioned back a few threads, but this thing about the DOJ pressing to convict six protestors from the marches after last year’s inauguration really bothered me. And reading some of the arguments REALLY has my blood at the boil.

washingtonexaminer.com

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Big Beautiful Door Dec 16, 2017 • 10:12:20am

re: #329 Dr Lizardo

Looks like the GOP tax bill eliminates the deduction for alimony payments.

msn.com

So it won’t effect Trump until he divorces Melania.

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Citizen K Dec 16, 2017 • 10:14:19am

re: #336 Backwoods_Sleuth

And it’ll end in the same disaster it always does when trickle-down is instituted. But then again, I forget, much like conservatism, trickle-down economics can never fail. It can only be failed. It’s why it’s literally the only form of economics that we can ever truly discuss and implement in this fucking country.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 10:14:50am

re: #343 ObserverArt

Partisans all upset about partisans.

Indeed, Mueller is one of the most partisan GOP members out there.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 10:15:10am

re: #342 Targetpractice

“Mueller should clean house of partisans” say the men who believe that the DOJ should order an end to any investigation into Trump and investigate the FBI for not putting Hillary in irons over her emails.

Precisely.

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Citizen K Dec 16, 2017 • 10:17:48am

re: #342 Targetpractice

Projection is what they do. It’s projection and grifting all the way down.

Sadly, it’s what they do because 8 times out of 10, it works.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 10:19:03am

re: #346 Citizen K

And it’ll end in the same disaster it always does when trickle-down is instituted. But then again, I forget, much like conservatism, trickle-down economics can never fail. It can only be failed. It’s why it’s literally the only form of economics that we can ever truly discuss and implement in this fucking country.

Borrow and Spend Red Ink Republicans are deliberately triggering the collapse of America.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 10:22:47am

re: #344 retired cynic

Chilling.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 10:24:11am

CNN continues it’s endless Trump asskissing…

“I wasn’t ready for a woman President”: 81% of voters in this small Kentucky town voted for Trump, and most are still confident in their decision to vote for him. “They need to kinda let him do his job. Just get off his back.” https://t.co/AuLUQTwbFb pic.twitter.com/YJTbPizUyR

— CNN (@CNN) December 16, 2017

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CNN producers: What story can we do in response to surging black turnout boosting Doug Jones’ to an upset win in the AL senate race?
CNN journo: Can we go to Backwoods, KY to interview Trump supporters Maw and Paw Rugg about their political views?
CNN producers: excellent https://t.co/HBHrgJR9uY

— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) December 16, 2017

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Big Beautiful Door Dec 16, 2017 • 10:24:57am

re: #318 HappyWarrior

What I fear most after Trump is the GOP getting away with voter amnesia. They need to own Trump.

We’ve seen this twice before. After eight years of economic growth under Clinton, the Left decided “both parties were the same”, voted for Nader and we got Bush. Then after eight years with Obama, the left forgot about Bush, decided “both parties were the same”, voted for Jill Stein and we got Trump. I can almost guarantee you that in 2028, the Left will have forgotten about Trump and will be saying “both parties are the same” again. They don’t seem to understand that you can’t build a political party from the top down. Under our system, if you don’t already have a robust party infrastructure nationally on par with the major parties, you can’t elect a president out of the blue. All you can do is draw enough votes away from the major party candidate closest to you on the political spectrum to elect the major party candidate farthest from your ideology.

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Decatur Deb Dec 16, 2017 • 10:25:32am

re: #350 Joe Bacon 🌹

Borrow and Spend Red Ink Republicans are deliberately triggering the collapse of America.

Worse. “Deliberately” implies they care. They simply don’t give a shit if America lives or dies. They have moved on to The Republic of Pelf.

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Targetpractice Dec 16, 2017 • 10:25:58am

re: #352 Joe Bacon 🌹

CNN continues it’s endless Trump asskissing…

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“They need to kinda let him do his job. Just get off his back.”

Words you can be sure would have gotten your ass kicked in that same small shithole for the 8 year period between ‘09 and ‘16.

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 10:28:34am

re: #347 HappyWarrior

Indeed, Mueller is one of the most partisan GOP members out there.

It’s mostly tinfoil hat and confirmation bias, but if you’re going to talk about partisan GOP members, it’s Comey.

Comey failed to “get” HRC during Whitewater; and wanted to show Trump how useful he could be; so he saw his chance in October 2016 and used the FBI to sway an American election.

And then the fucking idiot found out how Trump operates up close.

Comey is just as complicit in fucking up the 2016 election as Russia, but everyone wants to paint him as this highly principled martyr. Fuck that noise.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 10:29:14am

How long can Europe survive without Russian gas? https://t.co/bCvEUNeK9n pic.twitter.com/UsmnbXtKyh

— RT (@RT_com) December 16, 2017

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Longer than Russia can survive without European money! https://t.co/uJAlQI7i7o

— Jamie Kirchick (@jkirchick) December 16, 2017

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 10:29:41am

re: #354 Decatur Deb

Worse. “Deliberately” implies they care. They simply don’t give a shit if America lives or dies. They have moved on to The Republic of Pelf.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.*

*What’s left of it anyway…after the rich have moved on.

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 10:30:55am

re: #353 Big Beautiful Door

We’ve seen this twice before. After eight years of economic growth under Clinton, the Left decided “both parties were the same”, voted for Naber and we got Bush. Then after eight years with Obama, the left forgot about Bush, decided “both parties were the same”, voted for Jill Stein and we got Trump. I can almost guarantee you that in 2028, the Left will have forgotten about Trump and will be saying “both parties are the same” again. They don’t seem to understand that you can’t build a political party from the top down. Under our system, if you don’t already have a robust party infrastructure nationally on par with the major parties, you can’t elect a president out of the blue. All you can do is draw enough votes away from the major party candidate closest to you on the political spectrum to elect the major party candidate farthest from your ideology.

This needs to shoved into the face of every “Let it Bern to the ground” asshole who voted 3rd party or stayed home or (maddeningly) voted for Trump. Starting with Susan Sarandon.

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JordanRules Dec 16, 2017 • 10:31:01am

🎁1967 Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog:
— A silent partner to deter undesirable visitors pic.twitter.com/Kzx5cChMgY

— RetroNewsNow (@RetroNewsNow) December 16, 2017

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retired cynic Dec 16, 2017 • 10:31:14am

Charlie Pierce led me to a good story about how power companies, enabled by state legislatures, are using taxpayer money on risky projects, and paying themselves big profits. It is an excellent read!

postandcourier.com

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 10:33:59am

re: #360 JordanRules

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I’m pretty sure I saw that guy’s face on a wanted poster, in connection with several murders, at the post office in 1979.

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Decatur Deb Dec 16, 2017 • 10:34:07am

re: #358 ObserverArt

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.*

*What’s left of it anyway…after the rich have moved on.

It looks like our species has collapsed several times to such small numbers that we experienced a genetic “lifeboat effect”. Perhaps the next lifeboats will be spacecraft.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 10:34:36am

re: #355 Targetpractice

Words you can be sure would have gotten your ass kicked in that same small shithole for the 8 year period between ‘09 and ‘16.

What, you don’t remember all those times CNN, Fox and The New York times were talking with African Americans all over America about the acceptance of the First President of Color?

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Mattand Dec 16, 2017 • 10:36:10am

re: #364 ObserverArt

What, you don’t remember all those times CNN, Fox and The New York times were talking with African Americans all over America about the acceptance of the First President of Color?

I do, but then my fever broke and the hallucinations stopped.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 10:36:14am

re: #332 garzooma

Partisan obviously means “willing to convict the Trump family.”

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Citizen K Dec 16, 2017 • 10:36:52am

re: #352 Joe Bacon 🌹

It’s amazing that, despite pulling victory after victory in places and avenues we shouldn’t have been able to, the media seems to continue pretending that non-Trump voters literally do not exist. We are literally invisible to them outside of poll numbers.

It bodes ill for any hope they’ll hold Trump and his goon squad accountable for anything.

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Big Beautiful Door Dec 16, 2017 • 10:37:45am

Just a reminder that yet another study has shown that Trump voters were motivated by racial, and not economic, anxiety.

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Dr Lizardo Dec 16, 2017 • 10:40:02am

re: #363 Decatur Deb

It looks like our species has collapsed several times to such small numbers that we experienced a genetic “lifeboat effect”. Perhaps the next lifeboats will be spacecraft.

That wouldn’t really surprise me, to be honest. I know there’s the Toba bottleneck hypothesis, in which it’s believed that Homo sapiens dwindled down to perhaps a few thousand in number.

That was probably about as close as our species came to extinction. For now, at least.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 10:40:10am

re: #352 Joe Bacon 🌹

“I feel like Hillary, she had the qualifications to be President. I wasn’t ready for a woman President.” Okay. pic.twitter.com/MMIAPPx1um

— Hannah Drake (@HannahDrake628) December 16, 2017

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BigPapa Dec 16, 2017 • 10:42:54am

Our politics are more dangerous and less restrained than we thought. This historical moment remains one of crisis. The task of rebuilding after Trump will not be of restoration but of throrough remaking. And we will need a myth but not a delusion to sustain us.

— Paul Musgrave (@profmusgrave) December 16, 2017

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 10:43:57am

re: #370 Belafon

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Economic anxiety my ass.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 10:44:47am

re: #356 Mattand

It’s mostly tinfoil hat and confirmation bias, but if you’re going to talk about partisan GOP members, it’s Comey.

Comey failed to “get” HRC during Whitewater; and wanted to show Trump how useful he could be; so he saw his chance in October 2016 and used the FBI to sway an American election.

And then the fucking idiot found out how Trump operates up close.

Comey is just as complicit in fucking up the 2016 election as Russia, but everyone wants to paint him as this highly principled martyr. Fuck that noise.

It’s not that Comey was a principled martyr. It’s that his firing was done in a way that violated the relationship between the office and the president.

I personally get a little chuckle at the tweets he puts out sounding so high minded. The quotes are pretty cool, but they’re not going to do anything for his reputation.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 10:45:15am

re: #368 Big Beautiful Door

Just a reminder that yet another study has shown that Trump voters were motivated by racial, and not economic, anxiety.

No surprise there. The “economic anxiety” was always an excuse.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 10:49:26am

re: #374 HappyWarrior

No surprise there. The “economic anxiety” was always an excuse.

Which is why Bernie can STFU, unless he wasn’t read for a female president either. Duh-duh-duhhhh.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 10:51:47am

re: #371 BigPapa

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Something Democrats are going to have to be prepared for: We won’t be able to fix much in 2018. Even if we took every seat in the House, we will still, at best, only have a few seat majority in the Senate. We have to be willing to grind through this until 2020, and then we can finally get started. Not finish, but started.

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HappyWarrior Dec 16, 2017 • 10:57:21am

re: #375 Belafon

Which is why Bernie can STFU, unless he wasn’t read for a female president either. Duh-duh-duhhhh.

Yep.

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Dave In Austin Dec 16, 2017 • 10:57:24am

re: #376 Belafon

Something Democrats are going to have to be prepared for: We won’t be able to fix much in 2018. Even if we took every seat in the House, we will still, at best, only have a few seat majority in the Senate. We have to be willing to grind through this until 2020, and then we can finally get started. Not finish, but started.

Man… I hear things like “It’s going to take a year to repair every month that Shithead sits. It’s going to take a long time.

The best thing to do it plant flowers and trees in your local potholes and wrap you nearby crumbling bridge in rolls of duct tape.

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BigPapa Dec 16, 2017 • 10:58:49am

Seth Abrahmson made a compelling case that True Pundit forced Comey to act since he was concerned about leaks coming from the FBI. Not to apologize for Comey, but it is an interesting complexity.

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Nyet Dec 16, 2017 • 10:59:33am

Maybe Kragar will have a couple of words to say to this piece of shit.

#Romania, on my way back from serving #israel, securing the #opium fields for the jews, 2014.
Jewish control of our government has turned the @USMC into
Uncle Sam’s Mercenary Children (for Israel) pic.twitter.com/6fVX48JvmW

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BigPapa Dec 16, 2017 • 11:01:57am

I think our government and society significantly changed in the last year but the entire event started in the 80’s. No matter what there’s no going back to the way it was. Whether we end up in a dystopian nightmare or we move the pendulum back the other direction is yet to be seen.

It’s easier to destroy something than build it.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 11:02:03am

re: #380 Nyet

I wanted to look at his bio, and he’s even worse than that:

Holocaust denial is pretty embarrassing but flat earthers are making a come back why don’t u join them if u want to deny facts?

— Lev Ben Avraham (@Tanach1967) December 16, 2017

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You don’t get put in prison for debating flat earth theory in any countries. You do for talking about the holohoax in most white countries https://t.co/vJGy1EMtWl

— Patrick Little (@PatrickLittle84) December 16, 2017

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 11:04:18am

re: #381 BigPapa

I think our government and society significantly changed in the last year but the entire event started in the 80’s. No matter what there’s no going back to the way it was. Whether we end up in a dystopian nightmare or we move the pendulum back the other direction is yet to be seen.

It’s easier to destroy something than build it.

It is easier to destroy, but we’re going to fix things. Hopefully like the Six Million Dollar man.

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Unshaken Defiance Dec 16, 2017 • 11:05:02am

Ohhhh boy…

Current Evacuation Zones pic.twitter.com/09ehcGw9Vf

— SBCountyOEM (@SBCountyOEM) December 16, 2017

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Nyet Dec 16, 2017 • 11:08:11am

The Gimp now rants incoherently under my tweet.

What is a ‘nazi’ other than a Hollywood avatar?

— Patrick Little (@PatrickLittle84) December 16, 2017

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You. https://t.co/2cSJrqduaV

— Sergey Romanov (@S_ergeyR_omanov) December 16, 2017

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retired cynic Dec 16, 2017 • 11:11:08am

re: #380 Nyet

Maybe Kragar will have a couple of words to say to this piece of shit.

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The dog needs to be larger. MUCH larger.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 11:12:29am

re: #382 Belafon

I wanted to look at his bio, and he’s even worse than that:

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perhaps the Austrian authorities can grant his wish.

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Nyet Dec 16, 2017 • 11:13:34am

Plz report for targeted harassment.

Hey jew, are you going to respond? You jews are the ones who started tweeting me up, not the other way around

— Patrick Little (@PatrickLittle84) December 16, 2017

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BigPapa Dec 16, 2017 • 11:16:46am

I reported some guy who has a feed with even worse. Twitter = ‘Thanks for helping us make Twitter a better place!’

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 11:16:59am

That was some kind of 10 minutes for @AnnCoulter. pic.twitter.com/JUIKAVCGTH

— Erin Murphy (@ErinDMurphy) December 15, 2017

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..’lives of quiet desperation and will die alone’ - someone give her a hug for goodness sake @AnnCoulter https://t.co/4CnQni9jRb

— Brent Roske (@brentroske) December 16, 2017

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What a sad take on being single. I’m single and I don’t feel in the least bit alone. I’m happy. Marriage isn’t the cure for loneliness-that takes internal work. https://t.co/iliFNo244N

— Melissa Fitzgerald (@maffyfitz) December 16, 2017

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allegro Dec 16, 2017 • 11:17:27am

Ohhhhhh jeez. Cute little anole got inside. Cats discovered little anole. All three of us were after the little guy. Storm won. Turns out he’s quite the efficient predator. I got the anole away from him though in two parts, tail wriggling on the floor, anole under the ottoman.

Game is still on with current score: Storm-1, Lizard-0.

Updates as they are available.

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Nyet Dec 16, 2017 • 11:17:30am

re: #389 BigPapa

They write that to everyone. Then fail to ban most.

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Dave In Austin Dec 16, 2017 • 11:18:36am

re: #380 Nyet

He is a slimy one. Reported 5 or 6 tweets.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 11:20:47am

re: #392 Nyet

They write that to everyone. Then fail to ban most.

I suspect their definition of Nazi will involve the right width of mustache.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Dec 16, 2017 • 11:21:24am

re: #391 allegro

Ohhhhhh jeez. Cute little anole got inside. Cats discovered little anole. All three of us were after the little guy. Storm won. Turns out he’s quite the efficient predator. I got the anole away from him though in two parts, tail wriggling on the floor, anole under the ottoman.

Game is still on with current score: Storm-1, Lizard-0.

Updates as they are available.

LOL! my kittehs do the same with skinks.
Cats will sit for hours at the kitchen door, waiting for a skink to squeeze through the gap at the bottom of the door.
So many twitching amputated tails littering the place throughout the year.

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 11:21:39am

I don’t think this is the correct reading of @JohnCornyn tweet. His beef is with Holder, not Mueller. https://t.co/BTuxhT7XUJ

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) December 16, 2017

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But Mueller needs to clean house of partisans https://t.co/g8SwgAKtfH

— Senator JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) December 16, 2017

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Dear @JohnCornyn: FBI Director Christopher Wray gave over $39,000 exclusively to Republicans. Are you okay with that? Because if you are, then you need to shut up with the partisan talk about our dedicated, professional and patriotic FBI officials. https://t.co/Hr5hDcVyn1

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 16, 2017

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Barefoot Grin Dec 16, 2017 • 11:22:43am

re: #352 Joe Bacon 🌹

CNN continues it’s endless Trump asskissing…

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Poppy Harlow just did one on Friday about Trump voters in Adrian, MI. Same thing: “they just need to get off his back….”

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Belafon Dec 16, 2017 • 11:22:46am

I wonder if they inserted a tax break for spine removal.

This is an incredible story —> GOP Rep. Tom Cole just admitted that he voted for a tax bill he knows will rip off working Americans. Because Speaker Paul Ryan told him to vote for it.https://t.co/9f69vOieSe

— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) December 16, 2017

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“He doesn’t know what the [economic] models are,” CNBC reported, “but doesn’t worry much about that.” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯https://t.co/uyT6856IPe

— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) December 16, 2017

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 11:23:35am

re: #373 Belafon

It’s not that Comey was a principled martyr. It’s that his firing was done in a way that violated the relationship between the office and the president.

I personally get a little chuckle at the tweets he puts out sounding so high minded. The quotes are pretty cool, but they’re not going to do anything for his reputation.

Everyone needs to be their own PR agent these days.

Especially for an ex FBI guy. Who could you trust with your reputation?

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Dave In Austin Dec 16, 2017 • 11:25:48am

re: #391 allegro

Ohhhhhh jeez. Cute little anole got inside. Cats discovered little anole. All three of us were after the little guy. Storm won. Turns out he’s quite the efficient predator. I got the anole away from him though in two parts, tail wriggling on the floor, anole under the ottoman.

Game is still on with current score: Storm-1, Lizard-0.

Updates as they are available.

If you catch it, don’t let it go outside until this weather lets up and we have a little sunshine. You put him out today, he’s a goner.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 11:26:00am

re: #380 Nyet

Maybe Kragar will have a couple of words to say to this piece of shit.

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And we give them guns and training.

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Targetpractice Dec 16, 2017 • 11:30:12am

re: #396 Belafon

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As noted above, “partisan” to Republicans means “They aren’t on our side.” If Comey had recommended criminal charges against Hillary last year and/or dropped the Russia investigation when ordered, he’d still be serving today and the GOP would still be singing his praises. And if Mueller were steering his investigation towards a quick conclusion with no charges, they’d also be totally cool with him. The attacks only began in earnest against him the moment he started bringing criminal charges and closing the noose on Donny.

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ObserverArt Dec 16, 2017 • 11:31:47am

re: #398 Belafon

Caroline O.
@RVAwonk
This is an incredible story —> GOP Rep. Tom Cole just admitted that he voted for a tax bill he knows will rip off working Americans. Because Speaker Paul Ryan told him to vote for it.shareblue.com …

11:30 AM - Dec 16, 2017

Every time I’ve watched Cole on a TV interview I was left wondering.

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allegro Dec 16, 2017 • 11:33:10am

re: #400 Dave In Austin

If you catch it, don’t let it go outside until this weather lets up and we have a little sunshine. You put him out today, he’s a goner.

There are enough hidey holes that are kitteh inaccessible in here that he should be okay if he hasn’t already been mortally wounded after 3 visits in Storm’s jaws. I hope for the best but have a feeling I’m gonna be finding a dead lizard pretty soon.

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Dec 16, 2017 • 11:45:09am

re: #388 Nyet

Plz report for targeted harassment.

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Done. What a piece of shhhhhhhaaaaavvvvviiiiiinnnnnngggggg cream…

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dangerman Dec 16, 2017 • 11:53:54am

re: #402 Targetpractice

As noted above, “partisan” to Republicans means “They aren’t on our side.” If Comey had recommended criminal charges against Hillary last year and/or dropped the Russia investigation when ordered, he’d still be serving today and the GOP would still be singing his praises. And if Mueller were steering his investigation towards a quick conclusion with no charges, they’d also be totally cool with him. The attacks only began in earnest against him the moment he started bringing criminal charges and closing the noose on Donny.

ie being non-partisan

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The Major Dec 16, 2017 • 1:40:50pm

re: #311 Mattand

Is there anyway to explain to former GOP voters that Trump did not happen overnight in a fucking bubble?

It’s really very simple - the Religious Right along with the GOP played The Long Game -and that’s why were at the current messed up state we are in.

All of these “Our Revolution” types don’t understand this concept at all….

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