Donald Trump, Looking Guiltier Than Ever, Announces on Twitter He Has "The Absolute Right" to Pardon Himself

Donald Trump, Looking Guiltier Than Ever, Announces on Twitter He Has “The Absolute Right” to Pardon Himself

PoliticsJune 2018 • Views: 32,624

Our so-called president is ranting away like a lunatic on Twitter again, as he feels the walls closing in. Today he announced to the world that he has the “absolute right” to pardon himself. “Numerous legal scholars” agree!

As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and Conflicted Democrats (& others) continues into the mid-terms!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

While the US constitution does not seem to place limits on who the president may pardon, “numerous legal scholars” do not actually agree with Trump on this. The prevailing opinion is that nobody really knows; it’s never been tested in court, since we’ve never had a president so thoroughly corrupt as Donald Trump.

However, in the bad old days of the Nixon presidency, the Department of Justice issued a statement that directly contradicts Trump’s rant.

Under the fundamental rule that no one may be a judge in his own case, the President cannot pardon himself.

And the constitution does clearly state that the pardon power does not apply to cases of impeachment.

…he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

Trump should consider that accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt. The fact that he’s talking about it at all shows where this is headed.

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627 comments

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 11:25:18am

Just posted this downstairs:

The first line of the Justice Dept. memo from 1974:

“Under the fundamental rule that no one may be a judge in his own case, the president cannot pardon himself.”

Read the memo here: https://t.co/Exkt05dDdf pic.twitter.com/3INKthjxqk

— Tokyo Sand (@DHStokyo) June 4, 2018

JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 11:25:43am

Discrimination against LGBTQ individuals is against the law in New York State and the decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop has not changed that.

We will continue to use the powerful tools of our state and local laws to protect all LGBTQ New Yorkers from discrimination. pic.twitter.com/dO98cNU9cG

— New York Attorney General (@NewYorkStateAG) June 4, 2018

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 11:26:02am

The Department of Justice position has long been that the President cannot pardon himself.

FYI @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/bEOgJu59a0

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) June 4, 2018

Unshaken Defiance Jun 4, 2018 • 11:28:05am

This is a crisis in waiting. Frightening in scope.

wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 11:30:07am

re: #3 lawhawk

The Department of Justice position has long been that the President cannot pardon himself.

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Who would have known that Nixon was a gift that keeps on giving?

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 11:31:18am

re: #3 lawhawk

Thanks for pointing that out - added it to the article.

Amory Blaine Jun 4, 2018 • 11:32:11am

This guy

It’s pathetic seeing what has become of Tony Evers. He used the Lord’s name in vain this weekend — apparently to look tough at the convention.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) June 4, 2018

Hecuba's daughter Jun 4, 2018 • 11:32:29am

re: #5 wrenchwench

Who would have known that Nixon was a gift that keeps on giving?

Trump WH: Precedents? We don’t recognize any stinking precedents!

Kragar Jun 4, 2018 • 11:33:57am

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt by accepting a pardon which he illegally gave himself?

wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 11:33:57am

re: #8 Hecuba’s daughter

Trump WH: Precedents? We don’t recognize any stinking precedents!

Fine. We don’t recognize any stinking, orange, tiny-handed presidents.

piratedan Jun 4, 2018 • 11:34:21am

re: #3 lawhawk

granted the DOJ states that but let’s also be frank in that the case of THIS Administration and THIS President, he doesn’t believe that any of that “law stuff” applies and his Administration has acted accordingly. The Corruption is evident in nearly every member of the his cabinet, some more transparent than others.

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 11:34:33am

re: #7 Amory Blaine

This guy

I’m assuming Evers cussed, since I can’t see any image or tweet other than Walkers. Someone needs to inform Walker that taking the Lord’s name in vain does not mean cussing.

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 11:35:00am

re: #6 Charles Johnson

Note too - the DOJ doesn’t say that the president can’t be pardoned. It’s just that the president can’t pardon himself for his own actions.

Some other president could do it (or if he’s removed/resigned, his successor could do it), which is exactly what Ford did to Nixon.

Trump can’t pardon himself. If he attempts to do so, the immediate response should be impeaching not only him but Pence on down and include Ryan for good measure since they all enabled and were complicit in these actions to subvert the democratic process.

They knew or had reason to know of Trump’s criminal acts, and did nothing.

They violated their oaths, which itself is an impeachable offense. They put party above nation and undermined our very security.

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 11:35:23am

re: #9 Kragar

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt by accepting a pardon which he illegally gave himself?

If I were in Congress, yes. At that point, he’s crossed the political line of high crimes, number one being the abuse of office.

goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 11:35:58am

I confess I don’t have a rebuttal to this one pic.twitter.com/iCvP6e3m1u

— Sarah Gailey (@gaileyfrey) June 4, 2018

The shark’s natural prey is sea lions, so the confusion is perfectly understandable IMO.

— Brian [25th Amendment, Section 4] Wolven 🛰 🌎 (@brianwolven) June 4, 2018

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 11:36:23am

re: #7 Amory Blaine

This guy

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Says a Trump toady. Goddamned hack.

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:39:39am

re: #7 Amory Blaine

This guy

Does he know who’s President?

Dave In Austin Jun 4, 2018 • 11:40:13am

So can they bake this cake or not? pic.twitter.com/Y08pmM2Hst

— Evan Siegfried (@evansiegfried) June 4, 2018

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:40:30am

re: #7 Amory Blaine

This guy

Wait, what politicians say matters now?

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 11:41:55am

https://t.co/pCzKtj678l

— Ed Mix (@the_edwin_mix) June 4, 2018

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 11:42:45am

The right wing is totally insane.

On his last day in office Obama pardoned the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes releasing them back on the streets

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 2, 2018

No he didn’t. Stop lying. https://t.co/e0TU4dvvX9

— Soledad O’Brien (@soledadobrien) June 3, 2018

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 11:43:49am

re: #21 Charles Johnson

The right wing is totally insane.

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All this little punk does is lie.

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 11:44:37am

re: #21 Charles Johnson

The right wing is totally insane.

I replied to a few of the wackos in Soledad’s reply who refuse to understand the difference between a pardon and a commutation.

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 11:45:22am

From the last thread:

re: #383 Stanley Sea

By posting TPM here I certainly didn’t invite you griping to them.

I would have run across it on my own. At that point I would have griped anyway.

Does our esteemed host Mr. Johnson require essays justifying your poverty to read or write here?

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 11:45:43am

Kim: I want to keep my nukes
Trump: Sure
Kim: I want McDonalds
Trump: Would you like fries with that?
Kim: I want a franchise
Trump: Sure.
Kim:
Trump: Anything else?
Kim:

All Trump’s done is capitulate to North Korea’s every whim and demand, so Trump gets a summit photo op.

— lawhawk (@lawhawk) June 4, 2018

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:46:46am

re: #21 Charles Johnson

The right wing is totally insane.

Is this the part where RWNJ confuse “commuted sentences of people who’d already served decades behind bars for drug possession” with “immediately pardoned murderous drug dealers” or some other RWNJ ridiculousness?

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 11:47:26am

re: #21 Charles Johnson

Kirk is totally lying his ass off.

Obama didn’t pardon those people. Their sentences were commuted. Their guilt was assured, but the length of their sentences were reduced.

It’s not the same. It’s not the same fucking universe. And it’s the same bulkshit* day in and day out from Kirk and other right wing howlers.

*bulkshit is what happens when there’s so much bullshit that you need something more describe the depth and breadth of the shit.

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 11:48:08am

Pecan Sticky Buns pic.twitter.com/FOH3yuER4r

— The Feckless Babushka (@viciousbabushka) June 4, 2018

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:49:54am

re: #21 Charles Johnson

On his last day in office Obama pardoned the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes releasing them back on the streets

— Charlie Kirk

Fortunately Charlie links to a reputable source here to backup his claim. Oh wait no he doesn’t.

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 11:50:03am

Very poignant photo: Songwriting genius Joni Mitchell, still recovering from a brain aneurysm, made a rare public appearance to see her old love James Taylor perform at the Hollywood Bowl the other night. https://t.co/OXnJksjkBA pic.twitter.com/tptHfntR8v

— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) June 4, 2018

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 11:50:33am

.@PressSec: “Thankfully the president hasn’t done anything wrong and wouldn’t have any need for a pardon.” https://t.co/1lsH4cXi5C pic.twitter.com/KezvSDGQBm

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 4, 2018

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 11:51:09am

“Certainly, no one is above the law,” Sanders says after she’s pressed three times or so to say this.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 4, 2018

SteelPH Jun 4, 2018 • 11:51:29am

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

In what fucking universe?!

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:51:56am

re: #32 The Vicious Babushka

“OK, well, President Trump is above the law, because the law is so unfair to him and to Republicans generally.”

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 11:51:59am

re: #13 lawhawk

Note too - the DOJ doesn’t say that the president can’t be pardoned. It’s just that the president can’t pardon himself for his own actions.

Some other president could do it (or if he’s removed/resigned, his successor could do it), which is exactly what Ford did to Nixon.

Trump can’t pardon himself. If he attempts to do so, the immediate response should be impeaching not only him but Pence on down and include Ryan for good measure since they all enabled and were complicit in these actions to subvert the democratic process.

They knew or had reason to know of Trump’s criminal acts, and did nothing.

They violated their oaths, which itself is an impeachable offense. They put party above nation and undermined our very security.

history.house.gov

Members of the House or Senate cannot be impeached. They can be expelled by a two-thirds majority vote of the relevant branch of the legislature. Ryan is safe.

Dr Lizardo Jun 4, 2018 • 11:52:20am

re: #32 The Vicious Babushka

“Certainly, no one is above the law,” Sanders says after she’s pressed three times or so to say this.

And start the countdown to Huckabooboo being sacked……….

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:52:39am

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

I wonder if SHS thinks President Hillary Clinton could have “pardoned herself” of the email thing?

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 11:54:15am

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

“And this is why the president spends his days on Twitter attacking Robert Mueller, former FBI director James Comey, the Russia investigation, Democrats, and anyone who is the slightest degree critical of him.”

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 11:54:29am

re: #35 Anymouse 🌹

Yup. You’re right. Overzealous there and forgot that rule on impeachment.

Amory Blaine Jun 4, 2018 • 11:54:44am

ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 11:56:21am

re: #9 Kragar

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt by accepting a pardon which he illegally gave himself?

Ouch. You just broke my brain.

wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 11:57:00am

re: #24 Anymouse 🌹

From the last thread:

I would have run across it on my own. At that point I would have griped anyway.

Does our esteemed host Mr. Johnson require essays justifying your poverty to read or write here?

Did TPM ask for justification? Or assertion? Or something else?

dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 11:57:01am

re: #26 Sir John Barron

Is this the part where RWNJ confuse “commuted sentences of people who’d already served decades behind bars for drug possession” with “immediately pardoned murderous drug dealers” or some other RWNJ ridiculousness?

well considering there’s no such thing as “pardoning a sentence”….

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 11:58:48am

My @villagevoice column on last week’s big cuntroversy, and the conservative demand that, with Barr banned, Bee be banned as well. https://t.co/begPsmoqS8

— Roy Edroso (@edroso) June 4, 2018

ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 12:02:30pm

re: #11 piratedan

granted the DOJ states that but let’s also be frank in that the case of THIS Administration and THIS President, he doesn’t believe that any of that “law stuff” applies and his Administration has acted accordingly. The Corruption is evident in nearly every member of the his cabinet, some more transparent than others.

I agree. He seems to think the current justice department is his and he can do what he wants.

All other president’s justice departments do not count.

Really, how much longer can this go on? It is pretty clear this is coming to a head. Everyone but the recalcitrant Republicans in The U.S. Congress can see it.

goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 12:02:37pm

re: #9 Kragar

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt by accepting a pardon which he illegally gave himself?

Preet Bharara yesterday:

“I think if the president decided he was going to pardon himself, I think it is almost self-executing impeachment. Whether or not there is an argument that is not what the Framers could have intended.”

The obvious problem with Trump pardoning himself is that it sets up a self-reference paradox where he turns himself into a kind of legal singularity. His lawyers have already stated in that letter to Mueller that Trump is metaphysically above the law while he’s President and since pardons are exclusively defined in the Constitution as being for “Offenses against the United States” he’d be officially excusing himself as head of the government for acts intrinsically damaging to the country. In a way it even goes beyond the imperialistic “l’etat c’est moi” and instead just says “there is no State there is only me.”

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 12:02:53pm

Corker to me on Trump pardons: “I don’t know why any president would go down the path of talking in that manner. I’m very surprised that this president would talk about pardoning himself. I know he said he would never need to … but why would you venture into that territory?”

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 4, 2018

Well I have an idea why. https://t.co/NibVV2wN5J

— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) June 4, 2018

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 12:04:13pm

@jamisonfoser
If you’re a United States Senator who is surprised Trump would talk about pardoning himself, please resign now.

Dr Lizardo Jun 4, 2018 • 12:04:35pm

re: #46 goddamnedfrank

“I am the law!”

- Judge ~~Dredd~~ Trump

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 12:05:18pm

re: #47 jaunte

I have several ideas, and none of them indicates that Trump is innocent.

It all relates to Trump thinking himself the smartest guy in the room, or at least the con artist who can con everyone else.

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 12:05:41pm

Well, that’s because his legal counsel told them straight up you can’t pardon yourself.https://t.co/3EEDNWltLN

Trump the all knowing brilliant legal mind reasoned it doesn’t apply to him.

— lawhawk (@lawhawk) June 4, 2018

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:06:13pm

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley just told me this: “If I were president of the United States and I had a lawyer that said I could pardon myself, I think I would hire a new lawyer.”

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 4, 2018

mmmirele Jun 4, 2018 • 12:06:30pm

re: #4 Unshaken Defiance

This is a crisis in waiting. Frightening in scope.

What are we going to do when it happens? Because you know it will.

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:06:33pm

re: #386 Ferdinand

I’ve been a member for a couple years after reading TPM since before 9/11. They’re good folks trying to do genuine ad free quality content. The Prime only content is I’d guess only about 5% of their stuff, mostly weekly big think pieces. They’ve had Prime for about 5 years, so obviously you can be a frequent site reader and not even notice. YMMV. Pax.

I don’t go there nearly as often as I come here or other sites.

My gripe is not the prime membership per se, it is the hundred-word essay you have to give to justify your poverty to them.

I said my piece to them, I presume they will either ignore it or respond back.

Moving on to more important things …

ipsos Jun 4, 2018 • 12:06:53pm

Hey, remember when it was 8 AM Eastern and I made a dumb joke here about how glad I was that it was Friday and this long news week was nearly over?

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu………..

dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:07:51pm

re: #9 Kragar

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt * by accepting a pardon *** which he illegally gave himself?

* in a crime that ‘illegally’ won him the presidency
*** the power which he only has because of the crime he just admitted to

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:08:01pm

#500Days of American Greatness: https://t.co/qQEEPqmaax pic.twitter.com/1VCeoTk1cI

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

500 Days of American Greatness: America’s economy is stronger and American workers are better off: https://t.co/Nh7d3Mic1q pic.twitter.com/mIqUrt8Sx5

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 4, 2018

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 12:08:14pm

After 500 days in office, U.S. leadership is back on the world stage as the result of @POTUS’s policies. pic.twitter.com/rIuyfma8gh

— Department of State (@StateDept) June 4, 2018

Y’all can stop snickering at those crazy tacky “Kim Jong-un looks at lathes” websites now because this is America now. https://t.co/tI6rNo6g5X

— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) June 4, 2018

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 12:08:25pm

re: #52 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Good, someone is asking Republicans.

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:08:51pm

re: #53 mmmirele

What are we going to do when it happens? Because you know it will.

Somebody on the Democratic side of things, one of our leading officials, should be saying something to the effect that should a president do such a thing, that there would be serious consequences.

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 12:09:58pm

re: #60 Sir John Barron

Somebody on the Democratic side of things, one of our leading officials, should be saying something to the effect that should a president do such a thing, that there would be serious consequences.

You expect the media to talk to a Democrat?! //

lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 12:10:03pm

re: #52 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Not that Trump isn’t guilty. He just needs a new lawyer. That’ll fix everything just fine.

These fuckers are all ignoring that Trump is guilty as sin and refuse to lift a finger to address the criminality in the WH.

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 12:10:07pm

Sarah Sanders refusing to resolve the blatant, direct contradiction between her own statements and the president’s lawyers’ letter to the Special Counsel seems like a good prompt for reporters to get up and leave the briefing room tbh.

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 4, 2018

It always surprises me when Sanders refuses to answer a question, ignores requests for follow-up, and the next reporter called on doesn’t pick up where their colleague left off. https://t.co/NevmCcMvCK

— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 4, 2018

dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:10:54pm

re: #50 lawhawk

I have several ideas, and none of them indicates that Trump is innocent.

It all relates to Trump thinking himself the smartest guy in the room, or at least the con artist who can con everyone else.

he’s confusing his ability to con the 40% with conning 100%
(plus judges and prosecutors)

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:11:16pm

re: #57 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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I thought they opposed identity politics.

A hollow voice says, Covfefe. Jun 4, 2018 • 12:11:25pm

re: #24 Anymouse 🌹

From the last thread:

I would have run across it on my own. At that point I would have griped anyway.

Does our esteemed host Mr. Johnson require essays justifying your poverty to read or write here?

No, and he doesn’t offer free subscriptions either.

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:12:47pm

re: #60 Sir John Barron

Somebody on the Democratic side of things, one of our leading officials, should be saying something to the effect that should a president do such a thing, that there would be serious consequences.

And include in such a statement the phrase “abuse of power”.

Unshaken Defiance Jun 4, 2018 • 12:13:49pm

re: #53 mmmirele

I can only hope calm authority prevails. Looking at you congress

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Jun 4, 2018 • 12:14:38pm

The current front runner to challenge Tim Kaine in VA loves him some Paul Nehlen

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:15:13pm

re: #66 A hollow voice says, Covfefe.

No, and he doesn’t offer free subscriptions either.

Hm. I was here free for quite a while. The price is adverts.

My subscription payment came from a “not safe for work” organisation.

Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 12:17:19pm

re: #58 jaunte

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The Glorious Five Year Plan is going well!

Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 12:17:37pm

re: #9 Kragar

Can a president be impeached for admitting guilt by accepting a pardon which he illegally gave himself?

Yes, he can. The only question is whether 67 Senators will vote for impeachment after Trump pardons himself.

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 12:18:02pm

What do you mean? Of course that’s her. But she’s not shaking hands today. pic.twitter.com/E828eve22G

— Schooley (@Rschooley) June 4, 2018

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:19:16pm

re: #72 Big Beautiful Door

Yes, he can. The only question is whether 67 Senators will vote for impeachment after Trump pardons himself.

drumPF could shoot someone dead in the middle of the street and some number fewer than 67 would vote to remove him from office.

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 12:19:38pm

re: #64 dangerman

he’s confusing his ability to con the 40% with conning 100%
(plus judges and prosecutors)

The 40%:

People impressed by the shininess of the Trump brand
People with Trump University degrees
People drunk on Trump vodka
People who saw him say “you’re fired!” on tv once and liked it
Oligarchs who need to launder offshore crime profits
Hangers-on and fifth-rate lawyers
Conservative activists, pollsters, and assorted political remora

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:19:50pm

re: #72 Big Beautiful Door

Yes, he can. The only question is whether 67 Senators will vote for impeachment after Trump pardons himself.

Nationwide protests are planned if Trump fires someone who oversees Robert Mueller.

I would presume those protests would take place if he tried a stunt like that.

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:20:12pm

re: #69 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance

The current front runner to challenge Tim Kaine in VA loves him some Paul Nehlen

I knew that was Corey Stewart without even clicking. He nearly was the nominee last year for governor. He’s awful.

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:20:44pm

re: #71 Blind Frog Belly White

The Glorious Five Year Plan is going well!

The chocolate ration has been increased from 3 to 2 grams!

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 12:21:28pm

re: #70 Anymouse 🌹

Hm. I was here free for quite a while. The price is adverts.

My subscription payment came from a “not safe for work” organisation.

Different sites have different requirements. Charles isn’t running a political news site like Josh is. Josh is paying salaries as well. If you like the content enough, you’ll pay for it, which is why I pay for it here, not to get rid of the ads.

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:21:35pm

Yikes

BREAKING: Head of Guatemala’s National Forensic Sciences Institute says 62 dead in volcano eruption, 13 of them identified.

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 4, 2018

Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 12:21:57pm

re: #74 Sir John Barron

drumPF could shoot someone dead in the middle of the street and some number fewer than 67 would vote to remove him from office.

I’m wondering, kinda riffing on Giuliani here - suppose the President shoots not only ONE person but a whole bunch. Would the police be allowed to use deadly force to stop him? And if they did, what would the Secret Service do?

Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 12:23:54pm

re: #52 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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Grassley doesn’t get it. Trump told Guiliani he can pardon himself, not the other way around.

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:24:43pm

Rick Wiles: We need “demon control, not gun control.” (7:48, caution for coarse language)

Rick Wiles “We Need Demon Control” not Gun Control

Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 12:24:45pm

re: #81 Blind Frog Belly White

I’m wondering, kinda riffing on Giuliani here - suppose the President shoots not only ONE person but a whole bunch. Would the police be allowed to use deadly force to stop him? And if they did, what would the Secret Service do?

Why didn’t the founders foresee such a situation?

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:25:50pm

re: #83 Anymouse 🌹

Rick Wiles: We need “demon control, not gun control.” (7:48, caution for coarse language)

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What if I need demons to protect me from a tyrannical government?

dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:26:04pm

re: #63 jaunte

It always surprises me when Sanders refuses to answer a question, ignores requests for follow-up, and the next reporter called on doesn’t pick up where their colleague left off.

they did it in MASH back in S02E12:

Hawkeye: General, can you tell us why MASH units never get any incubators?

General: Our people have this question under scrutiny at the moment. Now, if this scrutinization should yield negative, then I feel that we must maximize our efforts.
Next.

H: Sir, I don’t want to minimize your maximize, but why aren’t field hospitals properly supplied with incubators? Hospitals which surprisingly attract a great number of wounded people.

G: That question has a lot of buckshot in it.
H: I’m sure the answer will too.
G: Let me say this. The United States Army is the best equipped fighting force since the Roman legions crossed into Spain, each man carrying his mess kit full of gazpacho. Let’s move on. I think we’ve let enough fresh air into this incubator picture.
In any case, I wouldn’t want to dwell on it for - Security reasons.
- Exactly.
- You have a question?

Trapper: Yes, I do.
Why don’t you answer his question?

Simple

Citizen K Jun 4, 2018 • 12:26:43pm

1 out 8 circuit court judges in America have been appointed by @realDonaldTrump

He is changing the courts and reestablishing the rule of law for generations to come.

— Brad Parscale (@parscale) June 4, 2018

Why elections matter: https://t.co/HwLK8EacJA

— Jane Mayer (@JaneMayerNYer) June 4, 2018

“For generations to come.”

We may just be truly and irreparably fucked, no matter how hard we fight. That idea terrifies me.

Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 12:26:58pm

re: #69 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance

The current front runner to challenge Tim Kaine in VA loves him some Paul Nehlen

Yet another Nazi running in a GOP primary? Why do Nazis keep running in GOP primaries?

Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:27:50pm

re: #87 Citizen K

1 out 8 circuit court judges in America have been appointed by @realDonaldTrump

He is changing the courts and reestablishing the rule of law for generations to come.

— Brad Parscale

You keep using that term. It does not mean what you think it means.

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 12:27:58pm

re: #85 HappyWarrior

What if I need demons to protect me from a tyrannical government?

Demons aren’t guaranteed in the constitution.

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:28:04pm

re: #88 Big Beautiful Door

Yet another Nazirunning in a GOP primary? Why do Nazis keep running in GOP primaries?

It’s almost like they feel at home in the GOP. Stewart is awful. He won’t win.

Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 12:28:22pm

re: #87 Citizen K

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“For generations to come.”

We may just be truly and irreparably fucked, no matter how hard we fight. That idea terrifies me.

“reestablishing”

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:28:28pm

re: #90 Belafon

Demons aren’t guaranteed in the constitution.

Rats.

Kragar Jun 4, 2018 • 12:29:30pm

re: #90 Belafon

Demons aren’t guaranteed in the constitution.

They’re mentioned as many times as Jesus is!
/

thecommodore Jun 4, 2018 • 12:29:31pm

re: #4 Unshaken Defiance

This is a crisis in waiting. Frightening in scope.

Maybe not, according to Benjamin Wittes:

How to Read the January Letter From Trump’s Lawyers to Mueller’s Office

wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 12:29:32pm

re: #93 HappyWarrior

Rats.

Not there, either.

goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 12:29:41pm

If he had brought up the idea of pardoning himself in ANY context there would have been an impeachment vote the next day. The discrepancy between how Obama was treated and the way Trump’s constant erosion of long established behavioral norms is condoned is just incredibly stark.

— goddamnedfrank (@goddamnedfrank) June 4, 2018

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:30:16pm

re: #97 goddamnedfrank

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Exactly.

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:31:10pm

re: #82 Big Beautiful Door

Grassley doesn’t get it. Trump told Guiliani he can pardon himself, not the other way around.

“As has been stated by numerous legal scholars”
Rudy Giuliani and Orly Taitz

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Citizen K Jun 4, 2018 • 12:31:25pm

re: #92 Blind Frog Belly White

“reestablishing”

re: #89 Sir John Barron

You keep using that term. It does not mean what you think it means.

Sadly, not knowing what the fuck you’re talking about doesn’t preclude winning beyond all measure. I mean, we have a Dept. of Justice intent on perpetrating injustice after injustice against families, a Dept. of Education intent on making profit mean more than educating, an EPA that decided the ‘P’ in its name meant ‘Plunder’, and all sorts of shit undermining the very names and missions of their agencies.

And they’re getting away with it, and may very well continue to get away with it because they’ve successfully leveraged away any possibility of holding them accountable or undoing the damage for fucking generations.

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mmmirele Jun 4, 2018 • 12:31:30pm

re: #77 HappyWarrior

I knew that was Corey Stewart without even clicking. He nearly was the nominee last year for governor. He’s awful.

The other two guys aren’t any better. One is the NRA candidate and the other is a pastor of a right-wing anti-LGBT church.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:32:47pm

re: #92 Blind Frog Belly White

“reestablishing”

reëstablishing.

I like the diaeresis.

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thecommodore Jun 4, 2018 • 12:32:47pm

re: #86 dangerman

- You have a question?

Trapper: Yes, I do.
Why don’t you answer his question?

Simple

I think the General’s exasperated response to that was, “This is a press conference. The last thing I’m going to do is answer a lot of questions!”

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DodgerFan1988 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:33:19pm

When I visited an immigration detention center housing the children separated from their families, I was barred entry & the police were called on me. The front doors were locked and blacked out. What are they hiding about the conditions these innocent children are being held in? pic.twitter.com/LkEbAYAbcm

— Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley) June 4, 2018

This is a disgrace.

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 12:33:25pm

pic.twitter.com/33KQSEakVy

— warrior cop (@wyatt_privilege) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:33:34pm

re: #101 mmmirele

The other two guys aren’t any better. One is the NRA candidate and the other is a pastor of a right-wing anti-LGBT church.

Oh I know but I knew that was Stewart immediately. I’m going to be happily voting for Kaine again. I’ve met him and told him he was the first person I ever voted for. I was just a few months out of high school.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 12:34:04pm

Taken by force, thrown on the stage of humiliations, struggling through intense grief, a fate of endless shame in the ocean of bitterness. pic.twitter.com/v9pdrFkO1V

— Black Metal Cats (@evilbmcats) June 2, 2018

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 12:34:26pm

re: #101 mmmirele

The other two guys aren’t any better. One is the NRA candidate and the other is a pastor of a right-wing anti-LGBT church.

Department of Redundancy Department: triggered.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 12:35:07pm

re: #102 Anymouse 🌹

reëstablishing.

I like the diaeresis.

Not me, man. Last time, I lost a couple pounds an narrowly avoided going to the ER for IV fluids.

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:36:47pm

re: #104 DodgerFan1988

This is a disgrace.

The only innocent children are those inside the womb, c’mon, Jeff.

////

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Dave In Austin Jun 4, 2018 • 12:36:50pm

re: #104 DodgerFan1988

And I’ve seen no movement on it

112

Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 12:37:19pm

Who Will Rid Us Of This Meddlesome Clenis?

The Clenis is back in the news, because the media will always find a way to make the news about the Clenis, even when NOBODY IN THE WORLD was curious what the Clenis was up to these days. Also, Bill Clinton and his Clenis have a book to promote, and this last year has been pretty earth-shaking with the #MeToo movement, so when you put all those things together, what do you get? You get NBC News interviews where journalists are like “Oh hey what up, Big Clenis?” and ask Clinton if he thinks he and his Clenis should have behaved differently during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, or if they would have behaved differently had the #MeToo movement been around back then.

Let’s be clear here: Bill Clinton needs to shut the fuck up. And if journalists insist on asking him questions about this, he needs to either ACTUALLY take some responsibility for what he did, or ACTUALLY try to talk about the differences between the 1990s and now, or really, just say anything besides what he said when NBC’s Craig Melvin started inquiring as to the life and times of the Clenis:

wonkette.com

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 12:38:38pm

I’m embarrassed to say this column has been the most viewed piece on our website this weekend, so I think that means it’s true. Melania is now living with the Obamas. Good for her.https://t.co/ksFLRz0hdx

— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) June 3, 2018

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:38:43pm

re: #104 DodgerFan1988

When I visited an immigration detention center housing the children separated from their families, I was barred entry & the police were called on me. The front doors were locked and blacked out. What are they hiding about the conditions these innocent children are being held in? pic.twitter.com

— Jeff Merkley

Has anyone asked The Turtle about this? Or Paul Ryan?

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:40:41pm

re: #74 Sir John Barron

drumPF could shoot someone dead in the middle of the street and some number fewer than 67 would vote to remove him from office.

he’s already killed one man on fifth avenue

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:41:46pm

re: #75 jaunte

The 40%:

People impressed by the shininess of the Trump brand
People with Trump University degrees
People drunk on Trump vodka
People who saw him say “you’re fired!” on tv once and liked it
Oligarchs who need to launder offshore crime profits
Hangers-on and fifth-rate lawyers
Conservative activists, pollsters, and assorted political remora

fortunately (so far) he can’t fool all of the people all of the time

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 12:42:05pm

After 500 days in office, U.S. leadership is back on the world stage as the result of @POTUS’s policies. pic.twitter.com/rIuyfma8gh

— Department of State (@StateDept) June 4, 2018

Historical context:

This is grotesque. The Department of State has never before put out truckling claims like this. It’s like the DOJ or SCOTUS bragging about “POTUS’s policies.”

Also: it’s not true. https://t.co/Zfimcuy4Et

— James Fallows (@JamesFallows) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:43:12pm

re: #108 wrenchwench

Department of Redundancy Department: triggered.

E.W Jackson, the Lt Gov candidate who compared Planned Parenthood to the Nazis.

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Citizen K Jun 4, 2018 • 12:45:02pm

re: #116 dangerman

fortunately (so far) he can’t fool all of the people all of the time

Unfortunately, of that remaining 60%, we have a non-insignificant percentage that still blames Dems for all the world’s ills and treats them as Public Enemy #1 over Trump. Because apparently we’ll never defeat Trump unless we absolutely, totally, and utterly burn the entire Democratic Party down forever, because reasons.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 12:45:10pm

*THUD*

.@PressSec: “Frankly, you have the ability to choose what you want to write about, and you guys choose to write about things that the American people don’t care about day in and day out.” https://t.co/X4t7Pmb8Du pic.twitter.com/GKzTsx3KBA

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 4, 2018

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 12:45:19pm

Sarah Sanders refusing to resolve the blatant, direct contradiction between her own statements and the president’s lawyers’ letter to the Special Counsel seems like a good prompt for reporters to get up and leave the briefing room tbh.

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 4, 2018

It always surprises me when Sanders refuses to answer a question, ignores requests for follow-up, and the next reporter called on doesn’t pick up where their colleague left off. https://t.co/NevmCcMvCK

— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 12:46:04pm

re: #121 Charles Johnson

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White House journalists, take note in how @PeterAlexander refused to give in to Sarah Sanders. This is how all of you should be acting when she clearly lies to and deceives the American people. pic.twitter.com/jlKRj3M8z7

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:46:32pm

re: #120 Backwoods_Sleuth

*THUD*

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Says the press secretary of Trump.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:47:29pm

Conway’s husband hits Trump for calling Mueller “unconstitutional”: Why hasn’t GOP-held Justice Dept shut him down? https://t.co/G6tRb81X9Y pic.twitter.com/xQo52e2Yle

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:48:11pm

re: #120 Backwoods_Sleuth

*THUD*

Like the president’s tweets?

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:48:19pm

re: #103 thecommodore

I think the General’s exasperated response to that was, “This is a press conference. The last thing I’m going to do is answer a lot of questions!”

exactly

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:50:09pm

re: #124 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Only djT knows what’s constitutional and what isn’t, his party DOJ is all full of Deep State plotters to destroy him, etc.

///

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goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 12:50:39pm

Update(s) to the alleged Mike Cernovich and Laura Loomer sex tape story coming soon. Unseen materials to be released. pic.twitter.com/EUivl5V5Gn

— Nathan Bernard (@nathanTbernard) June 4, 2018

Nobody asked for this. https://t.co/vQ5v3SJNeU

— goddamnedfrank (@goddamnedfrank) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 12:51:08pm

re: #128 goddamnedfrank

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What did we do to deserve this?

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 12:52:06pm

re: #128 goddamnedfrank

Well… yeah… where’s the eye bleach.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 12:52:52pm

Let’s start with the DC Circuit Court. And this is delicious. Bear with me.
Back in 1974, Watergate special prosecutor Leon Jaworski issued a subpoena ordering Richard Nixon to turn over some papers and tapes relevant to the investigation. Nixon turned over some material, but not all, hoping that would satisfy Jaworski. It did not. Nixon’s lawyer, James St. Clair, went to the DC Circuit, and specifically to Chief Judge John J. Sirica, who became a household name in that year of 1974, to quash the subpoena. Sirica refused.

We can easily imagine something similar happening in the future. In which case the question becomes relevant. Who is the current chief judge of the DC Circuit?

Answer: Merrick Garland.

Watch out, Republicans. You may wish you’d have let him get to the Supreme Court after all.

More: thedailybeast.com

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goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 12:53:53pm

IOW just some kissing and maybe second base, no penetration. pic.twitter.com/uCyP6fc8Xn

— goddamnedfrank (@goddamnedfrank) June 4, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:54:12pm

re: #131 Anymouse 🌹

More: thedailybeast.com

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 12:54:43pm

re: #132 goddamnedfrank

Light petting. And we know who’ll have the upper hand…and who has the smaller hands.

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:54:48pm

re: #118 HappyWarrior

E.W Jackson, the Lt Gov candidate who compared Planned Parenthood to the Nazis.

How can we miss you if you won’t go away?

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 12:55:08pm

re: #128 goddamnedfrank

NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 12:57:44pm

re: #95 thecommodore

Maybe not, according to Benjamin Wittes:

How to Read the January Letter From Trump’s Lawyers to Mueller’s Office

it also needs to be kept in perspective
it’s a letter
by lawyers
advocating a position
they dont even have to use those arguments when the time would be right to do so

nothing’s actually “happened”

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 12:59:59pm

re: #137 dangerman

it also needs to be kept in perspective
it’s a letter
by lawyers
advocating a position
they dont even have to use those arguments when the time would be right to do so

nothing’s actually “happened”

they’re just running stuff up the flagpole, but it would still be worthwhile for Dems to oppose it anyway, if they haven’t already.

139

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 1:00:14pm

Taxpayer-funded press secretary won’t answer questions about a statement she made from the briefing room in the taxpayer-funded White House.

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 4, 2018

The press secretary made a statement last fall that the president’s legal team has since contradicted in a letter sent to the special counsel. One of them is wrong. But instead of saying who is telling the truth, the spokesman for the president just chose not to answer. https://t.co/OtqMmMWsXE

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 4, 2018

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goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 1:03:28pm

Except Sekulow is still lying by omission, the statement said the meeting was primarily about adoptions and did not mention sanctions or dirt on Clinton at all. So it DOESN’T reflect their full understanding of the events at the meeting.

— goddamnedfrank (@goddamnedfrank) June 4, 2018

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goddamnedfrank Jun 4, 2018 • 1:04:10pm

re: #136 Skip Intro

NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOBODY!!!!

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:05:27pm

re: #120 Backwoods_Sleuth

*THUD*

This goes back to the media shying away from the word “lie.” It is much more direct than “dissemble,” “asterisk on his hyperbole,” &c.

143

electrotek Jun 4, 2018 • 1:08:19pm

I wish these Tommy Robinson supporting assclowns fuck off already.

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darthstar Jun 4, 2018 • 1:10:31pm

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:11:38pm

During @POTUS President Trump’s first 500 days in office, EPA issued 22 deregulatory actions that could save Americans up to $1 billion. pic.twitter.com/FmHkJkdJ4F

— U.S. EPA (@EPA) June 4, 2018

So, it’s not just @StateDept that’s being forced to put out this branded propaganda/campaign style crap… https://t.co/Bpry9RZraK

— mieke eoyang (@MiekeEoyang) June 4, 2018

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BeachDem Jun 4, 2018 • 1:12:21pm

re: #117 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Well—it’s partly true—we ARE back on the world stage as a result of the yam’s policies, but the reception has been:

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:13:00pm

re: #128 goddamnedfrank

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So when is it being posted on Pornhub?

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 1:14:15pm

re: #145 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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EPAs job isn’t to save money. I don’t believe this anyhow.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:16:04pm

The Post Office just delivered a Bluetooth speaker my wife won in an Amazon contest.

It apparently will put cell phone calls on speaker (worthless for us) or run FM radio.

The instructions are pretty opaque on how to use this thing.

150

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 1:19:45pm

Stunningly, @PressSec refused just now to explain why she misled the public last year when she said President Trump did not dictate his son’s statement about the Trump Tower meeting. His lawyers say he did in fact dictate the statement.

— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) June 4, 2018

I am not stunned https://t.co/ggZyyPH9RX

— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) June 4, 2018

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GlutenFreeJesus Jun 4, 2018 • 1:25:02pm

re: #128 goddamnedfrank

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“THPANK ME!!!!!”

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 1:28:17pm

re: #149 Anymouse 🌹

The Post Office just delivered a Bluetooth speaker my wife won in an Amazon contest.

It apparently will put cell phone calls on speaker (worthless for us) or run FM radio.

The instructions are pretty opaque on how to use this thing.

Connecting Bluetooth stuff generally involves:
1. Turn device on, probably holding the power button down to put it in Bluetooth connect mode.
2. Go to Bluetooth on phone, tell it to scan for devices.
3. See new device, say connect.
4. Optional: Punch connection code into phone. This might be given in the docs.

153

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 1:28:34pm

DHS is housing the children in an old Wal-Mart with blacked out windows and high security. Media was barred entry. When I tried, they called the police on me. We need to know what’s going on behind these doors. Locking up innocent children is not who we are as a country. pic.twitter.com/z8ildS9VZG

— Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley) June 4, 2018

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Hecuba's daughter Jun 4, 2018 • 1:29:47pm

re: #148 HappyWarrior

EPAs job isn’t to save money. I don’t believe this anyhow.

Unfortunately, it’s a real tweet. Under Pruitt, the EPA’s task is to eliminate the function of the EPA and destroy the environment.

155

Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 1:30:27pm

re: #153 Backwoods_Sleuth

Keep showing up, Jeff. Get some other Congresspeople to go with you. Take news people.

156

Jay C Jun 4, 2018 • 1:31:15pm

re: #99 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

“As has been stated by numerous legal scholars”

Judge John Barron and Justice David Dennison.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 1:32:46pm

re: #145 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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During @POTUS President Trump’s first 500 days in office, EPA issued 22 deregulatory actions that could save Americans up to $1 billion

..if it doesn’t kill them first

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 1:34:38pm

President Trump has made clear that his Administration will continue to combat the threat of MS-13 in order to protect communities from the horrendous violence the gang has spread: https://t.co/Nh7d3Mic1q pic.twitter.com/PE38pkUBwu

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 4, 2018

a stephen miller presidency https://t.co/tsJbkmxk54

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:35:53pm

re: #152 Belafon

Connecting Bluetooth stuff generally involves:
1. Turn device on, probably holding the power button down to put it in Bluetooth connect mode.
2. Go to Bluetooth on phone, tell it to scan for devices.
3. See new device, say connect.
4. Optional: Punch connection code into phone. This might be given in the docs.

No cell phone here. I do have Bluetooth software on my computer, but I don’t know what it does.

I’m not sure of this FM radio mode on this little cylinder device either. The instruction card is not written in a way for someone who has never used Bluetooth to understand how to operate it. My wife is going to try to figure it out later.

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 1:36:40pm

re: #156 Jay C

Judge John Barron and Justice David Dennison.

The best judges, believe me.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 1:37:10pm

re: #158 Stanley Sea

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how many actual ms-13 have been arrested and deported?

not just brown people. real ms-13?

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 1:37:49pm

re: #134 lawhawk

Light petting. And we know who’ll have the upper hand…and who has the smaller hands.

Under Trump’s bra or not?

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darthstar Jun 4, 2018 • 1:38:32pm

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:39:10pm

re: #153 Backwoods_Sleuth

Hmm, blacked out Wal*Marts used as camps. Wasn’t that one of the wingnut claims? It really is projection with them always.

165

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 1:40:30pm

You have two: one at each end.

— The Feckless Babushka (@viciousbabushka) June 4, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 1:40:40pm

re: #162 ObserverArt

Under Trump’s bra or not?

guys….please!!!

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 1:40:44pm

re: #137 dangerman

it also needs to be kept in perspective
it’s a letter
by lawyers
advocating a position
they dont even have to use those arguments when the time would be right to do so

nothing’s actually “happened”

A letter that is starting to seem like it is going to be more of a problem for Trump’s lawyers than a benefit. It puts Jay Sekulow in a weird position with the admission that Big Trump wrote the excuse for Little Trump.

168

The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 1:41:08pm

I already ate two of these

Pecan Sticky Buns pic.twitter.com/FOH3yuER4r

— The Feckless Babushka (@viciousbabushka) June 4, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 1:42:09pm

re: #167 ObserverArt

A letter that is starting to seem like it is going to be more of a problem for Trump’s lawyers than a benefit. It puts Jay Sekulow in a weird position with the admission that Big Trump wrote the excuse for Little Trump.

yup
it’s not the poxyclypse yet

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 1:43:16pm

re: #164 Anymouse 🌹

Hmm, blacked out Wal*Marts used as camps. Wasn’t that one of the wingnut claims? It really is projection with them always.

Mr. w and I have fantasized about a great Wal*Mart at the border, with the loading docks open on the Mexican side, and the shopper’s entry on the US side. That’s almost how it works now.

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The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 1:44:15pm

Eric Trump: My father’s life became “exponentially worse” when he decided to run for president https://t.co/AiHeMRHWbW pic.twitter.com/ucvVJjCi3U

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

Yeah, champ, so did ours. https://t.co/i1LBPxETOV

— golden state warrior blond (@goldengateblond) June 4, 2018

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 1:44:23pm

re: #153 Backwoods_Sleuth

Critics are asking why the CEO of a nonprofit shelter that called police on Senator Merkley makes as much as $770,860 https://t.co/gOgdgdVTn4

— Opinionist™ (@JenMax57) June 4, 2018

“…The amount is nearly seven times what the average nonprofit CEO makes, according to a 2016 study by Charity Navigator, which found that the average nonprofit chief makes just over $120,000.

Of course, Charity Navigator also noted that the bigger a nonprofit’s budget is, the greater the CEO’s compensation will be.

Hendrix noted that the nonprofit had nearly a quarter-billion dollars in revenue in 2015, adding that the high amount “gives you some sense of the scale of these government contracts.”

An audit from 2015 showed that SKP received a total federal award of $227,582,409 that year, with $193,948,228 of that going toward the nonprofit’s “unaccompanied alien children” program.

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the ORR, the department has awarded SKP a combined total of $310,824,288 in fiscal year 2018 so far, the most recent awards being granted on May 10 in three installments amounting to $99,679,090.

The funds would have been awarded just days after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration’s new policy of separating parents and children at the border.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 1:44:46pm

re: #168 The Vicious Babushka

I already ate two of these

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more will power than me
than I
than me
so there

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:46:07pm

I’ll be in the backyard with a hammer and my fingers……

-Since I’ve Been Loving You- Guitar Cover by Ayla

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Sir John Barron Jun 4, 2018 • 1:46:15pm

re: #158 Stanley Sea

President Trump has made clear that his Administration will continue to combat the threat of MS-13 in order to protect communities from the horrendous violence the gang has spread: whitehouse.gov pic.twitter.com

— The White House

Is this the WH excuse for why these immigrant children are being disappeared?

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 1:48:02pm

re: #171 The Vicious Babushka

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Well Eric, you can make it all better for the Trump family and for America

Have your Fat Daddy resign.

See, it’s just that easy.

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 1:49:15pm

re: #174 nines09

I’ll be in the backyard with a hammer and my fingers……

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Hammer…dulcimer?!? NOT THE HAMMER!!!

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:52:57pm

re: #177 wrenchwench

I scream at my fingers all the time. “You cudda bin sumbuddy!”

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 1:53:38pm

Progressives are shooting themselves in the foot more frequently than a centipede who quite frankly is “getting no relief whatsoever” from a topical application of a generic anti-fungal toenail cream. #DennisMillerOption

— Dennis Miller (@DennisDMZ) June 2, 2018

I found it - the most poorly structured joke of all time. https://t.co/2zamvocDyk

— Steve M. (@nomoremister) June 4, 2018

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Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Jun 4, 2018 • 1:57:39pm

Lying about this shameful president hurts America. Old-man Trump has marginalized America.

— Jeff “We call BS” Furlington (@FurlingtonJeff) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:58:24pm

re: #175 Sir John Barron

Is this the WH excuse for why these immigrant children are being disappeared?

That, and the claim CBP can’t tell if adults or adolescents traveling with children are really “family” or no, so the assumption is none are family.

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Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Jun 4, 2018 • 1:59:02pm

You have the same name as a very limited comic in the 80s. Any relation?

— Jeff “We call BS” Furlington (@FurlingtonJeff) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 1:59:25pm

re: #177 wrenchwench

Hammer…dulcimer?!? NOT THE HAMMER!!!

LOL, my dulcimer cringes in fear …

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 2:00:04pm

re: #178 nines09

I scream at my fingers all the time. “You cudda bin sumbuddy!”

instead of a bum. which is what I am

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 2:01:03pm

re: #179 gocart mozart

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he’s been working on that one “joke” since three weeks ago Wednesday

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 2:01:09pm

re: #182 Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis

Dennis Miller, suffering from moderate-to-severe lack of funny.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:01:23pm

re: #165 The Vicious Babushka

I like your new Twitter handle. That is all.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 2:02:17pm

re: #180 Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis

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After 500 days in office, U.S. leadership is back on the world stage as the result of @POTUS’s policies

ask “the world” if it agrees

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 2:02:35pm

moron is still at it:

The Fake News Media is desperate to distract from the economy and record setting economic numbers and so they keep talking about the phony Russian Witch Hunt.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

In many ways this is the greatest economy in the HISTORY of America and the best time EVER to look for a job!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

tweets are within a minute of each other.
I call shenanigans.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 2:03:43pm

re: #182 Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis

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Dennis Miller is Comic Sans and not the font
(think it through)

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:04:09pm

re: #179 gocart mozart

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It must really gall you that you can’t get a gig anywhere in Branson.

— josephebacon 🌹 (@josephebacon) June 4, 2018

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SteelPH Jun 4, 2018 • 2:05:35pm

re: #190 dangerman

Dennis Miller is Comic Sans and not the font
(think it through)

LOL Well played.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:06:09pm

Puerto Ricans line up hundreds of shoes in front of the capital building in San Juan to memorialize the loss of life related to Hurricane Maria. https://t.co/lVb9cJp1Y4 pic.twitter.com/r7FDDr3EOl

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 4, 2018

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BeachDem Jun 4, 2018 • 2:06:59pm

re: #172 jaunte

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This mess in Brownsville is terrible (as are many things in Brownsville, per my experiences there) but Southwest Key Programs actually looks like a legit operation that has done some good things and has received a lot of recognition for best practices and programs.

swkey.org

Not sure what to think…

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 2:08:28pm

re: #155 Belafon

Keep showing up, Jeff. Get some other Congresspeople to go with you. Take news people.

As I promised last night, I called both Senators Murray and Cantwell’s offices this morning. I had pretty much the same discussion both places. I was assured that this was at the top of their concerns right now and that a delegation was one of the things being considered.

They said they’d pass along my observation that turning away and calling the cops on two mothers—and the Senatorial representation of an entire state—would be a really bad look.

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Cheechako Jun 4, 2018 • 2:08:47pm

re: #155 Belafon

Keep showing up, Jeff. Get some other Congresspeople to go with you. Take news people.

Jeff should go back to the facility and wait for the police to be called. He should then tell the arriving officers that he can smell smoke coming from the building, have the police call the fire department to access the building. That’s one way to get around these rent-a-cops.

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 2:10:16pm

Eleven deranged ranting tweets from President Spanky so far today, and no sign of slowing down. He seems upset.

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 2:11:04pm

re: #154 Hecuba’s daughter

Unfortunately, it’s a real tweet. Under Pruitt, the EPA’s task is to eliminate the function of the EPA and destroy the environment.

No, I mean I don’t believe their number.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 2:11:21pm

In many ways this is the greatest economy in the HISTORY of America and the best time EVER to look for a job!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

Neither of these statements is anywhere close to true. In fact, there was lower unemployment, higher economic growth, and faster growing wages at many points during the last half century.

One big reason: more workers belonged to unions. https://t.co/nSG1f3QCd1

— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:11:44pm

re: #194 BeachDem

This mess in Brownsville is terrible (as are many things in Brownsville, per my experiences there) but Southwest Key Programs actually looks like a legit operation that has done some good things and has received a lot of recognition for best practices and programs.

swkey.org

Not sure what to think…

Well, they called the cops on a United States Senator. I can think a couple things about that.

They aren’t rated by Charity Navigator though they are a 501(c)(3). That in itself isn’t bad, just that they haven’t been evaluated by that group.

They sure have an awful lot of money though.

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BeachDem Jun 4, 2018 • 2:12:03pm

re: #196 Cheechako

Jeff should go back to the facility and wait for the police to be called. He should then tell the arriving officers that he can smell smoke coming from the building, have the police call the fire department to access the building. That’s one way to get around these rent-a-cops.

I think he should enlist the CEO of SKP to come down to Brownsville (where the guy is from) and meet with him face to face to explain what’s going on behind the closed doors.

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 2:12:46pm

Seems appropriate for a Trump thread:

worshipping narcissists | qualiasoup & theramintrees [cc]

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 2:13:34pm

re: #190 dangerman

Dennis Miller is Comic Sans and not the font
(think it through)

Do we have to think?

One for you…do you know why the type font is called Comic Sans?

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 2:13:52pm

.@realDonaldTrump’s twitter timeline today. https://t.co/SGr3ew8W3Q

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:14:09pm

Despite the narrow ruling, bigots will now try to push the envelope.

— Sharon (@gsheath829) June 4, 2018

Yes. This being my point. If you look at conservative feeds today (which is why I originally retweet the FOX NEWS version), you’ll that’s EXACTLY what’s happening. https://t.co/Wt8r7eY0LE

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:14:43pm

re: #203 ObserverArt

Do we have to think?

One for you…do you know why the type font is called Comic Sans?

It is a sans serif font, and it is in the style of comic books or comic strips.

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Barefoot Grin Jun 4, 2018 • 2:14:53pm

re: #190 dangerman

Dennis Miller is Comic Sans and not the font
(think it through)

bada boom.

And to think he started working on that Joke in May…..

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 2:16:22pm

re: #203 ObserverArt

Do we have to think?

One for you…do you know why the type font is called Comic Sans?

id guess no serif (without googling)

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:16:31pm

Gotta get back to work. Appreciate you guys and gals.
My man Joe channeling Albert. Free album download. Win/Win.
Joe always surround himself with fantastic people. If ever you can, see him.
Back to the hammer….

Joe Bonamassa - “Cadillac Assembly Line” - Live At The Greek Theatre

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 2:16:42pm

Dennis Miller is about as relevant as the Ming Dynasty.//

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 2:17:38pm

re: #194 BeachDem

This mess in Brownsville is terrible (as are many things in Brownsville, per my experiences there) but Southwest Key Programs actually looks like a legit operation that has done some good things and has received a lot of recognition for best practices and programs.

swkey.org

Not sure what to think…

I remember my Mom when Delta Dawn was on the radio all the time.

“…All the folks ‘round Brownsville say she’s crazy…

…Till a man of low degree stood by her side….”

My Mom: “It’s Brownsville. What else you got?”

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darthstar Jun 4, 2018 • 2:18:30pm

re: #171 The Vicious Babushka

Eric Trump: My father’s life became “exponentially worse” when he decided to run for president https://t.co/AiHeMRHWbW pic.twitter.com/ucvVJjCi3U

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

So did mine. https://t.co/Yltm94EX3n

— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) June 4, 2018

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 2:19:05pm

re: #197 Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson ✔
@Green_Footballs
Eleven deranged ranting tweets from President Spanky so far today, and no sign of slowing down. He seems upset.

5:09 PM - Jun 4, 2018

Maybe Alfalfa can get him to chill a bit. It’s almost ‘burger time. Yum yum…eat ‘em up!

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 2:19:51pm

re: #179 gocart mozart

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And that’s the guy who was going to deliver sick burns on Michelle Wolf.

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Barefoot Grin Jun 4, 2018 • 2:19:56pm

re: #212 darthstar

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Love Rosanne Cash!

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 2:21:51pm

re: #212 darthstar

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The poor dear.//

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 2:22:11pm

re: #209 nines09

Man, that Flying V sounds awesome.

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 2:22:29pm

re: #206 Anymouse 🌹

It is a sans serif font, and it is in the style of comic books or comic strips.

Are you dangerman?!?!?!

Damn…kids these days.

You answer when asked. Whack!

(Catholic school lesson, complete with rap across knuckles with blackboard pointer)

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:22:33pm

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

Former Navy sailor pardoned by Trump plans to sue Obama https://t.co/1ZUR2IGv0F pic.twitter.com/aJXkCji9i3

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

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BeachDem Jun 4, 2018 • 2:22:49pm

re: #211 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

I remember my Mom when Delta Dawn was on the radio all the time.

“…All the folks ‘round Brownsville say she’s crazy…

…Till a man of low degree stood by her side….”

My Mom: “It’s Brownsville. What else you got?”

Must be something in the name Brownsville—I just looked up Delta Dawn, and it was supposedly about Brownsville, Tennessee; never been there, but Brownsville, Texas certainly lives up to the rep.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 2:24:03pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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Wingnut welfare strikes again.

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SteelPH Jun 4, 2018 • 2:24:14pm

re: #193 Anymouse 🌹

Genocidio.

Sounds about right for this administration and its deliberate neglect.

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 2:25:28pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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Isn’t ‘Navy sailor’ a little redundant?

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 2:26:48pm

re: #220 BeachDem

Must be something in the name Brownsville—I just looked up Delta Dawn, and it was supposedly about Brownsville, Tennessee; never been there, but Brownsville, Texas certainly lives up to the rep.

Well, you learn something new every day! We just assumed it was Brownsville, TX—but my Mom was from East Texas, so….

Her nearest actual town was Atlanta, where Ellen DeGeneres is from.

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 2:26:52pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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At least he’ll be bringing much needed attention to the overlooked issue of Hillary Clinton’s emails.

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darthstar Jun 4, 2018 • 2:27:15pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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Trump would reanimate bin Laden if he could to undo Obama’s accomplishment.

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 2:27:53pm

re: #223 makeitstop

Isn’t ‘Navy sailor’ a little redundant?

It’s a clue that he ain’t no Admiral.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 2:28:11pm

re: #223 makeitstop

Isn’t ‘Navy sailor’ a little redundant?

well, just look at the guy.
the redundancy was obviously needed because he sure don’t look the part.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:28:56pm

re: #218 ObserverArt

Are you dangerman?!?!?!

Damn…kids these days.

You answer when asked. Whack!

(Catholic school lesson, complete with rap across knuckles with blackboard pointer)

Sorry OA. I had that problem in school as well.

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CongoJack Jun 4, 2018 • 2:29:02pm

re: #225 calochortus

At least he’ll be bringing much needed attention to the overlooked issue of Hillary Clinton’s emails.

*sigh*
*sad laugh*
*sigh*

Now I need a beer.

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darthstar Jun 4, 2018 • 2:29:21pm

My name is on the ballot for US Congress CA48. Do NOT vote for me!! (or Rachel Payne or @MichaelKotick.) We have all withdrawn from race, and Michael & I have endorsed @HarleyRouda https://t.co/jyTgD4jvNR

— Laura Oatman (@Laura_Oatman) June 2, 2018

#CA48 - Heads up! https://t.co/8QKnDdX5L2

— Sean McCabe (@darthstar99) June 4, 2018

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:29:26pm

re: #217 Charles Johnson

Man, that Flying V sounds awesome.

Yes it does. What amazes me he changes his back line and guitars and still pulls out exactly what the best sound is on any combination. He’s a magician.
I’m sure you’ve seen him live. Unbelievable. Him working tweeds is cosmic.

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 2:30:18pm

re: #230 CongoJack

Now I need a beer.

We all do.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:30:21pm

re: #223 makeitstop

Isn’t ‘Navy sailor’ a little redundant?

It could be a civilian sailor.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 2:31:27pm

re: #179 gocart mozart

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Oh, yeah! THAT’S why we all stopped paying attention to him. He’s just not funny. It’s not a question of ‘punching down’, political incorrectness, or anything like that. He just isn’t funny.

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CongoJack Jun 4, 2018 • 2:31:50pm

re: #229 Anymouse 🌹

Sorry OA. I had that problem in school as well.

They (nuns) got rid of the ruler by the time I had them. They still would run up to your seat and stomp on your toes if you weren’t paying attention in religion class. One nun would pinch you … hard… if you did anything that offended her. Another nun was missing her index finder on her right hand and she would poke you with the nub when angry.

I remember those days fondly. (no / required - I was a good boy).

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 2:33:29pm

re: #236 CongoJack

no / required - I was a good boy

*pats CongoJack on the head*

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:33:39pm

WATCH: Kentucky valedictorian trolls classmates by quoting Trump to cheers before revealing it was by Obama https://t.co/hFc1hFIG0S pic.twitter.com/JuqwkKBaOD

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

This valedictorian read a Trump quote during his graduation speech and the crowd erupted with applause. Then he interrupted their cheers.
“I’m kidding. That was Barack Obama.” https://t.co/E0Q5VNNf94 pic.twitter.com/ASsxAcGOWF

— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 4, 2018

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Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 2:33:41pm

re: #199 Backwoods_Sleuth

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It’s a great time to look for a low-paying job!

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 2:34:58pm

Ex-Navy sailor pardoned by @POTUS says he’s suing @Comey and @BarackObama. https://t.co/ESWGLNciyu

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 4, 2018

enjoy the discovery process and why the everliving fuck you were taking photos of super classified submarine equipment https://t.co/jWxI8aH004

— zeddy (@Zeddary) June 4, 2018

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CongoJack Jun 4, 2018 • 2:41:45pm

re: #240 jaunte

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The “Fox News” twitter replies kill my hope for humanity.

Humans~
The only creatures smart enough, yet dumb enough, to cause their own collapse.

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Hecuba's daughter Jun 4, 2018 • 2:42:58pm

re: #198 HappyWarrior

No, I mean I don’t believe their number.

You mean you don’t think the repeal of regulations saved the Koch Bros and others in polluting industries a billion dollars?

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:44:42pm

I’m just dropping this and running away.

Real as bird doo.

This past weekend, I went to a tourist attraction in Virginia depicting live dinosaurs being reanimated during the civil war and the Union’s attempts to use them as “weapons of mass destruction” against the South. Above all that, this is the wildest most improbable thing I saw. pic.twitter.com/xp1bZUvSRr

— Brian Resnick (@B_resnick) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 2:46:27pm

Ohio Statehouse security stops a black lawmaker on her way to work. “You don’t look like a legislator,” they tell her while searching her purse https://t.co/TbcYQBef6R pic.twitter.com/LhaerzBY3n

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) June 4, 2018

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Jay C Jun 4, 2018 • 2:46:46pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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So the basis for this assclown’s suit against Obama is basically going to be (apparently in its entirety) “BUT HER EMAILS!1!!11!!!!” ?? With Trump tweets as supporting “evidence”?
Good luck with that case, Kris: you’ll need it.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 2:47:50pm

No way around the fact that Trump team lied when they said POTUS had nothing to do with the statement on the Trump Tower meeting. Now they acknowledge he dictated the statement.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) June 4, 2018

NARRATORS VOICE: THEY FOUND A WAY AROUND THE FACT https://t.co/iTpjQQPRuZ

— darth™ (@darth) June 4, 2018

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plansbandc Jun 4, 2018 • 2:51:41pm

re: #171 The Vicious Babushka

Then he should quit and go back to his better life.

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 2:53:22pm

It’s been quite a day — SCOTUS also issued a decision in our case challenging the Trump administration’s policy of blocking young immigrant women from abortion, sending the case back to the lower courts. #JusticeforJane

— ACLU (@ACLU) June 4, 2018

The Trump administration’s no-abortion policy is part of its larger attack on immigrants: separating children and parents; detaining and mistreating pregnant women; the Muslim ban. We are committed to fighting back on all fronts. #JusticeforJane

— ACLU (@ACLU) June 4, 2018

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 2:55:04pm

re: #219 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

I wonder who is paying for the lawyers

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It will be funny when learns the term “original classification.”

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mmmirele Jun 4, 2018 • 2:55:59pm

That ex-sailor is going to get nowhere. Even if Obama was involved in his criminal case, a president cannot be civilly sued for actions taken while he is in office. (Nixon v Fitzgerald, 1982, clarified by Clinton v Jones, whic allows for civil suits against the president for actions taken before he was president). In other words, the president has absolute immunity against civil lawsuits for official actions.

ETA Obama was likely not involved at all.

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 2:56:02pm

re: #248 jaunte

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Forced birth = separating immigrants from their children

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 2:57:48pm

re: #240 jaunte

Plenty of chowderhead conservatives arguing there was no “intent” in the seaman’s selfie to take pictures of a classified space, so he’s not guilty of anything.

“Intent” is not necessarily required for completion of a crime.

Mishandling classified information is one example of that. Another might be reckless driving (officer, I just wasn’t paying attention is not intent). So is negligent homicide (officer, I didn’t mean to kill him when I was plinking with my bow and arrow).

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mmmirele Jun 4, 2018 • 2:59:55pm

re: #252 Anymouse 🌹

Structuring: I didn’t mean to make multiple withdrawals just below the $10,000.00 reporting limit. No intent required.

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 3:00:58pm

re: #252 Anymouse 🌹

Plenty of chowderhead conservatives arguing there was no “intent” in the seaman’s selfie to take pictures of a classified space, so he’s not guilty of anything.

“Intent” is not necessarily required for completion of a crime.

Mishandling classified information is one example of that. Another might be reckless driving (officer, I just wasn’t paying attention is not intent). So is negligent homicide (officer, I didn’t mean to kill him when I was plinking with my bow and arrow).

Yep. Intent might affect sentencing, but not the verdict.

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 3:02:04pm

We’re going to see Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls this Wednesday. This is the first track from his new album, ‘Be More Kind.’ He wrote it after he read a newspaper article that said the alt-right was punk rock.

‘That filled me with a mixture of incredulity and anger,’ he said. ‘The idea that Breitbart or Steve Bannon think they have anything to do with punk rock makes me extremely angry.’

Frank Turner - 1933

“Stop asking musicians what they think”
He said softly as he poured himself a second drink
And outside, the world slipped over the brink
We all thought we had nothing to lose
That we could trust in crossed fingers and horseshoes
That everything would work out, no matter what we choose

The first time it was a tragedy
The second time is a farce
Outside it’s 1933 so I’m hitting the bar
But I don’t know what’s going on anymore
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
But it isn’t one that makes me feel warm
Don’t go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
Don’t go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn

If I was of the greatest generation I’d be pissed
Surveying the world that I built slipping back into this
I’d be screaming at my grandkids: “We already did this”
Be suspicious of simple answers
That shit’s for fascists and maybe teenagers
You can’t fix the world if all you have is a hammer

The first time it was a tragedy
The second time is a farce
Outside it’s 1933 so I’m hitting the bar
But I don’t know what’s going on anymore
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
But it isn’t one that makes me feel warm
Don’t go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
Don’t go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
For the dawn

Aren’t you ashamed of this?
I surely hope that you are
We live in a society that’s maybe heading for Mars
But down here we still have a shower of bastards leading the charge
Outside it’s 1933 so I’m hitting the bar
But I don’t know what’s going on anymore
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
But it isn’t one that makes me feel warm
Don’t go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn

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Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 3:06:40pm

re: #244 Backwoods_Sleuth

OMG this fucking shit has got to stop.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:09:02pm

In new tactic - CBP officers in El Paso are blocking the passenger path on the Paso del Norte international bridge - checking crossers’ IDs and blocking would-be asylum seekers from stepping foot into U.S. territory https://t.co/UfacvpOrAh

— Stephanie Leutert (@Sleutert) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 3:15:56pm

Alright, folks. Here’s the audio pic.twitter.com/3UhsX3f8Jh

— Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) June 4, 2018

HAHAHHAHAHA. This is perfection. https://t.co/iLiyHIvmLd

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 4, 2018

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GlutenFreeJesus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:16:35pm

If You Want to ESCAPE with Me…Beat Saber

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 3:16:41pm

re: #257 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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They need more holding cells—then they need to put CPB agents into them. And the ones who gave them orders.

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 3:18:17pm

re: #258 Backwoods_Sleuth

[Cruz is silent for eighteen (18!) seconds before telling reporters it’s not a constitutional area he’s studied.]

He was absent that day.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:18:19pm

This is some zombie shit here

A man undergoing CPR exhibited signs of conscious awareness for 90 minutes before the medical team stopped the life-sustaining procedure, according to a new case report https://t.co/x2LeMnfJuV

— CNN (@CNN) June 4, 2018

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:19:07pm

re: #261 wrenchwench

He was absent that day.

He can look into it over the summer.

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 3:22:12pm

re: #250 mmmirele

That ex-sailor is going to get nowhere. Even if Obama was involved in his criminal case, a president cannot be civilly sued for actions taken while he is in office. (Nixon v Fitzgerald, 1982, clarified by Clinton v Jones, whic allows for civil suits against the president for actions taken before he was president). In other words, the president has absolute immunity against civil lawsuits for official actions.

ETA Obama was likely not involved at all.

It’s a Fox “News” stunt. Watch him show up on Hannity tonight.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:22:57pm

re: #256 Eclectic Cyborg

OMG this fucking shit has got to stop.

I’m not sure how that works in a state legislature. In the federal legislature, representatives and senators are issued lapel buttons that identify them as a member of the US House or Senate.

If the state legislator failed to wear some sort of identification (a badge or something like the lapel buttons), or have some sort of identification card, that might justify a search (up to the point the guard determines the legislator is in fact a legislator).

That would be the only instance I can see where the case would not be harassment (it is quite possible not every guard knows who every legislator is).

“You don’t look like a legislator,” the officer reportedly said, then clarified: “You look too young.”

I suppose she might take that as a compliment.

Once when I was on a midnight watch at NAS Oceana, I denied entry to the base executive officer when he tried to enter our building. My supervisor (a senior chief in another room) heard the conversation and immediately started dressing me down. The XO told him to stop, that I had done precisely what I was supposed to do (challenge anyone who did not have proper identification and who I did not personally know).

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 3:23:37pm

re: #263 calochortus

He can look into it over the summer.

Hopefully after November Ted Cruz will have plenty of time to familiarize himself with U.S. Constitutional law and pay real close attention to the presidential powers. The powers he will never have.

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 3:26:36pm

re: #258 Backwoods_Sleuth

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The constitutionality of a self-pardon remains largely undiscussed/unreviewed because it’s never occurred to any President to **publicly** suggest something so obviously corrupt.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 4, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:27:06pm

Not unexpected
Ex-VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Now Officially Under DoD Investigation

The Department of Defense Inspector General’s office confirmed Monday that an investigation has begun into the allegations that derailed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to become VA Secretary.

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Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Jun 4, 2018 • 3:27:20pm

re: #259 GlutenFreeJesus

Beat Saber is a huge VR hit. I thought it was being astroturfed, but people just love it.

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 3:27:36pm

So did Melon show up today?

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:28:55pm

re: #270 Skip Intro

So did Melon show up today?

I think she’s supposed to show up for an event tomorrow-which is not open to the press.

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 3:30:02pm

re: #271 calochortus

Tomorrow? My mistake.

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GlutenFreeJesus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:30:33pm

re: #269 Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis

Beat Saber is a huge VR hit. I thought it was being astroturfed, but people just love it.

I actually had a chance to play awhile ago. I’m a bumbling oaf. :D

But it’s f’n FUN and amazing.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 3:31:03pm

BREAKING: Maine superior court says LePage can’t keep dragging his feet on Medicaid expansion, orders guv to submit the paperwork by June 11 https://t.co/HjfIbGZt0J pic.twitter.com/iIlVmLkLnD

— Alice Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 3:32:35pm

re: #271 calochortus

I think she’s supposed to show up for an event tomorrow-which is not open to the press.

re: #272 Skip Intro

Tomorrow? My mistake.

No, it’s this evening with the Gold Star families.

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:32:46pm

re: #272 Skip Intro

Tomorrow? My mistake.

Actually, you may be right. I was relying on my memory.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:32:53pm

The followers Mr. Wright is noting are Ted Cruz’s personal and official accounts.

Now, this is an obvious bot account. Its timeline is an endless spew of racism, various flavors of conservative bigotry, and endless hate. In all caps.

What’s interesting to me is who follows the account. pic.twitter.com/D3J33nlAVx

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 4, 2018

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 3:33:30pm

re: #271 calochortus

I think she’s supposed to show up for an event tomorrow-which is not open to the press.

I believe that was earlier today. I haven’t seen any sighting reports, though.

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Aucun pays pour les vieux ennemis Jun 4, 2018 • 3:33:32pm

re: #273 GlutenFreeJesus

I actually had a chance to play awhile ago. I’m a bumbling oaf. :D

But it’s f’n FUN and amazing.

There’s a Darth Maul adapter that can be 3D printed to stick 2 Vive controllers together for this game.

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Quoth the raven, Covfefe. Jun 4, 2018 • 3:33:57pm

Evening Lizardim. I’m just wondering when this shit show is finally going to stop. When is the book finally going to be thrown, when is the fat lady going to sing, when are the goddamn feckless Republicans going to get off of their wrinkly entitled asses and put the Trump Administration out of its fucking misery? The longer this goes on, the more damage this does to us on the international stage.

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 3:34:53pm

re: #268 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Not unexpected
Ex-VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Now Officially Under DoD Investigation

Trump really helped Dr. Jackson’s career didn’t he?

Only the best people with the president who is the best judge of those people.

I’m sure Donny feels real bad about this.

I can hear him now.

Trump: “Who told me to pick him to head the VA? I want them fired. This makes me look bad..”

Staff response: “You did sir, you nominated him to head the VA.”

Trump: “I did not. I have to call Sean Hannity now. Fix this.”

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unproven innocence Jun 4, 2018 • 3:35:11pm

re: #248 jaunte

I recall Trump admitting in public many many months ago something about his own efforts in deceiving the public about Eric’s involvement in the Trump Tower meeting that promised dirt on HRC —that the meeting was mainly about adoptions was DJT’s own idea: “Any father would do as much.” (Maybe not an exact quote.)

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:35:22pm

re: #278 makeitstop

I believe that was earlier today. I haven’t seen any sighting reports, though.

5:30 EDT. I haven’t seen any reports either.

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 3:35:43pm

re: #278 makeitstop

I believe that was earlier today. I haven’t seen any sighting reports, though.

5:30 Eastern time, so it’s over.

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meteor Jun 4, 2018 • 3:36:57pm

something. you may not realize you’re allowed to do. is take a snoozle. and then when you wake up. immediately start another one

— Thoughts of Dog (@dog_feelings) June 4, 2018

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calochortus Jun 4, 2018 • 3:38:19pm

Must head over to pick up the car (just in for servicing.)
BBL

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Dave In Austin Jun 4, 2018 • 3:40:55pm

Maher is going to be a Bernie Shill

“We got to unite, bring our community together to take on the most outrageous president in the history of this country.” -@BernieSanders pic.twitter.com/36jfmzd9Mh

— Bill Maher (@billmaher) June 4, 2018

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Maddies Mom Jun 4, 2018 • 3:42:48pm

re: #28 The Vicious Babushka

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Those are my mom’s absolute favorite. I can haz recipe???

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 3:47:01pm

re: #229 Anymouse 🌹

Sorry OA. I had that problem in school as well.

back in those days i always tried to get someone else to answer questions for me….

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 3:47:29pm

re: #190 dangerman

Dennis Miller is Comic Sans and not the font
(think it through)

with updings like that, i could retire

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:47:48pm

Is North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun trolling Trump? Look at that crowd size! And for a real estate project no less. pic.twitter.com/x3uXEF3bzF

— Anna Fifield (@annafifield) June 4, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:49:29pm

Now, that’s a ratio

— WB Young 🍕🐀 (@FormerDirtDart) June 4, 2018

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 3:53:56pm

re: #240 jaunte

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The Spy Furby here and his sleazy GOP lawyers claim that Hillary got away with the VERY SAME THING, mishandling classified information. Er, no, Hillary did not take pictures in what she and everyone else in the civilized world would know is forbidden territory. That is goddamn serious stuff and the only possible reason for it would have been espionage. He’s fortunate a nuclear sub does not have a yardarm they could hang him from.

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TedStriker Jun 4, 2018 • 3:54:13pm

re: #252 Anymouse 🌹

Plenty of chowderhead conservatives arguing there was no “intent” in the seaman’s selfie to take pictures of a classified space, so he’s not guilty of anything.

“Intent” is not necessarily required for completion of a crime.

Mishandling classified information is one example of that. Another might be reckless driving (officer, I just wasn’t paying attention is not intent). So is negligent homicide (officer, I didn’t mean to kill him when I was plinking with my bow and arrow).

“Ignorance of the law is no excuse”

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 3:56:34pm

re: #293 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

The Spy Furby here and his sleazy GOP lawyers claim that Hillary got away with the VERY SAME THING, mishandling classified information. Er, no, Hillary did not take pictures in what she and everyone else in the civilized world would know is forbidden territory. That is goddamn serious stuff and the only possible reason for it would have been espionage. He’s fortunate a nuclear sub does not have a yardarm they could hang him from.

It might not have been for espionage. He could have been an incredibly stupid chowderhead.

As for the yardarm, they could tie him to the sail, then dive.

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Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 3:56:48pm

Hey, so remember when the Right was saying Dems were holding up Richard Grennell’s nomination to be Ambassador to Germany because he’s a gay Republican and Dems hated him for that?

Turns out there’s plenty of other reason to reject him

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 4:00:24pm

re: #295 Anymouse 🌹

It might not have been for espionage. He could have been an incredibly stupid chowderhead.

As for the yardarm, they could tie him to the sail, then dive.

I think there was a Nazi espionage thriller (Name/document format) in which a spy was tied to a dolphin which was then released at sea.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:01:02pm

re: #296 Blind Frog Belly White

Hey, so remember when the Right was saying Dems were holding up Richard Grennell’s nomination to be Ambassador to Germany because he’s a gay Republican and Dems hated him for that?

Turns out there’s plenty of other reason to reject him

Aside from him being an Internet troll?

German president condemns Nazi history ‘bird s—-’ comment https://t.co/ULpG7IrB0R pic.twitter.com/H4M7IujOCH

— POLITICO (@politico) June 3, 2018

Let me guess: US ambassador @RichardGrenell is going to rush to the defense of the Nazi enabler. https://t.co/J9voq4J5CP

— John Aravosis (@aravosis) June 3, 2018

Absurd. I condemn those comments completely. Don’t put words in my mouth. The idea that I’d endorse candidates/parties is ridiculous. I stand by my comments that we are experiencing an awakening from the silent majority - those who reject the elites & their bubble. Led by Trump. https://t.co/DjSX4SL3bf

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) June 4, 2018

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wrenchwench Jun 4, 2018 • 4:02:43pm

re: #290 dangerman

with updings like that, i could retire

You are merely the lettuce in the Backwoods_Sleuth sandwich of top 10 comments.

/congrats on making it that far

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 4:04:08pm

That’s possible and they probably do. At least certain reporters. If there was a domestic incident, the secret service would’ve immediately removed them from the situation, and handed them to the Marshall service for protection. That’s how it’s handled in congressional offices.

— Joe G📱 (@redhotnerd) June 2, 2018

To unbury the lede here, IF a President turns out to be an active abuser and probably even if he were an active MURDERER, they’re nonethless required to actively cover that up and maintain his tenure in office. What happens the day after they cease to be the President? https://t.co/aUYmaZVtUA

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 4, 2018

Now admittedly I think the Melania Affair is a conspiracy theory with no basis, but that would be scary no matter who’s in office.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:04:40pm

Well, we were hacked. And it wasn’t funny. We apologize for the awful posts, which obviously did not come from us.

— Buffalo Wild Wings (@BWWings) June 2, 2018

Yup. It’s almost like nobody cares about anything anymore.

Eat Arby’s https://t.co/pMmL17zoID

— Nihilist Arby’s (@nihilist_arbys) June 2, 2018

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 4:06:43pm

re: #295 Anymouse 🌹

It might not have been for espionage. He could have been an incredibly stupid chowderhead.

As for the yardarm, they could tie him to the sail, then dive.

Come to think of it you may be right. There are millions of chowderheads pushing the Kremlin propaganda line without even being paid for it.

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Quoth the raven, Covfefe. Jun 4, 2018 • 4:06:43pm

re: #300 Chrysicat

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Now admittedly I think the Melania Affair is a conspiracy theory with no basis, but that would be scary no matter who’s in office.

I’m more just curious to know what exactly happened. I’m trying not to assume anything nefarious (never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity), but it’s legit driving me bugfuck crazy not knowing where she’s been or what happened to her.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:08:22pm

re: #300 Chrysicat

Now admittedly I think the Melania Affair is a conspiracy theory with no basis, but that would be scary no matter who’s in office.

Access journalist Maggie Haberman could get right on that, if she wasn’t looking for her next “bash Hillary” story.

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 4:10:18pm

re: #295 Anymouse 🌹

It might not have been for espionage. He could have been an incredibly stupid chowderhead.

As for the yardarm, they could tie him to the sail, then dive.

Being a former nuke sailor before cell phones, we occasionally had discussions about the fact that a lot of reactor technology is based on public knowledge, yet we could not discuss it. I suspect this idiot just thought that nothing he took pictures of was some special that had to be kept secret.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 4:12:17pm

re: #303 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.

I’m more just curious to know what exactly happened. I’m trying not to assume anything nefarious (never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity), but it’s legit driving me bugfuck crazy not knowing where she’s been or what happened to her.

it is not normal to not know
it is not normal for the press not to ask

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 4:12:51pm

BREAKING: When sabotage fails… AP count: Nearly 11.8M enroll for Obama health law in 2018 https://t.co/GG0m6WUIkI

— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) February 7, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:13:27pm

More at the link:

A former US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) officer has been arrested for attempting to spy on the US for China.

Ron Rockwell Hansen, 58, was arrested by the FBI on his way to a Seattle airport to catch a flight to China.

The justice department says Mr Hansen is accused of attempting to transmit national defence information and receiving at least $800,000 (£600,000) for acting as a Chinese agent.

bbc.com

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Varek Raith Jun 4, 2018 • 4:18:34pm

re: #69 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance

The current front runner to challenge Tim Kaine in VA loves him some Paul Nehlen

Corey Fucking Stewart.
I’m shocked.
SHOCKED!

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Varek Raith Jun 4, 2018 • 4:19:09pm

re: #308 Anymouse 🌹

More at the link:

bbc.com

Treason sure doesn’t pay well.
/

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Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 4:23:36pm

re: #307 Patricia Kayden

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The delicious irony is that the Administration’s efforts to sabotage the exchanges have actually made them better for the 80% of enrollees who get subsidized insurance. The people who are getting screwed are the older upper middle class who aren’t subsidized; IOW, Republicans. Meanwhile, Medicaid expansion for low income people is so popular its gradually being enacted by more and more red and purple states.

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The Major Jun 4, 2018 • 4:23:37pm

Auntie Beeb says that at the Apple WWDC that they will put the squeeze to Facebook in Safari:

Apple will attempt to frustrate tools used by Facebook to automatically track web users, within the next version of its iOS and Mac operating systems.

“We’re shutting that down,” declared Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, at the firm’s developers conference.

He added that the web browser Safari would ask owners’ permission before allowing the social network to monitor their activity.

The move is likely to add to tensions between the two companies.

Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook had previously described Facebook’s practices as being an “invasion of privacy” - an opinion Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg subsequently denounced as being “glib”.

At the WWDC conference - held in San Jose, California - Mr Federighi said that Facebook keeps watch over people in ways they might not be aware of.

“We’ve all seen these - these like buttons, and share buttons and these comment fields.

“Well it turns out these can be used to track you, whether you click on them or not.”

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 4:24:00pm

I haven’t seen this posted yet - Koch network announces plan to oppose Trump tariffs.

I’d like to see them withhold campaign money from anyone who supports tariffs. A lot of congress critters would change their tune pretty quick.

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 4:24:45pm

Fucking ALS

I’m heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. I am thankful for all of Dwight’s friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. Kelly Clark.

— Dwight Clark (@DwightC87) June 4, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:26:30pm

JUST IN: Trump uninvites Philadelphia Eagles to White House over players kneeling https://t.co/gaOe17QOQC pic.twitter.com/PRBmtVukQ0

— The Hill (@thehill) June 4, 2018

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Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 4:26:34pm

re: #314 Stanley Sea

Fucking ALS

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I just watched The Theory of Everything about Stephen Hawking. Its amazing how he lived a full human lifespan with this disease.

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TedStriker Jun 4, 2018 • 4:28:49pm

re: #315 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Petty sonofabitch always makes it about HIM HIM HIM.

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 4:28:50pm

re: #315 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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“If they’re not going to come, I’m not going to invite them.”

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 4:29:09pm

re: #316 Big Beautiful Door

I just watched The Theory of Everything about Stephen Hawking. Its amazing how he lived a full human lifespan with this disease.

My brother in law beat the 3-5 yr odds & lived for 10. Still lost at 40 yrs old.

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 4:31:14pm

re: #315 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Autocrat autocrats.

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 4:31:51pm

re: #308 Anymouse 🌹

More at the link:

bbc.com

Wasn’t there another spy named Hansen a few years ago?

Is this a family business or something?

(I looked it up. The other guy had a double S in his name.)

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 4:32:25pm

here’s a good news thread from Philly:

On Friday night, my husband’s wedding ring flew off of his hand and rolled away and down a Philly sidewalk grate. This was his grandfather’s wedding ring that was engraved with his grandparents’ initials and wedding date.

— Erin B. (@ErinJanune) June 4, 2018

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 4:32:41pm

As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and Conflicted Democrats (& others) continues into the mid-terms!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

President Nixon asked the Department of Justice if he could pardon himself. They said no, as no one may be the judge in their own case. He resigned three days later.

In case you want to follow the Nixon model, that would be Thursday. https://t.co/5ntHaySTBJ

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 4, 2018

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 4:33:19pm

….We had Repeal & Replace done (and the saving to our country of one trillion dollars) except for one person, but it is getting done anyway. Individual Mandate is gone and great, less expensive plans will be announced this month. Drug prices coming down & Right to Try!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

Please continue to remind Americans you want to repeal the ACA and deeply slash Medicare and Medicaid every chance you get. Be sure to highlight in early November. /endhttps://t.co/MR8mIjhXEP

— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 4, 2018

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 4:34:19pm

As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and Conflicted Democrats (& others) continues into the mid-terms!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018

Set a toddler loose in your home, and you’ll discover what needs to be childproofed. Set Trump loose in your government, and you’ll discover what needs to be crook-proofed. https://t.co/KjAh5PTOaU

— Will Saletan (@saletan) June 4, 2018

1. Crook-proof Congress.

It’s Constitutional Infrastructure Week.

— Mike Mc (@images_mc) June 4, 2018

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KGxvi Jun 4, 2018 • 4:35:05pm

re: #81 Blind Frog Belly White

I’m wondering, kinda riffing on Giuliani here - suppose the President shoots not only ONE person but a whole bunch. Would the police be allowed to use deadly force to stop him? And if they did, what would the Secret Service do?

The Secret Service is, technically (I believe), a law enforcement agency (their primary mission is stopping counterfeiting, which is why pre-9/11 they were part of the treasury department). So, in the whole “the president shoots someone on Fifth Avenue” hypothetical, I’m guessing they step in before he shoots someone. Or if they can’t get to him in time, then they tackle him and turn him over to the FBI.

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 4:35:06pm

Speaking of Facebook, their attempts to even more completely allow for epistemic closure are going to be quite troublesome for us, I think.

Entire subsets of our population now can consume “news” that is all propaganda, without it being challenged.

Unless by means of being in a network of relatives, someone on Facebook may never ever come across anything with which they may disagree, or find conflicting sources of information.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 4:35:15pm

This admin started with Stephen Miller saying Donald Trump’s power “will not be questioned,” and now Trump saying he is above the law.

As vets, we will fight authoritarianism and Monarchy with everything we have. Who’s with us? #BlueWave2018

https://t.co/rkxzDlHnf5

— VoteVets (@votevets) June 4, 2018

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Hecuba's daughter Jun 4, 2018 • 4:36:42pm

re: #321 makeitstop

Wasn’t there another spy named Hansen a few years ago?

Is this a family business or something?

(I looked it up. The other guy had a double S in his name.)

My grandfather’s last name and that of his brother were spelled differently, courtesy of the government officials at Ellis Island who decided on the appropriate spelling when they immigrated here at the beginning of the last century. So while Hansen and Hanssen are probably not related — it’s still possible.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:37:10pm

CNN reporting Melania Trump attended the Gold Star Family event.

There is no proof-of-life photograph or other indication, other than the White House says so (as the press was barred from the event).

Y’know, a curious investigative journalist might be interested in tracking down one of those who attended the event and actually ask him or her… .

cnn.com

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 4:38:04pm

re: #315 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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President Trump … appears to be uninviting the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House because all of them don’t want to go. pic.twitter.com/DlOfQXLaWP

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) June 4, 2018

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 4:38:24pm

re: #330 Anymouse 🌹

That sounds like work. Why bother when you can be spoon fed by the White House spinmasters?

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KGxvi Jun 4, 2018 • 4:40:09pm

re: #331 Backwoods_Sleuth

“They disagree with their President…”

This motherfucker.

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 4:40:27pm

re: #328 Backwoods_Sleuth

The point of the constitution is that no person is above the law.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:42:30pm

re: #334 Belafon

The point of the constitution is that no person is above the law.

^^ That ^^

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 4:44:40pm

Doughy Pantload is, well, a doughy pantload. But but like all blind squirrels, he eventually found a nut.

Jonah Goldberg, from National Review, to NPR’s Morning Edition:

Trump’s lawyers act towards him like “he’s an escaped monkey from a cocaine study, and they can’t control him no matter what.” https://t.co/TihvuS1SQl pic.twitter.com/Fd2Wy6b5WK

— Tim Mak (@timkmak) June 4, 2018

This literally just made me LOL —> https://t.co/M34gnqHVW6

— Phil Elliott (@Philip_Elliott) June 4, 2018

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KGxvi Jun 4, 2018 • 4:45:53pm

re: #336 makeitstop

Escaped Monkey from a Cocaine Factory sounds like a helluva album

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 4:47:32pm

re: #337 KGxvi

Escaped Monkey from a Cocaine Factory sounds like a helluva album

Performed by the Escobars.

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TedStriker Jun 4, 2018 • 4:48:59pm

re: #323 Belafon

Trump’s not that self-aware.

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Big Beautiful Door Jun 4, 2018 • 4:49:25pm

re: #337 KGxvi

Escaped Monkey from a Cocaine Factory sounds like a helluva album

And a pretty apt description of Trump.

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KGxvi Jun 4, 2018 • 4:49:25pm

re: #338 Anymouse 🌹

Performed by the Escobars.

Cocaine Mitch and the Escobars.

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 4:50:40pm

re: #341 KGxvi

Cocaine Mitch and his Monkey.

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 4:52:02pm

I hope it’s worth it. pic.twitter.com/lZYDUsNLRw

— Schooley (@Rschooley) June 4, 2018

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 4:53:31pm

re: #331 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Good lord. A parade for himself.

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 4:54:25pm

I hope it’s worth it. pic.twitter.com/lZYDUsNLRw

— Schooley (@Rschooley) June 4, 2018

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 4:57:14pm

re: #343 gocart mozart

I hope it’s worth it.

The term ‘useful idiot’ may apply here.

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 4:59:22pm

re: #343 gocart mozart

She’s comfortable hanging around with people who are hostile to Black people and other people of color. How quaint.

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wheat-dogg Jun 4, 2018 • 4:59:24pm

re: #316 Big Beautiful Door

I just watched The Theory of Everything about Stephen Hawking. Its amazing how he lived a full human lifespan with this disease.

I believe he credited the National Health Service for his longevity.

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 4:59:26pm

The fact that the Eagles were disinvited to the White House shows us that Republican sabotage of healthcare is costing millions of people thousands of dollars every year.

— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) June 4, 2018

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 4:59:57pm

Super Sky Point to Dwight Clark. He made me cry that day but I deserved it for being a frontrunning little shit Cowboys fan. So thanks for the character builder, Mr. Clark. #RIP pic.twitter.com/0LWCrWjojX

— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) June 4, 2018

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 5:03:08pm

re: #331 Backwoods_Sleuth

The fact that the Eagles were disinvited to the White House shows us that Republican sabotage of healthcare is costing millions of people thousands of dollars every year.

— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) June 4, 2018

My view on the Eagles being disinvited from the White House is that health care repeal is on the ballot in November and 5,000 Americans died from a negligent response to Hurricane Maria. https://t.co/kCNCxfU5nC

— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) June 4, 2018

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The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 5:03:56pm

re: #288 Maddies Mom

Those are my mom’s absolute favorite. I can haz recipe???

Here is the recipe: https://t.co/3r7t4ZjL5s @kingarthurflour

— The Feckless Babushka (@viciousbabushka) June 5, 2018

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The Vicious Babushka Jun 4, 2018 • 5:05:28pm

re: #293 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

The Spy Furby here and his sleazy GOP lawyers claim that Hillary got away with the VERY SAME THING, mishandling classified information. Er, no, Hillary did not take pictures in what she and everyone else in the civilized world would know is forbidden territory. That is goddamn serious stuff and the only possible reason for it would have been espionage. He’s fortunate a nuclear sub does not have a yardarm they could hang him from.

Yeah but does it have a keel they can haul him along?

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 5:05:57pm

Barack Obama should invite the Philadelphia Eagles to his house to spend time with a real president.

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 4, 2018

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 5:06:51pm

So Trump disinvited the Eagles from the WH.

Trump’s such a special snowflake that he can’t brook dissent or opposing beliefs or thoughts (let alone facts and logic).

He and his supporters continue lying about why players kneeled during the anthem.

It wasn’t about the anthem - it was always about protesting police brutality and police discrimination.

Trump wants it to be about him and spin the protests as being anti American.

And yet that’s the least bad thing he’s done, not when Trump’s responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans in Puerto Rico due to his depraved indifference to their plight.

Trump’s continued his efforts to undermine and destroy health coverage for 50 million Americans.

Trump continues to hike costs for all Americans by imposing tariffs on goods imported as though he thinks the ones paying for it are foreign nations.

It only means that Americans will pay more for those goods and it wont generate jobs. In fact, it’ll cost Americans jobs the longer those taxes are in place.

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:07:15pm

Thank you Jeffery Lurie.
Thank you Philly Iggles.
You stand above.
I’m proud of my boys.
Trump is so petty, he couldn’t even absorb this.
Fuck you.

Dick In Chief disivited the Philadelphia Eagles from White House meeting because he demands fealty.
Was there ever a bigger snowflake?

357

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:08:30pm

My grandmother was the Gerber baby. It was a funny bit of trivia, never made her rich or got us free strained peas or anything. But last week she got to meet the company’s newest spokesbaby, named Lucas. Pretty pretttty cute. pic.twitter.com/u7ddWaM1Ed

— Chris Colin (@chriscolin3000) June 4, 2018

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 5:10:36pm

re: #313 makeitstop

I haven’t seen this posted yet - Koch network announces plan to oppose Trump tariffs.

I’d like to see them withhold campaign money from anyone who supports tariffs. A lot of congress critters would change their tune pretty quick.

That had to happen. Trump is stepping on big money toes of big Republican donors that have a hell of a lot more power than Trump and his base.

I knew he would eventually run up against them. This may just be the start of the kickback coming Donny’s way.

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 5:11:35pm

As a former football fan who rooted for the Giants, I applaud the Eagles players standing up to bigotry and police brutality by kneeling. I applaud them for refusing to meet with the bigot in chief Trump.

Good for them.

Mark this day. You will probably never see me post a positive tweet about the Eagles ever again.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:13:38pm

Philadelphia Eagles wise receiver Torrey Smith said in February that most of his teammates wouldn’t go to the White House. Here was his reason. Sounds about right. pic.twitter.com/12vyVBn1LB

— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) June 5, 2018

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 5:13:59pm

pic.twitter.com/IdXkTJaJ3Q

— Ed Mix (@the_edwin_mix) June 4, 2018

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 5:18:16pm

Mob. Mob. Mob. Mob.
(do -doo - do -do -do).
Mob. Mob. Mob. Mob.
(do-do-do-do)https://t.co/cI1FIouYzt

— Lincoln’s Bible (@LincolnsBible) July 26, 2017

#ManafortMonday has begun.
This will be an all-day event, that delves into the secret world linking Fred Trump to Paul Manafort.
It’s a 3-letter word.
Guess what it is?
One hint… you’re on my timeline.https://t.co/UOZiQj1uyl

— Lincoln’s Bible (@LincolnsBible) June 4, 2018

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b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 5:19:58pm

re: #351 lawhawk

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I’m liking this approach

On the one hand, the president disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from the WH, on the other hand he oversaw a hurricane response that left nearly 5,000 of our fellow citizens dead.

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 4, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 5:23:36pm

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:24:56pm

re: #359 lawhawk

As a former football fan who rooted for the Giants, I applaud the Eagles players standing up to bigotry and police brutality by kneeling. I applaud them for refusing to meet with the bigot in chief Trump.

Good for them.

Mark this day. You will probably never see me post a positive tweet about the Eagles ever again.

today we are all *gulps hard* Eagles fans

— Matthew Kory (@mattymatty2000) June 4, 2018

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JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 5:25:29pm

Trump calls off Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit Tuesday over anthem disputehttps://t.co/svRgjnbwCW

— The Morning Call (@mcall) June 4, 2018

The @Eagles are still welcome to visit the US Capitol. I will have @Wawa coffee waiting. https://t.co/Ts41v7GBGn

— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) June 4, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 5:25:32pm

re: #299 wrenchwench

You are merely the lettuce in the Backwoods_Sleuth sandwich of top 10 comments.

/congrats on making it that far

im trending….

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:26:28pm

“The White House is facing a crisis of confidence on it’s spokespeople’s ability to tell the truth about some very basic facts.” - @ErinBurnett https://t.co/83plA7EUJy pic.twitter.com/2voYqr4qgo

— OutFrontCNN (@OutFrontCNN) June 4, 2018

Day 500. https://t.co/2yXovVBoXf

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 4, 2018

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 5:28:39pm

re: #348 wheat-dogg

I believe he credited the National Health Service for his longevity.

One of the head wingnuts said he was lucky, because if he lived in hellhole with socialized medicine, he would have been dead by now (then). (He’s smart, so he must be American, right?)

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 5:29:00pm

Coming to a newsstand near you, wherever comics are sold! Inspired by the works of @JonahNRO and @DonBlankenship . pic.twitter.com/PSUteSNlEc

— freetoken fights fecking fascists (@freetoken) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:32:18pm

First public appearance by @FLOTUS in just under a month at the Gold Star Families reception to ihht. Good to see her doing well. pic.twitter.com/p6pCB4UPbi

— Jena Greene (@JenaMGreene) June 4, 2018

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 5:32:58pm

re: #357 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Receipts! pic.twitter.com/UBzFaBSxPK

— Chris Colin (@chriscolin3000) June 4, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 5:33:07pm

re: #371 Backwoods_Sleuth

Well, I see the aliens returned her to Earth.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:33:39pm

re: #371 Backwoods_Sleuth

Nevermind, this is from the daily caller, so of course it’s bullshit.

And even if it wasn’t (but it certainly is), the Zapruder film and shots of Sasquatch are more revealing.

— Fiery Anger (@fieryanger) June 4, 2018

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stpaulbear Jun 4, 2018 • 5:34:55pm

re: #373 freetoken

Well, I se the aliens returned her to Earth.

You can tell that the happy couple just radiate joy whenever they enter a room.

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b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 5:35:56pm

10!!!!!!

Details on why the Eagles made their decision to send a smaller contingent, leading to Trump pulling the plug on the visit. pic.twitter.com/k3Adv6LNZy

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 4, 2018

Looks like a lot more than just the 4 confirmed Philadelphia Eagles players were planning to skip tomorrow’s White House visit – @NFLNetwork now says the delegation would have been fewer than 10 players.

Well, looks like they got their wish. https://t.co/S4XN5XCqTe

— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) June 5, 2018

LOL, suck it Donnie

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 5:36:15pm

Trump can’t handle one who’s not kissing his ass. Doesn’t matter if it’s a politician or in this case, football players. He’s made the WH visits about him rather than the players. Fucking whiny ass punk.

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TedStriker Jun 4, 2018 • 5:37:09pm

re: #358 ObserverArt

That had to happen. Trump is stepping on big money toes of big Republican donors that have a hell of a lot more power than Trump and his base.

I knew he would eventually run up against them. This may just be the start of the kickback coming Donny’s way.

Damn, I hope so.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 5:37:29pm

re: #374 Anymouse 🌹

How can you tell that from this particular video? You never see her face.

So the walrus was Melania?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:39:00pm

Eagles WR Torrey Smith on President Trump canceling White House event:

“It’s a cowardly act to cancel the celebration because the majority of the people don’t want to see you.” pic.twitter.com/DngjqIdTDW

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 5, 2018

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:40:02pm

re: #365 Anymouse 🌹

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Eagles fans got shit on since the day I discovered there was a Philadelphia Eagles team. They care. Period. They came. Spent money. Supported the team. And when Leonard Tose wanted to pull a fast one, Jeffery Lurie stepped up.
The Eagles are Philly. Warts and all. Like that parade?

🎶 We’re from Philly, f**king PhillyNo one likes us, we don’t care 🎶Jason Kelce sings with fans at #EaglesParade… pic.twitter.com/zrQBC2r0Us

— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) February 8, 2018

I apologize for nothing. I’m a fucking Eagles fan.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 5:40:07pm

re: #380 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Torrey gets it.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:40:22pm

🤮 pic.twitter.com/jrrgLvrx8p

— B-Magic 💪🌸 (@Brasilmagic) June 5, 2018

But seriously, what kind of god… https://t.co/UQ2ACdyaKa

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 5, 2018

The gate of heaven has collapsed. This is the kingdom of the dead. pic.twitter.com/jJYmDG0cRS

— Black Metal Cats (@evilbmcats) June 5, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 5:41:32pm

re: #383 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Well that’s one way to get people sympathetic to your POV.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:42:42pm

re: #381 nines09

Eagles fans got shit on since the day I discovered there was a Philadelphia Eagles team. They care. Period. They came. Spent money. Supported the team. And when Leonard Tose wanted to pull a fast one, Jeffery Lurie stepped up.
The Eagles are Philly. Warts and all. Like that parade?

I apologize for nothing except being an Iggles fan.

I get that, with my wife being a Chicago Cubs fan. When the Cubs won the World Series, it was insufferable around Chez Tumbleweed for a couple months.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:43:17pm

ooooh……..

JUST IN: U.S. Special Counsel Mueller says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has attempted to tamper with potential witness - court filing pic.twitter.com/9Dcxi9YGyw

— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) June 5, 2018

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 5:43:24pm

New filing: Mueller’s team says there’s “probable cause to believe that Manafort has violated 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b) by attempting to tamper with potential witnesses while on pretrial release and, accordingly, has violated the conditions of his release.”https://t.co/qKYaCdarwO

— Ellis Kim (@elliskkim) June 5, 2018

From the sound of it, that’s grounds to chuck his ass into jail pending trial.

Trumpworld thinks they’re all above the law, and they’re finding out their tactics don’t fly against legal professionals.

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 5:44:53pm

Re Ted Cruz never studying the pardon power

Lol

He wrote about the pardon power here (see, esp. footnote 79). https://t.co/xNxJpskpLe

— Jack Pitney (@jpitney) June 4, 2018

haahahahahahaha @tedcruz here ya go https://t.co/CSNkcKw47P

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:45:23pm

The White House this afternoon put out a statement on @SenJeffMerkley’s inability to gain entrance to an ICE detention facility that not only doesn’t address his allegations, it attempts to make liable for a sexual assault. Which is obviously isn’t remotely true pic.twitter.com/W6lB6DdCeK

— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) June 5, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 5:46:28pm

re: #326 KGxvi

The Secret Service is, technically (I believe), a law enforcement agency (their primary mission is stopping counterfeiting, which is why pre-9/11 they were part of the treasury department). So, in the whole “the president shoots someone on Fifth Avenue” hypothetical, I’m guessing they step in before he shoots someone. Or if they can’t get to him in time, then they tackle him and turn him over to the FBI.

Of course
Any other fantasy is nuts

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:47:33pm

Details on why the Eagles made their decision to send a smaller contingent, leading to Trump pulling the plug on the visit. pic.twitter.com/k3Adv6LNZy

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 4, 2018

Less than 10 Eagles were gonna go. Per this report. https://t.co/EtuQABhv08

— Jay Yarow (@jyarow) June 5, 2018

is that a lot of eagles https://t.co/koVbH9Aq8R

— darth™ (@darth) June 5, 2018

there were more eagles in LOTR darth

— Chris Jackson (@ChrisCJackson) June 5, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 5:48:54pm

re: #388 Stanley Sea

Re Ted Cruz never studying the pardon power

Lol

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Cruz is a useless hack.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:48:54pm

I literally can imagine the Philadelphia Eagles at a BBQ in Barack Obama’s backyard listening to Kendrick Lamar and Barack is grilling wearing an apron that says “Commander In Chef” putting Grey Poupon on everything.

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 4, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:49:12pm

JUST IN: U.S. Special Counsel Mueller says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has attempted to tamper with potential witness - court filing pic.twitter.com/9Dcxi9YGyw

— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) June 5, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 5:49:38pm

re: #389 Backwoods_Sleuth

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This is fucking sick.

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b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 5:50:43pm

re: #394 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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Manafort is a special kind of sleazebag, isn’t he?

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 5:50:51pm

re: #393 Backwoods_Sleuth

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…while a certain woman with a large hat and massive sunglasses sits in a corner, barely visible, in a t-shirt that says “not missing, FOUND” as Michelle tops off her drink.

— Geri Gourley (@gerigourley) June 5, 2018

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 5:51:15pm

re: #337 KGxvi

Escaped Monkey from a Cocaine Factory sounds like a helluva album

Shootout at the fantasy factory

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:51:24pm

Not one Philadelphia Eagles player kneeled for the anthem - but most weren’t going to the White House https://t.co/siX7CuvMVu

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) June 5, 2018

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Barefoot Grin Jun 4, 2018 • 5:51:25pm

re: #393 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Keeping the tan suit spotless.

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Stanley Sea Jun 4, 2018 • 5:51:48pm

re: #396 b.d. (Witch Hunt!!)

Manafort is a special kind of sleazebag, isn’t he?

M O B

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nines09 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:53:18pm

Trump just fucked with the Philly Iggles. Proof he has no reading comprehension.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:53:43pm

a good cop with cans of beans

CANNED HEAT: Quick-thinking sheriff’s deputy sneaks behind hammer-wielding suspect at Florida grocery store—and hit him with two cans of baked beans to take him down. https://t.co/9Jzpw7H5X4 pic.twitter.com/VQH2hb71Dx

— ABC News (@ABC) June 5, 2018

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 5:54:03pm

It would have been cool if the Eagles went to the ceremony - and all took a knee in the fucking White House.

Imagine what Trump would have done.

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 5:54:25pm

With the talk of impeachment increasing in volume, I hate to be a buzz-kill, but remember - Mike Pence might be even worse, because he’s a cleaned-up, smooth, politically savvy, religious fanatic version of Donald Trump.

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:54:29pm

JUST IN: U.S. Special Counsel Mueller says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has attempted to tamper with potential witness - court filing pic.twitter.com/9Dcxi9YGyw

— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) June 5, 2018

MORE: Mueller asks judge to revoke or revise Manafort’s pretrial release https://t.co/r39pGzP9FG

— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) June 5, 2018

MORE: Manafort called, texted and sent encrypted messages to two people in February to ‘influence their testimony and to otherwise conceal evidence’ - FBI statement filed by Mueller https://t.co/l2T5zADiK4

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 5, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 5:54:39pm

re: #383 Backwoods_Sleuth

Doing a search for that image only comes up with Instagram copies. I suspect this is not real.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:55:52pm

@jemelehill Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t recall any Eagles players kneeling during the regular season last year?

— Shaun Parent (@SParent16) June 5, 2018

Yep … hence why I used the word demonstrated. Nobody kneeled on the Eagles. Like I said, this was a setup and a continued attempt to hijack the narrative. https://t.co/NHd5j9uUOw

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 5, 2018

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 5:56:17pm

i’m just out here trying to keep folks safe on the twitter dot com pic.twitter.com/dA3FMQKrno

— the 💰moneybag💰 skeleton™ (@dickbutt_248) June 4, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:56:40pm

Tensions have flared up inside the White House ahead of Singapore summit, with lines drawn between Bolton and Pompeo. Story tonight w @jeffzeleny @JDiamond1 and @MichLKosinski https://t.co/GfYIkj8661

— Kevin Liptak (@Kevinliptakcnn) June 5, 2018

The only way to settle this is … THUNDERDOME!

From above, a small orange Trumper screams “Look out, Blaster!”

Two men enter, one man leaves! https://t.co/SpxoWvH25A

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 5, 2018

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Blind Frog Belly White Jun 4, 2018 • 5:56:51pm

re: #406 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Oh, Paulie - you’re fucked.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 5:57:15pm

re: #395 HappyWarrior

This is fucking sick.

And conservatives are fine with it. The only point of conservatism is to gain and maintain power. Anything is fair game in service of that.

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 5:57:42pm

re: #387 lawhawk

Witness tampering is good stuff. Manafort really will face the choice between dying in jail or rolling over on Trump.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:58:14pm

JUST IN: President Donald Trump has called off the Philadelphia Eagles’ visit to the White House, saying they “disagree with their president” about the national anthem dispute: https://t.co/TpAVhVt7e9

— KDKA (@KDKA) June 4, 2018

I’m proud of what the @Eagles accomplished this year. I’m skipping this political stunt at the White House and just invited the Eagles to Congress. @Eagles How about a tour of the Capitol? https://t.co/niWR7zkSYx

— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) June 4, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 5:59:17pm

re: #413 EPR-radar

Manafort will be pardoned if others are pardoned too.

That’s the whole point of Trump’s pardon-gig. He’s sending messages to the likes of Manafort that they can go ahead and do what is needed because in the end they will get a get-out-of-jail card.

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 5:59:43pm

Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

Reuters: MANAFORT CALLED, TEXTED AND SENT ENCRYPTED MESSAGES TO TWO PEOPLE IN FEBRUARY TO “INFLUENCE THEIR TESTIMONY AND TO OTHERWISE CONCEAL EVIDENCE” - FBI STATEMENT FILED BY MUELLER

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 5, 2018

Trump’s in real trouble. Manafort’s in even deeper trouble than before, and the prosecutors aren’t kidding around. I had thought that Mueller was being too kind by not perp walking Manafort and the rest. I get that there’s strategy in playing out the best approach to get these guys to cooperate, but Mueller may now turn to hardball and throw down the gauntlet against any all all remaining Trumpworld because Manafort thought he could break the law even after getting indicted.

Manafort’s gone and done what Trump has been doing - trying to manipulate potential witnesses and influence testimony.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 5:59:45pm

Mueller: “Manafort and Person A—who is a longtime associate of Manafort’s—repeatedly contacted Persons D1 and D2 in an effort to secure materially false testimony concerning the activities of the Hapsburg group.” pic.twitter.com/SEF3ATbOAC

— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) June 5, 2018

“Person D1 has told the government that he understood Manafort’s outreach to be an effort to ‘suborn perjury.’”

— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) June 5, 2018

418

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 5:59:57pm

Not saying we should keep Trump. Just pointing out the fire that waits outside the frying pan.

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

419

Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 6:01:44pm

So if Manafort gets tossed in jail, can Trump just pardon him right out of there?

420

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:01:56pm

.@allinwithchris @chrislhayes was one of the first to break the story about this cruel new child separation policy. Tonight, I’ll talk to him about my trip to Texas—tune in.

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) June 5, 2018

While Trump is embracing anti-American illiberalism with his declarations that he is the law, it would be great to see 10 Dem. members of Congress demand entrance to secretive child detention centers and get arrested while doing it. I have a strong feeling it would wake ppl up https://t.co/1zfzDzaJI8

— Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) June 5, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 6:02:38pm

re: #419 Eclectic Cyborg

So if Manafort gets tossed in jail, can Trump just pardon him right out of there?

Yup.

Unless someone can successfully convict Manafort of a state charge.

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:02:44pm

re: #415 freetoken

Manafort will be pardoned if others are pardoned too.

That’s the whole point of Trump’s pardon-gig. He’s sending messages to the likes of Manafort that they can go ahead and do what is needed because in the end they will get a get-out-of-jail card.

The logical response to a Manafort pardon is for the prosecutors to try his case in the media, especially if the pardon comes before any trial. That may start to scare Congressional Republicans into thinking of their reelection chances as affected by Trump’s crimes.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:02:47pm

re: #406 Backwoods_Sleuth

Didn’t Manafort have to put up a boatload of money and property as bond for his release?

If that is so, is that bond potentially forfeit?

424

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:03:05pm

So in the last 24 hours:
-Trump’s fmr campaign Chmn accused of witness tampering.
- WH story of Trump Tower statement proved false.
- Trump claimed the power to pardon himself.

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) June 5, 2018

Seems like the actions of a bunch of totally innocent people. https://t.co/R0GHUGEHKp

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:03:39pm

If you refuse to stand for the national anthem you have no business being honored at the White House or by our President

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 4, 2018

If you are going to tweet…tweet facts…no one on the Eagles took a knee last season………. https://t.co/7aiTuvVKe8

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) June 5, 2018

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 6:04:07pm

Sounds good. After all, the last guy who went blatantly against norms is the reason there’s a term-limit amendment.

Let’s not amend to forbid expanding SCOTUS, though, until *after* the next Dem has been given 5 new justices to counterbalance Gorsuch and Pirro 😼

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:05:58pm

Philly throwing so much shade tonight.

Our party was bigger than yours #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/HIZk8xnJF1

— Jane Slusser (@janeslusser) June 5, 2018

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 6:06:33pm

Practically guaranteed that Pence is corrupt as hell.

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 6:06:51pm

re: #419 Eclectic Cyborg

Based on Trump’s actions to date, he could.

Before Trump, one usually had to be sentenced and 5 years had passed since the sentencing to be considered.

. Five-year waiting period required

Under the Department’s rules governing petitions for executive clemency, 28 C.F.R. §§ 1.1 et seq., an applicant must satisfy a minimum waiting period of five years before he becomes eligible to apply for a presidential pardon of his federal conviction. The waiting period, which is designed to afford the petitioner a reasonable period of time in which to demonstrate an ability to lead a responsible, productive and law-abiding life, begins on the date of the petitioner’s release from confinement. Alternatively, if the conviction resulted in a sentence that did not include any form of confinement, including community or home confinement, the waiting period begins on the date of sentencing. In addition, the petitioner should have fully satisfied the penalty imposed, including all probation, parole, or supervised release before applying for clemency. Moreover, the waiting period begins upon release from confinement for your most recent conviction, whether or not this is the offense for which pardon is sought. You may make a written request for a waiver of this requirement. However, waiver of any portion of the waiting period is rarely granted and then only in the most exceptional circumstances. In order to request a waiver, you must complete the pardon application form and submit it with a cover letter explaining why you believe the waiting period should be waived in your case.

That’s what made the Arpaio pardon so unusual.

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b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 6:07:08pm

re: #419 Eclectic Cyborg

So if Manafort gets tossed in jail, can Trump just pardon him right out of there?

He wouldn’t dare!

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:07:37pm

re: #426 Chrysicat

This business of making the norms more explicit isn’t really helpful. By the time you’re seriously thinking of writing down “the president cannot pardon himself for his own crimes, nor can he use pardons to block investigations of his own crimes”, you’ve already lost.

Democracy dies when enough voters want a dictatorship, no matter what has been written down, and the US is very close to that tipping point with the total corruption of the Republican party.

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Cheechako Jun 4, 2018 • 6:08:29pm

re: #422 EPR-radar

The logical response to a Manafort pardon is for the prosecutors to try his case in the media, especially if the pardon comes before any trial. That may start to scare Congressional Republicans into thinking of their reelection chances as affected by Trump’s crimes.

Also remember, if trump pardons Manafort, Manafort will be required to testify against trump. Manafort refusing to testify would become Contempt of Court with possible jail time.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 6:08:29pm

re: #428 Charles Johnson

Pence is horrible, but I don’t think he’d tweet us into a war with NK or make some of the stupid economic moves DT is making.

They both suck though.

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:09:25pm

re: #429 lawhawk

Actually, that excerpt appears to read that a presidential pardon isn’t normally considered until at least 5 years after the time has been served.

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 6:11:21pm

re: #423 Anymouse 🌹

Didn’t Manafort have to put up a boatload of money and property as bond for his release?

If that is so, is that bond potentially forfeit?

He was supposed to put up $10 million bond. He hasn’t been able to provide sufficient assets. That’s due in part to fact that so many of his properties are collateral against other properties already in dispute.

And now it looks like the judge can revoke the bond, which means he loses the money he was able to put up.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:11:25pm

This is Doc. He has blessed you with a gift from the groomers. Calls it his orb of love. Expects you to carry it at all times. 13/10 will do buddy pic.twitter.com/5LFIRMr8fG

— WeRateDogs™🏳️‍🌈 (@dog_rates) June 5, 2018

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:11:31pm

re: #432 Cheechako

Also remember, if trump pardons Manafort, Manafort will be required to testify against trump. Manafort refusing to testify would become Contempt of Court with possible jail time.

That’s what the Arpaio pardon was about, since that was a contempt of court case. So Trump has already signaled that he will pardon anyone important for his cover-up that is charged with contempt of court.

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 6:12:57pm

re: #434 EPR-radar

That interpretation would mean prisoners who are seeking pardon for life sentences would never get a chance for a pardon or commutation.

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 6:13:11pm

Fine, Donald Trump gets to pardon himself, but only if he can spell “Special Counsel” on the first try.

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) June 5, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:13:26pm

re: #425 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Charlie, shut up and let the adults talk you triggered Trump humper.

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 6:13:27pm

re: #437 EPR-radar

Exactly. Trump will just keep pardoning Manafort for each contempt of court result.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:13:35pm

re: #419 Eclectic Cyborg

So if Manafort gets tossed in jail, can Trump just pardon him right out of there?

Acceptance of a pardon is an admission of guilt. If you accept a pardon (essentially a plea of guilty to the crime pardoned), you lose your V Amendment rights against self-incrimination in regard to the crime pardoned.

If Trump pardons Manafort for suborning perjury and he accepts it, then Manafort can be compelled to testify as to what it was he was trying to subvert.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:14:06pm

re: #428 Charles Johnson

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Taxpayer money for conversion therapy nuff said.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:14:10pm

So, anyone else think that “Person A” is Roger Stone?

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:14:57pm

re: #425 Backwoods_Sleuth

If you refuse to stand for the national anthem you have no business being honored at the White House or by our President

— Charlie Kirk

Compelled patriotic acts are not patriotism.

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Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 6:15:12pm

This reality sucks. Can we go back to the other one now?

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:15:23pm

re: #445 Anymouse 🌹

Compelled patriotic acts are not patriotism.

Charlie would fit in great in North Korea.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:16:31pm

re: #427 Backwoods_Sleuth

Philly throwing so much shade tonight.

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Philly mayor Jim Kenney’s statement is pointed.

After President Trump disinvited the #Eagles to the White House, Kenney calls him “a fragile egomaniac obsessed with crowd size and afraid of the embarrassment of throwing a party to which no one wants to attend.” pic.twitter.com/90pHhIR4SU

— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) June 5, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:17:06pm

Big Supreme Court ruling for Baker just out!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018

This makes me think he literally only gets all of his information about everything in the world from watching TV. https://t.co/P5YExsQcGO

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 5, 2018

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Ace-o-aces Jun 4, 2018 • 6:17:13pm

*Glances at watch*
Did you JUST hear about this? WTF have you been doing all day?

— aceoaces (@aceoaces) June 5, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:17:14pm

re: #446 Charles Johnson

While Mike Pence is a horrible theocrat, I suspect he would be damaged severely if the maladministration comes down.

Couple that with the Democratic Party taking either the House or Senate and much of what he might want to do in the service of his religious views would be spiked.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 6:17:35pm

re: #387 lawhawk

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From the sound of it, that’s grounds to chuck his ass into jail pending trial.

Trumpworld thinks they’re all above the law, and they’re finding out their tactics don’t fly against legal professionals.

See, when the rubber meets the actual machinations of the law, things function more or less as they ought

Stuff like sekulow’s letter and Trump’s tweets arent anything that matters

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:18:33pm

re: #449 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

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Because it’s true.

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Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 6:20:49pm

re: #442 Anymouse 🌹

Acceptance of a pardon is an admission of guilt. If you accept a pardon (essentially a plea of guilty to the crime pardoned), you lose your V Amendment rights against self-incrimination in regard to the crime pardoned.

If Trump pardons Manafort for suborning perjury and he accepts it, then Manafort can be compelled to testify as to what it was he was trying to subvert.

I am hoping maybe Trump won’t figure this out until it’s too late…

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 6:21:07pm

re: #451 Anymouse 🌹

The obstruction of justice case includes someone who is currently an inner cog of the Republican National Committee.

Consider that for a minute.

Why do you think the likes of Ryan and McConnell seem so willing to bend over backwards to allow Trump to wreck the government (besides McConnell’s wife being part of the Administration.)

The ugliness that is coming out and will come out will be very damaging to the Republican party. Already we see local Republican candidates around the country who not only avoid Trump but who also are not advertising that they are Republicans.

This all the more should encourage us to keep pressing on all fronts, because many elections locally are close, and getting non-Republicans into local offices and legislatures is as important as removing the guy at the top.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 6:22:38pm

re: #451 Anymouse 🌹

While Mike Pence is a horrible theocrat, I suspect he would be damaged severely if the maladministration comes down.

Couple that with the Democratic Party taking either the House or Senate and much of what he might want to do in the service of his religious views would be spiked.

Looking ahead to 2020 also, Pence has no constituency other than the extreme Religious right. He’s a complete nonentity to most of the country.

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 6:22:57pm

re: #455 freetoken

The obstruction of justice case includes someone who is currently an inner cog of the Republican National Committee.

Consider that for a minute.

Why do you think the likes of Ryan and McConnell seem so willing to bend over backwards to allow Trump to wreck the government (besides McConnell’s wife being part of the Administration.)

The ugliness that is coming out and will come out will be very damaging to the Republican party. Already we see local Republican candidates around the country who not only avoid Trump but who also are not advertising that they are Republicans.

This all the more should encourage us to keep pressing on all fronts, because many elections locally are close, and getting non-Republicans into local offices and legislatures is as important as removing the guy at the top.

Winning at the lower levels helps create the bench for higher offices. Democrats need to fight for every seat and every election. They need to treat every election as though their lives depend on it - and as we see they absolutely do.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:24:02pm

Negligently shot.
There was no accident, just negligence.

— WB Young 🍕🐀 (@FormerDirtDart) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:24:21pm

On CNN, Giuliani just threw Gowdy and Nunes under the bus.

— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) June 5, 2018

But it’s ok, Folks, Nunes escaped back into the sewer via an open manhole before the bus could crush him.

And Gowdy, lacking bones and being composed entirely of petroleum jelly, was run over a dozen times without any sign of injury. https://t.co/Dr3srg4hYC

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 5, 2018

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:24:22pm

re: #438 lawhawk

That interpretation would mean prisoners who are seeking pardon for life sentences would never get a chance for a pardon or commutation.

Perhaps there is a separate section for life sentences. From the cited text

The waiting period, which is designed to afford the petitioner a reasonable period of time in which to demonstrate an ability to lead a responsible, productive and law-abiding life, begins on the date of the petitioner’s release from confinement. Alternatively, if the conviction resulted in a sentence that did not include any form of confinement, including community or home confinement, the waiting period begins on the date of sentencing.

So this makes the Arpaio pardon even more unusual, since he didn’t even have to serve his sentence first.

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:25:22pm

re: #442 Anymouse 🌹

Acceptance of a pardon is an admission of guilt. If you accept a pardon (essentially a plea of guilty to the crime pardoned), you lose your V Amendment rights against self-incrimination in regard to the crime pardoned.

If Trump pardons Manafort for suborning perjury and he accepts it, then Manafort can be compelled to testify as to what it was he was trying to subvert.

How? If Trump pardons Manafort for everything, there is no leverage.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:26:23pm

re: #461 EPR-radar

How? If Trump pardons Manafort for everything, there is no leverage.

Aren’t there state crimes that he could be charged with? I’m sure the NY’s AG office would love to charge Manafort.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:26:36pm

AND THEN I SAID, “FINE! I DIDN’T WANT YOU TO COME ANYWAY!” @Eagles pic.twitter.com/rd0hLEwn4W

— d_mcc (@d_mccarthy37) June 5, 2018

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lawhawk Jun 4, 2018 • 6:27:11pm

re: #461 EPR-radar

State charges.

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Cheechako Jun 4, 2018 • 6:27:26pm

re: #437 EPR-radar

That’s what the Arpaio pardon was about, since that was a contempt of court case. So Trump has already signaled that he will pardon anyone important for his cover-up that is charged with contempt of court.

It’s still a gamble for Manafort as trump may not be in a position to grant a pardon.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 6:28:14pm

re: #459 Backwoods_Sleuth

And Gowdy, lacking bones and being composed entirely of petroleum jelly, was run over a dozen times without any sign of injury.

Gowdy is Eugene Tooms from The X-Files.

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Belafon Jun 4, 2018 • 6:28:42pm

re: #461 EPR-radar

Manafort can be compelled to testify, and if he refuses, he can be held in contempt. Trump could pardon for that, but then he could be compelled again. He can’t be pardoned for future events.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:28:44pm

re: #459 Backwoods_Sleuth

On CNN, Giuliani just threw Gowdy and Nunes under the bus.

— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) June 5, 2018

But it’s ok, Folks, Nunes escaped back into the sewer via an open manhole before the bus could crush him.

And Gowdy, lacking bones and being composed entirely of petroleum jelly, was run over a dozen times without any sign of injury. https://t.co/Dr3srg4hYC

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 5, 2018

X-men - Escaping the prison HD

Senator Kelly is some water.

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EPR-radar Jun 4, 2018 • 6:29:52pm

re: #465 Cheechako

It’s still a gamble for Manafort as trump may not be in a position to grant a pardon.

I agree that this is evolving into a death or glory situation for the Trump crime syndicate. Either they prevail and the US becomes a thoroughly corrupt quasi-dictatorship, or the good guys win and Trump and his major cronies die impoverished in prison.

There really isn’t much of a middle ground on this any more.

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Interesting Times Jun 4, 2018 • 6:30:38pm

Ha:

To the tune of Mambo No 5:
A lil bit of Melania in my life, a lil bit of Stormy by my side, a lil Chris Christie is all I need, a lil Giuliani on TV, a lil bit of Manafort in the dock, a lil’ insider trading stock, a lil bit of Ivanka here I am, a lil bit of you makes me your man

— Songbird of the Law (@law_comedy) June 5, 2018

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Skip Intro Jun 4, 2018 • 6:30:56pm

re: #459 Backwoods_Sleuth

Why is Ghouliani on TV EVERY FUCKING NIGHT?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:31:12pm

Pennsylvania U.S. Rep. Boyle on President Trump canceling Eagles’ visit to the White House:

“You even make a championship team visiting the White House all about you. What is wrong with you? Seriously, what condition do you have?”

— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 4, 2018

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wheat-dogg Jun 4, 2018 • 6:32:20pm

I am proctoring an exam, so can’t stay long, but how stupid could Mandatory be not to realize the feds were monitoring his comms?

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 6:32:27pm

The outrage over the replica gun on the back of a patriotic jeep is the left trying to attack guns and your #2A rights. I will not back down in the face of a snowflake meltdown and outrage culture. https://t.co/FONJBWZWMM #ksleg pic.twitter.com/TEtyFtQ7rT

— Kris W. Kobach (@KrisKobach1787) June 4, 2018

Thwarted by the courts in his attempt to steal all the elections, he now goes around in some sort of incelmobile with a giant fake gun. It’s like if Mike Myers and Kurt Vonnegut collaborated on a villain. https://t.co/v5k1xKM6my

— Roy Edroso (@edroso) June 4, 2018

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:32:55pm

re: #472 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Aside from everything? Everything.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:33:24pm

re: #471 Skip Intro

Why is Ghouliani on TV EVERY FUCKING NIGHT?

Rudy Giuliani will say anything, do anything to get on television.

— Harold Itzkowitz (@HaroldItz) June 5, 2018

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 6:33:32pm

re: #405 Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson ✔
@Green_Footballs
With the talk of impeachment increasing in volume, I hate to be a buzz-kill, but remember - Mike Pence might be even worse, because he’s a cleaned-up, smooth, politically savvy, religious fanatic version of Donald Trump.

8:54 PM - Jun 4, 2018

Charles, I have to disagree. Pence is a weirdo and not many people in politics really like the guy. Have you really heard anyone say anything about him that is positive since January 2016?

Indiana is a conservative state and he was on his way to the dung heap there before Manafort helped recommend him as VP. I have a feeling that was done because he is a lightweight and wouldn’t be any kind of hindrance or threat to Trump.

And a savvy politician doesn’t try to force through legislation against same sex marriage as Governor that makes you hated by 2/3 the state and the business community. A move the state’s largest newspaper had to call out and tell him to stop it before you kill the state’s businesses and education facilities. A Republican paper.

I think he can be dealt with. Also, he is going to be stained by Trump too. He would be lucky to get anything done in the remaining time in office and I think he would have a hard time running for president. Where was he in 2016 anyway? Why wasn’t he running then if he was such a hot shit Republican?

Trump has got to go. And his going will send a message to America to be more focused on a decent President for the future. And it is going to deeply hurt the Republicans politically.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 6:33:39pm

re: #473 wheat-dogg

I am proctoring an exam, so can’t stay long, but how stupid could Mandatory be not to realize the feds were monitoring his comms?

Spell-check strikes again!

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:34:12pm

re: #474 gocart mozart

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Person who probably whines about Merry Christmas and STarbucks cups calls people snowflakes who thikn it’s uncool for a gubertorial candidate to drive around with a mounted rail run. Sure Kris, I’m sure you’d be just fine if your opponent did the same thing.

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 6:37:15pm

Hey, it’s looking like the Trump Cheerleading Squad ain’t pullin’ ‘em in like they used to…

The crown jewel of New Fox—Fox News—is confronting some business headwinds. While Fox News dominated the ratings in May—a fact Trump bragged about on Saturday—the network is having new difficulties monetizing its most pro-Trump programming. According to three sources briefed on the numbers, advertising revenues for Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham are down in recent months. “The pro-Trump thing isn’t working. We can’t monetize DACA and the wall and that right-wing shit,” one staffer said. “Despite all the hype on Hannity, they can’t sell it,” another insider told me.

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b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 6:37:33pm

So CNN has a brand new show on hosted by Chris Cuomo and on night number one he has Rick Santorum and Jennifer Granholm on in a segment?

How is this unlike every other CNN show? This is going to get them new eyeballs?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:39:18pm

Shep Smith: Someone in the White House is lying https://t.co/LqAB9fbRfA pic.twitter.com/qXfZyNYzGW

— The Hill (@thehill) June 5, 2018

Captain Obvious gets promoted to Fleet Admiral. https://t.co/ECZ25Udr9j

— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) June 5, 2018

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JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 6:39:23pm

Tonight @POTUS & I were honored to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Thank you to the Gold Star families that joined us in celebration & remembrance. pic.twitter.com/6oSh1t88G7

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 5, 2018

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 6:39:49pm

re: #436 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Doc’s got some tongue slip going on there…

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:41:40pm

JUST IN: On the heels of this morning’s SCOTUS decision, the DC Court of Appeals issued a separate ruling in our #JusticeForJane case, rejecting the Trump administration’s request to restart its no-abortion policy for young immigrants in federal custody.

— ACLU (@ACLU) June 5, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:42:21pm

1/ The 2016 presidential campaign of @DrJillStein just filed a bevy of overdue campaign finance reports w/ @FEC.

Most recent (covering activity in April) shows campaign is still paying several staffers and has $761,000+ cash on hand. https://t.co/krZXF1frKp

— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) June 4, 2018

The latest Jill Stein FEC report, filed only after I revealed she was breaking federal disclosure laws, shows that campaign manager David Cobb is still being paid an annual salary of more than $90,000. I asked him what he does and he would not say. https://t.co/xXqwPyu0mr https://t.co/dgRQyGaec0

— Charles Davis (@charliearchy) June 5, 2018

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:43:03pm

re: #486 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

3/ The @FEC likely has good cause to fine @DrJillStein’s campaign committee. But there’s a catch: Stein’s operation has previously been fined on unrelated political matters and didn’t pay up — and there’s not much the gov’t is willing to do about it https://t.co/5ha1Xgnya5

— Dave Levinthal (@davelevinthal) June 5, 2018

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 6:44:30pm

Right now, I’d *settle* for the Taliban. They’re resembling full-on DAESH!

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 6:44:47pm

Just leaving this right here…

Interest in Penis Enlargement by US State pic.twitter.com/llpHAq23gu

— Amazing Maps™ (@amazingmap) May 4, 2017

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wheat-dogg Jun 4, 2018 • 6:45:43pm

Frakin’ spell check.

But it’s clear who I meant. I can’t edit comments while on my phone, so it has to remain there.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:45:57pm

Dear @POTUS: On Friday you imposed tariffs on some of the U.S.’s strongest allies because of supposed national security concerns. Thought this memo might help clear up a few things for you. pic.twitter.com/fFvCf39CKV

— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) June 5, 2018

I have been informed @realDonaldTrump likes one page memos with pictures. https://t.co/5qiG5E7xUJ

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 5, 2018

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JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 6:46:19pm

Watching @maddow right now & I don’t know who’s more screwed

1. Paul Manafort could be heading directly to jail, because he’s been tampering with witnesses

2. About 98% of materials seized in Michael Cohen raid will be admissible

3. Donald Trump for hiring both mentioned above

— Shawn In AZ 🖖🏽🌵 (@CaptainsLog2O18) June 5, 2018

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unproven innocence Jun 4, 2018 • 6:48:08pm

re: #483 JordanRules

June 5? Anyone know what time zone FLOTUS is in?

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:48:14pm

re: #455 freetoken

In my state, local elections are ostensibly non-partisan. (On the ballot. You can identify with a party if you wish.) I have no problem running openly in my village as a Democrat and member of the DSA (if the town had a problem with that, they would not have reëlected me in 2014).

Even though it’s not likely I could ever attain a higher office, being the local Democrat on the village board means folks see something other than what FOX News Channel paints as their strawman Democrat.

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FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:49:19pm

Remember that Indiana middle school shooting last week? The one that promptly disappeared from the news cycle?

Ella was shot SEVEN times by a 13 year old in the face, neck, hand, and upper chest. She has collapsed lungs; a broken jaw, clavicle and neck vertebras; broken ribs and significant nerve damage.

Anyone know if the gun owner has been charged?https://t.co/jCl24cxoDk #INLegis

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) June 5, 2018

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Barefoot Grin Jun 4, 2018 • 6:50:03pm

re: #421 freetoken

Yup.

Unless someone can successfully convict Manafort of a state charge.

But then he becomes a Mueller witness who can’t plead the 5th.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:50:43pm

re: #491 Backwoods_Sleuth

Rep. Lieu’s trolling game is excellent.

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Ace Rothstein Jun 4, 2018 • 6:51:53pm

re: #493 unproven innocence

June 5? Anyone know what time zone FLOTUS is in?

Birther ST.

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dangerman Jun 4, 2018 • 6:52:37pm

re: #431 EPR-radar

This business of making the norms more explicit isn’t really helpful. By the time you’re seriously thinking of writing down “the president cannot pardon himself for his own crimes, nor can he use pardons to block investigations of his own crimes”, you’ve already lost.

Democracy dies when enough voters want a dictatorship, no matter what has been written down, and the US is very close to that tipping point with the total corruption of the Republican party.

It took 200 odd years for this “crisis” to happen
You fix the rules now for what might happen in 200 more

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 6:52:48pm

Rachel is covering Senator Jeff Merkley looking into that holding center in Texas. She just posted a statement from HHS basically saying that no one is allowed to go into the facility without prior clearance even those posing as a US Senator.

Uhhh…

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 6:53:01pm

re: #493 unproven innocence

It dated properly on my end; I think your time-zone is mis-set in your Twitter account!

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 6:53:56pm

Trey Gowdy (file footage)https://t.co/M3nTjhTqUR

— Ed Mix (@the_edwin_mix) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:54:50pm

LOL

My Trump Home Mattress Collection by Serta is setting records—they are really phenomenal. You can order them at http://t.co/oeCVxEGZ

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2012

If only someone had thought to tell @EPAScottPruitt … https://t.co/QF0dVvHIWF

— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) June 4, 2018

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 6:56:36pm

re: #495 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

Remember that Indiana middle school shooting last week? The one that promptly disappeared from the news cycle?

Indiana law prohibits releasing information on minors charged or investigated for crimes.

wtop.com

Indiana law provides for charging a parent if a child gains access to a weapon they are not authorised to have:

lawcenter.giffords.org

Indiana provides that a child’s parent or legal guardian commits the crime of “dangerous control of a child” if he or she knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child (defined as a person under age 18;1 ) to possess a firearm, either:

While aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and

While failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use of a firearm by the child to commit a felony; or

When the child has been convicted of a crime of violence or has been adjudicated as a juvenile for an offense that would constitute a crime of violence if the child were an adult;2

In addition, an adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to a child for any purpose other than those specified3 commits “dangerous control of a firearm,” a Class C felony. (more)

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 6:56:46pm

good fucking grief…

This month I will return to South America for my 3rd visit to the region. We will highlight opportunities for stronger economic and security relationships and bring renewed attention on the collapse into tyranny and to the humanitarian crisis that has overcome Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/gVX9bBsCCb

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) June 5, 2018

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 6:56:48pm

Habitual criminal Manafort won’t be able to resist stealing cigarettes while in prison.

507

The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 6:57:09pm

re: #503 Backwoods_Sleuth

LOL

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I’d sleep on a bed of pine cones first.

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unproven innocence Jun 4, 2018 • 6:57:10pm

re: #501 Chrysicat

It dated properly on my end; I think your time-zone is mis-set in your Twitter account!

If I have a twitter account, it’s totally bogus.

509

Single-handed sailor Jun 4, 2018 • 6:57:39pm

re: #503 Backwoods_Sleuth

LOL

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Somebody wants to hide some DNA.

510

PhillyPretzel Jun 4, 2018 • 6:58:32pm

re: #503 Backwoods_Sleuth

I will buy Sterns and Foster from now on. I do not want to be associated with DT.

511

Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 6:58:42pm

re: #508 unproven innocence

OK, then for some reason apparently it defaults to—I’m guessing UTC—rather than EDT for people with no account.

512

Jay C Jun 4, 2018 • 6:58:52pm

re: #500 ObserverArt

Rachel is covering Senator Jeff Merkley looking into that holding center in Texas. She just posted a statement from HHS basically saying that no one is allowed to go into the facility without prior clearance even those posing as a US Senator.

Uhhh…

“Posing”??

513

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 6:59:28pm

Let me get this straight: you’re facing trial in 2 states, wearing ankle bracelets courtesy of Robert Mueller and allegedly try to suborn perjury from potential witnesses emailing on encrypted apps thinking Mueller won’t find out?

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) June 5, 2018

You knew he was a snake when you started reporting on him.

514

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 6:59:44pm

re: #512 Jay C

“Posing”??

Yeah wtf.

515

unproven innocence Jun 4, 2018 • 7:00:00pm

re: #511 Chrysicat

OK, then for some reason apparently it defaults to—I’m guessing UTC—rather than EDT for people with no account.

That’s plausible. Thanks.

516

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:00:33pm

Tomorrow at 12:00 at Trump Tower, I will be formally announcing my candidacy for Attorney General, letting Donald Trump know that he holds no Get Out of Jail Free cards for people he might want to self-protectively pardon who violate New York law. Join us! High noon.

— Zephyr Teachout (@ZephyrTeachout) June 4, 2018

O_o

517

Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 7:01:13pm

You sure you shouldn’t just be getting together with Maduro to pay notes? #TweedleDumAndTweedleDumber

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

518

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:01:14pm

This guy, @doug_wardlow, is the GOP-endorsed candidate for Minnesota attorney general. His understanding of SCOTUS rulings is on par with Donald Trump Jr. pic.twitter.com/RV7UUnkdKm

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 4, 2018

519

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:01:48pm

Owner Story: “ohh the eyes of realization!” pic.twitter.com/4SSsBM0QiC

— Fluff Society (@FluffSociety) June 5, 2018

520

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:02:27pm

Statement from the Office of Senator Jeff Merkley in response to @WhiteHouse smears. pic.twitter.com/vSdVxIf0qx

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) June 4, 2018

521

b.d. (Witch Hunt!!) Jun 4, 2018 • 7:03:43pm

re: #481 b.d. (Witch Hunt!!)

So CNN has a brand new show on hosted by Chris Cuomo and on night number one he has Rick Santorum and Jennifer Granholm on in a segment?

How is this unlike every other CNN show? This is going to get them new eyeballs?

And tomorrow night……..The Mooch! Boy, Cuomo sure is turning the Cable News shows on their head!! Way to shake that tree Chris!!

522

Single-handed sailor Jun 4, 2018 • 7:04:23pm

re: #518 Backwoods_Sleuth

Awesome. A continuity of misstatements by a entire circuit of misinformation. As the wolf count on Isle Royal was weakened by inbreeding the GOP is banging their siblings, hard.

— Alaric the Minnesotan (@dane_hedquist) June 4, 2018

523

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:04:51pm

re: #501 Chrysicat

It dated properly on my end; I think your time-zone is mis-set in your Twitter account!

It’s dated June 5 using my computer. I have no Twitter account.

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 7:06:15pm

re: #383 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Yikes! Okay, the world really did end in 2012, we all went to hell, and nobody told us.

525

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:07:11pm

Manafort called and texted witnesses in an effort to induce them into giving false testimony, Mueller says in new filing.

And, oh yeah, Mueller has everything pic.twitter.com/k8srOx98WT

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) June 5, 2018

526

Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 7:08:36pm

re: #210 HappyWarrior

Dennis Miller is about as relevant as the Ming Dynasty.//

And less funny.

527

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 7:09:00pm

Dead man walking. pic.twitter.com/8TZkLSchVg

— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) June 5, 2018

528

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:09:09pm

Rudy Giuliani on shifting Trump Tower story: “It was a mistake. I swear to God” #CuomoPrimeTime https://t.co/x3flltdZdu pic.twitter.com/9ZVXW8vm9E

— Cuomo Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) June 5, 2018

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ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 7:09:22pm

re: #512 Jay C

“Posing”??

I had the wrong word, but the message is the same. They used “claiming.”

Here is the official statement:

“United States Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D), along with five other individuals, attempted to enter an unaccompanied alien children’s (UAC) shelter unannounced and broadcast live via social media last night in Texas. Thankfully for the safety, security and dignity of the children being cared for there, they were denied access. The Department of Health and Human Services takes the legal mandate to care for these children seriously. No one who arrives unannounced at one of our shelters demanding access to the children in our care will be permitted, even those claiming to be U.S. Senators. Senator Merkley should respect the UAC program and engage in the appropriate processes, as many of his colleagues have done before him, to visit ORR facilities. We would welcome him to engage in that process so that he may visit the facility to make headway on this important issue, rather than just headlines.”

Link to HHS site with statement: HHS -
ACF statement on Sen Merkley unannounced UAC visit to TX shelter

530

Unshaken Defiance Jun 4, 2018 • 7:11:45pm

re: #517 Chrysicat

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That reply was simply sublime. Well done

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:12:21pm

re: #529 ObserverArt

According to the report on MSNBC, Merkley engaged “in the appropriate processes” last week to visit the facility and was told “no.” What then?

532

The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 7:12:52pm

re: #524 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

Yikes! Okay, the world really did end in 2012, we all went to hell, and nobody told us.

That’s a pretty obvious fake. The “Donald is Mine” and “Chosen Divine” are perfectly straight—no attempt to follow the curve of the tailgate.

Of course, anyone would have to be clinically psychotic to come up with such a thing—but not psychotic enough to actually deface their car with it.

The fact that it’s a Honda, though, inclines me to think someone is ridiculing wingnuts.

533

Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 7:13:00pm

I really think Giuliani is in love with the sound of his own voice.

534

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:13:51pm

The White House is attacking me because their cruel policy of stealing children from parents has no defense. They continue to hide what’s happening in the detention centers. Americans deserve to know how innocent children are being traumatized in their name & w/ taxpayer dollars.

— Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley) June 5, 2018

535

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:14:16pm

JFC

JUST IN: Justice Department appeals Judge’s ruling that stopped President Donald Trump from blocking Twitter users from his account - court filing pic.twitter.com/pJU6yQ55pu

— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) June 5, 2018

536

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:16:28pm

During @POTUS President Trump’s first 500 days in office, EPA issued 22 deregulatory actions that could save Americans up to $1 billion. pic.twitter.com/FmHkJkdJ4F

— U.S. EPA (@EPA) June 4, 2018

Who is forcing government agencies to tweet out these similarly branded political messages? https://t.co/WegGOwusEV

— Jenna McLaughlin (@JennaMC_Laugh) June 4, 2018

537

Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 7:16:29pm

That could be the wrong article, and need capitalisation. Though he’s more likely Antichrist and Franklin Graham the False Prophet (well, assuming Revelation really does tell the future/present).

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 7:16:46pm

re: #482 Backwoods_Sleuth

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Shep should just state that no one in the White House tells the truth.

539

MsJ Jun 4, 2018 • 7:17:14pm

re: #513 jaunte

I had to work my ass off today… I’m out of the loop.

To whom is Andrea Mitchell referring?

540

freetoken Jun 4, 2018 • 7:17:24pm

Just remembered, upon reading one of Phil Plait’s tweet, that tomorrow I am supposed to go vote.

Guess I should read that 140 page tome the California SoS and county office sent me.

541

Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 7:18:11pm

re: #539 MsJ

Manafort, I believe.

542

FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:19:11pm

George Papadopoulos’ wife Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos: “I trust and hope and ask to President Trump to pardon him.” pic.twitter.com/ASYP0RE7Vj

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 5, 2018

The Fox News parson request is now a thing. https://t.co/Id5l2HdPe2

— andrew kaczynski🤔 (@KFILE) June 5, 2018

543

ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 7:19:49pm

re: #539 MsJ

I had to work my ass off today… I’m out of the loop.

To whom is Andrea Mitchell referring?

Paul Manafort. He has been found to have witness tampered and now is in deeper.

544

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:19:51pm

We’re a nation of Eagles fans now. pic.twitter.com/kxeig1yg5C

— organic zoo farmer & petting weed keeper (@MaryHartmanx2) June 4, 2018

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Kragar Jun 4, 2018 • 7:21:26pm

re: #542 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀

George Papadopoulos’ wife Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos: “I trust and hope and ask to President Trump to pardon him.” pic.twitter.com/ASYP0RE7Vj

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 5, 2018

The people who tell undocumented immigrants to “GET IN LINE!” are jumping on Fox News to beg for pardons instead of going through the official process.#Pardon https://t.co/QdbseAECat

— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) June 5, 2018

546

PhillyPretzel Jun 4, 2018 • 7:21:32pm

re: #544 Backwoods_Sleuth

I love that eagle.

547

Kragar Jun 4, 2018 • 7:23:27pm

This month I will return to South America for my 3rd visit to the region. We will highlight opportunities for stronger economic and security relationships and bring renewed attention on the collapse into tyranny and to the humanitarian crisis that has overcome Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/gVX9bBsCCb

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) June 5, 2018

Why did Paul Manafort handpick you to be Vice President? https://t.co/2tV0FaOZX8

— andy lassner (@andylassner) June 5, 2018

548

JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 7:23:30pm

They are really putting a battery pack into Trump’s desire to go full dictator.

.@GreggJarrett: “[President @realDonaldTrump] can stop [a DOJ investigation], initiate one— he can do anything he wants. He has the constitutional authority.” #Hannity pic.twitter.com/R9789N5iro

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 5, 2018

“He can do anything he wants” https://t.co/s2q1zoJTq9

— John Whitehouse (@existentialfish) June 5, 2018

549

Cheechako Jun 4, 2018 • 7:23:40pm

re: #536 jaunte

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I’m glad the trump org is making lists as it will make it easier to go back and fix stuff.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 7:23:46pm

re: #545 Kragar

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Well it’s the only way to get his attention. A letter? Nah just go cry on FNC about how you or your loved one is a victim of the left and Donnie will pardon you.

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 7:24:37pm

re: #548 JordanRules

They are really putting a battery pack into Trump’s desire to go full dictator.

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The same people who complained about any executive action in the Obama years…

552

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 7:25:30pm

Progressives are shooting themselves in the foot more frequently than a centipede who quite frankly is “getting no relief whatsoever” from a topical application of a generic anti-fungal toenail cream. #DennisMillerOption

— Dennis Miller (@DennisDMZ) June 2, 2018

Right wing humor is the best humor. https://t.co/IiDsvBCuWQ

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

553

MsJ Jun 4, 2018 • 7:25:32pm

re: #543 ObserverArt

Paul Manafort. He has been found to have witness tampered and now is in deeper.

It’s everything against him federal or can NY do something when trump pardons him?

554

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:27:24pm

re: #540 freetoken

Just remembered, upon reading one of Phil Plait’s tweet, that tomorrow I am supposed to go vote.

Guess I should read that 140 page tome the California SoS and county office sent me.

My state sends nothing but the ballot. Up to you to find out what Judge X or Public Service Commissioner Y has done or promoted.

That it a metric fuquetonne of work … who the heck is this guy and what has he done in office? Local or statewide offices usually are pretty scant on information on the Internet.

Fortunately the Dems this year here are identifying who their candidates are in the non-partisan elections, and linking to their campaign Websites if they have one.

555

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:29:06pm

re: #548 JordanRules

They are really putting a battery pack into Trump’s desire to go full dictator.

And that sort of stuff is aimed at one particular viewer.

556

ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 7:29:06pm

re: #550 HappyWarrior

Well it’s the only way to get his attention. A letter? Nah just go cry on FNC about how you or your loved one is a victim of the left and Donnie will pardon you.

Pardon the coffee boy, eh?

Neat trick. He never was anything in the administration, he might have gotten us coffee and donuts from time to time. No one remembers him in that meeting photo…

…but we may need to pardon him.

Yep, the classic liars lying to cover their lies and after some time they can’t remember what the lies were to start with.

557

Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 7:29:24pm

re: #359 lawhawk

I’m reading that no Eagles player kneeled though. Trump must have heard that only a small number of players we’re going to attend the White House celebration and decided to cancel it to save face.

558

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:30:03pm

cable news in the last 15 minutes (because of commercials they weren’t all on at the same time) pic.twitter.com/Lp19PokPa0

— John Whitehouse (@existentialfish) June 5, 2018

559

Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 7:30:42pm

re: #548 JordanRules

Cartman: “Don’t question my authoritah!”

560

makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 7:31:58pm

re: #548 JordanRules

“He can do anything he wants”

‘When you’re a celebrity, they let you do it.’

561

ObserverArt Jun 4, 2018 • 7:32:02pm

re: #553 MsJ

It’s everything against him federal or can NY do something when trump pardons him?

Not sure of the details now that this has happened. But I do think he is already in trouble with both the Feds and the State of New York. It’s hard to keep up with it all, because Mueller is attacking from all sides and these criminals keep on being arrogant criminals.

562

PhillyPretzel Jun 4, 2018 • 7:32:55pm

re: #557 Patricia Kayden

There is also another reason. Philadelphia is a predominately Democratic city. DT cannot see doing anything for a city that did not vote for him.

563

JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 7:36:15pm

Fox ad execs are having difficulty selling ads for Hannity and Laura Ingraham. “The pro-Trump thing isn’t working,” one staffer says. “We can’t monetize DACA and the wall and that right-wing shit.”https://t.co/4BfIq9Efxy

— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) June 4, 2018

564

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:36:31pm

house arrest with two ankle bracelets and dude is all “they won’t notice if I use my phone, I am v stealthy” pic.twitter.com/FYXS1cUbua

— golden state warrior blond (@goldengateblond) June 5, 2018

Galaxy Mastermind

565

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 7:36:58pm

re: #563 JordanRules

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I hope they go bankrupt and Murdoch is reduced to living as a pauper.

566

Unshaken Defiance Jun 4, 2018 • 7:37:36pm

Progressives are shooting themselves in the foot more frequently than a centipede who quite frankly is “getting no relief whatsoever” from a topical application of a generic anti-fungal toenail cream. #DennisMillerOption

— Dennis Miller (@DennisDMZ) June 2, 2018

Right wing humor is the best humor. https://t.co/IiDsvBCuWQ

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) June 5, 2018

Well as Roseanne showed us, Ambien addiction is a bitch. And so is Dennis Miller https://t.co/sBXWUNqhCe

— Daniel Ballard (@RW_Conspirator) June 5, 2018

567

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:38:05pm

re: #561 ObserverArt

Not sure of the details now that this has happened. But I do think he is already in trouble with both the Feds and the State of New York. It’s hard to keep up with it all, because Mueller is attacking from all sides and these criminals keep on being arrogant criminals.

— — —

Here’s why: New York has laws that closely mirror the federal ones Cohen stands accused of breaking. Under the state’s double jeopardy statutes, New York prosecutors couldn’t go after Cohen if Trump pardoned him for a specific federal crime. But they could go after him for related ones.

Take federal wire transfer and banking laws, which Cohen may have broken if he lied about the reason he got a loan to pay off one of the women and transferred her $130,000. That would also be illegal in New York, which outlaws both bank and wire fraud. New York prosecutors could go after Cohen for bank fraud even if Trump pardoned him after a conviction for federal wire fraud charges. The big difference would be that Cohen would have no White House protection.

vox.com

It’s been noted that Mueller hasn’t charged Manafort with a number of crimes it would seem a no-brainer he could charge him with. Mueller is aware of the double-jeopardy problem in New York State law, and speculation from people smarter than me are arguing those crimes are currently being left open so New York can charge them if Trump pardons Manafort.

568

PhillyPretzel Jun 4, 2018 • 7:39:00pm

re: #565 HappyWarrior

That is not enough but I will settle for it.

569

HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 7:41:49pm

re: #568 PhillyPretzel

That is not enough but I will settle for it.

He’s been such a malignant force over the years hasn’t he?

570

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:41:51pm

Paul Manafort was Trump’s CAMPAIGN MANAGER for 5 months.

Paul Manafort picked Vice President Mike Pence.

Paul Manafort is going to jail.

— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) June 5, 2018

571

PhillyPretzel Jun 4, 2018 • 7:44:08pm

re: #569 HappyWarrior

I would love to see Christopher Bancroft get his family paper, The Wall Street Journal back into family hands. The muckraker Murdoch has a lot to pay for in my book.

572

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:44:45pm

Sean Hannity is *still* saying that the Trump Tower meeting was just about adoptions from Russia pic.twitter.com/EwNlgXI4D5

— Brian Tashman (@briantashman) June 5, 2018

573

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 7:44:50pm

Hey Pedermaker, what does the orange boot polish taste like?

— Ed Mix (@the_edwin_mix) June 5, 2018

574

Single-handed sailor Jun 4, 2018 • 7:45:43pm

re: #570 jaunte

In 1980, Manafort, Charles Black, and Roger Stone (all Ronald Reagan campaign officials) opened a lobbying shop in Washington, D.C. One of their very first clients: Donald Trump, who employed the lobbying firm of Black, Manafort & Stone through the early 1990s.

575

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:46:42pm

re: #574 Single-handed sailor

Scum clumps together.

576

JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 7:47:29pm

.@reidepstein with good stuff on Democrats not Feeling The Bern for midterms:https://t.co/vyA9QKMyGr pic.twitter.com/iiK8EUh9Wd

— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) June 5, 2018

577

teleskiguy Jun 4, 2018 • 7:48:05pm

Fuck. I’m not happy about this. Crested Butte might actually get a stoplight in the near future.

The evil empire just got a little bigger. Sold: Crested Butte, Okemo, and Mount Sunapee to Vail Resorts https://t.co/mtVMckfjx2 via @UnofficialNet

— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) June 5, 2018

578

gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 7:50:12pm

Paul Manafort Update:

Upside: no more GPS ankle bracelets.
Downside: jailhouse showers, shivs, and terrible interior design.

Flip, Pavel, and you might not die in prison. Might.

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 5, 2018

Seriously, what kind of person says this?

Oh, never mind. @TheRickWilson - that explains it. https://t.co/IpoVJW6Izg

— Lee Stranahan (@stranahan) June 5, 2018

Dude. You *literally* work for Russian state media.

Thanks for playing. https://t.co/BsLAOyHoVP

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 5, 2018

579

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 7:53:45pm

re: #577 teleskiguy

Fuck. I’m not happy about this. Crested Butte might actually get a stoplight in the near future.

You can move to my county. We don’t have any traffic lights (the nearest is sixty miles away).

You can ski down the sandhills north of town in the winter. /s

580

teleskiguy Jun 4, 2018 • 7:55:03pm

re: #579 Anymouse 🌹

To this day there are no traffic lights in Crested Butte.

581

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:55:41pm

pic.twitter.com/2HUoFhVc33

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 5, 2018

582

jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 7:55:57pm

U.S. Sees First Net Private Employment Loss in Seven Years

“…Great Lakes region saw unemployment conditions worsen the most in the third quarter” https://t.co/ydwnvxbNdL pic.twitter.com/06jzQdaxGV

— Serial Trader 🐾 (@Serial_Trader_) June 5, 2018

583

teleskiguy Jun 4, 2018 • 7:57:12pm

The day they install a traffic light in Crested Butte might be the day I give up and just stand on street corners and yell at cars all day.

584

retired cynic Jun 4, 2018 • 7:57:50pm

re: #579 Anymouse 🌹

You can move to my county. We don’t have any traffic lights (the nearest is sixty miles away).

You can ski down the sandhills north of town in the winter. /s

There aren’t any in my county, either. Skiing down our river bluffs might get one brought up short, however.

585

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 7:59:00pm

pic.twitter.com/K21hmxw8lH

— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) June 5, 2018

586

Charles Johnson Jun 4, 2018 • 7:59:07pm

We can do the Pardons whenever we wants it! When you has the Precious you can do anything precious! They lets you do anythings! All things! We can breaks rules and say “Who careses! Here comes bigly Pardons!” We floats above nasty little rules! Rules is for fatweight hobbitses!

— Gollum J. Trump (@realGollumTrump) June 4, 2018

587

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:00:10pm

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018

588

Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:02:59pm

No way around the fact that Trump team lied when they said POTUS had nothing to do with the statement on the Trump Tower meeting. Now they acknowledge he dictated the statement.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) June 4, 2018

I am sorry to tell you this, @brithume, but it is POSSIBLE @realDonaldTrump may have lied as many as FOUR or even SEVEN TIMES. https://t.co/pjUY5JQUok

— Rebecca Schoenkopf, Wonkette Editrix, King Of You (@commiegirl1) June 5, 2018

589

JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 8:04:39pm

Eagles event now billed as “the Celebration of America” on the official White House schedule: pic.twitter.com/sDZuiHgLK7

— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) June 5, 2018

30 minutes to celebrate america…sounds about right.

— margo (@omimargo) June 5, 2018

590

Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:04:45pm

Perversely, the President is making standing for the national anthem into a symbol for racism, authoritarianism and opposition to free expression. In other words, Donald Trump is actually making it un-American to stand for the national anthem.

— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) June 5, 2018

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makeitstop Jun 4, 2018 • 8:04:48pm

re: #587 Backwoods_Sleuth

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

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Wait, didn’t he say he was going to have a National Anthem party for the fans?

Guess the fans bailed, too.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:06:25pm

If you run a Dave & Buster’s in the Philadelphia area and Eagles don’t get a free Eat & Play combo tomorrow…what are you doin

— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) June 4, 2018

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 8:06:27pm

re: #532 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

That’s a pretty obvious fake. The “Donald is Mine” and “Chosen Divine” are perfectly straight—no attempt to follow the curve of the tailgate.

Of course, anyone would have to be clinically psychotic to come up with such a thing—but not psychotic enough to actually deface their car with it.

The fact that it’s a Honda, though, inclines me to think someone is ridiculing wingnuts.

Ingrid Mueller

Instagram

I’M HERE W/ THE TRUMP VAN going for a cruise in LOS ANGELES.
#trump #MAGA #realdonaldtrump #realdonaldtrump2016 #blacksfortrump #whitesfortrump #latinosfortrump #latinos4trump #democratsfortrump #hottiesfortrump #womenfortrump #republicans #republican #paulryan #potus #president #presidenttrump #presidenttrump #presidenttrump45 #Cher #CNN #ABC #foxnews #foxandfriends #ericktrump #ivankatrump #billoreilly #lauraingraham #marcorubio #marcogutierrez

Mueller is a well known bat guano activist in California and that is her in the photo.
Spokesperson for “Make California Great Again.”
Denouncing Swartzenegger as “closet Democrat”

This FEC page lists her contribution to Trump in 2016 (Occupation is “Exotic Egyptian Dancer”)

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Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 8:08:19pm

re: #593 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

How ironic the crazy Trump loving lady is named “Mueller”.

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Kragar Jun 4, 2018 • 8:09:34pm

The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018

“Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling.”

This is why you don’t give an inch to Fascists. They just see it as an opportunity to take more. https://t.co/YV72u5J8hB

— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:10:27pm

Reese Witherspoon has announced they’re making “Legally Blonde 3.” Please make it be about Elle Woods joining Mueller’s team.

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) June 5, 2018

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JordanRules Jun 4, 2018 • 8:11:06pm

re: #587 Backwoods_Sleuth

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

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Pushing it beyond kneeling and going after the NFLs new policy. Gotta keep the flame lit on this issue. It’s especially effective for riling up his base and fueling his narcissistic impulse for USFL revenge.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:11:14pm

re: #595 Kragar

Staying in the locker room was what was done for all games until fairly recently. I don’t watch football at all and even I know that.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:11:37pm

The Eagles player said the president making an issue of players who take a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice was never even mentioned in the meetings. He said there was no infighting on the team about attendance.

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 5, 2018

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 8:12:33pm

re: #594 Eclectic Cyborg

How ironic the crazy Trump loving lady is named “Mueller”.

Been searching her on the net. She seems to turn up everywhere batshit is being pitched in Cali.

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:15:01pm

In other news, Paul Manafort’s lawyers asked a judge today to reject a request by @AP, @CNN and other news outlets to obtain copies of the search warrants and applications the government used while investigating him. pic.twitter.com/0Wsfe6Bria

— Brad Heath (@bradheath) June 5, 2018

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge Jun 4, 2018 • 8:15:53pm

re: #593 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

Ingrid Mueller

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Instagram

Mueller is a well known bat guano activist in California and that is her in the photo.
Spokesperson for “Make California Great Again.”
Denouncing Swartzenegger as “closet Democrat”

This FEC page lists her contribution to Trump in 2016 (Occupation is “Exotic Egyptian Dancer”)

Well, I guess she’s a real nut all right. The lettering is still Photoshop, though.

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 8:17:30pm

And by the time the #MAGATs are done, it’ll be just as legal to display publicly too. Couldn’t they have done _one_ decent thing and changed the country’s flag to the Confederate Cross for the duration of this dictatorship so we could fly Old Glory again after it?

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:20:36pm

Ambassador Haley begs other UN ambassadors to support her Gaza resolution.

Not one of them did. Not one.

Meanwhile total silence from the US on condemning IDF for target killing Palestinian nurse #RazzanAlNajjer as she tended to the wounded.pic.twitter.com/LOPAY5d8dh

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ) June 5, 2018

I’m guessing her meeting with the yam in the morning is gonna be kinda fraught.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:22:10pm

re: #595 Kragar

O say can you see by the ball’s early flight
What so proudly we hailed at the coin toss’s last gleaming?
Whose broad shoulders and pads through the perilous fight
O’er the beer cups we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the defensive stare, hail Marys bursting in air
Gave proof through the whites that our flag was still there
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of CTEs and the home of the wave?

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:24:45pm

The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018

The White House released a statement from Trump earlier tonight stating the event was still on, just with no players.

Now Trump tweets that it’s canceled.

(BTW, no Eagles player knelt or stayed in the locker room last season) https://t.co/kThtChRiXG

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) June 5, 2018

also worth repeating Torrey Smith:

So many lies smh
Here are some facts
1. Not many people were going to go
2. No one refused to go simply because Trump “insists” folks stand for the anthem
3. The President continues to spread the false narrative that players are anti military pic.twitter.com/89GUNhJ4eE

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) June 4, 2018

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 8:24:46pm

Progressives are shooting themselves in the foot more frequently than a centipede who quite frankly is “getting no relief whatsoever” from a topical application of a generic anti-fungal toenail cream. #DennisMillerOption

— Dennis Miller (@DennisDMZ) June 2, 2018

Babe. https://t.co/nbwFj3iGGb

— Michelle Wolf (@michelleisawolf) June 5, 2018

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teleskiguy Jun 4, 2018 • 8:25:33pm

A selfie from 20 April 2014. Just ‘cause.

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gocart mozart Jun 4, 2018 • 8:25:54pm

The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018

“Football Team” should not be in capitals.
“Locker Room” should not be in capitals.
“National Anthem” should not be in capitals.
And you should not be in the capital. https://t.co/j42m0PdlHc

— God (@TheTweetOfGod) June 5, 2018

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geosherman Jun 4, 2018 • 8:28:17pm

Flickr

White Snapdragon - Sairocarpus coulterianus - is an annual with a spike of flowers. This plant has numerous hairs (none at the base but certainly on the end where the flowers appear). this may be the only Snapdragon with a basal rosette. Compared to the Rose snapdragon, this plant has smaller flowers and is often found using one of its stalk like tendrils around other plants. You can see the beginnings of a tendrils reaching out for the support of another plant.

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 8:29:11pm

re: #587 Backwoods_Sleuth

Stealing an election, colluding with Russians and claiming that you’re above the law is disrespectful to our country. Shut the hell up, Donny!

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Interesting Times Jun 4, 2018 • 8:29:34pm

widdle Donny jr finally tells the truth pic.twitter.com/cLFhbEVcAg

— Chris (@Willys_Puddle) June 4, 2018

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Patricia Kayden Jun 4, 2018 • 8:29:56pm

re: #609 gocart mozart

Amen to all that.

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 8:30:28pm

Agreed on all but the first. Believe it or not, I think the legal name of every NFL org ends in a _capitalised_ either ‘Football Team’ or ‘Football Club’. Sorry, my autie took over.

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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Eclectic Cyborg Jun 4, 2018 • 8:32:07pm

re: #608 teleskiguy

aJmThxZDW/uTHETiqPmW94IloWGIDyVYsXwvIgG62P8=

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retired cynic Jun 4, 2018 • 8:33:42pm

re: #608 teleskiguy

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Backwoods_Sleuth Jun 4, 2018 • 8:36:20pm

niters lizardz…I leave you with snuffleboop wiggles:

Kindness is free.
So are snuffleboop wiggles.https://t.co/gor3siD2bQ pic.twitter.com/6OyvrNDDY8

— Animal Life (@MeetAnimals) June 5, 2018

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jaunte Jun 4, 2018 • 8:36:25pm

I’m afraid the stupid stuff Trump does draws attention away from the horrific stuff he does.

— Schooley (@Rschooley) June 5, 2018

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Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel Jun 4, 2018 • 8:36:40pm

More of Insane Ingrid’s guano-mobile:

(campaign edition)

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Chrysicat Jun 4, 2018 • 8:37:36pm

For those of you who think I’ve just been recycling my material lately, you may be right. Unfortunately, that’s because the *universe* seems to be doing nothing but recycling the motivation to post said material 🤦‍♀️

— (((Chrysi Cat))) (@chrysicat) June 5, 2018

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teleskiguy Jun 4, 2018 • 8:38:43pm

re: #616 retired cynic

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Joe Bacon 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:39:15pm

re: #619 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

More of Insane Ingrid’s guano-mobile:

(campaign edition)

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Makes me feel good that the only nut on wheels I have to deal with is a guy who drives around Koreatown in a Jesus SUV blaring that I got to have a personal relationship with a 2000 year old zombie

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HappyWarrior Jun 4, 2018 • 8:40:06pm

re: #619 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

More of Insane Ingrid’s guano-mobile:

(campaign edition)

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Oh that’s normal.

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:41:38pm

re: #619 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

More of Insane Ingrid’s guano-mobile:

(campaign edition)

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Wow, she´s awfully short. Barely taller than her car. -s

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Anymouse 🌹 Jun 4, 2018 • 8:43:49pm

re: #619 Shiplord Kirel, Friend of Moose and Squirrel

A picture of Jesus applied over the flag is a violation of the US Flag Code. Another conservative “patriot” who claims to love the flag but does not know how to display it. (On the side of a car is also no bueno.)

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unproven innocence Jun 4, 2018 • 9:06:51pm

re: #624 Anymouse 🌹

Wow, she´s awfully short. Barely taller than her car. -s

She appears to be standing on a curb, so subtract 3 or 4 inches.

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uriel Jun 4, 2018 • 10:41:51pm

re: #602 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

Well, I guess she’s a real nut all right. The lettering is still Photoshop, though.

Since it’s from her personal Instagram account, it seems a lot more likely that it’s just a badly applied decal. Given all the other crap she has stuck on her car, it seems unlikely she would go to the lengths of getting someone to take a picture of her car, then editing that picture to add yet another ugly piece of agitprop, and then uploading the edited photo as though it were real. Sometimes clumsy looking stuff looks clumsy not because it fake, but because it actually is clumsily done in real life.

I mean, does she look like the kind of person who even knows what a layer mask is?

Spy Auto

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