http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/trumps-response-to-orlando-shooting-should-be-disqualifying-20160613
"Here's what's really going on, America: Donald Trump has shown us, in the wake of a hate crime, an act of terror and a national tragedy that his vision as a leader is clouded by narcissism and wingnuttery. And either one is unacceptable in the Oval Office."
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Donald Trump's Response to the Orlando Massacre is an Embarrassment to This Country
Donald Trump's Response to the Orlando Massacre is an Embarrassment to This Country
"Words cannot even begin to describe how important it is that we do not allow this bumbling idiot to become our next president."
"Words cannot even begin to describe how important it is that we do not allow this bumbling idiot to become our next president."
Alex Jones Blames The Orlando Massacre On The LGBT Community
Alex Jones Blames The Orlando Massacre On The LGBT Community:
"After describing the Orlando massacre as a false flag attack, Alex Jones said that the LGBT community is to blame for the deadly terrorist attack at the gay nightclub. Jones, a close ally of Donald Trump, was particularly angry that President Obama addressed the fact that the assault was directed at LGBT people, claiming that the community frequently hypes the threat of anti-LGBT violence in order to take control of the education system “so you can sexualize my children and indoctrinate them into your cult.” The “InfoWars” broadcaster accused LGBT and radical Islamic leaders of working together so they can promote pedophilia and abuse children. “No wonder the radical left is allied with Islam, they’re a bunch of perverts, they want access to our kids,” he said."
"After describing the Orlando massacre as a false flag attack, Alex Jones said that the LGBT community is to blame for the deadly terrorist attack at the gay nightclub. Jones, a close ally of Donald Trump, was particularly angry that President Obama addressed the fact that the assault was directed at LGBT people, claiming that the community frequently hypes the threat of anti-LGBT violence in order to take control of the education system “so you can sexualize my children and indoctrinate them into your cult.” The “InfoWars” broadcaster accused LGBT and radical Islamic leaders of working together so they can promote pedophilia and abuse children. “No wonder the radical left is allied with Islam, they’re a bunch of perverts, they want access to our kids,” he said."
Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Race To Condemn Islam While Ignoring Their Own Roles In Anti-LGBT Violence
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2016/06/13/3787717/anti-lgbt-demagogues-blame-radical-islam/
"Last November, for example, anti-LGBT pastor Kevin Swanson convened a “National Religious Liberties Conference” and reiterated his longstanding belief that both the Old and New Testaments mandate that homosexuals be put to death. Present at the event were anti-LGBT stalwarts and then-Republican presidential hopefuls Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz. Though Cruz’s campaign would months later called his attendance “a mistake,” his harsh anti-LGBT rhetoric continued as he criticized “New York values” like LGBT equality."
"Last November, for example, anti-LGBT pastor Kevin Swanson convened a “National Religious Liberties Conference” and reiterated his longstanding belief that both the Old and New Testaments mandate that homosexuals be put to death. Present at the event were anti-LGBT stalwarts and then-Republican presidential hopefuls Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz. Though Cruz’s campaign would months later called his attendance “a mistake,” his harsh anti-LGBT rhetoric continued as he criticized “New York values” like LGBT equality."
World Landmarks Light Up In Glowing Tribute To Orlando Victims
http://new.www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/orlando-buildings-lit-for-orlando-shooting_us_575eaccee4b0e39a28ae0f87
"Dozens of world landmarks lit up in dazzling color to express solidarity and honor victims of the horrific mass shooting in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando on Saturday"
"Dozens of world landmarks lit up in dazzling color to express solidarity and honor victims of the horrific mass shooting in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando on Saturday"
The Lawmakers Offering Condolences For Orlando Shooting Victims Who Voted Against LGBT Protections
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2016/06/13/3787664/lgbt-protection-orlando-shooting/
"Many more Congresspeople from Florida were offering their condolences in the wake of the massacre. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R) tweeted, "My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, families & people of Orlando" and called it a "barbaric terrorist attack." Rep. John Mica said in a statement, "The whole community is shocked and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and the families from these events." Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) said he "mourn[s] the tragic loss of life," adding, "Orlando, we are all here for you." Rep. Dennis Ross (R) called it an "evil act" and added, "I ask all Americans to join me in prayer for the victims and their families." Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) tweeted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." Yet just last month, all of them were part of a group of 12 Florida Representatives who voted against an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from going to contractors who discriminate against their employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity."
"Many more Congresspeople from Florida were offering their condolences in the wake of the massacre. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R) tweeted, "My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, families & people of Orlando" and called it a "barbaric terrorist attack." Rep. John Mica said in a statement, "The whole community is shocked and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and the families from these events." Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) said he "mourn[s] the tragic loss of life," adding, "Orlando, we are all here for you." Rep. Dennis Ross (R) called it an "evil act" and added, "I ask all Americans to join me in prayer for the victims and their families." Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) tweeted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." Yet just last month, all of them were part of a group of 12 Florida Representatives who voted against an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from going to contractors who discriminate against their employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity."
WATCH: Tony Awards Gives Hateful Bigots The Middle Finger In Opening Number
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/13/watch-tony-awards-gives-hateful-bigots-the-middle-finger-in-opening-number/
"Overwhelmed by the sadness of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida where 50 people were killed, the 70th Annual Tony Awards and host James Corden sent a message to hateful bigots everywhere."
"Overwhelmed by the sadness of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida where 50 people were killed, the 70th Annual Tony Awards and host James Corden sent a message to hateful bigots everywhere."
Alex Jones: Orlando Attack Was A False Flag
Alex Jones: Orlando Attack Was A False Flag:
"Jones, who claims that the government has been involved in other attacks like 9/11 and Oklahoma City, has been praised by Donald Trump, a past guest on his show, for having an “amazing” reputation."
"Jones, who claims that the government has been involved in other attacks like 9/11 and Oklahoma City, has been praised by Donald Trump, a past guest on his show, for having an “amazing” reputation."
LGBT, NAACP and immigration activists powerful statement: You attack one of us, you attack us all
LGBT, NAACP and immigration activists powerful statement: You attack one of us, you attack us all
"Organizations supporting equality stood in solidarity on Sunday, filling the airwaves with profound statements of shock and heartache at the shooting at an LGBT nightclub Pulse in Orlando early that morning."
"Organizations supporting equality stood in solidarity on Sunday, filling the airwaves with profound statements of shock and heartache at the shooting at an LGBT nightclub Pulse in Orlando early that morning."
Conservative Texas Lt. Governor Tweets Vile Bible Verse After Mass Shooting In LGBT Club
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/12/conservative-texas-lt-governor-tweets-vile-bible-verse-after-mass-shooting-in-lgbt-club/
"In other words, Patrick thinks that the people shot and killed at Pulse Orlando had it coming because they were at a gay night club. According to conservative “Christians” like Patrick, being gay is a sin against God punishable by death."
"In other words, Patrick thinks that the people shot and killed at Pulse Orlando had it coming because they were at a gay night club. According to conservative “Christians” like Patrick, being gay is a sin against God punishable by death."
On Fox & Friends, Donald Trump suggests President Obama is working with the terrorists
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/6/13/1538018/-On-Fox-Friends-Donald-Trump-suggests-President-Obama-is-working-with-the-terrorists
"Donald Trump and the septic tank of Fox News, coming together once again to bring you things you could previously only hear from the most racist and conspiratorial chain letters. Because that's how you run a network now, and apparently that's how you rise to the top of the Republican Party."
"Donald Trump and the septic tank of Fox News, coming together once again to bring you things you could previously only hear from the most racist and conspiratorial chain letters. Because that's how you run a network now, and apparently that's how you rise to the top of the Republican Party."
Rohrer: Same-Sex Marriage Ushering In Divine Judgment On America
Rohrer: Same-Sex Marriage Ushering In Divine Judgment On America:
"Last year Rohrer called Russian President Vladimir Putin “the moral leader of the world” for his crackdown on homosexuality."
"Last year Rohrer called Russian President Vladimir Putin “the moral leader of the world” for his crackdown on homosexuality."
Little Acknowledgment That LGBT People Were Targeted in Orlando Gun Massacre
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/13/acknowledgment-lgbt-people-targeted-orlando-gun-massacre.html
"For example, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement that never once mentioned the LGBT community. He mentioned every other group under the Sun, but not one word about gays being the target of the mayhem."
"For example, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement that never once mentioned the LGBT community. He mentioned every other group under the Sun, but not one word about gays being the target of the mayhem."
The Orlando shooting was during Pride Month, which began in response to anti-LBGTQ violence
http://www.vox.com/2016/6/12/11911960/orlando-shooting-lgbt-pride
"It’s particularly heartbreaking that it happened during LGBT Pride Month, a celebration that arose from violence, particularly police brutality, against LGBTQ people. The first pride march was held in 1970 in New York, a year after the Stonewall Riots, violent police raids on a gay- and transgender-friendly bar that led to four nights of rioting."
"It’s particularly heartbreaking that it happened during LGBT Pride Month, a celebration that arose from violence, particularly police brutality, against LGBTQ people. The first pride march was held in 1970 in New York, a year after the Stonewall Riots, violent police raids on a gay- and transgender-friendly bar that led to four nights of rioting."
Indiana gun nut who planned to attack Los Angeles LGBT pride has a history of criminal violence
Indiana gun nut who planned to attack Los Angeles LGBT pride has a history of criminal violence
"Howell was arrested Sunday after telling police officers he was en route to L.A. Pride where he “wanted to harm” the event. He was heavily armed with what police called a “small arsenal” in his car."
"Howell was arrested Sunday after telling police officers he was en route to L.A. Pride where he “wanted to harm” the event. He was heavily armed with what police called a “small arsenal” in his car."
Anti-LGBT Pastor Steven Anderson Applauds Orlando Massacre: 'There's Fifty Less Pedophiles In The World'
Anti-LGBT Pastor Steven Anderson Applauds Orlando Massacre: 'There's Fifty Less Pedophiles In The World':
"Anderson explained that he didn’t approve of the shooter’s actions… but only because he thinks the victims should have been put to death by the government."
"Anderson explained that he didn’t approve of the shooter’s actions… but only because he thinks the victims should have been put to death by the government."
Donald Trump moves to block the release of his video testimony in university lawsuit
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-trump-video-20160610-snap-story.html
"Trying to block the release of the videos is a losing battle for Trump, said Fred Smoller, an associate professor of political science at Chapman University."
"Trying to block the release of the videos is a losing battle for Trump, said Fred Smoller, an associate professor of political science at Chapman University."
Marco Rubio recommends Obama nominate this lawyer for federal judge – then blocks her when he does
Marco Rubio recommends Obama nominate this lawyer for federal judge – then blocks her when he does
"Florida Sen. and former contender for the GOP presidential nomination Marco Rubio recommended Mary Barzee Flores be nominated for a federal judge seat in South Florida. But after recommending her to President Barack Obama for nomination, Rubio has stonewalled her, the Miami Herald reports. Mary Barzee Flores, a lawyer from Miami and former state judge, was tapped by President Barack Obama to fill a federal bench vacancy more than a year ago. And while Rubio has only months left before he leaves the U.S. Senate, he now refuses to clear the way for her to be confirmed."
"Florida Sen. and former contender for the GOP presidential nomination Marco Rubio recommended Mary Barzee Flores be nominated for a federal judge seat in South Florida. But after recommending her to President Barack Obama for nomination, Rubio has stonewalled her, the Miami Herald reports. Mary Barzee Flores, a lawyer from Miami and former state judge, was tapped by President Barack Obama to fill a federal bench vacancy more than a year ago. And while Rubio has only months left before he leaves the U.S. Senate, he now refuses to clear the way for her to be confirmed."
Grover Norquist Trusts Trump's Tax Plan: 'It's Written Down'
Grover Norquist Trusts Trump's Tax Plan: 'It's Written Down'
"maybe it's just that Grover Norquist has been the same smarmy 'tax cuts for billionaires' douchebag for so very long that we are not only tired of his failed ideology, we're to the point where any Grover Norquist video makes all of us want to punch a wall."
"maybe it's just that Grover Norquist has been the same smarmy 'tax cuts for billionaires' douchebag for so very long that we are not only tired of his failed ideology, we're to the point where any Grover Norquist video makes all of us want to punch a wall."
WATCH: Ken Burns absolutely shreds ‘anti-immigrant know-nothing’ Trump at Stanford commencement
WATCH: Ken Burns absolutely shreds ‘anti-immigrant know-nothing’ Trump at Stanford commencement
"Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke to the graduating class of Stanford on Sunday and used the opportunity to absolutely demolish presumptive GOP 2016 presidential nominee Donald Trump to the cheers of the crowd. Saying he was speaking as a historian, Burns urged attendees to reject everything that Trump represents."
"Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke to the graduating class of Stanford on Sunday and used the opportunity to absolutely demolish presumptive GOP 2016 presidential nominee Donald Trump to the cheers of the crowd. Saying he was speaking as a historian, Burns urged attendees to reject everything that Trump represents."
Ryan's GOP Regurgitates "Anti-Poverty" Policies that Amount to War on Poor
Ryan's GOP Regurgitates "Anti-Poverty" Policies that Amount to War on Poor
"Continuing the GOP's war on the poor, Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans unveiled an ostensibly new "anti-poverty" plan on Tuesday, marked by cuts to critical safety-net programs and further austerity."
"Continuing the GOP's war on the poor, Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans unveiled an ostensibly new "anti-poverty" plan on Tuesday, marked by cuts to critical safety-net programs and further austerity."
Kansas GOP Will Undercut State Supreme Court Before Fixing Education Budget As Ordered
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/10/kansas-gop-will-undercut-state-supreme-court-before-fixing-education-budget-as-ordered/
"Kansas’ education system is a mess, thanks to the Republican-led legislature’s budget cuts. Funding allocation is heavily biased against poorer schools, and the state’s Supreme Court ordered the legislature to fix it so it was both fair and in line with the state’s constitution. So what are these Republicans doing instead? They’re looking for ways to undermine the Supreme Court instead of doing their jobs. The Kansas Supreme Court said that all schools would remain closed across the state until the legislature fixed the funding problems. They’re supposed to meet on June 23, ahead of the June 30 deadline set by the court, to work on the issue. However, in a move that’s oh-so-typical of crooked Republicans, they’re going to meet next week to discuss an amendment to the state constitution to limit the power of the court, instead of understanding that they screwed up and putting forth an honest effort to fix education funding."
"Kansas’ education system is a mess, thanks to the Republican-led legislature’s budget cuts. Funding allocation is heavily biased against poorer schools, and the state’s Supreme Court ordered the legislature to fix it so it was both fair and in line with the state’s constitution. So what are these Republicans doing instead? They’re looking for ways to undermine the Supreme Court instead of doing their jobs. The Kansas Supreme Court said that all schools would remain closed across the state until the legislature fixed the funding problems. They’re supposed to meet on June 23, ahead of the June 30 deadline set by the court, to work on the issue. However, in a move that’s oh-so-typical of crooked Republicans, they’re going to meet next week to discuss an amendment to the state constitution to limit the power of the court, instead of understanding that they screwed up and putting forth an honest effort to fix education funding."
Saturday, June 11, 2016
'Wet Kiss for Wall Street': Warren Shreds GOP Attempt to Gut Dodd-Frank
'Wet Kiss for Wall Street': Warren Shreds GOP Attempt to Gut Dodd-Frank
"Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Republican from Texas, outlined his proposal—the Financial CHOICE (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs) Act—in a speech at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday. The legislation contains "sweeping provisions that effectively constitute a wish list for Republicans," according to American Banker. The plan would roll back a slew of Dodd-Frank regulations; reduce the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created by Warren; repeal the Volcker Rule that aims to stop banks from making risky bets with taxpayer-backed deposits; and prevent the Financial Stability Oversight Council from labeling insurers and other non-banks as "systemically important financial institutions"—or too big to fail—making them subject to federal constraints."
"Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Republican from Texas, outlined his proposal—the Financial CHOICE (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs) Act—in a speech at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday. The legislation contains "sweeping provisions that effectively constitute a wish list for Republicans," according to American Banker. The plan would roll back a slew of Dodd-Frank regulations; reduce the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created by Warren; repeal the Volcker Rule that aims to stop banks from making risky bets with taxpayer-backed deposits; and prevent the Financial Stability Oversight Council from labeling insurers and other non-banks as "systemically important financial institutions"—or too big to fail—making them subject to federal constraints."
Chair of the Imbecile Caucus: Sen. Tom Cotton Proudly Stands at the Vanguard of Shameless Republican Obstructionism @alternet
Chair of the Imbecile Caucus: Sen. Tom Cotton Proudly Stands at the Vanguard of Shameless Republican Obstructionism @alternet:
"the story of Cassandra Butts, a graduate of Harvard Law School and longtime friend of President Obama who had served as Deputy White House Counsel early in his administration. In February of 2014, the president nominated Butts to be the ambassador to the Bahamas. In keeping with their tradition of saying no to everything Obama proposes, Republicans in the Senate put a hold on Butts’ confirmation. She was still waiting for them to lift it when she died two weeks ago after a short bout with leukemia. The senator behind the hold was Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who has predicated his entire brief Senate career on being an irredeemable dickhead. According to Bruni, Butts once went to Cotton to ask why he wouldn’t lift the hold on her nomination. [H]e explained that he knew that she was a close friend of Obama’s—the two first encountered each other on a line for financial-aid forms at Harvard Law School, where they were classmates—and that blocking her was a way to inflict special pain on the president. Cotton’s spokeswoman did not dispute Butts’s characterization of that meeting, and stressed, in separate emails, that Cotton had enormous respect for her and her career. That’s nice of him. Maybe Cotton can eulogize Butts at her funeral. Seems like the least he could do after keeping her twisting in the wind for over two years—835 days, to be exact—just because he wanted to “inflict special pain” on President Obama."
"the story of Cassandra Butts, a graduate of Harvard Law School and longtime friend of President Obama who had served as Deputy White House Counsel early in his administration. In February of 2014, the president nominated Butts to be the ambassador to the Bahamas. In keeping with their tradition of saying no to everything Obama proposes, Republicans in the Senate put a hold on Butts’ confirmation. She was still waiting for them to lift it when she died two weeks ago after a short bout with leukemia. The senator behind the hold was Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who has predicated his entire brief Senate career on being an irredeemable dickhead. According to Bruni, Butts once went to Cotton to ask why he wouldn’t lift the hold on her nomination. [H]e explained that he knew that she was a close friend of Obama’s—the two first encountered each other on a line for financial-aid forms at Harvard Law School, where they were classmates—and that blocking her was a way to inflict special pain on the president. Cotton’s spokeswoman did not dispute Butts’s characterization of that meeting, and stressed, in separate emails, that Cotton had enormous respect for her and her career. That’s nice of him. Maybe Cotton can eulogize Butts at her funeral. Seems like the least he could do after keeping her twisting in the wind for over two years—835 days, to be exact—just because he wanted to “inflict special pain” on President Obama."
BUSTED: Alabama’s Republican House Speaker convicted on corruption charges
BUSTED: Alabama’s Republican House Speaker convicted on corruption charges
"Hubbard, who was indicted in October 2014, faces up to 20 years in prison for each count."
"Hubbard, who was indicted in October 2014, faces up to 20 years in prison for each count."
Will Trump and Charter Schools Be Another Scam? Just Look at Pal Carl Icahn's Lucrative School 'Charity' @alternet
Will Trump and Charter Schools Be Another Scam? Just Look at Pal Carl Icahn's Lucrative School 'Charity' @alternet:
"Most people know Carl Icahn as a real-life Gordon Gekko—the investor who helped drive Trans World Airlines to bankruptcy, selling the company’s prime routes and saddling it with debt, while pocketing millions for himself. Today, Icahn is once again in the national spotlight with Donald Trump, his former business associate, floating the possibility of making him Treasury Secretary."
"Most people know Carl Icahn as a real-life Gordon Gekko—the investor who helped drive Trans World Airlines to bankruptcy, selling the company’s prime routes and saddling it with debt, while pocketing millions for himself. Today, Icahn is once again in the national spotlight with Donald Trump, his former business associate, floating the possibility of making him Treasury Secretary."
Hundreds of Claimants Say Deadbeat Donald Trump Doesn’t Pay His Bills @alternet
Hundreds of Claimants Say Deadbeat Donald Trump Doesn’t Pay His Bills @alternet:
"Trump companies have been cited on 24 violations of the 2005’s Fair Labor Act by failing to pay overtime or minimum wage. The purported billionaire has been served with more than 200 mechanic’s liens filed by contractors and employees, ranging from “a $75,000 claim by a Plainview, N.Y., air conditioning and heating company to a $1 million claim from the president of a New York City real estate banking firm.” Trump has made of habit of stiffing small businesses and suppliers over the years and then simply financially exhausting them in court or waiting until the financial wounds he inflicted on them drive them out of business. Edward Friel’s son Paul told USA Today that his father’s company filed for bankruptcy after five years of battling Trump and his lawyers, but that his family’s experience is hardly unique. “There’s tons of these stories out there,” he said. “Trump hits everybody"."
"Trump companies have been cited on 24 violations of the 2005’s Fair Labor Act by failing to pay overtime or minimum wage. The purported billionaire has been served with more than 200 mechanic’s liens filed by contractors and employees, ranging from “a $75,000 claim by a Plainview, N.Y., air conditioning and heating company to a $1 million claim from the president of a New York City real estate banking firm.” Trump has made of habit of stiffing small businesses and suppliers over the years and then simply financially exhausting them in court or waiting until the financial wounds he inflicted on them drive them out of business. Edward Friel’s son Paul told USA Today that his father’s company filed for bankruptcy after five years of battling Trump and his lawyers, but that his family’s experience is hardly unique. “There’s tons of these stories out there,” he said. “Trump hits everybody"."
Mitch McConnell is 'comfortable' with Trump, wants him to 'stay on script' so he can win
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/10/1537024/-Mitch-McConnell-is-comfortable-with-Trump-wants-him-to-stay-on-script-so-he-can-win
"He admits Trump isn't qualified to be president. He basically acknowledges that Trump is a racist. But, he doesn't care—he's "comfortable" with Trump being president. The only problem McConnell seems to have with the guy is that he lets his horribleness hang out. He says Trump needs to stay on a script because doing so "indicates a level of seriousness that I think is important to convey to American people about the job you are seeking. […] I think he'd have a much better chance of winning if he would quit making so many unfortunate public utterances and stick to the script." He just needs to stop saying his racist sh*t out loud so that he doesn't lose the election. That's the only real problem McConnell has with Trump. That he could lose not because he's a racist blowhard with strong fascist leanings, but because he doesn't hide all that. That's who McConnell wants as president, who he wants naming the next Supreme Court justice."
"He admits Trump isn't qualified to be president. He basically acknowledges that Trump is a racist. But, he doesn't care—he's "comfortable" with Trump being president. The only problem McConnell seems to have with the guy is that he lets his horribleness hang out. He says Trump needs to stay on a script because doing so "indicates a level of seriousness that I think is important to convey to American people about the job you are seeking. […] I think he'd have a much better chance of winning if he would quit making so many unfortunate public utterances and stick to the script." He just needs to stop saying his racist sh*t out loud so that he doesn't lose the election. That's the only real problem McConnell has with Trump. That he could lose not because he's a racist blowhard with strong fascist leanings, but because he doesn't hide all that. That's who McConnell wants as president, who he wants naming the next Supreme Court justice."
The Recent Republican Fake 'Outrage' Over Trump's Racism is an Absolute Joke
The Recent Republican Fake 'Outrage' Over Trump's Racism is an Absolute Joke
"So, Republicans can try to sell this bullsh*t that his comments don’t represent the values of the party, but you’d have to be an absolute fool to buy it. Donald Trump is exactly what the modern-day Republican party is. That’s exactly why he clinched the GOP presidential nomination without hardly breaking a sweat."
"So, Republicans can try to sell this bullsh*t that his comments don’t represent the values of the party, but you’d have to be an absolute fool to buy it. Donald Trump is exactly what the modern-day Republican party is. That’s exactly why he clinched the GOP presidential nomination without hardly breaking a sweat."
Ex-KKK leader David Duke blames ‘Blitzer and the Jews’ for Trump’s troubles in wild rant
Ex-KKK leader David Duke blames ‘Blitzer and the Jews’ for Trump’s troubles in wild rant
"Former KKK leader David Duke came to the defense of one of his political idols Tuesday, blaming Donald Trump’s legal problems over his scandal-plagued Trump University on a new culprit. “Jewish agent” Wolf Blitzer and the Jewish-owned media."
"Former KKK leader David Duke came to the defense of one of his political idols Tuesday, blaming Donald Trump’s legal problems over his scandal-plagued Trump University on a new culprit. “Jewish agent” Wolf Blitzer and the Jewish-owned media."
The GOP’s incoherent stance on Trump has to end: You can’t be for and against a racist
The GOP’s incoherent stance on Trump has to end: You can’t be for and against a racist
"Asking him to tone down his racism, as Corker has suggested, is an affront to every person who has listened to Trump spew bigotry since the minute he launched his campaign. We know who he is by now. And so do the Republicans who continue to support him."
"Asking him to tone down his racism, as Corker has suggested, is an affront to every person who has listened to Trump spew bigotry since the minute he launched his campaign. We know who he is by now. And so do the Republicans who continue to support him."
The GOP’s Women Problem: Report Shows the Party of Trump Is Struggling to Elect Women to Congress @alternet
The GOP’s Women Problem: Report Shows the Party of Trump Is Struggling to Elect Women to Congress @alternet:
"An unapologetic misogynist has hijacked the Republican Party. Donald Trump is unlikely to win a general election, but he’s immensely popular among Republican primary voters. And he’s managed to preserve his popularity despite insulting women repeatedly. Attributing a reporter’s question to her menstrual cycle is the most egregious offense, but there are countless others. Women have noticed, too. According a recent Gallup poll, 70 percent of women have an unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump, compared to 58 percent of men. This is the largest gender gap we’ve seen for a presidential candidate, and it’s likely to grow as more women start paying attention. Indeed, in July of last year only 58 percent of women had an unfavorable opinion of Trump. Although Trump is viewed negatively by men in general, his favorability ratings remain high among Republican men. 61 percent of Republican men view him favorably, with only 36 percent reporting negative feelings. Republican women are more split on Trump (49 percent favorable, 46 percent unfavorable), which is instructive but not very conclusive. Unsurprisingly, Democratic voters – both men and women – are united in their disdain for Trump (84 percent of men and 89 percent of women view him unfavorably). It’s tempting to think of Trump as an outlier, as some foreign pathogen infecting the Republican Party. But that’s not the case. His chauvinism finds a happy audience among conservatives."
"An unapologetic misogynist has hijacked the Republican Party. Donald Trump is unlikely to win a general election, but he’s immensely popular among Republican primary voters. And he’s managed to preserve his popularity despite insulting women repeatedly. Attributing a reporter’s question to her menstrual cycle is the most egregious offense, but there are countless others. Women have noticed, too. According a recent Gallup poll, 70 percent of women have an unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump, compared to 58 percent of men. This is the largest gender gap we’ve seen for a presidential candidate, and it’s likely to grow as more women start paying attention. Indeed, in July of last year only 58 percent of women had an unfavorable opinion of Trump. Although Trump is viewed negatively by men in general, his favorability ratings remain high among Republican men. 61 percent of Republican men view him favorably, with only 36 percent reporting negative feelings. Republican women are more split on Trump (49 percent favorable, 46 percent unfavorable), which is instructive but not very conclusive. Unsurprisingly, Democratic voters – both men and women – are united in their disdain for Trump (84 percent of men and 89 percent of women view him unfavorably). It’s tempting to think of Trump as an outlier, as some foreign pathogen infecting the Republican Party. But that’s not the case. His chauvinism finds a happy audience among conservatives."
Trump Bombs On CNN And CBS After Networks Use Interviews To Call Out His Lies
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/05/trump-bombs-sunday-shows-cnn-cbs-interviews-call-lies.html
"Trump immediately goes on the defensive when challenged, and he can’t hold up to the slightest bit of scrutiny."
"Trump immediately goes on the defensive when challenged, and he can’t hold up to the slightest bit of scrutiny."
Donald Trump Owes HUNDREDS Of Ordinary People Money
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/09/donald-trump-owes-hundreds-of-ordinary-people-money/
"USA Today also found that Trump’s companies have been cited at least 24 times since 2005 for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act “for failing to pay overtime or minimum wage.” There also over 200 mechanic’s liens that have been filed against Trump, his companies, or his properties, showing that he still owes money for work, some dating as far back in the 1980s. But his track record shows once again that Trump is a really rich guy (though probably not actually a billionaire) who didn’t think twice of stepping on the little guy so he could get what he wants. In some cases, the Trump teams financially overpower and outlast much smaller opponents, draining their resources. You can’t make America “great again” if you’re hurting it now."
"USA Today also found that Trump’s companies have been cited at least 24 times since 2005 for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act “for failing to pay overtime or minimum wage.” There also over 200 mechanic’s liens that have been filed against Trump, his companies, or his properties, showing that he still owes money for work, some dating as far back in the 1980s. But his track record shows once again that Trump is a really rich guy (though probably not actually a billionaire) who didn’t think twice of stepping on the little guy so he could get what he wants. In some cases, the Trump teams financially overpower and outlast much smaller opponents, draining their resources. You can’t make America “great again” if you’re hurting it now."
Trump Used To Brag That He Wasn’t Controlled By Special Interests. Today, Everything Changes.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/06/09/3786459/donald-trump-special-interests-self-funding-rnc/
"Trump has teamed with the Republication National Committee to put together a more traditional fundraising operation relying on the same wealthy donors he once criticized establishment politicians for taking money from."
"Trump has teamed with the Republication National Committee to put together a more traditional fundraising operation relying on the same wealthy donors he once criticized establishment politicians for taking money from."
What To Do When The Trump Campaign Is Gaslighting Your Network
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/06/08/what-do-when-trump-campaign-gaslighting-your-network/210820
"Trump’s supporters are now actively lying about Trump’s comments during television appearances"
"Trump’s supporters are now actively lying about Trump’s comments during television appearances"
Mitch McConnell's vision: An entire federal judiciary in Donald Trump's tiny hands
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/6/1535105/-Mitch-McConnell-s-vision-An-entire-federal-judiciary-in-Donald-Trump-s-tiny-hands
"this means that McConnell and crew are just fine with Donald Trump picking the Supreme Court, and they're working for a whole federal judiciary determined by the racist megalomaniac. They want a federal judiciary shaped for generations in his vision. McConnell and his merry band are ready for the ranks from which future Supreme Court justices are picked being forged by Trump. That can't happen. To make sure it doesn't, don't just fight to beat Trump. Fight to oust the Republican Senate."
"this means that McConnell and crew are just fine with Donald Trump picking the Supreme Court, and they're working for a whole federal judiciary determined by the racist megalomaniac. They want a federal judiciary shaped for generations in his vision. McConnell and his merry band are ready for the ranks from which future Supreme Court justices are picked being forged by Trump. That can't happen. To make sure it doesn't, don't just fight to beat Trump. Fight to oust the Republican Senate."
Republican convention set to break a record—for whiteness
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/7/1535697/-Republican-convention-set-to-break-a-record-for-whiteness
"When scanning the faces at a Donald Trump rally, “diversity” is not the first word that comes to mind. The same is true of the GOP in general. Despite making noise about outreach, the party continues to run on policies that aren’t simply nationalist, aren’t merely anti-immigrant, but are deliberately meant to harm people of color. The problem goes way beyond calling judges Mexican or threatening Muslims. The 14 delegates at the 1964 convention were just 1 percent of the total, the lowest ever. If the numbers for the 2016 convention hold, the 18 African Americans in Cleveland will be just 0.7 percent of the total delegates. It’s not as if the Republican Party had made great progress at building bridges to the minority community in the period between 1964 and 2016, but one thing is clear: They’ve burned those bridges, and they plan to party on the ashes."
"When scanning the faces at a Donald Trump rally, “diversity” is not the first word that comes to mind. The same is true of the GOP in general. Despite making noise about outreach, the party continues to run on policies that aren’t simply nationalist, aren’t merely anti-immigrant, but are deliberately meant to harm people of color. The problem goes way beyond calling judges Mexican or threatening Muslims. The 14 delegates at the 1964 convention were just 1 percent of the total, the lowest ever. If the numbers for the 2016 convention hold, the 18 African Americans in Cleveland will be just 0.7 percent of the total delegates. It’s not as if the Republican Party had made great progress at building bridges to the minority community in the period between 1964 and 2016, but one thing is clear: They’ve burned those bridges, and they plan to party on the ashes."
There’s Something Weird Missing From The GOP’s Website
There’s Something Weird Missing From The GOP’s Website
"If you go to the Republican National Committee website, there is a crowded homepage with no mention of Donald Trump."
"If you go to the Republican National Committee website, there is a crowded homepage with no mention of Donald Trump."
Trump Tweets FAKE Photo Of Black Supporters After Racist Meltdown
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/04/trump-tweets-fake-photo-of-black-supporters-after-racist-meltdown/
"The morning after getting pounded for several racial outbursts he made on Friday, Donald Trump retweeted an image of a black family with the caption “American Families for Trump"."
"The morning after getting pounded for several racial outbursts he made on Friday, Donald Trump retweeted an image of a black family with the caption “American Families for Trump"."
Legal Scholars: Trump Is So Ignorant He’s A “Recipe For A Constitutional Crisis”
http://occupydemocrats.com/2016/06/03/legal-scholars-trump-ignorant-hes-recipe-constitutional-crisis/
"Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has gotten so out of hand that conservative and libertarian scholars are turning on him, horrified by his flagrant disregard of the Constitution. The New York Times noted today that legal scholars across the political spectrum are warning that Donald Trump could provoke a constitutional crisis – and possibly impeachment – within his first month if he is elected."
"Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has gotten so out of hand that conservative and libertarian scholars are turning on him, horrified by his flagrant disregard of the Constitution. The New York Times noted today that legal scholars across the political spectrum are warning that Donald Trump could provoke a constitutional crisis – and possibly impeachment – within his first month if he is elected."
These Republican Leaders Support Trump, Believe He Will Violate The Constitution And Incite Violence
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/06/03/3784512/mccain-haley-cole-trump-support/
"Embroiled in a tough reelection fight, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) worries presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump would overstep the chief executives’s legal bounds if elected president. Along similar lines, Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is concerned Trump’s proposed Muslim ban violates the constitution. And Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) warns that Trump’s divisive rhetoric could lead to more violent incidents like the racially motivated mass shooting at a Charleston church that claimed nine lives. Yet despite those concerns, all three have pledged to support Trump, raising the question of just what it would take for them to disavow a candidate who has done anything but moderate his positions since locking up the Republican nomination."
"Embroiled in a tough reelection fight, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) worries presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump would overstep the chief executives’s legal bounds if elected president. Along similar lines, Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is concerned Trump’s proposed Muslim ban violates the constitution. And Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) warns that Trump’s divisive rhetoric could lead to more violent incidents like the racially motivated mass shooting at a Charleston church that claimed nine lives. Yet despite those concerns, all three have pledged to support Trump, raising the question of just what it would take for them to disavow a candidate who has done anything but moderate his positions since locking up the Republican nomination."
Legal Scholars Worried Trump Would Break Laws, Be Worse Than Nixon
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/03/legal-scholars-worried-trump-would-break-laws-be-worse-than-nixon/
"In a recent article from the New York Times, these lawyers, all politically conservative, lambasted the billionaire mogul for his attacks against the First Amendment, individuals, the separation of powers, and the rule of law all together."
"In a recent article from the New York Times, these lawyers, all politically conservative, lambasted the billionaire mogul for his attacks against the First Amendment, individuals, the separation of powers, and the rule of law all together."
Even John Yoo Thinks Trump's Attacks On Trump U Judge Are 'Disturbing'
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/donald-trump-john-yoo-disturbing
"Donald Trump's smear campaign against a federal judge has so troubled the legal community that even the conservative lawyer who authored the George W. Bush administration's so-called "torture memos" said the presumptive GOP nominee's behavior is "disturbing"."
"Donald Trump's smear campaign against a federal judge has so troubled the legal community that even the conservative lawyer who authored the George W. Bush administration's so-called "torture memos" said the presumptive GOP nominee's behavior is "disturbing"."
Revealed: Hundreds of claimants say deadbeat Donald Trump doesn’t pay his bills
Revealed: Hundreds of claimants say deadbeat Donald Trump doesn’t pay his bills
"Hundreds of former employees and business associates say that former reality TV star and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is a grifter and a deadbeat who never paid them for their work. According to USA Today, Trump has left a trail of broken promises and debts in his wake over the years as a result of his long string of failed businesses, multiple bankruptcies and a cavalier attitude regarding his obligations to others."
"Hundreds of former employees and business associates say that former reality TV star and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is a grifter and a deadbeat who never paid them for their work. According to USA Today, Trump has left a trail of broken promises and debts in his wake over the years as a result of his long string of failed businesses, multiple bankruptcies and a cavalier attitude regarding his obligations to others."
Florida Republicans ignore calls to investigate reports Trump bribed GOP attorney general
Florida Republicans ignore calls to investigate reports Trump bribed GOP attorney general
"In 2013, Trump’s charitable foundation cut a $25,000 check to Bondi during her re-election campaign. The donation came to light after the Center for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint with the IRS because charitable organizations are not allowed to make political donations. Four days earlier, the Sentinel had reported Bondi was considering joining a New York state class action lawsuit against Trump University after receiving complaints filed by Florida residents. After receiving the donation, Bondi opted out of the suit, telling citizens to find their own lawyers online or join the New York suit. The Associated Press reported this week that Bondi had personally solicited the donation from Trump, noting the timing of the donation and Bondi’s decision not to join in suing Trump in the fraud case are important because Trump openly brags about expecting favors from politicians in return for financial donations."
"In 2013, Trump’s charitable foundation cut a $25,000 check to Bondi during her re-election campaign. The donation came to light after the Center for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint with the IRS because charitable organizations are not allowed to make political donations. Four days earlier, the Sentinel had reported Bondi was considering joining a New York state class action lawsuit against Trump University after receiving complaints filed by Florida residents. After receiving the donation, Bondi opted out of the suit, telling citizens to find their own lawyers online or join the New York suit. The Associated Press reported this week that Bondi had personally solicited the donation from Trump, noting the timing of the donation and Bondi’s decision not to join in suing Trump in the fraud case are important because Trump openly brags about expecting favors from politicians in return for financial donations."
McConnell thinks Trump should be president even though ‘it’s pretty obvious he doesn’t know a lot’
McConnell thinks Trump should be president even though ‘it’s pretty obvious he doesn’t know a lot’
"McConnell also noted that being more scripted would help Trump avoid saying some of the unfortunate things he’s said about minorities so far in his presidential campaign."
"McConnell also noted that being more scripted would help Trump avoid saying some of the unfortunate things he’s said about minorities so far in his presidential campaign."
It's All a Con: Trump's Presidential Campaign Is as Big a Scam as Trump University @alternet
It's All a Con: Trump's Presidential Campaign Is as Big a Scam as Trump University @alternet:
"Donald has always been a showman and a shameless self-promoter, and now scam-artist can be added to his resume. Even though the celebrity billionaire was born on third base and has enough money to live luxuriously many lifetimes over, he still couldn’t help scamming people for some extra cash (or was it simply a vanity project?). This says a lot about what kind of person he is—unethical at best, criminal at worst. Of course, his political strategy has been a lot like his business strategy, and the huckster is now trying to pull off the biggest con of them all: getting America to elect him president. Over the past year, Trump has been a entertainer, grabbing all of the headlines with his petty feuds and unpredictability; a brash self-promoter, boasting about everything from his net worth to his penis; and a charlatan, promising the world to his supporters while offering almost no substantive plans on how to accomplish any of it. The policies that the Trump campaign has put forward are shockingly impractical and dangerous—from his proposal to deport 11 million people (which would cost hundreds of billions of dollars) to his tax plan, which would add an estimated $10 trillion to the debt over the next decade. Most economists agree that if Trump accomplished his most notable policies—mass deportations, getting into aggressive trade wars, slashing taxes for the wealthiest—he would quickly send the economy spiraling into another recession. Meanwhile, the billionaire has made erroneous claim after erroneous claim, all to fire up uninformed Americans and stir up resentment (one can never be sure whether Trump is ignorant himself or he is simply lying because he knows he can get away with it)."
"Donald has always been a showman and a shameless self-promoter, and now scam-artist can be added to his resume. Even though the celebrity billionaire was born on third base and has enough money to live luxuriously many lifetimes over, he still couldn’t help scamming people for some extra cash (or was it simply a vanity project?). This says a lot about what kind of person he is—unethical at best, criminal at worst. Of course, his political strategy has been a lot like his business strategy, and the huckster is now trying to pull off the biggest con of them all: getting America to elect him president. Over the past year, Trump has been a entertainer, grabbing all of the headlines with his petty feuds and unpredictability; a brash self-promoter, boasting about everything from his net worth to his penis; and a charlatan, promising the world to his supporters while offering almost no substantive plans on how to accomplish any of it. The policies that the Trump campaign has put forward are shockingly impractical and dangerous—from his proposal to deport 11 million people (which would cost hundreds of billions of dollars) to his tax plan, which would add an estimated $10 trillion to the debt over the next decade. Most economists agree that if Trump accomplished his most notable policies—mass deportations, getting into aggressive trade wars, slashing taxes for the wealthiest—he would quickly send the economy spiraling into another recession. Meanwhile, the billionaire has made erroneous claim after erroneous claim, all to fire up uninformed Americans and stir up resentment (one can never be sure whether Trump is ignorant himself or he is simply lying because he knows he can get away with it)."
Donald Trump, pitiful cry-baby: The GOP nominee plans to whine his way to the White House
Donald Trump, pitiful cry-baby: The GOP nominee plans to whine his way to the White House
"There’s also the issue of temperament and the fact that most voters think Trump is severely lacking in that area. A Fox News poll last month indicated 65 percent of voters don’t think Trump has the “temperament” to serve as president, and a CNN poll in May found the number was even higher: 70 percent."
"There’s also the issue of temperament and the fact that most voters think Trump is severely lacking in that area. A Fox News poll last month indicated 65 percent of voters don’t think Trump has the “temperament” to serve as president, and a CNN poll in May found the number was even higher: 70 percent."
Watch: John Oliver Explains Why Trump University Scam Should Disqualify Him From Presidency
http://occupydemocrats.com/2016/06/06/watch-john-oliver-explains-trump-university-scam-disqualify-presidency/
"Trump University is perhaps the best illustration of just what kind of a man Donald Trump truly is – a liar and a cheat with absolutely no moral compass or any empathy for the thousands of everyday Americans that he stole from."
"Trump University is perhaps the best illustration of just what kind of a man Donald Trump truly is – a liar and a cheat with absolutely no moral compass or any empathy for the thousands of everyday Americans that he stole from."
Buzzfeed Tells RNC To Take Their Ad Money And Shove It
Buzzfeed Tells RNC To Take Their Ad Money And Shove It
"Buzzfeed has cancelled a Republican National Committee ad contract, and has directly attributed that move to Trump's insane, racist, xenophobic, hateful, (I can't type the whole list out anymore) rhetoric."
"Buzzfeed has cancelled a Republican National Committee ad contract, and has directly attributed that move to Trump's insane, racist, xenophobic, hateful, (I can't type the whole list out anymore) rhetoric."
5 Reasons Why Trump Supporters Aren't 'Frustrated Americans,' They're Just Ignorant & Dense
5 Reasons Why Trump Supporters Aren't 'Frustrated Americans,' They're Just Ignorant & Dense
"1. Nearly everything he says is a lie: It’s not just that Trump lies, it’s the way he lies. He just says — stuff. It’s not that he distorts a study, or cherry picks some data from a report, he literally just says “I’ve been hearing” or “they say,” then proceeds to just say whatever the hell he thinks his audience wants to hear without remotely caring whether or not what he’s saying is true. The most ironic part of this is, even though he’s the most dishonest person I’ve ever seen run for president, his supporters actually believe he’s honest and “telling it like it is.” The only thing they care about, because it’s what they want to hear, is what he has to say — no matter how full of sh*t he is."
"1. Nearly everything he says is a lie: It’s not just that Trump lies, it’s the way he lies. He just says — stuff. It’s not that he distorts a study, or cherry picks some data from a report, he literally just says “I’ve been hearing” or “they say,” then proceeds to just say whatever the hell he thinks his audience wants to hear without remotely caring whether or not what he’s saying is true. The most ironic part of this is, even though he’s the most dishonest person I’ve ever seen run for president, his supporters actually believe he’s honest and “telling it like it is.” The only thing they care about, because it’s what they want to hear, is what he has to say — no matter how full of sh*t he is."
Racist Conservatives Wish Sasha Obama A Happy 15th Birthday: ‘Hope U Get Raped’ (SCREENSHOTS)
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/10/racist-conservatives-wish-sasha-obama-a-happy-15th-birthday-hope-u-get-raped-screenshots/
"Even conservatives got in on wishing Sasha a happy birthday — though their greetings were of a very different nature to those most shared. Right-wing trash dispensary and ridiculously-named Facebook page, The Resistance: The Last Line of Defense, posted a question for their racist, uneducated, Trump-loving followers."
"Even conservatives got in on wishing Sasha a happy birthday — though their greetings were of a very different nature to those most shared. Right-wing trash dispensary and ridiculously-named Facebook page, The Resistance: The Last Line of Defense, posted a question for their racist, uneducated, Trump-loving followers."
Trump rips Romney after ‘trickle down bigotry’ comments: He ‘choked like a dog’ against Obama
Trump rips Romney after ‘trickle down bigotry’ comments: He ‘choked like a dog’ against Obama
"Romney blasted Trump on CNN Friday saying, “Presidents have an impact on the nature of our nation, and trickle-down racism, trickle-down bigotry, trickle-down misogyny, all these things are extraordinarily dangerous to the heart and character of America"."
"Romney blasted Trump on CNN Friday saying, “Presidents have an impact on the nature of our nation, and trickle-down racism, trickle-down bigotry, trickle-down misogyny, all these things are extraordinarily dangerous to the heart and character of America"."
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