http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/06/18/3790119/companies-delegates-reconsider-trump/
"A number of large companies have decided to stop or reduce their participation in or sponsorship of the Republican National Convention. The list of companies that aren’t sponsoring at all includes JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, United Parcel Service, Motorola, and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, which all sponsored the last convention, Bloomberg reported. Although the tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Facebook will all be present at the convention, Apple decided to sit this one out, specifically citing Trump’s controversial rhetoric"
Sunday, June 19, 2016
How does running a state like a business work? It doesn't stupid.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/15/1538892/-How-does-running-a-state-like-a-business-work-It-doesn-t-stupid
"Anyone who is looking at Trump should take a good hard look at Illinois and see how a state run like a business works"
"Anyone who is looking at Trump should take a good hard look at Illinois and see how a state run like a business works"
How Donald Trump Bankrupted His Atlantic City Casinos, but Still Earned Millions
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/nyregion/donald-trump-atlantic-city.html?_r=0
"During a decade when other casinos here thrived, Mr. Trump’s lagged, posting huge losses year after year. Stock and bondholders lost more than $1.5 billion."
"During a decade when other casinos here thrived, Mr. Trump’s lagged, posting huge losses year after year. Stock and bondholders lost more than $1.5 billion."
Donald Trump’s Negatives Hit Record Highs After Orlando Shooting
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/16/donald-trumps-negatives-hit-record-highs-after-orlando-shooting/
"Only 29 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Trump. Here’s the damage Trump has done to himself: 89 percent of Hispanics have unfavorable view of him 77 percent of women have an unfavorable view 75 percent of people under 40 have an unfavorable view 68 percent of Independents have an unfavorable view 53 percent of Non-college whites have an unfavorable view 52 percent of white men have an unfavorable view. Trump is even losing support from his biggest base of support: uneducated white men"
"Only 29 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Trump. Here’s the damage Trump has done to himself: 89 percent of Hispanics have unfavorable view of him 77 percent of women have an unfavorable view 75 percent of people under 40 have an unfavorable view 68 percent of Independents have an unfavorable view 53 percent of Non-college whites have an unfavorable view 52 percent of white men have an unfavorable view. Trump is even losing support from his biggest base of support: uneducated white men"
Most Women Are Crystal Clear About Trump: He Is Their Worst Nightmare @alternet
Most Women Are Crystal Clear About Trump: He Is Their Worst Nightmare @alternet:
"Trump has been at it for months on national television -- and no journalist, no politician, no Republican Party leader, no contender has named his behavior for what it is. Nobody has called him out—except in the public opinion polls where women voters, millions of whom know the tyrant’s playbook by heart, have spoken. And they said: no."
"Trump has been at it for months on national television -- and no journalist, no politician, no Republican Party leader, no contender has named his behavior for what it is. Nobody has called him out—except in the public opinion polls where women voters, millions of whom know the tyrant’s playbook by heart, have spoken. And they said: no."
Trump Has Broken The GOP As Republicans Hit Record Low Approval
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/15/republican-party-hits-lowest-polling-numbers-bloomberg-started-polling.html
"A scant thirty-two percent of Americans view the Republican Party favorably. The pollster suggested that this dip is due to Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate. Pollster J. Ann Selzer explained, “This is obviously related to perceptions of Trump. This bleeds out into perceptions of the party and to other GOP politicians.” However, the now Republican-led Congress is also at its lowest since 2010, with “near bipartisan agreement” that Congress sucks. Forty-nine percent of Americans see the Democratic Party favorably. The poll found that Trump attracts voters who are looking for a “strong leader,” which is pretty ironic given that Trump is the most thin-skinned politician to come along since Sarah Palin, and even more vindictive than she is. (Trump recently banned the Washington Post from covering his campaign after they accurately reported that he had not given any money to the veterans, even though he claimed to have raised millions for them.) It is also ironic because Trump is a flip-flopper on issues. Today he is for the No Fly No Buy bill, which would stop known or suspected terrorists from buying a gun. Yesterday he was against it. Is Donald Trump single-handedly sinking the GOP? No. He is just the cherry on top of a very long and dedicated path to destruction and irrelevance. In fact, it makes more sense to say that Donald Trump is the proof that the party is losing it. This is who their base picked. Decades of Southern Strategy will do that to a party. As the nation becomes more diverse, the Republican Party has shriveled impotently into its misleading Archie (Bunker) comfort. And so Republicans find themselves at the bottom of the heap, led by a buffoon of a dictator who doesn’t even believe in basic American freedoms like the free press and constantly refers to members of minority groups as though they are objects; e.g., “Our African Americans”, “the gays” and of course, “dogs” and “pigs” for women who don’t please him."
"A scant thirty-two percent of Americans view the Republican Party favorably. The pollster suggested that this dip is due to Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate. Pollster J. Ann Selzer explained, “This is obviously related to perceptions of Trump. This bleeds out into perceptions of the party and to other GOP politicians.” However, the now Republican-led Congress is also at its lowest since 2010, with “near bipartisan agreement” that Congress sucks. Forty-nine percent of Americans see the Democratic Party favorably. The poll found that Trump attracts voters who are looking for a “strong leader,” which is pretty ironic given that Trump is the most thin-skinned politician to come along since Sarah Palin, and even more vindictive than she is. (Trump recently banned the Washington Post from covering his campaign after they accurately reported that he had not given any money to the veterans, even though he claimed to have raised millions for them.) It is also ironic because Trump is a flip-flopper on issues. Today he is for the No Fly No Buy bill, which would stop known or suspected terrorists from buying a gun. Yesterday he was against it. Is Donald Trump single-handedly sinking the GOP? No. He is just the cherry on top of a very long and dedicated path to destruction and irrelevance. In fact, it makes more sense to say that Donald Trump is the proof that the party is losing it. This is who their base picked. Decades of Southern Strategy will do that to a party. As the nation becomes more diverse, the Republican Party has shriveled impotently into its misleading Archie (Bunker) comfort. And so Republicans find themselves at the bottom of the heap, led by a buffoon of a dictator who doesn’t even believe in basic American freedoms like the free press and constantly refers to members of minority groups as though they are objects; e.g., “Our African Americans”, “the gays” and of course, “dogs” and “pigs” for women who don’t please him."
Pam Bondi lashes out at Anderson Cooper — who forced her to own up to years of anti-LGBT action
Pam Bondi lashes out at Anderson Cooper — who forced her to own up to years of anti-LGBT action
"Bondi’s office argued in 2014 that forcing Florida to recognize same-sex marriages from other states would “impose significant public harm.” She made it a key component of her reelection campaign as well."
"Bondi’s office argued in 2014 that forcing Florida to recognize same-sex marriages from other states would “impose significant public harm.” She made it a key component of her reelection campaign as well."
Donald Trump flippantly says #AskTheGays — only to get roasted on Twitter
Donald Trump flippantly says #AskTheGays — only to get roasted on Twitter
"Donald Trump’s attempt to paint himself as an ally to LGBT communities was rejected on Wednesday in the bluntest terms possible thanks to the #AskTheGays tag."
"Donald Trump’s attempt to paint himself as an ally to LGBT communities was rejected on Wednesday in the bluntest terms possible thanks to the #AskTheGays tag."
The Religious Right's Crocodile Tears Over Orlando Shooting @alternet
The Religious Right's Crocodile Tears Over Orlando Shooting @alternet:
"As the LGBT and Latino communities mourned, right-wing religionists pounced to exploit the moment."
"As the LGBT and Latino communities mourned, right-wing religionists pounced to exploit the moment."
WATCH: Anderson Cooper nails gay-bashing Florida AG for her hypocritical embrace of LGBT community
WATCH: Anderson Cooper nails gay-bashing Florida AG for her hypocritical embrace of LGBT community
"In reality, of course, Bondi’s office argued that forcing Florida to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages in 2014 would “impose significant public harm” and Bondi made her fight against gay marriage a key issue in her reelection campaign."
"In reality, of course, Bondi’s office argued that forcing Florida to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages in 2014 would “impose significant public harm” and Bondi made her fight against gay marriage a key issue in her reelection campaign."
Quote of the Day: Yes, Republicans, You Have To Answer for Donald Trump
http://thedailybanter.com/2016/06/qotd-gop-has-to-answer-for-trump/
"No wonder Republicans are sh*tting themselves right now. And make no mistake: that's exactly what they're doing. Iowa Senator and perennial threat to pig testicles everywhere Joni Ernst had to brush off questions about Trump's behavior. "My own personal feeling, I am very sympathetic and want to express my condolences to those family members," she said. "But I can't speak for Donald Trump." Meanwhile, according to Talking Points Memo, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker deflected, saying he hadn't "had a chance" to evaluate Trump's comments. "I expect the president will not resign," he added, commenting on Trump's attack on Barack Obama he just said he hadn't had the chance to evaluate yet. Keep in mind that all these people -- all these morally bankrupt monsters -- have backed Trump in his push for the White House. Hell, John Cornyn's conversion to a Trump evangelist was so conspicuous that it was the basis for an entire CNN segment. Trump is their guy. They've bet it all on him because they put the desire for partisan power over the health and safety of the entire country. Under no circumstances should they be able to wiggle out of the fix they're now in as Trump shames and debases himself and the Republican party further and further. They deserve to go down with him."
"No wonder Republicans are sh*tting themselves right now. And make no mistake: that's exactly what they're doing. Iowa Senator and perennial threat to pig testicles everywhere Joni Ernst had to brush off questions about Trump's behavior. "My own personal feeling, I am very sympathetic and want to express my condolences to those family members," she said. "But I can't speak for Donald Trump." Meanwhile, according to Talking Points Memo, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker deflected, saying he hadn't "had a chance" to evaluate Trump's comments. "I expect the president will not resign," he added, commenting on Trump's attack on Barack Obama he just said he hadn't had the chance to evaluate yet. Keep in mind that all these people -- all these morally bankrupt monsters -- have backed Trump in his push for the White House. Hell, John Cornyn's conversion to a Trump evangelist was so conspicuous that it was the basis for an entire CNN segment. Trump is their guy. They've bet it all on him because they put the desire for partisan power over the health and safety of the entire country. Under no circumstances should they be able to wiggle out of the fix they're now in as Trump shames and debases himself and the Republican party further and further. They deserve to go down with him."
Seth Meyers smashes Trump’s racist lies: ‘We cannot allow this to become normalized’
Seth Meyers smashes Trump’s racist lies: ‘We cannot allow this to become normalized’
"Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn’t possibly get worse, he did. The RNC reportedly told Trump to give condolences and then shut up, but that was clearly ignored. Now, Republicans are quickly understanding that anything would have been better than what Trump has said in the wake of the Orlando shooting."
"Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn’t possibly get worse, he did. The RNC reportedly told Trump to give condolences and then shut up, but that was clearly ignored. Now, Republicans are quickly understanding that anything would have been better than what Trump has said in the wake of the Orlando shooting."
Thank you, Stephen Colbert: He perfectly explains Trump’s Orlando response with one simple diagram
Thank you, Stephen Colbert: He perfectly explains Trump’s Orlando response with one simple diagram
"Stephen Colbert last night reduced GOP nominee Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory response to the weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando to a simple diagram."
"Stephen Colbert last night reduced GOP nominee Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory response to the weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando to a simple diagram."
Trump’s campaign of innuendo: Like many Republicans before him, Trump’s arguing through insinuation
Trump’s campaign of innuendo: Like many Republicans before him, Trump’s arguing through insinuation
"The main difference between Trump’s rhetoric and the standard issue Republican rhetoric is that Trump is less artful and more ham-fisted. He just isn’t as good as most at playing the “who, me?” game, and it’s made worse because he flies into a defensive rage when his efforts at pretending he’s not saying what he’s saying fail. This inability to be subtle about his bigotry has helped him win over huge sectors of the conservative base, who increasingly conflate Republican efforts at plausible deniability with kow-towing to “political correctness”, but it makes him seem like an artless buffoon to everyone else. But make no mistake, just because he’s bad at it doesn’t mean Trump isn’t trying to play the same game as many Republicans before him."
"The main difference between Trump’s rhetoric and the standard issue Republican rhetoric is that Trump is less artful and more ham-fisted. He just isn’t as good as most at playing the “who, me?” game, and it’s made worse because he flies into a defensive rage when his efforts at pretending he’s not saying what he’s saying fail. This inability to be subtle about his bigotry has helped him win over huge sectors of the conservative base, who increasingly conflate Republican efforts at plausible deniability with kow-towing to “political correctness”, but it makes him seem like an artless buffoon to everyone else. But make no mistake, just because he’s bad at it doesn’t mean Trump isn’t trying to play the same game as many Republicans before him."
Trump's Disgusting Attacks on Obama: His Smears Are Right out of Roy Cohn's Playbook @alternet
Trump's Disgusting Attacks on Obama: His Smears Are Right out of Roy Cohn's Playbook @alternet:
"One can certainly see the echoes of McCarthy in Trump’s comments yesterday. Suggesting that the president is colluding with terrorists (if not worse) is right out of the Roy Cohn playbook. Cohn and McCarthy weren’t the only ones however. This particular strain of right wing thought — the idea that the government had been infiltrated by America’s enemies — was held by many people during that era, famously including Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society"
"One can certainly see the echoes of McCarthy in Trump’s comments yesterday. Suggesting that the president is colluding with terrorists (if not worse) is right out of the Roy Cohn playbook. Cohn and McCarthy weren’t the only ones however. This particular strain of right wing thought — the idea that the government had been infiltrated by America’s enemies — was held by many people during that era, famously including Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society"
GOP insiders fear Trump will doom congressional candidates: ‘They’re going to be covered in gore’
GOP insiders fear Trump will doom congressional candidates: ‘They’re going to be covered in gore’
"Republicans are terrified that Donald Trump will have a gruesome effect on congressional candidates in what they increasingly believe will be a historic electoral defeat."
"Republicans are terrified that Donald Trump will have a gruesome effect on congressional candidates in what they increasingly believe will be a historic electoral defeat."
Insinuation, Conspiracy, Delusion: Welcome to the 'Truth' According to Donald Trump @alternet
Insinuation, Conspiracy, Delusion: Welcome to the 'Truth' According to Donald Trump @alternet:
"Untruths that passed unchallenged as run-of-the-mill Republican rhetoric during the primaries have now slipped into what the media scholar Daniel Hallin has called “the sphere of legitimate controversy.” Reporters are not so fearful of highlighting and challenging Trump’s steady assaults on truth. Investigative reports are catching up with his past of deception, greed and fraud."
"Untruths that passed unchallenged as run-of-the-mill Republican rhetoric during the primaries have now slipped into what the media scholar Daniel Hallin has called “the sphere of legitimate controversy.” Reporters are not so fearful of highlighting and challenging Trump’s steady assaults on truth. Investigative reports are catching up with his past of deception, greed and fraud."
Friday, June 17, 2016
Donald Trump’s Four Decades Of Racism
Donald Trump’s Four Decades Of Racism:
"Trump’s racist supporters also include Nazis, white supremacists like Richard Spencer, and even secessionists such as Michael Hill. In truth, Trump has spent his entire adult life consorting and befriending racists."
"Trump’s racist supporters also include Nazis, white supremacists like Richard Spencer, and even secessionists such as Michael Hill. In truth, Trump has spent his entire adult life consorting and befriending racists."
Meet the shock troops of Trump’s America
Meet the shock troops of Trump’s America
"The Students for Trump members are children of the Internet and molded by raw ideology. They find each other online, have a megaphone in Infowars and Breitbart.com, are versed in alt-right memes, and some cruise dark digital recesses like subreddits that are “a worse black hole of violent racism than Stormfront,” and 4chan, notorious as an incubator of violent misogyny. Some in Students for Trump delight in spreading the 14/88 meme, too. The former refers to the 14-word-long white supremacist slogan, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children,” the latter is code for “Heil Hitler” as H is the eighth letter of the alphabet."
"The Students for Trump members are children of the Internet and molded by raw ideology. They find each other online, have a megaphone in Infowars and Breitbart.com, are versed in alt-right memes, and some cruise dark digital recesses like subreddits that are “a worse black hole of violent racism than Stormfront,” and 4chan, notorious as an incubator of violent misogyny. Some in Students for Trump delight in spreading the 14/88 meme, too. The former refers to the 14-word-long white supremacist slogan, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children,” the latter is code for “Heil Hitler” as H is the eighth letter of the alphabet."
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Ken Burns Warns Stanford Graduates To Make Donald's Defeat Their Top Priority
Ken Burns Warns Stanford Graduates To Make Donald's Defeat Their Top Priority
"Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns took to the podium at Stanford University's commencement this weekend to warn graduates of the impending threat Donald Trump poses to the American experiment, and he did not mince words."
"Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns took to the podium at Stanford University's commencement this weekend to warn graduates of the impending threat Donald Trump poses to the American experiment, and he did not mince words."
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
Donald Trump Is Officially an American Nightmare
http://thedailybanter.com/2016/06/trump-orlando-american-nightmare/
"Maybe more than any single period of time, the last two days have shown us in an unqualified way not only how thoroughly unfit for any elected office, let alone the presidency, Trump is, but nearly every single reason why this is. We've seen examples of his gargantuan megalomania, his denial of compassion for others, his volatility and petulance as a response to stress, his pathological lying and lack of command of the basic facts, his bigotry, his conspiratorial bent, and his petty authoritarianism and disdain for the very freedoms this country was founded on. His response to Orlando has been so calamitous, in fact, that it's hard not to wonder whether he really is trying to purposely throw the election so he can go back to his easy life -- the life he had before he somehow wound up being the Republican nominee for president."
"Maybe more than any single period of time, the last two days have shown us in an unqualified way not only how thoroughly unfit for any elected office, let alone the presidency, Trump is, but nearly every single reason why this is. We've seen examples of his gargantuan megalomania, his denial of compassion for others, his volatility and petulance as a response to stress, his pathological lying and lack of command of the basic facts, his bigotry, his conspiratorial bent, and his petty authoritarianism and disdain for the very freedoms this country was founded on. His response to Orlando has been so calamitous, in fact, that it's hard not to wonder whether he really is trying to purposely throw the election so he can go back to his easy life -- the life he had before he somehow wound up being the Republican nominee for president."
The birther candidate rears his ugly head: Donald Trump implies President Obama is a Muslim Manchurian candidate (again)
The birther candidate rears his ugly head: Donald Trump implies President Obama is a Muslim Manchurian candidate (again)
"Trump has already made clear who he is and what he stands for. Now Republicans will be forced, every day, to defend his statements"
"Trump has already made clear who he is and what he stands for. Now Republicans will be forced, every day, to defend his statements"
On Monday, Donald Trump Fully Embraced Fascism & Took the GOP With Him
On Monday, Donald Trump Fully Embraced Fascism & Took the GOP With Him
"For months people have accused Donald Trump of having fascist tendencies. The accusations are fairly valid considering the overall authoritarian tone of his campaign. This is someone who’s vilified entire groups of minorities, has more or less said he opposes the “freedom of the press,” bullies anyone who criticizes him and has used irrational, paranoid hate as one of the pillars of his campaign."
"For months people have accused Donald Trump of having fascist tendencies. The accusations are fairly valid considering the overall authoritarian tone of his campaign. This is someone who’s vilified entire groups of minorities, has more or less said he opposes the “freedom of the press,” bullies anyone who criticizes him and has used irrational, paranoid hate as one of the pillars of his campaign."
Jake Tapper Jumps On Trump After WaPo's Press Credential Yanked
Jake Tapper Jumps On Trump After WaPo's Press Credential Yanked
"Political scientist Lawrence Britt compiled a list of the 14 characteristics of Fascism. As we look at Donald Trump's candidacy, it is worth looking at this list to see how far along he is in the full transition.
"Political scientist Lawrence Britt compiled a list of the 14 characteristics of Fascism. As we look at Donald Trump's candidacy, it is worth looking at this list to see how far along he is in the full transition.
Ted Cruz, Who Attended Event Calling For Gays To Be Put To Death, Delivers Characteristically Smug Response To Orlando Attack
Ted Cruz, Who Attended Event Calling For Gays To Be Put To Death, Delivers Characteristically Smug Response To Orlando Attack:
"We wonder why Cruz himself didn’t display such heroism when he spoke at a conference late last year where the main speaker, Kevin Swanson, a long-time and notorious advocate of the government instituting the death penalty for gay people, said repeatedly on stage that the Bible calls for gays and lesbians to be put to death and argued that America should introduce capital punishment against unrepentant homosexuals once society is moved in that direction. That conference was also attended by Cruz’s father and his then-rivals Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal. The summit, called the National Religious Liberties Conference, even distributed literature calling for the death penalty for gay people and others, mentioning stoning and throwing people off cliffs as possible forms of executions. And yet now Ted Cruz has the gall to lecture liberals about the importance of showing “real courage" in the face of those who want to put gays to death."
"We wonder why Cruz himself didn’t display such heroism when he spoke at a conference late last year where the main speaker, Kevin Swanson, a long-time and notorious advocate of the government instituting the death penalty for gay people, said repeatedly on stage that the Bible calls for gays and lesbians to be put to death and argued that America should introduce capital punishment against unrepentant homosexuals once society is moved in that direction. That conference was also attended by Cruz’s father and his then-rivals Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal. The summit, called the National Religious Liberties Conference, even distributed literature calling for the death penalty for gay people and others, mentioning stoning and throwing people off cliffs as possible forms of executions. And yet now Ted Cruz has the gall to lecture liberals about the importance of showing “real courage" in the face of those who want to put gays to death."
Trump's Response to Orlando Shooting Should Be Disqualifying
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."
"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."
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."
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