http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/trumps-presidency-is-shaping-up-to-be-an-american-tragedy-w454640
"Add it all up, and what do you see? A child who reacts to the slightest perceived attack with vicious vitriol. A vengeful president who is willing to violate basic rights. A government run by incompetents, racists, bullies and conspiracy-mongers. It's a formula for tragedy."
Monday, December 19, 2016
Degeneration Nation: It Takes a Village of Idiots to Raise a Kakistocracy Like Donald Trump’s @alternet
Degeneration Nation: It Takes a Village of Idiots to Raise a Kakistocracy Like Donald Trump’s @alternet:
"A kakistocracy is a government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens. Trump plans to bring us the worst of both."
"A kakistocracy is a government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens. Trump plans to bring us the worst of both."
North Carolina GOP rams through bill giving itself more power in all election years
https://thinkprogress.org/north-carolina-gop-power-election-years-1a10437c8f8b#.q9q7dldij
"A still more controversial bill, which passed the State Senate Thursday night and goes before the House on Friday, could remake the state Board of Elections and all county elections boards so that Republicans control them in all even-numbered years — meaning every year there’s a major election."
"A still more controversial bill, which passed the State Senate Thursday night and goes before the House on Friday, could remake the state Board of Elections and all county elections boards so that Republicans control them in all even-numbered years — meaning every year there’s a major election."
A Dire Prediction for Trump's First 100 Days @alternet
A Dire Prediction for Trump's First 100 Days @alternet:
"So, to summarize: In 1999 the FSB, the same organization now suspected of tampering in the U.S. election to tip it in favor of Donald Trump, was caught in the act of planting bombs in civilian apartment buildings in Russia in order to sow chaos and consolidate power for its disputed leader of choice. Surely, we’d never accept such a blatant power grab or allow ourselves to be manipulated so easily here in the U.S. Surely there’s no way that the people complicit in bombing their own people would be left free to hold onto power, and even if they were, that we would let evidence of them tampering in our own presidential election slide? Right?"
"So, to summarize: In 1999 the FSB, the same organization now suspected of tampering in the U.S. election to tip it in favor of Donald Trump, was caught in the act of planting bombs in civilian apartment buildings in Russia in order to sow chaos and consolidate power for its disputed leader of choice. Surely, we’d never accept such a blatant power grab or allow ourselves to be manipulated so easily here in the U.S. Surely there’s no way that the people complicit in bombing their own people would be left free to hold onto power, and even if they were, that we would let evidence of them tampering in our own presidential election slide? Right?"
Rediscovering Obama’s Irish Roots
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/rediscovering-obamas-irish-roots
"Having been put on the map by Obama’s visit, Moneygall intended to remain there. The plaza is the most elaborate of the village’s monuments to its historic significance; for a while, there was talk of building a hundred-and-fifty-room Barack Obama Hotel. The Obama CafĂ© opened on Main Street, and the village’s official Web site began promoting an Obama-themed bike ride around the region. Visitors can attend the annual Obama Country Fest; stroll through the nearby cemetery, where the President’s ancestors are buried; or snap selfies outside the church they likely attended. And, of course, they can pop into Ollie Hayes Bar, itself a mini museum of Obama photos, memorabilia, and another bust of the President. The sign out front has been modified to incorporate a blown-up photo of Obama drinking Guinness."
"Having been put on the map by Obama’s visit, Moneygall intended to remain there. The plaza is the most elaborate of the village’s monuments to its historic significance; for a while, there was talk of building a hundred-and-fifty-room Barack Obama Hotel. The Obama CafĂ© opened on Main Street, and the village’s official Web site began promoting an Obama-themed bike ride around the region. Visitors can attend the annual Obama Country Fest; stroll through the nearby cemetery, where the President’s ancestors are buried; or snap selfies outside the church they likely attended. And, of course, they can pop into Ollie Hayes Bar, itself a mini museum of Obama photos, memorabilia, and another bust of the President. The sign out front has been modified to incorporate a blown-up photo of Obama drinking Guinness."
Barack Obama's remarks at his last White House Hanukkah party are just exceptional
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/12/14/1611219/-Barack-Obama-s-remarks-at-his-last-White-House-Hanukkah-party-are-just-exceptional
"In this harrowing moment, when religious minorities, especially Jews and Muslims, are the open targets of a campaign of hatred instigated by the president-elect, Obama’s message means so much to me, and I hope to you as well."
"In this harrowing moment, when religious minorities, especially Jews and Muslims, are the open targets of a campaign of hatred instigated by the president-elect, Obama’s message means so much to me, and I hope to you as well."
Trump's Energy Policy Will Darken the Future With Disastrous Pollution and Dirty Air @alternet
Trump's Energy Policy Will Darken the Future With Disastrous Pollution and Dirty Air @alternet:
"He seems firmly convinced that the accelerated extraction of oil and other carbon-based fuels will “make America great again.” This is delusional, but as president he will undoubtedly be able to make enough of his energy program happen to achieve both short term and long term energy mayhem. He won’t actually be able to reverse the global shift to renewable energy now under way or leverage increased American fossil fuel production to achieve significant foreign policy advantages. What his efforts are, however, likely to ensure is the surrender of American technological leadership in green energy to countries like China and Germany, already racing ahead in the development of renewable systems. And in the process, he will also guarantee that all of us are going to experience yet more extreme climate events. He will never recreate the dreamy America of his memory or return us to the steamy economic cauldron of the post-World War II period, but he may succeed in restoring the smoggy skies and poisoned rivers that so characterized that era and, as an added bonus, bring planetary climate disaster in his wake. His slogan should be: Make America Smoggy Again."
"He seems firmly convinced that the accelerated extraction of oil and other carbon-based fuels will “make America great again.” This is delusional, but as president he will undoubtedly be able to make enough of his energy program happen to achieve both short term and long term energy mayhem. He won’t actually be able to reverse the global shift to renewable energy now under way or leverage increased American fossil fuel production to achieve significant foreign policy advantages. What his efforts are, however, likely to ensure is the surrender of American technological leadership in green energy to countries like China and Germany, already racing ahead in the development of renewable systems. And in the process, he will also guarantee that all of us are going to experience yet more extreme climate events. He will never recreate the dreamy America of his memory or return us to the steamy economic cauldron of the post-World War II period, but he may succeed in restoring the smoggy skies and poisoned rivers that so characterized that era and, as an added bonus, bring planetary climate disaster in his wake. His slogan should be: Make America Smoggy Again."
Donald Trump's Newest Cabinet Member Has Ties to Neo-Confederate Group That Inspired Dylann Roof @alternet
Donald Trump's Newest Cabinet Member Has Ties to Neo-Confederate Group That Inspired Dylann Roof @alternet:
"Add another name to the growing list of white supremacist sympathizers in the president-elect's inner circle."
"Add another name to the growing list of white supremacist sympathizers in the president-elect's inner circle."
Follow The Money, See Why Trump Is Putin's Useful Idiot | Crooks and Liars
Follow The Money, See Why Trump Is Putin's Useful Idiot | Crooks and Liars
"Vladimir Putin has proven to be nothing more than another brutal dictator. He will do anything—including murder—to maintain enormous power, thwart any and all perceived threats to him and Russia, while personally enriching himself with riches that no one covets more than Donald Trump. Trump's entanglements present another problem: blackmail. Just a few weeks before the election, not that it mattered, Slate's Franklin Foer broke this incredible story on Russia’s Alpha Bank server, which is installed in—yes, it’s true—Trump Tower! Funny how Corporate Media buried that story tout de suite."
"Vladimir Putin has proven to be nothing more than another brutal dictator. He will do anything—including murder—to maintain enormous power, thwart any and all perceived threats to him and Russia, while personally enriching himself with riches that no one covets more than Donald Trump. Trump's entanglements present another problem: blackmail. Just a few weeks before the election, not that it mattered, Slate's Franklin Foer broke this incredible story on Russia’s Alpha Bank server, which is installed in—yes, it’s true—Trump Tower! Funny how Corporate Media buried that story tout de suite."
15 Things Trump Apparently Does—and Does Not—Have Time For @alternet
15 Things Trump Apparently Does—and Does Not—Have Time For @alternet:
"13. Does have time to: Go on a 'victory tour' around the country. Just after Trump’s win, the New York Times ran a feature that included this: “[Trump’s] aides say he has also expressed interest in continuing to hold the large rallies that were a staple of his candidacy. He likes the instant gratification and adulation that the cheering crowds provide, and his aides are discussing how they might accommodate his demand." Staffers may have been concerned there wasn’t really much time for those rallies, considering Trump was so unprepared for his job Obama reportedly had to explain to him—this horrible orange nightmare who launched his political career by perpetuating a racist lie to undermine Obama's presidency—what be president entails. But like he has so many times before, Trump cobbled together the hours and minutes, and is currently in the midst of needless "thank you" tour around the country. He found the time the same way anyone might—by doing a half-assed job at something else. In this case, leading the country. 14. Does not have time to: Attend daily intelligence briefings. You do not have to make time for things you already know about, and Trump has said he already knows more than anyone else in the world about the U.S. military, ISIS and “the horror of nuclear.” This is why Trump doesn’t need to waste time with boring intelligence briefings every day—not when there are tweets to be sent and SNL to be rage-watched. Trump told Christopher Wallace recently that he doesn’t need to hear about the national security situation every day because he’s “like, a smart person.” Instead, his motto is, “Call me if something changes.” Which is just a really fantastic attitude for a president to have. Like, the best."
"13. Does have time to: Go on a 'victory tour' around the country. Just after Trump’s win, the New York Times ran a feature that included this: “[Trump’s] aides say he has also expressed interest in continuing to hold the large rallies that were a staple of his candidacy. He likes the instant gratification and adulation that the cheering crowds provide, and his aides are discussing how they might accommodate his demand." Staffers may have been concerned there wasn’t really much time for those rallies, considering Trump was so unprepared for his job Obama reportedly had to explain to him—this horrible orange nightmare who launched his political career by perpetuating a racist lie to undermine Obama's presidency—what be president entails. But like he has so many times before, Trump cobbled together the hours and minutes, and is currently in the midst of needless "thank you" tour around the country. He found the time the same way anyone might—by doing a half-assed job at something else. In this case, leading the country. 14. Does not have time to: Attend daily intelligence briefings. You do not have to make time for things you already know about, and Trump has said he already knows more than anyone else in the world about the U.S. military, ISIS and “the horror of nuclear.” This is why Trump doesn’t need to waste time with boring intelligence briefings every day—not when there are tweets to be sent and SNL to be rage-watched. Trump told Christopher Wallace recently that he doesn’t need to hear about the national security situation every day because he’s “like, a smart person.” Instead, his motto is, “Call me if something changes.” Which is just a really fantastic attitude for a president to have. Like, the best."
Why Donald Trump’s Electoral College win is the weakest victory in American history
Why Donald Trump’s Electoral College win is the weakest victory in American history
"The Presidential Election of 2016 is unique in many ways, with maybe the most fascinating being that Donald Trump not only lost the popular vote by the largest margin of any President in total votes (2.84 million votes and counting), he also could not blame that fact on the presence of a strong third party challenger. Not only did Donald Trump become the worst example of the Electoral College quandary that has now led to five Presidents losing the popular vote but being inaugurated President. Trump also became the 7th lowest popular percentage winner of the Presidency, with all six Presidents who had a lower popular vote percentage being part of an election in which a third or fourth party candidate had drawn substantial support. That wasn’t true in the election of 2016."
"The Presidential Election of 2016 is unique in many ways, with maybe the most fascinating being that Donald Trump not only lost the popular vote by the largest margin of any President in total votes (2.84 million votes and counting), he also could not blame that fact on the presence of a strong third party challenger. Not only did Donald Trump become the worst example of the Electoral College quandary that has now led to five Presidents losing the popular vote but being inaugurated President. Trump also became the 7th lowest popular percentage winner of the Presidency, with all six Presidents who had a lower popular vote percentage being part of an election in which a third or fourth party candidate had drawn substantial support. That wasn’t true in the election of 2016."
Watch Our Future Secretary Of State Joke About U.S. Sanctions | Crooks and Liars
Watch Our Future Secretary Of State Joke About U.S. Sanctions | Crooks and Liars
"This video an example of why Exxon-Mobil CEO is the absolute worst person on the planet to develop, negotiate and form foreign policy."
"This video an example of why Exxon-Mobil CEO is the absolute worst person on the planet to develop, negotiate and form foreign policy."
We Haven't Even Seen the Worst of Trump's Manic Behavior
http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a51584/trump-manic-behavior/
"there is a damn good political reason for the electors next Monday to fulfill the function laid out for them by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 68. If the president-elect should be denied the 270 electoral votes necessary for his election to become official, the job of determining things will fall to Speaker Paul Ryan, the zombie-eyed granny starver, and the rest of the House of Representatives. This finally could be the way to force Ryan and the rest of the Republicans to own the entirety of the disaster. For too long now, people like Ryan have been allowed to tap-dance around Trump's manifest unfitness for office. Hell, Ryan would certify the election of President-Elect Charlie Manson if it got Ryan his tax cuts and voucherized Medicare. He should be forced to demonstrate this in public. It would be a way to make the party own not only the president-elect, but also all the anti-democratic, paranoid forces that Stephen Miller exemplifies, and that the Republican party nurtured so assiduously down through the decades that someone like Donald Trump not only was possible, but inevitable."
"there is a damn good political reason for the electors next Monday to fulfill the function laid out for them by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 68. If the president-elect should be denied the 270 electoral votes necessary for his election to become official, the job of determining things will fall to Speaker Paul Ryan, the zombie-eyed granny starver, and the rest of the House of Representatives. This finally could be the way to force Ryan and the rest of the Republicans to own the entirety of the disaster. For too long now, people like Ryan have been allowed to tap-dance around Trump's manifest unfitness for office. Hell, Ryan would certify the election of President-Elect Charlie Manson if it got Ryan his tax cuts and voucherized Medicare. He should be forced to demonstrate this in public. It would be a way to make the party own not only the president-elect, but also all the anti-democratic, paranoid forces that Stephen Miller exemplifies, and that the Republican party nurtured so assiduously down through the decades that someone like Donald Trump not only was possible, but inevitable."
Donald Trump and the Republican Party Need to be Investigated for Possible Acts of Treason
Donald Trump and the Republican Party Need to be Investigated for Possible Acts of Treason
"we need to investigate more than just Trump — we should include any member of the GOP who’s in a position to do something about this, yet refuses to do so. Not only does Trump’s behavior seem to imply that he’s hiding something, but the resistance by many members of the GOP to investigate a possible Russian cyber attack against the United States tells me that they’re: Either refusing to do their sworn duty to protect this country from enemies both foreign and domestic, putting party and their political careers over the best interests of this country, in an effort to help put a man into the White House who could have possibly betrayed the United States. – or – They know that if they open an investigation into all of this, what would be discovered would be an absolute disaster for their party. That would clearly implicate them as possible accomplices to treason for knowing Trump had potentially done something that would disqualify him from the White House, yet they did everything they could to protect him. Once again, putting party over country."
"we need to investigate more than just Trump — we should include any member of the GOP who’s in a position to do something about this, yet refuses to do so. Not only does Trump’s behavior seem to imply that he’s hiding something, but the resistance by many members of the GOP to investigate a possible Russian cyber attack against the United States tells me that they’re: Either refusing to do their sworn duty to protect this country from enemies both foreign and domestic, putting party and their political careers over the best interests of this country, in an effort to help put a man into the White House who could have possibly betrayed the United States. – or – They know that if they open an investigation into all of this, what would be discovered would be an absolute disaster for their party. That would clearly implicate them as possible accomplices to treason for knowing Trump had potentially done something that would disqualify him from the White House, yet they did everything they could to protect him. Once again, putting party over country."
Russia's Election Plot Never Would've Worked Without Stupid Voters and a Complicit Press
http://thedailybanter.com/2016/12/russias-election-plot-never-wouldve-worked/
"For the first time ever, 62 million Americans and a damaged press corps helped Vladimir Putin install a puppet of Moscow in the Oval Office -- a puppet that can be blackmailed and strong-armed to do Putin's bidding. Good job, Trump voters. And good luck."
"For the first time ever, 62 million Americans and a damaged press corps helped Vladimir Putin install a puppet of Moscow in the Oval Office -- a puppet that can be blackmailed and strong-armed to do Putin's bidding. Good job, Trump voters. And good luck."
The Republican Sabotage of the Vote Recounts in Michigan and Wisconsin
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38767-the-republican-sabotage-of-the-vote-recounts-in-michigan-and-wisconsin
"Michigan officials declared in late November that Trump won the state's count by 10,704 votes. But hold on -- a record 75,355 ballots were not counted. The uncounted ballots came mostly from Detroit and Flint, majority-Black cities that vote Democratic. According to the machines that read their ballots, these voters waited in line, sometimes for hours, yet did not choose a president. Really?"
"Michigan officials declared in late November that Trump won the state's count by 10,704 votes. But hold on -- a record 75,355 ballots were not counted. The uncounted ballots came mostly from Detroit and Flint, majority-Black cities that vote Democratic. According to the machines that read their ballots, these voters waited in line, sometimes for hours, yet did not choose a president. Really?"
New Video: Watch Wisconsin Election Officials Reject Hand Counts After Electronic Scanners Make Big Mistake @alternet
New Video: Watch Wisconsin Election Officials Reject Hand Counts After Electronic Scanners Make Big Mistake @alternet: "This snapshot of the process is a microcosm of what occurs across America, where not only does the electronic voting machinery make mistakes but procedural decisions pre-empt evidence-based verification of the vote."
Trump's Cabinet Wealthier Than One-Third of US Households Combined
Trump's Cabinet Wealthier Than One-Third of US Households Combined
"Besides comprising the wealthiest administration in modern U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump's 17 ultra-rich cabinet-level picks thus far have a combined wealth that surpasses that of the 43 million least wealthy American households combined."
"Besides comprising the wealthiest administration in modern U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump's 17 ultra-rich cabinet-level picks thus far have a combined wealth that surpasses that of the 43 million least wealthy American households combined."
North Carolina Republicans Make Brazen Bid for Permanent Power After Losing Governor's Race
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/12/north-carolina-republicans-make-brazen-bid-permanent-power-after-losing-governors-r
"A month after losing control of the governorship, Republicans in North Carolina on Wednesday launched a brazen power grab to deprive the state's incoming Democratic governor of the ability to control much of the state government, from the election board to the governor's own Cabinet."
"A month after losing control of the governorship, Republicans in North Carolina on Wednesday launched a brazen power grab to deprive the state's incoming Democratic governor of the ability to control much of the state government, from the election board to the governor's own Cabinet."
Trump smears magazine editor who published a critical review of Trump Grill
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-keeps-smearing-all-critics-2daa0e18a82d#.df6xfpo28
"On Thursday morning, Trump once again took to Twitter to attack a business and an individual that had had the nerve to say something critical about the Trump empire. A day after Vanity Fair published a negative review of Trump Grill, the steakhouse at Trump Tower in New York City, Trump mocked the magazine for having a low circulation and personally attacked the publication’s editor by name as a “no talent"."
"On Thursday morning, Trump once again took to Twitter to attack a business and an individual that had had the nerve to say something critical about the Trump empire. A day after Vanity Fair published a negative review of Trump Grill, the steakhouse at Trump Tower in New York City, Trump mocked the magazine for having a low circulation and personally attacked the publication’s editor by name as a “no talent"."
North Carolina Republicans Lost An Election, So Now They’re Trying To Undermine The Results
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/roy-cooper-republicans-north-carolina_us_5852cadbe4b012849c05d4dc
"Fresh off losing control of the governor’s seat, North Carolina Republicans are now trying to undermine the election results through the state legislature by pushing bills that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper."
"Fresh off losing control of the governor’s seat, North Carolina Republicans are now trying to undermine the election results through the state legislature by pushing bills that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper."
1,200 historians warn Trump is poised to use ‘hysteria and untruths to trample people’s rights’
1,200 historians warn Trump is poised to use ‘hysteria and untruths to trample people’s rights’
"the scholars believe Trump’s rhetoric and demagoguery are similar to not only that of Joe McCarthy, but of the kind of rhetoric used to justify the mass internment of Japanese Americans during World War II."
"the scholars believe Trump’s rhetoric and demagoguery are similar to not only that of Joe McCarthy, but of the kind of rhetoric used to justify the mass internment of Japanese Americans during World War II."
Desperate, Trump Offers Ambassadorships to Anyone Who Can Bring Famous Musicians to His Inauguration @alternet
Desperate, Trump Offers Ambassadorships to Anyone Who Can Bring Famous Musicians to His Inauguration @alternet: Someone should just teach Scott Baio and Stephen Baldwin to dance and sing.
Wow, Trump Has Time To Read And Tweet About Restaurant Reviews | Crooks and Liars
Wow, Trump Has Time To Read And Tweet About Restaurant Reviews | Crooks and Liars
"Donald Trump's twitter feud with Vanity Fair. Over a restaurant review."
"Donald Trump's twitter feud with Vanity Fair. Over a restaurant review."
Republican FCC member can't wait to end net neutrality, sell the internet to highest bidders
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/12/13/1610698/-Republican-FCC-member-can-t-wait-to-end-net-neutrality-sell-the-internet-to-highest-bidders
"The Trump kleptocracy isn't going to stop at the internet—not if Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has his way. He's ready to give it all over to big telecom."
"The Trump kleptocracy isn't going to stop at the internet—not if Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has his way. He's ready to give it all over to big telecom."
These are the 10 dark conspiracy theories that consume the mind of Donald Trump
These are the 10 dark conspiracy theories that consume the mind of Donald Trump
"Trump seemingly can’t, or chooses not to, distinguish fact from fiction. He has a long history of adopting conspiracy theories."
"Trump seemingly can’t, or chooses not to, distinguish fact from fiction. He has a long history of adopting conspiracy theories."
Trump Considers FDA Chief Who Says People Should Use Medicines “At Their Own Risk”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-considers-fda-chief-who-says-people-should-use-medicines-ldquo-at-their-own-risk-rdquo/
"President-elect Donald Trump is weighing naming as Food and Drug Administration commissioner a staunch libertarian who has called for eliminating the agency’s mandate to determine whether new medicines are effective before approving them for sale. “Let people start using them, at their own risk,” the candidate, Jim O’Neill, said in a 2014 speech to a biotech group. O’Neill, has also called for paying organ donors and setting up libertarian societies at sea—and has said he was surprised to discover that FDA regulators actually enjoy science and like working to fight disease. A source close to the Trump transition team told STAT that Peter Thiel, the billionaire Trump donor who is helping shape the new administration, is pushing for the FDA appointment for O’Neill, his managing director at Mithril Capital Management. Trump’s focus on O’Neill was first reported Wednesday morning by Bloomberg. O’Neill would be an unusual choice. He is not a physician, and lacks the strong science background that nearly all former commissioners have had in recent years."
"President-elect Donald Trump is weighing naming as Food and Drug Administration commissioner a staunch libertarian who has called for eliminating the agency’s mandate to determine whether new medicines are effective before approving them for sale. “Let people start using them, at their own risk,” the candidate, Jim O’Neill, said in a 2014 speech to a biotech group. O’Neill, has also called for paying organ donors and setting up libertarian societies at sea—and has said he was surprised to discover that FDA regulators actually enjoy science and like working to fight disease. A source close to the Trump transition team told STAT that Peter Thiel, the billionaire Trump donor who is helping shape the new administration, is pushing for the FDA appointment for O’Neill, his managing director at Mithril Capital Management. Trump’s focus on O’Neill was first reported Wednesday morning by Bloomberg. O’Neill would be an unusual choice. He is not a physician, and lacks the strong science background that nearly all former commissioners have had in recent years."
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions leaves unflattering resume lines off his attorney general application
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/12/14/1610957/-Sessions-is-leaving-unflattering-resume-lines-off-his-attorney-general-application
"You can’t even really slap this one with a sarcastic “nice try.” It would be a sarcastically nice try if it had a little hope of working and someone caught it. This is just ludicrous. The man is a senator today because the Senate Judiciary Committee, circa 1986, decided he was too racist to be a federal judge, and now he is trying to get the Senate Judiciary Committee to overlook that episode?"
"You can’t even really slap this one with a sarcastic “nice try.” It would be a sarcastically nice try if it had a little hope of working and someone caught it. This is just ludicrous. The man is a senator today because the Senate Judiciary Committee, circa 1986, decided he was too racist to be a federal judge, and now he is trying to get the Senate Judiciary Committee to overlook that episode?"
SNL’s cold open: Trump, John Goodman as Rex Tillerson, and a shirtless Putin celebrate Christmas
http://www.vox.com/2016/12/18/13997238/snl-russia-baldwin-trump-putin-tillerson-goodman-cold-open
"Putin arrives Santa Claus–style, emerging from Trump’s gilded chimney to express how happy he is that Trump won the election"
"Putin arrives Santa Claus–style, emerging from Trump’s gilded chimney to express how happy he is that Trump won the election"
Donald Trump Is Vladimir Putin's Christmas Gift in 'SNL' Sketch
http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/see-donald-trump-as-vladimir-putins-christmas-gift-on-snl-w456624
"John Goodman appears as Secretary of State pick Rex Tillerson in cold open that calls out mogul's refusal to acknowledge Russia's role in election"
"John Goodman appears as Secretary of State pick Rex Tillerson in cold open that calls out mogul's refusal to acknowledge Russia's role in election"
6 Reasons We Need to Be More Mindful Consumers as Trump Comes to the White House @alternet
6 Reasons We Need to Be More Mindful Consumers as Trump Comes to the White House @alternet: Trump has surrounded himself with pro-corporate advisers who would endanger public health, animals and the environment.
The Fact-Free White House: Donald Trump Assembles a Team of Conspiracy Theorists @alternet
The Fact-Free White House: Donald Trump Assembles a Team of Conspiracy Theorists @alternet: Trump is choosing to surround himself with people who similarly gravitate toward fake news and baseless propaganda.
Here are the hustlers, hucksters, hacks, and cowards who helped elect Donald Trump
Here are the hustlers, hucksters, hacks, and cowards who helped elect Donald Trump
"Now we have a president-elect who boasts of his immunity from prosecution for leveraging his office for personal gain"
"Now we have a president-elect who boasts of his immunity from prosecution for leveraging his office for personal gain"
Obama approval soars to 59 percent; most voters prefer Obama, not Trump, make next SCOTUS pick
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/12/12/1610268/-Obama-s-approval-soars-to-59-percent-most-voters-prefer-Obama-not-Trump-make-next-SCOTUS-pick
"My, oh my, Obama sure looks good now. So good, in fact, that more voters want him to pick the next Supreme Court justice—which he rightfully should have gotten to pick anyway."
"My, oh my, Obama sure looks good now. So good, in fact, that more voters want him to pick the next Supreme Court justice—which he rightfully should have gotten to pick anyway."
Bombshell Report Exposes How Trump's Vast Holdings Are Already 'Jeopardizing U.S. Interests' Around the World @alternet
Bombshell Report Exposes How Trump's Vast Holdings Are Already 'Jeopardizing U.S. Interests' Around the World @alternet: Trump is using his president-elect status to cozy up to dictators and benefit the family's business.
So Now We Know the Secret Sauce in Trump's Cabinet
http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a51502/trump-cabinet-plan/
"It has long been the habit of Republican presidents to put people who hate certain agencies and their functions in charge of those very agencies."
"It has long been the habit of Republican presidents to put people who hate certain agencies and their functions in charge of those very agencies."
Don't Certify Electors and Electoral College Vote Without Full Recount
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38728-don-t-certify-electors-and-electoral-college-vote-without-full-recount
"In Michigan, the preliminary results of the recount before the court stopped it showed that there were 75,000 ballots where the scanning machines did not pick up a vote for president in Detroit and Flint Michigan. These votes need to be hand-counted."
"In Michigan, the preliminary results of the recount before the court stopped it showed that there were 75,000 ballots where the scanning machines did not pick up a vote for president in Detroit and Flint Michigan. These votes need to be hand-counted."
Reports: Trump Campaign Is Threatening Electors To Vote For Him Or Else | Crooks and Liars
Reports: Trump Campaign Is Threatening Electors To Vote For Him Or Else | Crooks and Liars
"Trump goons are contacting the GOP electors one by one and threatening them with "political reprisal" if they dare consider voting against the Fuhrer."
"Trump goons are contacting the GOP electors one by one and threatening them with "political reprisal" if they dare consider voting against the Fuhrer."
Robert Reich: Trump Has a Dark Cloud of Illegitimacy Hanging Over Him and It's Mostly Russia @alternet
Robert Reich: Trump Has a Dark Cloud of Illegitimacy Hanging Over Him and It's Mostly Russia @alternet: How can electors be expected to submit their ballots with this dark cloud hanging overhead?
Trump’s Second Gilded Age: Overcoming the Rule of Billionaires and Militarists
http://billmoyers.com/story/trumps-second-gilded-age-overcoming-rule-billionaires-militarists/
"Trump’s affirmation of an updated version of the Gilded Age and his attempts to accelerate America’s slide into authoritarianism is an assault on reason, compassion, morality and human dignity."
"Trump’s affirmation of an updated version of the Gilded Age and his attempts to accelerate America’s slide into authoritarianism is an assault on reason, compassion, morality and human dignity."
The Republican Party Has Abandoned Science for Temporary Profit
http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a51419/trump-epa/
"The Republican Party—the party of Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, of national parks and the EPA—has abandoned science for temporary profit. It has gone completely mad and we will pay that price for it."
"The Republican Party—the party of Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, of national parks and the EPA—has abandoned science for temporary profit. It has gone completely mad and we will pay that price for it."
The fact-deniers persist: Nearly a third of Trump voters don't know he got trounced in popular vote
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/12/9/1609153/-The-fact-deniars-persist-Nearly-a-third-of-Trump-voters-don-t-know-he-got-trounced-in-popular-vote
"As for Americans who are actually showing signs of conscious living (including an aptitude for critical thinking), PPP finds they don't like the idea of the "president" being a popular-vote loser. Voters don't think that Trump's Electoral College victory while losing the popular vote is really fair--50% think the candidate who receives the most votes nationally in the election should become President, to only 37% who disagree with that concept. Trump and his minions may not know it yet, but that's a huge problem for him. From the moment he's sworn in, a large swath of the population will immediately view him as illegitimate. Good luck with that."
"As for Americans who are actually showing signs of conscious living (including an aptitude for critical thinking), PPP finds they don't like the idea of the "president" being a popular-vote loser. Voters don't think that Trump's Electoral College victory while losing the popular vote is really fair--50% think the candidate who receives the most votes nationally in the election should become President, to only 37% who disagree with that concept. Trump and his minions may not know it yet, but that's a huge problem for him. From the moment he's sworn in, a large swath of the population will immediately view him as illegitimate. Good luck with that."
Friday, December 16, 2016
North Carolinians Revolt Over Republicans' Brazen Post-Election Coup
North Carolinians Revolt Over Republicans' Brazen Post-Election Coup
"Refusing to accept Republican lawmakers' brazen power grab, hundreds of North Carolinians flooded the halls of the General Assembly building in Raleigh Thursday evening to shame the officials as they passed a series of measures aimed at stripping power from Governor-elect Roy Cooper."
"Refusing to accept Republican lawmakers' brazen power grab, hundreds of North Carolinians flooded the halls of the General Assembly building in Raleigh Thursday evening to shame the officials as they passed a series of measures aimed at stripping power from Governor-elect Roy Cooper."
The Weather Channel to Breitbart: 'Earth Is Not Cooling, Climate Change Is Real' (Video) @alternet
The Weather Channel to Breitbart: 'Earth Is Not Cooling, Climate Change Is Real' (Video) @alternet: A bluntly titled blog post takes Breitbart to task for using a Weather.com video to deny global warming.
Trump's Secretary of State Pick Is Exxon CEO With Close Ties to Putin @alternet
Trump's Secretary of State Pick Is Exxon CEO With Close Ties to Putin @alternet:
"ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has close personal and company ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin."
"ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has close personal and company ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin."
Sun Solution Rises as Solar Fast Becoming World's Cheapest Electricity Source
Sun Solution Rises as Solar Fast Becoming World's Cheapest Electricity Source
"For the first time, solar power is becoming the cheapest form of electricity production in the world, according to new statistics from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released Thursday."
"For the first time, solar power is becoming the cheapest form of electricity production in the world, according to new statistics from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released Thursday."
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