Wednesday Reads: 500,000+
Posted: February 24, 2021 | Author: Minkoff Minx | Filed under: 2024 Elections, Biden’s First 100 Days, COVID19, Discrimination against women, Donald Trump, Fox News, misogyny, morning reads, open thread, the GOP | 11 Comments
Good morning…
Meanwhile, there was more going on yesterday…then a car crash in California:
Ahmaud Arbery's mother files civil rights lawsuit on anniversary of his death https://t.co/RmZklTTu0R pic.twitter.com/ym1oku2YkZ
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 24, 2021
Tucker shopped a similar lie last night https://t.co/SlScs3k2pi
— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) February 23, 2021
Republicans are targeting some of President Biden’s cabinet nominees, most notably the nominees of color are facing outsize opposition. https://t.co/axrZ68kCAQ
— The ReidOut (@thereidout) February 24, 2021
THIS plus Manchin opposition seems made up-Neera Tanden spoke out against Manchin's daughter, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch, for her EpiPen price hike that got Bresch $19 million-and it's hardly the first time Manchin has used his position to cover for her. 👇🏻https://t.co/RKNqAg5Ikr https://t.co/kNgiEJ2L6G pic.twitter.com/UYy0lPZImK
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) February 24, 2021
The vote was postponed without a new date or time. https://t.co/JttW42aSdC
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 24, 2021
Donald Trump Jr. Is Being Examined By New York Prosecutors In Trump Business Probe https://t.co/nvKoQB3L5e
— Frida Ghitis (@FridaGhitis) February 24, 2021
Incredible timelapse of a giant section of ice covering Lake Michigan around the Chicago shoreline breaking off and drifting away. This video timelapse was captured by the WGN Hancock camera. H/T Tom @Skilling pic.twitter.com/9evTRpiLtn
— John Kassell (@wxkassell) February 23, 2021
President Biden will announce a program to send cloth masks to disadvantaged U.S. communities to curb the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/lnT4dOdGd1
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 24, 2021
Can aircraft technology uncover the mass graves of 7,573 people still missing from Bosnia's war 25 years ago? https://t.co/UJ4GgguGyD pic.twitter.com/7tG9OvnV9r
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 24, 2021
You just know there’s trouble ahead when Fox puts people like Dinesh D'Souza on to say things like this about the deadly insurrection: "In reality, this was a bunch of rowdy people walking through a hallway."
— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) February 24, 2021
Just the thought of this tweet makes me want to puke:
On Donald Trump, Senator Mitt Romney at the DealBook DC Policy Project said: "I don't know if he'll run in 2024 or not, but if he does I'm pretty sure he will win the nomination." #DealBookDC https://t.co/Q6zOBOXHks pic.twitter.com/TK6fE9KLx2
— DealBook (@dealbook) February 24, 2021
This news here also makes me sick:
Just end this with William Blake:
And that’s all for now… stay safe.
St. Valentine’s Day Reads
Posted: February 14, 2021 | Author: Minkoff Minx | Filed under: 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Domestic terrorism, Donald Trump, History, impeach trump, morning reads, open thread, Political and Editorial Cartoons, Psychopaths in charge, Republican politics, Republican presidential politics, Senate, the GOP, Trump Impeachment, We are so F'd | Tags: #43Traitors | 18 Comments
This special Valentine goes out to all those people #43Traitors who voted to give a certain insurrectionist yet another free pass.
By the way, all Kitty hearts illustrations by:
Thank You. pic.twitter.com/LAwlaOmmly
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) February 14, 2021
Our constitutional system is only as good as the people we entrust to lead it.
— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) February 13, 2021
My statement on today’s impeachment vote: pic.twitter.com/Hfk8yqToPr
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) February 13, 2021
That McConnell tore their defense to shreds while also voting to acquit means we all know the fix was in and that their defense made not one bit of difference. https://t.co/ThfbuIkgzl
— The Editorial Board (@johnastoehr) February 14, 2021
It took MAGA four years to prep its movement to be okay with killing Americans and negligent genocide using disease.
Hitler was only able to do that after fifteen years.
— Mr. Steven Jarvis (@crookedpinkie1) February 14, 2021
Seventeen of the #43Traitors are up for re-election in 2022 per Ballotpedia.
The most vulnerable are @RoyBluntMO @RonJohnsonWI @marcorubio and @SenToddYoung
Others at risk: @DrRandPaul @robportman @SenJohnKennedy @Boozman4AR
DONATE & VOLUNTEER AGAINST THEM #VoteThemOut pic.twitter.com/RWpsrnjxhw
— Mook (@Mookulator) February 13, 2021
If the press had brains they'd be raking McConnell over the coals for delaying and then saying it is too late. LOOK what he just confessed to on the floor: Trump's guilt. He let him off cause HE prevented a trial before Trump left. THAT's about as reprehensible as it gets.
— Jennifer 'Convict. Disqualify.' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) February 13, 2021
Gotta love those editorial illustrators, though! pic.twitter.com/1DjqAjlO69
— Gertrudes Larkin (@GertrudesLarkin) February 13, 2021
@NicolleDWallace is exactly right when she points out that EVERY Republican who has ANY aspirations to run for President in 2024 will now have to go up against and beat Trump.
You idiots.
Rubio
Cruz
Cotton
Portman
Hawley
Haley
GrahamYou made this mess, you deal with it.
— 🖕🏻Aunt Crabby Calls Bullshit 🖕🏻 (@DearAuntCrabby) February 13, 2021
Apparently #MAGA stands for “Murderous Authoritarian Gets Acquittal.”#ImpeachmentTrial #TrumpIsGuilty #TrumpImpeachment #43Traitors pic.twitter.com/HexxFvdDdx
— Eric Wolfson (@EricWolfson) February 13, 2021
Republicans who voted not to convict Trump are on the wrong side of history. #43Traitors pic.twitter.com/Tj4pfdwIcc
— Fredtimbo (@Fredtimbo) February 13, 2021
New York prosecutors expand Trump Organization probe to $280m in loans https://t.co/5TRl6HICyq
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 13, 2021
The Republican Senatapede. #43traitors pic.twitter.com/TT7MpZUlrV
— dœ (@marcinogens) February 13, 2021
The impeachment trial brings home the painful reality.
Trump is only part of the problem.
The larger problem is that Trump is being shielded by a major political party that believes in his tactics and everything he stands for, and will defend literally anything he does.
— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) February 13, 2021
Our Government will never change as long as Mitch McConnell holds office.
— Mystery Solvent (@MysterySolvent) February 13, 2021
Repeat after me, America#ImpeachmentTrial pic.twitter.com/zsx9dwF5yp
— Ann Telnaes (@AnnTelnaes) February 13, 2021
Trump’s lawyers talking now 👇 pic.twitter.com/cDYcU5sTUG
— Pat Bagley (@Patbagley) February 13, 2021
Twitter did more to hold trump accountable than the #gop.
— Eric Garcia for Congress (@EricG1247) February 13, 2021
This tweet is getting some attention:
Politics moves in steps in the US. On McCarthy, Civil rights, Nixon. Don’t underestimate the significance of today. Seven Republicans voted to remove a president of their own party from office. Their leader accused him of provoking terrorism. This is news and history.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) February 14, 2021
So, there are bad storms across the country…
😮 Coast-to-coast winter weather headlines from the NWS this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/ozyMX8zXM4
— Corey Pieper (@Geostrophic) February 14, 2021
I will end with this one observation:
As a colleague of mine has observed:
If Republicans control the House and Senate in 2024, there’s no way a Democrat, if he/she wins the presidential election, will be certified and allowed to take office.
— Ian Bassin (@ianbassin) February 14, 2021
What can you say after that?
Sunday Super Thread
Posted: February 7, 2021 | Author: Minkoff Minx | Filed under: Climate Change, COVID19, Environment, morning reads, open thread, Political and Editorial Cartoons, racism, Trump | Tags: Christopher Plummer, Cloris Leachman, Hal Holbrook Cicely Tyson | 7 Comments
Good morning…
Just a few cartoons…
So today is Super Bowl Sunday…and I wanted to remember the best halftime performance ever…
And just a few links:
Cha-ching!https://t.co/s723gjdHMh
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 6, 2021
NEW: former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign disclosed paying people & firms behind the January 6 rally before rioters stored the US Capitol *OVER $2.7 MILLION*—but secretive shell companies & "dark money" hide details of Trump ties to those protests https://t.co/ABgwnBvo0S pic.twitter.com/NZ3LVSzsVg
— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) January 22, 2021
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds decision to lift state's mask mandates AND social distancing for all gatherings starting Super Bowl Sunday is like eliminating DUI laws starting New Year's Eve.
— Janice Hough (@leftcoastbabe) February 6, 2021
Why Super Bowl parties could become superspreader events — NBA Finals & World Series watching parties were probably a factor in California's devastating autumn-and-winter COVID surge https://t.co/Nim9VKg0m6 @seangreene89 @LukeMMoney pic.twitter.com/QS432k6E2r
— Ron Lin (@ronlin) February 6, 2021
* Kyle Rittenhouse at a bar playing pool then goes out of sight.
* the QAnon Sharman gets organic food.
* now, the Texas florist will get to visit Mexico.
White justice. This is pathetic! If they were Black or Brown they would be in jail (w/our organic food) or dead!
— Amy Siskind 🏳️🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) February 6, 2021
I just— https://t.co/xJObdyqrTK
— ⚓️🚢Imani Gandy 🚢⚓️ (@AngryBlackLady) February 7, 2021
A Utah school is allowing parents to opt their children out of Black history month curriculum https://t.co/IrYOaHAbBm
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) February 7, 2021
Terrill Thomas died in April 2016 after being denied water for seven days at Milwaukee County Jail.
Jacob Chansley stormed the U.S. Capitol and was moved to a Virginia jail so corrections officials can provide him with organic food.
There are two justice systems in America. pic.twitter.com/wCRyEqv5w8
— Grande Capo (@VoLinxx) February 5, 2021
Something like a tenth of the people who live in the South and the Southwest — from South Carolina to Southern California — will decide to move north in search of better economy and environment.
Those who stay will be disproportionately poor and elderly. https://t.co/FmqMQcbzaK
— ProPublica (@propublica) February 6, 2021
Hollywood legends…we have lost four over the last few weeks.
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer, Sound of Music star and oldest actor to win an Oscar, dies aged 91 https://t.co/OBw83G0ADT
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 5, 2021
From Captain to Klingon General and everything in between, Christopher Plummer leaves behind so many memorable performances in an Oscar-winning career that spanned over six decades.
We will always cherish the times we were fortunate enough to spend with him. #TCMRemembers pic.twitter.com/T0z7YGTC4c
— TCM (@tcm) February 5, 2021
Christopher Plummer had so many great roles, but I’ll always remember him this way. pic.twitter.com/Aqq6NHZvzz
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) February 5, 2021
Remembering the life and iconic career of #ChristopherPlummer. 💙 https://t.co/YWE9Lzabdd pic.twitter.com/STcqIpJ4UW
— IMDb (@IMDb) February 6, 2021
Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook, an actor who carved out a substantial career in TV and film but who achieved his widest acclaim onstage embodying Mark Twain in a one-man show, died on Jan. 23. He was 95. https://t.co/zHWO2NsRDy
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 2, 2021
Hal Holbrook, Emmy and Tony-Winning Actor Who Portrayed Mark Twain, Dies at 95 https://t.co/PKI67ShsOP
— Variety (@Variety) February 2, 2021
Hal Holbrook (1925-2021) as Mark Twain: pic.twitter.com/PJDvIfL2N1
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) February 2, 2021
Hal Holbrook, the craftsman who reincarnated Mark Twain on stage and screen for more than six decades and also stood out as Abraham Lincoln and Deep Throat, two other American legends, has died. He was 95 https://t.co/LmNRDiwwEf
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 2, 2021
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson passed away only two days after the publication of her memoir, "JUST AS I AM", which is an honest and revealing look at the trailblazing life and career of one of the most important and influential actors of our generation. pic.twitter.com/ThuPG4klHT
— TCM (@tcm) January 31, 2021
When shooting this touching moment in SOUNDER ('72), Cicely Tyson revealed in an interview that when she heard Sounder bark she saw Nathan and her reaction was completely authentic.
Cinematographer John Alonso was so moved, he teared up and thought he didn't get the scene. pic.twitter.com/SDj7ZNiSOG
— TCM (@tcm) January 31, 2021
"Legacies are not footprints in the sand, destined to lose depth and meaning as the wind of time blows. Instead, think of them as a compass, pointing the generations that come after in the direction they must go." https://t.co/8YaxK3d0ay
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) February 1, 2021
Here’s a beautiful tribute to the amazing Cicely Tyson written by my writer friend John Romano. A great loss but a great life. pic.twitter.com/rQbfnKDP0s
— John Lithgow (@JohnLithgow) January 30, 2021
“I’ve done my best, that’s all.” – Cicely Tyson #BETRemembers pic.twitter.com/U52rmo5AAF
— BET Her TV (@BETherTV) February 1, 2021
Cloris Leachman
Keep well, and stay safe.
And just a little shoutout to my hometown team…go Bucs!
Sunday Funnies: Tuna Melts
Posted: January 31, 2021 | Author: Minkoff Minx | Filed under: Biden’s First 100 Days, Domestic terrorism, Donald Trump, Food, impeach trump, Joe Biden, morning reads, open thread, Political and Editorial Cartoons, the GOP | 5 Comments
What’s going on?
So, now for some news links:
I wish this was the latest shocking news story…
A class action lawsuit filed in California accuses Subway of selling tuna sandwiches that are "bereft of tuna." https://t.co/WSYPzc6QZX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 31, 2021
But, as you will see…it’s not.
A COVID-19-related shortage has Grape-Nuts faithful missing that familiar crunch of their favorite breakfast cereal. pic.twitter.com/IApV4dnq8a
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 29, 2021
Seriously…though.
93,581 people have died from Covid-19 so far this month.
January is the deadliest month of the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University.
— Victor Blackwell CNN (@VictorBlackwell) January 31, 2021
Publix heiress Julie Jenkins Fancelli provided the “lion’s share” of funding for the Washington Ellipse rally preceding the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, the Wall Street Journal reported. https://t.co/XgTiGaEG7R
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) January 30, 2021
Since Publix @Publix turned off replies to this tweet, I would like to point out that Julie Jenkins Fancelli is President of Publix's charitable foundation and she and her other family members have 20% ownership in Publix https://t.co/TXTLLDFSTb
— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) January 31, 2021
So if this report is right, Trump wanted his lawyers to lie and they quit rather than do something unethical. It’s that simple. https://t.co/0jJsx5LUWV
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) January 31, 2021
This vile Q bitch needs to go:
The vile, @mtgreenee uses language, insulting people w/learning disabilities. Like so many Americans, I am part of a special needs family. There are millions of students with disabilities in America. It is appalling this “lady” is now on the committee that sets education policy. https://t.co/UxnhowL6oh
— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) January 30, 2021
Rep. Cori Bush is to be commended for her professionalism regarding the way she handled Marjorie Greene allegedly coming up behind her & "berating" her. Someday, Greene is going to "come up behind" & "berate" the wrong (or right) sista girl. https://t.co/Al0kaW7Opw
— Joyce Hutchens (@JoyceHutchens3) January 30, 2021
To the mob pushing Congress to overturn the election, wife of SCOTUS Justice Thomas wrote: “GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU STANDING UP or PRAYING!” He must recuse from all cases where she has lobbied or resign.https://t.co/cjOaU54amA via @slate
— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) January 29, 2021
Ukraine stayed quiet during Trump-era pressures. Now it’s sharing some Giuliani tales. https://t.co/STMrRXwVlS
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 30, 2021
This “both sides” crap has got to stop. There is the side of violent insurrection or there is the side of American democracy. It’s that simple. https://t.co/Ct4WLFUKnM
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) January 31, 2021
Smoking gun: The orders from Miller to the DC National Guard for January 6 included in linked article— is a must read. The DC guard were allowed no helmets, no body armor, no weapons. They were not allowed to stop or arrest protesters. Letter orders no interference with rioters https://t.co/py9y17iw0U pic.twitter.com/tjsLBVcbPn
— Holly Brewer (@earlymodjustice) January 30, 2021
Congress and the Department of Justice must investigate this immediately. The invasion of the Capitol on January 6 is looking more and more like an inside job.
Trump Defense Secretary Disarmed D.C. National Guard Before Capitol Riot https://t.co/1w5Gr4lF0j
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) January 30, 2021
And I can’t stress this enough….what the fuck?
what the absolute shit https://t.co/wZpYpvLAx4
— ⚖️Imani Gandy ⚖️ (@AngryBlackLady) January 31, 2021
These selfish, insane, degenerate fucks:
Dodger Stadium vaccination site shut down amid protest – Los Angeles Times https://t.co/5psNzZ6iw2— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) January 31, 2021
Lock. Them. Up. https://t.co/DjJecNLZcU
— Lex Alexander (@LexAlexander) January 31, 2021
Last year, Andrew Yang put his name behind an effort to purge nondisclosure agreements from politics, as they were suppress allegations of wrongdoing.
The Daily News has learned that he's making volunteers sign an 11 point NDA for his 2021 Mayoral runhttps://t.co/crabG2x9xd
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 30, 2021
🚨 BREAKING: An investigation of Andrew Yang's presidential campaign reveals allegations of sexist, discriminatory, or hostile behavior to women from as early as fall 2018.
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 30, 2021
To be clear, this is authoritarianism. https://t.co/FrR3n57xXV
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) January 29, 2021
On the steps of the Wyoming statehouse yesterday, at least 800 people were chanting “USA! USA!” while Rep. Matt Gaetz blasted Rep. Liz Cheney.@playbookplus's takeaway: If Cheney were up for reelection in 2021 instead of 2022, she’d be in serious trouble.https://t.co/38RDYVvym7
— POLITICO (@politico) January 29, 2021
WATCH: A rare fossilized tree whose branches and roots are still intact after 20 million years was found during roadwork near an ancient forest petrified millions of years ago on the island of Lesbos in Greece pic.twitter.com/VNdgvGlZPa
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 30, 2021
At least Biden is getting shit done.
Over the last 10 days, I’ve taken action on:
– COVID-19
– The economy
– Climate change
– Racial equity
– Immigration
– Health care
– LGBTQ+ rightsAnd I’m just getting started.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 30, 2021
This is an open thread.
Wednesday Reads: On the 7th day…
Posted: January 27, 2021 | Author: Minkoff Minx | Filed under: Biden Harris 2020, COVID19, Domestic terrorism, Donald Trump, impeach trump, morning reads, open thread, Political and Editorial Cartoons, Senate, the GOP, white nationalists | 9 Comments
This is a week out, with a new President, have you been sleeping better?
Now for a few news links:
Presumably for the same reason he continues to support Trump, who literally sent a fascist mob to the Capitol to make the murder fantasies come true. https://t.co/Ci2ShJID5c
— Amanda Marcotte (@AmandaMarcotte) January 27, 2021
"In one post, from January 2019, Greene liked a comment that said 'a bullet to the head would be quicker' to remove House Speaker Nancy Pelosi."
How do we allow someone who promotes domestic terrorism to hold office? How?? https://t.co/jqmHW4Ur1i
— Hend Amry (@LibyaLiberty) January 27, 2021
Widespread internet outages hit Northeast https://t.co/oEwveJybaq
— AJC (@ajc) January 27, 2021
BREAKING: President Biden’s Acting AG Monty Wilkinson officially rescinded the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" program, which resulted in separation of over 3,000 families, according to a copy of his letter obtained by @NBCNews. With @JuliaEAinsley.https://t.co/7vCGIyfgWc
— Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) January 26, 2021
Global number of COVID cases surpasses 100 million https://t.co/wPxMKND7ZR
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 27, 2021
Look! Shiny Normal Thing! Joe Biden Gonna Reopen Obamacare Signups, Because Emergencyhttps://t.co/URRxan88O4 by @DoktorZoom
— Wonkette (@Wonkette) January 27, 2021
President Biden will move forward with a plan announced 5 years ago and stalled by the Trump admin. to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, the White House says. https://t.co/t7OuFtguzz
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 26, 2021
So the Pences can't afford a house because the VP salary is so low, but a $15hr minimum wage is too high? Huh. https://t.co/U8PhCtfdWr
— Victoria Brownworth #NoUnityWithoutAccountability (@VABVOX) January 27, 2021
Companies that hire people who worked as top Trump admin aides will be identified by a new liberal watchdog group formed to track the employment of ex-senior administration officials. https://t.co/nyDFUUaxlb
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 27, 2021
Call Tuberville, Cruz and Hawley as Impeachment witnesses and grill ‘em like a carp on live TV, then force them to recuse themselves as jurors.
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 27, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: The ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER picks up my Trump International Hotel report from PROOF and contacts Senator Tuberville (R-AL) for comment.
Tuberville now claims that what Charles Herbster put on social media is false.
Someone is lying. https://t.co/61s0CJtWRR
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) January 27, 2021
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS (h/t @CheriJacobus): Txtwire CEO Daniel Beck Claims He Attended January 5 Meeting at Trump International Hotel—and that Attendees Included Rudy Giuliani, Mike Lindell, Kimberly Guilfoyle (Who Called Ali Alexander) and Tommy Tuberville (Who Denies Being There) pic.twitter.com/RM4F5SXNdF
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) January 27, 2021
The Republicans are still behaving like Trump hasn’t left the stage and is still in power, as if they don’t have the power to end his terrible reign or worse—after everything—don’t want to.
— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) January 27, 2021
And on the seventh day…well, eighth day, things seem to be getting unfucked nicely. However, all this tRumpian loyalty is disgusting and disturbing…
Then, we always have this:
Imagine being culpable in a deadly insurrection and you get to vote along with the victims on whether everyone should just “move on.”
— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) January 27, 2021
This is an open thread.
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