Really, How Hard Can It Be…
We're supposed to stand up to bullies, not follow them. How hard can it be to... (more…)
Kavanaugh: Birth Control Is ‘Abortion-Inducing Drugs’
On the third day of Senate committee hearings, Trump’s pick for a seat on the Supreme Court of the United States of America, Brett Kavanaugh, called women’s birth control ‘abortion-inducing drugs’. Dawn Laguens, executive…
Unidentified Top Admin Official: The Root Of The Problem Is The President’s Amorality. UPDATED
In a blistering Op-Ed in The New York Times, an anonymous “Senior Administration Official” claims he/she is part of an inside ‘resistance’ working in opposition to Trump’s impulses. The root of the problem is…
Is Sen Schumer ‘Utterly Useless’? For Dems, Yeah, Pretty Much
"Schumer is utterly useless" - A shared response to the Senate Minority Leader’s dealmaking with Mitch McConnell. So useless, this: "Is there a way to impeach Schumer?" (more…)
Free Expression A Human Right. And Then There’s Trump
“His attacks are strategic, designed to undermine confidence in reporting and raise doubts about verifiable facts” (more…)
John McCain 1936-2018
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MediCare For All: Americans Think That’s A Good Thing
New Reuters poll out Thursday shows support for 'Medicare for All' at all-time high with 70 percent of all Americans now in favor of a such program, including 84.5% of Democrats and 52% of…
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Cohen Bombshell: Trump Directed Hush Money Payments. Manafort Found Guilty On 8 Counts: Faces 80 Years in LockUp. (more…)
I Know… Parallel Universe
President’s Speech Seen As Bid To Increase Control Over Military In Face Of Criticism “The fact that he has to keep having these campaigns means he is encountering certain resistance within the military, that…
What A Christian…
Chelsea Clinton’s Views on Abortion Are Like Hitler’s Views on ‘Killing the Jews’ Franklin Graham, pro-Trump, far right Christian evangelist, son of the late Billy Graham (more…)
U.S. Press Push Back **UPDATED**
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Dark Money Org Pushing Kavanaugh To Supreme Court Not Authorized To Operate In D.C.
The Judicial Crisis Network (JCN), which says it has spent $4.5 million promoting Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the nation’s highest court, had its local business registration and certificate revoked last September (more…)
We Still Have Choices, For Now
**UPDATED** Primaries In 4 States Today: And In Every Election Through 2020 The Question Remains, What Are We Voting For? (more…)
FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok Fired. **UPDATED**
This decision should be deeply troubling to all Americans. A lengthy investigation and multiple rounds of Congressional testimony failed to produce a shred of evidence that Special Agent Strzok’s personal views ever affected his…
Foreign Agents Spending Big $$ Under Trump
Last week OpenSecrets.org went live with their new project Foreign Lobby Watch. The project configures data from the Department of Justice’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). OpenSecrets.org details updated data listing the top countries…
Profiting From Hate
Who’s Taking Blood Money From Hate Groups? Let’s be clear; every dollar these companies make from white supremacists is BLOOD MONEY. Their inaction begs the question: whose side are they on? America is facing…
Press Freedom 2018: Good News, Bad News
The 2018 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders is out and for the United States it’s a good news - bad news story. Bad News: The United States remains in the mid…
Report: Investigate Repubs for Colluding With Trump to Obstruct Justice
The impeachment proceedings would have already started if congressional Republicans weren’t colluding with Trump to obstruct justice. (more…)
Wife of Marine Combat Veteran, Mother of Two, Deported
Pleading and pressure from around the country did not stop the Trump Administration from deporting Alejandra Juarez, the wife of a Marine combat veteran and mother of two young American-born daughters. “I am very…
If You Can’t Beat Them Honestly, Lie and Cheat
North Carolina Republicans want to hide the truth from voters; so, they’re trying to rewrite the rules to make it easier to do so. (more…)
Feeling Tired? Might Be The Fecal Parasite In Your Wrap
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns about contamination with Cyclospora - a fecal parasite. Beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap…
A Canadian Take: Trump Stuck In Putin’s Swamp
Donald Trump doesn't care about sex scandals or videos. He has entertained the National Enquirer's readers for decades by constantly cheating on his wife or mistress of the day. The rest of the world…
They Are Not Going Away
[junkie-dropcap]L[/junkie-dropcap]ong Island student-organizations, relatives of victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, local politicians and activists of all ages demanding sensible gun laws were out in force…
ICE Deporting Wife of Marine. This Is What We Have Become?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week notified Alejandra Juarez that she will be deported (back) to Mexico on 3 August. Alejandra is the wife of former Marine Sgt. Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Juarez who served…
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Constitutional America???
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Dead By Cop
Black, Native, Latino Americans Are Killed At A Much Higher Rate Than White Americans
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Hey, US Ed, History Calls
The invasion by Europeans of the ‘New World’ saw the First Nations population go from around 15 million in 1500 to just over 200,000 in 1900. (U.S. only. Does Not include data on First Nations Peoples of Canada).
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Project 2025 & The Military
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Shrewd, SlipUp, Or Just Plain Stupid …
In a meeting with hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals: “It’s unacceptable seeing ‘fat generals and admirals’ in the halls of the Pentagon, and leading commands around the country and the world. It’s a bad look.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Ebony McMorris, reporter for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN): “Mr. President, what are your plans for—” McMorris began (one of the few Black reporters in the WH Press Corps). “Quiet. You’re really obnoxious,” said Trump. “I’m not obnoxious, but I’m trying to ask you what about your plans for Memphis, Mr. President?” “You are really obnoxious,” said Trump (president of the USA).
“I think she’s a disgraceful person, you know, I think she’s a disgraceful person, a loser. It’s amazing the way people vote. I know it’s people from her area, maybe of the world, I don’t know. They got here and they vote her in. I don’t know. It’s hard to believe. But I think she’s a disgusting person.”
That’s the President of the United States of America making remarks about seated member of the House, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), to reporters in the Oval Office.
‘If Republicans don’t block voting rights, Democrats will allow “child molesters” and “illegal aliens” to vote and Republicans will be out of power for years’. Ted Cruz, Republican U.S. Senator from Texas. Same Ted Cruz who voted to force changing legal votes of Electoral College. Went so far as to incite an insurrection.
Simple Reminder
Stuff…
News Disorder, It’s A Thing I’m always tired because at night I can’t sleep unless I watch the news. Then I watch the news and can’t sleep.
Your Tingly Leaving You know that tingly little feeling you get when you like someone? That’s your common sense leaving your body.
Don’t Wanna Know It is possible to lead a cow upstairs – but – not downstairs. Question: Why in the hell would you want to take a cow upstairs? Wait, no, don’t tell me. I don’t want to know.
Kane’s Clinic
Wheel In The Sky
Journey From their album, Infinity – the first album with Steve Perry on lead vocals. Released January 1978.
Going Back Home
Sherman Robertson From the 1998 Rockin’ Blues album (CD) Going Back Home
Out Of The Rain
Etta James From her 1990 Soulful Blues album Stickin’ To My Guns
Dreams
Brandi Carlile * From WFUV LIVE CD (FM 90.7 in the Greater New York City area). Originally on her 2009 folk-rock album Give Up The Ghost.
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Marvin Gaye Originally On His Landmark 1971 Album What’s Going On
Amigo De Verdad
Gipsyland from their album Viva La Musica. Recorded in Cancoon Studio Paris and DreamHouse Studios London.
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