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Archives: December 24, 2019

Dear 1%

Virginia pastors give over $17,000 to pay student meal debts

Trump makes 99 false claims in 2 weeks: CNN

Woman who ran over a 14-year old girl for being "Mexican" is in far bigger trouble...

Republican held US Senate seats up in 2020 Democrats need to win to regain control of the US Senate.

Gabbard Now the Most-Disliked Candidate

Elizabeth Warren releases new anti-corruption campaign ad in Iowa

Pentatonix "Little Drummer Boy":

Pentatonix "Little Drummer Boy":

A guy I know was just taken to the hospital...

Biden tweet:

ATTN Moscow Mitch no fucking way

The Collapse of Neoliberalism

Sarah Silverman's great, but I wish she'd just come straight out and tell the GOP what's on her mind

Who's Leading Now - Morning Consult Poll post debate:

Seth Abramson: Trump complicit in the murder of khashoggi.

Seth Abramson: "Much of it makes the already terrible Ukraine scandal look virtually benign."

It's the fumes, you see,---the fumes produced by the windmills---that cause the windmill cancers.

Love seeing tweets like this about Yang :)

Anyone else have a favorite TV Christmas episode?

If you're sick of the "12 Days Of Christmas..."

Little Lindsey and Trump high-five Susan Collins for her "unbelievable courage" in Boof Boy vote

#National @MorningConsult Post Debate Poll (12/20-22):

This Man Is Mentally Ill. He's Addlebrained. If You Saw Him In A Bar, You'd Assume He's Plastered.

Trump attacks on wind turbines, low-flow toilets and LED lightbulbs set up key campaign clash

Here is a Christmas Wish that we can all hope comes true

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone!

Impeachment.

Poll: Viewers say Biden won the debate

G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government

Elizabeth Warren qualifies for 2020 Washington State primary, off and running -- and hiking

VT US Senators Leahy-D and Sanders-I/D and their likely replacements.

Pelosi fires back at Trump for criticizing impeachment process

FINALLY! Trump's violations of the Impoundment Control Act being discussed by MSM

Mysterious green ooze on Michigan highway came from waste site whose owner is in prison

This is looking like a worst Xmas scenario...

Trump: People Are Saying 'Merry Christmas Again' Thanks to Him

December car-tab renewal notices sent late due to I-976

Cat forces human slave to play piano for him

Science fact

Is there a downside for Pelosi not sending the Articles to the Senate?

Going through the site that has bills that have been introduced, found this about Gaetz....

Did Brokaw just say that Nixon was different...

House Democrats call for investigation into border officials giving asylum-seekers fake court dates

Mele Kalikimaka Mr. President!

Now Christianity Today has done it again with another editorial (they weren't kidding i guess)

RW Trump gunner needs to be visited by the FBI:

LET THERE BE TRUMPETS AND LOUD NOISES-Can you guess why?

Christianity Today sees boost in new subscriptions since calling for Trumps removal.

Fire at fish farm near Port Hardy damages net pen, up to 21,000 Atlantic salmon escape

Imagine a First Lady that feels compassion for families and children seeking refuge

Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread! There Has to be a Morning After!

McConnell wants Trump treated no different than Clinton...

your favorite debate moment is now a gif.

BMW probed by SEC over sales reporting

Mike Pence Yule Log.

Bureaucracy as a weapon: how the Trump administration is slowing asylum cases

I will be busy for the next couple days eating, drinking, smiling and feeling very very blessed.

Obama Is Reportedly Talking Up Elizabeth Warren With Donors

The invisible man: Text messages reveal former golfer's role in Ukraine scandal

US Government Sides With Bayer In Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

A Test for Foreign Teachers in Indonesia: Are You Gay?

Giuliani says New York prosecutors would be 'a--holes' to prosecute him

I Was a Lifelong Republican. The GOP Is Now the Evil Party.

Istanbul's New Mayor Outlines Gross Mismanagement Under Erdogan's Allies

How do you get Trump to change a lightbulb?

Durham Surprises Even Allies With Statement on F.B.I.'s Trump Case

Lisa Page Speaks Out About Trump's REPULSIVE Behavior

New poll of California Democrats shows Bernie Sanders leading as Elizabeth Warren nosedives

French police charge two boys after alleged rape shared on Twitter

Intelligent people tend to be messy, stay awake longer, and swear more

Giuliani says he's 'more of a Jew' than Holocaust survivor George Soros

Republican group to run ads in target states demanding testimony from White House officials in Trump

Anybody else not making it home

Trump has made courage scarce. But there are still brave leaders out there.

The Cruelty of a Trump Christmas. Republicans aren't Scrooges -- they're much worse.

3 year old opens game by singing National Anthem

We're Getting Old, but We're Not Doing Anything About It

Will the United States Lose the Universe?

Bernie Sanders Now Leads All Other Democrats in Hypothetical Match-Up Vs. Trump

I fucking hate Christmas

BMW Is Under S.E.C. Investigation

TIMELAPSE OF THE FUTURE: A Journey to the End of Time

Trump "Bohemian Rhapsody" cover

Giuliani says he's 'more of a Jew' than Holocaust survivor George Soros

3 of 4 christmas' over and NO politics. Last one is tomorrow night and I might get goaded but will

Michael Moore: GOP 'Dying Dinosaurs,' Impeach Them

Virginia lawmakers ask governor to remove state's Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol

Along with Impeachmas

A small moment of snarky joy

Enough: GHOULiani vomits anti-Semitism - "am more Jewish than Soros" - how long will we put up?

Do THEY Know It's Christmas?

Again, I needed to STOP in my tracks and give thanks to St. Anthony of Padua!

drumpf wants to call witnesses? Let him

Still Baking!

The Most Energetic Flashes of Light in the Universe Produce Deadly Nuclear Reactions

Scientists Present Best Images Yet of Ionosphere From Space

Tweet of the Day

G.O.P. Lawmaker Matt Shea Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government

Who wll win the January Debate

Australia fines Sackler-owned opioid maker over advertising

How to spot a liar Pamela Meyer

Susan Collins Is Suddenly Opposing Trump's Court Picks Amid Tough Reelection Bid

An English Prof. is on "The 11th Hour" talking about the people who agree with DT that it was a

My 8000th post - only took 17 years

Packers beat the Vikings!

NYT Editorial Board: The U.N.'s Tainted Legacy in Haiti

NYT Editorial Board: The U.N.'s Tainted Legacy in Haiti

Christmas Day Eclipse: How To Watch The 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Online, The Decade's Final Astro Gift

An administration rots from the head down

Trump Promotes Top Mulvaney Aide Who Refused To Cooperate With Impeachment

Chris Hayes On The 'Damning' Emails Sent Right After The Ukraine Phone Call

I am currently having an interesting set of discussions on Facebook.

300m-year-old fossil is early sign of creatures caring for their young

About that North Korean Xmas gift...

Outlaws - Green Grass And High Tides - 11/10/1978 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Sam Jones - Off Camera - Yes!

MARSHAWN LYNCH is a Seahawk again!

Jill Wine-Banks, on 'The Last Word'

Maranatha, Lord!

A Conversation With Rudy Giuliani Over Bloody Marys at the Mark Hotel

The Rise of Skywalker: Disney cuts Star Wars same-sex kiss in Singapore

Test Of Father's Sperm Might Reveal Autism Risk In Children

Can someone explain betting odds?

A former Hitler Youth/SS soldier demonstrates what it will take to open a Trumpster's eyes

Figuring out the power of the black hole's outburst

Hauntingly beautiful. Love to you all. Merry Christmas.

FLIPPABLE: Jennifer Leeper for Connecticut House House District 128 (January 14, 2020)

Just got back from seeing Star Wars Episode IX. (no spoilers)

FLIPPABLE: Cheryl Moss for Connecticut House District 151 (January 14, 2020)

Te Lapa: Mysterious island lights that help Polynesians navigate

NASA Detects Near-Collisions From 4 Asteroids On Christmas Eve

CBS Overnight News: 96 y.o. makes wooden toys for kiddos in need...

We're all just walking each other home.

The invisible man: Text messages reveal former golfer's role in Ukraine scandal

Barring nonmedical exemptions increases vaccination rates, study finds

A really good Twitter thread explaining how stupid the fundraising fight is

A gay 12-year-old died by suicide after relentless bullying. His mom says the school did nothing.

Overwhelming evidence found that discrimination hurts LGBTQ people's health

Judiciary Lawyer Suggests That House May Have to Impeach Trump Again

Former Olympic athlete slams drag shows and compares them to blackface

All Biden Fans Should Consider Reading This DU Posting from Andrew Yang fan And DU Member Recursion

2020 US Senate Election- US Senate Seats Democrats have to win to regain control in 2020.

Merry Christmas, DUers! Dogs at the shelter choosing their Christmas toy is sheer joy!

Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer

"And my attitude about my legacy is Fuck it," he said.

Disney produced an unprecedented 80 percent of the top box office hits this year

Every morning boog the chocolate lab checks under the Christmas tree

Gov. Hutchinson declares Arkansas will accept refugees

Merry Christmas to all!

Bet you didn't know that drawing the Apple logo could be this easy.

Dickinson on Apple TV+

Favor Johnson, by Willem Lange

Idea for our knitters:

An OP-ed from UK politician David Miliband

"A house divided..."

6 yr old girl writes toy company, asking why there aren't female little green soldiers.

"The transcript shows Mr Trump asked Mr Zelensky to "do us a favour" and investigate Joe Biden,....

Tis the Season to be Grateful!

America is baffled.

Does Anyone Here On DU Know Someone That Lives In A Trump Building?....

Asian Giant Hornet Invasion Threatens Honey Bees in Pacific Northwest

Bernie Sanders is wrong -- twice -- in claim about defense budget voting record

Breakfast 24 December 2019

📺 DEC 29 at 9PM ET MSNBC - Sen. Sanders: 'Red, White & Who' explores healthcare in America

Who agrees

📺 DEC 29 at 9PM ET MSNBC - Sen. Sanders: 'Red, White & Who' explores healthcare in America

Why the "Slash-Poison-Burn" Approach to Cancer Has Failed

74 Years Ago Today; Sodder Children disappearance in a fire spurs decades-long quest to find them

Biden maintains national lead after December debate: poll

New construction seen at missile-related site in North Korea

NORAD Santa Tracker Is Up and Running

Christmas/Holiday feast menu

Crabby Christmas Blues

▶️ Hear the Bern: Episode 38 - Bern After Yeeting (w/ US Youth Climate Strike & the Gravel Teens)

Trumps official poll on Facebook

One-eyed Chuck the Wonder Cat brought in a Christmas present

Gov. Lamont plans to campaign for Joe Biden in New Hampshire 😎🦩🎨

Wild turkey menace: Angry birds are pecking cars, deflating kiddie pools and harassing the elderly

Labor unions "roaring back" as members find they are struggling 'despite the strong economy'

Happy National Eggnog Day! Gimme 😋 or Gag me 🤢?

🐦 JAN 3 at 12PM - Town Hall in Anamosa IA with Bernie Sanders

🐦 JAN 3 at 3PM - Canvass Launch in Waterloo IA with Bernie Sanders

My wish for you all for today, and for tomorrow

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight.

Cook Political Report rates Alabama Senate race a "toss up"

🐦 JAN 3 at 6:30PM - Rally in Decorah IA with Bernie Sanders

🐦 JAN 4 at 12PM - Town Hall in Dubuque IA with Bernie Sanders

🐦 JAN 4 at 3:30PM - Town Hall in Grundy Center IA with Bernie Sanders

Was Rod Serling A Time Traveler Trying To Warn Us About Today?

Trump invites Disgraced Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher-- to Mar-a-Lago Christmas Party.........

Once around the goldfish bowl. . . . Please come CAPTION Rudy Giuliani

🐦 JAN 4 at 6:30PM - Rally in Mason City IA with Bernie Sanders

I'm in the SF area and heard jet noises overhead at 0445

🐦 JAN 5 at 11AM - Brunch in Boone IA with Bernie Sanders

Merry Christmas from Georgia. Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert

FedEx Driver Caught Throwing Packages Into Ditch

Editor of The Christian Post resigns: I can't be an editor for Team Trump

The deleted scene from Home Alone 2

A look at climate predictions from 20 years ago

Christian Post posts rebuttal to Christian Today but doesn't even try to rebutt the facts.

'The surge is real': Klobuchar makes late push in Iowa

A Toby Ziegler Christmas quote.

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!!!

Warren embraced the high-dollar fundraiser circuit for years -- until just before her presidential ca

Oh, Christmas Tree (from the perspective of the cat)

Bernie Sanders and the socialist Christmas spirit

Bernie Sanders and the socialist Christmas spirit

Will the House ever get the chance to interview Don McGahn as a witness?

Really screwy situation in Green Bay... (Yet another update)

Crackling Fire

Crazy Labradoodle goes nuts over her toy

A Christmas gift. Here's a treatment for a TV sitcom. It's yours if you want it:

No TOONs post today

Zeus the Stubborn Husky ends up with the naughty bone from Santa and he's very upset! 😂

Gawd I suck at gift wrapping

Brazil On The Brink: What Decades In Reverse Mean For Them And The World

BERNIE DECLINES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION - WILL HE DO IT AGAIN?

Putin says Russia is leading world in hypersonic weapons

INPE Scientist: "The Forest Is Sick And Is Losing Its Carbon Sequestration Capacity"

Queen's Christmas Message Acknowledges a 'Bumpy' Year for U.K.

Warming Sucker-Punches US Corn Belt: More Moisture Loss From Soil Means Less Rain In Growing Season

'Tis the season.....for Memes! 🎄 🎁

Looking for some mindless entertainment? Try "6 Underground."

A Christmas Drinking Game

WARNING - COMCAST/XFINITY users for internet or TV...phishing scam VERY REAL looking

Amy Klobuchar's First 100 Days

Are you stressed out or just looking for something fun to do?

WTF?

Let's have some fun and see what's stalled in the Senate

You raised $330.00 on December 23, 2019 ActBlue POTUS donation links

For a 98 yr old leaving hospital, Prince Philip doesn't look half bad!

GHOULiani was drunk, "fell into a wall & forgot to zip his fly" during that interview

Hakeem Jeffries: It's Christmas Eve. Get. A. Life.

Bartender at the pub last night: So Floyd, what's the dumbest thing you've ever done? Me: What makes

"The president's linguistic life is as oral as that of a medieval artisan"

"The Navy installed touch-screen steering systems to save money. Ten sailors paid with their lives."

Is Trump "obstructing justice" with his tweets and public comments?

Donald Trump backs reelection of Susan Collins

Meanwhile in Pigeonshit ----

Virginia Democrats seek to remove Lee statue from U.S. Capitol

China, Japan, South Korea meet on North Korea, free trade

And all thru the Senate, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..

GAWD DAMN, this spoils my holiday - An e-mail from my Rep

Andrew Yang Overtakes Pete Buttigieg to Become Fourth Most Favored Primary Candidate: Poll

Trump's holiday menu: handouts for billionaires, hunger for the poor

Moscow Mitch does cameo apperance on Star Wars

A Trump Policy 'Clarification' All but Ends Punishment for Bird Deaths (NYT)

Trump's holiday menu: handouts for billionaires, hunger for the poor

We Need To Make Republicans Pay For Their Voter Suppression - Sue Them Personally By The Thousand?

Merry Xmas

How long can something built on a defective foundation, stand?

The Drifters ft. Clyde McPhatter - White Christmas (Atlantic Records 1954)

Oh, how SWEET! Trump just made one foppish, loathsome Republican operative's Christmas brighter.

'Genuinely friends': How Cory Booker and Andrew Yang bonded in competition

What Does The Bible Say About Lying?

Question: Who tells the truth, and who lies?..That's it.

Chumpy wonders what Melania wants for Christmas. Melania says, this...

Started watching "Surviving R. Kelly". It's astounding the number of people who either condoned

"Slipping Into Christmas" & "Christmas in Chicago"

Calvin and Hobbes: Evil Santa

Trump says he's ready to handle North Korea 'gift,' it might be a 'beautiful vase'

Mitch Will Protect Putin / Trump At All Costs

Biden's Fatal Mistake? Krystal Ball dings pundit on working-class allegiance

This is Zeus. He was stolen from his home in Montana a few months ago. Last week he was found over..

Old Time radio for Christmas - Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in "It's A Wonderful Life"

Remember that Fox News graphic that "compared" Steve Bannon to Baghdadi?

Jim Carrey Drawing: Trump the Toilet Cleaner

My garage door just emailed me

Editor at Evangelical Newspaper Quits In Protest

FBI Probing Bevin's Pardons

Trump is kicking 700,000 hungry people off nutrition assistance. But the holiday spirit is

Colleges are turning students' phones into surveillance machines

Why Was Christmas Banned?

UPDATE: Woman who ran down Latino teen with SUV ran down a black child an hr earlier

Trial set for Iowa woman charged in hit-and-run, hate crime

'Genius & Anxiety' Review: Lights That Shone Brightly a book review

cross post: Colleges are turning students' phones into surveillance machines

It may be a vase?

So, I wanted to do my part for the American economy, ordered a new 2020 Ford Escape on Oct 17.....

Well this is interesting news from Hawaii:

Could Democrats impeach Trump twice? They might have to.

A Trump Christmas, with ill will to all

Hong Kong clashes continue in shopping centers, streets

Monroe, CT firefighter torches his stolen & recovered SUV because minorities might have used it

All I Want for Christmas ...

Badrun Khan's short Christmas message from Parkchester (NY-14):

Red states sue to block the ERA

We and science won the War on Christmas!!

The election of 2020 is, or should be, a referendum on Trump. It's not about taking on the Democrats

Joe Biden: Donald Trump should release his taxes or shut up about corruption.

Mike Bloomberg ends exploiting prison labor to make 2020 presidential campaign phone calls

WSJ's Seib on Klobuchar

New Boeing 737 Max documents show 'very disturbing' employee concerns: U.S. House aide

The photo that required 7 months and the breaking of a 40-year-old mindset to take

The Catholic Church, Out of Good Ideas, Sprayed a Louisiana City with Holy Water

Obama Insider Confirms Former President Ready to Back Whoever Wins 2020 Nomination, Even Bernie

Trump lashes out at Pelosi, Democrats after exchanging holiday greetings with troops

Obama Insider Confirms Former President Ready to Back Whoever Wins 2020 Nomination, Even Bernie

This series of clips from Aaron Rupar showing Trump speaking today is disturbing

Fux Noise: Republicans fume over Dem threat of new impeachment articles: 'Time to cut them off'

Ex-GOP Rep. Says Republican Party on 'Demographic Death March' With Embrace of 'Trumpism'

Cause Christmas Eve Is Here

Was Jeff Van Drew ever really a Democrat?

Cha-cha-chimp? Ape study suggests urge to dance is prehuman

We left a store because the checkout line was too long... and am glad

High-income renters, luxury units and smaller apartments: Here is how housing in Seattle has changed

12/24 Luckovich - Sorry kids

Christianity Today again slams Trump, raises issue of 'unconditional loyalty'

Not that I feel sorry for Melania....

When you list crooked Don's crimes to his supporters

Editor quits after Christian publication backs Trump amid evangelical divide

Snohomish mountaineer won't let rheumatoid arthritis slow her

XMAS presents - Bigly for the Donald

Thousands mark Christmas in West Bank town of Bethlehem

Anyone remember/still have the Veg-O-Matic?

Republicans Trashed Obama And Hillary For Years Trump Is Complaining About Not Being Treated Fair

Harrop: Importing cheap drugs from Canada not going to happen

Trevor Noah was caught being mentioned in the debate by Klobuchar

Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension likely to run over-budget, receives more funding

Sawant weighs public vote on new 'Amazon tax'

How to beat the gray blues when Seattle's averaging 93% cloud cover this month

Police ask for public's help after 3 cow elk found killed, left to waste in North Bend

Does anyone here think the Nativity is not pure myth?

Merry Christmas from Rep Swalwell! 🎄 (cute pic)

Boeing's fired CEO could walk away with a $60 million golden parachute

Ear worm alert....you're welcome. 😉

Cartoons 12/24/19

Giuliani's official FB page says he's the former AG of US *and* a "Government Official"

Democrats Hit Back Hard Against Mitch McConnell's Laziness

ACLU: Devin Nunes' Cow Has a First Amendment Right to Call Rep. Nunes a 'Treasonous Cowpoke'

Trump in the shitter, Jim Carey's slam on the whole toilet controversy

Anyone remember/still have the Bass-O-Matic?

Guess who paid for Donald Trump's crazy-corrupt Mar-a-Lago Christmas party? We did

Poll: Viewers say Biden won the debate (I think the bigger story is Andrew Yang ranked 3rd)

Party story from late 50s TX. Students at prestige science/engineering school--hi-fi doesn't work

Bring it !

2019 Kennedy Family Holiday Photo. From our family to yours, happy holidays!

Has anyone else been receiving spammy email from something called BlabberBuzz?

Electric sex!

What's for Dinner, Christmas Eve, Tues., Dec. 24, 2019

Love seeing tweets like this about YangGang :)

This! "Candidates preaching fear will tend to attract followers who tear others down..."

Article in today's Newark (NJ) Star ledger. Two yahoo town councils in a conservative county,

New Yang ad highlighting caregivers :)

Just walked into our hotel lobby...

Coomplaints from some white historians about the NYT's "1619 Project".

Check your fridge: 88 egg products under recall after deadly listeria outbreak

"We've got to get alternative content out there to people,

What will be the senate rethugs excuses

If you give a pig the white house

Multiple accts on Android phone

Backups on Android phone

How Bernie Sanders Learned to Love Campaigning in California

How Bernie Sanders Learned to Love Campaigning in California

If i am making deviled eggs and only have a white onion, do i have to cook

Go ahead, ladies. My balls are here for your pleasure.

Defense secretary eyes pullout from West Africa

Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party talks about strategizing to combat voter sup

Any Duer's use Chrome Remote Computer app?

What's wrong with Rudy? Simply put, he is an alcoholic

Remember then?

SEASONS GREETINGS! TRUMP ON XMAS TEAR OVER IMPEACHMENT

My daughter's new stuff on her web site----

If I was a multi-billionaire, I'd spend my excess money on medical research

Republicans...'assault the English language'...

Impeach grow update...

Obama Family Christmas Card

Robbie Robertson on working with Bob Dylan.

My mom just sent me this 😂 😭 There's no place like Detroit 😩

A Trump Policy 'Clarification' All but Ends Punishment for Bird Deaths

Homegrowers should get farm subsidies and

It's about the peace.

He Keep Winning: Colin Kaepernick's Air Force 1 Sneakers Sell Out On First Day

Colorado Springs man reportedly robs bank, throws money into the air and yells, "Merry Christmas"

Private Eye - The Year in Review 2019-Ian Hislop, John Sessions, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens and Harry

Help Us Spread the Truth in 2020

Uber: co-founder Travis Kalanick to resign from board of directors

The Impoundment Control Act of 1974: What Is It? Why Does It Matter?

Anyone remember/still have the Pocket Fisherman?

Whats the most uplifting movie you've seen in the last 15 years?

Riff⚡️Raff O Christmas Tree

51 years ago today.

Delgado sues SHITLER Spicer Priebus Bannon for pregnancy discrimination

CAPTION Don & Melanie as they attend Christmas Eve services in Palm Beach

Santa Claus is PAGAN TOO!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Joe Biden tweet from home on Christmas Eve:

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