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Archives: January 18, 2019

Kemp calls for $3,000 teacher raise, 2 percent for Georgia employees

Where is there a discussion of witness intimidation (by fucker Trump) of Michael Cohen?

CNN reporting that Kushner and Pence met with McConnell a couple of hours ago.

Feel free to attack me for this.

Top Democrat says Pelosi's Afghanistan delegation was to reassure NATO allies Trump wouldn't abandon

Let me get this straight

The Kind of Judge We Need by Linda Greenhouse

Democrats, stop talking about the wall.

Its unanimous than?

John Wick III - trailer

I can hardly believe it, big default line for trump crossed

Insurer USAA offers $15M in interest-free loans for Coast Guard members during shutdown

Churlish. Trump's letter stunk of Stephen Miller.

Bwahahahahahaaa.... Trump startled by cozy Barr-Mueller relationship

Trump Could Be Facing 20 Years In Prison For Witness Tampering

Photo: Bernie doing an impromptu hallway civics lesson with high schoolers visiting the Capitol

Beto's excellent adventure drips with white male privilege - CNN

As government shutdown drags on, where is Senator McConnell?

I feed the Trolls

Cancel the State of the Union...

I just heard this on ABC news about the Secret Service

Trump is a defeated man.....

Senator Sanders: Trump's Economy is Great for Billionaires, Bad for Working People

Senate measure banning abortion funds defeated

Fox Snooze Twitter hasn't had a post since November 8th, 2018.

Tell me more about those "cushy government jobs"...

McConnell blocks bill to reopen most of government

Trump cut Grand Staircase-Escalante nearly in half to spur a mining boom. But those lost protections

Pence to critics of wife's new job: 'Attacking Christian education is deeply offensive'

Will Sarah Palin ever be relevant again

Ted Lieu: "This is not news, but I want to keep highlighting Nielsen is a liar"

Beloved Poet Mary Oliver, Who Believed Poetry 'Mustn't Be Fancy,' Dies At 83

Who made the world?

Bootleg Washington Post newspapers being distributed around the White House

Beware the Ides of March

It's Week 4 Of The Shutdown. Americans Still Think Trump Is To Blame.

Government Shutdown Threatens Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Seth Abramson: Let Putin give the SOU from Moscow.

Democratic group to launch ads targeting six GOP senators over shutdown

Ex-interpreter for US troops in Afghanistan released from ICE custody

Who made the world?

STOCK MARKET WATCH - Friday, 18 January 2019

Brilliant Escape Artists 😄

Trump startled by cozy Barr-Mueller relationship

Nastya Rybka detained in Moscow (Geez I wonder why)

Dip your toes into the 30s, motherfu**er. Dump's approval tanking

Media, please stop saying "collusion"; it's "conspiracy".

Star Trek - Discovery Season Two - Starts Today...

Women for Cohen

Amazon Ruined Online Shopping

Dog Rescued From Neglect Helps Man Coping With Dementia

Don't you wonder

U.S. State Department says may ask Trump to scrap another Obama climate order

U.S. State Department says may ask Trump to scrap another Obama climate order

Kellyanne Conway's husband tweets projection showing Donald Trump losing 2020 in 27 point blowout

I don't want to start another tin-hat conspiracy theory, but

Mandatory Thursday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread! Barr None!

Mysteriously missing from the nyt report on FBI investigation

McConnell blocks bill to reopen most of government

Extreme Microbes Found in Crystals Buried 200 Feet Beneath the Sea of Japan

Watchdog report finds former VA secretary violated ethics rules with security use

Why are all live-feeds of Rachel right now "unavailable"?

At the border SHITLER heard no community leaders, especially not the nun advocate for immigrants

Saturn's spectacular rings are 'very young'

Trump admin weighed targeting migrant families, speeding up deportation of children

Supreme Court to discuss Mueller-related mystery case behind closed doors Friday

Jimmy Kimmel will host special marking the halfway point of the Trump administration's first term

Democrats Target 6 GOP Senators Over Shutdown

Sen. Jeff Merkley: Hey, @AOC + @RepKatieHill - I found @SenateMajLdr!

PA-SD37: Six still in running for state Senate seat

Human skull unearthed near north China border confirmed to be 10,000 years old

Animals getting blessed in Spain... thinking "why are they sprinkling water on me"

Frum: Trump showed every voter that Pelosi wanted to meet troops in war zone he's afraid to visit

Trump is such a liar, that when he masturbates...

We've been so played - impotent Dems being laughed at by Russian host

Did the Vikings Think the Gods Were Watching Them?

Second round of snow is heading into the DC area.

Sen. Schumer asks that House-passed (362-53) Russian sanctions bill be brought up for vote in Senate

RBG has cancelled two appearances and people are alarmed.

Cardi B Instagram Donald Trump: Government shut

Democrats to Kemp: 'Medicaid expansion is the only answer'

female frog found. Male in captivity was thought to be last of their species for past 10 years.

These guys seem to use SPF1200. I know it's winter but DAMN

Just curious..

Another example of my ignorance:

My new political muse

Eric Swalwell just mentioned he was feeding federal cops at an operation of Jose Andres'

Shutdown Has Personally Affected 21 Percent of US: Poll

I recall, in the early days of the Trumpera there was sympathy for Malaria. I recall "Free Melania"

Trump directed Cohen to lie about Moscow trump tower meeting

President Trump Directed His Attorney To Lie To Congress About The Moscow Tower Project

Male penguins, and baby makes three

CardiB. honestly sharing her fears

MSNBC, Hardball - Bill Maher: If We Don't Impeach President Donald Trump, Where Is The Bar?

You don't tug on Superman's Cape. You don't spit into the wind. And you NEVER fuck with the IC

This is how they think:

Luckovich - Pocket President

Ben Wittes Twitter: BOOM!

Breaking on Lawrence: Cohen said Trump instructed him

*Eliz Drew on Lawrence Show now.

That's Not The Issue

Jill Wine-Banks brooch

Ted Lieu: "Oh, fyi the first Article of Impeachment for Richard Nixon was Obstruction of Justice."

You're gonna make me spill my beer... If you don't learn how to steer.

Was 'covfefe' a code word to the Ruskies?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 70% tax on the super-rich is more popular than Trump's tax cuts, new poll

No wonder Melania got out of town!

Shooting at Roman Catholic church in Texas

So, it's not avocados after all: Fed says student debt prevents young adults from buying homes

The Missouri Republican congressman who yelled at Rep. Tony Cardenas to go back to Puerto Rico:

Don Lemon and his panels are covering the new newsbreaks with incredible depth

Who dunit?

146 times Trump, Giuliani, or the White House denied collusion:

Will you watch Cohen testify on Feb 7th?

I'm running my first online poll

It looks like Trump is finally rubbing his base the wrong way!

"All trump has is twitter and the wall. he is probably hoping for impeachment so he can be a victim

Guess we know now what Giuliani was getting out in front of!!

Fucking finally! New Raconteurs!

Not to jump the gun - but new poll time based on tonight's blockbuster news

TCM Schedule for Sunday January 20 - Rock Hudson

TCM Schedule for Monday January 21 - Denzel Washington

Watching the news on CNN/MSNBC. To put it bluntly, this is OVER. trump is a criminal and finished.

Where can I get a "Thank you Allen Weisselberg" bumper sticker?

The King sings The Beatles

IMPEACH and REMOVE NOW.

Just a little girl teaching her cat about animal sounds 😹

Is Malcolm Nance going to be wearing his gold vest tomorrow?

Valentine's Day Tips - Vintage Joe the Plumber from NJ

It angers me that all these pundits assume Trump can't be indicted while in office.

FP-South Korea Is an Ally, Not a Puppet

Given more impeachable revelations. It's time to march. Freedom Plaza, DC, 10:00 AM 1/19/19

Military transport flew Melanie to Mar a Lago but Pelosi told to take commercial flight

If trump were to resign today, would you be satisfied or would you want to see him

Trump should be able to be indicted while in office. That's one of the reasons

First they made the Coast Guard work without pay

The Daily Show: Cardi B & Nancy P Take On Trump While Unpaid Workers Crowdfund

Dolly sings Zeppelin? Pretty sick actually...

Science! "The PI's Perspective: We Did It -- The Bullseye Flyby of Ultima Thule!"

Rick Wilson is on a roll tonight. 😂😂

It's good for what ails ya

Seth Meyers - Chris Christie's Memoir, Baby Giraffe Born at Disney World - Monologue - 1/16/19

'Suborn'

SWT: The orphan/keeper bond is forever.

Donald Trump is a Dinosaur!

LOVE the CNN chyron ...

Seth Meyers - Rudy Giuliani Contradicts Trump on Collusion: A Closer Look

Proceed Mr. President. Go ahead and pick a fight with Nancy Pelosi.

The White House unveiled Trump's official Presidential portrait today

what happens to the assets of those deported?

2 from Gustav Holst/Mozart: "Concerto in C for Oboe & Orchestra (Rondo and Adagio)"/

Democrats demand investigation after report that Trump ordered Michael Cohen to lie to Congress

First lady Melania flies to Florida on government jet after Trump postpones Speaker Nancy Pelosi's

Prosecutors have the evidence that Trump suborned Cohen's perjury to Congress. Trump:

DNA DISCOUNTS advertisement for "Aereomexico" airlines

Sister Etta

'Surly Joe' The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

This girl has nine rescue dogs, and this grumpy-faced boy is her favorite 💞

Tomorrow morning in DC -

Interesting: George Terwilliger was sitting behind Barr during his testimony

OP Rep. Tom Marino resigns from Congress. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to call #SpecialElection

Anyone ever deal with work comp?

Family Finds The Strangest Animal Living Under Their Porch

Biz card?

Joseph Epstein advice to Elizabeth Warren

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Karen Pence Takes Job at School That Hates Gays

Coast Guard Retirees Also Affected By Shutdown

GOP you need to come and get your guy out of the WH now

Every newsperson on Twitter is saying tomorrow will be insane.

Due to shutdown, POTUS has been shortened...

"What People Actually Say Before They Die"

Return of the Impeach-O-Meter

I have no idea what will break the camel's back...

Too soon?

Our FIRST project, after the fools are gone: The Lost Children of the Trump Administration

Please pray for family member stricken tonight with extended seizures; taken to ER, breathing tube.

It's The Hit Dog That Yelps

It's almost worth staying up late or getting up really early to see Trump's Twitter explosion

Bipartisan senators introduce bill to block Trump from pulling out of NATO

The latest front in Russian infiltration: America's right-wing homeschooling movement

Mitch McConnell: Democrats' Anti-Corruption Bill Aims To 'Swing Elections'

57 percent of voters say they won't support Trump in 2020

Will Mark Kelly Run for US Senate? Now hear this

Vaporizing Another Norm, Trump Goes Partisan Inside the Pentagon

Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Season Premiere tomorrow night:

Arizona GOP renews its war on public education

@MerriamWebster delivers a superb burn on Donny Two Scoops

Oz Open- Francis Tiafoe - spoiler

FBI & Congress looking into relationship between Ivanka & Russian weightlifter

Garbage - Thirteen (VIDEO)

Arizona Lawmaker Lifted Teacher Code of Ethics From Far-Right Group

The Daily Show: Cardi B & Nancy P Take On Trump While Unpaid Workers Crowdfund

Where Does the Trump Story end?

If The Democratic controlled US House impeaches Trump, Which 20 Republican US Senators will vote to

Arizona to reclaim ownership of Capitol buildings

Can McConnell prevent the Senate from voting on impeachment?

Many Voters Think Trump's a Self-Made Man. What Happens When You Tell Them otherwise?

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 1/17/19

Trump tried to illegally withhold disaster relief money from Puerto Rico and give it to TX and FL

If online polls can be rigged, how about EXIT polls???

Tax-free tampons up for debate in Arizona Legislature

Holy sh*t, even Merriam-Webster dictionary is trolling Trump, I'm not kidding! 'Suborn' ....

Time to investigate the Falwell fake

A time like this calls for a certain tune!

What did Chris Hayes mean when he said "Tomorrow is going to be nuts"

The Stupid is so strong it burns!!

How should Phoenix pay off $4B in pension debt? Voters may get a say

Kelli Ward's husband accused of spitting on Martha McSally supporter

"multiple witnesses","internal company emails","text messages,"

A Russian asset has shut down the United States Government.

(Jewish Group) How Jews Became 'Too White, Too Powerful' for U.S. Progressive Activism

Today's word

Dieselgate: Four Audi managers charged in the US over emissions scandal

(Jewish Group) Man Who Allegedly Tried to Kill Jews Through Arson Had a Santa Hitler Mug

16/16 TX Coal Plants Monitored Showed Known Carcinogens In Groundwater; "Everywhere We Looked"

Am I being overly optimistic?

(Jewish Group) The Women's March Doesn't Get to Decide Who the 'White Jews' Are

There'll come a time...

WHO: Anti-Vaxxers Among Top Health Threats; 2001-15, Unvaccinated Babies/Toddlers Quadrupled In US

Duke Energy Wants $570 Million In Rate Hikes From NC To Cover Costs Of Florence, Michael

(Jewish Group) GOP Congressmen Meet With Holocaust-Denying Troll Chuck Johnson

Model who claimed to have proof of Russian meddling in US election arrested at Moscow airport

We are getting a lot of rain where fires were around Malibu and west to I15.

Billions In Russian Oil & Gas $$$ Piled Atop Siberian Permafrost That May Not Support It Much Longer

A Utah lawmaker is pushing to ban abortions after 15 weeks, and, yes, she expects it would draw a

House floor erupts after lawmaker shouts 'GO BACK TO PUERTO RICO"

Permafrost Warming Global; In All Regions, Temps At 10 Meters Rose An Average Of 0.3 C 2006-2016

This Just In: Lyndsey Graham & William Barr say it was a joke. They were just kidding.

You Don't Need Science - Or Education - If You're Planning For A Nation Of Serfs

William Barr said a president coaching a witness to give false testimony is obstruction of justice

Oz Climate Scientists On Their Own Migration Plans: "I Don't Think There Will Be Any Safe Places"

President Trump Directed His Attorney Michael Cohen To Lie To Congress About The Moscow Tower Projec

Today's reason to detest James Woods: Calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'The Most Dangerous Person'

Happy LEE-JACKSON DAY y'all

1/12-17 Among Hottest 10 Days On Record In Australia; Roads Melting, Peaches Cooking On Trees

Bill would repeal, replace Medicaid expansion initiative approved by Utah voters

Furloughed workers in tears as they line up for free sandwiches from celebrity chef Jose Andres

Michael Beschloss Tweet reminding us of another "suborner"

Cohen and Sater Text Conversation about Putin in May 2016

Many furloughed federal workers can apply for unemployment benefits

Prediction

Colorado Joining California in Mandating Electric-Vehicle Sales

Pence's behavior will be interesting- does he distance himself

Buzzfeed story my prediction

Friday TOONs - Awesome Hammers Edition

Uh-oh! We've got a Cletorious on the loose.

How mainstream news gets spun into right wing talking points

Based on the latest revelation that Trump told Cohen to lie under oath, it is time for the House to

Trump administration to bring back offshore drilling staff during shutdown

The reason we need butt vacuum attachments.

IRS workers beckoned to involuntary servitude

BBC Audience Member OBLITERATES Theresa May. Brilliant!

Proposal to turn our Shopko into a Homeless Shelter...

Sisolak's reviews: Lots of raves, but some wariness too

Bazinga!

If Republicans truly want Democrats to "negotiate" about re-opening the Government,

Our side has some new "good ones." Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Say hello to the 30s, Trump

I stared at this for 30 minutes.

Interesting: with reports that Drudge may be pulling back from Trump sycophancy after bribed poll

The 1999 votes of 14 Senate Republicans just got a bit more significant.

Sixteen coal ash pits contaminating Texas groundwater -report

The best thing about these big companies doing "woke" ads...

MSNBC keeps harassing Democrats about ending shutdown

$11 toothpaste: Immigrants pay big for basics at private ICE lock-ups

What does it mean that one side wants to "negotiate" opening our government?

So his first tweet this morning is..about prayer rugs being found at the border

Have you been pawned? Is this a legitimate site?

Best of Sam Harris Amazing Arguments And Clever Comebacks Part 4

Best of Sam Harris Amazing Arguments And Clever Comebacks Part 5

Fox & Friends Opens Show With Fox News Alert: Honduran Migrants Have Entered Mexico!

Trump Compiled an Enemies List

Exclusive: The making of Trump's Enemies List

Best of Sam Harris Amazing Arguments And Clever Comebacks Part 6

CNN's Phil Mudd: Bill Barr Will 'Crush This Administration' and Trump Never Saw It Coming

We should have a DU Barrel section

Trump-Deutsche Bank Links to be Probed By House Investigators

The Rundown: January 17, 2019

Pick of the Week: "The Batman Who Laughs" #2

Eric Holder: If Buzzfeed Report is True 'Congress Must Begin Impeachment Proceedings'

The origin of Superheroes: Dawn

January photo Contest Preliminaries are up in GD

BuzzfeedNews Bombshell Reporter: No We Have Not Seen the Evidence Supporting Our Report

Mnuchin refuses to testify before House Ways and Means Committee about shutdown.

Wilmington Christian School Teacher Fired After Allegations of Misconduct With Student

Creationists Strike Back (But Failed Miserably)

John Dowd, President Trump's Old Lawyer, Is Still Whispering in His Ear

Help Wanted: DOJ Solicits Two Attorneys To Handle Property Seizures Along Border

Rudy Giuliani Dismisses Explosive Buzzfeed Report

LIST of @GOP Senators who VOTED DOWN a resolution to KEEP SANCTIONS on businesses run by #TrumpRussi

Going to Thailand next month

Car bomb kills at least 20 at police academy in Bogota

Department of Defense identifies 3 Americans killed in Syria bombing

Any recs for a good contemporary classical guitarist?

Here's an idea. In order to be scrupulously fair and unbiased, let's write each credible basis

Texas Wins Appeal to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Pence Says Criticism of His Wife's Job at Anti-LGBTQ School Is 'Deeply Offensive'

Trump Tweets - "Border Rancher Found Prayer Rugs"

@RonJohnsonWI 🇷🇺 On Russian state TV being praised for lifting sanctions on a Russia oligarch

McConnell courting Pompeo to run for an open Senate seat in Kansas

Elizabeth Warren headed to Puerto Rico next week

Buzzfeed Obstruction Artice--Don't forget Jason Leopold's prior errors

Democrats already approved the wall

UMHUM

Besides 23andme, are there any other reliable DNA testing services?

POLL: To Print or Not To Print, That is The Question?

Pompeo to meet North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator in Washington

Third suspected drug tunnel discovered near Arizona border

Impeachment seems much more likely after Thursday's bombshell report

About Romney's vote

Valedictorians: What became of Boston's brightest?

Sitting in the Liar's Chair! . . . Please come CAPTION Newt Gingrich on F&F!!!

Trump ducks bombshell BuzzFeed accusations to rage tweet at Nancy Pelosi

Acting attorney general faces questions over speech to conservative group during shutdown

A boy and his cat ( 😭 )

There's no one even out there to look for prayer rungs in the woods on the Canadian Border

Gingrich on Fox News: Trump not 'dumb enough' to order Cohen to lie

Not to worry about evidence. Remember Cohen's offices were raided and loads of materials

Trump ducks bombshell BuzzFeed accusations to rage tweet at Nancy Pelosi

Seems awfully convenient that Teh Muslim would leave a prayer rug right at the border

Ivanka Trump issues carefully worded denial of BuzzFeed report on Trump Tower Moscow

Ill the messenger time. GOP out in full force. They are in complete denial that Trump is a bigger

Trump: "Another big Caravan heading our way. Very hard to stop without a Wall!"

What counts as "proof" in theology?

Congress needs to pass laws within the budget process to narrow when agencies can be shutdown.

Lawmakers have given up trying to deal with Trump on shutdown: 'We are in this horrible purgatory'

All news networks "we have not independently confirmed"

Rep. Billy Long Is Buying Up General Electric Stock

PayPal offering interest-free cash advance of $250-$500 to federal employees affected by shutdown

The main reason Trump should not be allowed to give the SOTU address in the Senate

Photographs of prayer rugs left at border!

What drove investing pioneer Jack Bogle? "Never feeling one damn moment of doubt," he said.

Casting for "All The President's Men II":

Trumps future prison number

The circular firing squad: Mueller targets turn on each other

All of this is Obama's mothers fault for not giving birth in Kenya or Indonesia.

Photo: Bernie Supports Teachers on Strike and Teachers on Strike Support Bernie

Next shutdown victim: School lunches

I am really glad...

Shaub to Trump: Your prayer-rug tweet, playing to bigotry, is a contender for your worst tweet yet

GOP Rep. Jason Smith apologizes for telling Democrats to 'go back to Puerto Rico'

Mitch McConnell: Democrats' Anti-Corruption Bill Aims To 'Swing Elections'

Trump just ought to stay away from smearing father-in-laws. Ivanka has one.

Ivanka Trump issues carefully worded denial of BuzzFeed report on Trump Tower Moscow

He couldn't help himself. He just tweeted about Cohen:

the Skimm's Guide to the Women's March 2019

Pelosi congressional delegation planned to fly commercial to Afghanistan but Trump put them at risk

Trump Ordered Michael Cohen to Perjure Himself. It's Even Worse Than It Sounds.

Threatening dirt on a witnesses FIL is witness tampering or intimidation, is it not?

Goalkeeper cat

If we can ban Clackers then

Sounds like Barr thinks Trump telling Cohen to lie is obstruction of justice

Is he/his staff trying to get tne Speaker & the Congressional Delegation killed?

The "Unpresidented!" issue of a fake Washington Post was distributed on the streets of DC yesterday

I'm sorry, but Trump's business dealings in Russia should NOT be separated from election

Momma moose and her calves out for a stroll

Trump loyalists know he committed treason with Putin but 'It's an OK price for the racism': Krugman

Trump's leaks have made it too dangerous for Pelosi to travel -- according to his own State Dept: spe

Ivanka Trump's involvement with Moscow Trump Tower plan 'being investigated by Mueller'

"Day 9 of the tour and they still haven't noticed." (KISS Tribute Band edition)

He is nucking futz. / Another big Caravan heading our way. Very hard to stop without a Wall!

BREAKING: Giuliani Now Claims He Never Denied Russian Collusion

Security concerns created by Trump's disclosure will delay Afghanistan trip, Pelosi says

Nancy Pelosi Uninvites Trump from State of the Union Until Shutdown Ends

"Excuse me, I was eating that!"

Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule

King will rake in the cash, and people will pretend that it isn't racist

"Is that cooked goose I smell?"

It's no longer if, It's when. My bottle of Jim Beam (Devils Cut) stands ready.

Newt Gingrich: "Trump not dumb enough to order Cohen to lie to Congress."

Pelosi Postpones Trip After Accusing Trump Of Leaking Private Travel Details

Trump White House reportedly sought to put Pelosi 'in her place'

About the 12-13K that Michael Cohen supposedly paid the hacker.

If Cohen has tapes or real proof.....

Puppy kisses!!!

Trump Reacts To Cohen Bombshell: He's 'Lying To Reduce His Jail Time!'

Trump is going to set a new American record.

Trump must be removed. His "presidency" threatens the entire world

Trump's Family Separation Policy Was Exponentially Worse Than Previously Known

Pelosi COStaff: "This morning we learned the Admin had leaked the commercial travel plans as well"

"He has already been convicted of lying."

Politicians as Cats

When you buy something in south London, you might get David Bowie back with your ch-ch-ch-change.

Be on the watch for a set up story designed to debunk

Charles P. Pierce: Congress Can't Wait for Mueller. It's Time to Start the Impeachment Process.

The Republicans in the Senate will vote to convict Trump for this simple reason.

Congress to probe report that Trump directed lawyer to lie - (AP)

Pic Of The Moment: Lock Him Up

Mnuchin refuses to testify Before Congress

Why Trump's Directing Cohen, Others to Lie Would Be Far Worse Than Watergate

Rep. Castro Demands That Individual-1 Resign For Directing Individual-1's lawyer to Commit Perjury

Why haven't people taken to the streets?

Leahy, Sanders and Welch Join In Introducing 'Blue Card' Bill

Aeromexico wins Troll of the Month award. Hands down.

A story of joy in pictures

Trump and Cohen: Right-on-the-button line from Godfather II

A story of Bjork in pictures

Soul Power - Get Involved!

This is literally my normal thought process

Storm coming. Well, a couple of them.

Bosox manager Alex Cora might skip White House visit

I'm not sure there can be just one "tweet of the day" today, but this has to be a contender.

Sen Durbin Demands That DHS Secretary Nielsen Resign

Herodotus clearly never racked up a lot of travel points

I think that the Dillards are slipping away from the minds of modern bluegrass fans lately

Isn't ironic that Trump is trapped by walls?

On February 7, we need Cohen to say 3 words.

I bet Trump is still trying to rig polls.

What a roller coaster week for tRump!

Today's Headline for Every Major Media Outlet Should Have Been Senator Tim Kaine Tried to Reopen...

Hey DUers... Things are about to get real!

Seth Abramson: Implication of Buzzfeed is that Trump ALSO Instructed Jr to Lie To Congress

Senate GOP blocks bill to reopen Homeland Security

Question: Do you think Mike Pence will be President within the next year?

Malcolm Nance: "It's beyond treason" on Stephanie Miller.

Zimbabwe cuts internet indefinitely amid violent crackdown

Jason Leopold is the co-author of the Buzzfeed article everyone is talking about

Defying Trump Administration, Calif. Offers Federal Workers Unemployment Benefits

Wheels coming off Chavismo wagon, Maduro begs for audience with Trump, Pompeo

Trump impeachment? Not until McConnell has confirmed as many pro-corporate judges as possible.

". . . the president has counseled his aides to commit perjury."

Help with front paper tray Epson xp 420-424

On the Pence school issue. Do they also ban adulterers?

'It's All Made Up': Lara Trump Calls Blockbuster Cohen Story 'Ridiculous'

PG&E: The First Climate-Change Bankruptcy, Probably Not the Last

Regarding one of the stupidest men in the world

1st Nude Lady o'th'US letting'em eat cake flying on govt jet to vacay during shakedown

Here's a summary of good reads from today about LieGate - links below. No paywalls.

If the House impeaches...

Trump tries to criticize Pelosi for Mideast trip but sends Lindsey Graham to Turkey?!?!

Co-author of the Buzzfeed story on Trump won the Pullitzer Prize for investigative reporting.

Is Faith a Cognitive Error?

serious question - is trump TRYING to get impeached? Ego so big he is just playing -

Trump is smart. . .

Thanks to MineralMan...

Ted Lieu: "As a former prosecutor, I can tell you that how a target responds to allegations is..."

Could we get the narrative out there.

Do you believe Michael Cohen or Donald Trump?

One person's opinion (mine) WAY too much focus on trump by the media, not nearly enough on enablers

Nancy is busting Spanky's ass in a presser

JUST IN: White House issues a directive to executive branch agencies that bars congressional...

Firefox has suddenly forgotten what links I have already visited.

If true Cohen's allegations certainly warrants impeachment and conviction.

Didn't Glenn Greenwald use to be a goddamn attorney?

I'm announcing that my primary favorite is Amy Klobuchar.

Boxer: Lying to Congress yourself is a crime. Asking someone else to lie to protect you is a HIGH

Remember when McConnell blocked ACA-repeal bills because Republicans wouldn't deal with Obama?

So, Democrat travel BAD, Republican travel GOOD?

I'm announcing that the House must immediately open an impeachment inquiry.

Do you think Pence will be primaried if he becomes the president?

Sen Toomey Tweet Response

For My Own Sanity

Speaker Nancy "Killer" Pelosi

Mississippi May Mandate Ten Commandments and Pledges to State, U.S. Flags in Schools

There must be no summit

I'm convinced. Rudy Giuliani said Michael Cohen is lying.

Judge says Bible is rule of the land.

Trump to meet with top North Korean official to discuss 'fully verified' denuclearization

Your guess as to what goes on in Unindicted Co-Conspirstor's mind:

Bernie Sanders is having a Columbia town hall on MLK Day. Here's where

Melania Trump Jets To Mar-a-Lago On Military Plane...

Pelosi Quips On Trump: 'I Don't Think The President Would Be So Petty, Do You?'

Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'He is compromised'

I literally cannot tell if Rudy is talking about Cohen or Trump. His comments apply equally to both.

Were we all taught our government wrong in school?

Maybe Nancy is on to something?

Bernie Sanders is having a Columbia town hall on MLK Day. Here's where.

US to buy two Iron Dome batteries as first part of $1.7b missile defense project

reporter: "the White House has denied the leak" Pelosi: "I rest my case"

"Ohhh, Kent! I'd be lying if I said my men weren't committing crimes!"

Republican conspiracy theorist claims QAnon is a product of the Trump campaign

Pelosi knows how to deal with a narcissist.

WALL, what wall? Next

Well Limpballs is off again today.

Trump's Prayer-Rug Paranoia

If not being done we should do a crowdfunding for Nancy to take a private aircraft to Afghanistan

Born on January 20, 1923, Slim Whitman

WARNING! Cannot unsee . . . Trumpy swimming with Megalodon

Mexico's largest airline trolling the US with ad about Trump's border policies

Christian Hate Group Denounces Parents Magazine for Putting Gay Couple on Cover

In Invocation, Atheist Urges FL Officials to "Foster Maximal Well-Being for All"

Want to ReOpen the Government?

An Atheist and a Baptist Minister Are Promoting (Actual) Religious Freedom in FL

NBC Breaking News: "IMPEACHMENT SEEMS MUCH MORE LIKELY"

So Let Me Get This Straight - Trump Told Cohen To Lie To Congress.....

Wow... *This* is the Los Angeles I want to visit:

How long before Trump uses "Nasty Nancy" in a Tweet?

Guide to plant deficiencies

My mother taught me to never try baking if I'm not in a positive mind set

Technology near for real-time TV political fact checks

Women's March: 30 countries set to take part in third global protest

Women's March: 30 countries set to take part in third global protest

CNN assholes -

Cardinal Claims He "Forgot" That He Knew About a Priest Abusing Kids

I'm oscillating like a heatwave fan.

Minnesota students face backlash for Nazi-themed high school dance invite

These two are going straight to heck

A rogue rodeo cow has been wandering Anchorage trails for months

Lance Wallnau: Syrian Suicide Bombing Was 'Coordinated' by Defense Contractors Opposed to Trump's W

3rd WOMEN'S MARCH TOMORROW!

PayPal offers up to $500 credit for U.S. federal employees affected by shutdown

I'm so embarrasingly easy to distract.

Inside Lacrosse Indoor Roundtable: Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in National Lacrosse League

"Attention: Would the owner of a large dildo please return to baggage claim."

Court rules against Planned Parenthood in Texas 'sting videos' case, bringing it a step closer to ge

Court rules against Planned Parenthood in Texas 'sting videos' case, bringing it a step closer to ge

3rd WOMEN'S MARCH TOMORROW!

I can't help but think about the reverberating effects of this shutdown.

This filmmaker spent months interviewing neo-Nazis and jihadists. Here's what she learned.

Speaker Pelosi speaks amid shutdown fight..

Delaware Passes ERA to State Constitution

So let me get this straight: T directed Cohen to lie to Congress?

A Christian Homeless Shelter is Suing Over the Right to Reject Trans People

I assume that Jason Leopold has editors that fact check his stories before they're published.

Pavlovitz: I Don't Grieve Over His Cruelty. I Grieve Over Yours.

So how the hell does she get off now?

DAMN! FOX NEWS - WH Spokesperson THREE TIMES REFUSEs to deny Trump Ordered Cohen To Perjury

Do you trust William Barr?

Consumer Confidence Plunges To Lowest Level In Trump Era As Shutdown Grinds On

Why haven't Dems been clearer that Russia is our enemy?

Photographer tosses powder on dogs; the resulting pics are awesome.

'Same Bull. Same Bully.': Iran FM Trolls Bolton With '10-Year Challenge' Meme

OK, for us lingo-challenged folks: what does nt mean?

Republicans' lack of alarm over the shutdown reveals a disturbing truth

Kellyanne Conway Refuses to Deny Trump Directed Michael Cohen to Lie to Congress

Nancy Pelosi's Clear Advantage over Trump:

Team Trump Gleeful That Shutdown Will Hijack Pelosi's Big Moment

Rudy Giuliani: 'Categorically False' that the 'President Counseled Michael Cohen to Lie'

Donnie goes to school. Start at 4:00 on the video. How our current resident acts.

Atlanta Community Food Bank working to feed federal workers' families

January Photo Contest Preliminary - Thread 3

Bringing Stephen Miller into the Spotlight

January Photo Contest Preliminary - Thread 2

John Yoo on Fox News: If Buzzfeed Report on Trump is True, it 'Could Be the Smoking Gun'

All the Machines are Quiet

R.I.P., Arbuckle.

Sen. Jeff Merkley asks FBI to investigate DHS Sec. for possible *perjury* during House testimony

Aides Including Mulvaney Goaded Trump To Ground Pelosi's Flight In Retaliation

January Photo Contest Preliminary - Thread 1

We cannot wait until Feb 7th

Worth a replay considering the recent news....

Even if the Mueller report is buried in a vault for the next two years...

Michael Cohen's got the receipts -- but impeachment is still a big gamble

Greatest dealmaker in history is getting "crushed" -- and his fans are starting to notice

So, why did Mueller give Cohen the green light to testify to Congress?

Three songs that predicted something that happened later

Slow down. If Mueller has had this and isn't using it yet...

The first question from every reporter to every public figure.

Are headaches real?

Anyone have low blood pressure issues?

Farms, More Productive Than Ever, Are Poisoning Drinking Water in Rural America

Key House Democrat Wimps Out of Holding Medicare for All Hearings -

Republicans may go nuclear on judges again - link

Spanish ironwork

big news, Trump will summit with Kim Jong un, again. Snooooooze

LOL -- Trumpolini trying to manipulate the news cycle

Bright Shiny Object UPDATE: Trump will have 2nd "summit" with Kim at the end of February

Here we go again?

I find the CNN article on Jason Leopold to be very fair

When people ask me about my plans for the weekend:

This shutdown started under Republican rule

Wow! Aerial footage of LA teachers' union rally:

Love me some Ted Lieu

Cohen could be seen Friday with his left arm covered, hanging in a sling, black eye

Buzzfeed News Reporter Jason Leopold Says He's Seen Documents Supporting Bombshell Report

What's for Dinner, Fri., Jan. 18, 2019

Trump again calls Cohen a liar after bombshell BuzzFeed report

Yes, Katie Tur, the bar IS that low...

Cohen: WTH is this?:

Trump Organization issued foreign-worker visas at an all-time 10-year high

White House Accuses Pelosi Team of Lying About Leaking Travel Plans

Come on....just give Trump his wall and end this---LOL!!

Woman is refused a termination by Irish hospital just weeks after abortion was legalised, despite

Steve King tries to raise campaign money after being punished for his comments on white supremacy

Trump lawyer Giuliani denies the president told Cohen to lie

The Atlantic is the First Major Media Outlet to Endorse Impeachment

China reportedly offers to ramp up its US imports

trump should give his SOTU

I heard this possibilty today on the radio:

Trump 2020 Campaign Sells $20 Fake Bricks To Mail To "Chuck And Nancy" Until They Cave On Wall Fundi

Matt Hasselbeck, 43, says NFL playoff contender called him about playing this season

2nd newscaster "accidently" says "Martin Luther Coon Jr."

New Arizona vehicle registration fee - $32

Sen. Bob Casey rules out 2020 presidential bid

Court blocks offshore oil testing permits during shutdown

Benjamin Wittes et al Lawfare Blog take on BuzzFeed story

All bets are off for shutdown's impact on Super Bowl

The mythology of deregulation

Melania returned to DC last night

A couple of good books, especially for beginners in meditation and Buddhism.

The Sanctity of the Confessional - How It Should Work:

'1000 People of Dance' video captures humanity at its best

Mnuchin flew on Milkin's private aircraft in December: report

Warning to Senate Republicans

With Regard to Priests Who Sexually Abuse Children,

Meghan McCain on Ocasio-Cortez: She is 'just like Trump on Twitter'

Judge rules against elderly lesbians rejected from retirement home

For a brief moment, Eyman was ready to settle with the state

Nastya Rybka: Russia seizes model who made Trump collusion claim

So last Night Chris Hayes said Tomorrow is going to be nuts

Political reporter says Russia probe could galvanize Dems ahead of 2020

Cartoons 1/18/19

This Public Service Announcement is brought to you by the words 'your' and 'you're'

With RBG briefly sidelined, J. Sotomayor makes strong move in Celebrity Justice stakes: subway mural

Has anybody asked Grassley why he was so eager to lift sanctions on Oleg Deripaska?

What's wrong with this prayer rug?

Source and Use of Firearms Involved in Crimes: Survey of Prison Inmates, 2016

There is no real evidence for the Loch Ness Monster

Senate recesses until Jan 29th

Ignatius: What Americans are fighting for in Manbij

McGill science group takes aim at pharmacies for selling 'quack' flu remedy

Taking Comfort in Couscous

Finally. A Razor for Men.

15 People Have Been Charged in the Flint Water Scandal

Will the weather tomorrow effect the 3rd Women's March tomorrow

Donating to foodbanks for federal workers

EEEW! lmao Photoshops of Cheetolinis double chins

***January Photo Contest Preliminaries***

Trump is a cornered animal. Which puts us all in peril.

Ellen Degeneres's "Relatable" (Netflix) -- PG13?

Jeff Koterba's latest cartoon: King of the mountain

They should pass legislation to build the Mall

Rev. Al with Nicolle Wallace: "It makes no sense to accuse a man convicted of lying...

Trump May Still Be Learning About His Own Decisions Through TV

They are talking about Michael Cohen being told by Trump to lie to Congress.

A. A. Milne 18 January 1882 - 31 January 1956

Trump is gonna have a long weekend and we are going to a massive tweet storm from him!

"He is a confessed liar; trying to reduce his prison sentence."

Dump truck overturned on Western Montgomery Avenue in Montgomery County.

The 'Both Sides' Brigade Is Encouraging Trump to Take More Hostages

Nicolle Wallace: "This is disgusting! He should be impeached for having no soul."

Does Mueller have anything on Pence?

A. A. Milne 18 January 1882 - 31 January 1956

Do the Quran and Bible Really Teach The Universe Was Created in 6 Days?

Plane slides off the runway in Omaha (Marta is safe, not her plane)

BuzzFeed Issues Statement Backing Jason Leopold After CNN Publishes Story Examining His Past...

Virginia's lone black statewide official sits out Robert E. Lee tribute

Right-wing "christian leaders" go all out defending Steve King...

Confederacy: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Shows Up In Turkey On Friday After Trump Cancels Nancy Pelosi Trip To Vis

How many people have they actually taken out of the economy?

I love this description of Breitbart.

Betting odds for Trump to be impeached before the end of 2019 over 50 cents now on Predict it

Oh noes! I'm about to be prosecuted for money laundering!

Lanny Davis on MTP Daily

NoShit...

Ari Melber Exposes Mitt Romney As Just Another Trump-Appeasing Russia Stooge

Can we get him before he gets us?

It seems too crazy to be true. But it's true.....THREAD

New Poll: Voters in Georgia view Pelosi more favorably than Trump

Time to get loud: Twitter Handle lists for both the House and Senate--and phone #ImpeachTrump

I thought trump was about 'jobs, jobs, jobs'

FOUR separate aircraft news stories since yesterday afternoon:

Chavista goons (colectivos) try to stop open assembly of Venezuelans. FAIL

Since it's Friday, let's celebrate the end of another highly successful Infrastructure Week!

GOP lawmaker says he wants to debate Ocasio-Cortez

Bill Maher tonight, new season's guests include

and like we didn't see this coming......Foxconn falls short of job creation goals....

Marxist Terrorists Blamed for Worst Bogota Bloodbath in 16 Years

The terrorists are flying over the big, beautiful, soon to be built, wall!!!!

Luckovich-I forget, are we protecting HIM or America from him???

Chris Hayes....Prediction 1

Dare I even SAY this?

Ten Richest Olympic Athletes. (they competed in Olympics, went on & made lots of money)

Just to add insult to injury, can Trump be charged with failure to register as foreign agent? nt

"My dad raised me underwater,"

Remember when Mitch McConnell covered up Putin's interference to elect Trump?

Ted Lieu....

My question...Why would she ever fly to Russia..?

This Man Doesn't Look Well

If only Trump's attention span was as long as his................

Sounds good to me...Madam President

Lanny Davis: Cohen and family feel threatened by Russian Mob (MSNBC)

TSA union: 'Our morale is now at an all-time low'

Rush is a character flaw....

i hate CHUCK TOAD. 15 years later & he brings up howard dean

Lindsey Graham: The president should be removed from office if he obstructed justice

Newly elected Okla. governor disregards Constitution with religious event

Trump says he will make a 'major' announcement on Saturday about border and shutdown

The Big Con tweets a major speech coming tomorrow ...

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's wife Susan travels on govt aircraft during shutdown

Lawrence O'Donnell....

Twitler Announcement About Shutdown

Trump says he will make a 'major' announcement on Saturday about border and shutdown

Interesting ----- Michael Cohen with his arm in a sling & hospital wrist band

Trump and Kim Jong Un to meet in late February

Something to remember about the whole "Why didn't Congress know" line...

Isn't Pence worse than MF45?

Cohen in fear for himself and family from Russian retaliation...

Trump again endorses immigration changes for seasonal migrant farm workers

Just a reminder; TRUMP STILL USES AN UNVETTED CELL PHONE

Mitch McConnell created this National Emergency...

Trump's unfounded tweet stoking fears about Muslim "prayer rugs," explained

Did anyone just receive an Emergency Alert System for Calfornia on your TV screens??

Government shutdown pushing D.C. Metro off the rails to the tune of $400K every weekday

#PresidentPelosi is trending on Twitter

My dad just died.

I think the Gang of Eight, from the Senate and House, should meet with the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Just had a patient from our substance abuse treatment center decline his vaccines because

People Couldn't Believe Who They Found In This Plastic Bag

Oh, Michigan and North Carolina...seriously, WTF? No, I mean it...WTF???

A Democratic senator is asking the FBI to investigate Kirstjen Nielsen, accusing her of committing p

Appeals court overturns judge's ruling that blocked Texas from ousting Planned Parenthood from Medic

Kirstjen Nielsen is a liar and not a nice person

Now this is war

Reduction in Force layoffs at day 30?

Trump Says He Will Make A Major Annoncement on Saturday About Border and Shutdown

So I live in zone 7a and didn't cut back my Big Daddy Hydrangea

Real Time with Bill Maher Returns for 17th Season Tonight

Here is some hearsay ?

Super bowl....oh yeah

State receives first reports on diabetes drug costs; questions remain over what will be publicly

"Impeachment is about cleansing the office."

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