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Archives: December 23, 2017

Chump just implied he's a better president than the one who made the Imperial Japanese surrender

Gay publisher Michael Yamashita purchases Bay Area Reporter

2018 Blue Wave...view from over here in Wisconsin, stay alert please..

Thom Hartmann: Whats Behind The Blackout Of Progressive Voices? (w/Guest Mark Pocan)

Just saw Darkest Hour!

How about Joy Reid for DNC communications head?

Joy Reid is on a roll on Hardball.

Are We The Baddies?

Protest at Trump Hotel in NYC

Rohna Graff

BREAKING: Appeals court rules that Trumps third travel ban is illegal

NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAWMUELLER FIRING RAPID RESPONSE (meet up info)

I, for one, can dig where Phil is coming from...

Surge in out-of-state donors fuels Dems in special elections

🐦 Dec 24 - Senator Sanders joins Jake Tapper on CNN State of the Union

Liars and thieves have stolen our internet access

It's no secret that I'm not a fan of Santa...

Appeals court rules that Trump's third travel ban is illegal ...Violates Federal Law

Jeopardy Regulars - are you watching Donna

why was this removed?

Senator Sanders' Appointees to Unity Reform Commission Urge Passage of Report

The man who will kick little smarmy Paul Ryan's ass out of Congress

Anyone read Tweetys RFK book?

Watch Live Tonight! SpaceX & Japan Launching Satellite Missions @ 8:26 pm ET

Something lovely and charming to watch..one of our favorite Christmas videos

Whats next for religion in 2018?

Who remembers seeing this CBS Christmas ad when it first aired?

Video: Bernie Sanders Reprimands Republicans' Tax Cuts For The Rich - Dec 19

Kasich signs Down syndrome abortion bill

Pentagon nominee forced to withdraw after candid comments about guns

Democracy 'lost': Rights groups warn of more violence in Honduras as US recognizes president

Democracy 'lost': Rights groups warn of more violence in Honduras as US recognizes president

Memphis City Council Outsmarts TN Legislature - Confederate Monuments Come down.

American woman living in Sweden describes the 'socialist nanny-state' and it sounds amazing

Ruin an Xmas song.

Darlene Love doing "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" on Letterman, December 2014

Darlene Love doing "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" on Letterman, December 2014

Does Melania Trump have a White House photographer?

Judge questions whether Gates fundraiser broke gag order

Was that a Vandenberg missle shot this evening?

For those of us who don't tweet

LGBT radio station launches in Tunisia despite fear of violence

About this photo (Yuri Vanetik)

After beating anti-LGBT Roy Moore, Doug Jones son comes out as gay

Is the Thomas fire out yet? n/t

Mandatory Friday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread! TGIF! The Grinch!

Rachel Maddow now

I was hoping for another indictment(s) today

The Professional Left Podcast, with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Fifa corruption: South America football bosses convicted

Fifa corruption: South America football bosses convicted

Grocery store in canada admits to price fixing on bread. Loblaws has offered

I'll just leave this here.

rocket launch tonight

Texas boy, age 6, killed when deputies fire on 'cornered' suspect

Government scientists blocked from the biggest meeting in their field

Republicans, fearing midterm disaster, seek course correction

Brain Drain At the EPA

House Extends Christmas Recess, Will Return Jan. 8

F.B.I. Director Wants to Move Forward, but the President Is Making His Job Harder

Getting in the Christmas spirit - Silent Night by Chewbacca

Jingle all the way

Have I missed Roy Moore's concession speech?

More than 4 in 5 enrolled in Obamacare are in Trump states

Today, trump tweeted that 95% of Americans would pay less OR THE SAME in taxes

There is no such thing as a "Good Conservative." They do not exist anymore.

My 2017 "McLaughlin Awards" (Part 1)

FOX news finally speaks for all of us

Facebook now lets you check to see if you followed Russian propaganda

they got rid of the mandate NOW

Fox News Epic Fail

Corey Lewandowski accused of Sexual Harrassment...

2018 US Senate Election Rating- including potential special elections in AZ and MS.

what's your favorite beach...and why?

Hundreds Of Families Reunite At U.S.-Mexico Border For 'Hugs Not Walls'

I clicked on a link to a story in the NYT

The Government Is Being Shut Down By Hollowing Out Our Federal Agencies.

Quick question. Who cleans up...

Dan Rather On Similarities Of Trump And Nixon

Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers To Trump

The #MeToo Movement And The Journalism Behind It

Does anyone here know if Medicaid was touched in this tax bill?

Trump Hid Mar-A-Lago Tax Deal From IRS

Lewandowski: Trump Tower Meeting Was A Terrible Decision

Rand Paul tweet. OMG!!

I cannot find the cookies on my iMac

League of Women Voters joins Michigan Democrats in lawsuit targeting gerrymandering

The Maddening Frustration of Fighting White Supremacy

We The Decent People

Net Neutrality Repeal Undermines Black Efforts to Combat Racial Bias in the Media, Activists Say

Court: Trump voter fraud commission must give Democrat member more access

2016, 2017, 2018

Sound familiar?

Judge who tossed out Virginia delegate candidates one-vote win was supported by her GOP opponent:

Poor, Abused Honduras; Groped Again

Mueller Meets Trump, and Finally Puerto Rico Catches a Break

Can it even BE Christmas until we've seen THIS classic?

Mexico Proves Most Lethal Non-War State for Journalists in 2017

Trump writes Santa a ThankYou letter....

The quiet impact of the Paradise Papers

Tweet of 2017

Is Dick Cheney STILL not dead?

Suit: Apple slowed iPhones, forcing owners to buy new ones

Feds reject Obama-era ruling that blocked mining on edge of BWCA

Sheriff: Boy's death in officer shooting 'tragic accident'

Atomic Tests During the 1950s Probably Killed Nearly Half a Million Americans

obamacare still not affordable for everyone

NEW: Federal prosecutors in NY are examining a $285 million loan that Deutsche Bank to Kushner 1 mo

I put this on my big-screen TV, through my XBox 360.

The Latest: Philadelphia orchestra removes Dutoit's title

Friday Night Music Thread

What do you think of when you hear "snowmen?"

Appeals Court: Travel Ban Exceeds Trumps Authority

Accidentally killing migratory birds not a crime, Trump Administration says

California Says Nestl Didn't Have The Rights To Take Millions Of Gallons Of Water For Bottling

Gwen Graham can beat this Chump crony

Stunning UFO over Tucson

Martin O'Malley on the future of Democratic Party

Judge: Trump voter fraud panel must give Dem more records

The GOP is destroying the FBI to protect Dotard Trump

Joint Committee on Taxation: New tax law WILL NOT pay for itself

Should Democrats work with Chump in the new year ?

Former US attorneys, GOP officials come to Muellers defense

Repeal and Replace Nunes!! Andrew Janz for CA-22

Charles Barkley Thanks Republicans - I'm getting new Rolex, forget about that "Trickle down shit!"

A Pull-Apart Bread Worth Sharing (Even if You Dont Want to)

Overwhelmed and under siege. That is how I feel.

It's almost Christmas.

Russian submarines are prowling around vital undersea cables. It's making NATO nervous. (WP)

How do you see this unfolding? Where do you see

Seth Meyers: The Brown-Nosed Reindeer, Goodbye 2017 - Monologue - 12/21/17

A Tough Question

Seth Meyers: Guest Alabama Senator-elect Doug Jones

Vaudeville vs Villainy II

Einstein said, imagination is more important

What is politics ?

"Prokeimenon: The Prophecy of Ezekiel; Alleluia"/"Hymn to the Theotokos"-Roman Hurko/

Warning!

"A study just found weird evidence that a stressful childhood affects you forever"

It's very odd that Trump would suddenly sign the tax bill with no fanfare.

Ding Dong, Ding Dong Christmas Bells Are Ringing...

Innovative diplomacy...

Bette Midler on winter solstice vis-a-vis Melania...

#Keep Joan Walsh is trending on twitter, seems MSNBC has/or will fire her

Christmas : MAGA (make a gift away)

Tropical Storm Tembin in the Philippines claims 47 lives so far

Defense Contractors Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the United States

Kmart Corporation to Pay U.S. $32.3 M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations (drug overbilling)

Elizabeth Warren & Bernie Sanders: Democratic Priorities in our Budget

Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. and U.S.-Based Subsidiary to Pay $422 Million (foreign bribes)

Clinic owner and UPS driver indicted in bogus sleep study scheme that bilked employee health care pr

Philippines storm death toll climbs to 133: Govt

Guns Don't Kill People,...

We give Israel 3.5 billion a year in aid

VZ update: Stealing oil from cars in the country with worlds largest proven oil reserves

A good old fashioned Mafia "Bust Out" of the GOP.

Had a dream last night that Trump had fired Mueller

Trump-supporting singer claims Lewandowski slapped her butt at recent party

I hope I can quit working in a few years: A preview of the U.S. without pensions

Meet the Parents

Boog the chocolate lab is trying to stay on Santas good list

Matt Taibbi: Bob Corker, Corrupt? What a Surprise

Lewandowski accused of inappropriately touching singer at holiday party

A big thank you to SalmonChantedEvening for his Sunday toons

The boys and Christmas anticipation

Bipolar Disorder I

''Sanity, Respect, Empathy, and a vision not seen in our government in a generations ...

How can you tell a sprained toe from a broken one?

FSogol's Advent Calendar Day 23: The Origin of Santa Claus

Donald Trump Just Pulled Off the Greatest Long Con in History

The Second Wave of the New Atheism

My first man crush on bob mueller

HAPPY FESTIVUS!

You pointy-headed, free-thinking libs missed Teddy Cruz's birthday

Flashback Photo: Sen Sanders

Jesus and Santa: a Parable on How We Dismiss Evidence

Donald goes to school

Americans Still Re-adjusting to Christmas After Living 8 Years Under Sharia Law

The tax bill wasn't a scam. It was armed robbery.

California Thomas fire becomes largest in state's history

In Georgia, battle of the 'Staceys' tests Democrats' future

Christians Bullied Shop Owner to Stay Closed on Sundays

Tiananmen Square protest death toll 'was 10,000'

Pres. Trump holds up a "Keep on Tweeting!" sign after landing at Palm Beach for the holiday weekend

AT&T give 1400 layoff notices along with $1000 bonuses

Oleg Deripaska's M-SAWO 12/22 Moscow-Miami, landed 4am local time this morning (12/23). So we have

Former US attorneys, GOP officials come to Mueller's defense

National Democrats need to develop a strategy to overcome the noise....

With one tweet, Trump inserts himself into Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary

Its 'very gold': The presidential coin undergoes a Trumpian makeover

Comey Defends Former Top FBI Lawyer: 'Anyone Can Be Attacked For Partisan Gain'

US to send anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

What would Republicans do if Trump declared "martial law" ?

Trump bucks White House tradition by skipping end-of-year presser

I've got a question I can use some help on regarding possibly transgender children

The next special election that could portend a Democratic wave

Trump revives plan to separate immigrant children from parents - a tactic used by Nazi Germany

Brazil Wavers on Environment, and Earth's Largest Wetland Starts to Wither

How politics screwed Puerto Rico out of billions in disaster aid

Justice Dept memo warns judges against being too sympathetic in child immigrant cases

Russian submarines are prowling around vital undersea cables. Its making NATO nervous.

U.S. memo weakens guidelines for protecting immigrant children in court

With President Trump, Americans Fear Terrorism More Than They Have Since 9/11: Poll

Moscow: U.S. arms supply to provoke Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine

WAPO Editorial Board: Republicans "Just Failed Governing 101"

I'm not a business man

Russian submarines are prowling around vital undersea cables. It's making NATO nervous.

2017 was Trumpism's last gasp

An amazing coincidence ...

Joan Walsh Twitter on her msnbc contract non-renewal

Donald Trump Just Pulled Off the Greatest Long Con in History

Trump plan: employers can steal $5.8 billion in worker's tips

Is Senator Rand Paul on medication?

Weekend toon Roundup

Investigators focusing on $285 million loan made to Kushner one month before election: report

Trump and Congress proudly proclaim they are just watching out for the "Little Guy"

So Cenk Uhgur is a sexist jerk...

Fox News website beefs up and 'goes a little Breitbart'

Franklin Graham: 'Refreshing' that Trump doesn't care 'what the liberals think' on Christmas

Ami Horowitz videos attacking Dems... perhaps should familiarize ourselves with this "documentarian"

Just say no to working with Chump and the Deplorables

Employers steal billions from vulnerable workers

Democrat: Reorganization at FBI part of 'larger Republican effort to undercut Mueller'

Just heard this Trump twit on AMJOY

Lincoln National Guardsman adopts two dogs found homeless after Hurricane Maria

I've got a lot of problems with you people

NASA Astronaut, First Man To Fly Free In Space, Dies

That sermon last Sunday?

GOP Group Meeting In Secret To Undermine Mueller

Sen. Bob Corker, Corrupt Republican? What a Surprise ....

Last post on working with Chump and the Deplorables.

"Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run...

What's up with this story:

In Georgia, battle of the 'Staceys' tests Democrats' future

How politics screwed Puerto Rico out of billions

In your opinion, will the #METOO movement maintain

White House, GOP expect 2018 grind, more polarization

Has anyone gotten a health insurance rebate lately??

Trump is the least popular Christmastime President in the modern era

The Resistance Now: Republicans to face 'retirement parties' over tax bill

"Grandparents scam" - friend just texted me his in-laws just got one of these calls.

Have you considered the meaning of the word "worthy?"

Donald Trump's Approval Rating at Christmas Makes Him The Least Popular President Ever

Presidents Age quite a bit while in office

Ted Lieu rocks...again

How about some animal pixs for a Sat. morning

FBI/DOJ/State Dept Reorg Actually A Purge To Make Them Loyal To Trump/GOP/Oligarchs.

Bernie Sanders and Democrats Have Waged 'War On Kentucky,' Says McConnell

I'm sipping coffee and eating gingerbread people while making my list...

Found perfect Xmas gift for Survivalist cousin

Second court rejects Trump bid to stop transgender military recruits

If you were a fly on the wall at Mar-a-lego

by passing the tax plan these Repubs started the

16 women and Donald Trump

Trump Administration to Grant Mining Leases That Will Benefit Landlord of Ivanka Trump

WAPO's upated top 15 for Democratic presidential nominee-what doya think?

ALL

Trumps signature

This is not America by Roger Cohen

Urgent!-We need to make a huge investment in our Democratic voice.

James Comey:

Well, That is going to spoil a lot of grandkid's Xmas's day

Deficit Spending is not always good, and not always bad

Before Republicans stop him...

Democrats Need To Be More Like General Patton And Less Like Neville Chamberlain.

BTRTN SaturData Review: A Sure Formula -- Trump Shuts Up and His Approval Rating Rises

BTRTN SaturData Review: A Sure Formula -- Trump Shuts Up and His Approval Rating Rises

GOP Is Succeeding At Governing Their Way. They Are Hardly Failing.

Crowd in Berlin Germany cheer for Obama

Twas the Night Before #TaxScam:

Prosperity Minister from Local Megachurch Never Uses Jesus' Name

Christmas Poll

American Brit moved back to London. "Trump is a logical result of your culture."

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (NY) signs emergency executive order on pre-payment of property taxes.

The country you were looking for is currently down for maintenance.

Bipartisanship via a Judge's order

Live shot of Hillary Clinton trying to start World War III

I Can't Wait To See The Bonuses That The Banksters & The Corps Will Dole Out....

Trump : Oval office meeting - Haitan immigrants all have aids and Nigerians won't return to huts....

Best wishes to all during this holiday season

Our Racist Potus re-immigrants 'Haitians all have AIDS & Nigerians will never go back to their huts'

Geeez,,, has Jill become,,,,,

Saturday chill - the internet and education for do-it-yourselfers

All I want for Christmas

Former Marine Accused Of Plotting Christmas Day Terror Attack At San Francisco Pier39

Toxic Ash from Californias Record Wildfires Is Clogging Drinking Water Supplies Across the State

My Christmas wish for everyone

Free 15-image Windows theme (Northern Lights)

Bob Corker, Corrupt? What a Surprise

Trump disputing words, facts and a special prosecutor

Rand Paul (LibertarianIdiot-KY) zings Trump on Twitter

Trump's tax cuts aren't why companies are giving out raises for Christmas

Dems see tax bill as giving them midterm advantage

Facing Republican attacks, FBIs deputy director plans to retire early next year

This black Santa brings visitors from across the South

Justice Department cannot "warn".. Federal Judges about anything. Or tell them what to do..

Lieu: I trust Republicans at FBI and GOP should too

If you are not a Christian, or perhaps have no religious beliefs,

Report: Trump suggested Haitian immigrants to US 'all have AIDS'

Trump's Dutch ambassador apologizes after calling recorded quotes 'fake news'

Facing Republican attacks, FBIs deputy director plans to retire early next year

Something for the ardent Trumpians to ponder.....

Daily toons from Europe

A Presbyterian Political Manifesto

Investors yank billions out of market following Trump's tax bill win

Two doves : heartfelt wishes

Am I bad person for laughing at this "Home Alone" dream I had?

The penguin & the fisherman

Payback will be a bitch!

'Pure racism': Internet scorches Trump for claiming Haitians 'all have AIDS' and Nigerians ...

Posted in wrong place.

Dont Lose Your Light This Christmas

Elderly couple found with 60 pounds of pot tell deputies it's for Christmas gifts

London Zoo fire kills aardvark 'and meerkats'

At Vice, Cutting-Edge Media and Allegations of Old-School Sexual Harassment

Magic mushrooms & Reindeer - Weird Nature - BBC animals

Teen charged with killing girlfriend's parents. They had worried he was a neo-Nazi.

When men around you make sexist or offensive sexual statements,

Uplifting news, courtesy of Reddit

On the surface, looks great. Young blood with great experience already!

Alabama to certify Democrat Jones winner of Senate election

Christmas shopping in the Philly suburbs...

Donald Trump's guide to diversity:

Trump going nuts over McCabe:

There is no way he will allow America to have a peaceful holiday...

!@#!!$ Tweets from POTUS

TRUMP/GOP Efforts To Drive Everyone But Their Loyalists Out Of Government Tantamount To Treason.

Fight w-witnesses in obstruction of justice investigation doesn't usually have such clear paper trai

Please CAPTION this!!

Happy Festivus (for the rest of us).

Please CAPTION this!!

The GOP's new slogan is: "Make America Great for Trump." Much more fitting for their shenanigans. nt

Count Your Blessings

Two Palestinians Killed in Anti-US Protests: Health Official

What's for Dinner, Sat., Dec. 23, 2017

One of these is NOT like the other.....

Fascism is about the most powerful epithet one can use but it fits with Donald Trump.

Yes, 'What's going on??'

Vox - How tribalism overrules progressive tenets like believing women

Democrats Must Reject the Coming Bipartisanship Trap

How about a Gavin Newsom (Lt Gov of CA) and Joe Kennedy (congress) for Prez and VPrez?

When trump says 'infrstructure' he really means

Pacific Northwesterners: Will Jay Inslee run for President in 2020?

Obstacles to dialogue about religion:

Hundreds of AT&T workers reportedly laid off

So, why do you think MSNBC ditched Joan Walsh?

Twilight Zone on METV, Dec 26 12:30 AM EST. "The Night of the Meek"

Pyongyang International Airport is named for their leader

The rest of the world will travel to America to see how poor people live.

Question.....sent a friend a 100 bill in her Christmas card on Tuesday

Remember the singer Kenny Loggins?

Republicans looked so ridiculous on the White House lawn, clapping for and praising dear leader

Big kitties in a cat tree

I bought my sig other two games for PC and a controller..

Middle class tax cut is average of $18/wk vs. 4.5 million estate savings for wealthy

White House denies report that Trump said Haitian immigrants 'all have AIDS'

Update on my new drone...

Wasserman Schultz: Haitian community stronger and wiser than 'Trump will ever be'

Some children see him

DU this poll: GOP poll rating Frump's job performance

This whole Trump administration is like a perpetual SNL skit. There's not a day goes by that

"White Christmas"

Andrew Janz is running against Nunes

I found yesterday I will have a grandchild by summer.

Trump ratchets up feud with FBI

Miss America CEO Sam Haskell resigns with other top brass amid leaked email scandal

Scarborough: Conservatives would have raised holy hell if Obama attacked FBI like Trump

Venezuela expels top Brazil and Canada diplomats

Venezuela expels top Brazil and Canada diplomats

He's no president...

Ohio State wants white nationalist's lawsuit dismissed

Toon - Watch out, they are coming to take your guns!

The FBI wishes you a safe & happy holiday season!

Affordable and safe photo hosting websites?

Obstacles to dialogue about Santa Claus.

My wish for all of DU and our Nation this Christmas and in the New Year

Trump Gives Presidential Challenge Coin a Makeover, and It Shows

Key Dem warns FBI against removing McCabe over pressure from Trump

I Will Bet GOP Operatives & Trump Secretly Pushing Indicting The Clintons & Maybe Obama.

2018 US Senate Election- winning both AZ US Senate Seats are Democrats guide to a majority.

Trump looks ahead to 2018: 'Good' GOP candidates will 'win BIG'

Start early and be loud. Love what I am seeing.

Dem lawmaker: Getting targeted by Trump will soon be 'a badge of honor'

The Next Special Election to Watch

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