This is not a game. Don’t think of it like a game. Don’t play it like it’s a game. Don’t cover it like it’s a game. https://t.co/whz4iYVvQY— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) December 28, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
This is not a game. Don’t think of it like a game. Don’t play it like it’s a game. Don’t cover it like it’s a game.
Look at this and understand the US aided, Saudi-led war on Yemen- bombing weddings, school buses and funerals and starving the people -thousands dead and many more starving to death THESE ARE CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
Look at this and understand the US aided, Saudi-led war on Yemen- bombing weddings, school buses and funerals and starving the people -thousands dead and many more starving to death THESE ARE CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY https://t.co/BvOL4PkID5— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 28, 2018
A Russian bank gave far-right French politician Marine Le Pen’s party a loan. Then weird things began happening.
A Russian bank gave far-right French politician Marine Le Pen’s party a loan. Then weird things began happening. https://t.co/4ywBTMRSKH— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 28, 2018
A good example of why we need a Code of Judicial Ethics for the Supreme Court. Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from any decisions in areas where his wife has been an activist presence.
A good example of why we need a Code of Judicial Ethics for the Supreme Court. Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from any decisions in areas where his wife has been an activist presence. https://t.co/ZSFdVCBYYU— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) December 28, 2018
“His right to liberty is as valuable to him as it is to any U.S. citizen,” the judge wrote.
“His right to liberty is as valuable to him as it is to any U.S. citizen,” the judge wrote. https://t.co/mEHLpXQvgs— HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) December 28, 2018
Government shutdown, day 4: Pelosi blames Trump for using 'scare tactics' over border wall
Government shutdown, day 4: Pelosi blames Trump for using 'scare tactics' over border wall https://t.co/FMoV3IGNRQ #TrumpShutdown#ForThePeople#ImWithNancy— Norm Clark #IndictTrump (@Normsmusic) December 28, 2018
Analysis: Trump threatens to shut down the border "entirely." Here’s why he can’t do that.
Analysis: Trump threatens to shut down the border "entirely." Here’s why he can’t do that. https://t.co/Fo2xMCHRyN— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 28, 2018
I applaud @NancyPelosi for forming a Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. This Committee must address climate change for what it is: a public health crisis, a matter of economic justice, and an existential threat. We must deliver real solutions, not piecemeal suggestions
I applaud @NancyPelosi for forming a Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. This Committee must address climate change for what it is: a public health crisis, a matter of economic justice, and an existential threat.— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) December 28, 2018
We must deliver real solutions, not piecemeal suggestions. https://t.co/f042L2c8NE
House Democrats scooping up staff, lawyers to power Trump investigations
Democrats are publicly talking up legislative priorities like health care and voting rights, but they are also quietly preparing for what will likely be the largest congressional investigation of a sitting president in recent memory, w/ @FoxReports @mkraju https://t.co/VKRFpmbldA— Jeremy Herb (@jeremyherb) December 28, 2018
Feds to furloughed workers: Try bartering for rent
What in the blue hell kind of crap is this? Barter for rent? Are you freaking kidding me? Our federal employees deserve better than this. Trump has betrayed them. #TrumpResign https://t.co/mWcTXYB71d— John Kaminar (@jidk1187) December 28, 2018
.@JoyceWhiteVance makes a compelling case that confirming Barr would do serious damage to the US Department of Justice and to our legal system. Senators need to read this
.@JoyceWhiteVance makes a compelling case that confirming Barr would do serious damage to the US Department of Justice and to our legal system. Senators need to read this ⬇️https://t.co/BpeEDFiEox— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 28, 2018
Beto O’Rourke was just the beginning
Beto O’Rourke was just the beginning https://t.co/3dlcWdl2ZI— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 28, 2018
What Do Mueller and the Kremlin Know About Michael Cohen’s Alleged Prague Trip?
— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 28, 2018
Hello Mar a Lago!
Hello Mar a Lago! pic.twitter.com/m7XkW6Pn2P— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 28, 2018
A Commander in Chief, lying to his soldiers in enemy territory about a raise they never got, possibly making them believe a raise was coming while deployed is despicable and needs to stay in the news cycle for a LONG TIME.
A Commander in Chief, lying to his soldiers in enemy territory about a raise they never got, possibly making them believe a raise was coming while deployed is despicable and needs to stay in the news cycle for a LONG TIME. pic.twitter.com/ARPgtEFu10— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 28, 2018
Donald Trump threatens to close the U.S.-Mexico border as the partial government shutdown appears likely to stretch into 2019
Donald Trump threatens to close the U.S.-Mexico border as the partial government shutdown appears likely to stretch into 2019 https://t.co/O69FfE07EE— Bloomberg (@business) December 28, 2018
Why does @realDonaldTrump keep changing his mind? First it's a wall from sea to shining sea, then $5b for a wall in some places, then $2.1b for a fence, then either a wall or close the Southern Border? Because he doesn't have public sentiment behind him or the votes.
Why does @realDonaldTrump keep changing his mind? First it's a wall from sea to shining sea, then $5b for a wall in some places, then $2.1b for a fence, then either a wall or close the Southern Border?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 28, 2018
Because he doesn't have public sentiment behind him or the votes. https://t.co/Qj1PJR6Q2C
Here’s video I found of Donald Trump, Jr. speaking fluent Czech & saying he speaks it fluently. He then explains how he & his family went to Czech Rep every summer for 2 months every year growing up. With all this Prague talk, this video is interesting...
Here’s video I found of Donald Trump, Jr. speaking fluent Czech & saying he speaks it fluently. He then explains how he & his family went to Czech Rep every summer for 2 months every year growing up. With all this Prague talk, this video is interesting... pic.twitter.com/1piuKcU9Ck— Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 28, 2018
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones inadvertently broadcast his passion for the work of trans porn star @xxxmarissaminx during a taping of his Infowars show
So it's not just a frog fetish for Alex...😏 https://t.co/0ybauM2kkR— Pinche-Pastor of Our 🚺of the🖕 (@Pinche_Pi) December 28, 2018
Alan Dershowitz complains anti-Trump bias is keeping him off CNN: 'It's a tragedy'
I would have thought it was for raping underage girls.
Alan Dershowitz complains anti-Trump bias is keeping him off CNN: 'It's a tragedy' https://t.co/0W30E6OeCi— Eric W. Dolan (@EWDolan) December 28, 2018
Senator Bob Corker on Donald Trump: "He's having difficulty handling the situation. I don't think he understands the seriousness of what he just did in Syria"
Senator Bob Corker on Donald Trump: "He's having difficulty handling the situation. I don't think he understands the seriousness of what he just did in Syria"— Edward Hardy (@EdwardTHardy) December 28, 2018
.@CBSNews estimates #Trump threat to close the southern border would cost up to $1 billion a day.
.@CBSNews estimates #Trump threat to close the southern border would cost up to $1 billion a day. #Mexico. https://t.co/AaKXamUdhr— PETER MAER (@petermaer) December 28, 2018
Dear @realDonaldTrump: A 5 hour border shutdown at just one port of entry cost businesses $5.3 million. Got any more stupid threats? If not, then end your #TrumpShutdown. Stop acting like a spoiled child. You are the President of the United States of America. Act like it.
Dear @realDonaldTrump: A 5 hour border shutdown at just one port of entry cost businesses $5.3 million. Got any more stupid threats? If not, then end your #TrumpShutdown.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 28, 2018
Stop acting like a spoiled child. You are the President of the United States of America. Act like it. https://t.co/9Mr28ermpa
As we slouch toward 2018's end, I am re-upping this recent piece. We have to keep fighting to keep this central point in front-and-center view: The real scandal is undeniable: @realDonaldTrump betrayed America during the 2016
As we slouch toward 2018's end, I am re-upping this recent piece. We have to keep fighting to keep this central point in front-and-center view: The real scandal is undeniable: @realDonaldTrump betrayed America during the 2016 campaign.https://t.co/E7EbFC7E7s— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 28, 2018
Robert Mueller has collected at least three million pages of material from the email and social media accounts of accused Russian trolls, including random spam and “nude selfies"
Robert Mueller has collected at least three million pages of material from the email and social media accounts of accused Russian trolls, including random spam and “nude selfies" https://t.co/MB2Py56TME— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 28, 2018
Michael Cohen makes new statement on Prague visit and says ‘Mueller knows everything’
Michael Cohen makes new statement on Prague visit and says ‘Mueller knows everything’https://t.co/kNcHujEdtY— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 27, 2018
Inverted Curves Not Only Signal Recession. They Might Cause One
An inverted yield curve can potentially harm U.S. economic growth and even cause a recession, according to a blog post by the St. Louis Fed https://t.co/CbwnhmB00x— Bloomberg (@business) December 28, 2018
Syria's military says it's taken control of the Kurdish-held town of Manbij, where Turkey has threatened an offensive
Syria's military says it's taken control of the Kurdish-held town of Manbij, where Turkey has threatened an offensive https://t.co/r2EntFrara— Bloomberg (@business) December 28, 2018
ISIS/linked groups/media units are leading an extraordinary media offensive of threats through posters/videos storm to promote attacks in EU and US. A video of threats in Spanish has been reposted for 8 consecutive days
ISIS/linked groups/media units are leading an extraordinary media offensive of threats through posters/videos storm to promote attacks in EU and US. A video of threats in Spanish has been reposted for 8 consecutive days@StateDept @CIA @jrossman12 @jihadi_threat @MFS001 pic.twitter.com/fSeIkEtcnW— Rosanna (@RosannaMrtnz) December 28, 2018
U.S. farmers are concerned about whether they will get their aid payments during the shutdown
U.S. farmers are concerned about whether they will get their aid payments during the shutdown https://t.co/4Gti2Av7lG— Bloomberg (@business) December 28, 2018
Who’s afraid of the MAGA mob? Only Trump.
Who’s afraid of the MAGA mob? Only Trump. https://t.co/EKxNk6JcY8— Jana Lynne Sanchez (@janasanchez) December 28, 2018
It would be easier to accept that Jill Stein played "useful idiot" for Russia as it siphoned votes away from Hillary Clinton if it wasn't for the photo of her at dinner, Moscow 2015, seated with convicted felon Michael Flynn & Vladimir Putin.
It would be easier to accept that Jill Stein played "useful idiot" for Russia as it siphoned votes away from Hillary Clinton if it wasn't for the photo of her at dinner, Moscow 2015, seated with convicted felon Michael Flynn & Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/c0rDPNbcfm— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) December 28, 2018
House Democrat are plotting ways to reopen the government while denying Trump even a penny more for his border wall when they take power Jan. 3
House Democrat are plotting ways to reopen the government while denying Trump even a penny more for his border wall when they take power Jan. 3 https://t.co/dDlmofqDx3— POLITICO (@politico) December 28, 2018
What was Mark Burnett doing in 2000, partnering with the Russian state on a project? Why wouldn't he choose to partner with the US on a project? We have space stations. Why not us? Why the Russians?
What was Mark Burnett doing in 2000, partnering with the Russian state on a project?— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) August 14, 2018
Why wouldn't he choose to partner with the US on a project? We have space stations. Why not us? Why the Russians?
Omg. Does Mark Burnett know Putin?https://t.co/8aEmYsiuLv pic.twitter.com/VU5xenFvjd
Per my own sources, there is SIGINT other than cell phone pings as well. I discussed @RepAdamSchiff @MarkWarner ‘s doubts about #MichaelCohen Los Angeles alibi in this piece.
Per my own sources, there is SIGINT other than cell phone pings as well. I discussed @RepAdamSchiff @MarkWarner ‘s doubts about #MichaelCohen Los Angeles alibi in this piece.— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) December 28, 2018
More tomorrow. https://t.co/DXjdJBWkpI
Russia tells U.S. not to interfere in Saudi Crown Prince MBS becoming King, despite Khashoggi murder
Russia tells U.S. not to interfere in Saudi Crown Prince MBS becoming King, despite Khashoggi murder https://t.co/nEGMStRBuj pic.twitter.com/NxNVGosrpI— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 28, 2018
The real question for Republicans in 2019 is whether they start to push him out, or subject themselves, their party and the country to a full-term of the most inept, chaotic, mean-spirited and thick-headed president in our history.
The real question for Republicans in 2019 is whether they start to push him out, or subject themselves, their party and the country to a full-term of the most inept, chaotic, mean-spirited and thick-headed president in our history. https://t.co/lR3Hk0LnZD— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 27, 2018
Democrats, listen to me. Who cares if the eventual nominee only meets 80 percent — heck, 50.1 percent — of your checklist? Evicting Trump should be the most important item on that checklist.
Democrats, listen to me. Who cares if the eventual nominee only meets 80 percent — heck, 50.1 percent — of your checklist? Evicting Trump should be the most important item on that checklist. https://t.co/7m2RqUBWhl— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) December 27, 2018
"He has to understand that there exist some audiences that should not be addressed as part of his base, because they are not," said Mark Hertling, a retired three-star Army lieutenant general. "It's a violation of protocol by the president."
"He has to understand that there exist some audiences that should not be addressed as part of his base, because they are not," said Mark Hertling, a retired three-star Army lieutenant general. "It's a violation of protocol by the president." https://t.co/UH4ttlxykk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 28, 2018
Is the NRA Going Bankrupt? Group Claims it Will Soon Be ‘Unable to Exist’ Due to Financial Difficulties
Is the NRA Going Bankrupt? Group Claims it Will Soon Be ‘Unable to Exist’ Due to Financial Difficulties https://t.co/4z9WfONVjE— Jane Cattermole (@janecat60) December 28, 2018
So federal civilian workers (assuming they’re not furloughed) can’t say the word “Resistance” while they’re on duty but active duty military members on-duty, on-base and in uniform can hold a Trump MAGA flag? Ethics has jumped the shark. America is in rapid descent
So federal civilian workers (assuming they’re not furloughed) can’t say the word “Resistance” while they’re on duty but active duty military members on-duty, on-base and in uniform can hold a Trump MAGA flag? Ethics has jumped the shark. America is in rapid descent. https://t.co/gWck3vAUFZ— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) December 28, 2018
Donald Trump has been bullshitting us about his net worth for 40 years
Donald Trump has been bullshitting us about his net worth for 40 years https://t.co/DWz5DeA8pm— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 27, 2018
Team Trump Gleeful That Shutdown Will Hijack Pelosis Big Moment
Team Trump Gleeful That Shutdown Will Hijack Pelosis Big Moment https://t.co/n2yfOOe1y3— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 28, 2018
Trumps Most Blatant Assault on the Rule of Law Yet
Trumps Most Blatant Assault on the Rule of Law Yet https://t.co/I3IkazgplD— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 28, 2018
Nude. Selfie. Well. 2018 is having a last bit of fun, I see.
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) December 27, 2018
No. You brought Cambridge Analytica in to this. No. You brought Bolton’s pac & Superpac into this. Robert Mercer Cuts Political Spending After Unwelcome Turn in Spotlight
Oh please we are suppose to feel “bad: for Becky with the shittyhair’s daddy?— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 28, 2018
No. You brought Cambridge Analytica in to this.
No. You brought Bolton’s pac & Superpac into this.
Robert Mercer Cuts Political Spending After Unwelcome Turn in Spotlight https://t.co/DI5oiYO5cN
Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark: "There's a lot of people who are very well qualified to be Sec'y of Defense who would not want to be Sec'y of Defense under Pres. Trump. For the simple reason that they can't agree with the policies ... He doesn't believe in American leadership."
Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark: "There's a lot of people who are very well qualified to be Sec'y of Defense who would not want to be Sec'y of Defense under Pres. Trump. For the simple reason that they can't agree with the policies ... He doesn't believe in American leadership." @MSNBC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 28, 2018
President Trump on replacing Mattis: "Everybody wants that position, everybody. Everybody. So many people want to be - who wouldn't want to be Secretary of Defense?"
No one.
President Trump on replacing Mattis: "Everybody wants that position, everybody. Everybody. So many people want to be - who wouldn't want to be Secretary of Defense?" https://t.co/uILHvX4mej pic.twitter.com/h3xNLDdBHJ— The Hill (@thehill) December 28, 2018
NATO jets intercept three Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea
— toomas hendrik ilves (@IlvesToomas) December 28, 2018
Elizabeth Drew, a journalist who covered Watergate, writes, "An impeachment process against President Trump now seems inescapable."
In Opinion— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 28, 2018
Elizabeth Drew, a journalist who covered Watergate, writes, "An impeachment process against President Trump now seems inescapable." https://t.co/8uY3zTUv5A
Dow DuPont donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration. Trump's administration then re-allowed the use of DuPont's pesticide, chlorpyrifos, which is from the same family as sarin nerve gas.
Dow DuPont donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration. Trump's administration then re-allowed the use of DuPont's pesticide, chlorpyrifos, which is from the same family as sarin nerve gas. https://t.co/X29odFNFNa— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) December 27, 2018
Russia says Syria's President Assad is popular and likely to win re-election
Russia says Syria's President Assad is popular and likely to win re-election https://t.co/RK0abNZZDH pic.twitter.com/2JJhoVcDbC— Bloomberg (@business) December 28, 2018
Trumps reveal of SEAL team in Iraq could endanger its members, expert says
Trumps reveal of SEAL team in Iraq could endanger its members, expert says https://t.co/kkUdixC6Av— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 28, 2018
Congress reconvenes ??? then adjourns ??? with no end to shutdown in sight
Congress reconvenes ??? then adjourns ??? with no end to shutdown in sight https://t.co/iWauKOQq1C— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 28, 2018
After Marc Randazza, the lawyer for Alex Jones, Mike Cernovich, Andrew Anglin and other far-right types, got caught soliciting a porn bribe, I looked into it. What I found was disturbing — about both Randazza and the attorney regulatory system
After Marc Randazza, the lawyer for Alex Jones, Mike Cernovich, Andrew Anglin and other far-right types, got caught soliciting a porn bribe, I looked into it. What I found was disturbing — about both Randazza and the attorney regulatory system.https://t.co/PfhaeBTGBA— Luke O'Brien (@lukeobrien) December 27, 2018
Furloughed workers are advised to ask landlords about "the possibility of trading services to perform maintenance (e.g. painting, carpentry work) in exchange for partial rent payments." The U.S. govt is the world's most powerful organization. This is what it's been reduced to.
Furloughed workers are advised to ask landlords about "the possibility of trading services to perform maintenance (e.g. painting, carpentry work) in exchange for partial rent payments."— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) December 27, 2018
The U.S. govt is the world's most powerful organization. This is what it's been reduced to. https://t.co/2AEwJXbTny
The debate over Trump’s wall isn’t really about border security: It's about whether we want to have fact-based discussions at all
The debate over Trump’s wall isn’t really about border security: It's about whether we want to have fact-based discussions at all https://t.co/c4VyiJZ236— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) December 27, 2018
More Americans blame Trump than congressional Democrats for the partial government shutdown, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found, 47-33%. Just 35% support wall funding in the spending bill. Only 25% support shutting down the government over wall funding.
More Americans blame Trump than congressional Democrats for the partial government shutdown, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found, 47-33%.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 27, 2018
Just 35% support wall funding in the spending bill. Only 25% support shutting down the government over wall funding.https://t.co/Uh1eHukgsu
Russia says unpredictable U.S., protectionism behind oil price volatility
Russia says unpredictable U.S., protectionism behind oil price volatility https://t.co/74Qaln6oGx pic.twitter.com/OhaRiosQJz— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 28, 2018
After helping elect the worst president in U.S. history, Steve Bannon seeks to take Europe back to the ethnic nationalism of the 1930’s and 40’s. He knows where that ended up, but it doesn’t bother him
After helping elect the worst president in U.S. history, Steve Bannon seeks to take Europe back to the ethnic nationalism of the 1930’s and 40’s. He knows where that ended up, but it doesn’t bother him.https://t.co/Ws8NMbYH6q via @usatoday— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 27, 2018
With “The Apprentice,” the TV producer Mark Burnett mythologized Donald Trump—then a floundering D-lister—as the ultimate titan, paving his way to the Presidency
With “The Apprentice,” the TV producer Mark Burnett mythologized Donald Trump—then a floundering D-lister—as the ultimate titan, paving his way to the Presidency: https://t.co/swUGd9zJzE pic.twitter.com/9uqiW8Qciu— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) December 27, 2018
Mark Sanford warns US could see ‘Hitler-like character’ in the future
Retiring GOP lawmaker warns US could see "Hitler-like character" in the future https://t.co/d02NGHa2gn pic.twitter.com/fXxsDFGiPv— The Hill (@thehill) December 27, 2018
Also, apparently, among the millions of pages of records Mueller's has collected on Russian election interference is a "nude selfie."
dear God please tell us what we have done to deserve this I promise I will repent for the rest of my life but for the love of all that is holy do not release a nude selfie of *anyone* involved in the Trump campaign or make me comment about it on TV thank you amen 🙈🙏🏽 https://t.co/8e8ZLz5W2U— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 27, 2018
Times Reporter Spoke At Event Organized By Alabama Dirty Tricksters
Strange details keep emerging about the disinfo campaign run by Americans to influence the Alabama special election. Turns out one of the NYT reporters who broke the story spoke at a Sept. event organized by the very same people who ran the op: https://t.co/wjN667L4ma— Craig Silverman (@CraigSilverman) December 28, 2018
Private prison giant GEO Group, which both jails and employs migrants, expects its earnings to grow to $2.3 billion this year. Like other private prison companies, it made sizable donations to Trump's campaign and inaugural
Private prison giant GEO Group, which both jails and employs migrants, expects its earnings to grow to $2.3 billion this year. Like other private prison companies, it made sizable donations to Trump's campaign and inaugural https://t.co/QwYNu4dJvc— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 27, 2018
The Justice Department deserves better than these guys
Acting attorney general Matthew G. Whitaker, we can confidentially say, would never have been nominated or hired as a junior Justice Department attorney in any other administration. https://t.co/4Obn9qfu8a— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 27, 2018
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