You know it's almost like POTUS has a real personal problem with accomplished, powerful women telling him when his batsh*t, loony, uninformed, ahistorical ideas are batsh*t, loony, uninformed, & ahistorical, and that they have better things to do than hold his hand on the stairs.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) August 21, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
You know it's almost like POTUS has a real personal problem with accomplished, powerful women telling him when his batsh*t, loony, uninformed, ahistorical ideas are batsh*t, loony, uninformed, & ahistorical, and that they have better things to do than hold his hand on the stairs.
White House foreign aid cuts to spare Ivanka, Pence favorite programs
Of course Ivanka's projects don't get touched by cuts. She's the first daughter after all. https://t.co/dwrcZdLBOx— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 21, 2019
SHUT YOUR WHITE RACIST MOUTH.
SHUT YOUR WHITE RACIST MOUTH. https://t.co/LLysUoH5G0— Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) August 20, 2019
President Trump: "We are looking at birthright citizenship very seriously. ... It's frankly ridiculous"
President Trump: "We are looking at birthright citizenship very seriously. ... It's frankly ridiculous" pic.twitter.com/T09WT8BaBx— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 21, 2019
Man Arrested With 17 Guns, Grenade Launcher and Nazi Paraphernalia
I’m starting to suspect that trump isn’t going to be good for the Jews in the long run or the short run. https://t.co/EAIuuC5c8A— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 21, 2019
BREAKING: NBC News is Reporting that Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Denmark next month. THIS IS JUST AWESOME
BREAKING: NBC News is Reporting that Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Denmark next month.— PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) August 21, 2019
THIS IS JUST AWESOME
President Trump: I am the chosen one Now trump claims to be GOD
President Trump: I am the chosen one— Richard McFadyen🇨🇦 (@RTMcFadyen) August 21, 2019
Now trump claims to be GOD.https://t.co/0vVuuwb5U1
BREAKING: Tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations have not, and will not, pay for themselves.
BREAKING: Tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations have not, and will not, pay for themselves. https://t.co/OMco2DvWIM— Robert Reich (@RBReich) August 21, 2019
Saudi Arabia is developing a domestic ballistic missile program with the direct support from China...
Saudi Arabia is developing a domestic ballistic missile program with the direct support from China...https://t.co/9PGk6kfzGz— Thomass4217 (@ThomasS4217) August 20, 2019
Beyond parody -- Trump says his solution to the epidemic of veteran suicides is some new "stimulant" produced by Johnson & Johnson that he's instructed the government to buy in large quantities
Beyond parody -- Trump says his solution to the epidemic of veteran suicides is some new "stimulant" produced by Johnson & Johnson that he's instructed the government to buy in large quantities pic.twitter.com/mFMwG6hpXa— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 21, 2019
Nearly a year after John McCain's death, Cindy McCain says no one in the GOP carries 'voice of reason
Nearly a year after John McCain's death, Cindy McCain says no one in the GOP carries 'voice of reason' https://t.co/1Coxtz08Be— Karol Cummins (@karolcummins) August 21, 2019
Spicer can’t find a job! Bwahahahaha
Spicer can’t find a job! Bwahahahaha https://t.co/eAksSkrT6r— Roxy (@roxydavis99) August 21, 2019
Russia is continuing their sweeping & unprecedented attack on U.S. elections, & @realdonaldtrump wants to allow them back into the G7. Why does President Trump choose to reward Putin instead of defending the integrity of American elections?
Russia is continuing their sweeping & unprecedented attack on U.S. elections, & @realdonaldtrump wants to allow them back into the G7.— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 21, 2019
Why does President Trump choose to reward Putin instead of defending the integrity of American elections?
Lawmakers are calling for ethics reforms to deal with their billionaire resort-owning governor.
UPDATE—— ProPublica (@propublica) August 21, 2019
Lawmakers are calling for ethics reforms to deal with their billionaire resort-owning governor. https://t.co/SLUwN1SLlT https://t.co/rieNJbjtGX
The president is publicly comparing himself to the "King of Israel" and "the second coming of God." Normal stuff.
The president is publicly comparing himself to the "King of Israel" and "the second coming of God." Normal stuff. https://t.co/iLYeYE9p9M— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 21, 2019
Wayne Allyn Root is a well-known conspiracy theorist who says Obama is a secret gay Muslim; the killer of Heather Heyer was paid by Soros; the Las Vegas shooting was done by Muslims; and Robert Mueller was motivated by ‘penis envy’. He just got thanked & cited by the president.
Wayne Allyn Root is a well-known conspiracy theorist who says Obama is a secret gay Muslim; the killer of Heather Heyer was paid by Soros; the Las Vegas shooting was done by Muslims; and Robert Mueller was motivated by ‘penis envy’.— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 21, 2019
He just got thanked & cited by the president. https://t.co/QQ7a9EmZYn
“I am the chosen one.” — @realDonaldTrump just now.
Tipping point. Literally. https://t.co/Gf16eX4qNS— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) August 21, 2019
Paul Whelan has third detention hearing scheduled Friday
Paul Whelan has third detention hearing scheduled Friday https://t.co/4e8BfjLaXF— Mark Cavitt (@MarkCavitt) August 20, 2019
You are trying to get an American Congresswoman killed, you absolute psychopath.
You are trying to get an American Congresswoman killed, you absolute psychopath. https://t.co/bEfsSvPSrx— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 20, 2019
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or show "great disloyalty." The progressive Jewish group J Street calls the remarks “disgusting,” and the Jewish Democratic Council of America says he was "repeating an anti-Semitic trope"
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or show "great disloyalty."— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 21, 2019
The progressive Jewish group J Street calls the remarks “disgusting,” and the Jewish Democratic Council of America says he was "repeating an anti-Semitic trope" https://t.co/3ekEMkBR1j
NOAA Just Confirmed July 2019 Was The Hottest Month On Record
NOAA Just Confirmed July 2019 Was The Hottest Month On Recordhttps://t.co/5f8PZhuOEe— Physics & Astronomy Zone (@ZonePhysics) August 21, 2019
More than two dozen people have been arrested over threats to commit mass shootings since 31 people were killed in one weekend this month in shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
More than two dozen people have been arrested over threats to commit mass shootings since 31 people were killed in one weekend this month in shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. https://t.co/WamOBOihyZ— CNN (@CNN) August 21, 2019
Doing Putin’s bidding. Again.
Doing Putin’s bidding.— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) August 21, 2019
Again. https://t.co/b8R33wlvHi
The Trump administration is expected to announce new rules that would allow for the longer term detention of families traveling with children across the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two government officials familiar with the plan.
The Trump administration is expected to announce new rules that would allow for the longer term detention of families traveling with children across the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two government officials familiar with the plan. https://t.co/TS4yREFPrC— ABC News (@ABC) August 21, 2019
This is infuriating. Trump to move to expand detentions of migrant families
This is infuriating.— Marcia Hyatt. 💙👣 (@MarciaHyatt6) August 21, 2019
Trump to move to expand detentions of migrant families https://t.co/ZH02p2Uvki via @politico
Florida officials are investigating why panthers are seen stumbling and falling down
Florida officials are investigating why panthers are seen stumbling and falling down https://t.co/dj6Rq6BVru pic.twitter.com/AVA3Y5b49R— CNN (@CNN) August 21, 2019
Denmark’s prime minister will hold a press conference today after Trump canceled a state visit to the country
Denmark’s prime minister will hold a press conference today after Trump canceled a state visit to the country https://t.co/mncfQZrN0x— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 21, 2019
It just keeps getting worse. The Administration Rushed on a Sweeping Immigration Policy. We Found Substantive, Sloppy Mistakes
It just keeps getting worse.— Marcia Hyatt. 💙👣 (@MarciaHyatt6) August 21, 2019
The Administration Rushed on a Sweeping Immigration Policy. We Found Substantive, Sloppy Mistakes. https://t.co/2bCZwEzEcr
Ivanka Trump's Chinese-made scarves recalled because they're incredibly flammable - The Washington Post
I say strap her to a raft, bury her in these...a match🔥...shove her off to sea— Gιɳɠҽɾ Hσɳҽყ🍯Pσƚ Gασ (@Ginger624) August 20, 2019
Ivanka Trump's Chinese-made scarves recalled because they're incredibly flammable - The Washington Post
https://t.co/diFvQawJZi
Governments around the world are taking a cautious approach in responding to the protests roiling Hong Kong due to their ties to China.
Governments around the world are taking a cautious approach in responding to the protests roiling Hong Kong due to their ties to China. By @lhinnanthttps://t.co/il0r3FddUU— The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2019
The British foreign ministry had said it was “extremely concerned” about its staff member, who attended a business event in Shenzhen on Aug. 8 but never returned
The British foreign ministry had said it was “extremely concerned” about its staff member, who attended a business event in Shenzhen on Aug. 8 but never returned. https://t.co/YW1q4XCOiI— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 21, 2019
Standing up for the Earth is a dangerous pursuit.
Standing up for the Earth is a dangerous pursuit. https://t.co/YPSli2ZsDc— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 21, 2019
Scoop: Trump called NRA chief Wayne LaPierre this afternoon to tell him universal background checks are off the table:
Scoop: Trump called NRA chief Wayne LaPierre this afternoon to tell him universal background checks are off the table: https://t.co/GQ00JiyjUV— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) August 20, 2019
This is your regular reminder that @realDonaldTrump is suing to eliminate coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Another way to put this: if you or a family member have a preexisting condition and you vote for Trump next year, you are stupid.
This is your regular reminder that @realDonaldTrump is suing to eliminate coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 20, 2019
Another way to put this: if you or a family member have a preexisting condition and you vote for Trump next year, you are stupid.#TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/xfPLFjRzHE
Katharine Gorka is leaving her post as Customs and Border Protection press secretary after only two months on the job
Katharine Gorka is leaving her post as Customs and Border Protection press secretary after only two months on the job https://t.co/0A5UxUaI3z pic.twitter.com/EhG4YyocJw— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 21, 2019
Greenland's summer heat breaks records as 440 billion tons of ice expected to disappear
Greenland's summer heat breaks records as 440 billion tons of ice expected to disappear https://t.co/bCVCcKvNco— TIME (@TIME) August 21, 2019
Everything about this is stupid as it actually endangers Americans and border agents and shows the dehumanization is a policy.
Everything about this is stupid as it actually endangers Americans and border agents and shows the dehumanization is a policy. https://t.co/yhI5FkCyRz— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) August 20, 2019
Nordic leaders say they will seek a common stance on climate talks following a summit in Iceland
Nordic leaders say they will seek a common stance on climate talks following a summit in Iceland https://t.co/CkqY0aqqDI— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 21, 2019
The US won't provide flu vaccines to migrant families at border detention camps. At least three children held in detention centers at the Mexican border have died, in part, from the flu, a group of doctors say.
The US won't provide flu vaccines to migrant families at border detention camps. At least three children held in detention centers at the Mexican border have died, in part, from the flu, a group of doctors say. https://t.co/ro1LK3PwvO— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 20, 2019
So proud to be part of this. A Mueller Report in plainer words for all. Thank you @just_security for doing this.
So proud to be part of this. A Mueller Report in plainer words for all. Thank you @just_security for doing this. Link below. https://t.co/VY2Z2XC9f5— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) August 20, 2019
President Trump suggests he might impose a 100% tariff on French wine
President Trump suggests he might impose a 100% tariff on French wine https://t.co/HuCwkMZv2L— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 21, 2019
Analysis: Trump admits his trade war could lead to recession, but says "I have to do it"
Analysis: Trump admits his trade war could lead to recession, but says "I have to do it" https://t.co/XkyOMAPFA9— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 21, 2019
Bingo >> Contradicting WH official claim that Trump AND French President Macron wanted to invite Russia back into G7, @KyivPost reports Macron’s message for Putin was clear: #Russia can't return to the G7 until its war in #Ukraine ends.
Bingo >> Contradicting WH official claim that Trump AND French President Macron wanted to invite Russia back into G7, @KyivPost reports Macron’s message for Putin was clear: #Russia can't return to the G7 until its war in #Ukraine ends. via @Matthew_Kupfer https://t.co/32HsVkRDTq— Paula Chertok🗽 (@PaulaChertok) August 21, 2019
Why is anyone "acting" chief of staff ? The position does not require Senate confirmation.
Why is anyone "acting" chief of staff ? The position does not require Senate confirmation. https://t.co/uIzgIpmRpY— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) August 21, 2019
For those still laughing at Trump's "funny" tweets about Greenland and defending his cancellation of his scheduled trip to Denmark, remember this
For those still laughing at Trump's "funny" tweets about Greenland and defending his cancellation of his scheduled trip to Denmark, remember this: https://t.co/Pp4vgX750Q— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) August 21, 2019
Goldman moves to take majority control of China joint venture
Goldman moves to take majority control of China joint venture https://t.co/IjKDkbyodt pic.twitter.com/b5uF3eJRX7— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 21, 2019
Analysis: Trump admits his trade war could lead to recession, but says "I have to do it"
Analysis: Trump admits his trade war could lead to recession, but says "I have to do it" https://t.co/XkyOMAPFA9— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 21, 2019
Man arrested after allegedly threatening woman with genocide, hailing Trump: "He will launch a racial war"
Man arrested after allegedly threatening woman with genocide, hailing Trump: "He will launch a racial war"— Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) August 20, 2019
https://t.co/WtRQLCjMrd
Xi’s choice: Destroy Trump, or save him and weaken America
Opinion | Xi’s choice: Destroy Trump, or save him and weaken America https://t.co/WEVVQOJz1R— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 21, 2019
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says the detention of the U.K.'s Hong Kong consulate staffer is an internal matter and not a diplomatic dispute
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says the detention of the U.K.'s Hong Kong consulate staffer is an internal matter and not a diplomatic dispute https://t.co/GPBpanT205— Bloomberg (@business) August 21, 2019
China confirms it has detained British consulate employee
China confirms it has detained British consulate employee https://t.co/Kd5cruDSKU— Financial Times (@FT) August 21, 2019
Democrats focus on beating Trump while also defining party values
Democrats focus on beating Trump while also defining party values https://t.co/tcsneb7sRk via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 21, 2019
BREAKING: China says British Hong Kong consulate staffer given 15 days of administrative detention in Shenzhen
BREAKING: China says British Hong Kong consulate staffer given 15 days of administrative detention in Shenzhen. https://t.co/W57pJyruBz— The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2019
Biden releases general election-style ad in Iowa
Biden releases general election-style ad in Iowa https://t.co/cKbqbz41pk via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 21, 2019
Deadline looms for Democratic candidates to make third debate
Deadline looms for Democratic candidates to make third debate https://t.co/nNP4LQj63A via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 21, 2019
A white nationalist was arrested after posting a video of himself firing a semi-automatic rifle and writing that police would identify him as the shooter at a local Jewish community center.
A white nationalist was arrested after posting a video of himself firing a semi-automatic rifle and writing that police would identify him as the shooter at a local Jewish community center. https://t.co/dVieanpgeA— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 21, 2019
Trump says he is still reviewing plans for foreign aid cuts. More here:
Trump says he is still reviewing plans for foreign aid cuts. More here: https://t.co/SDIUqb5YU1 pic.twitter.com/8vQaney1cs— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 21, 2019
Death toll in a suicide bombing at a wedding in Kabul claimed by the local Islamic State affiliate rises to 80, Afghan official says.
Death toll in a suicide bombing at a wedding in Kabul claimed by the local Islamic State affiliate rises to 80, Afghan official says. https://t.co/iQixSGkE2K— The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2019
Always worth repeating: "supporting" Israel because you have fevered medieval superstitions about it being the site of a climactic battle b/t God & Satan, during which all actual Jews will go to hell, is a weird kind of support.
Always worth repeating: "supporting" Israel because you have fevered medieval superstitions about it being the site of a climactic battle b/t God & Satan, during which all actual Jews will go to hell, is a weird kind of support.— David Roberts (@drvox) August 20, 2019
Citigroup, BNP caught up in U.S. case against Huawei CFO: documents
Citigroup, BNP caught up in U.S. case against Huawei CFO: documents https://t.co/1syBuT8nde pic.twitter.com/8I50xPrXHs— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 21, 2019
Anti-China group hired GOP strategist in pro-Trump shift
Anti-China group hired GOP strategist in pro-Trump shift https://t.co/PqkjK5gJEi via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 21, 2019
The Epoch Times' senior editorial staff, sometimes the largest video publisher on all of social media, quietly runs one of the largest Qanon channels on YouTube. It has over 33 million views, including “13 BLOODLINES & their Diabolical End Game.”
The Epoch Times' senior editorial staff, sometimes the largest video publisher on all of social media, quietly runs one of the largest Qanon channels on YouTube. It has over 33 million views, including “13 BLOODLINES & their Diabolical End Game.”The Epoch Times' senior editorial staff, sometimes the largest video publisher on all of social media, quietly runs one of the largest Qanon channels on YouTube.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) August 20, 2019
It has over 33 million views, including “13 BLOODLINES & their Diabolical End Game.”https://t.co/nWKCl9Suie pic.twitter.com/TY3HSlGJkA
When we reached out to The Epoch Times for comment on this story, they responded by publishing an article called "Our Response to NBC News’ Inappropriate Questions."— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) August 20, 2019
It included this line.https://t.co/nWKClaa59M pic.twitter.com/jqAkvI6DOL
Another Epoch Times mystery we couldn't figure out:— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) August 20, 2019
On September 12th of last year, an Epoch Times photographer handed Donald Trump a manila envelope as he exited the East Room of the White House.https://t.co/PZjcSmTdqX
Epoch Times' senior editorial are quietly Falun Gong practitioners, a religious group now based in a compound in Dragon Springs, NY. At the compound, use of medicines is discouraged, and visa-based arranged relationships are common, ex-practitioners say.
Epoch Times' senior editorial are quietly Falun Gong practitioners, a religious group now based in a compound in Dragon Springs, NY.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) August 20, 2019
At the compound, use of medicines is discouraged, and visa-based arranged relationships are common, ex-practitioners say.https://t.co/nWKCl9Suie pic.twitter.com/ZgVgNSUwGG
Trump, QAnon and an impending judgment day: Behind the Facebook-fueled rise of The Epoch Times
It's impossible to get through the scope of this story in a few tweets, but I'm going to try.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) August 20, 2019
A bit of History: Moscow August 21 1991 An attempted Coup ends
A bit of History: Moscow August 21 1991 An attempted Coup ends https://t.co/IbM2aBEWUY— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) August 21, 2019
Eugene Robinson: Trump is 'raving like a lunatic and everyone just shrugs'
“Like” a lunatic? That’s generous, I’m afraid. This man is unhinged. https://t.co/YFpRZe6Pph— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 20, 2019
Pro-Trump conspiracy theories pay off for anti-China group
Pro-Trump conspiracy theories pay off for anti-China group https://t.co/er6HhC5Hwf via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) August 21, 2019
A great piece on the “ecosystem” of right-wing MAGA trolls is laid out in this piece by @MollyMcKew, who traces how the “Release the Memo” hashtag (remember that winner?) went viral. It’s worth revisiting as we head into 2020
A great piece on the “ecosystem” of right-wing MAGA trolls is laid out in this piece by @MollyMcKew, who traces how the “Release the Memo” hashtag (remember that winner?) went viral. It’s worth revisiting as we head into 2020 https://t.co/JnFApZf4mA— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) August 20, 2019
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