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Archives: December 8, 2019

North Korea's U.N. envoy says denuclearization off negotiating table with United States

Update: Chief Inspector Murphy went to the v-e-t

Hey Thanks, Forrest-Statue Vandals

Buttigieg pledges billions to curb education disparities

Screamin deal on frozen fruit equals winter smoothies!

Which Duncan Hunter is the worst? Senior or Junior?

A great example of what religion in politics SHOULD be - Buttigieg.

Farmers stick with Trump over trade

Katie Hill: Pictures were taken and distributed WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.

Per request of Donald Trump, Giuliani goes back to Ukraine to manufacture "more dirt" on Biden.

Even coming off anesthesia, 100% YangGang

Tweet o the Day

Cowboys fan

help me help a neighbor troubleshoot his phone?

The tariff wars seem ripe for graft grabs by *45

Katie Hill: It's Not Over After All

Look @ this DU has raised OVER $25,000 for Joe Biden to be POTUS

Frankie Boyle's election countdown: 'You'll be praying they prorogue the next parliament'

Trump claims Americans have to flush the toilet '10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once'

Got family and friends in debt? Here's the best gift you can give them...no expectation of presents

Someone ate the $120,000 banana at Art Basel

Johnny Carson fans: Do you have a favorite "Carnac The Magnificent" joke?

IBEW Local 1634 is endorsing Sen Bernie Sanders for president

2022 US Senate Election cycle is more Democratic friendly than 2018,2020, and 2024.

No, media, there's not a "party divide"

Support for spouse caregivers

Deserted 5 year old takes toddler to neighbor in bitter cold.

*Diary of Anne Frank, TCM now.

Republicans mount ad blitz on impeachment, making some vulnerable Democrats nervous

I'm worried about this Hunter Biden thing.

House Judiciary huddled prepping for Monday's hearing: Consulting with Laurence Tribe & others

False Idol -- Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

Report will clear FBI of misdeeds in Russia investigation

Medicare chief asked taxpayers to cover stolen jewelry

U.S. House passes resolution breaking with Trump on Israel policy

Neighbor's dog is going through my trash again

I saw this yesterday listing the murder rate in US cities. I have been led to

Booker sees surge in campaign donations after calling out lack of diversity in 2020 Democratic field

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Responds to Protesters

Joe Biden is worried the Republican Party might get 'clobbered.'

50 years ago: The Shootout

Let's talk about the smartest Republican Senators....

Student Solves a Decades-Old Physics Mystery

Biden asks a centenarian for her secrets to longevity

Citing Budget Woes, Cooper Slashes Latest Round Of Affordable Housing Grants

The one candidate who I think is perfect, but is not running

It's the anniversaru of Pearl Harbor.

OK what is this about? Kavanaugh altered an email? Leahy didn't catch it?

Smyrna officer denied promotion after suing department over racial profiling allegation

the saddest thing about today's Pearl Harbor Anniversary parade in Waikiki -

For Trump, Instinct After Florida Killings Is Simple: Protect Saudis (NYT)

Michael McFaul: Biden "would restore American leadership and respect in the world overnight"

'Blurred Lines' lawsuit revived with claim Pharrell Williams committed perjury

North Korea says it has conducted a 'significant' test at a missile site

Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century

Climate Change: Oceans Running Out Of Oxygen As Temperatures Rise

North Korea says it has conducted a 'significant' test at a missile site

"He doesn't like Allies being two-faced.

When William Barr has echoed Trump's rhetoric

For Trump, Instinct After Florida Killings Is Simple: Protect Saudis

Trump WH Threatens To Veto Restored Voting Rights Act The Last Word MSNBC

I just solved the Trump Toilet Tantrum!!!!

Consequential month ahead for court battles between House and Trump

Tulsi appears on Mike Huckabee's show.

Three from the Blind Boys of Alabama

I wonder what the King is flushing tonight.

Washington State May Finally Legalize Growing Pot at Home

Alabama doesn't appeal injunction blocking abortion ban

Trump thought he was smart with this Tweet in 2014

Medicare chief asked taxpayers to cover stolen jewelry

Fallen Baby Owl Rescued by Family

Case Western Reserve professor among 16 conservative lawyers urging House to move quickly on impeach

I had to administer meds to my cat tonight.

Pigeon Who Wears Fancy Pants Has The Best Mom

Trump: "Jewish people, that are great people, they don't love Israel enough. You know that."

John Schnatter and his wife file for divorce, saying their 32-year marriage is broken

2 Types Of People In Winter

Do you want to see the absolute filth attacking Rep. Schiff?

SNL Cold Open is a hoot!!! They are picking on Trump at NATO

I Have A Theory On Why Trump Is So Evil / Mean / Cruel

Bevin employs scorched-earth policy in classless exit from role as governor

Trump Says Jews Have 'No Choice' But to Vote for Him

SNL opening was great!

Half-Pound Emaciated Kittens Grow Up To Be The Feistiest Cats

UK journalism professor sues school, student who filed a complaint against him

Giuliani 'Caused Shock' Among Ukrainians for Working with Expelled Politician Who Proposed Leasing

The Senate hasn't received articles of impeachment yet, but when they do...

Company lays off Kentucky miners after hiring them from Blackjewel

Trump: "Laws allow a baby to be born from his or her mother's womb in the 9th month. It is wrong."

Going to be nasty next week.

Death-Cap Mushrooms Are Spreading Across North America

Watch a band in cow costumes sing about Devin Nunes at White House impeachment protest

THE....

Whats in A Title? When It Comes to Doctor', More Than You Might Think

SNL "Nancy's Prayer" was *BRILLIANT* - UPDATED with link - thx to AZ8theist

Should Price be doing county business as he awaits DUI outcome?

At Kennedy Center Honors dinner, Pompeo asks when he'll be loved. Linda Ronstadt responds.

Has anyone watched The Report on Amazon?

Spelling: Kyiv, not Kiev. Pronunciation?...

KY judge had sex in courthouse, forced out woman to open job for lover, panel charges

SNL Them Trumps -La'Vanka was a great nickname too

SNL weekend update part one...

Them Trumps: Rally - Saturday Night Live

Let's be clear about Biden's stand (or no stand) on M4A

The Democratic Party is a big tent party.

Time Team excavates a shot down spitfire in France - touching show as Pearl harbor day ends

If you'd be unhappy with Booker being absent from debates, but are set as Undecided here,

in 6 hrs 38K ppl are gonna invade my neighborhood for the Honolulu marathon

Democrats woo Bullock for Senate. They're over Beto.

SNL: NATO Cafeteria Cold Open

SNL - Them Trumps: Rally

Donald Trump has destroyed American leadership - I'll restore it

SNL: Weekend Update

Elizabeth Warren to regulators: Stop "rubber-stamping" bank mergers

I figure that their target audience is at the core of what America has always been about...

Austin's 2nd motel for homeless will cost up to $6.8 million

With Harris out, Julian Castro aims to amplify message

Methodist conference sues SMU over university's steps to redefine its relationship with the church

NASA Live video- Dragon spacecraft arrives at Space Station, carrying over 5,700 pounds of supplies

Top Texas Republicans pressure a county chair to resign over racist text

(Jewish Group) Speaking to Israeli-American group, Trump slams Jews who 'don't love Israel enough'

Northeast El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan indicted on felony charge in domestic violence case

(Jewish Group) 9 inspiring Jews who died in 2019

(Jewish Group) Three of the impeachment witness lawyers were Jewish, and it matters

Aung San Suu Kyi heads to Hague for Myanmar genocide showdown

(Jewish Group) Who is a Jew? DNA home testing adds new wrinkle to age-old debate

Muhammad makes list of top 10 baby names in the U.S. for first time

(Jewish Group) Local pups nuzzle their way into Nice Jewish Dogs calendar

Teen arrested after carving name into girlfriend's forehead

Mamas & Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love

((Dan Rather)) Gene editing will let us control our very evolution. Will we use it wisely?

Trump is the natural consequence of our anti-democracy decade

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Purr Tree Edition

Biden calls Sanders' pitch to leverage Israel aid 'bizarre'

N. Korea Conducts 'Important Test' at Once-Dismantled Site

Texas Republican Party Chairwoman Yolanda Waters refers to another as a "Typical Nig."

Top cop told her deputy to act like a 'white supremacist cop.' It was caught on tape

Acceptable Losses

Houston police sergeant fatally shot responding to domestic violence call; suspect in custody

Army football removes motto from spirit flag

Salem official eyes organized camping for people who live in vehicles

Should the House debate the Articles of Impeachment ?

More than 55 shots fired at NE Portland Airbnb party

Linda Ronstadt is apparently very good at comebacks.

Massive underwater volcano off Oregon coast 3D mapped by team of scientists

Huge fire in New Dehli - over 50 factory workers are dead

Beware the new disease, Positional Eye Blindness!

video of Pete at Farmers Union conference, Grinnell, Iowa, Dec 6, 2019

Signature gathering begins for Oregon initiative to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs

full video of Pete's Grinnell College town hall

3 months after collapse, two dead remain inside new orleans hard rock hotel

Gov. Brown visits new Portland shelter, encourages donations during holiday season

To renew Costco or not to renew; that is the question.

What witnesses would be exempt from testifying in an impeachment trial?

Nancy Pelosi Honored With John F. Kennedy Profile In Courage Award

Unionized Oregon Public Broadcasting Workers Plan to Picket Over Wages Friday Morning

They Wanted to Save Their 119-Year-Old Village. So They Got Rid of It.

Scandinavian Goodies

Trump showed off 2 convicted and charged war criminals at a secretive Republican fundraiser

After tech tax, Wyden joins call for US tariffs on French imports

There are too many people out there who will not realise what they have until it is gone...

Coolest Cooler calls it quits, admits thousands of backers will never get their coolers

Buying our own modem to use with Comcast - issues with throttling?

The US is being run by a government that no longer represents the people

Arkansas police officer shot and killed next to precinct

The things we do for bling

The Man Who Predicted Nazi Germany

JIM CROCE - I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song

At least 43 killed in fire that swept factory as workers slept inside

Emoluments: Trump's profits from private businesses to get hard look from federal appeals courts

BTRTN: A House Impossibly Divided. Now What Are We Going To Do About It?

BTRTN: A House Impossibly Divided. Now What Are We Going To Do About It?

#9 Dream - John Lennon

VOA - Pentagon Concerned Russia Cultivating Sympathy Among US Troops

A Danish Think Tank Says The US Ambassador Banned A Trump Critic From An Event

Trump Has Now Picked 1 in 4 Federal Judges

Don't Mess Around With Nancy - Follow The Bouncing Gavel

Guardian's Tactical Voting Guide

In 'Parker Looks Up,' A 2-Year-Old Shares A Moment With Michelle Obama

What do you do when a boy doesn't like you back?

"The phone call was perfect".

Doonsbury - The Magic Word of Protection

My Dad's Christmas joke

Jerry Nadler: If Senate Acquits Trump, 'I Don't Know' if 2020 Election Will Be Fair

Mike Huckabee implicated with Lev and Igor

Nice to see Yang's ideas implemented elsewhere

Talk about a really hopeless addict...

Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid, despite flaws

Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid, despite flaws

These drips are now starting to become a stream which will become a flood and then wash him away.

CNN's Harry Enten: Why Twitter underestimates Joe Biden

Ouch ! Bizarro cartoon for today ...

I Am Jesus Christ - Official Announcement Trailer

Protesters: Ukraine's leader must defend nation at summit

AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the people he forgets he knew

Does Biden talk about changing the Supreme Court?

Nadler Says Without Impeachment, Trump May Try to 'Rig' Election

U.S. Pentagon Chief Wants to Reallocate Forces to Indo-Pacific

Merry Christmas

How Will Mayor Pete Answer questions

So in 2016, the Russians beat the Ukrainians in our election...

This day in History, December 8

Follow-up on the 120K "art" banana story

Congratulations, Natasha Bertrand, on the newest member of your family!

Pete Buttigieg's ideas on restructuring the Supreme Court.

Looks like Iowa is shifting to the center ...

Solving the Xmas tree and cat problem

"..rather than buckle to U. S. censorship, Denmark cancels the conference.."

TCM Schedule for Tuesday, December 10: Tickled Pink

When rainy days are Sundays... Well, we can use the rain and when I opened the door and

Nadler: A jury would convict Trump in 'three minutes flat'

Please come CAPTION The Greatest Crime Fiighter of All Time: Rudy Guiliani

The best Christmas present ever.

'Trump changed everything': Big cities break hard left in Dem primary

Finland is a Capitalist Paradise

Jim Morrison was born on this date-

NFL At 100: Rooney Rule has its positives and its faults

The nativity scene at Claremont United Methodist church:

Just watched Ted Cruz publicly fellate trump on Meet the Press.

Politico Magazine: Why some on the left (esp Jacobin magazine) have turned on Warren

#ShitStainTan

Greg Allman was born on this date.

Opinion: Fuller Picture Shows Trump's Policies are Devastating to Americans' Economic Well-Being

SNL: Nancy Pelosi says prayer for Trump

Chicago rapper Juice WRLD dead after 'medical emergency' at Midway Airport/ Chicago

Trump: "When you can't win the game, change the rules!"

Anyone understand lab results?

This is what FOX does to their employees when they dont follow their communist propaganda.

Pawtery:

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, December 11: TCM Special Theme: Pets on Sets

Pawtery:

Apple Watch Could Soon Help Patients Manage Parkinson's Disease

Nativity scene 2019

"Ah, so *THAT* is what they mean by 'strong economy'!"

Slurp, slurp slurp!

Slurp, slurp, slurp!

What Alexander Hamilton Would Have Thought About a Wealth Tax

A small, but significant number of Americans want to wait to the election to remove Butt Face.

How the Media bias could help Sanders

Biomedical Sciences Professor job listing at Liberty University

Clip from the Yang fundraiser in Dallas.

Regarding polling.

A mood.

Joe Biden: The Electoral College isn't going away

Tonight is the Series/Season Finale of Madame Secretary

Pardoned soldiers are Trump's special guests at closed-door fundraiser in Aventura

Neither Netanyahu nor Gantz Is Backing Down. There's a 99% Certainty Israel Is Going to Election

🔥 Indianola Town Hall with Bernie

Economy and 2020

Trump: if Jared Kushner can't achieve peace in Middle East, 'it can't be done'

Pardoned soldiers are Trump's special guests at closed-door fundraiser

Trump has even managed to hurt ballroom dancing

Whatever you think of his chances, supporting Yang is tremendously uplifting.

American soldiers banned from Italian main street after vicious brawl

Joni Ernst's campaign may have illegally coordinated with 'dark money' group

The Senate trial: When it nears its conclusion, every major newspaper should call for removal.

Any idea who will testify at tomorrow's impeachment hearing?

Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who was Big Bird, has died at 85

Pardoned soldiers are Trump's special guests at closed-door fundraiser in Aventura

For Trump, Instinct After Florida Killings Is Simple: Protect Saudis

-----Bernie's message about wages,healthcare and college

Chuck Todd frazzled Ted Cruz for his insane support for Trump

Johannes Brahms Double Concerto

Tweet of the Day

"Socialism, Universalism and Anti-Anti-Racism"

You raised $985.00 on December 7, 2019 ActBlue POTUS donation links

Donald Trump Has Weakened Allies and 'Wrecked U.S. Credibility' Says Elizabeth Warren

The Pensacola gunman bought his weapon legally, sources say

7-day round of razor clam dig approved with more tentative dates through February

Sorry but I REFUSE to use PUTIN'S acronym for the KGB

What Fiction are you reading this week, December 8, 2019?

After Stephen Miller's white nationalist views outed, Latinos ask 'where's the GOP outrage?'

Brexit Will Bring a Baby Boom, Boris Johnson Promises

In Florida, Trump says he's Israel's best pal in White House

'Nervous' PM Johnson promises Brexit and less immigration ahead of election

Hit the streets with Impeach.org

G.O.P. Tactic on Impeachment: Turn Ukraine Allegations Against Biden

Inspiration from Robert Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter

Last game of Fantasy reg season

Redmond company sending US back to the moon, beyond

WMO: The Earth's hottest decade has produced havoc

Anyone get the Sunday NYT?

Thirty nine years ago today John Lennon was murdered....

Cartoons 12/8/19

Fears of Russian interference hit U.K. election as Reddit bans accounts after U.S. trade talks leak

Phoenix-area school adds laundry room to help struggling students, combat absences

FBI says Pensacola was a terrorist attack

Psych Fans - Psych Vacation Movie

Continuous On Line Analysis of Constituents of the Radioactive Hanford Tanks.

Flu season off to a fast start, driven by unexpected virus, CDC says

Fewer qualifying polls?

Do the Democrats have the votes to impeach?

US-North Korea: Maximum Pressure Leading to Maximum Failure?

Webmasters' Swamp

$30 car tabs on hold, but transportation cuts coming anyway

Webmasters' Swamp

Trump Economy

Anyone see "Marriage Story"? Thoughts?

Andrew Yang having fun, but Democrat's message is serious

Guidance re corporate philanthropy, pls

Our so called Saudi Arabian friends have cowardly killed a large number of Americans.

Why the Rs are complicit - my theory

Gee I thought Donald had a great relationships with the Saudis

What's for Dinner, Sun., Dec. 8, 2019

Lovers in Auschwitz, Reunited 72 Years Later. He Had One Question.

Odell Beckham has reportedly told players and coaches on other teams that he wants wants out of Clev

What if trump loses

Just finished watching Season 2 of Absentia on Amazon

How poor people survive in the USA - segment on Appalachia in poverty but loving Trump 18:00 to 28:0

So a couple of days ago I went after Chuck Todd..

Official: Base Shooter Watched Shooting Videos Before Attack

Like clockwork, NYT turns impeachment into a 'both sides' story.

Bernie Sanders is breaking barriers with young Latinos. Now he just needs them to vote

Thread about the complexities of Red State politics (I relate bc I come from Montana, I suppose)

Funny how the protests in Iraq aren't getting much coverage

What does this mean?

Trump wants to call the Bidens, Adam Schiff, and the Whistleblower...

Today, I did something I don't think I have ever done before..?? I used a knife to make a peanut

Trump Floods Facebook with Misleading Ads

To say, "I don't believe it" is so wrong - trumpers!

Republicans play dumb.

Linda Ronstadt to Mike Pompeo: Stop 'Enabling' Donald Trump

Racist video sparks outcry at UC Berkeley

Trump housekeeper's reveal Trump makeup secrets. Bronx Color's Concealer shade BHC06

Ok..Funniest Movie that you ever saw? or Funniest Movies. (either ok) as many as you wish

Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday with flight

#1 LSU vs Oklahoma, Ohio State vs Clemson

Trump Criticized by Jewish Groups Again for 'Anti-Semitic Tropes' in Speech 'DEEPLY OFFENSIVE'

Question. Why can't I donate $30,000 cancer meds leftover after my love one dies?

The moment you realize the hooman has snapped.

Joe Biden Gets Testy With NPR When Compared to Trump Over Voter Confrontation: 'He's Lying!'

My Atheist Xmas tree painting

Beating Trump Is Not Enough: The Real Change Democrats Must Pursue

Bernie Sanders is breaking barriers with young Latinos. Now he just needs them to vote

Moo-Nez's August 2018 Fundraiser

"Team Trump legal advisor" bases Trump defense on "US" in "Do us a favor, though"

2020 Presidential Election Calendar

Jeff Flake: There are 75 votes in the Senate to remove Trump if they use a secret ballot.

Trump won't be impeached because we don't have a smocking gun.

HOW ABOUT THEM 49ERS!

A question about the jury

Need a smile? Big Bird Performs "Feeling Good" & "I Gotta Feeling" Lip Sync Battle

Chris Cornell - "Seasons"

Wonder Woman 1984 - Official Trailer

Trump Is Crying Like A Little Baby - He Got Caught Trying To Cheat And For The First Time

December 8 - Happy Birthday Mayor Tom Barrett (D) Milwaukee

Christmas music is an absolute insult to anything with ears. Wanna fight about it?

please let trump testify at his impeachment

Republican staffer caught spying on Democrats during Judiciary Committee meetings

Editorial boards of Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe call for Trump's impeachment

The Bowl Matchups:

"I have people that have been studying it and they cannot believe what they're finding."

Trump Supporters begin openly making public assasination threats against GOP

Back at One

In her latest commercial, the stressed out Peloton wife hits the bottle.

Border Wall Rising In Arizona, Raises Concerns Among Conservationists, Native Tribes

Joe Biden Doubles Down On Heated Town Hall Where He Called Voter A Liar

The Erasure of Black Women Continues: Let's talk about Misogynoir

RIP Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch

Pizza Night

'Benson,' 'Star Trek' actor Rene Auberjonois has died at 79

Why Trump will not participate in the presidential debates.

The Peloton for poor people.

NATO cafeteria SNL

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, NYC 1911, 146 Workers Died

trenchant analysis of what's different about Pete

Democrats leveraged Trump's fixation on Space Force to pursue parental-leave victory

Schiff: "The President doesn't give a shit what's good for our country..."

Pensacola naval base shooting that left 3 dead presumed to be terrorism, FBI says

My sweet kitty Chester just crossed the rainbow bridge

Cops Help Out Baby Bear Trying To Save Her Brother

Following the Pensacola shooting, Trump auditions as Saudi Arabia's press secretary

Silicone Valley - Season Six - The last season.

2020 US Senate Election- Likely Democratic Nominee for all US Senate elections in 2020.

Trump CHEATS His Own Base

Guy Has The Cutest Bond With A Bald Little Cockatoo

🔥 Town Hall with Bernie Sanders - Elko, Nevada

Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says Giuliani's trip to Ukraine is 'weird'

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