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Archives: January 7, 2023

here's another costa rican photographer....

Fanatical QAnon conspiracy theorist Liz Crokin has had her Twitter account restored.

Police: 6-year-old shoots teacher in Virginia classroom

McCarthy's deal with ultra right wingers gives them abilty to force US to deafult on it's debt

NEW -- If McCarthy wins the speakership, House Republicans plan to swear in members and pass...

Musk just let Pizzagate/QAnon conspiracy theorist Liz Crokin back on Twitter

6-year-old suspected of shooting Newport News teacher

4th District early, absentee voting opens [Virginia]

Mastodon Server Covenant. From joinmastodon.org

Are there any here who do not believe that a violent response is legally and morally

Michigan attorney general re-opens criminal probe into fake electors for Trump

John Bolton Announces 2024's Most Ridiculous Presidential Bid

6-year-old in custody after Virginia teacher injured in elementary classroom shooting

TCM Schedule for Sunday January 8, 2023 - Elvis in Concert

Collected quotes from Albert Einstein

TCM Schedule for Monday January 9, 2023 - True Crime

Was there any acknowledgement today by the GOP of the Biden's ceremony honoring J6 heroes?

I must ask this, even if it reveals a lot of ignorance on my part.

Michigan attorney general re-opens criminal probe into fake electors for Trump

New York judge denies motion from Trump and family to dismiss $250 million lawsuit

President Biden pays tribute to Jan. 6 heroism on anniversary - MSNBC

Drudge today

They're working on getting some holdouts to vote present. CNN reporting boBert is "in the mix."

The Q caucus has won, am I wrong? McCarthy is going to be picked and he has given

Will CNN even mention the ceremony today? nt

CVS, Walgreens Plan to Offer Abortion Pills Following New FDA Regulation

Historic Heat Wave Leaves European Ski Resorts Without Snow

MAGA Incompetence in Speaker Vote has DISASTROUS and DANGEROUS Ramifications - Meidas Touch

Get rid of the stupid debt ceiling..

[5th Circuit] blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'

MAGA 'clown show': Speaker humiliation a 'drift' in Trump's threat to democracy - The Beat - MSNBC

06 Jan: Genius Move. Russians Never Expected That - Reporting from Ukraine

In Mar-a-Lago case, DOJ wins another dispute over Trump's lawyers

Old Christmas

Now this is weird......my old iPad isn't getting ads on DU.....WTH???

Lie to me*

'Coward' Josh Hawley mocked by Senate rival for fleeing Capitol mob he incited

These are the six rebels blocking Kevin McCarthy

Arizona's shipping container wall on border is coming down

Counterattack to the east: Ukrainian special forces have reached the Svatove! Huge loss for Russia!

Head of Russia's Wagner mercenaries has eyes on Bakhmut mines: US

Proud Boys tried to get a sedition case tossed because too many of their potential defense witnesses

'Humiliating': MAGA tornado rocks McCarthy - The Beat - MSNBC

Who will be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 MD US Senate Election if Ben Cardin retires and the

With Ex-German Marder Fighting Vehicles, Ukrainian Infantry Can Keep Up With The Tanks

Florida man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat against LGBTQ people

Damar Hamlin speaks with Bills teammates - ABC News

Cat makes impressive chess move:

"Breakdown in trust": Expert says judge's order suggests DOJ suspects Trump has more classified docs

Re: Jack Smith

Trouble For Trump As Special Prosecutor Gets Trove Of State Documents About Fake Elector Scheme -RoF

Red panda frolicking:

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about 6 republicans and McCarthy....

Harry Dunn: 730 days is 'so long to wait for accountability' - Deadline - MSNBC

OMGAWD......the Governor of Wisconsin is trying to legalize pot for medical reasons......

Adam Schiff: Republicans are currently being led by 'chaos agents' - Deadline - MSNBC

Idaho Murders

Former porn star Ron Jeremy to be declared incompetent to stand trial for rape

'ILLEGAL': Trump Bizarrely Suggests Adam Kinzinger Broke the Law by Taking a Job at CNN

Did Dems make a strategic mistake by not ...

Punk rock with guns

CNN Anchor Erin Burnett Hits Back At GOP Lawmaker Who Called Her Young Lady On-Air In Tense Exchange

King County homelessness authority feels 'urgency' to address Capitol Hill encampments

I don't recall the name of the movie and I don't remember the plot, but one scene made

Meet Sanjiv: Sumatran tiger makes his first public appearance at Point Defiance Zoo

Mandatory Friday Mike Malloy thread! TGIF!

Climate Pledge Arena Expands Free Transit Passes To All Events

Golden Earring - Radar Love

Mexico gives account of violence after 'Chapo' son nabbed

Ilhan Omar's response...

What if McCarthy wins but the rules package with his freedumb caucus bribes gets rejected?

Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady

MAGA 'clown show': How McCarthy foes tried to steal election for Trump - The Beat - MSNBC

I'm watching the movie, She Said.....

Happy Winter Morning Positive Mood Relaxing Jazz and Bossa Nova Music for a Great Day

question re: the debt ceiling

Remember, 10pm EST is primetime in McDribbles district

Golden Earring - Twilight Zone (a double shot tonight based on today and the hapless corrupt GOP)

Friday Night Rum Buzz. Ask me anything.

Henry Grossman, Photographer of Celebrities and Beatles, Dies at 86

Two years. The thugs dealt with M/L. What about the political leaders???? Two Fucking Years.

Little by little the look of the country changes, because of the men we admire.

'Floored me': GOP official who defied Trump's coup reveals shocking call - The Beat - MSNBC

Shootings in Albuquerque share target: elected Democrats

Mexico gives account of violence after 'Chapo' son nabbed

Boxes of Five Guys being rolled into the Speaker's office

Bills' Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video

On Top Of Everything Else, Kevin McCarthy Wetting Bed Again

Sex Trafficking Row Helped Fuel Gaetz's Hatred for McCarthy

Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with embattled pitcher Trevor Bauer

Chris Hayes: How Jan. 6 is the original sin of the Republican speaker chaos - All In - MSNBC

Doctors' 'pill mill' convictions partially tossed after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

All I wanted for Orthodox Christmas was a Trump indictment

Heading into the Speaker's Office: Boxes of Five Guys

House Republican rules package: --1 member can force vote to overthrow Speaker --changes PAYGO to CUT

Anyone watching yellowstone? I'm totally addicted

Does face recognition on the internet always find a match.

Welcome to Your New Life, Kevin McCarthy. No Refunds. (Ferret!)

Inside the Capitol: This week vs. January 6 2021 - All In - MSNBC

The Price for Speaker McCarthy - WSJ Editorial

Why didn't the Dems organize so that McCarthy didn't have to give the farm away?

Austin has a new mayor

Round 14: Is the fun over?

This is most likely the last moon shot I'll get . . .with my current lens.

Exclusive: China in talks with Pfizer for generic COVID drug - sources

Michael Fanone reacts to only 1 Republican showing up for House Jan. 6 ceremony - The Lead - CNN

C Span

WATCH LIVE: House reassembles for 4th day after failing to elect McCarthy for speaker - PBS NewsHour

Philly cop sued for repeatedly taking off his pants in the office. Exhibit A: 'Disrobing videos.'

Montana lawmaker wants to revisit idea of reservations

Republicans should not get to seat the next Speaker of the House

USPS Mail Carrier Robbed, McLean, Collection Box Keys Stolen; 35 DC Area Carriers Robbed Since 2022

Michael Flynn restored to Twitter on Jan. 6 anniversary

John Fugelsang with a reminder about Traitor "General" Flynn...

Vast majority of 16,000 canceled mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania were from registered Democrats

Republican targeted by Trump tapped by Democrat for top elections job - CNN

Santos Displays Hand Gesture Used by Far Right

Garry Kasparov on the Putin wing of the GOP

We're Doomed (Luckovich Cartoon)

Tell them Rep Pete Aguilar

McCarthy has basically given the inmates the keys to the asylum...

Jack Benny With Mel Blanc

6-year-old in custody after shooting teacher in Virginia, police chief says

BREAKING: Lauren Boebert votes "Present"

Biggs didn't swing to McCarthy.

Kevin McCarthy Closer Than Ever to Becoming Speaker! - Luke Beasley

Kimmel: Hell Breaks Loose in the House, Insurrectionists Two Years Later & Prince Harry's Frozen

Matt Gaetz SHOCKS and THREATENS to RESIGN Live on Fox News - Meidas Touch

I've got a cold

Afghanistan Withdrawal Facts

Gosar didn't vote when called. Then walked in with Gaetz, who didn't vote when called.

Gaetz: I'm running out of things to ask for.

(WI) Republicans hope to pass a constitutional amendment stripping the governor of sole authority

Kenyan fashion designer, LGBT+ activist found dead

CA-SEN: Katie Porter weighs Senate bid launch as Feinstein stays mum

Gaetz will vote McCarthy and hand him the single vote win

'Coward' Hawley challenged by Kunce for Senate seat on 1/6 anniversary - The ReidOut - MSNBC

The saddest thing is that for four days newly elected members and their families

Bonus Tweet of the Day

There are 4 people talking to Gaetz right now

Kenya: 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist found dead in metal box - WION (India)

Elon Musk Unveils New Cybertruck Concept Design

Paul Robeson on Othello, BBC Interview

Can Kevin make it? He can only get 217 now.

Kornacki: It all comes down to Gaetz and he has to vote for McCarthy

MI-SEN: Benson on Michigan Senate run: 'I'm really happy in my current job'

I have to say that MSNBC's coverage of the 14th speaker vote is awful

Taliban signs oil extraction deal with Chinese company - WION (India)

If you were Gaetz.. what in the world do you have to lose

Trump Looks WEAKER THAN EVER with McCarthy Speaker CHAOS - Meidas Touch

BREAKING: McCarthy FAILS on Ballot 14

McCarthy is talking to Gaetz. Someone just grabbed Rogers of AL that was going to McCarthy

Woah, a fight about to break out on the floor

Mike Rogers had to be physically restrained

AH HA HA HA HA HA. *14* time failure!

I hope every American is watching thesse crazy fuckers in the house.

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

Someone standing in front of Gaetz, apparently trying to intimidate him

Good job GOPers

There have been reports that one seat is vacant. I don't know why.

You can back it up on the c span stream

Two of the absolute dumbest, least intelligent Congress critters ever are blockading the GOP speaker

Wow! Gaetz should get the hell out of there.

The reason they are delaying to Monday is that Hern needs to go to his mothers funeral

My God, I am so embarrassed for America

Something to think about while the House is in disarray.

This is HILARIOUS!!!!!!

New Concession from McCarthy....

Jan. 6 attack anniversary marked with ceremonies at Capitol and White House - PBS NewsHour

Just heard the chair on a hot mic say "the vote is closed."

Fun Boy Three - The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum

"McCarthy loses 14th round of voting for speakership"

These MAGA freaks do not know when enough is F'n enough already. nt

CNN reports that the Pedo wants this adjourned until Monday

There are still 4 others they can flip, besides Butthead and Bobo

ABC is thinking the gop doesn't know how to do math

It's All For Theatrics

Mike Rogers had to be physically restrained from attacking Matt Gaetz on the floor

Who would have won the fight: Gaetz or McCarthy?

What the Flagnard? MouseTrapMondays: The Fire Piston - Using Air Pressure To Start A Fire.

Motion to adjourn until Monday

McHenry moves to adjourn till Monday. They vote again

Hey republicans this is what happens

This is just pure humiliation

Hey, Ali and Stephanie--one McCarthy voter has to attend a funeral tomorrow, so

Guess the GOP should have gone to Trump U. to learn how to manage themselves! LOL!

I feel sorry for Cheryl Johnson, Clerk of the House. She got a bit flustered with

Apparently, arithmetic is not a strong suit with these assclowns

Well, Mr. McCarthy,

I would like to thank the DU community on General Discussion

why do Democrats oppose adjournment of the House?

I'm not laughing anymore...

What day of the Speaker Vote is this. The 4th? The 5th?

Anyone else thinking

If Kevin loses this motion to adjourn, which number loss is this?

Motion to adjourn on the cusp of failing

Motion to adjourn is one vote from failing.....

You know how, when you pass a collision on the other side of the road.....

Gaetz and Boebert don't deserve the blame on this one.

If house Democratic memebers arent trying to get some moderate republicans in states won by Biden

Rep. Dean calls out Kevin McCarthy for not joining Jan. 6 commemoration on Capitol steps - ReidOut

BREAKING: Republicans switch adjournment vote to "NO". Will try a 15th Ballot for Speaker.

Gaetz Just Told McCarthy He Is On Board

Republicans are insane -- Another vote going to happen?

Looks like Gaetz flipped

I think Kevin just got Gaetz

No adjournment tonight!

Bad for America?

Looks like Kevin finally got Gaetz on board.

Democrats should change their vote to Yes to adjourn.

LMAO. #15 Monday

Looks like Gaetz talked to Trump

The Silent Speaker is tonight's winner.

A hilarious song about covid strains

It was worth watching the whole debacle.

Round 15: Probably the final round

what kind of coffee are they serving?

Good news: Three - 3 - deaths from Covid in - all - of China

McCarthy grabbing the red card and giddily running to change his adjourn vote to NAY

So, all crazy just happens on Capitol Hill on January 6?

Maybe the real Speaker of the House was the friends we made along the way.

We're missing in the Lounge - Repukes going nuts in the House! -getting physical!

Another vote coming up

Georgia election workers honored for defending democracy; Trump continues baseless attacks - Alex Wagner

I'm guessing those who voted 'other' will now vote 'present'

Katie Porter FTW

Of course Matt Gaetz is all of a sudden fine with the Speaker vote

It's hard not to laugh at this shiteshow

Biggs switched to Present

friend of mine sent me this ,,

I think the GOP just wanted to wait until January 7th

The good news is that this will technically end 1/7

I can't help it: Matt Gaetz looks like a 1960s televangelist with that hair and

WATCH: Scuffle breaks out as McCarthy appears to lose 14th speakership vote - Velshi - The Last Word

Kornacki has called it for McCarthy

What kind of threats were made to Gaetz?

Gaetz might have to vote McCarthy because his Present vote doesn't matter anymore

Meanwhile on the [Democratic] side of the chamber

I think part of the problem is the idiot Repubs don't understand the rules of Congress

Democrats shouldn't have nayed the adjournment call.

Ok... it's time for indictments

I guess the Orange con man got quiet

LIVE: Speaker of the House Vote & Kevin McCarthy's NIGHTMARE -- Day 4 Continued - Meidas Touch

Majority of 16k canceled Pa. mail-in ballots were from Dems

Dave Wasserman calls it for McCarthy

Will Speaker Kevin outlast a head of lettuce?

Kevin "SINO" McCarthy

6 months *no* SUGAR - triglicerides down 300 points. However

In one of the rethug nomination speeches

Trump demands an end to mail in ballots except for disabled and military

betting time

This is either the best or the worst political theater of our time.

So Now All We're Going To Hear From The Repugs Is Blame The Dems.....

Denita Ball sworn in as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff

What amazes me is that the lead rises and lowers by up to 20 votes just based on the alphabet

Where Jan 6. prosecutions stand two years after Capitol attack - PBS NewsHour

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day

Haberman claims Trump turned Gaetz over the phone right after the adjournment vote

Republicans are organized

Minister in German Antinuke Government Calls for Removing the Ban on Fracking.

Oh SNAP! Fugelsang tweet re: Gaetz

Republicans are in disarray

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy wins Speakership on 15th ballot (216-212 with 6 "Present")

Did Kevin finally get the votes after 15th ballot?

Gotta say, our dems have shown amazingly disciplined restraint

What McCarthy is probably thinking

Meanwhile - trump crime family takes a hit

The full confrontation between McCarthy and Gaetz - Washington Post

Is this not the very definition of a Pyrrhic victory?

I can't stand watching the idiot repugs 'cheering.'

Kev holds the gavel . . . .

Mc carthy vacate the chair

um... what is this, walking him to the chair?

Maybe we can get Kevin a set of Neuticles.

Kev will never again have a night as good as tonight.

House elects McCarthy as speaker after days of defeats and concessions

☦ Eastern Orthodox Church: 'Theophany of Saviour and Lord Jesus the Christ'

McCarthy Elected

GOOP shitshow will be a shitshow, but the Debt Ceiling and a default is the most concerning thing

Brian Tyler Cohen tweet: The new Speaker and Kevin McCarthy.

Prominent LGBTQ Activist Edwin Chiloba Found Dead in Metal Box

Adam Schiff nails it

WATCH: House elects McCarthy as speaker after 15 rounds - Washington Post

Chuck Schumer tweet

A legend is speaking

Hakeem Jeffries remains the Master of Alliteration

President Biden has congratulated Speaker McCarthy

Police: 12-year-old girl arrested after stabbing, killing younger brother

Fopp - Ohio Players

We're seeing the next speaker of the house

TALK YO SHIT, HAKEEM! TALK YO SHIT!

A. Magnificent speech Hakeem Jeffries

This tweet FTW: Let's not forget the key moments of day 4

Kudos to newcomer ...."Better Days Ahoy" for defining this place as a "library."

Brenda Holloway - Every little bit hurts

What happend to the head Twit?

Fugelsang: Hakeem Jefferies making sure McCarthy gets humiliated one more time before the weekend.

Preach, Hakeem!!

OMG! A-Z Alliteration!

This is Fuckin' Hilarious

Summary of Kevin McCarthy's Life for The Last Three Days.

Steve Schmidt tweet

Our best hope: Kevin's a ratf**ker

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy wins House speakership on 15th ballot - MSNBC Reports (2 videos)

Hakeem's speech got the blood flowing.

Welp, McCarthy with the same old shit.

Does Gaetz want to take the Armed Services Committee chairmanship away from Mike Rogers?

This is so fucked up. McCarthy is such a bullshitter.

Zelensky's tweet to McCarthy

How Gaetz denied, then delivered McCarthy the speakership - Washington Post

Voting McCarthy Out

@KatiePorter wins the internet

So he's just gonna throw the House doors open...

It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom

Grover Washington, Jr. - Mister Magic

McCarthy Loyalist Lunges At Matt Gaetz - TYT Investigates

Biden Immediately Tells Kevin McCarthy To Forget About Cutting Social Security And Medicare

McCarthy is a drip.

Rachel Bitecofer: Go drop this in every "congrats to McCarthy" tweet you see.

The best thing that happened is that this licky licky speaker Kevin wasn't sworn in on

Speaker chaos allows C-SPAN a moment to shine - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

Saturday Morning Sweet Weekend Jazz and Bossa Nova Music Livestream

Hakeem Jeffries -The Democratic Alphabet-Maturity over Mar-a-Lago

Is Brian Stelter joining MSNBC?

Announcement: McCarthy elected House speaker after 15 ballots - Washington Post

Did you watch all 15 rounds of the speaker election?

Principles, dignity no obstacles to McCarthy's ambition - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

Pelosi Statement on Two Years Since January 6th Insurrection

This is the second one I've seen for sale this year. Was there ever a real demand for these things ?

YEAH KEVIN ..... I NEVER THOUGHT YOU'D GET THERE EITHER. (playing on your first comment)

Hakeem Jeffries Full Speech

VA-SD07: Abortion at the forefront in special election for Virginia Senate seat

Jeffries thanks Pelosi before handing gavel to McCarthy - MSNBC Reports

Republicans Can't Decide Whether to Woo or Condemn Young Voters

Michigan Republicans lost badly statewide, but scored big in county races

This is murder?

Why McCarthy's election as Speaker is fantastic news for Democrats:

'We know how to take them on': Raskin projects confidence as Democrats shift to minority - Alex Wagner

George Santos is officially a member of Congress. Now expel him.

No honeymoon for McCarthy

So what crap will the repugs do on day one?

If I were Kev, come Monday for the Rules voting . . . . . .

Does anyone have an Army helmet I can borrow for February 11?

Kevin McCarthy swears in 118th Congress - MSNBC Reports

The good news, small as it is, is that not only has no new friends, but...

Are there any lip readers here?

McCarthy makes first speech as House speaker: One thing is clear, I never give up - MSNBC Reports

Let me introduce myself....

The Mothership

January 6 resonates painfully beyond U.S. border as Myanmar struggles for democracy - Alex Wagner

Can someone educate me what happened today on the Capitol steps?

Hakeem Jeffries' Magnificent Speech To the 118th Congress, January 7 2023

The effect of Jan. 6 on America's democracy, two years later - PBS NewsHour

So who was it

racist ahole Edward Odquina mistakenly issued racist license plate, wont return it

Pelosi praises 'extraordinary heroism' of those defending the Capitol on Jan. 6 - MSNBC Reports

Has the Constitution been read

McCarthy elected speaker after days of defeats & concessions - Washington Post

Neil Young - Heart of Gold

McCarthy praises Trump, Gaetz for helping secure Speakership

Electric Light Orchestra - Do Ya (Wembley 1978)

The Doors - Roadhouse Blues live in New York 1970

Seth Meyers - Biden Plans Travel to Southern Border for the First Time Since Taking Office

Decade of Benefits Denial for Vets after Toxic Exposure? Camp Lejeune, NC: PFAS, Forever Chemicals

WOW: Pete Buttigieg SHUTS DOWN Fox Anchor on Live TV and Texas Paul REACTS - Meidas Touch

McCarthy gives Trump credit for victory: "He was all in"

German zoo gets $26 million from widow of animal-loving Holocaust survivor

(Jewish Group) German zoo gets $26 million from widow of animal-loving Holocaust survivor

This Could End Donald Trump! - Luke Beasley

Iranian protesters executed and journalist arrested amid crackdown following protests

Great Salt Lake will disappear in 5 years without massive 'emergency rescue,' scientists say

Putin Tried to Blackmail Europe... it failed - TLDR News EU

With stroke of his pen, Gov. Mike DeWine defines natural gas as green energy (Ohio)

Burrowing Owlets Fly

On this day, January 7, 1980, Carl White of the Rivingtons died.

Channeling Obama, to all house gopers:

Wordle 567 1/7 ***Spoiler Thread***

Six-year-old shoots teacher in chest

Breakfast Saturday 7 January 2023

The Democratic Nominee for every US Senate seat up for re-election in 2024.

Jimmy Kimmel Talks to Viral "Popcorn Guy" from Texas

As they say, buckle your seatbelts. Rough ride ahead.

Jeffries .... The Democrats A to Z Speech ////// IT WAS GREAT

Ukraine Commander Gives End Date for War & Ceasefire Proposal is Snubbed by UKR as Ploy - Joe Blogs

On this day, January 7, 1955, Marian Anderson performed at the Metropolitan Opera.

The January 6th Report - NBC News NOW Special

Merry Christmas, Ukraine! (Updated)

Putin attends Christmas church service alone, separated from congregation. Here he stands.

Dana Bash spoke for us all. 😂🤣😂

I know what Schadenfreude is,,,,

British Company Develops First Tractor in the World to be Completely Powered by Cow Dung

Trump will be quick to take credit for McCarthy's victory and Repubs will be quick to give it to him

Weekend TOONs - Speaker Squeaker

Chinese Economy & Housing Crisis Moves; Jack Ma; Chinese Energy Security - China Update

Congratulations, DUers near 35 deg north latitude. You've just had the latest sunrise of the year.

Appeals court to decide if 1st Amendment should have protected Laredo's "big crazy lady" from arrest

Appeals court to decide if 1st Amendment should have protected Laredo's "big crazy lady" from arrest

Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat

Honorable???

Dem members and Families of the Fallen of Jan 6 gather at Capitol while Protestors yell

How is a group called ultra- conservative when their aim to to maintain power by any means

I know it is a huge "problem". I know many don't want to have to deal with it.

Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction - 7/25/1999 - Woodstock 99

Judas Priest - Breaking the Law (from Epitaph)

As Adam Schiff continues to complain about the DOJ, he leaves something out.

Kaleidoscope

US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'

Black Sabbath - Paranoid

Relative just blasted one of the MAGA IRS talking points at me.

The world's torrid future is etched in the crippled kidneys of Nepali workers (WaPo)

Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live in Mexico City)

More Things You Have To Believe To Be A Republican Today: Face-Eating Leopard Caucus Edition

accidentally clicked "don't ask me again"

DeSantis activates National Guard in response to hundreds of migrants arriving in Florida Keys

Mccarthy is speaker on paper

In other news: U.S. appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'

One last time: McCarthy IS one of the insurrectionists.

SPEAKER EMERITA PELOSI. Jeffries beat me to it.

Many point to this as the first metal song and I agree

Rosewood Remembered: Centennial of racist massacre that destroyed a Black Florida town spotlights ra

BREAKING: NY Judge Arthur Engoron THREATENS Trump Attorneys with NEW SANCTIONS - Meidas Touch

Rep Jamie Raskin ftw

The republican "strategy"

Michael Flynn - recruiting Christians (this story is from several months back, but relevant)

Conservative leader Matt Schlapp is accused of fondling a male campaign staffer in Georgia

Where do old, unread emails go to die?

Mike Rogers (R-AL) and his drunken hairpiece catching hell on Twitter

Is This Love

From battlefield to internet sleuthing: Exposing U.S. white supremacy - NBC News

The new Santos wing!

Toons

I get that it was a rightwing shit show.

Tom Thumb Blues

Lonely Pooty.

Dismay in French Caribbean as Paris court dismisses pesticide case

Only reason McCarthy was elected last night -

Buff-tailed Coronet

In Further Trump Reversal, White House Moves To Put Climate Back In Infrastructure Equation

From a distance...

A little poetry to start the day.

A handsome boy, and he knows it.

Jim Jordan drafted doc that gave McCarthy gavel -allows for INTERFERENCE INTO ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS

A peaceful moment for you today

The results of DeSantis. Just wait until he is president.

The Republicans have finally found an election. . .

Hannity trying to make himself important again.

The coup party's first nothingburger assignment

CSPAN: Leader Jeffries' 'A to Z' Speech to the House, in full.

A picture of things to come if he wins in 24.

Kenny Loggins has a birthday today.

The Speaker of the House-pocrisy

Keep your eyes open for wild turkeys this month, report sightings to the DNR

The George Jones classic "Tennessee Whiskey" done up Memphis Soul style by The Bar-Kays

Military Investigation Reveals How the U.S. Botched a Drone Strike in Kabul

Oh Snap

George Santos To FINALLY Face Consequences

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden going all in....

Best part was when some Democrat yelled "on your knees" as McCarthy approached Gaetz.

Gosh! It only took 15 rounds of votes?

How the internet was created by government -- not private -- innovation

Now that we have McCarthy, when are we to find out what concessions he made to get the post?

The shutdown caucus really wins: The House power grab was always bigger than Kevin McCarthy

About the concession the Speaker made, allowing the House to interefere wth

Scientists Discovered These Ancient Cities Have a Secret Link to the Cosmos

Eastern Meadowlarks

Fisk U. debuts 1st-ever HBCU NCAA women's gymnastics team, Morgan Price scores 9.9 vault!

And the sweethearts

The FBI still needs to identify this man.

Lawyer for Alex Jones and Proud Boys leader loses license for 6 months over Sandy Hook records leak

Rep. Katie Porter last night during McCarthy's circus

Wheat stabilising gene discovery could allow development of heat-resistant varieties

Debbie Stabenow retirement: Who's in, who's out on 2024 US Senate race

The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results---Including the new Speaker of the House

""For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world,"

What are the BEST BOOKS you've read in 2023?

Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed church

Letter from the New Hampshire Democratic Party

Worst-Case Temp. Spikes May Not Happen, May Not Be Necessary For Large-Scale, Deadly Consequences

Failing upwards

3 Days Until The Virginia Special Elections! How You Can Help! And More Info

Chaos in Mexico after El Chapo's son arrested

Cow wanders into mall clothing store in India

The "Freedom Caucus" has begun taking hostages

hakeem jeffries will be the real speaker.

"Weaker Speaker" - seen in article from The Hill.

Will a surprise Speaker pick (Mark Rozzi) make the Pennsylvania House less partisan?

Were members even sworn last night?

I am curious of why Phillips was called to "walk" McC to the throne

McCarthy praises Trump, Gaetz for helping secure Speakership

We brought a friend home from school, pleaseeee let him stay.

'Quiet hiring' will dominate the U.S. in 2023, says HR expert--and you need to prepare for it

Antarctic Sea Ice Plummeting; 2018 Record Eclipsed By Loss Of Area Larger Than Texas

How to Renew Your U.S. Passport

Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (January 7, 2023)

And so it begins...States Target Transgender Health Care In First Bills Of 2023

This has been an example of democracy?

Cats react to their image in mirroror:

Can a democrat ask for the chair to vacate? Or only a repuke?

How Climate Hacks Like Shellenberger, Curry And Tom Nelson Can Still Make Bank W. Same Old Spew

New House Speaker takes the gavel

Moonrise over White Sands National Park, NM (as promised!) - January 6, 2023

U.S. appeals court to reconsider ban on nonviolent felons owning guns

John Fugelsang knows Gaetz to a T (tweet)

Breaking News: "SQUEAKER SPEAKER 'UNIQUER' BUT WEAKER!" nt

Here Are the People Iran Sentenced to Death in Its Protest Crackdown

I can just imagine: All their grinchy hearts are feverishly dreaming of all the destruction they're

FULL! @ 5:30 a.m.

Astrology Alert -- Kevin McCarthy As House Speaker

Police sued after officer packed snow in man's mouth during arrest - News 5 Cleveland

To save himself, McCarthy just destroyed the House

Pre-dawn, southern MD 1/7

Trump's renewed attack on Ruby Freeman is revealing. Here's why.

In case there's confusion on this: Gaetz wasn't the deciding vote to make McCarthy speaker

Gaetz on negotiations: "I ran out of things to ask for".

Hillary Clinton joins Columbia University as a professor and fellow in global affairs

Morning @ sandbar

BREAKING: Wilted, limp, lettuce leaf elected Speaker of the House.

find the man who wanted to destroy the capitol

Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love (studio+live 1967 - my nominee for first heavy metal song)

And last but not least on Caturday, here's the magnificent panther named Gryff

Gaetz threatened to resign if Dems worked with moderate GOPers to select a Speaker

One more time, in case you missed it: Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivers the A to Z speech

WHEN will we learn what McCarthy gave away to the other insurrectionists?

It will be highly unlikely that McCarthy will get a vote to vacate, is because the insurrectionists

New toy to act like you're 12 years old!

Hakeem Jeffries A to Z Speech MEME

Telomere Shortening, a Biomarker for Aging, Is Increased by High Ambient Temperatures.

How the Oath Keepers turned Pennsylvania into a far-right militia recruiting hotbed

New GOP Panel Would Review Criminal Investigations

Pink Floyd, live on French TV, 1968 - 4 songs, 17-minute video

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

Did McCarthy give a speech? And if so where can I see it. No way was it better then Jeffries. I

Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas under shadow of war - Al Jazeera

It doesn't just happen in Texas: Jury finds father, son guilty in killing of 2 Metis hunters.

The cure for an ailing Democracy is MORE Democracy. Here's what to do...

Now that the opening act of the republican house circus is over

Gamer - Hulu -The "Eccentric billionaire" reminds me of Elon Musk

Gamer - Hulu -The "Eccentric billionaire" reminds me of Elon Musk

Meet your freshman GZP representatives (tweet)

Federal court strikes down South Carolina gerrymandered district

There is very little in the news about the child who shot his teacher.

How did we get here?

Tell me again how WOMEN are too emotional . . .

As Judy would have sung last night:

Andrew Tate as a Teachable Moment (Part One)

Andrew Tate as a Teachable Moment (Part One)

Andrew Tate as a Teachable Moment (Part One)

A vintage photo of NYC

Is there a way no matter how unpopular it might be to prevent

Calliope Hummingbird

Every oversight move should be amended to include the 2 Billion received by Kushner from the Saudis.

GZP reaction to Mike Rogers' lunge at Gaetz (tweets)

Decade of Benefits Denial for Vets after Toxic Exposure? Camp Lejeune, NC: PFAS, Forever Chemicals

A CA Republican finally made it

Sign caught on dash cam - Trump: USA's No. 1 Hitler

As soon as the election ended we knew what the Republicans in the House would do.

"Snapshots". A heartfelt, touching movie starring Piper Laurie

What Our Primate Ancestors Can Teach Us About Dismantling the Patriarchy: The Ms. Q&A with Diane Ro

Facing pressure over border crossings, Biden steps up migrant expulsions

W.Va. journalist let go after reporting on abuse allegations

Having a National Geographic moment eating a peanut butter jelly sandwich for lunch.

W.Va. journalist let go after reporting on abuse allegations

What Our Primate Ancestors Can Teach Us About Dismantling the Patriarchy: The Ms. Q&A with Diane Ro

What Our Primate Ancestors Can Teach Us About Dismantling the Patriarchy: The Ms. Q&A with Diane Ros

Memo to just about every damn TV talker I have heard so far today:

no surprise

A thread from Twitter

Peregrine Falcon Juveniles

Rory Gallagher - For The Last Time (studio)

Queensryche were prophets .... "Cuckoo"s Nest"

Proposed GOP select panel would be empowered to review 'ongoing criminal investigations'

How stupid can he be, thanking Gaetz? He voted "Present" on both the 14th and 15th

I just made the mistake of believing peoples opinions on the news.

Our Collective Feminist Wishlist for 2023

Some dogs *really* enjoy a spa day!

Our Collective Feminist Wishlist for 2023

Our Collective Feminist Wishlist for 2023

The person 2nd in line to the Presidency is still praising the coup leader

How Did Gaetz Go From Pedophile To A Key Player In This Speaker Debacle?.....

Jair Bolsonaro wrecked Brazil's presidential palace, TV report suggests

The Pseudoscience of 'Fetal Personhood'

The Pseudoscience of 'Fetal Personhood'

What does MTG get for trying to make TFG look relevant last night?

The Pseudoscience of 'Fetal Personhood'

The Pseudoscience of 'Fetal Personhood'

Tweet of the Day

Jack Ma to relinquish control of Ant group

The year in patriarchy: a dancing PM, an 'inclusive' M&M, and lots of protests

The year in patriarchy: a dancing PM, an 'inclusive' M&M, and lots of protests

The year in patriarchy: a dancing PM, an 'inclusive' M&M, and lots of protests

The disturbing circumstances of Amber McLaughlin's execution

Mystery of why Roman buildings have survived so long has been unraveled, scientists say

Kevin McCarthy Couldn't Stop Losing - Lovett or Leave It - Crooked Media

Words from McCarthy to remember so as to...

Anger as Pakistan court frees rapist after he agrees deal to marry his victim

Anger as Pakistan court frees rapist after he agrees deal to marry his victim

Anger as Pakistan court frees rapist after he agrees deal to marry his victim Dawlat Khan had recei

Iranian chess player 'moving to Spain' after competing without headscarf

Iranian chess player 'moving to Spain' after competing without headscarf

Iranian chess player 'moving to Spain' after competing without headscarf

Iranian chess player 'moving to Spain' after competing without headscarf

Grossed out

More than 33,000 without power as storm slams into California

What happens if Brazil wants to extradite George Santos?

General Petraeus: Give Ukraine counter drones to beat Russia - Times Radio

Column: Kevin McCarthy 'won' the House speakership. Now the country must pay the price

Meet All The Heavily Armored Western Combat Vehicles Ukraine Is Getting

Media focus reminder--they do or do not focus to benefit RepubliQans

Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Live at The Troubadour) - Paul Butterfield Blues Band

50 Funny Cats Acting Weird

Former porn star Ron Jeremy to be declared incompetent to stand trial for rape

The Radical Feminist Behind the Curtain--Matilda Joslyn Gage and Her Influence on Frank L. Baum

The Radical Feminist Behind the Curtain--Matilda Joslyn Gage and Her Influence on Frank L. Baum

The Radical Feminist Behind the Curtain--Matilda Joslyn Gage and Her Influence on Frank L. Baum

From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos

New analysis explains why McCarthy may be leading the 'most dysfunctional Congress ever'

Four officers who responded to U.S. Capitol attack have died by suicide

Tomorrow I begin another journey around the sun....

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Lobbyists SHAKEN by Bernie's new role in Senate

Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down Fox News' Dishonesty to Their Face! - Luke Beasley

Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I do believe that the whole speaker saga was drawn out

Montana lawmaker wants to revisit idea of reservations

Be careful what you wish for??

HI-SEN: What is Mazie Hirono's status?

Presidential Citizens Medal Ceremony - The Lincoln Project

Why The GOPs "Anti-Groomer" Caucus Is Run By Creeps - Rebel HQ

Cuba spy Ana Belen Montes released after 20 years behind bars

Cuba spy Ana Belen Montes released after 20 years behind bars

This image is painfully true in some parts of the country:

Ukraine hails US military aid as cease-fire said to falter

Critics attack Des Moines diocese's gender-identity policies

FLASHBACK: Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder held in Contempt of Congress

Tiny Puppy Is A Master Thief

China has rebuffed repeated US offers to share advanced vaccines as Beijing battles a fast-spreading

Golden Retriever Gets Surprised With A Tiny Puppy

Updated story on the teacher shot by her 6yr old student. Gift article

There's a blueberry pie thief in my house!!

Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable?

Asking a Dem vs a Republican what policies they are FOR.

"Hakeem Jeffries: A Star is Born" -- Rob Reiner

A Few Things to Keep in Mind about The GQP House Majority

I've been both to Belfast and London

Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Waning - The Lincoln Project

I AM TELLING YOU DU!! THIS SPRING, I HOPE WE HAVE A MAJOR SPRING CLEANING

Rare breed of Shepherd sings Bohemian Rhapsody

Musk let conspiracy theorist David Icke back onto Twitter two days ago

Cartoons 1/7/2023

New state law requires employers to give pay range in job postings

Lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020

Six journalists arrested over footage of South Sudan president wetting himself

CNN: The House has a speaker. Here's what comes next

Jan. 6 should serve as annual reminder of Capitol attack

Ukraine war: The Christmas ceasefire that wasn't

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Chaos in the House: McCarthy's plea, and begging for votes

The voice of the 118th Congress...

We Finally Know How Ancient Roman Concrete Was So Durable

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledges to tackle immigration, 'woke' education policies and IRS f

Analysis of Probable Cause Affidavit in Idaho Quadruple Murder Case

Florida's DeSantis steps up pressure on Disney World

We need to work with McCarthy on Ukraine aid

when a tweet makes you laugh but then it gets deleted

Salon: Making excuses for dictators is nothing new: "Mr. Republican" and the Nazis

Hey girl, I'm Tom Brady!

Trial set for Black soldier suing police over violent stop

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about being displaced by disaster....

George Santos Appears to Flash White Power Symbol on House Floor

Abortion rights bill fast-tracked in Minnesota to become law

'F-bombs were flying': House Dem describes GOP meltdown after Matt Gaetz defied McCarthy

LAPD cop arrested for sharing nude pictures of his officer wife with colleagues at work

State trooper arrested after multiple reported assaults at Powhatan school

Waning

Voters ousted judge who denied an abortion to 'C' student. DeSantis promoted him.

Cop Chokes NFL Player - Fired, Charged and Sued (LackLuster)

Trump Posts Bizarre Video of Himself, Gets Completely Confused About What He's Talking- Luke Beasley

America has a lot to be ashamed of. But there will be nothing more shameful than allowing the top

Racist Cops Caught In One Illegal Act After Another - Rebel HQ

Park to soon hold canoe cultural hub

So happy about Hamlin's progress. I wonder if he went to the LIGHT?

Worst Flooding On Record For Western Australia; Water 30 Miles Wide In Fitzroy River Floodplain

Do you ever drink in your sleep?

Lawsuit - Cop Chokes Man With Snow - Allowed to Resign (LackLuster)

Former Wellsburg police officer sentenced in child porn case

Andrew Tate's Secret Dark History UNVEILED - The Damage Report

PM Update: Chilly tonight, with some light snow possible tomorrow evening

Chicken Bones, Microplastics, H-Bombs, Soot - Picking A Physical Marker To Define The Anthropocene

What's for Dinner, Sat., Jan 7, 2023

Cuban Teachers and Students Make the Revolution

5th Circuit tortures statutory language to enable more mass killings

Kansas City is playing a home game in Las Vegas

Tranq Dope: Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones

Why is it when Dems hold the house only, they are portrayed as weak and defeated

Ahem...

Andrew Tate's sex-cam girls were reportedly branded with 'owned by Tate' tattoos

Matt Gaetz 'successfully rolled' Kevin McCarthy and handed Democrats a new weapon

"in a world of Kevin McCarthys, be a Hakeem Jeffries"

Toot of the Day

Telephone news: 411 and "0" are going out of service for millions of Americans

Frankie Beverly and Maze - 'Can't Get Over You'

An Autistic Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix

DOJ "no exceptions for the files of the investigations of members of Congress."

Deputy suspected of burglary, controlled substance possession arrested

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be sworn in as gov. in 3 days

From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos

No charges, no job after Pinellas deputy found with 9 whiskey bottles in cruiser

A B C, It's easy as 1 2 3, as simple as Do re mi, A B C, 1 2 3 Baby you and me

May You Stay Forever Young

'It never stops': killings by US police reach record high in 2022

I went to a pawnshop looking for old Bing Crosby albums & a boom box.

Wondering. Will it help or hurt Dems if the media covers the House antics more than they covered

Query: If McCarthy put a bill on the Floor to strip SS, Medicare, Medicaid or

Dwarf Boa New To Science Discovered In Ecuador's Upper Amazon Basin

5 La Vergne officers fired, 3 suspended for sexual acts on duty, 'girls gone wild' hot tub party...

If Bed Bath & Beyond goes out of business, here's what may happen to its rivals

VA-SD07: The Crucial Special Election Is THIS COMING TUESDAY; Here's Why It Matters a LOT

GOP lawmaker who witnessed House floor confrontation describes scene (CNN)

People Mistake Dog for a Wombat. But Lupo Couldn't Care Less

ANTI-CHEF The Ultimate Julia Child Recipe Ranking Video (2022)

McCarthy's House

Remember Matt Gaetz' adopted son Nestor? Is George Santos Nestor?

Atlanta's Home Prices Jumped 10 Percent in One Year As Production Boom Fuels Home Market

American Bridge Trump Opposition Research Hub

Woman gets 3 years in bogus good Samaritan online fundraiser

Hakeem Jeffries BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN in must-see speech of the year - Meidas Touch

What happened to Sinzae Reed? Black 13 yr old killed by white man. Stand your ground law

With Apologies to Francisco Goya

You know...

Andrew Tate ... recently arrested in Romania as the police dismantle his empire.

Lawsuit: Officers assaulted man, left him to die in jail - ABC15 Arizona

5 college basketball players hospitalized after rigorous workout; head coach temporarily removed

Embattled NC sheriff resigns again before DA details accusations against him in court-Black bastards

Were House Repugs Heckling Jeffries Speech?....

Does Speaker Emerita Pelosi ever sleep??!!

Quickly recapping the longest speaker vote in 100 years - MSNBC Reports

racist drunk man takes on two women and gets a beatdown

Children armed with cartel guns after arrest of El Chapo's son

Heartbroken Duck Loses Mate. But New BFF Helps Him to Heal

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day

It's a shame old houses like this are being demolished. built in 1902 in Los Angeles. (see pictures)

Former Deputy Who Helped Teacher Wife Serve Semen-Laced Cupcakes To Students Gets 100 Years For ...

Philadelphia cop is being sued because he kept taking off his pants in the office

Democratic Messaging

Putin's American Cheerleaders

"Family Values" CPAC Leader Matt Schlapp accused of SEXUAL ASSAULT by Staffer

When Honda Embarrassed GM by putting CVCC on an Impala and crushing EPA tests - sort of

The rise of House extremists could cause the fall of these 18 GOP lawmakers from districts Biden won

Late Afternoon Capture of a Juvenile Burrowing Owl

Hello - I like old cemeteries

Velshi: A new majority should be committed to ethics, not skirt around it - Velshi - MSNBC

Glenn Kirschner: Rep Clown Car-Jordan tries to seize power to have DOJ reveal criminal investigation

Proud Boys Trial Delayed Due To Jury Issues - Raw News And Politics

Carlos Alcaraz Out of Aussie Open

Monkeys - Not Humans - Made Ancient Sets of Stone Tools in Brazil, Study Finds

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