I’ve always drawn inspiration from what Dr. King called life’s most persistent and urgent question: "What are you doing for others?" Let’s honor his legacy by standing up for what is right in our communities and taking steps to make a positive impact on the world.
Joe Biden: "We have to speak out. We have to challenge forces of hate and stand up and simply say what the vast majority of Americans agreed to. This is not our America. This is not who we are." https://t.co/cgRMWQQpqcpic.twitter.com/mpYANciDFw
"If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. All of the other shallow things will not matter.” #MLK90#MLKDay#MLKpic.twitter.com/kzaaPQuXRS
Saw her show tonight. People are going to be killed and start killing each other, if this carries on much longer. Hate to even think that, but I’m truly surprised it hasn’t happened already. Not sure how we’re all holding together. Saw tonight (think I have the # right) that the count is now more than 8K times trump has lied to the American people, as so-called president. It’s a wonder he hasn’t blown up the whole world yet. Sad to say that isn’t hyperbole.
Coupled with the fact they rushed to ease sanctions on Russian oligarchs to further enrich Putin's gang of criminal thugs yet refuse to pay American workers their compensation, it's absolutely impossible not to see Trump and @SenateGOP as Russian assets. https://t.co/4lvjTM2aj6
how does one organize a general strike against this shutdown that is being perpetuated by Individual 1, mcconnell and the republicans???
my wish is for : one day off for all workers of conscience. in both the private and public sector refuse to work. during this day, we and those out of the current labor force confront republicans in all levels of government;
Not with those financial numbers, touted as part of the deal.
Nice try, Don Jr. Actually, not nice at all. And nobody with a brain believes any of this. That type of major "project" would never have been put in the hands of a minor-league lawyer like Cohen. #TrumpCrimeFamily
Looks like Rep. Jeffries (love his wild ways) has picked his candidate – he’s using the hashtag #ForThePeople selected by Sen. Harris for her campaign!
House Dems promised to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions & lower healthcare costs.
You decided to hold coast guard, border patrol agents & TSA workers hostage.
Wow! Have you seen this? The daily jazz news from 1959. The compilation will continue through the year. So much great music! https://the1959project.com/
Morning everyone . FYI, NEVER give that thing the benefit of the doubt
The thing is, any time you give Trump benefit of your doubt, he succeeds—because he always exceeds your worst expectations. The shutdown destruction makes it easier for him & his vultures to take over our federal assets for their own economic benefit. Extra plus: Putin’s pleased.
Sen. Kamala Harris: "I love my country. I love my country. And I feel a sense of responsibility to stand up and fight for the best of who we are, and I'm prepared to fight, and I know how to fight." https://t.co/6hndjUPnxhpic.twitter.com/KizYehdzFg
"There was never a woman with power that he ran up against, until Pelosi," said Barbara Res, who worked for Trump as a construction executive. "And he doesn't know what to do with it. He's totally in a corner." https://t.co/tmE34iqBht
🚨#BREAKING — in a rebuke to President Trump’s efforts to overturn President Obama’s Delayed Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) order, the Supreme Court DECLINED to take up a #DACA challenge this term. It’s time to #EndTheShutdown then address comprehensive immigration reform.
“As of Feb. 1, 2019, all tenants will be responsible for full basic rent.”
Landlords are now pressing the poor for payments the gov't normally makes on their behalf. Read @GlennThrush on the shutdown's consequences for the most vulnerable: https://t.co/nm68sC37XK
if you are a section 8 tenant …the agreement is between owner and the government….the tenant is responsible for their share…i do not know if they can go after the tenant for the government’s portion….
Anyone defending, demanding apologies, or making excuses for these monsters is pure FILTH.
blackface, rape culture, racism, misogyny — every detail that comes out about Covington Catholic shows that the school is a cesspool.https://t.co/bzmiz3C7Q1
They are what we all knew they were. Their parents must be so proud. That school needs to be shut down or at the least, investigated. I was wondering earlier if they got any tax money. That would present a problem
Well, Trump came out in their defense. It reminded me of his moral equivalence at the time of the Charlottesville white supremacist mayhem and murder. This high school boys were there to make trouble and they succeeded. I don’t believe for a moment that they were insulted, scared or mocked. They did the insulting, the scare-mongering and the mocking. Anyone who looked at the videos knows that.
hope the release is not setting them up to be picked up on the street and disappeared … maybe I am paranoid … but I have seen too many reports of “unexplained but sudden deaths” of people who dared to cross the powers-that-be in russia
BREAKING: Massive protests being planned by federal workers and labor unions for in the Senate on Wednesday, demanding Mitch and his cronies open up the government, with no strings attached.
yes … that someone would be me …. it is past time we all helped out our fellow workers in an act of resistance to denial of employment and employment WITHOUT pay …. enough already!!!!
Election Integrity…..there is a reason why they are not wrried about being reelected…esp in the Senate….
GOP doesn't care about public disapproval as a result of the shutdown, and aren't concerned about being voted out as a result of disapproval. This means that (yet again) people need to examine election integrity. GOP are acting like a party which believes people have no leverage.
FBI STAFF TURN TO FOOD BANKS: The FBI Agents Association holds a news conference on the impact of the 32-day gov't shutdown. The shutdown risks national security, the group says, and CNN reports ‘FBI field offices across the country are opening food banks' https://t.co/5f7qm5QBtd
At work they feed us for free at least once a week now, usually we have fundraisers to finance our activities for the year. But now with the shutdown our employee organizations are paying for our meals. And this week they will be serving dinner to our families.
This is such a travesty. And when you read the crap that Trump, Miller and McConnell cooked up masquerading as a bill, it’s even more insane. No conclusion left but to believe this will go on for a long time. It sickens me.
Meta, last week I was leaving work and I passed by two coworkers that were cheering on the shutdown. One was a younger guy with about 5 years in and the other was a veteran with over 20 years in. I had to catch myself from saying something fucked up to the both of them.
Wow, it makes no sense to me. I once said that Trumpaloons would take out a second mortgage on their house and turn it all over to Trump if asked and it appears I am pretty close to accurate. I mean, working without pay to own the libs? Brings new meaning to cutting off your nose to spite your face. Unfreakinbelievable.
Joe Neguse (D., Colo.) a freshman member of the House Judiciary Committee, told constituents Friday that the panel will “likely” investigate perjury claims against Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh & may move to impeach him depending on their findings https://t.co/SOakFwUXsJ
I blame the media just as much as that sexual predator (Trump) in the WH. The media fueled the birther crap about PBO by asking everyone they met about PBO’s place of birth; they knew better. You are right NW. Cuomo and Tapper need to GTFOH!!!!!
The teens from #CovingtonCatholic were in DC to protest women having legal control over their own bodies. No other reason. They travelled through several states for that sole purpose.
no one could have predicted that the party of Nazis, child molesters, wife beaters, income tax cheaters, pedophile wrestling coaches, compromised Russian assets, blackout-drunk rapist judges and bonesaw murder apologists would also be the party of smug white supremacist teenagers
So he is going to force his way…because he has no respect for the Congress…esp when headed by a woman…what will happen…will the doors be locked against Trump…..is this ok with you @SenToomey@senatemajldr Trump does think he is a KING….is he?
I hate to say it, but in their incompetence and their treachery Trump and GOP are leaving our country vulnerable more and more every day.
As the government shutdown entered a second month, dozens of anonymous FBI officials shared similar stories detailing how a lack of funding has impacted operations across the country and world. https://t.co/Xl8SW6Eotm
It's funny that Donald Trump thinks he can deal with the sergeant at arms instead of the Speaker in matters concerning the House. If he thinks he has power over the White House, he has no idea the amount of power the Speaker holds in the House.
New: FBI Agents Association just released a 72-page report about the shutdown. "The shutdown has eliminated any ability to operate," says 1 agent. "The US Attorney's Office is unable to issue grand jury subpoenas for financial institutions," says another. https://t.co/7maBvPiyIB
MEDIA please refuse to Air or be ready to instantly FACTCHECK.
You knew that Trump would deliver his speech at a rally. We must stop denying and see things as they are. Our country is at risk.
-thank you.
Based on the language in the bill McConnell will bring up for a vote, Trump’s so-called “compromise” isn’t simply a nothingburger. It is an attempt to eliminate protections for child migrants and summarily deport them. https://t.co/i7HJRDlRCm
Frankly I could care less about the State of the Union address. We know already that it will be full of lies, so why bother? I am concerned about the effect of the shutdown on 800,000 American families and the state of the departments that are left virtually empty because of Trump’s everlasting temper tantrum.
HELD HOSTAGE by Trump-Russia: 30,000,000 plus U.S. residents.
Thousands more than previously reported – children of all ages are missing after being separated and rendered defenseless at the border.
Many children have died due to neglect and mistreatment. 22 adult immigrants reported dead and we know there are many more.
What are we going to Do about it?
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT.
Instead of allowing Americans to work for 3 weeks so he can get on tv and lie, lie, lie in Congress, make him come out and say it:
“I’m OK with it. Let the filthy government workers and their families die.”
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Hi, vc!
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Words to live by. I love my Forever President
I love Joe, another man who’s living a good life.
Amen, Sir!!
If you didn’t watch this segment tonight, you should. Evil in plain sight
I hate to think what will happen to the people who are causing this problem against people who are supposed to protect you.
Saw her show tonight. People are going to be killed and start killing each other, if this carries on much longer. Hate to even think that, but I’m truly surprised it hasn’t happened already. Not sure how we’re all holding together. Saw tonight (think I have the # right) that the count is now more than 8K times trump has lied to the American people, as so-called president. It’s a wonder he hasn’t blown up the whole world yet. Sad to say that isn’t hyperbole.
how does one organize a general strike against this shutdown that is being perpetuated by Individual 1, mcconnell and the republicans???
my wish is for : one day off for all workers of conscience. in both the private and public sector refuse to work. during this day, we and those out of the current labor force confront republicans in all levels of government;
I have seen chatter about that on twitter. If I run across it again, I’ll share with you. Along with you, I believe were are at that point.
Sweet dreams TOD …
Sweet dreams, Bob.
Looks like Rep. Jeffries (love his wild ways) has picked his candidate – he’s using the hashtag #ForThePeople selected by Sen. Harris for her campaign!
Goodnight, TODville – and all the ships at sea.
P.S. 🙂
Wow! Have you seen this? The daily jazz news from 1959. The compilation will continue through the year. So much great music!
https://the1959project.com/
Thank you, Susanne!
OMG, this is UNFREAKINBELIEVABLE
Morning everyone . FYI, NEVER give that thing the benefit of the doubt
Yeah. They are the entitled little white booger’s we knew they were
Shame on the media outlets if they knew this and didn’t see fit to mention it. That’s a problem
I believe those boys with the MAGA hats were trouble makers.
ALRIGHT
Are we supposed to feel sorry for him???
There is no BOTH SIDES in this!
Good
https://www.politicususa.com/2019/01/22/house-democrat-kavanaugh-will-likely-be-investigated-for-perjury.html
Nice, but it will not win any of them. We have seen this before: put the film up to avoid accusations of racism, then not vote for it in any category.
Agreed
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a25956710/mitch-mcconnell-op-ed-voting-bill-democrats/
Yeah. So his bogus 3 yr extension just got nullified.
What heartless and evil looks like
if you are a section 8 tenant …the agreement is between owner and the government….the tenant is responsible for their share…i do not know if they can go after the tenant for the government’s portion….
While there is a trade war going on for the REST of America??????
They are what we all knew they were. Their parents must be so proud. That school needs to be shut down or at the least, investigated. I was wondering earlier if they got any tax money. That would present a problem
Well, Trump came out in their defense. It reminded me of his moral equivalence at the time of the Charlottesville white supremacist mayhem and murder. This high school boys were there to make trouble and they succeeded. I don’t believe for a moment that they were insulted, scared or mocked. They did the insulting, the scare-mongering and the mocking. Anyone who looked at the videos knows that.
hope the release is not setting them up to be picked up on the street and disappeared … maybe I am paranoid … but I have seen too many reports of “unexplained but sudden deaths” of people who dared to cross the powers-that-be in russia
WTF
Evil and cruel republicans !!!
Did someone here ask to see this?
Its coming to that, it will be more strikes and more protest.
I think so. Was wondering about our Donna… if she’s caught up in this mess…
yes … that someone would be me …. it is past time we all helped out our fellow workers in an act of resistance to denial of employment and employment WITHOUT pay …. enough already!!!!
Its being discussed with many employees, even the ones that voted for this abomination.
Great! no matter what the isolationists think, our lives/fate are intertwined ….it always better if we help each other out and confront the exploiters
Amen!
Could not be more obvious …
Another degradation of democracy.
Election Integrity…..there is a reason why they are not wrried about being reelected…esp in the Senate….
LIVE now:
https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1LyxByBAjPLJN
My god, the once proud F.B.I are now reduced to going to food banks to feed their families.
At work they feed us for free at least once a week now, usually we have fundraisers to finance our activities for the year. But now with the shutdown our employee organizations are paying for our meals. And this week they will be serving dinner to our families.
This is such a travesty. And when you read the crap that Trump, Miller and McConnell cooked up masquerading as a bill, it’s even more insane. No conclusion left but to believe this will go on for a long time. It sickens me.
Meta, last week I was leaving work and I passed by two coworkers that were cheering on the shutdown. One was a younger guy with about 5 years in and the other was a veteran with over 20 years in. I had to catch myself from saying something fucked up to the both of them.
Wow, it makes no sense to me. I once said that Trumpaloons would take out a second mortgage on their house and turn it all over to Trump if asked and it appears I am pretty close to accurate. I mean, working without pay to own the libs? Brings new meaning to cutting off your nose to spite your face. Unfreakinbelievable.
I mean really, are we going to let a racist destroy our country?
NO!~
Hmmmmmm………
Please, please, please make it so!
Chris Cuomo and Jake Tapper continuing to prove that they have been, are, and will continue to be trash.
I blame the media just as much as that sexual predator (Trump) in the WH. The media fueled the birther crap about PBO by asking everyone they met about PBO’s place of birth; they knew better. You are right NW. Cuomo and Tapper need to GTFOH!!!!!
Hell, YES
the showdown of all show down is coming….
I hate to say it, but in their incompetence and their treachery Trump and GOP are leaving our country vulnerable more and more every day.
oh, the political cockroaches are out in force attacking Senator Kamala Harris …. is that an indication of fear or what …. ??
If Kamala was raised in Canada, that makes her eligible as a neighbor of Ted Cruz!
Disgusting creeps.
Like RM said last night
MSNBC said Trump plans to go ahead with the State of the Union speech.
Nobody tells that sorry SOB what to do.
Actually,
WE do. We do.
MEDIA please refuse to Air or be ready to instantly FACTCHECK.
You knew that Trump would deliver his speech at a rally. We must stop denying and see things as they are. Our country is at risk.
-thank you.
NO temporary fixes for Trump-Russia.
-All upon or nothing.
well, well………..Since the Dem bill has already passed the House and the Senate, we’ll see how this goes……..
OH, so this is about the SOTU
Frankly I could care less about the State of the Union address. We know already that it will be full of lies, so why bother? I am concerned about the effect of the shutdown on 800,000 American families and the state of the departments that are left virtually empty because of Trump’s everlasting temper tantrum.
HELD HOSTAGE by Trump-Russia: 30,000,000 plus U.S. residents.
Thousands more than previously reported – children of all ages are missing after being separated and rendered defenseless at the border.
Many children have died due to neglect and mistreatment. 22 adult immigrants reported dead and we know there are many more.
What are we going to Do about it?
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT.
This Administration has demonstrated repeatedly ZERO conscience. What is the emergency response?
We’re next.
Instead of allowing Americans to work for 3 weeks so he can get on tv and lie, lie, lie in Congress, make him come out and say it:
“I’m OK with it. Let the filthy government workers and their families die.”
#100th today. 😉
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2019/01/22/grace-and-wisdom/