Good Evening TODville Community.
Thank you, NW for being a superb Captain of TOD Town Hall.
Unfortunately, Cori “Coco” Gauff lost her match this AM. She had some type of a virus. The 15yo has it. At 5′ 9″, she’s got what it takes to make it big. In UK, her matches were Golden in Attendance & Huge Ratings.
Congrats on First nena!
We rock and roll here and manage our natural disaster as best as possible. Having lived in Michigan (no more 12 inches of snow and ice for me) or Georgia (torrential rain/tornado’s), I’ll take sunshine with a side order of preparedness for earthquakes 🙂
Never seen anything like this. A complete withdrawal by all the trial level experts at DOJ — all of them. Every. One. This is the canary in the coal mine. Trump is stuck defending the census shenanigans w people from consumer protection division. They do impt work. Just. Not.This https://t.co/ob6IVzXA26
“He's going to beat this… Hunter’s been through some tough times, but he’s fighting, he’s fighting… he’s the most honorable, decent person I know,” presidential candidate Joe Biden says about his son Hunter's struggles with alcohol and drug abuse. https://t.co/tcuh4pRdlqpic.twitter.com/g00NYFzG0I
Hearing SDNY US Attorney Berman & FBI Director Sweeney talk about the importance of vindicating the rights of sexual assault victims & seeing real charges brought against a sexual predator like Epstein is the justice system I know & hold so dear. #proud
.@SecretaryAcosta must step down. As US Attorney, he engaged in an unconscionable agreement w/ Jeffrey Epstein kept secret from courageous, young victims preventing them from seeking justice. This was known by @POTUS when he appointed him to the cabinet. #AcostaResign
Finding way to ignore SCOTUS re citizenship census question, praising Epstein, and attacking Mueller — all in a days work for 45 and Barr. All a threat to rule of law and democracy.
Prosecutors just told the court that in the last 36 hours the office has been contacted by attorneys and people who said they were victims, none of whom the office has previously spoken with.
I’m running to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate. Everything that’s wrong with Washington had to start somewhere—it started with him. With your help, we can defeat Mitch and defend democracy. Join us: https://t.co/c4b0WAp4jipic.twitter.com/DNLjFkHGua
"The things that Kentuckians voted for Trump for are not being done. He's not able to get it done because of Senator McConnell." —@AmyMcGrathKY on why she's running against Mitch McConnell. pic.twitter.com/xumeg5hhBY
Amy McGrath, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and combat pilot, announced this morning that she's challenging Mitch McConnell for his Kentucky Senate seat in 2020. pic.twitter.com/pbXLjeYAVw
When ACA was being defended in the Supreme Court under Obama the federal government team of lawyers were defending it. Justice Roberts ruled it was Constitutional due to the taxation penalty portion of the bill. After the GOP tried repeatedly to defeat it when Trump was elected they finally zeroed out the tax penalty in their budget. It was than challenged in court and a judge in TX ruled it unconstitutional. It is being challenged again today, but the lawyers for the federal government are on the side to destroy it, not defend it this time. 21 states stand for continuing ACA. The majority of states are against it. This is beyond worrisome. If we lose today it will be referred to a higher court again. The current make-up of the SC with Robert’s last ruling almost guarantees a loss of the ACA. This action continues the diabolical actions of today’s GOP. It is beyond sickening.
The resolution names a dozen individuals to authorize subpoenas, including: Jared Kushner John Kelly Jeff Sessions Rod Rosenstein Corey Lewandowski David Pecker https://t.co/UIpfhjJXKT
Yes. And a family is without a son, and a good man died because of it…..and there’s more where that came from. All the while, FOX blasted and amplified the conspiracy theory started by Russia.
The alt-right is nothing more than an arm of Russian propaganda — but then again, same w the White House / trump admin.
Yahoo News reports that the Seth Rich conspiracy theory — promoted on Fox News and other right-wing outlets — was first circulated by Russia's foreign intelligence service. https://t.co/8C7as3co19
So glad our position against Trump’s attempt to silence dissent on his Twitter feed just prevailed. Great to work with @jgeltzer on this landmark case! https://t.co/gdwcOFOxtZ
There will be nothing to replace it with. They lied and you die.
The Trump administration is going to be in Federal Court trying to gut the whole healthcare law. Not just pre-existing conditions, not just Medicaid expansion. The whole thing. Republicans are coming after your healthcare. That’s not a slogan – that’s what’s happening today.
JUST IN: Senate Minority Leader Schumer: "I am calling on Sec. Acosta to resign" over his role as then-US attorney in securing a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein more than 10 years ago.https://t.co/miN8UfMyCdpic.twitter.com/LdrCqHneMl
Incredible that while serving an (Acosta-style) 13-month sentence Epstein was outside of the jail
16 hours a day. Wow. Reminds me of Gianforte who was given a 4 day jail sentence for beating up a reporter (who asked him a question about the ACA), but whose actually punishment was hanging around the Sheriff’s office for a couple of days.
If Acosta doesn’t quit as Pelosi suggests, Democrats should pass a resolution in the House demanding Acosta’s resignation. If that doesn’t do it, commence impeachment hearings. It’ll be good practice. https://t.co/BjicjD8s5G
NEW via @evanperez@mkraju: A DOJ official says Barr consulted with career DOJ ethics officials and will NOT recuse from SDNY's current Epstein case. https://t.co/NQqUisv00L
Trump's DOJ is weighing whether Trump's AG, Bill Barr – whose father hired Jeffrey Epstein, who didn’t go to college, to work at Dalton School, teaching teenagers – should be recused from SDNY's sex trafficking case against Epstein, who's a friend of Trump.https://t.co/6sePL5dE6U
“President Clinton knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to in Florida some years ago, or those with which he has been recently charged in New York. In 2002 and 2003, President Clinton took a total of four trips on Jeffrey Epstein’s airplane: one to Europe, one to Asia, and two to Africa, which included stops in connection with the work of the Clinton Foundation.”
–Trump people like to point fingers at whoever when they are guilty.
–Trump cannot accept responsibility for the damage he’s doing. Last night I noticed a few talking heads fauxing, about PBO = making things up to try and make Trump look better. Hosts please correct them right away!
HEY YOU GUYS I HAVE A QUESTION: WHY IS THE CURRENT RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR IN JEFFREY EPSTEIN’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK??? 🤔 Jon Huntsman Jr. – Wikipedia https://t.co/ECtqz0LA3K.
— MaybeTheJingoAteYourBaby (@colbymommy) July 8, 2019
THREAD: 151 years ago, the 14th amendment was ratified #OnThisDay. The 14th amendment was the centerpiece of the Reconstruction amendments, giving all citizens equal protection under the law. Here’s a rundown of the important protections the amendment provides. #otdpic.twitter.com/bKOslgF3su
— Thurgood Marshall Institute (@TMI_LDF) July 9, 2019
poignant reply to thread
Minor quibble: it doesn't give citizens equal protection, it gives all persons equal protection. Even more broad and powerful! Def. my favorite amendment ❤
“Within seconds, however,
Narvaez, a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame who specializes in parenting and child development, had hit the mute button. “I mostly read the captions,” says Narvaez. She can’t stand hearing children cry for prolonged periods of time without being comforted, she says, “because I know their brains are being damaged.”
Ever since the Trump administration’s recent statement that it had separated nearly 2,000 children from parents facing charges of illegally crossing the border—a number since raised to more than 2,300—troubling reports from inside the shelters where those children have been detained have proliferated. Many describe conditions in which, whether by official policy or not, shelter staff are prohibited or prevented from hugging or touching the detained kids.” (Atlantic)
–And we’re hearing in reality that the numbers are much, much higher than that.
The pre-verbal, the tiny babies, toddlers, and children of all ages cry for their loved ones to deaf ears, they cry for any and all reasons, but they cannot be consoled, held or hugged…
Then the ICE staff go home and snuggle with their spouses.
Trump’s personal history is part of this story. As an maladapted adult he is sick, pathological, twisted, cruel, without feeling. Who is normalizing Trump pathology? Mothers, parents? Love the children, empty the Baby Jails.
I suspect these times are reminiscent to when Nixon was caught up in a maelstrom of his own making. The only missing are those iconic rock and roll songs from the seventies. Maybe Oliver Stone will make a movie of the Trump years like he did so masterfully in “Nixon.”
"We are told to sit down and be quiet, which frankly is just not something I’m okay with," Serena Williams writes. "It’s shameful that our society penalizes women just for being themselves." https://t.co/LNbvKtgTa8
PA governor approves $90 million bond to help counties replace paperless voting machines. Counties get 60% of costs reimbursed if they upgrade before the 2020 primary. https://t.co/fD4PbPK0QI
Wolf recently vetoed a bill that had this $ over an unrelated provision.
Please be true. Dear God, please give these women the strength to all come forward now. Let the world know about these monsters!
🕵🏻♂️ Frank Faluzzi former FBI just said on @MSNBC that he wouldn't at all be surprised if the SDNY was sharing info on the Epstein case w/the State of NY. Here's why. Because of all the new evidence they found in Epstein's NYC home yesterday NY can bring charges as well 🕵🏻♂️
WATCH: Can the president go ahead and put a citizenship question on the census? #MTPDaily@Dale_E_Ho: “They lost in the Supreme court … the deadline has passed, there is no mulligan here.” pic.twitter.com/sPQKnLKl9T
Thread. Maybe someone could share with Nancy and Chuck.
If I were advising @SenSchumer or @SpeakerPelosi about how to deal with the unique threat of Trump as a malignant narcissist, I would recommend their doing the EXACT OPPOSITE of what they’re doing.
Democratic leadership is literally doing everything wrong.
Remember when they said they would hold these law breakers accountable?
The House Democrats continue to run the political equivalent of the prevent defense and try to run out the clock to November 2020.https://t.co/EW4u4Xperl
I was lucky enough to share a few moments with Cameron Boyce—on set, at the White House and on a service project—enough time to recognize that not only did he have incredible talent, but also an incredible heart. Sending love & hugs to his family, friends and his many, many fans. pic.twitter.com/CS0HdaNOwy
BREAKING: All University of Texas in-state students with families that make less than $65,000 a year will be given full scholarships beginning in fall 2020 https://t.co/fmTpAKUBRs
Epstein’s Upper East Side townhouse, the one feds want to seize and which is valued at $77 million, was owned by an LLC. His two private jets were owned by separate entities that he controlled, court papers revealed yesterday.
This Friday, people across the country will be taking part in Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps. These vigils have been created to protest the inhumane conditions faced by migrants. Learn more about these vigils here: https://t.co/Vs7uWCgJ5e
— Cong. of St. Joseph (@congofstjoseph) July 8, 2019
Every now and then, I switch over to CNN. Chris Cuomo is NOT their best.
@ChrisCuomo The trouble with being on "both sides" of immigrant abuse is that you end up being on NO side. Grow a pair. Save the children! cc @donlemon@Rosie
Watching Lawrence. Am having a huge problem why the media isn’t asking, demanding, shouting from rooftops: why & when did the private prison industry complex get into the business of refugee incarceration? Why am I, as taxpayer, paying the reported $750 per day for degenerates to abuse the most vulnerable of our humanity? No. These MoFo’s aren’t going to turn us into a country of degenerates. No. Simply, N.O.
Good Evening TODville Community.
Thank you, NW for being a superb Captain of TOD Town Hall.
Unfortunately, Cori “Coco” Gauff lost her match this AM. She had some type of a virus. The 15yo has it. At 5′ 9″, she’s got what it takes to make it big. In UK, her matches were Golden in Attendance & Huge Ratings.
Awww. So sorry. Was routing for Coco. Is Serena still in the game?
Woo hoo! Thank you for that fab news, Nena! ❤
☺😍😘
Coco is a next generation rising star. Will be fun to watch her rise.
Am routing for her. Loved her interview when she said something like you learn from yr losses & it makes you stronger. Totally paraphrasing. ❤
Woo hoo! You go Coco! 💞
Will folks get their money back
Looking at this gives me Pains.
I ‘m truly in awe for folks in CA.
My nerves would be in total mess.
Congrats on First nena!
We rock and roll here and manage our natural disaster as best as possible. Having lived in Michigan (no more 12 inches of snow and ice for me) or Georgia (torrential rain/tornado’s), I’ll take sunshine with a side order of preparedness for earthquakes 🙂
So glad you and our other TOD buddies are okay
Thanks Judith😘
We text and use Marco Polo to reach one another.
😍😍🙏🙏😍😍
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😂😂😂😂😎
Seriously …
The proverbial flood gates have crumbled ….
Good morning, TOD. Some cuteness to jump start your day.
HotNewHipHop: Chadwick Boseman Responds To Wakandan Letter By “Black Panther” Superfan.
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chadwick-boseman-responds-to-wakandan-letter-by-black-panther-superfan-news.85133.html
Good morning, TOD. Some cuteness to jump start your day.
HotNewHipHop: Chadwick Boseman Responds To Wakandan Letter By “Black Panther” Superfan.
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chadwick-boseman-responds-to-wakandan-letter-by-black-panther-superfan-news.85133.html
GoodMorning TODville Community.
I can’t get the Video ONLY to post.
SOON – Sen. Gillibrand attends Politics and Eggs event in Goffstown, NH – https://abcnews.go.com/Live
For coming 3rd, a Bronze win in the #FIFAWC, Look at how Sweden Welcomed their Team Home…..Wow!
Morning everyone. Excellent ad. Excellent candidate. Share
Really important read
When ACA was being defended in the Supreme Court under Obama the federal government team of lawyers were defending it. Justice Roberts ruled it was Constitutional due to the taxation penalty portion of the bill. After the GOP tried repeatedly to defeat it when Trump was elected they finally zeroed out the tax penalty in their budget. It was than challenged in court and a judge in TX ruled it unconstitutional. It is being challenged again today, but the lawyers for the federal government are on the side to destroy it, not defend it this time. 21 states stand for continuing ACA. The majority of states are against it. This is beyond worrisome. If we lose today it will be referred to a higher court again. The current make-up of the SC with Robert’s last ruling almost guarantees a loss of the ACA. This action continues the diabolical actions of today’s GOP. It is beyond sickening.
We are STILL having to deal with this BS. STILL!!!
Yes. And a family is without a son, and a good man died because of it…..and there’s more where that came from. All the while, FOX blasted and amplified the conspiracy theory started by Russia.
Little things:)
In all seriousness
There will be nothing to replace it with. They lied and you die.
Evil and cruelty IS the point.
Incredible that while serving an (Acosta-style) 13-month sentence Epstein was outside of the jail
16 hours a day. Wow. Reminds me of Gianforte who was given a 4 day jail sentence for beating up a reporter (who asked him a question about the ACA), but whose actually punishment was hanging around the Sheriff’s office for a couple of days.
THIS!!
IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS SEEM TO BE THE GO TO CRY…but what happens when the Senate does not remove him from office
He and his supporters declare victory.
Yes.. that is why Pelosi is doing a slow walk to Impeachment
Good Morning Family!
Share the love! ❤️
Another issue
when you are no longer the People’s AG
and your boss is GUILTY…
He NEVER was the people’s AG. Not this guy!! He should be impeached
just so
“President Clinton knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to in Florida some years ago, or those with which he has been recently charged in New York. In 2002 and 2003, President Clinton took a total of four trips on Jeffrey Epstein’s airplane: one to Europe, one to Asia, and two to Africa, which included stops in connection with the work of the Clinton Foundation.”
–Trump people like to point fingers at whoever when they are guilty.
–Trump cannot accept responsibility for the damage he’s doing. Last night I noticed a few talking heads fauxing, about PBO = making things up to try and make Trump look better. Hosts please correct them right away!
Damn
SOON – Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Schumer hold news conference on Obamacare court challenge – https://abcnews.go.com/Live
Ready to go on C-Span too:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?462408-1/democratic-leaders-hold-rally-protest-aca-court-challenge
Now Steyer is running for Presidnt…
All these wealthy white men running for President…they have the “If Obama can do it, surely I can do it syndrome”.
This Thread
poignant reply to thread
“Within seconds, however,
Narvaez, a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame who specializes in parenting and child development, had hit the mute button. “I mostly read the captions,” says Narvaez. She can’t stand hearing children cry for prolonged periods of time without being comforted, she says, “because I know their brains are being damaged.”
Ever since the Trump administration’s recent statement that it had separated nearly 2,000 children from parents facing charges of illegally crossing the border—a number since raised to more than 2,300—troubling reports from inside the shelters where those children have been detained have proliferated. Many describe conditions in which, whether by official policy or not, shelter staff are prohibited or prevented from hugging or touching the detained kids.” (Atlantic)
–And we’re hearing in reality that the numbers are much, much higher than that.
The pre-verbal, the tiny babies, toddlers, and children of all ages cry for their loved ones to deaf ears, they cry for any and all reasons, but they cannot be consoled, held or hugged…
Then the ICE staff go home and snuggle with their spouses.
Trump’s personal history is part of this story. As an maladapted adult he is sick, pathological, twisted, cruel, without feeling. Who is normalizing Trump pathology? Mothers, parents? Love the children, empty the Baby Jails.
Of course you do you little psycho , fucker!
I suspect these times are reminiscent to when Nixon was caught up in a maelstrom of his own making. The only missing are those iconic rock and roll songs from the seventies. Maybe Oliver Stone will make a movie of the Trump years like he did so masterfully in “Nixon.”
Please be true. Dear God, please give these women the strength to all come forward now. Let the world know about these monsters!
When the Feds raided his home and found CD’s describing children, he was sunk. I hope to god that the Feds are indeed sharing info with the State.
I’m over this. Time for some hardball.
Nena, that gave me the best grin of the day! Thank you! ❤
🙏😍🙏
Oh good!! Thank you, judge!
Thread. Maybe someone could share with Nancy and Chuck.
Please please please oh please send it to Chuck and Nancy!!!!! Same Americans are done!!!
Remember when they said they would hold these law breakers accountable?
🤔👀
A Tad of Socialism in the Heart of Texas
Thread
Well, well. One arm seems to be working: judiciary!
CNN: Federal judge says DOJ can’t swap out its legal team in census case.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/09/politics/federal-judge-doj-census-legal-team/index.html
I’m lovin’ all these fine decisions!
Glad to see these Catholic nuns involved.
Every now and then, I switch over to CNN. Chris Cuomo is NOT their best.
Watching Lawrence. Am having a huge problem why the media isn’t asking, demanding, shouting from rooftops: why & when did the private prison industry complex get into the business of refugee incarceration? Why am I, as taxpayer, paying the reported $750 per day for degenerates to abuse the most vulnerable of our humanity? No. These MoFo’s aren’t going to turn us into a country of degenerates. No. Simply, N.O.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2019/07/09/incredible-talent-and-heart/