Fuck Bob Woodward. How many more books do you need to sell? Are you not wealthy enough?
To be clear: Bob Woodward, a white journalist, a celebrated hero of journalism, sat on information (in order to sell a book) that disproportionately cost more Black and brown people their lives. May that also be part of the breathless discussions over morals and ethics…
Maybe if those disproportionately dying of COVID looked like the author and/or publishers, someone might have sounded the alarm that this info should have been made public immediately. That lives literally depended on it.
In case anyone still wonders why diversity, equity and inclusion in journalism matters. Not just window-dressing or a fad or a new way to be woke. Turns out, it can actually be life and death.
Serena Williams has the best serve in women's tennis history, and it's one of the biggest reasons she's just one major championship victory away from tying Margaret Court's record 24 career Grand Slam singles titles: https://t.co/TL49NZyawf
Imagine showing this tweet to yourself a year ago and explaining "oh no, the masks aren't because the sky is orange, that's for a different thing." https://t.co/nnqoOBk3uM
WaPo: The #USPS Board of Governors signaled strong support for Louis DeJoy on Wednesday after convening a closed-door meeting with the embattled postal chief. https://t.co/myknMQtGJx
Thanks to Bernie objecting to all of President Obama’s appointees, Trump had the privilege of stacking the entire board with his hand-picked corrupt cronies. Of course, they’re “thrilled.”
IMO HOW TRUMP SHIFTS THE BLAME:
“Donald Trump attempted to deflect scandal and attacked journalist Bob Woodward’s credibility in an early morning tweet. The president’s remarks came after recordings of interviews with Woodward in which he admitted to downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic were released.” https://www.politicususa.com/2020/09/10/trump-attempts-to-deflect-scandal-and-attacks-bob-woodwards-credibility-in-early-morning-tweet.html
–Dems be careful about going after Woodward.
–What he did may have been about timing.
–Doom is now using Woodward to deflect from his gross “Loser” exposure w/our military.
–Don’t let him deflect blame for the mega deadly truth exposed in the Tapes onto Woodward.
A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST TRUMP:
From across the entire country.
Nearly 200,000 families
whose loved ones have died
at the hands
of Trump?
–can it be done?
Nerdy – you are so right on about Bob Woodward. There is a huge racist motivation for ignoring Covid because of who is most likely to get very sick and die. As for the hellscape out here in the west due to wind and fire, I hope rural people getting burned out of their homes will finally see the threat from climate chaos. That’s another class action law suit young people from Oregon are bringing against the government.
The bill includes limited liability for employers related to COVID-19 lawsuits. This is all McConnell really cares about. That, and providing political cover for Senate Republicans who are facing tough reelection campaigns:
Trump bragged about covering up for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Mohammed Bin Salman. We’ve been saying it for a while. He is #SaudiTrumppic.twitter.com/1kvKOqqBMs
A tale of two front-pages: @nytimes the morning after the Comey letter telling of discovered duplicative emails…and this morning's after we discover Trump knew and lied about a virus which has gone onto kill almost 200,000 Americans. pic.twitter.com/VjdgmvmmR0
TRUMP SAYS HE SAVED SAUDI PRINCE’S “ASS”:
“Trump told Bob Woodward he “saved” Saudi crown prince’s “ass” after brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi”
“I was able to get Congress to leave him alone,” Trump said in an interview.
“I was able to get them to stop.”
“Among the 18 interviews with veteran reporter Bob Woodward,
President Donald Trump admitted that he protected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud after the murder and coverup of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashogi.”
(https://www.salon.com/2020/09/10/trump-told-bob-woodward-he-saved-saudi-crown-princes-ass-after-brutal-murder-of-jamal-khashoggi_partner/)
—wasn’t he in on the murder anyway?
I mean, back when we had a functioning 4th estate this would be called "a smoking gun" but with today's media it will be forgotten by dinnertime because the media will fixate on Biden saying "you ain't Black" or criticizing Kamala Harris' laugh. https://t.co/9Wy5jFOjZB
This is at least reckless endangerment and it's potentially criminally negligent homicide–or worse. 180,000 Americans should still be with us. How many more will die? And for what? Still no calls for Donald’s resignation @nytimes@washingtonpost?#HeKnew#VOTE
"I saved his ass," Trump reportedly said of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. "I was able to get Congress to leave him alone. I was able to get them to stop." https://t.co/LkUhUoOgum
You have to work yourself through all the journalistic ego trips, until you get your eyes on the prize!
Yes, Jake did a great job … I'm sure he appreciated having a normal human to interview during this campaign …
but I was watching to see how Joe answered the questions, and I thought he was great! He'll make a great 46th President, and I can't wait until that happens! VOTE!
Thread… Tweeters might want to share with investigative journalists
(IMPORTANT) I have something I must say, but I must say it carefully and ethically because I teach journalism, believe in journalism, and believe journalists must respect their roles. What I have to say will take a few tweets, but at the end you'll see it's important. Nationally.
SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS, soon to be Vice President.
Spoke today with African American leaders in Miami:
“”On January 28th the President was informed about the imminence and the dangers of COVID-19.
January 28th. On February 7th, the President of the United States who has the unique and very important, and special responsibility of concerning himself with keeping the American people safe, was in a conversation where he told (and we’ve heard that conversation…) said that COVID was “deadly stuff”.
He said that it is airborne. This is the same man Donald Trump, who for days, weeks, if not months thereafter called it a “Hoax”. Dismissed the seriousness of it to the point that he suggested people should not wear masks!”
Senator Harris: “He knew it was airborne! That people would breathe it!
You know Joe Biden said it well. He said ‘well I guess we now know he knows how to read’.
He (Trump) knew the facts of it. “5%”. The potential lethality. He narrated it all that in that conversation.
In February and January he had all this information. Yet he held rallies. He suggested that to wear a mask is a sign of weakness as opposed to a sign of strength! This is the President of the United States.’
Senator Harris:
“So we continue to have examples of the fact that this is an individual who is not concerned about the health, safety, and well being of the American people. And has frankly engaged in a reckless disregard of the lives and the health and well being of the people of our country. I find it SO outrageous. And here we are in this community talking about the number of deaths, talking about the number of people who have contracted the virus, talking about the number of people who have become unemployed, are standing in food lines, who are begging of their Government that we will extend unemployment benefits. Because of a pandemic that resulted in economic disaster of a measure compared to the Great Depression! “
Senator Harris:
“And the Commander in Chief of the United States of America was in possession of this information that long ago, but conducted himself the way he did? There are so many reasons why Joe Biden needs to be elected President of the United States. And if those reasons did not make it clear why, this certainly does.”
Schools are closed. Parents are struggling with home schooling. And the Education Department is focused on scrutinizing employee activities — including internal book clubs — in search of 'Anti-American propaganda' and discussions about 'white privilege'. https://t.co/LSI4gEunqH
Inbox: "On Friday, September 11, in the morning, Jill and Joe Biden will travel to New York City, New York to attend the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 19th anniversary commemoration ceremony. In the afternoon, VP Biden and Dr. Biden will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania."
Inbox: "On Friday, September 11, in the morning, Jill and Joe Biden will travel to New York City, New York to attend the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 19th anniversary commemoration ceremony. In the afternoon, VP Biden and Dr. Biden will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania."
Sitting down with African American leaders in South Florida to discuss the challenges facing our communities and how a Biden-Harris administration can create a more just, equal America for all. Tune in now. https://t.co/GFUQQBucLW
💣@Mike_Pence—leader of Trump’s #COVID19 task force—*admits* he heard “first hand” the January briefing when @realDonaldTrump was warned that #coronavirus was the biggest national security threat to his presidency.
Arizonans need an independent voice who will bring people together to solve the serious challenges we are facing right now. I’m proud to have the support of over 100 current and former Arizona Republicans on this mission.https://t.co/eAfYf05RBC
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, know that you are loved and you are never alone. Help is available. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 1-800-273-8255.
This was yesterday. Things are better today as far as the atmosphere but it’s still very bad. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
“If you are in denial about #ClimateChange, come to California,” Gov. Gavin Newsom. Another important story from the tireless @cflav@nytclimate on cascading disasters in the Western U.S. w/ wildfires, air quality, heatwaves, blackouts during a pandemic… https://t.co/CYe7Seltnc
Meanwhile in GOP imaginary world far, far away, Karl Rove squished out of his crypt & spewed Nixonian BS on Fox Propaganda Machine (FPM). I can totally work that acronym into all kinds of impolite words! 😏😎😷
Biden to CNN: "He talks about can you repeat four words in a row or whatever his little IQ test or dementia test he took, he doesn't understand duty, honor, service, country. He doesn't get it. Or if he gets it he doesn't care about it."
One person was reportedly found dead in a car attempting to escape a wildfire. It's beyond devastating. My thoughts are with all the families and loved ones of those we've lost during this wildfire season. https://t.co/YgtuyRgDTx
Trump's reckless disregard for the health and safety of the American people has torn apart families and communities. It's unforgivable. pic.twitter.com/Lf43fP9r6T
For the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, @JoeBiden and @DrBiden will travel to New York City and attend the @Sept11Memorial's commemoration ceremony.
Both will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania to pay their respects to the victims of Flight 93.
#BREAKING: In a major victory, the courts have ruled President Trump cannot exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment in the #2020Census.
No one ceases to be a person because they lack documentation, period. https://t.co/fUNsfM4e63
America needs all of us to vote. Now and always. Young people, you need to be a responsible citizen and use your voice to vote. Or you may not have a world to live in much longer. Not hyperbole.
BREAKING: Rhode Island Senator Harold Metts, a *30-year* Dem lawmaker who is a fervent opponent of abortion rights, has **lost** Tuesday’s primary against a 26-year old progressive who’s a reproductive rights advocate.
The mail-in ballots just came in: Tiara Mack won 60% to 40%.
"Democrats who didn't vote in 2016 are requesting 2020 ballots at higher rates than their GOP counterparts. The most striking example is Pennsylvania, where nearly 175,000 Democrats who sat out 2016 have requested ballots, more than double the number of Republicans" https://t.co/6ViMKDC3Iz
Wake the F Up America , The true power in the Nation is People Power ! Peaceful Protest get Folks Woke ! That People Power is Exercise at the Frigging Voting Booth . If we don’t get off our ass and vote things will get worse . Only 40% of the 18-30 voted in last election. @MSNBC
There's a segment of Americans who have an ability to compartmentalize their affinity for black athletes as a source of entertainment, yet remain apathetic & indifferent to their plight, & find them otherwise useless. If reading this offended you, you're probably in that segment.
This mother and her six-year-old daughter launched a magazine for Black girls. They say it was started it to empower Black girls. pic.twitter.com/V2Toh5yu7G
The boos during the moment of unity should make it very clear that it was never about the flag or the anthem. Those people don't want racism to be challenged, regardless of the when, where or how.
Let’s not forget about Trump’s top sycophant, Kevin McCarthy, either. He covers for Trump every time and he needs to lose too. I’m the Democrat, USAF veteran, single mom, and engineer running against him. Help us win by chipping in here: https://t.co/ziA7fxvngV
SCOOP: With VP Pence going to NYC to hail first responders on 9/11 tomoro, we reveal that the Treasury Dept has secretly withheld nearly $4 million from the FDNY's 9/11 treatment program, and has refused to give it back, or explain. https://t.co/mnL177hSIE
Biden: “I’m not going to make any news today. I’m not going to talk about anything other than 9/11. We took all our advertising down. It’s a solemn day. That’s how we’re going to keep it, OK? You can determine whether I make news but I’m not going to be holding any press confs.” pic.twitter.com/svpTXi6O3J
A new Times Square billboard that directly faces an NYPD station is calling out police: ‘Hey NYPD. It’s us. NYC residents. The ones who pay your salary. We paid $300 million to settle your lawsuits. You paid nothing. We need to talk.’ It promotes https://t.co/VlS4o0rDGxpic.twitter.com/RnH0NofZ3k
#FactFriday: If you're unable to mail your ballot least a week before the election, we suggest checking to see if your elections office offers secure ballot drop boxes.
Not all cities and states offer them, but where available ballot drop offs are a safe and secure option. pic.twitter.com/4UIyeJDh4F
The Obama Diary 
Fuck Bob Woodward. How many more books do you need to sell? Are you not wealthy enough?
WATCH LIVE: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly news conference .
They are THRILLED with his performance.
Thanks to Bernie objecting to all of President Obama’s appointees, Trump had the privilege of stacking the entire board with his hand-picked corrupt cronies. Of course, they’re “thrilled.”
IMO HOW TRUMP SHIFTS THE BLAME:
“Donald Trump attempted to deflect scandal and attacked journalist Bob Woodward’s credibility in an early morning tweet. The president’s remarks came after recordings of interviews with Woodward in which he admitted to downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic were released.”
https://www.politicususa.com/2020/09/10/trump-attempts-to-deflect-scandal-and-attacks-bob-woodwards-credibility-in-early-morning-tweet.html
–Dems be careful about going after Woodward.
–What he did may have been about timing.
–Doom is now using Woodward to deflect from his gross “Loser” exposure w/our military.
–Don’t let him deflect blame for the mega deadly truth exposed in the Tapes onto Woodward.
A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST TRUMP:
From across the entire country.
Nearly 200,000 families
whose loved ones have died
at the hands
of Trump?
–can it be done?
Even though he’s an installed fraud, I’m no lawyer but it would seem that this couldn’t be done wheelie he’s still squatting in the Oval
E Jean Carroll is bring a private action.
Hence Barr is doing pretzels to try and shut it down.
Yes, you’re right:)
Nerdy – you are so right on about Bob Woodward. There is a huge racist motivation for ignoring Covid because of who is most likely to get very sick and die. As for the hellscape out here in the west due to wind and fire, I hope rural people getting burned out of their homes will finally see the threat from climate chaos. That’s another class action law suit young people from Oregon are bringing against the government.
Pls tell me more about Oregon young people and climate class action?
There’s actually a pretty good summary here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliana_v._United_States
A panel of the 9th Circuit dismissed the kids’ case but they are appealing to the full court en banc
thanks Judith!
FLORIDA!!
I remember watching the Brit tv series, The Avengers. RIP Diana Rigg.
BuzzFeed News: “Game Of Thrones” Star Dame Diana Rigg Has Died At 82.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/clarissajanlim/diana-rigg-dies
Every damn day, some other horror.
Fitting this comes out the day before the anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow…
Didn’t make it through
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THIS CF RIGHT HERE.
I can’t stand seeing these faces…faces filled with hate just because of skin color. These are the faces of racists. They make me want to through up!!!
TRUMP SAYS HE SAVED SAUDI PRINCE’S “ASS”:
“Trump told Bob Woodward he “saved” Saudi crown prince’s “ass” after brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi”
“I was able to get Congress to leave him alone,” Trump said in an interview.
“I was able to get them to stop.”
“Among the 18 interviews with veteran reporter Bob Woodward,
President Donald Trump admitted that he protected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud after the murder and coverup of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashogi.”
(https://www.salon.com/2020/09/10/trump-told-bob-woodward-he-saved-saudi-crown-princes-ass-after-brutal-murder-of-jamal-khashoggi_partner/)
—wasn’t he in on the murder anyway?
Good Afternoon, TODville Community.
Senator Kamala Harris is on the Move in FL.
It’s just so tremendously wonderful that these students have her attentive audience. LOVE it.
Now this I’d go for!
YES! I got next!
I want all 3. They can all fucking go to prison
You have to work yourself through all the journalistic ego trips, until you get your eyes on the prize!
Jake was responding to this:
Thread… Tweeters might want to share with investigative journalists
This. Please share.
SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS, soon to be Vice President.
Spoke today with African American leaders in Miami:
“”On January 28th the President was informed about the imminence and the dangers of COVID-19.
January 28th. On February 7th, the President of the United States who has the unique and very important, and special responsibility of concerning himself with keeping the American people safe, was in a conversation where he told (and we’ve heard that conversation…) said that COVID was “deadly stuff”.
He said that it is airborne. This is the same man Donald Trump, who for days, weeks, if not months thereafter called it a “Hoax”. Dismissed the seriousness of it to the point that he suggested people should not wear masks!”
Senator Harris: “He knew it was airborne! That people would breathe it!
You know Joe Biden said it well. He said ‘well I guess we now know he knows how to read’.
He (Trump) knew the facts of it. “5%”. The potential lethality. He narrated it all that in that conversation.
In February and January he had all this information. Yet he held rallies. He suggested that to wear a mask is a sign of weakness as opposed to a sign of strength! This is the President of the United States.’
Senator Harris:
“So we continue to have examples of the fact that this is an individual who is not concerned about the health, safety, and well being of the American people. And has frankly engaged in a reckless disregard of the lives and the health and well being of the people of our country. I find it SO outrageous. And here we are in this community talking about the number of deaths, talking about the number of people who have contracted the virus, talking about the number of people who have become unemployed, are standing in food lines, who are begging of their Government that we will extend unemployment benefits. Because of a pandemic that resulted in economic disaster of a measure compared to the Great Depression! “
Senator Harris:
“And the Commander in Chief of the United States of America was in possession of this information that long ago, but conducted himself the way he did? There are so many reasons why Joe Biden needs to be elected President of the United States. And if those reasons did not make it clear why, this certainly does.”
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Bloody hell
♥️👏🏾🥁🎷🎺👏🏾♥️
Pence is a liar too!
QTip in search of Fox ear. 😏
Flip the Senate!
190,000 Americans dead because Trump didn’t give a damn.
This was yesterday. Things are better today as far as the atmosphere but it’s still very bad. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
I am praying the fires will be die down soon, praying for rain too. Stay safe meta.
Thank you very much, todjey. I appreciate you.
Meanwhile in GOP imaginary world far, far away, Karl Rove squished out of his crypt & spewed Nixonian BS on Fox Propaganda Machine (FPM). I can totally work that acronym into all kinds of impolite words! 😏😎😷
The Biden ad team is on it! Excellent work!
🙏🏾😔
😍🐐😍
Awwww
So sweet! 😀
Vote! 🎶Keep on, keep on! 🎶
What a stupid ass. Didn’t even listen to the words, did he? Bet CCR will not be ok with his high jacking of their song
A luta continua! How many more artists are going to send cease & desist to these idiots?
America needs all of us to vote. Now and always. Young people, you need to be a responsible citizen and use your voice to vote. Or you may not have a world to live in much longer. Not hyperbole.
BREAKING: Rhode Island Senator Harold Metts, a *30-year* Dem lawmaker who is a fervent opponent of abortion rights, has **lost** Tuesday’s primary against a 26-year old progressive who’s a reproductive rights advocate.
The mail-in ballots just came in: Tiara Mack won 60% to 40%.
Yes! 🎶
The HELL!!! This is not in the bag and we need to vote and fight like hell for every vote till the very end!!!
https://cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/electoral-college-rating-changes-florida-and-nevada-shift-right
The general means what he says!
😣
What fans! The cardboard ones? 😏😷
There were apparently enough there to feel empowered to show their ass-holery.
😍👏🏾😍
🐷😄
Stephen Colbert had segment tonight w/ Susan Rice. Excellent!
Just my random thought: we vote to keep House & take Senate. Susan Rice will be Sec. of State, if she wants job. 👀😇😷
Guess trump will fake it over at the Pentagon. Or send Pence.
Honor. Integrity.
THIS.
Good Morning! 🌈
Morning everyone. Vote every one of them out. Every last one.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/09/11/181-days/