As 2020 comes to a close, I wanted to share my annual lists of favorites. I’ll start by sharing my favorite books this year, deliberately omitting what I think is a pretty good book – A Promised Land – by a certain 44th president. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did. pic.twitter.com/UHk4RA9dow
Our #FrontLineHeroes have always been the cornerstone of society. I am grateful that 2020 has helped us highlight the shoulders that hold us all up. Thank you Mr. Gaskins. https://t.co/Yepmxn4PKe
I feel anger and frustration when I see what other countries are doing for their citizens to help them survive the pandemic…then look at how tight-fisted and seemingly uncaring those [GOP] in decision-making positions act towards our citizens.
Mongolia has announced it will pay for electricity, water, heat and garbage collection for all its citizens for the next seven months.
It also applies to most companies.
The government says it's meant to help people deal with the economic effects of Covid.
Agreed. I’ve stopped asking myself why there are those that seemingly vote *against* their best interest and instead ask what it is they are voting *for*. Obviously, the racism and supremacy is more important to them than things like having food on their table or affordable healthcare.
A deranged, ex-general, a fallen lawyer who’s strategies involve releasing Krakens, mad kings & secret shell corporations set up by mannequins to steal donors’ $ – none of it will derail or delay the inauguration of President Biden & VP Harris. #JusticeIsComing#JusticeMatters
These are career civilian public servants, military officers and enlisted personnel who have taken an oath of allegiance to the Constitution. To an outsider, that may sound old fashioned, but they stand beside a flag, with their right hand raised, and they recite the oath. /2
Their allegiance is to this nation and not to some politician temporarily residing in government housing at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. That’s why Trump hates them and lives in terror of some imaginary “deep state.” Their loyalty is alien and scary to people like Trump and Bannon. /4
(Side note: those ethical principles were written down by George H. W. Bush, so this is not some “liberal plot.”) That orientation toward faithful service makes them dangerous to a corrupter like Trump and an authoritarian “nationalist” (wink) like Bannon. /6
I’m not just talking about whistleblower laws, though those are part of this system. I’m also talking about the laws that give federal officials appeal rights if they’re fired. As for the military, I’m talking about a system that rigidly rejects politicizing their work. /8
The career civilian and uniformed public servants would refuse to carry out the orders to facilitate his coup. Then, if they’re lucky, Trump’s aides would all go to jail for the rest of their lives. /10
His minions have expended much effort looking for the levers of power, the means to crush the civil service. They finally found a very significant lever in late October and prepared to gut key parts of the civil service. But it was too late. The clock ran out — this time. /12
That’s why I’m not worried about our clumsy authoritarian tonight but am focused on preventing a future one from succeeding where he failed. That begins by acknowledging the debt we owe to the civilian and uniformed public servants standing between us and authoritarianism. /14
We should encourage smart people with strong ethical values to go into government and serve their country where they are most needed. And we should thank our lucky stars that so many have already answered that call. Their fidelity to the oath is why I’ll sleep well tonight. /16
Trump is headed back to Georgia for an election eve rally on Jan. 4 to boost the Senate Republican runoff candidates #gapol#gasenhttps://t.co/Rc60swt1E2
They. Debated. Imposing. Martial. Law. To. Overturn. The. Election. But we are supposed to be outraged that a Biden advisor used a bad word to describe them. https://t.co/hmUoqMlwd2
It sounds like Flynn & Powell are advocating the unlawful overthrow of the incoming, duly elected administration. This must be stopped. By law enforcement. By the military, if necessary. About this we should be cleared-eyed & resolute. A non-negotiable democratic principle. https://t.co/50HpczkhPX
Lots of progress last night on a major COVID deal. Extended unemployment comp, cash payments, money for small biz and vaccine distribution. Looks like Republicans have dropped their demands to include unrelated massive Federal Reserve reform in the bill.
I'm taking a vaccine but experimenting on Black & brown people isn't the distant past. Fenfluramine was tested on NYC Black & Latino boys in 1994-98 to attempt to test for a predisposition for violence because their older brothers were juvenile offenders. https://t.co/ostnLYOeyt
Two former presidents of the Arizona State Bar and five other attorneys have jointly filed an ethics complaint against 21 attorneys who went to court on behalf of Trump and the Arizona Republican Party after the 2020 election. https://t.co/Gxiu9tBDRa
The Maricopa County, Arizona Board of Supervisors has voted to sue state Republicans rather than comply with their subpoena for election-related materials.
“Trump’s Future:
Tons of Cash and Plenty of Options for Spending It”
“When President Trump departs the White House, he will have a huge pile of cash to fuel his future ambitions. He can hold rallies, hire staff and even lay groundwork for a potential 2024 run.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/us/politics/trump-money-future.html)
—Pls cauterize this conman’s wish to bring down America and partner with Putin by indicting him asap…pls jail.
This thread is an absolutely MUST READ. Don’t hurt yourself laughing too hard!
Growing up, my Muslim family never celebrated Christmas. This year I am not going home, because pandemic, so my roommates are teaching me how to have my first proper Christmas.
I am approaching this with anthropological precision.
It's Sunday where #Evangelicals go to support pedophilia, child marriage, adultery, racism, gun violence, bigotry, lawlessness, concentration camps and controlling women; all for the love of a racist, Russian President #Trump
Hi, family….wondering if we can amplify this for these kiddos…a small business, to be sure. One of these amazing people is my son, the other is like my second son. They have been best friends since 1 st grade. Now they are in their mid-twenties and followed a dream. My son always only wanted to be a writer. He was a voracious reader and cried an begged me to teach him to read way before kindergarten:) “I just want to read!” he would yell…. and when he did read to me for the first time, I cried.
Now these 2 best friends have this amazing game that you can play on your phone…I’m not good with all these details, but it’s like a handmade. meticulously crafted game…not one that is massed produced and thrown out there. These guys care about what they put out…but they will have to go on hiatus if they don’t get more people to sign up for the game…so, I’m wondering if you all would be so kind as to share this, talk to people, and see if we can do for them in our community. I thought for sure that during a pandemic with a lunatic in the WH that games like this would be booming…but, here we are.
I want their dream to happen for them…check it out and share…. Twitter works, especially if you have lots of followers…I do not:) Thanks everyone. Just a mom wanting good things for her son….
Found it and loaded. I will try to figure out sharing on Twitter, but have learned I am not good at that. Can only retweet something. Sharing something like this, not so much. 😦
Breaking News: The CDC is recommending that people 75 and older be next in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the U.S., along with about 30 million “frontline essential workers,” including emergency responders, teachers and grocery store employees. https://t.co/U1gxtEwVjM
And, at 1201 EST 20 Jan 2021, I want President @JoeBidn to order the arrest of @realdonaldtrump & EVERY Elected or Appointed US Government Employee who participated in the #SeditiousAttackOnAmerica.
BREAKING: A federal advisory panel has voted to put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots. https://t.co/OJtiAMwBgN
fascinating…Pelosi did the same for a few members of the squad…we shall see if Rep Bush follows in the footsteps of Rep Underwood or in the footsteps of Rep AOC..
If there is one constant in the otherwise chaotic hot mess that is the Trump administration, it has been the President's cold, sweaty fear of the Kremlin. https://t.co/82bf6owlQg
18 U.S.C. 2383 "Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both…"
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff said that he has been reluctant to use the word until now, but Trump and Flynn are plotting a military coup. pic.twitter.com/VbcApZkw2H
Early voting changes in Georgia are suppressing turnout, advocates warn:
"The harm to voters remains severe, Cobb County has had extremely long lines — in some cases as long as two hours. At the same time, the overall turnout in Cobb has gone down." https://t.co/icg3fZqFgP
Cuomo says the feds should impose restrictions on travelers from the U.K. after British health officials confirmed a highly contagious variant of COVID-19 was rapidly spreading through the nation.https://t.co/oxNk41oM6F
Canada now adding itself nations banning travel from UK because of a new strain of #coronavirus in Britain. This is inducing fears about vaccine effectiveness. People need to remain calm. Knowledge is helpful. Please read this thread from the @NyTimes
But several experts urged caution, saying it would take yrs, not months, for the virus to evolve enough to render the current vaccines impotent.“No one should worry that there is going to be a single catastrophic mutation that suddenly renders all immunity & antibodies useless,”
And those fucking Republicans were lining up for COVID shots…. while this was happening
There were so many COVID patients last night, but ONE stood out.
How the teenager arrived to the emergency room without their parents is in itself a miracle, for if it was 30 minutes later the teen would have surely DIED from COVID. 1/5
Yasmin Vassoughian used to have an early MSNBC show during week, before “Morning Joe”. And Kasie Hunt, consistently promoted by Joe, took over as “Way Too Early” show before “Morning Joe”. Then Yasmin was put to one hour on weekends. I find it hard to watch Kasie’s show, even when they keep her on “Morning Joe” right after, promoting her & no other to that extent. Let me say, Kasie is smart. I just don’t see why her show needs to bleed into “Morning Joe”. Plus, Yasmin should have had ads to promote her new show. Just my opinion. 😷
I have never cared for Kasie Hunt. Much of the time, if she was a guest on one of he shows, I would mute until she was off. I agree about Yasmin V. I like her a lot.
Re MSNBC programming: I am very happy with the two new weekend shows. I’m glad two people got the slots instead of one. Shows more talent and diversity and keeps things fresher.
Numbers here are still very scary but hospitalizations are down (if only ever so slightly) for 3 consecutive days, first time for this since beginning of October.
According to Bloomberg, 556,208 doses of vaccine have been administered. https://t.co/hsFdPKaeKv
Welp, the not-so-distant rumbles of the avalanche of consequences from folk not having learned lessons from history is about to get way louder ….
is there any movie that better articulates the $600 stimulus check than the Christmas bonus scene in Trading Places. The smug self-satisfied Congress so out of touch they actually think they're making a real difference in the lives of Americans AND expecting a thank you in return pic.twitter.com/Ku0dN6yXik
Nurses, respiratory therapists, and doctors, including myself, are still waiting to get vaccinated, but @FoxNews’ Rupert Murdoch was at the front of the line. While his network spreads disinformation that is getting people killed. pic.twitter.com/p2RSrfEGgm
Sports Personality of the Year 2020: Lewis Hamilton crowned winner
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
One of F1’s all-time great drivers, he equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles with his fourth consecutive championship in 2020.
The 35-year-old, from Stevenage, also surpassed Schumacher’s total of 91 grand prix wins.
In a public vote, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson finished second while jockey Hollie Doyle was third.
“I want to say congratulations to all the incredible nominees,” said Hamilton. “I’m so proud of what they have achieved and I want to say thank you to everyone that has voted for me.
“I wasn’t expecting this knowing there’s so many great contenders.
“I want to say Merry Christmas to everyone – it’s been such an unusual year and I want to mention all the front line workers and all the children round the world, I want you to try and stay positive through this difficult time, I’m sending you all positivity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Sen. Ron Wyden: "Republicans are nickel-and-diming benefits for jobless workers, while at the same time pushing for tax breaks for three-martini power lunches. It’s unconscionable." https://t.co/UOT4XTywe3
Trump Campaign Files New Petition With Supreme Court To Overturn Pennsylvania Election Results
The new case is at least the fourth involving Pennsylvania that Trump’s campaign or Republican allies have taken to the Supreme Court. https://t.co/1ooEtOQRsC
Only 4 presidents have been impeached or resigned. Only 5 presidents failed to win the popular vote. Only 13 presidents failed to get re-elected. Only 1 has done all 3!
Ahead of coronavirus relief package vote, @ossoff says: “$600 won’t cover the rent or the bills that have piled up over months of inaction by Republicans in Congress.” #gapol#gasenpic.twitter.com/tKM2YttBus
It's great that Congress reached a stimulus deal (though it's too small). But Dems should be ready: Perdue and Loeffler will now use this to obscure the fact that Senate Rs opposed checks for months, and that a GOP Senate will almost certainly sabotage the recovery next year: https://t.co/b6nzjaRtpx
Scratch that — due to today’s Washington votes, @KamalaHarris has scrapped her trip to Gwinnett and instead is headed to a noon rally in Columbus this AM. #gapolpic.twitter.com/8nJsQB8zpV
The probability of a successful military coup is discussed in Oval Office. The idea the Republican Party is a conservative party is one of the more absurd fantasies in American life. It’s a radical party threatening democracy. Failure the first time is just practice for the next
By the way, anyone blaming $600 dollars bull crap on Speaker Pelosi needs to take an American Government class and relearn about the balance of power in Congress This is all on Mitch McConnell.
Why are Republicans who've downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus or who've stood by as their colleagues downplayed its seriousness getting a COVID vaccine ahead of frontline workers?
Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio getting COVID-19 vaccinations first is the equivalent of men who dressed as women in order to escape the sinking Titanic. pic.twitter.com/MvFPRgrRYP
A larger percentage of Americans rank Trump's presidency in the lowest category possible (e.g. one of worst ever) than any president tested at the end of his presidency. (We have data since Ford.) This matches historian rankings, which rank Trump last. https://t.co/gq6IHNuMvu
– the cash payments would be $1200 not $600 – there would be $175 billion, not $25 billion, to help people pay the rent – there would be flexible money for states and cities and bonus checks for frontline workers
SMH…and NO she should not be considered for a role in the Biden Administration
"The day after Thanksgiving, [Dr. Deborah Birx] traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households." https://t.co/NXgEv28AWP
Some of Birx’s peers in public health say she should be held to a higher standard given her prominent role in the government’s response to the pandemic and the current surge in COVID-19 deaths across the country.
Birx has expressed a desire to maintain a significant role on the White House coronavirus task force when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated next month, according to a person familiar with the Biden team’s personnel deliberations and a Trump administration coronavirus task force official. Neither was authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations and both spoke on condition of anonymity.
“To me this disqualifies her from any future government health position,” said Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. “It’s a terrible message for someone in public health to be sending to the American people.”
The Obama Diary 
Good Morning, TODers! Thanks, Nerdy!!!
31 DAYS!!!
I feel anger and frustration when I see what other countries are doing for their citizens to help them survive the pandemic…then look at how tight-fisted and seemingly uncaring those [GOP] in decision-making positions act towards our citizens.
We have to understand why Republicans remain in power…why the most the most vulnerable and those not so vulnerable vote for them to remain in power…
racism..white supremacy…white nationalism…
the 3 pillars of oppression…
#1619Project #TruthAndReconciliation
“racism..white supremacy…white nationalism…”
Agreed. I’ve stopped asking myself why there are those that seemingly vote *against* their best interest and instead ask what it is they are voting *for*. Obviously, the racism and supremacy is more important to them than things like having food on their table or affordable healthcare.
Thanks for sharing the tweets SW, next time I am at a grocery store, I am treating myself to some Chapman ice-cream.
He’s a reader:) ANd I’m going to snuggle in with HIS book over my winter break…. can’t wait. Morning everyone
Great thread by Walter Shaub…thanks for posting here
I pray that he is right as well
Great read! Made me feel calmer in the midst of Idiot’s at al shitshow!
This is why I don’t trust the so-called Civil War among GOP Republicans.
STAY FOCUSED…NO DISTRACTIONS…VOTE!!!
Who is responsible for stopping this…….Congress???
{{{{{ NW 💞 TOD }}}}}
This would be the time because we’re after their blood. Along with McConnell they’re all guilty of causing mass hunger and death.
Now that’s what I am talking about. Make these thug lawyers fight in courts.
This year, I only have three books on his list. Need to step up my reading…
“Trump’s Future:
Tons of Cash and Plenty of Options for Spending It”
“When President Trump departs the White House, he will have a huge pile of cash to fuel his future ambitions. He can hold rallies, hire staff and even lay groundwork for a potential 2024 run.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/us/politics/trump-money-future.html)
—Pls cauterize this conman’s wish to bring down America and partner with Putin by indicting him asap…pls jail.
Bringing this over from last.
This thread is an absolutely MUST READ. Don’t hurt yourself laughing too hard!
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Hi, family….wondering if we can amplify this for these kiddos…a small business, to be sure. One of these amazing people is my son, the other is like my second son. They have been best friends since 1 st grade. Now they are in their mid-twenties and followed a dream. My son always only wanted to be a writer. He was a voracious reader and cried an begged me to teach him to read way before kindergarten:) “I just want to read!” he would yell…. and when he did read to me for the first time, I cried.
Now these 2 best friends have this amazing game that you can play on your phone…I’m not good with all these details, but it’s like a handmade. meticulously crafted game…not one that is massed produced and thrown out there. These guys care about what they put out…but they will have to go on hiatus if they don’t get more people to sign up for the game…so, I’m wondering if you all would be so kind as to share this, talk to people, and see if we can do for them in our community. I thought for sure that during a pandemic with a lunatic in the WH that games like this would be booming…but, here we are.
I want their dream to happen for them…check it out and share…. Twitter works, especially if you have lots of followers…I do not:) Thanks everyone. Just a mom wanting good things for her son….
Do we search the app store?
Found it and loaded. I will try to figure out sharing on Twitter, but have learned I am not good at that. Can only retweet something. Sharing something like this, not so much. 😦
🙂 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mythiongames.awf&hl=en_US&gl=US
thanks girl:)
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Thank you, NW.🙌😍🤗😍🙌
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One month from today we have President Biden. One month. Hold on people. Hold on!!!
Superb appointment!
fascinating…Pelosi did the same for a few members of the squad…we shall see if Rep Bush follows in the footsteps of Rep Underwood or in the footsteps of Rep AOC..
I just hope this doesn’t turn out to be the proverbial case of winning the battle but losing the war.
And those fucking Republicans were lining up for COVID shots…. while this was happening
Yasmin Vassoughian used to have an early MSNBC show during week, before “Morning Joe”. And Kasie Hunt, consistently promoted by Joe, took over as “Way Too Early” show before “Morning Joe”. Then Yasmin was put to one hour on weekends. I find it hard to watch Kasie’s show, even when they keep her on “Morning Joe” right after, promoting her & no other to that extent. Let me say, Kasie is smart. I just don’t see why her show needs to bleed into “Morning Joe”. Plus, Yasmin should have had ads to promote her new show. Just my opinion. 😷
I have never cared for Kasie Hunt. Much of the time, if she was a guest on one of he shows, I would mute until she was off. I agree about Yasmin V. I like her a lot.
Re MSNBC programming: I am very happy with the two new weekend shows. I’m glad two people got the slots instead of one. Shows more talent and diversity and keeps things fresher.
Agree! The 2 weekend shows are really interesting. Each bringing different angles!
SOON – Democratic Congressional leaders give news update following deal made on COVID-19 relief legislation – https://abcnews.go.com/live/video/special-live-1
Covid has surely exposed the GOP to be a deadlier disease, since the GOP has no qualms about not helping in mitigating the dangers of this virus.
Tomorrow in Georgia! [Squeeee!]
Live
Welp, the not-so-distant rumbles of the avalanche of consequences from folk not having learned lessons from history is about to get way louder ….
peasants is right. given the way they vote.
How this empty glass corrupt clown gets so many ‘likes’ and “rt’s” beats me.
Sports Personality of the Year 2020: Lewis Hamilton crowned winner
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
One of F1’s all-time great drivers, he equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles with his fourth consecutive championship in 2020.
The 35-year-old, from Stevenage, also surpassed Schumacher’s total of 91 grand prix wins.
In a public vote, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson finished second while jockey Hollie Doyle was third.
“I want to say congratulations to all the incredible nominees,” said Hamilton. “I’m so proud of what they have achieved and I want to say thank you to everyone that has voted for me.
“I wasn’t expecting this knowing there’s so many great contenders.
“I want to say Merry Christmas to everyone – it’s been such an unusual year and I want to mention all the front line workers and all the children round the world, I want you to try and stay positive through this difficult time, I’m sending you all positivity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
https://www.bbc.com/sport/sports-personality/55336369
100% agreed.
Their racist base should be so happy.
Pose: The Vaccine Chronicles 😁
Trivial Trivia
30 DAYS ==> 1 MONTH!!!
And yet 72 million magats voted for him.
Will Georgians see this simple truth?
SMH…and NO she should not be considered for a role in the Biden Administration
Some of Birx’s peers in public health say she should be held to a higher standard given her prominent role in the government’s response to the pandemic and the current surge in COVID-19 deaths across the country.
Birx has expressed a desire to maintain a significant role on the White House coronavirus task force when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated next month, according to a person familiar with the Biden team’s personnel deliberations and a Trump administration coronavirus task force official. Neither was authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations and both spoke on condition of anonymity.
“To me this disqualifies her from any future government health position,” said Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. “It’s a terrible message for someone in public health to be sending to the American people.”
Doom still there because gop architect goal of authoritarian takeover and foreign occupation is real.
This is the sweetness and intellect in a leader that we want and deserve.
Sheila this is superb, thank you. Please can you post this up again on the next thread? thx!
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/12/21/secure-that-vote/
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