http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/5/1578080/-Mike-Pence-lied-He-and-Donald-Trump-would-absolutely-punish-women-for-abortion
"On abortion, as on so many other things, Pence just lied."
Thursday, October 6, 2016
VP Debate Reminds Americans How Extreme the Rest of the Republican Party Is @alternet
VP Debate Reminds Americans How Extreme the Rest of the Republican Party Is @alternet:
"Repeal reproductive rights, revive the Cold War, ignore climate change, and cut taxes for the rich."
"Repeal reproductive rights, revive the Cold War, ignore climate change, and cut taxes for the rich."
Colbert Hilariously Mocks Pence's VP Debate Performance
Colbert Hilariously Mocks Pence's VP Debate Performance
"Last night Gov. Mike Pence had to pretend that his cohort, Donald Trump, is a viable, sane and responsible choice for POTUS. That comedic opportunity was not lost on Stephen Colbert and he hit the VP nominee hard on areas that, sadly, were missed in the actual debate."
"Last night Gov. Mike Pence had to pretend that his cohort, Donald Trump, is a viable, sane and responsible choice for POTUS. That comedic opportunity was not lost on Stephen Colbert and he hit the VP nominee hard on areas that, sadly, were missed in the actual debate."
Mike Pence may have won on ‘style’ — but he lost by shamelessly lying
Mike Pence may have won on ‘style’ — but he lost by shamelessly lying
"Pence simply attempted to deny that Trump had said the very things that Trump undeniably said, often after shaking his head vigorously. "He didn't say that!" the Indiana governor blurted, knowing full well that he did say it."
"Pence simply attempted to deny that Trump had said the very things that Trump undeniably said, often after shaking his head vigorously. "He didn't say that!" the Indiana governor blurted, knowing full well that he did say it."
If you thought Donald Trump hated women, meet his running mate
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/4/1577711/-If-you-thought-Donald-Trump-hated-women-meet-his-running-mate
"He may not talk about it in the same headline-grabbing ways. But he has compiled a record of ugly votes that would make Donald Trump proud."
"He may not talk about it in the same headline-grabbing ways. But he has compiled a record of ugly votes that would make Donald Trump proud."
Enough With the Limp 'Hardball' Questions for Trump—It's Time to Expose His Cheap Tricks @alternet
Enough With the Limp 'Hardball' Questions for Trump—It's Time to Expose His Cheap Tricks @alternet:
"The journalists lobbing Trump and his flunkies the limp “hardball” questions are enabling Trump as unconscionably as are the Republicans who have endorsed him. Their fates are as good as sealed. Whether Trump loses or wins, he’s a disaster, and anyone who had a chance to stop him and didn’t will have a lot of explaining to do."
"The journalists lobbing Trump and his flunkies the limp “hardball” questions are enabling Trump as unconscionably as are the Republicans who have endorsed him. Their fates are as good as sealed. Whether Trump loses or wins, he’s a disaster, and anyone who had a chance to stop him and didn’t will have a lot of explaining to do."
Revealed: Trump ditched US workers and secretly purchased steel and aluminum for last two projects from China
Revealed: Trump ditched US workers and secretly purchased steel and aluminum for last two projects from China
"Trump has been stiffing American steel workers on his own construction projects for years, choosing to deprive untold millions of dollars from four key electoral swing states and instead directing it to China"
"Trump has been stiffing American steel workers on his own construction projects for years, choosing to deprive untold millions of dollars from four key electoral swing states and instead directing it to China"
Last Republican Reagan TRASHES GOP, Says Nancy Would Have Voted For Hillary Clinton
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/10/03/last-republican-reagan-trashes-gop-says-nancy-would-have-voted-for-hillary-clinton/
"When you’ve lost the support of the whole Reagan family, you’re pretty much done for."
"When you’ve lost the support of the whole Reagan family, you’re pretty much done for."
Trump campaign is home for the racist, sexist, and antisemitic
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/2/1577061/-Trump-campaign-is-home-for-the-racist-sexist-and-antisemitic
"What’s making the racist, sexist, and antisemitic especially happy is they don’t have to hide who they are. They can let the white sheets, Confederate flags, and concentration camp jokes fly. To help out, the Trump campaign has a mobile app called, appropriately enough, America First. And if the nationalist name doesn’t tip you off, just a short scroll down the leader board will let you know what kind of user really rates in Trump’s campaign."
"What’s making the racist, sexist, and antisemitic especially happy is they don’t have to hide who they are. They can let the white sheets, Confederate flags, and concentration camp jokes fly. To help out, the Trump campaign has a mobile app called, appropriately enough, America First. And if the nationalist name doesn’t tip you off, just a short scroll down the leader board will let you know what kind of user really rates in Trump’s campaign."
John Oliver dismantles ‘racist toddler’ Donald Trump’s ‘incoherent nonsense’ about winning the debate
John Oliver dismantles ‘racist toddler’ Donald Trump’s ‘incoherent nonsense’ about winning the debate
"Sharing a clip of Trump touting his temperament, Oliver quipped, “For the record, you can’t incoherently rant about having the best temperament. That is a claim that disproves itself. It’s like getting a forehead tattoo that says, ‘I have excellent judgement'."
"Sharing a clip of Trump touting his temperament, Oliver quipped, “For the record, you can’t incoherently rant about having the best temperament. That is a claim that disproves itself. It’s like getting a forehead tattoo that says, ‘I have excellent judgement'."
Not Paying Taxes Doesn’t Make Trump ‘Smart,’ It Makes Him A Shamelessly Un-American Freeloader
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/10/03/not-paying-taxes-doesnt-make-trump-smart-it-makes-him-a-shamelessly-un-american-freeloader/
"So don’t ever tell me Trump cares about our troops, vets or military ever again. Don’t ever tell me Trump cares about tackling the national debt ever again. Don’t ever tell me Trump cares about Social Security or our retirees. Because if he really, truly did, he wouldn’t take his irresponsible budgeting and turn it into a personal gain for himself at the expense of the American taxpayers. If he truly cared, he would have stepped up and fulfilled his obligation to the country that has given him so much. People who have less than him (and who aren’t even citizens) are giving more than he is."
"So don’t ever tell me Trump cares about our troops, vets or military ever again. Don’t ever tell me Trump cares about tackling the national debt ever again. Don’t ever tell me Trump cares about Social Security or our retirees. Because if he really, truly did, he wouldn’t take his irresponsible budgeting and turn it into a personal gain for himself at the expense of the American taxpayers. If he truly cared, he would have stepped up and fulfilled his obligation to the country that has given him so much. People who have less than him (and who aren’t even citizens) are giving more than he is."
USA Today BREAKS Neutrality, Begs Readers Not To Vote For Trump
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/09/30/usa-today-breaks-neutrality-begs-readers-not-to-vote-for-trump/
"In an unusual and shocking move, the editorial board of USA Today did something no one say coming: for the first time in their 34-year history, they broke their rule of neutrality, and blasted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Never before taking any side — let alone taking a position of any sort — the board labeled Trump a danger to America, writing that his “erratic,” “ill-equipped” personality (as well as his “checkered” business past) disqualify him from the presidency."
"In an unusual and shocking move, the editorial board of USA Today did something no one say coming: for the first time in their 34-year history, they broke their rule of neutrality, and blasted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Never before taking any side — let alone taking a position of any sort — the board labeled Trump a danger to America, writing that his “erratic,” “ill-equipped” personality (as well as his “checkered” business past) disqualify him from the presidency."
Samantha Bee Hilariously Rips Apart Donald Trump's Sad Debate Performance (Video)
Samantha Bee Hilariously Rips Apart Donald Trump's Sad Debate Performance (Video)
"Again, Trump gets by with saying things that would end the campaigns of practically any other human being running for office. It’s a testament to how awful he is that denying he called a woman overweight, then giving an interview where he said her weight was a “real problem,” isn’t even considered much of a story based upon his extensive history of disgusting comments."
"Again, Trump gets by with saying things that would end the campaigns of practically any other human being running for office. It’s a testament to how awful he is that denying he called a woman overweight, then giving an interview where he said her weight was a “real problem,” isn’t even considered much of a story based upon his extensive history of disgusting comments."
Another Trump Adviser Appears On Radio Network That Features White Nationalists
Another Trump Adviser Appears On Radio Network That Features White Nationalists:
"A commercial break during Moore’s appearance on the program included an advertisement from Edwards touting his book “Racism Schmacism” and his show on Bushman's network."
"A commercial break during Moore’s appearance on the program included an advertisement from Edwards touting his book “Racism Schmacism” and his show on Bushman's network."
‘Not racist’ GOP candidate doubles down — he’d rather call Obama a monkey on Facebook than win election
‘Not racist’ GOP candidate doubles down — he’d rather call Obama a monkey on Facebook than win election
"A Kentucky Republican candidate said he’d rather lose his election than stop posting racist content on Facebook."
"A Kentucky Republican candidate said he’d rather lose his election than stop posting racist content on Facebook."
It’s Science, Stupid: Why Do Trump Supporters Believe so Many Things That Are Crazy and Wrong? @alternet
It’s Science, Stupid: Why Do Trump Supporters Believe so Many Things That Are Crazy and Wrong? @alternet:
"According to Politico’s fact-checkers Trump tells a lie an average of once every three minutes."
"According to Politico’s fact-checkers Trump tells a lie an average of once every three minutes."
Trump-loving Pennsylvania mayor under fire for posting racist meme depicting Obama lynching
Trump-loving Pennsylvania mayor under fire for posting racist meme depicting Obama lynching
"A Trump supporting Pennsylvania mayor says he’s the victim of a “witch hunt” amid calls for his resignation after he posted numerous racist messages on Facebook, including a meme that suggested that President Obama be lynched."
"A Trump supporting Pennsylvania mayor says he’s the victim of a “witch hunt” amid calls for his resignation after he posted numerous racist messages on Facebook, including a meme that suggested that President Obama be lynched."
Financial group forced to issue apology after Giuliani delivers racist comments at dinner
Financial group forced to issue apology after Giuliani delivers racist comments at dinner
"The apology came one day after the International Council of Shopping Centers axed Giuliani as their keynote speaker at their annual conference after members complained about his rhetoric while on the campaign trail for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump."
"The apology came one day after the International Council of Shopping Centers axed Giuliani as their keynote speaker at their annual conference after members complained about his rhetoric while on the campaign trail for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump."
How The Trump Campaign Is Embracing Dirty Trickster Roger Stone’s Playbook
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/09/28/how-trump-campaign-embracing-dirty-trickster-roger-stone-s-playbook/213410
"The Stone-influenced strategy comes at the same time the Trump campaign is also reportedly receiving advice from Fox News founder and former chairman Roger Ailes, who was ousted from the network after former anchor Gretchen Carlson accused him of sexual harassment and sued him. Soon after, at least 25 women came forward, making very similar allegations about Ailes’ behavior over multiple decades. Recent reports indicate that after the debate debacle, Ailes’ role with the Trump campaign may be expanded."
"The Stone-influenced strategy comes at the same time the Trump campaign is also reportedly receiving advice from Fox News founder and former chairman Roger Ailes, who was ousted from the network after former anchor Gretchen Carlson accused him of sexual harassment and sued him. Soon after, at least 25 women came forward, making very similar allegations about Ailes’ behavior over multiple decades. Recent reports indicate that after the debate debacle, Ailes’ role with the Trump campaign may be expanded."
Koch brothers pour even more money into Nevada Senate race
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/28/1575544/-Koch-brothers-pour-even-more-money-into-Nevada-Senate-race
"They want—they need—all their lackeys like Joe Heck in office. And don't think Joe Heck—who is an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump—wouldn't also be a completely loyal Koch voter in the Senate. After all, that's what they're buying this election."
"They want—they need—all their lackeys like Joe Heck in office. And don't think Joe Heck—who is an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump—wouldn't also be a completely loyal Koch voter in the Senate. After all, that's what they're buying this election."
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Alec Baldwin kills it as Trump on SNL opener: ‘They took my microphone to Kenya and now it’s broken’
Alec Baldwin kills it as Trump on SNL opener: ‘They took my microphone to Kenya and now it’s broken’
"NBC has been promoting the Saturday premiere of “Saturday Night Live” all week and the first episode certainly didn’t disappoint."
"NBC has been promoting the Saturday premiere of “Saturday Night Live” all week and the first episode certainly didn’t disappoint."
Furious internet blasts Trump for not paying taxes with #LastTimeTrumpPaidTaxes
Furious internet blasts Trump for not paying taxes with #LastTimeTrumpPaidTaxes
"A recently released New York Times report has infuriated activists who fear a self-described billionaire may not have paid taxes for nearly two decades."
"A recently released New York Times report has infuriated activists who fear a self-described billionaire may not have paid taxes for nearly two decades."
Jim Hightower: Don't Let Right-Wing Nut Jobs Take Over State Government @alternet
Jim Hightower: Don't Let Right-Wing Nut Jobs Take Over State Government @alternet:
"The gaggle of small-minded, far-right extremists who've grabbed the levers of gubernatorial power and established notoriously regressive regimes in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Texas. These governors share an uncanny uniformity in the policies (written by the American Legislative Exchange Council or ALEC) they push and the political language they use—as if operating from a common plan, advancing the same duo of governmental goals: To increase the power and profits of the corporate interests that put up the campaign cash that keep the governors in office by delivering subsidies, no-bid contracts, special tax breaks, regulatory benefits, etc. To knock down working-class and poor people by such despotic actions as suppressing voter turnout, destroying unions, bashing immigrants, militarizing police forces, slashing education budgets, corporatizing government programs, cutting human services for the needy, holding down wages, using theocratic piety to invade women's bodies and rights, and autocratically pre-empting the democratic authority of activist citizens and local governments."
"The gaggle of small-minded, far-right extremists who've grabbed the levers of gubernatorial power and established notoriously regressive regimes in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Texas. These governors share an uncanny uniformity in the policies (written by the American Legislative Exchange Council or ALEC) they push and the political language they use—as if operating from a common plan, advancing the same duo of governmental goals: To increase the power and profits of the corporate interests that put up the campaign cash that keep the governors in office by delivering subsidies, no-bid contracts, special tax breaks, regulatory benefits, etc. To knock down working-class and poor people by such despotic actions as suppressing voter turnout, destroying unions, bashing immigrants, militarizing police forces, slashing education budgets, corporatizing government programs, cutting human services for the needy, holding down wages, using theocratic piety to invade women's bodies and rights, and autocratically pre-empting the democratic authority of activist citizens and local governments."
Meet the 'Deplorables': 13 Despicable Characters in Trump's Very Crowded Basket @alternet
Meet the 'Deplorables': 13 Despicable Characters in Trump's Very Crowded Basket @alternet:
"There are a goodly number of public figures and leaders of odious white-supremacist organizations who love them some Trump, and Trump has either embraced them or declined to disavow them. Here we list some of the biggest eggs in the deplorables basket."
"There are a goodly number of public figures and leaders of odious white-supremacist organizations who love them some Trump, and Trump has either embraced them or declined to disavow them. Here we list some of the biggest eggs in the deplorables basket."
Bernie Sanders Points Out The Real Problem With Trump’s Early-Morning ‘Sex Tape’ Tweet
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-tweet_us_57eeb836e4b0c2407cddcf49?section
"People not only criticized the content of Trump’s tweets, but also the time they were sent. Trump tried to argue “people knocking” him couldn’t see the value in his middle-of-the-night tweets"
"People not only criticized the content of Trump’s tweets, but also the time they were sent. Trump tried to argue “people knocking” him couldn’t see the value in his middle-of-the-night tweets"
Trump Comes Unglued, Continues Miss Universe Feud With INSANE Early Morning Twitter Rant
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/09/30/trump-comes-unglued-continues-miss-universe-feud-with-insane-early-morning-twitter-rant/
"If you think this will help you with women, Donny, you got another thought coming."
"If you think this will help you with women, Donny, you got another thought coming."
David Wildstein Testifies: Christie Knew About Lane Closings In Advance
David Wildstein Testifies: Christie Knew About Lane Closings In Advance
"For the first time, a key Chris Christie ally dropped the hammer on him in the Bridgegate scandal and testified that the New Jersey governor knew about the lane closings and reveled in Mayor Mark Sokolich's frustration over the traffic jams they caused."
"For the first time, a key Chris Christie ally dropped the hammer on him in the Bridgegate scandal and testified that the New Jersey governor knew about the lane closings and reveled in Mayor Mark Sokolich's frustration over the traffic jams they caused."
Reich: Every Aspect of Trump's Trickle-Down Economic Plan Benefits Him @alternet
Reich: Every Aspect of Trump's Trickle-Down Economic Plan Benefits Him @alternet:
"Trickle-down economics has proven itself a cruel hoax. It’s cruel because it rewards people at the top who least need it and hurts those below who are in greatest need. It’s a hoax because nothing trickles down. Trump’s “yuge” trickle-down economics would be an even bigger bamboozle."
"Trickle-down economics has proven itself a cruel hoax. It’s cruel because it rewards people at the top who least need it and hurts those below who are in greatest need. It’s a hoax because nothing trickles down. Trump’s “yuge” trickle-down economics would be an even bigger bamboozle."
These 49 quotes are all things Trump has actually said
These 49 quotes are all things Trump has actually said
"Donald Trump, who has turned the entire election process upside down with his unprecedented embrace of harsh rhetoric against nearly every voting demographic other than white men. With that in mind, here are 49 controversial things Trump has said. Consider this both a refresher for election-wary citizens and for anyone who has lived underground for the past year or so."
"Donald Trump, who has turned the entire election process upside down with his unprecedented embrace of harsh rhetoric against nearly every voting demographic other than white men. With that in mind, here are 49 controversial things Trump has said. Consider this both a refresher for election-wary citizens and for anyone who has lived underground for the past year or so."
Study Finds 20M Would Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Health Care Plan
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/study-trump-health-care-plan-20-million?utm_content=bufferd6375&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
"The result would be an estimated 45.1 million uninsured people in 2018 under Trump — an increase of 20.2 million, reversing the coverage gains under Obama."
"The result would be an estimated 45.1 million uninsured people in 2018 under Trump — an increase of 20.2 million, reversing the coverage gains under Obama."
Are you registered to vote? You still have time ... but maybe not a lot of it.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/23/1573497/-Are-you-registered-to-vote-You-still-have-time-but-maybe-not-a-lot-of-it
"Voter registration deadlines in some states come as soon as October 8—Mississippi and South Carolina have an October 8 deadline for all forms of registration, while in Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington state, October 8 is the deadline to register by mail but you have more time to register in person. Not necessarily a lot more time, though—in Arizona, the deadline for registering in person is October 10. The key battleground states of Florida and Ohio have an October 11 deadline."
"Voter registration deadlines in some states come as soon as October 8—Mississippi and South Carolina have an October 8 deadline for all forms of registration, while in Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington state, October 8 is the deadline to register by mail but you have more time to register in person. Not necessarily a lot more time, though—in Arizona, the deadline for registering in person is October 10. The key battleground states of Florida and Ohio have an October 11 deadline."
Sam Brownback kills report that would show how his Tea Party policies destroyed the Kansas economy
Sam Brownback kills report that would show how his Tea Party policies destroyed the Kansas economy
"Kansas Governor Sam Brownback enacted his grand “tea party experiment” of Republican government, where he and his Republican-led legislature cut taxes and significantly reduced spending. The result has been catastrophic for the state’s economy and for jobs, but a report that would detail just how catastrophic is now being censored by the Brownback administration."
"Kansas Governor Sam Brownback enacted his grand “tea party experiment” of Republican government, where he and his Republican-led legislature cut taxes and significantly reduced spending. The result has been catastrophic for the state’s economy and for jobs, but a report that would detail just how catastrophic is now being censored by the Brownback administration."
Congressman Steve King Expresses Overt White Supremacist Sympathies, Backs European Fascists @alternet
Congressman Steve King Expresses Overt White Supremacist Sympathies, Backs European Fascists @alternet:
"Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) appears to be going public as an outright white supremacist."
"Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) appears to be going public as an outright white supremacist."
Record Number of Women May Serve in Senate @alternet
Record Number of Women May Serve in Senate @alternet:
"There are currently 20 women in the Senate—14 Democrats and six Republicans—according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Twelve women—including three incumbents—are currently running for ten Senate seats. (There are 34 Senate races this year). If things break well for the Democrats, the next Senate could have 24 women—19 Democrats and five Republicans. This would be a record number of women in the Senate."
"There are currently 20 women in the Senate—14 Democrats and six Republicans—according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Twelve women—including three incumbents—are currently running for ten Senate seats. (There are 34 Senate races this year). If things break well for the Democrats, the next Senate could have 24 women—19 Democrats and five Republicans. This would be a record number of women in the Senate."
Hillary Clinton endorsed by Arizona Republic, becoming first Democrat endorsed by newspaper in 126 years
Hillary Clinton endorsed by Arizona Republic, becoming first Democrat endorsed by newspaper in 126 years
"On Tuesday Clinton was endorsed by the Arizona Republic, which noted that since it was first published in 1890, it had never endorsed a Democrat for president. Clinton, described as a “centrist,” could “move us beyond rancor and incivility,” the Republic’s editors wrote."
"On Tuesday Clinton was endorsed by the Arizona Republic, which noted that since it was first published in 1890, it had never endorsed a Democrat for president. Clinton, described as a “centrist,” could “move us beyond rancor and incivility,” the Republic’s editors wrote."
Donald Trump was willing to release his taxes to gain a casino—but not to become president
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/28/1575546/-Donald-Trump-was-willing-to-release-his-taxes-to-gain-a-casino-but-not-to-become-president
"The AP points out that Donald Trump hasn't always been so reluctant to release his tax returns."
"The AP points out that Donald Trump hasn't always been so reluctant to release his tax returns."
That ‘basket of deplorables’ Clinton mentioned? This is what she was talking about.
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-supporters-think-minorities-have-too-much-influence-polling-says-deplorable-151d0038b50a#.bulxwzqch
"Polls conducted earlier this year found that 65 percent of Trump supporters believe Obama is a Muslim; 59 percent believe Obama wasn’t born in the United States; 40 percent believe blacks are more “lazy” than whites; 31 percent support banning homosexuals from the country; 16 percent believe whites are a superior race; and 20 percent disagree with Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed Southern slaves"
"Polls conducted earlier this year found that 65 percent of Trump supporters believe Obama is a Muslim; 59 percent believe Obama wasn’t born in the United States; 40 percent believe blacks are more “lazy” than whites; 31 percent support banning homosexuals from the country; 16 percent believe whites are a superior race; and 20 percent disagree with Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed Southern slaves"
Donald Trump Takes Pride in Not Paying Taxes, Betrays Hard-Working Americans
Donald Trump Takes Pride in Not Paying Taxes, Betrays Hard-Working Americans:
"Of all the surreal and ghastly moments of Trump's campaign, his implied admission about his unreleased tax returns -- along with the two tax returns that showed a zero tax payment -- this is one of the most significant betrayals of the people he claims to be championing. It's basically the billionaire version of pickpocketing Americans to build his empire."
"Of all the surreal and ghastly moments of Trump's campaign, his implied admission about his unreleased tax returns -- along with the two tax returns that showed a zero tax payment -- this is one of the most significant betrayals of the people he claims to be championing. It's basically the billionaire version of pickpocketing Americans to build his empire."
The Trump Files: Listen to Donald Brag About His Affairs—While Pretending to Be Someone Else
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/09/trump-files-listen-donald-brag-about-his-affairs-while-pretending-be-someone-else
"Just take the strange 1991 incident where "John Miller," one of the fake-spokesman personas Trump invented to speak anonymously to the media, bragged to People's Sue Carswell about Trump's sleeping around. Carswell called up Trump's office to talk about allegations that Trump had taken up with model Carla Bruni and dumped Marla Maples, the woman with whom Trump cheated on his first wife, Ivana. "He's living with Marla and he's got three other girlfriends," the "sort of new" PR man told Carswell when he called her back. "[Marla] wants to get back, she's told it to a lot of her friends and she's told it to him, but it's so highly unlikely." Carswell asked about some specific celebrities who were linked to Trump, including Bruni and even Madonna. "Miller" assured her Trump's phone was ringing off the hook with A-listers. "I think that he’s got a whole open field, really," he said."
"Just take the strange 1991 incident where "John Miller," one of the fake-spokesman personas Trump invented to speak anonymously to the media, bragged to People's Sue Carswell about Trump's sleeping around. Carswell called up Trump's office to talk about allegations that Trump had taken up with model Carla Bruni and dumped Marla Maples, the woman with whom Trump cheated on his first wife, Ivana. "He's living with Marla and he's got three other girlfriends," the "sort of new" PR man told Carswell when he called her back. "[Marla] wants to get back, she's told it to a lot of her friends and she's told it to him, but it's so highly unlikely." Carswell asked about some specific celebrities who were linked to Trump, including Bruni and even Madonna. "Miller" assured her Trump's phone was ringing off the hook with A-listers. "I think that he’s got a whole open field, really," he said."
White nationalist leader: ‘Every alt-right Nazi I know is volunteering for the Trump campaign’
White nationalist leader: ‘Every alt-right Nazi I know is volunteering for the Trump campaign’
"the Los Angeles Times has an interview with several leading white nationalist figures in which they crow about the ways that Trump’s campaign has given them and their ideas publicity that they never would have had otherwise. In return, it seems that the American neo-Nazi movement is giving Trump an army of grassroots volunteers who will proudly goosestep across the country in their quest to make America great again."
"the Los Angeles Times has an interview with several leading white nationalist figures in which they crow about the ways that Trump’s campaign has given them and their ideas publicity that they never would have had otherwise. In return, it seems that the American neo-Nazi movement is giving Trump an army of grassroots volunteers who will proudly goosestep across the country in their quest to make America great again."
Bombshell new report reveals Donald Trump’s company violated US trade embargo with Castro’s Cuba
Bombshell new report reveals Donald Trump’s company violated US trade embargo with Castro’s Cuba
"A company controlled by Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, secretly conducted business in communist Cuba during Fidel Castro’s presidency despite strict American trade bans that made such undertakings illegal, according to interviews with former Trump executives, internal company records and court filings."
"A company controlled by Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, secretly conducted business in communist Cuba during Fidel Castro’s presidency despite strict American trade bans that made such undertakings illegal, according to interviews with former Trump executives, internal company records and court filings."
‘Machado Meltdown’: The internet has a field day with Trump’s ‘sex tape’ freakout
‘Machado Meltdown’: The internet has a field day with Trump’s ‘sex tape’ freakout
"After a relative month of calm, Donald Trump has gone back to his old ways this week after he lost Monday night’s big debate with Hillary Clinton. On Friday morning, he went even further down the rabbit hole by telling voters to “check out” a nonexistent “sex tape” featuring former Miss Universe Alicia Machado."
"After a relative month of calm, Donald Trump has gone back to his old ways this week after he lost Monday night’s big debate with Hillary Clinton. On Friday morning, he went even further down the rabbit hole by telling voters to “check out” a nonexistent “sex tape” featuring former Miss Universe Alicia Machado."
USA Today BREAKS Neutrality, Begs Readers Not To Vote For Trump
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/09/30/usa-today-breaks-neutrality-begs-readers-not-to-vote-for-trump/
"In an unusual and shocking move, the editorial board of USA Today did something no one say coming: for the first time in their 34-year history, they broke their rule of neutrality, and blasted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Never before taking any side — let alone taking a position of any sort — the board labeled Trump a danger to America, writing that his “erratic,” “ill-equipped” personality (as well as his “checkered” business past) disqualify him from the presidency."
"In an unusual and shocking move, the editorial board of USA Today did something no one say coming: for the first time in their 34-year history, they broke their rule of neutrality, and blasted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Never before taking any side — let alone taking a position of any sort — the board labeled Trump a danger to America, writing that his “erratic,” “ill-equipped” personality (as well as his “checkered” business past) disqualify him from the presidency."
Trump Foundation is no charity at all: New York AG says Trump lacks certification to collect funds
Trump Foundation is no charity at all: New York AG says Trump lacks certification to collect funds
"Trump spent $258,000 from his foundation to settle lawsuits that involved his businesses – an apparent violation of laws against “self-dealing,” which prohibit nonprofit leaders from using charity money to benefit themselves."
"Trump spent $258,000 from his foundation to settle lawsuits that involved his businesses – an apparent violation of laws against “self-dealing,” which prohibit nonprofit leaders from using charity money to benefit themselves."
Trump's a Walking Example of 'Welfare for the Rich': The GOP Candidate is a Charity Case @alternet
Trump's a Walking Example of 'Welfare for the Rich': The GOP Candidate is a Charity Case @alternet:
"the donors to Trump’s foundation probably didn’t think that their gifts would be used to pay Donald Trump’s personal bills."
"the donors to Trump’s foundation probably didn’t think that their gifts would be used to pay Donald Trump’s personal bills."
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Why Not to Vote for Trump, From A to Z
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/why-not-to-vote-for-trump-from-a-to-z-w441964
"From abortion to Zika, all the reasons you shouldn't cast a vote for the GOP nominee"
"From abortion to Zika, all the reasons you shouldn't cast a vote for the GOP nominee"
For Donald Trump, the rest of the world might as well be Narnia
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/27/1575072/-For-Donald-Trump-the-rest-of-the-world-might-as-well-be-Narnia
"Most of the things that Donald Trump says about domestic policy are nothing more than conservative mythology that’s become hard-baked into the alt-right. So it shouldn’t be surprising that much of what he said about foreign affairs in the first debate had more to do with beliefs circulating around Breitbart than anything that’s happening in the real world. Trump’s version of world events is based on a fantasyland composed of half-heard rumors and deeply-held conspiracy theories."
"Most of the things that Donald Trump says about domestic policy are nothing more than conservative mythology that’s become hard-baked into the alt-right. So it shouldn’t be surprising that much of what he said about foreign affairs in the first debate had more to do with beliefs circulating around Breitbart than anything that’s happening in the real world. Trump’s version of world events is based on a fantasyland composed of half-heard rumors and deeply-held conspiracy theories."
Donald Trump, Debate Loser, Makes Sad Attempt at Damage Control
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/donald-trump-debate-loser-attempts-damage-control-w442236
"You could tell Donald Trump knew the debate went badly by the way he barreled into the "spin room" and immediately began disavowing things he'd said in front of more than 80 million people just moments before."
"You could tell Donald Trump knew the debate went badly by the way he barreled into the "spin room" and immediately began disavowing things he'd said in front of more than 80 million people just moments before."
Trump Brags That He Makes Money Off the Misfortunes of Americans
Trump Brags That He Makes Money Off the Misfortunes of Americans:
"Not paying federal income taxes, betting on people to lose their homes in the housing crash, receiving 9/11 small business government subsidies -- these are examples of the skill set of a con man who is playing with loaded dice."
"Not paying federal income taxes, betting on people to lose their homes in the housing crash, receiving 9/11 small business government subsidies -- these are examples of the skill set of a con man who is playing with loaded dice."
Madoff in the White House? How Trump's Conflicts of Interest Could Become Ours
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/37803-madoff-in-the-white-house-how-trump-s-conflicts-of-interest-could-become-ours
"2. Madoff took advantage of individuals. Trump extracted tax breaks from entire cities. 3. Madoff broke the law and got caught. He's in jail. As a felon, he can't even vote in this election. Trump may have broken the law, and has bragged about paying people off, but now deflects everything and is running for president. 4. Trump forced poor people from their homes and onto the street. Madoff ripped off customers who were predominantly financially well off to begin with."
"2. Madoff took advantage of individuals. Trump extracted tax breaks from entire cities. 3. Madoff broke the law and got caught. He's in jail. As a felon, he can't even vote in this election. Trump may have broken the law, and has bragged about paying people off, but now deflects everything and is running for president. 4. Trump forced poor people from their homes and onto the street. Madoff ripped off customers who were predominantly financially well off to begin with."
Frontline Provides A Chilling Look Inside Donald Trump's Mind
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/28/1575458/-Frontline-Provides-A-Chilling-Look-Inside-Donald-Trump-s-Mind
"Substitute the words “Situation Room” for a “conference room.” In the biggest crisis of Trump’s career key participants at the meeting most remember that Trump appeared disconnected, uninformed, incompetent and unconcerned."
"Substitute the words “Situation Room” for a “conference room.” In the biggest crisis of Trump’s career key participants at the meeting most remember that Trump appeared disconnected, uninformed, incompetent and unconcerned."
Conservative papers break with history and endorse Clinton, cite Trump's poor temperament, racism
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/28/1575375/-Conservative-papers-break-with-history-and-endorse-Clinton-cite-Trump-s-poor-temperament-racism
"The Republic is just one of several conservative papers with a long track record of Republican endorsements that have lined up behind Clinton in the last several weeks. The Cincinnati Enquirer, which last endorsed a Democrat almost 100 years ago, supports her, as does the Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle, which noted the stark choices facing voters on Nov. 8."
"The Republic is just one of several conservative papers with a long track record of Republican endorsements that have lined up behind Clinton in the last several weeks. The Cincinnati Enquirer, which last endorsed a Democrat almost 100 years ago, supports her, as does the Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle, which noted the stark choices facing voters on Nov. 8."
Trump achieves new personal best in debate: A lie every 2.65 minutes
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/27/1574970/-Trump-achieves-new-personal-best-in-debate-A-lie-every-2-65-minutes
"Donald Trump went for the liar’s gold in Monday’s debate, and scored. Last week he clocked an impressive rate of lying at one falsehood every 3.25 minutes of his public speeches, interviews, and tweets. He blew that record out of the water on Monday night. According to the Toronto Star's count, he had 34 lies in roughly 90 minutes. Doing the math on that, it's a lie every 2.65 minutes."
"Donald Trump went for the liar’s gold in Monday’s debate, and scored. Last week he clocked an impressive rate of lying at one falsehood every 3.25 minutes of his public speeches, interviews, and tweets. He blew that record out of the water on Monday night. According to the Toronto Star's count, he had 34 lies in roughly 90 minutes. Doing the math on that, it's a lie every 2.65 minutes."
A world of worry: Hillary’s apologies aren’t enough to stop Trump terror from striking our allies
A world of worry: Hillary’s apologies aren’t enough to stop Trump terror from striking our allies
"On Monday night, the stakes became clear to the rest of the world: Trump is a threat to global peace and stability"
"On Monday night, the stakes became clear to the rest of the world: Trump is a threat to global peace and stability"
Trump tries to pretend he didn’t brag about not paying taxes
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-no-taxes-deny-22d99592cc85#.ploei6w7r
"About an hour after he made the comment, he claimed he had never said it."
"About an hour after he made the comment, he claimed he had never said it."
Trump Slunk Under the Lowest of Low Bars at the Debate
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/trump-slunk-under-the-lowest-of-low-bars-at-the-debate-w442194
"Trump's debate conduct is destined to become a future candidate-training video of what not to do."
"Trump's debate conduct is destined to become a future candidate-training video of what not to do."
Trump denies saying not paying taxes 'makes me smart' an hour after he said it
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/9/26/1574749/-Trump-denies-saying-not-paying-taxes-makes-me-smart-an-hour-after-he-said-it
"During the first presidential debate, during a discussion about Donald Trump's refusal to release his tax returns, Hillary Clinton noted that he's "paid nothing in federal taxes" in recent years. "That makes me smart," Trump bragged."
"During the first presidential debate, during a discussion about Donald Trump's refusal to release his tax returns, Hillary Clinton noted that he's "paid nothing in federal taxes" in recent years. "That makes me smart," Trump bragged."
Colbert: The Terrifying Reason Trump Won't Stick to Facts @alternet
Colbert: The Terrifying Reason Trump Won't Stick to Facts @alternet:
"The GOP nominee appeared to have shown up to the two-hour program with 20 minutes of material. And Trump's obvious repetition wasn't his only issue, as "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert pointed out. Trump “had some problems with the truth last night"."
"The GOP nominee appeared to have shown up to the two-hour program with 20 minutes of material. And Trump's obvious repetition wasn't his only issue, as "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert pointed out. Trump “had some problems with the truth last night"."
Hillary Clinton Won Because Donald Trump Is a Sham
http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a48950/trump-hillary-presidential-debate/
"This was true 21st century Know-Nothingism. He plainly had not done even the most rudimentary preparation for the most important political night of his life."
"This was true 21st century Know-Nothingism. He plainly had not done even the most rudimentary preparation for the most important political night of his life."
A Fool's Folly: Donny T's Big Bad Night
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/37766-a-fool-s-folly-donny-t-s-big-bad-night
"The most telling moment of the evening did not come under the hot lights of the debate stage, but backstage in the spin room after the deal went down. Donald Trump went charging into the maw of reporters and microphones to argue that he hadn't actually blown it in front of millions of people. A candidate who races to the spin room post-debate is a candidate very worried about their performance. At one point he was asked if he thought he'd won. His response was classic: "They also gave me a defective mic, did you notice that? My mic was defective within the room. I wonder, was that on purpose? Was that on purpose? I had a mic that wasn't working properly." Yeah, Donny, that's the ticket. The world heard you loud and clear, but somehow you got this magical pro-Hillary microphone fobbed off on you that turned your well-reasoned erudite profundities into, "I have a son. He's 10 years old. He has computers. He is so good with these computers, it's unbelievable. The security aspect of cyber is very, very tough. And maybe it's hardly doable," at which point a significant segment of the viewing audience turned to their spouses and said, "What does that mean, Marjorie? Is his 10-year-old son going to protect us from 'the cyber'? Must be that damn microphone." For more original Truthout election coverage, check out our election section, "Beyond the Sound Bites: Election 2016." It was that kind of a night. Trump flailed around the spin room keeping as much of a game face as could be managed under the circumstances, until his people bundled him out of the room before he could blame everything on the moon being in Leo."
"The most telling moment of the evening did not come under the hot lights of the debate stage, but backstage in the spin room after the deal went down. Donald Trump went charging into the maw of reporters and microphones to argue that he hadn't actually blown it in front of millions of people. A candidate who races to the spin room post-debate is a candidate very worried about their performance. At one point he was asked if he thought he'd won. His response was classic: "They also gave me a defective mic, did you notice that? My mic was defective within the room. I wonder, was that on purpose? Was that on purpose? I had a mic that wasn't working properly." Yeah, Donny, that's the ticket. The world heard you loud and clear, but somehow you got this magical pro-Hillary microphone fobbed off on you that turned your well-reasoned erudite profundities into, "I have a son. He's 10 years old. He has computers. He is so good with these computers, it's unbelievable. The security aspect of cyber is very, very tough. And maybe it's hardly doable," at which point a significant segment of the viewing audience turned to their spouses and said, "What does that mean, Marjorie? Is his 10-year-old son going to protect us from 'the cyber'? Must be that damn microphone." For more original Truthout election coverage, check out our election section, "Beyond the Sound Bites: Election 2016." It was that kind of a night. Trump flailed around the spin room keeping as much of a game face as could be managed under the circumstances, until his people bundled him out of the room before he could blame everything on the moon being in Leo."
Stephen Colbert mocks Trump’s health: He ‘sounded like he was fighting off a cold with cocaine’
Stephen Colbert mocks Trump’s health: He ‘sounded like he was fighting off a cold with cocaine’
"Donald Trump didn’t prepare very much for Monday’s first debate with Hillary Clinton — and that was glaringly apparent to Stephen Colbert."
"Donald Trump didn’t prepare very much for Monday’s first debate with Hillary Clinton — and that was glaringly apparent to Stephen Colbert."
20 Lies Donald Trump Told At The First Presidential Debate
20 Lies Donald Trump Told At The First Presidential Debate:
"Donald Trump, already notorious for his mind-blowing dishonesty, repeated many of his usual lies during last night’s presidential debate—and added some new ones."
"Donald Trump, already notorious for his mind-blowing dishonesty, repeated many of his usual lies during last night’s presidential debate—and added some new ones."
Watch Trump Make A Fool Of Himself As He Repeatedly Interrupts Clinton
Watch Trump Make A Fool Of Himself As He Repeatedly Interrupts Clinton
"This mic.com mashup of less than half of Trump's interruptions really shows you the man's character and "temperament"."
"This mic.com mashup of less than half of Trump's interruptions really shows you the man's character and "temperament"."
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