NC GOP boasts of lower black early voter turnout — and a surge in ‘Caucasian voters’
"Last week, Reuters obtained emails via a public relations request that showed the NC GOP officials had “lobbied members of at least 17 county election boards to keep early-voting sites open for shorter hours on weekends and in evenings – times that usually see disproportionately high turnout by Democratic voters"."
Monday, November 7, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Voters could give 2 million workers a raise on Election Day
https://thinkprogress.org/wage-leave-ballot-measures-5608cb4f376d#.hrxhbl115
"On Tuesday, American voters will head to the polls to decide who will become president for the next four years. But that’s not the only decision facing many of them; in a number of states, voters are poised to significantly change life for low-wage workers. In four states — Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Washington — voters will decide whether or not to raise the minimum wage to $12 or more. And in Arizona and Washington, voters will decide whether to require that businesses offer their employees paid sick leave."
"On Tuesday, American voters will head to the polls to decide who will become president for the next four years. But that’s not the only decision facing many of them; in a number of states, voters are poised to significantly change life for low-wage workers. In four states — Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Washington — voters will decide whether or not to raise the minimum wage to $12 or more. And in Arizona and Washington, voters will decide whether to require that businesses offer their employees paid sick leave."
Why the Supreme Court Matters for Workers
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38248-why-the-supreme-court-matters-for-workers
"Almost five decades of a conservative Court majority have sharply limited the rights of workers to unionize, form class actions and fight discrimination. The results have been profound and help explain the deterioration of the working class and the rise of economic inequality in recent decades. The court is now in a 4-4 split between liberal and conservative justices. The Senate's refusal to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee to replace Scalia means it's likely the next occupant of the Oval Office will get to pick who fills that seat -- and possibly several more. That will determine the kind of court Americans have for years or even decades to come. Conservative appointments by a President Trump would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice, particularly collective efforts to improve working conditions and pay."
"Almost five decades of a conservative Court majority have sharply limited the rights of workers to unionize, form class actions and fight discrimination. The results have been profound and help explain the deterioration of the working class and the rise of economic inequality in recent decades. The court is now in a 4-4 split between liberal and conservative justices. The Senate's refusal to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee to replace Scalia means it's likely the next occupant of the Oval Office will get to pick who fills that seat -- and possibly several more. That will determine the kind of court Americans have for years or even decades to come. Conservative appointments by a President Trump would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice, particularly collective efforts to improve working conditions and pay."
What Taj Mahal investors found in Trump’s fine print
What Taj Mahal investors found in Trump’s fine print
"According to hundreds of pages of court documents reviewed by International Business Times, Trump notched a victory for himself and the financial industry by convincing judges that his own fine print warnings meant he had not deceived investors when he lured them to bet—and ultimately lose—hundreds of millions of dollars on one of his riskiest development projects. The real estate mogul known for his litigiousness helped Corporate America secure a ruling making it harder for investors to file lawsuits. Unlike his other past business moves that appeared to affect only Trump’s business partners, vendors and customers, this Trump case helped set a court precedent that was soon codified into law. Trump is now asking voters to invest in his vision for America. But after reviewing the case about his fine print disclaimers, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Clinton supporter, told IBT that Americans should take note. “The pattern is pretty clear: He dodges his taxes, cheats his workers, scams students and misleads investors — all to line his own pockets,” said Sen. Warren, a former law professor who has raised concerns about weak investor protections and risk-disclosure requirements."
"According to hundreds of pages of court documents reviewed by International Business Times, Trump notched a victory for himself and the financial industry by convincing judges that his own fine print warnings meant he had not deceived investors when he lured them to bet—and ultimately lose—hundreds of millions of dollars on one of his riskiest development projects. The real estate mogul known for his litigiousness helped Corporate America secure a ruling making it harder for investors to file lawsuits. Unlike his other past business moves that appeared to affect only Trump’s business partners, vendors and customers, this Trump case helped set a court precedent that was soon codified into law. Trump is now asking voters to invest in his vision for America. But after reviewing the case about his fine print disclaimers, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Clinton supporter, told IBT that Americans should take note. “The pattern is pretty clear: He dodges his taxes, cheats his workers, scams students and misleads investors — all to line his own pockets,” said Sen. Warren, a former law professor who has raised concerns about weak investor protections and risk-disclosure requirements."
Trump just proposed ending all federal clean energy development
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-zero-out-federal-clean-energy-56cca794790#.sknx6y91r
"He’d end all research on solar, wind, efficiency, batteries, clean cars, and climate science, too."
"He’d end all research on solar, wind, efficiency, batteries, clean cars, and climate science, too."
Seth Meyers Blasts GOP For Promising More Obstruction | Crooks and Liars
Seth Meyers Blasts GOP For Promising More Obstruction | Crooks and Liars
"Seth Meyers took on the GOP / Trump machine last night, calling out their "increasingly unhinged rhetoric" regarding a Clinton Presidency."
"Seth Meyers took on the GOP / Trump machine last night, calling out their "increasingly unhinged rhetoric" regarding a Clinton Presidency."
There's Something All Progressives, Liberals, Democrats & Independents Need to Realize Before Election Day
There's Something All Progressives, Liberals, Democrats & Independents Need to Realize Before Election Day
"in the spirit of those on the left who still don’t seem to grasp what’s at stake, here’s a list of a whole lot of horrible things for progressives that will happen if Donald Trump wins on November 8th: He’s likely going to replace at least two Supreme Court Justices (there’s already one opening), though maybe as many as four, putting the Court with at least six ultra-conservative Justices for the next 20-25 years — at least. Same-sex marriage will be overturned as states will once again be able to pass bans on gay couples getting married. Abortion rights will most likely be eliminated since, with 5 to 6 conservative Justices on the Court, Roe v. Wade could easily be overturned. Practically every green policy we’ve passed over the last few years/decades will be gutted or eliminated because Trump thinks climate change is a hoax created by the Chinese. We’ll push any possibility of overturning Citizens United back decades. Attacks on voting rights will increase as the Supreme Court will be stacked with enough conservative Justices to overturn many of the protections that were passed decades ago. In fact, we’ve already seen that happen over the last several years with only a one Justice advantage — now imagine having two-thirds of the Court stacked with conservatives. The Affordable Care Act is finished and any strides we’ve made toward universal health care get set back to the very beginning. Not only will we not pass immigration reform, but millions of families will be ripped apart. The minimum wage won’t see a single hike for at least four years, if not outright get eliminated depending on the balance of power in Congress. Net neutrality is dead, meaning big corporations will be able to throttle your speeds and seize control over the freedom of the Internet we’ve enjoyed since its inception. We will do nothing to combat the rising costs of education. In fact, more attacks on public education will most certainly follow."
"in the spirit of those on the left who still don’t seem to grasp what’s at stake, here’s a list of a whole lot of horrible things for progressives that will happen if Donald Trump wins on November 8th: He’s likely going to replace at least two Supreme Court Justices (there’s already one opening), though maybe as many as four, putting the Court with at least six ultra-conservative Justices for the next 20-25 years — at least. Same-sex marriage will be overturned as states will once again be able to pass bans on gay couples getting married. Abortion rights will most likely be eliminated since, with 5 to 6 conservative Justices on the Court, Roe v. Wade could easily be overturned. Practically every green policy we’ve passed over the last few years/decades will be gutted or eliminated because Trump thinks climate change is a hoax created by the Chinese. We’ll push any possibility of overturning Citizens United back decades. Attacks on voting rights will increase as the Supreme Court will be stacked with enough conservative Justices to overturn many of the protections that were passed decades ago. In fact, we’ve already seen that happen over the last several years with only a one Justice advantage — now imagine having two-thirds of the Court stacked with conservatives. The Affordable Care Act is finished and any strides we’ve made toward universal health care get set back to the very beginning. Not only will we not pass immigration reform, but millions of families will be ripped apart. The minimum wage won’t see a single hike for at least four years, if not outright get eliminated depending on the balance of power in Congress. Net neutrality is dead, meaning big corporations will be able to throttle your speeds and seize control over the freedom of the Internet we’ve enjoyed since its inception. We will do nothing to combat the rising costs of education. In fact, more attacks on public education will most certainly follow."
Kelly Ayotte and the Super PAC Shell Game
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/2/1589565/-Kelly-Ayotte-and-the-Super-PAC-Shell-Game
"A pro-Kelly Ayotte Super PAC called “Granite State Solutions” is in the midst of a whopping $25 million ad campaign full of misleading attacks on Maggie Hassan. But the group that’s really behind the bulk of the ads isn’t from the Granite State, and neither are its donors. In fact, Granite State Solutions has received slightly more than $2 million from individuals – and not a single dime from New Hampshire residents."
"A pro-Kelly Ayotte Super PAC called “Granite State Solutions” is in the midst of a whopping $25 million ad campaign full of misleading attacks on Maggie Hassan. But the group that’s really behind the bulk of the ads isn’t from the Granite State, and neither are its donors. In fact, Granite State Solutions has received slightly more than $2 million from individuals – and not a single dime from New Hampshire residents."
Jon Stewart Hilariously Recounts That Time When Trump Bombarded Him With Anti-Semitic Tweets @alternet
Jon Stewart Hilariously Recounts That Time When Trump Bombarded Him With Anti-Semitic Tweets @alternet:
"Donald Trump isn't just "a man you can bait with a tweet," as Hillary Clinton said at the Democratic National Convention. He's a flat-out cyberbully, as confirmed by comedian Jon Stewart during a November 1 fundraiser for veterans."
"Donald Trump isn't just "a man you can bait with a tweet," as Hillary Clinton said at the Democratic National Convention. He's a flat-out cyberbully, as confirmed by comedian Jon Stewart during a November 1 fundraiser for veterans."
Samantha Bee Highlights How The Trump Campaign And The White Nationalist, “Alt-Right” Movements Are In Sync
http://mediamatters.org/video/2016/11/01/samantha-bee-highlights-how-trump-campaign-and-white-nationalist-alt-right-movements-are-sync/214218
"Bee: The Trump Campaign "Has Given Racists A Safe Space," And The "Alt-Right Movement Has Congealed" Around Trump"
"Bee: The Trump Campaign "Has Given Racists A Safe Space," And The "Alt-Right Movement Has Congealed" Around Trump"
Another GOP Senator Vows To Neuter Supreme Court As GOP Continues To Subvert Our Democracy
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/1/1589779/-Another-GOP-Senator-Vows-To-Neuter-Supreme-Court-As-GOP-Continues-To-Subvert-Our-Democracy
"The Republican party has become committed to subverting our democracy in every way possible because their white nationalist base can no longer win elections on their own."
"The Republican party has become committed to subverting our democracy in every way possible because their white nationalist base can no longer win elections on their own."
How Trump would screw over workers by keeping a conservative majority on the Supreme Court
How Trump would screw over workers by keeping a conservative majority on the Supreme Court
"Almost five decades of a conservative Court majority have sharply limited the rights of workers to unionize, form class actions and fight discrimination. The results have been profound and help explain the deterioration of the working class and the rise of economic inequality in recent decades. The court is now in a 4-4 split between liberal and conservative justices. The Senate’s refusal to confirm President Barack Obama’s nominee to replace Scalia means it’s likely the next occupant of the Oval Office will get to pick who fills that seat – and possibly several more. That will determine the kind of court Americans have for years or even decades to come. Conservative appointments by a President Trump would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice, particularly collective efforts to improve working conditions and pay."
"Almost five decades of a conservative Court majority have sharply limited the rights of workers to unionize, form class actions and fight discrimination. The results have been profound and help explain the deterioration of the working class and the rise of economic inequality in recent decades. The court is now in a 4-4 split between liberal and conservative justices. The Senate’s refusal to confirm President Barack Obama’s nominee to replace Scalia means it’s likely the next occupant of the Oval Office will get to pick who fills that seat – and possibly several more. That will determine the kind of court Americans have for years or even decades to come. Conservative appointments by a President Trump would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice, particularly collective efforts to improve working conditions and pay."
Patrick Murphy has a clear path to #RetireRubio, if he gets the help he needs
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/1/1589631/-Chris-Murphy-has-a-clear-path-to-RetiringRubio-if-he-gets-the-help-he-needs
"The Florida Senate race is by no means out of Democrats' reach, and both sides know it."
"The Florida Senate race is by no means out of Democrats' reach, and both sides know it."
GOP Senators No Longer Want The People To Decide On Supreme Court Justices
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/richard-burr-supreme-court_us_5818db21e4b0390e69d2d9b7
"Sen. Richard Burr said he wanted to let voters decide the next Supreme Court nominee. Now he’s saying he’d oppose any nomination from a President Hillary Clinton."
"Sen. Richard Burr said he wanted to let voters decide the next Supreme Court nominee. Now he’s saying he’d oppose any nomination from a President Hillary Clinton."
Kochs Battle Dark Money Disclosure in South Dakota
http://prwatch.org/news/2016/10/13163/kochs-battle-dark-money-disclosure-south-dakota
"The Koch network has mobilized in South Dakota to defeat the "South Dakota Accountability and Anti-Corruption Act," a state-wide initiative on the ballot November 8."
"The Koch network has mobilized in South Dakota to defeat the "South Dakota Accountability and Anti-Corruption Act," a state-wide initiative on the ballot November 8."
The Billionaire Class Is Terrified That Russ Feingold Will Return to the Senate
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38198-the-billionaire-class-is-terrified-that-russ-feingold-will-return-to-the-senate
"That prospect is so scary that billionaire donors -- and the political front groups they fund–are spending astronomical amounts to help reelect Feingold's hapless foe, US Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin. Arguably the most nondescript member of Senator majority leader Mitch McConnell's obstructionist caucus, Johnson was elected in 2010 on a Republican wave that is unlikely to hit again this year. It has been clear for months that the incumbent's only hope for winning reelection is a smear campaign against Feingold. The negative television ads and mailings that deliver the smears cost money. And here it comes. Johnson, a millionaire whose primary mission in the US Senate has been to serve as an errand boy for economic elites, is getting a last-minute boost from the oligarchy."
"That prospect is so scary that billionaire donors -- and the political front groups they fund–are spending astronomical amounts to help reelect Feingold's hapless foe, US Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin. Arguably the most nondescript member of Senator majority leader Mitch McConnell's obstructionist caucus, Johnson was elected in 2010 on a Republican wave that is unlikely to hit again this year. It has been clear for months that the incumbent's only hope for winning reelection is a smear campaign against Feingold. The negative television ads and mailings that deliver the smears cost money. And here it comes. Johnson, a millionaire whose primary mission in the US Senate has been to serve as an errand boy for economic elites, is getting a last-minute boost from the oligarchy."
Meet the Bernie-loving Marine who might bring down GOP firebrand Darrell Issa
Meet the Bernie-loving Marine who might bring down GOP firebrand Darrell Issa
"Doug Applegate is a retired Marine colonel who backs a single-payer plan and may finish off a notorious Republican"
"Doug Applegate is a retired Marine colonel who backs a single-payer plan and may finish off a notorious Republican"
Samantha Bee Amasses Evidence to Reveal Trump's Shameful Little Secret @alternet
Samantha Bee Amasses Evidence to Reveal Trump's Shameful Little Secret @alternet:
"While watching an hour and a half of Donald Trump's deposition in one of the many lawsuits filed against him, the host came to a stunning conclusion."
"While watching an hour and a half of Donald Trump's deposition in one of the many lawsuits filed against him, the host came to a stunning conclusion."
The New Yorker Endorses Hillary Clinton
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/31/the-new-yorker-endorses-hillary-clinton
"If the prospect of a female President represents a departure in the history of American politics, the candidacy of Donald J. Trump, the real-estate mogul and Republican nominee, does, too—a chilling one. He is manifestly unqualified and unfit for office."
"If the prospect of a female President represents a departure in the history of American politics, the candidacy of Donald J. Trump, the real-estate mogul and Republican nominee, does, too—a chilling one. He is manifestly unqualified and unfit for office."
These three maps show just how effectively gerrymandering can swing election outcomes
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/27/1579905/-These-three-maps-show-just-how-effectively-gerrymandering-can-swing-election-outcomes
"Following the 2010 census, Republicans crammed as many Democrats as they could into just three districts, taking in parts of dark-blue Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, and other cities, along with black voters in the rural northeast, almost all of whom vote Democratic. When Republicans couldn’t pack in Democrats from other liberal cities like Asheville in western North Carolina or Wilmington in the southeast, they cracked them between two seats containing other heavily Republican turf. With surgical precision, Republicans spread out their own voters almost perfectly evenly among the other 10 districts, making sure that none would be either blue enough to be vulnerable or too heavily tilted to the right such that Republican votes would “go to waste.” Although Mitt Romney only carried North Carolina with 51 percent of the two-party-only vote, he won 10 districts with between 56 percent and 62 percent. On the other hand, Romney won less than 30 percent in all three Democratic vote-sinks."
"Following the 2010 census, Republicans crammed as many Democrats as they could into just three districts, taking in parts of dark-blue Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, and other cities, along with black voters in the rural northeast, almost all of whom vote Democratic. When Republicans couldn’t pack in Democrats from other liberal cities like Asheville in western North Carolina or Wilmington in the southeast, they cracked them between two seats containing other heavily Republican turf. With surgical precision, Republicans spread out their own voters almost perfectly evenly among the other 10 districts, making sure that none would be either blue enough to be vulnerable or too heavily tilted to the right such that Republican votes would “go to waste.” Although Mitt Romney only carried North Carolina with 51 percent of the two-party-only vote, he won 10 districts with between 56 percent and 62 percent. On the other hand, Romney won less than 30 percent in all three Democratic vote-sinks."
Donald Trump’s trail of victims show he has always been less of a builder than a destroyer
Donald Trump’s trail of victims show he has always been less of a builder than a destroyer
"He preens about successes he obtained only by destroying the wealth, careers and reputations of other people. He takes credit for the victories of others and denies any blame for his many failures. In his impulsive pursuit of self-aggrandizement, his victims are legion. And now he vows to do to America what he did to them."
"He preens about successes he obtained only by destroying the wealth, careers and reputations of other people. He takes credit for the victories of others and denies any blame for his many failures. In his impulsive pursuit of self-aggrandizement, his victims are legion. And now he vows to do to America what he did to them."
Robert Reich explains why it is vitally important that Democrats take back the Senate
Robert Reich explains why it is vitally important that Democrats take back the Senate
"Many of of the Democrats on the ballot this year are progressives who have been fighting to raise the minimum wage, expand Social Security, provide paid sick leave and paid parental leave. Many are women and people of color who will make the Senate look more like the rest of America."
"Many of of the Democrats on the ballot this year are progressives who have been fighting to raise the minimum wage, expand Social Security, provide paid sick leave and paid parental leave. Many are women and people of color who will make the Senate look more like the rest of America."
Four score and seven years ago, Republican economic policies triggered the Great Depression
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/30/1587408/-Four-score-and-seven-years-ago-Republican-economic-policies-triggered-the-Great-Depression
"The Republicans and their media enablers long have cast the party as economically responsible and fiscally conservative. It's a false pretense. A lie. It's not only that the Republicans have no credibility on deficits, it's that their entire economic ideology is bankrupt. The extent of Trump's failures has prevented us from being able to talk about his party's policy failures. And its defining issue is a failure."
"The Republicans and their media enablers long have cast the party as economically responsible and fiscally conservative. It's a false pretense. A lie. It's not only that the Republicans have no credibility on deficits, it's that their entire economic ideology is bankrupt. The extent of Trump's failures has prevented us from being able to talk about his party's policy failures. And its defining issue is a failure."
The Trump Files: Donald Thinks Asbestos Fears Are a Mob Conspiracy
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/05/the-trump-files-asbestos-mob-conspiracy
"This isn't the first time Trump has been linked to unsafe work conditions and crooked contractors. Polish construction workers who worked on the construction of Trump Tower sued Trump, with some telling the New York Times that "they often worked in choking clouds of asbestos dust without protective equipment." The contracting company used by Trump hired the Poles—undocumented immigrants who were working off the books—at only $4- to $5-an-hour, dramatically less than the wages of union members working on the same site. Some of the workers charged they were paid even less. The case was settled in 1999, but the terms are sealed. But Trump did know something about the mob. A recent story in Politico laid out Trump's long-standing and unusually close ties to mob-linked figures, including his lawyer Roy Cohn and the concrete company he used to build Trump Tower. "No other candidate for the White House this year has anything close to Trump's record of repeated social and business dealings with mobsters, swindlers, and other crooks," wrote investigative reporter David Cay Johnston."
"This isn't the first time Trump has been linked to unsafe work conditions and crooked contractors. Polish construction workers who worked on the construction of Trump Tower sued Trump, with some telling the New York Times that "they often worked in choking clouds of asbestos dust without protective equipment." The contracting company used by Trump hired the Poles—undocumented immigrants who were working off the books—at only $4- to $5-an-hour, dramatically less than the wages of union members working on the same site. Some of the workers charged they were paid even less. The case was settled in 1999, but the terms are sealed. But Trump did know something about the mob. A recent story in Politico laid out Trump's long-standing and unusually close ties to mob-linked figures, including his lawyer Roy Cohn and the concrete company he used to build Trump Tower. "No other candidate for the White House this year has anything close to Trump's record of repeated social and business dealings with mobsters, swindlers, and other crooks," wrote investigative reporter David Cay Johnston."
Let Them Stay on the Highway to Hell: Sorry, Donald Trump and His Supporters Do Not Deserve an 'Exit Ramp' @alternet
Let Them Stay on the Highway to Hell: Sorry, Donald Trump and His Supporters Do Not Deserve an 'Exit Ramp' @alternet:
"This phenomenon is especially acute among conservatives. A state of epistemic closure and an alternate fact-free universe has been created for them by Fox News and the broader right-wing echo chamber. Consequently, what is known as “information backfire” combines with conspiracy theories to create a firewall against critical thinking and empirical reality. Since the 1950s movement conservatism has functioned as a type of political religion. Donald Trump is the logical outcome of that trend; he is a political cult leader. It will be extremely difficult to deprogram his followers."
"This phenomenon is especially acute among conservatives. A state of epistemic closure and an alternate fact-free universe has been created for them by Fox News and the broader right-wing echo chamber. Consequently, what is known as “information backfire” combines with conspiracy theories to create a firewall against critical thinking and empirical reality. Since the 1950s movement conservatism has functioned as a type of political religion. Donald Trump is the logical outcome of that trend; he is a political cult leader. It will be extremely difficult to deprogram his followers."
Bernie Sanders: Here’s what I’ll do the day after the election - The Boston Globe
http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/10/27/time-for-leadership/Ik2WyxkFlDOBBH9PtF9sOO/story.html
"I AM CURRENTLY working as hard as I can to see that Donald Trump is defeated, that Hillary Clinton is elected president, and that Democrats gain control of the US House and Senate. The day after the election, working with millions of grass-roots activists, I intend to do everything possible to make certain that the new president and Congress implement the Democratic platform, the most progressive agenda of any major political party in the history of the United States. That agenda includes overturning the disastrous Supreme Court decision on Citizens United, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, expanding Social Security, breaking up “too-big-to-fail banks,” making public colleges and universities tuition-free for the middle class, and rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. It also includes pay equity for women, a new approach toward trade, aggressive action to combat climate change, raising taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, lowering prescription drug prices, a significant movement toward universal health care, and major reforms in our criminal justice and immigration systems."
"I AM CURRENTLY working as hard as I can to see that Donald Trump is defeated, that Hillary Clinton is elected president, and that Democrats gain control of the US House and Senate. The day after the election, working with millions of grass-roots activists, I intend to do everything possible to make certain that the new president and Congress implement the Democratic platform, the most progressive agenda of any major political party in the history of the United States. That agenda includes overturning the disastrous Supreme Court decision on Citizens United, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, expanding Social Security, breaking up “too-big-to-fail banks,” making public colleges and universities tuition-free for the middle class, and rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. It also includes pay equity for women, a new approach toward trade, aggressive action to combat climate change, raising taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, lowering prescription drug prices, a significant movement toward universal health care, and major reforms in our criminal justice and immigration systems."
Military Expert Responds To Trump: 'Can't Wait' To Hear What You Teach Me
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mccausland-responds-to-trump-dig
"The military expert Donald Trump previously said he could teach “a couple things” responded in kind Thursday, repeating his original claim to the New York Times that the Republican nominee “doesn’t know a damn thing about military strategy.” “I can’t wait to sit down with Mr. Trump and hear what he has to teach me about military strategy,” retired Col. Jeff McCausland’s statement, posted to the website of Dickinson College, where he is a visiting professor, begins. “He never served in the military and never served the government,” it continues. “Mr. Trump also made it very clear that he had no understanding of the nuclear triad or nuclear strategy"."
"The military expert Donald Trump previously said he could teach “a couple things” responded in kind Thursday, repeating his original claim to the New York Times that the Republican nominee “doesn’t know a damn thing about military strategy.” “I can’t wait to sit down with Mr. Trump and hear what he has to teach me about military strategy,” retired Col. Jeff McCausland’s statement, posted to the website of Dickinson College, where he is a visiting professor, begins. “He never served in the military and never served the government,” it continues. “Mr. Trump also made it very clear that he had no understanding of the nuclear triad or nuclear strategy"."
Seth Meyers Perfectly Explains How Donald Trump Has Ruined The GOP
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/seth-meyers-donald-trump-republican-party_us_581317fee4b0390e69cf579b
"Meyers included creepy photographic evidence against the GOP presidential nominee to explain how."
"Meyers included creepy photographic evidence against the GOP presidential nominee to explain how."
Joe Heck says his constituents don't have a right to know who he's voting for
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/10/26/1587189/-Joe-Heck-says-his-constituents-don-t-have-a-right-to-know-who-he-s-voting-for
"Well, that was fast. Nevada Republican Joe Heck has gone from "why wouldn't I trust Trump" to have his finger on the nuclear button last month to refusing to say if he's voting for Trump now."
"Well, that was fast. Nevada Republican Joe Heck has gone from "why wouldn't I trust Trump" to have his finger on the nuclear button last month to refusing to say if he's voting for Trump now."
Who Controls Our Schools? How Billionaire-Sponsored Privatization Is Destroying Democracy and Enriching the Charter School Industry @alternet
Who Controls Our Schools? How Billionaire-Sponsored Privatization Is Destroying Democracy and Enriching the Charter School Industry @alternet:
"The billionaire-led large-scale privatization of America’s public schools has become central to the education landscape in many cities across the nation. The charter industry, dominated by chains and franchises with national ambitions, but also filled with players whose income and careers benefit as charters grow, shows few signs of slowing down. Few Americans understand how dire the consequences of a wholesale privatization of our public education might be—or how close we are to seeing just such a fate set into motion."
"The billionaire-led large-scale privatization of America’s public schools has become central to the education landscape in many cities across the nation. The charter industry, dominated by chains and franchises with national ambitions, but also filled with players whose income and careers benefit as charters grow, shows few signs of slowing down. Few Americans understand how dire the consequences of a wholesale privatization of our public education might be—or how close we are to seeing just such a fate set into motion."
Ted Cruz’s dangerous and offensive new threat
https://thinkprogress.org/ted-cruzs-dangerous-and-offensive-new-threat-12089f0763ac#.rrnhywoki
"Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), architect of the 2013 government shutdown, told reporters in Colorado on Wednesday that he may be prepared to shut down all confirmations to the Supreme Court of the United States."
"Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), architect of the 2013 government shutdown, told reporters in Colorado on Wednesday that he may be prepared to shut down all confirmations to the Supreme Court of the United States."
Republican senator unleashes blatantly racist attack on disabled veteran’s family during debate
https://thinkprogress.org/mark-kirk-racist-attack-thailand-tammy-duckworth-dde4a0378c29#.ngdz86g6a
"Democratic Illinois Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s father is American, and her family has served in the U.S. military dating back to the Revolutionary War. Duckworth herself is a Purple Heart winner — she lost both of her legs after her Black Hawk helicopter was hit by a rocket propelled grenade in Iraq. She’s the first disabled female veteran to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Duckworth’s mother was a Thai immigrant. And in response to Duckworth’s discussion of her family’s military background and how that will impact her thinking when considering whether to send troops abroad, Kirk mocked her. “I forgot that your parents came all the way from Thailand to serve George Washington,” Kirk said."
"Democratic Illinois Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s father is American, and her family has served in the U.S. military dating back to the Revolutionary War. Duckworth herself is a Purple Heart winner — she lost both of her legs after her Black Hawk helicopter was hit by a rocket propelled grenade in Iraq. She’s the first disabled female veteran to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Duckworth’s mother was a Thai immigrant. And in response to Duckworth’s discussion of her family’s military background and how that will impact her thinking when considering whether to send troops abroad, Kirk mocked her. “I forgot that your parents came all the way from Thailand to serve George Washington,” Kirk said."
Donald Trump: 'I’ll Teach [Military Expert] A Couple Of Things' | Crooks and Liars
Donald Trump: 'I’ll Teach [Military Expert] A Couple Of Things' | Crooks and Liars
"The only thing he'll be able to teach anybody is how to hide his tax returns from the American people."
"The only thing he'll be able to teach anybody is how to hide his tax returns from the American people."
Friday, November 4, 2016
Newsweek bombshell: Why Russia is backing Trump — and why the Kremlin feared he was too nutty to win
Newsweek bombshell: Why Russia is backing Trump — and why the Kremlin feared he was too nutty to win
"Officials from two European countries told Newsweek that Trump’s comments about Russia’s hacking have alarmed several NATO partners because it suggests he either does not believe the information he receives in intelligence briefings, does not pay attention to it, does not understand it or is misleading the American public for unknown reasons. One British official said members of that government who are aware of the scope of Russia’s cyberattacks both in Western Europe and America found Trump’s comments “quite disturbing” because they fear that, if elected, the Republican presidential nominee would continue to ignore information gathered by intelligence services in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. Trump’s behavior, however, has at times concerned the Russians, leading them to revise their hacking and disinformation strategy. For example, when Trump launched into an inexplicable attack on the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died in combat, the Kremlin assumed the Republican nominee was showing himself psychologically unfit to be president and would be forced by his party to withdraw from the race. As a result, Moscow put its hacking campaign temporarily on hold, ending the distribution of documents until Trump stabilized, both personally and in the polls, according to reports provided to Western intelligence. America’s European partners are also troubled by the actions of several people close to Trump’s campaign and company. Trump has been surrounded by advisors and associates with economic and familial links to Russia."
"Officials from two European countries told Newsweek that Trump’s comments about Russia’s hacking have alarmed several NATO partners because it suggests he either does not believe the information he receives in intelligence briefings, does not pay attention to it, does not understand it or is misleading the American public for unknown reasons. One British official said members of that government who are aware of the scope of Russia’s cyberattacks both in Western Europe and America found Trump’s comments “quite disturbing” because they fear that, if elected, the Republican presidential nominee would continue to ignore information gathered by intelligence services in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. Trump’s behavior, however, has at times concerned the Russians, leading them to revise their hacking and disinformation strategy. For example, when Trump launched into an inexplicable attack on the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died in combat, the Kremlin assumed the Republican nominee was showing himself psychologically unfit to be president and would be forced by his party to withdraw from the race. As a result, Moscow put its hacking campaign temporarily on hold, ending the distribution of documents until Trump stabilized, both personally and in the polls, according to reports provided to Western intelligence. America’s European partners are also troubled by the actions of several people close to Trump’s campaign and company. Trump has been surrounded by advisors and associates with economic and familial links to Russia."
Lock them up: Jury finds two former Christie allies guilty in ‘Bridgegate’ trial
Lock them up: Jury finds two former Christie allies guilty in ‘Bridgegate’ trial
"What made this trial particularly interesting was that Baroni and Kelly both testified that Gov. Christie knew about the illegal lane closings either before they occurred or while they were taking place. Christie, who was seen as a top contender to be named Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, currently heads Trump’s transition team and is due to campaign for the GOP presidential nominee in New Hampshire on Saturday."
"What made this trial particularly interesting was that Baroni and Kelly both testified that Gov. Christie knew about the illegal lane closings either before they occurred or while they were taking place. Christie, who was seen as a top contender to be named Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, currently heads Trump’s transition team and is due to campaign for the GOP presidential nominee in New Hampshire on Saturday."
On Supreme Court, Some Republicans Threaten Not to Do Their Jobs Indefinitely
On Supreme Court, Some Republicans Threaten Not to Do Their Jobs Indefinitely
"Already, Senate Republicans have held up the nomination of Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama's choice to fill the high court seat left vacant by Justice Antonin Scalia's death, for more than 230 days. Now, a handful of GOP leaders say that stonewall could last four years, or indefinitely."
"Already, Senate Republicans have held up the nomination of Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama's choice to fill the high court seat left vacant by Justice Antonin Scalia's death, for more than 230 days. Now, a handful of GOP leaders say that stonewall could last four years, or indefinitely."
Bombshell Report: Why Russia Is Backing Trump @alternet
Bombshell Report: Why Russia Is Backing Trump @alternet:
"Officials from two European countries told Newsweek that Trump’s comments about Russia’s hacking have alarmed several NATO partners because it suggests he either does not believe the information he receives in intelligence briefings, does not pay attention to it, does not understand it or is misleading the American public for unknown reasons. One British official said members of that government who are aware of the scope of Russia’s cyberattacks both in Western Europe and America found Trump’s comments “quite disturbing” because they fear that, if elected, the Republican presidential nominee would continue to ignore information gathered by intelligence services in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. Trump’s behavior, however, has at times concerned the Russians, leading them to revise their hacking and disinformation strategy. For example, when Trump launched into an inexplicable attack on the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died in combat, the Kremlin assumed the Republican nominee was showing himself psychologically unfit to be president and would be forced by his party to withdraw from the race. As a result, Moscow put its hacking campaign temporarily on hold, ending the distribution of documents until Trump stabilized, both personally and in the polls, according to reports provided to Western intelligence. America’s European partners are also troubled by the actions of several people close to Trump’s campaign and company. Trump has been surrounded by advisors and associates with economic and familial links to Russia."
"Officials from two European countries told Newsweek that Trump’s comments about Russia’s hacking have alarmed several NATO partners because it suggests he either does not believe the information he receives in intelligence briefings, does not pay attention to it, does not understand it or is misleading the American public for unknown reasons. One British official said members of that government who are aware of the scope of Russia’s cyberattacks both in Western Europe and America found Trump’s comments “quite disturbing” because they fear that, if elected, the Republican presidential nominee would continue to ignore information gathered by intelligence services in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. Trump’s behavior, however, has at times concerned the Russians, leading them to revise their hacking and disinformation strategy. For example, when Trump launched into an inexplicable attack on the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died in combat, the Kremlin assumed the Republican nominee was showing himself psychologically unfit to be president and would be forced by his party to withdraw from the race. As a result, Moscow put its hacking campaign temporarily on hold, ending the distribution of documents until Trump stabilized, both personally and in the polls, according to reports provided to Western intelligence. America’s European partners are also troubled by the actions of several people close to Trump’s campaign and company. Trump has been surrounded by advisors and associates with economic and familial links to Russia."
Be afraid — be very afraid: Donald Trump’s transition team is lining up corporate hacks and readying a rollback of Obama’s eight years
Be afraid — be very afraid: Donald Trump’s transition team is lining up corporate hacks and readying a rollback of Obama’s eight years
"What is emerging from the transition team’s work is a portrait of what a Trump administration might look like if, God help us all, he somehow manages to pull off a victory on Tuesday. And what is emerging is not pretty: A disengaged chief executive, surrounded by a cabinet and a team full of the worst sycophants and mountebanks of the last 40 years of Republican politics, overturning any and all of President Obama’s achievements as fast as Trump can sign his name with his tiny little hands."
"What is emerging from the transition team’s work is a portrait of what a Trump administration might look like if, God help us all, he somehow manages to pull off a victory on Tuesday. And what is emerging is not pretty: A disengaged chief executive, surrounded by a cabinet and a team full of the worst sycophants and mountebanks of the last 40 years of Republican politics, overturning any and all of President Obama’s achievements as fast as Trump can sign his name with his tiny little hands."
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Russian ties are scaring NATO allies
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Russian ties are scaring NATO allies
"Sergie Ivanov, the chief of staff for the presidential executive office in Moscow, expressed concern this summer that the hacking and disinformation campaign had gone too far and could result in backlash from the United States. These feelings were exacerbated after Trump lashed out against the Khizr Khan, a Muslim-American whose soldier died during the Iraq War, which prompted many Russian analysts to conclude that he would be forced to withdraw from the race due to mental unfitness. This is why Russia’s hacking campaign was temporarily put on hold, only to be resumed when Trump’s demeanor improved. NATO countries were also alarmed by Trump’s numerous pro-Putin comments, some of which go back as far as 2007."
"Sergie Ivanov, the chief of staff for the presidential executive office in Moscow, expressed concern this summer that the hacking and disinformation campaign had gone too far and could result in backlash from the United States. These feelings were exacerbated after Trump lashed out against the Khizr Khan, a Muslim-American whose soldier died during the Iraq War, which prompted many Russian analysts to conclude that he would be forced to withdraw from the race due to mental unfitness. This is why Russia’s hacking campaign was temporarily put on hold, only to be resumed when Trump’s demeanor improved. NATO countries were also alarmed by Trump’s numerous pro-Putin comments, some of which go back as far as 2007."
This Avalanche of Nonsense From Donald Trump Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/10/donald-trump-energy-false-false-false-false-false-false-false
"We fact-checked Donald Trump's latest comments on renewable energy. Turns out, they're not all true."
"We fact-checked Donald Trump's latest comments on renewable energy. Turns out, they're not all true."
How Trump Has Helped the Christian Right Return to Its White Nationalist Roots @alternet
How Trump Has Helped the Christian Right Return to Its White Nationalist Roots @alternet:
"But getting in bed with Trump wasn’t as big of a jump for the Religious Right as some might think. The GOP presidential nominee’s appeals to racial resentments and immersion in the world of far-right conspiracy theories line up quite nicely with the Religious Right’s worldview. While the movement has told its supporters that it started as a response to abortion rights and the separation of church and state, the modern Religious Right movement actually started as a reaction to integration. Decades before the current paranoia about LGBT and women’s rights somehow contributing to anti-Christian persecution, right-wing activists employedrhetoric about religious liberty and government overreach to defend their private segregated academies and deride efforts to “redefine” marriage to include couples of different races. Evangelists such as Jerry Falwell and Bob Jones explicitly preached racial separation and opposition to the civil rights movement. Falwell opened a segregated school in response to efforts to integrate Virginia’s education system. Jones’ university openly practiced racial discrimination for decades, citing the Bible."
"But getting in bed with Trump wasn’t as big of a jump for the Religious Right as some might think. The GOP presidential nominee’s appeals to racial resentments and immersion in the world of far-right conspiracy theories line up quite nicely with the Religious Right’s worldview. While the movement has told its supporters that it started as a response to abortion rights and the separation of church and state, the modern Religious Right movement actually started as a reaction to integration. Decades before the current paranoia about LGBT and women’s rights somehow contributing to anti-Christian persecution, right-wing activists employedrhetoric about religious liberty and government overreach to defend their private segregated academies and deride efforts to “redefine” marriage to include couples of different races. Evangelists such as Jerry Falwell and Bob Jones explicitly preached racial separation and opposition to the civil rights movement. Falwell opened a segregated school in response to efforts to integrate Virginia’s education system. Jones’ university openly practiced racial discrimination for decades, citing the Bible."
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
370 Economists Sign Letter Urging America Not To Vote For Donald Trump
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/11/01/370-economists-sign-letter-urging-america-vote-donald-trump.html
"In the letter, the economists listed a dozen economic policy reasons why voters should not vote for Trump, but it as their conclusion that was stunning, “He promotes magical thinking and conspiracy theories over sober assessments of feasible economic policy options.Donald Trump is a dangerous, destructive choice for the country. He misinforms the electorate, degrades trust in public institutions with conspiracy theories, and promotes willful delusion over engagement with reality. If elected, he poses a unique danger to the functioning of democratic and economic institutions, and to the prosperity of the country. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not vote for Donald Trump.” Trump’s thoughts on the economy are dangerous to the prosperity of the country. It isn’t just that Trump is a person of bad character who lacks any of the human traits that voters should seek in a president. It is also that his policies are nonsense. Economists don’t write these types of letters ever. The economists aren’t discussing partisan politics. They view Trump and his ideas as a threat to the American economy."
"In the letter, the economists listed a dozen economic policy reasons why voters should not vote for Trump, but it as their conclusion that was stunning, “He promotes magical thinking and conspiracy theories over sober assessments of feasible economic policy options.Donald Trump is a dangerous, destructive choice for the country. He misinforms the electorate, degrades trust in public institutions with conspiracy theories, and promotes willful delusion over engagement with reality. If elected, he poses a unique danger to the functioning of democratic and economic institutions, and to the prosperity of the country. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not vote for Donald Trump.” Trump’s thoughts on the economy are dangerous to the prosperity of the country. It isn’t just that Trump is a person of bad character who lacks any of the human traits that voters should seek in a president. It is also that his policies are nonsense. Economists don’t write these types of letters ever. The economists aren’t discussing partisan politics. They view Trump and his ideas as a threat to the American economy."
Economic Laureates Letter To The American People
http://www.nobellaureatesforclinton.us/economics/
"We are Nobel Laureates in Economics who strongly endorse and support Hillary Clinton's candidacy for President of the United States. We have diverse views about many policy issues, such as how big a safety net the government should provide, how best to promote growth and innovation, and what tax rates and entitlement spending levels should be. But we have decided to sign this letter jointly to express our shared judgments that Hillary Clinton is eminently qualified to serve as President, and Donald Trump is unfit for this office."
"We are Nobel Laureates in Economics who strongly endorse and support Hillary Clinton's candidacy for President of the United States. We have diverse views about many policy issues, such as how big a safety net the government should provide, how best to promote growth and innovation, and what tax rates and entitlement spending levels should be. But we have decided to sign this letter jointly to express our shared judgments that Hillary Clinton is eminently qualified to serve as President, and Donald Trump is unfit for this office."
The tea party ruination of Kansas — Republican policies created an economic disaster
The tea party ruination of Kansas — Republican policies created an economic disaster
"Give some credit to Sam Brownback, the far-right Republican governor of Kansas: He's got tenacity. Confronted by an unbroken string of reports that his fiscal policies are leading his state to economic ruin, he hasn't given an inch. We've been chronicling the tea party ruination of Brownback's Kansas for more than two years, since soon after he enacted a slew of dramatic tax cuts in the conviction that they would unleash stupendous economic growth. The latest evidence to the contrary comes from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which has just released its monthly survey of economic indices for the 50 states. The survey compiles state-level statistics on nonfarm payroll employment, average hours worked in manufacturing by production workers, the unemployment rate, and inflation-adjusted wages and salaries. Kansas ranked rock bottom in the three-month change in these metrics from July through September, with a decline of 1.18 percent. Indeed, it was one of only eight states that showed any decline. The U.S. average gained 0.64 percent. Most of the other states with negative changes were oil-and-gas producers. Kansas is too, but that industry has been a tiny factor in its economy for years. How bad is the situation in Kansas? So bad that in August 2015, the Brownback administration stopped publishing a semi-annual report of the state's economy online; henceforth, members of the public have to make a special request for the document."
"Give some credit to Sam Brownback, the far-right Republican governor of Kansas: He's got tenacity. Confronted by an unbroken string of reports that his fiscal policies are leading his state to economic ruin, he hasn't given an inch. We've been chronicling the tea party ruination of Brownback's Kansas for more than two years, since soon after he enacted a slew of dramatic tax cuts in the conviction that they would unleash stupendous economic growth. The latest evidence to the contrary comes from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which has just released its monthly survey of economic indices for the 50 states. The survey compiles state-level statistics on nonfarm payroll employment, average hours worked in manufacturing by production workers, the unemployment rate, and inflation-adjusted wages and salaries. Kansas ranked rock bottom in the three-month change in these metrics from July through September, with a decline of 1.18 percent. Indeed, it was one of only eight states that showed any decline. The U.S. average gained 0.64 percent. Most of the other states with negative changes were oil-and-gas producers. Kansas is too, but that industry has been a tiny factor in its economy for years. How bad is the situation in Kansas? So bad that in August 2015, the Brownback administration stopped publishing a semi-annual report of the state's economy online; henceforth, members of the public have to make a special request for the document."
The 9 types of lies Donald Trump tells the most
http://www.vox.com/2016/10/26/13417532/donald-trump-lies
"Reporter Daniel Dale of the Toronto Star has kept intermittent daily tallies of Donald Trump's lies. Nearly every day Dale's kept the tally, Trump's lied — sometimes dozens of times. The only exception: September 23, when Trump didn't say anything in public at all. Even more alarming, while Trump often repeats some of his lies from one day to the next, most of the lies Dale recorded were just told once. Over the 25 days Dale’s recorded so far, Donald Trump has told a total of 212 unique lies."
"Reporter Daniel Dale of the Toronto Star has kept intermittent daily tallies of Donald Trump's lies. Nearly every day Dale's kept the tally, Trump's lied — sometimes dozens of times. The only exception: September 23, when Trump didn't say anything in public at all. Even more alarming, while Trump often repeats some of his lies from one day to the next, most of the lies Dale recorded were just told once. Over the 25 days Dale’s recorded so far, Donald Trump has told a total of 212 unique lies."
Republicans Have Been -- And Still Are -- The Damn Problem
Republicans Have Been -- And Still Are -- The Damn Problem
"when you look at the facts and study the history of how we got to where we are today, there’s really only one true reason for all of this: The Republican party. Look, politics has always been a drawn out, back and forth process that takes entirely too long to get anything done — but we’ve never seen anything like what we’ve seen from the GOP over the last few years. It’s beholden upon Congress to pass legislation that the president will sign — it’s not the job of the president to bend to the will of Congress. If Congress overwhelmingly supports something that the president chooses to veto, they have the power to override that veto — but at the end of the day, it’s up to Congress to pass legislation that the president supports. Sure, a president needs to show the ability to effectively lead and compromise, but being that they’re the only person voted on by all the people, that’s why they’re given the powers of the Executive Branch. It’s up to Congress to craft legislation that they feel will be supported and signed by the leader of our nation. But most Republicans have refused to do that the entire time President Obama has been in office. In fact, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell once famously said that the number one job of congressional Republicans was to make Barack Obama a one-term president. So, how were they ever going to accomplish that goal (which they clearly failed to do), by helping him fix the country? The simple answer is: They couldn’t. For Republicans, the only option they gave themselves after the president was elected was to obstruct anything and everything they could to prevent President Obama from signing any sort of legislation to help Americans and the country heading into the 2012 elections, hoping that by outright sabotaging him they could scuttle his re-election chances. Hell, Republicans shut down the government in 2013, not because they had any actual hope of accomplishing their goal to repeal the Affordable Care Act — but simply because they could."
"when you look at the facts and study the history of how we got to where we are today, there’s really only one true reason for all of this: The Republican party. Look, politics has always been a drawn out, back and forth process that takes entirely too long to get anything done — but we’ve never seen anything like what we’ve seen from the GOP over the last few years. It’s beholden upon Congress to pass legislation that the president will sign — it’s not the job of the president to bend to the will of Congress. If Congress overwhelmingly supports something that the president chooses to veto, they have the power to override that veto — but at the end of the day, it’s up to Congress to pass legislation that the president supports. Sure, a president needs to show the ability to effectively lead and compromise, but being that they’re the only person voted on by all the people, that’s why they’re given the powers of the Executive Branch. It’s up to Congress to craft legislation that they feel will be supported and signed by the leader of our nation. But most Republicans have refused to do that the entire time President Obama has been in office. In fact, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell once famously said that the number one job of congressional Republicans was to make Barack Obama a one-term president. So, how were they ever going to accomplish that goal (which they clearly failed to do), by helping him fix the country? The simple answer is: They couldn’t. For Republicans, the only option they gave themselves after the president was elected was to obstruct anything and everything they could to prevent President Obama from signing any sort of legislation to help Americans and the country heading into the 2012 elections, hoping that by outright sabotaging him they could scuttle his re-election chances. Hell, Republicans shut down the government in 2013, not because they had any actual hope of accomplishing their goal to repeal the Affordable Care Act — but simply because they could."
It Takes a Village Idiot: Thanks to Donald Trump, the President May Be Chosen by a Fourth-Grade Mentality @alternet
It Takes a Village Idiot: Thanks to Donald Trump, the President May Be Chosen by a Fourth-Grade Mentality @alternet:
"Imagine if the president of the United States were chosen for us by the nation’s fourth-graders. It sounds absurd, but this bizarre circumstance is essentially what is unfolding right before our very eyes with the candidacy of Donald J. Trump. Trump “dumbs down” his messages in order to appeal to low-information voters, or, as Trump calls them, the “poorly educated"."
"Imagine if the president of the United States were chosen for us by the nation’s fourth-graders. It sounds absurd, but this bizarre circumstance is essentially what is unfolding right before our very eyes with the candidacy of Donald J. Trump. Trump “dumbs down” his messages in order to appeal to low-information voters, or, as Trump calls them, the “poorly educated"."
Donald Trump Destroyed as Fact Checker Reveals Trump Lies 20 to 37 Times Per Day
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/10/31/donald-trump-destroyed-fact-checker-reveals-trump-lies-20-37-times-day.html
"The mainstream media likes to play the false equivalence game but there is no equivalence between Trump and Clinton. As Dale told Stelter, “There is a massive imbalance in the frequency of dishonesty.” Trump, says Dale, “is not a normal political liar.” For example, look at the presidential debates, in which Dale found 104 Trump false statements as opposed to 13 by Clinton."
"The mainstream media likes to play the false equivalence game but there is no equivalence between Trump and Clinton. As Dale told Stelter, “There is a massive imbalance in the frequency of dishonesty.” Trump, says Dale, “is not a normal political liar.” For example, look at the presidential debates, in which Dale found 104 Trump false statements as opposed to 13 by Clinton."
We Can't Elect a Psychopath President: 10 Psychological Terms for Making Sense of This Traumatic Moment in U.S. Election History @alternet
We Can't Elect a Psychopath President: 10 Psychological Terms for Making Sense of This Traumatic Moment in U.S. Election History @alternet:
"For millions of Americans and people around the world, the thought of having a race-baiting, sexual assault-promoting, xenophobic, policy-ignorant demagogue in the White House is a genuinely scary prospect, one frightening enough to keep them up at night"
"For millions of Americans and people around the world, the thought of having a race-baiting, sexual assault-promoting, xenophobic, policy-ignorant demagogue in the White House is a genuinely scary prospect, one frightening enough to keep them up at night"
After Telling 37 Lies In One Day, Trump Calls Fact Checkers ‘Scum’ (VIDEO)
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/10/31/after-telling-37-lies-in-one-day-trump-calls-fact-checkers-scum-video/
"While giving a speech at an airport in Sanford, Florida, Trump went after fact-checkers."
"While giving a speech at an airport in Sanford, Florida, Trump went after fact-checkers."
Scott Walker tries to scare voters by linking Hillary to Obama — and it backfires hilariously
Scott Walker tries to scare voters by linking Hillary to Obama — and it backfires hilariously
"In reality, Obama has an approval rating right now that’s above 52%, which is fairly strong for a president in his final year of office."
"In reality, Obama has an approval rating right now that’s above 52%, which is fairly strong for a president in his final year of office."
WATCH: Jorge Ramos shows how Trump’s candidacy is traumatizing young Latino kids
WATCH: Jorge Ramos shows how Trump’s candidacy is traumatizing young Latino kids
"The video, which is part of the documentary Hate Rising that Ramos made with Fusion, shows the Univision anchor sitting in a classroom and talking with young children who have parents of Mexican descent about their fears of a Trump presidency."
"The video, which is part of the documentary Hate Rising that Ramos made with Fusion, shows the Univision anchor sitting in a classroom and talking with young children who have parents of Mexican descent about their fears of a Trump presidency."
Samantha Bee's Lovely Fourteen Names For The Alt-Right | Crooks and Liars
Samantha Bee's Lovely Fourteen Names For The Alt-Right | Crooks and Liars
"This is the must-watch segment from Samantha Bee Monday night, in which she goes after the "diverse assortment of paleo conservatives, men’s rights misogynists, right-wing populists, anti-PC crusaders, Jew-baiters, white ethno-nationalists, Southern secessionists, Islamophobes, Holocaust deniers, self-described satirists, trolls, doctors, cyberbullies, and good old-fashioned Neo-Nazis" united under the label "Alt-Right." Of course the vast majority happen to be Trump supporters."
"This is the must-watch segment from Samantha Bee Monday night, in which she goes after the "diverse assortment of paleo conservatives, men’s rights misogynists, right-wing populists, anti-PC crusaders, Jew-baiters, white ethno-nationalists, Southern secessionists, Islamophobes, Holocaust deniers, self-described satirists, trolls, doctors, cyberbullies, and good old-fashioned Neo-Nazis" united under the label "Alt-Right." Of course the vast majority happen to be Trump supporters."
Trump Has Been an Abuser for Decades, and Yet Demands That the Public Feel Sorry for Him @alternet
Trump Has Been an Abuser for Decades, and Yet Demands That the Public Feel Sorry for Him @alternet:
"Given his character, it’s not surprising that he follows, as if by instinct, what we might call the Joel Steinberg path to self-exoneration—painting himself, and himself alone, as the ultimate innocent victim of abusive others in a world whose every aspect is “rigged” against him."
"Given his character, it’s not surprising that he follows, as if by instinct, what we might call the Joel Steinberg path to self-exoneration—painting himself, and himself alone, as the ultimate innocent victim of abusive others in a world whose every aspect is “rigged” against him."
Even If Trump Loses, White Nationalists Say They’ve Won
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-white-nationalists_us_581a103be4b0a76e174c51bb
"Last month, several American white nationalists traveled to an anti-immigration conference in Wismar, Germany, and told attendants that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign represents a win for the movement—even if he loses the election."
"Last month, several American white nationalists traveled to an anti-immigration conference in Wismar, Germany, and told attendants that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign represents a win for the movement—even if he loses the election."
White Nationalist’s Pro-Trump Robocall: Evan McMullin Is Gay
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/10/31/white-nationalist-william-johnson-s-pro-trump-robocall-evan-mcmullin-is-gay.html?via=desktop&source=twitter
"Prominent white nationalist William Johnson, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump’s campaign who was previously listed as a California delegate for the Republican National Convention, has paid for a new robocall targeting #NeverTrump independent candidate Evan McMullin in Utah."
"Prominent white nationalist William Johnson, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump’s campaign who was previously listed as a California delegate for the Republican National Convention, has paid for a new robocall targeting #NeverTrump independent candidate Evan McMullin in Utah."
Trump Fan Openly Admits To Planning ‘Assassination On’ Hillary ‘If She’s Elected’ (IMAGES)
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/11/01/trump-fan-openly-admits-to-planning-assassination-on-hillary-if-shes-elected-images/
"Homeland Security and the Secret Service have been tagged on Twitter about the latest threat to assassinate Hillary Clinton."
"Homeland Security and the Secret Service have been tagged on Twitter about the latest threat to assassinate Hillary Clinton."
White nationalists plan to attack American democracy on Election Day
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/2/1590044/-White-nationalists-plan-to-attack-American-democracy-on-Election-Day
"If you thought birtherism was terrible as a way to delegitimize a presidency, wait for the years of howling resentment and rage that could accompany this one, with a presidential nominee actively stoking it. The only answer possible here is a win so big it can only be denied by the most committed dead-enders, and a president and Congress who act decisively to move the country forward."
"If you thought birtherism was terrible as a way to delegitimize a presidency, wait for the years of howling resentment and rage that could accompany this one, with a presidential nominee actively stoking it. The only answer possible here is a win so big it can only be denied by the most committed dead-enders, and a president and Congress who act decisively to move the country forward."
Authorities Suspect Voter Intimidation in Burning, Vandalism of Mississippi Church
https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2016/11/02/authorities-suspect-voter-intimidation-burning-vandalism-mississippi-church
"A black church in the Mississippi Delta was burned and vandalized with pro-Trump graffiti in what law enforcement is now calling an attempt at voter intimidation."
"A black church in the Mississippi Delta was burned and vandalized with pro-Trump graffiti in what law enforcement is now calling an attempt at voter intimidation."
The KKK Is Working To Get Out The Vote — For Donald Trump, Of Course
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kkk-donald-trump_us_5818d0c8e4b064e1b4b50849
"With just a week until Election Day, the Ku Klux Klan appears to be ramping up its effort to get GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump into the White House. Residents in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas and Louisiana have all reported finding fliers from the KKK outside their homes in recent days. The materials contain calls for people to vote and join the organization as it tackles hot-button social issues with exactly the level of contemplation you might expect from a racist hate group."
"With just a week until Election Day, the Ku Klux Klan appears to be ramping up its effort to get GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump into the White House. Residents in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas and Louisiana have all reported finding fliers from the KKK outside their homes in recent days. The materials contain calls for people to vote and join the organization as it tackles hot-button social issues with exactly the level of contemplation you might expect from a racist hate group."
KKK Newspaper Officially Endorses Donald Trump For President | Crooks and Liars
KKK Newspaper Officially Endorses Donald Trump For President | Crooks and Liars
"The KKK finally has their candidate and they're fired up, ready to lead the charge to make America White Again. In a season where Donald Trump has received a dearth of endorsements, he can rely upon this one from The Crusader, a newspaper run by the KKK."
"The KKK finally has their candidate and they're fired up, ready to lead the charge to make America White Again. In a season where Donald Trump has received a dearth of endorsements, he can rely upon this one from The Crusader, a newspaper run by the KKK."
Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists Cook Up Idiotic Plan to Keep Black People From Voting @alternet
Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists Cook Up Idiotic Plan to Keep Black People From Voting @alternet: "Andrew Anglin, whom the Southern Poverty Law Center identifies as the founder of the neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer, is all in for Trump and claims to be behind a large effort to get likeminded white voters to cast their ballots for Trump. Politico says Anglin sent an email stating he has a “big voter registration drive” underway, and that he is “sending an army of alt-right nationalists to watch the polls.” “Jews, blacks and lesbians will be leaving America if Trump gets elected—and he’s happy about it,” Anglin said back in April. “This alone is enough reason to put your entire heart and soul into supporting this man.” TheRightStuff, which says it’s working in partnership with Anglin, says it has more voter intimidation tactics, targeting African Americans and other minorities, in the works."
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