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Archives: December 20, 2017

My friend went to the African American museum today and prepaid for parking.

'Republicans have to change the name of their tax bill because it violates Senate rules'

What should be the appropriate punishment for the smug, arrogant Paul Ryan?

Bernie Sanders: How in God's name can we give billionaires tax breaks and cut children's healthcare?

Bernie Sanders: How in God's name can we give billionaires tax breaks and cut children's healthcare?

The G.O.P. Tax Bill Is Unworkable

LIVE: Projecting with @hrc 7 Banned Words by the CDC on the Trump Hotel

The worst Democrat is better than the best Republican.

34 compaines announce buy back plans since Senate passed tax scam bill

Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on tRump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia

2017: The Year The Religious Right Moved Into The White House

Dem appears to win recount in key Virginia House race by single vote.

Xmas - How "It's a Wonderful Life" went from flop to classic. $$$

Proselytizing Public School Official: Ill Stop When Someone Makes Me Stop

Anyone heard from Madokie?

Got final Jeopardy wrong again, hubby right. DANG!

Did Tweety address the "severance pay" for his harassment victim? What's his pass secret?!1

Nebraska regulators deny TransCanada request on Keystone XL route

Sarah Sanders gaslights America

At least 12 dead in bus crash on excursion to Mexican ruins

This is tyranny!

(WA) Governor Jay Inslee on the GOP tax plan

Despite Deadly Rays, Pulsars Could Host Habitable Planets

More H-1B hopefuls denied under Trump, data show

Michelle Goldberg on MSNBC just likened the GOP tax bill to "post-Soviet plutocracy"

IVANKA TRUMP SURPRISES NORWALK SCHOOL BUT PARENTS PULL THEIR KIDS FROM CLASS

What will it take to repeal this tax travesty

Want to know why the rest of the world is beginning to really hate Americans?

Trickle Down

There is no war on Christmas

Ecuador's Troublemaker volcano sends lava flying in fiery explosion

REPUBLICONS - THROW THE RASCALS OUT !

Happy Fuckin' Holidays, Republicans!

TCM Schedule for Thursday, December 21, 2017 -- What's On Tonight: The Great American Songbook

TCM Schedule for Friday, December 22, 2017 -- What's On Tonight: Christmas Double Feature

TCM Schedule for Saturday, December 23, 2017 -- The Essentials: Homecomings

Democrats Are the New Republicans.

FYI: FBI deputy director Andy McCabe, who arrived at House Intel at 2pm, still behind closed doors

A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted

Did the Amtrak engineer survive? nt

Transgender Representation in the Media: How do we improve it?

If Ryan, McConnell, and a tractor trailer were on a collision course . . . . . .

Watch two Fox News hosts nail their own network for lying about Russia probe

The Dark Side

Our Cartoon President (2018) Teaser Trailer Stephen Colbert SHOWTIME Series

A Brief History of the Point Defiance Bypass

Will this tax scam ever get a CBO analysis?

Elections have consequences.

Rail advocate among those killed in Amtrak crash

Mandatory Tuesday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread! Another classic!

9 Synagogues in Canada were sent identical hate mail. There may be more.

Dem appears to win recount in key Virginia race by single vote. House of Delegates now 50-50.

Blowing Up the Deficit Is Part of the Plan

McConnell: DACA deal not happening this year

Lysenkoism is making a comeback in Russia. Will Deplorables make it mandatory teaching here?

Argentine actor and activist Lito Cruz dies at 76

"7 ideas completely lost on people who are fiscally conservative but socially liberal'

Trump Jr. suggests conspiracy of people who don't want to let 'America be America'

6 Republicans Who Said They Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling Just Voted To Allow It

On Sunday, I grabbed the arm of my congressional representative

Don Jr. stoking conspiracy: There are "people at the highest levels of government that don't want to

Sam Bee: Full Frontal Parody of "The Matrix" Highlights Voting Vulnerability

TN Dem comes JUST short of flipping 72% Trump State Senate district

House GOPers Say Susan Collins Dead On Arrival

Poll: Public sours on GOP tax plan as Democrats regain lead on economy

2022 US Senate Election- If a Democrat is in the White House,

Seth Meyers: The GOP's Tax Bill, the Pentagon's Secret UFO Program - Monologue - 12/18/17

Dave Reichert Said He Opposed Arctic Refuge Drilling Then Voted To Allow It

Sometimes I wonder if I could just stop following political news for a while.

Seth Meyers: Words the Trump Administration Wants to Replace

Trickle down economics: The tax breaks go to #1. The rest gets #2. nt

Formerly in Trampled Under Foot - Now solo

Do tax cuts spur growth? What we can learn from the Kansas budget crisis

Russian loving fools

Patagonia founder rejects 'disingenuous' invitation to testify

"Historically ends with guillotines."

A Second Witness Has Accused a Florida State Senator of Sexual Misconduct

12 passengers from cruise ships from Miami and Fort Lauderdale dead in Mexico bus crash

South Carolina capital could be first U.S. city to ban gun bump stocks

Grand jury investigates death of FSU fraternity pledge from Broward

Politician loses fight to get guardianship over her husband and his money

Trump tries to pick his nose, misses, stares into space, and wonders where the fuck he is.

Qualifications to become an Amtrak trainee engineer. Unbelievable!

MN-7(Peterson-D) represents the most Republican leaning District +12R PVI.

Parents upset, pull kids, due to surprise Ivanka school visit.

Lawrence O'Donnell: Tax bill is "the ugliest display of pigs at the trough that I have ever seen"

Mexican journalist shot dead at primary school holiday party

Mexican journalist shot dead at primary school holiday party

Plunder. That is what they're doing, plundering

Cardinal Bernard Law has died at 86

'If there's no water, what's the point?' Female farmers in Arizona a photo essay

Did Chris van Hollen just say that 48% of stock owned by foreign investors? So $ goes abroad?

Tamron Hall spotted at Ronan Farrow's 30th birthday party

Because of this tax cut, the Fed will aggressively raise interest rates to head off inflation

Florida may raise tobacco-buying age to 21

GOP chairmen seek to interview top FBI officials on Clinton, Trump

Robert Reich: "This morning I phoned my old friend, a Republican former member of Congress...."

Poop Ship Destroyer

I recommend this site if you're angry tonight: Fixing how elections are run - accessdemocracy.us

Laurence Tribe on Joe Kennedy III

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Architect of Reagan's tax cuts reminds us that tax cuts don't stimulate the economy

Florida Man Rescued From Fountain After Swanning Around

Let's all stand and cheer for the hero/heroine of Virginia . . . . .

Tax Plan gives $520 Bilion to WEALTHY FOREIGNERS

7 reasons why Republicans may have made a bad bet on the tax bill

Whew. Finally all fudge is done-

Democrats were played on the debt ceiling

Report: Trump joked that he couldn't appoint friends to judgeships because they're too old

Investigation concludes Florida Sen. Jack Latvala's conduct may be criminal

Study: Obama tax hikes on the rich didn't hurt economy, or the rich

Yes, Paul Ryan, I want my money back

We often wonder about Trump's communication with Putin on a consistent basis...

Wonderful post from a friend on Facebook

Rockport water tower comes crashing down

House GOPers say Susan Collins Health Care Demands are Dead on Arrival. TPM:

These Four House Members from Washington State Just Voted for the Republican Tax Bill

Wasn't there someone who was both a Lt. Gov. and the transportation commissioner?

What the Fuck Just Happened Today? A lot...

Any ideas or insider knowledge about who called the meeting

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE For the United States to get as bad as Kansas got?

Deduction Rollback Hurts High-Tax States, But Exodus Isnt Assured

anyone else watching cspan?

FBI right to refuse to answer questions

dotard's plan is like brownstain's plan on steroids. It will cause major hardship

Republican Senator Defends Tax Bill by Citing Normal Couple Who Make $15K a Year Thru Corp. Shelter

GOP loses control of Virginia House for first time in 20 years after Dem wins recount by one vote

Spectators in the Senate Gallery are yelling "Kill The Bill!".

Senate passes tax bill 51-48

12.47am EST: Senate votes to KILL American citizens.

Love when a conversation leads to: *Im not a Republican or a Democrat*...

Senate passes tax bill, teeing up final House vote

If this is true, will they ask Paul Ryan to resign?

What about the children?

Starting the slide to THE BOWELS OF HELL

Most of us will get hurt by this atrocity, but the ones I hope feel the most pain are those who

Sen. Merkley: "GOP just pulled off the biggest bank heist in U.S. history. "

In my opinion the Democratic party is facing a big test in the next couple of days

Longtime San Antonio state Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon dies

Bernard Cardinal Law, pedophilia enabler died 12.19.17 in Rome.

Republican Congress Gets Down To Business

More than 200,000 Puerto Ricans fled to Florida. Their housing aid could soon run out

Puerto Rico governor vows to make Florida Republicans pay for supporting tax bill

Bachelor # 1...

Microsoft Edge and Application Guard for Windows 10 Pro

Merry Christmas, Vladimir Your Friend, Donald

Hey Trump supporters

St. Herman of Alaska, 13 December/Letter from St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary

Company denies skirting law with refinery near national park

Former military officers raid VZ arms depot, ask Armed Forces to topple Chavismo

NoShit...

Vote the GOP BUMS Out!

Better Not Tell Her...

Orthodox Hymns for The Nativity of Christ

America is slipping into extremism...

ANUNA-"Gaudete" (2017)

"Be Thou Ready Bethlehem"-Prefeast Apolytikion/"The Lord Has Sent Redemption"

Wisconsin man who stole guns, wrote manifesto faces prison

Capella Romana presents Psaltikon: "A Carol from Thrace"/

New Mexico candidate paid ticket after arrest warrant issued

Leader of International Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Sentenced to More Than 24 Years

EmCare, Inc. to Pay $29.8 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Former Real Estate Investor Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes

Hmm this is weird

I'm not religious at all, but this quote from the bible seems somehow appropriate

"Christmas Medley" Aaron Green-guitar (Frank Wallace)

Allegedly Billing Medicare for Unnecessary Home Sleep Tests

Vilnis Salaks "On Christmas Eve" (Latvian) (2006)

Bernie Sanders: Senate Republicans just passed their tax reform bill. What an utter disgrace.

Bernie Sanders: Senate Republicans just passed their tax reform bill. What an utter disgrace.

Sheriff: Tampa lawyer used Pinellas jail to film porn videos

"Hail Mary"-Byzantine Chant/"Byzantine Christmas Carols"/

Now that ISIS is defeated, can we now see Trump's plan how to defeat ISIS?

Toronto synagogues among several across Canada to receive anti-Semitic hate mail

Half A Chance...

Trump again lies and will profit from the tax scam.

Cardinal Bernard Law, symbol of church sex abuse scandal, dead at 86

Really, Susan Collins? Collins Says News Coverage of Her Tax Vote 'Unbelievably Sexist'

Was this tax bill re-scored?

Bingo!

John Dingell hospitalized after fall: 'Glad Im not a horse'

Will the Madman be taking questions at his press conference after the shitty tax bill passes?

You know the best part of the tax bill? "We fulfilled our campaign promise!"

Antisemitism no longer hiding behind anti-Israel rhetoric

It all fits a pattern...

For all those whose cares have been our concern

Republican fear their rich donors more than they do the ordinary folks who voted for them...

So, the only thing the deplorables have done with total power is stiff the working class.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a devout christian

Kim Jong Un has officially banned Christmas

When does the greed stop?

Democrats need to help Americans understand politics.

TPM EdBlog: The Big Heist

"Feathering their own nests"

Trump to the World: "Go Fuck Yourselves. Also, Give Us Money."

Hall of Presidents video...

GOP decided to cash-out before the Russian goose looses his golden pen.

Spot-On Daily News Cover: ART OF THE STEAL

18 realistic ways to become a happier, more chill person in 2018....

Worst Nativity Scene Ever?

S.A.L.T. in the wounds...

If Dems don't run on THIS shit next year.....

New Mexico mosque vandalized by "a real Christian"

Sarah Sanders: "Amazing what happens when you put a businessman instead of liberal politician in WH"

Expect MASSIVE Voter Fraud From GOP & Its Voting Commission.

Every Vote Counts!

Other Costs Will Offset Any Tax Cut And More Will Be A Huge Net Loss.

Oh, hell yes! Let's postpone any DACA consideration. And, while we're at it,

明日は今日と同じ未来 - GOMES THE HITMAN

Please explain, if you can....

明日は今日と同じ未来 - Tomorrow is the same future as today by GOMES THE HITMAN

Dam(n) Beavers.....

The visual says it all. Reverse Robin Hood.

If these kids can't make it work..... (Koch heir wants ring back)

I'll believe tax cuts create jobs when

NEVER!!!

FSogol's Advent Calendar Day 20: The origin of Christmas Cookies

Agreed

With all the subtly of a rabid ferret. . . . Please come CAPTION Donald Trump Jr.!!!

republicans so easily forget that they left the economy in shambles in 2008...

Call this the CEO Pay Raise Act of 2017,

If I made a deal like this tax plan, I'd lose my job

How many different types of Christmas Cookies or treats do you bake this time of year?

Darkest Hour - We've established what you are...

A series of sunrise photos from the beach this morning AND on edit--two more today

Framing: We should never refer to it as a "tax cut" or "tax reform." It should be called the

Do You Think Chris Christie....

Have we finally reached a turning point against Trickle Down economics?

McDonald's to sell a McVegan burger in Europe

Remember when the Bush tax cuts stopped the Wall Street meltdown in 2008?

BREAKING: Senate Will Vote on RESTORING Net Neutrality

ANOTHER Unqualified Trump Nominee Drops Out in Shame

Breitbart News Helped Trump Win. Under Steve Bannon, It Might Also Help Him Lose

15 hallmarks of Authoritarianism. Written in 2016 and Trump/GOP has already fulfilled 10 of them.

How come Andrea Mitchell never mentioned this

The GOP tax plan is not a game

If ever there was an example of the difference between a Democrat & a Republican....

Now that the Republicans have their "victory"...

Wednesday Toon Roundup 1 - The Heist

GOP Tax Bill Set To Make Rich Richer At Everyone Else's Expense

Wednesday Toon Roundup 2- Orange sickle

I will be donating any tax savings I get to DEMOCRATIC candidates

2017 is just about over. The Republicans Are Doing

Wednesday Toon Roundup 3 - The Rest

Chris Christie says it is not "illegal" if someone truly forgets...

your busted for touchin' these pointy-eared kids

People get it: this tax bill is bad for the middle class.

We Three Kings - Book of Love

If your bliss is ignorance, Trump is your friend

2017 - year one of the dumpster reign - assess

Can the Tesla Semi perform? UPS, PepsiCo and other truck fleet owners want to find out

What Do Democrats Have to Do to Get a Majority in the House?

JOY REID: "The two parties are NOT the same."

Thanks for Christmas - XTC

Train derailment near Olympia: Officials pushed aggressive timeline

Feminists have a new way to fight back against President Donald Trump

Calculator to see how the "tax cut" bill will affect you.

Happy 76th 🎂 Tommy!

Toles absolutely NAILS Corker and the GOP

Sick children vs. Rich people....Rich people win .smh

Gooey Fluffernutter Bars

Meet the face of greed and Flip Flop.............Senator Murkowski Speaks on the Tax Reform Package

Polish up your resumes GOP - for those of you not headed to jail of course.

Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine....

By 1:00pm the Republicans will be celebrating after the bill is signed.

Tribute to Ridiculous Voices 2! The Key of Awesome #128

55% of Americans oppose the plan...hear that republicans?

The question I want to hear

another 'fake news' tweet from the 'chump-in-charge'

Monsters React To Michael Jackson "Thriller" - SONG RANTS!

"Businesses will use their tax cut to hire more workers..."

Just one-third of Americans say they would vote for President Trump in 2020 election

On the Road to Kleptocracy

Loblaws got caught price fixing. They are offering $25 gift cards. Here's the link and article:

Savannah Guthrie To Paul Ryan: 'Are You Living In A Fantasy World?'

Collins Argues Coverage Of Her Tax Bill Vote Is Unbelievably Sexist

Some people need a math lesson.

Do you remember Black Monday, The Keating 5?

Halloween Villain Conference Call!

New updated motto of the FCC:

Why do they keep calling the tax bill a win for drumpf?

Bernard Law, protector of pedophile priests, is dead.

Trump blasts media for critical coverage of tax reform

I Wish it Was Christmas Today - The Strokes

Our country is sick and lost

When The Catnip Kicks In

Speaker Paul Ryan: 'Minds are going to change' on Republican tax bill

DOW DOWN 6 points right now---ROFLOL!

Nadler wins top Dem spot on Judiciary

DU Catholics, call your Bishops

On The Repatriation Of Overseas Profits

Paul Ryan - human dirt

Cruz: Only rich people in Manhattan and San Francisco will see higher taxes

Will the Repug's jettison Trump, now that they have their cherished tax cut?

Ben Carson Hasn't Toured Devastated Puerto Rico But Is 'Impressed' By Its Recovery

Trump Transition Wants Mueller To Return Emails -- But Promises To Give Them Back After 'Vetting'

Jaron Lanier Discusses Social Media and the Behavior Modification Loop Empires

The perfect title when people start losing their Social Security and Medicare:

Charles P. Pierce The @GOPtaxScam Bill is the culmination of a dark, dangerous dream.

Support for Donald Trump's Impeachment is Higher than His Reelection Chances

So, How Long Do You Think Trish Reagan Will Have A Job At Fox?

GOP senators save $$$$ with tax scam

Ted Cruz: Democrats killed homeschooling provision because they are against happiness

Need some quicky help in rebutting a repuke FB "friend"

Bankrupt Toys R Us Weighs Closing at Least 100 Stores

I switched from Sling to Playstation Vue.

France bans fracking and oil extraction in all of its territories

I really like Christmas...

Have a Festive Winter Solstice, Everyone!

A tweet by someone named Sheareh:(referring to Pam Bondi)

Is the CBO even going to score this tax scam?

Trump Administration just shut down White House petition site

A reminder of the heart of our nation.

The Tax Bill Shows the G.O.P.'s Contempt for Democracy

You how funny we all thought it was when the buffoon-in-chief said he could shoot someone

Trump Immigration Policy Causes Rise In Human Smuggling At Border

Support For Donald Trump's Impeachment is Higher Than His Reelection Chances

The roots of the Christmas tree: Pagans celebrate Yule

help with this. if and i repeat IF we get the house and senate in 2018 can we

Advocacy group: Nearly a third of Trump judicial nominees are anti-LGBT

My star is back

Claude Taylor says it right:

The purchasing power of Venezuelans is the lowest in 19 years.

Crime rates lower, despite Trump's warnings

Trump tells diners at 21 Club, 21 W. 52nd St. "We'll get your taxes down. Dont worry about it."

Paul Ryan was asked if Trumps accusers are liars. His response was abysmal.

Blue Christmas: Churches acknowledge that the season of joy isnt always joyous

I think that SS, Medicare and Medicaid will be the tipping point.

#NeverEverTrustaRepublican

Last Uncounted Votes In AL Senate Race Confirm Moore Can't Fill 20K-Vote Loss

Why would Corker do Trump the courtesy of calling him

Yes, America, There Is a Class War, and You Just Lost

Christmas and Holiday Appetizers Nibble all the way.

"The Massive Tax Cut".....What do you plan to do with yours, DUers??

Charles P. Pierce: The Only Way Paul Ryan Wins Is if Millions of Americans Lose

Ryan: 'Nobody Knows' If Massive Tax Cuts Will Pay For Themselves

Fargo, Season 3 - WOW!

Mayo locks out most striking workers in Albert Lea

On this @$$% tax bill, how do the quintiles convert to dollars?

'Dreamer' bill to be brought to Senate floor in January: senator

Secretary Sleepy Carson mentions "our corrosive debt" in saying grace at cabinet meeting

Oh noes, it looks like Trump is forcing his cabinet to praise him again. nt

I hope the GOP is ready to play chicken?

We need all the Democratic Party votes we can get

"He's not weak, is he?": Inside Trump's quest to alter the judiciary

Kochs celebrating in the streets!

Angela Merkel's conservatives to hold exploratory Grand Coalition talks with Social Democrats in Jan

Kansas is not the best model for what is about to happen to the US

Do I have this right ?

Peace and Joy, from the Wilderness

EPA: Superfund Task Force Created By Pruitt Didn't Maintain Any Records

Unwitting or witting?

LOL

Trump: GOP tax bill 'essentially' repeals ObamaCare

The New Yorker: Trump Talk: Your Translation Guide

Two Women Who Settled With O'Reilly Over Sexual Harassment Sue for Defamation

Wall Street Journal Killed Editorial on Trumps Mob Ties

Bill O'Reilly's 'Loofah' Accuser Joins Defamation Lawsuit Against Him and Fox News

Piggies

Eminem attacks Donald Trump: 'He's got people brainwashed'

Susan Sarandon got her tax cut

Pic Of The Moment: GOP Tax Win Fulfills Promises! (To Rich Donors)

How Tough Is It to Change a Culture of Harassment? Ask Women at Ford

U.S. Sanctions Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov After Anti-Gay Purge

US will 'take names of those who vote to reject Jerusalem recognition'

Poll Questions That Should Be Asked

US will 'take names of those who vote to reject Jerusalem recognition'

New Democratic Talking Point to be Echoed by All:

Three Washington Co. (Georgia) deputies charged with murder in Tasing death

Repeal the tax bill in 2020

House approves tax bill, sending sweeping measure to Trump

Make your New Years resolution a commitment to keeping a misery diary

Top Republicans are already talking about cutting Medicare and Social Security next

Anyone remember 'Dataman'?

Trump and the right wing klepto fascist will have smiling faces, at the white house,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

How much more can we take?

David Corn: Donald Trumps Holiday Gift to America: A Fundamental Crisis

How can so many folks on the right lie about...

Hello everyone, opening day count down update...

Tomorrow night is "longest night" - celebrate accordingly

If you cut taxes on the rich, they'll invest that money and create jobs for everyone.

What We've Lost

Every time a GOP politician says the #TaxCutsandJobsAct will create jobs, an angel whispers "in Asia

Mistrial declared in case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy

Woke up this morning with image of DU hack in

If Democrats win a veto-proof majority in 2018, what should they do with it?

Collins lets McConnell slide on promise to shore up insurance markets in 2017

Republicans Planning for Epidemic to Solve Debt Problem

Dumb question: how much is left of the filibuster?

tRump on the tax bill: "Obamacare has been repealed"

Trump's 'Banned' Words Like 'Fetus" Projected Onto His Hotel By Human Rights Activists

Thanks Trump the Chump

Maduro promises "new surprises"!

"It is a victory for billionaires like Trump... but this is a disaster for the American people ''

A trickle-up economy would work better for all- that's the difference for Dems

These Senators get a real estate tax break from the bill

'' ... they are already promising to make cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. ''

'' ... they "haven't paid one iota of attention" to DACA or the CHIP program ''

the cluelessness of mike pence....

Trump Threatens to End American Aid: 'We're Watching Those Votes' at the U.N.

getting voters to the polls has been our biggest obstacle right? So my thought is

Catt Sadler says she's leaving E! because her co-host got paid nearly double her salary

If this is a Trump victory then this is War.

Pentagon memo details process for accepting transgender recruits

The Terrible Anti-LGBTQ First Year Of The Promised Pro-Gay President Trump

trump adm has done absolutely nothing to assure that the russians don't influence the next elections

Hope for a new trial after racist comments by jurors surface

How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill

Hakeem Jeffries today on the House floor: It's a Ponzi scheme.

McConnell Says Tax Overhaul Is His Second-Greatest Achievement

Sen. Warner to give speech in the US Senate regarding future of Mueller investigation

Is the United States a Christian Nation or a Calvinist Nation?

Video: Bernie Sanders on GOP Tax Bill in Interview with Wolf Blitzer

If Greens are an honest party

This article gives me a bit of hope in climate changes

Bernie Sanders on GOP Tax Bill in Interview with Wolf Blitzer

Dallas hospital has a plan which reduces unpaid ER visits

Please stop using these Republican framing phrases:

Cats who supervise litter box cleaning 😸😸

The next time SS says they are giving us a "raise" I shall take it with a grain of

Luckovich Tax Cartoon

House GOP leaders ditch government funding plan amid infighting

Democrats Open Huge Lead In Generic Ballot

The Haves and the Have-Nots

Researchers find moth last seen 130 years ago

VA house of delegates race now up in the air - may be decided by lot

So Grassley wants McCabe gone. I wonder why?

Trump suggests US will cut off aid for countries that vote for UN resolution

Police: Man wielding assault rifle shot, killed by Kirkland cop

Russia paid for facebook ads promoting Stein

UPS places largest Tesla Semi order yet

The GOP inflicted mortal injury on the Country with the tax bill.

Republicans just got a big tax win but there could be trouble ahead

Why the Repubs will not suffer because of the tax bill

Trump celebrates tax bill with creepy, cult-like cabinet meeting

Let Me Tell Ya I own a Main Street Boutique L.A.

I Can't Watch Their Gloating.....

GOP Leaders Celebrate Decisive Win Over Americans

This Thread Was Posted A While Ago

Court tosses out one-vote victory in recount in Virginia

Measure Aims to Bill Lawmakers for Sexual Harassment Claims

William Wallace and Braveheart a recollection

trump, worst deal maker ever for the country

Senate GOP pushes off ObamaCare bills until January

Trump: GOP tax plan will lower tax on businesses: "That's probably the biggest factor in this plan"

Well, if there's a silver lining to be found: We should be seeing President Lisa Simpson soon.

Do the math for yourself and your family.

Anyone watching this group of assholes?

What's Next for Donald Trump?

Some possible good news about the results of climate change.

For those GOP, who said "never Trump"!

White millionaires gather on lawn to kiss the ring of the man

"Repeal the Tax Bill" plan and petition.

Good News on a dreary day: Democrats' 2018 advantage expands

So, how many of these Republicans will do town halls to promote their tax bill?

You Lying Sack of Shit!!!!!!!!!!

So, will Trump be wearing a Santa suit during the signing ceremony?

Nope, can't do it.

The 7 words Trump officials banned the CDC from using are now being projected on Trump Hotel

A considerate and important message this holiday season ... from the Twilight Zone.

Test your Internet for censorship

Mail copies of your medical bills to GOP Senators. Volunteer to

My Metaphor For The Day: The Passengers Of The GOP Titanic Knew They'd Hit A Giant, Orange Iceberg

Damn, Pence's jaws must be aching.

DU POLL: Will Balkanization eventually happen in the US?

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee poll: Bredesen has more support than Blackburn

Lawrence ODonnell Delivers A Blast Of Sunshine With A Reminder That Democrats Will Repeal Trumps T

Al Franken resigning Jan. 2nd. Just reported:

Idiot fuckheads in my town are praising Trump for the tax bill

Mueller orders up a fresh batch of documents on Trump's firing of Comey

What's for Dinner, Wed., Dec. 20, 2017

Phoenix City Council votes to name Sky Harbor's Terminal 3 for Sen. John McCain

Republicans congratulating themselves for this miserable tax plan--Was listening to a tax expert on

Orin Hatch is up.

I need some ideas of funny/feel-good/inspirational YouTubes, cartoons, etc.

Honestly, I wouldn't have minded the corporate tax cut that much...

Eerily quiet. Void of leadership in America.

TOM THE DANCING BUG: Where the Wild Trumps Are

Joke is on anyone who thought that there was a base to Republican's lies and

He's lucky he's not from New Mexico.

BroadChurch Season 3

It looks to me like the entire Republican House and Senate has

From The Root: Cornel West Wants A Sit-Down With Ta-Nehisi Coates

Has anyone read James Carrol 'House of War'

Ex-Virginia Death-Row Prisoner With Strong Claim of Innocence Get Parole After 38 Years

Ta-Nehisi Coates On Stephen Colbert -- His Take on Black Protest, Obama and How Far Gone We Are

Ex-Virginia Death-Row Prisoner With Strong Claim of Innocence Get Parole After 38 Years

Here's the true spirit of the holidays, as shown by a lovely British couple:

Jack Latvala resigns from the Florida Senate

Dexter, a Merry Christmas song

Home Equity line of credit

We're now in a fight simply to preserve humane values in this country.

Al Franken just said he is resigning Jan 2nd. So sad. May he get back to

In Donald Trumps version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Scrooge gets a huge tax cut and Tiny Tim

The Myth of the Playground Pusher

Welcome to The Trump Family Swamp

All we have to do is vote in 2018 and 2020 and we can undo all of this shit.

A tool to measure your network connection

Post your favorite Christmas song lyrics

As if this day wasn't bad enough already...

Crimes Against Humanity

A Pennsylvania Christmas greeting to all my friends on DU

Congress votes to open Alaska refuge to oil drilling

Trumps Moscow Developer Owned by Bank of Cyprus Lawyer With Documented Money Laundering Ties

I'd like to start a very serious discussion in the Religion Group.

Damian Green resigns as first secretary of state after porn allegations

Campaign ads are writing themselves today

The Little Drummer Boy hate thread

The Rude Pundit: Make the Bastards Pay

Link to live stream on Youtube of Sen. Warner's speech on the Mueller investigation:

Any idea when Mueller is meeting with Trump's attorneys?

The Republicans have literally exposed themselves to

Glenn Greenwald Doesn't Understand What McCarthyism is.

Does anyone know why I'm getting sidebar ads for combat boots?

Online shopping is overloading the US Postal Service

How a French Atheist Becomes a Theologian

I think the first Tax Heist victim could be Mousseolini himself.

Ian Millhiser perfectly describes what our response should be to this Tax Scam

Donald Trump thinks he just quietly repealed Obamacare (he didn't)

Trump celebrates tax bill with very creepy, cult-like cabinet meeting

Trump celebrates tax bill with very creepy, cult-like cabinet meeting

Sen. Collins: Promised ACA votes delayed until 2018

And now a Word from Mike...........can I kiss your ass.........

2017: The year when incompetence saved America

The Trojan Horse in the Tax Bill

We Cant Get Enough of This Koch Heir's Terrible Shirt Line

Is it just me?

The beauty of Autism...

While We Weren't Watching

Sen. Mark Warner warns Donnie

Gorgeous Long Haired Siberian Cats Hunker Down for the Cold Winter on a Farm Named Just For Them

GOTV for a Blue Tsunami!

One of my pet peeves is when I hear

Paul Ryan Slits Auto Mechanics Throat To Kick Off GOP Purge Of Working Class

Police officer shown kicking handcuffed man in head resigns

Men's Warehouse Founder: Tax Bill a Giveaway to Millionaires Like Me

Wisconsin gun thief who sent manifesto sentenced to 14 years

From songwriter Paul Williams in a Slate article about the Muppets Christmas Carol

Top 10 Conservative Idiots #3-27: 2017 Year In Review Edition (Season finale!)

How the Internet works...

Paul Ryan praised Trump's "exquisite presidential leadership."

Why Are Republicans Still Misquoting JFK?

3 ex-deputies indicted in stun gun death in Georgia

AT & T Employee $1k Bonus has nothing to do with tax reform. UPDATED WITH URL

Wall Street Journal Killed Editorial on Trump's Mob Ties

6 Reasons for Progressives to Stop Worrying and Love the GOP Tax Scam

Polish president signs laws that led to EU sanction threat

Trump will Resign After Signing Tax Bill?

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 21 December 2017

Donald Trump does not think the investigations is

Susan Collins's term is up in 2020. Time to start campaigning against her.

AP Exclusive: Pulp giant tied to companies accused of fires

This was the perfect day for me to get GOOD news

Santos orders 60,000 troops to curb killing of Colombias social leaders

TPM - "Does New Report On McGahns Flynn Concerns Bolster Obstruction Case?"

Red-state Dem: GOP tax bill 'one of the shittiest bills' ever

U.S. signals support for incumbent president in disputed Honduras election

Ayn Rand Day

Trump: let them vote against us, well save a lot. We dont care. What does

German TV news: Trump's tax cut will bankrupt the U.S.

Senate unlikely to advance McFarland nomination amid questions about Flynn contacts with Russia

Men Try To Guess If These Situations Are Porn Or #MeToo Stories

Facebook Video Link: It would be unconscionable to leave Washington ...

It looks like the 1 vote Democratic victory in the Virgina House will be decided by a coin flip

They (the pugs) don't care about the deficit, said CNBC's John Harwood

Can the UN sanction USA? Make troops pull out of their coutries?

Top Dem Warns: Firing Robert Mueller Would Be a 'Red Line'

Trump administration approves lethal arms sales to Ukraine

Six bodies hung from bridges near Mexico's Los Cabos tourist resort

So the latest Windows 10 "update" has fucked my son's laptop

Flake skips WH tax event: 'I can only take so many of those stand around and clap things'

Trumps final bankruptcy will be YUGE.

Man Arrested After 5-Year-Old Son Fatally Shoots Himself With Gun Left In Glove Box

The question that needs a thorough answer

Alabama to end enrollment in children's insurance program on New Year's Day (al.com)

Target the GOP vote.

Men Try To Guess If These Situations Are Porn Or #MeToo Stories

Oh my God! Worshipful Pukes and fake news!

Tweet from Ady Barkan about after the Senate vote last night.

Kelly Tran's screen tests were amazing to watch!

EXCLUSIVE White House Counsel Knew in January Flynn Probably Violated the Law

Is America becoming ungovernable?

The marquee at our city's theater has something to say about the seven banned words.

If Social Security is such an evil program, Paul Ryan should have to repay the benefits he claimed

I can't bear to watch them celebrate this scam

While US Attacks Net Neutrality, UK Makes High-Speed Internet 'Legal Right'

We Are Watching the Pod People Take Over

Find your local rally by zip code if 45 fires Mueller:

If Trump fires Rosenstein and gets someone else to fire Mueller, how much protest will there be?

Ex-Michigan trooper charged with murder in boy's death

Dont Stop!!!

ATTENTION Florida

Workers in America have earned their retirement benefits from a lifetime of hard work.

I just called a driver in the dock next to me a fucking moron. Re: Tax Scam

Worse than the low rates for capital gains, how about 0% tax for earnings on dynasties?

These Are the Job Ads You Cant See on Facebook If Youre Older

Somebody just made reference to "What we aren't allowed to talk about" regarding the 2016 result.

Dozens of Companies Are Using Facebook to Exclude Older Workers From Job Ads

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The Republican Party and The Trump Administration's Last Attack on Indigenous Rights of 2017

We've got a genuine fascist running against Paul Ryan here in WI.

Heard about elections in Liberia coming up. They are the second set

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