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Archives: December 11, 2018

Epstein sex abuse victims press judge for decision on tossing his lenient plea deal

Democrats Won't Consider Impeachment Until After Mueller Report

Hey Comey, the coup happened when Russia helped install their puppet.

Dec. 12, 3:15 -- next court hearing for Maria Butina.

Senate Democrats Investigate Fox's Payments to Trump White House's Bill Shine

PASTA WITH PISTACHIOS, TOMATOES AND MINT

Impeach both Trump and Pence at the same time

You want to wreck your career?

Voyager has left the building!

"there is some shit I will not eat"

The nitrofurantoin is not working on treating my UTI...

How Donald Trump's explanation of his role with Michael Cohen and the hush money has changed

Two California nuns accused of embezzling school money to gamble in Vegas

Donald Trump 'humiliated' after new chief of staff pick turns him down

No Collision - In the face of climate apocalypse, the rich have been devising escape plans. What

It's not just the number of Trump-Russia contacts. It's the timing.

Is this why Liberty University was closed today?

Washington University Protesters Seeking $15 Hourly Wage Tell Chancellor 'Don't Be a Grinch'

Trump's List of Chief of Staff Candidates Is ... Woof

Could Trump Go to Prison Once He's Out of Office?

Second Settlement in Jason Stockley Case to Pay $500,000 to Anthony Smith's Daughter

New Lawsuit Seeks to Expose How Giuliani Knew in Advance That Comey Would Reopen Clinton Probe

Where there's smock there's fire

where is the "Smocking Gun"?

Jeff Koterba's latest cartoon: It's a whole new North Pole

An @EPA panel will meet this week to review the latest air pollution science.

Smockey the Bear says:

Uranus Examiner Is Gone, Blaming Judgmental People

Seth Abramson: The Butina plea deal is bigger news than many realize.

Barak Obama "You have till Dec 15 to get insured."

"Smock!" Smock!"

'There was no Plan B'

Remember the new definition of "Santorum"? Well what is that of "smocking"?

Just a question because I don't feel like looking it up. What does Rick Santorum do for a living?

Syndicated columnist censored for writing about risks of hedge funds, billionaires buying newspapers

#Individual1 is Donald..........song

Medicaid fraud costing state $170M

Mysterious Illness Paralyzing Children, Record Number Of Cases CDC

Axelrod said he has one word for dotard:

Jill Wine Banks pin? Puzzle Pieces

GOP lawmakers call for autopsy on 'historic losses'

Wonder where smockey eye Sarah has been today

Has TV come a long way or not?

(Jewish Group) We can't sweep anti-Semitism under the rug

Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes Fired From Blaze Media, YouTube Account Disabled

NASA's Newly Arrived OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Already Discovers Water on Asteroid

Tweet of the night:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Jewish, Too?

Republicans beginning to worry about Trump re-electio

Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread!! The Grift That Keeps On Grifting!

Missouri voters said no to 'right to work.' Republican lawmaker wants it anyway.

I think it is possible Butina is doing just what the Russians want her to do.

Truth from Slate "John Kelly Was Always Just Donald Trump With Better Manners"

Suit challenges eligibility of Kansas House victor charged with election fraud

Missouri Secretary of State enlists auditor's subpoena power to investigate Hawley

Had a thought...give it a minute.

Andy Serkis as Teresa May is very, very funny- and not a little frightening

Andy Serkis as Teresa May is very, very funny- and not a little frightening...

Where There's Smock There's...

VICE Special Report, "Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis," premieres tonight on HB

We are former senators. The Senate has long stood in defense of democracy -- and must again.

This seems a lot more relevant now in light of Butina plea. Torshin retired.

Fake Craigslist Washington DC ad (OR IS IT???) for "Senior Official"...Russian language fluency.

KC-area nursing home among worst in US; owner accused in NY human trafficking scam

IMO, Putin should pay more attention to China populating Siberia in his back door; than

Aren't Nick Ayers and his firm connected with campaign/defence of disgraced ex MO gov?

Shipmates (Luckovich)

Trump administration: It's 'extraordinary' judges won't let military restrict transgender troops

Jon Voight Appears Game To Be Trump's Chief Of Staff

Putin loves Trumpian/Republican Nationalism because it's ultimately *Impotent Nationalism*

Former Arkansas lawmaker dies in farm accident

Rage-tweets expose the depth of his own corruption

The ultimate in white privilege: Republicans saying that tRump's felonies are not really crimes

Jesus Christ

Butina agrees to fully cooperate no holds barred.

Kenyan runners place 1 through 17 in Singapore Marathon

Cap's Monday Roundup: Where There's Smock, There's...I Dunno, Firp? (Ferret/Shower Cap)

Lawrence reporting on warning letter from former senators right now.

Cass County has Texas' oldest continuously used courthouse

These three have so much in common and I am not just talking science.

Which would hurt Donald more?

Your nightly chuckle...

Another Sign Putin is Done with Trump: Butina gives FULL Cooperation

Let's See Action

Quote from David Frum about conservatives says it all. "If they cannot win democratically..."

All of my desktop folders are empty - the contents are in the Cloud

Let's say Trump isn't removed from office, but decides not to run again in 2020

Columbia University denounces white student who berated black classmates with racist language

New Van Gogh Biopic, "At Eternity's Gate" (2018)

When does the FBI show up at NRA headquarters with file boxes?

Jury grants woman $3M for escalator injury

Trump Names TV Remote New Chief of Staff

After House Speaker Taylor Barras objects, no upgrade to Louisiana budget forecast

Melvin Dummar of Howard Hughes Mormon Will fame has died.

It's been 2 months now since the disappearance of Jayme Closs

Is Screen Time Bad for Kids' Brains?

China: "A Nightmare For Workers" Factory Conditions For Walmart, Costco, Target Items

Tainted Love Dance

Trump concerned about being impeached, sees it as a 'real possibility,' source says

The Rachel Maddow Show 12/10/18 - Butina, Bolton, Rohrabacher, Aleksandr Torshin & NRA

The Daily Show: Mo' Mueller, Mo' Problems: Trump Implicated in Multiple Felonies

So who is the Phil Ruffin fellow, anyway? Is Mueller looking at him too??

Christians, the NRA and Russia...true love.

Seth Meyers - Prosecutors Say Donald Trump Committed a Crime: A Closer Look

New Van Gogh Biopic, "At Eternity's Gate" (2018)

I think the "smocking gun" comment was intentional.

The CDC just came out with a new recommendation on the MMR vaccine.

In small Louisiana town, losing police chief candidate allegedly hits officer riding in victory

The Daily Show: Mo' Mueller, Mo' Problems: Trump Implicated in Multiple Felonies

The Republican Party attacks American democracy...

Louisiana won't have new voting machines for 2019 governor's race

"Please come back!" My daughter at Madame Tussaud's in July.

WTeverlovin'F?? "..Resign, and avoid a criminal trial."

Congressman Ralph Abraham enters Louisiana governor's race

Fox News Talked More About Migrant 'Invasion' Just Before Election Than In Past 3 Years Total

That loud "SNAP" you heard around 730 pm EST was McConnell's and Ryan's asses snapping shut.

Study: Only two-thirds of Millennials fully believe the Earth is round

Clean Harbors Colfax penalized nearly $900,000

Trump administration hid report revealing Wells Fargo charged high fees to students

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders or Beto O'Rourke for President?

HoooBOYHowdy! A thought about the "secret" cases Flynn helped with.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live: Trump Worried About Mean Comments at Bush Funeral

A blast from the past...Randy Newman

Is the Women's March Melting Down?

Chicken-Fried News: School's out

Meet Jim Allison, Texas' Newest Nobel Laureate (and Three-Time Cancer Survivor)...

TO: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

Heather Heyer's Mother Confronts Neo-Nazi Who Killed Her Daughter, At Unite The Right Rally

...Silent Sam Protest

There Is A Great Incentive For Trump, The Repugs & Maybe Even The Russians To Win The WH In 2020....

Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Official Trailer #2 (VIDEO)

I want everyone to notice

Southeast Oklahoma lawmaker defects to Republican Party

Now that's a habit....or....Smocked

Tweet of the Day

Inspired by EarlG's "Individual 1 Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" ...

Need assistance: how do I post a YouTube link using an I Pad?...n/t

Eddie Money-Shakin'

Quinton gas well drilling company knew rig was unsafe before blowout, fire that killed five, amended

Carolers call out Republican lame-duck efforts outside Snyder condo

Eddie Money-I Wanna Go Back

Tribes seek to challenge Corps' Dakota Access pipeline study

Read Laurence Tribe's Twitter feed.

Trump's Claim 'Nobody' Had Contact With RA Demolished By Facts - The Beat With Ari Melber - MSNBC

Federal jury awards former legislative candidate $700,000 in defamation lawsuit

Neal Katyal: Here's Why President Donald Trump Isn't In Jail - All In - MSNBC

Of course Oren Hatch would think this way?

Obama pushes Obamacare enrollment as deadline looms

Up to 10,000 City of Topeka customers possibly affected in potential cyberattack

Mia Love Trying to Appeal to MAGA Trash

Democratic Rep: Mueller Has 'Law And Order' GOP 'Getting Squishy' - The Beat With Ari Melber - MSNBC

Omahan will pay more than $170,000 for concealing income while on disability

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/10/18

Laurence Tribe: President Donald Trump Can Be Indicted For Federal Crimes - The Last Word - MSNBC

Ultima Thule in Sight! New Horizons Probe Snaps New Photo of Its Target

Stephen Colbert - Guest Doris Kearns Goodwin: What It Takes To Lead In Turbulent Times

Toll roads

AI-5 Targeted Almost 1,400 People In The First Two Years

Under Pressure From The Power

Looks like she May have to exit Brexit

Washington Post Op-Ed by 44 former Senators

Asteroid Bennu Had Water! NASA Probe Makes Tantalizing Find

You Can Beam a Message to NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft for Historic Flyby!

White House: Trump Supports Businesses Posting 'No Gays' Signs

(Jewish Group) Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report

Ohio Man Arrested for Plotting Synagogue Attack: Law Enforcement

(Jewish Group) 90 Percent of European Jews Say anti-Semitism Getting Worse, EU Report Finds

Scientists identify vast underground ecosystem containing billions of micro-organisms

The Trump Analogy Everybody's Overlooked

Colombia's Gulf Clan crime gang declares holiday ceasefire

'Surprise' Palu tsunami clue found on seafloor

Chile's pine forests: A botanical dinosaur bound for extinction?

Normal Man Donald Trump Hilariously F*cks Up Army-Navy Coin Toss

Chile's pine forests: A botanical dinosaur bound for extinction?

Colombia journalism project aims to bring untold stories of war to light

East Antarctica's glaciers are stirring

Black Toronto residents 20 times more likely to be shot dead by police, study says

Senator Sanders: Keep Up the Momentum to Fight Climate Change

CNN Poll: Approval ratings for Trump, Mueller fall

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals Jewish ancestry at Hanukkah celebration

Climate change was behind 15 weather disasters in 2017

GOP fights piling up for McConnell

You think NC has an election fraud problem...check out Florida!

A group of Muslim women I saw at the supermarket last week.

Washington Post Introduces 'Bottomless Pinocchio' Factcheck Level for Trump

Meet the Bottomless Pinocchio

New York Daily News cover: Help Wanted

That was awkward -- at world's biggest climate conference, U.S. promotes fossil fuels

Maria Butina Takes Plea Deal, Cooperating With Investigators: Reports - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Listening to a cozy that has a character I think is modeled after the Dotard.

My Christmas Greeting this year...

Tuesday TOONs - Gone to Lunch, Back in 3 Trump Scandals Edition

Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina reportedly pleads guilty to one charge of conspiring to act as a

Mysterious paralyzing illness affecting children reached record number, health officials say

Here is your Federal Legislative Weekly Report (Week of December 3-7, 2018)

Americans need to know if Trump is a crook or not (Editorial-Houston Chronicle)

"It Got Back to Trump That Kelly Was Bad-Mouthing Him"

TIME has chosen Jamal Khashoggi and other journalists as 2018's 'Person of the Year'.

How Trump, DeVos And Mulvaney Help Banks And Colleges Steal From Students

Time Magazine Person of the Year: The Guardians

Trump Allies Starting to Worry About Investigations

Trump's up and tweeting, and "The Wall" is now "The Great Wall." Didn't China already do that?

IMO, The French have reached the "gig system" that we will, if we don't lower SocSec to age 40yrs.

U.S. has arrested 170 immigrants who tried to claim migrant children

No "Time" for Trump!

David Bossie is stupid enough to take the Chief of Staff job.

Why the "F" do I listen to NPR if all I get is Inskeep...

Morning Joe just showed four repug senators defending donald fucking trump

The Rundown: December 10, 2018

2018 in Review: Breakout Artist

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 12/05/18

Fuck-o didn't get it

2018 Top 50 Comic Book Writers #50-46

2018 Top 50 Comic Book Artists #50-46

Trump continues to honor GHWB by stripping away clean water rules created during his administration

Anti-Trans Group Admits Bathroom Bill Fear-Mongering Was "Largely Contrived"

Expos Reveals Network of Baptist Institutions That Shielded Child Molesters

Did you know that over ten people are vying for chief of staff position?...Bwahahahahaaaa

2018 in Review: Breakout Writer

Asylum claims jump despite Trump's attempt to limit immigration

'Does Nikolas Cruz Deserve to Die?' asked a reading quiz given to students 10 mins from Parkland...

Easy Targets...

The global turmoil Trump fueled is poised to haunt him as markets fluctuate

Would you like to have a laugh at the expense of QAnon?

Giuliani Negotiating Deal With Sanctioned Democratic Republic of Congo: Report

Fun fact: About one million people died building the 'Great Wall of China'

US returns 3 disputed bells taken from Philippines in 1901

RUDE PUNDIT: Impeach the Motherfucker (Don't Be Suckered by the Bill Clinton Comparison)

Most Don't Want Shutdown Over Border Wall

Pelosi, rebels discuss limiting her time as speaker to 4 years

Democrats should immediately impeach Trump upon convining the next congress.

Mad Magazine Goes For Madly Hilarious In New Book Bashing Trump Era

LOL! Piers Morgan uses Daily Maily column to beg Trump to hire him as CoS

Republican congress will be grilling Google exec. today...does Google have anti-conservative bias?

Serving Trump Revealed Who John Kelly Always Was

Rahm Emanuel: 'Godspeed' to Trump's next chief of staff

Trump insists border wall 'will get built' ahead of meeting with Dem leaders

"Baby It's Cold Outside"

Trump PANICKING: Stocks Crash, Job Report DISASTER

Right-Winger Predicts Trump Will Resign 10 Mins Before Pence, To Get Pardon

Kasich's camp slams GOP effort to head off primary vs. Trump

How the IRS Was Gutted

How Michael Cohen could help the feds get the Trump Organization

Brexit: MPs hold emergency debate on meaningful vote - watch live

Courts likely to strike down Republican lame-duck power grabs, experts say

BREAKING: Friendly-fire skirmishes spotted in this year's "War on Christmas."

Iowa considers ethics complaint against Trump's acting attorney general

At Trump's hotel, spiritual warriors pray for the president in his 'darkest hour'

Women's Suffrage Mapped: The Year Women Got The Vote By Country

Beto O'Rourke spoke with Rev. Al Sharpton, fueling 2020 speculation

Targets of U.S. Sanctions Hire Lobbyists With Trump Ties to Seek Relief

Time Person of the Year: The Guardians

Children's World Map

IMF warns storm clouds are gathering for next financial crisis

Moral and ethical suicidal tendencies, along with a desire to be front and center at the congression

Venezuelan families seek a better life abroad

Giuliani Insists Breaking The Law Not A Crime

Britain's May is seeking Brexit concessions, but Europe is not playing along

Trump Falsely Claims Dems Want 'Open Borders' Bringing 'Crime and Disease' in Morning Tweetstorm

Gunsmock

"Putin gives me wood." . . . Please come CAPTION NRA-TV's Dan Bongino!!!

NC-09: Bladen County counted early votes too soon in 2018. Witness alleges numbers were leaked.

Two years after #Pizzagate showed the dangers of hateful conspiracies, they're still rampant on YouT

'Wake Up and Learn the Facts': Avenatti Strikes Back After Dershowitz Blasts Stormy Daniels...

Kellyanne Conway's name mentioned to replace John Kelly.

Capital Gazette staff among "The Guardians" named Time's Person of the Year

Agents of Doubt: How a powerful Russian propaganda machine chips away at Western notions of truth

Agents of Doubt: How a powerful Russian propaganda machine chips away at Western notions of truth

Wow! Religionnews.com covers EVERYTHING!

Trump denies that he's having trouble finding a chief of staff

Trump's "reality tremor" as Mueller fallout piles up

"When I Said North Carolina Wasn't a Democracy, People Called Me Crazy"

Canadian Ex-Diplomat Reported Detained in China

'I wasn't asking for permission': GOP women put leaders on notice

PPI for final demand advances 0.1% in November; services increase 0.3%, goods fall 0.4%

Jean-Claude Juncker: EU won't renegotiate Brexit deal

Pick a WHCOS for Cheetolini

Report finds top U.S. Olympic Committee officials concealed knowledge of Nassar allegations

Dangerous delusions

A Conflicted War: MS-13, Trump and America's Stake in El Salvador's Security

A Conflicted War: MS-13, Trump and America's Stake in El Salvador's Security

"I took action......I took her life!"

FSogol's 2018 Advent Calendar Day 11: The Time J.R.R. Tolkien Saved Christmas

At this point, why not Jon Voight or Pierce Morgan as Chief of Staff?

Help Wanted: White House

Military will build border wall if Pelosi, Schumer don't agree to pay for it: Trump

House Republicans lead vote to label Rohingya crisis 'genocide' in rebuke to Trump administration's

"Impeachment" as a political issue.

Did anyone see the last episode of Ray Donovan?

9-year-old kills self after racist taunts from class: family

Enemy of the People....

Zinke used Thanksgiving to sneak a Koch adviser and party loyalist into key public information role

Can't you freakin' knock?

Former Canadian diplomat detained in China: sources

Awkward Headline: Julia Roberts Finds Life and Her "HOLES" Get Better With Age

So... are Hispanic Muslims supposed to be superhuman or something?

Don't remember if I've seen these possible candidates for COS mentioned

Critics label Putin a hypocrite for attending veteran dissident's wake

Iran confirms missile test in defiance of U.S.

Do you think technology is destroying families?

After decades of stealing people's land by force

Texas Sonic employees, manager arrested after allegedly lacing kid's meal with ecstasy

U.S. lawmakers agree on Farm Bill, aiming for vote this week

Crimes aren't crimes: Trump and his allies are moving the goalposts to legally protect him

Theresa May gets locked inside her car as she attempts to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Americans venture back to Cuba as hurricane memories, U.S. tensions fade

Who sent me a package?

"Courts likely to strike down Republican lame-duck power grabs, experts say"

Rasmussen missed the House vote by ten points. One would think that would provoke self reflection

Boundlessly idealistic, Universal Declaration of Human Rights is still resisted

U.S. arrests religious leaders, activists at border protest

Michelle Obama extends tour as sales for 'Becoming' top 3 million

Breaking: Whistleblowers Demands SEC Commish recuse from Toys R Us case

US-Russian spat over bombers landing in Venezuela

US-Russian spat over bombers landing in Venezuela

McConnell agrees to vote on Trump-backed criminal justice bill

Christmas pet adoption ban at German shelters

Alex Jones, Roger Stone crash Google CEO hearing

George Conway complimenting Rachel Maddow on Twitter:

'Trump FACES A BOMBSHELL After Some Republicans Dismiss Him Hush Money Allegations

Emmer, NRCC Start to Rebuild for 2020

Do these newly built Walls, makeshift Walls & Fences have windows, are they see through?

The Arctic is in even worse shape than you realize

WaPo Editorial Board: Proof that Trump is lying about 'fake news,' from Trump himself

Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) will have 'assistant Speaker' title

F**king republican pushing that Google is bias against republicans over Democrats. The Google

Disparate thoughts.

Paul Ryan's long con

"How to respond to FSB offer of employment?"

Putin's East German identity card found in Stasi archives - report

The Arctic's Warmest 5 Years on Record: 2014-Present

Tule fog is THICK in Northern CA this morning. Drive, cycle, walk safe everyone!

NRA leader, Abramoff and GOP operative tied to Russian spy Maria Butina

White woman pleads guilty to assaulting black teen at pool

Ford Argentina ex-executives sentenced in torture cases

Pic Of The Moment: Trump Claims At Least 10 People Are Vying For Chief Of Staff - Who Could They Be?

Heartwarming story of forgiveness and redemption

BREAKING: Sen. Kamala Harris keeps her seat on Judiciary

New app reunites missing pets with owners by using facial recognition

Life is NOT being kind to Theresa May...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 12/4/18

Tuna casserole yuck

Has anyone seen "The Sea of Trees"?

Google's secret 'Dragonfly' project is a major threat to human rights

GOP Senator Orrin Hatch Says He Doesn't Care if Trump Was 'Involved in Crimes'

The other 29-year-old who Democrats just elected to Congress

The Sisterhood Is Global Institute The Think Tank of International Feminism

These "border crossers" as described actually sound pretty awesome if you think about it

The Sisterhood Is Global Institute The Think Tank of International Feminism

Climate Change Conference Erupts Into Laughter As US Rep Promotes Coal

I feel like I need to plug in and turn it up

Top ten contenders for White House chief of staff!

Retired general faces rape charges in Virginia following dismissal of Army case

New Hampshire Democratic Office Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package

"BLUE TIDE - Parody of Sleigh Ride" The Parody Project

'We're going to kill you': Nicaragua's brutal crackdown on press freedom

What happens if those online research sites provide egregiously wrong information about you?

Loud funky hard edged guitar

Going for a swimrun- or- Modern day Jesus

Zinke used Thanksgiving to sneak a Koch adviser and party loyalist into key public information role

Greedy racist hypocrites

Rare albino porcupine takes a walk in the Maine woods

New GOP leader suddenly against House investigations since GOP lost

Musers- 840 Bit: Jerry Jones Helicopter Pilot Chip Stanowich

So who plays Russian Agent Maria Butina in the movie?

Stone Dodges On Further Contact With Bannon About Wikileaks

How many people are you buying Christmas presents for this year?

I think "bringing down the Trump Org" would make him crazier than impeachment.

Here's what we're up against: GOP shrugs at Trump's involvement in Cohen crimes

Family Finds Cat Alive A Month After Camp Fire

Family Finds Cat Alive A Month After Camp Fire

New Dem Campaign Chief Wants Pair Of Close-Call Candidates To Run Again

"The most deplorable thing you'll see"

Mother Jones: Documents Show Trump Illegally Coordinated with NRA on Campaign

Jared did what?

Meghan McCain needs to go to manners school.

Trump begs press to 'please' stop saying no one wants to work for him

If you are not watching Nancy Pelosi in the Oval, live, right now . . . .

CNN NOW!

I'm a middle aged dude w/ a career and family, and I'm pumped about the new animated Spider-man film

"Impeach 45" at last night's Warriors game

Is that a statue of Pence in the press conference?

Schumer socked it to Trump

BREAKING Charlottesville jury - LIFE + 70 years each other charge

I almost expected Trump to start barking.

donald trump...'I am proud to shut down the government' ...go for it don.

I have a question for DUers regarding Trump's wall

Jury recommends life in prison plus 419 years for James Fields

Beto O'Rourke narrowly tops wide-open MoveOn 2020 presidential straw poll; Biden runner up

What is wrong with us, Democrats (real Democrats)?

Friends jumping rope

If I may, does Trump think a government shutdown means our country rolls up like a pillbug?

Windows 10 Sends Your Activity History to Microsoft, Even if You Tell It Not To

How did we go from "Mexico is going to pay for it" to "We'll pay for it or else we will shut down"?

Nancy is the BOMB!!! That's why we still support her as Speaker. She knows her job.

So Trump says we stopped 10 terrorists at the border. Guess what. If true, we did it with NO wall.

Here is a video of Trump/Pelosi/Schumer RE: the wall.

WATCH: The Schumer / Pelosi post-mortem statements on the meeting with Trump are WONDERFUL.

James A. Fields Jr. sentenced to life in prison in Charlottesville car attack

Remember when Whoopi and Joy just got up and left the room when O Reilly was spewing?

Modi's BJP suffers heavy election defeats in Hindi heartland

Now Trump can sit down 'cause Nancy and Chuck just handed him his ass!

'Blatant scare tactics': Iowa university leads crackdown on student unions

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to take your money. The press is helping her

Trump threatens to shut down the government as he argues with Pelosi and Schumer in front of cameras

Christmas crafting 2018

Kamala Harris to keep her spot on Judiciary, Schumer says

That guy

5 Marines missing off coast of Japan declared dead

VFW Denounces Lone GOP Senator Holding Up Bill For 'Blue Water' Navy Vietnam Vets

Walker says Wisconsin governor's powers will remain strong

Maybe we should have a compromise on the Wall

He can pray as hard as he wants - when he opens his eyes he will still be Trump's VP.

Twitter peeps-can you help me with this poll?

In a world of assholes, we have the biggest one in our White House

In Fight With 'Chuck And Nancy,' Trump Says He'd Be 'Proud' To Shut Down Government

I'd rather celebrate the Solstice...

An obvious truth

Technology question. If an active cell phone were to be dropped in a body of water

Educate me please. Are there not enough Repub votes in Congress to fully fund the wall?

Fools gold?

Trump alleged to have donated bounced check to Macri's 2015 campaign in Argentina

Kellyanne Conway swipes at Ocasio-Cortez over John Kelly tweet

Can we characterize the 2018 Senate Elections correctly?

Trump alleged to have donated bounced check to Macri's 2015 campaign in Argentina

Brazil shooting: Five dead as gunman opens fire in cathedral

Brazil shooting: Five dead as gunman opens fire in cathedral

Russian official offers to unveil correspondence with US

Adam Ruins Everything Mattress Industry

Seth Abramson: This is hard to watch.

Can ya tell Pence really didn't wanna be there??

Arpaio Sues CNN, Rolling Stone, HuffPost For Coverage Of Contempt Conviction

Chuck Schumer baits Trump into "proud to shut the government down" quotes

Trump Administration Paid Firm Nearly $14 Million For Just 2 New Recruits

Arpaio Sues CNN, Rolling Stone, HuffPost For Coverage Of Contempt Conviction

Pelosi to Trump: "The fact is, you do NOT have the votes in the House."

Trump: "Many, over ten, are vying for and wanting the White House Chief of Staff position."

Chuck slaps Trump around.

Schumer and Pelosi set up?

Trump falsely claims that "tremendous amounts of [border] wall have already been built...

White House Ficus To Leave For Virginia Arboretum After Declining Trump's Offer To Be Chief Of Staff

'Does he think his supporters are dumb?' Coulter lashes out at Trump for lying about having built...

Pelosi taunts Trump -- and reveals he rejected her offer to start their meeting with a prayer

Eugene Bullard, The Black Swallow of Death

"We will, we will smock you."

tRump will go off the rails when he's watching the news the rest of the day...

Internet applauds Pelosi and Schumer for making Trump look like 'the pompous, uneducated, empty suit

A Rhode Island School District Is Sending Debt Collectors After Families Over Unpaid Lunches

Chuck Schumer hilariously roasts Trump to his face for bragging about winning North Dakota

My crazy little loves

This is like when Jim stares at the camera on The Office

LEAKED: Footage From Inside No. 10 Downing Street!

Something to ponder - Beto didn't vote for Pelosi as Minority Leader in 2016

Pelosi and Trump Clash Over Border Wall Funding

TCM Schedule for Thursday, December 13, 2018 -- What's On Tonight: Star of the Month Dick Powell

Individual-2 watched too much porn last night

TCM Schedule for Friday, December 14, 2018 -- What's On Tonight: TCM Spotlight: Songs on Screen

TCM Schedule for Saturday, December 15, 2018 -- What's On Tonight: Christmas Classics

"Yes, if I don't get my way I will shut down the government"

Here' the analogy on the Campaign Finance Law Violations

Nancy has spoken!

CNN pundit John Avalon called Pence the 'The Elf on the Shelf' in trump, Schumer, Pelosi meeting.

N A N C Y !

I think Drumpf was right, about catching ten terrorists.

Wimpy Graham called Pelosi & Schumer out for being "hypocritical"?

A comment I posted to Paul Krugman's latest column...

Great Pyramid Sex

Gov. Ricketts says he's open to working on 'stand your ground' law in Nebraska

The Golden Age of Rich People Not Paying Their Taxes.

Even Dick Cheney's dog was an asshole

Shit Asian Moms Say

15-year-old: leaders "behaving like children" on climate change; school strike spreading worldwide

Traitor Tot Christmas Tree...

Happy 293rd Birthday, George Mason. Founding Founder, He Conceived the Bill of Rights.

Hearing Trump lie his way thru that act, just shows Trump has no clue how things work!

Trump Administration Won't Back Up President's Terror Claim

Biden Should Run on a Unity Ticket With Romney

Something there is that doesn't love a wall,

Has Anyone Recently Asked Trump About Mexico Paying For The Wall?.....

Trump really "screwed the pooch" in that meeting.

Caption Nancy walking out of the Oval Office with a big smile on her face

what day would the shut down start

Senators dumbfounded by Trump vow to shut down government

Politifact names conspiracies about Parkland students as 2018's 'lie of the year'

Just caught the end but it sounds like Schumer is making sure

Trump Can't Stop Confessing

Pence's contribution to today's Oval Office meeting

Caption this photo from "The Hill" website

Farmers protect what is left of private enterprise in Venezuela

So the headline "Democrats force Gov't Shutdown over Border Security Refusal"...

cnbc described the meeting as being between "two fiery new yorkers and one feisty..."

Freepers are claiming Trump schooled Nancy and Schumer

Pence's 'potted-plant approach' to Trump's spat with Dems mocked in social media

Perfect holiday gift for all of the MAGAts in your family--and it's on sale!

I wanted Nancy to just reach over and slap that silly face off him...

Who is buying the "We caught ten terrorists" line? I'm not.

How Could The Trump Organization Benefit From A Border Wall?.....

"I'm with stupid"

A different perspective on the meeting

McConnell warns against shutdown after fiery White House meeting

Funny GIF on Fox News website. Top story.

Kudos to Time mag for their choice for Person of the Year: Journalists under attack in war on truth

WAPO: Trump's extraordinary Oval Office squabble with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, annotated

Pence's 'potted-plant approach' to Trump's spat with Dems mocked in social media

Trump attacks Comey for saying Democrats 'have to win' the White House in 2020

Nancy Pelosi: "It's like a manhood thing with him -- as if manhood can be associated with him"

Pelosi questions Trump's manhood after confrontational White House meeting

Pelosi privately disses Trump's manhood after White House meeting

Trump is such a colossal asshole. He cannot even look at Nancy Pelosi. His contempt for women

Jennifer Rubin: Trump has already lost the shutdown fight

Lamar Smith on how Google searches work:

The 2020 presidential election could determine whether Trump faces consequences for alleged crimes

Pence observes a moment of silence during Trump's meeting with Schumer and Pelosi.

Pelosi questions Trump's manhood after confrontational White House meeting

'No holds barred'....means a lot of republicans lawyer up..

Who's accountable for late GI Bill payments that left vets in dire straights?

Trump Prepares to Unveil a Vast Reworking of Clean Water Protections

Manafort hearing happening now

OH MY GOD, I JUST REALIZED IT.

Deciphered 4,500-Year-Old Pillar Shows First Known Record of a Border Dispute

Trump's border get tough show costed $210 million

Oral Hatch is a vile

no jail for Baylor frat president rapist (warning, trigger)

Trump just jumped the shark.

Have Republicans Given Up On Winning Black Voters?

Irish woman who married ghost of 300-year-old pirate says they have split up

Oh Nancy!! Damn! Cut him to the quick with this one!!

So how much of The Wall has actually been built?

Religion declining in importance for many Americans, especially for Millennials

Gap continues to widen between Trump and intelligence community on key issues

The Inslee 'Leap Forward' -- Clean power, no coal, electric cars and ferries

we don't have a cell phone thread do we?? I didn't see one. Thanks

Ted Lieu really knows how to distill an issue to its essence--in 280 characters.

After nearly 2 years, a lawmaker finally fact-checked President Trump to his face

Having the military build the wall will be damn near impossible...

Police: White supremacists beat black DJ in Lynnwood bar

Let me play guess the Headline!!!

Monopoly Guy shows up at Google hearings

Bidding wars for Seattle homes subside as market cools

Trump administration spent more than $13 million to hire 2 border agents

Hahahahaha!

Pelosi: 'This Wall Thing' Is 'Like A Manhood Thing' For Trump

He said Mexico would pay for the wall.

When you walk into a room and forget what for:

Bag Man, the podcast by Rachel is fascinating. Don't miss it.

McConnell warns Senate it could work through Christmas break

Walker Hints He'll Sign WI GOP's Bills To Curb Incoming Dem Gov's Power

Damn, there was a shooting in Strasbourg

Trump, Democrats battle over wall in Oval Office spat

A Chorus Of 'Nancy's: Trump Called Pelosi's Name 12 Times In One Pool Spray

Beware:

The GOP: Actually, Crime Is Good

Charges dropped against woman whose baby was ripped from her by NYPD officers

BadAss Nancy Questions FatAss's Manhood! LOLOLOL

I'll tell a story about something that actually happened:

You have to wonder if Trump thinks a shutdown

Schiff writes mock White House chief of staff job description

U.S. judge delays plea hearing for accused Russian agent Butina

Janet Yellen Warns Another Financial Crisis Could Be Brewing

Pelosi & Schumer aren't going to put up with tRump's lying and bullshit

Cartoons 12/11/18

Fox says Trump said he wants a Shutdown...then says he doesn't

We could reach a constitutional crisis BUT

There are just those certain days here on DU

Trump administration official defends tear gas use at Mexico border

Trump administration official defends tear gas use at Mexico border

Midterm results should be a warning to Republicans, says polling editor

Judge Tentatively Schedules Hearing On Manafort's Alleged Lies For Jan. 25

BREAKING: Shooting at Strasbourg Christmas Market; suspect at large

So if Trump doesnt get what he wants he will shut down the government.

I used to be in a band called "Lost Dog".

At least one dead, 10 wounded in French Christmas market shooting

Pierce: Nancy Pelosi Just Mocked the President* to His Face in the Oval Office

Thousands of mailed ballots in Florida were not counted

Inspirational!! Meet Greta Thunberg, 15-year old Climate Action Activist from Sweden - Impressive!!

Yellen warns of another potential financial crisis: 'Gigantic holes in the system'

Trump is Exposing Just How Morally Bankrupt this Country Really Is

Time Man of the Year

Gollum J. Trump explains the White House meeting today.

Has anything changed on the Cohen Prague trip? Is he still denying it?

More Mueller developments are coming this week. Here's what you need to know

Tulsi Gabbard Is Reaching Out to Staffers for Possible 2020 Run

Mom Who Had Baby Snatched Away, Released

Former Canadian diplomat detained in China

Maybe the best tweet ever on Trump:

Wow, just watched Nancy school Trump.

I forgot why Chuck Grassley was being such an Individual-1 apologist. Oh yeah,

Think about it---have you ever seen Trump and the contents of a manure speader

A cat purring has to be the most relaxing sound there is. I can feel my blood pressure lowering

A cat purring has to be the most relaxing sound there is. I can feel my blood pressure lowering

Dr. Maddow's Bagman podcast is unique and brilliant. (plus a couple of notes)

Best Caption of Nancy Leaving White House...

He is Our President, and we should support Him!

I'm certain of one thing: he's a lousy fuck.

Senate Will Vote on Sanders' Yemen Resolution Tomorrow (Dec. 12)

Speaking of things we never see together,..

Jeff Koterba's latest cartoon: Flying the cramped skies

Additional footage from the Pelosi/Schumer/Trump meeting today

If early vote totals were leaked, NC GOP says new election in NC's 9th is a must

Adam Schiff....At least 52 journalists have been murdered in 2018.

Pack it up, Internet. @PaulLeeTicks wins.

Luckovich-Trump's wall

I hate it when people get sayings wrong! After all, it's not

My hero is Robert Mueller....

If Mueller can't or won't indict Trump then Trump is essentially immune and above the law.

Boy! I just thought about something Trump said!

"OMG they're down to Christie, Rick Perry and Santorum."

Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay nearly $300,000 in legal fees to Trump's attorneys in defamation

Beto O'Rourke narrowly tops wide-open MoveOn 2020 presidential straw poll; Biden is runner-up

Two words Trump needs to hear more. Prove it.

Fact check: Individual-1's 10 terrorists are stopped claim from the Oval Office mtg this morning

It's been a horrible day for Trump

GOP Confirms Another Trump Judge Who Was Rated 'Not Qualified' To Serve to lifetime seat

French Christmas Market shooting, 2 dead, 11 injured. Gunman not captured

New toy!

Stormy has to pay $293k in legal fees to Trump!

Need some help with podcasts. How do I get Rachel's Bagman podcast?

Rick Wilson at it again

Our dog is doing better

Oh Snap!

My Eyes. My Eyes Hurt.

"There Has Never Been A Government Shutdown Under One Party Rule In History."

Didn't Rachel Maddow say something interesting was going on 3pm today?

Robert Mueller....My Hero

Democrats Will Investigate All Of Trump's Business And Financial Records

I am so disappointed that the caravan stopped & turned back!

Death match in the Banana republic....2020 style

Steve King asks Google CEO for names of employees to see if they're liberals

The Trump Administration Just Asked The Supreme Court To Let It Enforce Its New Asylum Ban

Should Ken Starr Have Had The Authority To Criminally Indict Bill Clinton?

Fears of metal-tainted meat prompt recall of 28,000 pounds of Jimmy Dean sausage nationwide

Putin....for what is she getting 15yrs I asked my security department....LMAO

Paul Lee Ticks WINS TODAY'S INTERNET for this video of Schumer meeting with "bad boy" Trump.

NASA's first look: Tiny asteroid is studded with boulders

Trumps Wall and Brexit. Same Deranged Shit and Vanity Everyday.

Why a 14th-century mystic appeals to today's 'spiritual but not religious' Americans

Nancy Pelosi compares meeting with Trump to having a "tinkle contest with a skunk"

JK Rowling....on Brexit and trumps wall..

who is the woman following chuck todd tonight...

Brexit: Tory resentment of Irish power within EU

Wonkette: Can Somebody Hold Nancy Pelosi's Beer While She Dick-Punches Trump Some More?

What's for Dinner, Tues., Dec. 11, 2018

What constitutes a "valid" interpretation of the Bible?

Has anyone ever made a slab pie?

The CDC keeps warning people not to eat raw cookie dough -- even though it's delicious

Instead of a Deadpool, lets have a Flightpool!

When the new Democratic house starts their Rump family investigation will it result in

Venezuela's deals to shield Citgo from creditors now in doubt

Venezuela's deals to shield Citgo from creditors now in doubt

Is Butina, the Russian spy, connected to the Russia investigation?

Cong. Sheila Jackson-Lee: "Impeachment will have to be bi-partisan"

Canadian court grants bail to CFO of China's Huawei

breaking: he is enraged

Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Trump $293K in legal fees

STOCK MARKET WATCH - Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Heartworm, ringworm, hookworm, and fleas

Pence looked like a piece of furniture in that meeting with Pelosi.

Gulf of Maine is having 3rd warmest year on record

Strasbourg shooting: Gunman at large after two killed and 12 injured

Billboard's 50 Best Albums of 2018: (Critics' Picks)

The GOP has used a two Santa Claus strategy to con America for 45 years. By 1974 Nixon resigned and

ROFL: Steve Schmidt on Pence's "performance" in the Oval Office today...LOLOL

Quote of the Day

Pence Curb:

US accused of obstructing talks at UN climate change summit

After nearly 2 years, a lawmaker finally fact-checked President Trump to his face

Congresswoman asks Google CEO why googling 'idiot' shows picture of Trump

Beto O'Rourke tops MoveOn's 2020 Straw Poll

If this doesn't scare you, nothing will. Re: Andy Serkis as Theresa May.

I wonder what time the first unhinged tweet will appear

Trump loyalist at VA forced out after collecting pay but doing little work

Trevor Chats with His Grandma About Apartheid and Tours Her Home, "MTV Cribs"-Style

Pence's expression is priceless. Can someone make a video

Gap continues to widen between Trump and intelligence community on key issues

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