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Archives: December 23, 2019

Bishops Go to Court to Claim Compensation for Every Christian 'Injured' by Television Humor Program

📸 #Bernie2020 holiday dinner in Keene, NH - overflow crowd

CBS Weekend News: clip of orangeous at the latest (?) rally..

One family, two schools: Questions raised about another Sanders deal

Catastrophic Ohio Methane Leak Stayed Hidden Until a Satellite Found It

Recently we have heard reports that your smart phone can be pinged...............

🐦 DEC 27 at 1PM - Town Hall in Lebanon NH with Bernie Sanders

McCarthy recommends Collins, Ratcliffe, Jordan to represent Trump in Senate impeachment trial

🐦 DEC 27 at 3:30PM - SEA and SEIU 1984 Solidarity Rally with Bernie Sanders

🐦 DEC 28 at 12PM - Health Care Affordability Town Hall in Dover with Bernie Sanders

🐦 DEC 28 at 3PM - Plaistow NH Environmental & Corporate Greed Panel w/ Bernie Sanders

Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (Happy Holidays from Berklee)

🐦 DEC 28 at 6PM - Democracy Town Hall with Bernie Sanders - Concord, NH

Scoop: Buttigieg fundraiser dangles influence for cash

Chinese vessel sinking cause of Tahitian tide of plastic bags

🐦 DEC 29 at 10AM - Newport NH Town Hall Breakfast with Bernie Sanders

A Carpatho-Rus Christmas Carol: 'There Was Great Rejoicing'

Rudy Colludy has been in on the crimes since the start-remember him saying before 2016 election more

This woman never stopped trying to free a very sweet, chained-up dog ❤️

Woman In Bali Rescues Tiny, Feisty Street Dog

What really happens when the Orange One finally has a stroke or heart attack?

St. Symeon Orthodox Church Choir, Birmingham, Alabama

Three cheers for the Arizona Cardinals!

Watch these dolphins go from life in a tank to life in the ocean 🐬 😭

Los Angeles Times Biden is winning the electability primary

Little Duffer Boy - Christmas Parody - Don Caron

Trump Attacks Windmills in Speech to Conservative Group: 'I Never Understood Wind'

The Daily Show: Back in Black - Hallmark's Hanukkah Movies, Auschwitz Ornaments & Hitler's Hat

Ha! Mavericks ahead 26 points at start of 4th. Raptors score 47 points

Redbone - Come And Get Your Love - Great Live Performance!

There will be multiple results coming out of Iowa...

Imagine how unhinged Trump is going to be from November 4th 2020 to January 20th 2021

The attacks on Buttigieg for the wine-cave fundraiser are likely to backfire on both BS and EW

2020 AL US Senate Election- The only Non Moore Republican that is trailing Jones-D is Mooney-R.

Old Time radio for Christmas - Jack Benny Goes Shopping" 1937

'The Gift of the Magi' Film, John Steinbeck's Only Screen Appearance

NYTimes: Cats Film coughed up nothing but hairballs

The Angry Letter, read by Mike Malloy.

Banksy 'nativity scene' appears in Bethlehem hotel

Evangelical tussling over anti-Trump editorial escalates

Republicans are outmatched, outwitted and outclassed

Bad Lip Reading--45's Christmas Greeting

Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

Afghan president appears to win new term in initial results

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials

The Question Bernie Is AFRAID to Answer: Are Obama and Pelosi Establishment Dems?

Syrian air defense intercepts missiles from Israel: state media

White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump's July 25 call with Zelensky

White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump's July 25 call with Zelensky

A belated Happy Solstice!

Happy Hanukkah!

At one evangelical church, congregants dismiss the Christianity Today editorial -- if they've read it

Note to Ari: I don't care you fanboy Miles DAVIS or any pop culture references.

Johnson visit to Lebedev party after victory odd move for 'people's PM'

Johnson visit to Lebedev party after victory odd move for 'people's PM'

Gospel of St. John: The coming of the Christ, Jesus, into the world.

Brexit: Johnson condemned for dropping pledge to replace family reunion law

The second batch of thank you notes for my Littles.

ToTok: It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It's Secretly a Spy Tool.

ToTok: It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It's Secretly a Spy Tool.

Google: "The Search for Heros"

Devin Nunes, Johnny Depp lawsuits seen as threats to free speech and press

🕎Jane and I would like to wish a happy and peaceful Hanukkah to all those who are celebrating ...

The 2020 Democrats Were Told to Give a Gift or Ask Forgiveness. Guess What the Women Chose.

Sad this group has no recent posts

Messaging app ToTok is reportedly a spying tool for the UAE

Elizabeth Warren walks 6.6 miles a day and listens to fiction audiobooks to unwind

Dupe

I'm scared and full of doubts

Some pix with great timing to make you laugh, for your mental health break.

Boy Missing For More Than Two Years Found In The Closet Of A Child Pornography Suspect

Animals Scientists capture an amazing video of a deep sea fish with "feet"

Cat Decides To Take On Life As A Hat

U.S. NEWS At least 51 injured in 69-vehicle highway pileup in Virginia

Australia's PM defends climate stance amid wildfire disaster

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, December 25: TCM Special Theme: Pets on Sets

Ecuador's Reventador volcano erupts in a splash of lava

New adaptation of A Christmas Carol on tonight

Treat Me Nice

Ferrero Rocher chocolates may be tainted by child labour

How did an accused torturer end up teaching at the Sorbonne?

Democrats, Citing White House Emails, Renew Calls for Impeachment Witnesses

Stephen Miller Says 'Donald Trump Is the Anti-Racist President'

Floodwaters close roads, threaten homes around Snoqualmie Valley

drunk nypd cop kicks down door and terrorizes family

15 states' AGs sue over Trump repeal of Clean Water Rule

Women's health concerns are dismissed more, studied less

iPhone help, please.

The U.S.A. Way

My singer-songwriter daughter has a new music video out...

BS Surrogate Shaun King on EW and the Wine Bottles

Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir 🎄

If and when the trial moves to the Senate -

Good King Wenceslas - Traditional Choir

France again condemns Title III of US anti-Cuban Helms-burton Law

Trump is having his revenge on California as he remakes once-liberal 9th Circuit court (LAT)

3 iterations of Another Lonely Christmas - Prince

Bolivia is latest successful U.S.-backed coup in Latin America

"...gross immorality and ethical incompetence...."

Fareed Zakaria How Much Are You Paid To Lie To Me - The Economy Sucks Stop Lying

Elton John's 'Rocket Man' instrumental on piano.

Met a new friend at the Bernie rally in October...

Ram Dass, Being Somewhere Else Now. RIP Ram Dass.

How fish get their shape?

I'm already lost, now what?

NJ-SEN: Booker getting primary challenge for Senate from Sanders supporter

Saudi Arabia says five sentenced to death in killing of Jamal Khashoggi

A truly beautiful rendition of a Christmas song.

Invasive Asian giant hornet found in Washington state

This Russian sable gives its stuffed toy top-shelf treatment.

'Shameless' influencers face backlash for promoting Saudi Arabia music festival

Are you guys ok? According to POTUS you guys don't have functioning

Giuliani pals leveraged GOP access to seek Ukraine gas deal

Giuliani pals leveraged GOP access to seek Ukraine gas deal

US soldier killed in Afghanistan attack, Taliban claim responsibility

I just got a new phone. My suggested replies for DU have

The King Center tweet: "We can't worship the child in the manger..."

6 more horses found shot to death in eastern Kentucky

33 Years Ago Today; Voyager completes first nonstop, unrefueled circumnavigation of the world

SNL: Holiday Baking Championship

Christianity Today receives boost in new subscriptions after calling for Trump's removal...

All over the local papers and news this morning..

The Flag in the Whirlwind: An Update from CT's President

FDR, Truman, Kennedy, LBJ,Carter, Clinton, Obama ... all Establishment Democrats

NYMag: The threat of Domestic Terrorism can't be ignored

Monday TOONs - It's not hard to tell who's a useful idiot...

Adam Serwer The Atlantic: The Nationalist's Delusion

Jerry Falwell Jr.: " I predict the 2020 election will be Hiroshima and Nagasaki for the Dems!"

Breakfast Monday 23 December

Kevin Costner Endorses Pete Buttigieg at Iowa Rally

Trump! "I could never understand wind"?

Evangelical tussling over anti-Trump editorial escalates

December 23rd - Happy birthday Rep. Dave Loebsack (D) IA-2nd

In my last thread, call Trump stupid.

Merry Trumpmas - by Tom Tomorrow

December 26 - Happy birthday Governor Steve Sisolak (D) NV

December 27 - Happy birthday Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D) IA-1st

I'm streaming Morning Joe this morning

Happy Festivus, everyone

"Don't fear white supremacists, fear the Dems!" . . . Please come CAPTION Stephen Miller!!!

Greta Thunberg; Not even catastrophes like these seem to bring any political action. How is this pos

SNL: Masked Singer

Urban Meyer to Browns?

Impeached Trump and Rush Limpballs have lunch together.............

The Rundown: December 20, 2019

Gerry Alanguilan, Writer, Artist and Inker, Dead at 51

Buttigieg picks up more than 200 foreign policy endorsements

2019 in Review: Best Ongoing Series

2019 in Review: Best Artist

2019 in Review: Best Writer

Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg resigns as board seeks 'to restore confidence'

Wow. Christianity Today is not backing down:

Christmas & New Year's message by Ireland's President Michael D Higgins.

Buried Sediments From Long-Gone Mining & Industrial Operations Pose Long-Term Great Lakes Threat

McConnell tells Fox News he'll "look at the evidence and "decide if he wants to call witnesses"

Kevin McCarthy is a goddamned Liar...

Trump Supporters: READ THE TRANSCRIPT - Also Trump Supporters: we have not read the transcript

4 Years Of Operations At Bankrupt Vancouver Island Mine; 40 Years & Counting On River Cleanup

Living in her car, she was afraid and harassed. Then she found an unexpected refuge

Why "Christianity Today" Is Irrelevant.

The "Inside the Actor's Studio" questionnaire

Moscow Residents Wondering Where Winter Went; Highest December Temperatures In 133 Years

McConnell wants same votes that they took during Clinton impeachment?

DOD Well Aware Of Climate Threats, But Flooded Offutt AFB, Flattened Tyndall AFB Show Lack Of Action

And Another Shitty Partisan FERC Decision Tilts Against Renewables In Largest US Power Grid

Since nobody has gotten the gift I registered yet...

Facebook removes accounts with AI-generated profile photos

Obama talks up Warren behind closed doors to wealthy donors

Buttigieg takes aim at Biden with more than 200 foreign policy endorsements

Ah, yes! The wonderful holiday tune! "We wish you a Beayterful Yublyuk...

Warren Zevon - Renegade

Did anyone watch Mr Robot finale last night? What did you think??

Guardian: Nancy Pelosi: the woman who stood up to Trump

Trump commits felony bribery by giving Senate Republicans bribes ahead of trial

🌨️❄️🌨️❄️ Water sausage❄️🌨️❄️🌨️

Betelgeuse is 'fainting' but (probably) not about to explode (earthsky.org)

A Biden administration will work tirelessly to protect the voting rights of Americans

Texas barber shot over 13-year-old's haircut, sheriff's office says

Rep Cardenas, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus's political arm, is endorsing Joe Biden

Merry Festivus to all!

Astronomers find 'missing' neutron star after 32 years (earthsky.org)

You're gonna need a bigger boat (Twitter)

Baby crocodiles sound like they're shooting laser guns (Twitter)

Hazardous green chemical oozes onto Detroit highway

Clearly McGahn knows where all the bodies are buried.

Bowie on Bing Crosby Special singing...

I give up with my phone.

Trump welcomed Eddie Gallagher, who posed for photographs with corpse, to Mar-a-Lago last night.

Remember when Obama meeting one guy in a living room somewhere

Here is the real deal! Trump is guilty and the evidence exists to prove it!

#MoveTheDate

Mike Bloomberg opening 20 campaign offices in New York

Russia Is a Mess. Why Is Putin Such a Formidable Adversary? (NYT)

As a reminder on Trump steel tariffs

Speaker Pelosi: "What's his excuse now?"

China announces tariff cuts, more competition in markets

Fox News' Bret Baier to Treasury Dept: "I would like you to do me a favor, though..."

Trump's Remarks at Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, West Palm Beach, FL, December 22, 2019

The Secure Act has passed

"The March Hare is my hero." . . . Please come CAPTION Howard Kurtz!!!

Corporate Media use MOM to dismiss Andrew Yang, Elizabeth Warren, & Bernie Sanders

Thread to report good deeds of mainline churches. And thanks to McKim.

Find out who the first president was who lit the National Menorah, on the Advent Calendar

I think I've found my yard sign for 2020

Bernie Sanders To Hold Fundraiser Featuring Franzia Boxwine In Actual Cave

Buttigieg fundraiser accused of 'pay for play' pitch

Nunes, Depp lawsuits in Virginia seen as threats to free speech and press

Endless Turtle Taunting & Mean Tweets From Log-O-Merde have not swayed Speaker Pelosi

'Every little bit helps': Minimum wage to rise in 24 states as a movement toward $15 an hour builds

Everything is Beautiful

Ever watch Mark Taylor, the 'firefighter prophet'? IMHO he's a really crazy true believer, not faki

France says it carries out 1st armed drone strike in Mali

Inside the Secret List of Demands Warren Gave Hillary

Linus wants new human staff. 😹😂

And hear I thought it was a full ear - A slice of history, Van Gogh's famous cut

Trump re-tweets affectionate smoochies from Burger Boy who failed to make it into his Cabinet

It's Corporate Media, 'Moderate' Democrats, and the Oligarchy vs. Bernie Sanders and a Movement

Question about State of the Union speech.

You raised $237.00 on December 22, 2019 ActBlue POTUS donation links

Hallmark's Christmas movies are part of a culture war their viewers are losing

Devin Nunes, Johnny Depp lawsuits seen as threats to free speech and press

BERNIE SANDERS OUTPERFORMS JOE BIDEN IN HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUP WITH DONALD TRUMP, NEW POLL FINDS

Biden's new endorsement reflects battle for Latino support

So a guy walks into a Reich Wing bar...

Future generations will look back on Trump's latest wind turbines rant in awe and horror

'The Smartphone Is Our Era's Cigarette-- And Just As Hard To Quit'

Cats Movie Video Review (language warning)

American zero-sum folly. The Express Tribune of Pakistan

About Pete Buttigieg's wine cave dinner? I was there.

What do you really want for Christmas?

(Jewish Group) Astronaut Jessica Meir tweets Hanukkah message from space

'It's heartbreaking': Jill Biden tours migrant camp in Mexico with local leaders Sunday

Warren shifts stance on big money fundraisers in general election

'How Trump Has Betrayed The Working Class,' R. Reich

Health officials warn of measles exposure at 5 US airports

What the Senate Does Now Will Cast a Long Shadow.

McConnell not ruling out witnesses in impeachment trial

Trump's soul is dark, so dark he leaves no shadow.

Trump Effect: She ran over child because she was a 'Mexican'

Sanders Outperforms Biden in Head to Head versus Trump

Joyce Vance, Time Magazine: Trump acquittal in Senate is not "exoneration"

Australian Prime Minister Rejects Climate Solutions, Clings To Coal While Country Burns

Elephants in Thailand 'Broken' for Lucrative Animal Tourism

The stunning art of Donald Lipski

The Democratic Party field raises money for the DNC

Former Fox News contributor endorses Tulsi Gabbard

In case you needed more evidence of the untapped power of young voters:

Guiliani is interviewed by New York Magazine after two "wonderful" Bloody Marys

Obama talks up Warren behind closed doors to Wealthy donors

When Native Americans Are Told To 'Go Back' To Where They Came From

China attacks US Space Force as threat to outer space peace

All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle

Great tweet from Joe Biden:

Opinion: The message from a recent Times focus group? Bernie Sanders is still in the game

La Tamalada for Christmas - Sadly, Not This Year

UN clashes with Colombia over cop who killed peaceful protester

Thune promises 'fair process' in Senate impeachment trial

Reuters/Ipsos did 2 different GE polls Dec. 18-19, two different sets of voters.

A Real-Life Deluminator for Spotting Exoplanets by Reflected Starlight

Being anti Trump won't work

Blue Ridge Tunnel almost complete

My sister asked if her husband could come down for Christmas. I said okay on the condition he goes

Analyzing 2019: The fall of a Texas House speaker

Why we lost: Oligarchs are gaming democracy (US and UK)

Opinion: Andrew Yang is just a long shot -- for now

Camera Traps Show Invasive Coyotes and Foxes Heading Toward South America

Exclusive: Pentagon warns military members DNA kits pose 'personal and operational risks'

Trans woman Yahira Nesby murdered in Brooklyn

BERNIE SANDERS OUTPERFORMS JOE BIDEN IN HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUP WITH DONALD TRUMP, NEW POLL FINDS

Camera Traps Show Invasive Coyotes and Foxes Heading Toward South America

Elliot Schewel dies

Under a DAPPER Moon: NASA Eyes Wild Radio Science Projects on the Lunar Farside

My hardest one yet. A white mitten.

With the greatest respect.....

Glengarry Glen Christmas: Elf Motivation - SNL

The Texas A&M College baseball team, 1896. Those uniforms are fantastic, especially the socks!

Much work needed to 'target unacceptable levels' of racism in Ecuador: UN experts

America's Worst Graveyard Shift Is Grinding Up Workers

Congress Needs to Fire William Perry Pendley From the BLM

This guy has no brain and he can still see what's going on!

Argentineans sing in a nationwide act of solidarity

How much is the actual value of things we buy?

Tulsi Gabbard Says Donald Trump Is 'Unfit to Serve' After HE Commends Her For Voting 'Present

YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump's Mar-a-Lago Christmas party.

'Rhetorical policy': Bolton says Trump administration is bluffing on vow to denuclearize North Korea

Amy Klobuchar rolls through Iowa looking for her breakout moment

Opinion How 'Centrist Bias' Hurts Sanders and Warren

Nancy Pelosi Afraid? Gimmee A Break - Provide The Witnesses You Chicken Sh*t - Oh They Say Guilty

What could possibly go into a Trump pRresidential Library?

NY gov blocks some federal judges from officiating at weddings -- because they might be Trump nominee

No tsunami threat for Washington after 5.2 earthquake off Vancouver Island

Perfect conversation starters for family fun

March Of The Toy Soldiers

Pair Of Enormous Sea Lions Borrow Someone's Boat

CHRISTIANITY TODAY SUBSCRIPTIONS ROSE AFTER OP-ED CALLING FOR DONALD TRUMP'S REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, MA

Two Giuliani Associates Used Washington Connections to Chase Ukraine Gas Deal

Impeachment live updates: McConnell, Pelosi dig in on impasse over Trump's Senate trial

"I'm more of a Jew than Soros is."

Trump's EPA Goes to Bat for Bayer as Company Fights $25 Million Verdict in Roundup Cancer Case

Anyone here do a mother-daughter trip together...something fun and a little offbeat?

Report: Marshawn Lynch to meet with Seahawks Monday

Luckiest dogs ever ❄️ 💙

Sound Transit to seek car-tab changes with more urgency

Red Son

Wolf, Fetterman celebrate Festivus reading mean tweets

Schumer Demands All Ukraine Evidence At Impeachment Trial

No confidence in Trump's competence on North Korea

Tribal Elder Hears Grandfather's Voice in Archived Songs

Very Patient Guy Watches Out For His Favorite Goat

United Arab Emirates Chat App ToTok Actually a Spying Tool for the Government: Report

House counsel suggests a 2nd impeachment possible

Cartoons 12/23/19

*Official* DU Klingon Christmas music thread

I got my Social Security statement for next year

Woman Gives Dog Her Own Jacket So He Stays Cozy Waiting Outside

Now that Trump has been impeached, can we refer to him as IMPOTUS?

12/22 Mike Luckovich: Separated

Trump Doesn't Want To Go To Prison - It Is That Simple - Impeach/Remove/Arrest Conviction Coming

Joe Biden's new endorsement reflects battle for Latino support

Warning: Your Christmas ham is likely contaminated.

House Could Consider Impeachment Again

Giuliani pals leveraged GOP access to seek Ukraine gas deal

Ha!

Nike's Colin Kaepernick shoes sell out on first day

I always love Linda Ronstadt a great voice

NEW POST DEBATE National Democratic Primary:

A top fundraiser for Pete Buttigieg offered a donor the chance to 'get on the campaign's radar' in e

Ha ha!

Pete Buttigieg Bundler Offers Influence Opportunity To Wealthy Donors: Report

Neil Abercrombie calls on Tulsi Gabbard to resign from Congress

Warren tells Iowans to 'get in the fight' for change

The Yeah Buts Of This Election

2019 Right Wing Watch Holiday Gift Guide

Diplomats visit American jailed in Russia on spying charges

Living in her car, she was afraid and harassed. Then she found an unexpected refuge

Personal Prediction: Bloomberg will be our Democratic Nominee

Interesting phenomenon. Centrist Bias.

Republicans are leaving the House at a record pace. Why?

STOCK MARKET WATCH - Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Rudy Giuliani rails against 'a--hole' New York prosecutors in belligerent, alcohol-fueled interview

Tears: Another grim Christmas looms for the 'cheated' children of W. Virginia

Firebugs blamed for destructive Queensland fires

TCM Schedule for Thursday, December 26, 2019 -- What's On Tonight: TCM Spotlight: Joan Blondell

TCM Schedule for Friday, December 27, 2019 -- What's On Tonight: TCM Wine Club

Democrats keeping the heat on

TCM Schedule for Saturday, December 28, 2019 -- The Essentials: Diahann Carroll

Iowa woman accused in racist attack is charged in 2nd incident

What's for Dinner, Mon., Dec. 23, 2019

"Here Comes Christmas" by my band Green Sparkle Frog...

I got the following email from Pete today, and I wanted to share...

Trump just robocalled me to put a lump of coal

Tell a Republican

Sears sells DieHard brand to Advance Auto for $200 million

An angry, agitated, vacationing Trump declares "No way!...."

Guardian: Trump froze aid within 90 minutes of call with Zelenskiy.

Sigh --- Tis the Season for Joyful screw-ups

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

Fantasy (Official Video) -- George Michael

'tremendous fumes and gases' come out of windmills?

The DU has now raised OVER $60,000 to defeat Trump in 2020!!!

I thought I was driving through the trump White House today.

BODY COUNT - Carnivore (Visualizer Video)

'Bernie Blackout' Strikes Again? Despite Iowa Poll Average Showing Sanders in Solid 2nd, CNN

Firebugs Behind Destructive Queensland Fires

The Gary Sinise Foundation takes families of fallen soldiers to Disney World

U.S. recalls its ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row: sources

old time radio for Christmas - Phil Harris and Alice Faye 12/19/1948

Individuals Paid 8 Times More Total Tax Than Corporations Thanks To Trump Tax Cut Loopholes

The West Wing - In Excelsis Deo

U.S. halts sending bomb-sniffing dogs to Jordan, Egypt as seven die

The Flag in the Whirlwind: An Update from CT's President

The Tulsa Massacre Warns Us Not to Trust History to Judge Trump on Impeachment

Cha-cha-chimp? Ape study suggests urge to dance is prehuman

Moscow Mitch wants a 'Show Trial' like back in Stalin's USSR.

what i want to hear john bolton say- the king is mad. the prez is an idiot.

Kucinich endorses Gabbard's 2020 bid

The Tulsa Massacre Warns Us Not to Trust History to Judge Trump on Impeachment

Argentina: thousands protest in Mendoza wine region over axed water protections

Argentina: thousands protest in Mendoza wine region over axed water protections

The Times Brands Sanders and Warren as Far Left

Oh, La-Hindsey Gra-Ham

Indiana conservation officials need the public's help to find person who fatally shot a bald eagle

Some of us support will Bernie and MFA until the very end! Proof below:

Home affairs warned Australian government of growing climate disaster risk after May election

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