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It’s easy to see PBO in a Hawai’ian shirt, but while Trump would never be seen in such apparel, Trump has chosen to promote antifa over Boogaloo Boys, even as … Read More
Received this e-mail today from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: The past few days have been difficult for Pennsylvania and our entire nation. The unconscionable murder of George Floyd was only … Read More
Deliberate attacks on journalists have cost at least one reporter an eye. And yet the COVID-19 pandemic remains. A number of efforts are underway to try to track the attacks … Read More
The Black guy did not belong here; the Mexican will rape our women, that virus—oh the Chinese did it. In one form or the other the commander-in-chief, now from under … Read More
Good: In a meeting with black Wilmington leaders Monday, Joe Biden said he will create a police oversight board in the first 100 days of his presidency. The former … Read More
Trump’s Inaugural Speech: REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, … Read More
There were a lot of die-ins this weekend. The NY Times assembled the sequence from arrest to death of George Floyd. On May 25, Minneapolis police officers arrested George Floyd, a … Read More
MSNBC Host Katy Tur was shocked that black men have better odds of demise-by-cop than winning a scratch-off ticket. Joshua Johnson helped set the stage. MSNBC host Katy Tur was … Read More
(Originally, I had done something on a MMT podcast with some of its major luminaries, but I’ll save it for a future AC chat diary, since Historical events seem more important … Read More
Fox News decided that they would caricature Velshi’s factual reporting on the George Floyd murder protests in Minneapolis. Did Ali Velshi change his coverage? Ali Velshi undeterred by Fox News attacks Watch … Read More
This was the straw that broke the camel’s back. This is bigger than Police Brutality in my opinion. I knew at some point people would take to the street when … Read More
This was the straw that broke the camel’s back. This is bigger than Police Brutality in my opinion. I knew at some point people would take to the street when … Read More
I am putting this up here in case folks want to share updates and more local stories, resources and information about the first night of curfews for what has been … Read More
Since Donald Trump is about as soothing as a ghost pepper enema, this is no surprise. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be outraged. The Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed George … Read More
AG Barr is trying to blame outside agitators for violence related to George Floyd protests. Barr says “ANTIFA-like” actions and radical actors are involved. The problem especially in the Twin Cities … Read More
AG Barr is trying to blame outside agitators for violence related to George Floyd protests. Barr says “ANTIFA-like” actions and radical actors are involved. The problem especially in the Twin Cities … Read More
So much media framing, proliferating COVID-19 at an Ozark pool party sharing breath unlike the loss of breath days later for George Floyd. On the one hand peaceful protest, on … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s (D. MN) re-election campaign: Friend — After the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, I have heard the pain … Read More
After Donald Trump peeled back another layer of decaying orange face rind last night to reveal still more maggots underneath, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot apparently decided enough was enough. In … Read More
Political Wire has a new story just posted on how Amy Klobuchar this morning explained her actions while she was the county DA (I’m quoting Political Wire because the link … Read More
Donald Trump has said he is terminating the nation’s relationship with the World Health Organization. Trump, who has threatened to withhold funding from the organisation, says the US will redirect funds … Read More
I have a great deal of anger this morning. I have a great deal of fear for my sons, and I have been here before. What seems like ages ago … Read More
Yup. Exactly the same. A Black man getting his throat crushed by a cop is exactly the same thing as the FBI investigating a presidential candidate’s numerous sketchy ties to — … Read More
MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee did not hold back when Chuck Todd asked him about the situation in Minneapolis after the George Floyd murderer Trymaine Lee tells America an inconvenient truth x … Read More
NowThis is streaming Joe Biden’s response to George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers:
How much will night four of George Floyd protests be more violent. One person died last night. Are you distracted from 102,000 deaths yet? 70 people were arrested in NYC protests. … Read More
Trump has gotten sanctioned by Twitter because he’d like looters shot. What kind of outrage will occur this morning when IMPOTUS* sees Twitter’s public interest notice on his tweet. This … Read More
This story gets stranger as the 3rd precinct police building has burned to the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota. If police have gotten bolder in resorting to deadly force with suspects … Read More
Updated Friday, May 29, 2020 · 4:36:46 AM +00:00 · Dan K Political Wire, where I found the story this morning, has modified it slightly, saying that “An earlier … Read More
Apparently the killer of George Floyd previously shot and killed a civilian while on duty. Asked about the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota, Pres … Read More
I agree: Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday condemned the “horrific killing” of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man who died in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department … Read More
I watched the movies Kill Bill 1&2 for the umpteenth time last night. I endured the blood and guts, the pulpy glamorizing of violence, and the catchy soundtrack, most of … Read More
Wow: On a recent call with local business leaders, Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) defended Georgia’s reopening process by comparing the risks of contracting Covid-19 to those of driving a car, indicating that calculating risk … Read More
Wow: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic. But … Read More
Matt Bevin is a corrupt Republican — redundant I know — who just keeps on giving, and giving, and giving. The latest: an “emergency” lease deal worth $41 million dollars to a … Read More
Well, this is awkward. Herman Cain, who’s best known for not understanding that nein-nein-nein means no, is reportedly Donald Trump’s pick for a spot on the Federal Reserve Board because — … Read More
This is what happens when Donald Trump’s brain farts in an airtight room and no one is allowed to open a window. You get screwed, while his wealthy friends skate … Read More
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