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Archives: December 16, 2021

Perfect storm of stupid coming in a few days.

The Netherlands' new coalition government places nuclear power at the heart of its climate policy.

Florida man arrested, charged in Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

I do not think AG Garland should be in a rush to charge Meadows at this moment.

NYAG James to follow CA Gov Newsom's assault weapon ban

the orange grifter is coming to first baptist church cult

QAnon believer who threatened to shoot Nancy Pelosi sentenced to prison

A machine came to John Deere repair shop from the tornado in Kentucky.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted $100k donations from University of Florida trustees or they'd lose

Amazon's plastic waste soars by a third during pandemic, Oceana report finds

Sinema Won't Allow Rule Change for Voting Rights

Fed Officials Project Three Rate Rises Next Year and Accelerate Wind Down of Stimulus

Manchin (D-W.Va.) it's "bulls**t" to ask his position on continuing the Child Tax Credit payments

State, federal agencies announce $200M investment in Lake Mead

After months on the run, two zebras caught close to US capital

China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze

Congress Refers Meadows to DOJ for Prosecution: Here's Why Indicting Meadows is a Legal Layup - GK

Biden will nominate Michelle Kwan and Caroline Kennedy to be Ambassadors

Godsmack - Voodoo

6 new dragons in the Bronx

Jim Jordan Sent Meadows One of the Texts

Breezy conditions, rain returns to Seattle this weekend; heavy mountain snow expected

How do you think Garland is progressing at this time??

Pierce Auditor Julie Anderson announces bid for Secretary of State as nonpartisan

Mark Meadows Overplayed His Hand

Manchin-led committee proposing hike to federal drilling fees

This hits home (crying Santa).

Trump Supporters DUMBFOUNDED By Vaccine Facts - Rebel HQ

Paul Gosar Latest Republican To Want 'Credit' For Biden Funds Wait, what?

The VP can overrule the Senate parliamentarian, right?

Elon Musk reveals he's just as big an asshole as TFG

County Council OKs sales tax for housing, behavioral health

'If I'm not on social media, I'm dead': Qatari feminist activist feared killed or detained

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to civil rights charges in George Floyd's killing

*TCM tonight

MAGA Heckler Owned - Steve Hofstetter

Old time radio Christmas comedies: Fibber McGee & Molly 1944

The nagging questions in the back...

Jim Jordan: "I can't remember if I talked to trump on January 6"

OXI CLEAN........just saw an advertisement saying oxi clean kills the Covid virus......

Here's an important point about boosters (and why it shouldn't be called a "booster")

Last night moon

Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)

Not watching C. Hayes with repug idiots.

Inside the frantic hours before candle factory was destroyed by tornado: 'They should have sent us h

Ron DeSantis Wants Vigilantes In Schools His stupid "Anti WOKE" act is about spying on classrooms

Fux Noise Doctor Says America Should Just 'Move Forward' and Let Omicron 'Circulate'

This sums up Rand Paul?

Jailers 'brutalized' a dying man in an Indiana jail. A prosecutor says it wasn't a crime.

The Monkees - Valleri

Lady On Chris Hayes Are Your Eyebrows Blue?

Column: Trump's latest deal could set a high water mark for investment scams

Gov. Gavin Newsom painting over graffiti on the 101 freeway...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted $100k donations from University of Florida trusteesor they'd lose t

Anti-vaxxers storm a New York Cheesecake Factory in protest that ends in six arrests

Growing up in Texas I was told to get in the bathtub during a tornado.

Man! A powerful storm is moving are across the upper Midwest!

Cheney Goes 'Straight To The Heart Of The Matter' On Case Against Trump

Arizona congressman opposes recommending contempt of Congress charge against Trump's chief of staff

Is there an option, no matter how outlandish, to avoid Sinema's opposition to avoid filibuster?

Some Forests...

The Great Inheritors: How Three Families Shielded Their Fortunes From Taxes for Generations

Mary Trump Says Cousin DT Jr. Texted President's Top Aide Instead of Dad Because of 'Cowardice'

Tweet of the Night:

Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power

Mark Meadows Is In Full Panic Mode After Texts Released

Tweet of the Night #2:

Reno May Use Federal Funds to Address Housing Crisis

Judge caught dropping the n word on.video

It's decided...I'm gonna write my own obituary.

An ongoing Derecho is moving rapidly across northeastern Iowa

Mandatory Wednesday Mike Malloy thread

Elizabeth Warren calls for expansion of Supreme Court, saying current court is a threat to democracy

The bulldogs of Benghazi roll over for insurrectionists

Anchorage mayor turned off fluoride in city water for about 5 hours

Biden set to surpass Trump in first-year judicial nominees; a window into a major Democratic push

Utah Makes Welfare So Hard to Get, Some Feel They Must Join the LDS Church to Get Aid

Sen. Rand Paul's aid request for tornado damage faces backlash

Rachel is having a blast with the ReTHUG. PowerPoint presentation

BIG MEAT

'We're not going to leave': Biden pledges robust federal help to Western KY after tornadoes

Labor Department says Dollar General jeopardizing worker safety

High-ranking NYPD cops busted for submitting fake COVID vax cards

The GOP plotted to overturn the 2020 election before it was even over

Jackson Browne - Running On Empty

Iron Maiden - Flight Of Icarus

A bit of cat karma:

This is a DU first for me

Cheney Goes 'Straight To The Heart Of The Matter' On The Case Against Trump - Deadline - MSNBC

I recently discovered frozen hot chocolate.

New Evidence Implicates More GOP Leaders In MAGA Effort To Cancel Biden's Victory - The Beat - MSNBC

Jim Clyburn says Joe Biden deserves more credit than he gets ahead of visit to SC HBCU

Songs with state names in the titles - GO!

Navy to begin discharging sailors who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

At what point should Democrats give up on BBB?

Has anyone heard from Dick Cheney lately?

Preventing eggs from sticking to non-stick skillet - Part II

Investigators Zero In On Whether Trump Inflated Assets - Deadline - MSNBC

Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power

FYI: Covid hospitalization hot spots across the U.S., in five charts

Agency overseeing Trump's D.C. hotel lease failed to examine ethical, constitutional conflicts

Some thong wrong: Florida man's lingerie mask gets him kicked off United flight

Republicans have always been suckers for a Cult of Personality. But this time it's different.

An Advent Calendar For Anti-Vaxxers

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day

The Beach Boys - Little Saint Nick

THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND TOOL - "Vicarious" REACTION

Mary Trump Reacts To Uncle's Election Subversion - Zerlina. - The Choice

Where are Alaska's snowy owls?

Democrat Jeff Jackson expected to drop out of US Senate race (NC)

From SFGate: Nancy Pelosi, London Breed and Gavin Newsom escalate rhetoric..."

A federal drought relief program left southern Oregon parched

Report: Elon Musk is a parasite who built his company on government money he wants to deny everyone

They were all in on the coup.The GOP power grab.

Jan. 6 Organizers: We 'Lost The Battle' When Trump Ordered March To Capitol - All In - MSNBC

Texas pipeline company charged in California oil spill

Texas pipeline company charged in California oil spill

We just had our first-EVER tornado in Minnesota in December

German police move against alleged murder plot by anti-vaccination extremists

to disable Google Lens in Chrome:

Music Producer, 8 Others Killed in Dominican Plane Crash

Angry Anti-Vaxxers Protest Cheesecake Factory, Aggie Audience Takeover & Foreign Holiday Traditions

Mid Dec, Mid WI. sheets of RAIN coming down, 55 degrees, TORNADO WARNINGS AGLORE!!

Minutes late. No dog greeting. Our conversation.

Perdue Rejected GOP Appeals to Skip Governor's Race

Never Forget - Drill Baby Drill - As Your House Blows Away

The anti-vaxxers really bring out the worst in me - he is right, I am being smug, but..can't help it

Elizabeth Warren To Elon Musk: The World's Richest Freeloader Evidently Has Very Thin Skin The ReidOut

It's bedtime man. Tonight's lullaby? If you were paying attention, you could guess

Maxine's "Crabby Christmas Blues"

SF Mayor London Breed Announces Crime Crackdown; 'Less Tolerant Of All The Bulls-t That Has Destroye

Stuck in a Moment

Is there a place where you can go to see how you stack up with other contributors? Act Blue has to

The Ivy League's Legitimacy Crisis

Mary Trump: Trumpism Has Moved Beyond Donald, Is About Undoing Our Democracy - The ReidOut - MSNBC

Cat working on his abs....

Lung tissue study sheds light on fast Omicron spread

More proof Phish is the best cover band, ever

The military-intelligence veterans who helped lead Trump's campaign of disinformation

This is NOT what President Biden did in Kentucky this afternoon:

Jonathan Swan discussing US politics

New York to Follow California Anti-Gun Law

'Wow!': Suggestion of Joe Biden visit drew big reaction from SC State University president

Dr. Fauci On Omicron: Boosters Promising In Fighting Off Severe Disease - All In - MSNBC

Quantum physics requires imaginary numbers to explain reality

MTA manager caught using blow-up doll in apparent attempt to skirt HOV laws

All those tweets of concern, but yet It was a "peaceful rally"?

Ex-SpaceX Engineer Claims Elon Musk Is 'Sadistic,' Misogyny Is 'Rampant'

Billy Strings - Heartbeat of America

Billy Strings - Dust In A Baggie

Seth Meyers - Bombshell Private Jan. 6 Texts from Don Jr and Fox News Hosts Revealed: A Closer Look

State chair says Dems committed to SC, rural US as party meets in Charleston

(Jewish Group) Dutch judge: Remove tweets comparing unvaccinated to Jews

NY Attorney General makes bombshell announcement retaliating against Texas abortion ban

(Jewish Group) Fox News Deletes Soros 'Puppet Master' Cartoon After ADL Calls Out Antisemitism

A must read Obituary for a feisty redheaded Liberal Jewish Mom by her son.

Brewer and Shipley - One Toke over the Line;

Smithsonian says its treasures are threatened by floods, storms, and climate change

Lawrence: Jim Jordan Is Afraid Of The Jan. 6 Select Committee - The Last Word - MSNBC

FOX news hosts are mad at Liz Cheney reading their words out loud

Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long

Pink Floyd just released a dozen early live recordings on streaming

Protesters aboard train freighting coal in Queensland, Australia negotiating with police

'Going very poorly': Biden can't nail Manchin down on Dems' bill

Florida district to pay $26 million to families of those killed, wounded in school shooting

Justice Department To Decide On Charges For Mark Meadows - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Joe Manchin is ...

CDC Director: Data Suggests Omicron Spreads Rapidly - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

European supermarkets stop selling Brazil beef over deforestation links

tiedrich at night (12/15)

Can anyone fill me in on

My best friend he shoots water rats and...

Four Latin American Countries to Create Massive Marine Reserve in the Pacific Ocean

Data Plainly Shows Benefits Of Covid Vaccine Booster In Reducing Case Rates - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

GOD

New Ink is Made from Repurposed Air Pollution

GOP Wanted To End U.S. Election Forever

There'll be a test on this later

Michigan woman under investigation, accused of 'harassing' anti-mask nurses on Twitter

US Senate Elections in 2022 that Democrats will win by a landslide to narrow margin.

Health worker vaccine mandate blocked in half the states

Republican Rips Colleagues For Damaging, Wasteful Election Spectacle - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

NEW MOVIE ABOUT SHIRLEY CHISHOLM STARRING REGINA KING BEGINS FILMING IN CINCINNATI.

If Feingold(D-WI) decided to run for the US Senate in 2012 instead of 2016, Would he have won?

Citadel student involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot offered plea deal, gets OK to travel

Election Officials Gain Defenders Against Trump Republicans Bent On Corrupting Democracy- Rachel Maddow

Bank Robber immediately deposits stolen money into his account at the ATM outside

Ancient Peruvian Goldsmiths Ruled the Desert 2,000 Years Ago

SC sheriff and former deputy indicted on multiple charges, attorney general says

Stevie Wonder--"I'll be loving you always"

search for hero Amazon driver

Westinghouse investing $131 million at nuclear fuel plant after recent leaks and spills

Trump loving retired cop knocks mail carrier out cold. claims postal carrier was aggressor...

Waxing Gibbous, 92% visible

Video Of 20-Year-Old Woman Shutting Down A Man Interrupting Her During Zoom Meeting Goes Viral

SC lawmaker pleads not guilty to misconduct, delinquency of a minor charges

SC GOP kills attempt by Midlands Republican group to audit 2020 election

NYT: SIX MEMBERS OF CONGRESS played key roles in helping TRUMP attempt a COUP on January 6th

Tucking Crazy - The Lincoln Project

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/15/21

Human remains found 40 years ago identified as member of The O'Jays R&B band

Retailers say thefts are at crisis level. The numbers say otherwise

What's the difference between Iron Man and Aluminum Man?

U.S. House Dems pass anti-Islamophobia bill, condemn Boebert remarks

National right-wing state-level freedom caucus launches at Georgia Capitol

If BBB isn't passed by Christmas, mail coal to Manchin's office

Afghanistan's health care system on the brink of collapse

white privilege? "bright kid with a bright future" gets probation after fatal stabbing

South Korea bans gatherings of 5 or more people amid virus surge

DA's last big decision: Whether to charge Trump

"Jimmy Carter's exposure to nuclear danger."

Toddler finds pistol and pulls trigger, killing 25-year-old man, Georgia cops say

My friend is highly educated, an attorney. And yes, a Blue State.

Hey Santa - Carnie and Wendy Wilson

SCOTUS to hear local veteran's case (Burn Pits)

Well, Gryff ate, this morning

Biden's Schedule for Thursday, December 16, 2021

Portugal to keep tighter COVID border rules

Storms, extreme winds from Colorado to Michigan leave more than 450,000 without power

Past The Point of Rescue; Hearts Are Gonna Roll: Hal Ketchum (1953- 2020) RIP

Teachers Call BS on DeSantis' Bonkers Attempt to Outlaw Critical Race Theory

On December 16, 1777, Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.

61 Years Ago Today; Mid-air collision over New York City

Have you seen the movie about a haunted chicken ranch? It's titled "The Poultrygeist"!

Spare a thought for the parents-Fifth child dies after jumping castle tragedy at Tasmanian primary

Audubon workers in Nebraska vote to join union

I-70 Closes West Of Salina; Smoke From Kansas Fires Reaches Great Lakes, Colorado Dust Reaches Omaha

Do not have a fire in your fireplace on Dec. 24th

Court orders Virginia hospital to allow outside physician to provide ivermectin to covid-19 patient

Lara Trump claims that Trump tried to warn people about January 6th (on Faux News)

Analysis: Murdoch emails loom large in billion-dollar election lawsuits against Fox

Irony Dies As Ted Cruz Claims: 'In A Time Of Crisis, Character Is Revealed'

The orange turd is coming to Dallas in a few days

4 Mustang GT500s stolen in movie-like heist at Flat Rock plant

What's with the lame-assed Christmas trees this year?

Breakfast. Thursday 16 December 2021

Biden administration details push to finally rid the nation of millions of lead pipes

"Capt. Crunch has nothing on me." . . . Please come CAPTION exPresidented Trump!!!!

Revile Shittenhouse

Does anyone know when the DeJoy retirement party is being held? ...

Two days before Christmas

Jobless claims: Another 206,000 individuals filed new claims, rising from 52-year low

Buh-bye Urban Myer

Liberals With Tin Ears

The gleam on a frozen turd. . . . Please come CAPTION Ted Cruz!

Can we have an alternative to the TFG initialism?

The NFL is going international

NEW: Melania Trump will sell her first non-fungible token during this holiday season

#PizzaIsNotWorking: Inside the Pharmacist Rebellion at CVS and Walgreens

Greg Lake and Ian Anderson "I Believe in Father Christmas"

"We don't burn books in Florida." . . . . Please come CAPTION Gov. Ron DeSantis!!!!

A Carol for Another Christmas

Oz Coal Mine Busts Emissions Limits By At Least 841K Tons; But It's OK, They're Doing Offsets!!

Former UK Chief Scientist Tells National Science Museum To Get Real About Fossil Fuel Donors

The pros and cons of original content made by the streaming services

Biden administration to unveil Trucking Action Plan Thursday amidst labor shortages

Why Can't We Be Friends

New documents released around JFK assassination (CNN)

The Omicron surge

12/14/21 Drought Monitor - D0-D4 Conditions Now Reach From The Atlantic To The Pacific

The Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday at 5 p.m.

'Poor folks trying to make it as best we can': surviving Mississippi's miserly healthcare system

Succession...we just can't.

Blue Christmas

Lousiana's Oil & Gas Industry Dying In Slow Motion; Much Of Its Infrastructure Can't Last Long-Term

Revealed: LAPD used 'strategic communications' firm to track 'defund the police' online

When Meadows and other Pendejo45's merry band of loyalist figure out ...

Censoring Texas History

Two bidders who sought Charlottesville's Lee statue file letter protesting plan to melt it down

Officials address local push to remove books from Bedford County school libraries

You raised $200.00 on December 15, 2021 ($3,590 raised so far)

Exclusive: More Georgia Secretary of State's office officials interviewed by Jan. 6 committee

Cutting ties: the sad decline of men's neckwear (this is satire, right? Right?)

Bruce Springsteen Sells Music Catalog in Massive Deal

Retailers say thefts are at crisis level. The numbers say otherwise.

Glitter Bomb 4.0 🆚 Package Thieves

GOP candidates are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to pay Trump for the privilege of hosting their events

Senate Democrats renew focus on voting rights as domestic policy bill stalls and filibuster changes

A special note to those who hijacked my Sandy Hook thread.

Fatal work injuries in 2020 at 4,764, down 10.7% from 2019

tRump troubles - the worst is still to come for him. Edit of earlier post

Intersting little speculation from Beau about the text messages...

Pic Of The Moment: It Sure Is, Ted!

Soldier's Joy, Ramona Jones

A QAnon con: How the viral Wayfair sex trafficking lie hurt real kids

Ballad of the Kingsmen

Jeff Jackson drops out of North Carolina Senate race

Who all do you tip for the holidays (mailman, newspaper delivery person, yard crew, ...)?

Long Time Gone-Crosby, Stills & Nash

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- December 16, 2021

"The Republican Party is not a normal political party... it's an autocratic movement." -- LP Sr. Adviso

Sinon's Cat - LIGHT LUNCH (CHRISTMAS SPECIAL)

Crow learning to use baby's shape fitting toy:

Need Advice from an Arkansan!

When The Free Market Chooses Slaughter: Rittenhouse and Radicalization For Fun and Profit

Trump's quest for more powerful shower heads is over

I Admit My Ignorance about the Internal Workings of the DOJ.

2911 new cases on the AZ Dashboard today, Thurs; 20 deaths

'Unlike anything we've seen': unprecedented risks facing US democracy

Beethoven was born on this date.

The WORST of Netflix?

"Autocracy: a country, state, or society governed by one person with absolute power."

Jeff Jackson - a TRUE Democrat. Here's his statement about his Senate campaign in North Carolina:

Born on the same date as Beethoven.

Bell Hooks

344 Days Since The Jan 6 Insurrection, 278 days since Merrick Garland took office

Robben has a birthday today.

Not a bumper sticker guy but this one, on a Dodge Caravan, got me

Bacon Scallop Corn Fritters Recipe

Love this.

Five-year-old caught driving car ... wanted to buy present for sister

Klingon-American seeks to represent his people in United States senate.

Man of God (Oldie worth repeating) and a Man of Tax Avoidance

See new Meadows texts sent to Republican lawmakers before January 6 (CNN)

Sweeney Says He's Going to Run for Governor 2024

Questions about attitudes toward online reviews

Block on Medicare/Caid funded health facilities vaccination mandate reversed on appeal

Luckovich: "I couldn't have done it alone."

The Rundown: December 16, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Best Webcomic

2021 Year in Review: Best Digital First Comic

Art of the Week: Week of 12/15/21

Sweet Photoshop-

Obama shares favorite books of the year

All from US missionary group freed in Haiti, police say

Ted Lasso's claymation short. Just released

Fox vs. Fox: Private Messages - MeidasTouch

Rep. Gallego: "Fuck around and find out."

Fluffy Owlets Grow Big and Strong to Return to Wild

Vos: Wisconsin GOP election probe to go longer, cost more

Hillary: 'Ours were about gefilte fish'

Picture of the Year - mho

Is there a way to pose this for discussion without getting alerted?

Good Day DU (December 16, 2021)

Man adopts 40 disabled seagulls

Stray Kitten Falls Asleep In Car To Wake Up To a Better Life

Waukesha teacher suspended for rainbow flag

Latest Omicron stats from South Africa:

The Star Wars Holiday Special upconverted into 4K at 60FPS is even more surreal

Anyone on DU that has Parkinson's and came down with COVID?

Gym Jordon - Nothing fishy here.

Having trouble getting a seed to sprout.

Secretary of state contests are in the 2022 spotlight. Trump continues to make his moves...

Melania Trump launches NFT platform in first public endeavor since White House

You're in my seat, fatty (Twitter)

Well, Southern States gonna Souther-State!

Some of dis and some of dat

Dog fakes injured leg...adorable!!!!

Jamie Raskin! - the Guns Over People party (GOP) lol!

Discord on DU

Covid numbers are the lowest in Florida.

Unvaccinated 90 Day Fianc star Jason Hitch dies from COVID in Florida

Melting of the Thwaites Glacier could rewrite the global coastline

Something blocking a pipe in plant is removed

Does Punchbowl News Play by the Rules?

OF COURSE I'm still "Ridin' With Biden" and, frankly, I don't understand how anyone calling

Nebraska dodges worst of storms sweeping across the plains with hurricane-force winds

Congressman Alan Lowenthal Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection To Congress In 2022

Let's make sure these names are in a searchable headline. TOENSING. DiGenova.

Executions in 2021 Dropped to Lowest Level in Three Decades

Michael Cohen suing Trump/Barr/US Govt for unconstitutionally remanding him back to prison

Thom Hartmann with a big slapdown

Apple's latest iPhone update aims to prevent kids from sexting

Gov. Inslee announces plan to help address homelessness in Wash. state in 2022

2020 wildfires killed nearly 17 million vertebrates, study finds

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony #9 "Choral"

Police baffled over theft of entire 58-ft high bridge in Ohio a month ago

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony #9 "Choral"

Sinema doubles down on filibuster, in setback for rules change talks

Family Finds Someone In A Taped-Up Box

This Robot Eats Trash #TeamSeas

NEW shirt, Once You Leave the 2nd District,...

Ransomware attack hits major payroll company right before Christmas

The Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Running as the Anti-Dr. Oz

Ex-Insider at Trump Media Firm Sues Over 'Brazen Fraud'

James Carville nails it on the MAGAt criminals:

The #FoxRuse is a psy ops to gaslight and destroy America

Washington's Newest Ferry Gets A Name

The #FoxRuse is a psy ops to gaslight and destroy America

Holodomor: The Real Genocide

January 6: How the House select committee finally exposed Trump's empire of lies

Amid drought, California advances big new reservoir project

Unprecedented Midwest wind storm caps 2021′s siege of extreme weather

Should poison be dropped on a mouse-infested island? California weighs plan

Army vax deadline: 2 battalion commanders relieved, discharges begin January, 98% comply

Another victory in the War on Christmas

The US postmaster appointed under Trump is still raising alarm - but can he be stopped?

"Reckless misuse of resources": Congress passes $778 billion military budget

The Navy needs about six months to separate unvaccinated sailors; here's what they can expect

To elleng from Lenny

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Statement Regarding National School Threat

Supreme Court returns Texas abortion case to appeals court

Paul Hardcastle - No Stress At All

Manchin rejects offshore drilling ban amid broader standoff over Biden agenda

Former Gov. John Kasich, comedian Jordan Klepper to launch podcast in early 2022

Liz Cheney is a hero. But she is doing what any decent human being should do in her position.

Utah: Welfare Is So Hard to Get, Poor Feel They Must Join LDS Church For Aid; Saves State $Millions

'Our Atmosphere Is Broken': US Tops Record for Hurricane-Force Winds in a Day

Has anyone read "Do I know you"? Sarah Strohmeyer?? Best seller

Mike Lindell to Spend 'Whatever It Takes' on Claims Trump Won in 2020, Already Spent $25M

Ron DeSantis escalates his authoritarian purge: GOP bounty hunters are the next frontier

The "Expert" on Donald Trump has arrived: Michael Cohen says "HE WILL BE PROSECUTED"

Down creek, &

SPSCC aims to launch its first bachelor's degree in applied science in 2023

Stakeholders, not shareholders.

How Ashley Biden's Diary Made Its Way to Project Veritas

Bobby Wagner launches #TackleEverything initiative

Bobby Wagner launches #TackleEverything initiative

The Supreme Court, Weaponized by Linda Greenhouse

Biden signs debt limit increase, averting potential economic disaster

What's Polluting the Air? Not Even the EPA Can Say. (Portland)

Key climate program stays in spending bill -- for now

Dang. Lost a student to stupidity.

Is Jeff Jackson's withdrawal and endorsement of Cheri Beasley in the

Amtrak names railroad veteran Stephen Gardner as new CEO

Judge sets January arguments for lawsuits seeking to hold Trump accountable for US Capitol riot

Little Ice Age abruptly triggered by intrusion of Atlantic waters into the Nordic Seas

Lawmakers propose bipartisan committee on supply chain issues

Antarctic ice shelf could crack, raise seas by feet within decade, scientists warn

Good News

Well, it seems so simple when you explain it like that.....

If dogs were porn stars...

Jennifer Rubin on Biden's Presidency:

Stimulus-This, Tax credit-That, Blah blah blah...

The Great Inheritors: How Three Families Shielded Their Fortunes From Taxes for Generations

Is Turning Chicken Poop Into Fuel a Good Idea?

For comparison:

A Fox News defector gets it right on Laura Ingraham -- and on MAGA

Marijuana is the flame!

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony #6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"

Fox Hosts Knew--And Lied Anyway

EU sounds Omicron warning

i wanna know ... are we human ... or are we dancer?

Cartoons 12/16/2021

Internal Investigators Told ICE To Stop Sending Immigrants To A Prison In Louisiana Because Of A Cul

Student, 14, arrested after threats aimed at Lynnwood school

I'm really enjoying "The Boys" by Ron and Clint Howard

Prep wrestling tournaments linked to dozens of COVID cases

Lovick tapped for Senate, Donaghy to replace him in House

Pete Gallego's relatively short tenure as president of Sul Ross University was mired in conflict

Inslee proposes law to increase housing density in cities statewide

Jason Isbell Is Tired Of Country's Love Affair With White Nostalgia

Saw an old neighbor of mine today. He was

Facing Subpoenas, Trump Allies Try to Run Out the Clock on Democrats

How brothers in arms plotted theft, sale of US Army weaponry

Former NFL star found dead in hotel room had CTE, family says

United Airlines CEO defends vaccine mandate at Senate hearing

I, on the other hand, would give anything if my subject were dead.

Congress approves import ban targeting forced labor in China

Trump tells Chuckles he "brought back Christmas."

Ties that bind: the itsy-bitsy strips that make a gerrymandered Texas congressional map

Abbott Fabricated A Border Crisis, MSM Ignored, Now The ACLU Is Suing

GUILTY PLEA from a former elected official in a Jan 6 case - Unlawful picketing & theft

Omicron is a Bid Deal, also. Vax & boost...

Does anyone remember Kevin McCarthy saying the republicans would do their own Jan 6 investigation?

SNL, What Up With That?: Paul Simon, Chris Colfer, *Lindsey Buckingham

A C.D.C. panel recommends that other vaccines be preferred over J.&J.

What's for Dinner, Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021

Weeping Guatemalans honor remains of indigenous victims of civil war

Best obituary ever...

US Senate Elections in 2022 that Democrats are so far going to win.

Trump Faces NEW Investigation For Possible Tax Fraud - Ring of Fire

NYC to distribute free COVID at-home tests and masks.

UPDATE! Earlier this month, on December 5, I responded to an original op titled

'Violent in Its Psychological Effects': Inside the Dark World of Cyber Spies-for-Hire

If only one piece of legislation could be passed

Well, it looks as though my watch has ended.

F.D.A. Will Permanently Allow Abortion Pills by Mail

Paul Gosar's chief of staff tried to intercept a plane rumored to be full of fake votes for Biden

"Former Defense Contractor Arrested for Attempted Espionage" (For Russia)

Another Tennessee Republican implies medical board could be dissolved

House Subpoenas Brad Parscale's Phone Records

CNN fired Chris Cuomo because he was caught giving secret political advice to a politician

Moscow Mitch: Delaying Biden's agenda, an expanded child tax credit, would help working families

FDA Lifts Key Restriction on Abortion Pill

Army and Navy Will Dismiss Unvaccinated

Exactly!!

As critical race theory stirs national debate, Oklahoma bill seeks to alter teaching of slavery

Meanwhile the weather keeps getting freaky.

Schumer tees up nominations marathon as deal with Cruz elusive

Yoon's hard line on "fairness" backfires (South Korea)

USPS developed, scrapped mobile voting system before 2020 election: Report - CBS News

Boebert's Islamophobic comments get a big thumbs up from TFG

Cartoon: Fox News knew By Clay Jones -December 16, 2021 9:00 AM

'There's just no give on their position': COVID killing 2.3 times faster in Trump counties

Top 10 Conservative Idiots #11-17: 2021 Year In Review Edition

There was another request (at large) for compromise.

Across the Desk S4:E17 (New Oklahoma Congressional Maps & The Art of the (R) Gerrymander)

This Post Will Piss Some People Off: We Must Have Democratic Unity!

Pressure builds against doctors peddling false virus claims

LP - Lost On You

We Knew We Were In Trouble Right At The Start With The Inauguration Day Lie.....

"Queen Bee" - Playing For Change ft. Taj Mahal, Rosanne Cash and many more

Check out this line today at a Florida mobile testing site

Criminal cats? Iran's proposed pet ban sparks outrage

Horizon Forbidden West - Official Machines of the Forbidden West Trailer

Neal Katyal: 'Gohmert is a guy who makes Mark Meadows look like an upstanding member of Congress'

STB clears path for Uinta Basin Railway project.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 17 December 2021

First true millipede discovered--new species has 1,306 legs

'My Christmas miracle arrived early': Former San Marcos mayor reunites with missing pet tortoise

FDA Lifts Key Restriction on Abortion Pill

House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas retired Army colonel who worked for Trump's outside legal team

Breaking -Phil Waldron subpoenaed by Jan 6 Committee

Oil company accused of drilling in African wildlife reserve, offering jobs for silence

How Mark Meadows Ended Up in the Middle of the Fight Over Jan. 6

I saw another "Let's Go -------" , except this time it was on a bumper sticker.

Who Do Trump Supporters Blame For January 6th? - Rebel HQ

Abortion justice is health care justice

Facebook bans seven 'cyber mercenary' companies from its platforms

Top countries for plug-in electric vehicles by market share, 2013-2021

Peter Navarro to Bannon: "You were the hero on J6, Steve."

Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations surging in US (CNN)

New Reporting Outs The Betrayers Of Our Democracy - Deadline - MSNBC

Serbia suspends plans for lithium mine after environmental protests

Tweet of the early evening:

When Joe runs in 2024, Kamala Harris will definitely be Joe Biden's running mate again.

America Is Not Ready for Omicron

Over 100 Democrats urge Biden to engage with Cuba, lift restrictions

Mike Lindell says he's blown $25 million trying to bring Trump back

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Retired Colonel Who Shared Plan to Overturn Election

Repair man here today stated he had a flu shot but not a COVID shot. My head hurts.

Over 100 Democrats urge Biden to engage with Cuba, lift restrictions

Nancy Pelosi and stock trades

US military has vaccinated more than 97% of service members

No. 2 Senate Democrat 'stunned' by Manchin's stance on child tax credit

No. 2 Senate Democrat 'stunned' by Manchin's stance on child tax credit

GOP agrees to pay up to $1.6 million of Trump's legal bills in N.Y. probes

The Squad was right to vote against infrastructure bill Part 2: Manchin snubs constituents

The Year of Inflation Infamy

U.S. ends talks over compensation for families separated under Trump

How bad is the MAGAt and Qanon loyalty to Tubby McOrange?

'Don't worry about money': New charges show extensive coordination between extremist groups for J6

'The meaning of noel' cartoon

D-out : Sakura

Critics Warn Plan To Remove Lead Pipes Would Put Millions Of Potential Murder Weapons In Circulation

Current happenings on the Senate floor: Gillibrand says she gave Manchin a prayer book.

Biden Plots Voting Rights Strategy With Manchin, Democrats

Rep. Aguilar Says 1/6 Committee Is 'Not Closing Any Doors' - Deadline - MSNBC

A judge rules that Dominion Voting Systems can proceed with its $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox

Florida man compares self to Rosa Parks, kicked off flight for wearing red thong as face mask

Oh my god. I just realized that Repub politicians not only want the pandemic to continue in general,

NoShit...

Naked Florida man steals pickup truck from dealership, leads authorities on pursuit, police say

Fox News loses bid to dismiss Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit

Lucia Hiriart, widow of Chilean dictator Pinochet, dies aged 99

Bought m'self uh xmas gift!

In search of a honey cake recipe

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