Bigots!
Sore losers!
WOW–The guy who orchestrated the GOP power grab in Wisconsin suggested Madison & Milwaukee (& their black residents) are not legitimate parts of the state. “If you took Madison & Milwaukee out of the state election formula, we would have a clear majority” https://t.co/KgFYaSM58j
— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) December 8, 2018
The GOP sees rural voters as more legitimate than urban voters. https://t.co/1jbTPeJJWf
— b-boy bouiebaisse (@jbouie) December 8, 2018
Believe in Dog pic.twitter.com/l0bNuZcRl2
— Van Dyke Parks (@thevandykeparks) December 7, 2018
Nobody knows what he’s doing. He doesn’t tell the truth. The market hates uncertainty. Sad!
"Trump's trade war has cost the S&P 10% this year, JP Morgan estimates" https://t.co/CIuxlaTnPk
— Scott Lincicome (@scottlincicome) December 7, 2018
PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year — the most significant falsehood of 2018, as chosen by our editors and reporters.
But we don’t want to have all of the fun. We're inviting our PolitiFact readers to weigh in on our annual poll. https://t.co/04nwS8fsuG pic.twitter.com/jpBmekAXNa
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) December 6, 2018
Everyone in America should read this story.
“The moment the president declares a ‘national emergency’—a decision that is entirely within his discretion—he is able to set aside many of the legal limits on his authority.” https://t.co/oQSy7rBWEO
— Adrienne LaFrance (@AdrienneLaF) December 5, 2018
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) was 30 years old on November 24 , 2018. Season 12 (six episodes) is on Netflix now.
I attended the live show with the new cast on August 9, 2017. They did a great job on the terrible film Eegah.
The photo above is me (second from left) with the cast at the show.
#MST3K turns 30 today. Here's how the cult TV show changed pop culture https://t.co/QcJQOVoMu3 pic.twitter.com/WKZf6cqUv0
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 24, 2018
15 Fun Facts About 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' — https://t.co/6rjsBhjlpg pic.twitter.com/s8uIQDSJ9s
— Mental Floss (@mental_floss) November 26, 2018
A schlub and some robots riffing on bad movies didn't necessarily sound like a recipe for longevity. But 30 years later, "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is still going strong. https://t.co/lbQk0DV6MJ
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 25, 2018
Really just Tina
A great video for a great performance of a great song.
Tina Turner made this one of greatest love songs of all time and this mysterious, artistic, I would even say avant-garde, promo has haunted me (in a good way) since I first saw it. Always wondered who shot it. Happy Birthday to the goddess, Tina Turner. https://t.co/ibxalkiS8Q
— Kim Morgan (@SunsetGunShot) November 27, 2018
other later versions:
His top concern is money. We know about his inflated numbers for arms deals. We don’t know if his personal business dealings affected his decision.
“It is what it is,” Potus says of Khashoggi killing and Saudi Arabia while leaving the White House.
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) November 20, 2018
Trump just now: “I don’t make deals with Saudi Arabia. I don’t have money from Saudi Arabia. I have nothing to do with Saudi Arabia.”
Trump in August 2015: “Saudi Arabia, I get along with all of them. They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million.”
— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) November 20, 2018
Reminder:
After 2 years of decline, revenue jumped 13% in the first 3 months of 2018 at Trump’s Manhattan hotel following a single visit by Saudis traveling with the Crown Prince.
The Saudi government also spent $270,000 at Trump’s DC hotel in 2017.https://t.co/vZh42A5Dou
— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) November 20, 2018
Statement from Washington Post Publisher and CEO Fred Ryan in response to President Trump's statement today regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. pic.twitter.com/JJzw9yaU6Z
— Washington Post PR (@WashPostPR) November 20, 2018
This statement is essentially Saudi propaganda coming out of the mouth of the president of the United States. I've never seen anything like it. https://t.co/cgmJJ2Ljoh
— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) November 20, 2018
President Trump defends US-Saudi relations: "I'm not going to destroy the world economy, and I'm not going to destroy the economy for our country by being foolish with Saudi Arabia." https://t.co/y4J35qtJZ3 pic.twitter.com/DLdcKVWucw
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 20, 2018
President Trump defends US-Saudi relations: "I'm not going to destroy the world economy, and I'm not going to destroy the economy for our country by being foolish with Saudi Arabia." https://t.co/y4J35qtJZ3 pic.twitter.com/DLdcKVWucw
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 20, 2018
Trump shamefully refuses to hold Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince accountable for its repression and #Khashoggi's murder.
Meanwhile, jailed Saudi women’s rights activists said to face electric shocks, beatings and other abuse. A MUST READ from @kfahim: https://t.co/FFhJFKLdSt
— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) November 20, 2018
A good line-by-line fact-check of Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/sZewmL0lIM
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) November 20, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump says if we abandon Saudi Arabia it would be a terrible mistake saying it’s about oil prices, arms deals & Iran. He claims 450 billion in Saudi deals but they’ve promised only 14.5 billion and he is ignoring CIA conclusion crown prince ordered Khashoggi murdered
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) November 20, 2018
Trump does it again.
Just like attacking McCain and the Khan family
Just like not visiting the cemetery in France or Arlington on Veterans Day
What a phony – I bet we find out he doesn’t pay the income taxes that support the military.
Every awkward, demeaning interaction President Trump has had with the US military or families of deceased troops catalogued by @jameshohmann.
It’s something to see them all in one place. https://t.co/iP1AaHDRuz— Greg Jaffe (@GregJaffe) November 19, 2018
Trump’s attack on retired Navy admiral McRaven for not capturing Osama bin Laden faster risks alienating military. Today’s front page with @PaulSonne https://t.co/1hBbqIUsRi
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) November 19, 2018
Trump’s second-guessing of Adm McRaven is nothing new. His entire political career is based on second-guessing. For years he has been claiming that every major challenge faced by the U.S. government is “easy” to solve if only he were president. Me: https://t.co/9RUhqe2pqf
— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) November 19, 2018
This is the most Roger Stone-esque tweet since Stone worked for the campaign. https://t.co/dRRdCuWOEl
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) November 19, 2018
I don’t know if Adm. William McRaven shares my political views or not.
But I do know that few Americans have sacrificed or risked more than he has to protect America & the freedoms we enjoy.
His military career exemplified honor & excellence.
I am grateful for his service.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) November 19, 2018
no, he didn't –> https://t.co/689vnCEpoO https://t.co/vyIlwGg6hD
— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) November 19, 2018
The man who killed OBL — and has since become something of a conservative/Fox News icon — rebuts Trump. https://t.co/kHCY2WSu6O
— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) November 19, 2018
What may be most notable about the President's attack on McRaven is that it is not new but fits a pattern he established with McCain, Khizr Khan, and Mueller: Military heroism and sacrifice is no protection if you criticize Trump.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) November 19, 2018
Worth noting: retired Adm. William McRaven was on Trump’s short list for national security adviser. https://t.co/ls4ejz54ip
— Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty) November 19, 2018
In light of Trump’s swipe at Adm McRaven, reupping my @PostOpinions column: “So much for Trump’s conceit that he is pro-military… Through his words and deeds, the commander in chief shows his contempt for the men and women in uniform.” https://t.co/CpxfClpTfQ
— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) November 19, 2018
Via @jaketapper, Ret. Admiral William McRaven's response to Trump: "I stand by my comment that the President's attack on the media is the greatest threat to our democracy in my lifetime." pic.twitter.com/iubTvPEdwp
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 18, 2018
What a country. A bottom feeder like Trump can mock a man of proven character, ability and selflessness like McRaven and not be tarred and feathered by an incensed population. 325 million Americans, and the worst one is president. Do better, America. https://t.co/y7shpnJanm
— Mark Salter (@MarkSalter55) November 18, 2018
Trump on retired Navy SEAL Adm. Bill McRaven, who has called the president's attacks on the press "the greatest threat to democracy."
"He's a Hillary Clinton backer and an Obama backer. And frankly, wouldn't it have been nice if we got Osama bin Laden a lot sooner than that?" pic.twitter.com/tXsZHjJzaA
— Axios (@axios) November 18, 2018
To veterans who supported @realDonaldTrump,
Your 5 time draft dodging coward President has attacked John McCain, a Gold star family and now Navy Seal Retired Adm. William McRaven, the architect of the Bin Laden raid. How much longer will USA armed forces support this loser? pic.twitter.com/6RhVvIt3Xz
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) November 19, 2018
I’m with Adm. McRaven — and with the Constitution. We have a president whose Oath to uphold the Constitution means nothing. It’s like the toilet paper on his shoe as he climbed the steps to Air Force One. https://t.co/prVy0Y2rbi
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) November 19, 2018
There are members of Congress who don’t speak out against the president because they don’t want to become a target of his. Here’s why…now the official GOP account is attacking Admiral McRaven pic.twitter.com/BTyKQR4RS6
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 19, 2018
Admiral McRaven tells me: “I did not back Hillary Clinton or anyone else. I am a fan of President Obama and President George W. Bush, both of whom I worked for. I admire all Presidents, regardless of their political party, who uphold the dignity of the office…” 1/ https://t.co/gMjkkpLaJF
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) November 18, 2018
Retired ADM Bill McRaven doesn’t need anyone to defend him. He’s lived a life of service to country and faced only the toughest challenges. The President’s words are an attempt to further divide the country and politicize the military. We shouldn’t allow it to work.
— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) November 18, 2018
Remember when they launched a massive disinformation campaign using people who had never met John Kerry to nonetheless claim “I served with John Kerry” in an effort to neutralize George Bush’s documented cowardice during Vietnam? And “Purple Band-Aids?” You were a Republican then https://t.co/Fvzfrw2KHE
— Barrett Brown (@BarrettBrown_) November 19, 2018
I worked on the Bush campaign in 2000 and was chief strategist in 2004. Not counting all the votes in Florida in 2000 was a grave injustice and caused many to question the legitimacy of Bush election. Let us not repeat that injustice in FL and AZ this year. Count all the votes.
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) November 9, 2018
This is an old cartoon from the 2000 Bush/Gore election. Had to dig it up because everything old is new again… pic.twitter.com/7bjXXo7mZF
— RonLichtinger (@RonLichtinger) November 15, 2018
Republicans illegally purged 12,000 people from voter rolls in Florida 2000, which made George W. Bush president (in addition to SCOTUS). Then Rick Scott used felon disenfranchisement law to preserve GOP power in state https://t.co/B0osjjO4Ab
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) November 9, 2018
Florida GOP's history of voter suppression:
Illegally purged 12,000 voters in 2000
7 hour lines in 2012
Shut down voter registration drives
Disenfranchised 1.6 million ex-felons
15k absentee ballots rejected in 2018
We know which party trying to steal election
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) November 11, 2018
More than 50 lawsuits were filed in the month following the 2000 presidential election. Likewise, in the week since the 2018 midterms, the number has quickly multiplied. https://t.co/giHvJFiEMj
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 15, 2018
History doesn't repeat but it does rhyme. https://t.co/PYNVkaAHO4
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) November 15, 2018
Sad!