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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
October 22, 2020
Chris Hayes runs through the endless list of corrupt schemes involving Trump that show why he is “the most flagrantly corrupt president in recent memory, possibly ever.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Cohen: Trump Is A ‘Donkey With A Carrot’—And He’s Willing To Sell Out Americans - All In - MSNBC
“You really have to think of him as no different than a donkey with a carrot in front of him. The only difference is the carrot is a dollar. And he’s willing to sell out this country for his own personal gain,” says Michael Cohen discussing why Trump is so susceptible. Aired on 10/21/2020.
Bernie Sanders: Americans Want A President Who Won’t Argue With Leslie Stahl Or Dr. Fauci - All In - MSNBC
“What the American people want is a president who is not going to create hysteria every single day, not going to be firing people, not going to be attacking people, not going to be arguing with Leslie Stahl or Dr. Fauci,” says Sen. Sanders. “They would like a President who would maybe focus on their needs.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Trump Wants To Make The Election About 'Corruption.' Here's Why That Could Backfire - All In - MSNBC
Chris Hayes runs through the endless list of corrupt schemes involving Trump that show why he is “the most flagrantly corrupt president in recent memory, possibly ever.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Cohen: Trump Is A ‘Donkey With A Carrot’—And He’s Willing To Sell Out Americans - All In - MSNBC
“You really have to think of him as no different than a donkey with a carrot in front of him. The only difference is the carrot is a dollar. And he’s willing to sell out this country for his own personal gain,” says Michael Cohen discussing why Trump is so susceptible. Aired on 10/21/2020.
Bernie Sanders: Americans Want A President Who Won’t Argue With Leslie Stahl Or Dr. Fauci - All In - MSNBC
“What the American people want is a president who is not going to create hysteria every single day, not going to be firing people, not going to be attacking people, not going to be arguing with Leslie Stahl or Dr. Fauci,” says Sen. Sanders. “They would like a President who would maybe focus on their needs.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
October 22, 2020
Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, says voters should be cautious about information announced by Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on election interference because of his history of providing “campaign fodder for the president.” Schiff tells Lawrence O’Donnell the information about Russian and Iranian interference must be further investigated to determine whether it’s “Ratcliffe spin or the assessment of the analysts.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Rep. Schiff: DNI Director Should Not Be Trusted 'Without Proof On The Table' - The Last Word - MSNBC
Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, says voters should be cautious about information announced by Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on election interference because of his history of providing “campaign fodder for the president.” Schiff tells Lawrence O’Donnell the information about Russian and Iranian interference must be further investigated to determine whether it’s “Ratcliffe spin or the assessment of the analysts.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
October 22, 2020
Rachel Maddow reports on a last minute press announcement by DNI John Ratcliffe, attended by other security officials, in which he cautioned, without specificity, that Iran and Russia are using voter information to undermine confidence in the 2020 election. Aired on 10/21/2020.
Local Election Officials Warned About Security Holes In Election Infrastructure - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Amy Gardner, national political reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about the specific concerns federal officials have about election intrusion efforts by Iran and Russia, including security holes in local systems that could be exploited to create confusion or distrust in the election. Aired on 10/21/2020.
DNI Ratcliffe Message In Classified Briefing Different From Public Remarks: Schumer - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Senator Chuck Schumer points out to Rachel Maddow that even though DNI John Ratcliffe said at his press conference that Iran was trying to damage Donald Trump, that was not conveyed in the classified briefing he received, which emphasized a goal of general chaos. Aired on 10/21/2020.
Ratcliffe Issues High-Drama, Low-Clarity Warning On Iran, Russia Election Operations - TRMS - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow reports on a last minute press announcement by DNI John Ratcliffe, attended by other security officials, in which he cautioned, without specificity, that Iran and Russia are using voter information to undermine confidence in the 2020 election. Aired on 10/21/2020.
Local Election Officials Warned About Security Holes In Election Infrastructure - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Amy Gardner, national political reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about the specific concerns federal officials have about election intrusion efforts by Iran and Russia, including security holes in local systems that could be exploited to create confusion or distrust in the election. Aired on 10/21/2020.
DNI Ratcliffe Message In Classified Briefing Different From Public Remarks: Schumer - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Senator Chuck Schumer points out to Rachel Maddow that even though DNI John Ratcliffe said at his press conference that Iran was trying to damage Donald Trump, that was not conveyed in the classified briefing he received, which emphasized a goal of general chaos. Aired on 10/21/2020.
October 22, 2020
During a campaign speech in Philadelphia, Pa., former President Obama slammed President Trump for the New York Times’ reporting that he had a secret Chinese bank account. Obama joked that if he himself had been in such a controversy, Fox News would have called him “Beijing Barry.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Obama Says He 'Literally' Left A 'Pandemic Playbook' For Trump That He Didn't Follow - MSNBC
Former President Obama slammed President Trump’s Covid-19 response, saying his administration left the current one a “pandemic playbook” on how to handle a situation like the coronavirus, which Trump did not follow. Aired on 10/21/2020.
President Obama Slams Trump For Alleged Secret Chinese Bank Account - MSNBC
During a campaign speech in Philadelphia, Pa., former President Obama slammed President Trump for the New York Times’ reporting that he had a secret Chinese bank account. Obama joked that if he himself had been in such a controversy, Fox News would have called him “Beijing Barry.” Aired on 10/21/2020.
Obama Says He 'Literally' Left A 'Pandemic Playbook' For Trump That He Didn't Follow - MSNBC
Former President Obama slammed President Trump’s Covid-19 response, saying his administration left the current one a “pandemic playbook” on how to handle a situation like the coronavirus, which Trump did not follow. Aired on 10/21/2020.
October 22, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump whining about campaigning in swing states and attacking 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl as the coronavirus outbreak spikes.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting God’s Love We Deliver to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. God’s Love We Deliver is a New York City-based organization that for over 30 years has provided personalized meals and nutrition counseling, free of charge, to those living with severe illnesses. With the help of 17,000 volunteers, God’s Love We Deliver provides over 2 million free meals each year to thousands of New York’s most vulnerable. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit www.glwd.org.
Seth Meyers - Trump Storms Out of 60 Minutes Interview, Attacks Lesley Stahl: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump whining about campaigning in swing states and attacking 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl as the coronavirus outbreak spikes.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is supporting God’s Love We Deliver to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. God’s Love We Deliver is a New York City-based organization that for over 30 years has provided personalized meals and nutrition counseling, free of charge, to those living with severe illnesses. With the help of 17,000 volunteers, God’s Love We Deliver provides over 2 million free meals each year to thousands of New York’s most vulnerable. Click the button on the above/below to donate or visit www.glwd.org.
October 22, 2020
Back in My Day: Proud Boys, Thanksgiving Day Parade
Seth reminisces about a simpler - albeit recent - time when we didn’t have to worry if there’d be a peaceful transition between presidents.
The Wrong Take: J. K. Rowling, Mail-In Ballots
Seth looks at some of the terrible "hot takes" people have on the issues that matter most to Americans.
Seth Meyers - Trump Claims U.S. Will Become Like Venezuela if Biden Wins - Monologue 10/20/20
Back in My Day: Proud Boys, Thanksgiving Day Parade
Seth reminisces about a simpler - albeit recent - time when we didn’t have to worry if there’d be a peaceful transition between presidents.
The Wrong Take: J. K. Rowling, Mail-In Ballots
Seth looks at some of the terrible "hot takes" people have on the issues that matter most to Americans.
October 22, 2020
Chef José Andrés breaks down his new initiative, Chefs for the Polls, which provides meals and water for voters who are waiting in long lines at polling sites around the country.
To help World Central Kitchen serve food to people in voting lines, especially in underserved Black and Brown communities where voting lines are historically longer, go to https://dailyshow.com/chefsforthepolls
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Chef Jos Andres - Feeding America's Voters
Chef José Andrés breaks down his new initiative, Chefs for the Polls, which provides meals and water for voters who are waiting in long lines at polling sites around the country.
To help World Central Kitchen serve food to people in voting lines, especially in underserved Black and Brown communities where voting lines are historically longer, go to https://dailyshow.com/chefsforthepolls
October 22, 2020
Lindsey Graham gets out-raised by his Democrat competitor in South Carolina, Joni Ernst fails to answer a softball farming question at an Iowa Senate debate, and Georgia’s David Perdue intentionally mispronounces Kamala Harris’s name.
To help World Central Kitchen serve food to people in voting lines, especially in underserved Black and Brown communities where voting lines are historically longer, go to https://dailyshow.com/chefsforthepolls
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Why Is Lindsey Graham Begging For Money?
Lindsey Graham gets out-raised by his Democrat competitor in South Carolina, Joni Ernst fails to answer a softball farming question at an Iowa Senate debate, and Georgia’s David Perdue intentionally mispronounces Kamala Harris’s name.
To help World Central Kitchen serve food to people in voting lines, especially in underserved Black and Brown communities where voting lines are historically longer, go to https://dailyshow.com/chefsforthepolls
October 21, 2020
This week's Presidential debate will feature a mute button to prevent interruptions, but the button may go unused if President Trump listens to his advisors' advice and adopts a softer, funnier tone. Join Stephen Colbert for reactions when he hosts #LateShowLIVE following the debate.
Quarantinewhile... Woman Goes Viral After Running Sub-6 Minute Mile While 9 Months Pregnant
Quarantinewhile... Our hats would be tipped in honor of this woman and her sub-6 minute mile run even if she hadn't accomplished the feat while 9 months pregnant.
The Instagram Gods respond to Don Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. complained about the Instagram algorithm and the Instagram Gods swoop down to give him advice.
Ty Dolla $ign "Be Yourself" feat. Jhene Aiko & Mustard
Superstar Ty Dolla $ign links up with Jhene Aiko and Mustard for this performance of "Be Yourself" from his highly-anticipated new album "Featuring Ty Dolla $ign" which drops this Friday!
What Will Donald Trump Sound Like On Mute?
Hello mute button my old friend. It is on you that we depend.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/20/20
The Mute Button May Play Into Trump's New Debate Strategy: Tell Jokes, Give Biden Room For GaffesThis week's Presidential debate will feature a mute button to prevent interruptions, but the button may go unused if President Trump listens to his advisors' advice and adopts a softer, funnier tone. Join Stephen Colbert for reactions when he hosts #LateShowLIVE following the debate.
Quarantinewhile... Woman Goes Viral After Running Sub-6 Minute Mile While 9 Months Pregnant
Quarantinewhile... Our hats would be tipped in honor of this woman and her sub-6 minute mile run even if she hadn't accomplished the feat while 9 months pregnant.
The Instagram Gods respond to Don Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. complained about the Instagram algorithm and the Instagram Gods swoop down to give him advice.
Ty Dolla $ign "Be Yourself" feat. Jhene Aiko & Mustard
Superstar Ty Dolla $ign links up with Jhene Aiko and Mustard for this performance of "Be Yourself" from his highly-anticipated new album "Featuring Ty Dolla $ign" which drops this Friday!
What Will Donald Trump Sound Like On Mute?
Hello mute button my old friend. It is on you that we depend.
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