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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
July 1, 2021
These are the 120 Republicans who voted against removing confederate statues from the Capitol.
120 Republicans Vote Against Capitol Confederate Statues Removal - NowThis News
These are the 120 Republicans who voted against removing confederate statues from the Capitol.
July 1, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld, who served as secretary of defense during the Bush administration and the war in Iraq, has died at the age of 88. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. Aired on 06/30/2021.
Rumsfeld Remembered For Overseeing Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan - MSNBC
NBC's Courtney Kube reports on the life and legacy of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld who passed away at the age of 88. He served first as the youngest secretary of defense and later returned to the position and oversaw the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Aired on 06/30/2021.
Donald Rumsfeld, Former Secretary Of Defense, Dies At Age 88 - MSNBC
Donald Rumsfeld, who served as secretary of defense during the Bush administration and the war in Iraq, has died at the age of 88. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. Aired on 06/30/2021.
Rumsfeld Remembered For Overseeing Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan - MSNBC
NBC's Courtney Kube reports on the life and legacy of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld who passed away at the age of 88. He served first as the youngest secretary of defense and later returned to the position and oversaw the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Aired on 06/30/2021.
June 30, 2021
Rachel Maddow shares reporting by Bloomberg News that a losing congressional candidate, Katie Arrington, favored by Donald Trump who was installed at the Pentagon is now under investigation for disclosing classified information, just the latest example of why federal agencies under Biden can't simply press ahead without dealing with the toxic legacy of the Trump administration. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Trump's Political Hiring Practices Complicate Gov't Agencies Under Biden - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow shares reporting by Bloomberg News that a losing congressional candidate, Katie Arrington, favored by Donald Trump who was installed at the Pentagon is now under investigation for disclosing classified information, just the latest example of why federal agencies under Biden can't simply press ahead without dealing with the toxic legacy of the Trump administration. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz are said to be vying for spots on Speaker Pelosi's select committee to investigate the January 6th insurrection.
Just One Question: "F9" Cast Edition
Stephen welcomes the incredible cast of the film "F9," including Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin and Jordana Brewster for this furiously fast edition of "Just One Question."
Olympic Protest Criticized by Rep. Crenshaw and Soiled Insurrection Desk
When Congressman Dan Crenshaw objects to Gwen Berry's Olympic trial protest, a soiled desk from the January 6 Capitol insurrection explains the appropriate way to make your voice heard.
College Athletes Get A Lesson In Money Management
Say it louder: rent the boat!
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 6/29/21
Crackpot GOP Members Push For Seats On Pelosi's Jan. 6th CommissionRepublicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz are said to be vying for spots on Speaker Pelosi's select committee to investigate the January 6th insurrection.
Just One Question: "F9" Cast Edition
Stephen welcomes the incredible cast of the film "F9," including Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin and Jordana Brewster for this furiously fast edition of "Just One Question."
Olympic Protest Criticized by Rep. Crenshaw and Soiled Insurrection Desk
When Congressman Dan Crenshaw objects to Gwen Berry's Olympic trial protest, a soiled desk from the January 6 Capitol insurrection explains the appropriate way to make your voice heard.
College Athletes Get A Lesson In Money Management
Say it louder: rent the boat!
June 30, 2021
LYRICS TO FILIBUSTER
McConnell made it clear who they be.
They follow blind as would a zombie.
Hindering progress. It makes me nervous.
They forgot they’re public servants.
And they say,
"We come with a filibuster,
"A progress-stalling big Red Cluster.
Can you hear all the centrist-bluster?
Sinema and Manchin don’t pass muster.
Manchin said, “I'll work 'cross the aisle."
Though we all know that’s a waste of while.
He said, “Do you speak-a-my language?"
McConnell smirked and gave him a humbling sandwich.
And he said,
"I love-a that filibuster."
"Make Biden be a feather duster."
"He’s out of time to pass muster."
"He'd better run he’d better take cover."
These are times when action is vital.
In place of action there’s denial.
Participation drops to zero,
Corporate donors say, “You’re our hero."
They say,
“Keep using that filibuster."
“Inertia is what you must muster."
"That’s how we’ll retain power."
“Inaction is the goal of the hour."
McConnell made it clear who they be.
They follow blind as would a zombie.
Hindering progress, it makes me nervous..
FILIBUSTER - a Parody of Land Down Under - Don Caron - Parody Project
LYRICS TO FILIBUSTER
McConnell made it clear who they be.
They follow blind as would a zombie.
Hindering progress. It makes me nervous.
They forgot they’re public servants.
And they say,
"We come with a filibuster,
"A progress-stalling big Red Cluster.
Can you hear all the centrist-bluster?
Sinema and Manchin don’t pass muster.
Manchin said, “I'll work 'cross the aisle."
Though we all know that’s a waste of while.
He said, “Do you speak-a-my language?"
McConnell smirked and gave him a humbling sandwich.
And he said,
"I love-a that filibuster."
"Make Biden be a feather duster."
"He’s out of time to pass muster."
"He'd better run he’d better take cover."
These are times when action is vital.
In place of action there’s denial.
Participation drops to zero,
Corporate donors say, “You’re our hero."
They say,
“Keep using that filibuster."
“Inertia is what you must muster."
"That’s how we’ll retain power."
“Inaction is the goal of the hour."
McConnell made it clear who they be.
They follow blind as would a zombie.
Hindering progress, it makes me nervous..
June 30, 2021
Rachel Maddow relays reporting that House Republicans are whipping against a bipartisan select committee to investigation that January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, turning even the most seemingly obvious votes into an act of partisan obstruction. Aired on 06/29/2021.
GOP Press Partisan Obstruction Over 1/6 Investigation They Once Supported - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow relays reporting that House Republicans are whipping against a bipartisan select committee to investigation that January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, turning even the most seemingly obvious votes into an act of partisan obstruction. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Republicans rejected a bipartisan committee to investigate the Capitol riot, but if they house votes to name a select committee there are several good reasons why Nancy Pelosi might name outspoken Republican Liz Cheney to the panel. MSNBC's Brian Williams discusses with Don Calloway and Bill Kristol. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Nancy Pelosi May Put Liz Cheney On Capitol Riot Select Committee - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
Republicans rejected a bipartisan committee to investigate the Capitol riot, but if they house votes to name a select committee there are several good reasons why Nancy Pelosi might name outspoken Republican Liz Cheney to the panel. MSNBC's Brian Williams discusses with Don Calloway and Bill Kristol. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Rep. Katie Porter joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why Congress “will have to use the reconciliation process” to ensure no American is left behind in our economy with the passage of an infrastructure bill. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Rep. Katie Porter: Dems 'Wholly Committed' To Passing Infrastructure Bill - The Last Word - MSNBC
Rep. Katie Porter joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why Congress “will have to use the reconciliation process” to ensure no American is left behind in our economy with the passage of an infrastructure bill. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Rachel Maddow reviews the history of the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision and the sculpted bust that honors former Chief Justice Roger Taney in the Capitol despite the disgrace of that decision sullying his name to this day. For the second time, the House has voted to remove that bust and Confederate statues from the Capitol with hope that the Democratic-led senate will give the bill a better reception than when Mitch McConnell was leader. Aired on 06/29/2021.
House Votes (Again) To Remove Confederate Statues - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Rachel Maddow reviews the history of the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision and the sculpted bust that honors former Chief Justice Roger Taney in the Capitol despite the disgrace of that decision sullying his name to this day. For the second time, the House has voted to remove that bust and Confederate statues from the Capitol with hope that the Democratic-led senate will give the bill a better reception than when Mitch McConnell was leader. Aired on 06/29/2021.
June 30, 2021
Laurie Roberts, columnist for the Arizona Republic, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Paul Gosar gets away with having racist associations, and why Arizona Republicans won't waver in their loyalty to Donald Trump or their support for the so-called "audit" even if it hurts them with Arizona voters. Aired on 06/29/2021.
Ballot Spectacle Backlash Doesn't Discourage Arizona GOP From Trump loyalty - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Laurie Roberts, columnist for the Arizona Republic, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Paul Gosar gets away with having racist associations, and why Arizona Republicans won't waver in their loyalty to Donald Trump or their support for the so-called "audit" even if it hurts them with Arizona voters. Aired on 06/29/2021.
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