February 17, 2017

I've never seen a more clear example of the double standard in the U.S. Justice system

This man was just convicted of trying to recruit others to travel across state lines to a Muslim community to:
Burn their Mosque - Shoot anyone who interfered and destroy homes and property.

This is terrorism. Plain and simple terrorism. So you would expect that he would've been locked up tighter than a drum and is now buried in a cell UNDER a federal prison... Well, not so much, actually

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/robert-doggart-convicted-of-plot-to-recruit-a-militia-to-massacre-muslim-community/

Doggart, who had been confined to his home since his apprehension, was taken into custody following Thursday’s verdict, WRCB TV news reported.

If a group of black Muslims had conspired to cross state lines to burn a white church and shoot white Christians the crater where their home once stood would still be smoking

February 13, 2017

Latest breakdown/report card on 45 at Whatever Scalzi

Definitely worth a read, here's a taste

Is Trump the Worst President Ever™?

I still hold that spot for James Buchanan, who broke the country in a way that required fighting a war to fix, and also we’re still just three weeks into this administration, so it might be a little early for definitive pronouncements. But it’s also pretty clear that just three weeks in, if Trump is not the worst president since Buchanan, it’s not for lack of trying. His administration is hopelessly corrupt, he’s incurious and a bigot, his advisers are motherfucking white nationalists who aren’t even trying to hide that fact, and he literally has no idea what he’s doing.

In a way it’s exhilarating! Because this administration is entirely outside the experience of anyone, ever — it’s never been this bad, this fast. But then, it’s easy for me to say it’s exhilarating, since I’m one of those people who will be the last to be affected by the immense damage this administration has the potential to cause, and is indeed already causing. Let’s face it: Trump and his party pals are all in for me, Mr. Straight White Rich Dude, whether I want that or not. It’s everyone else they’re screwing, especially if they have a skin shade darker than my own fish-pale pallor, and even more so if they’re Muslim.

Again: I’m embarrassed that my president and his administration are corrupt, ignorant bigots, and I’m embarrassed that when given a choice between corrupt, ignorant bigots and not corrupt ignorant bigots, enough of us decided the corrupt, ignorant bigots would somehow be a refreshing change to make the electoral college go in that direction. But here we are, and this is what we’ve got.

Much more at this link: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2017/02/10/three-weeks-into-trumps-america/

February 10, 2017

Hello all, looking for some help

Yesterday, samnsara posted in the Elder-caregivers (Group) regarding VA benefits for her father...

Seems to me that there might be some people experienced with the "ins and outs" of the VA here in this group.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1274219

Give her a hand if you can - Thanks, TPM

February 2, 2017

Nice resource - and reminder, should we need one.

This not normal

http://theslot.jezebel.com/this-is-not-normal-1791911524

January 30, 2017

Point blank honesty... I guess she dislikes Political Correctness

And is unwilling to grant safe spaces for the GOP's feelings

“The best thing that could happen to America would be if Trump and Pence were on a plane that crashed and burned,” - Nikki Giovanni

http://atlantablackstar.com/2017/01/26/nikki-giovanni-blasts-trump-presidency-black-people-voting-like-vote-slavery/

January 24, 2017

I am a Dylan fan, but sometimes the remakes just stun me

Raphael Saadiq, and his friend Eric Hales just crushing this

January 24, 2017

Of all the Cabinet appointments, Gen. Mattis is the only one I actually support

His reputation is that he was always an apolitical career officer known for blunt honesty and a driven work ethic.

I am not sure that DJT knew that - I think DJT picked him because Gen. Mattis, sorry - Sec.Mattis has quotes about killing people on the Google machine.

Judging from Secretary Mattis' first message to the DoD, DJT may soon regret selecting him. Here it is in full:

Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
01/20/2017 06:47 PM CST
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. NR‐020‐17
Jan. 20, 2017
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
***
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.

Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our
nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the
Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You
represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never
complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady
beacon of hope for all mankind.

Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today
and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work
with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to
gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the
trust of Congress and the American people.

I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your
Secretary.

MATTIS SENDS

January 23, 2017

One more thing I'd like to say regarding the Women's March in St Louis. Thank You Senator

Thank You Senator Claire McCaskill for walking the walk.

For real tho - she marched with us despite being a statewide elected official in Greater Trumplandia.

January 22, 2017

Love this song - Dumpstaphunk and Trombone Shorty, Justice