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Archives: January 19, 2017

Trumps inauguration will be nonconsensual. Not sensual...

A Deadly Double Punch: Together, Turbines and Disease Jeopardize Endangered Bats

What's for Dinner, Wed., Jan. 18, 2017

Canada announces shitty remake of flashy American show

Sign help

Looking for ways to teach my cat not to nip. I have

I think I know why the Republicans are circling the wagons and protecting Trump's

Trump's UN Pick Contradicts Him on Major International Issues

Part 5: No Mandate - Trouble on the Horizon for the Trump Administration

It's very simple.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 19 January 2017

Obama's last press conference: "In my core, I believe America will be okay"

My 16yo daughter's sign for march (that would be baby blm to the long timers here)

Facebook Link: DNC Debate Live from George Washington University

Teacher sings to Betsy DeVos.

Pro-Palestinian Group Banned on Political Grounds (at Fordham University)

Prehistoric mega-lake sediment offers key insight into how inland regions responded to 'super-gre...

Teen shoots four, kills self at private school in northern Mexico Reuters

New Yorker Toon- Trash Fire

Anyone seen "Camp X-Ray"? Excellent movie.

Anyone else have a hard time corroborating Reps snubbing Obama?

Teen shoots four, kills self at private school in northern Mexico Reuters

"Will & Grace" comeback

Trump's inaugural speech will beat any speech Obama ever gave

U.S.-Cuba sign torrent of agreements under the inauguration wire

Governor of Veracruz says hospitals gave children water, not medicine under predecesor

WaPost: The forecast wont budge; rain seems inevitable for Trumps inauguration

Candidate for Sec. of Education: Why schools should have guns

'This was a moment of great failure': Top journalists ruminate on Trump's upset victory and the thre

U.S.-Cuba sign torrent of agreements under the inauguration wire

Billionaire Carlos Slim To Launch U.S. TV Channel 'For Mexicans By Mexicans'

Farewell

I need help. My naughty meme...

Comparing Obama's press conference today to Trump's

My Rep actually answered my email...

Trump Has This Deep Fear That He Is Not a Legitimate President

The Trump inauguration is shaping up to be Washingtons smallest party in years

Here's some protest sign ideas

Hidden Figures highly recommended.

Robert Reich was live.

We've had a good eight years.

Putin Ordered Influence Campaign Aimed at U.S. Election, Report Says - David Sanger, NYT

Some of them are still gloating about Trump winning.

Snowflake? Is this a thing?

New CIA Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room - 13 million pages of documents

That Train Is Never Late

This Guy Tricked Infowars Into Publishing A Completely Fake Report On Trump

Assange says would go to US only if rights guaranteed: WikiLeaks

We Are the Last Defense Against Trump

Can someone tell me which blogs/websites were the most pro-Hillary sites during the campaign?

The Empty Trump Administration

CBS News - Angela Merkel replaces Hillary Clinton as prime target of fake news

Putin defends Donald Trump, says critics trying to undermine the legitimacy of the president-elect

The key findings from the US intelligence report on the Russia hack, decoded - VOX.com

If Bush dies today or tomorrow

Heres what you need to know about Russias election hacking - WaPo

The West Wing Weekly presents an ode to The West Wing. Lin-Manuel.

Trump 'cyber tsar' Giuliani among swathes of hacked top appointees

Elizabeth Warren: Trump's treasury secretary pick 'grinds families into the dirt'

Elizabeth Warren: Trump's treasury secretary pick 'grinds families into the dirt'

$1.9 billion error adds to California deficit projection

Gambia: tourists scramble for flights out as troops mass at border

Jewish community Centers across the country have been receiving

Can someone tell me which blogs/websites were the most pro-Hillary sites during the campaign?

Some very practical information about the D.C. Women's March

Mandatory Wednesday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!

Trump and the GOP Are Hell-Bent on Making America Sick Again

My Poster for the Women's March On Washington

The PEETUS writes his inaugural speech - and the internet goes wild

HuffPo - Republican Men Think Women Have It Better Than Them

Tom Perez: 'Treat Trump like Mitch McConnell treated Obama'

Army: Manning to lose transgender benefits

The Domestic Conspiracy That Gave Trump The Election Is In Plain Sight

Disney has added a Superhero Marvel option to its Princess program.

Christie uses wife as excuse for not joining Trump Administration

Please don't click unless you want to see a funny R rated Drumpf meme

LMAO hilarious responses to Trump's begging ad for the inauguration

Greg Palast facebook live stream of his video 8PM eastern Thursday night

Trump set to take office without most of his Cabinet

Senator Casey will vote "no" on three cabinet nominees:

Trump backs off moving briefings out of White House but vows to pick which reporters get in

Is it me or is the damming Russian dirt on Trump dying out?

The Romans Tried to Save the Republic From Men Like Trump. They Failed.

HBO promo for John Oliver's new season is pretty funny

I see Marine Le Pen wants to legitimize Russia's annexation of Crimea

Gazans are fed up with Hamas

A man sets self on fire in front of WDC Trump Hotel.

Gambia: tourists scramble for flights out as troops mass at border

To you sir, with love.

Hillary just made me cry so I tweeted at her

What's with all the upscale grocery stores popping up...

Donald Trump Taps Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

On the eve of our new era--a tale

Chaffetz Skipped Meeting With Ethics Chief He Threatened To Subpoena, Emails Show

A look back: All the President's Men.

On Maddow. Rick Perry Believes He Will Be In Charge Of Oil Ind. At Dept. Of Energy.

Congress Does Not Have To Shut Down Government. Trump And His Team Will.

Trump bragged about incredible photos of bikers coming to his inauguration. The photos are fake.

Even for Rick Perry, unbelievable.

So, the Con just named Sonny Perdue to be Ag Secretary That's two cabinet spots from Ga.

Indiana bill would allow police to shut down protests 'by any means necessary'

Indiana bill would allow police to shut down protests 'by any means necessary'

The Alt-Right's Meltdown Is Just Like Any Other Message Board Drama

Sen. Bernie Sanders grills HHS appointee as he evaded drug price controls (VIDEO)

"Any Man In America"-Blue October

First Lady Michelle Obama Sends Sweet Farewell Tweet

Get Ready For Mangled Government & Mangled Foreign Policy.

Watching PBS Frontline "Divided States of America"

Chinese paper warns Boeing, U.S. agriculture in crosshairs of Trump trade war

A giant turtle-shaped sunspot has been discovered by ALMA during its first solar observation It was

Obama's parting words: 'We're going to be OK'

How Trump May Have Accidentally Created A New Womens Movement

CIA releases 13m pages of declassified documents online

John Kerry will say good bye to the State Department tomorrow

Memories Of Bloody Coup Still Haunt National Soccer Stadium by David Wood

I'm starting to feel some pre-inaugural nausea.

No Trump Photo on DC Metro Card for Inauguration Day...

Stifled myself from entering this in the current contest:A new beginning

This is what I will always believe.....photo

Um, what?

Oh my God... they fed SKITTLES to cows.

Friday I will

"Trickle Down" according to Stephen Colbert

sit back and listen to this. it will make you feel better.

No One Loves the 45th President Like Donald Trump

Any guesses when Drumpt gives his next "Press Conference?"

Is anyone noticing any information coming from the Democratic Socialists of America?

Donald Trump poll numbers lower than Bush post Katrina. (NBC). Trump

Inauguration of Comrade Trump this Friday, I shall drink White Russians.

Free Trump inaugural ticket advertised right here on DU, can't wait

Assembly stands by desire to expand millionaires tax

Do You Remember The Night Before Katrina Hit NOLA?

Who is going to the Portland Oregon womens march?

Former Senate leader John Sampson draws five-year sentence

Didn't anyone watch the CNN documentary tonight? - Obama Admin - from election

"Word Salad"

Reminder: Pay your tolls or lose your vehicle registration

The Canadians saw clearly what was going on with Trump and Putin

Hello San Diego...are you ready for Saturday?

Learning Curve as Rick Perry Pursues a Job He Initially Misunderstood

At Dinner Honoring Mike Pence, Donald Trump Touches Many Bases.

Senate GOP gives thumbs-down to millionaires tax extension

Cuomo talks infrastructure, Obamacare, homelessness with Trump

Presuming the congress will be in recess Friday morning...

Jason Chaffetz: does he know something?

he says his day 1 will be monday and he will be signing stuff and making great deals?

Cuomo unveils his $152.3B budget plan

Tom Perez: Treat Trump Like Mitch McConnell Treated Obama

McConnell/GOP Will Approve ALL The Monsters. Hearings Are Meaningless.

The federal government just filed suit against Navient, claiming they scammed millions of borrowers

In message to GOP, Assembly passes two reproductive rights bills

FBI, 5 other agencies probe possible covert Kremlin aid to Trump

Trump Cabinet nominees meet growing ethical questions

Putin: Our girls of loose morals are undoubtedly the best in the world, but Trump didn't...

Don't fuck this up

How you can tell when Grandma is a tweeker

Will Wall Street Dow hit 20,000 on Friday to Set Trumps Propaganda Hype

NASA Uses Bait and Switch Tactics To Buy Soyuz Seats

Pentagon, Lockheed near deal on $9 billion F-35 contract

JPMorgan Settles Mortgage-Discrimination Lawsuit

Supreme Court Tosses Lawsuit, Preserves Florida School Vouchers

He Has This Deep Fear That He Is Not a Legitimate President

New Poll: Trump's Approval is Deep Under Water

TCM Schedule for Friday, January 20, 2017 -- What's On Tonight - The Saint Marathon

No One Loves the 45th President Like Donald Trump (Der Spiegel)

We desperately need to invest in the study of how technology is influencing our modern world...

With the 2016 Postmortem group going away,

The Energy Of Split Of 1 Uranium Atom Equals 15 Million X Explosion Of 1 Nitroglycerine Molecule

Stephen Colbert: The Werd, Repeal and Erase

Edward Mangano spent $200,000 in campaign funds on attorney

Cuomo proposal allows gov control of New York Racing Association

Reticence created an enthuism gap

We will rise again through our solidarity. Remember, we are the majority.

Here it goes

The Urochrome President

Meanwhile at the Oz Open

Foreclosed mall once valued at $190M is auctioned for $100

Steve Bannon on the job?

Rick Perry testimony at 9:30 this morning on cspan2...

Cover of Daily News with the Pope and Donald Trump

 Bernie Sanders Just Showed the Country How Wrong Tom Price Is for HHS

Samantha Bee Grudgingly Hails Donald Trumps Spokes-Cobra Kelly

 Bernie Sanders Just Showed the Country How Wrong Tom Price Is for HHS

Balenciaga Used Bernie Sanders Graphics In Their Runway Show & Twitter Is Here For It PHOTO

Day before inauguration, State Department lacks interim boss

Photos: Just passing through: Bernie Sanders stops for selfies in Union Station

Daily Holidays - January 19

My doctor says if I sit outside in January, it likely will put me six feet under. Same for Barbara

Pit bull owner in custody after child dies in attack

Keep this handy: twitter addresses of all Senators & House Reps. . .

Barf...Michael Flatley's Irish dancers (Riverdance, Lord of the Dance)

EBONY: "Yes, we can. Yes, we will. Yes, we must."

State Street Corporation Agrees to Pay More than $64 Million to Resolve Fraud Charges

Tehran fire: dozens of firefighters killed after tower collapses

Before His HHS Nom, Price Had Employer Health Insurance In His Sights

If America were an airliner...

Philadelphia DA Williams fined $62,000 for ethics violations

Tom Price voted to let hospitals turn away Medicare & Medicaid patients who couldn't afford copay

800 turn out in King of Prussia to learn how to confront a Trump administration

Post your post-un-auguration remedy: Pics only. No text! (N/t.)

Hey, I have an idea! Trump nominee to replace Janet Yellen

In first act, new Pennsylvania treasurer cracks down on pay-to-play fees

Detained and interrogated for the crime of walking away and shaking your head

Rotting bodies in garage land Philly undertaker in jail

Menendez (D-NJ) Undecided on Devos - New Jersey Please Call

Comcast helps out the Trump inauguration ... and his protesters

Comcast helps out the Trump inauguration ... and his protesters

Getting to the point

If you knew -

Stopped at a convenience store on the way to work this morning

Perry didnt know that the Energy Dept. maintains nuke arsenal.

If Obama did what Trump is doing he'd be called a communist

Police Body-Cams Shut Down for Inauguration and Womens March

New Jersey inaugural gala replaces Springsteen cover band

Activists Throw a Queer Dance Party Outside of Mike Pence's House

Report from DC - they are handing out tix for innaugural seats at a Metro stop...

Maybe she's just not into you (very long and kind of stats heavy)

Where we'll be during the shitauration

U.S. bombs ISIS targets in Libya

Trump Cabinet nominees meet growing ethical questions

How people with employer health plans will be hurt by ACA overhaul

John Kerry oped: What We Got Right

Catholic Bishops urge Congress to preserve healthcare coverage

Joe Madison simulcasting on CSPAN2 right now

Who is translating it from the original Russian for you? Trump trolled after "writing my speech"

U.S Airstrikes in Libya on ISIS Camps

1/20/2017- A day that will live in infamy

Fake news mastermind profiled Wednesday in NYT has been fired from his job as a legislative aide

Will the Surprise, AZ Tea Party Petition Sheriff Penzone to Look into Trump's Possible Treason?

A rafter of Turkeys on cam two

This probably already occurred to you

Chelsea Clinton: Still Lending a Hand, Still Fighting

Casey will vote against confirmation of DeVos, Sessions, Pruitt

Let the Record Show

Warrior Kitty

Kicked out by Trump, American Ambassador to Czech Republic Cites Roma Causes, Russian Threat

My Weather web site shows for Friday in DC.....

Kushner in talks with Bush-Cheney veteran for WH job, sources say

Why did tRumps marriage to Ivana end in divorce???

84 Lumber goes back to drawing board to redo Super Bowl ad after Fox Sports rejection

Don't let this happen at your child's school!!!

Wet Winter Will Not Stop CA's Sinking Central Valley, Or Slow Aquifer Depletion

Unleash the Biden

Flashback Obama Post #6: "Where the Wild Things Are"

Navy Scientists Find New "Channel" In Beaufort Sea Where Sound Travels 4X Farther Than Normal

Chaffetz canceled meeting with ethics chief, then lambasted him publicly for not showing up.

The GOP Was Real Culprit Who Abandoned Middle Class Workers. They Rewarded Their Tormentors.

So. Christie TURNED DOWN many top jobs!

Pres. Obama, the cultural commander

Trump offered Rick Perry a job neither one of them understood

We interrupt this political discussion for a PSA about the end of the world.

Thursday Toon Roundup 1- Last day before giant tapeworm takes over

Thursday TOON Roundup 2 -Cabinet of Horrors

anybody try ginger candy?

Thursday TOON Roundup 3- The Rest

On CNN, Rep. Elijah Cummings said what he has been briefed on, need for 9/11 type investigation!

Reasons to be cheerful: a full switch to low-carbon energy is in sight

What's the difference between George Washington, Richard Nixon, and Donald Trump?

Potter Township gives final approval for Shell cracker plant

Keith Ellison prods Bernie Sanders to help out DNC

Here's the scary thing about the Trump "biker photo" story...

$2,500 reward in brutal dog attack

Credit Suisse completes $5.3 billion U.S. deal over toxic debt

If Drumpf orders a blockade of the South China Sea and China sends in aircraft, what happens next?

Strugglilng to make sense of Trump's authoritarian shit show?

In Farewell, Obama Sets Red Lines That Would Pull Him Back Into Fray

First China-Britain freight train arrives in London as Beijing forges closer trade ties with Europe

I'm looking for

George Beall, Prosecutor Who Brought Down Agnew, Dies at 79

Trump team prepares dramatic cuts

CIA documents expose internal agency feud over psychologists leading interrogation program

House Democrats to Donald Trump: 'The women of America are watching'

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Will Read You Now

SMH-Drumpf wants military parades to make us great, like his pal Vlad.

My plans for Funereal Friday

Republicans look to avoid YouTube moments in fight over Obamacare repeal

CNN/ORC Poll shows last-minute love for Obamacare

Defamation suits against fake news

New Jersey towns obligated to provide affordable housing, court says

I need good ideas for protest signs for the Women's March in DC

Americans are united on retaliating against Russian cyberattacks

Perry Faces Steep Learning Curve

The DNC Contenders Are Not Interested In Your Populist Moment (Huffpo)

Gov. Tom Wolf closing residential mental health facilities, 734 workers to be impacted, in budget...

Lunatic Trump Secy of Education DESTROYED At Confirmation Hearing

DUH: 74% Want to See Donald Trump's Tax Returns

Facebook bans RT until after Trump's inauguration

Full Circle

"President" Trump was predicted 97 years ago

Even in Alaska, temperatures as low as -59 are hard to handle

Can somebody help me with images?

WikiLeaks' Assange backpedals on extradition promise

'Good' Jobs Aren't Coming Back (The Atlantic)

Peeps on facebook are suggesting we change profile pic to pic of Obama for tomorrow.

BUSTED: GOP legislative aide fired for running fake news site that hyped bogus 'voter fraud' stories

Tomorrow's reality:

They call austerity...

Sen. Murkowski is dumbing down the Sec DOE job description for Little Ricky.

Treasury nominee initially omitted more than $100 million from disclosures, Democratic memo says

Nothing like the March and an incoming facist regime to remind you to get an encrypted text app

President Obama: FREE DON SIEGELMAN!

Elijah Cummings: 'If the public knew what Congress knows' they would boycott the inauguration too

I'm marching in the NYC march. Anyone else marching in any of the marches around the country?

Rick Perry regrets calling for elimination of the Energy Department now that he knows what it does

How do we quickly bring jury screw-ups to your attention?

Corbyn to impose three-line whip on Labour MPs to trigger article 50

2017 - going to be like Watergate on Steroids...

Report: Trump Being Encouraged By Advisers to Dance With Caitlyn Jenner at Inauguration

Trump's shadow national security council is blocking Gen. Mattis's influence

In light of this:

One circus ends.....one begins.......toons

Terri Sewell boycotting Donald Trump inauguration, citing 'disrespect' of John Lewis

Appeals court affirms conviction of coal CEO in deadly blast

The Latest: Perry says climate is changing, partly man-made

At Least One Democratic Congressman Is Already Preparing to Impeach Donald Trump

I just want to say

Insight...

High and Mighty Color Living Sakura Con 8

LIVING (LIVE) High and Mighty Color

Hands out: GOP governors who turned down Medicaid $$ are now asking for funds to insure low-income..

How does DU count notices?

Anyone need a poster? Let your freak flag fly!

War on birth control: Incoming HHS secretary Tom Price can seriously damage contraception access...

Trump "Beachhead" teams to start as temp (possibly later full time) fills on Friday

Perry says he regrets call to eliminate Energy Department

Smarmy Chaffetz Refused to Meet w/ Ethics Chief While Claiming Schaub Refused to Meet w/ Him

Companies must share benefits of globalisation, Theresa May tells Davos

Shin Godzilla Nominated for Best Picture and 10 Other Japanese Academy Awards

Le Pen Moves Into Lead in French Race, Le Monde Poll Shows

Nancy Sinatra responds to Donald Trump having 'My Way' performed at presidential inauguration

How can Spicer stand at a conference and encourage people to go by

What do you predict for the country six months from now?

Sean Spicer just turned part of the briefing into an ad for Trump's DC hotel

requirement to be in BLOTUS cabinet or staff

Investigators on the Trump-Russia Beat Should Talk to This Man

This is going to be worse than the Reagan Inauguration

U.S. jobless claims fall unexpectedly in latest week

Kicking a receptionist out of her desk so I can pretend to write a speech with a sharpie.

In Trump Nation, healing is overrated

The Women's March on Washington has spread to 57 countries around the globe

Republican Governors Warn Lawmakers About Repeal of Affordable Care Act

Fortress Washington girds for days of anti-Trump protests

Wouldn't Putin helping Trump win the election be in violation of the emoluments clause???

Will General Mattis be the first Cabinet official to resign and what will it portend?

Visiting with my 88 year old mother-in-law yesterday

Elijah Cummings: If the public knew what Congress knows they would boycott the inauguration too

Trump's Army Secretary Pick Accused Of Punching Worker At Racehorse Auction

Mr. Trump/GOP Representative Lewis Has Divided The County. I Can't Take This Shit.

Spicer Claims Democrats Are Trying To Delay Confirmation Process

500,000 cows killed to jack up prices

Does anybody else have foreboding feeling that today will be the last day of the USA

Tussaud's Wax Museum unveils Trump display

Learning Curve as Rick Perry Pursues a Job He Initially Misunderstood

Trump Resort Looking to Settle Bed Bug Lawsuit Before Inauguration

Beginning To Fear The US Is Going To Fall Into Disarray And Dysfunction..

OBAMAS USE OF COMPLETE SENTENCES STIRS CONTROVERSY

Happy Birthday Dolly Parton!

Rick Perry: Proof that these guys will say ANYTHING to get confirmed.

ILLEGITIMATE

Pittsburgh Bus Tickets to DC Protest at Trump's Inauguration

LOGAN

There has been a HORRIBLE fire in downtown Teheran, at least 30 firefighters are dead

Could Trump Be Proposing A Health Care Plan I Agree With?

How long Cabinet confirmations take and why past nominees failed

Moving Vans Arrive at White House to Remove All Traces of Competence, Dignity

Donnie Jr. And Mnuchin saber open champagne last night at Trump's DC hotel

Hand wringing aside....Tomorrow is a devestating day for America.

(Struggling to fill admin positions) Trump keeping 50 Obama administration officials

D.C. check-in. Are you there? Report in!

Women marching against Trump plan next step: public office

U.S housing starts surge in December; jobless claims near 43-year low

After 8 Years Of Vicious GOP Obstruction Now The Democrats Are NOT Cooperating.

Trump to provide exclusive entertainment at his inauguration

Today is the last full day of freedom. Breathe deeply my friends.

Blackwater boss Erik Prince helped hack the election for Trump

Web of investigations entangles Israel's 'King Bibi'

Fortress Washington girds for days of anti-Trump protests

Obamacare vs. Affordable Care Act #2

They did DOWN BALLOT shit too...and YES I mean voting machines

trump team prepares dramatic cuts

Hearing derailed after senator suggests colleague needs Valium

Bidens Next Move: Train to Delaware and Burgers With Family

Ivanka Trump Says She Will Not Be Filling In as First Lady in Trump Administration

I Wonder Wbat Obama & The Clintons Are Saying In Private.

Tucker Carlson attempts to punk while being punked by fake protestor - hilarious

As I sit and wait for my flight

Senator Bob Casey, DEMOCRAT Pa. Votes NO on Trump Appointments!!!

I have a whole new perspective on being referred to as a "snowflake"

The Great Instigator

Elijah Cummings: If the public knew what Congress knows they would boycott the inauguration too

This Mnuchin guy has more ticks than a feral barn cat.

DUers marching on Saturday?

Skeptical 70,000 black voters abstained from presidential vote

Obama pardons former soldier convicted in 1989 of having gay sex

Week 9: Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you...

Jewish centers across US evacuated after hoax bomb threats

Does everyone here know that Erik Prince and Betsy DeVos are brother and sister?

President Obama's parting words to his fellow Americans:

How to argue Obama didn't repeal

Twitter Gives Us A Priceless Window Into Donald Trumps Brain

Confirmed! Will & Grace is coming back to TV for 10 episodes

I think I have a good understanding of why Hillary lost, but what I still don't get

Congress moves to give away national lands, discounting billions in revenue

Texas constituents to Republican representative: 'Where are the [health care] plans?'

Misery elsewhere Avalanche in Italy Buries Hotel, Leaving up to 30 Missing.

Hundreds of LGBT people held a dance party outside Mike Pence's house

What you need to know about Inauguration Day protests, events in Seattle

Lincoln's

According to my wife (a well-known lawyer), Kellyanne Conway's hubby is up for Solicitor General

With the looming inauguration of trump, I cannot shake an uncomfortable

Senate GOPer: We're Going To Need Dem Help On Obamacare Replacement

Obama's parting letter to America: Thank you

Only 29 out of 600 KEY positions filled when Trump takes over.

Trumps treasury nominee defends his record at bank labeled as foreclosure machine

At Joint Base Andrews. (from Steve Clemons)

Senate Democrats Are Playing Hardball On Trump's Nominees

tRump's first post-inauguration lunch menu

Elizabeth Warren: Trumps nominees are putting us all at risk by ignoring ethics laws

xpost: Elizabeth Warren: Trumps nominees are putting us all at risk by ignoring ethics laws

Elijah Cummings: If the public knew what Congress knows they would boycott the inauguration too

Pic Of The Moment: How Hope Has Changed

Diaura: Dictator

NY Times expanding DC Investigative team.

Trump prepares preemptive falsehoods about his inauguration

Lets Spend a Few Minutes with This Photo of Donald Trump, Shall We

As long as Trump and The GOPrs are running the government...

"Dictator" by Diaura Sung in Japanese, Lyrics listed in ENGLISH

I am going to the Women's march in DC...help me with a good sign...I am drawing a blank.

This one goes out to 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Proof Grizzlies are a threat in schools!

Trump Gets the Nuclear Codes Tomorrow

Flight delays to LGA due to Trump...

Tony Orlando to play the Trump Inaugural Ball.

Charles P. Pierce: President Obama Must Wonder If He Ever Understood This Country At All

Will Democratic Attacks on Ideology Work?

SOS to Aaron Sorkin.......

Trump just cant stop reminding his 2016 opponents about what losers they were

Allegations By Former Miss Hungary Contradict Trump Claims On Dossier

They kept coming back: Dogs attack schoolchildren, killing one and mauling another

Bye Bye-MSNBC - Andrew Card is soporific

Reading #RenameMillionWomenMarch makes it obvious that our march is still necessary.

Kudos to Senator Michael Bennet

This choked me up more than anything else this week, for some reason.

"The Narrative of Normalization"

Jewish centers evacuated after bomb threats

Thom Hartman show

The Agenda People Power - the rise of Populism

Too strange to be coincidence

Fundraising for two abandoned puppies. NEW UPDATE, HUNTER HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!!

Donald Trump's claim that he's writing his own speech isn't just BS it's flimsy, transparent B.S.

Here's how screwed we are

The tabloids and Trump: A love for the pages

What just happened at Trump's DC luncheon?

CIA pick Mike Pompeo is a religious freak who might bring on the Rapture

I have hesitated to put this into words...

Elijah Cummings Has Ominous Warning: Congress Has Info on Trump That Would Shock Americans

DONALD TRUMP STILL HASNT FILLED CRITICAL NATIONAL SECURITY POSTS

President Obama, please PARDON DON SIEGELMAN.

Patton Oswalt: My daughter just brought home one of Trump's briefing reports

I will miss the dignity and decency of the first family

This woman will be the first to join the Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment

NFL admits Dallas was shafted in loss to Green Bay **UPDATE**

The National Debt won't hit 20 trillion....

A Fake News Masterpiece

For the Last Time: Thanks, Obama! Sincerely!

Trouble in "paradise"?

Where is the best place to see the demonstrations streaming tomorrow? I can't be

Trump, GOP Congress, GOP State Legislatures ALL CORRUPT, IMMORAL AND ILLEGITIMATE.

Mnuchin's foreclosure adventures

Fundraising for 2 abandoned puppies found on a dirt road

UNC president: Were having problems filling jobs because of new anti-LGBT law

My sources tell me...Police expect 120,000 at NYC march on Saturday

My family is tearing apart

Lost and Abandoned Seaside Resort Casa Sirena and The Lobster Trap

Marla's Amazing Christmas Present... a new hand

DC: Metro Adding Two Dozen Trains for Womens March

Sirius-XM Radio asked its listeners to pick music for Inauguration Day...

We Are Just Beginning To See The Extent Of The Treason & Coup

Looks Like Trump Will Keep DC Hotel. And GOP Will Attack Anyone Who Questions It.

China halts over 100 coal power projects

Trump just arrived in DC via military jet.

This is kind of morbid, but how about a DU "office" pool

Jets owner Woody Johnson to be named Ambassador to UK...

Sanders backers take over California Democratic Party

NFL admits officials screwed up in Dallas loss to Green Bay *UPDATE*

Rick Perry to Sen. Al Franken: "I hope you are as much fun on that dais as you were on your couch...

Thanks Obama..

KING: Huge education level drop-off with the Trump cabinet picks

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

making cookies (for bus ride) and

With swearing-in, Trump to come face-to-face with justice he has berated as a dummy

Rep. Filemon Vela: 40 migrant students were subject to racial slurs at inauguration events

Trump Is Ready to Bless Monsanto and Bayer's Massive Merger

Bruce Springsteen Played Secret White House Concert for Obama Staffers

Cartoonists around the world

This group wants to fight anti-science rhetoric by getting scientists to run for office

Gauzy promises to replace Obamacare arent enough

New Paper shredder in rest mode

Sorry Folks We Are Going To Have To Corner & Scare GOP Rats. Leave Them No Where To Hide.

This is the most ominous Inauguration Day in modern history

The hunger for education

The great, big, beautiful list of everything Cheeto promised he'd do on Day One

trumpettes

Will there be "eyes" on events in DC?

Musicians Terrified Over Possible Obamacare Repeal

Why is John Oliver testifying before Congress today?

Trump Names N.Y. Jets Owner Woody Johnson as Ambassador to U.K.

In Senate hearing, DeVos stoked activists fears that she will ignore education civil rights

Trump preparing budget with most extreme cut in government spending yet

Is there a DU check in post for the Women's March?

Constituents urge Larsen to help preserve health care system

Senegal troops enter The Gambia as election victor Adama Barrow is declared President in exile

No Latinos -but sexual assaulters - just fine

Texas Dem: Trump has 'turned a blind eye to overt racism'

Under Trump, Approach to Civil Rights Law Is Likely to Change Definitively

A local mom & pop restaurant runs Fox News on all TVs in the dining room

Bernie Sanders Cant Get Rick Perry To Admit Climate Change Is A Crisis

Boxing

Unlike some reps, Larsen and DelBene will attend inauguration

Trump and Pence Official White House Photograph

Trump enters the White House facing myriad crises

Anyone going to the Resist Trump rally at Westlake on Saturday?

What's up with Mnuchin's twitching?

TCM Schedule for Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- What's On Tonight - Starring Dana Andrews

John Schindler: Spy Clouds Hang Over Trump's Inauguration

Bernie Sanders questions Rick Perry on Climate Change and Global Warming

Jason Carter: Georgia Democrats should take the middle path in Trump era

Bernie Sanders questions Rick Perry on Climate Change and Global Warming

How a hoax website about paid protesters came crumbling down live on TV

Ellen's Tribute to the Obamas

Reich: Trump becoming POTUS "sickening event" in US history, "a tragedy for America and the world"

Trump jokes: Highest IQ of any Cabinet ever

Bob Seger records song as a tribute to fallen bandmate, Glenn Frey

Feds grant Pennsylvania 4 more months to comply with Real ID

Man accused of plotting war with cops faces trial in 2nd case

TSA chief stepping down after Orange Dipshit inauguration

Looking forward to closing this and opening the 2018 Election forum...

Investigators on the Trump-Russia Beat Should Talk to This Man

Students can amplify protests at state capitols and town halls w/out leaving campus.

Mark Zuckerberg is suing hundreds of Hawaiians to protect his 700-acre Kauai estate

No doubt

David Corn tweets Trump's "Official Inauguration Photo." He looks like a hostage.

Senior U.S. spy, diplomats leaving despite being asked to stay on

What's for Dinner, Thurs., Jan. 19, 2017

CNN's coverage is like a cheesy holiday parade

TOON: Trump's Healthcare Plan

Perry softens stance on climate change (somewhat)

#BREAKING: Trump team is planning to ELIMINATE the DOJ's 25 Violence Against Women grant programs (

So when do the book burnings start?

Can N.J. Democrats unite to beat Christie on school funding?

I'm tweeting the US Constitution to Trump right now. 140 characters at a time

Appeals court rules restrictions to gun ranges in Chicago are unconstitutional

From Headline to Photograph, a Fake News Masterpiece

Feds reject call for new trial in Bridgegate, says 'evidence overwhelming'

Trump to scrap Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Office of Fossil Energy?

Trump flunks the wreath-laying: making faces, patting his heart nervously

Jeff Sessions a Threat to Civil Rights

Jeff Sessions hasn't changed his spots

AND...the Great Family Divide begins.

Donald Trump has assembled the worst Cabinet in American history

called that fucking Ernst and worthless Grassley again today about healthcare

Gun-control advocates push for tougher laws

I wish they would start asking these climate deniers these questions

How Chinas liberals are feeling the Trump Effect

For Chrome users, here's an awesome add-on. Kittens instead of Der Drumpfenfuhrer's face

Planes at LGA delayed an hour as Trump takes off on Air Force 2...

WOW! Sean Spicer: "He is committed to not just Day 1, but Day 2, Day 3..."

Tillerson's nomination hangs by a thread - By Jennifer Rubin

The 10 best private high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area

Jeff Sessions on marijuana and civil asset forfeiture

Report: Trump Team Wants to Slash Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Everything Except Defense

Facebooks Zuckerberg Is Suing Hundreds of Hawaiians to Force Them to Sell Property to Him

Under Trump, Approach to Civil Rights Law Likely to Change Definitively

Tom Price and Bernie Sanders show just how tough the Obamacare fight is for Republicans

Does anybody watch "Alaskan Bush People" on the Discovery Channel?

Question for you about an anti-nepotism statute.

Confirmation Of Sessions Would Be An Assault On Voting Rights

Brazil Supreme Court judge handling graft probe killed in plane crash

Was Snowden hero or traitor? Perhaps a little of both

Rail stocks surge as Hunter Harrison joins push for CSX overhaul

Iowa Republican finds himself on the wrong side of constituents on Obamacare

Sessions Would Threaten LGBT Protections

The colossal price to fly a pair of B-2 bombers to hit two ISIS camps in Libya

Womens march planned for Boston day after Trumps inauguration* Sen Warren to speak!

Trump supporters spit on migrant children visiting DC for inauguration: Dem. lawmaker

OOPS!!!.......Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Nominee, Failed to Disclose $100 Million in Assets

Brazil Supreme Court judge handling graft probe killed in plane crash

The 5 craziest hours in the White House

Trump's cabinet appointments will destroy America

Spanish village hurls turnips to drive away evil

Seeing reports on Twitter that the inauguration crowd is almost 100% white

Sweden conservatives woo far-right to topple government

To help reign in the Russians Trump to give the Brits a woody johnson

Needs to be repeated over and over and over!

Congress moves to give away national lands, discounting billions in revenue

Onion: Biden Searching White House One Last Time For Missing Pet Snake

Investigators on the Trump-Russia Beat Should Talk to This Man

Off to a great "unifying" start: Voight saying God got Trump elected despite the "false propaganda"

Welcome To The White Supremacist Christian Nation Of America. Whether You Like It Or Not.

Rural America, already hurting, could be most harmed by Trumps promise to repeal Obamacare

Something that gives me a slight sense of comfort in the dark days ahead.

On the occasion of Trump's getting the nuclear code:

This is a good thread for understanding the likely irrelevance of fake news. People are really goo

O'Reilly & Miller Already Naming Protesters As UnAmerican & Seditionists.

Senior US spy, diplomats leaving despite being asked to stay on

Pete Seeger & Bruce Springsteen - This Land is Your Land - Obama Inauguration

Vice Pres. Biden sends a farewell tweet:

trump's AG Nominee is Second Cabinet Pick to Have Publicly Prayed for Rain

Trump Era, Republicans Push New Laws to 'Chill Protest' Nationwide

Is Ranked Choice Voting the Solution? (w/guest Drew Spencer Penrose)

Fighting For the Integrity of Our Democracy (w/guest Jesse Jackson)

So I turn on MSNBC....

The Rolling Stones have got to be pissed.

Former Intelligence Official: Trump Conflict With Spy Agencies Creates Dangerous Moment

Nancy Sinatra responds to Donald Trump having 'My Way' performed at presidential inauguration

WTF? Trump makes appearance at Lincoln Memorial to the Rolling Stones' "Heart of Stone"

OMG...lyrics to song as Trump walks out to the crowd!!??

Mick Jagger on Trump Using Stones Songs: I Cant Stop Him

Anyone else

FauxNews: "Beautiful Family"

Trump Sought Military Equipment For Inauguration, Granted 20-Plane Flyover

Let's take bets.....

He always got an extra one for you, because he's that kind of guy. I'll miss him.

Boycott Donald Trump's Inauguration The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

Ronna Romney McDaniel tapped to be new RNC chair

How did a Sundance filmmaker shoot a scripted movie in the insulated world of New Yorks Hasidim?

Here you all go. A brief moment of levity.

Congratulations Trump Supporters!

Anti-Gay, Anti-Muslim Pastor To Deliver Inauguration Day Sermon To Trump

BLM Uses Facebooks Safety Check To Declare That Were In A State Of Crisis

Melania thinks she gets to keep Michelle's 6.5 million followers on Twitter.

WhiteHouse.gov ... last chance to copy stuff. here's info on economic record

My tribute to PBO

Catholics question Pruitt's commitment to environmental protection

Finally, a picture that doesn't infuriate me makes its way to...

Donnie wants a Stones' song? Here's one

Has anyone started a "3 Doors Down really sucks" thread yet...

Actor Miguel Ferrer Dies at 61

Incoming is unable to pay attention at this concert.

3 Doors Down sounds like a homeless man's Bon Jovi.

The New England Journal of Medicine on Tom Price

Malia Obama's Secret Trip to Bolivia! (NY Times)

TCM airing "A Face in the Crowd" on Trump Inauguration Day

Actor Miguel Ferrer passes away

Trump's 2020 presidential slogan is tagline of mass homicidal horror film "The Purge"

Monty Python theme?

Curt Schilling to Hall of Fame Voters: If You're Keeping Me Out For Political Reasons 'Kiss My Butt'

If Drumpf was like his other hero Kim Jong-il he could have compelled real talent for his Inaugural

This***One More Day

Obamas Criminally Underrated Jobs Record. Since DT said there r no jobs in '15, jobs grew 3 Mil

Just "unfollowed" the White House, and started following Justin Trudeau on Facebook

Fish in 35 Minutes or Less

NPR is reporting Trump invited West Bank settlers to the inauguration....

Chicago bar hosting Trump-Free Friday will donate drink sales to Planned Parenthood

Yet another odd song choice "It's Going to Be OK"

OBAMAS PARTING GIFT: THE POWER NOT TO FEAR WHITE RACISM

This Inaugural Concert is just sad and pathetic

Kerry and his pooch Ben unleash the press

OBAMAS PARTING GIFT: THE POWER NOT TO FEAR WHITE RACISM

LOL. Mashable tweets a GIF of Trump family "enjoying" 3 Doors Down

47% cuts to Medicaid, 41% to Medicare, 8% to Social Security, per Mother Jones.

In under the wire... I am still very angry with Bernie Sanders

Republican Lawmakers in Five States Propose Laws to Criminalize Peaceful Protest

Pics of crowd size - Obama's 2009 Inaugural concert vs. Trump's

Italy avalanche rescuers: weve called out but heard no replies, no voices

Electoral College repeal shouldn't be partisan issue

OMG anyone of you watching the Inaugural Concert..

Wayne Barrett of the Village Voice has died.

What Hath the Electoral College Wrought?

In video praising Trump, Jerusalem mayor says Obama surrendered to radical Islam

How Long Before Protesters Declared Terrorists & Sent To Guantanamo?.

The Electoral College Is More Biased Than You Think

The DNC Contenders Are Not Interested In Your Populist Moment

Eric Prince/Blackwater

When Trump Voter Suffer, Get Smacked By Naure Or Die I Won't Be Sympathetic Or Helpful

Drumpf's Inauguration is to inaugurations what Oasis was to the Beatles

Military Mind Control? Psychic Army Division Revealed in CIA Files

"It's never been done before." More lies!

Gorillaz release first new song in 6 years, unapologetically anti-Trump: Hallelujah Money

Trump spokesman points to Ben Carson when asked about lack of Hispanics in cabinet

The Lincoln Memorial - Bill Mauldin

making America Break again: DT's Trickle Down economics will cost economy $1 Tril, 4 mil jobs lost

My Hillary T-shirts arrived in time for Saturday's Los Angeles march!

Waldo, you're the best son money can buy

Trump Team: Kanye West Not Right Fit for Traditionally American Inauguration

with ACA repeal, tax cuts worth more than premiums for 800,000 people in 20 states - CBPP

Wait... This is supposed to make me *NOT* want to go to hell?

Anyone know of kink to protest at Trump Tower in nyc?? Just found the LIVE stream...

Obama thanks the press for "Making us the best that we can be"..Trump HAS no best....Lord help us.

BREAKING (Obama's last day) US gets "El Chapo"- extradited to USA!

Even desperate Fox News can't find much good polling news for Trump

At Trump Hotel in Washington, Champagne Toasts in an Ethical Minefield

F MSNBC - THEIR COVERAGE SUCKS !!!

Sister Marches in Iowa Saturday

In the final day of this forum I would like to repost my 4000th post (from May 4th of last year).

Public Broadcasting Funds In Jeopardy As Donald Trump Takes Office

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 20 January 2017

Yahoo News link to watch Trump Tower protest live

Mnuchin Failed to Disclose $100 Million

How totally fucked we are: (Real) Nuclear Physicist vs Noogie Fuzzy Cyst

Would Not Be Surprised To See Protesters Attacked, Maced, Arrested Et Al At Behest Of GOP.

I realize you may want to ignore anything Donald but I had to post this little ditty from the

You will pay more for gas because Drumpf wants to weaken the dollar to fatten Russian oil producers

Anyone know who are the DUer(s) who administer the DU Facebook page? This meme is

Donald Trump will adopt Heritage Foundations skinny budget: Arts, violence against women funding

President Obama transfers 4 more from Gitmo - leaves 41 for Trump

How's Obama going to get all the guns by tomorrow ?

OBAMA DENIES PARDON TO GOV. DON SIEGELMAN

Reminder - we move to Trump Standard Time (TST) at noon tomorrow

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