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U.S. poised to expand military effort against Taliban in Afghanistan

Race, Finance, And The Afterlife Of Slavery

Florida Religion in School Legislation SB 436 Passes

Since the media can't bring themselves to speculate why trump did not fire flynn

White House advisors called Ottawa to urge Trudeau to help talk Trump down from scrapping NAFTA

Yates' face as Sen. John Kennedy tries to lecture her on Constitutional law is everything.

Stephen Fry blasphemy probe dropped but it's not really a victory for reason

Video: Writers Bloc Presents Bernie Sanders - May 7, 2017 - Saban Theater Beverly Hills, CA

Robert Reich: Sally Yates testimony points to 'Trump ordering Flynn' to call Russian ambassador

Yates says POTUS is potential target

My thought for today. Drumpf, being the sexist he is, did not think the

🐦 June 2 - Bernie Sanders at The Cambridge Union, U.K.

French Annoyingly Retain Right to Claim Intellectual Superiority Over Americans

What you see if you look up "smarmy" in the dictionary.

Dear cyclists, you've entered bear country!

Gee where has April been all my life!!

Sally Yates shuts down, educates and owns Ted Cruz the doofus that he is

What's wrong with dying?

Do you watch any T.V. Show that is totally weird?

So trump tried to interfere with a witness?

Why is it ALWAYS right-wingers who start shit in public?

So Where Is Pence In All This?....

Five takeaways from Yatess dramatic Senate testimony

This is what guilty looks like...

Sally Yates today.

Just musing . . . .

Male anglerfish vs Ted Cruz

Pepe cartoonist kills off character that became hate symbol

Trump tweet on today's hearing and Auntee Maxine's reply...

My daughter has a disability. I dont want Jesus to fix her.

New song from Roger Waters. Deja Vu.

Eye-popping allegation in complaint filed against Robert Mercer by employee

Orin Hatch says the Indians should just take my word for it on sacred triballands

Mandatory Monday Malloy Truthseeker Thread! Back in the USSR! Live, Uncensored & a new Kitteh gif

Quick! Somebody get

BLOTUS changes the Header Image on his Twitter Page

35 of 37 economists said Trump was wrong. The other two misread the question.

Trump Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Trump just changed his Twitter profile pic to add his false tweet about Clapper.

In Atlanta, Bernie Sanders says Trump lies all the time

Obama Warned Trump About Flynn, GOP Defends Health Care Bill: A Closer Look

A must read document for the Putin supporters outside of Russia as they are becoming a loose end

Michael Moore: Come See Me on Broadway This Summer!

What did General Flynn do?

We Do Not Deserve Michelle Obama In This One-Shoulder Gown

Rachel is pissed

Looks like we've got a successful advocate for voting rights cases in CA!

Help.

Just so unfair

Man accused of killing 9 in Phoenix serial shootings

Man accused of killing 9 in Phoenix serial shootings

Al Franken is f ing smart

we went from GQ to Mens WeareHouse.

Trump did it ON PURPOSE.

Great Political Cartoon

"New" Trump Twitter header

Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. to run for Congress in California

I noticed something in that hearing today that noone seems to be talking about.

Just What WAS Flynn's Underlying Behavior?

Scotland is home to small 'tigers,' but maybe not for long

How Are People That Worked In The Trump Campaign, In The Transition And Now.....

Sally Yates destroys Cruz---he flees the hearing room.

French election: VAST MAJORITY OF VOTING IS BY PAPER BALLOT, COUNTED BY HAND

It is long past time for a woman to lead this country.

Pruitt removes scientists from EPA advisory panels to make room for industry advocates

Some of the Flynn/Russia/Trump stuff is Intelligence related, some

Lots of news today but did Joe and Mika mention SNL this morning?

Chalk up another one for KO!

Kushner Family Stands to Gain From Visa Rules in Trumps First Major Law

U.S. mulls banning most electronics on flights to Europe, United Kingdom

National Anthem: the contest

Trump Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Comeys Testimony on Huma Abedin Forwarding Emails Was Inaccurate

"Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson holds political focus group in Pa. county Trump won

Travel ban arguments focus on Trump's comments about Muslims

Trump doesn't like the smartest military mind he hired.

Here's a URL you wouldn't expect to see on the official Donald J Trump website.

What nation without Fox News looks like

Mike Huckabee recommends

Did I hear correctly?

The Major Takeaway from Yates' Testimony is....

4th Circuit Oral Argument -- International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump (C-SPAN)

Chinese Egg Tart (Very Flaky Puff Pastry!)

Pregnant Lesbian Couples Sue Tennessee Governor Over 'Natural' Language Law

Chinese Egg Tart (Very Flaky Puff Pastry!)

I just heard someone on CNN say ...

BREAKING: Eric Trump Is Staggeringly Stupid

"Major Major" - from Catch-22

GOP circus distracts from Russian perfidy

Grassley Carries Water for The Orangutan in Chief.

The Internet is the "21st century battlefield". And Russia has declared war.

Jimmy Kimmel on Response to Emotional Monologue About Baby & Health Care Debate

Worcester hospital faces backlash against plan to close psychiatric beds

Congressional Progressive Caucus Unveils The Peoples Budget

US Officials Are Warning About A Russian Cybersecurity Company's US Government Ties

Group rips Elizabeth Warren for ignoring vets

Family homeless shelter proposal advances in Rutland

The Repubs have focused so much on "leaks" instead of substance

Setti Warren trades quips with possible fall foe, Charlie Baker

Washed up D List "actor" Antonio Sabato Jr to Run for Congress

Marty Walsh hits re-election talking points in speech

Student life - Short Animated

Fitness guru Richard Simmons files libel suit over 'cruel' sex change story

Rolling back Dodd-Frank would weaken oversight, cripple consumer protection, says bills architect

Massachusetts lawmakers consider bill forbidding inmates from working on President Donald Trump's...

Optometrists pitch $20 million in MassHealth savings

Dracut man held on bail for swindling millions from former employer

***FLYNN paid by Russian CYBERSECURITY firm, Kaspersky Labs, while he had top secret clearance***

Dartmouth teachers, administration hopeful for contract settlements

Pipeline resistance builds as 'Thoreau' protest cabin goes up in Otis State Forest

Gov. Baker sees 'massive loss of critical funds' under GOP health plan

Cool, Gutsy Sally Yates Is The New Queen Of The Twitterverse

R.I. education chief Wagner touts progress in annual speech; addresses solemn issues

Sally Yates was fired over Flynn more than travel plan, guest on Brian Williams speculates.

Homeless man charged in attempts to rob 3 Providence banks, police say

Plans for asphalt plant in Pawtucket scrapped

Jakarta governor Ahok sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy

Report Finds Food Stamp Benefits Still Delayed Amid UHIP Troubles

Third Detroit-Area Physician Convicted in $17.1 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

New haul of Homo naledi bones sheds surprising light on human evolution

RI Faith Leaders Criticize President Trump's Order On Religious Freedom

U.S. Fights Back To Beat Sweden At Hockey World Championship

Amazing haul of ancient human finds unveiled

Former security aide was Russia blackmail risk

South Korea election: Voters choose new president

3rd Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Barn At UConn

Tries to Blame Obama for Flynn Scandal

Orcas murdered a Great White Shark to feast on its liver.

The Kushners Add to Conflicts of Interest

Most expensive president in history

Hartford, Union Reach Deal To Save $4 Million Over Six Years

Dismissed warning about Flynn

Hartford Has Paid Millions Of Dollars For Unused Sick And Vacation Time

Lawyers repeatedly asked about campaign promises

Farmers Pushing For Passage Of Beer Bill

Fiscal Office Puts Deficit At $380 Million

Tribes' Casino Bill Clears Another Legislative Committee

Pod Save America...started by ex Obama workers....very good website

Health insurers seek rate increases ranging from 3.6% to 33.8%

You know it's a sad day when an Alt-Right protester gets beaten up by a Neo-Confederate protester.

Supreme Court issues final ruling restating Skakel conviction

Deadlock: Mattis Vs. White House On Pentagon Nominees

Next presidential election

Nuclear power is unreliable

Christie signs bill inspired by 'Snooki' to cap speaker fees

Republicans will cut Medicaid so that the Rich can get a Tax Cut

Witness the re-branding of the name Sally

Connecticut police investigate posting of white supremacist fliers

James Clapper: Putin sought to advantage Trump

Connecticut's medical marijuana program continues to grow

Update to yesterday's Blum thread--he walked out of TV interview & into an angry crowd

Tuesday Toon Roundup 1 - France

Tuesday Toon Roundup 2 - Freedom to be Screwed

Patrick Maloney (D-NY) holds Trumpcare town hall that John Faso (R-NY) was too scared to attend

Tuesday Toon Roundup 3 - The Rest

Layoff notices for state workers possible this week

Almost everything you know about clean energy is outdated

Yale student teachers march, hunger strikers sit outside School of Management in New Haven

Conservative media group set to become nation's largest owner of local TV stations

Did You Like Obama's Speech At The JFK Profiles In Courage Award? So Did Charles Krathammer.

Great article about the cheeto chancre

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker Will Headline Democratic Fundraiser

Exit poll shows Moon Jae-in wins presidential election

"Ted Cruz has an intellectual contempt for eveyone in the room,"

🐦 May 9 - SAVE OUR PENSIONS RALLY - Day of Action

Joe Straus' Mask Finally Falling Away

Comeys Testimony on Huma Abedin Forwarding Emails Was Inaccurate

R & D mayors explain why their cities are pursuing 100% renewable energy.

Amarillo says they don't have money for police raises

May 9 - SAVE OUR PENSIONS RALLY - Day of Action

Blue Bell introduces new Bride's Cake ice cream

What the f__k is that? Asks Democratic Senator.

prof explains how Trumps tweets are a roadmap for Americas enemies

Lawsuits begin over Texas 'sanctuary city' law

Question about Guardians o' the Galaxy

WARNING: Texas travel advisory

Communist-Ruled Cuba Hosts First Transgender Religious Ceremony

I now have a huge, gigantic crush on Sally Yates

Iowa congressman walks out of a TV interview and into an angry town hall meeting

UPDATE: Trump aides postpone meeting as clashes over Paris climate deal continue

Senate confirms Heather Wilson as Trump's Air Force secretary

TOP COMICS TO BUY THIS WEEK: MAY 10, 2017

AHCA Opposition Left Wing, Socialist Even Communist Conspiracy Per GOP.

Colorado school cancels classes over threat after Trump pinata incident

ICE looks for evidence of crimes by Haitians.......NEXT!

I see Chump took down his silly header

David Corn dismantled Trump's lie abt James Clapper's testimony-hrs BEFORE Trump made it his header

BREAKING: National popcorn shortage following yesterday's developments

Nestl faces backlash over collecting water from drought-hit California

Amazing haul of ancient human finds unveiled

Jimmy Carter on Bernie: 'Y'all see why I voted for him?'

Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Stephen Colbert re: Sally Yates

Suffolk CO, NY; "Every Water Body Listed As Impaired; Dead Rivers, Closed Beaches, Algal Blooms"

Any statisticians here? What is the likelihood

I'm surprised Mika isn't too old for Scar.

Photo: Bernie Sanders with khalid kamau and President Carter

Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) just voted for AHCA. This was his Monday.

Today's Google Doodle: Happy Teachers' Day!

NBC: Four Reasons Why the Russia Story Isnt Fake News

NC CAFO Owners Lose: Governor Vetoes Bill To Limit Hog Waste Lawsuits

NBC just debunked Trumps claim about Flynns security clearance

Has anyone ever considered that Bernie might hurt Ossoff

Bambis revenge? Deer photographed nibbling on human bones, a first

PNAS - Carbon Spike From AK Permafrost Melt Now Bigger Than Carbon Uptake In AK Forests

A message for Earth-visiting UFO aliens (if they're real)

For 14 States, Jan-Apr 2017 Hottest Year To Date On Record; 17 More In Top-Five Record Heat

Barack Obama speaks LIVE in Milan about food innovation (Twitter video)

He hasn't sexually assaulted any women this week. To our knowledge.

Can we compile a list of truly badass women?

What did Mike Pence know??

"Putin STILL Loves Me"

Claude Taylor: Flynn not rogue

Long time reader, first time member.

Kimmel hits back: 'Id like to apologize for saying kids in America should have health care."

Ivanka Sings My Heart Belongs To Daddy

Jimmy Kimmel's Lie Witness News: Trumpcare Edition

Trumpcare's Medicaid Cutbacks Will Bring The Real Death Panels - Joe Conason

US wants tally of Haitians immigrants' crimes

On Churches In Politics, Trump Does . . . Nothing

US Officials Are Warning About A Russian Cybersecurity Company's US Government Ties

Kimmel blasts critics of healthcare plea

The feeble minded one claims its all a hoax

Bingo- It was cultural anxiety, i.e. prejudice and not econimics that drove Deplorables to Trump

Has Protesting Become Too Easy?

Where is Michael Flynn? Physically, I mean.

Economic Anxiety Didnt Make People Vote Trump, Racism Did

Republican: "Nobody Dies" Due to Lack of Health Care

Republican Shocked Healthcare Bill He Voted For Will Cost His State $3 Billion

Former Economics Adviser Reveals Trump Lied About Medicaid

The New York Times is soliciting our opinions on Trump

Georgia Republican enraged at court order making it easier for people to vote

Help on Posting Images

Blum walks out on TV interview

Maine Democrats bill would create single-payer health care system

Democrats Stumble Into Abortion Rift

Sean Spicer's Netflix Comedy Special

All the Presidents Guests: The unauthorized White House visitor logs

Dare them to say it out loud

What did the President know and when did he know it?

Computer scientists vs humanities.

In South Carolina special election, Democrats try for another GOP House seat

Jakarta Governor Ahok Jailed for Blasphemy Over Viral Video

Trickle-Down-Health-Care, Anyone?

The Kushners and Their Golden Visas - By the NYT Editorial Board

It is election day in Omaha! Go Vote! (Twitter)

BLS report: Job openings (5.7 million), hires, and separations little changed in March

Nun in Argentina accused of helping priests sexually abuse students at school for deaf children

Islamic State video shows beheading of Russian intelligence agent

Hmmmm

A French Lesson for the American Media

The Specter of Illegitimacy Haunts Trumps First 100 Days

Sierra LaMar Trial Verdict to be read in court Tuesday morning

Comey's Testimony on Huma Abedin Forwarding Emails Was Inaccurate

Trumpism: Its Coming From the Suburbs: Racism, fascism, and working-class Americans.

LOL: So WHO picked the photo to go with this tweet?

Al Franken CRUSHES Trump - Yates Clapper Hearing

CERN launches new accelerator to help boost data output

"I memorized the dictionary when I was five." . . . Please come CAPTION Fox's Charles Krathammer!!

Sen. Feinstein Questions Yates And Clapper - #TrumpRussia

Burgess opposition organizes through Indivisible Denton

The moral travesty of Trumpcare: A health care system that doesnt help peoples health

EXCLUSIVE - Red Pill Boss: All Feminists Want to Be Raped

Proof that Comey carries the GrOPer's water

AHCA Accountability Spreadsheet

This Sister explained the reason single payer is better in 90 seconds than anyone EVER has

Kenny Marchant, phone home

Reminder: Manafort got the GOP to change their party platform to be more Russia-friendly

Just how stupid is ISIS?

Nixon and Drumpt: It's always the number 18

Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) Laughed At For Asking Ridiculous Question #TrumpRussia

Yes, It Is Definitely Possible For The House And Senate To Agree On Health Care

Liberal Wins South Korean Presidency As Opponents Concede

Zen meditation - Bucket in the desert

New Mexico Democrats Introduce Federal Legislation to Prohibit School 'Lunch Shaming'

Ryan-Aligned Super PAC Hits Ossoff For Raising Money Outside Georgia In Ad

Paris 1.5C target may be smashed by 2026

James Patterson and Bill Clinton Team Up to Write a Novel

You're getting sleepy, very, very sleepy

What if the healthcare issue simply remains in dispute until after 2018?

Trump Insists Long-Awaited Testimony By Yates And Clapper Was 'Old News'

New Flynn Revelations Exposed During Yates Hearing

New Veterans Affairs Chief: A Hands-On, Risk-Taking Standout

If you think having charisma in a prez candidate is important, no offense, but

Senior U.S. senator pushes Trump on Russia, French election

Oklahoma Republicans pass bill requiring state officials to call abortion murder

Turkey's president raises tensions with criticism of Israel

'You get the politicians you deserve': Obama reminds voters that elections have consequences

KO: Sally Yates is an American Hero-- And Trump? He is in trouble

KO: Sally Yates is an American Hero-- And Trump? He is in trouble

Slate "Republicans Tried to Make the TrumpRussia Hearings About Anything but Trump and Russia"

If ever you are accused of intolerance, this is a good quote to remember

Cracks Deepen In White House's Flynn Story #TrumpRussia

Installing Solar to Combat National Security Risks in the Power Grid

JUST IN: Senator Graham wants to probe Trump's business dealings

Religious Liberties are NOT under attack.......

Trump just deleted every single press-release he made as a candidate.

A tribute to nurses

Triskaidekaphobia

colbert: firing the first female chief usher and what ambulances will look like under trumpcare

Yates (yāts) - n. Sally

Best Morning Joe Laughing News Bloopers

Former Missouri City Clerk Admits to Embezzling City Funds

MSNBC's Mika trashes 'Kellyanne' Spicer: Every time he talks 'it's painful and it's usually not true

Clinton lied about a BJ and was impeached. What will happen with Comey

FWIW: Yes, Comey Lied... but things are not always as simple as they are portrayed to be...

Is it possible that all of those Dead Russians included American assets?

Words Mean Things - But Those Meanings Change

Paul Ryan whined to Seth Myers about his coverage. It was a mistake

South Korea set to change policy on North as liberal wins election

Meet Dr. Willie Parker, a Southern Christian Abortion Provider

I think we need to market a new slogan

This seems to be a good source for identifying techniques

Mix Is Key in Reversing Pest Resistance to Biotech Cotton

Syria safe zones on hold amid concern over how deal will be enforced

Well here's some hope: GOP Sen Graham wants to look at Trump's business dealings.

Rep. Senfronia Thompson gives tea party legislators a 'cuss out'

South Korean who backs talks with the North claims victor, but risks U.S. rift

The Latest: Judge agrees to toss Hernandez murder conviction

S. Koreas next leader will engage North, reconsider THAAD

Nance gives perspective on WH underreaction to AG Yates warning

Sally Yates speaks -- and the strange tale of Michael Flynn begins to unwind a little

Money to prep poor kids for college? Sorry, wrong size type

Reproductive Choice in the early 1960s - A Cautionary Tale

Trumps find secret stash in White House after Obamas leave

Russiagate: Trump Is Trying to Put Out a Fire With More Smoke

Irish police drop Stephen Fry blasphemy probe

"Cultural Anxiety" drove white voters to Trump, Economic anxiety sent them to Clinton

Democratic Women Gain Parity Ahead of 2020

So turns out HRC didn't lie about emails, James Comey however did lie under oath

From Senator Mitch McConnell

Aine Davis guilty of being senior Islamic State member

Trump Threatens to Defy Congress to Go After Medical Marijuana

So how do we get this criminal out of the Oval Office?

have you all seen adorable google doodle for today? national teachers day

Eric Garland offers the most amusing play-by-play on the Yates/Clapper hearing.

Abused by a Catholic priest, this man turned back to faith for forgiveness

"My dream was to become an out of touch Hollywood elitist and it came true."

Bumble Bee Foods admits price fixing, pays $25 million

White House Postpones Another Climate Change Meeting

House bathroom bill stalled, but effort to restrict restroom access is far from over

Eagle Update: Baby spotted!

Seth: Obama Warned Trump About Flynn

Health bill doesn't just unmask Trump's scam-It also unmasks *GOP's* long running scam on this issue

Tom Cotton tries to blame Russian hacks on Obama and Clinton but NSA chief refuses to take the bait

Cool website found by JuJuYoshida

Woman clears first stage in battle to have humanist marriage legally recognised

Wolf Blitzer praises Sally Yates for schooling Ted Cruz

Trump Walks Back Threat to Defund Black Colleges

Massachusetts judge overturns ex-NFL star Hernandez's murder conviction

Pic Of The Moment: Today Is The First Meeting Of The Senate Republicans' Health Care Working Group

Just took a tough vote? This GOP congressman shows how NOT to conduct yourself back home.

Emmanuel Macron has a history buffs view of Islam and religious strife

Sally Yates: Gen. Flynn Was Compromised The View

Facebook Live Video Link: Pension Rally

Why Gareth Rhodes is considering running for Congress In New Yorks 19th District.

Sally Yates owning John Cornyn - Muslim Travel Ban

LIVE: Introducing the Keep Our Pension Promises Act

LIVE: Introducing the Keep Our Pension Promises Act

Condoleezza Rice was on The View this morning

Wow... GOP Rep. Rod Blum got skewered at his townhall (video tweets):

Twitter Video: It was my great joy to meet with President Jimmy Carter ...

Comeys Testimony On Huma Abedin Forwarding Emails Was Inaccurate

Tunnel at plutonium finishing plant collapses in Hanford

The ACLU Is Warning Americans That Thanks To Republicans Its Not Safe To Travel In Texas

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to hold news conference at Alki Beach, expected to end re-election campaign

Trump thinks exercise will kill you.

Reproductive Rights and the Long Hand of Slave Breeding (SLAVERY for women)

Obama Reveals What He Doesnt Miss About The Presidency

US Watched Russia Hack French Systems During Election, Tipped Off Officials- Before it became public

Jimmy Kimmel Shows Trumpcare Supporters Dont Know A Lot About Trumpcare

FULL: Obama Keynote Speech at Summit of Food Innovation in Milan

The Case of the Missing Middle Class Wages

The Carolina Conspiracy or How Vladimir Putin Catfished A US Election With the Collusion Team Trump

And someone who had the temerity to laugh at Sessions is going to jail.

Harrop: Cities, states left to cope with sabotaged Obamacare

nytimes wants you say something praiseworthy of Dumpy Trumpy...

Telling Deplorables Hes Betraying Them Wont Work

GOP may unwittingly usher in single-payer system

sums it up perfectly

Doctors Rushing to Remove Sally Yates Foot from Ted Cruz's Rectum

Iowa Rep. Rod Blum Walks Out on TV Interview

THANKS for the laughs, my friends. I have seen a number of funny, cute, adorable, and

How the Government Carves Up the Outdoors, By the Numbers

James Carville and David Brock Get it Right on a Way to Win.

Can you believe it's 1:30 P.M. EST and there hasn't been a Chump crisis yet? *

Sen. Kamala Harris Slams GOP Reps Health Care Claim: What The F**k Is That?

Vatican hosts world's leading cosmologists to bring together faith and science

Christie says he didn't see 'red flags' with Michael Flynn

Executive Talk: Donald Trump Jr. bullish on Russia and few emerging markets

Archaeogeodesy Placemarks, Ancient Monuments in Google Earth v2017

TPM: Lemme Help, Sen. Graham

It Was Cultural Anxiety That Drove White, Working-Class Voters to Trump

Democratic Senators call for probe into Icahns biofuel credit dealings

A Federal Grand jury in VT has issued subpoenas in the Burlington College case.

Precedent Trump Issues Executive Order Shutting Down Archive.org

Senate GOP struggles to find challengers for some Democrats

Trump White House eyes Warren as potential 2020 foe

Trump and the Republicans are Punishing America for

Conventional Wisdom May Be Contaminating Polls

China vows to protect Paris climate agreement...

New / old term that describes the ,Trump crowd, perfectly... ...."special stupid"...

In blow to U.S.-Turkey ties, Trump administration approves plan to directly arm Syrian Kurds ...

CNN: Lindsay Graham wants to investigate DT's business dealings -- possibly including tax returns.

Republicans ponder possible defeat in red Georgia

Will Allen West be Trump's next Army Secretary nominee?

The Biggest story in our nation's history is Russia.

Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. will run for Congress in California

Trump Says He Sleeps Only a Few Hours Each Night

WI Voter-ID Law Suppressed 200,000, Trump Won by 22,748.

Come for the affirmative action---stay for the cynical rationale

WH press briefing has started

Texas border town sues over state law to punish 'sanctuary cities'

Tunnel at plutonium uranium extraction plant collapses in Hanford

OK. It is time to put the Russian investigation on ice and come together to reinvade Afghanistan

#Trumpcare is quietly reversing the #ACAs Medicaid expansion, putting millions of peoples health

If you havent ever watched Call The Midwife...

See animals drink. Better than most stuff on the internet these days.

Spicers press conference. "We're not going to re litigate the past"

Likelihood Flynn was NOT lying to Pence, rather Pence and Trump are lying.

Jimmy Kimmel responds to asshole Newt Gingrich

GOP Rep. Labrador Files To Run For Idaho Governor

WOW. The guy who spread the hashtag #MacronLeaks is at the White House press briefing.

White House: Sally Yates a 'political opponent' of Trump--runner on msnbc right now...

I am so tired of the various media "here's why Hillary lost" columns and segments. It is Russia.

I Only Hope That I Live Long Enough To See The Movie Of Trump's Downfall.....

Trump Doesn't Like The Smartest Military Mind He Hired: Report

Obama Just Revealed The Sad Truth About Whos Really To Blame For Trump

Canadians' impressions of U.S. drop to all-time low, according to poll

Schindler: Both Flynn and Jr. have been on Kremlin payroll

A Pastor Just Revealed Trumps Spiritual Adviser Is A Huge Fraudster

U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-18, speaks to NY19

You know what will lead to impeachment? imho

Trump Sends Congrats to New French President, Justin Trudeau.

My ah-ha moment from the hearing yesterday.

--- after WH was told he could be blackmailed

WH Postpones Another Climate Change Meeting so Ivanka Trump can make the decision.

Claude Taylor: There are now 3 grand juries set up

GOP Senators Signal They're On Board With Big Medicaid Cuts

Trump team marks 6-month election anniversary by vowing to air video of Clinton campaigns concessio

DHS is digging for crimes by Haitians in order to end their protective status and deport them

Jesuits to return 525 acres of South Dakota land to Rosebud Sioux

Trump Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Spicer: WH Slow To Act On Yates Warning Because She Was 'Political Opponent'

How would you feel if a third party recruiter/headhunter was recording your calls without permission

New Method of Microbial Energy Production Discovered

Tunnel Collapse at Hanford Nuclear Site

Today's Spicey Show in a nutshell.

Sally Yates Gets Twitter Backing for Political Run After Sparring With Trump, Senators

Sally Yates responding to Ted Cruz

Trump Lawyering Up?

Larger Swaths of Tropical Forest Being Lost to Commercial Agriculture

I'm going to do a LinkedIn page listing myself as a Presidential Pardon Writer

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will not seek re-election

Australian baby becomes first to be breastfed in parliament

Simone Biles Was Asked To Smile. Her Response To That Question Is Gold.

Um, pick *ONE* brand of Flynn Flam and stick with it

Russiagate: Trump Is Trying to Put Out a Fire With More Smoke

Donald Trump changed his Twitter banner. The internet mocked him.

Strange Device Seen on Sean Spicer's Neck

Up and Down

Trumps Muslim comments could haunt him in travel ban appeal

Senate Democrats Ask Regulators to Probe Icahn

Every single station in Palm Springs is UHF for there to be a 50% discount is scandalous

Medicaid cuts will devastate nursing homes

GOP PLAN - INSERT KNIFE & TWIST VICIOUSLY. ACA Will Be Gone & Thousands Will Die. They Are Ok.

Intelligence leaker Chelsea Manning speaks out ahead of prison release

If Republicans dont stand up to Trump on Russia, theyre helping him undermine our democracy

Cool article where John Kerry and Vanessa Kerry interview each other

Inside The Alt-Rights Campaign To Smear Trump Protesters As Anarchists

Blade Runner 2049 Trailer

John and Vanessa Kerry on healthcare, advocacy and Kerry SD program for work/life balance

This week's lesson is Sally Yates was right about everything

Al Giordano's Rules for 2020 Presidential Candidates ✔ @AlGiordano

This is for EarlG.

So to summarize, Spicer said they didn't take Sally Yates advice

NYT didn't pull any punches: How Homeownership Became the Engine of American Inequality

Humane Society: USDA records on puppy mills missing from website

A therapist's advice on staying sane in the age of Trump!

Jimmy Carter said he voted for Bernie Sanders

Jimmy Carter said he voted for Bernie Sanders

NYT longform on housing inequality.

President Carter & Bernie Sanders - May 8, 2017

Trump team marks 6-month election anniversary by vowing to air video of Clinton campaigns concessio

Emergency Declared At Nuclear-Contaminated Site In Washington State

Trump team marks 6-month election ann. by vowing to air video of Clinton campaigns concession call

More changes at MSNBC

Sen Orrin Hatch is just the worst

U.S. Steel toxic leak 584 times allowable limit - 300 pounds of hexavalent chromium

Riley (our 16 week old Border Collie/Lab mix) has a

Letter from Trump's Lawyer

Airline with checkered past plans Stewart-Europe flights

Tues. afternoon cuteness overload - Dog putting on its owner "Gottchu"

What's for Dinner, Tues., May 9, 2017

"Evil"

Anyone else watching CNN's exclusice report on the chemical attack on Syria last month?

"Rape table" allegations leveled at Newark customs officers, feds investigating

Assad has to go. That is all.

Gasping for life: Syria's merciless war on its own children

Hagen-Dazs free cone day 2017 may 9th 4-8pm

Jimmy Carter: Trump is right. Canada's lumber trade practices are unfair.

New rule for testifying under oath to the Senate:

Dear GOP snowflake of a failed president please stop telling liberals what to do

What are the repugs interested in?

Some aspects of the Michael Flynn scandal are beyond explaining - By Tom Toles

Odds for a Trump impeachment in 2017 are 3/1

In Park Slope, Brooklyn, today, man falls on subway tracks, and heroes jump down to help him

How can I block someone from my Inbox.

Bye bye MSNBC

Joy Reid on point again about Dumpty Twitter acct vis-a-vis the Yates/Clapper hearing...

That hair!

BREAKING: Senate Russia investigators ask Treasury for Trump team financial information

Hatch: Senates ObamaCare repeal unlikely to go through committees

Trump Taj Mahal sells for 4 cents on the dollar

So Spicer said the Con was informed immediately

Multi-year study: 1/3 of new drugs had major safety problems after general release.

Besides the VILE Kochs & Mercers, there's the Bradley Fdn (which is linked to Russian hackers)

So, I Changed My Voter Registration Today, I'm No Longer A Registered Democrat

Obama left a button or two open on his shirt. The Internet is going nuts!

NC GOP State Sen. Hise oversaw changes to Board of Election while under investigation by BoE.

Secular Humanism Doesn't Compromise Moral Comfort

Senate Russia Investigators Ask Treasury for Trump Team Financial Information

Influence of Sequoia AVC Edge touchscreen use on the Wisconsin Trump vote

NC general assembly bill would allow corporations to purchase spots at public charter schools

Sen. Hatch: Public Will 'Take Every Dime They Can' From Government

Emmanuel Macron met his wife in high school . . . when she was his teacher.

SEN INTEL CMTE ASKS TREASURY FOR TRUMP TEAM FINANCIALS

Religious Freedom, Brought to You by Animal Sacrifice and Peyote

Trump-friendly company buys rights to deliver local news to 70% of US households

TCM Schedule for Thursday, May 11, 2017 -- TCM Spotlight - Creature Features

Trump's Favorite Pastor Has Pretend Doctoral Degree and History With Bankruptcy, of Course

TCM Schedule for Friday, May 12, 2017 -- What's on Tonight: 1967

TCM Schedule for Saturday, May 13, 2017 -- What's On Tonight: The Essentials - Jo Van Fleet

The @DevinNunes billboard is up! Help us put these up in other @GOP districts where #TrumpRussia

GRAND JURY #3 Underway!!

Jimmy Carter says he agrees with Trump's lumber tax

Catholic-Coptic joint declaration: an important ecumenical milestone

Comey clarifies testimony on Abedin emails

Sally Yates just handed Democrats new ammo for going after Trump

Comey Fired

Can't use a DropBox link in DU that I can use in e-mail.

FBI director Comey has been terminated and removed from Office by Trump CNN

Breaking: FBI Director James Comey removed from office following his misstatement of Clinton email

Holy shit. Trump just fired Comey.

The President accepted the recommendation of the deputy attorney general to dismiss FBI Director Jam

Bye bye Comey.

Breaking on MSNBC Drumpt Fires Comey n/t

In Wisconsin, ID law proved insurmountable for many voters

Firing Comey is akin to firing Archibold Cox.

What the fuck?!?

States sue over Trump decision to restart coal lease program

Okay, use your imaginations. Who is the worst person imaginable to replace Comey.

Court sets July execution date for Virginia death row inmate

How was the AG involved here since he has recused himself

The Tuesday Night Massacre... Holy Shit

Holy shit he fired Comey

Watch drumph try to start charging HRC now

Shit will start squirting out all over the place now

KO: Congratulations, Donnie, you just impeached yourself

Trump fires Comey

BREAKING: Comey fired.

Tell me how this firing is a good thing.

Wow

Comey's firing is a cannonade across the bow of the FBI--continue

Will enough Repubs support an indepemdant prosecutor now?

I love it when alt-lefties turn on each other like snakes:

Shall we call it the "Tuesday Afternoon Massacre"?

Trump firing letter to Comey, he again mentions his investigation... this is driven by it

Does the FBI director need to be approved by Congress?

Trump fired Comey cause his dirt is coming out..

So, this must mean HRC will be indicted? I see this coming.

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin says this is abuse of power.

So it's Hillary's fault

Comey FIRED.

INDEPENDENT SPECIAL PROSECUTOR

FBI Director term of service:

While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under

Comey's been fucking things up for months

Evil Keebler Elf Sessions, who recused himself from the Russia investigation,

Joe Manchin just said that the investigation will continue and Comey will continue to appear

Is it too much to ask for just one day

Lindsey Graham, John McCain, Now is the time to defend the Constitution

BEHOLD A PALE HORSE!!!! EOM

What did Trump know and when did he know it? Who will be this

Help me understand this WaPo story re Comey firing.

FBI Director James Comey has been fired

Something smells with Lindsey Graham being involved after he

Was this to get Yates off the front page?

The leaks will start to flow like a hose left on...

The local RW station is going nutz re Comey

This is starting to smell more and more like Watergate - just on steroids!

Steve Bannon is trying to turn the president against his national security advisor, McMasters.

We lost our democracy, and all I got was this lousy case of schadenfreude...

WIki info on the fbi deputy director Andrew G. McCabe

Trump hired DC firm who will send Certified Letter to Graham stating no Russian ties

Drumpt has now fired the Acting Attorney General and the Director of the FBI.

Comey is scheduled to testify before Senate intel on Thursday

No Team Deza! Don't get Distracted! Focus! It's *RUSSIA* and the election theft

Germany arrests second soldier in alleged far-right plot

1 in 10 couples have split because of disagreements over Trump, according to a new study

We are officially a Banana Republic. Putin is laughing his ass off and who would blame him. He won.

Jeffrey Toobin is going apeshit on CNN

With all this chaos Trump is creating ...

You are a chump, James Comey.

Fired because of Hillary 's emails?!?!

Ok, you guys is this a squirrel to get us off of Sally Yates high?

We need to flood Senate offices DEMANDING

F MSNBC

Fired FBI Director Comey was scheduled to testify before Senate Intel on Thursday.

Brian Fallon calling for a special prosecuter to investigate Russia, independant of whomever

Mensch and Taylor were probably correct: James Comey would turn out to be the White Knight.

If they thought the RESIST movement was gaining momentum before today

Do you think Trump fired Comey because he was closing in on him ?

Another reason why I doubted Hillary and the DNC...

Trump straight up ADMITTED GUILT!!!!! HE IS A FUCKING TRAITOR AND ADMITTED IT!!!!!!

Charles Pierce on Comey today, before he got fired...

Why was Comey fired just before the evening news cycle rather than after 11 pm?

OMG! Look at the excuse the Deputy AG gave for firing Comey:

FBI Director Comey - in the end, who will he turn out to be?

I KNEW that story about Comey's inaccurate statements concerning Huma's emails didn't smell right.

The CIA has a long history of helping to kill leaders around the world

What I would give to pour HRC a drink right about now.... (nt)

It's LEAK TIME!

Trump has now fired, in dramatic fashion, 1) Acting attorney general 2) FBI director 3) US Attorney

The CIA has a long history of helping to kill leaders around the world

Umm-what about this?

The cloud over this admin is now immeasurably darker

Is this a sellable reason for a special counsel?

Trump fired Comey for the benefit of Donald Trump.

Go, Jeffrey Toobin, go.

Whoa, even Scarborough wants independent counsel:

Have to say that Jeffrey Toobin has gone up in my estimation big time

Wyden's statement on firing of Comey

This from Claude Taylor on twitter

Toobin just dumbed it down for Wolf Blitzer:

Claude Taylor is saying Marshalls at 4am

Attempt of a coup d'etat.

CNN has legal analysis from Jeffrey Toobin. MSNBC has legal analysis from Gretta.

Does Trump appoint the new FBI director (who will be investigating him)?

"Alan Dershowitz?!?"

The Big Con just stepped on his own teeniee tiny little dick...

UN expert group visits Argentina to assess arbitrary detention situation

Trump fires Comey, then sends him a letter that rubs salt in the wound, mentions the investigation.

DT thrives on chaos

Bob Casey (D-PA). "This is Nixonian"

Time for an independent investigator. Drag it out until 2018, take back the House, impeach trump an

FBI to meet tonight to discuss how they will go forward per CNN

If any member of Comey's staff has a scintilla of self respect and dignity he or she would resign.

Cheeto's first choice to replace Comey

Drumpt continues to run the country like his company. Fire who you don't like,

Trump's choice for FBI Director

Any bets trump will appoint Michael Flynn as Comey's replacement?

Why did Comey Lie? He told some big, easily discovered lies about Abedin and the emails.

Nothing Trump does will restore faith in the FBI.

Hayden says the Con fired him because he's worried that Comey would do the same thing he did

Nation in distress

Schumer news conference coming up (nt)

Ron Wyden tweet. Is this possible?

Re. Trump's firing of Comey...the really stupid people are those who think other people

Chuck Todd actually got something right tonight....

Wait a second - look at Session's letter and Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein's memo.

Projection is alive and well in Trumpland!!! The October Surprise Letter links Russia/Prince/Rudy G/

Another Western State gets with the program, implements limited early recreational sales.

Congress reacts to the Comey news- Twitter thread

Everyone...call your Republican congresscritter!

Am I wrong to worry about the Russian Mob taking out the grand juries?

With apologies to Sean Connery, ladies and gentlemen: "What are you prepared to do?"

Josh Marshall: Initial Details and Thoughts on Comey

'Info' Fired by Trump.

Greta gotta go.

Trump considering Giulliani, Chaffetz, Nunes, and Gowdy as FBI Dir. Cruz told, "Maybe next time."

Reminder: Fired FBI Director Comey was scheduled to testify before Senate Intel on Thursday

Trump has a 4 fold mission in firing Comey

Matthews, Hayes, Maddow, O'Donnell...

Michael Flynn could be at the heart of all this...

Firing Comey for stating wrong number of emails, but FLYNN

New FBI director--can DT appoint whoever he wants to? does Congress or anybody have to approve?

We wanted Obama to fire Comey, but...

Scientists are marching straight to the campaign trail

Where are Comeys files right now?

Comey deserved to be let go but Trump was wrong to do so because he is compromised

"Democrat calls for emergency hearings in Congress"

More from TPM - "Trump asked DOJ for a Rationale"

"I believe the intent here is to replace him with someone who will close" the Russia probe.

"You're Fired"

'I greatly appreciate you informing me on 3 occasions that I am not under investigation" said the

Please do not rely on the Greedia for the right coverage regarding Russia

Are sources within the FBI leaking this information?

Trump is as guilty as sin.

We should march.

I hope Jeffrey Toobin rips this no chin clown Jason Miller clown a new ass.

I just hope interim FBI director Jared Kushner can be more objective than Comey

"And after all I did for that thin-skinned SOB."

Oh. My. Fucking. God: DAG's letter about Comey's firing

Wow, Schummer is right

Trump+Spectrum Health+Alfa Bank+Russia equals Stealth Data Machine

Rumored via Twitter that Rex Tillerson released holds on 50 individuals Comey

Speculating on Trump's tax returns:

Special Prosecutor. Yeah right.

Chris Christie - Maybe the con finally has a job for him. I would not be surprised..n/t

So curious not threatening or anything. Is Comey gonna be okay? His life in danger?

Is possible Trump is the Russian agent (spy) within our government?

Malcolm Nance was right: Trump has gotten "buggy." NT

Chris Hayes: We're in uncharted territory. Kasparov: It's been well charted in Russia, Turkey...

Chris Matthews - "A little whiff of fascism tonight..."

David Frum: "It's a coup."

Trump's to do list: Fire Comey and hire private counsel.

Have you ever fallen out of love with an artist for moral reasons?

Hold on baby!!!! We gotta long way to slide!!!!!

Oldest Evidence of Life on Earth Possibly Found in Australian Rocks

maybe it's time for a national strike

Thread for the future - what were you doing when you heard about Comey's firing?

Anybody who believes that these thugs fired Comey to do justice to Hillary Clinton is a sucker & ...

If The Repugs Want To Keep Their Jobs In 2018 They Have....

I think that the next few days or at most weeks,

BREAKING: President nominates his "good friend" Al Capone

Tweety is on fire. - Now on MSNBC

Olbermann: On Russia, Let's Follow the Money

Official: Trump may meet top Russian diplomat in White House Tomorrow

Wow, Comey was supposed to testify this Thursday!!!Just now on Chris Matthews.

Keith Ellison's statement on this Constitutional crisis

It's like a Greek tragedy.

Doesn't that sheriff need a job?? Clark

Jeff Zeleny, a Sr. White House Correspondent just told CNN's Erin Burnett that Trump

Our new FBI Director will probably be a set of Russian nesting dolls...

I would love to set up on something on a

"I'll be back."

A reminder of what Drumpt thought of Comey's October Investigation back then.

Trump wants to turn the FBI into an arm of his crime family.

With the sudden dismissal of Comey

Palestinians seek Pizza Hut boycott for 'mocking hunger strike'

CNN saying Republicans have reacted to Comey firing in a more muted

Think about this.

VENOMOUS - Luckovich 'toon

The fact that Sessions had one iota to do with this

Remember that old Creep song, "Halderman, Erlichman, Mitchell and Dean?"

Top House Oversight Dem Calls For Emergency Hearings On Comey Firing

I think Bette Davis said it best.

Exposure

Is it now time to give immunity to Michael Flynn?

For the sake of the Republic....

Hawaii Senator says we are in constitutional crisis...we need to boycott every corporation

Sessions must go!

UPDATED: Schumer Says Comey Firing Could Be 'Part Of A Cover Up'

SMH

Reports: Trump Admin Has Been Seeking A Reason To Fire Comey Since Last Week

Sen. Sanders Statement on James Comey - May 9

If someone is born gay, it's because their Mom was pissed off when she was pregnant...

Mensch suggesting Ryan on tape taking money from Kislyak !!!

Trump now has a neon sign around his neck ...

In just over 100 days, Trump has weakened the judicial branch

Manchin: Comey Firing 'Not Going To Impede' Senate Intel Investigation

Nixon was impeached for much less

Can someone copy paste the header of POTUS twitter page?

Amash wants an independent investigation -just heard on MSNBC

Sen. Hatch: 'The public wants every dime they can be given

NY Times just reported Comey learned of his firing while speaking to FBI employees in LA. As he

"Luca Brasi".....LOL on Chris Matthews talking about Trump's personal bodyguard being

***AND*** They fucked with our voting machines

If there is a special prosecutor, who appoints? Sessions? n/t

David Corn: Trump Goes Full Watergate -- and Threatens Russia Investigation

We don't want you, Mark Halperin, go to FOX now !!!

If the illegitimate orange bloviator were removed from office...

Jeffrey Toobin says Trump will appoint a political stooge to lead the FBI:

Comey Is Unemployed, but Likely Still Rich

George Takei gets it...

A Trump-Friendly Media Company Is About To Get Even Bigger

Trump has already talked to the Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe.

History repeats...

This may get so bad for Trump there's only one answer: Land War in Asia.

John Dean

Read: Trumps bizarre letter telling FBI Director James Comey he's fired

Edward Snowden Condemns Trump's Firing of Comey

Coup d'etat of America ...

Senate Intel chair Burr praises Comey, says he's troubled by timing and reasoning of firing

Tweety just compared Trump to Mobutu Sese Seko

Statement from Adam Schiff

Read Sen. Mark Warner's quote. Nail - head.

Recall folks wondering, after Sally Yates' testimony,

Slayer of Ted Cruz, Defender of Justice: Sally Yates walked out of an Aaron Sorkin script on Monday

LOL

Trump Goes Full Watergateand Threatens Russia Investigation

The firing of Comey is like firing your divorce lawyer for doing too good a job last year...

Drumpt said he could shoot someone in the middle of the street and

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