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No X-crements from me, tooting is my game. Retired..time on my hands..lots on my mind..You'll be my sounding board! Too liberal.

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Via @emptywheel:

Gonna reup this, bc it is scandalous.

Fox let Ronny Jackson accuse OTHER PEOPLE of impairment, rather than asking him about turning the WH into a pill mill.

Chad Pergram:

GOP TX Rep & fmr WH doctor Ronny Jackson on Fox Biz on Biden: I've been saying.. before he was president, when he was candidate Joe Biden, that this man has got issues. He's not cognitively fit to be our Pres
I've been around him for 8 years ..seen dramatic change. ..amazing at how much he's deteriorated.

Atticus1956 ,
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What BS! Remembering when he said Trump was 6'3", weighing in at 239! I wouldn't trust this alleged doctor with a stool sample, much less a cognitive assessment!

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is expected to be in attendance Monday in when Judge Aileen presides over a hearing in his classified case in which attorneys will address issues surrounding the classified materials in question.

The hearings will be under seal & held in a SCIF -- a specially-equipped secure room for viewing highly classified materials -- located in Fort Pierce, Florida”

https://trib.al/8RZlVrt

Atticus1956 ,
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Well, this should be very interesting. We'll see how much he gets away with vs. previous hearings with legitimately ensconced judges!

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Update: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transfers the functions and duties of the office to Deputy Kathleen Hicks after being hospitalized with a bladder problem - Bloomberg

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff I wonder who knocked the machismo out of him, the doctors or Biden? I go with Biden.

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I'm outta here.

Have a peaceful evening, everyone.

I'm going to go hug Hammy and hang out with Mr. Laffy, who is finally done working on Naked and Afraid for the day.

Yes, he works on N and A and it's very time consuming.

If news breaks, I'll post it.

If Trump breaks, I'll celebrate.

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

A great evening is in order! Enjoy!

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Via Jon Ralston:

Recapping 's eventful trip to Nevada and his unerring analysis of elections here:
---Railed against rigged elections while winning rigged caucus
---Gushed about record caucus turnout (there was not record caucus turnout)
----Said he won Nevada in the 2020 election (he lost).

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

It's the same old song
But with a different meaning since your mind's gone....

*apologies to the 4 Tops & Barry Holland for the plagiarism.

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But sure, let's talk about political hit jobs on Biden's memory.🤦🏻‍♀️

Via Acyn:

Trump: One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, Well, sir, if we don't pay and were attacked by Russia, will you protect us? I said.. No I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay your bill!

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@GottaLaff @mentallyalex @lolgop

And he has the power-mongers in the GOP & DOJ supporting him as well as a delusional, star-struck female judge protecting him. Be worried, be afraid....be active! As Liz Cheney has said...we can no longer be bystanders!

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The real surprise, if one can call it that, is his staunch supporters at all levels believe they are safe! My God, how stupid can you be?

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

The DHS still has the 'If You See Something, Say Something Campaign'.

Here's the link:

mailto: SeeSay@hq.dhs.gov

I recommend (IMHO) we all begin reporting the Trump terrorist threats being made at all of his Campaign Rallies. Perhaps, just perhaps someone in a position of authority will realize the seriousness of the situation.

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Guess what and I did today?

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

I did also, but Oklahoma is too cheap to provide stickers; it would take away from the money that the governor and his cronies grift!

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The S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for the first time, a landmark moment as bullish sentiment spreads across Wall Street -CNN

Atticus1956 ,
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Thanks, Dark Brandon...ya done good!

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Guess what. I'm in a very shitty, blocky mood today.

Come into my feed and tell me we need a new candidate? Bye.

Start kvetching and playing into their hands by indulging in the "He's too old" crap. See ya.

Whine about our 2 party system when right now we need to be fighting our asses off for democracy and supporting our candidates? .

This is NOT the day to test my patience.

Don't believe me? Wanna provoke? I will block, no matter who you are.

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I'm right there with you. My fuse is as short as it's ever been. My opinion of US Citizenry common sense & morality has been extremely overvalued.

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🤦🏻‍♀️🤬

Via Tamar Hallerman:

A full court press is underway in the #Georgia Senate to punish Fulton DA #FaniWillis. And it has the blessing of Lt. Gov Burt Jones, a #Trump ally and GOP leader who could face charges for his conduct following the 2020 election

Jones, a likely gubernatorial candidate in 2026, said Willis’ relationship with special prosecutor Wade has made her “fair game” for intense legislative scrutiny.

“It has all the implications that she is prosecuting for profit,” he said.

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Idiots of the South untie!!

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Via Bradley Moss:

The commentary about #Biden's memory was legally irrelevant and the very kind of extraneous commentary that got Comey fired in 2017.

Jacqui Heinrich:

Biden's lawyers wrote to Hur asking that he revise descriptions of the President's memory - notable given voter concerns about his mental capacity.

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    And, per usual, MSNBC Katy Tur & Mike Memoli played right into the irrelevant section of the report, emphasizing the age and poor memory. Then added to it by throwing in a tidbit on Comey report on HRC and how it played significantly in the election. JHC...with friends like these!!

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    @GottaLaff

    We must've been tooting about the same time, eh? I hadn't seen your last one. Thanks.

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    @GottaLaff

    I know. I am, too! It was all I could do not to throw something at the TV. I had to turn it off.

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    @GottaLaff

    I hope Rachel & company don't dwell on the Biden report tonight; it's done "saucered and blowed" as they say. I want someone to plan a positive strategy forward. Stop all the mealymouthing; shout about how good the past 3 years have been.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Senate advances Ukraine and Israel aid after GOP blocked larger border bill
    It's still unclear if the aid package can pass Congress. The Senate will need to take additional votes and House Republicans have not committed to voting on it themselves. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-expected-vote-ukraine-israel-aid-gop-blocked-border-bill-rcna137861

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    @GottaLaff @noondlyt IsTuckie still in Russia relaying Putin's demands to the House?

    GottaLaff , to random
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    #Russia presidential challenger critical of Putin and the war in #Ukraine says he has been blocked from running in election -BBC

    Atticus1956 ,
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    Coming soon to the USA courtesy of the GOP.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    suspends the entire country's mobile phone service on election day - Bloomberg

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    @GottaLaff

    Shades of things to come should 'Wannabe Dick-Tater' Trump be re-elected?

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Republicans are unfit. Period.

    Via Jon Favreau:

    I won't vote for foreign aid without border security legislation but I voted against border security because we don't need border security legislation but I won't vote for foreign aid without border security legislation but...

    Acyn:

    After Republicans tanked the border security bill, Tim Scott says he voted against a stand-alone bill for Israel/Ukraine aid because: We should first secure our southern border.

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    @GottaLaff

    GOP = Grand Old Pariahs. Becoming more despised daily!

    Wileymiller , to random
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    Hello ! I’m reluctantly happy to be here after 5 years of staying off social media. Please don’t make me regret it! 🙃

    Atticus1956 ,
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    Welcome and hail, Wiley. Creator of my office wallpaper for many years!

    GottaLaff , to random
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    I'm amazed at how many of you seem to know what's going to happen with SCOTUS/Trump. You must all be clairvoyant.

    I don't do speculation as a rule, it seems meaningless. I prefer to wait and see.

    I do, however, share observations of those who have legal backgrounds because I find them interesting and more knowledgeable than most.

    But I don't think they know what's going to happen either.

    One thing I do know: We got a good ruling today. I'm savoring that for awhile.

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    But I have "high hopes, I've got high hopes. I've got high apple pie in the sky hopes......"

    GottaLaff , to random
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    I just got a $9 residual from my little tiny role on "The Love Boat" 1000 years ago. Yes, I'm over 1000 years old.

    I've decided to buy a car with it. Who wouldn't? It's an enormous amount, so why waste it?

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    Matchbox Tesla? The only safe one.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Maybe I should re-nickname Marj Q Greene ... Marj NO-IQ Greene.

    Via Eric Kleefeld:

    MTG is a top, influential member of the House Republicans, and she openly believes that Joe Biden getting inaugurated was an “insurrection.”

    Greene: When they came to Washington to protest, you called that an insurrection but when Biden was inaugurated and this Capitol was surrounded with National Guard troops, none of you stood there and called that an insurrection

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    Rep. MTG creator of Jewish Space Lasers, Gazpacho Police, and Peachtree Dishes says Rep. Raskin asks dumb questions.....really? 😳 Hmmmmmm?

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    Via Brandon Van Grack:

    Judge granted most of defendants’ request to unredact portions of their motions for discovery. Court dismissed DOJ concerns about (i) harm to witnesses, (ii) disclosing FBI code name for a separate investig, (iii) disclosing unchrgd conduct of an indiv.

    Given court's ruling & skepticism for DOJ concerns, this cd be harbinger for requiring DOJ to disclose lots more classif info to defendants. We shall see later this month

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    I fully expect Jack Smith, at a point in the not too distant future, to seek actions/sanctions against Judge Cannon. Eleventh circuit, SCOTUS, unsure where he would go, but I am positive an extremely biased federal judge can't stand.

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    Aw damn. I acted in a couple of episodes of Knots Landing with him. 😢 Don Murray, a Star in Films That Took on Social Issues, Dies at 94

    An Oscar-nominated role opposite Marilyn Monroe in “Bus Stop” led to a long career in film and TV and onstage, in productions that grappled with race, drugs, homosexuality and more. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/movies/don-murray-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SU0.Cc_W.guwbEAowsSH7&bgrp=t&smid=url-share

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    The Hoodlum Priest was a big thing in St. Louis. My Aunt took me to the theater to see it. It was a good biopic.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Aww... Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was 76. https://deadline.com/2024/02/carl-weathers-dead-1235812684/

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    Dang! Carl was a great character actor and a favorite of mine. He elevated every role he played, regardless of size, to award worthy!

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    😏Via Angry Staffer:

    Seems like the context that Powell was appointed by Trump and retained by is probably important here

    Alayna Treene:

    calls Fed chair Jay Powell “political” on Fox Business & claims he’s considering cutting interest rates to help Democrats

    “I think he’s going to do something to probably help the Democrats, I think, if he lowers interest rates,” Trump said

    Atticus1956 ,
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    The poor, poor perpetual victim! Everyone is out to get him; even the "best people" he hired during his term. Isn't it amazing?

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Look who's touting .

    Via Victor Shi:

    Wow. A Fox anchor, Larry Kudlow, just said on Fox, “I was wrong about the slowdown and the recession. Everyone was wrong.” This is the truth. There is no recession. There is no slowdown. Our economy is strong & booming because of President Biden. Period. Be loud & proud.

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    All these left-handed GOP endorsements for Biden's 2nd term are making me smile!

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    "A low-grade fever of misogyny is infecting an epidemic of young white right-wing men talking nonsense about Taylor Swift

    A more extreme form causes death - as with the paranoid demagoguery poisoning the brain of the Bucks County beheader"

    If @willbunch wrote it, you should read it.© & I thread it. 🧵 1/...

    https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/taylor-swift-justin-mohn-toxic-masculinity-20240201.html#loaded

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    Thank you, Will Bunch, for putting the puzzle pieces together masterfully and showing the picture for all to see.

    Thanks always, Laffy, for caring & sharing!

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    🤬🤦🏻‍♀️ VIA Kyle Griffin:

    Republican Chuck Grassley says he's concerned passing legislation that would expand the Child Tax Credit will make President Biden "look good" during an election year.

    Atticus1956 ,
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    Grassley is too old to realize that Biden has been looking good for many, many months, and this will only make him look better! Especially when you compare his progress to that of the Do Nothing Keystone Kops of the GOP.

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    @GottaLaff
    You and I both!!

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    Via Everytown's Max Steele:

    This is the exact rhetoric of the El Paso shooter.

    #Texas Lt. Gov. #DanPatrick: "This is an invasion from third world countries. They're coming here with health issues, they're uneducated, unemployed, and all they do is commit crime on the streets."

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    Hasn't Texas seceded yet....damn!

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Omfg.

    And before you @ me with the tired, default, overused "Are you surprised?" No. I never am. Stop asking.

    Outraged? Yes. Disgusted? Yes. Sickened? Yes. But never surprised.

    Via Elie Mystal:

    Tom Cotton is a racist dipshit and while it's always fashionable to focus on the racist part, I really don't think the dipshit part gets enough attention.

    Tom Cotton: "Have you ever been a member of the Chinese Communist Party?"

    TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: "Senator, I'm Singaporean. No!"

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    Cotton's mouth constantly writing checks his arse can't cover! He's no wiz kid.

    Atticus1956 ,
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    I'm there with ya!

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    The largest -backed militia in , Kataib , unexpectedly said it will cease its attacks on the U.S. military in retaliation for the war in Gaza out of respect to the Iraqi government.

    The suspension of military and security operation -- three days after three U.S. troops were killed in a drone strike that Washington says Kataib Hezbollah likely carried out -- was to avoid "embarrassing" the government in Baghdad
    https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/01/31/Iraq-Hezbollah-offshoot-ceases-US-attacks/8421706702602/

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    Fearing US retaliatory measures, perhaps?

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    🤦🏻‍♀️😫”Hotelier Robert Bigelow told Reuters on Tuesday he gave $1 million for his legal fees & agreed to donate another $20 million to a pro-Trump outside group for campaign purposes” https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donor-bigelow-gave-trump-1-mln-legal-fees-donate-20-million-more-2024-01-30/

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    Proof that extreme wealth does not make you smart, classy, or good-looking.

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    Chita, the first Latina to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the U.S. can give a civilian.

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    Via Aaron Rupar:

    Rep. Michael McCaul says on Fox that House Republicans want to impeach #Mayorkas to "send a message to the administration."

    No high crimes. Not even a misdemeanor! Just naked politics -- and they aren't even trying to hide it. #ClusterFox #GOPFascism

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    @GottaLaff

    Political pissants; small in stature, capable of nothing relevant or beneficial.

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    🤦🏻‍♀️😂

    Via Matt Campbell @bluehogreport:

    This is the funniest thing I’ll read all day.

    Atticus1956 ,
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    @GottaLaff @bluehogreport

    Seriously hilarious.

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    Still under the weather so I won’t post as much today. But had to post this.

    Via Inner City Press: 1/…🧵

    Judge Kaplan: So let me say, during the arguments and instructions, no one else is to speak...
    Carroll's lawyer: We have an issue with some of the tweets, they were not entered into evidence.
    Madaio: These are tweets during the five hour gap. They are objecting.
    Judge Kaplan: You did not succeed in entering them. Show me the slide

    [Me: wait for it…]

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    @GottaLaff

    Take your time, concentrate on you. I'm on my 4th week of pneumonia; everything just hangs on.

    Atticus1956 ,
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    @GottaLaff

    Oh, it hurts sooooo good when he gets a dose of real world!

    GottaLaff , to random
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    😢 Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76

    Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.”

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/arts/music/melanie-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

    Atticus1956 ,
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    Melanie

    Let your white birds smile up at the ones who stand and frown....

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Since it's been a long, hard day of me kvetching to you about trolls, and you having my back, how's about a Moment of #Hammy! #DogsOfMastodon

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    Hammy... Mom's gonna need extra hugs tonight; it was a ridiculously 'pooka' filled day.

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    You may disagree fervently with Pres. Biden's Israel policies, and that's fine. But if you come into my feed calling him "Genocide Joe" or any variation on that theme, you're blocked.

    I've already had to block a few accounts for this.

    Pres. Biden is not "for genocide." I will not argue with you on this topic, nor do I discuss the Israel/Hamas war here.

    But I will not tolerate accusations of "genocide" by Pres. Biden. He's not "pro genocide."

    If that's a prob, it's on you.

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    @GottaLaff @maggiejk

    Gone & forgotten!

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    🤔
    Via Lisa Rubin:

    George was in New Hampshire last night at Trump’s party. But his conditions of release prohibit travel outside New York and DC without advanced notice to the prosecution and pretrial services. Did he tell them he was going to NH?

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    IOW, Santos was in New Hampshire last night putting a down payment on a pardon with his fealty JIC Trump is re-elected.

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    “Let me get this straight. Donald , of all people, is outraged by a candidate presenting a second-place finish as a success? He thinks it's "delusional" for someone to stick around in the wake of an electoral rebuke?

    I've seen failures of self-awareness, but c'mon.” Via @stevebenen
    https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/irony-trumps-angry-reaction-nh-primary-victory-rcna135420

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    @GottaLaff @stevebenen

    While I can not support 99% of what Nikki Haley represents, I nominate her for the Brass Balls Award for staying in the race and allowing Trump to taste a bit of his own ridiculousness.

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    Aww, damn. #RIP Award-winning journalist Charles Osgood, who anchored "CBS Sunday Morning" for 22 years and was host of the long-running radio program "The Osgood File," died Tuesday at home in New Jersey. He was 91.

    The cause of death was dementia, his family said.
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charles-osgood-veteran-cbs-newsman-and-longtime-host-of-sunday-morning-dies-at-91/

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    Damn..damn..damn. One of my very favorite journalists and the classiest, most stylish bow tie wearer ever to sit before a camera. See ya on the big radio in the sky, Charles.

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