crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Biden Has Chosen Kamala Harris To Be His Vice-Presidential Running Mate

Finally , the world can go back to rotating on its axis , as we now know who will team with Joe Biden at the top of the 2020 Democratic Ticket !
The former VP has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate , after months of speculation that many felt went on for too long .
In reality , for generations now vice-presidential running mates have not been announced until very near the convention , and for the Democrats , their National Convention is next week .
Still , others would argue that this is unlike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under consideration for VP were all women , and the stakes of this election are the literal survival of our republic , in many historians ' eyes .
Regardless , the decision is made , and Democrats should unite behind this team , whose road ahead will be littered with obstacles placed in their path by foreign adversaries welcomed by Trump and the GOP .
The Republicans will have tricks of their own , and so many have already been put in to motion ( see USPS purge , slowdown , COVID-19 inaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) So , do n't forget , if you are going to vote by mail ( which we all should do , if we can , ) go to vote.org to check the status of your registration , and to request your ballot .
And here is a reminder from President Barack Obama about when the deadline for requesting mail-in ballots is for each state .
If you vote by mail , Election Day is not November 3rd .
It 's October 15th — at the latest .

Finally, the world can go back to rotating on its axis, as we now know who will team with Joe Biden at the top of the 2020 Democratic Ticket!
The former VP has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate, after months of speculation that many felt went on for too long. In reality, for generations now vice-presidential running mates have not been announced until very near the convention, and for the Democrats, their National Convention is next week. Still, others would argue that this is unlike any other election, since the candidates under consideration for VP were all women, and the stakes of this election are the literal survival of our republic, in many historians' eyes.
Regardless, the decision is made, and Democrats should unite behind this team, whose road ahead will be littered with obstacles placed in their path by foreign adversaries welcomed by Trump and the GOP. The Republicans will have tricks of their own, and so many have already been put in to motion (see USPS purge, slowdown, COVID-19 inaction, rallying the Klan-base, etc.)
So, don't forget, if you are going to vote by mail (which we all should do, if we can,) go to vote.org to check the status of your registration, and to request your ballot. And here is a reminder from President Barack Obama about when the deadline for requesting mail-in ballots is for each state. If you vote by mail, Election Day is not November 3rd. It's October 15th — at the latest.
It's National Vote By Mail Day. Voting by mail is easy and safe. Take a few minutes to request your vote-by-mail ballot, then get your family and friends to do the same. Request your ballot early, send it back early, and fill it out carefully. Get started: https://t.co/pmWQqs4PbB pic.twitter.com/JlOWmkJG57 — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 28, 2020
Let's get in formation, Democrats! Joe Biden/Kamala Harris 2020!


crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Trump Proclaims He Will Appoint A Scotus Pick Even In Lame-duck Session

During an interview on the Hugh Hewitt show , Trump told the right wing host that he would appoint a Supreme Court nominee , even if he loses the election .
This is outrageous , but Trump is a sniveling , narcissistic coward , and nothing he does should surprise you .
Hewitt asked , `` In the last five months of this term , for the last five months of your second term if you get one , would you make a nomination to fill a vacancy that occurred on the Supreme Court ?
” The question was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , `` Do you mean if something were to happen now ? ''
“ Absolutely , I ’ d do it .
Sure .
It depends ... '' Trump continued , `` I don ’ t know what you ’ re talking about , time , but if you ’ re talking about if something were to happen now , no , I would move quickly .
Why not ?
I mean , they would .
The Democrats would if they were in this position.
” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in the year of an election , no matter how far out , whoever wins the upcoming presidential election should be the one to make the nomination and not the incumbent .
The idea that if something happens to one of our justices , and Trump and McConnell did put forth a nomination after the election , ( even if he lost ) all hell would break loose in this country .

During an interview on the Hugh Hewitt show, Trump told the right wing host that he would appoint a Supreme Court nominee, even if he loses the election.
This is outrageous, but Trump is a sniveling, narcissistic coward, and nothing he does should surprise you.
Hewitt asked, "In the last five months of this term, for the last five months of your second term if you get one, would you make a nomination to fill a vacancy that occurred on the Supreme Court?”
The question was a little too complicated for Trump, and he said, "Do you mean if something were to happen now?"
"Yeah."
“Absolutely, I’d do it. Sure. It depends..."
Hewitt got very excited.
Trump continued, "I don’t know what you’re talking about, time, but if you’re talking about if something were to happen now, no, I would move quickly. Why not? I mean, they would. The Democrats would if they were in this position.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has already tried to set the precedent that in the year of an election, no matter how far out, whoever wins the upcoming presidential election should be the one to make the nomination and not the incumbent.
The idea that if something happens to one of our justices, and Trump and McConnell did put forth a nomination after the election, (even if he lost) all hell would break loose in this country.


crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Trump Claims Flu Of '1917' Ended World War II

President Donald Trump suggested Monday evening that the “ 1917 ” influenza pandemic ended World War II , wrongly citing both the year that the pandemic occurred and the year that World War II ended .
“ The closest thing is in 1917 , they say , the great pandemic .
It certainly was a terrible thing where they lost anywhere from 50 to 100 million people , ” Trump said .
“ Probably ended the second World War , all the soldiers were sick.
” World War II actually ended in 1945 , while the flu pandemic swept the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of millions of people .
The president ’ s comment came as he was praising his administration ’ s efforts in controlling the coronavirus and shutting down travel .
Before his comments about World War II , Trump claimed that if the U.S. had not shut its borders to foreign travelers , “ we would have had one and a half or two million people already dead , ” and claimed that we have a firm understanding of how the novel coronavirus functions .
Whenever Trump brings up historical `` facts '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Blutarsky in Animal House , minus the humour .
D-Day ( Bruce McGill ) : `` War 's over , man .
Wormer dropped the big one Bluto : What ?
Over ?
Did you say 'over ' ?
Nothing is over until we decide it is !
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor ?
Hell no !
...
It ai n't over now , 'cause when the goin ' gets tough , the tough get goin ' .
Who 's with me ?
Let 's go !
Come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front door but no one followed him ) Bluto ( returning ) : What the f -- k happened to the Delta I used to know ?
Where 's the spirit ?
Where 's the guts , huh ?
This could be the greatest night of our lives , but you 're gon na let it be the worst .
'Ooh , we 're afraid to go with you , Bluto , we might get in trouble . '
( shouting ) Well , just kiss my ass from now on !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ na take this .
Wormer , he 's a dead man !
Marmalard , dead !
Niedermeyer ...
Otter ( Tim Matheson ) : Dead !
Bluto 's right .
Psychotic , but absolutely right .
We got ta take these bastards .
Now , we could fight 'em with conventional weapons .
That could take years and cost millions of lives .
No , in this case , I think we have to go all out .
I think this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guys to do it ... LET 'S DO IT !

Donald 'Bluto' Trump strikes again.
Source: Daily Beast
President Donald Trump suggested Monday evening that the “1917” influenza pandemic ended World War II, wrongly citing both the year that the pandemic occurred and the year that World War II ended. “The closest thing is in 1917, they say, the great pandemic. It certainly was a terrible thing where they lost anywhere from 50 to 100 million people,” Trump said. “Probably ended the second World War, all the soldiers were sick.” World War II actually ended in 1945, while the flu pandemic swept the globe between 1918 and 1920, infecting hundreds of millions of people. The president’s comment came as he was praising his administration’s efforts in controlling the coronavirus and shutting down travel. Before his comments about World War II, Trump claimed that if the U.S. had not shut its borders to foreign travelers, “we would have had one and a half or two million people already dead,” and claimed that we have a firm understanding of how the novel coronavirus functions.
Whenever Trump brings up historical "facts" it recalls John Belushi as John 'Bluto' Blutarsky in Animal House, minus the humour.
D-Day (Bruce McGill): "War's over, man. Wormer dropped the big one
Bluto: What? Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!...
It ain't over now, 'cause when the goin' gets tough, the tough get goin'. Who's with me? Let's go! Come on!...(He ran to the front door but no one followed him)
Bluto (returning): What the f--k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? This could be the greatest night of our lives, but you're gonna let it be the worst. 'Ooh, we're afraid to go with you, Bluto, we might get in trouble.' (shouting) Well, just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer...
Otter (Tim Matheson): Dead! Bluto's right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these bastards. Now, we could fight 'em with conventional weapons. That could take years and cost millions of lives. No, in this case, I think we have to go all out. I think this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.
We're just the guys to do it...LET'S DO IT!


crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Sesame Place Employee, 17, Assaulted After Telling Visitor To Wear A Mask

At Sesame Place , an amusement park specifically for little kids ?
Enough of this crap .
Attacking a worker @ @ @ @ @ a mask needs to be categorized as felony assault -- whether there are broken bones @ @ @ @ @ Philly : LANGHORNE , Pa. ( CBS ) — Police are searching for a man @ @ @ @ @ Place employee after he was reminded to wear a mask .
It happened Sunday at @ @ @ @ @ .
Police say the worker informed the man and a woman about the requirement to @ @ @ @ @ park .
Later in the day , police say the man confronted the teen worker @ @ @ @ @ face .
The couple was chased by park security but got away in a car @ @ @ @ @ The employee was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on his jaw .

UPDATE: Via the Bucks County Courier Times:
Middletown Police said in a news release Wednesday that charges were filed for Troy McCoy, 39, and Shakerra Bonds, 31, both of the Bronx, in the alleged assault on an employee that happened about 5 p.m. Aug. 9. The department has said the employee was assaulted after he reminded the two of the park's mask-wearing policy. McCoy faces charges of aggravated assault, which is a felony, as well as misdemeanor offenses of recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, simple assault, and conspiracy to commit that offense. Bonds faces charges of simple assault, conspiracy to commit that offense, disorderly conduct, and summary offenses of harassment.
Since several of you asked, yes, there is now a GoFundMe to assist the traumatized teen.
***
At Sesame Place, an amusement park specifically for little kids? Enough of this crap. Attacking a worker who tells you to wear a mask needs to be categorized as felony assault -- whether there are broken bones or not. Via CBS Philly:
LANGHORNE, Pa. (CBS) — Police are searching for a man who punched a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee after he was reminded to wear a mask. It happened Sunday at the amusement park in Langhorne. Police say the worker informed the man and a woman about the requirement to wear a mask in the park. Later in the day, police say the man confronted the teen worker and punched him in the face. The couple was chased by park security but got away in a car with New York plates. The employee was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on his jaw.
I hope they find this guy.


crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Trump Thinks His Numbers Are Down Because We Don't See Enough Of Him

But of course !
Duh !
Trump 's poll numbers are so low because we do n't see enough of him !
It 's all show biz !
( He really is Homer Simpson . )
On Morning Joe , Jonathan Lemire explained how Trump wants to bet big on himself .
`` He 's been one who 's reluctant to cede the spotlight .
He 's seen himself as his best press secretary , not just trying to win a news cycle but a moment .
And we have seen him now , once again , push himself forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ briefing , thinking that is his best opportunity to show a somewhat somber approach to the crisis , as well as replace the fact he ca n't have any sort of campaign rallies .
`` This is his outlet to address his supporters , soak up media attention .
He and his team are betting big on the debates later this fall , thinking that 's his best chance to turn around things against Joe Biden .
We have seen him try to promote his convention speech which he is now floating at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has drawn condemnation . ''
Scarborough noted either setting would be a breach of ethics , which Trump does n't care about .
`` There 's some precedence to using the White House as a backdrop for political events but nothing as grand as the acceptance speech , '' Lemire said .
`` And Gettysburg being a sacred place , a cemetery , and a controversial choice for a president who has spent a lot of time and energy in the recent weeks and months defending Confederate generals , whether it 's statues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of Confederate monuments at Gettysburg .
`` Back to the executive actions .
There 's nothing scheduled .
The White House is sending signals that 's what they 're saying the president is trying to get across , trying to restart talks .
They want Democrats to come to the table , Republicans to do the same .
there 's a gap of well over $ 1 trillion between the two .
And right now the president is trying to just sort of step into almost a public relations move , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he has laid out before them . ''

But of course! Duh! Trump's poll numbers are so low because we don't see enough of him! It's all show biz! (He really is Homer Simpson.)
On Morning Joe, Jonathan Lemire explained how Trump wants to bet big on himself.
"He's been one who's reluctant to cede the spotlight. He's seen himself as his best press secretary, not just trying to win a news cycle but a moment. And we have seen him now, once again, push himself forward alone for the daily coronavirus task force briefing, thinking that is his best opportunity to show a somewhat somber approach to the crisis, as well as replace the fact he can't have any sort of campaign rallies.
"This is his outlet to address his supporters, soak up media attention. He and his team are betting big on the debates later this fall, thinking that's his best chance to turn around things against Joe Biden. We have seen him try to promote his convention speech which he is now floating at the White House or Gettysburg, which has drawn condemnation."
Scarborough noted either setting would be a breach of ethics, which Trump doesn't care about.
"There's some precedence to using the White House as a backdrop for political events but nothing as grand as the acceptance speech," Lemire said.
"And Gettysburg being a sacred place, a cemetery, and a controversial choice for a president who has spent a lot of time and energy in the recent weeks and months defending Confederate generals, whether it's statues or military bases, and there are plenty of Confederate monuments at Gettysburg.
"Back to the executive actions. There's nothing scheduled. The White House is sending signals that's what they're saying the president is trying to get across, trying to restart talks. They want Democrats to come to the table, Republicans to do the same. there's a gap of well over $1 trillion between the two. And right now the president is trying to just sort of step into almost a public relations move, with governors, of course, upset about what he has laid out before them."


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Kellyanne Conway Blames White House Shooting On People ‘Starting To Lose It’ Over Trump’s Re-electio

Kellyanne Conway Blames White House Shooting On People ‘Starting To Lose It’ Over Trump’s Re-election

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on Tuesday suggested that a shooting at the White House occurred because people are “ starting to lose it ” over the possibility of Donald Trump being president for four more years .
During an appearance on Fox & Friends , Conway commented on a Monday shooting that caused Trump to abruptly end his press conference .
“ You saw the president resumed his duties , ” Conway said .
“ That ’ s very Donald Trump also .
The show must go on , the briefing went on.
” According to the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s erupting all over the country is really the bigger story here.
” Conway then pointed out that over 400 people have been murdered in Chicago in 2020 .
“ What ’ s really regrettable is that I see these mayors in their press conferences and are really shameless but not blameless and not nameless , ” she continued .
“ What is the most common word they say in their press conferences ?
Not police , no sympathy .
‘ Trump , Trump , Trump , Trump , Trump !
We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ! '
” “ It means people are shoveling hate at police officers , shoveling hate at people who work here , ” Conway opined .
“ I think that people are also worried that Donald Trump is going to get four more years and they ’ re starting to lose it.
” “ And you see that here and elsewhere yesterday , ” she insisted .

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on Tuesday suggested that a shooting at the White House occurred because people are “starting to lose it” over the possibility of Donald Trump being president for four more years.
During an appearance on Fox & Friends, Conway commented on a Monday shooting that caused Trump to abruptly end his press conference.
“You saw the president resumed his duties,” Conway said. “That’s very Donald Trump also. The show must go on, the briefing went on.”
According to the White House adviser, “the violence that’s erupting all over the country is really the bigger story here.”
Conway then pointed out that over 400 people have been murdered in Chicago in 2020.
“What’s really regrettable is that I see these mayors in their press conferences and are really shameless but not blameless and not nameless,” she continued. “What is the most common word they say in their press conferences? Not police, no sympathy. ‘Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump! We will not have the president and the feds here!'”
“It means people are shoveling hate at police officers, shoveling hate at people who work here,” Conway opined. “I think that people are also worried that Donald Trump is going to get four more years and they’re starting to lose it.”
“And you see that here and elsewhere yesterday,” she insisted.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--CNN Anchor Wants To Know When Dems Will 'Blink' On Pandemic Aid

This was one of those moments when you wonder why some people are paid all that money .
Erica Hill was filling in for New Day 's Alysin Camerota , and she proceeded to make an egregious mistake .
She was talking about the pandemic and the financial strain it places on `` millions of Americans simply trying to make ends meet .
So , why has n't Congress stepped in ?
Why has Congress not passed another stimulus bill ?
When could you see some relief ? ''
She brought on CNN political analyst Margaret Talev of Axios .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the further we go along down this path , you ca n't help but ask the question , you know , is it time for Democrats to blink ?
Is it time for them to say , “ OK , fine ” ?
`` Yeah , Erica , I just do n't think that that moment is imminent right now .
The president moved on his own with these executive actions that have confused a lot of governors — including Republican governors across the U.S. — that have cut the unemployment checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick up the deficit or risk getting nothing at all .
And his negotiating team 's position with the congressional Democrats has been like , you know , “ Now you have to come back ” slash “ You want us to come back.
” I just do n't think that 's where they are right now . ''
So Hill does n't understand that the Democrats passed their bill in May , and it 's still sitting on Mitch McConnell 's desk ?
Or that Mitch McConnell does n't have enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Democrats ?
Or that what the Republicans have offered in terms of aid is , frankly , insulting to all the people sitting home through no fault of their own .
But that would require knowing something about the politics , and HIll was clearly unprepared .

This was one of those moments when you wonder why some people are paid all that money.
Erica Hill was filling in for New Day's Alysin Camerota, and she proceeded to make an egregious mistake.
She was talking about the pandemic and the financial strain it places on "millions of Americans simply trying to make ends meet. So, why hasn't Congress stepped in? Why has Congress not passed another stimulus bill? When could you see some relief?"
She brought on CNN political analyst Margaret Talev of Axios.
"So, you know, Margaret, the further we go along down this path, you can't help but ask the question, you know, is it time for Democrats to blink? Is it time for them to say, “OK, fine”?
"Yeah, Erica, I just don't think that that moment is imminent right now. The president moved on his own with these executive actions that have confused a lot of governors — including Republican governors across the U.S. — that have cut the unemployment checks, that have forced states to scramble to pick up the deficit or risk getting nothing at all. And his negotiating team's position with the congressional Democrats has been like, you know, “Now you have to come back” slash “You want us to come back.” I just don't think that's where they are right now."
So Hill doesn't understand that the Democrats passed their bill in May, and it's still sitting on Mitch McConnell's desk? Or that Mitch McConnell doesn't have enough Republican votes to pass anything without help from the Democrats?
Or that what the Republicans have offered in terms of aid is, frankly, insulting to all the people sitting home through no fault of their own. But that would require knowing something about the politics, and HIll was clearly unprepared.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Biden's Viral Bike Ride Video Reminds Everyone Of Trump's Feeble Walk Down A Ramp

Former Vice President Joe Biden 's viral bike ride exchange with a Fox News reporter this weekend not only destroyed a Donald Trump talking point , it destroyed it specifically on Trump ’ s favorite network .
Trump , who feebly inched his way down a ramp following a speech in June , has been trying to cast his Democratic rival as a `` sleepy '' old guy in physical and mental decline .
But on Saturday , Fox News treated its viewers to video of Biden having a jovial exchange with a Fox reporter about his vice presidential pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mountain bike .
“ Mr .
Vice President , have you picked a running mate yet ?
” Fox 's Peter Doocy shouted at Biden , who was riding through the streets of Rehoboth Beach , Delaware .
`` Yeah , I have , '' said a mask-clad Biden , to which Doocy quickly responded : “ You have ?
Who is it ?
” The Fox video was an instant hit among journalists and political pundits on Twitter , who marveled at Biden 's athletic cameo on Fox 's airwaves .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that @ JoeBiden is riding a bicycle .
Can you picture @ realDonaldTrump riding a bicycle ? ''
quipped filmmaker Andy Ostroy .
No , we ca n't .
And clearly no one else could either .
`` Biden can ride a bike and make a joke , all while wearing a mask , '' noted Matthew Hall , editorial and opinion director at the San Diego Union-Tribune .
There were plenty more where that came from—a legit viral moment courtesy of Fox News , where primetime hosts have been laboring for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a demented recluse locked away in his basement .
But while everyone was remarking on Biden 's athleticism and jocularity , let 's remember the simple things too : He was actually able to speak .
That alone sets him apart from the current occupant of the Oval Office , who just this past week gave a shout to `` Yo-Semite '' national park and renamed the country popularly known as Thailand , `` Thighland . ''
Imagine having a president who can speak the English language .

Former Vice President Joe Biden's viral bike ride exchange with a Fox News reporter this weekend not only destroyed a Donald Trump talking point, it destroyed it specifically on Trump’s favorite network.
Trump, who feebly inched his way down a ramp following a speech in June, has been trying to cast his Democratic rival as a "sleepy" old guy in physical and mental decline. But on Saturday, Fox News treated its viewers to video of Biden having a jovial exchange with a Fox reporter about his vice presidential pick as he swept past the cameras on his mountain bike.
“Mr. Vice President, have you picked a running mate yet?” Fox's Peter Doocy shouted at Biden, who was riding through the streets of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
"Yeah, I have," said a mask-clad Biden, to which Doocy quickly responded: “You have? Who is it?”
"You!" Biden answered, joking with Doocy.
The Fox video was an instant hit among journalists and political pundits on Twitter, who marveled at Biden's athletic cameo on Fox's airwaves.
"The real news in this video is that @JoeBiden is riding a bicycle. Can you picture @realDonaldTrump riding a bicycle?" quipped filmmaker Andy Ostroy.
No, we can't. And clearly no one else could either.
"Biden can ride a bike and make a joke, all while wearing a mask," noted Matthew Hall, editorial and opinion director at the San Diego Union-Tribune.
There were plenty more where that came from—a legit viral moment courtesy of Fox News, where primetime hosts have been laboring for months to paint a picture of Biden as a demented recluse locked away in his basement.
But while everyone was remarking on Biden's athleticism and jocularity, let's remember the simple things too: He was actually able to speak. That alone sets him apart from the current occupant of the Oval Office, who just this past week gave a shout to "Yo-Semite" national park and renamed the country popularly known as Thailand, "Thighland."
Imagine having a president who can speak the English language.
To be clear, the guy on the left is campaigning on the guy on the right allegedly being in decline pic.twitter.com/MWduos00nX — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 9, 2020
Posted with permission from Daily Kos.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Trump Tells States To Return To 'Normal' Operations, And Restrict Food Assistance

While most of the supply chain issues for food that arose at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis have been resolved , food costs for consumers are still higher than they were back in January , in some places significantly so .
High food costs and high unemployment means that from April through June , one in three families with children reported food insecurity , not enough food for every family member to have adequate nutrition every day .
Back in May , Feeding America reported `` record levels '' of food insecurity , projecting 54 million Americans , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enough to eat throughout the duration of the crisis .
That was May , but it 's going to get worse because the Trump administration is ending the flexibility states were given back in March to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) or food stamps to more people .
The Department of Agriculture is now telling states they have to return to `` normal operations , '' and put limits on food assistance .
Normal .
Operations .
In a still-raging pandemic .
In which tens of millions of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits .
The Families First Act , passed back on March 18 , gave states the flexibility to change SNAP eligibility and procedures to maximize assistance .
And SNAP responded , adding more than 6 million people , about a 17 % increase nationally , by May .
The March law did two things .
It allowed states to waive the requirement that currently participating households continue to prove their eligibility or risk losing the assistance .
Almost every state did waive the requirements or extended the deadline , to give people—and states—more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also allowed states to simplify the application process to make sure that all the newly unemployed could get help right away .
Now the USDA is telling states they have to return to `` normal '' by next month .
That 's despite the fact that the SNAP caseloads have mushroomed since March and returning to `` normal '' means much more work .
The demand that states start rigorously proving that people getting the benefits are eligible means that states could be cutting needy households just because the overloaded states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirements in the mandated timeline .
The need is only going to increase now , with the end of the $ 600/week unemployment insurance bump .
Many receiving the enhanced UI were n't eligible for food stamps , but with the loss of that income will be , just in time to have their access to assistance shut down .
Some states have n't even been able to get virtual application and eligibility processing established by now .
Requiring new applicants to apply in-person for assistance is a burden on both staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous in a COVID-19 hotspot .
It 's a burden that will stretch states .
It 's an arbitrary decision that will make more people go hungry .

While most of the supply chain issues for food that arose at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis have been resolved, food costs for consumers are still higher than they were back in January, in some places significantly so. High food costs and high unemployment means that from April through June, one in three families with children reported food insecurity, not enough food for every family member to have adequate nutrition every day.
Back in May, Feeding America reported "record levels" of food insecurity, projecting 54 million Americans, including 1 in 4 children, would not have enough to eat throughout the duration of the crisis. That was May, but it's going to get worse because the Trump administration is ending the flexibility states were given back in March to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps to more people. The Department of Agriculture is now telling states they have to return to "normal operations," and put limits on food assistance. Normal. Operations. In a still-raging pandemic. In which tens of millions of people just lost the lifeline of extra unemployment benefits.
The Families First Act, passed back on March 18, gave states the flexibility to change SNAP eligibility and procedures to maximize assistance. And SNAP responded, adding more than 6 million people, about a 17% increase nationally, by May. The March law did two things. It allowed states to waive the requirement that currently participating households continue to prove their eligibility or risk losing the assistance. Almost every state did waive the requirements or extended the deadline, to give people—and states—more time to provide information and process cases. It also allowed states to simplify the application process to make sure that all the newly unemployed could get help right away.
Now the USDA is telling states they have to return to "normal" by next month. That's despite the fact that the SNAP caseloads have mushroomed since March and returning to "normal" means much more work. The demand that states start rigorously proving that people getting the benefits are eligible means that states could be cutting needy households just because the overloaded states can't fulfill the paperwork and interview requirements in the mandated timeline. The need is only going to increase now, with the end of the $600/week unemployment insurance bump. Many receiving the enhanced UI weren't eligible for food stamps, but with the loss of that income will be, just in time to have their access to assistance shut down.
Some states haven't even been able to get virtual application and eligibility processing established by now. Requiring new applicants to apply in-person for assistance is a burden on both staff and the applicants, one that could be dangerous in a COVID-19 hotspot. It's a burden that will stretch states. It's an arbitrary decision that will make more people go hungry.
Republished with permission from Daily Kos.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Holy Crap: 'It's A March' Edition

Holy Crap: 'It's A March' Edition

Franklin Graham has clearly taken sides in the Covid battle .
He ’ s holding a “ prayer march ” @ @ @ @ @ , DeeCee.
, starring … ta da !
Franklin Graham !
He ’ s hoping @ @ @ @ @ up and do a two hour walk while praying on the mall .
Ya know @ @ @ @ @ in Sturgis and this deal here , maybe herd immunity ain ’ t such a @ @ @ @ @ m announcing today that on Sept. 26 , I ’ m going to be in @ @ @ @ @ to pray— & I hope thousands of families , pastors , & churches will join @ @ @ @ @ in trouble , & we need God ’ s help .
Because Lord knows hat @ @ @ @ @ helping the situation any at all .
I wonder if Graham has an explanation of @ @ @ @ @ such a godless craphole of a country under Donald Trump ’ s leadership ?

Franklin Graham has clearly taken sides in the Covid battle.
He’s holding a “prayer march” on September 26 in Washington, DeeCee., starring … ta da! Franklin Graham! He’s hoping a million people will show up and do a two hour walk while praying on the mall.
Ya know, with the people meeting in Sturgis and this deal here, maybe herd immunity ain’t such a bad idea.
Graham tweets —
I’m announcing today that on Sept. 26, I’m going to be in our nation’s capital to pray—& I hope thousands of families, pastors, & churches will join me! Our nation is in trouble, & we need God’s help.
Because Lord knows hat Donald Trump ain’t helping the situation any at all.
I wonder if Graham has an explanation of why America got to be such a godless craphole of a country under Donald Trump’s leadership?
Posted with permission from juanitajean.com


crooksandliars--2020-08-11--Eugene Robinson: We Are The S-Hole Country That Nobody Wants People From

Eugene Robinson is usually fairly mild-mannered and does n't use language like this very often , but his disgust with the current situation that Trump has put us in was plain this morning .
UPDATE : Corrected it .
Does sound more like S-Hole rather than that other word .
JOE SCARBOROUGH : Mika , i was thinking of asking Gene Tobinson if he wanted to go on a road trip with me , kind of maybe bring a video camera , do a buddy movie , a documentary , Gene and Joe 's excellent adventure .
We could go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JOE SCARBOROUGH : ... they do n't want our types in Canada .
Americans not allowed there .
JOE SCARBOROUGH : But then we were talking , Gene , about getting on a boat and going to the Bahamas because the Bahamas lets any American in with money .
They 'd even let me in .
And then , Gene , we ca n't even go to the Bahamas .
Our money 's not welcome there .
Seriously .
did you ever think , Gene , in all of your years that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a poor condition , a third world condition when it came to health care and the government 's handling of a pandemic that we would n't be able to go to other countries ?
The Bahamas would put up a do not enter sign .
That Canada -- Canada !
-- What 's it aboot ?
They wo n't even let Americans in .
EUGENE ROBINSON : What 's that aboot ?
We ca n't get out of the country , Joe .
EUGENE ROBINSON : It -- it is -- I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never in my life , in my wildest imagination did I think we could conceivably be in this position .
And we do n't have to be .
It did n't have to be this way .
We could have done what other developed countries did .
We could have properly shutdown the economy , driven the infection rate very low and by now we would be cautiously reopening and we 'd have a caseload that was similar to those of other -- of the rest of the world , basically , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump did n't do that , because he thought the virus was a hoax or he did n't understand it or reconfused World War I and World War II and 1917 , whatever .
It 's just appalling .
And shocking , really , that we 're in this position .
But this is where we are .
We are pariahs .
We are the S=Hole country that nobody wants people from .
That 's us now .

Eugene Robinson is usually fairly mild-mannered and doesn't use language like this very often, but his disgust with the current situation that Trump has put us in was plain this morning.
UPDATE: Corrected it. Does sound more like S-Hole rather than that other word.
Transcript:
JOE SCARBOROUGH: Mika, i was thinking of asking Gene Tobinson if he wanted to go on a road trip with me, kind of maybe bring a video camera, do a buddy movie, a documentary, Gene and Joe's excellent adventure. We could go to Canada. then I realized...
EUGENE ROBINSON: We can't, Joe.
JOE SCARBOROUGH: ... they don't want our types in Canada. Americans not allowed there.
EUGENE ROBINSON: I know.
JOE SCARBOROUGH: But then we were talking, Gene, about getting on a boat and going to the Bahamas because the Bahamas lets any American in with money. They'd even let me in. And then, Gene, we can't even go to the Bahamas. Our money's not welcome there. Seriously. did you ever think, Gene, in all of your years that the United States of America would be in such a poor condition, a third world condition when it came to health care and the government's handling of a pandemic that we wouldn't be able to go to other countries? The Bahamas would put up a do not enter sign. That Canada -- Canada! --What's it aboot? They won't even let Americans in.
EUGENE ROBINSON: What's that aboot? We can't get out of the country, Joe.
JOE SCARBOROUGH: No.
EUGENE ROBINSON: It -- it is -- I never -- to answer your question, never in my life, in my wildest imagination did I think we could conceivably be in this position. And we don't have to be. It didn't have to be this way. We could have done what other developed countries did. We could have properly shutdown the economy, driven the infection rate very low and by now we would be cautiously reopening and we'd have a caseload that was similar to those of other -- of the rest of the world, basically, because we can't go anywhere. And Donald Trump didn't do that, because he thought the virus was a hoax or he didn't understand it or reconfused World War I and World War II and 1917, whatever. It's just appalling. And shocking, really, that we're in this position. But this is where we are. We are pariahs. We are the S=Hole country that nobody wants people from. That's us now.


crooksandliars--2020-08-13--Trump May Bar U.S. Citizens From Reentering Country If 'Suspected' Of Carrying COVID-19

Due to the Donald Trump administration 's complete incompetence at containing a pandemic that much of the rest of the world has already gotten under some semblance of control , United States citizens are now unwelcome in much of the world .
We are simply considered too potentially disease-riddled to be allowed to visit other nations freely .
But the list of nations banning United States residents from crossing their borders may be soon be getting an extremely notable new addition : the United States itself .
No , really .
Trump 's White House team is now considering whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from reentering the country if there is `` reason to believe '' they might carry the virus .
To answer the most obvious question , in theory the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention may have the authority to keep American citizens from returning to the country if they `` may have been exposed to or [ are ] infected with '' a transmittable disease .
Or at least , that is what the Trump team is relying on—it 's not clear if a blanket ban would really pass constitutional muster .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Republicans have slavishly insisted Trump be allowed to do during this administration , it does not matter .
Trump can simply order border officials to refuse entry , invite the lawsuits , and presume that every one of those lawsuits will prove moot long before they make it through even the first layers of our judicial system .
When you 've been pre-immunized by a loyal Senate , as we 've learned , laws no longer much matter .
You can do whatever you want .
The draft proposal the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit nebulous on the details .
Trump 's team wants to bar those `` suspected '' of having COVID-19 .
What counts as `` suspected ? ''
A fever ?
Having spent time in a known coronavirus hotspot ?
Will they be requiring travelers submit to `` rapid '' but testing , confining them to waiting rooms until the results are available ?
Where do they intend to get the tests from , during a nationwide shortage ?
As actual pandemic safety precaution , the measure is ( yes , we 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
pointless .
While it 's nice to think the administration might actually develop a plan to test at least some group of Americans , even if it 's only `` Americans rich enough and dumb enough to travel internationally during a pandemic , '' it would not make even the most minimal of dents in actual pandemic spread .
The virus is already here , and widespread .
The more typical pandemic approach would be to test travelers and quarantine those returnees who tested positive .
This has been the presumptive approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been if Donald Trump was not a deeply weird and sociopathic crackpot .
Trump famously groused against allowing an infected cruise ship to dock at a U.S. port during the early days of the pandemic , complaining that it would inflate the U.S. case count and make him look bad .
That particular ship has ( cough ) sailed , now that U.S. cases have topped 5 million and deaths have topped 160,000 .
There 's no numeric advantage in denying U.S. citizens reentry to the United States , rather than allowing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be another case of the Trump team searching frantically for things that sound `` tough '' while having limited to no actual preventative value .
More to the point , this may be another case of a Trump rule that is aggressively enforced at only one border , while being mostly for show at the others .
The odds that border officials will just happen to test those Americans entering from the U.S.-Mexico border at far , far greater rates than those flying in from elsewhere are ... high .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reasonable to assume that the new rule is primarily a way to further harass and torment non-white dual citizens attempting to reenter this country from another , just for the Trumpian reason of wanting to .

Due to the Donald Trump administration's complete incompetence at containing a pandemic that much of the rest of the world has already gotten under some semblance of control, United States citizens are now unwelcome in much of the world. We are simply considered too potentially disease-riddled to be allowed to visit other nations freely.
But the list of nations banning United States residents from crossing their borders may be soon be getting an extremely notable new addition: the United States itself. No, really. Trump's White House team is now considering whether returning United States citizens should be barred from reentering the country if there is "reason to believe" they might carry the virus.
To answer the most obvious question, in theory the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention may have the authority to keep American citizens from returning to the country if they "may have been exposed to or [are] infected with" a transmittable disease. Or at least, that is what the Trump team is relying on—it's not clear if a blanket ban would really pass constitutional muster. In practice, as with so much else that Republicans have slavishly insisted Trump be allowed to do during this administration, it does not matter. Trump can simply order border officials to refuse entry, invite the lawsuits, and presume that every one of those lawsuits will prove moot long before they make it through even the first layers of our judicial system.
When you've been pre-immunized by a loyal Senate, as we've learned, laws no longer much matter. You can do whatever you want.
The draft proposal the White House is said to be contemplating seems a bit nebulous on the details. Trump's team wants to bar those "suspected" of having COVID-19. What counts as "suspected?" A fever? Having spent time in a known coronavirus hotspot? Will they be requiring travelers submit to "rapid" but testing, confining them to waiting rooms until the results are available? Where do they intend to get the tests from, during a nationwide shortage?
As actual pandemic safety precaution, the measure is (yes, we've been here before as well) largely symbolic—i.e. pointless. While it's nice to think the administration might actually develop a plan to test at least some group of Americans, even if it's only "Americans rich enough and dumb enough to travel internationally during a pandemic," it would not make even the most minimal of dents in actual pandemic spread. The virus is already here, and widespread.
The more typical pandemic approach would be to test travelers and quarantine those returnees who tested positive. This has been the presumptive approach since the beginning, or would have been if Donald Trump was not a deeply weird and sociopathic crackpot. Trump famously groused against allowing an infected cruise ship to dock at a U.S. port during the early days of the pandemic, complaining that it would inflate the U.S. case count and make him look bad.
That particular ship has (cough) sailed, now that U.S. cases have topped 5 million and deaths have topped 160,000. There's no numeric advantage in denying U.S. citizens reentry to the United States, rather than allowing them to return but quarantining them. It appears to be another case of the Trump team searching frantically for things that sound "tough" while having limited to no actual preventative value.
More to the point, this may be another case of a Trump rule that is aggressively enforced at only one border, while being mostly for show at the others. The odds that border officials will just happen to test those Americans entering from the U.S.-Mexico border at far, far greater rates than those flying in from elsewhere are ... high. To put it mildly. It might even be reasonable to assume that the new rule is primarily a way to further harass and torment non-white dual citizens attempting to reenter this country from another, just for the Trumpian reason of wanting to.
Republished with permission from Daily Kos.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--WATCH LIVE:  Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Speak At First Joint Campaign Event

Former vice president Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala D. Harris ( D-Calif. ) as his running mate , a @ @ @ @ @ first Black woman and first Asian American to run for vice president on a major-party @ @ @ @ @ scheduled to appear together Wednesday in Wilmington , Del.
, where Biden ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ on “ working together to restore the soul of the nation and fight for working @ @ @ @ @ forward.
” They will also attend a “ virtual grassroots ” fundraiser in the evening @ @ @ @ @

Washington Post:
Former vice president Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate, a historic move that elevates the first Black woman and first Asian American to run for vice president on a major-party ticket.
The two are scheduled to appear together Wednesday in Wilmington, Del., where Biden’s campaign says they will deliver remarks on “working together to restore the soul of the nation and fight for working families to move the country forward.” They will also attend a “virtual grassroots” fundraiser in the evening, the campaign said.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Trump Insists 'Suburban Housewives' Will Vote For Him Because Racism

Katie Rogers in The New York Times says Trump 's view of women ( they 're either 'nasty ' or 'housewives ' ) will not help him win votes : On matters of race and gender , Mr. Trump has always believed that indulging his instincts has elevated his political brand .
But just as public attitudes on racism have shifted , threatening to turn Mr. Trump and his embrace of the Confederacy into a living relic , his views on American women — particularly the suburban ones — are similarly anachronistic ... [ I ] n June , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of suburban women disapproved of the job Mr. Trump is doing ... “ If he ’ s relying on that group to save him , he better get a life jacket , ” [ Democratic Pollster Celinda ] Lake said of white suburban women .
“ They like safety , they like security , but they think that Trump ’ s lack of a plan , poor leadership , of not listening to experts [ during this pandemic ] have made things more dangerous for their families.
” And Jezebel points out that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this tweet , the mere mention of `` suburban housewife '' is a racist trope in itself .
Did he not notice all the suburban housewives at the Women 's Marches ?
Did no one on his staff bravely remind him of the 2018 midterms and who exactly flipped the House ?
Does he think housing discrimination is a female value ?
Or that white people do n't need affordable housing ?

Donald Trump is betting on...women?
The “suburban housewife” will be voting for me. They want safety & are thrilled that I ended the long running program where low income housing would invade their neighborhood. Biden would reinstall it, in a bigger form, with Corey Booker in charge! @foxandfriends @MariaBartiromo — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2020
Katie Rogers in The New York Times says Trump's view of women (they're either 'nasty' or 'housewives') will not help him win votes:
On matters of race and gender, Mr. Trump has always believed that indulging his instincts has elevated his political brand. But just as public attitudes on racism have shifted, threatening to turn Mr. Trump and his embrace of the Confederacy into a living relic, his views on American women — particularly the suburban ones — are similarly anachronistic... [I]n June, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll showed that 66 percent of suburban women disapproved of the job Mr. Trump is doing... “If he’s relying on that group to save him, he better get a life jacket,” [Democratic Pollster Celinda] Lake said of white suburban women. “They like safety, they like security, but they think that Trump’s lack of a plan, poor leadership, of not listening to experts [during this pandemic] have made things more dangerous for their families.”
And Jezebel points out that in ADDITION to Trump's utter racism in this tweet, the mere mention of "suburban housewife" is a racist trope in itself.
Did he not notice all the suburban housewives at the Women's Marches?
Did no one on his staff bravely remind him of the 2018 midterms and who exactly flipped the House?
Does he think housing discrimination is a female value? Or that white people don't need affordable housing?
Screw him.
I'm Betty Crocker, a suburban housewife. I'll be voting for Trump right after I finish baking my Hell Freezes Over lemon squares, My I'm Not A Racist Like You bundt loaf, a batch of In Your Pathetic Dreams ginger snaps, and 12 dozen Go Fuck Yourself cupcakes#JuneCleaver pic.twitter.com/ExevAcvhqu — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) August 12, 2020


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Yes, Democrats Announce AOC *WILL* Speak At The National Convention

After earlier speculation that they may leave her out , the Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , one of the most outspoken progressive voices in Congress , will speak at the party 's national convention next week , when the party will officially nominate Joe Biden for the presidency .
News of the speaker schedule came after weeks of speculation that AOC may be excluded from the event .
But organizers have lined up several Latinx speakers to help the party win support from minority groups and left-leaning voters .
New Mexico Gov .
Michelle Lujan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nevada , and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro will also have roles in next week 's event , CNN reported .
While the schedule has n't been completely ironed out , additional confirmed speakers include Biden 's primary opponents Senators Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) , Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass . )
, Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) , Amy Klobuchar ( D-Minn. ) , and former Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg .
Also speaking are President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcing former governor of Ohio John Kasich , a Republican and critic of President Donald Trump , would also address viewers .
I will be speaking at the # DNC Convention because I believe that America needs to go in a different direction .
I 've searched my conscience and I believe the best way forward is for change - to bring unity where there has been division .
And to bring about a healing in America .
pic.twitter.com/sfnBGBF3kG Ocasio-Cortez has been a consistent critic of centrist incrementalism , and of Biden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Democrats .
The former vice president tapped AOC and former U.S .
Senator John Kerry to head his climate task force , which the represenative from New York said has pushed his policies forward .
A list of speakers and events for the convention , which the DNC has dubbed `` Uniting America , '' can be found here .

After earlier speculation that they may leave her out, the Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most outspoken progressive voices in Congress, will speak at the party's national convention next week, when the party will officially nominate Joe Biden for the presidency.
News of the speaker schedule came after weeks of speculation that AOC may be excluded from the event. But organizers have lined up several Latinx speakers to help the party win support from minority groups and left-leaning voters.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro will also have roles in next week's event, CNN reported.
While the schedule hasn't been completely ironed out, additional confirmed speakers include Biden's primary opponents Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and former Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Also speaking are President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton.
The DNC made headlines last month by announcing former governor of Ohio John Kasich, a Republican and critic of President Donald Trump, would also address viewers.
I will be speaking at the #DNC Convention because I believe that America needs to go in a different direction.
I've searched my conscience and I believe the best way forward is for change - to bring unity where there has been division. And to bring about a healing in America. pic.twitter.com/sfnBGBF3kG
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) August 11, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez has been a consistent critic of centrist incrementalism, and of Biden, but defeating Trump remains a unifying goal for Democrats. The former vice president tapped AOC and former U.S. Senator John Kerry to head his climate task force, which the represenative from New York said has pushed his policies forward.
Of course, like in any collaborative effort, there are areas of negotiation and compromise. But I do believe that the Climate Task Force effort meaningfully & substantively improved Biden’s positions. I encourage you to engage the document critically and offer feedback or Qs. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 8, 2020
A list of speakers and events for the convention, which the DNC has dubbed "Uniting America," can be found here.
Here the full speaker’s list for the virtual Democratic National Convention.
It will take place over four nights from August 17-20, 2020. Convention programming will air from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern. pic.twitter.com/gfmI7ECW8m — Greg Angel (@NewsGuyGreg) August 11, 2020
Republished from Common Dreams under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Young GOP Candidate, Madison Cawthorn, Vacationed At Hitler's Retreat

A North Carolina congressional candidate , Madison Cawthorne , may have just been outed as a Nazi - or at the least , a Nazi sympathizer .
Photos from his Instagram showed his glee at vacationing at Adolf Hitler 's favorite retreat - Eagle 's Nest in 2017 .
He also called Hitler by a term of reverence - `` Führer.
” Oh , and he also displays a flag that is often used by far-right extremists ( aka Nazis ) in his home .
Jezebel did an incredible deep dive into Cawthorn 's past and their findings are disturbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profile a 25 year old filled with hate , racism , xenophobia , overt anti-semitism , gun fetishism , anti-choice , lying , cheating and straight up grifting .
He is a candidate for North Carolina 's 11th district and has the very public support of none other than the biggest grifter in America - Donald Trump .
Shortly after his primary win , Cawthron told Fox Business : “ Our country ’ s in dire times , and if it doesn ’ t have somebody come out to help and someone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generation , then I feel like we ’ re going to have a generational time bomb go off in the Republican Party.
” Cawthorn , for some reason , thinks he is that person .
Mind you , he dropped out of college after 1 semester of straight D 's .
He has no job , although he claims he is a `` real estate investor '' ( more on that below ) .
He has no actual skills .
He is a good looking devout Christian who was in a serious car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partially paralyzed .
He is engaged to be married ( his 2nd engagement already ) to a fitness `` influencer '' .
Oh , and he LOVES guns .
Jezebel reached out to his campaign to get answers about many disturbing things they found when doing a deep dive into who Cawthrion actually is - and got no answers .
One of the main areas they had questions about what Cawthorn 's extremism , which Jezebel called `` white supremacist-adjacent nationalism . ''
They also wanted to know more about the lies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have put out , presenting him as a successful businessman - which appears to be at worst , a lie .
At best , a serious exaggeration .
One of Cawthorn 's biggest lies is that he had a nomination to the U.S Naval Academy and had to withdraw after his car accident at age 18 .
His campaign said “ He planned on serving his country in the Navy with a nomination to the U.S .
Naval Academy ... until tragedy struck.
” Turns out he was rejected from the Naval Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car accident .
That 's a pretty big thing to misrepresent .
Bone spurs 2.0 .
Cawthorn also brags about his time in college .
His resume states that he went to a small conservative Christian school called Patrick Henry College .
It is not so much a college as it is a brainwashing facility for those who `` want to enter right-wing politics . ''
During a 2017 deposition related to his car accident , Cawthorn addmitted that he dropped out almost immediately because his grades were so awful - D 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never got into the Naval Academy and he pretty much flunked out of a right-wing brainwashing `` college . ''
So what about this `` real estate investing '' ?
Well , this is not a lie as much as it is a half truth .
Hawthorn claims to be an entrepenuer , but his resume lists no job and no income .
So what did he invest in ?
Jezebel doung that he had ONE real estate transaction - he purchased a six acre piece pf property in Genoia , Georgia at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
That is it - that is the whole portfolio for his company SPQR Holdings , LLC ( which has it 's business address listed as his home address ) .
So to summarize : Madison Cawthorn may be the most far right candidate to run for office this year .
From abortion to immigration to civil rights - he picks the most extremist views possible .
He is a white supremacist .
He is anti-choice .
Oh , and he has flags in his house - the Betsy Ross flag - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Movement , a far right extremist movement .
But you do n't need me to tell you this .
Listen to Cawthorn 's own words .
During an interview with Charlie Kirk , Cawthron failed against feminists : Regarding the Black Lives Matter movement , Cawthorn said they had been “ hijacked by Marxists.
” The LGBT movement used to be “ just two people who want to be able to get married.
” But now he says that trans rights are a step too far : About abortion ?
Cawthorn said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruling '' and called it `` murder '' and `` genocide . ''
And what about reparations ?
He called those a `` dangerous precedent '' and said it leads to a `` victimhood mentality . ''
He also said : Oh , and he added that single mothers is the biggest problem in minority community , not systematic racism .
He added this idiotic statement : And regarding immigration ?
He wants to keep everyone out of America .
Period .
Hard stop .
So to summarize : Madison Cawthone is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running right now , and that says alot .
He is a far right extremist , anti immigrant , racist , Nazi loving , anti-choice , lying , college dropout scam artist .
And he may be in Congress in 6 months representing the Republican Party .

A North Carolina congressional candidate, Madison Cawthorne, may have just been outed as a Nazi - or at the least, a Nazi sympathizer. Photos from his Instagram showed his glee at vacationing at Adolf Hitler's favorite retreat - Eagle's Nest in 2017. He also called Hitler by a term of reverence - "Führer.” Oh, and he also displays a flag that is often used by far-right extremists (aka Nazis) in his home.
Jezebel did an incredible deep dive into Cawthorn's past and their findings are disturbing, to say the least. They profile a 25 year old filled with hate, racism, xenophobia, overt anti-semitism, gun fetishism, anti-choice, lying, cheating and straight up grifting.
He is a candidate for North Carolina's 11th district and has the very public support of none other than the biggest grifter in America - Donald Trump. Shortly after his primary win, Cawthron told Fox Business: “Our country’s in dire times, and if it doesn’t have somebody come out to help and someone to lead a patriot revolution of this younger generation, then I feel like we’re going to have a generational time bomb go off in the Republican Party.”
Cawthorn, for some reason, thinks he is that person. Mind you, he dropped out of college after 1 semester of straight D's. He has no job, although he claims he is a "real estate investor" (more on that below). He has no actual skills. He is a good looking devout Christian who was in a serious car accident at 18, which left him partially paralyzed. He is engaged to be married (his 2nd engagement already) to a fitness "influencer". Oh, and he LOVES guns.
Jezebel reached out to his campaign to get answers about many disturbing things they found when doing a deep dive into who Cawthrion actually is - and got no answers. One of the main areas they had questions about what Cawthorn's extremism, which Jezebel called "white supremacist-adjacent nationalism." They also wanted to know more about the lies and half truths that Cawthorn and his team have put out, presenting him as a successful businessman - which appears to be at worst, a lie. At best, a serious exaggeration.
One of Cawthorn's biggest lies is that he had a nomination to the U.S Naval Academy and had to withdraw after his car accident at age 18. His campaign said “He planned on serving his country in the Navy with a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy...until tragedy struck.” Turns out he was rejected from the Naval Academy and knew about that well before his car accident. That's a pretty big thing to misrepresent. Bone spurs 2.0.
Cawthorn also brags about his time in college. His resume states that he went to a small conservative Christian school called Patrick Henry College. It is not so much a college as it is a brainwashing facility for those who "want to enter right-wing politics." During a 2017 deposition related to his car accident, Cawthorn addmitted that he dropped out almost immediately because his grades were so awful - D's in almost all classes. So Cawthorn never got into the Naval Academy and he pretty much flunked out of a right-wing brainwashing "college."
So what about this "real estate investing"? Well, this is not a lie as much as it is a half truth. Hawthorn claims to be an entrepenuer, but his resume lists no job and no income. So what did he invest in? Jezebel doung that he had ONE real estate transaction - he purchased a six acre piece pf property in Genoia, Georgia at a foreclosure auction for $20,000 in 2019. That is it - that is the whole portfolio for his company SPQR Holdings, LLC (which has it's business address listed as his home address).
So to summarize: Madison Cawthorn may be the most far right candidate to run for office this year. From abortion to immigration to civil rights - he picks the most extremist views possible. He is a white supremacist. He is anti-choice. Oh, and he has flags in his house - the Betsy Ross flag - that have been used by the Patriot Movement, a far right extremist movement.
But you don't need me to tell you this. Listen to Cawthorn's own words. During an interview with Charlie Kirk, Cawthron failed against feminists:
“You have this third wave feminism that comes in that says, ‘No, we don’t want to be equal to men, we want to be greater than men at this point, we want to put them down.’”
Regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, Cawthorn said they had been “hijacked by Marxists.”
The LGBT movement used to be “just two people who want to be able to get married.” But now he says that trans rights are a step too far:
“Now it’s saying we need to be able to have gender reassignment surgery for 12-year-olds."
About abortion? Cawthorn said that Roe v Wade was an "achaic ruling" and called it "murder" and "genocide."
And what about reparations? He called those a "dangerous precedent" and said it leads to a "victimhood mentality." He also said:
“On another part, it’s saying that they’re owed something. Did we not pay enough when 600,000 Americans died to free slaves?”
I am speechless.
Oh, and he added that single mothers is the biggest problem in minority community, not systematic racism. He added this idiotic statement:
“We subsidize fatherlessness because there are so many financial benefits to these young women to not get married and have more children, because then they can get more subsidies for those children. And then you have a woman who has seven kids from three different fathers, but none of those dads are around.”
And regarding immigration? He wants to keep everyone out of America. Period. Hard stop.
“We should not be accepting new people into our country right now. I do not believe that it’s my job as an American to be the caretaker of the rest of the world. Because one, we’ll lose our national identity, and two, we can’t support it.”
So to summarize: Madison Cawthone is the absolute worst and most extreme Republican candidate running right now, and that says alot. He is a far right extremist, anti immigrant, racist, Nazi loving, anti-choice, lying, college dropout scam artist. And he may be in Congress in 6 months representing the Republican Party.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Republican Who Beat The Sh*t Out Of Ex-girlfriend Leading In GOP Primary

The Republican party in Connecticut is a joke , and has been for several decades now .
This latest incident is just a further stain .
A Republican running for Congress in Connecticut ’ s 2nd District abruptly dropped his bid on the day of the primary following his arrest on domestic violence charges .
It is unclear what will happen if Gilmer , the party-endorsed candidate , wins the primary .
Thousands of absentee ballots had already been cast , and results were still being tabulated Tuesday night — a process that is expected to stretch into Friday given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by mail .
The charges stem from a violent altercation with Gilmer ’ s former girlfriend that occurred in 2017 , according to the warrant for his arrest .
A portion of the assault was captured on video and , according to the warrant , shows Gilmer “ punch the victim in the face and jump on top of her as she falls to the ground .
Gilmer then attempts to choke the victim , followed by multiple closed-fist punches to the victim ’ s face .
Gilmer then takes off his T-shirt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and places the victim into a rear choke hold.
” Despite all that , Gilmer is leading and will probably win the nomination in Connecticut 's second district .
In the 2nd District , Thomas Gilmer had 50.2 % of the voted compared to Justin Anderson , who had 49.8 % .
About 88 % of the votes had been counted as of 10:45 Wednesday morning .
The primary in the 2nd District in eastern Connecticut was unexpectedly thrown into chaos Tuesday when voters learned that the Gilmer , the party-endorsed candidate from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on domestic violence charges in connection with a violent altercation in 2017 with a former girlfriend .
Gilmer announced that he was dropping out of the race , but it was too late to remove his name from the ballot .
In fact , some residents had already voted for Gilmer by absentee ballot .
Anderson is a U.S. Army combat veteran who served in Afghanistan .
Connecticut 's Republican Party knew about the allegations at least as early as last spring but did nothing about it , of course .
That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s primary opponent , Justin Anderson , reportedly notified Connecticut GOP Chairman J.R. Romano in the spring that there was video of the alleged fight between Gilmer and his ex-girlfriend .
“ When you see domestic abuse , you can ’ t ignore it , '' Anderson said .
His opponent , Justin Anderson sent out a press release a few days ago , before the arrest , but still nothing was done .
In a press release sent to Republican town committee members on Sunday , Anderson ’ s campaign accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Instead of investigating the issues over the last three months , party leaders participated in cajoling , victim-shaming , and shunning Mr. Anderson , questioning his integrity , ” the release states .
“ It was Justin ’ s goal to deal with the allegations privately among leaders to protect the victim , however party leaders brought this out publicly to discredit Mr. Anderson .
’ '

The Republican party in Connecticut is a joke, and has been for several decades now. This latest incident is just a further stain.
Source: Hartford Courant
A Republican running for Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd District abruptly dropped his bid on the day of the primary following his arrest on domestic violence charges. It is unclear what will happen if Gilmer, the party-endorsed candidate, wins the primary. Thousands of absentee ballots had already been cast, and results were still being tabulated Tuesday night — a process that is expected to stretch into Friday given a two-day extension for late-arriving ballots sent by mail. The charges stem from a violent altercation with Gilmer’s former girlfriend that occurred in 2017, according to the warrant for his arrest. A portion of the assault was captured on video and, according to the warrant, shows Gilmer “punch the victim in the face and jump on top of her as she falls to the ground. Gilmer then attempts to choke the victim, followed by multiple closed-fist punches to the victim’s face. Gilmer then takes off his T-shirt in the middle of the assault, and places the victim into a rear choke hold.”
Despite all that, Gilmer is leading and will probably win the nomination in Connecticut's second district.
In the 2nd District, Thomas Gilmer had 50.2% of the voted compared to Justin Anderson, who had 49.8%. About 88% of the votes had been counted as of 10:45 Wednesday morning. The primary in the 2nd District in eastern Connecticut was unexpectedly thrown into chaos Tuesday when voters learned that the Gilmer, the party-endorsed candidate from Madison, had been arrested late Monday on domestic violence charges in connection with a violent altercation in 2017 with a former girlfriend. Gilmer announced that he was dropping out of the race, but it was too late to remove his name from the ballot. In fact, some residents had already voted for Gilmer by absentee ballot. Anderson is a U.S. Army combat veteran who served in Afghanistan.
Connecticut's Republican Party knew about the allegations at least as early as last spring but did nothing about it, of course. That's just not how they roll.
Gilmer’s primary opponent, Justin Anderson, reportedly notified Connecticut GOP Chairman J.R. Romano in the spring that there was video of the alleged fight between Gilmer and his ex-girlfriend. “When you see domestic abuse, you can’t ignore it," Anderson said.
His opponent, Justin Anderson sent out a press release a few days ago, before the arrest, but still nothing was done.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--The First Biden-Harris Ad Is A Barnburner

This is gon na leave a mark , Donnie .
The ad starts with Biden 's Zoom call with his new running mate : JOE BIDEN : You ready to go to work ?
KAMALA HARRIS : Oh my god , I 'm so ready to go to work !
KAMALA HARRIS ( VOICEOVER ) : I was raised to take action .
My mother knew that she was raising two Black daughters who would be treated differently because of how they looked .
Growing up , whenever I got upset about something , my mother would look me in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what are you gon na do about it ? ''
That 's why when I saw a broken justice system I became a lawyer to try and fix it .
It 's why during the foreclosure crisis I took on the big banks as California 's attorney general .
It 's why as United States Senator I have fought to represent people like my mother : people who politicians often overlook or do n't take seriously .
Right now America needs action .
In the middle of a pandemic , the president is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While small businesses close , he 's given breaks to his wealthy donors .
And when the people cried out for support , he tear-gassed them .
America is in crisis .
And I know Joe Biden will lead us out of it .
He 's a man of faith , decency , and character .
He raised his family that way .
I saw it firsthand with my good friend Beau .
As Joe says , we 're in a battle for the soul of this nation , but together it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just have to take action .
[ END VOICEOVER ] JOE BIDEN First of all , is the answer yes ?
KAMALA HARRIS : The answer is absolutely yes Joe , and I 'm ready to work , I am ready to do this with you , for you .
I 'm just deeply honored and I 'm very excited .

This is gonna leave a mark, Donnie. The ad starts with Biden's Zoom call with his new running mate:
JOE BIDEN: You ready to go to work?
KAMALA HARRIS: Oh my god, I'm so ready to go to work!
KAMALA HARRIS (VOICEOVER): I was raised to take action. My mother knew that she was raising two Black
daughters who would be treated differently because of how they looked. Growing up, whenever I got upset about something, my mother would look me in the eye and ask, "So what are you gonna do about it?"
That's why when I saw a broken justice system I became a lawyer to try and fix it.
It's why during the foreclosure crisis I took on the big banks as California's attorney general.
It's why as United States Senator I have fought to represent people like my mother: people who politicians often overlook or don't take seriously.
Right now America needs action.
In the middle of a pandemic, the president is trying to rip away health care.
While small businesses close, he's given breaks to his wealthy donors.
And when the people cried out for support, he tear-gassed them.
America is in crisis. And I know Joe Biden will lead us out of it. He's a man of faith, decency, and character.
He raised his family that way. I saw it firsthand with my good friend Beau.
As Joe says, we're in a battle for the soul of this nation, but together it's a battle we can win. We just have to take action. [END VOICEOVER]
(Back to Zoom Call)
JOE BIDEN First of all, is the answer yes?
KAMALA HARRIS: The answer is absolutely yes Joe, and I'm ready to work, I am ready to do this with you, for you. I'm just deeply honored and I'm very excited.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Trump Loses It Last Night In Extended, Paranoid Rant On Hannity's Show

Even for Trump , this was one of the most paranoid and rambling rants ever .
He called into Fox News to have a chat with Sean Hannity , and it quickly spiraled downward .
Oh .
My .
God .
Really .
Oh .
My God .
How could anyone of any political persuasion read the question and this answer and think “ Boy oh boy , the country ’ s in great hands with this guy !
” Trump is less and less coherent every single day .
Oh .
My .
God .
Nuclear codes .
Listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a talk about Harris has turned into a discussion of `` Hillary smashing the phones with hammers '' and the Russia dossier .
Sounds , honestly , like he and Hannity got bored talking Harris .
Are Trump and Hannity really going to get through a more than half-hour discussion without even indirectly addressing the pandemic that has killed 164,000 Americans , sickened many more , and ended society as we knew it ?
Here 's Trump ranting about Pulitzer Prizes pic.twitter.com/HOrFWegTEe Trump , on Hannity to talk Harris , is talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windmill and you hear a windmill , your home goes down by half , or less than half .
It kills all the birds . ''
In this long diatribe against windmills , Maggie Haberman , Pulitzer Prizes , and the radical left , you know what he did n't talk about ( until Hannity 's made him ) ?
The pandemic .

Even for Trump, this was one of the most paranoid and rambling rants ever. He called into Fox News to have a chat with Sean Hannity, and it quickly spiraled downward.
But yes, the real issue here is Joe Biden's mental condition https://t.co/W9SVajBBn4 — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) August 12, 2020
Oh. My. God. Really. Oh. My God. How could anyone of any political persuasion read the question and this answer and think “Boy oh boy, the country’s in great hands with this guy!” Trump is less and less coherent every single day. Oh. My. God. Nuclear codes. — Casey Nikoloric (@CaseyNikoloric) August 12, 2020
Listening to Trump on Hannity. What started as a talk about Harris has turned into a discussion of "Hillary smashing the phones with hammers" and the Russia dossier. Sounds, honestly, like he and Hannity got bored talking Harris. — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 12, 2020
This is interesting bc Hannity's opening monologue was a very effective rundown of Harris's liberal primary positions and gaffes (like immediately believing Jussie Smollett). Then Trump jumps on the phone and it's 2016 again. — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 12, 2020
Are Trump and Hannity really going to get through a more than half-hour discussion without even indirectly addressing the pandemic that has killed 164,000 Americans, sickened many more, and ended society as we knew it?
Here's Trump ranting about Pulitzer Prizes pic.twitter.com/HOrFWegTEe — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 12, 2020
Trump, on Hannity to talk Harris, is talking windmills: "If you see a windmill and you hear a windmill, your home goes down by half, or less than half. It kills all the birds." — Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) August 12, 2020
In this long diatribe against windmills, Maggie Haberman, Pulitzer Prizes, and the radical left, you know what he didn't talk about (until Hannity's made him)? The pandemic.


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--Ari Fleischer Said Harris Is 'Not That Historically Exciting' To Black Voters

Last night on Faux News , Ari Fleischer told Laura Ingraham , “ I just question whether or not this @ @ @ @ @ turnout at all .
I don ’ t think it will , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ just not that historically exciting to African-Americans , she certainly wasn ’ t during the @ @ @ @ @ the one of the biggest reasons Biden picked her in order to win .
I @ @ @ @ @ ” Really , Ari ?
They seem pretty excited to me .
Look at this @ @ @ @ @ was so bad , it crashed the campaign 's merchandise site .
People like Kamala @ @ @ @ @ Trump and Ivanka donated to her in California : Kamala did the right thing with @ @ @

Last night on Faux News, Ari Fleischer told Laura Ingraham, “I just question whether or not this is going to boost African-American turnout at all. I don’t think it will,” he said.
“She’s just not that historically exciting to African-Americans, she certainly wasn’t during the primary. And that was the one of the biggest reasons Biden picked her in order to win. I don’t see it.”
Really, Ari? They seem pretty excited to me. Look at this:
ActBlue, the main donation-processing platform for Democrats, reported more than $10.8 million in donations between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon following the Kamala Harris announcement. https://t.co/BQ3yPrGknP — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 12, 2020
The lack of enthusiasm was so bad, it crashed the campaign's merchandise site.
People like Kamala! Guess that's why Trump and Ivanka donated to her in California:
“In 2011 and again in 2013, Trump donated a total of $6,000 to Harris’ campaign for California attorney general. His daughter, Ivanka, also gave Harris $2,000 in 2014.”https://t.co/doMWUKxRxa — George Conway (@gtconway3d) August 11, 2020
Kamala did the right thing with the donation:


crooksandliars--2020-08-12--QAnon Whack Job Is Now The GOP Nominee In Deep Red GA District

Marjorie Taylor Greene has won the Republican nomination for Georgia ’ s 14th Congressional District .
Via the AP : Greene beat neurosurgeon John Cowan in a primary runoff for the open seat on Tuesday in the deep-red district in northwest Georgia , despite several GOP officials denouncing her campaign after videos surfaced in which she expresses racist , anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim views .
“ WE WON !
Thank you for your support !
Save America .
Stop Socialism , ” Greene tweeted late Tuesday .
A video posted to her Twitter account of her victory party showed a room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Few , if any , wore face masks to protect against the coronavirus .
In a victory speech posted to social media , Greene said she decided to enter politics because the country is heading in the wrong direction .
“ So the Republican establishment was against me .
The DC swamp has been against me .
And the lying fake news media hates my guts , ” she said .
“ Yep , it ’ s a badge of honor.
” And she 's a real charmer , saying of Nancy Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick that bitch out of Congress.
” Fat chance .
Greene in her victory speech took aim at Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , saying her victory was part of a conservative tide that will result in a change of control in the U.S. House .
“ She ’ s a hypocrite .
She ’ s anti-American , ” Greene said .
“ And we ’ re going to kick that bitch out of Congress.
” She blamed the Las Vegas mass shooting on a conspiracy to take away guns .
She 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And so on .
Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal faces this walking conspiracy theory in November and faces an uphill battle in the heavily conservative district .
You might want to throw him a few bucks .
It could save us a lot of aggravation later !
And if you need any more incentive , there 's this :

Marjorie Taylor Greene has won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Via the AP:
Greene beat neurosurgeon John Cowan in a primary runoff for the open seat on Tuesday in the deep-red district in northwest Georgia, despite several GOP officials denouncing her campaign after videos surfaced in which she expresses racist, anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim views. “WE WON! Thank you for your support! Save America. Stop Socialism,” Greene tweeted late Tuesday. A video posted to her Twitter account of her victory party showed a room full of supporters gathered closely together. Few, if any, wore face masks to protect against the coronavirus. In a victory speech posted to social media, Greene said she decided to enter politics because the country is heading in the wrong direction. “So the Republican establishment was against me. The DC swamp has been against me. And the lying fake news media hates my guts,” she said. “Yep, it’s a badge of honor.”
And she's a real charmer, saying of Nancy Pelosi, " we’re going to kick that bitch out of Congress.” Fat chance.
Greene in her victory speech took aim at Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying her victory was part of a conservative tide that will result in a change of control in the U.S. House. “She’s a hypocrite. She’s anti-American,” Greene said. “And we’re going to kick that bitch out of Congress.”
She blamed the Las Vegas mass shooting on a conspiracy to take away guns. She's accused George Soros of collaborating with Nazis. And so on.
Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal faces this walking conspiracy theory in November and faces an uphill battle in the heavily conservative district. You might want to throw him a few bucks. It could save us a lot of aggravation later!
And if you need any more incentive, there's this:


crooksandliars--2020-08-13--It's Back: Newsweek Op-Ed Makes Birther Argument Against Kamala Harris's Citizenship

It 's sad that in the past few years , the once-mighty Newsweek has become a fringe clickbait site -- and last night , they ran an op-ed implying Kamala Harris was n't a U.S. citizen , written by a man who ran against her .
( Something they did n't think was worth mentioning . )
Not only that : The same law professor previously wrote making the exact opposite argument in favor of Ted Cruz !
Not only did you print this birtherisn-on-steroids racist crap , @ newsweek , but you failed to disclose this guy ran against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in national review saying exact opposite about Canadian born Ted Cruz .
When did Newsweek become both racist AND stupid ?
https : //t.co/2BbBRuVUyN '' So before we so cavalierly accept Senator Harris ' eligibility for the office of vice president , we should ask her a few questions about the status of her parents at the time of her birth . ''
No , the fuck we should n't .
We should ask Newsweek why they are promoting birtherism ?
pic.twitter.com/VOLzGC1jGC Eastman wrote an article for National Review that argued the exact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cruz 's eligibility to run for president .
Of course Ted 's a conservative white male , so TOTALLY different , right ?
Newsweek makes me sick .

It's sad that in the past few years, the once-mighty Newsweek has become a fringe clickbait site -- and last night, they ran an op-ed implying Kamala Harris wasn't a U.S. citizen, written by a man who ran against her. (Something they didn't think was worth mentioning.)
Not only that: The same law professor previously wrote making the exact opposite argument in favor of Ted Cruz!
Hey @Newsweek why are you publishing racist birther lies pic.twitter.com/LjxEoKwWJN — Fiddler (@cFidd) August 12, 2020
Former Newsweek staffer Kurt Eichenwald:
Not only did you print this birtherisn-on-steroids racist crap, @newsweek, but you failed to disclose this guy ran against Harris and lost AND wrote an article in national review saying exact opposite about Canadian born Ted Cruz. When did Newsweek become both racist AND stupid? https://t.co/2BbBRuVUyN — Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) August 13, 2020
Ah. THIS is how @Newsweek is publishing racist birther lies pic.twitter.com/dH6yvdEZf4 — Fiddler (@cFidd) August 13, 2020
"So before we so cavalierly accept Senator Harris' eligibility for the office of vice president, we should ask her a few questions about the status of her parents at the time of her birth."
No, the fuck we shouldn't. We should ask Newsweek why they are promoting birtherism? pic.twitter.com/VOLzGC1jGC — W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) August 13, 2020
Josh, the piece failed to mention that Eastman ran against Harris. Surely that's something @Newsweek readers deserved to know regardless of the op-ed's legal much-ridiculed analysis? — Matthew Cooper (@mattizcoop) August 13, 2020
Eastman wrote an article for National Review that argued the exact opposite stance, in favor of Ted Cruz's eligibility to run for president. Of course Ted's a conservative white male, so TOTALLY different, right?
Newsweek makes me sick. — McGrain v. Daugherty, 273 U.S. 135 (1927) (@Joseph_Joe_M) August 13, 2020
UPDATE: You know you've stepped in something when you immediately have to try and justify an Op-Ed with another Op-Ed.
Editor's Note: Eastman's Newsweek Column Has Nothing to Do With Racist Birtherism


crooksandliars--2020-08-13--Once Again, Trump Insists He'll Eliminate Payroll Tax If Re-Elected

New Day 's John Berman pointed out that Trump says he wants the complete elimination of the payroll tax , and called it `` the most radical change to Social Security in a generation . ''
`` He called for the complete elimination of the payroll tax , which funds Social Security , '' Berman said .
And with the payroll tax , we 'll be terminating the payroll tax , after I hopefully get elected .
We 'll be terminating the payroll tax , so that will mean anywhere from 5,000 to even more per family .
And also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Look , to be clear , this is not a temporary deferral , not the one he just signed an order on , '' Berman said .
`` He 's calling for a complete elimination of the tax , which generates about $ 1.25 trillion a year .
It funds Social Security and Medicare .
He says instead , he wants to fund the program through general revenue , which is running trillions in new deficits .
`` There 's a lot going on here .
It also contradicts what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the president was unambiguous and persistent about this .
He 's going to eliminate , he wants to , the payroll tax completely .
The White House has to answer for this .
They have to explain how it works .
This is not a small thing .
This is a radical change .
Whether you approve of it or not , it 's a radical change and they have to explain this , '' Berman said .
`` What 's interesting , the president keeps using , I think , these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cut it , he wants to eliminate it .
We 're having officials come out and try to clean up every time and say , no , no , no , that 's not really what he means .
'He 's talking about this deferral , it 's something else . '
They keep going back , saying , he 's not proposing a permanent cut , but his own words tell us that he is .
To your point , John , it is muddy , to put it mildly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand what he 's saying ?
Yeah .
It 's possible , but then , the White House has to explain that , as well , '' Berman said .

New Day's John Berman pointed out that Trump says he wants the complete elimination of the payroll tax, and called it "the most radical change to Social Security in a generation."
"He called for the complete elimination of the payroll tax, which funds Social Security," Berman said.
And with the payroll tax, we'll be terminating the payroll tax, after I hopefully get elected. We'll be terminating the payroll tax, so that will mean anywhere from 5,000 to even more per family. And also great for businesses and great for jobs.
"Look, to be clear, this is not a temporary deferral, not the one he just signed an order on," Berman said.
"He's calling for a complete elimination of the tax, which generates about $1.25 trillion a year. It funds Social Security and Medicare. He says instead, he wants to fund the program through general revenue, which is running trillions in new deficits.
"There's a lot going on here. It also contradicts what the White House adviser Larry Kudlow claimed, but the president was unambiguous and persistent about this. He's going to eliminate, he wants to, the payroll tax completely. The White House has to answer for this. They have to explain how it works. This is not a small thing. This is a radical change. Whether you approve of it or not, it's a radical change and they have to explain this," Berman said.
"They do," Erica Hill agreed.
"What's interesting, the president keeps using, I think, these words, very clearly. He wants to cut it, he wants to eliminate it. We're having officials come out and try to clean up every time and say, no, no, no, that's not really what he means. 'He's talking about this deferral, it's something else.' They keep going back, saying, he's not proposing a permanent cut, but his own words tell us that he is. To your point, John, it is muddy, to put it mildly."
'Is it possible he doesn't understand what he's saying? Yeah. It's possible, but then, the White House has to explain that, as well," Berman said.