theroot--2020-09-22--Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor's Death Emails More Than 1,000 Cops Claiming, 'We Did the Legal,

Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor's Death Emails More Than 1,000 Cops Claiming, 'We Did the Legal, Moral and Ethical Thing That Night'

There ’ s a reason so many people hate cops .
It ’ s not just the misconduct—the excessive force , extrajudicial executions , racial profiling and general harassment—it ’ s also the common cop attitude .
It ’ s the smug disposition cops walk around with all day that says , “ I ’ m the brave hero and only a vile criminal would disagree.
” On Tuesday , Sgt .
Jonathan Mattingly , one of three officers involved in the botched raid that left Breonna Taylor dead in her home , responded to news that Kentucky Attorney General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grand jury to decide whether to indict Mattingly and the other two officers who fatally shot Taylor , by writing the longest , whiniest , victim-blamey-est , caucasity filled email of blue lives nonsense and sent it to more than 1,000 of his colleagues .
Fortunately , the Courier-Journal has already transcribed Mattingly ’ s six-paragraph ode to police brutality so I don ’ t have to .
I ’ ll just give you the highlights .
You DO NOT DESERVE to be in this position .
The position that allows thugs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curse and degrade you .
Throw bricks , bottles and urine on you and expect you to do nothing .
It goes against EVERYTHING we were all taught in the academy .
The position that if you make a mistake during one of the most stressful times in your career , the department and FBI ( who aren ’ t cops and would piss their pants if they had to hold the line ) go after you for civil rights violations .
Your civil rights mean nothing , but the criminal has total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just going to stop you there , Officer Cop-on-the-cross .
First of all , locking your keys in your car is a “ mistake.
” Executing a search warrant obtained through faulty information while hunting for someone who was already in custody and killing the resident of the home you should never have been in the first place , is something more—much more .
Secondly , I know you ’ re not actually trying to shade non-cops as people who would “ piss their pants if they had to hold the line , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for my life ” is literally the go-to cop justification for shooting unarmed people .
Cops sound like Courage the Cowardly Paw Patrol ( I ’ m pretty sure that ’ s not right but it damn sure fits ) every time they need to explain why they thought a cell phone was a gun and just started firing away .
But please , tell us more about how everyone else is pissing their pants in the face of “ danger ” except you .
Lastly , what fucking world does Mattingly live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ autonomy ” but cops have no rights ?
Besides the fact that he almost seems to be implying that Taylor was of the criminal element despite the abundance of evidence pointing towards her innocence , Mattingly appears to have forgotten a crucial thing : Being a cop shielded him from even potentially being held accountable for Taylor ’ s death for DAMN NEAR SIX FUCKING MONTHS before an indictment that might never happen was even considered .
Can I as a civilian also force my way into a house because I suspect drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of said house , find no drugs and still go on about my business free and cleared of all wrongdoing ?
This leads me to possibly the most egregious , rage-inducing line in Mattingly ’ s lengthy , pitiful-ass email : “ Regardless of the outcome today or Wednesday , I know we did the legal , moral and ethical thing that night.
” Imagine leaving someone dead who you can ’ t even remotely prove committed a crime and considering yourself to be on the moral high ground .
Also , four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” now it ’ s the ethical thing ?
Raggedy blue bitch , WHAT ?
?
?
Then he followed that line by , once again , appearing to imply that he helped kill a criminal that night , not an innocent victim .
“ It ’ s sad how the good guys are demonized , and criminals are canonized , ” Mattingly wrote .
Shit , I ’ m so pissed off reading Mattingly ’ s bullshit I almost forgot to include arguably the biggest lie in his whole cop-aganda rant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CARE if you are black , white , Hispanic , Asian , what you identify as … ” Please tell me I don ’ t need to break down all the ways that is a whole crock of “ I don ’ t see color ” shit .
“ This is not an us against society , but it is good versus evil , ” this enormous blue ass hole continued .
“ We are sons , daughters , husbands , wives , part [ n ] ers , brothers , sisters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beings with flaws , feelings and emotions.
” Fuck your feelings .
Fuck your flaws .
Fuck your emotions .
The people cops kill unjustly are also sons , daughters , husbands and wives .
Breonna—whose name Mattingly doesn ’ t mention even ONCE in this long-ass fuck shit-filled email—was someone ’ s daughter and sister .
She was someone ’ s lover and friend .
She may have been someone ’ s mother or wife one day .
She was a person who should have had a long life ahead of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home alive that night .
Fuck you .

There’s a reason so many people hate cops. It’s not just the misconduct—the excessive force, extrajudicial executions, racial profiling and general harassment—it’s also the common cop attitude. It’s the smug disposition cops walk around with all day that says, “I’m the brave hero and only a vile criminal would disagree.”
On Tuesday, Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, one of three officers involved in the botched raid that left Breonna Taylor dead in her home, responded to news that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has presented evidence to a grand jury to decide whether to indict Mattingly and the other two officers who fatally shot Taylor, by writing the longest, whiniest, victim-blamey-est, caucasity filled email of blue lives nonsense and sent it to more than 1,000 of his colleagues.
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Fortunately, the Courier-Journal has already transcribed Mattingly’s six-paragraph ode to police brutality so I don’t have to. I’ll just give you the highlights.
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From the Journal:
You DO NOT DESERVE to be in this position. The position that allows thugs to get in your face and yell, curse and degrade you. Throw bricks, bottles and urine on you and expect you to do nothing. It goes against EVERYTHING we were all taught in the academy. The position that if you make a mistake during one of the most stressful times in your career, the department and FBI (who aren’t cops and would piss their pants if they had to hold the line) go after you for civil rights violations. Your civil rights mean nothing, but the criminal has total autonomy.
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OK, I’m just going to stop you there, Officer Cop-on-the-cross. First of all, locking your keys in your car is a “mistake.” Executing a search warrant obtained through faulty information while hunting for someone who was already in custody and killing the resident of the home you should never have been in the first place, is something more—much more.
Secondly, I know you’re not actually trying to shade non-cops as people who would “piss their pants if they had to hold the line,” when “I was in fear for my life” is literally the go-to cop justification for shooting unarmed people. Cops sound like Courage the Cowardly Paw Patrol (I’m pretty sure that’s not right but it damn sure fits) every time they need to explain why they thought a cell phone was a gun and just started firing away. But please, tell us more about how everyone else is pissing their pants in the face of “danger” except you.
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Lastly, what fucking world does Mattingly live in where criminals are granted “total autonomy” but cops have no rights? Besides the fact that he almost seems to be implying that Taylor was of the criminal element despite the abundance of evidence pointing towards her innocence, Mattingly appears to have forgotten a crucial thing: Being a cop shielded him from even potentially being held accountable for Taylor’s death for DAMN NEAR SIX FUCKING MONTHS before an indictment that might never happen was even considered. Can I as a civilian also force my way into a house because I suspect drug trafficking, shoot and kill the resident of said house, find no drugs and still go on about my business free and cleared of all wrongdoing?
This leads me to possibly the most egregious, rage-inducing line in Mattingly’s lengthy, pitiful-ass email: “Regardless of the outcome today or Wednesday, I know we did the legal, moral and ethical thing that night.”
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Imagine leaving someone dead who you can’t even remotely prove committed a crime and considering yourself to be on the moral high ground. Also, four paragraphs ago it was a “mistake,” now it’s the ethical thing? Raggedy blue bitch, WHAT???
Then he followed that line by, once again, appearing to imply that he helped kill a criminal that night, not an innocent victim.
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“It’s sad how the good guys are demonized, and criminals are canonized,” Mattingly wrote.
Shit, I’m so pissed off reading Mattingly’s bullshit I almost forgot to include arguably the biggest lie in his whole cop-aganda rant: “We as police DO NOT CARE if you are black, white, Hispanic, Asian, what you identify as …” Please tell me I don’t need to break down all the ways that is a whole crock of “I don’t see color ” shit.
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“This is not an us against society, but it is good versus evil,” this enormous blue ass hole continued. “We are sons, daughters, husbands, wives, part[n]ers, brothers, sisters, dads and moms. We are human beings with flaws, feelings and emotions.”
Fuck your feelings. Fuck your flaws. Fuck your emotions. The people cops kill unjustly are also sons, daughters, husbands and wives. Breonna—whose name Mattingly doesn’t mention even ONCE in this long-ass fuck shit-filled email—was someone’s daughter and sister. She was someone’s lover and friend. She may have been someone’s mother or wife one day. She was a person who should have had a long life ahead of her.
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Mattingly, you got to go home alive that night. Fuck you.


theroot--2020-09-22--This Is Probably Going to Get Ugly Fast: First Trump-Biden Debate Topics Include Race, Coronavirus a

This Is Probably Going to Get Ugly Fast: First Trump-Biden Debate Topics Include Race, Coronavirus and the Supreme Court

There are certain things that we already know are going to be painful to watch .
Childbirth is one .
Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones is another .
And the first debate between a lying white man who can ’ t watch his mouth and another white man who always wants to fight .
Something tells me this is going to go off the rails , real fast and while the reality TV part of me is screaming “ Fight !
Fight !
Fight !
” , the part of me that can ’ t believe that this is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nevertheless , the first presidential debate between “ White supremacy ’ s pick me ” and “ You do know I ’ m friends with Barack Obama ?
!
” is set for September 29 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland , Ohio , and will be broken into six 15-minutes segments .
Those segments will focus on topics including : “ The coronavirus pandemic , the Supreme Court and the racial reckoning in the country , the debate commission announced on Tuesday , ” CNN reports .
All of these areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had nothing to do with fucking up the response to the coronavirus pandemic or fucking up the Supreme Court .
Racial reckoning is where Biden is really going to have to lean into his “ You know me and Obama share a Netflix account , don ’ t you ?
!
” While the topics could presumably change given new developments , assuming that America continues to stay at its current level of fucked up , the other topics include : “ The Trump and Biden Records , ” “ The Economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Cities ” and “ The Integrity of the Election.
” Fox News ’ Chris Wallace will moderate the first debate , and I expect the debate to last at least 15 minutes before Biden threatens to punch Trump .

There are certain things that we already know are going to be painful to watch. Childbirth is one. Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones is another. And the first debate between a lying white man who can’t watch his mouth and another white man who always wants to fight.
Something tells me this is going to go off the rails, real fast and while the reality TV part of me is screaming “Fight! Fight! Fight!”, the part of me that can’t believe that this is what the country has become is ashamed.
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Nevertheless, the first presidential debate between “White supremacy’s pick me” and “You do know I’m friends with Barack Obama?!” is set for September 29 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be broken into six 15-minutes segments.
Those segments will focus on topics including: “The coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court and the racial reckoning in the country, the debate commission announced on Tuesday,” CNN reports.
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All of these areas should be easy work for Biden, who had nothing to do with fucking up the response to the coronavirus pandemic or fucking up the Supreme Court. Racial reckoning is where Biden is really going to have to lean into his “You know me and Obama share a Netflix account, don’t you?!”
While the topics could presumably change given new developments, assuming that America continues to stay at its current level of fucked up, the other topics include: “The Trump and Biden Records,” “The Economy,” “Race and Violence in our Cities” and “The Integrity of the Election.”
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Fox News’ Chris Wallace will moderate the first debate, and I expect the debate to last at least 15 minutes before Biden threatens to punch Trump.


theroot--2020-09-22--Billionaire Michael Bloomberg Pays ‘Poll Tax’ for 32,000 Felons in Florida So They Can Vote

Florida is fucked up .
Like sometimes when I think about hell , I imagine that it ’ s a lot like Florida without Miami but hotter .
Much hotter .
Florida is basically America ’ s illegitimate cousin with a meth problem who you don ’ t want inside the house but you also don ’ t want to call the police on .
So they just keep coming around wearing the same dusty cutoff shorts and tank top .
Because of this and Florida being run by the Devil ’ s loogie , Gov .
Ron DeSantis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll tax ” ( although they don ’ t want to call it a poll tax but that ’ s exactly what it is , ) in which felons are forced to pay court fines and fees before they can register to vote .
Well , billionaire Michael Bloomberg said “ fuck your poll tax ” ( because it ’ s totally a poll tax ) and raised $ 16 million to add to the $ 5 million from the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to pay off 32,000 felons ’ fees .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our democracy and no American should be denied that right , ” a Bloomberg spokesperson told Axios .
“ Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition , we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it.
” In 2018 , Florida , the fucked-up bumper sticker on the ass of America , surprised everyone when voters passed an amendment that restored felons ’ voting rights , but Florida ’ s governing body , also know as “ the real felons , ” said fuck that and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they paid all their fines , fees and restitution owed to the government because Trump has a lot of properties in Florida and Hell is going to always try and appease the Devil .
But Bloomberg said , fuck all that .
This isn ’ t the first time that Bloomberg put up bread to try and make sure that America gets away from whatever it is that is chasing motherfuckers in Lovecraft Country .
The balling-ass baller , who also ran for president but lost to the party ’ s nominee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also donated some $ 100 million to Joe Biden in an effort to help defeat whatever it is that is chasing after Jurnee Smollett and them .

Florida is fucked up. Like sometimes when I think about hell, I imagine that it’s a lot like Florida without Miami but hotter. Much hotter.
Florida is basically America’s illegitimate cousin with a meth problem who you don’t want inside the house but you also don’t want to call the police on. So they just keep coming around wearing the same dusty cutoff shorts and tank top.
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Because of this and Florida being run by the Devil’s loogie, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and his crew who implemented a “poll tax” (although they don’t want to call it a poll tax but that’s exactly what it is,) in which felons are forced to pay court fines and fees before they can register to vote.
Well, billionaire Michael Bloomberg said “fuck your poll tax” (because it’s totally a poll tax) and raised $16 million to add to the $5 million from the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to pay off 32,000 felons’ fees.
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“The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and no American should be denied that right,” a Bloomberg spokesperson told Axios. “Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it.”
In 2018, Florida, the fucked-up bumper sticker on the ass of America, surprised everyone when voters passed an amendment that restored felons’ voting rights, but Florida’s governing body, also know as “the real felons,” said fuck that and made it so felons could only vote if they paid all their fines, fees and restitution owed to the government because Trump has a lot of properties in Florida and Hell is going to always try and appease the Devil.
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But Bloomberg said, fuck all that.
This isn’t the first time that Bloomberg put up bread to try and make sure that America gets away from whatever it is that is chasing motherfuckers in Lovecraft Country. The balling-ass baller, who also ran for president but lost to the party’s nominee, Kamala Harris’ running mate, has also donated some $100 million to Joe Biden in an effort to help defeat whatever it is that is chasing after Jurnee Smollett and them.


theroot--2020-09-22--A Clean Face Is a Happy Face: The Best Makeup Removers To Keep It That Way

Skin can be so fickle to take care of at any given time , especially when you ’ re wearing makeup , which affects different regions of your face in different ways .
One thing ’ s for sure : You should be taking care of it .
And I say that from experience .
Since deciding to routinely take my off my makeup at the end of each day , I ’ ve felt refreshed and accomplished .
You , too , can experience this feeling with the best makeup removers 2020 has to offer .
For good measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and grab one of the reusable MakeUp Erasers before you get started .
I buy one of these every year and boy have I not only saved money and it ’ s much kinder to my face than multiple cotton pads .
This is the one .
You know the one all the YouTube beauty gurus recommend .
I ’ ve seen Bioderma ’ s Sensibio H2O pop up in a ton of my favorite ASMR gals ’ makeup videos , most of whom who have sensitive skin .
There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Bioderma but for the beauty community , it protects fragile complexions .
The hydrolipidic film removes dirt but won ’ t strip your skin and upset its balance .
Anyone can use this day and night but if your skin is fussy this is a safe bet for a home run .
I ’ ve had the Neutrogena makeup remover in every makeup bag , sports bag , and heck even in my dog ’ s bag over the years .
These are the get to for on the go .
Affordable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break the bank , so if you need to use two on a particularly heavy foundation day or a sweaty post-workout it won ’ t hurt your wallet .
I absolutely feel instantly fresher after rubbing these over my usually oily forehead .
Toss a few of these in the fridge too .
They ’ re perfect for a post-run cool down and grime remover .
If you ’ ve read any of my beauty posts before you know I love La Roche-Posay and they ’ re recommended by dermatologists the world over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it has a water-based cleanser with temperate oils and when it ’ s all shook up they can rid your mug of even the thickest waterproof eyeliner .
This was the bottle made for those of us who rock a bold cat-eye or fearless wings .
You ’ ve got to have a clean beauty selection , and this Soy face cleanser from Fresh keeps popping up in my suggestions .
This is in fact the company ’ s number one cleanser .
Great for all skin types , this 3-in-1 cleanser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pores , and balances it all out .
Customers have noted it has helped with claiming angry skin and problem areas .
This is probably due to the cucumber extra in the ingredients .
This mixed with rose water is probably why happy customers have mentioned healthier and more supple skin after a month of use .
You know this list couldn ’ t happen without at least one Korean beauty brand on it .
I ’ m a huge fan of The Face Shop , whose Rice Water lip and eye makeup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best-selling sets .
Gentle enough for all skin types but tough enough for even the most stubborn of eye makeup .
The rice extra leaves a refreshing scent all while not drying out any part of the face .
There no greasy residue thanks to this being water-based .
This will leave your skin softer and brighter than when you started .

Sheilah Villari on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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theroot--2020-09-22--Next-Gen Roundup: Microsoft Buys Bethesda and You (Probably) Failed to Buy a Console

It ’ s Tuesday , and this week has already been some shit , y ’ all .
Microsoft is out here buying studios , and we ’ re out here not buying consoles .
Not by choice , of course , but because Sony , Microsoft and retailers have joined forces to make it as headache inducing as possible .
Last week , after Sony revealed the price of the Playstation 5 , preorders went live , and well , it was a bit of a shit show .
First , Sony was unclear about when preorders would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would go live the day following the conference .
Instead , many retailers opted to open them as soon as the price was revealed , leading many folks to frantically try ( and fail ) to pre-order the new hotness .
Walmart opened another round of preorders Friday evening but those were gone in a snap .
Trust me .
I know .
I tried .
Seeing this chaos erupt , Microsoft saw fit to talk a little mess on Twitter .
Funny how quickly shit can change up on you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dear reader , today happens to be Sept. 22 .
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X/S did , technically , go live .
Though , similar to the Playstation , it ’ s been a bit of a shit show .
My attempt to pre-order a Series X directly through Microsoft sent me to an error page and Best Buy just repeatedly hit me with this message .
One casual glance at Twitter will show numerous folks complaining about being unable to procure the latest Xbox .
Neither Microsoft nor Sony have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue in the lead up to their mutual November launches , only promising that more will be available at some point .
At this point , we may just have to accept the fact that—aw man , I ’ m choking up as I write this—we might have to wait a month or two to buy the new consoles .
I know , I know , it ’ s hard but we have to stay strong , dammit .
While many of us have struggled to simply buy a console , Microsoft decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damn studio .
Not just any studio either but Zenimax Media , the parent company of Bethesda Softworks .
You know , the people that make Doom , The Elder Scrolls and Fallout ?
Those folks .
At $ 7.8 billion , it marks the largest buy ever for Microsoft ’ s gaming division .
Can ’ t even front , y ’ all .
This significantly changes the landscape of the next generation .
Microsoft heard us talking all that shit about them not having games and basically responded with , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
How about now ?
Exactly.
” Xbox chief Phil Spencer has said that the exclusivity deals the studio made for games like Deathloop and Ghostwire : Tokyo , which are timed PS5 exclusives , will still be honored but going forward cross-platform games will be determined “ on a case by case basis.
” This means that if you want to play the next games in the Doom and Wolfenstein franchise , two of the most acclaimed shooters this generation , you ’ re probably going to need to cop a Series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited by this news .
While yes , I ’ ve traditionally been a Sony stan , I ’ m pretty console agnostic these days .
My hope is that only having to develop for Xbox and PC will take away some of the jank that Bethesda games are notorious for .
If console exclusivity can get us a Fallout 5 that plays well , is graphically stunning and isn ’ t buggy as fuck , then I ’ m totally with it .
We ’ re little under two months away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xbox Series X/S and there ’ s still a lot we don ’ t know , particularly about the Series S and PS5 all digital versions .
Hopefully in the coming weeks we ’ ll learn more about those and have a clearer roadmap for what year one of the next generation of gaming holds .
Until then , good luck on them preorders , y ’ all .

It’s Tuesday, and this week has already been some shit, y’all. Microsoft is out here buying studios, and we’re out here not buying consoles. Not by choice, of course, but because Sony, Microsoft and retailers have joined forces to make it as headache inducing as possible.
Last week, after Sony revealed the price of the Playstation 5, preorders went live, and well, it was a bit of a shit show. First, Sony was unclear about when preorders would go live, with the official word being they would go live the day following the conference. Instead, many retailers opted to open them as soon as the price was revealed, leading many folks to frantically try (and fail) to pre-order the new hotness. Walmart opened another round of preorders Friday evening but those were gone in a snap. Trust me. I know. I tried.
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Seeing this chaos erupt, Microsoft saw fit to talk a little mess on Twitter.
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Funny how quickly shit can change up on you.
In case you weren’t aware, dear reader, today happens to be Sept. 22. Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X/S did, technically, go live. Though, similar to the Playstation, it’s been a bit of a shit show. My attempt to pre-order a Series X directly through Microsoft sent me to an error page and Best Buy just repeatedly hit me with this message.
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One casual glance at Twitter will show numerous folks complaining about being unable to procure the latest Xbox.
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Kotaku staff writer Ashley Parrish sums up my feelings precisely:
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Neither Microsoft nor Sony have been particularly clear about how pre-orders will continue in the lead up to their mutual November launches, only promising that more will be available at some point.
At this point, we may just have to accept the fact that—aw man, I’m choking up as I write this—we might have to wait a month or two to buy the new consoles. I know, I know, it’s hard but we have to stay strong, dammit.
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While many of us have struggled to simply buy a console, Microsoft decided to ball out and buy a whole damn studio. Not just any studio either but Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. You know, the people that make Doom, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout? Those folks. At $7.8 billion, it marks the largest buy ever for Microsoft’s gaming division.
Can’t even front, y’all. This significantly changes the landscape of the next generation. Microsoft heard us talking all that shit about them not having games and basically responded with, “Oh we ain’t got games? How about now? Exactly.”
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Xbox chief Phil Spencer has said that the exclusivity deals the studio made for games like Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, which are timed PS5 exclusives, will still be honored but going forward cross-platform games will be determined “on a case by case basis.” This means that if you want to play the next games in the Doom and Wolfenstein franchise, two of the most acclaimed shooters this generation, you’re probably going to need to cop a Series X/S.
Personally, I’m excited by this news. While yes, I’ve traditionally been a Sony stan, I’m pretty console agnostic these days. My hope is that only having to develop for Xbox and PC will take away some of the jank that Bethesda games are notorious for. If console exclusivity can get us a Fallout 5 that plays well, is graphically stunning and isn’t buggy as fuck, then I’m totally with it.
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We’re little under two months away from the release of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and there’s still a lot we don’t know, particularly about the Series S and PS5 all digital versions. Hopefully in the coming weeks we’ll learn more about those and have a clearer roadmap for what year one of the next generation of gaming holds. Until then, good luck on them preorders, y’all.


theroot--2020-09-22--With Drew Lock Hurt, the Denver Broncos Need a Quarterback Bad. Hmmm, I Wonder Who They Should Sign?

In the NFL , having a quality quarterback is kind of a big deal if you want to win a Super Bowl .
My beloved Denver Broncos should know this better than anyone , considering we haven ’ t won jack shit since Peyton Manning retired in 2016—immediately after doing exactly that .
It ’ s been a tumultuous couple of years since , and 2020 was looking like one of our most promising seasons since BET ’ s Teen Summit got canceled .
Then defensive stalwart Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the final damn practice before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bouye dislocated his shoulder , Pro Bowl running back Phillip Lindsay will miss up to four weeks with turf toe , Pro Bowl receiver tore his knee up and will miss the rest of the season aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand our promising quarterback , Drew Lock , will miss up to six weeks after injuring his shoulder on this terrible-ass play .
Translation : With only two weeks into the season , the Broncos are completely and utterly fucked .
Now , with a good enough quarterback , there would still be hope to salvage the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager and president of football operations , John Elway , would much rather pick the worst possible option available by signing scrap heap free agent Blake Bortles—who was last seen crawling out of a dumpster and brushing diaper debris off of himself .
With starting quarterback Drew Lock expected to miss three to five weeks with a shoulder injury , the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with Blake Bortles on a one-year deal , a source told ESPN ’ s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday .
Bortles will start the mandated COVID-19 protocols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over four days .
Coach Vic Fangio on Monday said that the Broncos had brought in a quarterback and that the player wouldn ’ t be able to attend meetings or practice “ until Friday or Saturday.
” Yes , it ’ s slim pickings for a free agent quarterback at this point in the season , but Bortles is about as good at football as Candace Owens is at quoting Black movies .
His career 24-49 record aside , Bortles is the only quarterback since 2014 ( !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ interceptions with a completion percentage below 60 percent .
He puts the shit in shit , the trash in trash , and is completely undeserving of whatever birthday presents and Christmas cards you were considering sending his way .
You know who would ’ ve been a better option ?
Yao Ming .
Hell , even Emmanuel Lewis .
But all jokes aside , after the NFL spent months touting empty initiatives and kissing Colin Kaepernick ’ s ass—even going as far to use videos of him kneeling in their social justice campaigns—guess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in at the league ?
And that ’ s not even to say that Kap could save the Broncos under these circumstances .
But considering he ’ s easily the best quarterback available , and his agent can ’ t even get a phone call , further confirms reports of the NFL creating fake interest out of white guilt this summer .
I would expect nothing less from a league with “ End Racism ” stenciled on its endzones while only employing a grand total of three Black head coaches—the same number the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rule in the first place back in 2003 .

In the NFL, having a quality quarterback is kind of a big deal if you want to win a Super Bowl.
My beloved Denver Broncos should know this better than anyone, considering we haven’t won jack shit since Peyton Manning retired in 2016—immediately after doing exactly that.
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It’s been a tumultuous couple of years since, and 2020 was looking like one of our most promising seasons since BET’s Teen Summit got canceled . Then defensive stalwart Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the final damn practice before the season, defensive back A.J. Bouye dislocated his shoulder, Pro Bowl running back Phillip Lindsay will miss up to four weeks with turf toe, Pro Bowl receiver tore his knee up and will miss the rest of the season aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand our promising quarterback, Drew Lock, will miss up to six weeks after injuring his shoulder on this terrible-ass play.
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Translation: With only two weeks into the season, the Broncos are completely and utterly fucked.
Now, with a good enough quarterback, there would still be hope to salvage the season. But apparently, Broncos general manager and president of football operations, John Elway, would much rather pick the worst possible option available by signing scrap heap free agent Blake Bortles—who was last seen crawling out of a dumpster and brushing diaper debris off of himself.
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With starting quarterback Drew Lock expected to miss three to five weeks with a shoulder injury, the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with Blake Bortles on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday. Bortles will start the mandated COVID-19 protocols, which will include multiple tests spread over four days. Coach Vic Fangio on Monday said that the Broncos had brought in a quarterback and that the player wouldn’t be able to attend meetings or practice “until Friday or Saturday.”
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Yes, it’s slim pickings for a free agent quarterback at this point in the season, but Bortles is about as good at football as Candace Owens is at quoting Black movies. His career 24-49 record aside, Bortles is the only quarterback since 2014 (!!!!!!!) to throw over 75 interceptions with a completion percentage below 60 percent. He puts the shit in shit, the trash in trash, and is completely undeserving of whatever birthday presents and Christmas cards you were considering sending his way.
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You know who would’ve been a better option? Yao Ming. Hell, even Emmanuel Lewis. But all jokes aside, after the NFL spent months touting empty initiatives and kissing Colin Kaepernick’s ass—even going as far to use videos of him kneeling in their social justice campaigns—guess who still remains on the outside looking in at the league?
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Yup. You guessed it: Colin Kaepernick.
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And that’s not even to say that Kap could save the Broncos under these circumstances. But considering he’s easily the best quarterback available, and his agent can’t even get a phone call, further confirms reports of the NFL creating fake interest out of white guilt this summer.
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I would expect nothing less from a league with “End Racism” stenciled on its endzones while only employing a grand total of three Black head coaches—the same number the league had when it adopted the Rooney Rule in the first place back in 2003.


theroot--2020-09-22--What About Your Friends? Tonight, Gabrielle Union Is Hosting Them in the 'Zoom Where It Happens'

On Sunday night , fans of the long-running sitcom Friends were treated to a mini-reunion when Jennifer Aniston , Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow made a group appearance via a Zoom-like appearance at the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards .
Now , this Tuesday night at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT , we ’ ll get to see some of our friends , as David Schwimmer ’ s dream comes true and Gabrielle Union-Wade hosts an all-Black live table read of a classic Friends episode starring Emmy winners and nominees Uzo Aduba , Sterling K. Brown and Jeremy Pope along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sampson .
It ’ s all going down for Episode Two of “ Zoom Where It Happens , ” the live series presented by Black women artists to raise awareness , intention and activation around voting rights , in partnership with Zoom .
Via a press release provided to The Root : For the second installment of “ Zoom Where It Happens ” , Aduba will play Phoebe , Bathe will portray Rachel , Hinds will play Monica , Brown will assume the role of Ross , Sampson will appear as Joey and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remake of the classic episode , “ The One Where No One ’ s Ready , ” from season three of “ Friends.
” The production team of this series also includes Bathe , Hinds , Cynthia Erivo , Tessa Thompson , Kerry Washington , Rashida Jones , Stefanie and Quentin James , Channing Dungey , Karen Richardson , Issa Rae , Latanya Richardson and Ava DuVernay .
If you recall , the series launched on September 8 with an all-Black episode of “ Golden Girls ” hilariously starring Tracee Ellis Ross , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lathan , hosted by Lena Waithe .
The episode garnered over and 100,000 RSVPs , cementing the success of the series , which will continue with a rotating cast of actors through Election Day 2020 .
“ We ’ ve selected popular four-quadrant shows to attract a wide cross-section of potential voters , ” said Bathe via a statement .
“ We ’ re thrilled to see how many people have embraced the series and are actively motivated to get out the vote this November.
” In addition to offering an evening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where It Happens ” aims to catalyze voters and amplify the fight for voting rights and electoral justice .
To gain access to the free show , viewers register with their mobile numbers and sign up to receive ongoing election information from various social impact organizations .
This week ’ s performance will connect viewers to When We All Vote , the nonpartisan voting initiative founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama .
All table reads are live one-time only events , produced and performed on a volunteer basis .
“ Historically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in amplifying urgent voter issues and mobilizing the masses to be civically engaged .
This series is a continuance of that tradition , and a way to bring much-needed joy and laughter into people ’ s homes , ” said Richardson-Whitfield , who directs this week ’ s episode .
Why Zoom ?
Well , it ’ s the room where many of us have been spending our days , as of late , so why not spend some time with a few good Friends ?
“ When you combine cutting edge technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in entertainment , incredible things happen , ” said Janine Pelosi , CMO for Zoom .
“ It is an honor to partner with this dynamic group of artists and activists on this nostalgic series with such an incredible intention.
” But don ’ t drop by your Friends house unannounced ; RSVP via the series ’ event page , and follow the official hashtag # ZoomWhereItHappens for updates on future “ Zoom Where It Happens ” episodes .

Maiysha Kai on The Grapevine, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

On Sunday night, fans of the long-running sitcom Friends were treated to a mini-reunion when Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow made a group appearance via a Zoom-like appearance at the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards. Now, this Tuesday night at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, we’ll get to see some of our friends, as David Schwimmer’s dream comes true and Gabrielle Union-Wade hosts an all-Black live table read of a classic Friends episode starring Emmy winners and nominees Uzo Aduba, Sterling K. Brown and Jeremy Pope along with Ryan Bathe, Aisha Hinds and Kendrick Sampson. It’s all going down for Episode Two of “Zoom Where It Happens,” the live series presented by Black women artists to raise awareness, intention and activation around voting rights, in partnership with Zoom.
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Via a press release provided to The Root:
For the second installment of “Zoom Where It Happens”, Aduba will play Phoebe, Bathe will portray Rachel, Hinds will play Monica, Brown will assume the role of Ross, Sampson will appear as Joey and Pope will star as Chandler in a remake of the classic episode, “The One Where No One’s Ready,” from season three of “Friends.” The production team of this series also includes Bathe, Hinds, Cynthia Erivo, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington, Rashida Jones, Stefanie and Quentin James, Channing Dungey, Karen Richardson, Issa Rae, Latanya Richardson and Ava DuVernay.
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If you recall, the series launched on September 8 with an all-Black episode of “Golden Girls” hilariously starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Alfre Woodard, Regina King and Sanaa Lathan, hosted by Lena Waithe. The episode garnered over and 100,000 RSVPs, cementing the success of the series, which will continue with a rotating cast of actors through Election Day 2020.
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“We’ve selected popular four-quadrant shows to attract a wide cross-section of potential voters,” said Bathe via a statement. “We’re thrilled to see how many people have embraced the series and are actively motivated to get out the vote this November.”
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The release further explains:
In addition to offering an evening of culture and live entertainment, “Zoom Where It Happens” aims to catalyze voters and amplify the fight for voting rights and electoral justice. To gain access to the free show, viewers register with their mobile numbers and sign up to receive ongoing election information from various social impact organizations. This week’s performance will connect viewers to When We All Vote, the nonpartisan voting initiative founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama. All table reads are live one-time only events, produced and performed on a volunteer basis.
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“Historically, artists and entertainers have played essential roles in amplifying urgent voter issues and mobilizing the masses to be civically engaged. This series is a continuance of that tradition, and a way to bring much-needed joy and laughter into people’s homes,” said Richardson-Whitfield, who directs this week’s episode.
Why Zoom? Well, it’s the room where many of us have been spending our days, as of late, so why not spend some time with a few good Friends?
Advertisement
“When you combine cutting edge technology and some of the most creative minds in entertainment, incredible things happen,” said Janine Pelosi, CMO for Zoom. “It is an honor to partner with this dynamic group of artists and activists on this nostalgic series with such an incredible intention.”
But don’t drop by your Friends house unannounced; RSVP via the series’ event page, and follow the official hashtag #ZoomWhereItHappens for updates on future “Zoom Where It Happens” episodes.


theroot--2020-09-22--The 10 Best Deals of September 22, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of September 22, 2020

It ’ s September 22 , and we ’ re about over six months into quarantine .
The days are starting to blend together , but COVID-19 is still on the rise across the United States , meaning our lives are still largely mediated by technology .
With this in mind , we at Kinja Deals have put together a list of deals , guaranteed to help you pass the days indoors a bit more smoothly .
Snag an Xbox Game Pass or upgrade to a Galaxy Note 20 5G .
Maybe even gift a family member attending school via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 Kids Edition tablet .
And if you ’ re still hungry for more deals , take a look at Tuesday ’ s best deals of the day overall .
Have you heard ?
Microsoft bought Zenimax Studios , reportedly for an earth-shattering $ 7.5 billion in cold , hard cash .
With the acquisition , Microsoft gets full control of everything under that banner , including Bethesda , id Software , Arkane , and more .
Those studios are responsible for some of the most fun games this generation produced , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 76 now , apparently , but I ’ ve personally given up ) , The Evil Within , and Dishonored .
And while we haven ’ t gotten a new single player Elder Scrolls game since the Xbox 360 , we know Elder Scrolls 6 is on the way , and Bethesda is working on other exciting new IPs like Starfield .
The other leg of this news is that all the games from these studios , like any first party Microsoft studio , will be available day one on Xbox Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the hottest deals going in gaming before the news , and even without meaty discounts like 3 months for $ 25 at Eneba ( currently $ 45 on Amazon ) , you ’ ll enjoy all the benefits for one low price .
That means you ’ ll get online play , hundreds of first- and third-party games , exclusive discounts , in-game perks , and more , and that goes whether you ’ re on Xbox One , PC , or the soon-to-arrive Xbox Series X .
Existing subscribers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with over 50 days left on their memberships can also grab 1 year of EA Play ( which converts to 4 months of Game Pass Ultimate ) for $ 27 from the site .
This deal was originally posted by Quentyn Kennemer .
While the capabilities of Samsung ’ s latest smartphones put them in an elite class of their own , the price tags match and it keeps many at bay .
But today , you can grab a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G for $ 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s still $ 800 and $ 1,100 , respectively , a big pill to swallow for sure , but if you ’ re a Note fan who refused to pay four digits for one , this seems like your time to shine .
The Note phones are big , but for a purpose : they ’ re the ultimate powerhouse champions .
You ’ re in for one of the fastest processors in the game , a massive AMOLED display to show multiple apps simultaneously , and the Wacom-powered S Pen for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Four total cameras come on board for your photography needs on the $ 800 Note 20 , you ’ ll get all-day battery life that can be charged in minutes with “ Super Fast Charging ” , and a whole lot more .
Be sure to check out Gizmodo ’ s Galaxy Note 20 review to see what all the hype is about .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
No , it ’ s not an iPad—but Amazon really does right by parents with its Fire HD Kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see from the image , they ’ re wrapped in a thick rubber shell/convertible stand that helps protect it from dings and drops .
Still , kids will find a way to break almost anything , and Amazon is ready there too .
Each Kids Edition tablet has a 2-year worry-free guarantee , so if your child still manages to bust the thing , you ’ ve got a free replacement coming .
Amazon ’ s marketplace has a wide array of games , apps , books , and streaming services available , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handy bonus of a year ’ s subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited .
The gated-off service provides a wealth of kid-friendly content within a colorful launcher , and then you can choose whether or not to pay monthly once the year is done .
Right now , Amazon is knocking $ 50 off the 8 ” tablet and ditto for the 10 ” tablet , making it an ideal time to bring one ( or more ) of these durable devices into your family .
Grab ‘ em in blue , purple , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by Andrew Hayward .
So you ’ re picking up running during quarantine , huh ?
Well so am I .
While I use my AirPods , maybe you ’ ll enjoy a pair of Jabra Elite Active 45E Wireless Earbuds .
They ’ re $ 40 off the original list price ( $ 60 ) at Best Buy and offers up to nine hours of talking and playback on one charge .
Not only that , but you can also take these bad boys swimming up to one meter for about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ em ’ before they ’ re gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Huckberry is offering 15 % off of its premium onsen bath towels .
This brings a two bath towel set down to $ 85 and bath bundles ( which also include face and hand towels ) for $ 133 .
The price may seem steep at first glance to some , but these specially-designed towels are so absorbent that not only can you dry off quickly , the towels will also dry promptly afterward .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feature also helps the towels remain mildew-resistant and odor-free .
This means you can comfortably re-use the towels more often than standard towels before washing , saving time , money , and the environment with reduced laundry loads—win-win-win .
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Lanier .
For a short time , you can get a pair of Adidas Roguera sneakers .
Starting at $ 20 and working their way up you ’ ll be fashionable AF .
And hey , maybe you ’ ll wan na skateboard in a pair , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Ignacia Fulcher .
In my family , September is the time to start the trial runs for everything that will be cooked and baked for the holidays .
My aunt bakes a million cookies and loaves of bread from now until the end of the year and her process improved sustainably after buying one of these .
The best investment she ever made for all her culinary concoctions was a KitchenAid Mixer on sale now for $ 200 less .
This professional-grade KitchenAid Mixer isn ’ t just a lifesaver for baking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grease for batter and creams too .
The grinder , pasta maker , and ice cream maker attachments add a whole other level of options .
You can really expand your culinary horizons with this one item .
The sturdy bowl can handle even the heaviest of recipes and mixing .
It ’ s got ten speeds for a variety of whipping .
This sizable five-quart bowl allows up to nine dozen cookies or up to four loaves of bread .
It ’ s easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe .
As mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this mixer ( sold separately ) but that really opens up all the options you ’ ll have to experiment and/or perfect any recipe .
Simple to use with endless foodies possibilities .
Three colors are on sale and this item ships for free .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Sometimes , those police reports don ’ t tell the real story .
When it comes time to fight your road tickets and arrests , you ’ ll wish you had a dash cam .
There ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car , especially with the nimble Dash Cam Mini by Aukey , featuring 1080p recording that will automatically save clips of auto accidents .
It ’ s small enough to fit behind your rear view mirror , or anywhere else in your car , though with a 170-degree wide-angle CMOS sensor , you should cover enough ground with even just one of these cheap things .
Did I mention it ’ s only $ 26 ?
But only if you use coupon code T9Q56HUQ .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a larger vehicle .
Not only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I ’ ve ever been to , but the jump starters , too , come at a premium .
On the bright side , they occasionally go on sale for 40 % off , as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured here .
This 1500A jump starter—which can breathe new life into your SUV , pickup truck , tractor , and even yacht—normally costs $ 90 .
Compared to the $ 60- $ 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 800A models geared toward more compact cars ( the 1500A Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines ) , that ’ s a steep luxury tax for owners of bigger wheels .
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $ 49 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ENFD495V at checkout .
You ’ ll never have to worry about your truck or phone dying again , thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality .
This deal was originally published by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paradis want everyone to take some time for relaxation and self-care .
This week the company is giving us the gift of these Singles Bundles .
Now obviously you don ’ t have to be single to save in these deals are experience some good products but you don ’ t need to feel bad if you are .
It ’ s not often I see a good deal for the gentlemen so this bundle is a pleasant surprise .
Not only is this pack $ 81 less than it should be it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are two masturbators to choose from because we like variety .
You ’ ll receive both the Hawk Dual Masturbator and the Juicy Topco Masturbator .
Plus you get a pack of Pjur Aqua Lubricant to try out .
Not bad for just $ 40 .
Ella Paradis really loves the G-Spot HeroRelax and you will too because they are practically giving it away as you ’ re saving $ 80 on this bundle .
Take a ‘ me day ’ and chill out with a nice hot bath and these extra sensual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the company ’ s top-selling vibes .
This is the perfect bundle for a boss babe .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Tuesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s September 22, and we’re about over six months into quarantine. The days are starting to blend together, but COVID-19 is still on the rise across the United States, meaning our lives are still largely mediated by technology. With this in mind, we at Kinja Deals have put together a list of deals, guaranteed to help you pass the days indoors a bit more smoothly.
Snag an Xbox Game Pass or upgrade to a Galaxy Note 20 5G. Maybe even gift a family member attending school via Zoom with a new Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet.
And if you’re still hungry for more deals, take a look at Tuesday’s best deals of the day overall.
#1: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Have you heard? Microsoft bought Zenimax Studios, reportedly for an earth-shattering $7.5 billion in cold, hard cash. With the acquisition, Microsoft gets full control of everything under that banner, including Bethesda, id Software, Arkane, and more. Those studios are responsible for some of the most fun games this generation produced, including Doom, Wolfenstein, Fallout 4 (and 76 now, apparently, but I’ve personally given up), The Evil Within, and Dishonored. And while we haven’t gotten a new single player Elder Scrolls game since the Xbox 360, we know Elder Scrolls 6 is on the way, and Bethesda is working on other exciting new IPs like Starfield.
The other leg of this news is that all the games from these studios, like any first party Microsoft studio, will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Game Pass Ultimate was already one of the hottest deals going in gaming before the news, and even without meaty discounts like 3 months for $25 at Eneba (currently $45 on Amazon), you’ll enjoy all the benefits for one low price. That means you’ll get online play, hundreds of first- and third-party games, exclusive discounts, in-game perks, and more, and that goes whether you’re on Xbox One, PC, or the soon-to-arrive Xbox Series X.
Existing subscribers of both Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play with over 50 days left on their memberships can also grab 1 year of EA Play (which converts to 4 months of Game Pass Ultimate) for $27 from the site.
This deal was originally posted by Quentyn Kennemer.
#2: Galaxy Note 5G
While the capabilities of Samsung’s latest smartphones put them in an elite class of their own, the price tags match and it keeps many at bay. But today, you can grab a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G for $200 less than they usually cost. That’s still $800 and $1,100, respectively, a big pill to swallow for sure, but if you’re a Note fan who refused to pay four digits for one, this seems like your time to shine.
The Note phones are big, but for a purpose: they’re the ultimate powerhouse champions. You’re in for one of the fastest processors in the game, a massive AMOLED display to show multiple apps simultaneously, and the Wacom-powered S Pen for doodling, note taking, and multitasking. Four total cameras come on board for your photography needs on the $800 Note 20, you’ll get all-day battery life that can be charged in minutes with “Super Fast Charging”, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check out Gizmodo’s Galaxy Note 20 review to see what all the hype is about.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#3: amazon fire hd kids edition
No, it’s not an iPad—but Amazon really does right by parents with its Fire HD Kids Edition tablets.
As you’ll see from the image, they’re wrapped in a thick rubber shell/convertible stand that helps protect it from dings and drops. Still, kids will find a way to break almost anything, and Amazon is ready there too. Each Kids Edition tablet has a 2-year worry-free guarantee, so if your child still manages to bust the thing, you’ve got a free replacement coming.
Amazon’s marketplace has a wide array of games, apps, books, and streaming services available, and the Kids Edition comes with the handy bonus of a year’s subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited. The gated-off service provides a wealth of kid-friendly content within a colorful launcher, and then you can choose whether or not to pay monthly once the year is done.
Right now, Amazon is knocking $50 off the 8” tablet and ditto for the 10” tablet, making it an ideal time to bring one (or more) of these durable devices into your family. Grab ‘em in blue, purple, and pink.
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward.
#4: Jabra Elite Active 45e earbuds
So you’re picking up running during quarantine, huh? Well so am I. While I use my AirPods, maybe you’ll enjoy a pair of Jabra Elite Active 45E Wireless Earbuds. They’re $40 off the original list price ($60) at Best Buy and offers up to nine hours of talking and playback on one charge. Not only that, but you can also take these bad boys swimming up to one meter for about 30 minutes! I’d grab em’ before they’re gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#5: Onsen Bath Towels
Huckberry is offering 15% off of its premium onsen bath towels. This brings a two bath towel set down to $85 and bath bundles (which also include face and hand towels) for $133. The price may seem steep at first glance to some, but these specially-designed towels are so absorbent that not only can you dry off quickly, the towels will also dry promptly afterward. According to many of the reviews, this feature also helps the towels remain mildew-resistant and odor-free.
This means you can comfortably re-use the towels more often than standard towels before washing, saving time, money, and the environment with reduced laundry loads—win-win-win.
This deal was originally published by Elizabeth Lanier.
#6: Adidas Roguera Sneakers
For a short time, you can get a pair of Adidas Roguera sneakers. Starting at $20 and working their way up you’ll be fashionable AF. And hey, maybe you’ll wanna skateboard in a pair, too?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#7: KitchenAid Stand Mixer
In my family, September is the time to start the trial runs for everything that will be cooked and baked for the holidays. My aunt bakes a million cookies and loaves of bread from now until the end of the year and her process improved sustainably after buying one of these. The best investment she ever made for all her culinary concoctions was a KitchenAid Mixer on sale now for $200 less.
This professional-grade KitchenAid Mixer isn’t just a lifesaver for baking it can relieve a lot of elbow grease for batter and creams too. The grinder, pasta maker, and ice cream maker attachments add a whole other level of options. You can really expand your culinary horizons with this one item. The sturdy bowl can handle even the heaviest of recipes and mixing. It’s got ten speeds for a variety of whipping. This sizable five-quart bowl allows up to nine dozen cookies or up to four loaves of bread. It’s easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe. As mentioned there are ten attachments that work with this mixer (sold separately) but that really opens up all the options you’ll have to experiment and/or perfect any recipe. Simple to use with endless foodies possibilities. Three colors are on sale and this item ships for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Aukey 1080p Dash Cam
Sometimes, those police reports don’t tell the real story. When it comes time to fight your road tickets and arrests, you’ll wish you had a dash cam. There’s no reason not to add one to your car, especially with the nimble Dash Cam Mini by Aukey, featuring 1080p recording that will automatically save clips of auto accidents.
It’s small enough to fit behind your rear view mirror, or anywhere else in your car, though with a 170-degree wide-angle CMOS sensor, you should cover enough ground with even just one of these cheap things. Did I mention it’s only $26? But only if you use coupon code T9Q56HUQ.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#9: Gooloo 1500A Jum Starter
Oh, the joys of owning a larger vehicle. Not only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I’ve ever been to, but the jump starters, too, come at a premium. On the bright side, they occasionally go on sale for 40% off, as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured here.
This 1500A jump starter—which can breathe new life into your SUV, pickup truck, tractor, and even yacht—normally costs $90. Compared to the $60-$70 price tag on a lot of the 800A models geared toward more compact cars (the 1500A Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines), that’s a steep luxury tax for owners of bigger wheels.
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $49 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ENFD495V at checkout. You’ll never have to worry about your truck or phone dying again, thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#10: ella paradis singles week bundles
Our pals at Ella Paradis want everyone to take some time for relaxation and self-care. This week the company is giving us the gift of these Singles Bundles. Now obviously you don’t have to be single to save in these deals are experience some good products but you don’t need to feel bad if you are.
It’s not often I see a good deal for the gentlemen so this bundle is a pleasant surprise. Not only is this pack $81 less than it should be it’s a nice mix. There are two masturbators to choose from because we like variety. You’ll receive both the Hawk Dual Masturbator and the Juicy Topco Masturbator. Plus you get a pack of Pjur Aqua Lubricant to try out. Not bad for just $40.
Ella Paradis really loves the G-Spot HeroRelax and you will too because they are practically giving it away as you’re saving $80 on this bundle. Take a ‘me day’ and chill out with a nice hot bath and these extra sensual bath bombs. Then get cozy with one of the company’s top-selling vibes. This is the perfect bundle for a boss babe.
Free shipping on all orders.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.


theroot--2020-09-22--Cardi Just Caught a Defamation Case for Calling MAGA Supporters Who Fought With Her Sister 'Racist'

You know , here at The Root , we like to call a thing a thing .
For instance , if you support a president who unabashedly espouses xenophobic , ableist , sexist , and most regularly , racist rhetoric , we might consider you a racist by association .
It ’ s not defamation ; it ’ s simply deductive reasoning—just like should you be one of these aforementioned supporters , you might assume we African Americans should “ go back to our own country ” as if this one wasn ’ t built by our ancestors , too—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the fact that she ’ s never been known for mincing words , apparently , Cardi B can ’ t call a thing a thing—or a racist by association a racist—without being sued for defamation .
Specifically , as Page Six reports , Cardi has been accused of defaming “ a group of Long Island beachgoers , whom she called ‘ racist MAGA supporters , ’ by posting edited video and commentary of an altercation between them , her sister and her sister ’ s partner , ” earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s sister , Hennessy Carolina , and her girlfriend , model Michelle Diaz , got into a heated argument with the group on Sept. 6 at Smith Point Beach , Fox News reported at the time .
One of the men they were arguing with was wearing a red “ Make America Great Again ” hat during the altercation , according to the report .
In social media posts after the beef , Cardi wrote that Carolina and Diaz were harassed over where they parked their car , “ all because they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video showing part of the incident was posted by Cardi on Twitter ( in response to Candace Owens , no less ) on September 6 : In response to further right-wing scrutiny ( which , in a celebrity-edition example of whataboutism , nonsensically brought Jussie Smollett ’ s name into the mix ) , Cardi also reposted Carolina and Diaz ’ s audio testimonial about the altercation .
In the recording , Carolina claims the two men , one of whom was wearing a MAGA hat , “ harassed ” her and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events , they say the men insisted they move from their parking spot at the beach because they “ didn ’ t belong [ there ] , ” telling them to “ go to [ their ] fucking country , ” ostensibly because Carolina and Diaz “ were speaking Spanish and [ are ] a mixed couple and [ are ] lesbians.
” They also claim the men went so far as to follow them even after they moved spots ( which is not intimidation or harassment at all ) .
But of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which names Carolina and Diaz as codefendants , alleges the MAGAts were the real victims here , and that the video was doctored to publicly paint them in a negative light , thus defaming them .
That is , according to the plaintiffs ’ attorney , John Ray , who filed a lawsuit on the beachgoers ’ behalf for defamation and civil rights violations .
“ These peaceful Suffolk County residents were quietly enjoying a Sunday at the Smith Point beach with their families , when rap celebrity Hennessy Carolina suddenly approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , assaulting , defaming and threatening them , all the while videotaping them because one of them wore a MAGA hat , ” Ray told ABC 7 New York .
“ Then Hennessy , Cardi B and celebrity model Michelle Diaz deviously edited the videotape and published the edited version all over social media , across the world for all to see , and maliciously falsely labeled these residents and their families as ‘ [ Niggas ] ’ and as racists , ” Ray added , clearly missing the irony in that last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one has seen a video of the entire confrontation , which may be because it didn ’ t exactly go down the way Carolina and Diaz claim , or simply because Carolina didn ’ t think to whip out her phone before things quickly and irrationally escalated .
Nevertheless , we can ’ t help but wonder at what point this group of so-called peaceful MAGA-loving residents ID ’ d Carolina as a “ rap celebrity ” or Diaz as a “ celebrity model.
” We assume it was around the same point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s timeline .
“ Real threats of harm were made , ” Ray maintains .
“ They live in fear now .
Their reputations have been ruined .
We seek substantial damages.
” Granted , we ’ re not sure we could pick any of these sunglass-wearing white people out of a MAGA rally , but that ’ s likely because we all know who the real racists are here—us !
Sorry , we just can ’ t help our implicit bias : If you vote for and openly support a racist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re one , too .

You know, here at The Root, we like to call a thing a thing. For instance, if you support a president who unabashedly espouses xenophobic, ableist, sexist, and most regularly, racist rhetoric, we might consider you a racist by association. It’s not defamation; it’s simply deductive reasoning—just like should you be one of these aforementioned supporters, you might assume we African Americans should “go back to our own country” as if this one wasn’t built by our ancestors, too—and I mean, literally built.
Well, despite the fact that she’s never been known for mincing words, apparently, Cardi B can’t call a thing a thing—or a racist by association a racist—without being sued for defamation. Specifically, as Page Six reports, Cardi has been accused of defaming “a group of Long Island beachgoers, whom she called ‘racist MAGA supporters,’ by posting edited video and commentary of an altercation between them, her sister and her sister’s partner,” earlier this month on Long Island, N.Y.
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Per Page Six:
Cardi’s sister, Hennessy Carolina, and her girlfriend, model Michelle Diaz, got into a heated argument with the group on Sept. 6 at Smith Point Beach, Fox News reported at the time. One of the men they were arguing with was wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat during the altercation, according to the report. In social media posts after the beef, Cardi wrote that Carolina and Diaz were harassed over where they parked their car, “all because they are a Afro/Hispanic gay couple.”
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A NSFW video showing part of the incident was posted by Cardi on Twitter (in response to Candace Owens, no less) on September 6:
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In response to further right-wing scrutiny (which, in a celebrity-edition example of whataboutism, nonsensically brought Jussie Smollett’s name into the mix), Cardi also reposted Carolina and Diaz’s audio testimonial about the altercation. In the recording, Carolina claims the two men, one of whom was wearing a MAGA hat, “harassed” her and her longtime partner. In their version of events, they say the men insisted they move from their parking spot at the beach because they “didn’t belong [there],” telling them to “go to [their] fucking country,” ostensibly because Carolina and Diaz “were speaking Spanish and [are] a mixed couple and [are] lesbians.” They also claim the men went so far as to follow them even after they moved spots (which is not intimidation or harassment at all).
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But of course, the lawsuit filed against Cardi, which names Carolina and Diaz as codefendants, alleges the MAGAts were the real victims here, and that the video was doctored to publicly paint them in a negative light, thus defaming them. That is, according to the plaintiffs’ attorney, John Ray, who filed a lawsuit on the beachgoers’ behalf for defamation and civil rights violations.
“These peaceful Suffolk County residents were quietly enjoying a Sunday at the Smith Point beach with their families, when rap celebrity Hennessy Carolina suddenly approached them, raging, spitting, insulting, assaulting, defaming and threatening them, all the while videotaping them because one of them wore a MAGA hat,” Ray told ABC 7 New York.
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“Then Hennessy, Cardi B and celebrity model Michelle Diaz deviously edited the videotape and published the edited version all over social media, across the world for all to see, and maliciously falsely labeled these residents and their families as ‘[Niggas]’ and as racists,” Ray added, clearly missing the irony in that last part.
To be fair, no one has seen a video of the entire confrontation, which may be because it didn’t exactly go down the way Carolina and Diaz claim, or simply because Carolina didn’t think to whip out her phone before things quickly and irrationally escalated. Nevertheless, we can’t help but wonder at what point this group of so-called peaceful MAGA-loving residents ID’d Carolina as a “rap celebrity” or Diaz as a “celebrity model.” We assume it was around the same point that they identified themselves on multimillionaire Cardi’s timeline.
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“Real threats of harm were made,” Ray maintains. “They live in fear now. Their reputations have been ruined. We seek substantial damages.”
Granted, we’re not sure we could pick any of these sunglass-wearing white people out of a MAGA rally, but that’s likely because we all know who the real racists are here—us! Sorry, we just can’t help our implicit bias: If you vote for and openly support a racist, we might be prone to think you’re one, too.


theroot--2020-09-22--Betsy DeVos Is the Subject of an Ethics Violation Investigation

Of all the egregious things Betsy DeVos has done since becoming Donald Trump ’ s inept secretary of education , could a possible violation of the Hatch Act be the thing that takes her down ?
The New York Times reports that during an appearance on Fox News earlier this month , DeVos criticized Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden , saying his plan to abandon her school-choice policies is “ shameful ” and that he had “ turned his back on the kids ” and “ turned his face in favor of the teachers union.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then emailed to staffers of the Department of Education via an official email account with the subject line “ Important Updates from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos , ” as well as posted to the internet via DeVos ’ official Twitter account .
A complaint was filed with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel , and Scott Peterson , executive director of Checks and Balances Project watchdog blog , told the Times that Eric Johnson , a lawyer in the Office of Special Counsel Hatch Act Unit , confirmed to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although the coronavirus pandemic may slow down the investigation .
The Hatch Act , which was passed in 1939 , “ limits certain political activities of federal employees , as well as some state , D.C. , and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
” All federal civilian employees , including employees of the U.S .
Postal Service , are covered by the Hatch Act .
As a member of Trump ’ s cabinet , DeVos is technically an “ executive branch member , ” and classified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” which means she is prohibited from , among other things , using her “ official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election ” and engaging in political activity that is “ directed at the success or failure of a political party , candidate for partisan political office , or partisan political group—while the employee is on duty , in any federal room or building , while wearing a uniform or official insignia , or using any federally owned or leased vehicle.
” The Fox News interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her job as education secretary would fall under that prohibited activity .
Peterson told the Times that Johnson told him “ We ’ ll investigate the matters in your complaint .
The incident seems very well doc umented.
” The Trump administration has repeatedly demonstrated their lack of regard for the Hatch Act , as the Times notes : But the Depression-era law has been largely ignored and even mocked by Trump administration officials .
The Office of Special Counsel recommended in 2019 that Mr. Trump fire Kellyanne Conway , his White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeated violations of the Hatch Act .
But Mr. Trump declined to follow the guidance .
More recently , the administration brushed aside claims that Republican National Convention programming filmed at the White House violated the ethics law .
Mr. Trump accepted his party ’ s nomination last month from the South Lawn of the White House .
So it comes as no surprise that Angela Morabito , a spokeswoman for the Education Department , said in a statement that DeVos did not violate the Hatch Act and that the complaint is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education Department would cooperate fully with any investigation .
“ Not every allegation is based in fact ; this is a classic example , ” Morabito said .
“ The secretary was asked to respond to oft-repeated criticism of her and her policies , and she defended her policies , including discussing the history of that criticism .
The Hatch Act does not prohibit that kind of exchange with a journalist .
Case closed.
” As Politico notes , DeVos would be “ one of the most high-profile Trump officials known to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Depending on what OSC finds , she would be the second member of the Trump Cabinet to be found to have violated the law .
At least 12 Trump senior officials have violated the Hatch Act , according to the OSC , the independent agency that probes possible violations .
In most cases , the office decided that the violation was minor enough to merit only a warning letter .
Only one case , that of former senior counselor Kellyanne Conway , was sent to President Donald Trump for action , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Peterson told the Times he believes DeVos ’ interview and the distribution of it after the fact were “ flagrant ” violations of the act , and he thinks DeVos should be held to the same standards as any other federal employee who would be punished for the same action .
“ It ’ s not fair that ordinary folks have to comply with those rules , whereas people at the top who are wealthy or powerful don ’ t , ” Peterson said .
“ Aren ’ t we all supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Of all the egregious things Betsy DeVos has done since becoming Donald Trump’s inept secretary of education, could a possible violation of the Hatch Act be the thing that takes her down?
The New York Times reports that during an appearance on Fox News earlier this month, DeVos criticized Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden, saying his plan to abandon her school-choice policies is “shameful” and that he had “turned his back on the kids” and “turned his face in favor of the teachers union.”
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The clip of DeVos’ appearance was then emailed to staffers of the Department of Education via an official email account with the subject line “Important Updates from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos,” as well as posted to the internet via DeVos’ official Twitter account.
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A complaint was filed with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, and Scott Peterson, executive director of Checks and Balances Project watchdog blog, told the Times that Eric Johnson, a lawyer in the Office of Special Counsel Hatch Act Unit, confirmed to him that the agency would investigate the complaint, although the coronavirus pandemic may slow down the investigation.
The Hatch Act, which was passed in 1939, “limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, D.C., and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.”
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All federal civilian employees, including employees of the U.S. Postal Service, are covered by the Hatch Act. As a member of Trump’s cabinet, DeVos is technically an “executive branch member,” and classified as a “less restricted employee,” which means she is prohibited from, among other things, using her “official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election” and engaging in political activity that is “directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group—while the employee is on duty, in any federal room or building, while wearing a uniform or official insignia, or using any federally owned or leased vehicle.”
The Fox News interview DeVos took part in under the auspices of her job as education secretary would fall under that prohibited activity.
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Peterson told the Times that Johnson told him “We’ll investigate the matters in your complaint. The incident seems very well doc umented.”
The Trump administration has repeatedly demonstrated their lack of regard for the Hatch Act, as the Times notes:
But the Depression-era law has been largely ignored and even mocked by Trump administration officials. The Office of Special Counsel recommended in 2019 that Mr. Trump fire Kellyanne Conway, his White House counselor at the time, over repeated violations of the Hatch Act. But Mr. Trump declined to follow the guidance. More recently, the administration brushed aside claims that Republican National Convention programming filmed at the White House violated the ethics law. Mr. Trump accepted his party’s nomination last month from the South Lawn of the White House.
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So it comes as no surprise that Angela Morabito, a spokeswoman for the Education Department, said in a statement that DeVos did not violate the Hatch Act and that the complaint is “frivolous,” while noting that the Education Department would cooperate fully with any investigation.
“Not every allegation is based in fact; this is a classic example,” Morabito said. “The secretary was asked to respond to oft-repeated criticism of her and her policies, and she defended her policies, including discussing the history of that criticism. The Hatch Act does not prohibit that kind of exchange with a journalist. Case closed.”
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As Politico notes, DeVos would be “one of the most high-profile Trump officials known to have been investigated for violating the Hatch Act.”
Depending on what OSC finds, she would be the second member of the Trump Cabinet to be found to have violated the law. At least 12 Trump senior officials have violated the Hatch Act, according to the OSC, the independent agency that probes possible violations. In most cases, the office decided that the violation was minor enough to merit only a warning letter. Only one case, that of former senior counselor Kellyanne Conway, was sent to President Donald Trump for action, and he didn’t act on it.
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Peterson told the Times he believes DeVos’ interview and the distribution of it after the fact were “flagrant” violations of the act, and he thinks DeVos should be held to the same standards as any other federal employee who would be punished for the same action.
“It’s not fair that ordinary folks have to comply with those rules, whereas people at the top who are wealthy or powerful don’t,” Peterson said. “Aren’t we all supposed to play by the same rules?”


theroot--2020-09-22--Candace Owens Accuses Amazon Workers of Damaging Copies of Her Book Before Sending Them Out to Reade

Candace Owens Accuses Amazon Workers of Damaging Copies of Her Book Before Sending Them Out to Readers

Boy , the Sunken Place must get lonely this time of year .
Candace Owens—the Otis that not even the RNC came to see—is blaming Amazon workers for sabotaging the distribution of her new book on racist things said by a Black person so white people have deniability .
( I ’ m assuming that ’ s what it ’ s about since that ’ s a damn good description of her general platform . )
On Saturday , Jason Whitlock ’ s female doppelgänger took to Twitter to make bold claims that around “ 1,000 people have written to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be stomping on and in this case , smearing Vaseline on my books before mailing them.
” Owens ’ book , Blackout—which I ’ m assuming is named that because White-in was a little too on the nose for her—is a thing a lot of people probably didn ’ t know about until she tweeted about copies being vandalized before they reach consumer ’ s hands .
But I would never suggest that ’ s the true reason behind her accusatory tweet .
In fact , I ’ m going to write @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assumption that she ’ s telling the truth .
An ode to the fine employees at Amazon : For every time I cussed y ’ all out because my size-13 Air Force 1s arrived a week late and got delivered to my neighbor ’ s house by mistake ...
I deeply apologize .
You are a credit to the nation of people who prefer their potato salad raisin-less , their claps on the two and four , their president Black and their house negro propaganda nonexistent .
Look at God .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean the people who keep Jeff Bezos alive . )
Know that you are loved .
Know that you are heroes .
Know that we salute you as true patriots , you beautiful defilers of boot-licker prose .
Keep up the good work .
( Because I heard Diamond and Silk have a book coming out too . )
Now that that ’ s out of the way , I ’ m going to proceed under the assumption that Owens is not telling the truth : First of all , how do we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say white people things didn ’ t smudge up those copies themselves before sending you photos to tweet ?
Hell , why didn ’ t they send you the damaged copies so that , at the very least , you could use the Vaseline to finally lay down them been-Blexited edges of yours ?
You could ’ ve been gluing them split ends together this whole time , but you playing around on Blue Ivy ’ s Twitter instead .
And you ’ re saying this happened to 1,000 people ?
That seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let me find out there exists a faction of rogue Amazon employees determined to keep all literature authored by the Aunt Ruckus ’ and Mrs. Clayton Bigsby ’ s of the world from reaching their readers unsullied .
I just want to know where to send my donations .
If I were a person who slings accusations around without offering proof , I might suggest that this whole Vaselinegate tweet of yours is really just a ploy to sell books .
I might even offer up your followup tweet promoting “ the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ” as evidence that your tweet was really just one big commercial for your book of things white people will pat you on the head for saying like the white supremacist lapdog you are .
I ’ m just saying : Either a whole lot of people hate you so much that they ’ re willing to put their jobs on the line just to damage your book in a way that can be easily fixed with a wet paper towel , or you ’ re full of shit and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuck over yourself .
*in my best David Ruffin voice* Ain ’ t nobody coming to read you , Owens .

Boy, the Sunken Place must get lonely this time of year.
Candace Owens—the Otis that not even the RNC came to see—is blaming Amazon workers for sabotaging the distribution of her new book on racist things said by a Black person so white people have deniability. (I’m assuming that’s what it’s about since that’s a damn good description of her general platform.) On Saturday, Jason Whitlock’s female doppelgänger took to Twitter to make bold claims that around “1,000 people have written to let me know that your employees appear to be stomping on and in this case, smearing Vaseline on my books before mailing them.”
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Owens’ book, Blackout—which I’m assuming is named that because White-in was a little too on the nose for her—is a thing a lot of people probably didn’t know about until she tweeted about copies being vandalized before they reach consumer’s hands. But I would never suggest that’s the true reason behind her accusatory tweet. In fact, I’m going to write the first part of this article under the assumption that she’s telling the truth.
An ode to the fine employees at Amazon:
Amazon workers for the win.
For every time I cussed y’all out because my size-13 Air Force 1s arrived a week late and got delivered to my neighbor’s house by mistake...I deeply apologize.
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You’re doing the Lord’s work.
You are a credit to the nation of people who prefer their potato salad raisin-less, their claps on the two and four, their president Black and their house negro propaganda nonexistent.
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Look at God. (And by “God,” I mean the people who keep Jeff Bezos alive.)
Know that you are loved. Know that you are heroes. Know that we salute you as true patriots, you beautiful defilers of boot-licker prose.
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Keep up the good work. (Because I heard Diamond and Silk have a book coming out too.)
Now that that’s out of the way, I’m going to proceed under the assumption that Owens is not telling the truth:
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Nigga, stop lying.
First of all, how do we know your followers of Black people who say white people things didn’t smudge up those copies themselves before sending you photos to tweet? Hell, why didn’t they send you the damaged copies so that, at the very least, you could use the Vaseline to finally lay down them been-Blexited edges of yours? You could’ve been gluing them split ends together this whole time, but you playing around on Blue Ivy’s Twitter instead.
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And you’re saying this happened to 1,000 people? That seems like a well-coordinated effort to me. Let me find out there exists a faction of rogue Amazon employees determined to keep all literature authored by the Aunt Ruckus’ and Mrs. Clayton Bigsby’s of the world from reaching their readers unsullied. I just want to know where to send my donations.
If I were a person who slings accusations around without offering proof, I might suggest that this whole Vaselinegate tweet of yours is really just a ploy to sell books. I might even offer up your followup tweet promoting “the next 100,000” copies that you “plan to sell” as evidence that your tweet was really just one big commercial for your book of things white people will pat you on the head for saying like the white supremacist lapdog you are.
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I’m just saying: Either a whole lot of people hate you so much that they’re willing to put their jobs on the line just to damage your book in a way that can be easily fixed with a wet paper towel, or you’re full of shit and you need to get all the way the fuck over yourself.
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*in my best David Ruffin voice*
Ain’t nobody coming to read you, Owens.