theroot--2020-10-14--Everything We’re Buying on Amazon Prime Day 2020

‘ Tis the season , or so it goes .
Amazon Prime Day is almost finally over , and let me tell you folks , it ’ s been a whirlwind of a couple days .
The deals are plentiful , if admittedly a mixed bag , which is why our team here at The Inventory has devoted countless hours sifting through and finding the best Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals overall .
But the best deals aren ’ t always the ones we ’ re buying ourselves .
Whether because of budget restrictions or the circumstances of our specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a highly personal venture .
Letting someone in on your Amazon order history reveals a lot about who you are , one might argue even more so than a conversation over a cup of coffee or a drink at the bar ( what are those anyway ?
lol ) .
In an abnormal year , brimming with unpredictable happenings at every turn , let ’ s take a step back and trade secrets .
We ’ ll give you a peek into our Prime Day purchases if you drop us a comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , complete with a link to buy , of course , so we can check it out ourselves .
Maybe we ’ ll find similarities in our wants and interests—or hidden gems either of us might ’ ve missed .
As the hustle and bustle of bargain bin shopping comes to a close , tell us , what are you snatching up on Prime Day this year ?
Then take a dive and see the savings we ’ re chasing .
Should anything entice , the path to the checkout line is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t have to wait for long .
While I snagged ‘ em a few days before Prime Day technically , this adjustable weight set comes from a brand you ’ ve probably never heard of .
Well , neither have I , but it ’ s slim pickings out there in the freeweight market due to the COVID-19 pandemic , and sometimes you have to take what you can get .
Shanchar ’ s dumbbells come in a variety of sizes including 44- , 66- , and 88-pound weights , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coupon on the site .
Maximize your floor workouts with the 88-pound set and you ’ re looking at a checkout price of $ 230 .
Admittedly , I copped these for a slightly lower price last week , but considering they ’ re one of the few dumbbell sets you ’ ll find in stock and boast a 3.9-star rating out of 267 reviews on Amazon , this is a deal you won ’ t want to pass up .
You never know when they ’ ll remove the coupon off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair for yourself—or gift them to a swole friend—for up to $ 30 off .
Recently , I transformed an extra room in my house into a home office .
But as I am a girl in this world , I sometimes like to work on the spare bed in the home office .
It ’ s comfortable and soft , so can you blame me .
One thing about working from your bed , though—sometimes you need a little extra support , which is why I ’ m eyeing this Husband-style pillow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only $ 33 and has sturdy memory foam to mold to my body while I ’ m on my laptop , ultimately helping my posture and keeping me comfortable all at the same time !
One should never place an Amazon order before they ’ re fully awake , lest they risk sending a pillow meant for pain relief to their parent ’ s address rather than one ’ s own .
When your lower back ’ s been giving you trouble for a few weeks , that ’ s a massive self-imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my order to be canceled , I saw this pillow is down to $ 19 , and it seems to offer the same shape and benefits as the pillow I ’ d tragically misordered .
It ’ s not for everyone , but for side sleepers whose backs have bore the burden of poor home office ergonomics , this may give your back some much-needed relief .
I ’ d planned to write about the RAM I panic bought thanks to PTSD from the extreme post-shortage price hikes , but they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s kind of boring .
Instead , let ’ s talk about the new Simple Modern water bottle I snagged after losing my old one , a plain black 32-ounce growler .
I loved it , don ’ t get me wrong .
It keeps your drinks hot or cold for hours , just as advertised .
But I ’ m trying on a new me in 2020 , one that ’ s trading a lifelong obsession with simple black and chromatic color schemes in literally everything I own for a little splash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recently with this vacuum-insulated Milwaukee Bucks tumbler , which was 25 % off its list price for Prime Day .
It fits my current extended stay-at-home life just a bit better than the old growler did , and I figured it best to double down on my loyalty to the deer after the strangest ( and most predictable ) NBA season we ’ ve ever had .
Chicago ’ s bitter winter isn ’ t far off now , and after keeping both my hair and beard short during the summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revert to my usual plan of letting it all grow and not taking any length off of my beard until next summer .
I ’ m not very fussy about my beard , but for the sake of my partner , I should at least aim to keep it soft .
That ’ s why I ordered a fresh bottle of Bossman Beard Oil , which is a few bucks off during Prime Day , and which has worked well in the past .
And since I found my beard brush knocked into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I went ahead and grabbed the discounted Grow Alpha Beard Grooming Kit too .
Bring on the beard … but , you know , soft and not too horrible-looking .
While I love my Animal Crossing Switch case it ’ s getting pretty worn out .
I often just toss it in my backpack and hope for the best .
But I think the time has come for something more heavy-duty .
This hardshell case from GeekShare caught my eye .
Not only does it fit my need for more protection for my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nerdiness for NASA .
As a space geek , this kitschy Japanese NASA logo and coloring is just so very 1960s .
Vintage vibes for a vintage babe all coming together with function and fashion .
It ’ s got double zippers , shock-absorbing material , room for 10 game cards , and two Joy-Con .
That ’ s some out of this world storage .

Gabe Carey, Ignacia, Quentyn Kennemer, Jordan McMahon,  and Sheilah Villari on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

‘Tis the season, or so it goes. Amazon Prime Day is almost finally over, and let me tell you folks, it’s been a whirlwind of a couple days. The deals are plentiful, if admittedly a mixed bag, which is why our team here at The Inventory has devoted countless hours sifting through and finding the best Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals overall. But the best deals aren’t always the ones we’re buying ourselves. Whether because of budget restrictions or the circumstances of our specific needs, what we choose to buy is a highly personal venture. Letting someone in on your Amazon order history reveals a lot about who you are, one might argue even more so than a conversation over a cup of coffee or a drink at the bar (what are those anyway? lol).
In an abnormal year, brimming with unpredictable happenings at every turn, let’s take a step back and trade secrets. We’ll give you a peek into our Prime Day purchases if you drop us a comment letting us know what you bought this year, complete with a link to buy, of course, so we can check it out ourselves. Maybe we’ll find similarities in our wants and interests—or hidden gems either of us might’ve missed. As the hustle and bustle of bargain bin shopping comes to a close, tell us, what are you snatching up on Prime Day this year? Then take a dive and see the savings we’re chasing. Should anything entice, the path to the checkout line is only a few clicks away, and you don’t have to wait for long.
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Shanchar Adjustable Dumbbells Set | $166-230 | Amazon
While I snagged ‘em a few days before Prime Day technically, this adjustable weight set comes from a brand you’ve probably never heard of. Well, neither have I, but it’s slim pickings out there in the freeweight market due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and sometimes you have to take what you can get. Shanchar’s dumbbells come in a variety of sizes including 44-, 66-, and 88-pound weights, starting at $166 when you clip the coupon on the site. Maximize your floor workouts with the 88-pound set and you’re looking at a checkout price of $230. Admittedly, I copped these for a slightly lower price last week, but considering they’re one of the few dumbbell sets you’ll find in stock and boast a 3.9-star rating out of 267 reviews on Amazon, this is a deal you won’t want to pass up. You never know when they’ll remove the coupon off the page, so snap up a pair for yourself—or gift them to a swole friend—for up to $30 off.
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Millard Reading Pillow | $33
Recently, I transformed an extra room in my house into a home office. But as I am a girl in this world, I sometimes like to work on the spare bed in the home office. It’s comfortable and soft, so can you blame me. One thing about working from your bed, though—sometimes you need a little extra support, which is why I’m eyeing this Husband-style pillow for Prime Day. It’s only $33 and has sturdy memory foam to mold to my body while I’m on my laptop, ultimately helping my posture and keeping me comfortable all at the same time!
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Everlasting Comfort Pure Memory Foam Knee Pillow | $19 | Amazon
One should never place an Amazon order before they’re fully awake, lest they risk sending a pillow meant for pain relief to their parent’s address rather than one’s own. When your lower back’s been giving you trouble for a few weeks, that’s a massive self-imposed bummer. Luckily, while waiting for my order to be canceled, I saw this pillow is down to $19, and it seems to offer the same shape and benefits as the pillow I’d tragically misordered. It’s not for everyone, but for side sleepers whose backs have bore the burden of poor home office ergonomics, this may give your back some much-needed relief.
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Simple Modern Milwaukee Bucks Tumbler | $27 | Amazon
I’d planned to write about the RAM I panic bought thanks to PTSD from the extreme post-shortage price hikes, but they’re all sold out, and that’s kind of boring. Instead, let’s talk about the new Simple Modern water bottle I snagged after losing my old one, a plain black 32-ounce growler. I loved it, don’t get me wrong. It keeps your drinks hot or cold for hours, just as advertised. But I’m trying on a new me in 2020, one that’s trading a lifelong obsession with simple black and chromatic color schemes in literally everything I own for a little splash of life. I scratched that itch most recently with this vacuum-insulated Milwaukee Bucks tumbler, which was 25% off its list price for Prime Day. It fits my current extended stay-at-home life just a bit better than the old growler did, and I figured it best to double down on my loyalty to the deer after the strangest (and most predictable) NBA season we’ve ever had.
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Andrew Hayward , Contributing Editor & Producer
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Bossman Beard Oil | $12 | Amazon
Grow Alpha Beard Grooming Kit | $10 | Amazon
Chicago’s bitter winter isn’t far off now, and after keeping both my hair and beard short during the summer, I’m more than ready to revert to my usual plan of letting it all grow and not taking any length off of my beard until next summer. I’m not very fussy about my beard, but for the sake of my partner, I should at least aim to keep it soft. That’s why I ordered a fresh bottle of Bossman Beard Oil, which is a few bucks off during Prime Day, and which has worked well in the past. And since I found my beard brush knocked into the litter box earlier this week, I went ahead and grabbed the discounted Grow Alpha Beard Grooming Kit too. Bring on the beard … but, you know, soft and not too horrible-looking.
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Geekshare NASA Hardshell Case for Nintendo Switch | $20 | Amazon
While I love my Animal Crossing Switch case it’s getting pretty worn out. I often just toss it in my backpack and hope for the best. But I think the time has come for something more heavy-duty. This hardshell case from GeekShare caught my eye. Not only does it fit my need for more protection for my beloved Nintendo device but it fulfills my nerdiness for NASA. As a space geek, this kitschy Japanese NASA logo and coloring is just so very 1960s. Vintage vibes for a vintage babe all coming together with function and fashion. It’s got double zippers, shock-absorbing material, room for 10 game cards, and two Joy-Con. That’s some out of this world storage.
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VacLife Tire Inflator | $23 | Amazon
I’ve been looking for an affordable tire inflator for a while now, but with so many on the market it’s been hard to choose. The buffet effect if you will. Recently I found this bright yellow VacLife inflator, and it’s been sitting in my cart waiting for a decision. When I went through my cart today looking for deals and saw is deeply discounted, I knew I had to have it. First of all, bright yellow? Hell yes. Second, it’s 50% off today. In addition, even with almost 6,000 reviews, it still maintains a 4.5 rating—a no-brainer if I’ve seen one.


theroot--2020-10-14--Study Finds Black Cops Disciplined More Than White Cops

In news that is absolutely shocking to no one , a study has found that Black cops are more likely to be disciplined than white cops .
According to Indiana University , despite an equal number of allegations being filed against both groups , Black cops are more likely to face disciplinary action .
The study , titled “ The Race Discipline Gap : A Cautionary Note on Archival Measures of Behavioral Misconduct , ” was conducted by six professors at Kelley School of Business at Indiana University .
“ It is impossible to know whether these differences are due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factors .
However , it is noteworthy that the pattern of results is in line with what theories of racial bias would predict and with evidence of racial disparities in punishment in other settings , ” the study read .
The professors compiled archival data from police departments in Chicago , Los Angeles and Philadelphia .
The data revealed that Black officers in Philadelphia were 48 percent more likely to be disciplined than their white counterparts .
In Chicago , that number increased to 105 percent .
The allegations leveled against the officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical and verbal assault .
“ Just as bias by police against citizens has been very slow to change , it is likely that any bias within police departments has also been slow to change , ” the study wrote .
I mean , I ’ m not exactly shocked that police racism extends to within the police itself .
It ’ s not like you just flip the racism switch on and off .
The professors analyzed archival information from the Citizens Police Data Project , which features information collected by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 2011 to 2015 , as well as administrative records from the Philadelphia Police Department from 1991 to 1998 .
They also used data collected by the Analysis Group for the City of Los Angeles in 2003 and 2004 to assess whether there are race differences in the number of allegations made against officers .
The results of their analysis of data from Chicago and Los Angeles found no differences in allegations between Black and white officers .
Results were mixed for Hispanic and Asian officers .
The study was designed to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ varies between the races .
Given that prior studies have revealed disproportionate outcomes for Black people when it comes to prison sentences , school suspensions , and arrests , the researchers wanted to examine if there were differences in disciplinary outcomes in the workplace .
“ Similar to the issues facing the criminal justice and education systems , where racial disparities in punishment are well-documented , organizations face a difficult challenge in detecting and enforcing misconduct , ” researchers wrote .
“ Even when organizations adopt seemingly objective policies for addressing misconduct , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be disproportionately accused of misconduct and/or disciplined .
”

In news that is absolutely shocking to no one, a study has found that Black cops are more likely to be disciplined than white cops.
According to Indiana University, despite an equal number of allegations being filed against both groups, Black cops are more likely to face disciplinary action. The study, titled “The Race Discipline Gap: A Cautionary Note on Archival Measures of Behavioral Misconduct,” was conducted by six professors at Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
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“It is impossible to know whether these differences are due to racial bias versus some other unmeasured factors. However, it is noteworthy that the pattern of results is in line with what theories of racial bias would predict and with evidence of racial disparities in punishment in other settings,” the study read.
The professors compiled archival data from police departments in Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. The data revealed that Black officers in Philadelphia were 48 percent more likely to be disciplined than their white counterparts. In Chicago, that number increased to 105 percent. The allegations leveled against the officers included lack of service as well as physical and verbal assault.
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“Just as bias by police against citizens has been very slow to change, it is likely that any bias within police departments has also been slow to change,” the study wrote.
I mean, I’m not exactly shocked that police racism extends to within the police itself. It’s not like you just flip the racism switch on and off.
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From Indiana University:
The professors analyzed archival information from the Citizens Police Data Project, which features information collected by the Chicago Police Department from 2001 to 2008 and 2011 to 2015, as well as administrative records from the Philadelphia Police Department from 1991 to 1998. They also used data collected by the Analysis Group for the City of Los Angeles in 2003 and 2004 to assess whether there are race differences in the number of allegations made against officers. The results of their analysis of data from Chicago and Los Angeles found no differences in allegations between Black and white officers. Results were mixed for Hispanic and Asian officers. The study was designed to use archival data to measure how disciplinary action varies between the races. Given that prior studies have revealed disproportionate outcomes for Black people when it comes to prison sentences, school suspensions, and arrests, the researchers wanted to examine if there were differences in disciplinary outcomes in the workplace.
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Surprise, surprise, there were.
“Similar to the issues facing the criminal justice and education systems, where racial disparities in punishment are well-documented, organizations face a difficult challenge in detecting and enforcing misconduct,” researchers wrote. “Even when organizations adopt seemingly objective policies for addressing misconduct, it is still possible for certain groups to be disproportionately accused of misconduct and/or disciplined.”


theroot--2020-10-14--Lindsey Graham Refers to Jim Crow as the 'Good Old Days.' He Says He Was Being Sarcastic, I Say He W

Lindsey Graham Refers to Jim Crow as the 'Good Old Days.' He Says He Was Being Sarcastic, I Say He Was Being Sar-racist

Why can ’ t South Carolina Senator and official Trump foot-in-mouth-remover ( it ’ s a full-time job with political benefits ) Lindsey Graham ( R ) seem to stop saying shit that sounds so racist he ’ s forced to explain why it wasn ’ t racist at all ?
Graham is being called out by his Democratic opponent in the upcoming 2020 election , Jaime Harrison , for referring to the segregation era as the “ good old days ” during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett .
Graham made his comment while asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her views of so-called superprecedents , which she has loosely defined as Supreme Court rulings which are so well settled that no one in the country is thinking of challenging them .
Seeking to clarify Barrett ’ s view of Brown v. Board of Education , in which the Supreme Court outlawed segregation in public schools , Graham said “ you ’ re not aware of any effort to go back to the good old days of segregation by a legislative body.
” The comment appeared to be a flippant , off-the-cuff remark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebuke from any Democrats at the hearing .
So after Harrison tweeted , “ @ LindseyGrahamSC just called segregation ‘ the good old days ’ The good old days for who , Senator ?
It ’ s 2020 , not 1920 .
Act like it , ” Graham got all in his Black-tose intolerant feelings about it and wagged his old decrepit-ass finger at his opponent for taking him out of context .
“ It was with deep sarcasm that I suggested that some legislative body would want to yearn for the good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said while the hearing was in recess .
“ The point that I ’ m trying to make ... there is nobody in America in the legislative arena wanting to take us back to that dark period in American history .
For my opponent to suggest that says far more about him than me.
” What do you mean by “ dark ” period in history , Senator Graham crack ... ( actually , I ’ m pretty sure my editors aren ’ t going to let me write that .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be willing to believe that Graham was just being a flippant ass hole—after all , even if he felt that way he ’ s not so dense that he ’ d make a comment like that on national television during a national race reckoning and weeks away from a national election—but this isn ’ t the first time he ’ s said something like this recently .
Last week , while speaking at a forum for South Carolina Senate candidates , Graham came dangerously close to sounding like he was saying that only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets of S.C. “ I care about everybody , ” Graham said .
“ If you ’ re a young African American , an immigrant , you can go anywhere in this state .
You just need to be conservative , not liberal.
” Graham—who I ’ m just going to call Lindsey Marshmallow because graham crackers are brown as is chocolate and I ’ m pretty sure Lindsey ’ s pasty ass wants to segregate our s ’ mores—will tell you this one was taken out of context too .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what it takes to win a senate seat in his state and that he wasn ’ t saying South Carolina is a place Black conservatives can roam around freely but it be comes a sundown town for negroes who are left of center .
Here ’ s a little more of what he said during the forum as reported by Business Insider : “ Do I believe that our cops are systemically racist ?
No .
Do I believe that South Carolina is a racist state ?
No , ” Graham said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of color , to young immigrants , this is a great state .
The one thing I can say without any doubt , you can be an African American and go to the Senate .
You just have to share the values of our state.
” Graham then pointed to Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina , “ the only African American Republican in the country , ” he said .
Graham also name-dropped “ daughter of Indian Americans ” Nikki Haley , who is the former governor of South Carolina .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not about the color of your skin or where you came from , it ’ s about your ideas , ” Graham continued .
All i ’ m saying is this : Besides the current president whose asshole the incumbent senator uses as a nose-sleeve , I ’ m not sure I can think of many white people who have as much trouble not “ accidentally ” saying racist shit like Lindsey Marshmallow does .
Anyway , in a press release sent to The Root , Harrison ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following : “ Yet again , Lindsey Graham has proven that he ’ s completely out of touch with the South Carolina of today .
Even as peaceful protestors demonstrate across our state for equality and justice , Lindsey can ’ t help but refer fondly to a time of violent oppression and segregation against African Americans .
It ’ s time for new leadership that is reflective of the New South , that is bold , inclusive and diverse .
Lindsey Graham has lost his moral compass .
”

So...
Why can’t South Carolina Senator and official Trump foot-in-mouth-remover (it’s a full-time job with political benefits) Lindsey Graham (R) seem to stop saying shit that sounds so racist he’s forced to explain why it wasn’t racist at all?
Graham is being called out by his Democratic opponent in the upcoming 2020 election, Jaime Harrison, for referring to the segregation era as the “good old days” during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
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From The Hill:
Graham made his comment while asking Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett about her views of so-called superprecedents, which she has loosely defined as Supreme Court rulings which are so well settled that no one in the country is thinking of challenging them. Seeking to clarify Barrett’s view of Brown v. Board of Education, in which the Supreme Court outlawed segregation in public schools, Graham said “you’re not aware of any effort to go back to the good old days of segregation by a legislative body.” The comment appeared to be a flippant, off-the-cuff remark and didn’t draw any immediate rebuke from any Democrats at the hearing.
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So after Harrison tweeted, “@LindseyGrahamSC just called segregation ‘the good old days’ The good old days for who, Senator? It’s 2020, not 1920. Act like it,” Graham got all in his Black-tose intolerant feelings about it and wagged his old decrepit-ass finger at his opponent for taking him out of context.
“It was with deep sarcasm that I suggested that some legislative body would want to yearn for the good old days of segregation,” Graham said while the hearing was in recess. “The point that I’m trying to make...there is nobody in America in the legislative arena wanting to take us back to that dark period in American history. For my opponent to suggest that says far more about him than me.”
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Oh...Oh...Oh shit...Oh shit, hold up, bruh...
What do you mean by “dark” period in history, Senator Graham crack...(actually, I’m pretty sure my editors aren’t going to let me write that. I’ll start over.)
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I would be willing to believe that Graham was just being a flippant ass hole—after all, even if he felt that way he’s not so dense that he’d make a comment like that on national television during a national race reckoning and weeks away from a national election—but this isn’t the first time he’s said something like this recently.
Last week, while speaking at a forum for South Carolina Senate candidates, Graham came dangerously close to sounding like he was saying that only conservative Black people were safe to walk the streets of S.C.
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“I care about everybody,” Graham said. “If you’re a young African American, an immigrant, you can go anywhere in this state. You just need to be conservative, not liberal.”
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Graham—who I’m just going to call Lindsey Marshmallow because graham crackers are brown as is chocolate and I’m pretty sure Lindsey’s pasty ass wants to segregate our s’mores—will tell you this one was taken out of context too. He’ll tell you his comment was about what it takes to win a senate seat in his state and that he wasn’t saying South Carolina is a place Black conservatives can tap dance roam around freely but it be comes a sundown town for negroes who are left of center.
Here’s a little more of what he said during the forum as reported by Business Insider:
“Do I believe that our cops are systemically racist? No. Do I believe that South Carolina is a racist state? No,” Graham said at the event. “To young people of color, to young immigrants, this is a great state. The one thing I can say without any doubt, you can be an African American and go to the Senate. You just have to share the values of our state.” Graham then pointed to Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, “the only African American Republican in the country,” he said. Graham also name-dropped “daughter of Indian Americans” Nikki Haley, who is the former governor of South Carolina. “In South Carolina, folks, it’s not about the color of your skin or where you came from, it’s about your ideas,” Graham continued.
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All i’m saying is this: Besides the current president whose asshole the incumbent senator uses as a nose-sleeve, I’m not sure I can think of many white people who have as much trouble not “accidentally” saying racist shit like Lindsey Marshmallow does.
Anyway, in a press release sent to The Root, Harrison’s campaign spokesman, Guy King, said the following:
“Yet again, Lindsey Graham has proven that he’s completely out of touch with the South Carolina of today. Even as peaceful protestors demonstrate across our state for equality and justice, Lindsey can’t help but refer fondly to a time of violent oppression and segregation against African Americans. It’s time for new leadership that is reflective of the New South, that is bold, inclusive and diverse. Lindsey Graham has lost his moral compass.”


theroot--2020-10-14--The Self Care Deals You Need to Relax Now That Prime Day Is Almost Finally Over

We ’ re more than six months into what ’ s likely the most life-changing event we will experience in our lifetimes .
Six months of GO GO GO !
and trying to survive , which has caused many of us to forget to take a moment to breathe and take care of ourselves .
Amazon Prime Day offers deals on self-care products that might help you center yourself for a change .
Skincare , hair care , and the less obvious luxurious sheets and vibrators .
Read on , buy up , and take care of you .
Inna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Taiwan both EWG verified and COSMOS certified organic .
These face masks are a great way to rejuvenate and relax .
R. Garriott shares this review on Amazon , “ I am a TCM physician and really liked that I could find Chinese herbs being used .
I also appreciate NATURAL ingredients and wouldn ’ t give my patients anything less .
I will definitely be buying again !
” Get yours for 30 % off today .
“ I bought this for work and it ’ s the right size to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flat is a plus , ” PJDiaz writes in an Amazon review .
This journal comes in 22 different colors and patterns and lays flat , perfect for lefties .
Journaling can help you express your feelings and work out your thoughts in the privacy of the pages .
And because I like you , here ’ s where you can save 25 % on an Erin Condren notebook for yourself , exclusively on Prime Day .
Elina Organics was founded by the celebrity esthetician Elina Fedotova .
The brand used food-grade ingredients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With an incredible 4.8 stars on Amazon , customers are loving this oil control lotion .
Katherine Grady , writing about the product in an Amazon review , says , “ I was doubtful that this would work and thought that I would continue to have to rely on my beloved oil blotters ( I can fully grease up two sheets at any given moment ) .
But after using this product for just a few days , I am a new woman !
!
I ’ ve been applying it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a world of a difference.
” Treat yourself to a bottle of your own for 21 % less , today only .
Sheets That Help You Wake Energized These Celliant performance sheets are both luxury and revolutionary , using a technology that ’ s intended to promote more restful sleep .
A blend of patented Celliant polyester yarns and premium cotton , the combination creates a soft and wrinkle-resistant fabric .
For Prime Day , clip the coupon on-site for a whopping 45 % discount .
Fall is coming and this soap and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the forest .
This set is non-toxic and plant-based , so it ’ s not horrible for the environment and has no harsh chemicals .
“ My wife has a sensitive nose , so she was hesitant to try the set fearing the Balsam scent would be overpowering .
She was pleasantly surprised at the fresh , cozy scent , ” writes Kyle Lute in an Amazon review .
“ It is the usual high quality that Puracy provides , which is why we took a chance to try it .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We especially love the dark labels with the artist ’ s signature !
” Lather up with 25 % off Puracy hand soap and lotion through the end of the day .
I think this quote from Glamour Magazine writer Suzannah Weiss says everything you need to know about this suction vibrator .
“ I ’ ve always wondered whether multiple orgasms were a myth .
I know some people have them , but I personally have a long ‘ refractory period , ’ during which I couldn ’ t go again if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I first tried the Satisfyer Pro 2 , I was able to have three orgasms in one night ( though not one session ) .
” Teadora is a US-made , vegan shampoo , and conditioner set , which is also cruelty-free .
The products use acai , buruti , and cupuacu which helps protect your hair from some of the effects of heat , UV rays , and stress .
This helps your hair stay healthier and bring back its shine .
In addition to promoting think healthy hair , purchasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with its rainforest preservation goal .
Their mission is to replant 1 million trees to help preserve the rainforest .
Try it out for 30 % off on Amazon .
“ I bought these to help with my dark circles that result from lack of sleep raising 3 little ones , ” B & L-T writes in an Amazon review .
“ I love how these eye patches are cool to the touch and easy to position on my face .
Good value for the money.
” These gold eye masks are marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejuvenating and relaxing , as well as reducing puffiness .
Pop them in the fridge for a real cooling treat .

Chaya M Milchtein on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Top Product: Organic Face Maks (5-Pack) | $31 | Amazon
We’re more than six months into what’s likely the most life-changing event we will experience in our lifetimes. Six months of GO GO GO! and trying to survive, which has caused many of us to forget to take a moment to breathe and take care of ourselves. Amazon Prime Day offers deals on self-care products that might help you center yourself for a change. Skincare, hair care, and the less obvious luxurious sheets and vibrators. Read on, buy up, and take care of you.
Inna Organics is the first and only brand from Taiwan both EWG verified and COSMOS certified organic. These face masks are a great way to rejuvenate and relax.
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theroot--2020-10-14--Bags of Undelivered Mail Found At Pennsylvania Postal Worker's Home

Multiple bags of undelivered mail were found at postal worker Sean Troesch ’ s Pennsylvania home by special agents with the U.S Postal Service .
According to CNN , “ USPS OIG Special Agents recovered several different classes of mail , including business mail , flats , and a small amount of first class mail , ” Special Agent Scott Balfour told CNN in a statement .
“ We expect to perform a piece count of the mail today , and make arrangements to have mail delivered to customers as soon as feasible.
” I was today-years-old when I learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employee , who works at the Mount Oliver post office , is currently on non-duty and non-pay status .
“ Once USPS OIG special agents conclude their investigation , the case will be presented for federal prosecution to the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office , ” Balfour told CNN .
Neighbors told KDKA that they had seen bags similar to the ones confiscated by the Postal Service outside of Troesch ’ s home just about every Sunday for the past several weeks .
“ I don ’ t know what ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , if that ’ s what happened , that ’ s a shame , ” one neighbor told KDKA .
According to the Pittsburgh City Paper , a look at Troesch ’ s social media presence reveals that he may have heavily shared memes and posts related to the QAnon conspiracy theory .
For those unaware , QAnon is a conspiracy that believes the Democratic party is behind a widespread child prostitution ring that President Trump has been sent to break up .
Multiple screenshots of Troesch ’ s Facebook account show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter protests to cover up the child prostitution ring .
Troesch also shared a post alleging that celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Patton Oswalt are part of this ring of pedophiles .
Given QAnon ’ s pro-Trump leanings , this could provide at least some clue as to why Troesch did what he did .
Crazily enough , Troesch is not the only postal worker in Pennsylvania who is under scrutiny for not delivering mail .
According to KDKA , another , unidentified postal worker was caught on camera dumping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tony Kuhar , Operations Coordinator at the Persad Center , said he checked surveillance cameras after repeatedly finding mail in the trash .
The footage revealed a postal worker was dumping bundles of mail into the trash .
“ Just didn ’ t want to do his job it seems because it was all addresses within a few blocks of here , ” Kuhar told KDKA .
The Office of Inspector General told KDKA that the worker seen in the video is also on non-duty , non-pay status .
Multiple political mailings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mail the postal worker threw away .
There were no discarded ballots found in either case .

Multiple bags of undelivered mail were found at postal worker Sean Troesch’s Pennsylvania home by special agents with the U.S Postal Service.
According to CNN, “USPS OIG Special Agents recovered several different classes of mail, including business mail, flats, and a small amount of first class mail,” Special Agent Scott Balfour told CNN in a statement. “We expect to perform a piece count of the mail today, and make arrangements to have mail delivered to customers as soon as feasible.”
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I was today-years-old when I learned the USPS had special agents.
The employee, who works at the Mount Oliver post office, is currently on non-duty and non-pay status.
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“Once USPS OIG special agents conclude their investigation, the case will be presented for federal prosecution to the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Balfour told CNN.
Neighbors told KDKA that they had seen bags similar to the ones confiscated by the Postal Service outside of Troesch’s home just about every Sunday for the past several weeks.
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“I don’t know what’s going on over there. But whatever it is, if that’s what happened, that’s a shame,” one neighbor told KDKA.
According to the Pittsburgh City Paper, a look at Troesch’s social media presence reveals that he may have heavily shared memes and posts related to the QAnon conspiracy theory. For those unaware, QAnon is a conspiracy that believes the Democratic party is behind a widespread child prostitution ring that President Trump has been sent to break up.
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Multiple screenshots of Troesch’s Facebook account show memes accusing the mainstream media of staging Black Lives Matter protests to cover up the child prostitution ring. Troesch also shared a post alleging that celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Patton Oswalt are part of this ring of pedophiles. Given QAnon’s pro-Trump leanings, this could provide at least some clue as to why Troesch did what he did.
Crazily enough, Troesch is not the only postal worker in Pennsylvania who is under scrutiny for not delivering mail. According to KDKA, another, unidentified postal worker was caught on camera dumping stacks of mail into a dumpster.
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Tony Kuhar, Operations Coordinator at the Persad Center, said he checked surveillance cameras after repeatedly finding mail in the trash. The footage revealed a postal worker was dumping bundles of mail into the trash.
“Just didn’t want to do his job it seems because it was all addresses within a few blocks of here,” Kuhar told KDKA.
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The Office of Inspector General told KDKA that the worker seen in the video is also on non-duty, non-pay status.
Multiple political mailings and one ballot application were among the bundles of mail the postal worker threw away. There were no discarded ballots found in either case.


theroot--2020-10-14--Try Jesus, Not Karen: Amy Coney Barrett and the Utterly Untouchable White Woman

Whether or not one believes in the story of Yeshua ben Yosef as miracle or mythology , we can all agree on three things : • He was the best person to be around when you ran out of wine .
If God actually sent his child to die for our sins , then the Messiah ’ s entire earthly existence was only served when he became an important but disposable metaphor for his daddy ’ s grace and forgiveness .
For God so loved the world that he let his son be beaten , flogged and nailed to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ben Yosef was the most essential worker , he was human .
He doubted God .
He talked back to his parents .
And even when he fed an entire multitude , a few of the 5,000 people at Jesus ’ fish fry complained that he didn ’ t have hot sauce .
But there is one person who ranks even higher than Jesus .
She remains unblemished .
To believe in Jesus , one must also accept the concept of his mother ’ s perpetual virginity—that she was and is still a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow gave birth to other children !
If you don ’ t understand how this concept works , then you just don ’ t have faith .
For Mary to be accepted as the vessel through which the savior came , she had to be pure and innocent .
According to the Catholic faith , speaking against the Blessed Virgin Mother of God is as offensive as blaspheming God himself ( Which I didn ’ t do .
I was just pointing things out ) .
While some states jailed people who insulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Mary rhetoric is punishable by death .
Ask writer , constitutional scholar and one of the most beloved Afro Americans ( until Questlove returns to his roots ) Elie Mystal about blaspheming against the Blessed Mother of Whites .
Mystal was on the receiving end of Caucasian consternation when he said something out loud that I only know about because no less than 10 people texted me a variation of “ Did you hear what this heifer Amy Barrett just said about her secondhand negro children ?
” The justice who once ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitute a hostile work environment described her white children as smart while explaining that her Black children were carefree kids who often exercised their mouths and muscles .
“ Emma is a sophomore in college who just might follow her parents into a career in the law , ” wrote Barrett in her opening statement .
“ Next is Vivian , who came to us from Haiti .
When Vivian arrived , she was so weak that we were told she might never talk or walk normally .
But now she deadlifts as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gym , and I assure you that she has no trouble talking .
“ Tess is 16 , and while she shares her parents ’ love for the liberal arts , she also has a math gene that seems to have skipped her parents ’ generation , ” said Amy “ Combless ” Barrett ( Seriously , why does her hair look like the “ before ” picture in a Pantene commercial ? )
“ John Peter joined us shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti , and Jesse , who brought him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JP ’ s face when he got off the plane in wintertime Chicago.
” The National Review ’ s Isaac Schorr immediately blasted Mystal ’ s spot-on hateful attack against the thong-hating judge .
Yes , Barrett is reportedly connected to a conservative religious sect that believes true Christians don ’ t wear thongs ( Which is how I know my grandmother is saved , sanctified and filled with the grandma panty Holy Ghost ) .
Schorr immediately defended the blessed Mother of Bloomers from Mystal ’ s “ vanity , racial insensitivity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s accurate summarization “ for likes and retweets speaks to his own vanity , racial insensitivity , and cruelty.
” “ Only a fanatic could draw the conclusion that Mystal did from Barrett ’ s statement , ” Schorr wrote Caucasianly .
“ Only a woman with the uncommon talent , grace , and faith of Amy Coney Barrett could find it in her heart to forgive Mystal.
” Schorr seems to be a big fan of a right-wing fanatics openly committed to imposing their religious zealotry on women ’ s right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother ’ s death .
I ’ m sure Mystal is moved by the “ uncommon grace ” of a woman who isn ’ t opposed to hopping into the stolen Supreme Court seat still warm with the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who is probably sitting on the right hand of God ’ s baby boy whispering : “ Not this motherfucker , please ... Oh , my bad Jesus.
” But if Schorr ’ s defensive shut-up-niggering was not enough to convince you of the untouchability of white womanhood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omar ’ s ( D-Minn. ) assertion that Republicans would shit their not-thongs if Amy Coney Barrett ’ s fundamentalist beliefs were rooted in Islam instead of the sanctity of ancient zombieism : We wouldn ’ t see Republicans lose their minds .
Republicans did lose their minds in 2006 when Rep. Keith Ellison chose to use a Quran at his swearing-in ceremony .
Diet white supremacist Dennis Prager called it “ an act of hubris that perfectly exemplifies multiculturalist activism—my culture trumps America ’ s culture , ” and asked how people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Congress , apparently forgetting about Rep. Steve King ( R-Iowa ) or ( insert Republican name here ) .
Rep. Virgil Goode had a legitimate reason for hating Ellison ’ s decision , writing that if he was allowed to do it “ there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Quran.
” Shortly before explaining how he tries to be “ tolerant ” of homosexual marriage , during a debate with Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison , South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Barrett ’ s religious freedom like the head of his party did by insinuating that Barack Obama was Muslim or chanting that Omar should be sent back to Africa .
For the sake of fairness , Schorr , Lindsey Graham and Amy Coney Barrett wrote eloquently about their Christian faith and how their religion informed their feelings on the GOP ’ s racism at this archived link .
The point is , don ’ t fuck with white women .
When liberals “ attacked ” beer-drinking frat-boy Brett Kavanaugh , conservatives jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone who hates Trump is a “ snowflake.
” The rancor against the police officers is reverse racism .
But anyone who speaks ill of the white woman is a particularly rancid kind of demon .
Any affront on white womanhood rises to the level of blasphemy .
And Amy Coney Barrett is a God-fearing , Christian woman who loves her country , saves the lives of unborn babies and always wears solid color underwear when she ’ s shopping for factory refurbished negro athletes to fill her quiver .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not worried about Amy Longstockings because white people will kill you about messing with a white woman .
Ask Elie Mystal .
Ask Ilhan Omar .
Ask Bill Burr .
Ask the Democratic members of the Senate .
Ask the barbed wire-wrapped neck of Emmitt Till .
Ask the charred remains of the residents who lived in the Greenwood section of Tulsa , Okla. Or perhaps , when you get a chance , you can ask all the women who will be forced to accept whatever Jesus instructs Amy to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they supported Barrett ’ s nomination , neither Jesus or the dude in the throne to his left responded to our request for comment .
Even they know not to fuck with white women .

Jesus was just a metaphor.
Whether or not one believes in the story of Yeshua ben Yosef as miracle or mythology, we can all agree on three things:
He had rock hard abs. He was the best person to be around when you ran out of wine. He was expendable.
If God actually sent his child to die for our sins, then the Messiah’s entire earthly existence was only served when he became an important but disposable metaphor for his daddy’s grace and forgiveness. For God so loved the world that he let his son be beaten, flogged and nailed to a cross.
And, even though Yeshua ben Yosef was the most essential worker, he was human. He doubted God. He talked back to his parents. And even when he fed an entire multitude, a few of the 5,000 people at Jesus’ fish fry complained that he didn’t have hot sauce. But there is one person who ranks even higher than Jesus.
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Nobody fucks with Mary.
She remains unblemished. To believe in Jesus, one must also accept the concept of his mother’s perpetual virginity—that she was and is still a virgin even though she was married and somehow gave birth to other children! If you don’t understand how this concept works, then you just don’t have faith. For Mary to be accepted as the vessel through which the savior came, she had to be pure and innocent.
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According to the Catholic faith, speaking against the Blessed Virgin Mother of God is as offensive as blaspheming God himself (Which I didn’t do. I was just pointing things out). While some states jailed people who insulted mama Christ, there are countries where anti-Mary rhetoric is punishable by death.
Mary is also a metaphor...
For white women.
Amy Coney Barrett is a metaphor.
Ask writer, constitutional scholar and one of the most beloved Afro Americans (until Questlove returns to his roots) Elie Mystal about blaspheming against the Blessed Mother of Whites. Mystal was on the receiving end of Caucasian consternation when he said something out loud that I only know about because no less than 10 people texted me a variation of “Did you hear what this heifer Amy Barrett just said about her secondhand negro children?” The justice who once ruled that being called a nigger does not constitute a hostile work environment described her white children as smart while explaining that her Black children were carefree kids who often exercised their mouths and muscles.
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“Emma is a sophomore in college who just might follow her parents into a career in the law,” wrote Barrett in her opening statement. “Next is Vivian, who came to us from Haiti. When Vivian arrived, she was so weak that we were told she might never talk or walk normally. But now she deadlifts as much as the male athletes at our gym, and I assure you that she has no trouble talking.
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“Tess is 16, and while she shares her parents’ love for the liberal arts, she also has a math gene that seems to have skipped her parents’ generation,” said Amy “Combless” Barrett (Seriously, why does her hair look like the “before” picture in a Pantene commercial?) “John Peter joined us shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and Jesse, who brought him home, still describes the shock on JP’s face when he got off the plane in wintertime Chicago.”
The National Review’s Isaac Schorr immediately blasted Mystal’s spot-on hateful attack against the thong-hating judge. Yes, Barrett is reportedly connected to a conservative religious sect that believes true Christians don’t wear thongs (Which is how I know my grandmother is saved, sanctified and filled with the grandma panty Holy Ghost). Schorr immediately defended the blessed Mother of Bloomers from Mystal’s “vanity, racial insensitivity, and cruelty” because Mystal’s accurate summarization “for likes and retweets speaks to his own vanity, racial insensitivity, and cruelty.”
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“Only a fanatic could draw the conclusion that Mystal did from Barrett’s statement,” Schorr wrote Caucasianly. “Only a woman with the uncommon talent, grace, and faith of Amy Coney Barrett could find it in her heart to forgive Mystal.”
Schorr seems to be a big fan of a right-wing fanatics openly committed to imposing their religious zealotry on women’s right to choose, even if it means the mother’s death. I’m sure Mystal is moved by the “uncommon grace” of a woman who isn’t opposed to hopping into the stolen Supreme Court seat still warm with the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is probably sitting on the right hand of God’s baby boy whispering: “Not this motherfucker, please...Oh, my bad Jesus.”
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But if Schorr’s defensive shut-up-niggering was not enough to convince you of the untouchability of white womanhood, check out the response to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) assertion that Republicans would shit their not-thongs if Amy Coney Barrett’s fundamentalist beliefs were rooted in Islam instead of the sanctity of ancient zombieism:
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Ilhan Omar was wrong, though.
We wouldn’t see Republicans lose their minds. Republicans did lose their minds in 2006 when Rep. Keith Ellison chose to use a Quran at his swearing-in ceremony. Diet white supremacist Dennis Prager called it “an act of hubris that perfectly exemplifies multiculturalist activism—my culture trumps America’s culture,” and asked how people would respond if a racist were elected to Congress, apparently forgetting about Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) or (insert Republican name here). Rep. Virgil Goode had a legitimate reason for hating Ellison’s decision, writing that if he was allowed to do it “there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Quran.”
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Goddamn, that’s racist.
(Seriously, God. Could you damn Virgil Goode for me, please?)
Shortly before explaining how he tries to be “tolerant” of homosexual marriage, during a debate with Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he hoped Democrats wouldn’t “attack” Barrett’s religious freedom like the head of his party did by insinuating that Barack Obama was Muslim or chanting that Omar should be sent back to Africa.
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For the sake of fairness, Schorr, Lindsey Graham and Amy Coney Barrett wrote eloquently about their Christian faith and how their religion informed their feelings on the GOP’s racism at this archived link.
The point is, don’t fuck with white women.
When liberals “attacked” beer-drinking frat-boy Brett Kavanaugh, conservatives jumped to his defense by calling Democrats liars. Anyone who hates Trump is a “snowflake.” The rancor against the police officers is reverse racism.
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But anyone who speaks ill of the white woman is a particularly rancid kind of demon. Any affront on white womanhood rises to the level of blasphemy. And Amy Coney Barrett is a God-fearing, Christian woman who loves her country, saves the lives of unborn babies and always wears solid color underwear when she’s shopping for factory refurbished negro athletes to fill her quiver.
But I sincerely hope she’ll be fine.
I’m talking about Ilhan Omar. I’m not worried about Amy Longstockings because white people will kill you about messing with a white woman.
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Ask Elie Mystal. Ask Ilhan Omar. Ask Bill Burr. Ask the Democratic members of the Senate. Ask the barbed wire-wrapped neck of Emmitt Till. Ask the charred remains of the residents who lived in the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Okla.
Or perhaps, when you get a chance, you can ask all the women who will be forced to accept whatever Jesus instructs Amy to do with their vaginas.
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When asked if they supported Barrett’s nomination, neither Jesus or the dude in the throne to his left responded to our request for comment.
Even they know not to fuck with white women.


theroot--2020-10-14--Rapper Chika Does Us All a Favor, Explains Why People Should Stop Questioning Fat Women About Their

Rapper Chika Does Us All a Favor, Explains Why People Should Stop Questioning Fat Women About Their ‘Confidence’

For many men and women , loving your body is no small challenge .
But if you ’ re fat and have the audacity to love and be confident in your body , even the compliments are barbed .
Rapper Chika highlighted this dynamic on Tuesday night , responding to a well-intentioned Instagram commenter who asked her how she “ [ stays ] positive about her weight , ” adding that they were only asking because they were “ seriously struggling with it ” themselves .
“ This is a rude question , ” Chika responded .
“ I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired of talking about my body with strangers.
” The 23-year-old Nigerian-American artist continued , “ how can I stay positive about my body when I ’ m being asked about being fat every 10 minutes.
” It ’ s the kind of comment that , while appearing on its face to be complimentary , is only ever lodged at women in the public eye .
Chika expanded on her response on her Instagram stories , which she posted to her timeline Wednesday morning .
“ For me it ’ s a double-edged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s something I hate talking about , but if I don ’ t talk about it , people will keep doing it , so I ’ m put in a very uncomfortable position , ” she said , adding that this was the last time she will address the issue .
“ Stop fucking asking me about my body .
In fact , stop asking everyone about their bodies , ” Chika continued , adding , “ I don ’ t give a fuck if you look like me , you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking for some kind of confidence boost , if you ’ re looking for some kind of advice .
Bitch , I am not a therapist .
I am not somebody who ’ s designated to let you know how to love yourself .
“ Do not come in my comments asking me how the fuck I would dare love myself , ” she said .
“ Like , I don ’ t give a fuck what place you ’ re coming from , it ’ s fucking rude .
Who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artist , who also models and acts , says she feels gaslit into not speaking up about the barrage of comments about her body because it ’ s coming from well-intentioned fans who are “ genuinely struggling with their own shit .
“ But at the same , intention versus impact , ” she said , adding that the accumulation of interest in her body was “ damaging ” and pointing out that , no matter if she lost , gained or maintained her weight , she had nothing to gain from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for body positivity .
I ’ m not the spokesperson for being dark-skinned .
I ’ m not the spokesperson for having a nappy-ass dread head .
I am none of those things .
Stop asking me questions that you should figure out for yourself , ” she said .
It ’ s not the first time the “ Industry Games ” rapper has called out toxic comments related to her body , but discussing ostensibly positive remarks from fans is a harder needle to thread than calling out more blatant examples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ body positivity ” movement has created more space for fat women in fashion and music to be visible—which is to say , to simply share the same platforms and get similar opportunities as smaller , more “ conventionally attractive ” women—they are still tasked with constantly having to explain themselves and their relationships to their bodies to the public .
While some might be happy to take on this mantle , it ’ s presumptuous to assume any woman wants or needs to talk at length about something as personal and complicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re qualified to dispense advice .
Even complimenting fat women on their “ confidence ” or “ bravery ” emphasizes the idea that such feelings are anomalous or strange : that being fat betrays a norm , and fat women ought to feel shame and insecurity over it .
On top of being a loaded assumption , it ’ s a ludicrous one—especially considering many skinny women in the entertainment industry have spoken at length about their struggles embracing their appearance .
As Chika alluded to , the deluge of commentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reducing the talented and outspoken artist time and again to a handful of her physical traits : her weight , her skin , her hair .
So while Chika ’ s strongly worded response may seem abrasive to some , it ’ s nevertheless a helpful reminder that greater proximity to celebrities via Instagram doesn ’ t allow you to forget your home training .
Fans , after all , still have the option of calling an artist “ beautiful ” and “ inspiring.
” But the backhanded interrogations praising marginalized women for @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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For many men and women, loving your body is no small challenge. But if you’re fat and have the audacity to love and be confident in your body, even the compliments are barbed.
Rapper Chika highlighted this dynamic on Tuesday night, responding to a well-intentioned Instagram commenter who asked her how she “[stays] positive about her weight,” adding that they were only asking because they were “seriously struggling with it” themselves.
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“This is a rude question,” Chika responded. “I know you meant well but I’m tired of talking about my body with strangers.”
The 23-year-old Nigerian-American artist continued, “how can I stay positive about my body when I’m being asked about being fat every 10 minutes.”
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It’s the kind of comment that, while appearing on its face to be complimentary, is only ever lodged at women in the public eye. Chika expanded on her response on her Instagram stories, which she posted to her timeline Wednesday morning.
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“For me it’s a double-edged sword because this topic is like—it’s something I hate talking about, but if I don’t talk about it, people will keep doing it, so I’m put in a very uncomfortable position,” she said, adding that this was the last time she will address the issue.
“Stop fucking asking me about my body. In fact, stop asking everyone about their bodies,” Chika continued, adding, “I don’t give a fuck if you look like me, you don’t look like me, if you’re looking for some kind of confidence boost, if you’re looking for some kind of advice. Bitch, I am not a therapist. I am not somebody who’s designated to let you know how to love yourself.
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“Do not come in my comments asking me how the fuck I would dare love myself,” she said. “Like, I don’t give a fuck what place you’re coming from, it’s fucking rude. Who raised y’all?”
The artist, who also models and acts, says she feels gaslit into not speaking up about the barrage of comments about her body because it’s coming from well-intentioned fans who are “genuinely struggling with their own shit.
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“But at the same time , intention versus impact,” she said, adding that the accumulation of interest in her body was “damaging” and pointing out that, no matter if she lost, gained or maintained her weight, she had nothing to gain from the attention.
“I am not the spokesperson for body positivity. I’m not the spokesperson for being dark-skinned. I’m not the spokesperson for having a nappy-ass dread head. I am none of those things. Stop asking me questions that you should figure out for yourself,” she said.
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It’s not the first time the “Industry Games” rapper has called out toxic comments related to her body, but discussing ostensibly positive remarks from fans is a harder needle to thread than calling out more blatant examples of misogynoir and fat-phobia. While the “body positivity” movement has created more space for fat women in fashion and music to be visible—which is to say, to simply share the same platforms and get similar opportunities as smaller, more “conventionally attractive” women—they are still tasked with constantly having to explain themselves and their relationships to their bodies to the public.
While some might be happy to take on this mantle, it’s presumptuous to assume any woman wants or needs to talk at length about something as personal and complicated as their relationship to their body—or that they’re qualified to dispense advice. Even complimenting fat women on their “confidence” or “bravery” emphasizes the idea that such feelings are anomalous or strange: that being fat betrays a norm, and fat women ought to feel shame and insecurity over it. On top of being a loaded assumption, it’s a ludicrous one—especially considering many skinny women in the entertainment industry have spoken at length about their struggles embracing their appearance.
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As Chika alluded to, the deluge of commentary about her body is also distracting, reducing the talented and outspoken artist time and again to a handful of her physical traits: her weight, her skin, her hair. So while Chika’s strongly worded response may seem abrasive to some, it’s nevertheless a helpful reminder that greater proximity to celebrities via Instagram doesn’t allow you to forget your home training. Fans, after all, still have the option of calling an artist “beautiful” and “inspiring.” But the backhanded interrogations praising marginalized women for daring to be themselves can go.


theroot--2020-10-14--Prime Members Save up to 27% on Aukey Portable Chargers

There are few feelings worse than having your phone die on you as you ’ re walking ( or driving @ @ @ @ @ the midst of a pandemic—not that I would know anything about that !
A threat @ @ @ @ @ of a portable charger to keep around , these Aukey-branded banks and car plugs are @ @ @ @ @ for Prime Day right now .
You can grab a 10,000mAh 18-watt Power Delivery fast @ @ @ @ @ using our exclusive code KINJAN83P .
Need a backup for your vehicles cigarette lighter , @ @ @ @ @ supposed to call those things now ?
This 30W dual-port option is compact enough to @ @ @ @ @ always there when you need it most , and is marked down to $ 11 @ @ @ @ @ Last but not least , a 20,000mAh USB-C charger is future-proof and powerful .
It @ @ @ @ @ code required , making it an easy impulse buy that ’ s thin , light @ @ @ @ @ connections that ’ ll last years to come .

Gabe Carey on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

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There are few feelings worse than having your phone die on you as you’re walking (or driving) the streets alone in the midst of a pandemic—not that I would know anything about that! A threat best avoided with the purchase of a portable charger to keep around, these Aukey-branded banks and car plugs are up to 27% off for Prime Day right now.
You can grab a 10,000mAh 18-watt Power Delivery fast charger for just $16 using our exclusive code KINJAN83P. Need a backup for your vehicles cigarette lighter, or whatever you’re supposed to call those things now? This 30W dual-port option is compact enough to carry in your pocket, always there when you need it most, and is marked down to $11 with the code KINJACCA3. Last but not least, a 20,000mAh USB-C charger is future-proof and powerful. It costs $15 , no code required, making it an easy impulse buy that’s thin, light, and replete with enough connections that’ll last years to come.


theroot--2020-10-14--Melvin Gordon Facing 3-Game Suspension After Getting Charged With DUI

Between devastating injuries to star players like Von Miller , Courtland Sutton , Phillip Lindsay and damn near everyone else worth a shit on their team , lingering uncertainty at the quarterback position and their schedule turning into a cruel game of Jenga due to the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the entire league , the Broncos season was pretty much over before it even began .
Suffice to say , Denver has little room for error .
So now probably isn ’ t the greatest time for their starting running back to get knocked for a DUI , yet here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Melvin Gordon was cited late Tuesday for driving under the influence and could now face league discipline as well as some questions from the team .
Police records show Gordon was also ticketed for speeding — between 25 and 39 mph over the posted limit — in downtown Denver .
Gordon is scheduled for a Nov. 13 court date .
You ’ ve got ta be a special kind of stupid to be driving at least 25 miles over the speed limit—according to the police report , his drunk ass was doing 71 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the influence , but again , the Broncos are cursed .
When he was pulled over , officers also reported that he was swaying and his speech was slurred .
Damn , homie .
And as if a DUI isn ’ t bad enough , under the terms of the NFL ’ s collective bargaining agreement , Gordon is looking at a 3-game suspension .
Gordon currently leads the team in carries ( 65 ) , rushing yards ( 281 ) and rushing touchdowns ( 3 ) , but thanks to gaffe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DUIs too .
This is all bad and the exact type of thing the Broncos don ’ t need right now .
“ We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon , ” the Broncos said in a statement on Wednesday .
“ Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details.
” Gordon is scheduled to be arraigned on November 13 .

The Denver Broncos are cursed.
Between devastating injuries to star players like Von Miller, Courtland Sutton, Phillip Lindsay and damn near everyone else worth a shit on their team, lingering uncertainty at the quarterback position and their schedule turning into a cruel game of Jenga due to the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the entire league, the Broncos season was pretty much over before it even began.
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Suffice to say, Denver has little room for error. So now probably isn’t the greatest time for their starting running back to get knocked for a DUI, yet here we are.
From ESPN:
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was cited late Tuesday for driving under the influence and could now face league discipline as well as some questions from the team. Police records show Gordon was also ticketed for speeding — between 25 and 39 mph over the posted limit — in downtown Denver. Gordon is scheduled for a Nov. 13 court date.
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You’ve gotta be a special kind of stupid to be driving at least 25 miles over the speed limit—according to the police report, his drunk ass was doing 71 MPH in a 35 MPH zone—while under the influence, but again, the Broncos are cursed. When he was pulled over, officers also reported that he was swaying and his speech was slurred. Damn, homie.
And as if a DUI isn’t bad enough, under the terms of the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, Gordon is looking at a 3-game suspension.
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Gordon currently leads the team in carries (65), rushing yards (281) and rushing touchdowns (3), but thanks to gaffe, he now probably leads the team in DUIs too. This is all bad and the exact type of thing the Broncos don’t need right now.
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“We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon,” the Broncos said in a statement on Wednesday. “Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details.”
Please don’t drink and drive, y’all.
Gordon is scheduled to be arraigned on November 13.


theroot--2020-10-14--New Playstation Network Update Records Party Chat, Downs PSN

Playstation is sus , y ’ all .
I mean , I don ’ t know about you , but an update that records your party chat is pretty sus to me .
The 8.00 update launched for Playstation 4 today and players were quick to voice their displeasure at a new feature that records party chats .
When you try to join or create a party , a disclaimer pops up informing you that the chat may be recorded .
Sony must have known this update would rub folks the wrong way because they make no mention of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that come with the update .
As of this writing , there is also nothing on Playstation ’ s Twitter addressing the change .
To be perfectly frank , this is pretty fucked up .
As a Black man who does his best not to be hateful , you will never hear me get too heated over efforts to crack down on racist , sexist , homophobic , and transphobic language in gaming .
We need to continually make gaming a more inclusive space , that ’ s just facts .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s a gross invasion of privacy .
I will be the first to admit that I am fucking foul when I ’ m playing Call of Duty with the squad .
The amount times I ’ ve probably told a 12-year-old they were a dumb , fucking C-word who deserves every bullet I put in them , is , you know , probably higher than I would like to admit .
I ’ m with the homies though , so foul talk is to be expected .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording on and off either .
The implication is that as soon as you join a voice chat , the system will begin recording .
Multiple Twitter users have said that it appears you can ’ t make a party private either , meaning anyone can join .
So if you and the crew are talking foul only for a stranger to show up and become offended , you could be banned .
Also , the fact I had to essentially parse through Twitter to figure out the details on this isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s end .
If you ’ re going to change the system so drastically then you damn well better have a clear and concise explanation for it .
Twitter , as always , stays undefeated and quickly began to meme the situation .
It ’ s not enough that the new update streamlines snitching , it may have also caused PSN to go down for multiple users .
I count myself among those users .
Any attempt to open my friends list is met with a infinite load screen followed by a pop-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I can access the Playstation Store but trying to access any of the social features on Playstation brings up a similar screen .
Basically , it ’ s been a messy ass day for Playstation .
We ’ re only a month out from the PS5 release so we ’ ll see what , if any , effect that revealing the console may snitch on you could have on its sales .
Should you have understandable privacy concerns from this change , I ’ d recommend checking out Discord for your voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for when I ’ m playing Among Us and it works just fine .

Playstation is sus, y’all. I mean, I don’t know about you, but an update that records your party chat is pretty sus to me.
The 8.00 update launched for Playstation 4 today and players were quick to voice their displeasure at a new feature that records party chats. When you try to join or create a party, a disclaimer pops up informing you that the chat may be recorded.
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Sony must have known this update would rub folks the wrong way because they make no mention of it in their blog post detailing the changes that come with the update. As of this writing, there is also nothing on Playstation’s Twitter addressing the change.
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To be perfectly frank, this is pretty fucked up. As a Black man who does his best not to be hateful, you will never hear me get too heated over efforts to crack down on racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic language in gaming. We need to continually make gaming a more inclusive space, that’s just facts.
This is not how you do that, though.
It’s a gross invasion of privacy. I will be the first to admit that I am fucking foul when I’m playing Call of Duty with the squad. The amount times I’ve probably told a 12-year-old they were a dumb, fucking C-word who deserves every bullet I put in them, is, you know, probably higher than I would like to admit. I’m with the homies though, so foul talk is to be expected.
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It’s not like there is option to turn recording on and off either. The implication is that as soon as you join a voice chat, the system will begin recording.
Multiple Twitter users have said that it appears you can’t make a party private either, meaning anyone can join. So if you and the crew are talking foul only for a stranger to show up and become offended, you could be banned.
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Also, the fact I had to essentially parse through Twitter to figure out the details on this isn’t a good look on Sony’s end. If you’re going to change the system so drastically then you damn well better have a clear and concise explanation for it.
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Twitter, as always, stays undefeated and quickly began to meme the situation.
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It’s not enough that the new update streamlines snitching, it may have also caused PSN to go down for multiple users. I count myself among those users.
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Any attempt to open my friends list is met with a infinite load screen followed by a pop-up that says it can’t load.
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I can access the Playstation Store but trying to access any of the social features on Playstation brings up a similar screen.
Basically, it’s been a messy ass day for Playstation. We’re only a month out from the PS5 release so we’ll see what, if any, effect that revealing the console may snitch on you could have on its sales.
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Should you have understandable privacy concerns from this change, I’d recommend checking out Discord for your voice chat needs. I personally use it for when I’m playing Among Us and it works just fine.


theroot--2020-10-14--Regina King Continues to Slay in Her Kingdom, Will Produce Supernatural Black Teen Drama at the CW

Regina THEE King is continuing to reign over the Hollywood kingdom with the announcement of her new project !
As her directorial debut One Night In Miami continues to be a talking point in the Oscar contender conversation , Variety has reported that the actress-filmmaker is executive producing a new drama set to debut on the CW .
Titled Slay , the series focuses on Carson Jones .
She is described as a bold , witty teenager with afro puffs , leather boots , seventies cool , and – thanks to her mother ’ s ancient African bloodline – supernatural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect Virginia ’ s Historic Triangle ( one of the most haunted areas in the country ) from the forces of darkness .
Julian Johnson will write and co-executive produce , with Pam Veasey supervising and executive producing .
Regina and her sister Reina King will executive produce via their production company , Royal Ties .
CBS Television Studios will produce .
A Black afro-puffed teen girl with supernatural gifts ?
!
Sign me the hell up .
King has been vocal about the significance of making sure that women are at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m going to use my platform right now to say , in the next two years , everything that I produce , I am making a vow—and it ’ s going to be tough—to make sure that everything that I produce , that it ’ s 50 % women , ” King said during her 2019 Golden Globes acceptance speech .
“ I just challenge anyone out there who is in a position of power—not just in our industry , in all industries—I challenge you to challenge yourselves and stand with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” King , who will be co-starring in the upcoming Western flick The Harder They Fall , recently graced the cover of Glamour Magazine for their “ Women of the Year ” issue .
“ I am happy , ” King told the magazine .
“ I am , overall .
I am happy .
I am filled with gratitude , but I do realize that I would like in my lifetime to see what the other side of this looks like—the other side of what a changed system looks like , true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideals , but when and where are we going to see it ?
It feels like we are in this powder keg moment , but it feels like…that phoenix rising from the ashes .
I ’ ve got to believe that a phoenix is going to rise as all of this shit burns down .
I say that and I ’ m including everything from the climate changing to the pandemic .
It ’ s just so much .
It ’ s so much and it ’ s all happening at once .
@

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Grapevine, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

Regina THEE King is continuing to reign over the Hollywood kingdom with the announcement of her new project!
As her directorial debut One Night In Miami continues to be a talking point in the Oscar contender conversation, Variety has reported that the actress-filmmaker is executive producing a new drama set to debut on the CW.
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Variety gives the scoop:
Titled Slay, the series focuses on Carson Jones. She is described as a bold, witty teenager with afro puffs, leather boots, seventies cool, and – thanks to her mother’s ancient African bloodline – supernatural gifts and the responsibility to use them to protect Virginia’s Historic Triangle (one of the most haunted areas in the country) from the forces of darkness. Julian Johnson will write and co-executive produce, with Pam Veasey supervising and executive producing. Regina and her sister Reina King will executive produce via their production company, Royal Ties. CBS Television Studios will produce.
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A Black afro-puffed teen girl with supernatural gifts?! Sign me the hell up. King has been vocal about the significance of making sure that women are at the forefront of her productions.
“I’m going to use my platform right now to say, in the next two years, everything that I produce, I am making a vow—and it’s going to be tough—to make sure that everything that I produce, that it’s 50% women,” King said during her 2019 Golden Globes acceptance speech. “I just challenge anyone out there who is in a position of power—not just in our industry, in all industries—I challenge you to challenge yourselves and stand with us in solidarity and do the same.”
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King, who will be co-starring in the upcoming Western flick The Harder They Fall, recently graced the cover of Glamour Magazine for their “Women of the Year” issue.
“I am happy,” King told the magazine. “I am, overall. I am happy. I am filled with gratitude, but I do realize that I would like in my lifetime to see what the other side of this looks like—the other side of what a changed system looks like, true systematic change. Great ideals, great ideals, but when and where are we going to see it? It feels like we are in this powder keg moment, but it feels like…that phoenix rising from the ashes. I’ve got to believe that a phoenix is going to rise as all of this shit burns down. I say that and I’m including everything from the climate changing to the pandemic. It’s just so much. It’s so much and it’s all happening at once.”


theroot--2020-10-14--The 10 Best Deals of October 14, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 14, 2020

It ’ s October 14 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the best that Prime Day has to offer !
Stan Bong Joon-Ho and snag Parasite on Blu-ray .
Become the plant parent of your dreams with a succulent garden for your apartment .
Reminisce about your pre-quarantine life with a drone to peruse your old stomping grounds .
And if you ’ re still itching for more deals , feel free to take a look at Wednesday ’ s best deals overall .
Maybe you need a new TV .
But you probably don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can double as a picture frame when you ’ re not getting your binge on .
Still , if there ’ s no talking you out of it , this 55 '' 4k TV from Samsung comes wrapped in a frame that might look just fine on your wall .
Framed TVs seem a bit goofy , but hey , do your thing .
The 65 '' version is also discounted 25 % .
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon .
Hey home cooks , get your hands on a Le @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 180 .
It ’ s 40 % off for Prime Day and can make soups , casseroles , and whatever else .
Plus , it ’ ll look good on your stovetop or dining room table .
I would go ahead and bring it to your ( smaller ) Thanksgiving and Holiday get-togethers just so you can brag about how pretty it is .
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
There ’ s a good chance you know someone who has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been wanting to be a part of the group .
Thanks to Prime Day , there ’ s a good chance you can be .
At $ 115 , Apple ’ s AirPods with Wired Charging Case are the lowest they ’ ve ever been .
Especially if 2020 is the year you are upgrading to the newest iPhone 12 line , these will perfectly compliment the device , with its touch controls and sensors that pause tracks when you take an AirPod out .
This article was originally published by Daryl Baxter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take to the skies for 30 minutes , capturing HD videos and 12MP of aerial photos .
It ’ s a perfect peripheral to use at a park or your own garden in taking some fantastic footage .
It weighs at 250 grams , which means it ’ s under the weight requirement to register the device with the government , so you can use it right away .
The DJI Fly App is the recommended way to control the drone through your smartphone , so you can accurately control it for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter .
Look , paying $ 500 for a blender is just not the biz , OK , and I ’ m even having problems justifying the purchase after this Prime-exclusive $ 150 discount .
But if you have a sore need for something that can liquify absolutely anything in quick fashion , this is the safest choice .
This 64oz blender has variable speed control and a pulse feature to get your chops just right , and with smartphone app connectivity , you ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozen blending programs to cover more than 500 recipes .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Tired of scrolling through the news every night ?
Maybe a Kindle may help you unwind after a long day without having to slog through Tweets and articles that might just bum you out .
Amazon ’ s Kindle Paperwhite , which is waterproof and lit display for night-time reading .
Typically , it costs $ 130 , but right now it ’ s down to $ 85 , so grab it while you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Jordan McMahon .
It ’ s nice having a few plants in your home .
They bring a little cheer , life , and can brighten a small space .
Today take 20 % off this pack of eleven two-inch tall succulents from Costa Farms .
You ’ ll see the discount applied at checkout .
Succulents are easy to take care of and with this many , they also make great gifts if you find an adorable decorative pot to transport them in .
They make the perfect decoration for windowsills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Each succulent is unique in size , color , and texture .
They ship in lightweight grower ’ s pots made from a 100 % recyclable material .
Costa Farms plants are grown in premium soil to ensure healthy happy plants upon delivery .
Get in touch with your inner Earth Momma or Plant Daddy and fill your space with delightful green for a few dollars less .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
This is a smart peripheral where it can attach itself to an existing garage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required .
Once it links up to the MyQ app , you can receive notifications of when it opens and closes .
The MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener also works with select Amazon Prime members in certain areas , where deliveries can be securely arranged between the delivery driver and you from the MyQ app .
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter .
If you ’ re anything like me , Parasite was one of the few things that brought you joy last year .
Amid the global insurgence of wealth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destruction of the planet , the film managed to criticize the systemic root of those problems while refraining from overly ham-fisted evangelizing .
Its message universal and increasingly relevant , Parasite has since gone on to win four Oscars—including Best Picture—for 2020 .
For Prime Day , Amazon is selling Parasite for $ 15 on Blu-ray , down 40 % from what it was previously .
For those left wanting more after watching Parasite , The Host , an earlier Bong Joon-Ho film from 2006 , is also discounted , to $ 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t seen it myself , my partner explained to me that The Host is about a giant mutant creature that emerges after the U.S. military dumps a bunch of toxic waste in Seol ’ s Han River .
Also that second part happened in real life .
In other words , this is exactly my shit .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
What ’ s the better value : a $ 300 dentist bill or a $ 28 box of whitening strips ?
Before you make that expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teeth whiteners .
They supposedly remove up to 14 years of staining for up to 12 months , and there are two other “ Express ” strips for a quick same-day result , perfect for an unexpected hot date .
The standard treatments require a 30-minute application once a day , which is totally reasonable to improve that already rock star smile of yours .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .

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

Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 14, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the best that Prime Day has to offer! Stan Bong Joon-Ho and snag Parasite on Blu-ray. Become the plant parent of your dreams with a succulent garden for your apartment. Reminisce about your pre-quarantine life with a drone to peruse your old stomping grounds.
And if you’re still itching for more deals, feel free to take a look at Wednesday’s best deals overall.
#1: samsung frame 55" 4k tv
Maybe you need a new TV. But you probably don’t need a big TV that can double as a picture frame when you’re not getting your binge on. Still, if there’s no talking you out of it, this 55" 4k TV from Samsung comes wrapped in a frame that might look just fine on your wall. Framed TVs seem a bit goofy, but hey, do your thing. The 65" version is also discounted 25%.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#2: Le Creuset cast iron pots
Hey home cooks, get your hands on a Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Pot for $180. It’s 40% off for Prime Day and can make soups, casseroles, and whatever else. Plus, it’ll look good on your stovetop or dining room table. I would go ahead and bring it to your (smaller) Thanksgiving and Holiday get-togethers just so you can brag about how pretty it is. Grab it before it’s gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#3: airpods 2 wired charging
There’s a good chance you know someone who has a pair of AirPods, and you have been wanting to be a part of the group. Thanks to Prime Day, there’s a good chance you can be.
At $115, Apple’s AirPods with Wired Charging Case are the lowest they’ve ever been. Especially if 2020 is the year you are upgrading to the newest iPhone 12 line, these will perfectly compliment the device, with its touch controls and sensors that pause tracks when you take an AirPod out.
This article was originally published by Daryl Baxter.
#4: DJI Mavic mini
The mini-drone by DJI is able to take to the skies for 30 minutes, capturing HD videos and 12MP of aerial photos. It’s a perfect peripheral to use at a park or your own garden in taking some fantastic footage.
It weighs at 250 grams, which means it’s under the weight requirement to register the device with the government, so you can use it right away.
The DJI Fly App is the recommended way to control the drone through your smartphone, so you can accurately control it for as long as the battery lasts.
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter.
#5: vitamix a3300 64oz smart blender
Look, paying $500 for a blender is just not the biz, OK, and I’m even having problems justifying the purchase after this Prime-exclusive $150 discount. But if you have a sore need for something that can liquify absolutely anything in quick fashion, this is the safest choice.
This 64oz blender has variable speed control and a pulse feature to get your chops just right, and with smartphone app connectivity, you’ll be able to load up over a dozen blending programs to cover more than 500 recipes.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#6: kindle paperwhite
Tired of scrolling through the news every night? Maybe a Kindle may help you unwind after a long day without having to slog through Tweets and articles that might just bum you out. Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite, which is waterproof and lit display for night-time reading. Typically, it costs $130, but right now it’s down to $85, so grab it while you can.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#7: 11 pack of succulents
It’s nice having a few plants in your home. They bring a little cheer, life, and can brighten a small space. Today take 20% off this pack of eleven two-inch tall succulents from Costa Farms. You’ll see the discount applied at checkout.
Succulents are easy to take care of and with this many, they also make great gifts if you find an adorable decorative pot to transport them in. They make the perfect decoration for windowsills as I have them in my bedroom. Each succulent is unique in size, color, and texture. They ship in lightweight grower’s pots made from a 100% recyclable material. Costa Farms plants are grown in premium soil to ensure healthy happy plants upon delivery. Get in touch with your inner Earth Momma or Plant Daddy and fill your space with delightful green for a few dollars less.
Free shipping for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: smart garage door opener
This is a smart peripheral where it can attach itself to an existing garage, and automate the opening and closing when required. Once it links up to the MyQ app, you can receive notifications of when it opens and closes.
The MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener also works with select Amazon Prime members in certain areas, where deliveries can be securely arranged between the delivery driver and you from the MyQ app.
This deal was originally published by Daryl Baxter.
#9: Parasite blu-ray
If you’re anything like me, Parasite was one of the few things that brought you joy last year. Amid the global insurgence of wealth inequality, not to mention the gradual destruction of the planet, the film managed to criticize the systemic root of those problems while refraining from overly ham-fisted evangelizing. Its message universal and increasingly relevant, Parasite has since gone on to win four Oscars—including Best Picture—for 2020. For Prime Day, Amazon is selling Parasite for $15 on Blu-ray, down 40% from what it was previously.
For those left wanting more after watching Parasite, The Host, an earlier Bong Joon-Ho film from 2006, is also discounted, to $9 on the site. While I haven’t seen it myself, my partner explained to me that The Host is about a giant mutant creature that emerges after the U.S. military dumps a bunch of toxic waste in Seol’s Han River. Also that second part happened in real life.
In other words, this is exactly my shit.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#10: crest whitening strips
What’s the better value: a $300 dentist bill or a $28 box of whitening strips? Before you make that expensive trip, try out these Crest no-slip teeth whiteners. They supposedly remove up to 14 years of staining for up to 12 months, and there are two other “Express” strips for a quick same-day result, perfect for an unexpected hot date. The standard treatments require a 30-minute application once a day, which is totally reasonable to improve that already rock star smile of yours.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.