theroot--2020-11-10--Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Star Wars, and Data Storage in Amazon’s Holiday Dash S

Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Apple, LEGO, Star Wars, and Data Storage in Amazon’s Holiday Dash Sale

Prime Day might be done , but the savings haven ’ t stopped .
Amazon ’ s Holiday Dash sale collects all sorts of bargains from across the site , from headphones to smartphones , toys , candy , DNA tests , and plenty more .
Each day brings new deals , and we ’ ll be updating this space daily to bring you the best of the sales in the weeks ahead .
Whether you ’ re starting your holiday shopping early or just want to keep an eye out for serious savings , be sure to check back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Star Wars Toys and Apparel If you ’ ve got a Star Wars fan ( or a few ) in the house and want to snag some solid deals on toys and apparel for the holidays , Amazon has a selection of stuff on sale today .
There are action figures , t-shirts , socks , collectible pins , and plenty more , all up to 50 % off .
Hit the link for the full selection , or catch our picks below .
Save Up to 46 % on Data Storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices , then chances are very good that you ’ ll need extra storage from time to time .
Whether it ’ s a microSD card , hard drive , SSD , or USB stick , Amazon can help right now .
Data storage hardware from the likes of WD , Seagate , PNY , HP , and Crucial is on sale today , with some products discounted up to 46 % off .
Check out the full selection ; we ’ ve made a few picks below , too .
Clip the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the top games this holiday for kids and families on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , Crash Bandicoot 4 : It ’ s About Time delivers a charming update to the classic platform-action series , two decades after the last core entry .
It ’ s on sale for $ 20 off the list price on both consoles right now , so snag it while it ’ s cheap !
Just clip the coupon on the product listing to take advantage of the full savings .
The holiday season usually means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorts of other treats , so if you need a kitchen upgrade that won ’ t break the bank , consider this compact Delish by Dish stand mixer .
It ’ s a 3.5qt mixer with beaters and dough hooks included , yet it keeps a pretty modest footprint on your counter .
Save $ 30 right now in a handful of colors .
Save $ 55 off the price of Apple ’ s premium AirPods Pro wireless earbuds right now .
They have a redesigned fit and rubberized tips for added comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise canceling smarts .
The case is also wirelessly chargeable , making it easy to toss it on a charging pad to ensure your ‘ Pods are always ready to rock .
While the required LEGO Super Mario starter set is still full-price at $ 60 , you can save 20 % on several of the expansion sets at Amazon today .
The sale includes the Piranha Plant Power Slide expansion , Mario ’ s House and Yoshi expansion , and Toad ’ s Treasure Hunt expansion , among others .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these cool , digitally-augmented sets , now ’ s the time to stock up .
Looking for a no-contact thermometer ?
FACEIL ’ s infrared forehead thermometer is just $ 20 at Amazon right now , a savings of $ 6 .
This handy device measures someone ’ s temperature at a distance of a few centimeters or less , delivering an near-instant reading for adults , kids , and infants alike .
If you ’ re willing to invest a bit more cash , an OLED TV can seriously impress with its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typical LCD sets .
This LG CX 55 ” 4K HDR set is an excellent option , and right now it ’ s down to $ 1,397 on Amazon—a 30 % savings .
Save nearly half-off the regular price of Bio Bidet ’ s SlimEdge toilet attachment , which easily hooks up to your existing throne with no plumbing necessary , adding rear-end spitzing capabilities with minimal fuss .
Save on toilet paper and get a more refreshing finish by adding a bidet attachment to your toilet .
Save Up to 40 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s cast iron cookware and stoneware is serious business and it commands serious prices , as well .
Luckily , Amazon has a bunch of it on deep discount right now , including 40 % off of an Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven , now $ 180 , plus a cast iron grill pan for $ 100 and $ 20 stoneware salt and pepper shakers .

Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Black Friday weekend hit a little different this year, and for your sake and everyone’s, we hope you did all of your deals shopping online. Luckily, retailers far and wide served up fantastic deals all weekend long, and they’re not stopping.
We’ve seen loads of great Cyber Monday deals, ranging from cheap earbuds and bath towels to PS4 games, cookware, apparel, cosmetics, and more. Here are some of the best deals around right now, updated daily through the rest of this weekend to bring even more can’t-miss bargains.
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This isn’t a deal in terms of price, but if you’re still looking to secure a Nintendo Switch before Christmas, Amazon has the standard console with red and blue Joy-Con controllers up for grabs at $300. It’s currently listed as being in stock on December 15 as of this writing, although that’s sure to change as people snap ‘em up.
Meanwhile, Best Buy has the newly-announced Fortnite Wildcat Bundle in stock, which comes with a specially-branded console along with the free-to-play game pre-downloaded on the system, plus 2,000 V-Bucks and exclusive in-game content. That’s also $300. And lastly, it won’t ship until January, but Amazon also has the adorable Animal Crossing-themed Switch console available for purchase at regular price.
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Amazon has a big Cyber Monday sale on smartphones that includes models from a variety of brands and is mostly focused on budget-friendly hardware. But there are a few big discounts on flagship phones here, too.
Standouts include the new OnePlus 8T for $630, a $120 savings from the list price, as well as the higher-end OnePlus 8 Pro for $750—that’s $250 off. Other bargains include the Moto G Power for $175, Google Pixel 3a XL for $299, and even a Tracfone Apple iPhone 7 for $130. Check out the full deal listing for several sub-$100 phones, as well.
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Got a Nintendo Switch or is someone you love getting it as a holiday gift? If you haven’t already played Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party, they’re two of the must-play multiplayer gems on the console. And right now, Target is slashing $40 off the combined price for these hits with this discounted bundle. Now that’s a heck of a deal.
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JACHS NY dropped prices up to 70% off for Black Friday, but the deals are even more serious for Cyber Monday, with items now up to 90% off without a coupon or code. JACHS NY primarily specializes in men’s apparel and accessories, but also has a handful of women’s pieces in the mix. Whether you’re looking to stock up for winter or grab some cheap bargains for the rest of the year, now’s the time to save big.
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Looking for affordable wireless earbuds that won’t break the bank? You won’t find a much better deal than Mpow’s M5 wireless earbuds for just $30 at Amazon right now. This deal is exclusively for Prime members, mind you, and you’ll have to clip the coupon and use code D3O7SXCN at checkout. These earbuds have a strong 4.4-star rating at Amazon and deliver up to 6 hours of battery life per charge, with an additional 36 hours of charge available in the case.
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If you grew up in a certain era (say, the early-to-mid ‘90s), then you might remember these classic Tiger Electronics handheld video games. They were cheap, featured great licenses, and were a fun way to kill some time. Well, they’re back: these X-Men and Transformers games have been revived exactly as they were back when, and right now they’re $10 each at Amazon. Stuff one of these in a nostalgic fan’s stocking.
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If your dull blades aren’t slicing through proteins like butter these days, then it might be time for a kitchen upgrade. Luckily, Macy’s has these color-coded Cuisinart knives for just $15 right now, a savings of $25. You get five stainless steel blades here, each with a cover for safe storage, ranging from a lil’ 3.5” paring knife up to an 8” chef’s knife.
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Get your game on from essentially anywhere with the Acer Nitro 5, a notebook primed for high-quality PC gaming. This portable beast has an Intel Core i5 chip alongside a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, plus the 15.6” screen has a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and there’s a hefty 1TB hard drive here and a speedy 256GB SSD alongside too. It’s $300 off the list price at Walmart right now.
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If it’s high time to upgrade your entertainment center, especially ahead of the long winter ahead, then scope out this massive deal on a massive Samsung 4K TV from Best Buy. Right now, you can save $600 off the list price of this 82” Class 8 set, which will look super crisp in Ultra HD glory. Whether paired with a new game console or even just for streaming Netflix, it’s bound to be a beauty. Just make sure you have something large enough to hold it!
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Apple’s latest Macs are powered by its own brand new M1 chips, which are shockingly more powerful than the old Intel-driven models. Amazingly, you can already save $100 off the list price of either the base 256GB or larger 512GB models of the super-thin MacBook Air, which are now $899 and $1,149 respectively at Adorama. They’re significantly more powerful than the old Air laptops, making them more capable options for content creation.
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If your old artificial tree isn’t looking the part anymore, or if you’re finally ready to be done with buying a real tree each year, KingSo is offering discounts on fake Christmas trees at Amazon. A 7.5-foot tree is $60 when you clip the coupon on the page and use promo code KINGSO456G at checkout. A snow-flecked version of the same tree comes out to $72 when you clip the coupon and put in the same code.
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AirPods-like wireless earbuds don’t have to break the bank or even stress your wallet much at all. Amazon has these Boltune wireless earbuds for $26 right now, a savings of $14 from the already-low list price. They have a 4.5-star rating from Amazon customers and provide about 4 hours of playback per charge, with another 34 hours’ worth of charges available in the case.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an incredible value, delivering 100+ playable games for Xbox One/Series X/Series S and PC players, including all of the company’s own big first-party games and lots of other gems large and small. It’s usually $15 a month, which includes an Xbox Live Gold subscription, but right now Target is offering a three-month subscription card for a mere $20. Check it out now if you haven’t, or add extra time to keep gaming through the winter.
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If you need a cheap and easy way to transform a “dumb” TV into a smart one, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite can do the trick. This tiny lil’ stick plugs right into an HDMI port and provides easy access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon’s own video offerings. It comes with a remote, too, and is marked down 40% to just $18 right now.
Looking for something that can hit 4K resolution? The Fire TV Stick 4K is also 40% off at $30 today.
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Home ownership may seem forever out of reach for some of us, but right now you can bestow such a wondrous gift on your feline friend(s) for a mere $39 from Chewy. FRISCO’s 33” faux fur cat tree and condo has a couple of cubbies, a big laying platform at the top, and a dangly ball to bat around. The full savings will show up in your cart.
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Paper Mario: The Origami King was one of the standout releases in a relatively quiet year for the Nintendo Switch, so if you didn’t check it out earlier in 2020, now’s the time to dive in. This role-playing adventure is currently $10 off at Amazon—a rare discount indeed.
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If you have a die-hard Dragon Ball fan on your list, then you can ensure an enormous grin on their face this holiday with the Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set. Currently half off the list price from Amazon, this set comes with 26 (!) paperback books that tell the entire saga—and thankfully without the added filler of the anime adaptation.
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If sitting all the time at your home desk isn’t doing any favors for your back, then you might want to consider upgrading to a standing desk. Flexispot’s adjustable desk converts from sitting to standing heights with the simple buttons, and right now Amazon is slashing $100 off the list price. Reap the potential health benefits with this affordable standing setup. Just clip the coupon on the page to snag the savings.
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If you need a beautiful new screen for your stay-at-home cinematic exploits, check out this Sony X800H 65-inch 4K HDR set. This LED display is sure to be a stunner, and would undoubtedly pair well with the new PlayStation 5… or Xbox Series X or S, even. Save $202 at Amazon.
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Looking for one of those infrared thermometers that scans someone’s temperature without actually touching their forehead? You’re in luck: Amazon has iHealth’s forehead thermometer for just $20 , a 6 0% savings over the list price, when you clip the coupon.
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Some might scoff at the idea of an adult cruising around on an electric scooter, but we bet you’d feel pretty boss roaming around town on this thing. Segway’s Ninebot ES4 electric kick scooter is a premium model and priced accordingly, but right now it’s $270 off the list price — that’s just $500 at Amazon right now.
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If you’ve been curious about Apple’s famed wireless earbuds but didn’t want to pay full price, here’s your chance: Amazon has the AirPods for just $110 right now. That’s a $49 savings off the regular list price. Or you can snag the version with a wirelessly-chargeable case for $140, which is $59 off list. In either case, you get compact ‘buds that charge within the case, pair easily with iOS devices and Macs (but work with others too), and last up to 5 hours per charge.
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Snag one of the season’s hottest new video games for the adventurer in your family. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla shifts the action to the Viking conquest of England, with dazzling terrain, brutal action, and captivating storytelling. Right now, you can save $10 off the list price on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or Xbox (works on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One) at Amazon.
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If you’re looking to bring the Amazon Alexa voice assistant into your home, whether it’s for the first time or you’re expanding into new rooms and spaces, now’s the time. Amazon is offering up to 60% off various models, including $30 off the brand new globe-shaped Echo, $21 off the smaller new Echo Dot, and half-off the screen packing Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.
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Right now is a rough time for spotty home Wi-Fi connectivity, especially for those of us working from home and doubly so for those of us with kids doing remote learning. If your old Wi-Fi router isn’t cutting it anymore, consider an Eero mesh router. These handy whole-home systems use multiple access points to blanket your entire space with seamless, smooth internet access. Right now, Amazon has multiple sets and devices for 20% off the list price.
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Snag the heart of your next gaming rig with this 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake processor, which is marked down $230 right now from the original list price at Newegg. Along with a powerful chip for your new desktop, you’ll also get an Intel software bundle—valued at $150—which has creativity and productivity tools alongside some in-game goodies for titles like Fortnite and Auto Chess.
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Rev up your next quiet afternoon or evening with a LEGO Speed Champions building kit. These officially-licensed sets let you create blocky recreations of iconic sports cars and other rides, including the McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 Competizione, and Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0, along with many others, and several sets are marked down 20% right now at Amazon.
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If you need a better streaming solution for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or any of your other favorite services, why not snag a Roku? The company’s most popular devices are on sale right now, with the Roku Ultra down to $69 (from $100), the Roku Streaming Stick+ for just $30 (down from $50), and the Roku Premiere for $24 (usually $40). They all have 4K video support, but otherwise have various features.
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The Always Pan is a recent cookware sensation: a well-designed, attractive, multi-function ceramic non-stick pan that can potentially replace all of the old pots and pans in your kitchen. Whether braising, steaming, frying, boiling, and more, it’s a super-handy addition that includes a modular lid, steaming basket and colander, easy-pour spouts, and beech wood spatula with a built-in rest. It’s not cheap, but right now you can save $50 off the list price directly from Our Place with the promo code SUPERSALE. Some color options won’t ship until late December, however, so be sure to check if you need it sooner.
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Secure virtual private network (VPN) service into early 2023 with this great NordVPN Black Friday bargain. You’ll save 68% off the regular price for two years of service, and then they’ll toss in another three free months on top of that. All told, you’ll get 27 months of VPN service for just $89 right now, and the popular provider has 5,400+ global servers to connect through and lets you use up to six simultaneous devices.
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Save $300 total off of a powerful MSI GL75 Leopard 17.3-inch gaming laptop at Newegg right now with this promotion. This beast has a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 chip with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, 16GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and 512GB SSD. There’s $100 instant savings and the promo code 4STUDENT will knock another $100 off, and then the last $100 savings comes via a mail-in rebate (don’t forget!).


theroot--2020-11-10--Trump Forms PAC, Ensuring Republicans Don’t Form Spines While He’s Out of the White House

He ’ s filed lawsuits against states claiming election fraud , and those states , especially Nevada , are just laughing at him .
He ’ s run out here making all kinds of baseless accusations that ignore the one obvious fact : America didn ’ t want him in the White House anymore , so they voted him out .
Maybe Trump is finally accepting that his fate is sealed and that come Jan. 20 ( Assuming he stays here that long and doesn ’ t resign so that Mike Pence and his wife—he doesn ’ t do anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will no longer be able to list 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as his home address .
Apparently , Trump has enjoyed the massive number of Republican balls that he can cram into his tiny palm because he ’ s reportedly formed a leadership political action committee to keep his finger on the pulse of the collective GOP ’ s neck even after he leaves office .
According to Maggie Haberman at the New York Times , Trump ’ s PAC , which doesn ’ t stand for Pathetic Attempt at Crooked-shit , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The president always planned to do this , win or lose , ” Trump campaign spokesman , Tim Murtaugh told the Times , “ so he can support candidates and issues he cares about , such as combating voter fraud.
” See what Murtaugh did there ?
He mentioned voter fraud because , you know , Trump believes that ’ s why he lost .
It isn ’ t but that is the great thing about America ; no one can stop you from believing whatever you like .
Such committees can accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donor per year — far less than the donation limits for the committees formed by Mr. Trump ’ s campaign and the Republican National Committee — but a leadership PAC could accept donations from an unlimited number of people .
It could also accept donations from other political action committees .
A leadership PAC could spend an unlimited amount in so-called independent expenditures to benefit other candidates , as well as fund travel , polling and consultants .
Mostly , it would almost certainly be a vehicle by which Mr. Trump could retain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remade largely in his image over the past four years .
And isn ’ t that really what Trump wants , to continue to be the perpetual vice that crushes Republican balls ?
And in this position , he will continue to do so .
“ President Trump is not going anywhere anytime soon , ” Matt Gorman , a Republican strategist told the Times .
“ He ’ s going to insert himself in the national debate in a way that ’ s unlike any of his predecessors.
” And never forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loves him ( and who are we kidding ?
He ’ s delusional so , of course , he will believe that America still loves him ) then he could very easily run again in 2024 , which also means that no one in the GOP will want to piss him off because they cower to him .
So basically Trump wants the same power that he had before ; he wants to continue crushing the balls of the GOP , and the PAC will allow him to engage people who voted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be running a shadow presidency alongside actual president Joe Biden because that ’ s how the deep state does it .
Managing Editor Genetta Adams : Umm , what ’ s most likely going to happen is much like the Trump Foundation , he ’ s just going to use the money from the PAC to pay taxes and buy golden toilet paper and pay legal fees .

Trump is spiraling.
He’s filed lawsuits against states claiming election fraud, and those states, especially Nevada, are just laughing at him. He’s run out here making all kinds of baseless accusations that ignore the one obvious fact: America didn’t want him in the White House anymore, so they voted him out.
That’s it, that’s the story.
Maybe Trump is finally accepting that his fate is sealed and that come Jan. 20 (Assuming he stays here that long and doesn’t resign so that Mike Pence and his wife—he doesn’t do anything without his wife—can pardon him), he will no longer be able to list 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as his home address.
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Apparently, Trump has enjoyed the massive number of Republican balls that he can cram into his tiny palm because he’s reportedly formed a leadership political action committee to keep his finger on the pulse of the collective GOP’s neck even after he leaves office.
According to Maggie Haberman at the New York Times, Trump’s PAC, which doesn’t stand for Pathetic Attempt at Crooked-shit, was reportedly always in the works.
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“The president always planned to do this, win or lose,” Trump campaign spokesman, Tim Murtaugh told the Times, “so he can support candidates and issues he cares about, such as combating voter fraud.”
See what Murtaugh did there? He mentioned voter fraud because, you know, Trump believes that’s why he lost. It isn’t but that is the great thing about America; no one can stop you from believing whatever you like.
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From the Times:
Such committees can accept donations of up to $5,000 per donor per year — far less than the donation limits for the committees formed by Mr. Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee — but a leadership PAC could accept donations from an unlimited number of people. It could also accept donations from other political action committees. A leadership PAC could spend an unlimited amount in so-called independent expenditures to benefit other candidates, as well as fund travel, polling and consultants. Mostly, it would almost certainly be a vehicle by which Mr. Trump could retain influence in a party that has been remade largely in his image over the past four years.
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And isn’t that really what Trump wants, to continue to be the perpetual vice that crushes Republican balls? And in this position, he will continue to do so.
“President Trump is not going anywhere anytime soon,” Matt Gorman, a Republican strategist told the Times. “He’s going to insert himself in the national debate in a way that’s unlike any of his predecessors.”
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And never forget that if Trump believes that America still loves him (and who are we kidding? He’s delusional so, of course, he will believe that America still loves him) then he could very easily run again in 2024, which also means that no one in the GOP will want to piss him off because they cower to him.
So basically Trump wants the same power that he had before; he wants to continue crushing the balls of the GOP, and the PAC will allow him to engage people who voted for him. Yep, Trump’s going to be running a shadow presidency alongside actual president Joe Biden because that’s how the deep state does it.
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Managing Editor Genetta Adams: Umm, what’s most likely going to happen is much like the Trump Foundation, he’s just going to use the money from the PAC to pay taxes and buy golden toilet paper and pay legal fees.
Me: Touché.


theroot--2020-11-10--Marc Lamont Hill on Black Elected Officials and Why the Political System Prevents Progressive Politi

Marc Lamont Hill on Black Elected Officials and Why the Political System Prevents Progressive Politics From Being Articulated

“ There ’ s the narrative that they [ Black elected officials ] get into office and they sell out ... That absolutely happens , but I don ’ t think most Black elected officials are sellouts .
I just think the system doesn ’ t allow for the kind of work that needs to be done.
” — Marc Lamont Hill , Professor , Author Black Americans have seen some historic wins in the 2020 election .
Cori Bush became the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress .
Middle school principal Jamaal Bowman took home a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16th Congressional District .
And , of course , Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will become the first woman and first Black person to be sworn in as vice president of the United States of America .
We out here .
Despite our ( collective ) excitement , media studies professor and author Marc Lamont Hill remains vigilant .
“ I ’ m also always cautious that we not invest too much in Black elected leadership , ” Hill tells The Root .
The Philadelphia native says part of the issue is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a radical politic .
“ When you have Black people elected in Congress , every two years , you ’ ve got to be reelected .
So if you ’ re not playing ball with the Democratic establishment , if you ’ re not being responsive to some of the special interests , then it ’ s very easy for them to primary you , ” said Hill .
The We Still Here : Pandemic , Policing , Protest author says that in addition to the political system , ideology is a factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politic can be articulated .
“ We can ’ t presume that Black elected leadership has a radical or progressive vision just because they ’ re Black , ” said Hill .
“ A Black prosecutor is still working within a system that criminalizes .
A Black police chief is still operating within a system that normalizes the militarized presence of policing.
” Hill contends that Black politicians are but one tool that we can use to forge forward towards liberation .
See the conversation above .
We Still Here : Pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale Nov. 10 .

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theroot--2020-11-10--LSU Football Player Koy Moore Says He Was ‘Violated Numerous Times’ by Baton Rouge Police Officers

Three Baton Rouge police officers are on leave this week after a confrontation with Louisiana State University football player Koy Moore , during which Moore said he was “ violated numerous times.
” Moore , a freshman wide receiver for the team , posted a statement Sunday afternoon to his Twitter and Instagram accounts about the incident , which happened on Saturday night , ESPN reports .
“ Last night I was approached by policeman [ sic ] they pulled guns on me assuming I had a gun and drugs , ” he wrote .
“ I was violated numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to unzip my pants in search of a weapon that I repeatedly told them I did not have.
” Moore said he tried to record the harassment on his phone , but it was “ snatched ” by police .
“ I could ’ ve lost my life and I know for a fact nothing would ’ ve happened to the guys who did it , ” he said .
Moore ’ s IG post shows two police officers walking away from him in a parking garage , with two cruisers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ university and the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the incident involving Moore soon after his posts went up .
Police Chief Murphy Paul said an internal investigation into the confrontation is underway , and that he ’ s placed the three officers involved in the incident on paid administrative leave .
“ We appreciate Mr. Moore bringing this incident to our attention .
As in every case , we will be collecting all available evidence and conducting interviews .
Accountability and transparency are critical in building trust with the community .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Paul said in the statement , according to CNN .
LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron released his own statement hours after Moore came forward about the incident with police .
He confirmed that the university and the Baton Rouge Police Department were conducting investigations into Moore ’ s claims .
“ While I can not comment on the investigation , what I can say is that we must work collectively to embrace our differences .
We have to listen , learn and come together to combat social injustice and racism if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more equitable society for all people , ” Orgeron wrote .
He told reporters on Monday that he had spoken to Moore , his mother and his brother that morning “ to find out exactly what happened.
” “ I was hurt .
I was hurt to hear the things that went on , ” the coach said .
“ I ’ m not happy about it .
But I know that Chief is going to do the proper investigation .
I just want the right thing to happen .
And from what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that , I just felt bad , felt bad that it happened to one of our players.
” In his statement Sunday , Moore alleged that it was his status as an LSU football player that kept police from causing further harm .
LSU did not have a football game scheduled last week .
“ As some celebrate the election of a new president understand the real problem [ s ] have not changed , ” wrote the Kenner , La.
, native .
“ If I didn ’ t tell those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football player there ’ s no telling if I [ would ’ ve ] been here to tell the story .
”

Three Baton Rouge police officers are on leave this week after a confrontation with Louisiana State University football player Koy Moore, during which Moore said he was “violated numerous times.”
Moore, a freshman wide receiver for the team, posted a statement Sunday afternoon to his Twitter and Instagram accounts about the incident, which happened on Saturday night, ESPN reports.
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“Last night I was approached by policeman [sic] they pulled guns on me assuming I had a gun and drugs,” he wrote. “I was violated numerous times even as going as far as trying to unzip my pants in search of a weapon that I repeatedly told them I did not have.”
Moore said he tried to record the harassment on his phone, but it was “snatched” by police.
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“I could’ve lost my life and I know for a fact nothing would’ve happened to the guys who did it,” he said.
Moore’s IG post shows two police officers walking away from him in a parking garage, with two cruisers in the background.
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Officials from across the university and the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the incident involving Moore soon after his posts went up.
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Police Chief Murphy Paul said an internal investigation into the confrontation is underway, and that he’s placed the three officers involved in the incident on paid administrative leave.
“We appreciate Mr. Moore bringing this incident to our attention. As in every case, we will be collecting all available evidence and conducting interviews. Accountability and transparency are critical in building trust with the community. I pledge a thorough investigation into this complaint,” Paul said in the statement, according to CNN.
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LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron released his own statement hours after Moore came forward about the incident with police. He confirmed that the university and the Baton Rouge Police Department were conducting investigations into Moore’s claims.
“While I cannot comment on the investigation, what I can say is that we must work collectively to embrace our differences. We have to listen, learn and come together to combat social injustice and racism if we are to create a safer and more equitable society for all people,” Orgeron wrote.
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He told reporters on Monday that he had spoken to Moore, his mother and his brother that morning “to find out exactly what happened.”
“I was hurt. I was hurt to hear the things that went on,” the coach said. “I’m not happy about it. But I know that Chief is going to do the proper investigation. I just want the right thing to happen. And from what [Moore] told me and stuff like that, I just felt bad, felt bad that it happened to one of our players.”
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In his statement Sunday, Moore alleged that it was his status as an LSU football player that kept police from causing further harm. LSU did not have a football game scheduled last week.
“As some celebrate the election of a new president understand the real problem[s] have not changed,” wrote the Kenner, La., native. “If I didn’t tell those incompetent officers that I was a LSU football player there’s no telling if I [would’ve] been here to tell the story.”


theroot--2020-11-10--Unicorn Jerky Is Not Only the Perfect Name for a CBD Candy Edible, It's Also 20% Off, and Proceeds G

Unicorn Jerky Is Not Only the Perfect Name for a CBD Candy Edible, It's Also 20% Off, and Proceeds Go to The Trevor Project [Exclusive]

I ’ ve been taking Sunday Scaries CBD on the reg for several months now , and I have to say , of all their offerings , Unicorn Jerky is my favorite .
On top of putting a smile on my face every time I see the packaging , it tastes pretty great and doesn ’ t take long to get the chill vibes flowing .
Flavor-wise , it reminds me of Sour Punch Straws , only without the sour , if that makes sense .
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In addition to stimulating your tastebuds , you can ’ t talk about Sunday Scaries ’ Unicorn Jerky without mentioning its contributions to The Trevor Project , a non-profit committed to crisis intervention and suicide prevention for at-risk LGBTQ youth .
As a bisexual person myself , this is one charity organization I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bright and colorful full spectrum CBD-infused edible you buy , Sunday Scaries donates a dollar to the cause .
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Gabe Carey on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

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I’ve been taking Sunday Scaries CBD on the reg for several months now, and I have to say, of all their offerings, Unicorn Jerky is my favorite. On top of putting a smile on my face every time I see the packaging, it tastes pretty great and doesn’t take long to get the chill vibes flowing. Flavor-wise, it reminds me of Sour Punch Straws, only without the sour, if that makes sense. Sugary and sweet without overwhelming your palette, Unicorn Jerky is the way to go if you prefer your cannabinoids delicious. The only downside is you’ll want to eat more than one. For a limited time only, try it out for yourself at a 30% discount on us, using the promo code CHILLOUT.
In addition to stimulating your tastebuds, you can’t talk about Sunday Scaries’ Unicorn Jerky without mentioning its contributions to The Trevor Project, a non-profit committed to crisis intervention and suicide prevention for at-risk LGBTQ youth. As a bisexual person myself, this is one charity organization I can get behind. For pack of the bright and colorful full spectrum CBD-infused edible you buy, Sunday Scaries donates a dollar to the cause. While that might not sound like much, a little bit goes a long way, especially with savings this deep.
Chow down, relax, and feel good doing it while supplies last.
This story was originally published by Gabe Carey on 11/10/2020 and updated with new information on 03/22/2021.


theroot--2020-11-10--American Housewife Co-Star Carly Hughes Calls It Quits, Citing a ‘Toxic Environment’

The ABC midweek comedy American Housewife is losing one of its series regulars , Carly Hughes , after four seasons .
According to Deadline , Hughes said in a statement that she has decided to depart from the show in an effort to “ protect myself from that type of discrimination .
As a bl ack woman in entertainment , I feel the responsibility to stand up for what I deserve , what we all deserve—to be treated equally .
I wish the show well , and I am excited for a new chapter and to be able to pursue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series regular , Hughes ’ allegations of a “ toxic environment ” and “ discrimination ” on set led to a substantial HR probe by the network , which also investigated claims from other members of the production staff .
The end result was the termination and resignation of two producers as well as sensitivity training for two showrunners .
“ Carly was a valued member of the cast , and we had hoped she would return to the show this season , ” a spokesperson for American Housewife told Deadline .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the workplace and improvements to the culture , but we respect the decision she made to move on .
We wish her nothing but the best.
” On the show , Hughes played Angela , one of two “ real friends ” to Katie , who is played by Katy Mixon .
As it stands , Hughes will still be featured in the Season 5 premiere as most of it was shot pre-pandemic .
Last week , Deadline reported that Hangin ’ With Mr. Cooper star Holly Robinson Peete would be joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the role of a close friend as well .
Hughes is best known for her work on Broadway and can be seen next in the upcoming Lifetime Christmas movie , The Christmas Edition , Sunday .
Nov. 15 .

Shanelle Genai on The Grapevine, shared by Shanelle Genai to The Root

The ABC midweek comedy American Housewife is losing one of its series regulars, Carly Hughes, after four seasons.
According to Deadline, Hughes said in a statement that she has decided to depart from the show in an effort to “protect myself from that type of discrimination. As a bl ack woman in entertainment, I feel the responsibility to stand up for what I deserve, what we all deserve—to be treated equally. I wish the show well, and I am excited for a new chapter and to be able to pursue the opportunities ahead.”
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The only Black series regular, Hughes’ allegations of a “toxic environment” and “discrimination” on set led to a substantial HR probe by the network, which also investigated claims from other members of the production staff. The end result was the termination and resignation of two producers as well as sensitivity training for two showrunners.
“Carly was a valued member of the cast, and we had hoped she would return to the show this season,” a spokesperson for American Housewife told Deadline. The concerns she raised led to positive changes to the workplace and improvements to the culture, but we respect the decision she made to move on. We wish her nothing but the best.”
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On the show, Hughes played Angela, one of two “real friends” to Katie, who is played by Katy Mixon. As it stands, Hughes will still be featured in the Season 5 premiere as most of it was shot pre-pandemic. Last week, Deadline reported that Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper star Holly Robinson Peete would be joining the cast as a series regular in the role of a close friend as well. Hughes is best known for her work on Broadway and can be seen next in the upcoming Lifetime Christmas movie, The Christmas Edition, Sunday. Nov. 15.


theroot--2020-11-10--Bucks Player Sterling Brown Reaches $750,000 Settlement With City of Milwaukee Over Use of Excessive

Bucks Player Sterling Brown Reaches $750,000 Settlement With City of Milwaukee Over Use of Excessive Force During 2018 Arrest

There seems to be this misplaced belief among Black capitalists that a certain level of success and money will protect you from the racist horrors America was built on ( See : Ice Cube , Kanye West , Lil Wayne , any nigga who made a little coin and thought it was a golden ticket to whiteness ) .
Nearly three years ago , that myth was quickly dispelled when body camera footage showed Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown being tased for no reason by the police .
CBS News reports that Brown has reached a settlement with the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city previously tried to reach a settlement for $ 450,000 in September 2019 , but Brown declined .
Brown ’ s attorney explained the decision at the time , saying that any settlement would have to include an admission of wrongdoing by the city .
In 2018 , Brown was approached by a Milwaukee police officer after double parking in two handicapped spots at a Walgreens .
What should ’ ve been a parking ticket at most , turned horrific as Brown was beaten and tased by a group of cops .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t charged for any crime .
He then sued the city , alleging that the officers used excessive force during his arrest .
The new settlement requires the city to admit they violated Brown ’ s constitutional rights and commit to implementing reforms in the police department .
In July , Brown wrote an essay in the Players Tribune explaining why he refused the initial settlement .
They still do what they want and fear no repercussions .
That was why I rejected the settlement offer from the city of Milwaukee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just money .
I want cops to show respect and to be held accountable when they step out of line , especially in the neighborhoods they are supposed to serve and protect every day .
If they kill a man , I want them to receive the same punishment that another guy on the street would .
My dad was a police officer .
We didn ’ t have a smooth relationship partly because of that .
But I had respect for him and other men in the neighborhood who were cops because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the uniforms down .
They helped out in the communities by running basketball , football , and mentoring programs for the youth .
I don ’ t respect the badge and uniform they wear because of where it stems from , what it stands for , and its abuse of power .
Brown signed the settlement on Friday afternoon , which is still waiting for approval from the city council .
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , should the settlement be approved , this would be the first time the city has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misconduct .
Over the last five years , the Sentinel estimates that police misconduct has cost Milwaukee taxpayers approximately $ 31.6 million in settlements .
It ’ s sad it took Sterling Brown having to fight for nearly three years to get the city to commit to changes .
Even if legislators have no moral center , the fact that police settlements have stretched Milwaukee ’ s budget so thin that they ’ ve had to borrow money to cover them should have been enough to motivate substantial reforms .
Brown was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bucks decision to boycott one of their playoff games in August , following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin .
The Bucks released a statement celebrating Brown ’ s settlement saying , “ We commend Sterling for his courageous response to this terrible situation.
” “ No one should ever have to go through the horrifying abuse and injustice that Sterling experienced , ” The organization added .

There seems to be this misplaced belief among Black capitalists that a certain level of success and money will protect you from the racist horrors America was built on (See: Ice Cube, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, any nigga who made a little coin and thought it was a golden ticket to whiteness).
Nearly three years ago, that myth was quickly dispelled when body camera footage showed Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown being tased for no reason by the police.
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CBS News reports that Brown has reached a settlement with the city of Milwaukee for $750,000. The city previously tried to reach a settlement for $450,000 in September 2019, but Brown declined. Brown’s attorney explained the decision at the time, saying that any settlement would have to include an admission of wrongdoing by the city.
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In 2018, Brown was approached by a Milwaukee police officer after double parking in two handicapped spots at a Walgreens. What should’ve been a parking ticket at most, turned horrific as Brown was beaten and tased by a group of cops. He was arrested and taken to jail but wasn’t charged for any crime. He then sued the city, alleging that the officers used excessive force during his arrest.
The new settlement requires the city to admit they violated Brown’s constitutional rights and commit to implementing reforms in the police department. In July, Brown wrote an essay in the Players Tribune explaining why he refused the initial settlement.
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From the Players Tribune:
They still do what they want and fear no repercussions. That was why I rejected the settlement offer from the city of Milwaukee last year. I want more than just money. I want cops to show respect and to be held accountable when they step out of line, especially in the neighborhoods they are supposed to serve and protect every day. If they kill a man, I want them to receive the same punishment that another guy on the street would. My dad was a police officer. We didn’t have a smooth relationship partly because of that. But I had respect for him and other men in the neighborhood who were cops because of what they did when they put the uniforms down. They helped out in the communities by running basketball, football, and mentoring programs for the youth. I don’t respect the badge and uniform they wear because of where it stems from, what it stands for, and its abuse of power.
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Brown signed the settlement on Friday afternoon, which is still waiting for approval from the city council. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, should the settlement be approved, this would be the first time the city has admitted wrongdoing in a case of police misconduct. Over the last five years, the Sentinel estimates that police misconduct has cost Milwaukee taxpayers approximately $31.6 million in settlements.
It’s sad it took Sterling Brown having to fight for nearly three years to get the city to commit to changes. Even if legislators have no moral center, the fact that police settlements have stretched Milwaukee’s budget so thin that they’ve had to borrow money to cover them should have been enough to motivate substantial reforms.
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Brown was one of the key figures behind the Milwaukee Bucks decision to boycott one of their playoff games in August, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. The Bucks released a statement celebrating Brown’s settlement saying, “We commend Sterling for his courageous response to this terrible situation.”
“No one should ever have to go through the horrifying abuse and injustice that Sterling experienced,” The organization added.


theroot--2020-11-10--Let's Stay Together and Pitch Actor Bert Belasco Dies at 38, Peers Honor Him on Social Media

Bert Belasco , who co-starred in BET ’ s Let ’ s Stay Together and Fox ’ s Pitch , has died at the age of 38 .
According to BET , the actor was found dead on Sunday , Nov. 8 .
A cause of death has not yet been officially reported .
Belasco , who lived in Woodland Hills , Calif. , was in Virginia filming for a movie and quarantining in a hotel prior to going on set , his father told TMZ .
When family and friends could not reach him , hotel staff contacted police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belasco was pronounced dead at the scene .
While detectives are working with medical examiners to determine the cause of death , the circumstances of the case do not look suspicious , according to the police statement .
Celebrity peers such as Jackée Harry and Yvette Nicole Brown took to Twitter to mourn and honor Belasco .
“ Heartbroken at the passing of Bert Belasco - a talented , kind young man who I had the pleasuring of working with numerous times on # LetsStayTogether , ” Harry wrote as she reminisced about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones tight !
Tomorrow is never promised.
” “ This is me and my dear friend # BertBelasco who just passed away at 38 , ” Brown wrote .
“ No day is promised .
Please let the ones you love KNOW that you love them today , right now .
Any moment could be your last .
# RIP you dear , kind , gentle man.
” Belasco studied theater , earning his degree at Southern Illinois University and performed for a period of time at the Second City improv theater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Stay Together and Pitch , Belasco also made appearances on Key & Peele , NCIS : New Orleans , Superstore , The Mick , House , Justified , and The Soul Man .

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

Bert Belasco, who co-starred in BET’s Let’s Stay Together and Fox’s Pitch, has died at the age of 38. According to BET, the actor was found dead on Sunday, Nov. 8. A cause of death has not yet been officially reported.
Variety reports:
Belasco, who lived in Woodland Hills, Calif., was in Virginia filming for a movie and quarantining in a hotel prior to going on set, his father told TMZ. When family and friends could not reach him, hotel staff contacted police to conduct a welfare check, where Belasco was pronounced dead at the scene. While detectives are working with medical examiners to determine the cause of death, the circumstances of the case do not look suspicious, according to the police statement.
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Celebrity peers such as Jackée Harry and Yvette Nicole Brown took to Twitter to mourn and honor Belasco.
“Heartbroken at the passing of Bert Belasco - a talented, kind young man who I had the pleasuring of working with numerous times on #LetsStayTogether,” Harry wrote as she reminisced about her former co-star. “Squeeze your loved ones tight! Tomorrow is never promised.”
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“This is me and my dear friend #BertBelasco who just passed away at 38,” Brown wrote. “No day is promised. Please let the ones you love KNOW that you love them today, right now. Any moment could be your last. #RIP you dear, kind, gentle man.”
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Belasco studied theater, earning his degree at Southern Illinois University and performed for a period of time at the Second City improv theater in Chicago. Along with Let’s Stay Together and Pitch, Belasco also made appearances on Key & Peele, NCIS: New Orleans, Superstore, The Mick, House, Justified, and The Soul Man.
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Rest in Power, Bert Belasco.


theroot--2020-11-10--You About to Lose Some Coins: Kanye West Sued for $1 Million in Unpaid Wages

In addition to failing miserably in his attempt to become the next president of the United States , Kanye West is now adding another potential L to his resume .
The Grammy-nominated rapper is reportedly being sued in a class-action lawsuit for unpaid wages connected to his Nebuchadnezzar live opera .
In legal documents obtained by Complex , the plaintiffs , which include background actors and hairstylists , claim they weren ’ t paid on time or paid at all for their work .
One of the hairstylists even divulged that instead of getting compensated $ 550 for her work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 530 due to a $ 20 wire fee , which is in direct violation of California ’ s labor code .
More details via one of the legal documents here : “ The defendants oversaw , controlled and ran the production , and the aggrieved employees worked many hours on the production and were not timely paid for their work , or paid at all .
In addition , Defendants misclassified Plaintiffs and Aggrieved Employees as independent contractors as no deductions were made for payroll taxes.
” In addition to that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wages , continuing wages , damages , civil penalties , statutory penalties and attorney ’ s fees and costs.
” Sigh .
Will the Kanye shenanigans ever end ?
I mean , seriously .
Between being threatened for months by the thought of him potentially running this country ( or , at the very least , diverting votes ) , to dodging his crazy tweets on Twitter on everything from abortion to “ optional slavery ” — this is one show I wish 2020 would stop renewing .
From jump , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jaw-dropping twists and turns , and clownish behavior .
But like they say , I guess ‘ when you do clownery , the clown comes back to bite.
’ Maybe this lawsuit will be the bite in the ass Kanye needs to finally go somewhere and sit down .
But knowing Yeezy , it probably won ’ t .

In addition to failing miserably in his attempt to become the next president of the United States, Kanye West is now adding another potential L to his resume. The Grammy-nominated rapper is reportedly being sued in a class-action lawsuit for unpaid wages connected to his Nebuchadnezzar live opera.
In legal documents obtained by Complex, the plaintiffs, which include background actors and hairstylists, claim they weren’t paid on time or paid at all for their work. One of the hairstylists even divulged that instead of getting compensated $550 for her work, the pay was docked down to $530 due to a $20 wire fee, which is in direct violation of California’s labor code. More details via one of the legal documents here:
“The defendants oversaw, controlled and ran the production, and the aggrieved employees worked many hours on the production and were not timely paid for their work, or paid at all. In addition, Defendants misclassified Plaintiffs and Aggrieved Employees as independent contractors as no deductions were made for payroll taxes.” In addition to that, the plaintiffs are also seeking “unpaid wages, continuing wages, damages, civil penalties, statutory penalties and attorney’s fees and costs.”
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Sigh. Will the Kanye shenanigans ever end? I mean, seriously. Between being threatened for months by the thought of him potentially running this country (or, at the very least, diverting votes), to dodging his crazy tweets on Twitter on everything from abortion to “optional slavery”— this is one show I wish 2020 would stop renewing. From jump, it’s been filled with questionable moments, jaw-dropping twists and turns, and clownish behavior. But like they say, I guess ‘when you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite.’ Maybe this lawsuit will be the bite in the ass Kanye needs to finally go somewhere and sit down. But knowing Yeezy, it probably won’t.
Season 50-leven, here we come.


theroot--2020-11-10--Treat Your Beautiful Skin to the Best Products for Hyperpigmentation

As someone who deals with dark spots after a breakout , I can definitively say that hyperpigmentation is annoying .
Your pimple is gone and all of a sudden , you ’ ll see a constant reminder of your not-so-clear skin .
And , for black folk , the spots of melanin around your face may not fade as quickly as you ’ d like .
What is hyperpigmentation , anyway ?
To put it simply , the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says it ’ s when patches of skin become darker than the normal , surrounding skin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ excess of melanin forms deposits on the skin and affects any race and skin tone .
There are multiple examples of hyperpigmentation including “ liver spots , ” which , if you have freckles , can darken in the sun whenever you don ’ t wear sunscreen .
( You always should , it ’ s proper skincare , people !
! )
In order to mitigate dark spots , dermatologists recommend serums with vitamin C as well as exfoliation , and if the pigmentation is pretty deep , they ’ ll also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably a cream with hydroquinone before that .
One thing worth noting , however , is that you ’ ll have to be consistent .
If you want dark spots to fade , it has to become part of your skincare routine—mini chemical peels once every two weeks , serums every night before bed , and your choice of sunscreen during the day .
In the end , I ’ d suggest making an appointment with a dermatologist for specific skin concerns , but if you ’ re looking to treat a mild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll need the best products for the job .
This serum from The Ordinary uses vitamin C to reduce the intensity of dark spots and overall uneven skin tones .
The mix works together to brighten the skin without lightning ( because we don ’ t condone skin bleaching in these parts ) .
Apply a couple of drops in the morning and at night before you put on sunscreen .
Vivant ’ s 3-in-1 serum is mostly for folks with sensitive skin .
Since it penetrates the skin more slowly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mild acne !
A product tried and tested by yours truly , Ole Henriksen is the truth ( pun intended ) .
It ’ s made with vitamin C to treat dullness and uneven skin texture , as well as dryness .
Plus it smells damn good , which is always a plus .
Place this on your skin right before your SPF for the best results .
Aveeno as a brand is known for its products centered on sensitive skin , so you won ’ t have to worry about skin irritation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Made with soy complex , a natural skin brightener , compounded with SPF 30 , with this solution comes one less step in your routine .
This bad boy is made with niacinamide , an anti-inflammatory , and vitamin B3 to help with redness and discoloration .
Because of the added antioxidants , it ’ ll brighten the skin and even out your skin tone , especially with the added retinol slowly seeping into your pores to reduce irritation .
Clinique ’ s Even Better clinical dark spot corrector and interrupter serum will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company ’ s patented CL302 equalizer technology .
It ’ s even safe for sensitive skin !

Ignacia on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

As someone who deals with dark spots after a breakout, I can definitively say that hyperpigmentation is annoying. Your pimple is gone and all of a sudden, you’ll see a constant reminder of your not-so-clear skin. And, for black folk, the spots of melanin around your face may not fade as quickly as you’d like.
What is hyperpigmentation, anyway? To put it simply, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says it’s when patches of skin become darker than the normal, surrounding skin. It occurs when there’s an excess of melanin forms deposits on the skin and affects any race and skin tone. There are multiple examples of hyperpigmentation including “liver spots,” which, if you have freckles, can darken in the sun whenever you don’t wear sunscreen. (You always should, it’s proper skincare, people!!)
In order to mitigate dark spots, dermatologists recommend serums with vitamin C as well as exfoliation, and if the pigmentation is pretty deep, they’ll also recommend a professional chemical peel, but probably a cream with hydroquinone before that. One thing worth noting, however, is that you’ll have to be consistent. If you want dark spots to fade, it has to become part of your skincare routine—mini chemical peels once every two weeks, serums every night before bed, and your choice of sunscreen during the day.
In the end, I’d suggest making an appointment with a dermatologist for specific skin concerns, but if you’re looking to treat a mild case of hyperpigmentation at home, you’ll need the best products for the job.
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This serum from The Ordinary uses vitamin C to reduce the intensity of dark spots and overall uneven skin tones. The mix works together to brighten the skin without lightning (because we don’t condone skin bleaching in these parts). Apply a couple of drops in the morning and at night before you put on sunscreen.
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Vivant’s 3-in-1 serum is mostly for folks with sensitive skin. Since it penetrates the skin more slowly, it’s great for also treating mild acne!
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A product tried and tested by yours truly, Ole Henriksen is the truth (pun intended). It’s made with vitamin C to treat dullness and uneven skin texture, as well as dryness. Plus it smells damn good, which is always a plus. Place this on your skin right before your SPF for the best results.
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Aveeno as a brand is known for its products centered on sensitive skin, so you won’t have to worry about skin irritation with its Positively Radiant daily moisturizer. Made with soy complex, a natural skin brightener, compounded with SPF 30, with this solution comes one less step in your routine.
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This bad boy is made with niacinamide, an anti-inflammatory, and vitamin B3 to help with redness and discoloration. Because of the added antioxidants, it’ll brighten the skin and even out your skin tone, especially with the added retinol slowly seeping into your pores to reduce irritation.
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Clinique’s Even Better clinical dark spot corrector and interrupter serum will visibly improve dark spots over time with the company’s patented CL302 equalizer technology. It’s even safe for sensitive skin!


theroot--2020-11-10--As COVID Numbers Surge, SCOTUS Will Consider Dismantling Obamacare for a 3rd Time

The future of the Affordable Care Act lies once again in the hands of the Supreme Court—this time , during a global pandemic .
The high court will hear arguments today questioning the constitutionality of former President Barack Obama ’ s signature legislation .
This marks the third time the Supremes have been asked to rule on the ACA , also known as Obamacare , since it was passed in March 2010 .
As NPR reports , the ACA has prevailed twice at the Supreme Court by margins of 5-to-4 and 6-to-3 .
This time , however , its future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority , and as NPR writes , “ most of the groups that fought the ACA after it was enacted in 2010 are missing in action from Tuesday ’ s case.
” The latest challenge , brought forward by the state of Texas and the Trump administration , hinges on the individual mandate , just as the first challenge—brought to the Supreme Court in 2012—did .
At the time , the individual mandate required people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty .
Most of the court ’ s conservative justices felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulate interstate commerce , but Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the high court ’ s liberal wing , stating that the penalty essentially acted as a tax .
Considered this way , the individual mandate was within bounds of constitutional law , since Congress has taxing power .
A second challenge over a typo brought the legislation before SCOTUS once again , but it was upheld by a 6-3 margin .
Then , following Donald Trump ’ s election in 2017 , Congressional Republicans attempted to hack away at the ACA once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been zeroed out , thus raising no revenue .
Its challengers this time are arguing that because it can no longer be considered a tax , it is unconstitutional .
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the law ’ s challengers last December , finding the individual mandate unconstitutional .
But it left open the question of whether the entire act should be tossed out because of the mandate .
This is the question that this current set of justices , which includes Trump appointees Neil Gorsuch , Brett Kavanaugh and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide : Can the mandate be severed from the law ?
Or is it so intertwined that the entire act , including its unrelated provisions , must be thrown out ?
To put it in the words of Justice Roberts—the Supremes will have to decide whether to take “ a scalpel rather than a bulldozer ” to cure the law .
The stakes couldn ’ t be higher for tens of millions of Americans .
COVID-19 cases are surging nationwide as states begin preparing for a second , devastating round of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose coverage overnight , including those who lost employer-subsidized health insurance when they lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus pandemic this year .
Striking down the ACA would also lift the ban preventing health insurance providers from discriminating against people with preexisting conditions , which would now include COVID-19 as well as cancer , asthma and diabetes .
Many of these conditions disproportionately affect Black and other minority communities .
Before Obamacare , health insurance companies could deny coverage or hike up prices for those that needed healthcare the most .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of American ’ s healthcare industry—from doctors to hospitals to the insurance companies themselves—have urged the Supreme Court to preserve the ACA .
Apart from Texas and the Trump administration , several other GOP-led states have joined the challenge against the law .
Legal experts believe that the conservative court will likely decide to keep the ACA at large and sever the individual mandate as it stands .
As CNN reports , the situation can also be resolved through Congress if lawmakers can agree on a legislative fix to the bill—either by reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminating the language telling people to buy insurance , or adding a severability clause .
Any of these measures , if passed , could kill the legal challenge and preserve the ACA , legal experts say .

The future of the Affordable Care Act lies once again in the hands of the Supreme Court—this time, during a global pandemic.
The high court will hear arguments today questioning the constitutionality of former President Barack Obama’s signature legislation. This marks the third time the Supremes have been asked to rule on the ACA, also known as Obamacare, since it was passed in March 2010.
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As NPR reports, the ACA has prevailed twice at the Supreme Court by margins of 5-to-4 and 6-to-3. This time, however, its future will be decided by a 6-3 conservative majority, and as NPR writes, “most of the groups that fought the ACA after it was enacted in 2010 are missing in action from Tuesday’s case.”
The latest challenge, brought forward by the state of Texas and the Trump administration, hinges on the individual mandate, just as the first challenge—brought to the Supreme Court in 2012—did.
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At the time, the individual mandate required people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. Most of the court’s conservative justices felt this fine surpassed Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce, but Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the high court’s liberal wing, stating that the penalty essentially acted as a tax. Considered this way, the individual mandate was within bounds of constitutional law, since Congress has taxing power.
A second challenge over a typo brought the legislation before SCOTUS once again, but it was upheld by a 6-3 margin. Then, following Donald Trump’s election in 2017, Congressional Republicans attempted to hack away at the ACA once again. The individual mandate has now been zeroed out, thus raising no revenue. Its challengers this time are arguing that because it can no longer be considered a tax, it is unconstitutional.
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A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the law’s challengers last December, finding the individual mandate unconstitutional. But it left open the question of whether the entire act should be tossed out because of the mandate. This is the question that this current set of justices, which includes Trump appointees Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, will have to decide: Can the mandate be severed from the law? Or is it so intertwined that the entire act, including its unrelated provisions, must be thrown out?
To put it in the words of Justice Roberts—the Supremes will have to decide whether to take “a scalpel rather than a bulldozer” to cure the law.
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The stakes couldn’t be higher for tens of millions of Americans. COVID-19 cases are surging nationwide as states begin preparing for a second, devastating round of the pandemic. Those relying on the ACA could lose coverage overnight, including those who lost employer-subsidized health insurance when they lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus pandemic this year.
Striking down the ACA would also lift the ban preventing health insurance providers from discriminating against people with preexisting conditions, which would now include COVID-19 as well as cancer, asthma and diabetes. Many of these conditions disproportionately affect Black and other minority communities. Before Obamacare, health insurance companies could deny coverage or hike up prices for those that needed healthcare the most.
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As NPR notes, nearly every facet of American’s healthcare industry—from doctors to hospitals to the insurance companies themselves—have urged the Supreme Court to preserve the ACA. Apart from Texas and the Trump administration, several other GOP-led states have joined the challenge against the law.
Legal experts believe that the conservative court will likely decide to keep the ACA at large and sever the individual mandate as it stands. As CNN reports, the situation can also be resolved through Congress if lawmakers can agree on a legislative fix to the bill—either by reducing the penalty to a nominal fee, eliminating the language telling people to buy insurance, or adding a severability clause. Any of these measures, if passed, could kill the legal challenge and preserve the ACA, legal experts say.


theroot--2020-11-10--Man Charged With Supplying Kyle Rittenhouse With Rifle Used in Kenosha Shootings

The man who allegedly gave Kyle Rittenhouse the assault rifle he used to fatally shoot two people and injure a third during a protest in Kenosha , Wisc.
, has been brought up on felony charges .
The Washington Post reports that 19-year-old Dominick David Black is accused of giving Rittenhouse the Smith & Wesson M & P-15 rifle that he wielded on August 25 in Kenosha .
Black made his first court appearance on Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and is facing two felony counts of intentionally selling a gun to a minor .
Authorities say Black bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who then allegedly used the gun on Aug. 25 to shoot and kill Joseph Rosenbaum , 36 , and Anthony Huber , 26 , and to seriously injure Gaige Grosskreutz , 26 , during civil unrest sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake , a Black Kenosha resident .
Black ’ s attorney , Robert Keller , told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that his client had no criminal history , but otherwise did not comment on the charges against the teen .
Keller did not immediately respond to a request for comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed in the criminal cases , Black purchased the gun in Ladysmith , Wis. , using Rittenhouse ’ s money earlier this year and intended it to be used during hunting trips .
He stored the gun at his stepfather ’ s home in Kenosha .
The Journal Sentinel reports that Black ’ s father kept the gun in a locked safe but he told police he removed his guns from that safe and brought them into the house as the protests over Blake ’ s shooting turned violent .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wanted to come to Kenosha from his home in Antioch , Ill. , to join him in protecting local businesses from rioters .
The Journal Sentinel reports that Rittenhouse never had possession of the rifle while he was in Illinois , according to prosecutors .
Black was also in Kenosha , armed with his own rifle , on the night of Aug. 25 , but told investigators he was on the roof of an auto repair shop , that he and Rittenhouse said they were protecting , and did not see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and attempted homicide charges .
Black appeared to know it was illegal to give the rifle to his underage friend .
He recalled telling Rittenhouse , “ In all reality , you are not supposed to have that gun .
That gun was in my name.
” The Post also reports that Black drove Rittenhouse back to Antioch after the shootings .
According to the Associated Press , police investigating the shootings first met Black at the Rittenhouse family ’ s apartment in Antioch where he told them he had the rifle Rittenhouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Black admitted to police that he knew Rittenhouse was underage but he said Rittenhouse “ would have thrown a fit ” if he wasn ’ t given the rifle .
Police recovered Rittenhouse ’ s rifle , as well as the one Black was carrying , that night , AP reports .
During the Monday hearing , Black appeared virtually from the Kenosha County Jail , and Court Commissioner Loren Keating set bail at $ 2,500 and ordered Black to have no contact with Rittenhouse or Grosskreutz .
A preliminary hearing is @ @ @ @ @

The man who allegedly gave Kyle Rittenhouse the assault rifle he used to fatally shoot two people and injure a third during a protest in Kenosha, Wisc., has been brought up on felony charges.
The Washington Post reports that 19-year-old Dominick David Black is accused of giving Rittenhouse the Smith & Wesson M&P-15 rifle that he wielded on August 25 in Kenosha. Black made his first court appearance on Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court and is facing two felony counts of intentionally selling a gun to a minor.
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From the Post:
Authorities say Black bought the rifle in April for Rittenhouse, who then allegedly used the gun on Aug. 25 to shoot and kill Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, and to seriously injure Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, during civil unrest sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black Kenosha resident. Black’s attorney, Robert Keller, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that his client had no criminal history, but otherwise did not comment on the charges against the teen. Keller did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Tuesday. According to police records filed in the criminal cases, Black purchased the gun in Ladysmith, Wis., using Rittenhouse’s money earlier this year and intended it to be used during hunting trips. He stored the gun at his stepfather’s home in Kenosha.
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The Journal Sentinel reports that Black’s father kept the gun in a locked safe but he told police he removed his guns from that safe and brought them into the house as the protests over Blake’s shooting turned violent.
According to the Post, Black allegedly asked Rittenhouse if he wanted to come to Kenosha from his home in Antioch, Ill., to join him in protecting local businesses from rioters. The Journal Sentinel reports that Rittenhouse never had possession of the rifle while he was in Illinois, according to prosecutors.
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From the Journal Sentinel:
Black was also in Kenosha, armed with his own rifle, on the night of Aug. 25, but told investigators he was on the roof of an auto repair shop, that he and Rittenhouse said they were protecting, and did not see the shootings for which Rittenhouse now faces homicide and attempted homicide charges. Black appeared to know it was illegal to give the rifle to his underage friend. He recalled telling Rittenhouse, “In all reality, you are not supposed to have that gun. That gun was in my name.”
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The Post also reports that Black drove Rittenhouse back to Antioch after the shootings. According to the Associated Press, police investigating the shootings first met Black at the Rittenhouse family’s apartment in Antioch where he told them he had the rifle Rittenhouse used in the trunk of his car. Black admitted to police that he knew Rittenhouse was underage but he said Rittenhouse “would have thrown a fit” if he wasn’t given the rifle. Police recovered Rittenhouse’s rifle, as well as the one Black was carrying, that night, AP reports.
During the Monday hearing, Black appeared virtually from the Kenosha County Jail, and Court Commissioner Loren Keating set bail at $2,500 and ordered Black to have no contact with Rittenhouse or Grosskreutz. A preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 19.
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theroot--2020-11-10--GTFOH Trump Watch: Republicans Going to Republican

Trump is a lot of things , but vindictive might be at the top of the list .
And , because Republicans are a spineless group of bloodthirsty mosquitoes , they literally are willing to latch on to the still fresh corpse of the Trump administration as long as they can get blood and appease their master .
Republicans refuse to tell the president to take his ball and go home and instead are appeasing the president ’ s bullshit claims of voter fraud .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans on Monday backed President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden , despite the lack of evidence of significant fraud and sharp rebukes from election officials who defended the integrity of the vote .
McConnell ( R-Ky. ) said from the floor of the Senate that the president is “ 100 percent within his right ” to pursue recounts and litigation .
McConnell did not repeat Trump ’ s baseless assertions that fraud had cost him the election , but he said he had met with Attorney General William P. Barr earlier in the day and supports the president ’ s right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We have the tools and institutions we need to address any concerns , ” McConnell said .
“ The president has every right to look into allegations and request recounts under the law.
” And if taxpayers ’ money wasn ’ t already wasted enough , on Monday , Barr , aka Evil Fred Flintstone face , “ gave federal prosecutors a green light to pursue allegations of voting irregularities in certain cases before results are certified .
The memo appeared to reverse previous Justice Department guidance that prosecutors generally should not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter fraud until results are in and official.
” And because Barr is the hitman of Trump ’ s crew , Richard Pilger , director of the elections crimes branch in the Justice Department ’ s Public Integrity Section , told colleagues in an email that he didn ’ t come to this job to be a henchman , so he resigned .
Noting that Barr was issuing “ an important new policy abrogating the forty-year-old Non-Interference Policy for ballot fraud investigations in the period prior to elections becoming certified and uncontested.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being destroyed all because an overgrown toddler in the White House can ’ t deal with losing .
Welcome to white America and the unyielding power it wields .
Ain ’ t Nobody Trying to Hear That Bullshit The courts are eventually going to ask Trump ’ s lawyers if they could save them the trouble and place their lawsuits in the trash once they ’ ve finished writing them out .
That ’ s because the courts know what we know : There was no fraud in the 2020 election , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election .
And whatever Trump ’ s attorneys are cooking up , it ’ s simply not enough to change a state ’ s election results .
But none of this has stopped the current president for the next few months from suing Nevada , Georgia , Michigan and Pennsylvania : all states with close election results that all went to Joe Biden .
Trump ’ s lawsuits claim all kinds of wild shit , but as a rapper once said “ it ’ s not what you claim , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe that rapper said , “ It ’ s not where you ’ re from , it ’ s where you ’ re at.
” Either way : “ All four of the lawsuits that the Trump administration has filed in our state have been thrown out that I have been participating in , ” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford told Yahoo Finance .
“ They continue to come with frivolous , baseless claims of speculation about voter fraud that ’ s widespread , that ostensibly is changing the results of the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tossed out of court.
” I don ’ t want to talk about this .
I just want to leave this here and walk away because I ’ m having major secondhand embarrassment , and I haven ’ t had my second cup of coffee so I don ’ t know what to do with this , but I trust that you good readers will do with this what you will .
Turns out that President Trump is building a wall ... to keep himself inside the White House as metal scaffolding has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House and at least one Twitter user believes that this could be for a bigger wall to keep bunker bitch safe .
We will have to wait and see but nothing shocks me at this point .
Not one thing .

Trump is a lot of things, but vindictive might be at the top of the list. And, because Republicans are a spineless group of bloodthirsty mosquitoes, they literally are willing to latch on to the still fresh corpse of the Trump administration as long as they can get blood and appease their master.
Republicans refuse to tell the president to take his ball and go home and instead are appeasing the president’s bullshit claims of voter fraud.
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From the Washington Post:
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans on Monday backed President Trump’s efforts to contest his loss to President-elect Joe Biden, despite the lack of evidence of significant fraud and sharp rebukes from election officials who defended the integrity of the vote. McConnell (R-Ky.) said from the floor of the Senate that the president is “100 percent within his right” to pursue recounts and litigation. McConnell did not repeat Trump’s baseless assertions that fraud had cost him the election, but he said he had met with Attorney General William P. Barr earlier in the day and supports the president’s right to investigate all claims of wrongdoing. “We have the tools and institutions we need to address any concerns,” McConnell said. “The president has every right to look into allegations and request recounts under the law.”
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And if taxpayers’ money wasn’t already wasted enough, on Monday, Barr, aka Evil Fred Flintstone face, “gave federal prosecutors a green light to pursue allegations of voting irregularities in certain cases before results are certified. The memo appeared to reverse previous Justice Department guidance that prosecutors generally should not take overt steps in cases involving alleged voter fraud until results are in and official.”
And because Barr is the hitman of Trump’s crew, Richard Pilger, director of the elections crimes branch in the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section, told colleagues in an email that he didn’t come to this job to be a henchman, so he resigned.
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Noting that Barr was issuing “an important new policy abrogating the forty-year-old Non-Interference Policy for ballot fraud investigations in the period prior to elections becoming certified and uncontested.”
And faith in the election process is being destroyed all because an overgrown toddler in the White House can’t deal with losing. Welcome to white America and the unyielding power it wields.
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Ain’t Nobody Trying to Hear That Bullshit
The courts are eventually going to ask Trump’s lawyers if they could save them the trouble and place their lawsuits in the trash once they’ve finished writing them out. That’s because the courts know what we know: There was no fraud in the 2020 election, and without Russian interference, Trump has lost the election. And whatever Trump’s attorneys are cooking up, it’s simply not enough to change a state’s election results.
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But none of this has stopped the current president for the next few months from suing Nevada, Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania: all states with close election results that all went to Joe Biden. Trump’s lawsuits claim all kinds of wild shit, but as a rapper once said “it’s not what you claim, it’s what you can prove” or maybe that rapper said, “It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re at.”
Either way: “All four of the lawsuits that the Trump administration has filed in our state have been thrown out that I have been participating in,” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford told Yahoo Finance. “They continue to come with frivolous, baseless claims of speculation about voter fraud that’s widespread, that ostensibly is changing the results of the election. And we continue to get them tossed out of court.”
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I don’t want to talk about this. I just want to leave this here and walk away because I’m having major secondhand embarrassment, and I haven’t had my second cup of coffee so I don’t know what to do with this, but I trust that you good readers will do with this what you will.
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Meanwhile, God is like:
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Bunker Bitch is Building that Wall
Turns out that President Trump is building a wall...to keep himself inside the White House as metal scaffolding has been seen going up around the White House and at least one Twitter user believes that this could be for a bigger wall to keep bunker bitch safe.
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We will have to wait and see but nothing shocks me at this point. Not one thing.