theroot--2020-11-11--The 10 Best Deals of November 11, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of November 11, 2020

It ’ s November 11 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day .
Cash in on a pair of Sonos Five high-fidelity speakers .
If you ’ re overheating in your East Coast apartment building , it ’ s time to snag the Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link air purifier fan .
And since 2020 is the year where we faced the apocalypse , play it safe and buy an 800A car jump starter from Gooloo .
If you ’ re still craving more deals , take a peek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As my lovely wife elegantly put it in her review for Gizmodo , “ the Watch SE performs like a high-end smartwatch without the high-end price tag.
” With the processor of a Series 5 and the optical heart rate sensor of a Series 6 , some would argue the Apple Watch SE is the one to buy this year if you ’ re still sporting an Apple Watch 3 or older .
Although for some reason Apple still sells the Series 3 ( but not the Series 4 or Series 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be supported for much longer .
And with the 44mm Apple Watch SE now on sale for $ 260—marked down from $ 309—the choice is clear for those on the fence about which model to buy .
In comparison , the larger Series model is 2mm smaller and costs only $ 30 less .
For a mere pittance , you can secure an Apple Watch released only two months ago and remain confident it ’ ll get the latest WatchOS software updates for years to come .
Be that as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this offer .
Only the Space Gray 44mm option is discounted , meaning if you ’ re hoping to rock the Gold or Silver aluminum case , you ’ re shit out of luck .
Still , you ’ ll find plenty of cases on Amazon to adorn your Apple Watch with , even if that could drive the price up to more than you bargained for .
But as a Space Gray Apple Watch haver myself , I have to say , there ’ s nothing it won ’ t match , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historical evidence to prove Space Gray is here to stay .
As Victoria puts it , the Apple Watch SE is the one to buy over the dead-in-the-water Series 3 , and even the Series 6 , which I foolishly pre-ordered on a whim back in September : This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
Let ’ s get this out of the way first : Steelcase chairs are anything but cheap .
That said , this particular model was nominated and voted one of the best heavy duty office chairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost $ 965 .
That was in June , and the price hasn ’ t budged much until now .
Now you can get the Steelcase Gesture for $ 825 which , while still expensive , is $ 211 off the list price .
Take a seat and you ’ ll find it ’ s worth the big bucks , according to The Inventory reader Mikemil , who said when nominating the chair , it “ supports 400 pounds , and with a [ 12-year ] warranty it ’ ll last longer than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an endorsement if I ’ ve seen one .
Shop around a bit and you ’ ll find only the Graphite model is available for this price , so if you were in the market for a wacky-colored seat to place your bum in , here ’ s not the place .
Colorways aside , the Gesture ’ s real draw is the advanced synchro-tilt function , which lets you lean back in a 2.8:1 ratio .
However , you don ’ t have to worry about inadvertently leaning back if you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means you can lock the backrest in position without tilting your head back like you ’ re in a dentist ’ s office .
On top of that , the 78-pound chair is big and sturdy , plenty capable of holding someone up to 400 pounds in weight .
Maintain your posture and stop using your dining room chair as a home office chair and shell out the extra cash you saved not commuting over the past few months for the real deal .
Please , please preserve your posture and spare your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , displacement ) for 20 % less today .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
With Destiny 2 launching on Steam this week , it might be time to put on your hunter ’ s cloak and dish out some elemental punishment .
The base version of this loot-shooting MMO is freely downloadable on Steam , so there ’ s no monetary commitment to try it if you haven ’ t already .
If you like what you ’ re experiencing , you can jump into the newest content starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expansion key from Eneba ( with promo code DESTINYLIGHT ) .
Beyond Light introduces a new locale called Europa , an icy frozen moon where those damned Fallen are planning yet another annihilative resurgence against humanity .
You ’ d think they ’ d be tired after several hundred Coldheart beams to the face .
With the expansion comes new weapons , gear , and an entirely new subclass called Stasis , giving you control over the essence of darkness to manipulate space and time .
There ’ s also a new raid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you ’ re serious about your Destiny 2 , consider getting the Season Pass bundle , which grants you access to unlockable bonus gear , currencies , weapons , and cosmetics .
There ’ s also the Beyond Light Deluxe Edition ( $ 57 ) , which adds all of the aforementioned plus a new exotic pulse rifle with a matching ornament , an exotic sparrow vehicle , and all of the content from seasons 12-15 .
Both of those discounts are available with the same DESTINYLIGHT promo code .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While , unlike the Xbox One and PS4 versions , BioShock : The Collection is unfortunately locked to 30fps on Nintendo Switch , I can say firsthand it looks pretty great running on my Switch Lite .
For a limited time , it ’ s also $ 25 on Amazon and at Walmart , almost as low a price as its console equivalents .
Complete with BioShock , BioShock 2 , and BioShock Infinite and the DLC for all three , you ’ re effectively paying about $ 8 for the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Columbia like you ’ ve never seen them before—on a handheld , on the go .
For those still looking to scratch that BioShock Vita itch Ken Levine promised all those years ago , now ’ s your chance to play pretend .
Whatever your thoughts on the series , you can ’ t deny the creative direction , art style , and presentation translates perfectly to the Switch , even if playing a shooter using the system ’ s admittedly shallow right and left triggers is a bit awkward at first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ navigate the series ’ immersive settings doesn ’ t mesh well with my slowly eroding finger joints .
That said , cop one of these bad boys and hook up a pair of your best Bluetooth headphones and you ’ re in for a real treat .
Sound design doesn ’ t get much better than BioShock .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
When most of your at-home listening was limited to catching up on podcasts over dinner and bumping a few tunes in the shower , you may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audio quality .
That may have changed now that we ’ re all stuck inside and trying to do anything to keep use from getting antsy .
One way to do that is to crank up the volume and get your favorite playlist going .
Sure , a good Bluetooth speaker will do just fine , but a higher-end speaker like one from Sonos ’ s lineup will give you better quality and a more integrated experience .
Right now , the company ’ s high-end Five speaker is down from $ 500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best Buy , saving you $ 100 .
It ’ s not going to take it into impulse buy territory , but if you ’ ve been eyeing a good standalone speaker , you won ’ t be disappointed .
You can even grab two and pair them up , or tie them into your existing Sonos setup if you ’ ve already got an arsenal going .
This deal was originally posted by Gabe Carey .
Looking dope never goes out of season so while we may be headed to spending more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to still be in fashion .
Today take 50 % off select sunglasses from each company known for some very cool eyewear .
The classic of the classic is the Aviators .
These copper/photochromic red gradient ones are a nice twist on this best selling style from Ray-Ban .
Our soon to be President rocks these frames so you know you ’ ll look good for years to come .
These are one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses ( RB4291 ) .
They were a gift a few years ago and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m digging this tortoise pattern .
These ones are called Havana and are just as stunning .
Oakley ’ s are well constructed and built to last .
There ’ s a reason a ton of extreme athletes choose this brand .
The Holbrooks are one of the company ’ s best selling designs and have just the right amount of vintage and modern .
All these have free shipping for Prime members .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Ella Paradis has put together a wonderful bundle to celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit a variety of needs for a good self-love session .
This set is valued at $ 232 but can be yours for just $ 59 .
That ’ s a dang good deal .
2020 has been stressful and things don ’ t look to be letting up but the one thing you can do is take time to look after yourself .
Your next sexy solo time just got kicked up a notch with this triple threat bundle .
You ’ ll get the G-Spot Hero , which is a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s one I personally enjoy .
The Better Touch Vibe is a great external toy and has a ton of power for its size .
Ok , so that ’ s something for the outside and something for the inside .
How about something for around the corner .
The Booty Pop Vibrator is just that .
This is a great beginner toy if you want to explore the backyard and aren ’ t sure .
Better to dip your toe in and play around before going full throttle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do just that .
This bundle will ship for free .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Moisturize your lips while getting a holographic shine with Huda Beauty Silk Hydrating Lip Balm .
Only $ 21 , it has soybean and licorice extracts to really give you a non-sticky sheen and hyaluronic acid to keep your lips from cracking when exposed to the dry air of fall and winter .
What are you waiting for ?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
Oh , the joys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I ’ ve ever been to , but the jump starters , too , come at a premium .
On the bright side , they occasionally go on sale for 40 % off , as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured here .
This 800A jump starter—which can breathe new life into your SUV , pickup truck , tractor , and even yacht—normally costs $ 50 .
Compared to the $ 80- $ 90 price tag on a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines ) , that ’ s a steep luxury tax for owners of smaller wheels .
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $ 30 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ER2VZIBE at checkout .
You ’ ll never have to worry about your truck or phone dying again , thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
With everything going on right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good air purifier .
You ’ re in luck—eBay has a refurbished Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link Air Purifier Fan for 51 % off .
You ’ ll get a dash of cool air while filtering out allergens and pollutants as small as .3 microns , which apparently is pretty damn small .
This is a deal I ’ d get on if you can afford it .
Whatcha waiting for ?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .

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

Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s November 11, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals of the day. Cash in on a pair of Sonos Five high-fidelity speakers. If you’re overheating in your East Coast apartment building, it’s time to snag the Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link air purifier fan. And since 2020 is the year where we faced the apocalypse, play it safe and buy an 800A car jump starter from Gooloo.
If you’re still craving more deals, take a peek at Wednesday’s best deals overall.
#1: apple watch sE
As my lovely wife elegantly put it in her review for Gizmodo, “the Watch SE performs like a high-end smartwatch without the high-end price tag.” With the processor of a Series 5 and the optical heart rate sensor of a Series 6, some would argue the Apple Watch SE is the one to buy this year if you’re still sporting an Apple Watch 3 or older. Although for some reason Apple still sells the Series 3 (but not the Series 4 or Series 5), tech journalists speculate it won’t be supported for much longer. And with the 44mm Apple Watch SE now on sale for $260—marked down from $309—the choice is clear for those on the fence about which model to buy. In comparison, the larger Series model is 2mm smaller and costs only $30 less.
For a mere pittance, you can secure an Apple Watch released only two months ago and remain confident it’ll get the latest WatchOS software updates for years to come. Be that as it may, there is one caveat to this offer. Only the Space Gray 44mm option is discounted, meaning if you’re hoping to rock the Gold or Silver aluminum case, you’re shit out of luck. Still, you’ll find plenty of cases on Amazon to adorn your Apple Watch with, even if that could drive the price up to more than you bargained for. But as a Space Gray Apple Watch haver myself, I have to say, there’s nothing it won’t match, and unlike some colors, we have historical evidence to prove Space Gray is here to stay.
As Victoria puts it, the Apple Watch SE is the one to buy over the dead-in-the-water Series 3, and even the Series 6, which I foolishly pre-ordered on a whim back in September:
Unless your top priority is future-proofed advanced health-monitoring, or you just really love an always-on display, you should get a Watch SE. I promise you won’t feel like you’ve been cheated. If you’re not sure if you like smartwatches enough to plop down $400, then absolutely the Watch SE is the way to go. Don’t even look at the $200 Series 3. Don’t even think about it for your children, as it doesn’t even support the Family Setup feature that the cheapest watch seems perfect for. While the Series 3 was a great smartwatch, its time has passed. We thank it for its service and wish it a happy afterlife.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#2: Steelcase gesture office chair
Let’s get this out of the way first: Steelcase chairs are anything but cheap. That said, this particular model was nominated and voted one of the best heavy duty office chairs money can buy—and at the time it cost $965. That was in June, and the price hasn’t budged much until now. Now you can get the Steelcase Gesture for $825 which, while still expensive, is $211 off the list price. Take a seat and you’ll find it’s worth the big bucks, according to The Inventory reader Mikemil, who said when nominating the chair, it “supports 400 pounds, and with a [12-year] warranty it’ll last longer than your overstrained heart.” That’s an endorsement if I’ve seen one.
Shop around a bit and you’ll find only the Graphite model is available for this price, so if you were in the market for a wacky-colored seat to place your bum in, here’s not the place. Colorways aside, the Gesture’s real draw is the advanced synchro-tilt function, which lets you lean back in a 2.8:1 ratio. However, you don’t have to worry about inadvertently leaning back if you don’t want to. Variable backstop means you can lock the backrest in position without tilting your head back like you’re in a dentist’s office. On top of that, the 78-pound chair is big and sturdy, plenty capable of holding someone up to 400 pounds in weight.
Maintain your posture and stop using your dining room chair as a home office chair and shell out the extra cash you saved not commuting over the past few months for the real deal. Please, please preserve your posture and spare your spine the discomfort (and, eventually, displacement) for 20% less today.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#3: destiny 2 beyond light
With Destiny 2 launching on Steam this week, it might be time to put on your hunter’s cloak and dish out some elemental punishment. The base version of this loot-shooting MMO is freely downloadable on Steam, so there’s no monetary commitment to try it if you haven’t already. If you like what you’re experiencing, you can jump into the newest content starting at $32 with a Beyond Light expansion key from Eneba (with promo code DESTINYLIGHT).
Beyond Light introduces a new locale called Europa, an icy frozen moon where those damned Fallen are planning yet another annihilative resurgence against humanity. You’d think they’d be tired after several hundred Coldheart beams to the face. With the expansion comes new weapons, gear, and an entirely new subclass called Stasis, giving you control over the essence of darkness to manipulate space and time. There’s also a new raid for you and the fireteam to tackle.
If you’re serious about your Destiny 2, consider getting the Season Pass bundle, which grants you access to unlockable bonus gear, currencies, weapons, and cosmetics. There’s also the Beyond Light Deluxe Edition ($57), which adds all of the aforementioned plus a new exotic pulse rifle with a matching ornament, an exotic sparrow vehicle, and all of the content from seasons 12-15. Both of those discounts are available with the same DESTINYLIGHT promo code.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#4: Bioshock: the collection
While, unlike the Xbox One and PS4 versions, BioShock: The Collection is unfortunately locked to 30fps on Nintendo Switch, I can say firsthand it looks pretty great running on my Switch Lite. For a limited time, it’s also $25 on Amazon and at Walmart, almost as low a price as its console equivalents. Complete with BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite and the DLC for all three, you’re effectively paying about $8 for the “definitive” BioShock experience. Explore Rapture and Columbia like you’ve never seen them before—on a handheld, on the go.
For those still looking to scratch that BioShock Vita itch Ken Levine promised all those years ago, now’s your chance to play pretend. Whatever your thoughts on the series, you can’t deny the creative direction, art style, and presentation translates perfectly to the Switch, even if playing a shooter using the system’s admittedly shallow right and left triggers is a bit awkward at first, and using the tiny thumbsticks to navigate the series’ immersive settings doesn’t mesh well with my slowly eroding finger joints. That said, cop one of these bad boys and hook up a pair of your best Bluetooth headphones and you’re in for a real treat. Sound design doesn’t get much better than BioShock.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#5: Sonos five speaker
When most of your at-home listening was limited to catching up on podcasts over dinner and bumping a few tunes in the shower, you may not have concerned yourself too much with audio quality. That may have changed now that we’re all stuck inside and trying to do anything to keep use from getting antsy. One way to do that is to crank up the volume and get your favorite playlist going. Sure, a good Bluetooth speaker will do just fine, but a higher-end speaker like one from Sonos’s lineup will give you better quality and a more integrated experience. Right now, the company’s high-end Five speaker is down from $500 to $400 on Amazon and at Best Buy, saving you $100. It’s not going to take it into impulse buy territory, but if you’ve been eyeing a good standalone speaker, you won’t be disappointed. You can even grab two and pair them up, or tie them into your existing Sonos setup if you’ve already got an arsenal going.
This deal was originally posted by Gabe Carey.
#6: ray-ban & oakley sunglasses
Looking dope never goes out of season so while we may be headed to spending more time indoors again Ray-Ban and Oakley want you to still be in fashion. Today take 50% off select sunglasses from each company known for some very cool eyewear.
The classic of the classic is the Aviators. These copper/photochromic red gradient ones are a nice twist on this best selling style from Ray-Ban. Our soon to be President rocks these frames so you know you’ll look good for years to come.
These are one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses (RB4291). They were a gift a few years ago and while mine are all black I’m digging this tortoise pattern. These ones are called Havana and are just as stunning.
Oakley’s are well constructed and built to last. There’s a reason a ton of extreme athletes choose this brand. The Holbrooks are one of the company’s best selling designs and have just the right amount of vintage and modern.
All these have free shipping for Prime members.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#7: Ella paradis singles day bundle
Ella Paradis has put together a wonderful bundle to celebrate Singles Day. These 3 different vibrators fit a variety of needs for a good self-love session. This set is valued at $232 but can be yours for just $59. That’s a dang good deal.
2020 has been stressful and things don’t look to be letting up but the one thing you can do is take time to look after yourself. Your next sexy solo time just got kicked up a notch with this triple threat bundle. You’ll get the G-Spot Hero, which is a great appetizer to any and all sexy time. It’s one I personally enjoy. The Better Touch Vibe is a great external toy and has a ton of power for its size. Ok, so that’s something for the outside and something for the inside. How about something for around the corner. The Booty Pop Vibrator is just that. This is a great beginner toy if you want to explore the backyard and aren’t sure. Better to dip your toe in and play around before going full throttle. All these are made by Better Love and do just that.
This bundle will ship for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: huda lip balm
Moisturize your lips while getting a holographic shine with Huda Beauty Silk Hydrating Lip Balm. Only $21, it has soybean and licorice extracts to really give you a non-sticky sheen and hyaluronic acid to keep your lips from cracking when exposed to the dry air of fall and winter. What are you waiting for?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#9: 800A jump starter
Oh, the joys of owning a larger vehicle. Not only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I’ve ever been to, but the jump starters, too, come at a premium. On the bright side, they occasionally go on sale for 40% off, as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured here.
This 800A jump starter—which can breathe new life into your SUV, pickup truck, tractor, and even yacht—normally costs $50. Compared to the $80-$90 price tag on a lot of the 1500A models (the 800A Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines), that’s a steep luxury tax for owners of smaller wheels.
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $30 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ER2VZIBE at checkout. You’ll never have to worry about your truck or phone dying again, thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#10: dyson tp02 air purifier
With everything going on right now, you may want to invest in a good air purifier. You’re in luck—eBay has a refurbished Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link Air Purifier Fan for 51% off. You’ll get a dash of cool air while filtering out allergens and pollutants as small as .3 microns, which apparently is pretty damn small. This is a deal I’d get on if you can afford it. Whatcha waiting for?
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.


theroot--2020-11-11--Shemar Moore Talks Addressing Social Unrest in S.W.A.T.’s Upcoming Season

Under normal circumstances , the month of May usually holds a soft spot in my heart every year ; birthdays and holidays being the primary reasons .
But if 2020 has taught us anything , it ’ s that this year is everything BUT normal .
Before the month could even properly wrap up , the world was enraged and provoked to action over the murders of Ahmaud Arbery , George Floyd , and Breonna Taylor .
Riots and protests spread throughout the country and the globe , undeniably shaking and resetting the tone for the remainder of 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are still left grappling with how the long-term effects of all this civil unrest will reshape how we approach relations with each other , our lawmakers , and our country—which includes our local police forces .
Importantly , this extends to how police can and should be portrayed through storytelling onscreen ; that ’ s exactly why S.W.A.T .
star Shemar Moore decided to have a serious conversation with the writers of the CBS primetime series to discuss what part the show should play in the nationwide conversation .
Speaking to Entertainment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ producer Shawn Ryan and co-creator Aaron Thomas , expressed how they were uniquely positioned for the task at hand and how S.W.A.T.
’ s writing and production teams have interwoven real-world issues for the fourth season .
“ We find a nice balance so you don ’ t feel like you are watching the news , ” Moore shared with EW .
“ A TV show can ’ t fix the injustices around the world , but at least we can make you think .
Our show does a good job of showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my character being from South L.A. , being a Black man from the streets , and having the constant struggle to not forget where he ’ s come from but to also change the system ... change the way the police deal with civilians and change the perception of civilians to the police.
” He continued , “ It ’ s fun to be on an exciting , kick-ass cop show .
I ’ m the lead actor and I ’ m proud to have achieved that .
But I ’ m also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s very important to me that we come up with quality content that has integrity without getting too heavy-handed or preachy .
I felt that there was an opportunity and a large responsibility to stay , as they say , woke.
” The fourth season of S.W.A.T .
premieres tonight at 9 pm ET , only on CBS .

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

Under normal circumstances, the month of May usually holds a soft spot in my heart every year; birthdays and holidays being the primary reasons. But if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that this year is everything BUT normal. Before the month could even properly wrap up, the world was enraged and provoked to action over the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. Riots and protests spread throughout the country and the globe, undeniably shaking and resetting the tone for the remainder of 2020.
Because of that, many people were and are still left grappling with how the long-term effects of all this civil unrest will reshape how we approach relations with each other, our lawmakers, and our country—which includes our local police forces. Importantly, this extends to how police can and should be portrayed through storytelling onscreen; that’s exactly why S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore decided to have a serious conversation with the writers of the CBS primetime series to discuss what part the show should play in the nationwide conversation.
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Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Moore, along with executive producer Shawn Ryan and co-creator Aaron Thomas, expressed how they were uniquely positioned for the task at hand and how S.W.A.T.’s writing and production teams have interwoven real-world issues for the fourth season. “We find a nice balance so you don’t feel like you are watching the news,” Moore shared with EW. “A TV show can’t fix the injustices around the world, but at least we can make you think. Our show does a good job of showing the human side of our characters, my character being from South L.A., being a Black man from the streets, and having the constant struggle to not forget where he’s come from but to also change the system...change the way the police deal with civilians and change the perception of civilians to the police.”
He continued, “It’s fun to be on an exciting, kick-ass cop show. I’m the lead actor and I’m proud to have achieved that. But I’m also a producer on the show. It’s very important to me that we come up with quality content that has integrity without getting too heavy-handed or preachy. I felt that there was an opportunity and a large responsibility to stay, as they say, woke.”
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The fourth season of S.W.A.T. premieres tonight at 9 pm ET, only on CBS.


theroot--2020-11-11--Georgia’s Secretary of State Announces Hand Recount of Election Ballots

Unless you live under a rock that has been thrown into the conservative fairytale land where rampant voter fraud exists in the U.S. , you ’ ve likely heard that y ’ all ’ s soon-to-be ousted president and his band of cowardly Republican beyotch-babies are refusing to concede that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential race and are desperately clinging to baseless assertions that illegal votes being counted are why Trump-the-commander-we-dumped lost the race .
( I know that ’ s a long-ass sentence but damn if it wasn ’ t fun to write . )
Well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have decided to take right-winger claims of election fraud seriously , as he announced Wednesday that there will be a manual hand recount of all ballots cast in the Peach State .
CBS News reports that Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ( R ) has been under pressure by Georgia Republicans to do something about the state ’ s massive voting irregularities and gross election mismanagement .
Can they prove the mismanagement exists ?
Nope .
Are they speculating based on bullshit allegations made by Trump and his McDonald ’ s orange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raffensperger insists that this is merely a risk-limiting audit done to ensure that idiots ...
I mean , American citizens don ’ t lose confidence in the democratic process .
“ This will help build confidence , ” he said at a press conference .
“ It will be an audit , a recount and a re-canvas all at once .
It will be a heavy lift but we will work with the counties to get this done in time for our state certification.
” Ninety-seven counties in the state have sent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , and the current margin of votes between President-elect Biden and President Trump is 14,111 .
He vowed that his office has been investigating , and will continue to investigate , all instances of voting irregularities .
“ Every legal vote will count , ” he said .
Raffensperger was joined at the press conference Wednesday by elections directors from across the state , and he praised them for their work ensuring all legal votes are counted .
“ They executed their responsibilities and they did their job.
” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a process defined by law.
” So basically , Raffensperger is out here like : “ You guys did a wonderful job and proved yourself to be competent election officials , but we ’ re still going to doublecheck your homework in case it turns out you ’ re actually stupid AF and can ’ t do poll work correctly for shit.
” To be fair , Raffensperger has been saying since last week that due to tight vote margins between Biden and Bumped ...
I mean , Trump , a hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to CNBC , the Trump campaign and Georgia Republican Party sent him a letter Tuesday requesting a manual hand recount .
Of course , Raffensperger claims that letter had nothing to do with his decision , telling reporters Wednesday that the recount is simply “ what makes the most sense.
” “ With the national significance of this race and the closeness of this race , we have to run a statewide audit , ” he said , CNN reports .
Raffensperger said that state officials will work with county officials to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 20 deadline for certifying statewide election results .
According to CNN , he said that after the certification is done , if there is a candidate within the .5 percent margin , they will still be entitled to request another recount but that count will be done by machines instead of by hand .

Unless you live under a rock that has been thrown into the conservative fairytale land where rampant voter fraud exists in the U.S., you’ve likely heard that y’all’s soon-to-be ousted president and his band of cowardly Republican beyotch-babies are refusing to concede that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential race and are desperately clinging to baseless assertions that illegal votes being counted are why Trump-the-commander-we-dumped lost the race. (I know that’s a long-ass sentence but damn if it wasn’t fun to write.) Well, Georgia’s secretary of state appears to have decided to take right-winger claims of election fraud seriously, as he announced Wednesday that there will be a manual hand recount of all ballots cast in the Peach State.
CBS News reports that Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) has been under pressure by Georgia Republicans to do something about the state’s massive voting irregularities and gross election mismanagement. Can they prove the mismanagement exists? Nope. Are they speculating based on bullshit allegations made by Trump and his McDonald’s orange Hi-C-flavored tears? Probably. Still, Raffensperger insists that this is merely a risk-limiting audit done to ensure that idiots...I mean, American citizens don’t lose confidence in the democratic process.
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“This will help build confidence,” he said at a press conference. “It will be an audit, a recount and a re-canvas all at once. It will be a heavy lift but we will work with the counties to get this done in time for our state certification.”
From CBS:
Ninety-seven counties in the state have sent in final numbers to the state, Raffensperger said, and the current margin of votes between President-elect Biden and President Trump is 14,111. He vowed that his office has been investigating, and will continue to investigate, all instances of voting irregularities. “Every legal vote will count,” he said. Raffensperger was joined at the press conference Wednesday by elections directors from across the state, and he praised them for their work ensuring all legal votes are counted. “They executed their responsibilities and they did their job.” he said. “This is a process. It is a process defined by law.”
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So basically, Raffensperger is out here like: “You guys did a wonderful job and proved yourself to be competent election officials, but we’re still going to doublecheck your homework in case it turns out you’re actually stupid AF and can’t do poll work correctly for shit.”
To be fair, Raffensperger has been saying since last week that due to tight vote margins between Biden and Bumped...I mean, Trump, a hand recount was likely to happen. According to CNBC, the Trump campaign and Georgia Republican Party sent him a letter Tuesday requesting a manual hand recount. Of course, Raffensperger claims that letter had nothing to do with his decision, telling reporters Wednesday that the recount is simply “what makes the most sense.”
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“With the national significance of this race and the closeness of this race, we have to run a statewide audit,” he said, CNN reports.
Raffensperger said that state officials will work with county officials to complete the recount in time to meet the Nov. 20 deadline for certifying statewide election results. According to CNN, he said that after the certification is done, if there is a candidate within the .5 percent margin, they will still be entitled to request another recount but that count will be done by machines instead of by hand.


theroot--2020-11-11--A Bootleg Politician, Patti LaBelle’s Nephew, a Twitter Burner Account—or Was It? 2020 Is Wild As Sh

A Bootleg Politician, Patti LaBelle’s Nephew, a Twitter Burner Account—or Was It? 2020 Is Wild As Shit, Moe

Dean Browning is believed to be a straight white man who unsuccessfully ran for a Congressional seat for Pennsylvania .
So why was he tweeting that he was a B lack gay man ?
Confused already ?
Don ’ t worry , so are we .
In fact , as of this writing , I still don ’ t know what the hell is going on but let ’ s try and unfurl this messiness together , shall we ?
OK , let ’ s try this again .
Dean Browning is a washed-up politician .
That part is correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his love for Trump .
On Nov. 8 , he tweeted : “ What Trump built in 4 years , Biden will destroy in 4 months.
” Of course , everyone came for him because that ’ s what happens on Twitter , and if you don ’ t know that , I don ’ t have time to explain .
Browning then tweeted : “ I ’ m a black gay guy and I can personally say that Obama did nothing for me , my life only changed a little bit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so much better under Trump though .
I feel respected—which I never do when democrats are involved.
” OK , let ’ s do a quick check : Dean Browning is a white man .
He loves Trump .
He tweeted some dumb pro-Trump shit that had people coming for him on social media .
And then , seemingly out of nowhere , Dean Browning is a Black gay man .
Many on Twitter , including myself , believed that Dean Browning , like Kevin Durant before him , had merely forgotten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burner account before sending out that tweet .
But Browning doubled down and claimed that he didn ’ t have a Black gay man burner account ; he was , in fact , quoting a message from a Black gay man who left him a message about an administration that was in office some four years ago .
Dean Browning is a white man .
Dean Browning loves him some Trump so much that he appeared to have a gay Black burner account that he uses to make his points about Trump being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his burner account before tweeting that he was a gay Black man .
Dean Browning got caught and instead of saying that he was hacked , which is the standard for Twitter fuckery , he doubled down .
Twitter remains skeptical .
OK , everyone let ’ s just take a step back and look at this with clear eyes : And because the plot is like grits left out overnight , it thickens .
Twitter detectives began combing through all of Browning ’ s messages and found that someone with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been tweeting as a “ Black gay man ” whose life has been miraculously changed by Trump ’ s presidency .
So there you have it : Dan Purdy is the burner account used by…Patti LaBelle ’ s nephew ?
Yes , much like a white man losing a presidential election , Browning couldn ’ t let it go .
The “ Dan Purdy ” Twitter account has been suspended but that didn ’ t stop “ Dan Purdy ” from posting a video confirming that he was in fact “ a Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK , great .
Because , here is where your head is going to explode .
Twitter detectives have found that the man in the video claiming to be “ Dan Purdy ” is , well , I will let Newsweek explain it .
And there you have it , 2020 is wild as shit , and I ’ m going to take a nap .

Dean Browning is believed to be a straight white man who unsuccessfully ran for a Congressional seat for Pennsylvania. So why was he tweeting that he was a B lack gay man?
Confused already? Don’t worry, so are we. In fact, as of this writing, I still don’t know what the hell is going on but let’s try and unfurl this messiness together, shall we?
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OK, let’s try this again.
Dean Browning is a washed-up politician. That part is correct.
He loves Trump and often tweets his love for Trump.
On Nov. 8, he tweeted: “What Trump built in 4 years, Biden will destroy in 4 months.”
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Of course, everyone came for him because that’s what happens on Twitter, and if you don’t know that, I don’t have time to explain.
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Browning then tweeted: “I’m a black gay guy and I can personally say that Obama did nothing for me, my life only changed a little bit and it was for the worse. Everything is so much better under Trump though. I feel respected—which I never do when democrats are involved.”
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OK, let’s do a quick check: Dean Browning is a white man. He loves Trump. He tweeted some dumb pro-Trump shit that had people coming for him on social media.
Everything’s adding up so far.
And then, seemingly out of nowhere, Dean Browning is a Black gay man.
Many on Twitter, including myself, believed that Dean Browning, like Kevin Durant before him, had merely forgotten to switch to his Black gay man burner account before sending out that tweet.
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But Browning doubled down and claimed that he didn’t have a Black gay man burner account; he was, in fact, quoting a message from a Black gay man who left him a message about an administration that was in office some four years ago.
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OK, let’s recap, shall we?
Dean Browning is a white man. Dean Browning loves him some Trump so much that he appeared to have a gay Black burner account that he uses to make his points about Trump being inclusive. Dean Browning forgot to switch to his burner account before tweeting that he was a gay Black man. Dean Browning got caught and instead of saying that he was hacked, which is the standard for Twitter fuckery, he doubled down. Twitter remains skeptical.
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OK, everyone let’s just take a step back and look at this with clear eyes:
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And because the plot is like grits left out overnight, it thickens.
Twitter detectives began combing through all of Browning’s messages and found that someone with the Twitter name “Dan Purdy” had been tweeting as a “Black gay man” whose life has been miraculously changed by Trump’s presidency.
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So there you have it: Dan Purdy is the burner account used by…Patti LaBelle’s nephew?
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Yes, much like a white man losing a presidential election, Browning couldn’t let it go. The “Dan Purdy” Twitter account has been suspended but that didn’t stop “Dan Purdy” from posting a video confirming that he was in fact “a Black gay man.”
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Time for another recap:
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All caught up? OK, great. Because, here is where your head is going to explode. Twitter detectives have found that the man in the video claiming to be “Dan Purdy” is, well, I will let Newsweek explain it.
After searching the man’s cartoon avatar, they matched it to a Facebook profile of a user named Byl Holte (and william.m.holte) —who describes himself as an “anti-feminist TV critic” and has multiple articles published on Medium. Another search for William Holte led to the discovery that a man by that name is the adopted son and nephew of music legend Patti LaBelle. The singer has posted photos of William to Instagram captioned “my nephew” and spoke about how she adopted a niece and nephew when her sister Jacqueline Holte, died in 1989 (via Oprah).
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And there you have it, 2020 is wild as shit, and I’m going to take a nap.


theroot--2020-11-11--White People Will Believe Anything...Except Facts

The Democrats stole the election for Joe Biden .
It ’ s becoming painfully obvious that the Democratic Party somehow convinced the Republican legislatures of Arizona , Georgia , Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to throw the elections in their respective states .
And , after bellyaching for five years about Mitch McConnell , Lindsey Graham , obstruction and three stolen Supreme Court seats , for some reason , the Democrats didn ’ t even bother to give themselves a Senate majority by rigging the elections for Jaime Harrison , Amy McGrath and Cal Cunningham .
There isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , and no one has explained how Democrats convinced their nemeses to commit a felony in exchange for ___ ( we ’ ll fill in this blank when we can figure that part out ) but everyone knows how shrewd Nancy Pelosi can be , never mind those lost House seats or that failed impeachment bid .
What else could explain it ?
Sure , there ’ s the fact that Trump is one of the most unpopular presidents in modern history and that most Americans disapprove of the job he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count on the polls .
They were in on it , too .
So was the “ fake news ” media—even Fox News .
You know this was all Barack Obama ’ s idea .
And Hillary Clinton was in on it , too , even though she didn ’ t bother to rig the 2016 election .
Trump won that won fair and square ( ignore that statement from Trump supporter Marco Rubio saying the GOP-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee “ found irrefutable evidence of Russian meddling.
” ) The Democrats rigged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretaries of state , six , GOP-controlled state legislatures , Trump-appointed judges , thousands of poll workers , hundreds of vote-counters , the media , antifa , Black Lives Matter and George Soros ( he ’ s always involved . )
Of course , there is another possible explanation .
Perhaps the people who were ravaged by COVID-19 , economic instability , white supremacy and presidential incompetence went to the polls , voted for Joe Biden , and then we counted the votes .
White people would never believe that .
By now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a contingent of Donald Trump supporters , politicians and Fox News hosts who contend that the 2020 election results are invalid because a few states insisted on using math to determine the winner of the presidential race .
Yesterday , investigative journalist and silent dribbling advocate Laura Ingraham broke the story wide open : CNN reports that “ Stop the Steal ” protesters are taking to the streets because they are “ misinformed by social media.
” The New York Times described the angry Trump supporters as “ mired in tribal polarization.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bother to characterized militia group protesters , only describing them as “ two dozen heavily-armed men , wearing camouflage.
” If you , like Robert De Niro , are “ confounded ” by MAGAlytes ’ willingness to concoct the least logical explanation for the white supremacist messiah ’ s failure to resurrect himself three days after his political crucifixion , allow me to posit a theory from a word I stumbled across in this obscure , rarely-used reference book called a “ dictionary.
” For legal reasons , I could not title this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I didn ’ t want another lawsuit from dumb people for comparing them to white people ) .
Even if you disagree with me condensing the name of the Stop the Steal movement down to its shorter , more pronounceable nickname ( pronounced : “ WHY-it-pee-pull ” ) , maybe you can agree on three indisputable facts : • White people like Donald Trump : , 55 percent of white people approve of his performance as president while his latest job approval rating stands at 24 percent among nonwhites .
• White people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examined the verified votes for the 2016 election , they found that 54 percent of white voters cast ballots for Donald Trump .
Preliminary exit polls for the 2020 election show that Trump earned 58 percent of the white electorate .
• White people are the only people who will for Donald Trump : In and , white voters were the only racial or ethnic group in America with a clear majority of support for Trump .
Black , Hispanic , and all other non-white groups voted for Trump ’ s challenger .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make up the majority of white voters are dumb .
That is not an opinion .
The idiotic belief that tens of thousands of poll workers got on a Zoom call and came up with a plan that outsmarted all the disparate elections systems software programmers , poll workers , vote counters , legislative bodies and voters is just the latest asinine assumption of white people .
These are the same white people who believe their beloved Founding Fathers weren ’ t white supremacists even though they enshrined white supremacy in America ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dummy knows that one can not own another human being unless the owner believes he is superior to his human property .
Their inherent dumbness leads them to believe that the Civil War was about “ states rights ” in spite of the word “ slave ” making 10 appearances in the Confederate Constitution .
Why do you think they called themselves the “ slaveholding states ?
” They accepted Jim Crow because they dumbly believed it was possible to be “ separate but equal.
” They believed that civil rights activists who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ignore unequivocal proof that majority-Black school districts are underfunded while still believing that Black people are inherently less intelligent than their white counterparts .
They don ’ t believe in racism , white supremacy or white privilege but believe that anti-white discrimination is real that every successful Black person benefitted from affirmative action .
They refused to accept that Barack Obama was born in the United States even when they saw his birth certificate but—with no proof whatsoever—insist that Donald Trump actually pays taxes .
They believe Obama was only elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s election had nothing to do with whiteness—it was “ economic anxiety.
” They don ’ t believe the data about the disproportionate racial impact of police brutality , poverty , criminal justice , voter suppression , employment or healthcare .
They believe that Black people are just lazy , violent , sickly whiners who want government handouts .
Meanwhile , they scoff at anyone who connects them to right-wing extremism , mass shootings , medical discrimination or inequality as they take their government handouts euphemized as “ subsidies ” or “ tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , blind to data and resistant to research .
They will believe anything except the truth ...
There is only one thing that explains why white folks figure the news is fake ; the coronavirus is the flu ; the CDC is composed of science fiction writers and Donald Trump is a good , honest Christian man who overcame a hardscrabble life as a multimillionaire son to reach the presidency through hard work , intelligence with no help from Russia : To be fair , there is one other possible explanation .
Perhaps—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crazy conspiracy theory—they refuse to acknowledge the existence of math , science , facts and truth because it suits their goals .
What if their collective , selective ignorance was all a ruse that allows them to align with white supremacy without openly admitting it ?
What if white people are just racist ?
Only an idiot would believe that .

The Democrats stole the election for Joe Biden.
It’s becoming painfully obvious that the Democratic Party somehow convinced the Republican legislatures of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to throw the elections in their respective states. And, after bellyaching for five years about Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, obstruction and three stolen Supreme Court seats, for some reason, the Democrats didn’t even bother to give themselves a Senate majority by rigging the elections for Jaime Harrison, Amy McGrath and Cal Cunningham.
There isn’t a shred of evidence of a rigged election, and no one has explained how Democrats convinced their nemeses to commit a felony in exchange for ___ (we’ll fill in this blank when we can figure that part out) but everyone knows how shrewd Nancy Pelosi can be, never mind those lost House seats or that failed impeachment bid.
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What else could explain it?
Sure, there’s the fact that Trump is one of the most unpopular presidents in modern history and that most Americans disapprove of the job he was doing, but you can’t count on the polls. They were in on it, too. So was the “fake news” media—even Fox News. You know this was all Barack Obama’s idea.
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And Hillary Clinton was in on it, too, even though she didn’t bother to rig the 2016 election. Trump won that won fair and square (ignore that statement from Trump supporter Marco Rubio saying the GOP-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee “found irrefutable evidence of Russian meddling.”)
The Democrats rigged the election with the help of four Republican secretaries of state, six, GOP-controlled state legislatures, Trump-appointed judges, thousands of poll workers, hundreds of vote-counters, the media, antifa, Black Lives Matter and George Soros (he’s always involved.)
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Of course, there is another possible explanation. Perhaps the people who were ravaged by COVID-19, economic instability, white supremacy and presidential incompetence went to the polls, voted for Joe Biden, and then we counted the votes.
White people would never believe that.
By now you’re aware that there is a contingent of Donald Trump supporters, politicians and Fox News hosts who contend that the 2020 election results are invalid because a few states insisted on using math to determine the winner of the presidential race. Yesterday, investigative journalist and silent dribbling advocate Laura Ingraham broke the story wide open:
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CNN reports that “Stop the Steal” protesters are taking to the streets because they are “misinformed by social media.” The New York Times described the angry Trump supporters as “mired in tribal polarization.” The Associated Press didn’t even bother to characterized militia group protesters, only describing them as “two dozen heavily-armed men, wearing camouflage.”
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If you, like Robert De Niro, are “confounded” by MAGAlytes’ willingness to concoct the least logical explanation for the white supremacist messiah’s failure to resurrect himself three days after his political crucifixion, allow me to posit a theory from a word I stumbled across in this obscure, rarely-used reference book called a “dictionary.”
Perhaps white people are:
a: lacking intelligence, or: b: showing a lack of intelligence
For legal reasons, I could not title this article White People Are Dumb. (I didn’t want another lawsuit from dumb people for comparing them to white people). Even if you disagree with me condensing the name of the Stop the Steal movement down to its shorter, more pronounceable nickname (pronounced: “WHY-it-pee-pull”), maybe you can agree on three indisputable facts:
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White people like Donald Trump: According to Gallup White people will vote for Donald Trump: When Pew Research White people are the only people who will for Donald Trump: In 2016 2020
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And yes, these white people who make up the majority of white voters are dumb.
That is not an opinion.
The idiotic belief that tens of thousands of poll workers got on a Zoom call and came up with a plan that outsmarted all the disparate elections systems software programmers, poll workers, vote counters, legislative bodies and voters is just the latest asinine assumption of white people.
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These are the same white people who believe their beloved Founding Fathers weren’t white supremacists even though they enshrined white supremacy in America’s founding document. Even the dumbest dummy knows that one cannot own another human being unless the owner believes he is superior to his human property.
Their inherent dumbness leads them to believe that the Civil War was about “states rights” in spite of the word “slave” making 10 appearances in the Confederate Constitution. Why do you think they called themselves the “slaveholding states?”
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They accepted Jim Crow because they dumbly believed it was possible to be “separate but equal.” They believed that civil rights activists who openly espoused nonviolent resistance actually caused violence. They ignore unequivocal proof that majority-Black school districts are underfunded while still believing that Black people are inherently less intelligent than their white counterparts. They don’t believe in racism, white supremacy or white privilege but believe that anti-white discrimination is real that every successful Black person benefitted from affirmative action.
They refused to accept that Barack Obama was born in the United States even when they saw his birth certificate but—with no proof whatsoever—insist that Donald Trump actually pays taxes. They believe Obama was only elected because he was Black but Trump’s election had nothing to do with whiteness—it was “economic anxiety.”
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They don’t believe the data about the disproportionate racial impact of police brutality, poverty, criminal justice, voter suppression, employment or healthcare. They believe that Black people are just lazy, violent, sickly whiners who want government handouts. Meanwhile, they scoff at anyone who connects them to right-wing extremism, mass shootings, medical discrimination or inequality as they take their government handouts euphemized as “subsidies” or “tax loopholes.” They are allergic to facts, blind to data and resistant to research. They will believe anything except the truth...
Or Black people.
Or facts.
There is only one thing that explains why white folks figure the news is fake; the coronavirus is the flu; the CDC is composed of science fiction writers and Donald Trump is a good, honest Christian man who overcame a hardscrabble life as a multimillionaire son to reach the presidency through hard work, intelligence with no help from Russia:
White people are dumb.
To be fair, there is one other possible explanation.
Perhaps—and I know this will sound like a crazy conspiracy theory—they refuse to acknowledge the existence of math, science, facts and truth because it suits their goals. What if their collective, selective ignorance was all a ruse that allows them to align with white supremacy without openly admitting it?
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What if white people are just racist?
Nah...
Only an idiot would believe that.


theroot--2020-11-11--Bring the Party Home With $100 off the Sonos Five Speaker

Sonos Five High-Fidelity Speaker | $ 400 | Best Buy Sonos Five High-Fidelity Speaker | $ 400 | Amazon When most of your at-home listening was limited to catching up on podcasts over dinner and bumping a few tunes in the shower , you may not have concerned yourself too much with audio quality .
That may have changed now that we ’ re all stuck inside and trying to do anything to keep use from getting antsy .
One way to do that is to crank up the volume and get your favorite playlist going .
Sure , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but a higher-end speaker like one from Sonos ’ s lineup will give you better quality and a more integrated experience .
Right now , the company ’ s high-end Five speaker is down from $ 500 to $ 400 on Amazon and at Best Buy , saving you $ 100 .
It ’ s not going to take it into impulse buy territory , but if you ’ ve been eyeing a good standalone speaker , you won ’ t be disappointed .
You can even grab two and pair them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing Sonos setup if you ’ ve already got an arsenal going .

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When most of your at-home listening was limited to catching up on podcasts over dinner and bumping a few tunes in the shower, you may not have concerned yourself too much with audio quality. That may have changed now that we’re all stuck inside and trying to do anything to keep use from getting antsy. One way to do that is to crank up the volume and get your favorite playlist going. Sure, a good Bluetooth speaker will do just fine, but a higher-end speaker like one from Sonos’s lineup will give you better quality and a more integrated experience. Right now, the company’s high-end Five speaker is down from $500 to $400 on Amazon and at Best Buy, saving you $100. It’s not going to take it into impulse buy territory, but if you’ve been eyeing a good standalone speaker, you won’t be disappointed. You can even grab two and pair them up, or tie them into your existing Sonos setup if you’ve already got an arsenal going.


theroot--2020-11-11--No Charges for Indianapolis Cop Who Fatally Shot Sean Reed After High Speed Chase

More than six months after 21-year-old Dreasjon “ Sean ” Reed was fatally shot by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer after a live-streamed high-speed chase , Special Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury and other members of law enforcement gathered at the Indiana State Police Museum on Tuesday night to announce whether a grand jury decided to bring criminal charges against the cop who shot him .
According to Khoury , the jury found “ insufficient evidence to indict or accuse ” Officer Dejoure Mercer in Reed ’ s killing , reports the Indianapolis Star .
Khoury , who is Black , fought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I don ’ t know how Mr. Reed ’ s mother feels , but I ’ m a mother of two Black boys , ” Khoury said .
“ I am also very empathetic toward Officer Mercer .
I know that had to be a difficult position to be in , ” she continued .
“ No one wins.
” Both Mercer and Reed are Black .
Mercer was among several Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers , including Chief Randal Taylor , who pursued Reed on May 6 for driving recklessly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was called off by police at one point because of how fast Reed was driving .
About 15 minutes into the chase , Reed pulled over and pleaded for one of the thousands of people watching him on Facebook Live to come get him .
Mercer was nearby and pursued Reed on foot .
The video went dark , but audio could still be heard of Reed running from Mercer .
At one point , Reed could be heard crying out in pain and seemed to collapse on the ground .
Gunshots ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer later identified as Steven Scott can be heard saying , “ Looks like it ’ s going to be a closed casket , homie.
” According to law enforcement , Mercer shot at Reed after a Taser deployment was “ ineffective.
” Police say Reed rolled on his back and fired two shots at Mercer after being stunned and falling to the ground , and that Mercer returned fire .
Indiana State Police say Reed ’ s gun matched cartridges found in two previous drive-by shootings , and that evidence on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which didn ’ t result in any injuries .
Reed ’ s family and their attorneys deny that Reed owned or fired a weapon at police officers .
They filed a lawsuit against the city and several officers involved in the chase , including Officers Mercer and Scott , as well as Chief Taylor and Deputy Chief Kendale Adams .
Khoury didn ’ t answer several questions about the evidence her office presented to the grand jury .
Because the proceedings are secret , it ’ s likely the public may never know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or what evidence was presented .
A separate press conference was held on Tuesday in which ISP walked through their timeline of what happened .
“ I have to believe that justice was done because I trust our system , our judicial system , ” Khoury said .
Reed ’ s killing triggered protests in Indianapolis nearly a month before George Floyd was slain by a Minneapolis police officer .
Since his death , IMPD started rolling out body cameras for its police force—a reform that community members and city officials “ have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indianapolis Star .
There was no body camera footage of Reed ’ s killing .
Dozens of protesters rallied shortly after the grand jury ’ s announcement on Tuesday night .
The African American Coalition of Indianapolis also released a statement following the decision .
“ We like to believe that justice is clear , recognizable and a product of a collective consensus .
Justice should be obvious , ” the group said .
“ However , too often when it has come to the death of Black males in police action shootings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognizable , and collective community consensus on whether justice has been achieved.
” “ There was no justice served .
My brother is [ not ] resting well , there ’ s no way , ” Sean ’ s sister , Jazmine Reed told WRTV .
“ So now we have to go on every day .
I have to have my son , we have to go on every day with life .
My brother can ’ t see his nephew coming into this world , he can ’ t enjoy his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father , his other two sisters .
”

More than six months after 21-year-old Dreasjon “Sean” Reed was fatally shot by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer after a live-streamed high-speed chase, Special Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury and other members of law enforcement gathered at the Indiana State Police Museum on Tuesday night to announce whether a grand jury decided to bring criminal charges against the cop who shot him.
According to Khoury, the jury found “insufficient evidence to indict or accuse” Officer Dejoure Mercer in Reed’s killing, reports the Indianapolis Star.
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Khoury, who is Black, fought through tears as she delivered the announcement.
“I don’t know how Mr. Reed’s mother feels, but I’m a mother of two Black boys,” Khoury said.
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“I am also very empathetic toward Officer Mercer. I know that had to be a difficult position to be in,” she continued. “No one wins.”
Both Mercer and Reed are Black.
Mercer was among several Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers, including Chief Randal Taylor, who pursued Reed on May 6 for driving recklessly. Reed live-streamed the chase, which was called off by police at one point because of how fast Reed was driving.
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About 15 minutes into the chase, Reed pulled over and pleaded for one of the thousands of people watching him on Facebook Live to come get him. Mercer was nearby and pursued Reed on foot.
The video went dark, but audio could still be heard of Reed running from Mercer. At one point, Reed could be heard crying out in pain and seemed to collapse on the ground. Gunshots ring out and, moments later, an officer later identified as Steven Scott can be heard saying, “Looks like it’s going to be a closed casket, homie.”
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According to law enforcement, Mercer shot at Reed after a Taser deployment was “ineffective.” Police say Reed rolled on his back and fired two shots at Mercer after being stunned and falling to the ground, and that Mercer returned fire. Indiana State Police say Reed’s gun matched cartridges found in two previous drive-by shootings, and that evidence on his phone further connected to those incidents, which didn’t result in any injuries.
Reed’s family and their attorneys deny that Reed owned or fired a weapon at police officers. They filed a lawsuit against the city and several officers involved in the chase, including Officers Mercer and Scott, as well as Chief Taylor and Deputy Chief Kendale Adams.
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Khoury didn’t answer several questions about the evidence her office presented to the grand jury. Because the proceedings are secret, it’s likely the public may never know who testified about Reed’s killing or what evidence was presented. A separate press conference was held on Tuesday in which ISP walked through their timeline of what happened.
“I have to believe that justice was done because I trust our system, our judicial system,” Khoury said.
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Reed’s killing triggered protests in Indianapolis nearly a month before George Floyd was slain by a Minneapolis police officer. Since his death, IMPD started rolling out body cameras for its police force—a reform that community members and city officials “have long called for,” wrote the Indianapolis Star. There was no body camera footage of Reed’s killing.
Dozens of protesters rallied shortly after the grand jury’s announcement on Tuesday night. The African American Coalition of Indianapolis also released a statement following the decision.
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“We like to believe that justice is clear, recognizable and a product of a collective consensus. Justice should be obvious,” the group said. “However, too often when it has come to the death of Black males in police action shootings there has not been a clear, recognizable, and collective community consensus on whether justice has been achieved.”
“There was no justice served. My brother is [not] resting well, there’s no way,” Sean’s sister, Jazmine Reed told WRTV. “So now we have to go on every day. I have to have my son, we have to go on every day with life. My brother can’t see his nephew coming into this world, he can’t enjoy his niece any more, his mother, his father, his other two sisters.”


theroot--2020-11-11--Soul Train Awards 2020: H.E.R., Chris Brown, Beyoncé and Young Thug Lead Nominations

This year has been a lot of things ( stressful , frustrating , shocking , depressing , anxiety-inducing…to name a few ) , but 2020 will be bowing out in the last quarter with some love , peace and souuuuuul !
The Soul Train Awards is back and on Wednesday , BET announced the host and nominees for the beloved Black-ass awards ceremony .
Sitcom icons and BFFs Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold will be returning as hosts for the third time so it ’ ll be full of their dynamic energy !
We ’ ll need that since award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t rely on the energy of a live audience .
Now , onto the nominees !
H.E.R .
is the queen of the nominations , racking in eight total , including “ Best R & B/Soul Artist ” and “ Video of the Year.
” Chris Brown ( who is quite the example of a seemingly accepted comeback from the alleged cancel culture ) comes in second with seven noms , including “ Album/Mixtape of the Year ” and “ Song of the Year.
” Beyoncé and Young Thug round out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominations each .
Both artists are nominated in the “ Song of the Year ” and “ Video of the Year ” categories .
Other nominees include Chloe x Halle , Summer Walker , Usher ( each with five noms ) , YG ( who has four noms ) , Brandy and PJ Morton ( both with 3 noms , each ) .
More deets on the night , via BET ’ s press release sent to The Root : Directly following the 2020 Soul Train Awards , DJ Cassidy will present the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series Pass the Mic , on BET .
The special will be a celebration of the most definitive , iconic and prolific R & B classics of the 1980 ’ s .
DJ Cassidy ’ s Pass the Mic : BET Soul Train Edition brings legendary , musical heroes to the comfort of audience ’ s living rooms around the world to dance hard , sing loud , and smile big .
Internationally , the 2020 Soul Train Awards Presented By BET will simulcast on BET Africa on Nov. 29 at 3:00AM CAT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9:50 p.m. CET ; and BET UK and BET South Korea on Dec. 2 at 9:00 p.m. GMT and 9:00 p.m. KST , respectively .
The 2020 Soul Train Awards Presented by BET airs Sunday , Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. EST .
The one-hour pre-show will begin at 7 p.m. EST .
For the complete list of nominees , head to bet.com .

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

This year has been a lot of things (stressful, frustrating, shocking, depressing, anxiety-inducing…to name a few), but 2020 will be bowing out in the last quarter with some love, peace and souuuuuul!
The Soul Train Awards is back and on Wednesday, BET announced the host and nominees for the beloved Black-ass awards ceremony. Sitcom icons and BFFs Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold will be returning as hosts for the third time so it’ll be full of their dynamic energy! We’ll need that since award shows are virtual these days and we can’t rely on the energy of a live audience.
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Now, onto the nominees! H.E.R. is the queen of the nominations, racking in eight total, including “Best R&B/Soul Artist” and “Video of the Year.” Chris Brown (who is quite the example of a seemingly accepted comeback from the alleged cancel culture) comes in second with seven noms, including “Album/Mixtape of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”
Beyoncé and Young Thug round out the Top 3, tying with six nominations each. Both artists are nominated in the “Song of the Year” and “Video of the Year” categories.
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Other nominees include Chloe x Halle, Summer Walker, Usher (each with five noms), YG (who has four noms), Brandy and PJ Morton (both with 3 noms, each).
More deets on the night, via BET’s press release sent to The Root:
Directly following the 2020 Soul Train Awards, DJ Cassidy will present the broadcast television premiere of his hit virtual series Pass the Mic, on BET. The special will be a celebration of the most definitive, iconic and prolific R&B classics of the 1980’s. DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic: BET Soul Train Edition brings legendary, musical heroes to the comfort of audience’s living rooms around the world to dance hard, sing loud, and smile big. Internationally, the 2020 Soul Train Awards Presented By BET will simulcast on BET Africa on Nov. 29 at 3:00AM CAT; BET France on Dec. 1 at 9:50 p.m. CET; and BET UK and BET South Korea on Dec. 2 at 9:00 p.m. GMT and 9:00 p.m. KST, respectively.
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The 2020 Soul Train Awards Presented by BET airs Sunday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. EST. The one-hour pre-show will begin at 7 p.m. EST. For the complete list of nominees, head to bet.com.


theroot--2020-11-11--Festive & Fly: Zendaya's Latest Cover Is Bringing Us 'Homegirl for the Holidays'

“ One time for the Black Girls !
!
!
” wrote stylist Law Roach on Instagram , debuting longtime client Zendaya ’ s covers for Elle ’ s December issue .
“ [ T ] his is for all the fly ass black girls that have inspired me over the years , ” he added .
What makes perennial cover star Zendaya ’ s latest cover so Black girl-magical ?
Maybe it ’ s the waist-length red-hued braids celebrity mane-tamer Kim Kimble gave the Emmy-winning star of HBO ’ s Euphoria .
( Kimble being just one member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which also included Law , longtime artist Sheika Daley and photographer Micaiah Carter . )
Or perhaps it ’ s Law ’ s pairing of sparkling haute couture and soon-to-be-released Nike Dunk High x Ambush kicks that put some extra sauce on this holiday spectacular .
Either way , the celebratory cover shots now feel like icing on the cake that was the recent record turnout among Black Gen Z voters in the 2020 presidential election , which let us know that the kids are going to be alright , after all—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be , too .
“ [ I ] t feels like a very hopeless time , specifically in this country , ” Zendaya told Dune co-star Timothée Chalamet in the interview for her cover story , which took place ahead of the election .
“ I know a lot of my peers feel enraged and exhausted and tired of living and growing up in a system that feels like it wasn ’ t built for us .
At this moment in time , it is hard to find joy and beauty in things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important .
Right now , we as Black people need to embrace joy and not let it be taken away from us.
” For Zendaya , joy amid the pandemic has come through creating—whether the two bridge episodes of Euphoria that will debut as a Christmas special this December ( h/t Entertainment Weekly ) or the already controversial Malcolm & Marie , the quarantine-shot film she produced and stars in opposite John David Washington .
“ I experience moments of joy when I ’ m able to create art and be involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she says .
No doubt Zendaya also found joy in the enthusiasm that eked out a Democratic victory this election season , after doing her part to help galvanize the young vote this season .
“ Shit , I mean , all you can do is encourage people and help share information , ” she says .
“ I find hope in my peers , the people who are out there on the streets doing the work—people I admire and I go to for advice and information on what ’ s happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m using my platform in the most strategic way I can to help , ” the 24-year-old , who made Emmy history this year as the youngest-ever lead actress winner for a drama series , explains .
“ There is so much hope in young people , and when I say young people , I do mean myself—people my own age—but I also mean younger .
These really young kids are so smart and have such a clear understanding and plan for how they want this world to change .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware , and I mean , I can take credit for some of that , because I ’ ve been schooling them .
But they also have their own point of view .
We have discussions about [ the world ] .
They know what ’ s up , and they want to be part of that change.
” Zendaya ’ s cover story appears in full in the December 2020 issue .

Maiysha Kai on The Glow Up, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

“One time for the Black Girls!!!” wrote stylist Law Roach on Instagram, debuting longtime client Zendaya’s covers for Elle’s December issue. “[T]his is for all the fly ass black girls that have inspired me over the years,” he added.
What makes perennial cover star Zendaya’s latest cover so Black girl-magical? Maybe it’s the waist-length red-hued braids celebrity mane-tamer Kim Kimble gave the Emmy-winning star of HBO’s Euphoria. (Kimble being just one member of Zendaya’s all-Black, all-star crew, which also included Law, longtime artist Sheika Daley and photographer Micaiah Carter.) Or perhaps it’s Law’s pairing of sparkling haute couture and soon-to-be-released Nike Dunk High x Ambush kicks that put some extra sauce on this holiday spectacular. Either way, the celebratory cover shots now feel like icing on the cake that was the recent record turnout among Black Gen Z voters in the 2020 presidential election, which let us know that the kids are going to be alright, after all—and with their help, we hopefully will be, too.
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“[I]t feels like a very hopeless time, specifically in this country,” Zendaya told Dune co-star Timothée Chalamet in the interview for her cover story, which took place ahead of the election. “I know a lot of my peers feel enraged and exhausted and tired of living and growing up in a system that feels like it wasn’t built for us. At this moment in time, it is hard to find joy and beauty in things, and I really think that is important. Right now, we as Black people need to embrace joy and not let it be taken away from us.”
For Zendaya, joy amid the pandemic has come through creating—whether the two bridge episodes of Euphoria that will debut as a Christmas special this December (h/t Entertainment Weekly) or the already controversial Malcolm & Marie, the quarantine-shot film she produced and stars in opposite John David Washington. “I experience moments of joy when I’m able to create art and be involved in projects that I connect to deeply,” she says.
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No doubt Zendaya also found joy in the enthusiasm that eked out a Democratic victory this election season, after doing her part to help galvanize the young vote this season. “Shit, I mean, all you can do is encourage people and help share information,” she says .
“I find hope in my peers, the people who are out there on the streets doing the work—people I admire and I go to for advice and information on what’s happening, so that I can make sure I’m using my platform in the most strategic way I can to help,” the 24-year-old, who made Emmy history this year as the youngest-ever lead actress winner for a drama series, explains. “There is so much hope in young people, and when I say young people, I do mean myself—people my own age—but I also mean younger. These really young kids are so smart and have such a clear understanding and plan for how they want this world to change. Even my little nieces! They are so aware, and I mean, I can take credit for some of that, because I’ve been schooling them. But they also have their own point of view. We have discussions about [the world]. They know what’s up, and they want to be part of that change.”
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Zendaya’s cover story appears in full in the December 2020 issue.


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theroot--2020-11-11--GTFOH Trump Watch: There Is No There There

Imagine the president of the United States calling his staff into the Oval Office to show them an imaginary ham sandwich on the Resolute desk .
The president wants to know who put it there .
One by one , staff members come in and are questioned about the ham sandwich that they don ’ t see .
And one by one , each staff member agrees that there is , in fact , a ham sandwich on the desk but they don ’ t have any idea how it got there .
Now Republican Congress members are not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they are encouraging an investigation to make sure all the bread and ham are accounted for .
But no one , not the president ’ s staff , not Republicans in Congress , not anyone with some goddamn sense will say , “ Mr .
President WTF are you talking about ?
Ain ’ t no fucking sandwich on that table !
” This is what the presidential election has become .
Trump is still acting like there was mass voter fraud and Republicans in Congress are appeasing this bullshit .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and allies have alighted on a strategy to support his refusal to admit defeat and initiate a peaceful transfer of power .
Instead , they are nurturing the president ’ s ego by indulging his delusions about the vote count and fueling conspiracy theories that the election is being stolen from him .
The White House has instructed government agencies to block cooperation with the Biden transition team — including the General Services Administration , whose Trump-appointed administrator , Emily Murphy , has refused to sign paperwork that releases millions in preallocated dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s team access to agency officials and information .
These unprecedented moves risk further eroding public trust in democratic institutions , and they have potentially dangerous consequences .
The nation is at its most vulnerable state during the transition period between administrations , according to experts in governance and public service , who worry that the Trump administration is threatening national security by denying Biden the necessary resources , intelligence and other information to conduct his transition .
All of this because no one can just say , “ I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at , but I don ’ t see a fucking ham sandwich.
” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , who always sounds nervous and is mad sweaty , is refusing to acknowledge Joe Biden ’ s victory because he , like the rest of Trump ’ s minions , has the backbone of frozen yogurt .
During a statement at the State Department , Pompeo joked ( because surely he was fucking joking , right ? )
that “ there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration.
” Oh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , too ?
OK. Pompeo is the nation ’ s top diplomat and he ’ s pushing a baseless and completely fabricated Trump conspiracy theory in front of the world .
Not only is this irresponsible , but it ’ s also potentially dangerous .
Pompeo added that every vote will be counted ( umm , every vote was already counted ) and noted that “ when the process is completed , they ’ ll be electors selected .
There ’ s a process , the Constitution lays it out pretty clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world should have every confidence that the transition necessary to make sure that the State Department is functional today , successful today and successful with a president who ’ s in office on January 20 a minute after noon , will also be successful , ” he said , CNN reports .
Not after you ’ ve said that President Trump ’ s second term will be smooth .
This shit isn ’ t funny with your sweaty ass .
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Is Basically Me When I Was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McEnany took over her role as the White House press secretary , she vowed that she wouldn ’ t lie .
The very next day , she lied and has been lying ever since .
It ’ s kind of what you do when you ’ re trash .
I should know .
I used to be trash .
I used to do whatever I needed to get what I wanted .
I lied .
I bent the truth .
I looked at the truth and ignored it .
I lied some more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of exhaustion .
I always argued for another side .
I basically would ’ ve made a great press secretary for the Trump administration .
So I actually understand where McEnany is coming from when she couldn ’ t answer whether or not she ’ d denounce the president if he admitted he was racist .
She ’ s on autopilot at this point .
She ’ s been doing fuckshit for so long that it ’ s in her DNA .
If god forbid , they needed to give McEnany a blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood to drag out a conversation about how it knows that the paper says she ’ s AB but she ’ s really A because she was first in her class .
So here ’ s a clip of McEnany playing the role of fuckboi and Chris Cuomo destroying her ass in the role of a scorned lover who just wants a straight fucking answer .

Imagine the president of the United States calling his staff into the Oval Office to show them an imaginary ham sandwich on the Resolute desk. The president wants to know who put it there. One by one, staff members come in and are questioned about the ham sandwich that they don’t see. And one by one, each staff member agrees that there is, in fact, a ham sandwich on the desk but they don’t have any idea how it got there. Now Republican Congress members are not only backing the imaginary ham sandwich being there, they are encouraging an investigation to make sure all the bread and ham are accounted for.
But no one, not the president’s staff, not Republicans in Congress, not anyone with some goddamn sense will say, “Mr. President WTF are you talking about? Ain’t no fucking sandwich on that table!”
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This is what the presidential election has become. Trump is still acting like there was mass voter fraud and Republicans in Congress are appeasing this bullshit.
From the Washington Post:
In recent days, Trump’s appointees and allies have alighted on a strategy to support his refusal to admit defeat and initiate a peaceful transfer of power. Instead, they are nurturing the president’s ego by indulging his delusions about the vote count and fueling conspiracy theories that the election is being stolen from him. The White House has instructed government agencies to block cooperation with the Biden transition team — including the General Services Administration, whose Trump-appointed administrator, Emily Murphy, has refused to sign paperwork that releases millions in preallocated dollars to fund the transition and gives Biden’s team access to agency officials and information. These unprecedented moves risk further eroding public trust in democratic institutions, and they have potentially dangerous consequences. The nation is at its most vulnerable state during the transition period between administrations, according to experts in governance and public service, who worry that the Trump administration is threatening national security by denying Biden the necessary resources, intelligence and other information to conduct his transition.
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All of this because no one can just say, “I don’t know what you’re pointing at, but I don’t see a fucking ham sandwich.”
Sweaty-Ass Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who always sounds nervous and is mad sweaty, is refusing to acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory because he, like the rest of Trump’s minions, has the backbone of frozen yogurt.
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During a statement at the State Department, Pompeo joked (because surely he was fucking joking, right?) that “there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration.”
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Oh, so your sweaty ass is in on it, too? OK.
Pompeo is the nation’s top diplomat and he’s pushing a baseless and completely fabricated Trump conspiracy theory in front of the world. Not only is this irresponsible, but it’s also potentially dangerous.
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Pompeo added that every vote will be counted (umm, every vote was already counted) and noted that “when the process is completed, they’ll be electors selected. There’s a process, the Constitution lays it out pretty clearly,” CNN reports.
“The world should have every confidence that the transition necessary to make sure that the State Department is functional today, successful today and successful with a president who’s in office on January 20 a minute after noon, will also be successful,” he said, CNN reports.
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Not after you’ve said that President Trump’s second term will be smooth. This shit isn’t funny with your sweaty ass.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Is Basically Me When I Was a Fuckboi
On the first day that Kayleigh McEnany took over her role as the White House press secretary, she vowed that she wouldn’t lie. The very next day, she lied and has been lying ever since. It’s kind of what you do when you’re trash. I should know. I used to be trash. I used to do whatever I needed to get what I wanted. I lied. I bent the truth. I looked at the truth and ignored it. I lied some more. I stretched conversations to the point of exhaustion. I always argued for another side. I basically would’ve made a great press secretary for the Trump administration.
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So I actually understand where McEnany is coming from when she couldn’t answer whether or not she’d denounce the president if he admitted he was racist. She’s on autopilot at this point. She’s been doing fuckshit for so long that it’s in her DNA. If god forbid, they needed to give McEnany a blood transfusion, I’d expect her blood to drag out a conversation about how it knows that the paper says she’s AB but she’s really A because she was first in her class.
So here’s a clip of McEnany playing the role of fuckboi and Chris Cuomo destroying her ass in the role of a scorned lover who just wants a straight fucking answer.


theroot--2020-11-11--Former Louisville Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Shooting Faces Lawsuit for Sexual Assault

In June , The Root reported that former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison—one of three officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor and the only officer facing charges related to the shooting ( essentially for the bullets that missed , but whatever ) —was accused of sexual assault by two women who posted about their experiences on social media .
On Tuesday , one of Hankison ’ s accusers filed a lawsuit against the ex-officer claiming he assaulted her in 2018 and that members of the police department knew about his conduct and did nothing about it .
CNN reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lawsuit , named Hankison in her suit as a “ sexual predator ” who “ used his police uniform and secondary nightclub employment as mechanisms to prey on innocent women who are two decades younger than him.
” Borders—who said she was 22 when she met Hankison , according to NBC News—wrote in a June 4 Facebook post that she had gone to a bar with friends the night of her alleged assault .
“ I went to call an uber home and a police officer who I had interacted with on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered me a ride home , ” Borders wrote .
“ He drove me home in uniform , in his marked car , invited himself into my apartment and sexually assaulted me while I was unconscious.
” According to the lawsuit , plaintiff Margo Borders visited the Tin Roof bar in Kentucky to meet some friends in 2018 where Hankison was working as security .
Borders and Hankison had met in 2017 and had a mutual friend ; Hankison “ frequently messaged ” Borders on Snapchat and reached out to her when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” according to the lawsuit .
Borders was intoxicated that night , and when time came to leave the bar and as she was about to call an Uber , Hankison insisted that he drive her home and invited himself into her apartment , according to the lawsuit .
Borders went to her room and fell asleep , and when she was unconscious , Hankison “ willfully , intentionally , painfully and violently sexually assaulted ” her , according to the lawsuit .
When Borders regained consciousness , she yelled for Hankison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbed his uniform and left her room , according to the lawsuit .
Later that day , Hankison messaged Borders “ to try and suggest that the two had engaged in consensual relations , ” according to the lawsuit .
According to the Washington Post , the lawsuit also claims that Borders was left in physical and emotional pain and that her sheets and mattress were soaked in blood after the attack .
As we previously reported , a second woman , Emily Terry , posted her story of being assaulted by Hankison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about her assault on Facebook .
“ In early fall , I began walking home from a bar intoxicated , ” Terry wrote .
“ A police officer pulled up next to me and offered me a ride home .
I thought to myself , ‘ Wow .
That is so nice of him.
’ And willingly got in .
He began making sexual advances towards me ; rubbing my thigh , kissing my forehead , and calling me ‘ baby ’ .
Mortified , I did not move.
” She said her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next day but “ nothing came from it.
” The accusations made by the two women are not the only ones Hankison has faced .
Hankison has a history of allegations of misconduct while with the LMPD , the suit notes , including 50 internal incident reports on his record — none of which led to disciplinary action .
Hankison was investigated at least twice by LMPD ’ s Public Integrity Unit , the complaint says , both regarding sexual misconduct .
One accuser claimed he “ demanded sexual favors in exchange for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit says .
Another complaint alleged he made advances toward a woman who was the subject of an active investigation .
He was exonerated in both cases .
According to NBC , Hankison isn ’ t the only one named in Borders ’ suit .
The lawsuit also calls out former Police Chief Steve Conrad and five other officers who she claims knew about Hankison ’ s behavior and did nothing to stop it .
Sam Aguiar—one of the attorneys who represented Taylor ’ s family in the wrongful death lawsuit that ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city of Louisville—is also representing Borders .
In a statement Tuesday , Aguiar called Hankison a “ predator of the worst kind ” and accused the LMPD of being complicit in allowing sexual assault by police officers to happen .
“ This police department ’ s longstanding tolerance for sexual assault by their officers is disgusting , ” Aguiar said , NBC reports .
“ We intend to hold all who failed to ever report or investigate Brett Hankison responsible .
Too many women in this community have suffered for too long @ @

In June, The Root reported that former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison—one of three officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor and the only officer facing charges related to the shooting (essentially for the bullets that missed, but whatever)—was accused of sexual assault by two women who posted about their experiences on social media.
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On Tuesday, one of Hankison’s accusers filed a lawsuit against the ex-officer claiming he assaulted her in 2018 and that members of the police department knew about his conduct and did nothing about it.
CNN reports that Margo Borders, the plaintiff in the lawsuit, named Hankison in her suit as a “sexual predator” who “used his police uniform and secondary nightclub employment as mechanisms to prey on innocent women who are two decades younger than him.”
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Borders—who said she was 22 when she met Hankison, according to NBC News—wrote in a June 4 Facebook post that she had gone to a bar with friends the night of her alleged assault.
“I went to call an uber home and a police officer who I had interacted with on many occasions at bars in St. Matthews offered me a ride home,” Borders wrote. “He drove me home in uniform, in his marked car, invited himself into my apartment and sexually assaulted me while I was unconscious.”
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From CNN:
According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Margo Borders visited the Tin Roof bar in Kentucky to meet some friends in 2018 where Hankison was working as security. Borders and Hankison had met in 2017 and had a mutual friend; Hankison “frequently messaged” Borders on Snapchat and reached out to her when he was “having problems with his girlfriend,” according to the lawsuit. Borders was intoxicated that night, and when time came to leave the bar and as she was about to call an Uber, Hankison insisted that he drive her home and invited himself into her apartment, according to the lawsuit. Borders went to her room and fell asleep, and when she was unconscious, Hankison “willfully, intentionally, painfully and violently sexually assaulted” her, according to the lawsuit. When Borders regained consciousness, she yelled for Hankison to get off her; he then grabbed his uniform and left her room, according to the lawsuit. Later that day, Hankison messaged Borders “to try and suggest that the two had engaged in consensual relations,” according to the lawsuit.
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According to the Washington Post, the lawsuit also claims that Borders was left in physical and emotional pain and that her sheets and mattress were soaked in blood after the attack.
As we previously reported, a second woman, Emily Terry, posted her story of being assaulted by Hankison on Instagram the same day Borders posted about her assault on Facebook.
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“In early fall, I began walking home from a bar intoxicated,” Terry wrote. “A police officer pulled up next to me and offered me a ride home. I thought to myself, ‘Wow. That is so nice of him.’ And willingly got in. He began making sexual advances towards me; rubbing my thigh, kissing my forehead, and calling me ‘baby’. Mortified, I did not move.” She said her friend reported what happened to her the next day but “nothing came from it.”
The accusations made by the two women are not the only ones Hankison has faced.
From the Post:
Hankison has a history of allegations of misconduct while with the LMPD, the suit notes, including 50 internal incident reports on his record — none of which led to disciplinary action. Hankison was investigated at least twice by LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit, the complaint says, both regarding sexual misconduct. One accuser claimed he “demanded sexual favors in exchange for not placing criminal charges,” the lawsuit says. Another complaint alleged he made advances toward a woman who was the subject of an active investigation. He was exonerated in both cases.
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According to NBC, Hankison isn’t the only one named in Borders’ suit. The lawsuit also calls out former Police Chief Steve Conrad and five other officers who she claims knew about Hankison’s behavior and did nothing to stop it.
Sam Aguiar—one of the attorneys who represented Taylor’s family in the wrongful death lawsuit that ended in a $12 million settlement with the city of Louisville—is also representing Borders.
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In a statement Tuesday, Aguiar called Hankison a “predator of the worst kind” and accused the LMPD of being complicit in allowing sexual assault by police officers to happen.
“This police department’s longstanding tolerance for sexual assault by their officers is disgusting,” Aguiar said, NBC reports. “We intend to hold all who failed to ever report or investigate Brett Hankison responsible. Too many women in this community have suffered for too long.”