YOUR SUNDAY MOMENT OF ZEN

 

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC

 

The incomparable Linda Ronstadt:

WHO ARE THE FOOLS...

who want the bottom-feeding guy, Trump, to be POTUS again and drag America down to his level:

THE BOTTOM! 

THE WORST!

Biden is old. This dude is a dangerous psychopath. https://t.co/wONRlBA82w

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) June 28, 2024

 

“I don’t walk as easily as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. I know how to do this job.”

Exactly the right message.

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— Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) June 28, 2024

"Trump didn’t drop out after he was caught making comments about grabbing women by their genitalia. 

He didn’t drop out after openly mocking the vulnerable. 

He didn’t resign after calling our military “losers” and “suckers”. 

 He didn’t resign after he was impeached…twice. 

 He didn’t resign after his criminally negligent mismanagement of the pandemic. 

 He didn’t resign after his failed insurrection. 

 He didn’t drop out after being criminally indicted…four times. 

 He didn’t drop out after being held civilly liable for rape and fraud. 

 He didn’t drop out after being convicted by a jury of 34 felonies. 

 So yeah, tell me more about why Biden should drop out after one bad debate. "

Jack E. Smith 

@7Veritas4

 A stumbler and mumbler 

vs. 

A loud-mouthed lying felon!

Rick Wilson: For The Debate Tonight

 

Not only for the spin before and after, but for every Trump utterance on stage, remember the Rules of MAGA: 

 Every accusation is a confession. 

 Every denial is a full confession of guilt. 

 Every claim of evil is projection. 

 Every boast of strength is an admission of failure. 

 Every fact is subject to Trump’s sole interpretation. 

 Every law is a conspiracy against Trump. 

 Every anecdote is pure fiction. 

 Every casual cruelty and crazed conspiracy leads deeper into more cruelty and conspiracy. 

 Every word is a lie, every lie is a promise of betrayal. 

 Every person or group Trump claims to stand for, he loathes. 

 Finally, 

Everything Trump Touches Dies.

Economists and CEOs Don't Want Trump

16 Nobel Economists Warn Second Trump term Would Mean One Thing.

(Source-Axios) Joe Biden’s economic agenda is “vastly superior” to Trump’s, the Nobel laureates explained in a letter. Inflation will soar once again if former President Donald Trump wins back the White House, a group of 16 Nobel prize-winning economists have predicted in a letter obtained by Axios. President Joe Biden’s economic agenda is “vastly superior” to that being put forward by presumptive GOP presidential nominee Trump, argued the Nobel prize winners.

A second Trump term would “have a negative impact on the U.S.’s economic standing in the world, and a destabilizing effect on the U.S.’s domestic economy,” and his “fiscally irresponsible budgets” would reignite inflation that has “come down remarkably fast” in recent weeks, they warned.

 

BREAKING: Even Newsmax is now admitting Donald Trump has historic low levels of support from American business leaders. Donald Trump is senile, his plans don’t make sense, and the experts concur. Retweet so all Americans see this. pic.twitter.com/OxJxGflKbz

— Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) June 25, 2024

‘Basically, the entire world makes fun of this man,’ Conway said. ‘In MAGA Land, they don't appreciate what a global, planetary joke he is to the world. They think of Donald Trump as this tough guy who scares everybody. He scares everybody the same way that a five-year-old walking around on a roof holding a bomb might scare. But he's weak and pathetic and stupid.’” --George Conway

 

THESE HYPOCRITES...

 

ALL were anti-Trumpers until they decided to go against their OWN judgement of the con artist and embrace their overwhelming lust for power:

BREAKING: The Biden campaign just released this devastating montage of all the times Donald Trump’s potential VP candidates expressed how they really feel about Donald Trump. Retweet so all Americans know even Trump’s potential VP candidates don’t like him.pic.twitter.com/6aBvcRDUIE

— Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) June 22, 2024

YOUR SUNDAY MOMENT OF ZEN

 

'How are you going to convince with evidence what the mob believed without evidence?' ~ F. Nietzsche

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCING

 

 

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PROJECT 2025 by THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

 

Some of what they're hoping to do to fundamentally change the America we know:

This is Catholic doctrine: Sex should be ONLY for procreation. Period.

Will Americans be okay with the government telling them how to conduct their private sex lives? 

How is this "small government?"

 

 What Heritage and other non-medical idiots want for American girls and women:

 

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If, as a politically tuned-in person, you are already tired of hearing about Project 2025, please consider there are probably 200 million Americans who have still never heard of it.

Different genres reach new people. Sharing makes a difference.

Flood the zone with reality. https://t.co/bUJ8WiDCIu

— ClearingTheFog (@clearing_fog) June 18, 2024

FOUND ON A FAR RIGHT ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-DEMOCRACY BLOG:

This is what happens when the truth of who you've given your loyalty to (a criminal) is too painful to face, so you make a fool of yourself in front of the world because anything else would destroy your self-esteem, which you attached to the convicted felon, adjudicated sexual assaulter/rapist, tax fraudster, and malignant narcissist who is facing several more felony charges.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOME TEAM

    

18th Championship!

 

What are your thoughts on this Biden ad?

In my opinion Democrats should play this over and over again in swing states. It's by far one of the best campaign ads against an opponent I have ever seen in my 42 years on this planet.

Hey, don't attack me for saying this, attack the… pic.twitter.com/UupT4eV9lA

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 17, 2024

GUEST POST BY DAVE MILLER

 

What a couple of weeks or so of news. 

Let’s just take a look at the headlines.

Former President Trump was found guilty of business tax fraud by the state of New York.

In the wake of the Trump trial, the GOP and their partisan MAGA supporters accused the Biden Admin of weaponizing the US Department of Justice against the GOP and Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter was found guilty of violating gun registration laws in a trial brought by the afore mentioned US Department of Justice.

GOP partisans, including the Republican National Committee, riffed all week on President Joe Biden, while he was on foreign soil attending D Day ceremonies in France. Citing videos, many of the MAGA lovers claimed they showed conclusively how frail and demented Biden is.

The Washington Post shows how those videos the GOP and their followers are citing, are fakes and edited clips.

Former President Trump held an outdoor rally, at noon Sunday in Las Vegas, where temperatures were in excess 100 degrees and which sent numerous people in search of medical care.

While there, Trump went on an extended disconnected rant about boats, batteries, sharks and electrocution. No one in the GOP or the MAGA crowd had a single word about the possibility that Trump is losing it or himself is demented.

He also said he doesn’t care about his supporters, he just wants their votes.

The World Bank says the US economy is powering an economic rebound worldwide.

The FBI has released numbers showing generally, violent crime in the US is down year over year by over 15 percent. Murder is down 25 percent. Rape down 25 percent. Robbery 17 percent and aggravated assault down 12 percent. Property crime is also down 15 percent. 

US job growth is surging to historic levels.

We could go on, but you should be able to get the point.

While there are still stubborn problems in the US, perhaps most importantly, inflation and the deficit, the US, under President Biden is in pretty good shape. Which leaves the GOP grasping at straws and resorting to unhinged rants, lies and misdirection.

All because they decided to renominate a lunatic in Donald Trump.

YOUR SUNDAY MOMENT OF ZEN

 

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it:

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC

 

For Juneteenth:

BREAKING

 

Supreme Court Upholds Broad Access to Abortion Pill 

The justices unanimously rejected a bid to sharply curtail access to a widely available abortion pill, finding that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue.

In a unanimous decision, written by Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, the court held that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the F.D.A.’s actions. --NYTimes

"Justice Kavanaugh wrote that the groups could instead seek greater regulatory or legislative restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, and noted that doctors who oppose abortion are shielded by so-called conscience protections in federal law, which mean they are not required to provide treatment that would “violate the doctors’ religious beliefs or moral convictions.”

ALSO, THIS: 

 Republicans block Access to IVF bill in the Senate

TRUMP NEVER CARED ABOUT THE BORDER. HE CARES ONLY ABOUT HIMSELF AND GETTING RE-ELECTED

 

A truly vile human being. 

 BREAKING: Donald Trump just openly admitted he sabotaged the toughest border security legislation in decades because it would have been good for President Biden politically. 

BREAKING: Donald Trump just openly admitted he sabotaged the toughest border security legislation in decades because it would have been good for President Biden politically. Retweet so all Americans know Trump is only out for himself. pic.twitter.com/2wlgn9i67i

— Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) June 5, 2024

 

“That is how you think when you are in a cult.” Rep. Jim McGovern rips into House Republicans, flips the script and accuses them of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome”. (Video: C-SPAN) pic.twitter.com/HXSHiijvPp

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) June 12, 2024

HUNTER BIDEN GUILTY

The two statements below show the glaring difference between Trump and President Biden. 

Trump does NOT believe in the American justice system when HE is held accountable for his crimes, and has shown that he and his MAGAs are willing to destroy our Constitution in service to a despot, Trump.

President Biden affirms his belief in our system of justice, even when it convicts his own son.

Trump is a danger to our system of government; Biden preserves, protects, and defends the Constitution. 

Brooklyn Dad Defiant:

"Some interesting points to think about in the aftermath of the Hunter Biden guilty verdict: 

 - Hunter Biden was convicted in the state of Delaware, where the Bidens decidedly have a "home court" advantage -- for the people who say trump couldn't get a fair trial in NYC because they hate him, just look at Delaware. 

 - There was no ridiculous daily parade of same-suit-wearing Senators and members of Congress in the court; just Hunter's mom and family members. 

 - David Weiss, the prosecutor who went after Hunter in this case, was a trump-appointee. President Biden could have had him replaced, but decided to let the justice system play itself out. Because he BELIEVES in the process.

 - Unlike his disgraced, unhinged, convicted felon predecessor, President Biden did not lash out against prosecutors, or the judge, members of the judge's family, or witnesses. Neither did Hunter Biden. 

 - Unlike trump, there were no delays or stupid stunts in this trial.

 - President Biden said he will NOT pardon his son.

 - If President Biden were interfering in the justice system as has been alleged by his detractors, there are so many different ways this could have played out.

 - You will NOT be hearing Democrats tearing down the justice system in the aftermath of this verdict, baselessly declaring it to be rigged, despite the fact that he may have been prosecuted BECAUSE his name is Biden. 

 Most important: NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW. "

PRESIDENT BIDEN'S STATEMENT ON HUNTER BIDEN'S CONVICTION :

 "As I said last week, I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today. So many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side and be so strong and resilient in recovery. As I also said last week, I will accept the outcome of this case and will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal. Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that."

The Shallow State @OurShallowState · 

Here's Hunter Biden's brief statement, which shows the same grace, measure, and respect for the process as did his mother and his father, the President. The Bidens and Trumps are not even of the same species.

For those who lose their minds every June Pride Month:

 

Here's what many Americans don't understand -- Why we don't need a "Straight Pride Month":

Who are the Americans who want THIS to be the leader of the free world?

Trump speaking at his Nevada rally without a Teleprompter:

“…I say what would happen if the boat sank from its weight and you’re in the boat and you have this tremendously powerful battery and the battery is now underwater and there’s a shark that’s approximately 10 yards over there. By the way, a lot of shark attacks lately. You notice that? A lot of shark. I watched some guys justifying it today. Well, they weren’t really that angry. They bit off the young ladies leg because of the fact that they were, they were not hungry, but they misunderstood what, who she was. These people are cray. He said there’s no problem with sharks they just didn’t really understand a young woman swimming. Now really got decimated and other people too. A lot of shark attacks. So I said, so there’s a shark 10 yards away from the boat. 10 yards over here. Do I get electrocuted if the boat is sinking, water goes over the battery, the boat is sinking. Do I stay on top of the boat and get electrocuted or do I jump over by the shark and not get electrocuted because, I will tell you, he didnt know the answer. He said, you know, nobody’s ever asked that question. I said, I think it’s a good question. I think there’s a lot of electric current coming through that water, but you know what I’d do if there was a shark or you get electrocuted? I’ll take electrocution every single time. I’m not getting near the shark.”

And this:

"While Trump’s meeting with a probation officer for his 34 felony convictions in the state of New York, it’s worth remembering that 40 out the 44 republicans he personally handpicked for his cabinet, people who worked closely with him and got to see how he operates, will NOT endorse him for another term in the White House. 

Never in the history of our country has someone been so blatantly unfit to lead the American people. 

PS: He’s even worse now than he was then." (See above "speech.")

This week we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day…

 

Never forget what Trump has said about the men and women who honorably and bravely served their country, and who gave America “their last full measure of devotion.”

 

This is just brutal

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— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) June 7, 2024

BREAKING: Steve Bannon has been ordered to surrender to prison by July 1. Judge Nichols has revoked his bail. 

Bannon’s sentence for defying the Jan. 6 committee’s subpoena has been on hold while he appealed. 

Today, Judge Nichols (a Trump appointee) ruled that the original reasons for staying the sentence no longer be er applied. Bannon’s sentence would run through early November.

The MAGApublicans are coming after contraception, too…

 

And that’s nuts, since 90% of Americans support the use of contraception.  

You know who forbids artificial contraception of any kind?  The Roman Catholic Church.  

Now google how many Catholics are on the SCOTUS (SIX); and while you’re at it, find out who Leonard Leo is and what he’s been up to for decades.

The Right to Contraception Act would establish a right to access the pill, IUDs, and other contraception and would prevent governors from enforcing laws limiting access to birth control. 

NBC News:

 “Democrats expected the GOP to scuttle the measure and brought it up as an election-year "messaging" push to highlight the contrast between the two parties on reproductive rights, viewing it as a winning issue with independents and swing voters this fall. “We saw what the Supreme Court did on abortion, and now there’s a real risk they may do the same thing on contraception,” 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe." “I’m really sick of this idea that the Republicans think they can say two things simultaneously — they can talk to their extremist group and say, ‘I’ll give you everything you want. We are going to ban abortion, IVF, contraception, everything you want,’ and then try to say to the rest of America, ‘Boy, we don’t want any part in that.’” 

 The legislation, led by Sens. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, would establish nationwide rights for individuals to “obtain contraceptives and to voluntarily engage in contraception” and protect health care providers who offer it. It defines contraceptives as “any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy” and prohibits the federal government or states from enforcing laws or standards that impede that right. It empowers the Justice Department and affected private entities to sue to enforce the new protections.”

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“Today, we live in a country where not only tens of millions of women have been robbed of their reproductive freedoms — we also live in a country where tens of millions more worry about something as basic as birth control,” Schumer said on the floor. “That’s utterly medieval. It’s sickening. It should never happen here in the United States, but because of Donald Trump and the hard right, it’s reality.” Murkowski, who has long supported reproductive rights, at times putting her at odds with her party, said she had no problem voting for the bill. “If it's a messaging bill, my message is: I support a woman's access to contraception. Pretty simple. So if we're going to play messaging, that's my message,” Murkowski said.

MAGAs’ Cabal Of Convicts

Donald Trump is a convicted felon who now joins the other convicted felons who served in his administration:

His campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, (Trump pardoned.) 

 His deputy campaign manager, Rick Gates; 

 His personal lawyer, Michael Cohen; 

 His chief strategist, George Papdopoulos; 

 His National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn; 

 His Trade Advisor, Peter Navarro ( currently serving a jail term); 

 His Foreign Policy Adviser, George Nader; 

 His campaign fixer, Roger Stone; 

 the CEO of Trump’s 2016 campaign, Steve Bannon; 

 and his company CFO, Allen Weisselberg. 

 They’re all convicted felons. 

 It’s a cabal of convicts.” 

And the MAGA Republican Party is all in for a Felon-in-Chief, surrounded by convicted felons, to represent America.

What the hell is going on!!??

Can someone explain why a convicted Insurrectionist & a Qanon conspiracy nut were allowed to attend a house panel interviewing Dr Fauci today? pic.twitter.com/3uZM0wL8Y7

— TizzyEnt (@TizzyEnt) June 3, 2024

Why were these two thugs allowed into the House chamber during this hearing?

Who, indeed, invited these low- life criminals?

"Brandon Fellows was convicted last year after representing himself at trial, where he told jurors that Jan. 6 was a 'beautiful day' and that he liked 'the fact that those senators and congressman were in fear for their lives.'

The Convicted Felon Wannabe POTUS

 

“Following his felony convictions. Donald Trump was required to report to probation services to prepare a post conviction pre sentencing report for Judge Merchan. Trump blew off the requirement and left the courthouse before he visited with his new probation officers. 

That may have been a big mistake Judge Merchan depends on the probation report to determine Trump’s sentence. If he cannot follow the rules of probation. Prison may be the necessary sentence. 

 Whether Trump is sentenced to prison, probation or a ‘split sentence’ of prison and probation. Probation services are about to be a big part of Donald Trump’s life. 

Criminals on probation are supposed to accept their guilt and show some signs of remorse and retribution for their crimes. Trump is not likley to do that. If Trump doesn‘t follow the rules. He can and will be violated and sentenced to prison. 

 As a convicted felon,Trump no longer has the freedoms that are afforded to those of us without a felony conviction. One restriction will be on Trump’s travel. As a convicted felon Trump will need permission to leave his state of residence. His passport will be seized and any foreign travel will be prohibited or greatly restricted by his rules of probation. Not only that but many countries do not allow felons to enter their county. This conviction will drastically change Trump‘s life. I do not see Trump successfully completing a sentence of probation if that is his sentence.” —Marty Taylor

This is what the convicted criminal, Trump, has done to America:

 NBC News:

Trump supporters try to doxx jurors and post violent threats after his conviction 

On social media and web forums, users called for jurors, judges and prosecutors to be killed after the former president was found guilty on 34 felony counts

 

Because of Trump, one third of Americans have become lawless vigilante wannabe thugs.