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You too can tell #DonaldTrump he's only being raked over the coals because he deserves to be raked over the coals.

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You too can tell #DonaldTrump he's only being raked over the coals because he deserves to be raked over the coals. https://action.donaldjtrump.com/msm-media-accountability-survey/ Seriously though, what a whiny little bitch. 'Please reaffirm what I've been saying for years that the media hates me!'

I'm still not sold on this #Venom movie.

I'm still not sold on this #Venom movie. I mean, how can you have the symbiote without #Spider-Man first? The Venom-symbiote goes through so many changes because of it's time with Peter Parker that makes it what it is before it finds its way to Eddie Brock via their shared hatred of Spider-Man. I fear this is just another failure by Sony Pictures Entertainment . They should have gone with #SinisterSix film as the villains don't need Spider-Man first. All of them came independent of anything Peter Parker or SpiderMan did and so no narrative flaws. https://youtu.be/xLCn88bfW1o

So .

So ... in #TrumpNation Sasquatch-porn is a thing and might make it to Congress. Because #DonaldTrump has all the crazies coming out of the woodwork. Originally shared by Amanda Rachelle Warren In a story published today in the HuffPO, we discover that one of Virginia's congressional candidates is a white supremacist who writes bigfoot erotica. And his name is Denver Wriggleman. That's his name. Denver Wriggleman, Bigfoot Erotica Author. Will someone please let Dr. Chuck Tingle know that his stories are coming to life in really odd ways? EDIT: not kink-shaming him or equating bigfoot erotica to white supremacy. Bigfoot kinks probably never hurt anyone. White supremacy on the other hand...Denver Wriggleman, NO! https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bigfoot-porn-house-race-virginia_us_5b5ec4f5e4b0de86f4988800

When your the nearest dealership is just too far away.

When your the nearest dealership is just too far away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSYWmPuDQqk

Everyone should read this post and the comments.

Everyone should read this post and the comments. #BlackLung Originally shared by Amanda Rachelle Warren Black Lung Disease (aka Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis which I learned to spell in third grade) is on the rise in coal miners, which means a rise in benefits paid (workman's comp, insurance costs, and disability income). SO, what does the state of KY do to combat the costs of this rising health concern? Do they start making coal companies adhere to tighter regulations that reduce exposure to high-levels of coal dust? Do they make coal companies pay more taxes and more into their own benefits system to offset the rise in disabling illness? OR, OR, do they make it harder to get diagnosed therefore keeping miners from their benefits and care? It's the last one. FUCK COAL COMPANIES! FUCK THE POLITICIANS IN THEIR POCKETS! And thank you advocacy groups fighting for the health and well being of Appalachians. https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/xwkzv4/coal-miners-ar

Alrighty boys and girls, if I'm looking at my calendar correctly, we're down the final few hours for this contest.

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Alrighty boys and girls, if I'm looking at my calendar correctly, we're down the final few hours for this contest. My non-official count is currently one photo at 9 , a few at 8 and a couple more far below those two numbers. So, follow the hashtag, #MRPOFILE0731 and get to +1ing. Remember, the photo that wins will be in the upper left hand of this community and will represent our little piece of Google+ for however long I'm not lazy, but at least 90 days. Originally shared by Jason ON Okay, I promised this so I'd best deliver. It's Profile Photo Time! For those of you who are new to the community and haven't been through one of these before, it's pretty simple. Look to your left. Just look to your left. There is the profile picture for this community. It's what people see when they search for us and how we're represented on G+. Each quarter we change it to a member submitted photo that garners the most votes from you the members. Anyone can enter, b

You're welcome.

You're welcome. #Garbage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOmKGjy-Ct0

Great article, if you have a few minutes.

Great article, if you have a few minutes. Of note, this quote: _“We have a Constitution founded on the principles of God, and a lot of them, the illegals, they don’t have that where they’re from and so they can bring in their beliefs. That’s what waters down what this country was founded on,” said Weaver, a tiler at an RV plant. “A lot of people say Jesus, he loved illegals and he didn’t have borders when he was on this earth. But, hey, it’s a different world.”_ The stupidity in this one statement is astounding. [1] No, the USA was not founded on Biblical, or Christian, principles. [2] The "illegals" have the same beliefs. A vast majority of them are Catholic or some form of christian denomination. Aside from excellent food, music and bright colors, the "illegals" aren't bringing in anything that's not already here. [3] Jesus (the character in the book, anyway) did have a lot to say about immigrants. All of them contradict Republican/Right talking points. [4

Are Harley riders ready for an electric ride or will they snub their noses at this venture like they do at nearly...

Are Harley riders ready for an electric ride or will they snub their noses at this venture like they do at nearly all of HD's experiments outside of their 'brand'? https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/harley-davidson-unveils-a-future-of-urban-friendly-electric-motorcycles-14665945

#GooglePhotos reminded me of this day so long ago.

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#GooglePhotos reminded me of this day so long ago. We were riding since 5:30am and came upon this road in southern Wyoming. Or was it northern Colorado? Who knows. We went between the borders a lot that day. But I do think this was in Medicine Bow National ... Park/Forest which straddles CO/WY.

In 1910 white residents of Slocum, TX took up arms and went on the warpath against their black neighbors.

In 1910 white residents of Slocum, TX took up arms and went on the warpath against their black neighbors. Many people were killed, all of them black. White defenders of the black people were ruined socially and politically. This is the America of a hundred years ago, but history has a nasty habit of repeating itself. #AmericanHistory https://timeline.com/slocum-massacre-texas-mob-4a212c1e63e7?gi=25bde648cd7a

Waiting for a friend to meet up so we can go meet up with others for the annual moonlight ride over Trail Ridge Road.

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Waiting for a friend to meet up so we can go meet up with others for the annual moonlight ride over Trail Ridge Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/trail_ridge_road.htm Washed the bike earlier only to ride through rain within the first 10 minutes. Should get home tomorrow morning at about 3-4AM ... if we don't get rained out. There's a 40% chance of scattered showers.

Oh, gods, this is hilarious!

Oh, gods, this is hilarious! #DonaldTrump #TrumpNation http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/399310-putin-portrait-was-put-in-colorado-capitol-where-trumps-was

I totally want to try this.

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I totally want to try this. Originally shared by Eric Albin Dammit.

Just walked into a room where four people, three women and a man, are sitting at a table discussing how all doctors...

Just walked into a room where four people, three women and a man, are sitting at a table discussing how all doctors are quacks, how they're not interested in curing illnesses and how homeopathy is better for you than a medical doctor. Some key statements: [1] no one ever died from cancer, they only die from chemo. [2] medical doctors need to look into alternative medicines as opposed to (scientifically proven) what they're doing now. [3] chemo was designed with mustard gas after WWI. Not my discussion and while I agree we need to broaden our horizons in regards to treatments (ie: marijuana as pain relief) to trust a homeopathic caregiver over an educated practicing doctor? I was just dumbfounded. One woman has a Master's Degree. One woman is a retired Marine officer. One has a great career (associates degree) and the man has ... a high school diploma. I really wish I'd had my phone up there so I could record a snippet of their discussion.

Wow. Roseanne Barr really is a horrible person.

Wow. Roseanne Barr really is a horrible person. “I was afraid to go out, and also because when you’re called a racist and you live on an island full of brown people, it’s kind of terrifying,” she told the rabbi. “They lost a good friend; I clearly didn’t. I understand why [the cast] wanted to distance themselves because that’s how the blacklist works, and it’s always Jewish people, excuse me. Sometimes I’ve felt like I’m going to start wearing the yellow star in Hollywood on my arm wherever I go.” And there's more, if you're willing to open a ' people.com ' link. https://people.com/tv/roseanne-barr-claims-terrified-hawaii/

A guy just blocked me without ever having actually interacted with me because I commented that trigger warnings on...

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A guy just blocked me without ever having actually interacted with me because I commented that trigger warnings on content are dumb. What a friggin baby. When did we stop growing up and having to deal with our own issues?

Made by me.

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Made by me. This is a 16th century map of Florida (where I'm from) burned into a sheet of leather. The pixelated portion is a message to my brother and his family to whom this is a gift. It's not finished yet. I have to "tan" the edges to give it a "used" look and then the leather finish to, we'll, finish it.

What's the oldest living creature on the planet?

What's the oldest living creature on the planet? Well, Timmy, it's a worm at over 42,000 years old. Yes, Timmy, that's older than your mom. Originally shared by Zohreh Jafari Now at over 42,000 years of age, the pair of roundworms are the oldest living organism on the planet. https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ice-age-roundworms-frozen-47000-years-wake-start-eating-if-nothing-happened-776230

There are a lot of scary implications in this sort of AI social modeling, the least of which is how to stop the...

There are a lot of scary implications in this sort of AI social modeling, the least of which is how to stop the spread of atheism (the USA is well on it's way) and how to destroy an ethno-religious group that you disagree with. And what's worse, it's available to you, me, cult leaders and foreign state psy-ops teams. You know, like Russia, who might be following it's playbook in how to upset America's democracy. Conspiracy theorists might have been mumbling about lizard people and the so-called "Illuminati" for decades, but the advancement in social engineering will be from artificial intelligence. You know, what Google, Amazon, Microsoft and every other tech company uses every single day to make sure you see the emails they deem important; the search results they think you want to see; and the friend suggestions they think you might like. AI is taking thought, analysis and critical thinking away from us leaving only drones who follow the bouncing ball. Wh

Another unflattering book about the #DonaldTrump White House?

Another unflattering book about the #DonaldTrump White House? This will be written by a disgruntled former Apprentice star and not a former FBI director, though. One has to wonder if the Trump administration will try and shut it down. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2018/07/26/omarosa-exact-revenge-trump-white-house-tell-all-book/841242002/

Only a few days left to submit photos for the new profile picture contest! Get to posting!

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Only a few days left to submit photos for the new profile picture contest! Get to posting! #MRPROFILE0731

Maybe #DonaldTrump will follow Rian Johnson's lead and delete 20,000 tweets?

Maybe #DonaldTrump will follow Rian Johnson's lead and delete 20,000 tweets? In #TrumpNation your president will be hung by his own words. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/26/politics/trump-twitter-mueller/index.html

Are you living in a world where need - absolutely need - Material Design on your Chrome browser?

Are you living in a world where need - absolutely need - Material Design on your Chrome browser? *Launch Chrome and navigate to _chrome://flags/#top-chrome-md_ Use the drop down menu for the _UI Layout for the browser’s top chrome_ setting to select the _Refresh_ option Relaunch Chrome when prompted You can change back by selecting the _Default_ option if you change your mind* https://betanews.com/2018/07/26/chrome-secret-material-design/

Russian hackers targeted 50 states' voting systems and were able to get into a handful, view files, copy voter...

Russian hackers targeted 50 states' voting systems and were able to get into a handful, view files, copy voter registration lists and ... while no one is admitting to it, possibly change votes. Of course, no state is admitting votes were changed (we have to protect the democratic process' integrity, after all) but the question is: would Russian agents have gone through all that trouble without meddling further? And what's your state doing about it? _But we know, without a shadow of a doubt, that these systems were targeted and breached. We know that Russian actors got inside. We know the DHS withheld information about this for nearly a year—not only from the public but from the individual states. Illinois admits that hackers unsuccessfully attempted to alter and delete voters rolls but the intruders were unsuccessful, partly because the state has a decentralized system. But what if there was a state who, unlike Illinois, had voter data, voting-machine information and electi

How many of these failed products do you remember? For me, I'd say the list is about 50/50.

How many of these failed products do you remember? For me, I'd say the list is about 50/50. https://www.boredpanda.com/failed-products-innovations-technology/

Apparently my photos have been seen over seven and a half million times with these two alone taking up nearly a...

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Apparently my photos have been seen over seven and a half million times with these two alone taking up nearly a million views.

Maybe there will be a day in the future when I have 40 uninterruptable minutes and I'll have a chance to watch this...

Maybe there will be a day in the future when I have 40 uninterruptable minutes and I'll have a chance to watch this video. Until then, I'm dropping it here. #GSuite #Colorado https://youtu.be/Eu7LRFISh4o

I've watched Jessica Kobeissi's channel a bunch of times.

I've watched Jessica Kobeissi's channel a bunch of times. Seeing how different photographers work and how their independent styles can change everything about an image (all other factors being the same) is fun. Well, fun for me anyway. https://petapixel.com/2018/07/25/3-photographers-shoot-1-model-to-show-that-style-is-what-matters/

Even Russia's business class are upset over #DonaldTrump's fawning all over Putin.

Even Russia's business class are upset over #DonaldTrump's fawning all over Putin. Apparently, the risk of additional sanctions isn't making them comfortable. So, it looks like #TrumpNation isn't good for American businesses, nor is it good for Russian businesses. Donald Trump: ultimate failure. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-backlash-analysis/for-russian-business-putins-summit-win-over-trump-turns-sour-idUSKBN1KF2LD

Walking home from the fair. This is the road I live on, up beyond where you can see.

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Walking home from the fair. This is the road I live on, up beyond where you can see.

I've never been in an official motorcycle club.

I've never been in an official motorcycle club. The group I ride with here is loosely affiliated and while we're referred to as a "club" it's more a social club with a riding problem than a motorcycle club . No need to pledge, no need to go through a probie stage and no dues. In fact, that's our motto: no dues, no fees, just riding . No president, no treasurer, no nothing, just people with a similar interest. A few years ago I was in Florida with my bike and a local club tried to recruit me. I told them I wasn't interested and the entire club stopped speaking to me altogether. I don't need that sort of tribalism in my life. https://www.hotcars.com/20-things-most-people-dont-know-about-motorcycle-clubs/

A whole year? Are we kidding?

A whole year? Are we kidding? #GodZilla https://youtu.be/wVDtmouV9kM

And here's #Aquaman where it looks like they replaced that one actress (I think I read about that somewhere) and...

And here's #Aquaman where it looks like they replaced that one actress (I think I read about that somewhere) and some fictional undersea creatures. #DCEU https://youtu.be/WDkg3h8PCVU

A lot of trailers coming out of ComicCon right now and this is one of them.

A lot of trailers coming out of ComicCon right now and this is one of them. Looks like DCEU is going for something a little more light-hearted and fun with #Shazam! I'm not sold on the glowing chest-piece. Would have been better if it only glowed when he was using his powers. And, where's the lightning that's constantly surrounding him? That's one of the only good things from the New52. https://youtu.be/go6GEIrcvFY

This is Facebook.

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This is Facebook. #TrumpNation Originally shared by Craig Froehle "evidence" -- a new #drawninpowerpoint http://www.drawninpowerpoint.com/2018/07/evidence.html

I lived in Germany for a couple of years in the mid-90s and wish I'd seen a list like this then.

I lived in Germany for a couple of years in the mid-90s and wish I'd seen a list like this then. #castles https://www.pandotrip.com/best-castles-in-germany-32114/

I live in a rural (red, #DonaldTrump supporting) county and the local library is hosting this program, Dissent and...

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I live in a rural (red, #DonaldTrump supporting) county and the local library is hosting this program, Dissent and National Security in the Founding Era . Although it's supposed to be non-partisan, all the books they're promoting are conservative in nature and now the discussion in the room seems to be all pro-conservstive ideologies.

Might be a scam? You get to go straight to VM.

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Might be a scam? You get to go straight to VM.

Who wants to help a brother out?

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Who wants to help a brother out? I'm looking for a much easier way to turn an image from color to black and white, where the white is white, no grey scale, and the blacks are preserved. SO, for example, the lower image, I want all that brownish tone gone and just the black lines left. No greys, just a solid black and white. I've found an incredibly long and tedious way to get it done in GIMP, but I was hoping for a simpler more expedient way. Gracias, in advance.

It's been years (think single core netbook) since I've experimented in a Linux distro and that was Mint.

It's been years (think single core netbook) since I've experimented in a Linux distro and that was Mint. It worked and I was hoping to get some extra life out of the smaller slower netbook, but it just didn't work well enough. I may one day look to Linux again as I like control, not giving control to some OS manufacturer on the west coast, but until then, Microsoft Windows 10 has actually been pretty good for me. But yes, you have to schedule updates or they can ruin your day. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/07/19/ditching-windows-2-weeks-with-ubuntu-linux-on-the-dell-xps-13/

#DonaldTrump's former campaign manager is having a bad day.

#DonaldTrump's former campaign manager is having a bad day. None of Manafort's charges relate to accusations of contacts with Russia during the 2016 election, but Manafort remains in jail awaiting his Virginia trial later this month. A separate trial in Washington, D.C., is slated for September. But this doesn't mean he doesn't have dirt on Trump or that this case won't be used to get any dirt. http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/397812-mueller-releases-list-of-more-than-500-pieces-of-evidence-against

Do you know how magic works?

Do you know how magic works? It's very simple: the magician distracts you with one part of the show while the "trick" is being performed on another part of the show. You don't see it happening because you weren't watching the trick, but the show. This just happened to the American people. We were all focused on #DonaldTrump saying something stupid (again) that no one was watching when the Trump administration rolled back dark money protections. The good new is, this isn't codified in law, so it can be overturned with the next administration, but the bad new is, now any foreign interest in the world can plug as much pitch-black money into our elections as they want. It means, Trump's sugardaddy, Vlad Putin, doesn't have to be so discreet anymore. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/17/us/politics/irs-will-no-longer-force-kochs-and-other-groups-to-disclose-donors.html

Politics and You

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. ~ Pericles When people ask me why I studied Political Science in College I always give some long-winded answer regarding politics touching each and every aspect of our lives, but I'll have to remember this thousands year old quote going forward. It's much more succinct and to the point than any answer I've ever give. Oddly enough, it also parallels that other saying about the Devil (if you believe in such things): you may not believe in the Devil, but he believes in you . Of course, this also applies to your particular god or prophet, as well: You may not believe in/love Jesus, but he loves you . Or, you may not believe in Buddha, but he believes in you.

This about sums up #TrumpNation:

This about sums up #TrumpNation: And Trump’s shifting story seems to have been enough for his supporters outside the Beltway, too. Polls out on Thursday, including one from CBS News, showed that Republican voters are mostly in favor of how Trump handled Putin—likely one of the key dynamics keeping Republicans on board. That means that despite days of damaging stories, there’s no real incentive for Trump to change his ways—or the way he, and his White House, drives a message. Originally shared by The Atlantic The White House Can't Contain the Russia Story http://on.theatln.tc/36odKs7 http://on.theatln.tc/36odKs7

Is there a smoking gun out there?

Is there a smoking gun out there? Possibly. Unfortunately, the person who holds them is in a Thai jail and will only hand them over to her ex-boyfriend, a Russian with connections to Putin. Vashukevich has claimed numerous times that she used her phone to record hours of audio during her encounters with Deripaska, with whom she’s said she had a romantic relationship. The tapes, she’s claimed, capture discussions between the billionaire and other unnamed persons discussing Russia’s role in the U.S. election. #DonaldTrump #TrumpNation Originally shared by Joseph Milan Remember when our President wasn't corrupt? https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/594g7n/exclusive-sex-huntress-says-she-wont-give-us-officials-secret-tapes-about-russian-election-meddling

Insightful.

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Insightful. via James Karaganis James Karaganis Originally shared by Christian Nalletamby Knew it was an instrument of torture!

In #TrumpNation so many people love #DonaldTrump that the haters were able to skew Google search results to equate...

In #TrumpNation so many people love #DonaldTrump that the haters were able to skew Google search results to equate "Idiot" with ... well the Idiot in Chief. Originally shared by Ryan “IT Lab” Drewrey Right on schedule, Tyrannus Stultus is going back on what he was forced to say yesterday. In other news - Our President is the #1 result when you search the word idiot. That's nice. I'm glad the world stopped laughing at us, because otherwise this would really suck. https://wokesloth.com/trumps-face-google-idiot-ddt/distributor/

I remember reading this piece when it was on Forbes and am passing it along now so we can all read it again.

I remember reading this piece when it was on Forbes and am passing it along now so we can all read it again. What did Jesus say about abortion, the favorite subject of Jeffress and the rest of the evangelical movement? Nothing. What does the Bible say about abortion, a practice as old as civilization? Nothing. Not one word. The Bible’s exhortations to compassion for immigrants and the poor stretch long enough to comprise a sizeable book of their own, but no matter. White evangelicals will not let their political ambitions be constrained by something as pliable as scripture. #religion #Christianity #Fundemental #ChristianRight Originally shared by Greg “Basically Thermite” X Time to bring this up again, I think. Why do evangelicals flock to Trump - and why was Forbes so scared of the explanation that they pulled this article? https://www.politicalorphans.com/the-article-removed-from-forbes-why-white-evangelicalism-is-so-cruel/ https://www.politicalorphans.com/the-article-removed-from-fo

When the so-called "deep state" wants to ruin your plan to raise the Pentagon 300 feet above the Earth.

When the so-called "deep state" wants to ruin your plan to raise the Pentagon 300 feet above the Earth. _Another famous magical intervention occurred as part of an anti-Vietnam War protest in October 1967. It was an attempt to levitate the Pentagon three feet off the ground. The organizers had wanted to levitate it 300 feet, but they could  http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,217179,00.html http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,217179,00.html http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,217179,00.html._ https://wildhunt.org/2018/07/public-pagan-attempts-to-affect-history-predate-trump.html

Did Russia's Vlad 'the Mad' Putin, or as #DonaldTrump likes to call him, "Daddy", admit to messing in the 2016...

Did Russia's Vlad 'the Mad' Putin, or as #DonaldTrump likes to call him, "Daddy", admit to messing in the 2016 presidential election? Maybe ... ... maybe not. Technical difficulties aside, there’s further ambiguity. It’s unclear whether Putin said “Yes, I did” in reference to the question of whether he wanted Trump to win the 2016 presidential race, or in response to the question about whether he directed Russian officials to help Trump win. “You could interpret that to mean he’s answering ‘yes’ to both,” Mason told me, but “looking at it critically, he spent a good chunk of that press conference, just like President Trump did, denying any collusion. So I think it’s likely that when he said ‘Yes, I did,’ that he was just responding to the first part of my question and perhaps didn’t hear the second part.” In #TrumpNation it's best to have a cool head. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/trump-putin-press-conference-transcript/565385/

In case you missed it, a Russian operative tried to recruit #DonaldTrump while (possibly) funneling money from...

In case you missed it, a Russian operative tried to recruit #DonaldTrump while (possibly) funneling money from Russia to the NRA to Trump. https://youtu.be/kD8ssT-wsYk

Psst! Hey, did you know #DonaldTrump was a liar?

Psst! Hey, did you know #DonaldTrump was a liar? Sitting at a table in the White House with members of Congress, Trump read directly off a sheet of paper that had clearly been prepared by his advisers. In halting speech, he asserted that he had “full faith and support for America’s great intelligence agencies” and that he “accepted” US intelligence’s findings that Russia was behind cyberattacks leading up to the election. In #TrumpNation gaslighting is the new normal. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/7/17/17582842/trump-putin-russia-2016-election-lie

Modern technology has made recording history so incredibly easy and yet, at the same time, it's made every single...

Modern technology has made recording history so incredibly easy and yet, at the same time, it's made every single version of an account questionable. Transcripts published by the  http://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/16/world/europe/russia-trump-putin-news-conference-transcript.html  and  http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/07/16/full-text-president-trumps-news-conference-with-russias-putin/?utm_term=.bbb6f54d9cad  mirror the White House transcript, while  https://www.npr.org/2018/07/16/629462401/transcript-president-trump-and-russian-president-putins-joint-press-conference ’s contains the full exchange. Confusing matters further,  http://www.c-span.org/video/?448421-1/presidents-trump-putin-reject-2016-election-campaign-collusion&live= ’s footage contains Mason’s full question but only the second half of Putin’s answer. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/trump-putin-press-conference-transcript/565385/

Okay, I promised this so I'd best deliver. It's Profile Photo Time!

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Okay, I promised this so I'd best deliver. It's Profile Photo Time! For those of you who are new to the community and haven't been through one of these before, it's pretty simple. Look to your left. Just look to your left. There is the profile picture for this community. It's what people see when they search for us and how we're represented on G+. Each quarter we change it to a member submitted photo that garners the most votes from you the members. Anyone can enter, but only one can win. This is ThunderDome Motorcycle Riders! Don't forget to make sure your photo submission is a good fit for the profile image. In other words, it should be scalable and look good at 250x250 pixels. I can't promise this is the "right" scaling because Google keeps changing these things, but from what I understand, at this moment, 250x250 is about right. I hope. That doesn't mean your image must be 250x250pxls, only that, when scaled for that box to your left, i

The current #Republican party is #DonaldTrump's party, of that there is no doubt.

The current #Republican party is #DonaldTrump's party, of that there is no doubt. They have stood by him, supported him and defended him whenever he has gone off the rails, embarrassed the US and condemned our ties and alliances that have kept the world relatively peaceful (ie: no more World Wars) for 80ish years. It seems publicly supporting Putin over the USA is a line many, but not all, in the #GOP couldn't condone, but will it last or will they return to Trump-love soon enough? In other words, Republicans looked the other way when it came to Trump's Russia views, as they did when it came to so many other things, from his obvious policy ignorance to his racist rhetoric to his "grab 'em by the pussy" tape. With few exceptions, including, to be fair, Jeff Flake, Ben Sasse, and Mitt Romney, prominent voices in the GOP declined to denounce Trump—and in Romney's case, he turned around and gladly accepted Trump's endorsement after being publicly humiliate

Girl gamers watch a death metal video featuring everyone's favorite caped crusader.

Girl gamers watch a death metal video featuring everyone's favorite caped crusader. This is most definitely not safe for work. https://youtu.be/40vU7TnI2eQ

Do you use Skype?

Do you use Skype? Most people I know don't. Sure, some have used it for work, but many more prefer any of dozens of "apps" that are available for their mobile devices. Are you willing to give Skype a go if this revamp works out alright? https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/16/skype-launches-a-new-desktop-app-with-hd-video-improved-chat-and-soon-encryption-and-call-recording/

Yes, that's my arm. No, that's not my Broncos sign.

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Yes, that's my arm. No, that's not my Broncos sign.

I'm fairly certain that at the end of #DonaldTrump administration the USA will have sold Alaska back to the Russians.

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I'm fairly certain that at the end of #DonaldTrump administration the USA will have sold Alaska back to the Russians. Originally shared by Mark Rushing

#DonaldTrump's administration is now going after lawful legal residents.

#DonaldTrump's administration is now going after lawful legal residents. Receiving assistance from those programs could even harm an immigrant’s application for a Green Card under a  https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article199481549.html  designed to block documented immigrants from obtaining residence if they or their children receive public benefits, including food stamps and early childhood education programs. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article214844345.html

Can brick-and-motar stores compete with Amazon pricing?

Can brick-and-motar stores compete with Amazon pricing? Maybe, maybe not, but it looks like some are trying to with price matching, at least. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/10/10-stores-that-will-match-amazons-lower-prices.html

For those of you who care, this is the (roughly) 2 mile long trail I walk every day.

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For those of you who care, this is the (roughly) 2 mile long trail I walk every day.

This is literally the dumbest thing I've seen all day.

This is literally the dumbest thing I've seen all day. https://amp.businessinsider.com/kylie-jenner-gofundme-fans-crowdfunding-billionaire-2018-7

Does anyone remember when GWB's administration was the most corrupt ever? Those were the good ol' days.

Does anyone remember when GWB's administration was the most corrupt ever? Those were the good ol' days. Former (#DonaldTrump) HHS secretary, Price, wasted over a million dollars in tax-payer money, about $341,000 on himself. But don't worry, he repaid about $52,000 worth before quitting. In #TrumpNation the taxpayers are an open spigot of funds. https://www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628849448/hhs-all-but-one-of-tom-prices-plane-trips-broke-federal-rules

My previous post in this collection was about the discovery of an ancient Irish henge, long unknown in the fields of...

My previous post in this collection was about the discovery of an ancient Irish henge, long unknown in the fields of an Irish farm. Now, an ancient Aztec temple discovered beneath a Mayan pyramid. It's a great day for discoveries. https://gizmodo.com/an-earthquake-damaged-a-pyramid-in-mexico-and-exposed-a-1827581920

There are many reasons to leave a church.

There are many reasons to leave a church. One of them being you grew up and realized your religion was a child's fable. But this one struck me as hilarious: 5.  It’s OK to leave if heresy is being preached. Today, people give the title of heretic to anyone with whom they disagree, theologically. There is room at the table for numerous disagreements. However, heresy undermines the essence of Jesus’ teachings. There are hundreds of issues in which Christians disagree and that’s OK. Not every disagreement is heresy. When the argument changes who Jesus is, move away and bow out – quickly. Do modern Christians even understand the teaching so Jesus to begin with? Especially those watching Fox News? http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/07/14/when-is-it-ok-to-quit-church-here-are-five-reasons-to-leave.html

Your dog food may be bad for your pet.

Your dog food may be bad for your pet. Specifically, dog foods with high concentrations of veggies may not be your best choice. https://thetakeout.com/fda-dogs-heart-disease-veggie-heavy-pet-foods-1827579637

I'm not sure I'm on board with this.

I'm not sure I'm on board with this. WeWork is telling employees they can't eat meat on WeWork's time. This not only applies to expenses, but WeWork cafeterias and WeWork events. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/07/14/wework-bans-meat-employees-expensing-meals-company-events/785409002/

If one #henge has been lost to agriculture, how many more are out there waiting to be discovered?

If one #henge has been lost to agriculture, how many more are out there waiting to be discovered? #Ireland https://www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628905864/in-ireland-drought-and-a-drone-revealed-the-outline-of-an-ancient-henge

Would you agree with this assessment of #INTPs?

Would you agree with this assessment of #INTPs? This almost describes me to the T , but I'm just me and not all INTPs are me. https://personalitygrowth.com/heres-how-easily-you-see-potential-within-others-based-on-your-personality-type/

So, basically this is a love letter about Kavanaugh's character and not a single word about his decision-making,...

So, basically this is a love letter about Kavanaugh's character and not a single word about his decision-making, judicial philosophy or his private opinions on important issues of the day. Got it. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/07/14/was-supreme-court-nominee-kavanaughs-law-clerk-let-me-tell-about-man-know.html

This is so incredibly accurate.

This is so incredibly accurate. #DonaldTrump #TrumpNation Originally shared by **** https://www.instagram.com/p/BlMM8oHlFI5/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=dvsmd0v8hfkh

Im reading this, the whole time thinking my roommate (who's engaged) isn't going to find her happily ever after with...

Im reading this, the whole time thinking my roommate (who's engaged) isn't going to find her happily ever after with this guy. On another day I'll go through this one-by-one and explain. Originally shared by Hayo Jongbloed Good points listed here! True and valuable information. https://melmagazine.com/the-things-men-wish-they-knew-before-they-got-married-e84a2004ee39

Because (most) Republicans suck, that's why.

Because (most) Republicans suck, that's why. Originally shared by Lerato Majikfaerie US government voting to allow adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ families #LGBTQ #adoption #HumanRights #US On Wednesday the US House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment allowing taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ families the ability to adopt a child based on religious objection.  “House Republicans are pandering to their far-right base at the expense of LGBTQ people and children in need of a home,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) LGBTQ Media Director Lucas Acosta. “Rather than focusing on empowering families or uniting children with their parents, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee voted to give child welfare agencies a license to discriminate against qualified potential parents.” The ruling would also allow adoption agencies to reject applications from and discriminate against interfaith marriages, single parents, or basically anyone the
Sometimes you just want to paint.

Facebook is caving to the batshit crazy Right.

Facebook is caving to the batshit crazy Right. You know, those people who will believe lizard men control the Illuminati who, in turn, control everything else. https://www.axios.com/facebook-no-ban-on-conspiracy-theory-posts-1531493556-8db76af1-47ef-484b-b5a7-9ecb56f1f5f1.html

There is a moment in Return of the Jedi, just after Luke Skywalker's anger-filled rampage that culminated in Darth...

There is a moment in Return of the Jedi , just after Luke Skywalker's anger-filled rampage that culminated in Darth Vader's sword hand being sliced off where Luke, heaving from the physical exertion, has an epiphany. He sees the wires poking out of Vader's wrist area and then looks down at this own cybernetic hand. He had become his father. This is a pivotal moment in Luke's journey to the dark side and back. And, make no mistake, he did go over to the dark side as he gave in to fear, and then anger, and attacked the Emperor. Seeing his father's mechanical hand forced him to realize he was on the same path that swallowed Anakin #Skywalker whole. Now read the below post. #StarWars #ROTJ #TheLastJedi https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a22139405/luke-skywalker-star-wars-last-jedi-analysis/

Have a camera? The #DonaldTrump administration wants people to think you may be a terrorist.

Have a camera? The #DonaldTrump administration wants people to think you may be a terrorist. Know before you go: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/photographers-what-do-if-you-are-stopped-or-detained-taking-photographs https://petapixel.com/2018/07/13/homeland-security-says-photography-could-be-a-sign-of-terrorism/

Parking this here to read later.

Parking this here to read later. #DonaldTrump #TrumpNation http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/amp/2018/07/trump-putin-russia-collusion.html?__twitter_impression=true

What's going on in Missouri?

What's going on in Missouri? Originally shared by Chris Kim A Well, now, that may explain a lot... Over the past six years, enough opioids were shipped to the state of Missouri to give every resident 260 pills. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/07/12/628191409/report-1-6-billion-opioid-doses-poured-into-missouri-over-6-years?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20180712

Life size Plinko.

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Life size Plinko. I went to play and the girl asks, "Do you know how this works?" I say, "Yeah, I've seen The Price is Right." She says, "What's that?" 🙄

And in other news, Kim Jong Un's government snubs the #DonaldTrump administration.

And in other news, Kim Jong Un's government snubs the #DonaldTrump administration. • North Korea puts off meeting with US on returning soldier remains https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/12/politics/north-korea-us-soldier-remains/index.html But hey, don't worry, Donald and Kim have a great relationship. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/12/politics/kim-jong-un-letter-trump-north-korea/index.html

A wonderful article of #DonaldTrump's foreign policy.

A wonderful article of #DonaldTrump's foreign policy. It takes a special kind of stupid to make enemies out of Canadians. In #TrumpNation the Chief Executive is a special kind of stupid. Originally shared by The Atlantic The Self-Inflicted Demise of American Power http://on.theatln.tc/S2iGSqJ http://on.theatln.tc/S2iGSqJ

One of my favorite things in this universe is "#free"

One of my favorite things in this universe is "#free" . One of my other favorite things in this universe is "really free". And while I like music, I'm not as enthusiastic about it as some people. If you're one of those people, this may be the right course for you. Even if you're not, the cultural and historical significance might be worth your time. http://www.openculture.com/2018/07/steven-van-zandt-creates-a-free-school-of-rock.html

#DonaldTrump claims people are coming to our borders and murderers and thieves, gang members and terrorists.

#DonaldTrump claims people are coming to our borders and murderers and thieves, gang members and terrorists. And once again, he's wrong. In #TrumpNation reality is inconvenient. Originally shared by The Associated Press To bolster their asylum cases, immigrants bring audio recordings, crime-scene photos, police paperwork and even medical examiner records — anything that will support their claims that home is too dangerous. https://apnews.com/9b26d8e0ff534dbcb6967872a0a3d12d

Have you ever had to "shoo" off an interested polar bear while trying to capture that perfect shot?

Have you ever had to "shoo" off an interested polar bear while trying to capture that perfect shot? I haven't. He'll, I can barely get an animal to walk into frame much less having to get rid of one. https://youtu.be/Eyx75G3it18

An obscure breed of dog often left to die in the wild when they turn a little older is getting a new PR outlet to...

An obscure breed of dog often left to die in the wild when they turn a little older is getting a new PR outlet to try and change public perception of their breed. #Galgos #Podencos https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/galgos-galgopod-podenco-rescue

Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid I was looking to top off my brake fluid and the little research I did (yesterday, on my phone) indicated you can't just "top off" your brake fluid, but rather you have to drain and replace the fluid every time. Is that right? I've never drained, or even bled, brakes in my life. I'd rather just top it off if I can and wait for a service or something to have these things checked and filled.

Two separate courts are limiting what #DonaldTrump can and cannot do via executive fiat when it comes to the...

Two separate courts are limiting what #DonaldTrump can and cannot do via executive fiat when it comes to the immigration problem at the border. All this shows the folly of the Trump administration’s attempts to upend immigration policy. Mr Sessions may continue to use his prosecutorial discretion to file criminal charges against illegal immigrants. But he can no longer separate families or hold them in detention together for longer than 20 days. Executive fiat has been slapped down by the courts. Originally shared by The Economist Courts slap down the Trump administration’s immigration policies https://econ.st/2ueSt6i https://econ.st/2ueSt6i

This is what happens when a judge looks at the letter of the law and not the intent and why we need to avoid those...

This is what happens when a judge looks at the letter of the law and not the intent and why we need to avoid those who strictly interpret what is written and who disregard what the law was trying address. Which is exactly how racists, bigots and other dregs of society have used the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to justify their bigotry. That particular piece of legislation was originally passed to ensure minority religions couldn't be denied their religious preferences (Native Americans smoking peyote, for example) by state or federal governments, not to allow assholes to deny baking a cake or giving the morning after pill. #education Originally shared by Chris Kim A Judge says there's no fundamental right to learn to read and write Few could dispute the importance of literacy. But children have no fundamental right to learn to read and write, according to a federal judge whose ruling in a closely watched lawsuit Friday left some disheartened and others raising questions.

This is one of the dumbest things I've heard of today.

This is one of the dumbest things I've heard of today. CBP are issuing lifetime bans to Canadians who are in any way affiliated with the cannabis industry. What does this portend for domestic cannabis producers? Will they be banned from reentry for going to an international industry even or simply taking a vacation? https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2018/07/05/canadian-cannabis-workers-targeted-by-us-border-guards-for-lifetime-bans.html

I've read about vampire hunting in the middle ages, but I've never seen one of those kits in person before.

I've read about vampire hunting in the middle ages, but I've never seen one of those kits in person before. I guess, technically, this isn't "in person" but it looks cool nonetheless.

I'm normally a fan of shopping the local economy as opposed to online shopping, but this report makes me want to...

I'm normally a fan of shopping the local economy as opposed to online shopping, but this report makes me want to encourage more online shopping. #ICE http://theweek.com/speedreads/784128/malls-california-are-sending-license-plate-information-ice

#DonaldTrump's SCOTUS pick hates #NetNeutrality and loves #NSA spying.

#DonaldTrump's SCOTUS pick hates #NetNeutrality and loves #NSA spying. #Kavanaugh https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/07/net-neutrality-rules-are-illegal-according-to-trumps-supreme-court-pick/

What the F? Who in their right mind buries a baby?

What the F ? Who in their right mind buries a baby? Originally shared by The Associated Press "This is what we call a miracle." https://apnews.com/f50c60ebfe65442b94f22e021133e2c2

Lando is returning to a galaxy far far away.

Lando is returning to a galaxy far far away. #StarWars https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-billy-dee-williams-returning-as-lando-calrissian-xi-1125818

Parking this here to remind me to watch it later.

Parking this here to remind me to watch it later. #FurthestRosefromAvalon As described on Vimeo: _Amy and Gordon got married on October 3, 2016. It was a whirlwind romance from the start, an adventure filled with tenacious uncertainty and hope. The relationship was violent and beautiful like a boxing match, but Gordon was dragged into the ring not realizing he was walking into a storm. He thought he had found forever so, pathetically optimistic, he ran head-first into the tempest. A nostalgic, hopeless romantic, Gordon chose to love Amy ignoring the pain she would cause along the way. What Gordon did not know then, and what would only become evident all too late, was that Amy and Lon Garner, a previous boyfriend, had never actually parted ways. Blind to the adulterous relationship, he struggled to understand why his marriage seemed so volatile. Then one day, for reasons no one may ever know, Amy conspired to destroy her husbands life. Amy and Lon - a former paralegal and a once-key wit

I changed the community's profile image, if you haven't noticed already.

I changed the community's profile image, if you haven't noticed already. I think we'll do another challenge here in the last two weeks of July so get those cameras warmed up and get to picture taking.

Gal Gadot, this generation's Wonder Woman visited a children's hospital near where they're shooting her sequel.

Gal Gadot, this generation's Wonder Woman visited a children's hospital near where they're shooting her sequel. And she did it in costume. http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/nerdmentality/ct-wonder-woman-childrens-hospital-20180709-story.html

Have you ever seen something untoward and decided to get involved?

Have you ever seen something untoward and decided to get involved? I know most people I talk to don't and, at one point, I didn't either. It's how I was raised. Then, one day I did and I've never looked back. https://petapixel.com/2018/07/09/turkish-photographer-beats-up-client-over-child-bride/

I don't know why the #GOP is whining, these are the people they cultivated for decades.

I don't know why the #GOP is whining, these are the people they cultivated for decades. The "southern strategy" and both the overt and subvert race-baiting brought them to the now. They've overwhelmingly supported #DonaldTrump as he makes repeated racial statements and aligned themselves wholeheartedly with #TrumpNation. Reaping and sowing. #Republicans https://www.vox.com/2018/7/9/17525860/nazis-russell-walker-arthur-jones-republicans-illinois-north-carolina-virginia

This site / blog has some amazingly annoying pop-ups and I'm not sure all those Google services still exist (is...

This site / blog has some amazingly annoying pop-ups and I'm not sure all those Google services still exist (is scholar still around?) but I'm sharing it anyway because it lists a handful of Google's products that even I didn't know about. https://www.komando.com/tips/467293/20-incredibly-useful-google-products-and-services-you-didnt-know-existed

Child detainment center? Quite possibly.

Child detainment center? Quite possibly. _When Reveal asked MVM about the Phoenix office building, the company initially pointed to its earlier statement that it does not operate housing for immigrant children. After learning that neighbors had recorded video of children entering the building, an MVM spokesperson said the building “is not a shelter or a child care facility. … It’s a temporary holding place” for children being flown out of the Phoenix airport to other locations. Asked whether the children were kept there overnight, the spokesperson said the building is intended to hold them for a few hours before flights but was unsure how long children actually ended up staying. An inflatable mattress, a box marked “baby shampoo,” a medication schedule and other items spotted inside the building last week indicate that children could have been held there for an extended period. Dunlap and other neighbors say they never saw the children taken outside to play. They watched as pallets of

Do you miss the #Windows Phone or are you just so ensconced in the #Microsoft ecosystem that you prefer a Windows...

Do you miss the #Windows Phone or are you just so ensconced in the #Microsoft ecosystem that you prefer a Windows launcher on your Android device? Well, you're in luck, Microsoft is making your dreams a reality. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/longtime-windows-phone-fan-tries-microsoft-launcher-app-android/

What astounds me is all these anti-vaxxers out there using absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to support their...

What astounds me is all these anti-vaxxers out there using absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to support their vaccines equal autism claims and yet when a real chemical is causing real cancer no one seems to be in an uproar. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5b4189e1e4b05127ccf2dd3d/amp

The question is, do the Democrats have the balls courage to sue the Republicans over the McConnell Rule or will they...

The question is, do the Democrats have the balls courage to sue the Republicans over the McConnell Rule or will they fold like Democrats usually do? Importantly, if McConnell still were to maintain that the McConnell Rule is not law, then the so-called " http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/mar/17/context-biden-rule-supreme-court-nominations/ " was not law either. But if the Biden Rule was not law, then McConnell's claim on March 16, 2016, to be bound by it - "The Senate will continue to observe the Biden Rule so that the American people have a voice in this momentous decision" - was a lie so monumental that the entire process by which Justice Neil Gorsuch ascended to the high court would have to be deemed constitutionally invalid and, therefore, subject to retraction. This is obviously too great a cost for McConnell to risk. http://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/395696-the-mcconnell-rule-is-law-and-senate-democrats-should-sue-to-enforce-it

The #DonaldTrump administration has been busy at the World Health Organization protecting corporate interests over...

The #DonaldTrump administration has been busy at the World Health Organization protecting corporate interests over those of the health and welfare of children and mothers. _“What happened was tantamount to blackmail, with the U.S. holding the world hostage and trying to overturn nearly 40 years of consensus on best way to protect infant and young child health,” she said. In the end, the Americans’ efforts were mostly unsuccessful. It was the Russians who ultimately stepped in to introduce the measure — and the Americans did not threaten them._ And I wonder why the Russians broke with Trump and why he didn't then threaten them? Could it be to once again humiliate him? In #TrumpNation the almighty dollar reigns supreme over health. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/07/08/health/world-health-breastfeeding-ecuador-trump.html

Putin is stringing #DonaldTrump along just nicely and our idiot-president is being led around happily.

Putin is stringing #DonaldTrump along just nicely and our idiot-president is being led around happily. He truly is a Manchurian president and the #GOP is letting him run amok doing Putin's business. Originally shared by Joseph Milan What a mother fucking asshole! http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-putin-confidant-nato-helsinki-summit-2018-7

There was talk in mid-June of awarding #DonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize for .

There was talk in mid-June of awarding #DonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize for ... being a #GlobalIdiot. Everyone but Trump and his supporters knew North Korea's leader couldn't be trusted and it looks like the president will have to accept his failure. He won't, of course. But hopefully the media will hammer him with questions about his "negotiating" skills. In #TrumpNation the president is an international punch line. https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-north-korea-policy-just-collapsed

#DonaldTrump, job creator. Just not American jobs in his properties.

#DonaldTrump, job creator. Just not American jobs in his properties. In #TrumpNation you must import foreign workers while claiming you're making America great again. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/06/politics/mar-a-lago-foreign-workers-request/index.html

This is a great twitter thread. I suggest reading it.

This is a great twitter thread. I suggest reading it. In #TrumpNation the president doesn't have to be of good moral character. https://twitter.com/gregolear/status/1015165029925183489?s=19

When we think of stone circles we usually think of those megalithic sites in the British Isles, but half a continent...

When we think of stone circles we usually think of those megalithic sites in the British Isles, but half a continent away in Poland more stone circles exist and that's pretty darn cool. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-stone-circles-at-odry?utm_medium=atlas-page&utm_source=twitter

Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, creator of Dr.

Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, creator of Dr. Strange and Squirrel Girl, is dead. Unlike his co-creator, Stan Lee, Ditko shunned the spotlight, but hopefully Marvel Entertainment does something to commemorate his death. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/07/marvel-comics-legend-spider-man-co-creator-steve-ditko-found-dead-at-90/

Anyone want to take a gander at this and tell me what's wrong? This is an eBay listing, if you couldn't tell.

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Anyone want to take a gander at this and tell me what's wrong? This is an eBay listing, if you couldn't tell.

I've mentioned before how a personal friend of mine had a Google GSuite account for his web-based business shut down...

I've mentioned before how a personal friend of mine had a Google GSuite account for his web-based business shut down without notice from Google. He contacted Google only to be told he violated the ToS and nothing more. No explanation for how the ToS was violated and no recourse for keeping his account. He lost business contacts, access to his Gmail, some of his blogs, etc. Can you trust the cloud for your business needs? This article and many others about outages and ToS violations would lead us to a hard no . https://amp.businessinsider.com/google-cloud-responds-viral-customer-complaint-2018-7#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s

With a literal gun to his head, the last monarch of Hawai'i signed the future of his state over to American business...

With a literal gun to his head, the last monarch of Hawai'i signed the future of his state over to American business interests, thus proving once again how powerful private interests shape history. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jul6/bayonet-constitution/?sf191084731=1

The people who overwhelmingly supported #DonaldTrump in 2016 still support the president even as he sets in motion...

The people who overwhelmingly supported #DonaldTrump in 2016 still support the president even as he sets in motion events that may ruin their farms and tear families apart. They seem to live in a world of naiveté where Trump is as great as he proclaims. “Even though it might be bad medicine, I think if the president is telling the truth, he's got a lot of experience with negotiation. He wrote a book on it," said Kelly Rudd, an independent cranberry grower in Tomah, Wisconsin. In #TrumpNation it's better for your mental health to be ignorant. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/betting-farm-why-heartland-still-believes-trump-despite-plunging-prices-n886941

No mention of services like Google's Project Fi or Republic Wireless in this article, but if you're looking to save...

No mention of services like Google's Project Fi or Republic Wireless in this article, but if you're looking to save some money, there are some real options in the below article. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/20/save-hundreds-of-dollars-on-your-cell-phone-bill.html

Have you ever wanted an Itty bitty site on the interwebz?

Have you ever wanted an Itty bitty site on the interwebz? itty.bitty.site https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/5/17538474/itty-bitty-site-self-contained-websites-urls-open-web

#DonaldTrump will be greeted in London by a 19' floating #TrumpBaby.

#DonaldTrump will be greeted in London by a 19' floating #TrumpBaby. https://www.vox.com/2018/7/5/17537976/trump-baby-balloon-london-uk

Many many moons ago I read 2001: A Space Odyssey and while I didn't get the zoo thing, the ending has crossed my...

Many many moons ago I read 2001: A Space Odyssey and while I didn't get the zoo thing, the ending has crossed my mind a few times over the years: what it might mean and has that changed as I've changed. http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/in-lost-interview-stanley-kubrick-explains-the-ending-of-2001-a-space-odyssey?amp&__twitter_impression=true

Why do Republicans always vote against their own interests?

Why do Republicans always vote against their own interests? #TrumpNation https://youtu.be/MKF2twerqvY

This is a fascinating read that raises two very real questions:

This is a fascinating read that raises two very real questions: [1] is Spider-Man's spider-sense the same biological function that allows spiders to feel electromagnetic fields? If so, does that mean his spider-sense is more powerful, or at least more sensitive, at higher elevations than lower elevations? [2] if Spider-Man gets high enough, can be fly? Or at least float along the electromagnetic currents? Inquiring minds want to know. https://www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/564437/?utm_source=twb&__twitter_impression=true

The Father of the Republican party believed in equality, freedom and liberty.

The Father of the Republican party believed in equality, freedom and liberty. The modern Republican party believes in special privileges and considerations to rich white Christians, while giving lip-service to .... No, they don't even give lip-service to equality anymore. In #TrumpNation Lincoln would be ashamed. Originally shared by David Brin Abraham Lincoln speaking in 1858 about the Declaration of Independence.: “They grasped not only the whole race of man then living, but they reached forward and seized upon the farthest posterity. The erected a beacon to guide their children and their children's children, and the countless myriads who should inhabit the earth in other ages. Wise statesmen as they were, they knew the tendency of prosperity to breed tyrants, and so they established these great self-evident truths, that when in the distant future some man, some faction, some interest, should set up the doctrine that none but rich men, or none but white men, were entitled to

I didn't participate in today's #SecondCivilWarletters but this just sums up one side perfectly.

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I didn't participate in today's #SecondCivilWarletters but this just sums up one side perfectly. #TrumpNation Originally shared by Aleks Fatuesi 🤔

Just under 450 miles today and over 6000ft elevation gain. Dodged one forest fire and hit triple digits a few times.

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Just under 450 miles today and over 6000ft elevation gain. Dodged one forest fire and hit triple digits a few times. Tomorrow I get to figure out what's rattling.

The guy on the Suzuki is like, WTF just happened?

The guy on the Suzuki is like, WTF just happened? Also, this is labeled in Korean(?). I don't know what the F just happened except some guy on a custom build(?), wearing football shoulder pads and with a wonky set of handlebars just proved him/herself. https://youtu.be/rDJZjdKai24