Seventh in a series of editorials from the LA Times. READ. These are not normal times.The man in the White House is reckless and unmanageable, a danger to the Constitution, a threat to our democratic institutions. Source: Enough is Enough – Los Angeles Times
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Here’s a pocketful of links, stacked up for easy viewing. Steve Bannon vows to ‘go to war’ for Trump agenda after sacking: Donald Trump’s former chief strategist has vowed to go to war against the president’s opponents, after being fired from his job at the White House. Steve Bannon, who has returned as head of ultra-conservative website Breitbart News, said he would fight for the agenda that won Mr Trump the election. – by Anthony Zurcher – Tags: politics – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40985180 Finland killings: Stabbings in Turku a ‘terror attack’: Police in Finland say they believe the killing of two people…
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Megachurch pastor resigns from Trump’s evangelical council: Most of President Trump’s evangelical advisers have stood by him this week following much criticism over his response to violent clashes in Charlottesville, even as several CEOs left business advisory councils. But one pastor quietly stepped away. – by Sarah Pulliam Bailey – Tags: politics – https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/08/18/megachurch-pastor-resigns-from-trumps-evangelical-council/ James Fields Jr.: A neo-Nazi’s violent, rage-fueled journey to Charlottesville: Late in his senior year of high school, James Fields Jr. was excitedly mapping his future, hoping to join the Army right after graduation. – by Abigail Hauslohner, Paul Duggan, Jack Gillum and Aaron C. Davis…
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G+: That's two to call and thank Some thoughts on this: Two GOP senators say they can’t commit to voting for Betsy DeVos Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said they couldn’t commit to voting for President Trump’s education secretary pick Betsy DeVos on the Senate floor… Read at Google+
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G+: Trump Fires Acting AG and more Manic Monday Just a few of the things that happened today. President Trump, meet the resistance The biggest stories of the day. That’s all. #TheShortList Read at Google+
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G+: Shooter Was A RW Troll for Drumpf (Stuff I need to read later, Twitter's a little busy right now) The Suspected Quebec City Mosque Attacker Was a Right-Wing Troll for Trump | Mother Jones But Fox News and the White House quickly pointed toward Islamic terrorism. Read at Google+
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G+: Shaka, When The Walls Fell Sometimes the metaphor or the allegory just writes itself: Spicer, gaslight flickering on his faceTrump, when the ill wind blewBannon, weaving his websConway and the Bear Buttons at Washington A “Star Trek” Episode Shows the Next Phase of Human Communication In one fascinating episode, Star Trek: The Next Generation traced the limits of human communication as we know it—and suggested a new, truer way of talking about the universe. Read at Google+
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G+: Let Them In! Let Them In! It's been a long day, a long night. But slowly, the @ACLU is getting detainees released to go about their lives. And now I really must try to get some sleep. Cartoon by @patbagley used by permission, because he's awesome. Â Read at Google+
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G+: Call Your Senator, Ask Them To Cancel Session Vote After the incredible events of Friday/Saturday, when the #MuslimBan went into effect and caused some travelers to be detained at major US airports, the people said NO to that bullshit and showed up. Then the lawyers showed up, and the @ACLU showed up, and at least two legal stays were successfully argued in court (Brooklyn, and Washington). Meanwhile, it seemed Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions was "assisting" with the Executive Order in some capacity. We can't have this in an ordered society. Trump chose to put forward an entire slate of…
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G+: Marching, Marching I'm planning to attend the Women's March in Rockford IL Saturday – schedule has opened up. Be there or be tainted quadrotriticale. Women’s March Rockford Rockford is very diverse. This is an uplifting and empowering event highlighting and bringing to light the diversity of women in our population. All people, whether identifying as female or not, are encouraged to stand together at this event. WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2017 START TIME: 10am START PLACE: Lucette Salon & Spa – 508 E State St, Downtown Rockford END PLACE: Emmanuel Episcopal Church END TIME: 12pm End reception with information…