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[Rod Dreher @roddreher]

My God. My God. The pettiness and hatred in that man's heart. He is literally a character in Dante's Inferno. Despite being given so much in life, he hates his enemies more than he fears God. MASSIVE respect to Douthat for posing the question, and then pressing him to answer.

[Nick Bryant @NickBryantNY]

American voters seem to be draining the swamp.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

So far, the United States is holding a free and fair and peaceful election. Absolutely awesome!

But Trump is not done yet. Watch this space.

[Jane Caro @JaneCaro]

I am terrified the Democrats won’t win the midterms. I am terrified what Trump will do if he loses. Fuck you America, for putting the rest of the world in this terrifying place. We will never forget you elected him TWICE!!!! #Midterms26

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

Please join me in wishing a happy 92nd birthday to the Australian great, Ken Rosewall.

Known as “Muscles,” Ken won 23 majors, 8 of those in singles.

Enjoy your special day, Ken!

[Ron Filipkowski @RonFilipkowski]

Hero.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

Fantastic!

[History Calendar @HistoryCalendar]

Letter from George W. Bush left to incoming President-elect Barack Obama, 2009.

Transcript:

"Jan 20, 2009

Dear Barack,

Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun a fantastic chapter in your life.

Very few have had the honor of knowing the responsibility you now feel. Very few know the excitement of the moment and the challenges you will face.

There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your 'friends' will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead.

God bless you.

Sincerely, GW"

[whipbird @straddiepunter]

@TheKouk I agree about the superficial coverage of economic and market issues on the ABC ( and on all free to air TV) but I have to defend Planet America which is actually a well researched and informative programme ( including in relation to economic issues of global salience).

[Nikki Haley @NikkiHaley]

Not laughing. Just seeing what we tried to tell everyone back then. He’s a bad guy. It’s a shame he continues to get away with it.

[whipbird @straddiepunter]

@JaseRicho @XanderMcGuire7 I think the incident was inadequately mentioned. The reported absence of steward’s updates is not enough justification when the horse was apparently lying on the track . I am a racing fan but perception of minimising animal welfare issues just increases the threat to the sport.

[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

Watch this contestant on Hard Quiz Kids answer a question about a Tyrannosaurus Rex by doing his impression of one as Donald Trump aka the Trumpasaurus Rex. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom]

For the umpteenth time: Quit trying to analyze Trump. Quit trying to figure out why he says and does the things he says and does. I’m so fucking sick of listening to some panel on CNN try to discuss his latest bizarre pronouncement like he’s some normal human being. Stop that. This isn’t complicated- He’s not a normal human being. He’s a sociopath. He lies as he breathes. He’s an idiot. He’s a Russian asset. He gets off on being cruel. He’s never been held accountable for anything he’s done his entire life. He’s a horrible person. And he’s the biggest fucking crybaby who’s ever lived. That’s it.

[Aaron Smith @aaronsmith]

Michaelia Cash should call Johnny while he’s putting $200+ of $2.80 diesel into the Ranger today.

“Remember when we fought EV adoption and didn’t build the infrastructure, Johnny? Anyway, how’s the cost of living?”

[Peter FitzSimons @Peter_Fitz]

This is a bit brilliant, with great pertinence for Oz.

[Juanita Broaddrick @atensnut]

I can’t stop laughing. Canadian geese will now be known as “Donald Ducks”.🤣🤣

[The Ricky Gervais Clips @gervaisclips]

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton.

[Peter Ford @newmrpford]

Some of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time fell short in an audience poll. https://t.co/TVTpedQezG

[whipbird @straddiepunter]

@BBCNews That’s awful news. Loved her in The Office- Dawn coming back for Tim was one of the most moving scenes I have ever seen.

[Paul Freid @PaulFreid5]

An American hero. Retweet if you agree.