The amount of triggered hate I've been getting is astonishing.
It's not the hate that bothers me. What bothers me is that it is clear that some Americans have forgotten that protecting freedom and democracy are part of our American values. That includes protecting the freedom and democracy of others too.
How can you turn a blind eye to Russia's crimes against humanity. How can you live with being ok with the fact that they target innocent civilians, children, etc. Rape, genocide, mass murder. How are you ok with that? How can you sleep at night? You think they won't come for us too?
I am doing my part as an American to fight this monster. Call me all the names you want. It won't change that you are on the wrong side of history.
RM @RepRaskin rebukes Judiciary Republicans for suddenly losing their zeal for congressional oversight now that Trump's DOJ is embroiled in a massive quid pro quo and cover-up scandal. Their silence on the litany of Trump's lawless actions speaks volumes.
.@davidfrum lays out some facts about @RobertKennedyJr's spoiler candidacy:
1. RFK Jr. & Trump are longtime friends and allies. When was POTUS, Trump appointed him on a vaccine commission.
2. The Super PAC backing RFK Jr. is funded and staffed by GOP'ers who will use $ to attack @JoeBiden.
3. RFK Jr has made millions pushing anti-vaxx misinformation. He knows what he's doing here.
For West Coasters and late-risers, I'm re-upping this scoop. The story also reports that the chair of the foundation giving out these RBG awards to Musk and Murdoch is a major Trump-GOP donor.
COPIED FROM JOE BECIGNEUL: THIS IS PROBABLY GOING TO TICK SOME PEOPLE OFF, AND I HOPE IT DOES. BUT I’M GOING TO KEEP ON SHARING IT AND SAYING IT. AND ONCE AGAIN, I AM NOT A SWIFTIE, BUT I AM A HUMAN BEING, A DAD AND, A MONSTROUS FOOTBALL FAN.
I am extremely disappointed in so many of you who think that "not being a fan" of someone means you're entitled to shit all over them.
I want to remind you of something.
Your children are watching you complain about Taylor Swift sitting at a football game, being happy, and cheering for a man she loves in what appears to be a very loving, respectful relationship.
Your Children are watching you judge a woman for literally just EXISTING and taking up space happily.
And you know what? Ms. Swift has won 324 awards? How many do you have?
She brought $5 BILLION dollars in consumer spending and boosted the U. S. economy so significantly, that leaders from other countries actually beg for her to play there?
Did you know that there are over 20 college courses about her skills as an artist, lyricist, and musician - including at places like Harvard, Stanford & UC Berkeley?
Did you know that Taylor Swift quietly donates mass amounts of money to local food banks in every city she performs in?
AND DID YOU KNOW …
That Taylor Swift was sexually assaulted by a radio DJ, and she got him fired? When he sued HER for over $3 million for defamation, she counter sued for a symbolic $1 in a court case that took 2 YEARS for her to win. And, she did that just to show women that fighting for what's right has no price tag & to never be silent in the face of oppression.
WELL IF YOU DON’T CARE BY NOW, YOU SHOULD.
Because your daughters, nieces, and your nephews are watching you run your mouth. And they are seeing the world hate a woman who does so much good, simply because she exists in their line of sight.
DO BETTER PEOPLE.
Teach your boys to respect women. Teach your girls that as women - they are ALLOWED to take up space.
Fix it. Become aware of your words. Because we all have the ability and the obligation to fight for the future of our children with simple moments. And we need to consciously choose to be better for them.
Things you won’t see on Fox News today…
Prices for Thanksgiving are down -- from Turkey to air travel.
Average hourly wage is up -- almost 4.4% from over a year ago, 18% from 3 years ago. That’s nearly the best 3-year gain in 40 years.
Bobby might share the same name as our father, but he does not share the same values, vision or judgment. Today's announcement is deeply saddening for us. We denounce his candidacy and believe it to be perilous for our country. @roryekennedy @joekennedy@KKT_Kennedy
It’s not like you were not warned. Again and again.
It’s not as if it wasn’t obvious from the very beginning who Donald Trump was. You had to know it would come to something like this.
Now look at you. You have Trump.
https://t.co/bUCcfyiUF7
I remember the 2000 Election. There were enough votes for Ralph Nader to hand the election to George W. Bush.
I remember the 2016 Election. There were enough votes for Jill Stein to hand the election to Donald Trump.
In 2024 the Green Party is running Cornell West. Let’s not repeat this history, friends
Your vote is not a marriage. You’re not choosing a life partner. It’s a chess move for what’s best for the country and the world.