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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 8/30/24, 9:32 pm

New York Times: Finding Emmett Till

Electile Dysfunction 2024:

  • Katie Phang: New grand jury re-indicts Трамп in Jan. 6 coup case after SCOTUS ruling
  • Steve Shives: Can someone tell Трамп what climate change is?
  • Chris Hayes: Michael Lewis raises the alarm on Трамп’s plot to replace civil servants with loyalists
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ “Thumbs Up!”, The Dotard Трам’s Arlington National Cemetery Song ♬
  • Remix Bros: ♫ We’re Not Going Back! ♬
  • Dark Brandon: McDonalds making deuces great again
  • Stella Magz: RFK Jr & The Dotard are a match made in hell
  • Ari Melber: Трамп fears “Red Wall” collapse as GOP backs Kamala Harris over “weird” stuff
  • Tommy Campbell: JD Vance’s cringe donut run and Mike Lindell’s botched disguise
  • Lauren Mayer: ♫ Gus’s Dad ♬:

  • Symone Sanders-Townsend: Трамп’s Arlington visit puts his attitude about the military back in the spotlight
  • J-L Cauvin: Трамп debate prep ep. 2—Tim Scott
  • Parody Project: ♫ Everybody knows he’s lame ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Harris & Walz, Middle Class. Donald Trump, Elitist Ass ♬
  • Darrin Bell: Timelapse video-political cartoon—Трамп at Arlington National Cemetery
  • Jonathan Jensen: ♫ We’re Not Going Back (Democratic fight song) ♬
  • Robert Reich: Why big money supports Трамп
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard attacks Gold Star families
  • Katie Phang: What really happened when The Dotard went to Arlington National Cemetery
  • Chris Hayes: Трамп embraces RFK Jr and all of his baggage—including the whale juice
  • Randy Rainbow: ♫ JD, JD… (Married Lady) ♬:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Why Rehire the Loser You Fired? ♬
  • Jabari Jones: AI Трамп on Black jobs
  • Chris Hayes: Ex-Трамп voters reveal why they’ve dumped Trump, “like a mattress with bed bugs”
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: RFK Jr. is “the Jeffrey Dahmer of the animal kingdom”
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to Kamala Harris-Tim Walz CNN interview
  • Steve Schives: Why is the New York Times publishing campaign advice for Трамп?!
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Kamala Bright and Bold (in celebration of not being weird) ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Why Don’t You Do Right? ♬:

  • Rachel Maddow: “Ferocious pushback”–Pro-Трамп election board’s tricks draw legal backlash
  • Katie Phang: Трамп resorts to lewd smears as campaign panic sets in
  • Sandy and Richard Riccardi: ♫ Voting for Harris and Walz ♬
  • Tommy Campbell: Desperate Трамп sidelines JD Vance for RFK Jr.
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ We aren’t going back ♬
  • Champnella: Is Трамп a dictator or a doofus?
  • Rocky Mountain Mike and Mary in Ann Arbor: ♫ Re-Indicted ♬:

  • Steve Shives: Трамп at Arlington—Because rules (and respect) are for other people
  • Chris Hayes: Arlington official feared retaliation after altercation with Трамп campaign
  • Liberal Redneck: RFK Jr drops out, JD Vance goes out, and Walz attacks fizzle out
  • ScaredKetchup: AI Trump & Boebert ROAST Harris & Walz CNN interview
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: The humanity gap between Kamala Harris and The Dotard Трамп was on display today
  • Katie Phang: Трамп chases politics and stabs evangelical supporters in the back
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ “Tinydict Donald”, the Modern Benedict Arnold ♬
  • Rachel Maddow: Don’t sleep on what is happening in the states
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ RFK JR & Cheryl Hines New Трамп-Inspired Look ♬

Vice News: The fight for native sovereignty in oil-rich Oklahoma

Cult of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Steve Shives: Hulk Hogan has always been trash
  • The Daily Show: Three times Jon Stewart burst FAUX News’ bullshit bubble
  • Steve Shives: If Republicans said the quiet parts out loud about veterans:

  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reveals the true story of Arlington Cemetery
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп “Has His Way” with Jesse Waters ♬
  • Jon Stewart fires back at Republicans on need for gun control

Jimmy Kimmel: The week in unnecessary censorship

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/30/24, 8:03 am

– Oh hey, happy first day of service to Link light rail North of Seattle. What a time to live in the Puget Sound region.

– Geez, Republicans want you drinking polluted water.

– If you’re interested in the Seattle City Council debate, you can get tickets and ask questions here.

– Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 8/28/24, 8:01 am

– Kirkland, please upzone more places. This is great.

– The Mariners need something to distract from the games.

– Interesting analysis of sex workers and people buying them at Publicola. I was surprised that the city’s racial categories needed to be reconstructed like that.

– Please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 8/27/24, 5:58 pm

DLBottleThe Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets tonight. Please stop by for an exciting evening of political engagement over an elixir.

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 8/26/24, 7:57 am

Good morning.

– Michael Rowland’s family deserves more than a lawsuit can bring, but I hope they get the full $25 Million.

– You may qualify for credit for your utility bill.

– There is so much need for housing.

– Please get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible. New booster coming out soon. Might as well get it and the flu at the same time.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 8/23/24, 10:50 pm

Electile Dysfunction 2024:

  • The Daily Show: Investigating Трамп’s AI crowd claims at the DNC
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Responding to a Text Message from Трамп ♬
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Fishy Трамп ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard roasts Kamala Harris after DNC
  • Stephen: DNC night 1—Welcome To Chicago, Joe Biden appreciation night, Kamala’s surprise
  • Stephen: DNC night 2—Dem roll call turns up, Pritzker’s billion dollar zinger, and it’s Doug o’clock!
  • Stephen: DNC night 3—Oprah & Stevie bring the star power, getting to know Tim Walz, & Pete takes down Vance
  • Stephen: DNC night 4—Kamala Harris closes out a joyous, highly-rated DNC & Трамп is a weak, unserious man
  • ScaredKetchup: RFK Jr. endorses Трамп (a match made in hell) and DNC recap
  • Hitler Rants Parodies: Hitler phones Kamala Harris
  • mazlinithegreat: ♫ Mr. Tangerine Man ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Dems CRUSH Republicans on Convention Ratings (small wonder) ♬
  • The Late Show: ♫ Allow Tim Walz To Introduce Himself ♬
  • Steve Shives: Why Republicans hate Tim Walz—The threat of a happy, respected man
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to Barack & Michelle Obama’s DNC speeches
  • Parody Project: ♫ We didn’t pick the liar ♬:

  • Jordan Klepper: Barack Obama sizes up Трамп, roll call vote gets lit & more DNC night 2 highlights
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Sick of Being Stuck with a Loser? (Maybe it’s Time to Leave Трамп) ♬
  • ScaredKetchup: Obama DESTROYS Трамп at DNC w/AI co-host Lauren Boebert
  • Desi Lydic: DNC opening night recap—Biden after dark, Kamala Harris’s smile & Hillary Clinton
  • Stephen: Melania crashes the DNC
  • The Late Show: ♫ James Taylor rains fire on the DNC ♬
  • Mother Jones: Project 2025—You can run, but you can’t hide
  • Bill Maher: New Rule—Breeders’ choice
  • RuPaul: DNC finale, crazy new Трамп product & he reveals his campaign platform
  • Tommy Campbell: JD Vance gets off couch to make cringe “Gangs of New York” comments
  • Seth Meyers: Трамп slammed for Medal of Honor comments & says he’s “better looking” than Kamala
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to day 1 of the DNC
  • The Daily Show: The Best Fucking News Team gives their takes on the DNC’s “small town values”
  • Marsh Family: ♫ Gimme Hope Kamala ♬:

  • Stephen: “It’s not science fiction anymore. We will have the first woman president,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Contrasting Harris & Walz with Трамп ♬
  • Jabari Jones: AI Трамп—J.D. Vance sperm cups
  • Seth Meyers: Barack and Michelle Obama rip Трамп over “crowd sizes” and “Black jobs” at DNC
  • Chris Hayes: Harris must hand Трамп an undeniable loss in 2024 election
  • Stephen: Donny Franks slings dogs at the DNC
  • Christopher Titus: DNC Convention—DEMolish HATE!
  • Ali Velshi: Project 2025’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education
  • The Late Show: ♫ Do The Kamala Shuffle ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard previews the DNC
  • ScaredKetchup: Woke DNC day 3 exposed by Трамп & Lauren Boebert
  • Alex Wagner: For JD Vance donut shop visit, a double order of cringe, supersized by Tim Walz
  • Jen Psaki: Трамп can’t escape damning undercover audio linking him to Project 2025
  • Stephen: Sec. Clinton on Biden’s decision to step aside
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Are They Really Going to Vote For Him? ♬:

  • ScaredKetchup: Трамп & Boebert try to ROAST the Democratic National Convention (and FAIL)
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard destroys Tim Walz & his son on DNC night 3
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп—Old, Boring and Headed for Oblivion ♬
  • Jake Tapper: Hear how Gen. John Kelly responded to Трамп’s bizarre comments on Medal of Honor recipients
  • The Daily Show: Kamala Harris is “just normal”
  • Seth Meyers: Mike Lindell humiliated by 12-year-old at DNC; Трамп whines about Obama “size” jab
  • Darrin Bell: Timelapse video-political cartoon—Harris-Walz vs. Трамп-Vance
  • Cat Abu: How #TamponTim became MAGA’s new culture war
  • Bill Maher: Lord almighty!
  • Tommy Campbell: Mike Lindell has mustache shaved off at his latest failed filled event
  • Roll Call: Congressional hits and misses of the week
  • Jon Stewart: DNC Recap—Oprah calls out cat ‘adies, Dem vibes & Kamala’s moment
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Weird Flex ♬
  • Robert Reich: This is how Kamala Harris beats Трамп
  • Stella Magz: Трамп accepts AI generated phot of Taylor Swift
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard proves he is more attractive than Kamala Harris
  • Sandy and Richard Riccardi: ♫ Losing His Mind ♬

Robert Reich: Here’s why prices are still high

Cult of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Ted Cruz Has Got the Kind of Face, I’d Kind of Like to …… ♬
  • Jabari Jones: AI Трамп—American greed!
  • LegalEagle: Elon’s dumbest suit yet (suing advertisers)
  • John Di Domenico: Трамп SCHOOLS Jesse Dollemore
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ Listen to the Rambling of his Failing Brain ♬:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ A Plumber’s Guide to Flushing Трамп ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Fem-uh-nazi… ♬
  • Stella Magz: Ann Coulter mocks Tim Walz’ special needs son
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Dealing with the Scourge of The Dotard Трамп ♬

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/23/24, 11:05 am

Sorry for the late post. In my defense I still have jet lag and I caught something nasty (COVID negative). Further in my defense, I am an idiot.

Anyway, I don’t know the ins and outs, but I am glad Seattle schools have rejected school resource officers. Police can have their place, but that place is not in schools outside of an emergency. It is good to acknowledge the harm having people who arrest people just…around.

And congratulations to the activists who made this happen. The City is not exactly easy for people who are skeptical about the role of police. Here’s hoping that counseling can help prevent violence.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 8/21/24, 8:23 am

Look, don’t get used to high quality open threads. I am sorry that Darryl has spoiled you. Back to nonsense like me rambling a bit about, holy shit, who came in second place for Lands Commission.

We have a top 2 primary, so the first and second place finishers go on to the general election. This year Lands Commission — the DNC is on and I’m writing about Lands Commission — Jaime Herrera Beutler, the former Republican Congresswoman, and probably Dave Upthegrove, Democratic member of the King County Council, are probably going through. But! Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is within 51 votes. So there will be a hand recount.

I suspect 51 votes isn’t enough to overturn. Especially since most voters went for someone else. But if it’s this close, a hand recount is reasonable. I hope Republicans can refrain from the misconduct they pull in some contested elections.

But if you voted in this race and you haven’t checked yet, please confirm that your vote was counted.

Finally, if 52 votes change and this flips. Democrats will have had the most votes in the primary, but be unrepresented in the election. No primary system perfect, and it’s easy to find the problem with the one you have, but this seems bad. I suspect Democrats will do more to reign in candidates in the future, maybe back room deals to keep some people off the ballot.

Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 8/20/24, 6:03 pm

DLBottlePlease join us this evening as the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally gets together for political analysis, discussion, and good cheer over a drink.

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 8/16/24, 11:26 pm

Electile Dysfunction 2024:

  • Dark Brandon: Tim Walz’ money trail—Where does it really lead?
  • Seth Meyers: Трамп’s off-the-rails economy speech and federal labor charges against Трамп and Musk
  • The Late Show: Subliminal messages in Barack Obama’s summer playlist
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Трамп’s Last Stand—The Dotard said the strangest things ♬
  • Ari Melber: Трамп rattled as Harris builds on Obama coalition—A civil rights breakdown
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ There’s no denying, it’s Трамп’s PROJECT 2025 ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard admits he thinks Kamala Harris is HOT!
  • Joy Reid: “Kamala & the Coach” crushing Трамп-Vance with “picture-perfect” campaign
  • Stephen: Harris in the lead as Vance drags down the GOP ticket
  • Alex Wagner: Трамп’s biggest campaign obstacle—He can’t stop being Трамп
  • Mother Jones: The Трамп campaign is doubling down on a dangerous lie
  • The Late Show: Looking for a Tim Walz to call your own?
  • Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on tacos, music, and the future of America:

  • Robert Reich: Project 2025—The MAGA plan to take your freedom
  • ScaredKetchup: MAGA vs. Sane—Perspectives on Трамп
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ A Mangy Fetlocks Election PSA ♬
  • Stephen: Chicago gets ready to party & Monday is Joe’s night at the DNC
  • HeyFletch: America’s reaction the more it learns about JD Vance…
  • Desi Lydic: Xitter glitches out for Elon’s interview and so does Трамп
  • Alex Wagner: Трамп denigration of Medal of Honor ignites rage among veterans
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Moving On—breaking free Future shining can’t you see! ♬
  • videogamechess: Трамп Dementia Compilation 2
  • Dark Brandon: Abortion rights to be on the ballot in AZ
  • Steve Shives: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and the joy of fighting for something
  • Ali Velshi: Project 2025’s tax plan—hike taxes for average Americans
  • Parody Project: ♫ VEEP (JD VANCE) ♬:

  • videogamechess: Трамп Dementia supercut
  • Dark Brandon: The Neverending Saga of JD Vance
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Kamala is Water, Трамп’s a Dumpster Fire ♬
  • Alex Wagner: Stacey Abrams shreds JD Vance for distorting her words
  • Desi Lydic FAUXsplains Tim Walz
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ You’re a Weird One Mister Трамп ♬
  • The Late Show: Your escape from the DNC’s hopeful message
  • Robert Reich: Harris v. Трамп on taxing tips
  • Tommy Campbell: Mike Lindell attempts to slam Tim Walz with failed pillow media blitz
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard’s campaign was hacked!
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Laughing ♬:

  • Stephen: Harris-Walz ticket supercharges Dems & Трамп’s stages of grief
  • Ari Melber: Трамп rattled as the “Harris Effect” surges in key states
  • Desi Lydic: Трамп attempts intellectual economy speech, but trashes Biden, Harris, Tic Tacs instead
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Lies Lies Everywhere—Fake news he can share ♬
  • videogamechess: Трамп Dementia Compilation 4
  • Jon Stewart: Why Трамп wants Biden back so badly he’s reusing his old attacks
  • Rita Brent: ♫ Kamala (Remix) ♬
  • Lewis Black: RFK Jr.’s bear
  • Alex Wagner: Трамп struggling to keep up as Harris backers self-organize to help campaign
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ ‘Copter Crash Leaves Трамп Dazed and Confused ♬
  • Ali Velshi: How Project 2025 wants to reach into your bedroom
  • Randy Rainbow: ♫ The Lawyer or the Conman ♬:

  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ JD Vance’s Eyes ♬
  • Jabari Jones: ♫ J.D. Vance, You Betta Work, Bitch! ♬
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Why so Angry Mister Трамп—why so weird? ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Poor Dotard Трамп! ♬
  • VoteVets: Tim Walz stands up for EVERYONE’S service in uniform—EVEN JD Vance’s
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard accuses Tim Walz of being “Worse than Jerry Sandusky”
  • Stella Magz: The Tic Tac economic effect—We’re doomed!
  • Jason Johnson: Трамп rattled as Harris-Walz ticket ignite campaign trail with new football energy
  • Seth Meyers: Seth Meyers catches up on the worst three weeks of Трамп’s campaign
  • Lauren Mayer and Scott Grinthal: ♫ The Angry Old Man ♬:

  • Alex Wagner: More than just lying—How Трамп’s distortions are setting up his post-election scheme
  • Rev. Al Sharpton: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura shares his impressions of Gov. Tim Walz
  • Jabari Jones: AI Трамп—Jeffrey Epstein’s plane!
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Speak the truth—Rise up voices break the noise ♬
  • Steve Shives: Трамп’s bottomless dishonor
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ Kamala, We’re Voting For Ya ♬
  • Liberal Redneck: Is Трамп lazy? Scared? Or plotting a heist?
  • Grace Kuhlenschmidt: The forgettin’ man, a DailyShowography
  • Joy Reid: Трамп trauma, be gone! Harris-Walz team heals America’s PTSD
  • Stephen: Musk & Трамп’s livestream fail & Трамп flies around on Epstein’s plane
  • Desi Lydic: Project 2025 leaks reveal Трамп connection, while he continues to play dumb:

  • Amy Goodman: Leaked Project 2025 training videos show former Трамп officials detailing plans to dismember gov’t
  • Jabari Jones: Post-menopausal females
  • Seth Meyers: Rattled Трамп blames technology for disastrous Xitter livestream with Elon Musk
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп’s Crowd Size is Also Small ♬
  • HeyFletch: Spinal Трамп
  • Scaredketchup: ♫ Трамп rally gone wild—Is this the end? ♬
  • The New York Times Shawn McCreesh: Why Harris’s crowds rattled Трамп
  • The Late Show: Can you imagine Трамп working at McDonalds?
  • Alex Wagner: Трамп criminal trials threaten to bring more bad news as his campaign sours
  • videogamechess: Трамп Dementia Compilation 6
  • Parody Project: ♫ The Timothy Walz ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: Трамп Jr defends JD Vance
  • Stephen: Why RFK Jr. staged a bear cub murder in Central Park

Cult of The Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Steve Shives: From Superman shirts to Трамп flags—MAGA’s “benefit of the doubt” double standard
  • Next 9News: Guilty verdicts for Tina Peters in MAGA election computer system breach
  • J-L Cauvin: Трамп gives his most honest press conference
  • Marsh Family: ♫ Tesla Owner ♬:

  • Rachel Maddow: Republicans exposed for adopting Трамп’s gaslighting tactic to avoid harsh political realities
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп Confuses James Brown with Charlie Brown ♬

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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“Not enough open threads!”

by Darryl — Thursday, 8/15/24, 12:17 pm

Pennsylvania is one of the most important swing states for presidential elections. Besides having 19 electoral votes, the state is a bellwether for WI and MI. Since 1992, the three states have voted together and, with the single exception of 2016, have given their electors to the Democrat.

With that context in mind, there are two new polls out in PA. The first is from Franklin and Marshall that has Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President and convicted felon Donald Трамп 46% to 43%. The poll’s margin of error is 3.8%, so Harris’ 3% lead is weak evidence that she would win an election held today. The release summarizes reasons for support thusly:

The main reasons that Harris voters are supporting her candidacy include anti-Трампism (18%), women’s rights (17%), character (15%), partisanship (13%), and democracy (13%). The top reasons voters provide for supporting Трамп include economic policy (29%), immigration (20%), and partisanship (19%). More voters believe Vice President Harris has better judgment, is more trustworthy, and is closer to their views on values issues than Mr. Трамп, while more voters believe Mr. Трамп is better able to handle the economy

The second poll is from Quinnipiac and finds Harris leading Трамп 48% to 45%. This poll’s margin of error is 2.4%, which means that we are getting into “real lead” territory. Note that if the polls are combined, the sample of over 2,600 voters is pretty solid evidence that Harris is now leading in PA. The Quinnipiac poll asked voters to characterize the two candidates:

  • Has good leadership skills [yes/no (spread)]: Harris 48%/47% (+1%), Трамп 50%/49% (+1%)
  • Cares about average Americans: Harris 50%/47% (+3%), Трамп 46%/54% (-8%)
  • Kind of personality and temperament it takes to serve effectively as president: Harris 52%/46% (+6%), Трамп 46%/53% (-7%)
  • Honest: Harris 46%/48% (-2%), Трамп 37%/60% (-23%)

The two polls, using different methods, find that Трамп has a serious deficit on issues of character for PA voters.

Meanwhile, in news of the weird, Vance has bizarre ideas about the “purpose” of postmenopausal women. Interestingly, Vance’s take is likely based on a tortured misunderstanding of one theory on the evolution of menopause in women. I look forward to a debate question on whether he espouses contemporary evolutionary theory. You already heard about a couple of unearthed photos of Vance in drag. A new addition to the Трамп/Vance campaign photo album is a high school photo of Vance posing with three female classmates pretending to use urinals in the boys bathroom. Good clean fun. But, you know…a little weird. A new audio recording has Vance claiming Amazon funded Black Lives Matter so rioters would burn down their brick-and-mortar competitors—a totally non-weird conspiracy theory.

Трамп gave a rambly “economic” press conference in which he held up Tic Tacs to exemplify inflation, which brought back to mind the Hollywood Access tape in which he mentioned the need to pop a Tic Tac in preparation for any urge to sexually assault Arianne Zucker. Good times. He also falsely claimed (again) that Governor Tim Walz, “wants tampons in boys’ bathrooms.” No word on how the stock markets reacted to this bizarre “economic news.”

Speaking of bizarre…. Трамп’s staff thinks he may have PTSD because he repeatedly watches himself get shot in the ear. Maybe PTSD…or, maybe it’s just a flare-up of his pre-existing narcissistic personality disorder?

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 8/13/24, 5:41 pm

DLBottleThe Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets tonight for drinks and chats. If you’re not busy fleeing to Venezuela or something, please drop by and say “hi.”

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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“More Open Threads! More Open Threads!”

by Darryl — Sunday, 8/11/24, 11:43 am

Having my morning coffee and cracking open the newspaper….

Hacked!. Let’s see…I am trying to remember how it goes—something like, “Iran, if you are listening….”

Oh…and then there’s this—Swifties are organizing for Kamala:

…Swifties are figuring out voter registration requirements in every state where there’s a swift concert, making QR codes with voter registration and donation links so people can do both at her concerts….”

Yeah…don’t panic, Трампistas. Just give them a healthy dose of your usual insults and denigration.

Speaking of insults and denigration, a couple of headlines from today: “Donald Trump Privately Rants That Kamala Harris Is a ‘B***h’ as His Polls Plunge” and Vibes matter: Трамп can hardly restrain his jealousy over the Harris campaign’s joy. SAD!

A writer puts things into a British perspective in his description of Трамп.

NPR fact-checked Трамп’s emergency news conference from last Thursday. They found “at least 162 misstatements, exaggerations and outright lies in 64 minutes.” And, yes, the article enumerates and factually debunks all 162 statements.

Last week Elon Musk filed an anti-trust lawsuit against a marketing trade body and the advertisers who were “boycotting” Xitter. Apparently, Musk’s strategy has consequences: more advertisers are fleeing the ailing platform. I’m no lawyer, but if “corporations are people, my friends,” aren’t they fully entitled to First Amendment protections of freedom to assemble and freedoms on matters of conscience? Also, Musk did tell advertisers unhappy with Xitter to “not advertise” and instead “go fuck yourselves,” so this is really just performative litigation that is backfiring on Musk. So sad.

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Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza!

by Darryl — Friday, 8/9/24, 9:45 pm

Electile Dysfunction 2024:

  • Steve Shives: Right-wing media covers Трамп campaign meltdown over Kamala Harris
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard reacts to Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz
  • Robert Reich: JD Vance is a working class phony
  • Chris Hayes debunks the right-wing bull shit about Tim Walz’s military career
  • Jonathan Mann: ♫ I’m So Glad It’s Tim Walz ♬
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: “Stupidest” candidate Трамп did not answer reporters’ questions
  • Kat Abu: FAUX News can’t figure out what to do with Tim Walz
  • Jabari Jones: ♫ J.D. Vance: Can’t Get Enough of Couch Love ♬
  • Tommy Campbell: RFK Jr admits he dumped bear, but there’s more to his confession
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Laugh at the Clown – My daughter’s version! ♬
  • ScaredKetchup: Why Трамп is avoiding the debate with Harris
  • Michael Kosta: Kamala Harris Picks Minn. Governor & Midwestern Dad Tim Walz as Running Mate
  • NowThis: MAGA attempts to challenge VP pick Tim Walz’s military service
  • Ari Melber: Трамп “rattled” by Kamala Harris’ huge crowds as polls tighten
  • LegalEagle: Project 2025—A Hellish Legal Vision For America (900 pages of INSANITY):

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ The Couch-Humper Song ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ Hello Walz ♬
  • John Oliver: RFK Jr.
  • Rita Brent: Stop mispronouncing Kamala’s name! We know it’s intentional!
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Kamala Harris & Tim Walz 1st rally since VP announcement—BIG EXCITEMENT ♬
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard BEGS Joe Biden to come back
  • Marilyn Dee: ♫ So fed up, I’m Through! – The Ballad of Melania T. ♬
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ JD’s Got his Back to the Walz ♬
  • Ari Melber: Worried about losing to Kamala, Трамп is angry he can’t “live in the past”
  • LanguageJones: Kamala Harris’s WEIRD strategy
  • Chris Hayes: “Spiraling, whining, and miserable”—Трамп melts down as Harris surges in polls
  • Michael Kosta: Biden’s post-dropout interview, Трамп’s crowd size insecurity & Elon’s legal fit
  • Lawrence O’Donnell: Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz just told Трамп & GOP to “Mind your own damn business”
  • Stella Magz: GOP meltdown over Tim Walz announcement….
  • ScaredKetchup: JD Vance on Tim Walz couch joke—Philadelphia rally
  • Parody Project: ♫ He Ran as a Joke ♬:

  • Lawrence O’Donnell: Трамп knows he does not have the mental and cognitive health to debate Harris
  • Charlamagne Tha God addresses the right’s racist anti-Kamala rhetoric
  • Darrin Bell: Timelapse video-political cartoon—GOP says Walz wants felons to vote
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Kamala got Balls – To break down all the walls! Stand up strong! ♬
  • NowThis: Why access to good health care is important to Tim Walz
  • Jonathan Mann: ♫ The Late, Great Hannibal Lecter ♬
  • Rachel Maddow: Pro-Трамп administrators are already in place to subvert the 2024 election
  • J-L Cauvin: The Dotard says Tim Walz is a “fake nice grandpa”
  • Michael Kosta: Harris-Walz campaign holds first rally & Republicans call Walz “Tampon Tim”
  • Chris Hayes: Republican attacks against Walz only making GOP sound “more unhinged”
  • Jabari Jones: AI Трамп—Sinking into the sludge
  • The New York Times: What Tim Walz brings to the Harris ticket
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Трамп major meltdown wants NEW VP w/ AI Byron Donalds, Marge the Bounty Hunter ♬
  • John Di Domenico: Трамп arrested & arraigned! Reveals money-making secret in plea deal
  • Sandy Pliskin: ♫ The Kamala Waltz ♬
  • Bob Levin: ♫ Трамп and Vance are both totally weird ♬
  • Knotheadusc: ♫ I Will Follow Tim ♬
  • Rocky Mountain Mike: ♫ Walz Is Our Man ♬:

  • Steve Shives: The unbearable weirdness of RFK Jr.
  • HeyFletch: When Harry met Donnie
  • Liberal Redneck: Is Tim Walz literally the most awesome feller there is?
  • Chris Hayes: Трамп seeks revenge in Montana as Harris-Walz campaign surges
  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Tim Walz, All-American Dad AND Satanic Anarchist? ♬
  • Robert Reich: Why do some support a Fascist for President?
  • ScaredKetchup: Трамп rambles incoherently at emergency press conference as Kamala surges
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ Трамп Mar-a-lago press conference DISASTER – Part 2 ♬
  • Vox: Kamala Harris, explained in 7 moments
  • Patrick Fitzgerald: ♫ Weird Tyrants ♬
  • Jordan Klepper: Asking MAGA about the shooting, Harris, and both parties’ VP noms
  • Gvnzng “Victor” 2041: ♫ Трамп Clown Song – Let’s all laugh at Трамп such a clown you see! ♬
  • NowThis: VP pick Tim Walz brings the “Big Dad Energy” to the 2024 election
  • Grace Kuhlenschmidt: Dems react to Tim Walz’s political record, dad energy & whiteness at Harris rally
  • John Di Domenico: Трамп demands investigation—When did Kamala turn Black?
  • Chris Hayes: “The vibes have changed”—Harris candidacy injects enthusiasm back into the campaign
  • Dr Geoff Lindsey: Why it’s so HARD to pronounce KAMALA
  • Jabari Jones: ♫ J.D. Vance—Weirdo Beardo ♬

Michael Kosta: Barbara McQuade on The Disinformation Problem in America & “attack from within”

The Cult of the Felon Von Shitzenpantz:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ Трамп at The Battle of Wounded Ear ♬
  • Lauren Mayer: ♫ Sex can be…. ♬
  • Rachel Maddow: “Where did the cash go?”—Maddow looks for clues in new report about Трамп, Egypt and $10 million
  • ScaredKetchup: ♫ CORRUPT Clarence Thomas—MORE Unreported Gifts Revealed ♬
  • Jabari Jones: ♫ You ♬:

  • Bruce W. Nelson: ♫ A Lovely Song for the Hideous Laura Ingraham ♬
  • Jonathan Capehart: Andrew Weissmann explains Jack Smith’s delay request in Трамп’s Jan. 6 case
  • Kat Abu: Why conservatives hate being called “weird”

Vice News: How US nuclear testing continues to haunt the Marshall Islands

Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.

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Drinking Liberally — Seattle

by Darryl — Tuesday, 8/6/24, 6:24 am

DLBottleIt is election night in Washington State. Drop off your ballot off and then swing by the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally for drinks and celebrations.

We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us on the back patio. We start at 8:00pm.

Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.

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