Weekend Wrap Up
Weekend Wrap-Up: May 19, 2024
Today’s blog will consist of both news and a free chat of sorts. As usual, post the headlines we may have missed and feel free to chit and chat and enjoy one another’s company! Happy Closing MORE
Month: May 2024
The Democratic Party
Jasmine Crockett Says She Has No Regrets Standing Up to MTG
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said on Sunday that she has no regrets for standing up to the personal insults hurled by Marjorie Taylor Greene during an incendiary Thursday evening committee hearing. Greene asked Democratic members MORE
State News
Va. Gov. Youngkin Goes on a Veto Spree; Protects Tax Loopholes for Confederate Groups While Vetoes Bills on Birth Control
By trying to keep up with all the extremists and Fundie Freaks who dominate and control today’s GQP, Virginia Gov. Younkin vetoed legislation which “stated that health care providers have the right to prescribe contraceptives, MORE
Updates
Benedictine College nuns call out Harrison Butker for sexist commencement speech
The sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, a founding institution of Benedictine College, said in a statement that Butker’s speech “fostered division.” From MSNBC: “Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas last weekend sparked a culture MORE
Uplifting
It’s Caturday: Why is my cat head butting me? Hard?
Huffington Post gives us a little TMI: “The act, sometimes known as bunting, is a way that cats can mark their scent on you ― and it’s a stronger marker of belonging and claiming than urine, Vet MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYM: May 17, 2024
With so much going on in our world, we sometimes miss important issues. Please feel free to share any headlines or new developments we may have missed providing they come from reliable and credible sources. MORE
The GQP Clown House
Chaos Erupts in the Clown House; MT-G and Her Vileness at the Center of it All
“Bleach blonde bad built butch body.” The Clown House, House Judiciary Committee met to discuss and vote on holding Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not turning over the recorded deposition of President Joe Biden as MORE
Updates
Report Shows Florida GOP Power Couple Prowled for Threesomes
Moms For Liberty cofounder Bridget Ziegler and her husband, former Florida GOP chair Christian Ziegler, are attempting to keep law enforcement records related to the latter’s closed rape investigation from public view. A lawsuit filed MORE
Craven Assholes
Governor Greg Abbott Pardons BLM Protester Murderer Daniel Perry
One year after a Travis County jury convicted Daniel Perry of murdering a protester in Austin, Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Perry, 37, on Thursday shortly after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended a full pardon. A MORE
Extreme Court
Alito Family Flew Upside-Down Flag
A New York Times report published on Thursday revealed that an upside down American flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the 2020 election results, was flown outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home on January MORE
Free Chat Friday
Free Chat Friday, Week 20
TGIF, News Viewers, and welcome to free chat — another week in the news that has been so bizarre, I wouldn’t believe it if we weren’t living it. . . Trump is the news, sucking MORE
Europe
King Charles has a New Official Portrait and Reactions are Mixed
Buckingham Palace revealed the first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation on Tuesday, and it’s proving to be divisive with its lurid red brushstrokes. CNN reports, “The work was commissioned to celebrate MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 16, 2024
The majority of what’s in the news has focused on TFG’s first criminal trial but there are other issues we may have missed and of course, items you would like to share. So, please feel MORE
2024 Election
FOX continues to lay the groundwork to upend 2024 election results if Trump does not win presidency
Jesse Watters is an example. To quote Slate Magazine, “The most successful man on Fox News is almost the dumbest. This is not a coincidence. This is from the Slate series, “This is part of Sly MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: Trump Trial Day 18; Michael ‘The Fixer’ Cohen Continues Cross-Examination
Freeeeedumb Caucus and other MAGAts will be in court today to offer their support for their KKKult leader.
Coffee Talk
You Said You Wanted Mug Shots?
With reports that Rudy Giuliani has been missing as Arizona has been attempting to serve him an indictment notice in the state’s stolen election scheme, America’s Mayor has been found on a bag of coffee MORE
In case you missed it:
ICYMI: May 15, 2024
With so much going on in our world, we sometimes miss important issues. Please feel free to share any headlines or new developments we may have missed providing they come from reliable and credible sources. MORE
Sports
Commencement 2024: Kansas City Chiefs Kicker tells Graduating Women what They Really Want
“I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” Butker said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would MORE
Dark Brandon
Joe Biden Accepts Deal to Debate Trump on CNN
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he’s accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President Donald Trump on June 27. Biden’s campaign has informed the Commission on Presidential Debates that he will not participate in MORE
Russia/Ukraine Conflict
Antony Blinken Caught “Rockin’ in the Free World” in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday picked up a red guitar at a basement bar in Kyiv with a message for Ukraine – that the U.S. and much of the world was fighting not MORE
Entertainment
Sage, a Miniature Poodle, wins Best in Show at Westminster while Mixed Breed Nimble Steals the Show
From AP News: “A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United MORE
Updates
Runner Up to Miss Teen USA declines Crown after Resignations of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA
While the Miss USA organization speaks publicly about “empowering women” it appears contracts are designed with iron clad non-disclosure agreements which prevent the women from using the power of their voices. NPR reports, “Days after MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 14, 2024
The majority of what’s in the news has focused on TFG’s first criminal trial but there are other issues we may have missed and of course, items you would like to share. So, please feel MORE
Your Brain on MAGAt
Kristi Noem Goes to Club 47 to Defend Book
Puppy-killing South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem sought out friendlier territory in MAGA-land on Monday, hoping to get back on track to becoming a viable VP candidate for King of MAGA Donald Trump. MORE
Trump Trials
Live Coverage: Trump Trial Day 17- Michael ‘The Fixer’ Cohen Takes the Stand; Faces Grueling Cross-Examination
MAGAt Moses Mike will be in the courtroom today to profess his loyalty and give support to his MAGAt, KKKult leader, the criminally indicted, Donald J. Trump. Law and Order, folks! Please feel free to MORE