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
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 13, 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
Civil Rights
Virginia school board is first in the nation to restore Confederate names to two public schools after protests of 2020
“The Shenandoah County school board’s U-turn is one of the sharpest examples of a nationwide pushback by conservative groups against the changes that were made after the summer of protests in 2020 following George Floyd’s MORE
2024 Electile Dysfunction
West Virginia GOP Senate Candidate Jim Justice Facing Financial, Legal Woes
Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is a likely shoo-in to replace outgoing Democratic Senator Joe Manchin in one of the easiest Senate flips for the GOP. Much like the ex-president, the Trump-endorsed aw-shuckster businessman-turned-politician MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: Trump Trial Day 16; Michael ‘The Fixer’ Cohen Takes the Stand
Michael Cohen — the most pivotal witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s hush money case against Trump — will take the stand today for what’s expected to be at least two days of testimony against his old boss MORE
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Sunday Night Could Be Another Good Chance for Aurora Chasers
In case you missed it, an extraordinary geomagnetic storm over the weekend produced some of the most intense aurora sightings since 2003. The geomagnetic activity over the past few days has been one for the MORE
Weekend Wrap Up
Liveblog - Weekend Wrap Up: May 12, 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 MORE
Pop Culture
From the “You’ve Got to be Kidding” Files: The Favorite Baby Names from 2023
2023-Liam and Olivia but there are other considerations. Most parents want something with great nickname potential that’s in the “sweet spot” of being recognizable while still unique, says Coffield — not in the SSA’s top 100 MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Prosecutors Reveal and Discuss Another Hush Money Contract with Allen Weisselberg
On Friday in Judge Juan Merchan’s Manhattan court, prosecutors disclosed another “hush money” scheme brought to the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg. Prosecutors revealed for the first time a severance MORE
MAGAts
MAGAts Show Up Wearing Diapers at MAGAt, KKKult Rallies
Yes, mythical Virginia, MAGAts have attended KKKult rallies wearing diapers after TFG’s nickname, nickname, “VonShitzenpants,” went viral and entered into record in TFG’s NY, hush money trial all to own the libs. It’s still unclear MORE
Fundie Freaks
Creepy, MAGAt Senator Katie Britt Introduces Bill to Create Pregnancy Database
The GQP stands firmly against a federal database for gun owners but a database that tracks pregnant women, which can potentially lead to prosecuting women who have abortions, works out just fine in Senator Katie MORE