Glenn Kirschner – Donald Trump makes a direct admission about the government documents he concealed at Mar-a-Lago
Meidas Touch – Navy Vet REACTS to Russia’s Claim they have seen Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Documents
The Lincoln Project – Laura Ingraham Ditches Trump**
The Democrats – Winning
Randy Rainbow – Lock Him Up, Yesterday
Beau – Let’s talk about London and polio….
Glenn Kirschner – John Bolton’s dangerous disregard for the national security threat posed by Donald Trump
Meidas Touch – Beto O’Rourke STUNS in town hall TURNING Republicans into Supporters (one at a time, yes … but they may spread it.)
Crooks and Liars – 72-year-old Ukrainian takes out a Russian 014 military column
Ojeda Live – Is Donald Trump the Most Dangerous Opposition Our Nation Has Ever Faced?
Brent Terhune – Nuclear Documents
Beau – Let’s talk about Cracker Barrel and sausage….
Yesterday, I felt much better than I did Sunday – so much beter that I was able to move tuff on the porch around a little more, and sweep off somw of the dust and dried leaves.
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The Conversation – War in Ukraine highlights the growing strategic importance of private satellite companies – especially in times of conflict
Quote – My research focuses on international cooperation in satellite Earth observations, including the role of the private sector. While experts have long known that satellite imagery is useful during a conflict, the war in Ukraine has shown that commercial satellite data can make a decisive difference – informing both military planning as well as the public view of a war. Based on the strategic value commercial satellite imagery has held during this war, I believe it is likely that more nations will be investing in private satellite companies.
Click through for more information. This does change things.
The Daily Beast – Why Putin’s Private Army Is Snatching Kids From Their Moms
Quite – Four witnesses told The Daily Beast that large numbers of children had been seen in gold and diamond mines controlled by the Wagner Group since a spate of massacres killed scores if not hundreds of artisan mine workers—and forced many more to flee—in the Central African Republic (CAR). “I counted up to 20 children in a gold mine controlled by Russian fighters near Bambari [in the central part of the country],” Sylvestre, a 27-year-old artisanal miner based in Bambari, told The Daily Beast. “One of those I saw is someone here in Bambari whose mother had said he had been kidnapped by Russian soldiers.”
Click through for full story. Who does Russia think it is? Alabama?
Food For Thought
Yesterday, it was pretty quiet. I did need to get another grocery delivery, as the last one sorted me on green salad. I have plenty of frozen vegetables stocked, but I enjoy sommer meals more and feel better if I have a green salad daily while it’s warm. This time I got everything I asked for, so I’m set for a while. Otherwise, a quiet day. My shoulder is still being annoying, but I have a shoulder brace coming, and I used some arnica gel on it today, which helped..
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Crooks & Liars – Ted Lieu Introduces Act Naming Russia As Terrorist State
Quote – Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) is leading a bipartisan group of House members in sponsoring the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act in response to their invasion of Ukraine. Those members include Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jared Golden (D-ME), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ).
Click through for story. Ted Lieu may not be Jamie Raskin (but then, who but Jamie is?) or even Eric Swalwell (ditto), but he does have a history of presenting truth forcefully. I appreciate him.
Letters from an American – August 2, 2022
Quote – But this moment increasingly feels like it’s about more than abortion rights, crucial though they are. The loss of our constitutional rights at the hands of a radical extremist minority has pushed the majority to demonstrate that we care about the rights and freedoms that were articulated—however imperfectly they were carried out—in the Declaration of Independence. We care about a lot of things that have been thin on the ground for a while.
Click through for everything. This was the day of the primaries in many states and there is significant news from more than one of them. There is also more new information abut Trump** information sedition. Any of these news items could be found elsewhere, but Richardson wraps it all up nicely and ties a bow on it.
Food For Thought
Yesterday, Virgil called and I was able to reassure him that I’m alive and also let him know I have no idea how long it is going to take to get repairs done. So that’s a relief. As much as I had it under control in that I did get stuff done, all that streaa wore me out. I may be sleeping more than usual for the next few days. Today’s short take are kind of “The Good, the Bad, and theUgly” – the first one is the good, the second is the bad – and the FFT is the ugly. Honestly – people! I was toying with another bad/ugly article but it’s not verified yet so I’ll hold it for a bit.
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DU (crimycarny) – I got a personal call from Jamie Raskin regarding my son’s suicide (hanky alert)
Quote – After I hung up I went downstairs to tell my husband. As I was showing him the number I accidentally hit redial. I hung up right away and I also assumed it was a switchboard type number. Next thing I know a call is coming in from the same number. I pick up and it’s Jamie again! He said “Hi Crimycarny, I saw you just tried to call. Did you need something?” I said no, that it was a mistake redial. He replied “ok, I just wanted to make sure. Well, you have my number if you need anything.”
Click through for full story. We have some great Democrats, but if you can think of anyone who is more “the real deal” than Raskin. I’d love to hear it.
Crooks and Liars – Where Have All The Flowers Gone? Stomped By Russians, Every One
Quote – Look, we get it. He’s losing a war he was assured would take just a few days to win, and it’s day 158 of the Russian invasion, so obviously, he’s mad at some flowers. You can’t make this stuff up…. [T]here is no help for people like the self-entitled man driving with a diplomatic license plate, who got out of his car to kick some children’s flowers, then sped to safety behind the gates.
Click through for story and video. As he kicks the flowers, he yells, “Murderers! Murderers!” Projection much?
Food For Thought (been saving this one for a day when Roger’s name came up. The Lincoln Project video in today’s thread.)-
Glenn Kirschner – Important new data points indicate DOJ does, in fact, have Donald Trump in its criminal sights
Meidas Touch – Rupert Murdoch TURNS ON TRUMP as Criminal Investigations Ramp Up
The Lincoln Project – This Woman Votes
Ojeda Live – Children Suffering in Somalia Thanks to Putin
Puppet Regime – Sing Along: The Really Bad People Song (CC included)
Beau – Let’s talk about Republican voting records….
Glenn Kirschner on Fire! DOJ Needs a Backbone Now! Thoughts on Bannon & Trump w/ Stephanie Miller.
Meidas Touch – Texas Paul REACTS to Sarah Palin’s INSANE Speech at Trump Rally
The Lincoln Project – Part of the Plan
Twitter – Trigger warning –
“The sound of children screaming has been removed” https://t.co/H0p4FNfMJe pic.twitter.com/83s22tEt8h
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 15, 2022
MSNBC – Senators Close To Releasing Bill Preventing Candidates From Stealing Elections
Liberal Redneck – Uvalde Footage
Beau – Let’s talk about Jefferson, Monticello, and Fox….
Glenn – This would have been the monthly recap, so I’m putting a piece from the Stephanie Miller show featuring Glenn instead.
MSNBC – Why Brittney Griner’s Arrest Is About Much More Than Brittney Griner
Ring of Fire – New Polls Show January 6th Committee Having A HUGE Impact On Public Opinion (It does not cease to amaze me how many people “know” what Merrick Garland “thinks” or “wants” – a man who has been in public service for over 25 years and is known for being tight-lipped for all of that time, possibly longer.)
Mary Trump – Why Donald Trump Throws Food: An Origin Story – Its all about the mash potato !!
Armageddon Update – Court Gone ROEgue
Beau – Let’s talk about Arizona, Trump, and DOJ….