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Fluffy Friday -07/27/2018
Author: Will in Chicago
Date: 07/27/2018 12:14:17
In a world where darkness seems to be rising, we need some joy and laughter. As we worry about the future of our nation and world, let us remember that there is joy, love, and beauty.
Even grim people have lighter sides that might show up in extraordinary circumstances.
Even grim people have lighter sides that might show up in extraordinary circumstances.
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 12:21:18
Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 12:21:18
OMG! That border collie puppy! 
Comment by 
Raine on 07/27/2018 13:17:31
Raine on 07/27/2018 13:17:31
Good morning!
puppehs! 
puppehs!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 13:34:12
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 13:34:12
Mornin' all!.. 
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 13:49:17
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 13:49:17
Ughh.. second day in a row that this idiot is doing a live presser to strut his shit.
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 13:58:29
Ya think he'll take questions?
Raine on 07/27/2018 13:58:29
Quote by Scoopster:
Ughh.. second day in a row that this idiot is doing a live presser to strut his shit.
Ya think he'll take questions?
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 14:00:37
Raine on 07/27/2018 14:00:37
Pence is super creepy looking today/
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 14:11:17
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 14:11:17
So this is something I've been working on lately.. a spreadsheet of every Democratic candidate running for the House across the country.
As you can see I've gotten a little sidetracked & started just picking away at the list
As you can see I've gotten a little sidetracked & started just picking away at the list
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 14:27:52
Raine on 07/27/2018 14:27:52
That's it, turn the lights out. (video at link)
Take, for example, the story of Inge Ginsberg, a now-96-year-old poet, composer, Holocaust survivor, and newly minted metal singer, who’s spent the last few years honing her skills as a metal singer/rapper, too. Ginsberg—who’s appeared on show’s like Switzerland’s Got Talent, venting her thoughts on life, death, and the fight against the tomb—was the subject of a New York Times piece this week, with an accompanying doc video laying out her life story.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 14:29:39
Not to be outdone, Mick Jagger turned 75 the other day.
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 14:29:39
Quote by Raine:
That's it, turn the lights out. (video at link)Take, for example, the story of Inge Ginsberg, a now-96-year-old poet, composer, Holocaust survivor, and newly minted metal singer, who’s spent the last few years honing her skills as a metal singer/rapper, too. Ginsberg—who’s appeared on show’s like Switzerland’s Got Talent, venting her thoughts on life, death, and the fight against the tomb—was the subject of a New York Times piece this week, with an accompanying doc video laying out her life story.
Not to be outdone, Mick Jagger turned 75 the other day.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 14:30:29
Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 14:30:29
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I am back and relaxing after a 90-minute walk. I have a day of some errands and job hunting.
Talking Points Memo reports that the GOP is very worried about losing the House. If I am still in this area this fall (I am applying around Los Angeles and Boston), I will support my local Dems.
I am back and relaxing after a 90-minute walk. I have a day of some errands and job hunting.
Talking Points Memo reports that the GOP is very worried about losing the House. If I am still in this area this fall (I am applying around Los Angeles and Boston), I will support my local Dems.
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 14:56:26
Raine on 07/27/2018 14:56:26
Say what?
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2 time National, Division I wrestling champion. 4 time (that's every year folks...) Ohio State High School champion wrestler...
— Ken Cuccinelli (@KenCuccinelli) July 27, 2018
Who better to wrestle the Dems to the ground?#JimJordan4Speaker ! pic.twitter.com/jB7UQhSOMt
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 15:09:22
Why, O why, do I have this sick feeling that Dennis Hastert would laugh his head off over this image?
Will in Chicago on 07/27/2018 15:09:22
Quote by Raine:
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.2 time National, Division I wrestling champion. 4 time (that's every year folks...) Ohio State High School champion wrestler...
— Ken Cuccinelli (@KenCuccinelli) July 27, 2018
Who better to wrestle the Dems to the ground?#JimJordan4Speaker ! pic.twitter.com/jB7UQhSOMt
Why, O why, do I have this sick feeling that Dennis Hastert would laugh his head off over this image?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 15:09:51
I see they went with the numbers from the Atlanta Fed. The NYC number was about 2.6ish(?). There was report on the variance in GDP numbers on the NPR mosheen during Morning Edition yesterday. So natch Cocksplat McCreamsicle went with the rosiest number. I bet that it will be changed to about maybe 3% later. Of course we won't hear about that.
Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 15:09:51
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!..
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
I see they went with the numbers from the Atlanta Fed. The NYC number was about 2.6ish(?). There was report on the variance in GDP numbers on the NPR mosheen during Morning Edition yesterday. So natch Cocksplat McCreamsicle went with the rosiest number. I bet that it will be changed to about maybe 3% later. Of course we won't hear about that.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 15:13:12
I don't understand why the actual number wouldn't be an average of the regional bank numbers. It's so blatantly obvious that they only used this number because it was the most optimistic.
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 15:13:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!..
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
I see they went with the numbers from the Atlanta Fed. The NYC number was about 2.6ish(?). There was report on the variance in GDP numbers on the NPR mosheen during Morning Edition yesterday. So natch Cocksplat McCreamsicle went with the rosiest number. I bet that it will be changed to about maybe 3% later. Of course we won't hear about that.
I don't understand why the actual number wouldn't be an average of the regional bank numbers. It's so blatantly obvious that they only used this number because it was the most optimistic.
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 15:33:49
Raine on 07/27/2018 15:33:49
becuase . of course:
NEW: “President Trump looks forward to having President Putin to Washington after the first of the year, and he is open to visiting Moscow upon receiving a formal invitation," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says.
NEW: “President Trump looks forward to having President Putin to Washington after the first of the year, and he is open to visiting Moscow upon receiving a formal invitation," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says. https://t.co/7n5E0oOtNp pic.twitter.com/luJXBAiW9A
— ABC News (@ABC) July 27, 2018
NEW: “President Trump looks forward to having President Putin to Washington after the first of the year, and he is open to visiting Moscow upon receiving a formal invitation," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says.
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 15:35:10
It's a cautionary tale.
Raine on 07/27/2018 15:35:10
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!..
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
I see they went with the numbers from the Atlanta Fed. The NYC number was about 2.6ish(?). There was report on the variance in GDP numbers on the NPR mosheen during Morning Edition yesterday. So natch Cocksplat McCreamsicle went with the rosiest number. I bet that it will be changed to about maybe 3% later. Of course we won't hear about that.
I don't understand why the actual number wouldn't be an average of the regional bank numbers. It's so blatantly obvious that they only used this number because it was the most optimistic.
Most independent economists say this quarter’s growth was juiced by stimulus from the massive tax cut and a one-time rush by foreign companies to stock up on U.S. goods before Trump’s trade war escalated and tariffs kicked in on many products. The widespread expectation is that growth will be significantly lower in the third and fourth quarters, likely falling short of Trump’s 3 percent goal for the year.
“The bottom line takeaway is that this growth is not sustainable and it will slow in the second half of the year,†said Lakshman Achuthan, co-founder of the Economic Cycle Research Institute. “President Trump should celebrate this number because it is going to ease from here.â€
It's a cautionary tale.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 15:53:51
That is my thought as well. There was something in the report about why that isn't done. Given the access here, I really can't get to all the sites I used to be able to get to.
Mondobubba on 07/27/2018 15:53:51
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!..
These GDP numbers smell like they came from the Ministry of Plenty.
I see they went with the numbers from the Atlanta Fed. The NYC number was about 2.6ish(?). There was report on the variance in GDP numbers on the NPR mosheen during Morning Edition yesterday. So natch Cocksplat McCreamsicle went with the rosiest number. I bet that it will be changed to about maybe 3% later. Of course we won't hear about that.
I don't understand why the actual number wouldn't be an average of the regional bank numbers. It's so blatantly obvious that they only used this number because it was the most optimistic.
That is my thought as well. There was something in the report about why that isn't done. Given the access here, I really can't get to all the sites I used to be able to get to.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 18:12:14
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 18:12:14
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 18:23:00
Raine on 07/27/2018 18:23:00
These two guys stood guard over Trump's Walk of Fame Star and its hilarious. pic.twitter.com/mEhqRXWVVt
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) July 27, 2018
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 18:25:08
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 18:25:08
I swear I've seen those guys before...
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 18:28:10
We have the most horrible disgusting people who are allowing this to happen.
It's sickening.
Raine on 07/27/2018 18:28:10
We have the most horrible disgusting people who are allowing this to happen.
It's sickening.
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/27/2018 18:39:02
livingonli on 07/27/2018 18:39:02
Just another day of insanity in America.
Comment by Raine on 07/27/2018 18:58:30
Raine on 07/27/2018 18:58:30
Comment by Scoopster on 07/27/2018 20:03:27
Scoopster on 07/27/2018 20:03:27
I spoke with @danniaskini, whose identity documents have said female for 20 years. And @zenalbatross, who obtained a passport last year. Both were just told the gender markers on their passports - granted BY the @StateDept itself - are no longer valid. 🤔 https://t.co/pKVt5pEav0
— Mary Emily O’Hara (@MaryEmilyOHara) July 27, 2018
Comment by livingonli on 07/27/2018 20:37:03
livingonli on 07/27/2018 20:37:03
I have to really wonder about the mindset of any LGBTQ person who thought voting for Trump was a good idea.