Tuesday, May 1, 2018

And another day of the rich getting richer, of Kanye West saying shit, and of cancer once again taking someone I know much too early finally comes to a close:

“Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.” -- Paul Simon

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein vowed that the Justice Department “is not going to be extorted” by certain critics, and he depicted as cowards a group of Republicans who have drafted articles of impeachment against him.

Michael Cohen owes more than $280,000 in state taxes, records show. You know, like all good people do.

Israel seems to be preparing for war with Iran, say U.S. officials.

Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum.

The uninsured rate is rising again. But only for Republicans.

Trump’s doctor told NBC News that he felt "raped, frightened and sad" when Keith Schiller and another "large man" came to his office to collect the president's records. The incident took place two days after the doctor told a newspaper that he had prescribed a hair growth medicine to Trump for years. Trump is such a small man. No self-confidence. No self-respect.

Seven states sue to end DACA, potentially jumbling its legal future. Leave it to Texas to lead the way, followed by Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

Facebook wants to help you find love (so please hand over more data).

Kanye suggests that slavery—which, by definition, is not a choice—was a choice. How does anyone take this guy seriously? A TMZ staffer, Van Lathan, responded after the stupid slavery is a choice comment by saying to Kanye, among other things, “And frankly, I’m disappointed, I’m appalled, and brother, I am unbelievably hurt by the fact you have morphed into something, to me, that’s not real.” He said much more, and it was all fantastic. Read it and see the pictures here.

'On Fire For God's Work': How Scott Pruitt's Faith Drives His Politics. Scott Pruitt is a horrible human being. He doesn’t get a pass because he “believes” in a god. He is a danger to the country, which in turn is a danger to the world.

Two influential staffers at the EPA are leaving the agency. Sure, Scott Pruitt doesn’t know how to manage it.

Trump has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of receiving foreign payments. Mmmm hmmmm.

“If Dems win midterms, I’ll be impeached.” -- Donald Trump

Apple will buy back up to $100 billion worth of shares. And you thought that tax reform bill that Congress passed was designed to help you. You’re being laughed at by those that just keep getting richer.

Legendary U.S. guitar-maker Gibson files for bankruptcy.

Liquid nicotine is a poison, so why is it being packaged like junk food? This needs to change.

Illnesses from ticks, mosquitos, flea bites have tripled in recent years, the CDC says. Warmer weather is partly to blame.

Kentucky, Indiana report hepatitis A outbreaks.

RIP S.B.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” -- Lao Tzu

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.