Thursday, May 10, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018

And another day of “It doesn’t matter, he’s dying” comes to a close:

“Welcome to the jungle, we’ve got fun and games.” -- Guns ‘n Roses

Pence calls on Mueller to ‘wrap up' Russia probe. Which means they’re scared. Oh yeah, and Mike Pence is a horrible person.

Key senator urges any wavering U.S. high court justice to retire now. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Republican chairman said on Thursday any Supreme Court justice considering retirement from the lifetime job should announce immediately so a successor can be confirmed before the November U.S. midterm election.

The firm that paid Michael Cohen $500,000 is deeply tied to a Russian oligarch, records show.

Cheney calls for US to restart interrogation programs. The Dick is Back. (My apologies to Elton John.)

White House aide Kelly Sadler responded to US Sen. John McCain's opposition to President Donald Trump's pick for CIA director Gina Haspel by saying, “It doesn’t matter, he’s dying anyway.” Fine examples of humans there in the White House.

Former President George W. Bush touts "dangers of isolation" as President Trump pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Editorial: I don’t want America to be “first.” I want America to be inclusive.

Protestants decline, more have no religion in a sharply shifting religious landscape. Religion is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for a civilization to thrive.

Chart of the Day: Here’s Why Evangelicals Love Donald Trump. Looks like they made a deal with the Devil.

Report: Pruitt dined with Cardinal accused of sexual abuse during official trip to Rome. Of course he did.

Oregon school district forced LGBTQ student to read Bible as punishment. WTAF?


"I can't understand why this is not taken seriously in Texas right now": Women abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar say Texas isn't seriously investigating the Karolyi Ranch.

Hate crime charges have been filed against 4 men accused of attacking 2 men and shouting anti-gay slurs following Miami Beach's gay pride parade.

Spotify deletes R. Kelly songs from its own playlists as part of new 'hateful conduct' policy. The embattled R&B star's catalog will still be available. But the service won't "actively promote" his music.

Senate Democrats force vote to reinstate net neutrality.

Survey finds that nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors say they've recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don't know enough about medicinal use.

A skunky odor is coming from certain greenhouses in a beach town in California's Santa Barbara County, where there are more than 800 marijuana cultivation licenses. Residents say the blossoming industry is stinking up the fresh air.

Major depression is on the rise among everyone, new data shows. Hmmm, that’s depressing.

Alphabet chairman says Google Duplex passes Turing test in one specific way.

After a soldier lost an ear, the Army grew a new one on her arm. The video is pretty cool.

Pollen seasons are getting longer and worse every year, and researchers say climate change is to blame. But, you know, science and all.

Amazon reportedly building healthcare team for Alexa so you can ask if that cut looks infected.

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” -- Unknown

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

Until next time, my friends. Good night.

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