Friday, June 1, 2018

And another day where we scream “It’s not about the economy, stupid. It’s about us as a nation, as a people, and how we want to be represented in this world” finally comes to a close:

“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” -- George Orwell

The Chatterbox-in-Chief Blows Yet Another Secret.

May jobs report: Unemployment down to 3.8%, payrolls up by 223,000.

How Michael Cohen Protects Trump By Making Legal Threats. Michael Cohen is a horrible person.

The black unemployment rate hits a record low.

Alabama governor's plan to arm school principals draws mixed reactions, with the NAACP calling it "the absolute worst idea.” I guess if one is trying to get more black teenagers killed then this is a good idea. WTF? More guns is not the answer.

"Black lives don't matter," lawyer says after jury awards $4 in police killing. America, 2018.

Trump calls for comedian Samantha Bee's firing after crude Ivanka slur. There’s a difference between using “horrible language” and spouting racist bullshit about a person of a different race. You wouldn’t know that Donald because you’re a fucking racist. Then there’s the whole thing that with his remarks he is actively promoting censorship of something he doesn’t like. That’s a dangerous path, which is why we have the First Amendment to begin with.

First lady Melania Trump isn't accompanying the President to Camp David this weekend, marking the 22nd day since she was last seen publicly. Hmmmm. I’ve been seeing talk of possible physical abuse against her. (And it’s not like Trump doesn’t have a history.) It does seem strange she hasn’t been seen in 22 days.

U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution denouncing violence against Palestinians.

Trump Adds Another Anti-Science, Anti-Choice Woman to Oversee Critical Health Programs. Foley’s dubious qualifications include leading a set of anti-abortion centers, giving speeches about accepting God’s word as the ultimate truth, and passing herself off as a practicing doctor when she has no medical license. America, 2018.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Iowa's 'Fetal Heartbeat' Abortion Law. This law essentially prohibits abortion from around 6 weeks on.

Pope Francis is sending investigators back to Chile to look into historical child abuse, saying the church should be ashamed of its treatment of victims.

Texas school locked down after a student died from what authorities say was a self-inflicted gunshot, no one else hurt.

Red flag laws linked to declines in gun suicides.

Trump orders Energy Department to help ailing coal, nuclear plants. Under the directive, Perry would require grid operators to buy electricity from ailing nuclear and coal-fired power plants to keep them from being shuttered.

Half of women working in STEM say they have experienced gender discrimination at work.

Chaos unfolds as VISA payment crashes across Europe.

How does 'holy grail' cancer test work and when will it be available?

Researchers reveal an evolutionary basis for the female orgasm. “Few things are as magical as the female orgasm, whether you are experiencing it, inducing it, or just a casual observer. It is essentially pure art in motion.” Not going to disagree there.

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” -- Abigail Adams

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

Until next time, my friends. Good night.