Sunday, July 14, 2019

And another day of unabashed, even celebratory, racism, misogyny, and xenophobia comes to a close:

“I hate a bully, and I hate racists.” -- Roddy Piper

I thought it was a bit extreme for her to say at the time, but Hillary Clinton was not wrong except for one thing: it’s not half his supporters, it’s all of them that are all “deplorables.” You’ve had your chance to prove that you’re not. If you still support this man, then you have failed.

Trump says progressive congresswomen should 'go back' where 'they came' from. What a racist, misogynistic, disgusting waste of flesh.

AOC responds to Trump's racist attacks: 'You cannot accept that we don't fear you'.

Not one Republican called Trump out on his racists tweets today. Not one. Fuck Republicans. They’re horrible people.

House report: At least 18 migrant children under the age of 2 were separated from parents for 20 days to 6 months. Shit being done in our name.

The Cruelty Is the Point. Trump and his supporters find community by rejoicing in the suffering of those they hate and fear. “It is not just that the perpetrators of this cruelty enjoy it; it is that they enjoy it with one another. Their shared laughter at the suffering of others is an adhesive that binds them to one another, and to Trump.”...”This isn’t incoherent. It reflects a clear principle: Only the president and his allies, his supporters, and their anointed are entitled to the rights and protections of the law, and if necessary, immunity from it. The rest of us are entitled only to cruelty, by their whim. This is how the powerful have ever kept the powerless divided and in their place, and enriched themselves in the process.”...”Trump’s only true skill is the con; his only fundamental belief is that the United States is the birthright of straight, white, Christian men, and his only real, authentic pleasure is in cruelty. It is that cruelty, and the delight it brings them, that binds his most ardent supporters to him, in shared scorn for those they hate and fear: immigrants, black voters, feminists, and treasonous white men who empathize with any of those who would steal their birthright. The president’s ability to execute that cruelty through word and deed makes them euphoric. It makes them feel good, it makes them feel proud, it makes them feel happy, it makes them feel united. And as long as he makes them feel that way, they will let him get away with anything, no matter what it costs them.”

The Handmaid's Tale 'could be instruction manual', says Atwood. Atwood was asked by an audience member if she feared the book could be used as an instruction manual and said: "Yes, there is that problem...if Mike Pence gets his hands on the controls, just you wait."

Tennessee governor signs proclamation honoring early KKK leader, sparking backlash.

Contrary to industry claims, the $15 minimum wage in New York City has not brought a pox upon the booming restaurant sector.

Amazon and Facebook listed among the dozen most dangerous workplaces.

The first case of Ebola has been confirmed in Goma, now the biggest city to have been affected by the disease since its outbreak in eastern DR Congo last August.

How beneficial are vitamins? Not very, according to a new study.

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

Until next time, my friends. Good night.