Not Quite Caught Up. Too Tired. ZZZZZ.
Nov. 22nd, 2018 01:27 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gwydion* "Interpol elects South Korean as its president, in blow to Russia:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/21/interpol-elects-south-korean-president-russia-kim-jong-yang
* "Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam released from prison:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/20/bangladeshi-activist-shahidul-alam-released-from-prison
* "French police dislodge fuel protesters as movement wanes (for now):" https://www.thelocal.fr/20181120/latest-yellow-vest-fuel-protests-enter-fourth-day-as-french-government-stands-firm
* "Philippines' Duterte signals closer ties with China amid anger at outsize Beijing influence:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/20/asia/xi-duterte-china-philippines-intl/index.html
* Re: Khashoggi: So 45's argument boils down to him insisting that our country has grown so incredibly weak under his less than two years of leadership that we must do the bidding of Saudi Arabia even when it conflicts with the best interests of the United States and that we should roll over and let them torture and kill our journalists without a whimper.
So is this what he meant by "Make America Great?" because this doesn’t seem great to me.
* "‘Enemy of the state’: The chilling and familiar term for Jamal Khashoggi in Trump’s statement:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2018/11/20/enemy-of-the-state-the-chilling-and-familiar-term-for-jamal-khashoggi-in-trumps-statement/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1c16071c9f27
* "Despite denials, Trump ties to Saudi Arabia part of public record:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/despite-denials-trump-ties-to-saudi-arabia-part-of-public-record-1377568835554?v=railb&
* "James Clapper calls Trump's criticism of bin Laden raid 'complete ignorance':" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/19/politics/james-clapper-donald-trump-mcraven-osama-bin-laden-cnntv/index.html
* "Senators demand Trump say whether Saudi prince ordered Khashoggi killing:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/senators-trump-khashoggi-killing-1009549
* "Trump links cheap oil, Saudis and Khashoggi murder:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-links-cheap-oil-saudis-and-khashoggi-murder-1377471556001?v=railb&
* "Harvesting in a trade war: U.S. crops rot as storage costs soar:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-grains-idUSKCN1NQ0GA
* "House Intelligence Panel Hiring Money-Laundering Sleuths:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-intelligence-panel-hiring-money-laundering-sleuths
* "As U.S. attorney, Whitaker sought longer-than-usual drug sentences:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-us-attorney-whitaker-imposed-longer-than-usual-drug-sentences/2018/11/21/a66dfaf2-e9de-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.35010ace76c8
* "Whitaker's past bodes poorly for criminal justice reform:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/whitaker-s-past-bodes-poorly-for-criminal-justice-reform-1377609795759?v=railb&
* "Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker got $1.2 million from nonprofit that won't disclose its donors:" https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/21/acting-attorney-general-matthew-whitaker-got-1point2-million-from-non-profit.html
* "Whitaker well placed to serve Trump's interests on Mueller probe:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/whitaker-well-placed-to-serve-trump-s-interests-on-mueller-probe-1377607235935?v=railb&
* "Schumer demands probe on Whitaker's ties to Trump:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/schumer-demands-probe-whitaker-trump-1005771
* "Cindy Hyde-Smith touts work with imaginary GOP senator, mixes up election date in disastrous debate:" https://thinkprogress.org/cindy-hyde-smith-mississippi-republican-senate-debate-mike-espy-runoff-november-27-gop-senator-3bd8502f183e/
* "Embattled Hyde-Smith posted photo of herself in Confederate hat:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/hyde-smith-confederate-hat-picture-1008010
"Mississippi history at its best," she said.
* "Unusual suspense in Mississippi Senate run-off race:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/unusual-suspense-in-mississippi-senate-run-off-race-1377610307601?v=railb&
* "Cindy Hyde-Smith stumbles in Senate debate:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/cindy-hyde-smith-stumbles-in-senate-debate-1377482307658?v=railb&
* Espy is running to be the first black Senator from Mississippi since reconstruction against a woman who thinks lynching jokes and voter suppression are funny. Investing in him now is an investment in the future. Donate Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy
* "Ben McAdams beats Mia Love, flips Utah House seat to the Democrats, AP projects:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/ben-mcadams-beats-mia-love-flips-utah-house-seat-democrats-n938756
* "A Libertarian runner-up picks a side in secretary of state race:" https://politics.myajc.com/blog/politics/libertarian-runner-picks-side-secretary-state-race/6duYkMZZkhGT1OSi9GAwIK/
* "Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux concedes in Georgia House race:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/politics/carolyn-bourdeaux-rob-woodall-georgia-7th/index.html
* "White House attacks 'activist judges' after court blocks Trump's asylum ban:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/judge-bars-trump-administration-denying-asylum-migrants-who-enter-illegally-n938271
* "Trump slams chief justice after Roberts chides the President:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/politics/supreme-court-john-roberts-trump/index.html
* "He Kept Black People From Voting. GOP Wants Him as a Judge.:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/thomas-farr-devised-ways-to-keep-blacks-from-voting-mitch-mcconnell-wants-to-make-him-a-judge
* Want to object? If you can't protest in person, here are some other ways to do that:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* "White House approves use of force, some law enforcement roles for border troops:" https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/11/21/white-house-approves-use-of-force-some-law-enforcement-roles-for-border-troops/
* "Stalemate on Trump’s wall amid threat of shutdown:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/21/trump-border-wall-congress-government-shutdown-1009349
* "FBI now classifies far-right Proud Boys as 'extremist group', documents say:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/19/proud-boys-fbi-classification-extremist-group-white-nationalism-report
* "Sperm whale found dead with 13 pounds of plastic in its stomach:" https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/dead-sperm-whale-filled-with-plastic-trash-indonesia/
* "Platypuses in polluted water could ingest 'half a human dose' of antidepressants:" https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-11-07/melbourne-waterways-pharmaceuticals-pollution-spiders-platypus/10466016
* "Rain may help California firefighters but bring more misery for Camp Fire evacuees:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/us/california-fires-wednesday/index.html
* Jim Jeffries did a really cool special in which he and a bunch of other people become citizens of the United States "From Immigrants to Citizens:" http://www.cc.com/video-clips/f55fh6/from-immigrants-to-citizens
* "A Tale Of Two Email Controversies On Fox News:"
* "Trump Pardons Peas, Carrots, And Saudi Arabia:"
* "Why Hasn't Trump Visited U.S. Troops In A War Zone?:"
* I got a few hours of sleep before the crack of dawn Doctor's appointment. She sent me for another round of x-rays, during which they had to scotch tape my toes in an incredibly painful splayed position. The good news is it is healing in the correct position. The bad news is 2-3 moreweeks of the nasty foot thingie except when I sleep. I went home and did round one of holiday baking, packed it all up after lunch, foraged, hit pharmacy and library, and dropped off holiday baking. (I've got a bunch of things I need to bake Saturday for Friendsgiving too.) I got some nice rp in on Marsilikos even though by that point it felt like my foot had been put through a mangle. It is now even worse. So much worse.
There is zero chance of me catching up the news. Sorry.
* I am $40.00 under this month and 20 of that is needed for insurance auto-withdraw. 4ish days, no bids. BPAL: Krampus (2012) (Yule (LE)): Sinister red musk, black leather, dusty rags, and wooden switches. Just Below shoulder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/302961461040?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Espy is running to be the first black Senator from Mississippi since reconstruction against a woman who thinks lynching jokes and voter suppression are funny. Investing in him now is an investment in the future. Donate Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy
* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* "Resources for Male Victims of Abuse:" http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/178933672694/resources-for-male-victims-of-abuse
* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/
* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html
* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn
* "Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam released from prison:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/20/bangladeshi-activist-shahidul-alam-released-from-prison
* "French police dislodge fuel protesters as movement wanes (for now):" https://www.thelocal.fr/20181120/latest-yellow-vest-fuel-protests-enter-fourth-day-as-french-government-stands-firm
* "Philippines' Duterte signals closer ties with China amid anger at outsize Beijing influence:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/20/asia/xi-duterte-china-philippines-intl/index.html
* Re: Khashoggi: So 45's argument boils down to him insisting that our country has grown so incredibly weak under his less than two years of leadership that we must do the bidding of Saudi Arabia even when it conflicts with the best interests of the United States and that we should roll over and let them torture and kill our journalists without a whimper.
So is this what he meant by "Make America Great?" because this doesn’t seem great to me.
* "‘Enemy of the state’: The chilling and familiar term for Jamal Khashoggi in Trump’s statement:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2018/11/20/enemy-of-the-state-the-chilling-and-familiar-term-for-jamal-khashoggi-in-trumps-statement/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1c16071c9f27
* "Despite denials, Trump ties to Saudi Arabia part of public record:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/despite-denials-trump-ties-to-saudi-arabia-part-of-public-record-1377568835554?v=railb&
* "James Clapper calls Trump's criticism of bin Laden raid 'complete ignorance':" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/19/politics/james-clapper-donald-trump-mcraven-osama-bin-laden-cnntv/index.html
* "Senators demand Trump say whether Saudi prince ordered Khashoggi killing:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/senators-trump-khashoggi-killing-1009549
* "Trump links cheap oil, Saudis and Khashoggi murder:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-links-cheap-oil-saudis-and-khashoggi-murder-1377471556001?v=railb&
* "Harvesting in a trade war: U.S. crops rot as storage costs soar:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-grains-idUSKCN1NQ0GA
* "House Intelligence Panel Hiring Money-Laundering Sleuths:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-intelligence-panel-hiring-money-laundering-sleuths
* "As U.S. attorney, Whitaker sought longer-than-usual drug sentences:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-us-attorney-whitaker-imposed-longer-than-usual-drug-sentences/2018/11/21/a66dfaf2-e9de-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.35010ace76c8
* "Whitaker's past bodes poorly for criminal justice reform:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/whitaker-s-past-bodes-poorly-for-criminal-justice-reform-1377609795759?v=railb&
* "Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker got $1.2 million from nonprofit that won't disclose its donors:" https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/21/acting-attorney-general-matthew-whitaker-got-1point2-million-from-non-profit.html
* "Whitaker well placed to serve Trump's interests on Mueller probe:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/whitaker-well-placed-to-serve-trump-s-interests-on-mueller-probe-1377607235935?v=railb&
* "Schumer demands probe on Whitaker's ties to Trump:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/schumer-demands-probe-whitaker-trump-1005771
* "Cindy Hyde-Smith touts work with imaginary GOP senator, mixes up election date in disastrous debate:" https://thinkprogress.org/cindy-hyde-smith-mississippi-republican-senate-debate-mike-espy-runoff-november-27-gop-senator-3bd8502f183e/
* "Embattled Hyde-Smith posted photo of herself in Confederate hat:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/hyde-smith-confederate-hat-picture-1008010
"Mississippi history at its best," she said.
* "Unusual suspense in Mississippi Senate run-off race:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/unusual-suspense-in-mississippi-senate-run-off-race-1377610307601?v=railb&
* "Cindy Hyde-Smith stumbles in Senate debate:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/cindy-hyde-smith-stumbles-in-senate-debate-1377482307658?v=railb&
* Espy is running to be the first black Senator from Mississippi since reconstruction against a woman who thinks lynching jokes and voter suppression are funny. Investing in him now is an investment in the future. Donate Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy
* "Ben McAdams beats Mia Love, flips Utah House seat to the Democrats, AP projects:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/ben-mcadams-beats-mia-love-flips-utah-house-seat-democrats-n938756
* "A Libertarian runner-up picks a side in secretary of state race:" https://politics.myajc.com/blog/politics/libertarian-runner-picks-side-secretary-state-race/6duYkMZZkhGT1OSi9GAwIK/
* "Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux concedes in Georgia House race:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/politics/carolyn-bourdeaux-rob-woodall-georgia-7th/index.html
* "White House attacks 'activist judges' after court blocks Trump's asylum ban:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/judge-bars-trump-administration-denying-asylum-migrants-who-enter-illegally-n938271
* "Trump slams chief justice after Roberts chides the President:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/politics/supreme-court-john-roberts-trump/index.html
* "He Kept Black People From Voting. GOP Wants Him as a Judge.:" https://www.thedailybeast.com/thomas-farr-devised-ways-to-keep-blacks-from-voting-mitch-mcconnell-wants-to-make-him-a-judge
* Want to object? If you can't protest in person, here are some other ways to do that:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* "White House approves use of force, some law enforcement roles for border troops:" https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/11/21/white-house-approves-use-of-force-some-law-enforcement-roles-for-border-troops/
* "Stalemate on Trump’s wall amid threat of shutdown:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/21/trump-border-wall-congress-government-shutdown-1009349
* "FBI now classifies far-right Proud Boys as 'extremist group', documents say:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/19/proud-boys-fbi-classification-extremist-group-white-nationalism-report
* "Sperm whale found dead with 13 pounds of plastic in its stomach:" https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/dead-sperm-whale-filled-with-plastic-trash-indonesia/
* "Platypuses in polluted water could ingest 'half a human dose' of antidepressants:" https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-11-07/melbourne-waterways-pharmaceuticals-pollution-spiders-platypus/10466016
* "Rain may help California firefighters but bring more misery for Camp Fire evacuees:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/21/us/california-fires-wednesday/index.html
* Jim Jeffries did a really cool special in which he and a bunch of other people become citizens of the United States "From Immigrants to Citizens:" http://www.cc.com/video-clips/f55fh6/from-immigrants-to-citizens
* "A Tale Of Two Email Controversies On Fox News:"
* "Trump Pardons Peas, Carrots, And Saudi Arabia:"
* "Why Hasn't Trump Visited U.S. Troops In A War Zone?:"
* I got a few hours of sleep before the crack of dawn Doctor's appointment. She sent me for another round of x-rays, during which they had to scotch tape my toes in an incredibly painful splayed position. The good news is it is healing in the correct position. The bad news is 2-3 moreweeks of the nasty foot thingie except when I sleep. I went home and did round one of holiday baking, packed it all up after lunch, foraged, hit pharmacy and library, and dropped off holiday baking. (I've got a bunch of things I need to bake Saturday for Friendsgiving too.) I got some nice rp in on Marsilikos even though by that point it felt like my foot had been put through a mangle. It is now even worse. So much worse.
There is zero chance of me catching up the news. Sorry.
* I am $40.00 under this month and 20 of that is needed for insurance auto-withdraw. 4ish days, no bids. BPAL: Krampus (2012) (Yule (LE)): Sinister red musk, black leather, dusty rags, and wooden switches. Just Below shoulder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/302961461040?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Espy is running to be the first black Senator from Mississippi since reconstruction against a woman who thinks lynching jokes and voter suppression are funny. Investing in him now is an investment in the future. Donate Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy
* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* "Resources for Male Victims of Abuse:" http://butlerbookbinding.tumblr.com/post/178933672694/resources-for-male-victims-of-abuse
* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/
* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html
* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn