Trump's Grotesque Tulsa Speech and the Cult of Trump - BillMoyers.com

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“Bill Moyers talks with journalist Jeff Sharlet, whose reporting for Vanity Fair describes how Trump the orator has turned his re-election campaign...”

An interesting take on the Rally last weekend. If you would rather listen to the interview, go here

Jon Stewart Is Back to Weigh In - The New York Times

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“In the five years since Jon Stewart left 'The Daily Show,' American politics has been in a state of constant turmoil and he has remained mostly out...”

Please go Here to Comment Jon Stewart Is Back to Weigh In By David Marchese For all the value Jon Stewart delivered as a political satirist and voice of reason during his 16-year-run as the host of ''The Daily Show,'' it's quite plausible to suggest that the political and media Bizarro World...

Jon Stewart Is Back to Weigh In - The New York Times

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“In the five years since Jon Stewart left 'The Daily Show,' American politics has been in a state of constant turmoil and he has remained mostly out...”

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/15/magazine/jon-stewart-interview.html?searchResultPosition=1

George Floyd and the dominoes of social injustice

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“Trevor shares his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, the protests in Minneapolis, the dominos of racial injustice and police brutality, and...”

A credible and astute argument regarding the social contract and the differences of the same between Black and White people.

No Justice, No Peace

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“Is this "unrest" or an "uprising"? And a look back at the policies and cultural assumptions that have powered law enforcement.”

Interesting show this past week showing that cultural antecedents can have lasting effects and that all may not be as dark as we might be led to believe. 

White Counterprotesters in Franklinville, N.J., Mock George Floyd's Killing - The New York Times

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“One man yelled while kneeling on the neck of another who was facedown on the ground. The ugly display drew a fierce condemnation.”

And in other news, (Deleted) lies again... Oh, yeah. Right. Thast is no longer news....

Trump signs executive order aimed at social media companies after fuming over fact-check

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“President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at social media companies Thursday after he was angered by Twitter fact-checking his tweets.”

Bring it on, Pringle head.

Why the Flynn Interview Was Predicated

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“The Justice Department's motion to dismiss the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is flawed in many ways, but one of its...”

A closer Look.... with Kids

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“Barking Madly Funny”

Here you Go!

Man refusing to wear mask breaks arm of Target employee - CNN Video

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“Two men were arrested for felony battery after starting a fight with employees at a Los Angeles Target store over wearing masks inside the store.”

Is it really that important that you do not wear a mask? Really??