DramatistDreamer

Is that why he's trending? (Shrugs) Oh well. I think this is a group that has made the conscious decision to cede moral high-ground in favor of pushing through their agenda. There is no moral righteousness with this group now, just play-acting.

I'm not sure what this means. I'm dubious as to whether this changes absolutely anything. Nevertheless-

At least some people are trying to take a stand.

He'd already been indicted (and re-elected despite it) on charges that he and his wife were misappropriating funds for school tuition and vacays but I guess once the 411 about the five 'side pieces' came to light, his wife likely decided that she'd had enough. The question is, have his constituents finally had enough?

The only downside to that election news in Turkey is that some are now suggesting that Erdogan will likely move to strip some powers from the new mayor. As Erdogan was formerly the mayor of Istanbul, he likely knows the ins and outs of the position as well as the underbelly as to how to weaken the position.

Expense has to be the reason. If it's going off the NYPL system then other public libraries can kiss this platform bye-bye.

I kid you not, Babis was quoted as claiming that he wants to make the Czech Republic "great again". Sound familiar? While we have children dying on the border and soiling themselves in detention camps with barely no collective action, nothing surprises me about the denial of the American electorate. I can pretty much say I've felt this way since before Trump's election but his election solidified the feeling.

Exactly. You're a rational person, who I've heard has a Birthday today, so Happy Birthday, I hope you enjoy it!🍷

So, does the Trump administration simply plan to terrorize people as a re-election strategy? He issues a threat to launch a strike against Iran, then pulls back at the last minute. Then he issues an order for I.C.E. raids in several cities all over the country, then rescinds the order at the last minute. To paraphrase @Khan, this is all so shameful! I'm still reading this article but thought I'd post before I forget because this seems like a recurring theme so far. I still think that there can't be a clear sense of anything (let alone front-runner status) until the debates begin. Presented without further comment.

What in the name of lawlessness???

So many Americans seem intent on ignoring the fact that Trump is a predator, a thug and a criminal. Will Ms. Carroll's account be added to the nearly two dozen other women who publicly proclaimed Trump to be a sexual predator, only to be discarded when Trump hurls insults? It's disgusting the level of criminality and scandal that Trump brings with him. It's constant, you can barely catch your breath! Another trash person who has managed to scale political heights despite also having zero regard for women. If they, in the U.K. had any sense at all, they'd dump him.

Meanwhile the kakistocracy known as the Trump administration is deliberately sowing chaos and confusion with provocation and reprisals with Iran, is anybody in West Virginia paying attention to this?

If my post alluded to the aspect that the U.S. is using Iran as a smokescreen for MBS/KSA, I should have been clearer-- I meant to say it straight out. Again, the provocation and reprisals with Iran is meant to draw attention away from MBS/KSA who is being scrutinized once again for their part in Kashoggi's killing. The U.N. wants further investigation, which the Trump administration and MBS/KSA obviously don't want because for them, it's bad for business. If you look at the social media of Agnes Callamard, who led the investigation and prepared the report for the U.N., you will see she is being swarmed by Saudi operatives, many who are paid to send out spam subtweets to harass her. It's an organized effort and it's become their M.O. Hopefully some further investigation will eventually be mounted.

Is she talking about herself? Or perhaps a friend in the business?

I hope so. The good thing is that it involves the son and not the candidate. It would be better though, if that paternity suit is the thing that turns out to be a bunch of nothing.

The GOP is feasting on this Hunter Biden thing. This is just going to remind people of his relationship with his dead brother's wife. Maybe the GOP is expert at maneuvering this type of thing but for Democrats, this has the potential to snowball. Already, it seems like this is becoming way too much baggage for one candidate, jmo.

Are people really complaining that Lauer's not in the montage? JT may be on my sh*tlist but this GIF never fails.

I meant to say "is", not "was", in regards to DelPo. Despite people's suggestions to the contrary, he is still regarded as an active player and it is his decision to make as to whether he stays that way (and for how long) or not. I won't be one of those people who tries to demand that a player be out of the game before they decide to be. Some people were kvetching about the dresses, in terms of color mostly but I think the lighting and the setting are pretty flattering. They all look good!

I'd like to wait for the debates to see how they pan out but it's well known that anyone who is perceived as the frontrunner (whatever that means at this very early stage) will draw a lot of scrutiny. It's going to be interesting to see how the words spoken will play out in debates. Not to be 'piling on' or anything but this does seem close to employing a Trumpian tactic. I just don't know who this type of response would appeal to, besides Trump voters (for various reasons).

The trials and tribulations of DelPo continue and it's sad to see. He was one of the few players that seem to relish playing the players at the very top. So many ATP have the talent but lack the confidence to do this. A change of scenery that will, perhaps lighten the mood?

While U.S. media is caught up in the purely preventable back and forth or provocations and reprisals, this is happening. I don't believe that it is a coincidence that the Iran/U.S. kerfuffle is going on at the same time as this.

The air and water is about to get a whole lot dirtier!