While Melania is off vacationing again, here's what Michelle Obama has been doing.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

To be fair, you are not actually expecting Melania to read, are you?

So many similarities. [commondreams.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

If you haven't already read **In the Garden of the Beasts** by Erik Larson, I highly recommend it. It is a book about Germany from mid 1933 to the end of 1937 as seen through the eyes of William Dodd,the US Ambassador to Germany at that time, and his daughter, Martha. Warning: it can be a little scary.

Scary!!!!!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Organized by the same people who paid for the Tea Partiers.

Typical Trumper, all those flavours to choose from but they only see two choices.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Are you really sure that's what you want?

JUST GOT BANNED FROM FACEBOOK AGAIN FOR CALLING TRUMP'S PROTESTERS WHITE TRASH!!!!!! lol!!!!!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Got to be careful with that truth stuff. It can get you into trouble.

Does this sway your thoughts on Joe Biden? [nymag.com] Cross-posted in Politics.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Remember, Obama ran on hope and change. The fact that he delivered so little on that was a major reason that people did not vote for four more years of the same thing when Hillary ran. Biden is Hillary 2.0 not Obama 2.0. Thanks, DNC.

Having a conversation with Kate and we are trying to determine what trump is good for.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Someone on Nextdoor posted (sarcastically) that he made a good role model. To that, someone else asked, "For what?" I answered , "There are those who aspire to be the village idiot."

This needs to go into the history books: [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

While I have been aware of most of this, this is the best documented, most detailed report I have seen to date.

If 2020 was a car.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Finished sewing my jacket at last!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020:

If you happen to have enough of the fabric left, it would make a good face mask, once you soften it up enough.

Donald Trump reminds me of Alvy Moore from the old Green Acres series.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Archie may have been a small minded bigot, but at least he was a human.

Trump's America.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020:

There was a public display of stupidity locally in Huntington Beach (15 miles from here). According to the announcement publicizing it, it was at the peer. 'Nough said.

Turd cartoon!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020:

Shockingly, the Four White Women Who Named Themselves the 'Conservative Squad' Have Run Into Some ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

Bless their little hearts, don’t they know that Republicans believe that women belong in the kitchen, not the House?

trump logic

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

I first saw this posted by the younger sister of a high school classmate. Their father was the village doctor. After med school she worked for the Surgeon General. Since she retired she has been swimming competitively and won medals in her age class. In short, if anyone is qualified to make that statement, she is. And she did.

Gorgeous Glowing Waves In California Captured On Video 😮 💜💜💜 [upi.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

If only I could go to the beach without getting a ticket.

Pirate saying in Savannah gift shop. "Work is for those who don't know how to plunder."

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

Spoken like a true Republican.

Encouraging unrest in blue states that are only following guidelines his administration ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

Check back in two weeks and see how many of the idiots at these protests are in the hospital.

I'm pretty sure I've seen the whole article posted here a few times but just this one line is all ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

My mother always taught me if I couldn't say something nice to not say anything. I guess this is about as nice a thing as anyone could honestly say about Trump.

Why is trump gutting regulations that protect people

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 18, 2020:

Corporations are people.

I'm wondering if anyone has taken to virtual retail therapy during this difficult time.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 16, 2020:

My big purchases last week were a dozen bandannas and 100 disposable vinyl gloves. No facial recognition, no fingerprints, and no limit to the fun.

Got on my states list for volunteers medical personal as back up in emergencies .

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 16, 2020:

Thank you.

Trump Voters Aren't Staying In As Much As Everybody Else Republicans say they're less afraid of ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 16, 2020:

Let them out as much as they want, then let's see what they are saying in two weeks.

Ain't it the truth?

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

An even greater terror is what I am experiencing right now. I would rather have my high school class running the country than have the current "administration".

tRump relevant quote from the old Star Trek.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

To be honest, I'm not sure this applies to Trump. He wouldn't know truth if it was biting the back of his head through his butt cheeks.

One small advantage to trump, he's a litmus test.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

A red MAGA hat is a great way for idiots to self identify and save my time.

WWE deemed 'essential business' by Florida amid coroanvirus pandemic

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

You mean Floriduh.

Statue of Liberty blueprints discovered, showing last-minute changes | Live Science

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

Enlightening.

Trump uses coronavirus to cliam 'total' authority.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 15, 2020:

He said he has total authority. He mispronounced "insanity."

Something to stick up Trumps ass ! [dailymaverick.co.za]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 14, 2020:

Glad to see good news from SA. I hope your curve stays flat.

Trump claims that as president, his 'authority is total' - Business Insider

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 13, 2020:

He mispronounced “insanity.”

This website has an interactive map of COVID-19 cases.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

Interesting but not as useful as it could be. It shows number of cases. That is actually number of confirmed cases, which number depends on number of people tested, and if tests are administered to the population at large or only to those already exhibiting symptoms. I don't mean to be morbid, but a map showing number of COVID-19 deaths would be far more useful.

NASA’s $1 Billion Spacecraft Has Taken Mind-Bending New Photos Of Jupiter ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 12, 2020:

This one is for you, @SeaGreenEyez.

An idea aboutwhat is happeningin South Africa. [dailymaverick.co.za]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Unfortunately, I am not surprised by anything I read here. SA, India, and Brazil are ticking time bombs.

Easter, what a great time to go looking for chocolate eggs and who knows what else?

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 11, 2020:

If Snoop is in the hood this weekend he better be socially isolating. The cops are handing out tickets to people who don't.

I wouldn't be surprised!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

I could believe Trump owns leeches, and would benefit financially. I can't see his angle in the dinosaur thing.

For those NOT REQUIRED TO FILE TAXES, or those assisting people that aren't required to file taxes,...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Thanks for the info. It may be helpful for some people I know. One problem I see is that many of the people who need to use this do not have computers, nor do they have access to computers at libraries right now.

Islam: The Religion of Pieces keeps on taking.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

And every other religion is completely innocent, as are all radical political movements. Right, Jacar? BTW, at least four of your examples involve radical political movements that have been condemned by others of the Muslim faith. Take your racist bullshit elsewhere.

Congratulations on your group hitting 1000 HippieChick58! :-)

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

Imagine that many people disliking Trump. Not that hard, is it?

The French Connection: Trump Family Trusts Are Invested in Hydroxychloroquine Maker

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

So, Trump is a snake oil salesman. Color me shocked.

And ex-believers thought when they left church they wouldn't have to give them anymore money.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

I have no problem with churches receiving the same benefits as any other business, just as long as they pay the same taxes as any other business.

It really is all Trump's fault, an interesting read from the Atlantic [theatlantic.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 10, 2020:

For those who don't recognize the name, David Frum was a speech writer for W. Feel free to share this one with conservatives.

Looks Like trump has found a way to make the numbers drop quickly to end the lockdown 🤬...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 9, 2020:

An not unexpected move from a stable genius.

Conservative Columnist Max Boot Looks At History, Concludes Trump Is Worst President Ever.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 9, 2020:

I am willing to debate that Reagan was the worst until Trump, and the jury is still out on which of those two will be judged worse.

I hope people remember in November

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 8, 2020:

I'm hoping he's right about tens of thousands dead. I won't be surprised if it is an order of magnitude beyond that.

The Koch brothers, and why we have Trump, in the first place: [dailykos.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 8, 2020:

The article leaves out a very important piece of the puzzle. It fails to mention the Powell Memo, which was the declaration of war on the middle class, and the detailed battle plan the Kochs have followed.

People Having Trouble Finding Face Masks As some cities and states are considering making it ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 8, 2020:

I've opted for the classic bandanna. Noticed when I was doing my weekly grocery run this afternoon that "bandito chic" seems to be rather trendy.

Trump is a champ., at manipulating, his one, if questionable skill. [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

I saw a report of one study in France with a control group. It was far too small to be conclusive, but the results at least justified a large study. The protocol was Hydroxychloroquine 200mg once a day for 5 days and Azithromycin 500mg also once a day for 5 days. Out of curiosity I went on GoodRX and checked prices. The total cost of the treatment ranged from $16 to $25.

Please do not allow people to compare this pandemic to Pearl Harbor or 9/11, both of which were ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

I'm hoping you are right about tens of thousands. I'm afraid you may be off by an order of magnitude. If I'm right you can put your Governor's name toward the top of the list of people to "thank."

Trump price gouging states on medical supplies

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

From what I have seen, Jared Kushner is in charge of profiteering for the Trumps. If there is proof of profiteering the state laws should be enforced and people sent to prison. BTW, a Presidential pardon for a state crime is worth even less than a promise from Donald Trump.

This is so funny from atheist Republic. Note Romney on the milk carton.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Looks more like Jeb Bush on the milk carton.

There is NOTHING Liberal about islam.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I could make a very similar argument about Christianity. Why bother spreading hate?

[msn.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

We have bigly numbers! And they are the best numbers! Other countries cannot match our numbers! Not even China!

Now this made me laugh - totally stolen but I had to

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Best one all week.

From Facebook

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Several levels??? Let's be real. I think Einstein nailed this one. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -- Albert Einstein

DeSantis dumb. This S.O.B. is unbelievably stupid!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

I hope he is invited to speak at some of those gatherings. Better yet, they should invite him to choir practice.

Hopefully this means we won't get anymore ridiculous questions lobbed at tRump. [ctpost.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

OAN is nothing but pro-Trump propaganda. The make Fox News look respectable.

I am trying to be a vegetarian.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Ask your doctor how many hours of nutrition she studied in Med School? In college? Ask her to explain to an 800 pound gorilla that they aren't getting enough protein in their diet.

Fox invited the wrong one. [twitter.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

"I hope you'll come back." Yeah. Sure. You'll invite him back after hell freezes over.

AP Sources: US to Deploy Anti-Drug Navy Ships Near Venezuela

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Does the picture of the dog have anything to do with the tail that is obviously wagging it?

More than 1,000 New York City police officers have the coronavirus as 911 calls hit records

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

In Long Beach, California, it's our firefighters, not our cops who are getting hit hard. So far 13 have tested positive. That's in a town with a population of 250,000.

Mr. Penn is a fucking idiot. [nytimes.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

"Mr. Penn is a fucking idiot." I would call that a charitable assessment.

Today's Edition Of State TV Yesterday's Most Misleading Story Happy April Fools' Day! ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

In a few months, when we are on the other side of this, the House needs to hold an investigation into how many people died because of the lies told by Fox News [sic]. I believe this should be grounds for criminal charges against the Murdochs, who were canceling Rupert’s birthday party while downplaying the severity of the coronavirus on Fox. There may also be grounds for criminal charges against on air personalities at Fox. And there is quite probably an excellent case to be made that Fox and Murdoch should have all of their licenses pulled, and the corporation disbanded. P.S. This is not an April Fool’s post. It is deadly serious. Just like Fox’s misinformation campaign.

Which is more important right now, a Trucker with a semi full of toilet paper and paper towels, or ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

A friend answered, “I”ll take door number one.” I responded, “That’s only because you have to do number two.”

Hidin' Biden is scheduled to appear on MSNBC tonite at 10 pm central time.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

The DNC made their choice. Now what are they going to do?

Here's what a real leader looks like.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

The only Governor doing a better job, IMHO, is Gavin Newsom In California. We have over 10% of the country’s population, and I am willing to wager that we will have far fewer than 10% of the nation’s deaths from this.

Another trump university?

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

It may surprise you, but graduating from Hamburger U is actually viewed as a very positive thing on the resume of anyone in the restaurant industry. It can be worth a few thousand extra dollars a year in salary.

Trump-loving megachurch pastor faces charges for packing church with hundreds despite COVID-19 ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

How many of those people have to die before the idiot is charged with involuntary manslaughter?

What a Difference a Month Makes...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

The reality is that the situation is so bad now that I would consider anything under 250,000 deaths a win. I won’t be shocked if it hits a million in the US.

Trump Now Bragging About TV Ratings for Coronavirus Briefings President Trump took to Twitter ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

We need one network to run Gov. Cuomo’s briefing opposite Trump’s briefing.

Trump Boasts of Coronavirus TV Ratings as Fauci Warns: 200,000 People Could Die in U.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

From what I’m hearing, 200,000 is a very conservative number. I was talking with someone who works in IT at Kaiser Permanente. He said that for the last three weeks his group has been charting the information coming out of South Korea and Italy (they don’t regard information from China as credible enough to spend time on). Three weeks ago they were saying that we should track close to South Korea and be ok. Two weeks ago it was obvious we were tracking Italy’s numbers and will be in trouble. He then told me that by the end of this last week we had blown past Italy. Be ready for this to last a lot longer than the end of April. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay home. And wash your hands.

So Trump wants his horrid signature on all financial aid checks sent by the government to Americans ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Most of them will be direct deposit. Can't wait to see him sign those.

Today's Travel Destination: Atacama, Chile, The Driest Place On Earth Fun Facts: The Atacama ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Reminds me of Death Valley when the flowers were blooming.

pretty well summed up by Caitlin Johnson: "you have a dementia patient running against an incoherent...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I have seen and heard much speculation that the DNC rallied everyone behind Biden to stop Sanders and to serve as a place holder who will drop out before the convention in favor of a candidate hand picked by the DNC. If this is true, and given the recent turn of events, don't be surprised to see Mario Cuomo at the top of the ticket.

Seattle NPR Station Says It Will No Longer Carry Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Briefings Live Because...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

The question isn't why have they stopped carrying Trump's "briefings"? The question is why is anyone else still carrying them?

On crazy piece of shit. [motherjones.com] [thedenverchannel.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Because nothing says "Presidential" more than putting your ego ahead of other people's lives.

No one to cut hair

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Alfalfa got nothing on the Donald.

Joe Rogan: Joe Biden ‘Can Barely Remember What He’s Talking About,’ Donald Trump Would ‘Eat ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I would not be surprised to see the DNC pull a fast one and have Biden drop out just before the convention and instruct his delegates to vote for a hand picked candidate. The number one possibility right now is Mario Cuomo. I have heard from friends in NY that they would have serious reservations voting for him, but with the image he has created by the way he has handled the COVID-19 mess, he could wipe the floor with Trump.

Sometimes, in order to appreciate who we each are, who we know, what we know, and how we know it,...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

The STOOOPID! It hurts!

Trump Signals Break with Medical Experts as His Base Attacks Fauci Conservative commentators ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Me too, how about you?

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The good news is that Trump will never make it to second grade level.

Doctor gives rare look into 'apocalyptic' scene inside hospital This is really .

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

We are looking at what happened in Italy happening here. And it's going to get worse, much worse. Remember those videos from Spring Break in Florida? Trump wants everything back to normal by Easter. I would give that a huge LOL, but this really isn't a laughing matter. Don't expect an end to staying at home until at least the end of May. Stay safe. Stay well. Use the time to do something creative, and/or to help your neighbors.

Mexican president not following trump's example ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Is Trump's wall there to keep the Mexicans out or to keep us in?

As a public service .

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I have plenty of toilet paper for now, thank you.

Why can’t he just fucking croak.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Given his exposure to COVID-19, he may well be gone within the next two months. And Pence and a few Republican Senators may be gone with him.

Coronavirus: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Last night Rolling Stone reported that Jackson Browne has tested positive.

A must read.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Thanks for your insights. Stay safe and stay healthy.

Just saw on the news here that Trump wants everything back to normal in the US by ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Mike Pence’s Coronavirus Plan Could Spread Infection ‘Like Crazy,’ Health Expert Says

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Let me start by repeating what I have said elsewhere, while I wish no one ill, neither do I feel compelled to argue with karma. Trump has been exposed on more than one occasion, as has Barr. The two of them and Pence were all crowded together at Trump's latest little propaganda fest in the White House Press Room. It is at the very least a theoretical possibility that Nancy Pelosi could be President by the 4th of July.

Mike Pence’s Coronavirus Plan Could Spread Infection ‘Like Crazy,’ Health Expert Says

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

He's had practice spreading AIDS in Indiana. Given Trump's genocidal incompetence the only reason I'm not screaming for the 25th Amendment to be invoked immediately is Mike Pence.

Trump just tweeted that he'd love to see all the churches full on Easter. I couldn't agree more.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

The only problem I have with this is that spreads the virus farther and faster, putting the rest of us at greater risk.

POtUS wants to "Open the country," in less than 3 weeks, probably just in time for the exponential ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

FULL DISCLOSURE: I know trying to change Trumper minds is a waste of my precious energy.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I have two first cousins who live near Houston. They are a few years younger than me, but not that many. The sister, Shannon, lives with her mom, my aunt Marylin in a house they bought. Shannon helps her mom and keeps an eye on her. Jay, the brother, has done very well for himself financially and is always jetting off on some trip. Shannon called me Monday evening to check in/check up on how I was doing. She told me that Jay had just returned from Spring Break in Mexico. He called and said he would be over to see them in an hour or so. Shannon said that since he had been out of the country he would have to wait 14 days to see their 80 year old mother with heart issues. He said that she was his mother and he was coming to see her. Aunt Marilyn took the phone from Shannon, said, "Fourteen days," and hung up. The truly sad part of this is an inside Texas joke. Shannon's an Aggie and she's the smart one.

I believe this!!!!

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

trump is a demagogue. he thinks he's a demigod. then again, his vocabulary never was very good.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Brilliant!

There are people that actually believe this.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 24, 2020:

It's not that we don't understand him. It's that we can't believe anybody could be that stupid.

We should have amended the 22nd Amendment a voted Obama in for a 3rd term.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 24, 2020:

We wouldn’t be here now if HRC, DWS and the DNC had not only not conspired against Bernie Sanders, but also encouraged the media to give Trump excessive coverage. (If you disagree, you need to read their emails.) We wouldn’t be here now if the Electoral College had done the job they were created for. We wouldn’t be here now if, as noted, the Senate had shown the tiniest hint of integrity and respect for country over party. We wouldn’t be here now if Mike Pence would do his damned job and invoke the 25th Amendment. I believe that there just may be a reason that so much has gone wrong. The silver lining to this is that it is not only giving many people time to stop and think, but that it is also showing us just how much some things need to change.

I am trying to stay relatively apolitical on this site.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 23, 2020:

It hasn't been 14 days since he was exposed the first time. Maybe Karma will force Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Hmm, Fits!

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Anybody else notice how loud Trump can be?

True Facts: Tarsier LOL 😅 [youtu.be]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Thanks, @SeaGreenEyez, I needed that laugh.