Monthly Archives: May 2017

Thursday Open Thread | #BettyShelby found not guilty in death of Terrence Crutcher

Posted on May 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A crowd gathered outside the courtroom after a jury found Tulsa police Officer Betty Shelby not guilty of first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, last year. “Bring her out,” the crowd yelled, referring … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 60 Comments

Breaking: Fmr FBI Director Robert Mueller Special Counsel appointed in Russia probe

Posted on May 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, including potential collusion between Trump campaign associates and Russian officials. Deputy Attorney General … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Sally Yates Interview with Anderson Cooper

Posted on May 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A National Security Threat…. Anderson Cooper: "It was a national security threat?" Sally Yates: "Absolutely" https://t.co/eiQGyC6Xsa — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 17, 2017 Yates: "It doesn't seem like that’s a person who should be sitting in the national security adviser … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Department of Justice, Muslims, News, Open Thread, Politics, Russia, sanctions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Breaking News: Comey Memo: Trump told him to shut down Flynn investigation

Posted on May 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — President Trump asked the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, to shut down the federal investigation into Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, in an Oval Office meeting in February, according to a memo that Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Current Events, Espionage, FBI, Foreign Agent Registration Act, HACKING, impeachment, News, Obstruction of Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Russia, sanctions, Treason | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 140 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Here’s what we do if GOP refuses to impeach Donald Trump for giving classified intel to the Russians

Posted on May 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

This evening it was reported by the Washington Post, and then confirmed by the New York Times, that Donald Trump gave code-word classified information to the Russians last week when he met with them in the White House. Now the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Russia | Tagged , , , , , , , | 59 Comments

Trump Revealed Highly Classified Information to Russians

Posted on May 15, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

BuzzFeedNews President Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian officials during a meeting last week at the White House, two US officials confirmed to BuzzFeed News. The meeting included Russia’s ambassador, Sergei Kislyak, and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The disclosures … Continue reading →

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NY Times: Mike Pence conspired in ‘near secrecy’ with Trump to oust Comey

Posted on May 15, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip-Raw Story A bombshell New York Times report about the tumultuous inner workings of the Trump team claims that Vice President Mike Pence was integral to President Donald Trump’s planned firing of former FBI Director James Comey that rocked … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Current Events, FBI, HACKING, Nature, Obstruction of Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Russia, sanctions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Fmr. DNI Clapper says “our institutions are under assault.”

Posted on May 15, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Sunday that he thinks US institutions are under assault from President Donald Trump. “I think in many ways our institutions are under assault both externally — and that’s the big news … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on May 14, 2017 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone.

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Explosive Dutch documentary says Trump has deep ties to Russia’s mafia underworld

Posted on May 13, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A Dutch TV documentary alleges that President Donald Trump has extensive connections to Russia’s ruling oligarchs and a history of illegal racketeering. “Donald Trump’s business partners have included Russian oligarchs and convicted mobsters, which could make the president guilty of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Corruption, Current Events, FARA, FBI, Foreign Agent Registration Act, HACKING, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racketeering, RICO | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments