Monthly Archives: August 2017

FBI conducted predawn raid of former Trump campaign chairman Manafort’s home

The FBI reportedly conducted a raid and search of Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort‘s home in connection with the investigation into alleged ties between the campaign team and Russian officials. It is unclear at this time how significant … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread | Was Trump’s warning to North Korea plagiarized from Truman’s speech?

Hat tip JeffreyGuterman #Truman: The like of which has never been seen on this earth. 8/6/1945 #Trump: The likes of which this world has never seen before. 8/8/2017 #Truman: The like of which has never been seen on this earth. … Continue reading

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Glen Campbell ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Singer dead at 81

Glen Campbell — legendary country music singer best known for his 1975 hit, “Rhinestone Cowboy” — has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s … TMZ has learned. Campbell died Tuesday around 10 AM in a Nashville facility for Alzheimer’s … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread | Meet the lawyers Robert Mueller has hired for the Russia investigation

As the investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia gains traction, special counsel Robert Mueller has begun quietly assembling a formidable team of top lawyers and investigators. Mueller has so far hired 16 people and intends to bring … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread | Illinois makes ‘Barack Obama Day’ a state holiday

Former President Obama is being honored with a new state holiday in his former state of Illinois. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a measure Friday to make Aug. 4 “Barack Obama Day” in the state, according to NBC Chicago. … Continue reading

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26 Most Powerful Images of The Last Hundred Years

Pincess Diana talks to amputees in Angola, where she traveled in January 1997 to bring attention to the anti land mine campaign of the International Red Cross. Sitting on her lap is Sandra Thijica, a 13 year old who lost … Continue reading

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Sunday Open Thread

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone.

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Saturday Open Thread

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends! MUST READ I will not let your affirmative action ignorance belittle my daughter’s achievements By Jonita Davis “Let me set the record straight … ” is how I began a Facebook post on the … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA! Yes, I said it.

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BREAKING NEWS: Special Counsel Robert Mueller impanels grand jury in Russia investigation

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