Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot is out…be sure to get it.
I was wandering around my streaming services when I found this:
They have done a series on one of my favorite books:
The Emperor of Ocean Park.
Starring Forest Whitaker.
I can’t believe that I never heard about it until now. Based on the book by Stephen L. Carter, I had heard that Will Smith had bought the rights and had been interested in doing a film, but then that was when it first came out, over 20 years ago. It never came to fruition. A limited series? Bougie Black People and intrigue….yes yes yes
Premise
Set in the worlds of politics, Ivy League academia and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, the series follows a law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist. She believes a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court met with foul play.
Vince Powers (@vince_powers) posted at 9:04 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
Hyper partisan GOP Secretary of State commmits massive voter fraud .. “Evnen’s order affected approximately 59,000 Nebraskans who were granted the right to vote following the passage of LB 53” https://t.co/ZFnXdjwHbi via @owhnews
(https://x.com/vince_powers/status/1815024939180642602?s=02)
Get thee entire PHUCK OUTTA HERE 😡
Garrison Hayes (@garrison_hayes) posted at 9:47 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
Joe Manchin is on Face the Nation calling for an open primary, bypassing VP Harris, “this isn’t about race or gender… [that’s how] you lose democrats like me.”
(https://x.com/garrison_hayes/status/1815035911568085334?t=da9YUpf2BNTwc18YHnpL8w&s=03)
Christopher Bouzy (spoutible.com/cbouzy) (@cbouzy) posted at 10:50 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
Initially, they claimed they would respect Biden’s decision. However, they launched an insidious campaign to force him out once Biden confirmed he would not step down. What you are witnessing is entirely orchestrated and not organic. This is not about a single debate.
(https://x.com/cbouzy/status/1815051721858486297?s=03)
If I find video, I will post the link
1nonblonde (@1nonblonde2) posted at 8:54 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
OMG….I have NEVER been so horrified in my life.
Rep Adam Smith from Wa is LITERALLY YELLING at Symone Sanders . He’s disrespecting her, talking over her…UNREAL.
The disrespect shown to her explains why the base is so angry. I was appalled
@HouseDemocrats have become unhinged
(https://x.com/1nonblonde2/status/1815022487727751487?t=GY8WKZ9_CR0a7KEZpu3E2A&s=03)
♍️Virgo♍️ (@Rude95Virgo) posted at 9:51 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
Y’all we are not outta the woods yet. The tide is turning but that raggedy bitch is taking her sweet ass time. Keep up the pressure on these electeds, their donors, who I’m sure have businesses we use, these podcasters and errybody in between. #AllGasNoBrakes till 11/5/24
(https://x.com/Rude95Virgo/status/1815037007699042432?t=rVt1aPfgfs5x3Eur7AfboQ&s=03)
Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) posted at 6:48 AM on Sun, Jul 21, 2024:
If Trump won’t give the public transparency about his wound from the Pennsylvania shooting, how can we trust that we have accurate information about anything else to do with his health? We can’t.
(https://x.com/JoyceWhiteVance/status/1814990826805543259?t=ga0yzyVW6T4z7BFuNUD3Ig&s=03)
Ghost of Shamble Bangs (@Drea_got_banned) posted at 10:04 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
The “Donorcrats” is the new faction of the Democratic party. they do not care if they lose. It’s all about rebuilding a party for THEIR billionaire interests. WITHOUT Black or brown people WITHOUT women WITHOUT the LGBT community WITHOUT the poor. FOR tax breaks only. That’s it
(https://x.com/Drea_got_banned/status/1814677802785837381?t=wwvSGDdOSq2goCZTGpilZg&s=03)
Chris Towler (@blkprofcct) posted at 6:38 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Keep in mind:
They abandoned neighborhoods rather than live with Black people.
They cemented swimming pools than share with Black people.
They closed down schools than learn with Black people.
…
They’ll absolutely destroy democracy to avoid sharing power with Black people.
(https://x.com/blkprofcct/status/1814807126273106105?t=cihaGuiXXk9AULzOM2Ex6g&s=03)
Amy Siskind 🏳️🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) posted at 6:55 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
The LGBTQ community raised $2 million – double what they were hoping – for Biden/Harris today in Provincetown. It’s worth noting that every marginalized community is standing with Biden, when we have the most at stake. Maybe tells you something.
(https://x.com/Amy_Siskind/status/1814811485341675763?t=dFePD0DZE5n7X6X597BYoA&s=03)
President Biden (@POTUS) posted at 11:26 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee was a great American.
I had the honor of working with her during her nearly 30 years in Congress. No matter the issue – from delivering racial justice to building an economy for working people – she was unrelenting in her leadership.
Jill and I send our love and condolences to her family, her constituents, and beloved colleagues of the Congressional Black Caucus.
May God bless our friend, Sheila Jackson Lee.
(https://x.com/POTUS/status/1814698353919189137?t=1ohpZEI7apCRxXrF2vN19w&s=03)
Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (@FLHAmerica) posted at 2:34 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
When asked how she survived daily death threats in her fight for equality, Fannie Lou Hamer said: “I’ll tell you why. I keep a shotgun in every corner of my bedroom. And the first cracker even look like he wants to throw some dynamite on my porch, won’t write his mama again.” https://t.co/85vovCfM83
(https://x.com/FLHAmerica/status/1814745812607369615?t=8tJMeFewmKNIbzxgYJJaLw&s=03)
Robert Reich (@RBReich) posted at 0:01 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
At least 63 billionaires have now publicly endorsed Trump, hosted a fundraiser for him, or contributed to Trump aligned PACs.
Why are they rallying behind him? Tax cuts, mostly. But there’s more.
The more Trump tears down democracy, the safer the oligarchy becomes.
Be warned.
(https://x.com/RBReich/status/1814707101505118275?t=wURPJhRV10jmo-h0ztkUbQ&s=03)
Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) posted at 5:07 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Donald Trump suddenly decides he doesn’t need the ear bandage anymore https://t.co/oZ0hkfLob6
(https://x.com/PalmerReport/status/1814784139687522409?t=FoIW9JPIUZqL_UjazaGXMQ&s=03)
🎗️🥁 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 Catherine Cat Lady 4 Biden-Harris (@CMargaronis) posted at 10:38 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
. @SymoneDSanders said what so many of us are feeling this morning; it’s just treacherous and despicable what some congressional Dems are doing trying to proverbially bury President Biden alive; people he worked with for decades, and many he helped get elected. A whole sermon! https://t.co/eVBiN6d4Do
(https://x.com/CMargaronis/status/1814686429869711573?t=c9fsBlPxe0zXi4U7DiHpkw&s=03)
SlickRockWeb 🇺🇲🇺🇦 (@SlickRockWeb) posted at 9:36 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Why is Peter Thiel’s new hire, Nate Silver @NateSilver538 at Polymarket getting more and more desperate and screechy? Now he is ranting about invoking the 25th amendment on President Biden. That’s not partisan wishcasting at all. Its almost as if there are millions dollars riding on the outcome of Biden stepping down. Oh wait …Polymarket is a gambling site that allows you to bet on election outcomes? You don’t say!!
https://t.co/pNGahSYbp0
(https://x.com/SlickRockWeb/status/1814670687925145962?t=c2cO8cJI_JnMdTrLXQilow&s=03)
emptywheel (ni-česká) (@emptywheel) posted at 7:02 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Hey @NateSilver538. Just to clarify. Can you explain how many of your recent rants were paid for by Peter Thiel?
(https://x.com/emptywheel/status/1814813183116259733?t=8ty3yK5oEgkZr-HoX8D9eA&s=03)
Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) posted at 9:18 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
BREAKING: New reporting shows the new Pass the Torch group urging President Biden to drop out is being financed by a former FEC violator and the comms work is being led by a cryptocurrency ad agency. They also have made it clear they don’t support VP Harris. Give me a break.
(https://x.com/BidensWins/status/1814666091848696043?t=v_0QuqcjR_KknEKcirJ25Q&s=03)
Christopher Bouzy (spoutible.com/cbouzy) (@cbouzy) posted at 11:34 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Those who continue pushing the “Replace Biden” narrative, despite his explicit and repeated statements that he is not stepping aside, are chaos agents. Their relentless insistence has shifted from genuine concern to deliberate sabotage.
(https://x.com/cbouzy/status/1814881713484361947?t=yGbmIvy6f-5XVigFWea1ZQ&s=03)
Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) posted at 2:21 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was a tenacious advocate for justice, a tireless fighter for the people of Houston and the people of America, and a dear friend for many years.
She was relentless — one of our nation’s fiercest, smartest, and most strategic leaders in the way she thought about how to make progress happen.
Doug and I send our prayers to her husband, her children, and her beloved grandchildren.
https://t.co/Ke5EauYiQD
(https://x.com/VP/status/1814742445030068260?t=LdBXHtW7LbpmmA2r1BM0qQ&s=03)
Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) posted at 8:48 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Trump says flat out he will be an authoritarian like Orban, after praising Xi for ruling with an iron fist. It is all out there– and our media ignore it and act as if this is normal. Sprinting to dictatorship.
(https://x.com/NormOrnstein/status/1814839748097184046?t=NsVUjnKBsldT3xL-sl2tJA&s=03)
I Smoked #DropOutDon (@BlackKnight10k) posted at 6:38 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
The Clinton’s support Joe Biden and CNN is trying to spin that as not supporting Joe Biden.
Please for God’s sake, ignore mainstream media.
(https://x.com/BlackKnight10k/status/1814807063857340778?t=uMl61bZ_GSwLkZNaXwsDAA&s=03)
emptywheel (ni-česká) (@emptywheel) posted at 8:35 AM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Hey @peterbakernyt? Are you ever going to show the same diligence about getting a medical report on Donald Trump’s shooting injury as you were at engaging conspiracy theories about a Parkinson’s doctor?
(https://x.com/emptywheel/status/1814655334847270993?t=eZt3sfIo41Nf3t_AHGIAHg&s=03)
Pam Keith, Esq. (@PamKeithFL) posted at 3:24 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
FUN FACT:
All 3900 delegates to the convention belong to Biden.
The super delegates can’t even vote unless there is a contested convention & that can’t happen unless there are at least some delegates for another candidate.
Joe holds ALL the cards. He doesn’t need to fold.
(https://x.com/PamKeithFL/status/1814758395330634033?t=SU6Oe0X6aDvAhjETVI04ew&s=03)
Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) posted at 9:04 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
You can’t call yourself a Democrat if you’re campaigning harder against the incumbent Democratic President who happens to be the most successful President in the modern era than you are against fascist republicans who are actively trying to destroy democracy.
(https://x.com/TheRickyDavila/status/1814843853914190030?t=uB6uqfu9hm8GvcnnsOOjDQ&s=03)
rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) posted at 10:09 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
Fam. Donald Trump keeps disavowing #TrumpsProject2025. Why? Because he’s scared to death it will lead to folks voting en masse AGAINST him. So keep using the hashtag, and let’s make him go crazy. It is ABSOLUTELY his agenda. He is lying when he says it is not. Let’s go!
(https://x.com/rolandsmartin/status/1814860317232357492?t=UTR2Jh2nvlFnbPuV0lj6Yw&s=03)
Heather Leisure, Democracy Supremacist (@LeisDuch) posted at 3:07 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
So Torchgate is here. Pass the Torch is an OP to oust both Biden/Harris. Nate Silver. Peter Thiel. Dean Phillips. Steve Schmidt. Tom Strickler. JD Vance. Big Media.
All an incestuous web of white right wingery.
GOPs want Biden to drop out, not Dems. https://t.co/yusvf8dUoW
(https://x.com/LeisDuch/status/1814754112300589468?t=AOPf4cMq2FSyEu66DZkIUQ&s=03)
Marvin Sapp InTheSkreets/Marvin Gaye InTheSheets (@groove_sdc) posted at 10:41 PM on Sat, Jul 20, 2024:
We went from “Copmala” to no identity politics” to “ALL IM TRYING TO DO IS SUPPORT THE BLACK LADY CAN I GET A WITNESS” real quick.
You sometime ass allies only when it’s convenient for you mufuckas are something else.
(https://x.com/groove_sdc/status/1814868312330842452?t=OKeR7R9fKc-VrglOLDXBBQ&s=03)
Dr. Tracy A. Pearson, JD ⚖️🎥📺🎤 (@TracyExplains) posted at 11:31 PM on Fri, Jul 19, 2024:
🧵I want folks to be clear eyed. Politics is full of people who are backstabbing opportunists.
Steve Schmidt is fucking around. He tried No Labels. That failed. Now he’s trying Pass the Torch and that will fail.
People like George Clooney haven’t donated anything to Biden in a long time. Useful idiot who is mad about his wife/Congress/and called White House. He’s a liar.
Ashley Judd hasn’t donated anything to anyone since Senator Warren in 2019. It was under $200. Doesn’t like Biden, pushing her own agenda.
Next narrative:
It was polling numbers. Polling numbers are trash. The methodology is not valid or reliable. You can’t do a national poll with 800 people. What you’ve been seeing is push polling bankrolled by people who aren’t “friendly”.
Next Narrative
Then it was donors.
I’ve given you all the high number donors for all the people who want Biden out. Look at them. There are a few more coming. Not tonight.
That was ginned up by Adam Schiff. He told donors things that were not true.
Distraction:
Now George Conway is out with a pac. It doesn’t back Biden. Until it does I don’t trust it. That pick would be appropriate after the nomination. Not now. It has a Schmidt feel to it. Conway was like Schmidt a Republican who jumped to our party. He came out against Biden. We blocked him. Now he’s got a PAC.
Some of those we elected want a different ticket for a myriad of illegitimate and offensive reasons.
The fact is we had a primary. President Biden and VP Harris won. They won the delegates. There are no do-overs. There are no mini primaries. There are written rules.
Follow .@harrisonjaime for accurate DNC info.
(https://x.com/TracyExplains/status/1814518363529621798?t=MOFtdFcJAItJOFSxJZVauQ&s=03)
Good Morning, Everyone 😊😊😊