G is for Ginni & Giuli vs Good Government

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1. Bill reacts to the top stories of the week, including the opening night of the January 6th Committee hearings, in his Real Time monologue.

2. also on maher last night

   “Mike Pence Deserves It” | Real Time with Maher (HBO) – YouTube

   Kellyanne Conway and Josh Barro join Bill to discuss whether President Trump’s words and actions on January 6th should bar him from public office.

3. from editorial board

   Opinion | Jan. 6 committee hearing bombshells don’t complete the story – The Washington Post

   In a riveting two-hour prime-time hearing Thursday, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack did more than just remind Americans of that day’s horror. It revealed new evidence about President Donald Trump’s state of mind during the day, his dereliction of duty as the violence unfolded and how his words fed directly — and predictably — into a frontal assault on U.S. democracy. As ever with Mr. Trump, the situation was even worse than it appeared.
   As the committee’s sober hearing proceeded, one could only wonder about what the panel might reveal if uncooperative witnesses were forced to appear, underscoring that only those who have something to fear from the truth would refuse to share what they saw.

   […]

   Some Americans might feel that this is all ancient history. It is not. Not only is Mr. Trump a walking, talking national security threat, considering a 2024 presidential run, but his allies and enablers are trying to remake the Republican Party in his image, and they are on the ballot all over the country. The Electoral Count Act, which governs how presidential electoral votes are counted and whose vague language Mr. Trump tried to hijack on Jan. 6 to remain in power, has yet to be reformed. Many of those who have firsthand knowledge of his wayward behavior, such as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), are bowing to Mr. Trump and his forces, in an attempt to benefit politically. Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Meadows and others have even refused to comply with Jan. 6 committee subpoenas.
   Thursday’s solemn hearing should ease concerns about prosecuting those who have flouted committee subpoenas — and persuade judges considering such cases to move quickly, while the committee is still investigating. The full story has not yet been told. And time is running out to complete the record.

4. Hearings:   Look how deep they had to dig into Hillary’s 11 hours of Benghazi testimony to find a clip they could use on Fox to belittle her.   
   Them gops ain’t gonna know what hit ‘em. 

5. kimmel recaps last night’s game, the hearing, faux news and more

   Jun 10, 2022 • The fans in Boston have a special dislike for Draymond Green, he and his Warrior teammates are upset about the abusive Boston fans, last night was the first night of the January 6th Congressional Hearings, we learned how pre-meditated and coordinated the effort to take control of the White House was, it was revealed that Trump did not call the National Guard to stop the attack, multiple Republican lawmakers asked Trump for pardons, Fox News attempted to bury the hearing by going commercial free for two and half hours during it, Trump responded to the hearing with fourteen manic posts on Truth Social and defended Ivanka for believing Bill Barr when he told her the election wasn’t rigged, Klan Mom Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to kiss Trump’s ass but finished a distant second to a reporter from OAN and we duped a passionate Warriors fan into missing the fourth quarter at an NBA Finals game.

6. Clarence Thomas should step down.  Ginni has tainted his presence on SCOTUS…not that it was a shining presence before his wife’s meddling in the election results. 

   Everything tRUMPsky touches dies. Why do some folks still have their lips stuck to his backside?

7. None of my relatives seem aware of Thursday night’s  hearing.  
   I’m guessing my neighbor with the pick-up truck with “Semper Fi” and “Let’s Go Brandon” bumper stickers on his back window knows what’s going on, either.
   Nor, probably, do any of them care. 

8. Maher was on last night. He’s got a better handle on his “not buying your bullshit” than I do. 

9. in the NBA finals a few years back.  The Cavs well really LaBron came back from giant deficits to win the championship. It was totally LaBron.   Kinda of like Stef Curry last night.  I’m sure they will be happy to be home and away from well you know Boston fans
    
   Go Warriors!
   Long Dong Thomas (I’m sure that’s a joke) should resign and never show his face in public again
    
   Craig thanks for letting me know about Ivancur  she didn’t speak   Family dinners must be a lot of fun now
    
    

10. As for Julieannie
    How many times can you loose your law license.  How is he making money now?  He was never much but a right wing opportunist.   He was never America’s mayor.

11. KGC… congrats to your Warriors…  they played like they wanted it more. Curry was on fire!
     
    As to Celtics fans…  yup… we be passionate.  Are you telling us that Warrior fans are people who love to drink high tea?…  Com on…  I’ve watched Bill Maher…  he swears as much as any good sailor.

12. Most definitely.  High Tea.

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14. Any Additions or changes to today’s Belmont?

    RR – Nest

    Jamie – Creative Minister

    Sturgeone / Blue Bronc / Patd – Rich Strike

    Craig / Pogo – We The People

     

15. next step fox maybe?

    mediaite via msn:

    The editorial boards of two papers owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation published scathing op-eds in light of Thursday’s bombshell congressional hearing on the January 6 Capitol riot.
    The op-eds dropped not only after the subcommittee investigating the riot presented their initial findings, but also after Murdoch’s Fox News became an outlier in news media, refusing to air the primetime hearing. Network hosts like Tucker Carlson remain supportive of former President Donald Trump and have dismissed the hearing and mostly Democrat-comprised committee.
    Wall Street Journal, the editorial board openly said Trump “bears responsibility” for what happened on January 6.

    The President spread falsehoods about the election. He invited supporters to Washington on Jan. 6, tweeting on Dec. 19 that it ‘will be wild!’ He riled up the crowd and urged it to march on the Capitol. After violence began, he dawdled instead of sending help. Mr. Trump bears responsibility for the mayhem. But inspiring followers to march is not the same as leading a criminal conspiracy.

    […]
    New York Post accused the hearing of being a blatant political distraction from the numerous crises plaguing President Joe Biden’s administration — calling it a “Democratic campaign ad” — but also warned Republicans that it’s time to move on from the obsession of Trump on a “stolen” election and waging verbal war with anyone who disagrees with him.

    Trump has become a prisoner of his own ego. He can’t admit his tweeting and narcissism turned off millions. He won’t stop insisting that 2020 was ‘stolen’ even though he’s offered no proof that it’s true. Respected officials like former Attorney General Bill Barr call his rants ‘nonsense.’ This isn’t just about Liz Cheney. Mitch McConnell, Betsy DeVos, Mark Meadows — they all knew Trump was delusional. His own daughter and son-in-law testified it was bull.

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16. Belmont Jewel (official cocktail)

    • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey

    • 2 ounces lemonade

    • 1 ounce pomegranate juice

    • Lemon wedge, orange zest, or ​cherry, for garnish

    • combine ingredients in shaker with ice.  Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice in double old-fashioned glass. Garnish as shown
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17. wish they would print some hearts for the GunsOverPeople folk while they’re at it

    How 3D printing of organs could revolutionize medicine – The Hill

18. Belmont post time 6:45 p.m. ET, NBC

19. I wish they were all in prime time or that PBS would re-air them later in the evening. Wow, that’s 9am central, so I can’t even take an early lunch to watch.

20. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/texas-pastor-says-gay-people-shot-back-head-shocking-sermon-rcna32748

    “At certain times during the sermon people from the crowd could be heard cheering in agreement. Awes told the room that he thinks the “solution for the homosexual in 2022″ is the death penalty.”

    “…they should be convicted in a lawful trial. They should be sentenced with death. They should be lined up against the wall and shot in the back of the head,” he said.”

    “The language used by the Pastor of the Stedfast Baptist Church is likely to be offensive to many people. However, at this time, the reported language of the sermon appears to be Constitutionally protected free speech.”

    How is this free speech and not hate speech?

    ps – It’s not unlawful, so how could there be a conviction?

    Ya know who else needs to start paying taxes? Churches and other places of worship. If they’re going to involve themselves in politics, they shouldn’t have tax exempt status.

    Anything horrible that happens and can be tied to this ~pastor’s~ hate speech should result in him and the Baptist church, at large, being criminally and financially liable.

21. Loading into the gate

22. Mo Donegal wins the Belmont

    Nest

    Skippy Longstocking

     

     

     

23. Blue

    It will be on You Tube and other places online.  Check out C-SPAN 

     

24. Horse meat is liked by many.  A few of the nags in the race should be good for sausage.

25. Watched the race while eating in a bar.  Guess I’m the only one with any bragging rights.

26. https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/11/politics/nra-new-york-ag-investigation/index.html

    “A New York judge Friday rejected an attempt by the National Rifle Association to end an investigation of the organization by the state’s top attorney.”

    “On Friday, James said her office will continue its investigation because “no organization is above the law.”

27. U-Haul truck full of Nazis arrested in Idaho. 

28. https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/11/us/31-people-arrested-for-conspiracy-to-riot-near-idaho-pride-parade/index.html

    “The operation in Coeur d’Alene began when a concerned citizen informed police “approximately 20 people jumped into a U-Haul. They had shields and looked like a little army,” White said.”

29. NEW THREAD

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