PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Democratic Establishment Still Hasn’t Learned Their Lesson” / The Humanist Report / Mike Figueredo ☮
After a recent change in the Democratic Party’s leadership, it’s very apparent that they haven’t learned their lesson after being defeated by Donald Trump and the Republicans. Senate Democrats unanimously voted to make Chuck Schumer—a centrist, corporatist, Wall Street shill—Senate Minority Leader. While Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were assigned to different leadership positions, Chuck Schumer will inevitably offer more of the same as the current leader of the party.
WOMEN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE: “Texas Bill Forces Burial / Cremation of Miscarriages” / TYT / Cenk Uygur, and Ana Kasparian ☮
A new Texas bill would force women to cremate the remains of their miscarriages.
PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “What EVERYONE Who Voted for Trump NEEDS TO HEAR” / MUST WATCH ☮
PSYCHOLOGY – ANALYTIC PSYCHOLOGY: “Five Common Words / Phrases That Have Totally Different Meanings for an Introvert, and an Extrovert” / Learning Mind / Caroline Hindle ☮
#1 of the Common Words: Solitude
Extrovert’s definition: A negative state of being, characterized by a feeling of loneliness and boredom. May lead to frantic attempts to find company, including: calling everyone you know; seeing who’s available on chat; potentially going as far as making new friends for the sake of filling in this unbearable window of empty and meaningless existence.
Introvert’s definition: A joyful state heralded in by sigh of relief, giving way to excitement, and a warm, fuzzy feeling at the prospect of getting to enjoy a whole spectrum of solitary activities at one’s leisure. A rare opportunity for pleasure that is only jeopardized by those arch-nemeses of the introvert: the telephone and the doorbell.
#2 of the Common Words: Book
#3 of the Common Words: Boredom
#4 of the Common Words: Good Manners
#5 of the Common Words: Telephone
ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM: “Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Stands With Standing Rock” / Ring of Fire / Farron Cousins ☮
Ring of Fire host and Waterkeeper President Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has joined the front lines of the Standing Rock protests, helping to fight the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Economist Who Predicted Brexit and Trump Brilliantly Explains Capitalism’s Collapse” / The Jimmy Dore Show / Jimmy Dore / MUST WATCH ☮
Mark Blyth, who accurately predicted Brexit and Trump explains in clear language how globalization and capitalism are failing people throughout the world and why that means more Brexits and Trumps are on the way.
PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Condescending, Neoliberal/Neocon Obama Fails Again With Out-Of-Touch Speech That Proves How Bad He Is” / The Jimmy Dore Show / Jimmy Dore / MUST WATCH ☮
Barack Obama, on his final visit to Europe, spoke with characteristic detachment that proves why his legacy is one of failure, disappointment, wars and Donald Trump.
PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “SHAMEFUL: Donald Trump Literally Considering Fascist Muslim Registry” / The Humanist Report / Mike Figueredo ☮
Donald Trump is literally considering a fascist federal Muslim registry, straight out of Hitler’s playbook in WWII-era Germany. This is by far one of the most dangerous, grotesque policies Trump has proposed thus far, and everyone in the country must come together to vigorously oppose this shameful, unconstitutional, and downright unethical policy.
PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Donald Trump Considering Imbeciles for Cabinet Positions (Sad!)” / The Humanist Report / Mike Figueredo ☮
President-elect Donald J. Trump has no f*cking clue what he’s doing. He assured voters, however, that his lack of political and military experience won’t be an issue as president because he’s going to surround himself with “the smartest people.” Well, we’re now finding out specifically who might fill some of his cabinet positions. The list includes dingbats such as Sarah Palin, Steven Bannon, Myron Ebell… and his children. We can’t yet confirm whether or not any of his pets will be included in his cabinet.