There is no doubt that comedy, irony, and lampoonery is the soundest of principles to keep power in check.. Donald Trump deserves every bit of it as would any leader or public official who makes decisions that need to be held up to the light of day. But that said... There are some troubling things.
A SNL writer Tweeted this weekend that Barron Trump, the President's 10-year-old son, would be the first 'home school shooter.' He is not even home schooled by the way. And now just this:
Comedy Central writer Stephen Spinola is under fire for tweeting that President Trump’s 10-year-old son Barron Trump is a “date rapist to be”. In a since deleted tweet, Spinola joked, “Barron Trump looks like a very handsome date-rapist-to-be.” He followed it up with another tweet that said, “I don’t want my Mom to get raped, but if she does I hope it’s by Barron Trump – small pp would be painless & we’d win lots of money in court.” After receiving a deluge of criticism, Spinola proceeded to complain about people on Twitter being abusive to him.
A little disgusting. The same way it was when former President Obama's daughters were initially targeted by some members of the media .. the President at that time said his family was off limits. Trump needs to do the same -- but not sure if many will listen.
Right now is one of the nastiest times for the internet I can recall.. I recoil at my Facebook newsfeed.. I shield myself from Twitter.. I try to look away and find solace in the non-political. But these days so many things come back to politics.. Just about everything as a matter of fact. Unification seems to far away. President Trump may be judged according to his policies and actions, however the initial criticism seems to be getting way too personal.. too cruel.. and to direct to his son Barron.
Barron is a 10-year-old. He is not fair game, it's not cool or proper to think he is. And yes, there will be a continuous flow of Tweets and media commentary destroying his life.. Nothing said in response will stop the rudeness or rottenness...
...decency in decay on the information superhighway...
As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.. a rainy day.. and a day filled with the joy and might that life can bring, along with the pains and surprise tribulations it can so often equally contain.
May your day be bright and cheery even if your skies are not.
You are alive, after all. If you are reading it.
If not, you found your path to the other side.
And for those in between, smile and eat some fruit. It will do a body good.
As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.. a rainy day.. and a day filled with the joy and might that life can bring, along with the pains and surprise tribulations it can so often equally contain.
May your day be bright and cheery even if your skies are not.
You are alive, after all. If you are reading it. If not, you found your path to the other side. And for those in between, smile and eat some fruit. It will do a body good.
All of United Airlines’ domestic flights were grounded Sunday night because of a computer outage, the Federal Aviation Administration said as scores of angry travelers sounded off on social media.
International flights weren’t affected by the ground stop, which the FAA said was issued at United’s request.
The ground stop initially was scheduled to end at 8 p.m., but United tweeted at 8:06 that it was still “working on a resolution.” The FAA later extended the ground stop to 9 p.m. ET.
All of United Airlines’ domestic flights were grounded Sunday night because of a computer outage, the Federal Aviation Administration said as scores of angry travelers sounded off on social media.
International flights weren’t affected by the ground stop, which the FAA said was issued at United’s request.
The ground stop initially was scheduled to end at 8 p.m., but United tweeted at 8:06 that it was still “working on a resolution.” The FAA later extended the ground stop to 9 p.m. ET.
The feat follows Captain America: Civil War ($1.153 billion), Finding Dory ($1.028 billion) and Zootopia ($1.024). All four films to pass the $ 1 billion mark were created by Disney.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the stand alone Star Wars prequel hit $512.2 million in North America and $499.1 million overseas over the weekend, making a total of $1.011 billion at the box office since its release in December last year. It crossed the $1 billion mark on its 39th day in cinemas.
A series of furious storms roared through the Southeast on Sunday, killing at least 18 people, splintering homes and toppling trees and power lines in the path.
Officials said 14 people were killed in Georgia.
Catherine Howden, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, said Sunday evening that three deaths were confirmed in Georgia’s Dougherty County, and local officials said search and rescue operations were underway after a reported tornado caused widespread destruction in the county.
This is direct from a post only moments ago on Weatherboy Weather:
Know anyone in central Florida? Vacationing at the Orlando-area theme parks? Visiting the Florida Space Coast? Relaxing in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area? HELP US GET THE WORD OUT: A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION / TORNADO WATCH has been issued for this region. This rare but extremely severe watch is issued when theres'a high chance of life-threatening tornadoes. Tornadoes can be large, extremely strong, and pursue very long touch-down tracks across many towns. If you or your loved ones are in this area, make sure they are aware of this imminent danger. People in this zone should constantly monitor the National Weather Service for TORNADO WARNING information and take IMMEDIATE ACTION should a Tornado Warning be issued for their county --you may only have minutes to save your life!!! THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING STORM SYSTEM THAT WILL LEAD TO ADDITIONAL LOSS OF LIFE. PLEASE TAKE THESE THREATS SERIOUSLY AND TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.
DEVELOPING
BE SAFE!
PRAYERS FROM THE COAL REGION ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE PEOPLE I KNOW IN THIS VERY AREA..
This was taken of me and my son after a movie at the Schuylkill Mall last night.. the fog was immense and thick.. and while we were laughing it would appear we were heading into a foreboding jungle of horror..
And on that note, this coming week, the potential final chapter of the mall arrives.
The auction is on Tuesday.
A Pittsburgh mall just told for a mere $100 bucks. No telling what will happen Tuesday..
IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING.. THE TWEETING WILL CONTINUE.. The president of the United States seems to have the professionals using the @POTUS account.. meanwhile the private Tweetstream continues unabashed.
If he fails or succeeds one thing is clear: This is going to be a transitional president, and for better or worse (depending on your political stance) a very historic figure..
IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING.. THE TWEETING WILL CONTINUE.. The president of the United States seems to have the professionals using the @POTUS account.. meanwhile the private Tweetstream continues unabashed.
If he fails or succeeds one thing is clear: This is going to be a transitional president, and for better or worse (depending on your political stance) a very historic figure..
Major low-pressure system with “landcane” eye to threaten SE US all-time low pressure readings tonight as tornadoes spin across FL..
Those watching this storm along the East Coast should be bracing for extremely high winds.. very heavy rains (strange for January, actually) and for those who see snow? Lots of heavy wet snow.
Don’t be surprised that a warm ground has made a saturated landscape, so much so that trees are uproots and wires come down.
But the winds? … those winds.
This would be an epic blizzard all along the East Coast if one thing was there: Cold air. But this year? None.. Instead of a January thaw it’s been a constant pre-freeze.
After the storm rolls through, something else will occur: A rush of warmth along the East Coast for Wednesday. And then all bets are off..
There is a chance–albeit slim if you look at the overall pattern since about November–that winter may actually strike for a few weeks in February.
The chances.. Until then>> The chance of rain. Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. Wind thrown in for good measure.
Donald Trump traveled to CIA headquarters Saturday to offer reassurance to the workforce after he spent weeks criticizing American intelligence, but his unscripted, self-referential remarks before a wall of stars memorializing fallen officers are drawing criticism, including a pointed denunciation from the agency’s recently departed director.
“Former CIA Director Brennan is deeply saddened and angered at Donald Trump’s despicable display of self-aggrandizement in front of CIA’s Memorial Wall of Agency heroes,” Nick Shapiro, a former aide to John Brennan at CIA, told NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell.
Brennan, Shapiro said, believes Trump “should be ashamed of himself.”
Trump was greeted with cheers by the CIA officers who volunteered to be there to greet him on a Saturday.
But the wall of 117 stars in the CIA lobby is a revered place, and presidents who have spoken there tend to do so carefully and with a close attention to their subject — usually the sacrifices of the CIA officers and their families.
George W. Bush had quite the bit of trouble during the Trump Inauguration yesterday.. He couldn’t get his poncho on. His wife didn’t help.. Even Dick Cheney let him try without assistance. In the end, it was a reminder of the so many weird things that Bush while president.
The inauguration suddenly getting very violent.. Streets are filled with rampaging protesters burning garbage cans, smashing windows, and clashing with police..
Just now, as Trump and Obama emerged from the White House, Chris Matthews loudly pondered on the air who was taller.. and then seemed angry that Trump doesn’t button his coat..
