To anyone in despair: with your help, a #bluewave of vets are about to hit Congress and teach @realDonaldTrump that patriotism isn't dividing your fellow Americans, it's bringing them together in service to country. Be sure to register to vote & then help @votevets GOTV on Nov 6! pic.twitter.com/Kp3Apj7NEQ— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) October 9, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
To anyone in despair: with your help, a #bluewave of vets are about to hit Congress and teach @realDonaldTrump that patriotism isn't dividing your fellow Americans, it's bringing them together in service to country. Be sure to register to vote & then help @votevets GOTV on Nov 6!
SAUDI ARABIA WIRES U.S. $100 MILLION AS TRUMP PROCLAIMS M.B.S. INNOCENT
Meanwhile, Turkish officials have unearthed even more grim details of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder.
What a happy coincidence! https://t.co/540i9SUXXt— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) October 17, 2018
Here’s the choice
Here’s the choice:— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) October 17, 2018
A. Trump doesn’t care about Saudis murdering a journalist.
B. Trump approves of Saudis murdering a journalist.
Yes, Mr. President, the Kremlin Murders Its Enemies—Even in the USA
ICYMI:— John Schindler (@20committee) October 17, 2018
Misha Lesin is still dead.
In a couple weeks, he'll be dead 3 years.
Somebody tell the White House.https://t.co/6i10E6TNxt
Mitch McConnell tried to blame entitlements for the surging deficit. That could backfire big time.
Mitch McConnell tried to blame entitlements for the surging deficit. That could backfire big time. https://t.co/tMOSmUtu8r— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 17, 2018
Wait times for voting in Cobb County Georgia right now. This map is the Venn Diagram overlap between inspiring and enraging
Wait times for voting in Cobb County Georgia right now. This map is the Venn Diagram overlap between inspiring and enraging.https://t.co/M71fkoBW8b— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) October 17, 2018
"John McCain would be rolling in his grave today if he saw this ad," Ammar Campa-Najjar says about an ad by his GOP opponent, Rep. Duncan Hunter, which labels him a "security risk. "I'm not a threat to national security, but I sure as heck am a threat to Duncan hunter's seat."
"John McCain would be rolling in his grave today if he saw this ad," Ammar Campa-Najjar says about an ad by his GOP opponent, Rep. Duncan Hunter, which labels him a "security risk.— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 17, 2018
"I'm not a threat to national security, but I sure as heck am a threat to Duncan hunter's seat." pic.twitter.com/d2XsVp5ba4
In apparently ordering the grisly killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman wagered that the world would not miss another murdered journalist. So far, he has been spectacularly wrong
In apparently ordering the grisly killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman wagered that the world would not miss another murdered journalist. So far, he has been spectacularly wrong: https://t.co/KRXPhKvKyy pic.twitter.com/RMpGGfEvid— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) October 17, 2018
Today’s Judiciary Committee hearing, held during an extended recess to consider highly controversial nominees, is completely unprecedented. @chuckgrassley and @senatemajldr continue to do everything they can to pack our courts with dangerous, anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ judges.
Today’s Judiciary Committee hearing, held during an extended recess to consider highly controversial nominees, is completely unprecedented. @chuckgrassley and @senatemajldr continue to do everything they can to pack our courts with dangerous, anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ judges.— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) October 17, 2018
Mike Pompeo fails to bring Jamal Khashoggi scandal under control | World news | The Guardian
Mike Pompeo fails to bring Jamal Khashoggi scandal under control | World news | The Guardian https://t.co/95ZyIdtahk— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) October 17, 2018
White nationalist leader wants to 'take over the GOP
White nationalist leader wants to 'take over the GOP' https://t.co/DP68fPYZrk via @NBCNews— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) October 17, 2018
Hey! Guess which Senate Majority Leader has close family ties to Saudi Public Investment Fund money?
https://t.co/6mknWThAob— Milo M. (@Ex67T20) October 17, 2018
Hey! Guess which Senate Majority Leader has close family ties to Saudi Public Investment Fund money?@LouiseMensch @ericgarland@911CORLEBRA777@JamesFourM@LincolnsBible
President @BarackObama doesn't have time for these 7 excuses not to vote.
President @BarackObama doesn't have time for these 7 excuses not to vote. pic.twitter.com/2Etpm6taTq— ATTN: (@attn) October 17, 2018
Sadly, this fascinating podcast from BBC's, The Inquiry features #JamalKhashoogi As you'd expect it is WELL worth the listen. In fact, it's chilling.
Sadly, this fascinating podcast from BBC's, The Inquiry features #JamalKhashoogi As you'd expect it is WELL worth the listen. In fact, it's chilling. https://t.co/pf3uyXCxlZ— Sandy Ruen (@peach_pow) October 17, 2018
Donald Jr. has lost his mind. To call Khashoogi a terrorist is insane. We know who the real terrorist is in the world and it's not Santa Claus. Trump Jr. Boosts Smear Tying Missing Journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Islamic Terrorism
Donald Jr. has lost his mind. To call Khashoogi a terrorist is insane. We know who the real terrorist is in the world and it's not Santa Claus.— *CaptainRon* (@Monctonsnowman) October 13, 2018
Trump Jr. Boosts Smear Tying Missing Journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Islamic Terrorism https://t.co/zx1pJm1Wq9 via @thedailybeast
Jared Kushner’s Moral Laryngitis
The shadowy, shady son-in-law(less)https://t.co/Nq1jhADn8u— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) October 17, 2018
Student debt may be a crisis now, but soon it may be a catastrophe
Student debt may be a crisis now, but soon it may be a catastrophe https://t.co/lfETC6WXMK pic.twitter.com/rsU936syF1— Bloomberg (@business) October 17, 2018
Widespread reporting a journalist was beaten & butchered. President Trump: "Here we go again with, you know, you’re guilty until proven innocent. We just went through that with Justice Kavanaugh and he was innocent all the way as far as I’m concerned."
Widespread reporting a journalist was beaten & butchered. President Trump: "Here we go again with, you know, you’re guilty until proven innocent. We just went through that with Justice Kavanaugh and he was innocent all the way as far as I’m concerned."https://t.co/xDdnbNOmNA— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 17, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump tells AP that Saudi Arabia being blamed for missing journalist is another case of 'guilty until proven innocent'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump tells AP that Saudi Arabia being blamed for missing journalist is another case of 'guilty until proven innocent'— Julie Pace (@jpaceDC) October 16, 2018
Just spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia who totally denied any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate. He was with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
Just spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia who totally denied any knowledge of what took place in their Turkish Consulate. He was with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2018
...during the call, and told me that he has already started, and will rapidly expand, a full and complete investigation into this matter. Answers will be forthcoming shortly.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2018
Dear @SecPompeo: Turkey provided to the US the audio of the murder of Khashoggi in the office of the Saudi consul general. What about this audio do you not understand?
Dear @SecPompeo: Turkey provided to the US the audio of the murder of Khashoggi in the office of the Saudi consul general. What about this audio do you not understand? https://t.co/UqFDl4w0XJ— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 17, 2018
Robert Mueller is expected to issue findings on core aspects of his Russia probe soon after the November midterm elections, officials tell
Robert Mueller is expected to issue findings on core aspects of his Russia probe soon after the November midterm elections, officials tell @bpolitics https://t.co/gxhFIytrQD— Bloomberg (@business) October 17, 2018
Donald Trump claims he only licensed his name for real estate projects developed by others. But an investigation of a dozen Trump deals shows deep family involvement in projects that often involved deceptive practices.
Donald Trump claims he only licensed his name for real estate projects developed by others. But an investigation of a dozen Trump deals shows deep family involvement in projects that often involved deceptive practices. https://t.co/nY0zidgtjv— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 17, 2018
Turkey shared the record/s with both Saudi Arabia and US
WSJ report is consistent with AJ and the MEE reports.— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 17, 2018
One detail is important:
Turkey shared the record/s with both Saudi Arabia and US https://t.co/3h2Ud6U1oT
Middle East Eye published the similar claims on #Khashoggi.— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 16, 2018
• He was dragged from the Consul General’s office at the Saudi and onto the table of his study next door, the Turkish source said.
• Tubaigy began to cut his body up while he was still alive,
• Then he was sedated
• Doctor asked Saudi Consul General to leave the room and continued to cut Khashoggi into pieces, recordings suggest, again citing Turkish sources— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 16, 2018
AJ continues to publish #Khashoggi updates:— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 16, 2018
• Khashoggi was killed upon his entrance to the consulate, no interrogation was conducted, recordings show, citing Turkish sources
HUGE #Khashoggi update by Al Jazeera:— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 16, 2018
• Khashoggi was beaten and drugged before he was killed
• The murder executed in Saudi Consul General’s room, in Consul’s presence. (Citing Turkish sources)
SIGNIFICANT #Khashoggi updates:— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 16, 2018
• Turkish official tells CNN that Khashoggi was cut into pieces
• Turks to AJ, Saudi autopsy doctor Salah Al Tabiqi did the cutting
• Cutting lasted for 7 minutes, doctor told colleagues to listen music during the op
• Recordings exist
To task your own son with cleaning up your messes and putting him at considerable legal risk while doing so is an unbelievable fact to get your mind around.
To task your own son with cleaning up your messes and putting him at considerable legal risk while doing so is an unbelievable fact to get your mind around. pic.twitter.com/KHPf9MRIOl— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) October 16, 2018
The New York Times has published the results of a forensic video and photographic analysis digging into the identity of the 15-man Saudi team that Turkey says may have been involved with the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The New York Times has published the results of a forensic video and photographic analysis digging into the identity of the 15-man Saudi team that Turkey says may have been involved with the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 17, 2018
Tune in to @maddow now for more pic.twitter.com/NMLq1qJpwC
"Fascist skinhead groups have wreaked havoc in the U.S. for decades, but scholars of fascism have noted that those groups pose limited political threats—unless a mainstream political party embraces them."
"Fascist skinhead groups have wreaked havoc in the U.S. for decades, but scholars of fascism have noted that those groups pose limited political threats—unless a mainstream political party embraces them."https://t.co/y5b7GO1cIK— mock the devil (@futilitycult) October 17, 2018
UN spokesman say the High Commissioner for Human Rights wants answers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey about the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
UN spokesman say the High Commissioner for Human Rights wants answers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey about the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. https://t.co/few40q3zEA pic.twitter.com/u8xRmLPlxM— The Hill (@thehill) October 17, 2018
Rick Perry’s coal rescue runs aground at White House
Rick Perry’s coal rescue runs aground at White House https://t.co/mWuMvYMSo4— POLITICO (@politico) October 17, 2018
Cambridge Analytics is working hard tonight for @TedCruz & clearly the oil and gas industry. Look at these identical tweets at identical times from various accounts. Not original human responses.
Cambridge Analytics is working hard tonight for @TedCruz & clearly the oil and gas industry.— Bruce Lesley (@BruceLesley) October 17, 2018
Look at these identical tweets at identical times from various accounts. Not original human responses.
Vote for @BetoORourke & real Texans & not just special interests.#TexasDebate pic.twitter.com/JZZlivswCX
Cruz criticizes O'Rourke for supporting Mr. Trump's impeachment, calling it a "partisan circus." "Really interesting to hear you talk about a partisan circus," O'Rourke said in response, to laughter from the audience
Cruz criticizes O'Rourke for supporting Mr. Trump's impeachment, calling it a "partisan circus."— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 17, 2018
"Really interesting to hear you talk about a partisan circus," O'Rourke said in response, to laughter from the audience.#TexasDebate https://t.co/zx11ahFiDT pic.twitter.com/CTKKMCTbI4
Let’s not forget Pompeo overruled State Dept experts to ensure we’d keep providing weapons and refueling services to the Saudis as they continue bombing Yemen. Between that and the Kashoggi murder cover-up, it’s becoming clear you get a lot of death for your cash at Trump hotels.
Let’s not forget Pompeo overruled State Dept experts to ensure we’d keep providing weapons and refueling services to the Saudis as they continue bombing Yemen. Between that and the Kashoggi murder cover-up, it’s becoming clear you get a lot of death for your cash at Trump hotels. https://t.co/ObqN3rfJEl— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) October 17, 2018
The Trump family lied to push their deals around the world. And they profited.
The Trump family lied to push their deals around the world. And they profited. https://t.co/b7Aqudktpq— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 17, 2018
Where do U.S. weapons sales to Saudi Arabia fit in the story of the possible murder of Jamal Khashoggi? My colleague @dshesgreen has a nice explainer
Where do U.S. weapons sales to Saudi Arabia fit in the story of the possible murder of Jamal Khashoggi? My colleague @dshesgreen has a nice explainer https://t.co/gSU0wwb6bX— Kim Hjelmgaard (@khjelmgaard) October 17, 2018
If the Democrats don’t get into office come Nov 6th, Mitch McConnell said kiss Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid goodbye.
If the Democrats don’t get into office come Nov 6th, Mitch McConnell said kiss Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid goodbye.— WTFGOP? #basta 🖕GOP (@DogginTrump) October 17, 2018
Retweet!
Mitch McConnell Calls for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Cuts After Passing Tax Cuts, Massive Defense Spending https://t.co/PTtuOBHulw
Why is the Trump administration cleaning up Saudi Arabia’s mess?
Why is the Trump administration cleaning up Saudi Arabia’s mess? https://t.co/NEW6eUhk2K— X Trapnel (@jonathan_jerald) October 17, 2018
Pompeo says “Saudis committed to complete probe into Khashoggi case”. This is absurd. How can the country accused of committing the atrocity investigate itself?!?
Pompeo says “Saudis committed to complete probe into Khashoggi case”. This is absurd. How can the country accused of committing the atrocity investigate itself?!? https://t.co/Pl7wEtaF07— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) October 17, 2018
"Three months before the 2016 election, a small group gathered at Trump Tower to meet with Donald Trump Jr.... The emissary, George Nader, told Trump that the princes who led Saudi Arabia and UAE were eager to help his father win election as president."
"Three months before the 2016 election, a small group gathered at Trump Tower to meet with Donald Trump Jr.... The emissary, George Nader, told Trump that the princes who led Saudi Arabia and UAE were eager to help his father win election as president." https://t.co/yPlqJkEoWx— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) October 17, 2018
President Donald Trump is criticizing the mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the case of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He is comparing it to allegations of sexual assault leveled against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
If you are an enabler of @realDonaldTrump, go ahead and defend his below interview statements. I'm curious what you have to say. #MAGA https://t.co/zMAjUdDUZf— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 16, 2018
Every single one of us deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Every single one of us deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. #TeamBeto #TexasDebate pic.twitter.com/ftnrb9w6sr— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) October 17, 2018
.@BetoORourke on tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations
.@BetoORourke on tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations: pic.twitter.com/XHnqwvEedO— Robert Reich (@RBReich) October 17, 2018
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