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"Democrats looking for new blood to revitalize their party are taking a close look at New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who is suddenly being discussed as a dark-horse presidential nominee. That Landrieu is a new face from outside Washington makes him even more intriguing to hard-nosed Democratic strategists. "I find him to be an incredibly fascinating political figure,” said Jamal Simmons, one of the Washington Democrats turning an eye toward Landrieu. When you think who are the non-Washington figures in the left that ought to have a say in where we go, I think a lot of people would point to him. Now, as the party looks to rebuild, Democrats say Landrieu and other non-establishment politicians like him could be the future of the party." - The HillBut Mayor Mitch has several hurdles to overcome, not the least of which is being a white male in a party that has embraced identity politics as religious dogma. The only white male who has a chance would be Uncle Joe Biden who has coyly hinted at a desire to run. That however would put him at odds with those on the far left who will settle for nothing less than a woman – or a minority – as a candidate (unless it’s Hillary) in 2020.
"Rev. Al Sharpton says he does not personally consume marijuana, but that’s not stopping him from calling for more black representation in the white-dominated weed industry will be the keynote speaker at the Cannabis World Congress Business Exposition in New York on Friday. The event will mark the first time Sharpton will speak publicly about the decriminalization of marijuana use and call for an increase in diversity and better inclusion of people of color within the industry.Based on crime statistics one could point out that Sharpton is only telling half of the story. While blacks may be underrepresented in the legal marijuana business, they are dominant when it comes to self-employed street corner pharmaceutical and marijuana sales. And after Barack Obama did very little to help blacks for 8 years, it seems the good reverend could find a better cause to forward the black community then pushing affirmative action in the weed dealing business. But, this clown long ago became a parody of himself.
“Just because I don’t use marijuana as a Minister, does not mean I have the right to impose my moral values on others. However, I will challenge the cannabis industry and its distributors in states where it is legal ensure that we are not disproportionately excluded from business opportunities.”The event marks the fourth annual year for cannabis expo, which is recognized as the leading trade show and conference for the legalized cannabis, medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries. It will include a series of speakers and exhibits that will highlight ways to open, invest in and grow businesses focused around marijuana.
Hodgkinson: "One of my favorite TV shows is “The Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC." |
"The best book I’ve read in a while is “Aftershock” by Robert B. Reich."
"I don’t believe all of the messages on Fox News but I still think they get some of it right. Change channels to MSNBC and get a better, balanced opinion. One of my favorite TV shows is “The Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC."
"As for my loving President Obama, I say when people look at the other side, the choice is obvious."
"It’s time for the Republican congressmen to grow up. Maybe if they weren’t so full of hate, they could see what they are doing to this country"
"I believe that anyone who increases his wealth in time of war is a war profiteer, and as such should be brought up on such charges. I also believe this includes President Bush, Vice President Cheney, most of their cabinet, all the people of Halliburton and anyone in the oil business. These people should pay for the crime of war profiteering and being traitors to their country."Today we witnessed what a steady dose of left-wing hate and ideology does to the human brain. And what can happen when ones hate and misunderstanding of the facts can do...... Primed by Hate, Triggered by the Media.
"The NBA champion Golden State Warriors unanimously agreed to skip the customary White House visit, according to reports, although the team hasn’t yet commented. The team, led by superstars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, unanimously decided not to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump.Warriors coach Steve Kerr has ripped Trump as a “blowhard” and “ill-suited” for the office, and player David West said the president was a poor role model. “All the tactics that he used to get elected are the very things that someone like me, who works with youth on a consistent basis, are the things that we try to talk our young folks out of being,” West said. “We try to talk our young people out of being bullies. We try to talk our young men out of disrespecting women. We try to talk our young people into being accepting of other people’s opinions and other people’s walks of life.”The White House visit is a longtime tradition for winners of major sports championships. The ongoing politicization of the games is a big turnoff to fans as the NFL can attest to after the Colin Kaepernick national anthem fiasco.
Business Insider- North Korean officials confirmed that Rodman was expected to arrive in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, on Tuesday. A senior US official also confirmed Rodman's trip and said he was not there in an official capacity. Rodman declined to answer questions when he was spotted by CNN journalists at Beijing International Airport. Rodman has visited North Korea at least four times — his last trip being in 2014 where he and former NBA All-Stars played an exhibition game as a "birthday present" for Kim Jong Un. Rodman has in the past defended his trips as "basketball diplomacy" and called them a "great idea for the world." However, Rodman has been accused of ignoring North Korea's human rights atrocities, including the case of American citizen Kenneth Bae, who was held prisoner and sentenced to forced labor by the regime for allegedly planning to overthrow the North Korean government.