Chit-Chat: The Feels

[bluegirl147]

All the people who endorsed Cuomo despite the very credible sexual misconduct allegations against him says more about them than Cuomo.  I'm looking at you Bill Clinton.

 

[Eri]

Others like Laura Loomer and George Santos (of all people) gave him endorsements too - immediate red flags!

[Bastet]

1 hour ago, Eri said:

Others like Laura Loomer and George Santos (of all people) gave him endorsements too - immediate red flags!

And now they're losing their minds on social media.  In a piece detailing the right's meltdown over Mamdani's win, Mother Jones described the Islamaphobic vitriol from Stefanik, Loomer, Kirk, etc. and when they got to Santos and his call to vote for Adams in the general election, they added a great zinger:

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Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos also called Mamdani a “jihadist sympathizer” in a post urging New Yorkers to reelect Mayor Eric Adams—a Democrat who will be running as an Independent—in November. Santos will have no chance to vote himself, given that he reports to prison a month from Wednesday to serve an 87-month sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.

 

[ProudMary]

1 hour ago, bluegirl147 said:

All the people who endorsed Cuomo despite the very credible sexual misconduct allegations against him says more about them than Cuomo.  I'm looking at you Bill Clinton.

 

 

1 hour ago, Eri said:

Others like Laura Loomer and George Santos (of all people) gave him endorsements too - immediate red flags!

Former House Whip, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) endorsed Cuomo. WTAF? Why the hell would he chime in on the NYC Mayoral primary, especially to endorse a disgraced former Governor?

At this point I can count the number of House and Senate Democrats who don't need to be primaried on one hand. (OK, slight hyperbole; but not much.)

[ProudMary]

Something lighter before you drift off to sleep. Thank you, people of Venice!

Protesters force Jeff Bezos to change wedding plans

https://www.rawstory.com/protesters-force-jeff-bezos-to-change-wedding-plans/

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on Tuesday relocated their upcoming lavish Venice wedding celebration, a move cheered as an "enormous victory" by protesters whose recent demonstrations in the northeastern Italian city have highlighted the socioeconomic and climate damage caused by billionaires.

The nuptial celebration has been relocated from the Scuola Grande della Misericordia to the Arsenale di Venezia, a historic fortified palace about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from the original location. Officials cited concerns for the security of guests including several members of U.S. President Donald Trump's family.

Members of groups including No Space for Bezos, Greenpeace Italy, and Everyone Hates Elon—which targets Elon Musk, the world's richest person—have staged a series of demonstrations, including one on Monday at which protesters laid out a massive banner with Bezos' face and the message "If You Can Rent Venice for Your Wedding You Can Pay More Tax" in Piazza San Marco.

Responding to the celebration's relocation, Tommaso Cacciari of No Space for Bezos told the BBC Wednesday: "We are very proud of this! We are nobodies, we have no money, nothing! We're just citizens who started organizing and we managed to move one of the most powerful people in the world," Cacciari added.

[Affogato]

7 hours ago, ProudMary said:

Something lighter before you drift off to sleep. Thank you, people of Venice!

Protesters force Jeff Bezos to change wedding plans

https://www.rawstory.com/protesters-force-jeff-bezos-to-change-wedding-plans/

 

 

What does this really help? Not that they are wrong, he should pay more taxes and probably have his wedding party in the US, to support the US economy. 

[Affogato]

From the washington post:

National Security White House to limit intelligence sharing, skip Gabbard at Senate Iran briefing

Top officials will brief lawmakers on Thursday amid a political battle over what intelligence reveals about the damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Yesterday at 7:42 p.m. ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference following the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25. (Omar Havana/Getty Images) By Emily Davies, Theodoric Meyer and Dan Lamothe The White House plans to limit classified intelligence sharing with Congress after leaks to the press of an early assessment undermined President Donald Trump’s claim that U.S. airstrikes obliterated Iranian nuclear facilities, a senior Trump administration official said, setting the stage for a contentious classified briefing before senators Thursday. Amid a political battle over what the intelligence shows, the White House is expected to send four of its top national security officials to brief lawmakers: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, administration officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who testified in March that U.S. intelligence agencies assessed that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon, will be notably absent. “Ratcliffe will represent the intelligence community,” the senior Trump administration official said of Gabbard’s absence, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans not yet made public. “The media is turning this into something it’s not.”

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[Kemper]

53 minutes ago, Affogato said:

What does this really help? Not that they are wrong, he should pay more taxes and probably have his wedding party in the US, to support the US economy. 

Does it actually help? Probably not. It seems that many people, not just here in our country, are growing more restless with the obscene flaunting of wealth by such a very small group of people. I fear we (this country) are reaching a boiling point re the distribution of wealth being so very obvious. Protests surely could not hurt; it is the only way to begin change. (like that will ever happen - sadly) 

Bezos and his fiance? They show that having money does not give one even an ounce of class. Or make them a better person. Just ask his underpaid employees.

Edited 14 hours ago by Kemper

[Affogato]

3 minutes ago, Kemper said:

Does it actually help? Probably not. It seems that many people, not just here in our country, are growing more restless with the obscene flaunting of wealth by such a very small group of people. I fear we (this country) are reaching a boiling point with the distribution of wealth being so very obvious. Protests surely could not hurt; it is the only way to begin change. (like that will ever happen - sadly)

I suspect that part of the reason for Venice, besides the destinationist of it all, is that poorer people won’t fly over to protest?  Well, at least we know Bezos can afford it. 

[Bookish Jen]

9 hours ago, ProudMary said:

Something lighter before you drift off to sleep. Thank you, people of Venice!

Protesters force Jeff Bezos to change wedding plans

https://www.rawstory.com/protesters-force-jeff-bezos-to-change-wedding-plans/

 

 

Here's a copy of the wedding invitation. In other words, "Graphic design is my passion"-Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

Edited 14 hours ago by Bookish Jen

[Affogato]

3 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

Here's a copy of the wedding invitation. In other words, "Graphic design is my passion"-Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

Well that is fairly tasteless

[Ohiopirate02]

34 minutes ago, Affogato said:

I suspect that part of the reason for Venice, besides the destinationist of it all, is that poorer people won’t fly over to protest?  Well, at least we know Bezos can afford it. 

No, this whole wedding is a flex for Bezos (and also part of him and his fiancee subjecting the rest of the world to their kink). He has the money to hire advisors that could have found him an island somewhere that would have afforded privacy. There's also a pretty well known list of places fed up with American tourists with a populace ready to protest that includes Venice. Which should not really be a surprise since Europeans will protest just about anything and they have the time.

[bluegirl147]

9 hours ago, ProudMary said:

Something lighter before you drift off to sleep. Thank you, people of Venice!

Protesters force Jeff Bezos to change wedding plans

https://www.rawstory.com/protesters-force-jeff-bezos-to-change-wedding-plans/

 

 

If we can't eat the rich at least we can make it unpleasant for them.

54 minutes ago, Kemper said:

 

Bezos and his fiance? They show that having money does not give one even an ounce of class. Or make them a better person. Just ask his underpaid employees.

I hope they at least ask their guests to not give them gifts but instead donate to a charity.  

Bezo's ex wife has done so much good with her money and we have Bezo spending a ridiculous amount of money on what I predict will be a tacky wedding.  

[Bliss]

Gotta love Crockett! This gave me a morning chuckle (the bolded part at the end):

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took a swipe at Donald Trump and Republicans during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday by throwing some pointed shade at first lady Melania Trump and her immigration path to the U.S.

Crockett, during a hearing titled “Restoring Integrity and Security to the Visa Process,” argued that “the idea that Trump and my Republican colleagues want to restore integrity and security in the visa process is actually a joke.”

The lawmaker first slammed Trump-era immigration tactics, saying:

“Integrity isn’t snatching lawful visa holders off the streets and throwing them into unmarked vans. Integrity is not revoking visas based on social media posts that hurt somebody’s little feelings, because kids decided they want to go after Trump or this administration. We have a thing called free speech in this country.”

Then she got personal about the president:

“And since we’re talking about integrity, I’m confused as to why my Republican colleagues aren’t talking about the lack of integrity when it comes to the president’s family’s visas. Melania, the first lady — a model, and when I say model, I’m not talking Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford or Naomi Campbell-level — applied for and was given an EB-1 visa.”

To gain an “Einstein visa,” as the EB-1 is also called, noted Crockett, “you’re supposed to have some sort of significant achievement, like being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer, being an Olympic medalist, or having other sustained extraordinary abilities and success in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.”

“Last time I checked, the first lady had none of those accolades under her belt,” she said. “It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’ here.”

Libertarian Cato Institute analyst Alex Nowrasteh attempted a lighthearted defense of the first lady.

“Not everybody could marry Donald Trump and I think that’s quite an achievement, so I think she deserves credit for that,” he quipped, adding: “Nobody up here could have done it.”

Crockett laughed. “You sure are right,” she replied. “I couldn’t do it.”

[shapeshifter]

6 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

Here's a copy of the wedding invitation. In other words, "Graphic design is my passion"-Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

A slightly higher res (readable) version:

And thanks to Google Lens, the text:

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We are excited for you to join us! We have one early request: please, no gifts.
Instead, we're making contributions in your honor and with gratitude to you for making the journey to celebrate with us in Venice.
Donations on your behalf are being made to the UNESCO Venice Office to safeguard this city's irreplaceable cultural heritage, to CORILA to restore the vital lagoon habitats that protect Venice's future, and to Venice International University to support research and education for sustainable solutions.
This magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories. Our hope is that through these efforts and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come.

So, regarding: 

4 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

I hope they at least ask their guests to not give them gifts but instead donate to a charity.  

Bezo's ex wife has done so much good with her money and we have Bezo spending a ridiculous amount of money on what I predict will be a tacky wedding.  

Yes. 

 

[bluegirl147]

8 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

Here's a copy of the wedding invitation. In other words, "Graphic design is my passion"-Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

Ok so they requested no gifts but they are donating to Venice charities.  Not that there is anything wrong with those charities but I guess it's too much to ask them to donate to charities closer to home.

7 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

No, this whole wedding is a flex for Bezos

For other billionaires sure but for the rest of us we think what an asshole.

[shapeshifter]

4 minutes ago, Bliss said:

Gotta love Crockett! This gave me a morning chuckle (the bolded part at the end):

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took a swipe at Donald Trump and Republicans during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday by throwing some pointed shade at first lady Melania Trump and her immigration path to the U.S.

Crockett, during a hearing titled “Restoring Integrity and Security to the Visa Process,” argued that “the idea that Trump and my Republican colleagues want to restore integrity and security in the visa process is actually a joke.”

The lawmaker first slammed Trump-era immigration tactics, saying:

“Integrity isn’t snatching lawful visa holders off the streets and throwing them into unmarked vans. Integrity is not revoking visas based on social media posts that hurt somebody’s little feelings, because kids decided they want to go after Trump or this administration. We have a thing called free speech in this country.”

Then she got personal about the president:

“And since we’re talking about integrity, I’m confused as to why my Republican colleagues aren’t talking about the lack of integrity when it comes to the president’s family’s visas. Melania, the first lady — a model, and when I say model, I’m not talking Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford or Naomi Campbell-level — applied for and was given an EB-1 visa.”

To gain an “Einstein visa,” as the EB-1 is also called, noted Crockett, “you’re supposed to have some sort of significant achievement, like being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer, being an Olympic medalist, or having other sustained extraordinary abilities and success in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.”

“Last time I checked, the first lady had none of those accolades under her belt,” she said. “It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’ here.”

Libertarian Cato Institute analyst Alex Nowrasteh attempted a lighthearted defense of the first lady.

“Not everybody could marry Donald Trump and I think that’s quite an achievement, so I think she deserves credit for that,” he quipped, adding: “Nobody up here could have done it.”

Crockett laughed. “You sure are right,” she replied. “I couldn’t do it.”

Thank you, @Bliss!
Here's the video of the hearing with Crockett speaking; the above quotes start at the 1:17 mark, but the preceding remarks are equally worthwhile:
https://youtu.be/beTNY8neeq0

I would have preferred to link from somewhere other than YouTube as the comments are at least 90% without merit (to use a kinder, gentler description than my anger warrants). So, maybe don't read the comments if you don't have a strong stomach or meds or are a yoga master or something.

[Dimity]

I read a lot of Britlit and one very common theme is the difference between the gentry and the nouveau riche. People like Trump and Bezos being classic examples of the "money can't buy class" types so despised in these books. Starting to see why.

[Bookish Jen]

40 minutes ago, Affogato said:

Well that is fairly tasteless

It looks like something you make on Canva for an in-office engagement party for a coworker you're not particular fond of.

Somewhere I hope Mackenzie Bezos is living her best life and laughing her ass off.

[bluegirl147]

12 minutes ago, Dimity said:

I read a lot of Britlit and one very common theme is the difference between the gentry and the nouveau riche. People like Trump and Bezos being classic examples of the "money can't buy class" types so despised in these books. Starting to see why.

Class is something you definitely can't buy.  And you can't teach it.  You either have it or you don't. Another thing Trump and Bezos have in common is they both act like they are self made men who came from nothing.  We know Trump grew up rich and went into the family business and still went bankrupt multiple times but Bezos's parents invested $300 K.   

And as I wade into the shallow pool what are we expecting Lauren's dress to look like?

[BetyBee]

13 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

It looks like something you make on Canva for an in-office engagement party for a coworker you're not particular fond of.

Somewhere I hope Mackenzie Bezos is living her best life and laughing her ass off.

Of course I don't know Bezos personally, but my lived experience tells me that Jeff hasn't figured out that in all likelihood, Lauren is not in love with him. Most likely it's his money that attracted her to him. 🤷‍♀️

[Ohiopirate02]

33 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

And as I wade into the shallow pool what are we expecting Lauren's dress to look like?

I am envisioning something where the Girls are on full display. I can't decide on how full the skirt will be. I think it will either be a full princess skirt or something bodycon, maybe a mermaid silhouette. 

ETA--I can see something like this--

https://www.pninatornai.com/item-page/style-4724

Edited 12 hours ago by Ohiopirate02

[bluegirl147]

1 minute ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

I am envisioning something where the Girls are on full display. 

When are they not?

19 minutes ago, BetyBee said:

Of course I don't know Bezos personally, but my lived experience tells me that Jeff hasn't figured out that in all likelihood, Lauren is not in love with him. Most likely it's his money that attracted her to him. 🤷‍♀️

Melania was asked if she was with Trump because of his money and she responded would he be with me if I didn't look the way I do.  I'm guessing Lauren Sanchez isn't that honest.  Wonder the terms of the prenup.  And by the way Lauren if he cheats with you he will cheat on you.

[Kemper]

1 hour ago, Dimity said:

I read a lot of Britlit and one very common theme is the difference between the gentry and the nouveau riche. People like Trump and Bezos being classic examples of the "money can't buy class" types so despised in these books. Starting to see why.

What is the saying? Money talks...wealth whispers. 

[peacheslatour]

To gain an “Einstein visa,” as the EB-1 is also called, noted Crockett, “you’re supposed to have some sort of significant achievement, like being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer, being an Olympic medalist, or having other sustained extraordinary abilities and success in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.”

"Einstein visa"? It would more accurately be called the Epstein visa.

 

[Bookish Jen]

1 hour ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

I am envisioning something where the Girls are on full display. I can't decide on how full the skirt will be. I think it will either be a full princess skirt or something bodycon, maybe a mermaid silhouette. 

ETA--I can see something like this--

https://www.pninatornai.com/item-page/style-4724

I think even that dress may be too modest for Lauren.

[Lugal]

27 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

"Einstein visa"? It would more accurately be called the Epstein visa.

Epstein did claim to have introduced Trump and Melania.

[Ohiopirate02]

36 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

I think even that dress may be too modest for Lauren.

How about this one

[Bookish Jen]

5 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

How about this one

She'd probably wear it without panties.

[Ohiopirate02]

There's also this one--

[Kemper]

1 hour ago, Bookish Jen said:

I think even that dress may be too modest for Lauren.

What would be the over/under that her gown has some sort of corset visible. 

[peacheslatour]

She could take fashion tips from Ye's GF. 

[annzeepark914]

Whatever the design, we know it will be tacky. Has she done something to her face recently? Her lips look enormous. 

[peacheslatour]

Just now, annzeepark914 said:

Whatever the design, we know it will be tacky. Has she done something to her face recently? Her lips look enormous. 

Mar A Lago face.

[chitowngirl]

How many dresses throughout the day are we thinking? Because you know it isn’t going to be just one, or just one for the wedding and one for the reception. 4? 5?

[EtheltoTillie]

On the old Say Yes to the Dress forum, these styles were called Pnina Stripper Fairy dresses.  Designer Pnina Tornei makes a lot of this style.

[PRgal]

The University of Toronto is opening its doors to certain Harvard students who might not be able to get visas.

 

[peacheslatour]

2 hours ago, chitowngirl said:

How many dresses throughout the day are we thinking? Because you know it isn’t going to be just one, or just one for the wedding and one for the reception. 4? 5?

I had 3, 1 for the ceremony, 1 for the reception and one for when the seaplane picked up at the end of the dock. We had a 2 hour gap between the church reception and the one at my parent's club. We went and watched the Kentucky Derby at a tavern. I took it as a good omen that a filly won for the first time in like 80 years.

[Anela]

Republican Andy Ogles is calling for Pam Bondi to denaturalize Zohran Mamdani, and deport him.

https://www.threads.com/@aaronparnas/post/DLX9ohix-QK

[peacheslatour]

RIP to one of the last great true journalists of our time. Rest well, good sir. Bill Moyers, dead at 91.

June 26 (Reuters) - Bill Moyers, a key member of Democratic President Lyndon Johnson's inner circle and later a guiding force in American journalism during more than 40 years in public television, has died at the age of 91, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

At a time when critics said broadcast news was becoming fluffier and shallower, Moyers pursued a thoughtful, in-depth approach, bringing an intellectual perspective delivered in a soothing Texas twang.

The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here.

He took an activist approach to the job and The Nation magazine called him a "radical presence" in broadcast news, which his critics said was proof that the Public Broadcasting Service network should not get federal funding.

Starting in 1971, Moyers had regular shows on public television, including "Bill Moyers' Journal," "Now With Bill Moyers," "Moyers on America" and "Moyers and Company," as well limited-run series on the U.S. Constitution, faith and mythology.

Among the other topics he explored at length on his shows were poverty, racism, money in politics, climate change, income inequality, the shortcomings of the media and what he called the "pirates and predators of Wall Street."

"He used the tools of the documentarian to wield a velvet sledgehammer, bludgeoning corporate polluters and government ne'er-do-wells with precision and grace," New York Times media columnist David Carr

[Eri]

1 hour ago, Anela said:

Republican Andy Ogles is calling for Pam Bondi to denaturalize Zohran Mamdani, and deport him.

https://www.threads.com/@aaronparnas/post/DLX9ohix-QK

She has a pending complaint with the Florida bar so if I were her, I'd be quiet 👀

Funnily enough, her brother recently lost his bid to lead the DC attorney bar association (90%+ of the vote went to his opponent) - couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. DC area lawyers know how to hold the line!

Edited 5 hours ago by Eri

[Annber03]

1 hour ago, Anela said:

Republican Andy Ogles is calling for Pam Bondi to denaturalize Zohran Mamdani, and deport him.

https://www.threads.com/@aaronparnas/post/DLX9ohix-QK

Man, they're really scared of people like Mamdani winning elections, aren't they? 

Good. They should be. 

[bluegirl147]

7 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

Man, they're really scared of people like Mamdani winning elections, aren't they? 

Good. They should be. 

They are scared of people like Mamdani period.

[LexieLily]

I'm just tired of reading examples everyday of Trump and his ilk being horrible people.

Hilary was right. Basket of deplorables, they are. 

[Affogato]

7 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

Man, they're really scared of people like Mamdani winning elections, aren't they? 

Good. They should be. 

Every time something like this comes up I cannot believe anyone thinks of it. Complete bizarre overreaction  

It is like, “the dog chewed up my shoe. “ “possessed by the devil. Shoot him. “
 

[bluegirl147]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chris-cuomo-democratic-party-dead_n_685d8f0ee4b01b4b31df9efc

Good thing he doesn't get to define who or what the Democratic party is.

[Annber03]

47 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

They are scared of people like Mamdani period.

That, too, yes. And they can get over it. 

48 minutes ago, LexieLily said:

I'm just tired of reading examples everyday of Trump and his ilk being horrible people.

Hilary was right. Basket of deplorables, they are. 

And even then, she said that some Trump suppporters were deplorables, and was trying to give grace to the rest. She was far kinder to them than I would've been. 

And look what she got for it. 

[Dimity]

I really thought that things in the US couldn't get worse, but apparently hell has a basement.

Capitol Police Zip Tie Seniors in Wheelchairs During Medicaid Protest

Capitol Police officers were seen zip-tying the hands of senior citizens in wheelchairs on Wednesday during protests against proposed Medicaid cuts.

Video shows one officer tightening a zip tie over the wrists of one man in a wheelchair, featuring what appeared to be a communication aid screen, next to a senior woman already zip-tied. A second man in a wheelchair was also shown with his hands zip-tied.

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Dimity

[Annber03]

And yet the attackers on January 6th were able to just run amok, no problems. 

Okay, then. 

[Absolom]

53 minutes ago, Dimity said:

apparently hell has a basement.

I love the line.  I hate we need it.  I fear there may be a sub-basement.