What's in the news?

[Trigon]

I wonder though, why all attention seems focussed on the presidential election.

That's because, in the words of Bill Maher, shit just got real:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ul2OuvPOQE

[Beguile's Mistress]

Having watched Secretary Clinton for a lot of years and reading up on her 30-year career in government I might have a different impression of her than the one portrayed by her enemies, opponents and the hostile media.  All politicians have made their mistakes and bad choices but I've noticed that most people really enjoy tarring female politicians in ways that they avoid with male politicians where excuses are made, forgiveness is offered or their foibles are simply ignored.

The US will be in good hands if Secretary Clinton is elected and takes her place in the Oval Office.  She has the knowledge, experience and intelligence needed by a world leader to do the job effectively.

Since I can't say anything favorable about the Republican candidate I'll just overlook him.

[Trigon]

Having watched Secretary Clinton for a lot of years and reading up on her 30-year career in government I might have a different impression of her than the one portrayed by her enemies, opponents and the hostile media.  All politicians have made their mistakes and bad choices but I've noticed that most people really enjoy tarring female politicians in ways that they avoid with male politicians where excuses are made, forgiveness is offered or their foibles are simply ignored.

Indeed. And those claims against Hillary were mostly fabricated in any case.

But seriously though, she sends some emails and everyone was in uproar. But then you have a guy who lies, cheats, steals, harasses, and sexually assaults everyone he comes across (and doesn't bother to hide it, mind you), they all think: meh, I know he's bad, but...

[Beguile's Mistress]

The following link will take you to an article on the Republican candidate that paints a picture of a volatile, reactionary man lacking in self-assurance and demonstrating a constant need of comforting, watching and hand holding.  He fights with and ignores his advisers.  He decides to stay on point and then derails himself almost from the start of every speech.  I got the impression he is surrounded by toadies more invested in the end result of the election than the man.  There is nothing in the article that points to a person who will be able to effectively govern or remain steady and watchful of the country's needs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/us/politics/donald-trump-presidential-race.html?emc=edit_ta_20161106&nlid=72754896&ref=cta&_r=0

[Trigon]

Hey, guess what everyone, after keeping us all in suspense, the FBI has finally updated us and has stated that, once again, the claims against Hillary Clinton were complete bullshit. The conclusions they reached in July remain unchanged 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/us/politics/hilary-clinton-male-voters-donald-trump.html

Now lets focus on the real issues, and give Trump and his clowns the boot!

[Beorning]

I can only say that if Trump wins, the Central and Eastern Europe is screwed, as Trump will leave it at the mercy of Putin... 

[gaggedLouise]

Trump hasn't commented the FBI's "unexpected response" on twitter yet , but I'm eager to see in the morning what he will be saying. 

[TheGlyphstone]

Trump hasn't commented the FBI's "unexpected response" on twitter yet , but I'm eager to see in the morning what he will be saying. 

His staff cut his access to Twitter, apparently.

[gaggedLouise]

His staff cut his access to Twitter, apparently.

Haha! Is that the word going round or just your guess? Yeah, it sounds quite likely...

[TheGlyphstone]

Haha! Is that the word going round or just your guess? Yeah, it sounds quite likely...

That's what the article BM linked above says.

[Lustful Bride]

Argument at Walmart between a Trans person (in the process of transitioning) with another co worker over said transition leads to the Trans person shooting their coworker.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/cops-worker-shot-after-threat-over-gender-transition/ar-AAjUGxx?li=BBnb4R7&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15


Feel free to correct me if im wrong, I had to reread it twice to see who was who.

[Trigon]

That's what the article BM linked above says.

You actually forgot the link, but here is one such article: http://fortune.com/2016/11/06/trump-staff-twitter-account/

He has been banned from his own twitter account, by his own staff. In my opinion it was long overdue. I'm tired of hearing from him.

[Beguile's Mistress]

Trump hasn't commented the FBI's "unexpected response" on twitter yet , but I'm eager to see in the morning what he will be saying. 

His staff is supposed to have taken away his twitter access.  The evening news reported that he's back to say the FBI is off track again.

[Anteros]

FBI tells Congress it has not changed conclusion on Clinton emails: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/fbi-tells-congress-it-has-not-changed-conclusion-on-clinton-emails/

[Orval Wintermute]

FBI tells Congress it has not changed conclusion on Clinton emails:

And in other news giant orange man-baby with tiny hands says everything is rigged again.
If the system really is that rigged, then why bother taking part? You know you've already lost so why waste everyone's time and money?

[Trigon]

He needs to learn to let it all go.

[RedRose]

I'm not finding any English link, but basically French presenter Delormeau has become THE person to bully over the last weeks. He's been insulted, forced to confess that he's gay, bashed, talked to as a female (she) etc... And people love it, claiming the guy is paid for that. I'm really not getting how that is so funny...
An example here, 0:20 on... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kM9U0KpWj0

[Oniya]

It looks like this Hanouna guy is the instigator (based on my very limited French and lots of Google Translate.)  Is Hanouna known for this kind of routine?  (In America, we'd call him a 'shock jock', like Howard Stern used to be.  Might still be.  I stopped paying attention to him years ago.)

[WindFish]

Republican strategist Ana Navarro, the woman who said pussy on CNN while calling out Trump puppet Scottie Pippin for her hypocrisy, tells us why she's voting for Clinton and against Trump. Her article is well worth the read.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/07/opinions/navarro-republican-voting-for-clinton/index.html

I have a great deal of respect for her after watching her on CNN the past couple of months. I get the feeling there are more Republicans, especially women, who will make the same decision she did.

[Lustful Bride]

Kurdish forces pushing up to Mosul, discover a Mass Grave

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mosul-today-iraqi-kurdish-forces-advance-mass-grave-found/ar-AAk11Uc?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15

[Anteros]

It looks like this Hanouna guy is the instigator (based on my very limited French and lots of Google Translate.)  Is Hanouna known for this kind of routine?  (In America, we'd call him a 'shock jock', like Howard Stern used to be.  Might still be.  I stopped paying attention to him years ago.)

Yes he is.
This happened recently in one of his show: https://www.indy100.com/article/kim-kardashian-lookalike-says-no-to-kiss-on-live-french-tv-tpmp-presenter-kissed-her-breast-live-7365466

[leafy]

To what extent do you think perspectives like the two below - shorthand: Trump should be president solely b/c he will uplift the status quo of American politics - hold clout?

http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/04/slavoj-zizek-vote-trump-hillary-real-danger/

http://townhall.com/columnists/brucebialosky/2016/11/06/drain-the-swamp-n2241277

[Oniya]

Yes he is.
This happened recently in one of his show: This woman didn't want to be kissed on live TV. The presenter decided to kiss her breast instead.

Kinda the impression I got.  (fixed the url thingy)

[leafy]

Also this: https://mediamatters.org/video/2016/11/07/watch-cnn-trump-surrogate-confuse-molotov-cocktails-mazel-tov-cocktails/214350

[Beguile's Mistress]

To what extent do you think perspectives like the two below - shorthand: Trump should be president solely b/c he will uplift the status quo of American politics - hold clout?

http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/04/slavoj-zizek-vote-trump-hillary-real-danger/

http://townhall.com/columnists/brucebialosky/2016/11/06/drain-the-swamp-n2241277

Also this: https://mediamatters.org/video/2016/11/07/watch-cnn-trump-surrogate-confuse-molotov-cocktails-mazel-tov-cocktails/214350

If Trump's staff was a hamster they would get lost in their spinning wheel.

I also doubt that Trump would be uplifting in any way, shape or form.  I can't find anything redeeming about him at all.