What's in the news?

[TheGlyphstone]

That strikes me as SO Polish. But surprised still.

Only way for it to be more Polish would be if the measure had been vetoed by one member of parliament.

[Oniya]

* Oniya is actually over 50% Polish.

I think what we're actually seeing here is an attempt at a theocracy.

[gaggedLouise]

Yes, very Polish in a way...but more "old Poland" I guess...

So, Jesus Christ is being touted as the greatest of Polish kings? 

[Lustful Bride]

This just makes me so sad.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gold-star-family-of-slain-calif-soldier-booed-on-flight/ar-AAkvERn?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15

[TheGlyphstone]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/us/mike-pence-hamilton.html

Mike Pence attended a performance of Hamilton: The Musical in NYC. During the curtain call, the cast addressed him directly.

Naturally, Trump flipped out at the 'rude harassment' for the cast asking his homophobic vice-president-elect to show some tolerance.

[Beguile's Mistress]

The world is becoming a backwards place.  Trump demands an apology when Pence is ask for tolerance and acceptance and yet since he began his campaign nearly two years ago more incidents like the one with the people on the plane are breaking out.  I'm waiting for a Tweet from Trump asking those booing passengers to apologize.

[Iniquitous]

The world is becoming a backwards place.  Trump demands an apology when Pence is ask for tolerance and acceptance and yet since he began his campaign nearly two years ago more incidents like the one with the people on the plane are breaking out.  I'm waiting for a Tweet from Trump asking those booing passengers to apologize.

Don't hold your breath while you're waiting...

[Beguile's Mistress]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/us/mike-pence-hamilton.html

Mike Pence attended a performance of Hamilton: The Musical in NYC. During the curtain call, the cast addressed him directly.

Naturally, Trump flipped out at the 'rude harassment' for the cast asking his homophobic vice-president-elect to show some tolerance.

Meanwhile, Pence got up, turned his back on the stage and walked out while they were reading their request/message.  Rude much?

[Sara Nilsson]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/us/mike-pence-hamilton.html

Mike Pence attended a performance of Hamilton: The Musical in NYC. During the curtain call, the cast addressed him directly.

Naturally, Trump flipped out at the 'rude harassment' for the cast asking his homophobic vice-president-elect to show some tolerance.

I like that Trump said theatres should be a safe place, I find it ironic considering how often the right have been whining about how us liberals need safe spaces and are triggered so easily

[Anteros]

In other news, the Polish Catholic Church has declared today Christ as the King of Poland.

Multiple politicians attended the related Mass and festivities, including the President himself...

... is it me, or is it just a bit creepy?

It's not you.

[Anteros]

I like that Trump said theatres should be a safe place, I find it ironic considering how often the right have been whining about how us liberals need safe spaces and are triggered so easily

Right?

[Oniya]

I like that Trump said theatres should be a safe place, I find it ironic considering how often the right have been whining about how us liberals need safe spaces and are triggered so easily

I'm not sure whether to go into the history of theater as social commentary, or the history of presidents and theaters...

[Anteros]

White Nationalists Celebrate ‘an Awakening’ After Donald Trump’s Victory: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/us/politics/donald-trump-mitt-romney-secretary-state.html?ribbon-ad-idx=4&rref=politics&module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Politics&action=click&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article

Despite Trump’s skepticism, nearly 200 countries pledge to keep fighting climate change: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/despite-trumps-skepticism-nearly-200-countries-pledge-to-keep-fighting-climate-change/

[Sara Nilsson]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/us/politics/white-nationalists-celebrate-an-awakening-after-donald-trumps-victory.html?action=click&contentCollection=Politics&module=Trending&version=Full&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

I think you mean that link for your first one Anteros :)

[RedRose]

I am not used to political messages at the theater (except for one that would be part of the show), but if it's done in the USA, then it is fine.

[Oniya]

I am not used to political messages at the theater (except for one that would be part of the show), but if it's done in the USA, then it is fine.

The entire show (much like the earlier musical '1776') is a political message, and the second act in particular involves a very heated and disputed election:

The presidential election of 1800 results in President John Adams being defeated, with Jefferson and Burr deadlocked in a tie. Hamilton is upset that Burr has once again changed his ideals for personal gain, and instead throws his support behind Jefferson, who ends up winning the delegates by a landslide ("The Election of 1800"). Burr, enraged, exchanges letters with Hamilton and challenges him to a duel ("Your Obedient Servant"). Before sunrise on the morning of the duel, Eliza asks Hamilton to come back to bed, but he says he has to leave before lovingly complimenting her ("Best of Wives and Best of Women").

Burr and Hamilton travel to Weehawken, New Jersey for the duel, near the site where Philip was shot. As a gunshot sounds, Hamilton soliloquizes on death, his relationships, and his legacy. He aims his pistol at the sky and is struck by Burr's shot, dying soon after. Burr laments that even though he survived, he's cursed to be the villain in history, remembered only as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton ("The World Was Wide Enough").

The company congregates to close the story. Washington enters and reminds the audience that they have no control over how they will be remembered. Jefferson and Madison collectively admit the genius of their political rival's work. Eliza explains how she fights to save her husband's legacy over the next 50 years and frets that she has not done enough, and she then asks the audience who will tell their story once she is gone. As she dies, Hamilton shows her all those who will care for and protect her legacy as she did for him ("Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story").

I don't see an admonition to a newly-elected official to be out of context here.

Now, what would be more subtle and amusing would be if it had been a performance of 1776, and the cast had included the song that Richard Nixon got cut from the film:  Cool, Cool Considerate Men.

audio-only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7K9k84R5ok

[Lustful Bride]

The entire show (much like the earlier musical '1776') is a political message, and the second act in particular involves a very heated and disputed election:

I don't see an admonition to a newly-elected official to be out of context here.

Now, what would be more subtle and amusing would be if it had been a performance of 1776, and the cast had included the song that Richard Nixon got cut from the film:  Cool, Cool Considerate Men.

audio-only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7K9k84R5ok

Oh god I love 1776 soo much ^_^

[Oniya]

Oh god I love 1776 soo much ^_^

Colonial garb does such wonders for men's legs...

*coughs* I mean - history!  Education!  Examples of democracy as a functional system!

[Anteros]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/us/politics/white-nationalists-celebrate-an-awakening-after-donald-trumps-victory.html?action=click&contentCollection=Politics&module=Trending&version=Full&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

I think you mean that link for your first one Anteros :)

Yes, thank you. :)

[Anteros]

Peaceful Water Protectors Face Rubber Bullets, Mace, Compression Grenades and Water Cannon in Frigid Temperatures at Standing Rock: http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/water-protectors-face-rubber-bullets-mace-compression-grenades-water-cannon-frigid-temperatures-standing-rock/

[Lustful Bride]

US Gov released Guidelines for new Smart Guns.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/us-government-releases-official-guidelines-for-smart-guns/ar-AAkvQFg?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15

I approve. I think gun violence incidents would be cut down if the gun is programmed to only ever fire for one user's fingerprints. But that remains to be seen if its all its cracked up to be.

[Lustful Bride]

I think we got someone trying to out crazy Trump.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/alarm-over-proposed-philippine-law-to-jail-9-year-olds/ar-AAkyAqL?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15

[Valerian]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/21/asia/japan-earthquake/index.html?sr=twcnni112116japan-earthquake0926PMStoryLink&linkId=31412773

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake just hit off the coast of Japan and there are tsunami warnings out.  :(

[Anteros]

France Foils Another Terror Attack, Arrests Seven: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/france-foils-terror-attack_us_5832f2b8e4b058ce7aabf32a

Turkey child rape protests: Thousands take to streets against law that would let men off if they marry victim: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/turkey-child-rape-protest-thousands-law-men-freed-marry-victim-istanbul-ankara-izmir-akp-erdogan-a7428166.html

UKIP group asked to repay 'misspent' EU funds: http://www.france24.com/en/20161121-ukip-group-asked-repay-misspent-eu-funds?ref=tw_i

Police Attack Unarmed Water Protectors w/ Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas, and Water Cannons; 160+ injured: http://www.unicornriot.ninja/?p=11191

[Lustful Bride]

This, Disgusts me.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/critics-fear-texas-bill-would-forcibly-out-gay-students/ar-AAkzWVW?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=HPCOMMDHP15


Next thing you know theres gonna be a bill forcing me to wear an arm band saying I have autism, so everyone can know to ostracize me and treat me like an idiot.