TGIF or not

My refrigerator died this morning. I've spent the morning dealing with that.

I've found temporary storage, at least.

Geez Louise, maybe I should change my FIGHT THE RIGHT FUNDRAISER to GET AHNC A REFRIGERATOR!

Two weeks ago my dog Luna was diagnosed with tick fever. She has a vet appointment today for her checkup.

I will post a new edition over the weekend! Thank you for stopping by and apologies for any humor inconvenience.

Peace!

George Zimmerman's auction of Trayvon Martin gun back on

George Zimmerman's auction of Trayvon Martin gun back on
George Zimmerman tried a second time Thursday to auction off the firearm he used to kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida four years ago after the first listing on a different gun-selling website was removed before bidding began on the "piece of history."


Zimmerman selling his gun shows if there's 1 thing that can't stop a bad guy w/ a gun, its America's justice system. - TheBaxterBean

The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam

• On Facebook, Trump's Longtime Butler Calls for Obama to Be Killed
• Four killed, 15 wounded in blast in southeast Turkey: sources
• Rousseff's fall in Brazil casts cloud on Cuba

Sources claim that the drug lord El Chapo will be extradited from Mexico to Brooklyn next month. Which raises the question — if we're bringing El Chapo here, who exactly are we trying to keep out with that giant wall? - Jimmy Fallon

Trump Flip Flops On Muslim Ban
Donald Trump appeared to subtly soften his tone on his proposed ban on foreign Muslims entering the United States Wednesday, in apparent response to criticism from the newly elected Muslim mayor of London.



Republican Shenanigans

• Trump doesn’t regret dismissing McCain’s war record because his poll numbers went up anyway 
• Trump predicts Graham will eventually support him
• Trump may put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his 'temporary' ban on Muslims
• Dan Quayle on Donald Trump: “I’m going to support the nominee” 
• Bill O’Reilly and Lou Dobbs cover for Trump: ‘Jesus never put out his tax returns! Ever!’

Gotta admit, when I saw George Zimmerman trending for a second I wondered if Trump had announced his VP pick.- John Fugelsang

GOP Will Party Tonight
A federal judge struck down a portion of President Obama's signature Affordable Care Act health law on Thursday, ruling that Obama exceeded his executive authority in unilaterally funding a provision that has subsidized billions of dollars of insurers.


All that Trump has to do to make Ryan happy is talk like all the losers he beat.- LOLGOP

Ryan And Trump Call A Truce?
 Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan pledged to work together despite their differences after a meeting Thursday aimed unifying a party torn over Trump's rise to the cusp of the Republican presidential nomination. The speaker stopped short of a full-throated endorsement but appeared closer to one.

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump call today's meeting "a positive goose step toward the unification of the party." - The Daily Edge

Rock The Voter News

• In Montana, Sanders spotlights Native Americans and the environment
• Pro-Clinton super PAC: Trump looks 'less transparent than Nixon' for not releasing tax returns

WTF? 9/11, Saudis and a Republican?
The 9/11 hijackers had support from Saudi government employees, said a former Republican official who investigated the attacks — and he wants the Obama administration to release evidence to prove it.

If Donald Trump picks Newt Gingrich as VP, it will be the GOP's most "Family Values" ticket ever. (2 current families and 4 ex-families) - Tea Pain

Biz/Tech News

• Nigeria lifts gas subsidy, nearly doubling the price of fuel
• US Congress 'bans members' Yahoo Mail'
• Senators to airlines: Drop bag fees to shorten airport lines

Trump supporters don't repudiate his rhetoric, but in their defense they don't know what repudiate means. - Paul Soloman

Bye Bye Middle Class
In cities across America, the middle class is hollowing out. A widening wealth gap is moving more households into either higher- or lower-income groups in major metro areas, with fewer remaining in the middle, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.

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Odd News

• Government says he's dead, but man insists he's very alive
• Oregon man's conviction for not changing diaper overturned
• Alligator bites off the arm of a Florida man fleeing police
• Police catch nursery-rhyming 'Gingerbread man' suspect
• Volunteer Detroit park grass cutters try blindfolded mowing

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Mesa Arch Canyonlands National Park. Photo by baxbaxter

Peace.

Trump: I don’t expect to release my tax returns before November

Trump: I don’t expect to release my tax returns before November

In a reversal, Donald Trump no longer appears eager to release his tax returns before the November election. 

The party of "Family Values" nominates a candidate with 3 marriages, then attacks their opponent for holdin' hers together.- Tea Pain

The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam

• ISIS claims responsibility for Baghdad bombing that killed dozens
• Georgia begins U.S.-led military exercise, angering Russia
• US heralds Romania missile defence system as step forward

Hey remember the last time we elected a millionaire-at-birth CEO who supported Nam but avoided serving to run America like a business? - John Fugelsang

Republican Shenanigans

• George W. Bush's daughter tries to set up squirming Prince Harry with her twin sister: 'Listen, she's available'
• Will Miami's Republican mayor vote for Trump? 'Of course not'
• Mitt Romney rips Trump for not releasing his taxes: He can only be hiding ‘bombshell of unusual size’
• ‘Your mic is hot!’: Sean Hannity screams for Geraldo to stop insulting Bernie during victory speech
• Donald Trump turns his attention from ‘Crooked Hillary’ to ‘Crazy Bernie’
• North Carolina school official suggests kids use pepper spray on trans people in bathrooms

In North Carolina, 30% of bridges are structurally or functionally obsolete and the state ranks 37th worst for bridge safety. But their bathroom security is the envy of the world. - Andy Borowitz

Do You Remember When George H W Bush Got Sick In Japan?
Japanese are welcoming President Barack Obama's decision to visit the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima, and those interviewed Wednesday said they aren't seeking an apology.

Rock The Voter News

• Independents just delivered another state for Bernie Sanders
• Bernie Sanders to MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell: 'Please do not moan to me about Hillary Clinton's problems'
• Hillary Clinton Backs Income Limits on Parents' Costs for Child Care

The NRA’s Unhinged Spokesman 
Ted Nugent’s at it again, posting a video of Bernie Sanders shooting Hillary Clinton.

A FB friend had a baby 2 hours ago and she already posted a video slideshow of baby pics complete with music. [snorts birth control pills] - OhNoSheTwitnt

Biz/Tech News

• Crude Oil 46.07
• Yen pressured after Japan's verbal warning, dollar gains traction
• Fox News says new tabloid stories on Ed Henry raise ‘serious questions’
• CalPERS, NYC pensions urge Exxon investors to back climate measure

Instead of America maybe Budweiser should change its name to a country whose election isn't being laughed at by the rest of the world. - OhNoSheTwitnt

Google Says NO To Payday Lenders
Internet giant Google said Wednesday it will ban all ads from payday lenders, calling the industry "deceptive" and "harmful."


If Gene Simmons thinks Prince was "pathetic" then Gene Simmons still hasn't watched the Gene Simmons sex tape.- John Fugelsang

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Odd News

• 'This is impossible:' New York man wins his 2nd $1M lottery
• Man admits locking Verizon worker in underground vault
• Beware Everest graffiti artists, China is watching you
• A wild tune: Alaska moose harmonizes with home's wind chimes
• The San Andreas fault is about to crack — here’s what will happen when it does

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Polish sculptor Małgorzata Chodakowska has made a name for herself by creating unique, moving sculptures and statues that actually feel like they have a human-like presence in the room. Now, she's taken her work a step further and added water, creating bronze statues that double as spectacular fountains. Hey, I'm half Polish! You go girl! :)  See more pictures

Peace.