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Pence and the evangelical leaders are living proof that, even as self-identified followers of the way of the Christ, they are willing to sacrifice their professed beliefs in exchange for power over others. Not hard at all for people like Bill Maher and Ricky Gervais to mock them. Faith is supposed to be a source of comfort and guidance in our dealings with our fellow man, no matter who they are. It is not supposed to be used as an excuse to control others or excuse one's actions that do harm. God will get you for that.

Its warming up. There will be bushes soon.

And there goes Trump manufacturing his personal reality again.

Should Trump lose by a narrow margin, he will refuse to accept the results. If he loses in a landslide, he will go ballistic. Either way, he will allege, with no proof at all, that there was massive election fraud, just as he did last time. His hand-picked investigative committee found no irregularities at all and were ordered to not submit a report that would contradict Trump.

Trump's ego and personality will not allow him to resign- he will poison every well in a scorched earth policy before that happens. Trump will never finance his own campaign

AMERICA SPEAKS OUT!

AAAAND....THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER STRIKES AGAIN!

At his presser today, Pallister hinted that he would be easing some restrictions next week.

I maintain that if the polls continue to show a downward slide to oblivion for the GOP with Trump being the main reason, they will have to consider dumping him, and if they think that they can appear heroic by impeaching Trump, they absolutely will. They may even secretly negotiate with the Democrats that if another impeachment hearing is initiated by the Dems, the GOP will abstain and let Trump be impeached and removed from office by default.

FROM THE FILES OF IDIOTS ANONYMOUS:

GOP DOES DAMAGE CONTROL-AGAIN. On Monday, April 27, according to Isenstadt, Trump campaign adviser Justin Clark expressed his “displeasure” to Kevin McLaughlin, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) — angrily telling McLaughlin that any Republican candidate who followed the advice of the memo should not expect the campaign’s support. McLaughlin, Isenstadt reports, “responded by saying he agreed with the Trump campaign’s position and — according to two people familiar with the conversation — clarified that the committee wasn’t advising candidates to not defend Trump over his response.” According to Isenstadt, McLaughlin stressed to Clark that the memo wasn’t saying that Trump shouldn’t be defended on coronavirus but rather, was offering advice on how he should be defended. https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/trump-campaign-angrily-responds-to-nrsc-memo-urging-republicans-not-to-defend-the-president-on-coronavirus-response/

Looks like his go-to is chelation "therapy" which has been thoroughly debunked. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned eight companies that their over-the-counter (OTC) chelation products are unapproved drugs and devices and that it is a violation of federal law to make unproven claims about these products. There are no FDA-approved OTC chelation products. The companies that received the warning letters claim that their products treat a range of diseases by removing toxic metals from the body. Some also claim to treat autism spectrum disorder, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and other serious conditions. Some companies that received the warning letters also claim their products will detect the presence of heavy metals to justify the need for chelation therapy. The drug products involved have not been evaluated by the FDA for treatment of these diseases, and violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Despite the claims of the companies that received warning letters, the effectiveness in treating any of the diseases listed is unsubstantiated. Depending on the condition, when relying on unproven OTC chelation products to treat serious conditions, patients may delay seeking effective medical care. In addition, there are serious safety issues associated with chelation products, which can alter the levels of certain substances in the blood. Even when used under medical supervision, these products can cause serious harm, including dehydration, kidney failure, and death. “These products are dangerously misleading because they are targeted to patients with serious conditions and limited treatment options,” said Deborah Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “The FDA must take a firm stand against companies who prey on the vulnerability of patients seeking hope and relief.”

Can't make out what he said

Koresh was absolutely nuts. He, along with Jim Jones were the poster boys for Messianic complexes and ought to give you a good insight into Donald Trump's insanity.

It would be awesome, but unlikely. If Faux news weren't praising or lying about Trump, they would have nothing at all to present.

Had a quick peek at 3downnation's projected CFL draft options for the Bombers. looks like it might not be a complete waste of time this season after all.

TRUMP TURNS ON FAUX NEWS President Donald Trump demanded an "alternative" to Fox News over the weekend as he accused the right-leaning network of disseminating Democratic talking points "without hesitation or research." The president publicly called out some of his favorite targets at the conservative cable channel, including former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., who is on the board of Fox News' parent company. The president smeared the former GOP vice presidential nominee as a "RINO," or Republican in name only. https://www.salon.com/2020/04/27/trump-demands-an-alternative-to-fox-news-as-he-accuses-the-network-of-spreading-misinformation/

Nobody loves and appreciates Drumpf like he does.

GOP Candidates Advised To Not Defend Trump The Republican Party has seemingly given up on defending President Donald Trump’s widely criticized response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now advising its Senate candidates to instead put the blame on China. Politico reports that the National Republican Senatorial Committee is making attacks on China the centerpiece of its efforts to deflect blame for the crisis, while at the same time trying to paint Democrats as being “weak” on China. In a memo sent out to Senate candidates, the committee says that prospective senators should praise Trump’s China travel ban, but should otherwise avoid getting into a debate about how he’s handled the crisis. “Don’t defend Trump, other than the China Travel Ban — attack China,” states the memo, which also describes COVID-19 as “a Chinese hit-and-run followed by a cover-up that cost thousands of lives.” https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/national-gop-senatorial-committee-memo-warns-candidates-dont-defend-trump-on-pandemic-response/

The good news is that the number of patients in intensive care and the deceased has remained static.

It occurs to me that by and large, the vast majority of Canadians have come together during this crisis, but the exact opposite is true for Americans. The divisions that have always been there just under the surface have boiled to the surface and, from where I sit, it appears that a civil war is possible, fomented by a desperate Trump and GOP. I have no doubt that he will be quite willing to sacrifice tens or hundreds of thousands of people to stroke his ego.

America is poised to surpass 1,000.000 COVID19 cases before day's end today. And Trump will do a victory lap that his measures are working oh so well.

A renowned psychotherapist assesses Trump: Q: What do you think Donald Trump will do if, shortly before Nov. 3, it appears clear that he is going to lose the election? Rather than making a prediction as to Trump’s specific actions, it is more helpful to describe the type of actions he will take. Rather than trying to say, “This is the move he’ll make.” Like in a relationship, Donald Trump is the abuser. He is the husband or father who is abusing his partner or children or other relatives. The American people are like a woman who is leaving her abuser. She tells her abuser, “That’s it! I am done with you!” She has her keys in hand and is opening the door of the house or apartment to finally leave. What happens? The democidal maniac Donald Trump will attack us, badly. Make no mistake. Donald Trump is going to find a way to attack and cause great harm to the American people if he believes that he will lose the 2020 election. https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/leading-psychotherapist-breaks-down-the-4-components-of-trumps-malignant-narcissism-and-explains-the-presidents-addiction-to-destruction/

This not about US politics, but Britain. Friday, the Tory-dominated parliament refused a 1% pay raise for nurses but instead gave themselves a 2.8% raise. Well done Boris, well done. Jolly good, I say.