Because All Black People Know Each Other

It’s still Black History Month and our president is still honoring it. From yesterday’s press conference:

“We’re going to do a lot of work on the inner cities. I have great people lined up to help with the inner cities.”

“When you say the inner cities, are you going to include the CBC, Mr. President, in your conversations with your urban agenda, your inner city agenda—” American Urban Radio Networks reporter April Ryan asked.

“Am I going to include who?”

“Are you going to include the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus—”

“Well, I would. I tell you what, do you want to set up the meeting?” Trump said, speaking over her. “Do you want to set up the meeting?”

“No, no, no, I’m just a reporter,” Ryan said.

“Are they friends of yours? No, go ahead. Set up the meeting.”

“I know some of them, but I’m sure—”

“Let’s go. Set up a meeting.”

Truth Becomes Fiction Becomes Truth

In the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coen Brothers retold – sort of – Homer’s Odyssey, but relocated to depression-era Mississippi. (It also generated interest in so-called “Americana” or “Roots” music,” thanks to the best-selling soundtrack put together by T-Bone Burnett.) George Clooney played Ulysses Everett McGill, a chain-gang escapee and con man, trying to get back to his estranged wife Penny, portrayed by Holly Hunter, and their seven daughters. He needs to prove he’s “bona fide,” so they will take him back.

You’re probably asking what this has to do with Donald Trump.

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Who’s This Putin Guy Everybody’s Talking About?

“Great move on delay (by V. Putin) – I always knew he was very smart!” – Donald Trump

“I think it’s inarguable that Vladimir Putin has been a stronger leader in his country than Barack Obama has been in this country.” – Mike Pence

“I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy… I was able to get a sense of his soul.” – George W. Bush

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How To Spend Your Christmas Money

Maybe you were lucky enough to receive as Christmas presents, envelopes containing cash. Instead of doing something foolish like saving or investing it, or replacing the worn-out brakes on your car, consider the opportunity offered by the Opening Day Foundation: a chance to “celebrate the great American tradition of outdoor sporting, shooting, fishing and conservation.” What is the Opening Day Foundation, you ask?

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