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October Surprise Watch 10/25 Amalgamated Paskudnyaks LLC [1]
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Date: 2022-10-25
Elections
When you get a gift like this [Republicans trying to undo Social Security and Medicare], you take it, and you bring this home, and you drive it.
Democratic strategist James Carville
Pennsylvania
Fetterman-Oz debate tonight.
Georgia
In 2018, early voting in Georgia was three times the level of the previous midterms in 2014—434,000 votes at this point in that cycle. Now, yesterday, we got word of 758,808 early votes in Georgia. The doors have been blown off, and Hell is officially freezing over outside.
It’s not just unheard of, it’s almost like science fiction.
Rachel Maddow
Welcome to the future, Rachel, and everyone else!
South Carolina
NYT: North Carolina Early Absentee Voting
⏫ 114% over 2018.
Yup, also double the previous record.
Ohio
OH SOS: ⏫ 75% over 2018
Florida
NYT: ⏫50% over 2018
Recent polling has DeSantis up by ten points over Crist.
x it may not matter in the end but the Charlie Crist-DeSantis exchange on education was a TKO for Crist pic.twitter.com/6xxcGVZcer — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 25, 2022
Who won? DeSantis, Crist faced off in heated debate
DeSantis lied about the abortion issue, saying that at 15 weeks a fetus is fully formed.
Justice
x BREAKING: In a truly STUNNING act of corruption, Justice Clarence Thomas unilaterally grants Lindsey Graham's request to temporarily shield him from testifying in the probe into the illegal efforts to steal the 2020 election in Georgia. RT TO DEMAND THOMAS BE IMPEACHED! — Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) October 24, 2022
Yes, all on his lonesome. Until the full court gets to hear it
Thomas has been a first-class paskudnyak since he decided as a child that he hated the NAACP and all of its works. He has been a criminal since lying to Congress under oath at his confirmation hearing. Now,
Right-wing Vigilantes Sued for Intimidating Arizona Voters
On Monday, Oct. 24, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans and Voto Latino filed a lawsuit against Clean Elections USA, its affiliates and unidentified individuals (who allegedly have been “recruited or encouraged” by Clean Elections USA to monitor drop boxes) challenging the organization’s voter intimidation practices in Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that there were at least five instances last week wherein Clean Elections USA supporters “gathered at ballot drop boxes in Maricopa County with the express purpose of deterring voters.” The plaintiffs argue that Clean Elections USA’s alleged “coordinated campaign of vigilante voter intimidation” practices violate both the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the Ku Klux Klan Act. The plaintiffs request immediate relief preventing Clean Elections USA from further engaging in intimidation practices as Arizonans have begun early voting and there are only 15 days until Election Day.
x Allen Weisselberg, who started with Fred and worked ceaselessly for Donald, knows every penny in and every penny out. He goes on trial tomorrow in the Trump Org tax fraud case in Manhattan. — Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) October 24, 2022
x Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump's namesake family real-estate business, which was charged last year by prosecutors in Manhattan with orchestrating a years-long scheme to evade taxes.
https://t.co/JRzhoDStx9 — ABC News (@ABC) October 24, 2022
x Here's something you don't want to miss. @MichaelCohen212 will be breaking down Day 1 of the criminal trial against the Trump Organization LIVE tomorrow at 5p ET/2p PT. Watch here:
https://t.co/afgSMREUW0 — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) October 23, 2022
x Two years after his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges, disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein is again set to go on trial on similar charges in Los Angeles.
https://t.co/VT7WWYngEp — CNN (@CNN) October 24, 2022
x A trial to determine whether Georgia can continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy is set to begin. The lawsuit by doctors and advocacy groups argues the law violates the Georgia Constitution’s right to privacy and liberty.
https://t.co/lN7uxOMK81 — The Associated Press (@AP) October 24, 2022
Fetus at six weeks, with no heart
x FLASH: His defense attorney says there's been a notification from court that Stewart Rhodes has tested positive for COVID
OathKeepers trial was to resume at 930am. We'll see what impact this has on a trial that's already deep into the prosecution — Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) October 24, 2022
x Donald Trump's longtime friend and adviser, Thomas Barrack Jr., is expected to testify on Monday at his own federal trial, where he faces charges that he acted as an undisclosed agent for the United Arab Emirates.
https://t.co/idqoURrz3r — The New York Times (@nytimes) October 24, 2022
x Such a horrific situation and I'm glad that he is pleading guilty so the parents of victims do not have to endure a lengthy trial. Now hold Ethan Crumbley's parents accountable for the part that they contributed to this massacre. May they never see the light of day.
https://t.co/GmvSiHye2V — S.B. (@bartgirl24) October 24, 2022
Accused Michigan school shooter’s parents will face involuntary manslaughter charges, judge rules
Four counts.
There has never been such a case before, of parents charged over a shooting by their child. There have been cases such as a policeman charged with involuntary manslaughter for leaving a gun unsecured where a toddler got hold of it.
In this case the boy is frankly psychotic, with hallucinations of demons and an irresistible urge to shoot other students.
The thoughts won’t go away.
This does not work for a defense of legal insanity, which has nothing to do with psychiatric definitions. The parents refused to do anything about him when they were warned, and were happy to buy him a Sig Sauer semi-automatic pistol, and leave it in their house unsecured.
x Five of us scientists have had our case dismissed at Westminster magistrates court. Not even not guilty, simply no case to answer.
We were on trial for protesting UK govt’s rush for new oil & gas. Some background and context.
Long🧵1/
https://t.co/nPneIpSmu3 — Dr Stuart No New Oil Capstick (@StuartBCapstick) October 23, 2022
2 right-wing activists plead guilty in 2020 election robocall scheme
Two right-wing activists each pleaded guilty in a Cleveland court Monday to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud over false robocalls ahead of the 2020 election in Ohio, prosecutors announced. Driving the news: Jacob Wohl, 24, and Jack Burkman, 56, were indicted in October 2020 in connection with a scheme that Cuyahoga County prosecutors said targeted thousands of minority voters with pre-recorded messages that falsely claimed they could face mandatory vaccines or be tracked by law enforcement if they voted by mail. The big picture: Wohl, of Irvine, California, and Burkman, of Arlington, Virginia, gained national attention for several stunts in recent years seeking to smear public officials and Democrats. The Federal Communications Commission announced last year plans to fine the pair $5 million and they're being sued in federal court in New York City after being accused of making threatening robocalls that N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James said were designed to suppress Black voters. Meanwhile, Wohl and Burkman are "appealing criminal charges filed against them in Detroit stemming from a similar bogus robocall scheme targeting Black voters," AP notes.
Who? What?
Ye, Ye, Ye, Ye, No
Bloomberg: Adidas to end Kanye West partnership after controversies
Weasel words. It was vicious anti-semitism.
Adidas has been under pressure after antisemitic remarks by Ye
x “I can say antisemitic s*** and Adidas cannot drop me,” Kanye West said during his now infamous tirade against Jews during the Drink Champs Podcast earlier this month.
With a social media uproar focused on Adidas brewing, Ye’s theory is now being tested.
https://t.co/amijDr8DkB — CNN (@CNN) October 25, 2022
Adidas Plans to End Kanye West Partnership x x YouTube Video x Kanye West is no longer represented by CAA. The agency is the latest business to cut ties with the rapper following his recent anti-Semitic outbursts and amid a growing call for a Hollywood boycott against him, Deadline has confirmed
https://t.co/veyn7CfRpc — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 24, 2022
Getting Woke for Wrong-Wingers
Prayer at Pro-Trump Rally Blasts 'RINO Trash' and 'Deep State'
Also, as seen on Rachel Maddow, they claim
To be releasing a computer virus that will shut down all computers until after the election
To have organized a period of “going dark”, and when the lights come on, Trump will be President—not by his will, but by God’s will
To be releasing the Angel of Death to kill all of their enemies
There are YouTube videos of several ReAwaken America Tour events, but not this one. They are all organized as political revival meetings, with speakers whipping the crowds of thousands into a frenzy.
Real religious leaders have been complaining publicly.
NY AG Chimes In On Reawaken America Tour
Crime
More recent data than I had until yesterday. Yes, the crime rate is still going down, and the rate of paskudnyak lying is still going up.
Ukraine
Iran
x Looks like Iran is engaging in hacking and spewing disinformation to influence 2022 midterm elections.
https://t.co/EzChEzUK80 — Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) October 24, 2022
x The Islamic regime in #Iran raided a high school today and stripped girls naked. There are no words for this disgusting barbarity #IranRevoIution pic.twitter.com/kvEjHbhjHj — Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) October 24, 2022
x Not only Ukraine should replace Iran, but Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi, and Neymar should also play for Ukraine. Also, Pep Guardiola should be coaching Ukraine in the tournament. Lol. What a bunch of losers. pic.twitter.com/v5s15tlipf — Hassan Mafi (@thatdayin1992) October 24, 2022
x Heartbreaking. Negin Abdulmaleki, 21, got killed by security forces with batons in protest over the murder of #MahsaAmini by hijab police in Iran.
She was a medical engineering student at Hamedan university.
We are not asking the regime to respect us. We want the IRI to be gone. pic.twitter.com/bj1n4QOqEf — Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) October 24, 2022
x Incredible! These young protesters in Iran changed the name of Hijab Street to #MahsaAmini Boulevard and dedicated it to the women of Iran.
https://t.co/WfV3YW2gvy — Nazanin Boniadi (@NazaninBoniadi) October 25, 2022
x Lets stop the anti semitic rhetoric that always accompanies the topic of Israeli support. We Jewish Americans are doing much to support Ukraine from the USA. Israel has provided aid and support. It must do more including Iron dome technology. That is on the verge of happening. — Mark D. West (@MarkDWest1) October 25, 2022
Environment
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