The Lexdate: Angsty Rage Politicking & Socializing
[Hung. Took half a month to see] A House Democrat has filed the 1st articles of impeachment against President Trump https://t.co/k5WaYuPf1B
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 7, 2017
[TY for showing backbone] Chicago Suing Justice Dept. Over Sanctuary City Policy | Political Junkie | iHeartRadio https://t.co/mXVpfLi4nV
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 7, 2017
[Hopefully doesn't turn into over interpretation of speech.] AMP | Marketplace - Fighting Terrorism Online https://t.co/weAH2ejwrz
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 7, 2017
. . .a lot of pundits & politicians feeling like they're enabled to make even more racist stereotypes about black people? Seriously,
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 8, 2017
black people? Because, and no offense to janitors but I'm working within social norms here, that's an aspired for position?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 8, 2017
"servant" position for an aspired for statistic when there's a lack of all types of parity in higher ranks that need diversity. . .wrong.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 8, 2017
It's especially apparent because the pundit realized how racist he sounded after then added a list of skin pigments.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 8, 2017
So Trump & Kim Jong Un are two leaders that seem to only understand escalation & obliteration? Great. . .. :( https://t.co/OiHh3fKNiJ
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 9, 2017
I expect consumers to rage quit or not get in first place because WAY TOO MUCH CHOICE & accounts to keep track of.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 9, 2017
Maybe an opportunity for cable companies?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 9, 2017
[At least both parties exploding.] Trump pushes back on McConnell 'excessive expectations' - CNNPolitics https://t.co/iwrhLFGjx7
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 9, 2017
Though I fear it will make little difference. I think Senate & House is all for this BS. Just look at when he struck Syria. . ..
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 10, 2017
*THREAD* Previous Administrator of CMS has scheme to sabotage Trump not funding ACA Premium Tax Credits & Cost Sharing Reduction. https://t.co/5RjujXHvqS
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
[At this moment. . .collusion almost compelling] "Russia & China working on plan to prevent US-North Korea conflict" https://t.co/Ri7Dxc0tJd
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
Trump is like a cold that turned into a sinus infection that turned into MRSA.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
How being indispensable is hurting your career https://t.co/j0AmwXDnDo
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
FLINT MI HAS BEEN WITHOUT CLEAN DRINKING WATER SINCE 2014 PLEASE KEEP RETWEETING THIS. #FlintWaterCrisis pic.twitter.com/Iy1MjWD7Qp
— Rob (@Unpersuaded112) August 10, 2017
I hate taxes, but I LOOOOOVE premiums.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
[TY, O; FU, T] Study: Trump’s actions are directly responsible for rising health care premiums – ThinkProgress https://t.co/dtUzrM8JR5
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
[Call reps & senators to support, too] Stop Trump from starting a nuclear war | CREDO Action https://t.co/sXFOpIXYUS
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 11, 2017
[Guess this is Lindsay Graham's fighting somewhere else. Ugly.] An Open Letter from Guam to America | Boston Review https://t.co/08UN8iYev7
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 12, 2017
I signed up to fight Nazis 73 years ago and I'll do it again if I have to.
— John Dingell (@JohnDingell) August 12, 2017
Hatred, bigotry, & fascism should have no place in this country.
White supremacists, Neo-Nazis and anti-Semites are the antithesis of our American values. There are no other "sides" to hatred and bigotry.
— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) August 12, 2017
I direct this one toward arguers that British has such a different history re: race that they can pardoned from representation justice. https://t.co/7vBYTNQG2o
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 13, 2017
Fellow White People: Charlestown not isolated event on the edges. It's the everyday for POC. OUR responsibility to make our group BETTER.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 13, 2017
Just in case y'all feel like quoting MLK again pic.twitter.com/kh65y9cHkn
— Postgres Killah 🌹 (@0x424c41434b) August 12, 2017
@GeekMelange This makes me want to get into basketball again, but @wnba, not men's NBA. https://t.co/sTWqyqmWqf
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 13, 2017
Doesn't hurt to have deep down discussions with ourselves about it, too. It can be so easy to make unthinking casual prejudicial jokes.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 13, 2017
US will be better when white people don't need video & pictures, they know as a given that oppression is taking place & needs to be ended.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
Also interesting point about how the Nazis have made doing so seriously difficult politically in Germany. Nazis REALLY ruin everything!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
[This is Trump's reading to kids on 9/11] Trump calls KKK, white supremacists 'repugnant' - CNNPolitics https://t.co/bHJOdaRhc3
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
[Then Trump makes it about himself, as usual] "Trump tells CNN reporter: You're fake news" https://t.co/HrwOBhKypX
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
[Good! We need more of this!] Google drops neo-Nazi site out of ‘immediate concern of inciting violence’ https://t.co/7IGGJJcYzg
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
Youth Outreach Services [ https://t.co/7AU2PHKUxj ] in Chi: Many youth clients need help to get school supplies. https://t.co/xujPGEY1uE
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
The Lextopia-Thoughts on Historical Revisionism on Social Media Regarding USA Entering World War II because of Nazis https://t.co/aToQLX2uDN
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 14, 2017
On top of that, Trump should be forbidden from elected office to the day he dies much like Confederates were after the Civil War.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
Longer than Confederates, but when they returned, country went to shit. This man is destroying the values of America from within.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
.@SenDuckworth @SenatorDurbin @RepMikeQuigley Time to sign onto the Articles of Impeachment on file. STOP TRUMP FROM DESTROYING AMERICA. https://t.co/z5iHOSVnm7
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
Is it me, or is Trump providing aid and support to domestic terrorists?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
I cannot sit on a council for a President that tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism; I resign, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/ip6F2nsoog
— Richard L. Trumka (@RichardTrumka) August 15, 2017
IMPEACH TRUMP if you believe what you're tweeting. He is aiding & supporting white supremacist. They are domestic terrorists.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
Report: FBI Finds White Supremacists Infiltrated Law Enforcement Agencies https://t.co/ibgnzznahW
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
CEOs on #Trump'sManufacturingCouncil, drop out. You are supporting #WhiteSupremacy & #DomesticTerrorism.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
I just sent this request to my Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) conpany, @CalvertFunds. Please do the same or act on it as a SRI. pic.twitter.com/EXiKVqFnkx
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
Racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism & Islamophobia are poisoning our societies. We must stand up against them. Every time. Everywhere.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 15, 2017
I wholeheartedly support retweeting quoted tweet. https://t.co/5nCwPy30Ey
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
[2 have left as of 15 minutes ago, we need all to leave & not join] Business leaders are walking away from Trump https://t.co/xe3N3eSn6v
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
If you think important to say that you're "not one if THOSE White People", listen to this podcast (from yesterday) https://t.co/Melj2Uucfc
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 15, 2017
Frankly, we should take a tip from Germany & make teaching citizens about our atrocities part of the curriculum & plaster it on TV.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice [Materials provided Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter] https://t.co/2SAm6dHCSX
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
Is it OK to call them #deplorables yet?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
Well that's a lot of monitoring & research I can take off my to do list. https://t.co/ZVyNJYbnr1
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
Yes, your boss can fire you for being a white supremacist [and other political sentiments, but still. . .] https://t.co/J3lOt3MBoE
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
Fellow WhiteFolks: If u think this is just about calming down, converting, or punching Nazis, or impeaching Trump, u don't want real change.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
[Kinda exciting. Sci nerds critique!Sepsis Risk For Newborns Reduced By Probiotic Bacteria Protects Newborns : NPR https://t.co/7RucYv8V0e
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 16, 2017
@SenDuckworth @SenatorDurbin @RepMikeQuigley I urge you, at the very least, to vote for censure motion of Trump.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
My opinion about military coup: Bad idea. About bringing it up on Social Media: Stupid stupid idea. Hi, NSA, FBI, etc.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
[It's a start. . .] PayPal cuts off payments to right-wing extremists - CBS News https://t.co/hnKYYAB8XN
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
Looks like we're reaching stage of agreeing there's a problem but segmenting on definition off it & how to deal with it. Let's not weaken.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
Now how do I not freak this new person because all my social surface features are threatening? So this is what it's like, hunh?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
Teacher Accused Of Punching Neo-Nazi Says Standing Up To Fascism Isn't A Crime | HuffPost https://t.co/QzDTK0BkMs
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
Did anyone save the game on 12/31/2015? With what we know now. . ..
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 17, 2017
racism & prejudice is not rational, this is a basis for non-spurious, legitimate reason for removing Trump & any future gov't official.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
BUT maybe a nuance should be added so that "reverse racism" cannot be part of the precedent, so maybe I should add hegemonic supremacy.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
I yelled at him to stop hararassing her & she could be on the road there. He kept saying he was trying to help her. By harassing?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
On the bright side, I don't think he made me any less late for work than I already was.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
then stand up for the marginalized & oppressed. THIS BS IS NOT OK! RESIST!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
Honestly, best thing he can do now is issue an Executive Order to have a one-time recall vote. Least he can do is grovel in front of America
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
& ask for forgiveness.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 18, 2017
The Lextopia: Would Abigail Adams be Worthy of a Statue? https://t.co/PTrDEXA5nU
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 19, 2017
Ranking Member Cohen to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against Pres Trump After Comments on Charlottesville https://t.co/E7HAiVk3No
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 19, 2017
[This needs to be weakened to go from forever to a statute of limitati ons] Congressional Review Act https://t.co/7eLHjts42S
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 19, 2017
I proposed a good candidate for a statue in a previous post. Any other ideas?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 19, 2017
I hear lists of planted fake news stories & arguments for White Supremacy, & brain breaks. Insanity. https://t.co/q7FFLhXnPN
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 20, 2017
I kind of wonder if fighting Skynet would provide more honor than the current self destruction we're creating.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 20, 2017
Now that cover is ripped off White Supremacy in our country to the eyes of Liberals/Progressives like me.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 21, 2017
[Important phenomena for us to familiarize ourselves with & to be vigilant of] Dog-whistle politics https://t.co/kJtywncEmG
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 21, 2017
Which I understand is THEIR goal, but ahhhhhh!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 21, 2017
Damnit, I miss @BarackObama. He wasn't perfect, but at least you know good heart was in the right place. & no actual scandal & well liked!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 21, 2017
I love working for @UncannyMagazine because I know they believe #LoveIsReal.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 22, 2017
Srsly, @speakerryan? Denounce hate then just Paul Ryan: Trump 'messed up' Charlottesville response - CNNPolitics https://t.co/PTqG4sP5kR
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 22, 2017
I just saw a dude (in a car) consciously run a red light for take out. WTF world?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 22, 2017
Is Thai Pastry in Little Vietnam, Chicago that good?
Can I say the world going to hell in a hand basket & not be an old coot? Wait, It's going in 18 wheeler driven by a drunk driver. Naive me!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 22, 2017
There's obviously some connect between this population and White Supremacy,
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
Their reaction is wrong. I wish this were just a small insurrection of spoiled White Men, but it will be a long, difficult slog that us more
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
appreciate them, learn about them, and take a stand against asshole White Supremacists and their emboldening figure, Donald Trump.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
Everybody, do me a huge favor and spread the word on this. It's a survey of sexual harassment in sff: https://t.co/EHC9tIP0CB
— Jess Nevins (@jessnevins) August 21, 2017
Heh, Trump thought he was so clever by not talking publicly about military stuff, huh? Not the first.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
And DNC candidates have a ready made platform: plurality, representation. Instead of #I'mWithHer, how about #We'reForEachOther?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
[Haven't read report but THIS!] New report suggests WOC should lead Progressive movement - https://t.co/JO4zkoybW1 https://t.co/mqx0COeZqe
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
From professiobal, civic, political, and even interest based. So folks, we gotta figure out how to join & participate!
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
Thanks, Family Ties! Now we've got a bunch of Alex P Keaton's running things. No, he wasn't as much an asshole.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
.@nprpolitics I just realized DNC has done horrible job getting Gen X & after involved. How much could generations play into politics?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
.@BarackObama Few Liberal GenXers/Millenials in office or on deck. How do we get inspired & involved?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
@1a Few Liberal GenXers/Millenials in office or on deck. GOP has a bunch. Is DNC disillusionment generational?
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 23, 2017
[Pretty good thought piece] Liberals, don’t fall into the right’s ‘identity politics’ trap - The Guardian https://t.co/gvwwjodBKY
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 24, 2017
Submit a public comment: Don’t let Trump slash overtime pay | CREDO Action https://t.co/jEN8skphKJ
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 24, 2017
[Don't feel bad re: not donating] ACLU takes heat for free-speech defense of white supremacist grp - CNNPolitics https://t.co/A6NeWFYwSX
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 24, 2017
[Wait, what? Competition, not gov't causing coal downturn? :b] Rick Perry’s “baseload” study released – Ars Technica https://t.co/4rgdqwDymQ
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 24, 2017
increase taxes on creative payment to executives, capital gains, & non-wage income & cut down on tax breaks for depreciation.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 24, 2017
Another cool piece of technology, this time for colorblind people! https://t.co/239azZwTfS
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Great analysis why liberals don't get current political climate (long load) & not about econ vs identity politics. https://t.co/4IjweLA6Su
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Small Political Speech: Economics and Identity Politics Not Mutually Exclusive, We Need to Unite, We're With You! https://t.co/5jBtnHILuv
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Fascinating interview with an academic about Antifa (anti-fah) https://t.co/dqXQee5w7q
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
After all, most of the Clinton "corruption" in the news was about money going toward her campaign, not local, state campaigns.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
[Let's not go back to a time told by this man, when learning is a form of spite] William Lynn Weaver – StoryCorps https://t.co/W4nAGUJwbY
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
[May want to wait to grocery shop] Amazon to lower prices on select Whole Foods items, starting Monday https://t.co/O3HiZFsyqN
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Liberals: Make sure you get your information to the 2020 census. That's how we get House/Electoral Representation. Current trends: losing.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
[Illinois people] EDITORIAL: Secret talks in Springfield no way to decide school funding | Chicago Sun-Times https://t.co/lA7TyKhRpB
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
But for freedom & REAL happiness, jobs & encouraging welcoming to non-violent, non-hateful people is way to go. Real people power, too.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Going for personal power, some other state or country can always lure them away to build their people power. It just takes some outreach.
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Stand with Sen. Sanders: Fair prices for taxpayer-funded Rx drugs | CREDO Action https://t.co/iwgSrM49Nf
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Reject Sam Clovis: No racist climate deniers at USDA | CREDO Action https://t.co/eZP6Nfc4Y0
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
Weird. . .I'm not filled with uncontrolled angsty rage at the government & society right now. I'm ready for it to hit after Harvey & weekend
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
[Some history pissing me off, though, at the history of White America] Native Nations Perspective War of 1812 | PBS https://t.co/ZczDp6joyX
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 25, 2017
FAQ about Congressional Apportionment based on census. Interesting, undocumented immigrants count. Makes you think. https://t.co/4czZOufFhp
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 26, 2017
This is a cool comparison of American median income based on race vs based on ancestry. Races are not monolith. https://t.co/kRv2N9Bii9
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 26, 2017
Crazy podcast recorded 8/3/2017 announced Ulysses S Grant book out in Oct 2017. Are we re-visiting the Civil War? https://t.co/IAl0NBfU2S
— The_Lex (@screwjaw) August 26, 2017
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