I WONDER WHAT THE GOING RATE IS FOR SELLING OUT YOUR COUNTRY?

I WAS INFORMED BY A READER THAT FACEBOOK IS NOW BLOCKING POSTS CRITICAL OF DONALD TRUMP, POSTED BY ELECTED DEMOCRATS IN THE U.S. SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REP. TO VERIFY, I ASKED THE INDIVIDUAL TO TRY POSTING THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES. GUESS WHAT?

Our 21-0 record against Trump. WASH. ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB FERGUSON. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

Trump's racist words against my colleagues. U.S. REP. JENNIFER WEXTON. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

AMY KLOBUCHAR: AT LEAST ONE CAND. FOR THE WHITE HOUSE WAS PAYING ATTENTION. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

The best argument I've seen for checks and balances. PAT LEAHY. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

Kamala Harris and "Medicare for All." BERNIE SANDERS.Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

How my Medicare for All plan works. KAMALA HARRIS.Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

I WONDER IF FACEBOOK IS BEING PAID IN DOLLARS OR RUBLES?

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Peter, The Nigerian Necromancer: Towards A Social Philosophy of Magic.
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BALTIMORE. SETH MOULTON.

David, I’m Emma, Seth’s National Finance Manager, and I live in Baltimore. On Saturday, Trump took to Twitter with another racist tweet-rant. He called my city a "very dangerous and filthy place,” the "worst in the USA,” and a "rat and rodent infested mess." Not only are Trump’s attacks on Baltimore baseless, they are overtly racist. He repeatedly uses the word “infestation” when talking about black people. And simply put, he attacks Congresspeople like AOC and Rep. Elijah Cummings differently than he attacks white Congresspeople. Donald Trump is not fit to lead our country. Trump’s racist, unhinged, and un-American attacks on Saturday remind me of why I’m working for Seth: he’s a real leader who unites people rather than dividing them. Seth served four tours in Iraq as a leader in the Marines. He came home and took up the mantle of leadership representing the 6th district of Massachusetts in Congress. And he offers a vision for America that is starkly different than Trump’s. David, Seth knows how to take on Donald Trump—and win. That’s why I’m doing everything I can to get Seth on the debate stage. As National Finance Director, one of my jobs is to make sure we are successful in our end-of-month fundraising efforts. Thank you, Emma Lucaci National Finance Manager Seth Moulton for America DONATE

I’m asking for your opinion. MICHIGAN GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WITMER.

DAVID, Starting tonight, 20 candidates will take the stage in Detroit for the second Democratic Presidential Debates! As governor and a lifelong Michigander, I’m thrilled to welcome them. Ahead of the candidates taking the stage, I’ve hosted many of them at events across Michigan where they’ve shared their ideas and plans for our country. Now, I’d like to hear from you. What issues should the candidates highlight on stage this week?

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​We’ve talked about the importance of expanding access to health care, funding quality public education, and ensuring that everyone has a path to a good-paying job – plus, infrastructure and how we #FTDR, or as we say in Michigan: fix the damn roads! Now we have the chance to ensure that these issues are discussed on the debate stage for the whole country to see. Instead of hoping that presidential candidates talk about the issues that matter to us, let’s weigh in. What should the candidates be talking about? What do you want to hear? Take a moment and share your priorities with me and the DGA. We can’t let this moment pass us by – not after we’ve seen what a Trump presidency looks like. I’m counting on you to speak out, DAVID. Thank you, Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan