1. Last week, 7 GOP state attorneys general sent a letter to Target warning that selling LGBTQ-themed merch "to families and young children" may be illegal

The letter alleges selling "LGBT-themed onesies, bibs, and overalls, t-shirts" could violate "child-protection laws"

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— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) July 10, 2023

Typically Southern states justify their atrocious economic programs by just piling all bad consequences onto black people and then not caring, but in Florida that approach is not gonna work out. https://t.co/E5wnLVcrHf

— Hamilton Nolan (@hamiltonnolan) July 10, 2023

My friend that lives close to Panama City told me last night things are a hot mess acres of food wasted construction dead in the water . But his base still loves him so…

okaydo said:

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I wrote about how the DeSantis campaign strategy of appealing to online trolls has weakened any momentum the campaign had.

My latest for @thedailybeasthttps://t.co/gdmiARXw0m

— Rotimi Adeoye (@_rotimia) July 9, 2023

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Paywall

OPINION | For Republicans who are worried the Trump party is turning into a rump party, the Arizona GOP serves as a cautionary warning: Things can always get worse. https://t.co/nbP9u9ab2z

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 11, 2023

Tuberville: My opinion of a white nationalist.. it’s an American. If that white nationalist is a racist, I’m totally against them.

Collins: White nationalist is racist

Tuberville: That’s your opinion pic.twitter.com/hT5wTPkCO4

— Acyn (@Acyn) July 11, 2023

Liberals don’t generally believe good news, but there are signs that Trump’s erratic behavior may lead to losing his centrist following. https://t.co/5agPPaMPQC

— The New Republic (@newrepublic) July 11, 2023

A recent New York Times article regarding the entry of Justice Thomas into the circles of the rich and powerful states that Thomas received a Super Bowl ring from Jerry Jones. https://t.co/LDynWLsNpF

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 11, 2023

82gradDLSdad said:

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okaydo said:

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I wrote about how the DeSantis campaign strategy of appealing to online trolls has weakened any momentum the campaign had.

My latest for @thedailybeasthttps://t.co/gdmiARXw0m

— Rotimi Adeoye (@_rotimia) July 9, 2023

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I think this is correct. I no longer will vote for him.

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Anyone who was considering voting for this #ss is #ucked up in the head.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) complains about how antitrust laws impact college sports at a hearing on the PGA Tour-LIV merger:

“Now everybody that plays basketball in college is gonna be driving a Bentley or a Rolls. I mean, we’re gonna be seeing rap stars instead of basketball stars.” pic.twitter.com/raasfga8XC

— The Recount (@therecount) July 11, 2023

Well alrighty then

The bet most Republican women are making is that complicity will protect them.

But GOP men will stab them in the back without hesitation. Marjorie Taylor Greene's ouster shows it.

So does DeSantis cutting off alimony for Republican housewives. https://t.co/tWn6Osu1SV

— Amanda Marcotte (@AmandaMarcotte) July 11, 2023

okaydo said:

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Liberals don’t generally believe good news, but there are signs that Trump’s erratic behavior may lead to losing his centrist following. https://t.co/5agPPaMPQC

— The New Republic (@newrepublic) July 11, 2023

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If they considered voting for him they aren't centrist.

okaydo said:

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) complains about how antitrust laws impact college sports at a hearing on the PGA Tour-LIV merger:

“Now everybody that plays basketball in college is gonna be driving a Bentley or a Rolls. I mean, we’re gonna be seeing rap stars instead of basketball stars.” pic.twitter.com/raasfga8XC

— The Recount (@therecount) July 11, 2023

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Why do Republicans hate the free market?

NEW: Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then watered down the offer after “DEI hysteria” #txlege #txed https://t.co/YS7NzvPDnT

— Kate McGee Balagia (@McGeeReports) July 11, 2023

…and the way they blurt out in a stream of consciousness racist statements without any awareness it is objectively racist…..and if you called them on it they would through a bowl of word salad at you trying to explain that it wasn't racist.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) complains about how antitrust laws impact college sports at a hearing on the PGA Tour-LIV merger:

“Now everybody that plays basketball in college is gonna be driving a Bentley or a Rolls. I mean, we’re gonna be seeing rap stars instead of basketball stars.” pic.twitter.com/raasfga8XC

— The Recount (@therecount) July 11, 2023

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Doesn't he have a neighbor's fist he needs to punish?

A Republican Presidential Candidate Is Literally Paying People to Donate to Him https://t.co/ieGJOyf76A pic.twitter.com/SYBZ1LZm37

— Jezebel (@Jezebel) July 11, 2023

GoOskie said:

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82gradDLSdad said:

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okaydo said:

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I wrote about how the DeSantis campaign strategy of appealing to online trolls has weakened any momentum the campaign had.

My latest for @thedailybeasthttps://t.co/gdmiARXw0m

— Rotimi Adeoye (@_rotimia) July 9, 2023

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I think this is correct. I no longer will vote for him.

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Anyone who was considering voting for this #ss is #ucked up in the head.

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Funny and sad you should say this to my post. I started having seizures in January of this year and most of my memories of the last few years are gone. I just went through a two hour neuropsychology test and was deemed to now have my ability back to build memories, due to medication I'm taking. So yah, I could be ****ed up in the head as you so smartly put it. Don't really appreciate the way you phrased your post and that's all I'll say since I'm not an *******, even with a partial brain.

Rupert Murdoch tells people he hopes Gov Glenn Youngkin will enter the presidential race. ⁦@NickNehamas⁩ and me on Murdoch empire not quite so supportive of DeSantis anymore. https://t.co/s8Azm87Gle

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) July 12, 2023

Youngkin would be a strong candidate. But will MAGA support him for not being loony enough?

GoOskie said:

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Youngkin would be a strong candidate. But will MAGA support him for not being loony enough?

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Unlikely. Republican voters are in thrall to Trumpism and not interested in moderating.

Ex-FBI official says GOP is telling agents: "If you investigate our party, you are going to pay the price":
https://www.rawstory.com/christopher-wray-house-judiciary-committee/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

It speaks volumes that Republican politicians do not resign when facing scandals, unlike their Democratic counterparts.

🚨Ohio State Rep. Bob Young (R) says he won't resign from the Ohio House despite domestic violence charges.

Young allegedly hit his wife and then followed her to his brother’s house, where he allegedly instigated a fight with him there.https://t.co/YMpvmlM1w0

— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July 11, 2023

GoOskie said:

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Youngkin would be a strong candidate. But will MAGA support him for not being loony enough?

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No, and I imagine once Trump finally goes away once and for all those people will go back to being politically inactive again because to them it won't matter if they vote anyway since elections are rigged.

Jesse Watters wants his leaders to be uncouth jerks.

Watters: When all the leaders were heading to a photo op, Trump pushed the president of Montenegro out of the way so he could be front and center. Biden doesn't do that. @ @Acyn.
pic.twitter.com/5HesfwjiAW

— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July 13, 2023

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Jesse Watters wants his leaders to be uncouth jerks.

Watters: When all the leaders were heading to a photo op, Trump pushed the president of Montenegro out of the way so he could be front and center. Biden doesn't do that. @ @Acyn.
pic.twitter.com/5HesfwjiAW

— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July 13, 2023

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Tucker Carlson will be proud of his replacement and Bill O'Reilly protege ....

Indiana State Rep Jim Lucas - a notorious gun extremist, racist and misogynist (he once bullied me during a hearing) - was arrested for driving the wrong way on an interstate entrance ramp and hitting a guardrail. Lucas was drunk and had THC in his system. https://t.co/V4phdVWMph

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 13, 2023

Hang in there

going4roses said:

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Hang in there

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Thank you. I actually feel great. No more driving, no more drinking (although I hardly ever drank), no more outdoor biking, no more dangerous wood working tools (I made furniture most of my adult life), etc. You'd think I'd be a mess. I come to BI to feel better about my life. ;-)

Kelsey Carpenter lost her newborn after going into early labor in what a medical examiner called a terrible accident. She faces 20 years in prison.
Her legal team @PregnancyJust say her case shows anyone who doesn't have a perfect birth is at risk:https://t.co/SvQdMIB8ZK

— Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) July 13, 2023

Crane: My amendment has nothing to do with whether or not colored people or black people or anybody can serve.

Beatty: I would like those words stricken from the record pic.twitter.com/K83Q2ls7aS

— Acyn (@Acyn) July 13, 2023

Cancel Culture? A Wisconsin teacher is being fired for complaining about the district banning kids from singing the Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song “Rainbowland.” https://t.co/KVr7IaJMJI

— The New Republic (@newrepublic) July 13, 2023

82gradDLSdad said:

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GoOskie said:

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82gradDLSdad said:

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okaydo said:

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I wrote about how the DeSantis campaign strategy of appealing to online trolls has weakened any momentum the campaign had.

My latest for @thedailybeasthttps://t.co/gdmiARXw0m

— Rotimi Adeoye (@_rotimia) July 9, 2023

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I think this is correct. I no longer will vote for him.

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Anyone who was considering voting for this #ss is #ucked up in the head.

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Funny and sad you should say this to my post. I started having seizures in January of this year and most of my memories of the last few years are gone. I just went through a two hour neuropsychology test and was deemed to now have my ability back to build memories, due to medication I'm taking. So yah, I could be ****ed up in the head as you so smartly put it. Don't really appreciate the way you phrased your post and that's all I'll say since I'm not an *******, even with a partial brain.

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YOU THE MAN, BRUH!

82gradDLSdad said:

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GoOskie said:

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82gradDLSdad said:

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okaydo said:

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I wrote about how the DeSantis campaign strategy of appealing to online trolls has weakened any momentum the campaign had.

My latest for @thedailybeasthttps://t.co/gdmiARXw0m

— Rotimi Adeoye (@_rotimia) July 9, 2023

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I think this is correct. I no longer will vote for him.

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Anyone who was considering voting for this #ss is #ucked up in the head.

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Funny and sad you should say this to my post. I started having seizures in January of this year and most of my memories of the last few years are gone. I just went through a two hour neuropsychology test and was deemed to now have my ability back to build memories, due to medication I'm taking. So yah, I could be ****ed up in the head as you so smartly put it. Don't really appreciate the way you phrased your post and that's all I'll say since I'm not an *******, even with a partial brain.

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Sorry to hear about this and glad to hear you are starting to feel better.

Your sentiment about the way it was phrased is a pretty good example of why tolerance is so important in our public discourse and our policies and laws.

I hope you keep us updated on your progress and wish you all the best. Even though we don't agree on everything, I've always thought you were a quality dude who engaged authentically throughout BI. And a good sport!