Thursday January 7: Daily Links
WEDNESDAY 12.23
NEWS STORIES
Buzzfeed's Amazing Pics Of the Seize Of The Capitol
In case you didn’t watch the fall of the US government, Buzzfeed has a bunch of pictures that should freak you
out.
Hope you don’t see a cousin in there.
Dan Crenshaw Suddenly Against Violence
Dan Crenshaw tweeted stop the bullshit and wanted Trump to go to the Capitol with a bullhorn.
He was applauded on social media
Did he forget this bullshit?
Georgia Reloaded is here.
The epic saga continues, this time in Georgia. Everything is on the line. Donate to the fight at https://t.co/2j2lVY8Ak7 pic.twitter.com/N5T4zqmdpc
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) December 13, 2020
Trump’s Twitter and Facebook Temporarily Locked Down
Please don’t tempt him to start a Tiktok. We’ve suffered enough.
What did World Leader’s Have to Say About the Siege on the Capitol Building
Hopefully this doesn’t look too embarrassing. Should we remind them that we’ve made some good movies and cheeseburgers, so we have that going for us?
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021
Like so many others, I’ve been watching what’s happening in the United States. I share the sentiment of friends in the US – what is happening is wrong.
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) January 7, 2021
Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 6, 2021
We believe in democracy.#WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/dj3hs66KKn
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 7, 2021
Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2021
Very distressing scenes at the US Congress. We condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) January 6, 2021
The scenes from the Capitol are utterly horrifying. Solidarity with those in 🇺🇸 on the side of democracy and the peaceful and constitutional transfer of power. Shame on those who have incited this attack on democracy.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) January 6, 2021
Horned Helmet Guy Identified
The guy wearing a horned helmet and painted face while sitting in the U.S Senate has been identified as QAnon supporter Jake Angeli, or Q Shaman. He better summon the legal gods to keep him out of federal prison.
Trump Assures Us All That Will Be An Orderly Transition Of Power
Welp, Trump finally has let everyone know that there will be a smooth transition of power from his administration to Biden’s. All it took was a death and the most insane shit anyone’s ever seen to happen in modern American history.
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Electoral Certification:
“Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th. I have always said we would continue our…
— Dan Scavino🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) January 7, 2021
Strip Clubs And Karaoke Bars Are The New Speakeasys
A speakeasy in 2021 is now a hookah bar, a strip club or a karaoke spot that lets people enjoy themselves maskless. This is really bringing shame upon the term speakeasy.
Children's Show In Denmark Features Man With Giant Out Of Control Penis
A children’s show in Denmark stars a character with the worlds longest penis that allows him to “perform rescue operations, etch murals, hoist a flag and even steal ice-cream from children.” It’s the lead in to Spongebob Prophylactic.
SPORTS
Josh Allen Made You Haters Look Like Dopes
Everyone laughed at the Buffalo Bills and their QB? Now who is laughing? Well still you. You
are laughing that the Bills will lose in the playoffs or Super Bowl.
Please don’t let them hear you.
Celtics and Heat Kneel Before Game and Release Statement
So we can definitely put to rest now that kneeling is somehow an offensive form of protest, right?
Sean Payton Had A Plan On How To Pack 50,000 Saints Fans For COVID Free Playoff Game
Sean Payton floated out a plan that would’ve quarantined 50,000 people in hotels, test them everyday, and bus them directly into the Superdome for Sunday’s playoff game. Instead, the league pushed a plan to see Payton completely lost his mind.
ENTERTAINMENT
SAG Awards Bummed Grammys Moved To Their Day
The SAG had a nice seat picked out at the lunch table in the school cafeteria when the Grammy bullies yanked their chair away, no one should get an award for 2020.
Lauryn Hill Says No One Ever Asked Her To Make A 2nd Album
Lauryn Hill claims that she never made another album because her label never offered her help to make another one. Tommy Mottola would’ve changed your kids diapers if it meant getting another album out.
John Fogerty Releases Politically Charged Single
John Fogerty released a new ballad, ‘Weeping In The Promising Land’, which addresses the government’s response to the pandemic, and the BLM protests. He’s still ain’t no fortunate son.
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9507695/john-fogerty-weeping-in-the-promised-land-song-video/
more stories coming soon
everything
GOING VIRAL
Woman Gives Us Great Reason As To Why She Ran Up Into The Capitol
When she puts it like that, kinda makes you see their side, right?
The OG tweet got deleted but i got the screen grab pic.twitter.com/gFhzV8iaQP
— hamzito (@HamZaddy_) January 7, 2021
Anti-Masker Makes Really Great Point As To Why Masks Are Bad
Inside Edition caught up with some anti maskers who just want to shop mask free. Jump to 2:26 in the video to see why masks really are bad. Maybe this lady should run for local government, she has lots of good ideas.
Protestor Puts It All In Perspective
Look people of America – this kid got a paper cut while storming the Capitol and that could be your kid next time.
Pro-Trump rioter, holding up his bloody hand: "This could be you or your kids." pic.twitter.com/Vui3mG81F6
— The Recount (@therecount) January 6, 2021
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Study Says People Who Travel More Are Happier
A researcher found that “people who regularly take trips of at least 75 miles from their home are about seven percent happier than respondents who rarely travel.” This must mean truckers are the happiest people on the planet.
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