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TexasTowelie

TexasTowelie's Journal
TexasTowelie's Journal
May 10, 2024

Biden Halts Weapons to Israel & Trump Trial Coverage Hits New Lows - The Daily Show



Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip.
May 10, 2024

Kimmel: The Stormy Daniels Roast of Trump's Penis, Drake vs Kendrick Lamar & Celebrities Read Mom Texts



Team Trump spent most of the day trying to paint Stormy Daniels as a sleazy, money-grubbing liar, there’s an amazing list of words and phrases that were used in court today, the sketch artist at the trial has been doing an incredible job, Trump’s lawyers are still going with the “he didn’t have sex with her” fairy tale, Ted Cruz took to Fox News to defend Trump, the judge warned Donald that if he violates the gag order again he could get jail time, Biden doesn’t believe that Trump will accept the results of the election, our in-house hip hop historian Gary Greenberg explains the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar drama, and once again some of our celebrity friends (Dave Burd, Nicholas Braun, Bebe Rexha, Jake Gyllenhaal, Quinta Brunson & Brett Goldstein) read real texts from their moms in honor of Mother’s Day.
May 10, 2024

Trump's lawyers crash and burn with failure during trial - Brian Tyler Cohen



The Legal Breakdown episode 281: @GlennKirschner2 discusses Trump's lawyers' failures in court.
May 10, 2024

Russian Economy in Tatters - Eastern Express - TVP World



In this gripping episode of "Eastern Express," we explore the dire economic situation facing Russia amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We'll dissect the impact of military spending on Russia's GDP, the severe labor shortages, and the potential dependence on China. Tune in to learn about the intricate balance of economic and geopolitical forces at play.
May 9, 2024

'It was slut-shaming': Reporter describes how Trump's defense went after Stormy Daniels - Deadline - MSNBC



Susanne Craig , New York Times Investigative Reporter, Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction how the jury and the audience reacted to how Team Trump attacked Stormy Daniels during her cross examination and how uncomfortable it made people feel to see Trump’s attorneys go as low as possible in their questioning.
May 9, 2024

'Fake Christian!' Boebert Gets Blasted For Attacking Non-Profit Helping Migrants - Waldorf Nation



Boebert faced immediate backlash after publishing Wednesday morning an X rant against a hotline Denver residents can call to connect with the nonprofit Hope Has No Borders, which pairs migrants with host families.
May 9, 2024

Putin bluffs on Victory Day as just one tank rolls through red square and Black Sea Fleet 'hides' - Times Radio



Today, Vladimir Putin marked Russia's Victory Day with a pared down affair, with just one tank on display.

May 9, 2024

Republican tests Jamie Raskin on the Constitution... fails miserably - Brian Tyler Cohen



NEW: Republican tries to school Rep. Raskin on the Constitution… fails MISERABLY.

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Gender: Male
Hometown: South Texas. most of my life I lived in Austin and Dallas
Home country: United States
Current location: Bryan, Texas
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About TexasTowelie

Retired/disabled middle-aged white guy who believes in justice and equality for all. Math and computer analyst with additional 21st century jack-of-all-trades skills. I'm a stud, not a dud!
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