Almost Like Journalism

The Times reports on decisions at the DoJ to decline to defend two laws. One is the Affordable Care Act. The other, which apparently has experts divided, involves a technical dispute (what makes this a Federal and not state-level offense? See BACKGROUND below.) about a 1996 ban on female genital mutilation (hard to feel the political wind blowing from the right in favor of overturning that ban, inspired by immigrant behavior, but here we are...)

Sparking my ire is this ahistorical diatribe, my emphasis:

While there are important differences between the two cases — Republicans have attacked the Affordable Care Act in the courts for years, while legal experts are debating whether the circumcision law is defensible — critics were troubled by what they fear is an emerging view inside the Justice Department that it is up to the Trump administration, not members of Congress, to decide whether a law has merit and should be enforced.

“Imagine a world where an administration of one party passes a law and then a different president effectively invalidates it by having the Justice Department refuse to defend it in court,” said Joshua Geltzer, the executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law School.

“You want elected lawmakers to draft laws, not lawyers at the Justice Department,” Mr. Geltzer said.

Wow, to imagine that I'd have to imagine a President explaining he can't act until Congress changes the current law and then imagine that same President reversing himself after the legislative effort stalls and unilaterally instructing the DoJ to simply exercise its prosecutorial discretion and decline to enforce the law. Unthinkable!

Or if that memory is too raw, what about that other Clinton legacy project, the Defense of Marriage Act? The DoJ cut that loose as well in response to a shift in the political winds, that time from the left.

For the Times to pretend even for a second that this is a new problem under Trump is absurd.

BACKGROUND on female genital mutilation issue:

In drafting that law, Congress relied on its power to regulate interstate commerce. Lawmakers had increasingly used that authority to overcome the fact that they cannot simply make local crimes federal matters, no matter how evil, unless they violate some federal power that Congress wields.

“For this to work, Congress has to show that there is some connection between the criminal conduct and interstate commerce,” said Mr. Dellinger, now a partner at the O’Melveny & Myers law firm.

But in 2000, four years after the female circumcision law was enacted, the Supreme Court examined Congress’s use of the Interstate Commerce Act in drafting the Violence Against Women Act. In that case, United States v. Morrison, the government lost in part because the court had greatly narrowed Congress’s ability to use its power over interstate commerce to draft criminal laws.

Last year, in the first court case involving the genital mutilation law, the judge in Michigan cited the Morrison case to rule that Congress had failed to clearly draw a connection between interstate commerce and the practice of female genital mutilation.

In his letter to Ms. Feinstein, Mr. Francisco sent a list of possible changes to the law to strengthen the connection with interstate commerce and keep the ban on female circumcisions in place, like outlawing the use of the banking or telecommunications systems to perform the act.

“Essentially, the Justice Department is urging Congress to fix the law before a case gets to the Supreme Court, where there is a good chance it would be struck down,” Mr. Dellinger said, adding that the government’s action in this case was appropriate. “The constitutional fix is relatively straightforward, and should be uncontroversial.

Nothing is uncontroversial. This will be portrayed by some nutter somewhere as an attempt to attack immigrants and embarrass Ilhan Omar.

Comments

[Jane]

Off to the pool!

[James D.]

This will be portrayed by some nutter somewhere as an attempt to attack immigrants and embarrass Ilhan Omar.

I'm unclear why this is a bad thing?

Immigrants who support a barbaric practice like FGM SHOULD be attacked. Ilhan Omar SHOULD be embarrassed at all times.

What am I missing?

[James D.]

Oops!

[Jane]

JIB,

Where can you watch the Masters before 3:00PM? (other than Augusta that is)

[Narciso79]

She defended 9/11 which was planned by two of the players in the Mogadishu ambush, atef and adel, the last is still alive in Syria somewhere.

[Neo]

As we now know, in sworn testimony given in the United Kingdom, not even Christopher Steele would vouch for the dossier's accuracy. And equally damaging, in testimony before Congress, FBI lawyer Lisa Page stated that, contrary to standard FBI procedure in counterintelligence operations, the Trump campaign, purportedly the target of Russian infiltration, had not been warned of the Kremlin's nefarious efforts because the FBI did not deem the Steele dossier reliable enough to compel such a warning.

Page's testimony sets up an irresistible line of inquiry. If the dossier was not reliable enough to justify a warning to Trump's campaign about the Kremlin's plot, how could it even remotely serve as the basis for obtaining FISA warrants to spy on the campaign? By her benighted testimony, Page has framed the issue nicely and invited a full vetting of who, what, where, when, why, and how the dossier was used to dupe the FISA court.

[Beasts of England]

On the Internet, Jane - it's live now.

https://www.masters.com/index.html

[MissMarple2]

https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/13/purdue-football-coach-jeff-brohm-gets-36-8-million-contract/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=atdailycaller

36.8 million over 7 years.

[Captain Hate]

Willowed

Powell has so completely disappeared from the public radar that I had completely forgotten about him.

He understands self preservation better than those other dopes and was keeping his yap shut and hoping to skate on everything. Then the data dump happens. Oops!

[Jane]

Thanks Beasts!

[Jim Eagle]

Thanks, Beasts. I was reading my "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde" that Catsmeat assigned:)

Jane,

Its the tail end of the pack now. In the last 13 Masters, the winner has come out of the top 10. So the best time to start watching is after 1:30 PM.

[Sidwhite]

please forgive this not short OT post.

Buckeye – I feel for you. I had pretty severe sciatica last year. It developed in March and finally resolved in May. During that time, I couldn’t stand up or walk more than a couple of minutes until the pain on my left side became unbearable from my hip down to my feet. I slept on my right side on the couch. I was working remote in a double wide temp office about 4 hour drive away and fortunately, sitting and driving created no significant pain. I managed to walk from my temp quarters to my vehicle, drive, walk into my office, and function. Same think for the trips home.

After 1) waiting (give it a week and see what happens) 2)Chiropractor, 3) therapy, 4) silicone shots, 5) the back surgeon rescued me. Much prayer from numerous friends - family also involved. I had a bulging disk and spinal bone spur that were challenging the sciatic nerve for the left side. I was walking around the block within 2 days after surgery. I have mild sensation in either my thigh, calf or hip most of the time, but I will NOT complain as I experienced what real pain was about for a little over 3 months.

So the message from here is don’t give up. Continue to pray and find the right medical formula to put this in the rear view mirror.

[Jim Eagle]

MM,

I think in a majority of states, the highest paid public servant in the State is the university's football coach.

[JimNorCal]

While flicking through the Wikileaks files at random I opened one labeled Angela Merkel. It was old, 2007.
A bank on the island of Guernsey asked her to close her account as it was obviously being used to issue bribes.

[Sidwhite]

To those unfamiliar, I am a Lurker from the Libby days back for my bimonthly contribution. Still working full time (semi-retirement is in the not too distant future) so it is hard for me to stay current on comments to be able to make any real-time contribution. Try to read at least 200 comments on each blog, but usually stay a day or so behind. I find this site provides great current insight on what is happening. Lucianne is my other daily go-to. These pretty much keep me familiar and educated with (national) current events. Mrs. Sidwhite is impressed by my knowledgeable discussions when TV news is a day or two late to discover significant events.
Have a great weekend all. Storming here in the Big Country so my plans for today are a changin’.

[Buckeye]

I think in a majority of states, the highest paid public servant in the State is the university's football coach.

Certainly true in Ohio. Second highest tier isn't even close.

[Buckeye]

Sidwhite, good to hear from you!

I keep trying to be semi-retired, but proving difficult.

With the economy heating up, even old farts are in demand:)

[MissMarple2]

I am amazed that he got that amount from Purdue, headed by Mitch "the Knife" Daniels, former Governor and notorious skinflint.

[MissMarple2]

The latest theme is that President Trump is inciting violence against Omar with his tweets. As this guy demonstrates, the messaging is very consistent with similar phrasing. He has assembled a bunch in this thread so that you can see it:

https://twitter.com/neontaster/status/1117080471970766848

[Jim Eagle]

Jeff Knox, luckiest guy in the world today and possibly tomorrow. He is the non-competing marker playing with Eddie Pepperell who is the last man on the cut. Not many guys get a chance to play in the Masters without earning it:) Last year he played with Rory.

I think he is either a member or part of the professional staff. This is like his 6th time being the non-competing marker.

[Buckeye]

As this guy demonstrates, the messaging is very consistent with similar phrasing. He has assembled a bunch in this thread so that you can see it:

Coordinated messaging needs to be a theme at one of Trump's rallies.

Don't just call them fake, illustrate how corrupt they are.

[Sidwhite]

Yes Buckeye. My boss and I had discussion in September when the TDY in San Antonio was coming to a close. I would reduce workload just enough to hold on to employee benefits by the end or 18. That's been moved out a couple of months a few times and I expect we will be nearing '20 when it happens. Starting 2 month TDY in Plano north of Dallas next week. Oh well, golf and fishing next year.

[Buckeye]

This year I plan to buy a fishing license and possibly a hunting license.

Last time I fished with any consistency was when I was 12.

This will be my first fishing license in my life!

I have a BIL who is an avid angler, and is retired, so having somebody to fish with isn't a problem.

Another BIL has a boat not getting enough use:)

[Extraneus]

"It's so important, I think personally, for her to succeed. Right? She's -- there have been some missteps. But there's something much bigger here, like, going on. We don't want one of our first Muslim, women, Americans, to, to, to, to, blow up politically like this."

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/mark-finkelstein/2019/04/11/scarborough-ilhan-omar-so-important-her-succeed

[Jane]

Yeah I suspect instead they will pass a law banning Muslims from office. Well it won't pass, but you know what I mean.

[Jane]

Nice to see you Sidwhite.

[Extraneus]

DONALD TRUMP JR. BLASTS ‘STUPID LOGIC’ AFTER MSNBC’S CHRIS HAYES ACCUSES PRESIDENT TRUMP OF ‘ENDANGERING’ OMAR’S LIFE

The President is actively and willfully endangering the life of a member of Congress.

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) April 12, 2019

...

Yea, he should really stop quoting her directly.

By your stupid logic does all of your network’s insane leftist commentary and lies over the last 2 years “actively and willfully” endanger the life of the President?

Asking for people who actually like America and Americans. https://t.co/8gyGxb6zIs

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 13, 2019

[Narciso79]

Good to hear from you sidwihite

[MissMarple2]

Thread from my friend Stu, on how intelligence manipulates presidents:

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1116744000504049667.html

He has real-world experience so we should probably pay attention.

[Old Lurker]

Neo "...was used to dupe the FISA court."

Wait. Doesn't CJ John Roberts have responsibility for the FISA Judges?

Wait again. If the FBI "tricked" the FISA and all the DAGs and AGs into approving spying on the Trump Campaign, does that make James Comey a liar this week for stating that since all "spying" is done at the "order" of a judge, golly, does that make James Comey a liar?

[Buckeye]

We don't want one of our first Muslim, women, Americans, to, to, to, to, blow up politically like this.

Little Miss Mogadishu can blow up literally for all I care.

[GUS]

the highest paid FEDERAL EMPLOYEE is the US AIR FORCE ACADEMY FOOTBALL COACH.

To my knowledge.

[MissMarple2]

Brian Cates has a very interesting thread here on foreign lobbying and Mueller setting legal precedents. Includes Tony Podesta's actions right after a certain guy was indicted.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1117004313207951360.html

[Old Lurker]

Question about the Free Market.

So a hot shot college football coach holds up his college by threatening to go work in the NFL for big bucks unless the college matches the ginormous pay.

Since there are only "a few" NFL coaching slots and they are all filled, but there are hundreds if not more college coaches playing the scam, perhaps the colleges should just say "sorry", this is all we pay coaches and make the scale similar to a professor level pay...

The best coaches are always going to want to coach the best teams, nobody is leaving 'Bama for HicksVille U, so what's the risk?

Just sayin.

[Sidwhite]

Thanks Jane and Narc

Buckeye, for 4 years my son has a travel trailer with an add-on wood frame den permanently located on the gulf at Aransas Pass. He lost the first one in the hurricane a couple of years ago, but he is going great guns now. Been there about 4 years and I have only been down to wet a hook once! Looking forward to more Sid "things to do" time.

[Beasts of England]

Jeff Knox is a member and an Augusta native, JiB. He holds the course record from the Members Tees: a handy little 61.

[Buckeye]

In 2017, Ohio State Football program value was ranked #1 in the country at $1.5 billion/year.

Seriously big business.

I wouldn't be surprised if Purdue is more than $500 million.

They can afford to pay the coach (CEO).

[Beasts of England]

Knox is also 6-8-1 against the pros playing as a marker, notably besting Rory McIlroy by one shot in the 3rd round in 2014.

[clarice]

Brilliant, TM

[MissMarple2]

WE WILL NEVER FORGET! pic.twitter.com/VxrGFRFeJM

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2019

This is the tweet that President Trump already has pinned to the top of his Twitter page, with the video of Ilian Omar and 9/11 at the link.

It remains pinned but he has also retweeted it today.

I am assuming he is NOT apologizing to her.
=====================
Now, for some speculation.

Omar has been very vocal in her antisemitism, support of terrorist groups, and mockery of 9/11. She is a serious problem for the democrats, right?

They would LOVE to get rid of her. She obviously isn't going away, and no democrat would primary her because they are all afraid of her.

What to do, what to do? Perhaps she merits the Seth Rich treatment.

What better way to do it than to get someone to remove her who can be blamed as a Trump supporter? That is what all of those posts saying Trump is inciting violence are all about.

However, the Very Stable Genius knows how they operate. It is quite possible that FISA's have been executed on some of these people because in actuality they ARE working as foreign agents. (Pick from the list: Iran, China, drug cartels, etc.)

What if Trump can catch them ordering the hit?

How's THAT for a Tom Clancy ending?

[Jane]

We are supposed to have "July-like" weather here for the next few days - 90's and humid.

Are you getting that JIB? Or anyone else down here?

[Old Lurker]

Buckeye, your 12:09 is factually correct.

But wrong on so many levels.

[Narciso79]

They want to silence any criticism:

https://mobile.twitter.com/alimhaider/status/1117061920467636225

[Jim Eagle]

Mid 80s, Jane SW flows. But I am on the beach. Always cooler but very humid. Prime weather for the daily 3 O’clock shower.

[Extraneus]

Hinderaker:

HAVE WE BEEN OVERESTIMATING OMAR?

[Marlene]

Yes Jane,wicked humid!

[Jim Eagle]

Beasts, thanks for the info on Jeff Knox. He is a player, that’s for sure.

As a country we have a short memory of history. It was not a bunch of Arab Lutherans who killed 3K+ on 9/11. Then you go to Trump’s tweet and read the first dozen comments and is obvious the Left doesn’t want to remember.

[Beasts of England]

Sounds like some pranksters placed a Bernie 2020 bumper sticker on OL's spare Bentley. :)

[Buckeye]

OL

Cut me some slack.

I'm watching the spring game and drinkin' the koolaid:)

[joan]

What a great attitude you have, Buckeye! :)

[Tom R]

I enjoy The Babylon Bee. It’s a multiple page GIF.

https://twitter.com/thebabylonbee/status/1117095250588082181?s=21

[Jane]

"Knox is also 6-8-1 against the pros playing as a marker, notably besting Rory McIlroy by one shot in the 3rd round in 2014. "

Based on Rory's performance today, he should easily do it again today.

[Tom R]

Carrying this over from the last thread. Clarice and I both agreed it was likely the Clintons behind the Manhattan DA’s decision to go easy on Epstein. What I would really like to know is how did the court records get unsealed on Thursday? Was Trump behind that in some manner?

https://nypost.com/2019/04/11/da-knew-jeffrey-epstein-was-a-dangerous-pedophile-when-arguing-for-leniency/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[Narciso79]

No is there a tell in Greg Craig hiring lois Lerner's attys Taylor and matthew.

[Marlene]

As you know,Lewiston,Maine has a large Somali population. Any "incidents" are seldom reported by the Maine media,but last June they had no choice. A (white) man was killed during a brawl at a Lewiston park. The police have arrested three suspects,including a 13 year old. The brawl was some sort of turf battle about who "owns" the park. At the time,witnesses told police a gang of 30 Somalis and Congolese attacked a group of white people. The police did a very thorough investigation,including a search warrant for a videotape of the brawl. One of the men arrested is now 18,so his name has been released. Emmanuel Knurunziza has been charged with manslaughter after telling police he threw a rock that caused the blunt force trauma that killed the man. The other suspects are charged with simple assault for stomping on the man and causing other serious injuries. The man's (Donald Giusti) family aren't happy with the simple assault charges. To their credit,the family sound like decent people and have held vigils with the Somali community. Law enforcement obviously walked on eggshells during the investigation. The man arrested for manslaughter was found 300 miles north of Lewiston in a northern Maine town. He's been wandering around the state for 10 months. Another interesting fact is that an interpreter translated English into Lingala (a Bantu language) during his court appearance. How long has he been here? Did he attend school?
Are officials "allowing" certain groups to claim turf and turning a blind eye? If this is happening in Maine,I can't imagine the issues in larger cities.

[Jane]

Ugh Marlene!

[clarice]

Tom R, A foia request with nothing to do with Trump.

[D]

Sid white:
How wonderful to hear from you.
Omar deserves all the criticism she gets.
She needs to be removed from the House immediately.
She is a toxic person not helping anyone.
She will blow up on her own soon.
We are 60 degrees and sunny here.

[clarice]

If you read the link--the genesis is right there--the NY Post filed a FOIA request.

[D]

Marlene:
That account is very disturbing.
Full force of the law needs to come down on any person committing crimes.
Foxx will remain in her job in Chicago because the race card was played successfully with Jesse Jackson as her back up singer along with Rush a noted anti- white provocateur.
What a shame that all they will get is money from Smollett.
He will even get his old job back on Empire.
Guess his hoax worked.

[D]

The post is the only New York paper worth reading.
Loved their smack down of Omar.

[Jim Eagle]

Just had the biggest Red Tail Hawk fly by and land on the roof. Perfect perch for watching for lunch and dinner:)

[Tom R]

The Trump family is great at trolling Democrats.

https://twitter.com/donaldjtrumpjr/status/1117053137368559617?s=21

[Manuel Transmission]

Buckeye,

You need to start working up a story about that new Vette to maximize the hassle factor for Tom K to think his monster is worthless piece of crap. Then if he bites you might get his for a deep discount. :)

[MissMarple2]

Tom R,

Don Jr. sure hit the bullseye with that one!

[D]

MM:
So sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.
Will pray for you and your family tomorrow at Mass and today for peace and acceptance.
Your sister will be grateful for your support and that of your family.

[MissMarple2]

Thanks, Maryrose.

[mike in houston]

Ocasio-Cortez Appears On 'The Price Is Right,' Guesses Everything Is Free

The Babylon Bee

https://babylonbee.com/news/ocasio-cortez-appears-on-price-is-right-guesses-everything-is-free

[Jim Eagle]

Lefty has a putt for Eagle on No. 2, albeit 25' away.

[JM Hanes]

Sid White!

How great to see you posting! Sorry to hear about your excrucitating experience, but good of you to share it. Got to keep on trucking!

[Jim Eagle]

Lefty birdies 2 and 3 to go to 6 under, 1 behind the leaders. Game on.

Saturday is moving day.

[D]

Mike in Houston:
Another blank in the House is AOC.
Yes I believe she and Omar helped Netanyahu get re- elected.
I loved how CNN and Messnbc kept saying it was too close to call.
The biggest story of the past two years , spying on the Trump campaign and his presidency and the major news outlets ignored it.
No wonder they keep firing people.
No one trusts their papers or broadcasts anymore.

[MissMarple2]

Tan out to the store for a minute and heard the local dem Saturday radio host blabbing about Mayor Pete with the political reporter for the South Bend Tribune. Of course, he likes the guy.

Executive experience, military service, well-spoken, Notre Dame profs for parents, what's not to like? (You can imagine me rolling my eyes from here.) Not one word about him being gay.

[MissMarple2]

That should be "ran out".

Also, I discovered that although I measured correctly and found the correct display model, I bought the wrong toilet seat, which fortunately I noticed before opening it. I will return it tomorrow. I am NOT foolish enough to go back to Lowe's on Saturday afternooon.

[Captain Hate]

Rule of holes:

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee set April 23 as the deadline for the IRS to deliver President Trump’s tax returns.

[Beasts of England]

Patrick Cantley carded a bogey-free 32-32, 64 this afternoon!! Scoring conditions are ideal - look for some heavy artillery as the day progresses... Woot!! ⛳️

[caro]

Masters questions:

What are the little red square pins that most players have on their hats?
What is the history of the little logs used on the tees?

I am using AirPlay on my iPad on the Apple TV for the first time. Pretty amazing tech.

[Jane]

What's with all the purple clothes?

Lefty is having a very good day so far. Not my favorite.

[caro]

Tiger and Poulter are color coordinated.

[MissMarple2]

Rudy Giuliani
‏Verified account @RudyGiuliani

My former assistant Comey says it’s “concerning” that AG is investigating spying. Jim should be “concerned” since he signed the false affidavit which was based in part on ,in his words, the “salacious and unverified”Steele dossier. Jim that’s spying.

[Sidwhite]

Thanks D , JMH.
JMH I mentioned that experience as a backdoor encouragement for Buckeye. I hesitate as I might sound like some old guy who can only talk about my ailments.

I am fully functional now (for an old guy) and do all Mrs. Sid will let me. (Not that I'm talking about it.)

[Jim Eagle]

Lefty bogies #5 by 3 putting. He'll recover on 6 a par 3.

[Beasts of England]

Those are player badges, caro. Each invitee gets one and it's usually worn on a hat or belt. They change each year and are quite coveted by collectors.

The tee markers are pine limbs cut to shape. It's a cheap and easy method of manufacture, and they're still used by quite a few clubs.

[peter]

It's been a whole six days since I got back from our trip to Italy and I am finally starting to feel normal. Work this week was a bear. I don't know how people who travel a lot cope with jet lag. Last night Mrs. and I sat down to watch a BBC mystery and both fell asleep without ever finding out who dunnit.
Also came back to find out that this year's Yankees really stink. The management is blaming it on injuries but it is really a poorly put together team with a questionable manager and pitching coach. Oh well, it's too nice a day to be inside.

[JM Hanes]

Sidwhite:

Don't worry, it was clear that you were sharing for Buckeye's sake, not just airing your ailments! Alas my "things to do list" always seems to get in the way of my "things I'd really like to do" list. I should probably figure out how to fix that before I run out of time to do anything!

[henry]

Stratolaunch first flight. Worlds biggest airplane.

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/2019/4/13/18309129/stratolaunch-worlds-biggest-airplane-first-flight-rockets

[Jim Eagle]

They just showed Jack:The Masters on CBS before the telecast coming up now. In it they chronicled his history of winning 6 of them including the famous 1986 one. But they showed at the end, the par 3 contest a few years back where his grandson caddied for him and made a hole-in-one on the 9th hole.

When the ESPN guy asked Nicklaus his most memorable moment he has ever had at the Masters, Jack just point to the 9th hole. That is true grandfather.

[Jim Eagle]

A lot of guys wearing Lilac today. WTF is with that? Mayor Pete supporters?

[Jane]

Caro,

Did you get an email from Jack today?

[Jim Eagle]

Is there a greater short game, and bunker player in the world than Phil? Twice today he almost hole his sand shot for birdie.

[Sidwhite]

True distinction JMH. When I said things to do above I meant things I really REALLY want to do, but don't have time. Real life things seem to always get in the way of wanted things.

[D]

Sid White:
I thought it was so nice of you to offer encouragement to Buckeye.
JOM provides a wealth of information from some very smart people.
The travel tips have been wonderful for me and the Girls have set a date for our trip to Asheville , North Carolina in June.
Momto2:
I made notes about your trip and want to echo what CH said yesterday.
You are a courageous woman and a person to emulate for your kindness and good will toward others.
Good luck with the dental work and know that we are pulling for you at JOM.

[D]

Sid White:
Usually a combination of really want to do and must do give you a sense of accomplishment.
Last night we attended what will be one of the last high school rugby games my nephew will play in.
He will also play in college next year but the sheer joy on his face as he lifted players up to capture or hunkered down in a scrum was wonderful to witness.
Many of my brother-in-law’s closest friends were there from high school were there to cheer on his son.It was a multi-generational celebration.

[Jim Eagle]

Hard to believe a Samoan Morman, Tony Finau has a chance to set a new course record and finish at the top on Saturday. But he is a player. Saw him at Shinnecock, a great game tee to green.

[D]

Should be capture the ball.

[Jim Eagle]

MR,

Do they play high school Rugby in Ohio? Wow. Greatest rough and tough ball game in the world. Congrats to him. What's his number?

[MissMarple2]

Daily Mail US
‏Verified account @DailyMail
6m6 minutes ago

Powerful tornado rips through East Texas town causing 'significant damage' https://trib.al/PqtXoTA

[henry]

Via iowahawk tweet,

https://www.wthr.com/article/naked-man-karate-kicking-mom-and-shoplifting-dog-greet-cops-wisconsin-walmart

[Beasts of England]

It's heliotrope day at The Masters!! Must be the hot new color for 2019...

[MissMarple2]

https://pjmedia.com/trending/new-york-assembly-dems-show-where-their-real-priorities-lie/

New York Dems Block Tuition Aid for Gold Star Families — After Voting to Spend $27M on Aid for Illegals