Donald Trump’s Suicide

hanimmal said:

Does this make us all Jennifer Lopez?

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Fogdog said:

sort of.

It does feel like an abusive relationship, though.

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hanimmal said:

I shouldn't have been flippant. It's been a lot of trolling lately and I think I need to take it down a notch.

This is the time that people are so dialed in they become vulnerable to it.

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Fogdog said:

That right there is horse shit.

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doug58 said:

Fox News is owned by the Murdoch family via a family trust with 39% interest; Rupert Murdoch is chairman, while his son Lachlan Murdoch is executive chairman and CEO.

The Murdoch family donated to Clinton's and Biden. Fact.


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Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.


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Murdoch’s son and daughter-in-law spent millions on progressive causes in 2020 cycle
By Ollie Gratzinger
December 4, 2020 10:14 am
Kathryn Murdoch
Since cutting ties with the traditionally conservative media dynasty of Rupert Murdoch, son and daughter-in-law James and Kathryn Murdoch have contributed extensively to Democratic causes, backing blue super PACs, funding climate science and supporting nonpartisan election reforms. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
What’s in a name? For the Murdochs, the answer may be, “Quite a lot.” Specifically, the Murdoch name has come to be associated largely with right-leaning politics, as Rupert Murdoch — the billionaire media mogul who owns Fox News and multiple other influential outlets spanning three continents — has built a family dynasty based largely on conservatism.

But Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

Rupert Murdoch has donated extensively to Republican candidates including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and his Fox News Channel stood out as one of President Donald Trump’s largest sources of support throughout his presidency.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.

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Together, Kathryn Murdoch and Unite America have invested in multiple national initiatives, including Fairvote Minnesota, aimed at implementing eventual legislation that will allow for ranked-choice voting in the state.

Through Unite America, Murdoch also gave $500,000 last year to a campaign that will overhaul Alaska’s elections by implementing-ranked choice voting and strengthening campaign finance disclosure.

Ballot Measure 2 passed by a slim margin of roughly 1 percent, making Alaska the second state to implement ranked-choice voting.

In Colorado, Unite America funded two PACs, one of which backed Democrats and the other Republicans in the state’s legislative primary.

Climate change has emerged at the center of Kathryn Murdoch’s work. A trustee of the Environmental Defense Fund since 2009, she sits on the board of the nonprofit Climate Central as a co-chair of both the communications and oceans committees. She is also the president and co-founder — along with her husband — of the Quadrivium Foundation, a left-leaning grant making organization.

Newsweek...Receipts from the Federal Election Commission show that James Murdoch donated $615,000 to Biden's victory fund in June. Kathryn Murdoch donated the same amount on the same date. James Murdoch also contributed $2,800 to the presidential campaign of former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

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doug58 said:

Fox News is owned by the Murdoch family via a family trust with 39% interest; Rupert Murdoch is chairman, while his son Lachlan Murdoch is executive chairman and CEO.

The Murdoch family donated to Clinton's and Biden. Fact.


Open Secrets Org.


Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.


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Murdoch’s son and daughter-in-law spent millions on progressive causes in 2020 cycle
By Ollie Gratzinger
December 4, 2020 10:14 am
Kathryn Murdoch
Since cutting ties with the traditionally conservative media dynasty of Rupert Murdoch, son and daughter-in-law James and Kathryn Murdoch have contributed extensively to Democratic causes, backing blue super PACs, funding climate science and supporting nonpartisan election reforms. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
What’s in a name? For the Murdochs, the answer may be, “Quite a lot.” Specifically, the Murdoch name has come to be associated largely with right-leaning politics, as Rupert Murdoch — the billionaire media mogul who owns Fox News and multiple other influential outlets spanning three continents — has built a family dynasty based largely on conservatism.

But Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

Rupert Murdoch has donated extensively to Republican candidates including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and his Fox News Channel stood out as one of President Donald Trump’s largest sources of support throughout his presidency.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.

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Together, Kathryn Murdoch and Unite America have invested in multiple national initiatives, including Fairvote Minnesota, aimed at implementing eventual legislation that will allow for ranked-choice voting in the state.

Through Unite America, Murdoch also gave $500,000 last year to a campaign that will overhaul Alaska’s elections by implementing-ranked choice voting and strengthening campaign finance disclosure.

Ballot Measure 2 passed by a slim margin of roughly 1 percent, making Alaska the second state to implement ranked-choice voting.

In Colorado, Unite America funded two PACs, one of which backed Democrats and the other Republicans in the state’s legislative primary.

Climate change has emerged at the center of Kathryn Murdoch’s work. A trustee of the Environmental Defense Fund since 2009, she sits on the board of the nonprofit Climate Central as a co-chair of both the communications and oceans committees. She is also the president and co-founder — along with her husband — of the Quadrivium Foundation, a left-leaning grant making organization.

Newsweek...Receipts from the Federal Election Commission show that James Murdoch donated $615,000 to Biden's victory fund in June. Kathryn Murdoch donated the same amount on the same date. James Murdoch also contributed $2,800 to the presidential campaign of former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

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Fogdog said:

I don't know why they do that. Speak a complete fabrication that can easily be debunked. Then he comes back with "when have I lied". Well, dammit, when doesn't he?

Christopher Ruddy is the owner. He's no liberal. Not going to say more.

Christopher Ruddy - Wikipedia

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doug58 said:

Fox News is owned by the Murdoch family via a family trust with 39% interest; Rupert Murdoch is chairman, while his son Lachlan Murdoch is executive chairman and CEO.

The Murdoch family donated to Clinton's and Biden. Fact.


Open Secrets Org.


Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.


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Murdoch’s son and daughter-in-law spent millions on progressive causes in 2020 cycle
By Ollie Gratzinger
December 4, 2020 10:14 am
Kathryn Murdoch
Since cutting ties with the traditionally conservative media dynasty of Rupert Murdoch, son and daughter-in-law James and Kathryn Murdoch have contributed extensively to Democratic causes, backing blue super PACs, funding climate science and supporting nonpartisan election reforms. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
What’s in a name? For the Murdochs, the answer may be, “Quite a lot.” Specifically, the Murdoch name has come to be associated largely with right-leaning politics, as Rupert Murdoch — the billionaire media mogul who owns Fox News and multiple other influential outlets spanning three continents — has built a family dynasty based largely on conservatism.

But Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

Rupert Murdoch has donated extensively to Republican candidates including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and his Fox News Channel stood out as one of President Donald Trump’s largest sources of support throughout his presidency.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.

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Together, Kathryn Murdoch and Unite America have invested in multiple national initiatives, including Fairvote Minnesota, aimed at implementing eventual legislation that will allow for ranked-choice voting in the state.

Through Unite America, Murdoch also gave $500,000 last year to a campaign that will overhaul Alaska’s elections by implementing-ranked choice voting and strengthening campaign finance disclosure.

Ballot Measure 2 passed by a slim margin of roughly 1 percent, making Alaska the second state to implement ranked-choice voting.

In Colorado, Unite America funded two PACs, one of which backed Democrats and the other Republicans in the state’s legislative primary.

Climate change has emerged at the center of Kathryn Murdoch’s work. A trustee of the Environmental Defense Fund since 2009, she sits on the board of the nonprofit Climate Central as a co-chair of both the communications and oceans committees. She is also the president and co-founder — along with her husband — of the Quadrivium Foundation, a left-leaning grant making organization.

Newsweek...Receipts from the Federal Election Commission show that James Murdoch donated $615,000 to Biden's victory fund in June. Kathryn Murdoch donated the same amount on the same date. James Murdoch also contributed $2,800 to the presidential campaign of former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

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doug58 said:

Washington Post February 23rd, 2015

Christopher Ruddy, the chief executive of the Web and cable-TV outlet Newsmax, pledged a seven-figure donation to the Clinton Foundation.
Ruddy’s latest gift to the foundation — $1 million over five years.

Right there on the list of high-rolling donors to the Clinton Foundation with Newsmax is none other than James Murdoch, co-chief operating officer of 21st Century Fox. “Incredibly ironic,” notes Ruddy. In a phone call with the ex-president last week, Ruddy says he explained, “I’m proud of what you’re doing, and I don’t care what they say on Fox News.”

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doug58 said:

Washington Post February 23rd, 2015

Christopher Ruddy, the chief executive of the Web and cable-TV outlet Newsmax, pledged a seven-figure donation to the Clinton Foundation.
Ruddy’s latest gift to the foundation — $1 million over five years.

Right there on the list of high-rolling donors to the Clinton Foundation with Newsmax is none other than James Murdoch, co-chief operating officer of 21st Century Fox. “Incredibly ironic,” notes Ruddy. In a phone call with the ex-president last week, Ruddy says he explained, “I’m proud of what you’re doing, and I don’t care what they say on Fox News.”

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doug58 said:

Fox News is owned by the Murdoch family via a family trust with 39% interest; Rupert Murdoch is chairman, while his son Lachlan Murdoch is executive chairman and CEO.

The Murdoch family donated to Clinton's and Biden. Fact.


Open Secrets Org.


Kathryn and James Murdoch, daughter-in-law and youngest son of the news tycoon, are forging a new reputation for the Murdoch name, contributing heavily this cycle to progressive political groups, including super PACs supporting President-elect Joe Biden. James Murdoch resigned from his position at Fox last July over “disagreements over certain editorial content.” According to NPR, he released a letter to the board “signaling a broad philosophical clash with his father and older brother,” though he did not elaborate further.

But both James and Kathryn Murdoch have donated cash to various left-leaning and anti-Trump super PACs. This cycle, James and Kathryn Murdoch contributed a total of roughly $12.2 million to federal committees, ranking 25th on OpenSecrets’ list of top donors. She contributed $500,000 to Pacronym, focused on backing Democrats in closely-watched races. She also donated $540,000 to the Democratic Future Forward PAC, and $300,000 to Unite the Country, a pro-Biden PAC.

James Murdoch gave $300,000 to Unite the Country, and donated $500,000 to national progressive super PAC Change Now, which spent big on television ads and targeted vulnerable House Republicans.

Kathryn Murdoch is co-chair of Unite America, a nonpartisan federal super PAC working to combat divisiveness in the political process and “foster a more representative and functional government.” Since last year, she donated around $8.1 million to the PAC.



Murdoch’s son and daughter-in-law spent millions on progressive causes in 2020 cycle
By Ollie Gratzinger
December 4, 2020 10:14 am

Newsweek...Receipts from the Federal Election Commission show that James Murdoch donated $615,000 to Biden's victory fund in June. Kathryn Murdoch donated the same amount on the same date. James Murdoch also contributed $2,800 to the presidential campaign of former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

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doug58 said:

Capitol Police Officer Sicknick was a Trump supporter according to his father. He wrote letters of support for Trump to his Congressional representative. He suffered a stroke or heart attack at his desk according to reports today.

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doug58 said:

A senior Justice Department official says there are no plans to indict Donald Trump or anyone else who spoke at a rally just before the Capitol building was breached by a pro-Trump mob.

Ken Kohl, a senior prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, said, “We don’t expect any charges of that nature.”

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doug58 said:

A senior Justice Department official says there are no plans to indict Donald Trump or anyone else who spoke at a rally just before the Capitol building was breached by a pro-Trump mob.

Ken Kohl, a senior prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, said, “We don’t expect any charges of that nature.”

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