RIP Hugh Hefner

The Hef turned his fancy silk pajamas into a work uniform and sexual desire into an American empire.

The world's oldest playboy has died at 91 after forever changing attitudes towards sex while hosting lavish parties wearing his iconic fancy pajamas.

Hugh Hefner founded Playboy magazine and revolutionized publishing while helping usher in the sexual revolution with a vision of beauty, sophistication and the libertine lifestyle that reflected the desires of the postwar generation.

Speaking Ill of Hugh Hefner https://nyti.ms/2yAAXJz

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The Taxman Taketh Away

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Tax reform is all about showing me yours and I will be showing you mine. How can any so-called leader sell a tax plan if has not yet revealed his own taxes? Is do as I say and not as I do the POTUS way?

Some are accusing Trump of putting big companies first with his low tax plan. Others explain that a pig wearing lipstick is still a pig any way you look at it.

A 20 percent top corporate rate; 25 percent for “certain” pass-through businesses; three individual rates of 12, 25 and 35 percent with instructions for committees to add a fourth higher bracket if they choose?

#WishingHopingPraying

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Wishing, Hoping, and Praying refers to a do it yourself attitude over immediate assistance. Millions of Americans are in jeopardy and some are trying to leave the besieged island of Puerto Rico The US sends an aircraft carrier http://washex.am/2frlPGP

Puerto Rico crisis: What the Jones Act controversy is all about http://cnnmon.ie/2yHbuz3

US Lawmakers are seeking a waiver of the law barring foreign ships from delivering aid to Puerto Rico. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-seek-waiver-of-law-barring-forei… via @WSJ

The Need to Kneel

Before anyone says athletes have nothing to do with politics or breaking barriers we have this news to share....

First of all, when some folks pray, they kneel. Following the year-old controversy that Colin Kaepernick started, more NFL players and other athletes are reacting by sitting or taking a knee before games to protest what they perceive as racial inequities in the nation’s criminal justice system. Black Lives or Bottom Line? Activists Ask What N.F.L. Protests Are All About https://nyti.ms/2k1DGJE

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No Coattails Kicked Tails

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Alabama Firebrand judge Roy Moore won the Republican primary runoff for US Senate kicking the butt of an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump Vice President Mike Pence and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Moore, a Bible-thumping preacher who has been removed from the bench several times vowed to return the knowledge of God and the Constitution of the United States to Congress.

The tendency for political party leaders to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election is supposed to be victorious for candidates who will often win because they're “on the coattails” of the Senate majority leader, the vice president, and the president. Not any longer for Trump's #GOP Posse. http://town-hall.doseofnews.com #TrumpPosse

So much for political coattails and is he tired of winning yet? Is this STRANGE #GOP politics and doesn't it also seem that @POTUS and @VP are turning into Amos 'n' Andy because no one believes or takes it seriously. https://youtu.be/griMGY-JLvo and they keep losing time and again? https://youtu.be/ZmnOJSUkjrA

Roy Moore, Alabama’s winning GOP Senate candidate, has us extremely worried http://ow.ly/4xYj30fveVf

http://town-hall.doseofnews.com http://politics.doseofnews.com/

Trump-backed Senator Luther Strange loses Alabama Republican primary to Roy Moore https://bloom.bg/2y7nDA2

Firebrand jurist Moore wins GOP primary runoff in Alabama https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-looms-large-alabama-senate-race-082613…

Regrets? In Alabama Senate race, Trump had a few http://politi.co/2xywwzP

Help Puerto Rico

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American citizens who live in Puerto Rico are making plans for an exodus to the US mainland, searching for safety and security following the human disaster caused by hurricane Maria. Americans in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are danger and need our help now. Puerto Rico governor pleads with Congress: "We need more help" http://hill.cm/rIp3of9

In my City Island neighborhood alone, one proud Puerto Rican veteran, who we spoke with is opening his home for family members who are arriving, including his mother, aunts, and cousins. The Bronx is located in the northernmost of NYC, with an overwhelming number of Latinos. In fact, The US Census says the NYC borough is the most diverse area in our entire nation.

Meanwhile, as Congress considers dealing with the devastation, they are pushing for quick approval of relief funding and bracing for a political financing brawl for these American territories. Donald Trump finally notices Puerto Rico—long enough to blame them for their problems https://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/9/26/1701674/-Donald-Trump-finally-…

'Apocalyptic' devastation in Puerto Rico, and little help in sight @CNN http://cnn.it/2ynHTto

Code of US Flag

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The US flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery.

Every Fourth of July, your social media pages are sure to be filled with friends and followers wearing clothing with the American Flag on it. From swimsuits to flip-flops to sunglasses, everyone celebrating Independence Day is sure to be wearing something patriotic.

According to the Section 8 of the U.S. Flag Code, the act of wearing anything with the image of the American Flag on it is to be considered "disrespectful."

"The flag should never be carried flat, or horizontally, but always aloft and free."

Political Conditioning

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Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who during the 1890s was looking at salivation in dogs in response to being fed when he noticed that his dogs would begin to salivate whenever he entered the room, even when he was not bringing them food.

As we celebrate the birthday of this behavior modification researcher, known for classical conditioning let us take a look at some of the recent actions which have occurred most recently in media manipulation. Pavlov was known for saying -Don't become a mere recorder of facts but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin.

Puerto Rico and Mexico

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On Hispanic Heritage Month, the people of the US cannot forget the people of Puerto Rico and Mexico. http://wapo.st/2fiZ7AD https://www.wsj.com/articles/out-of-the-rubble-in-mexico-1506289530

Our brothers and sisters in Mexico and Puerto Rico are among those who need much help and assistance during these difficult, trying times. Please donate to the International Red Cross. https://www.icrc.org/en

Probing, Investigating and Digging

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Do you remember the story of the boy who cried wolf? PLEASE... Don't listen, or pay attention to distractions and comments aimed at taking the focus away from an increasing investigation, which like that of a previous president, who ultimately resigned was bent on lies and media accusations of fake news. Journalism and the free press are one of the foundations of our democracy.

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