"These people have given up fortunes of income in order to make $1 a year, and they're so proud to do it," Trump said. "In filling my Cabinet, I'm looking for people who fully understand the meaning of service and who are committed to advancing the common good."
Donald Trump

On December 27 19-year-old transgender girl Jai Bornstein from Bakersfield, CA left the family home intending to commit suicide. In her possession was her father's gun. She was transported to Hart Park by an Uber driver. The driver observed her walking directly toward the river. That was the last she was seen alive.

During the campaign Donald Trump demonized Goldman Sachs and the politicians it controlled.

Here's how the story begins:

Virginia congressman behind ethics rollback attempt accused of conflict of interest over pipeline

Water contamination and a water blockade have been occurring in Damascus, Syria which evidently involves the White Helmets, the Nobel Peace prize nominated, NATO sponsored, terrorist affiliated, propaganda "organization". If it involves the White Helmets, it also involves the U.S. and Britain.

The Williams Institute has completed a new report, this time on public support for transgender rights in 23 countries.

I like Joe Romm, the founder of Climate Progress, who has done a lot to attempt to bring attention to the most threatening crisis of our times, climate change, and our political failure to address it. Unfortunately, he has a serious blind spot in his analysis of how our two major political parties view the issue.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/gop-congress-ethics-office-233123

Breaking News: House GOP reverses course on gutting ethics panel

I would keep the calls coming - make sure they know we're watching!

I received this email this morning from Project on Government Oversight (POGO):