The comedienne continues the feud with D.L. Hughley. Her infamous comedy act in Detroit has once again became the news of Black media agitators. The act was recorded by a fan and it went viral. The comedienne has been very vocal about Hollywood blacklisting her for being rumored a toxic entertainer. She has called Hughley, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry and Steve Harvey a bunch of coons.
Mo'Nique has became a lightning rod for Black media. Her frustration is mainly her being denied the fair pay and the respect she and many Black female comedians never gotten.
Now Mo'Nique and husband Sidney Hicks are going further into this feud. She is now aiming at D.L.'s daughter and it certainly will be addressed by Monday on his radio show.
So apparently Hughley's daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by a friend that the comedian trusted at one time. And also address that his daughter was close to being on a sexual predator listing. The drama at home became Mo'Nique's weapon of choice.
On Friday, June 2, Mo'Nique posted on her Instagram page a clip of D.L.'s interview about the matter. In the caption, the "Bessie" star blasted her nemesis as writing, "When I said 'how can DL's wife suck the d**k of a coward', this is what I meant. When my husband & I say we have to fight for the little girls coming up behind us & u see DL didn't believe his own daughter over a friend, because he seemingly likes his friend more than he LOVED HIS OWN DAUGHTER & didn't want to be bothered by the inconvenient truth."
"This highlights why the BLACK WOMEN isn't believed when she publicly speaks about her trauma," she argued. "What does the BLACK WOMEN & his (DL's ) BLACK WIFE have coming. Watch who stands with this man & your looking at the same ones who will sit down, when you our sisters are being attacked. I find it funny that DL will call out ICE CUBE, [Kanye West], RIZZA ISLAM, ANGELA STANTON, MYSELF ETC., but he won't call out the name of the person that violated his daughter."
She added, "THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO SAID I JUST NEED TO LET THINGS GO!"
So of course, Mo'Nique was harshly criticized for going into attacking on Hughley's children. On top of that, his eldest daughter came back with some of the most harshest diss going at her.
I am going to paraphrase to save time. Again, I am taking this like Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, an issue I wish I didn't have to cover but since it's Black news, it's worth talking about.
Ryan Nicole Shepard, the eldest daughter of D.L. and Ladonna Hughley came out swinging. She said that Mo'Nique ain't got a place in the family. She said that she should stop worrying about her father, her mother and family. She said that you went from contract to whining about what her dad said on a radio show. She called out her sister card for being unreal.
"You've now publicly disrespected my mother -- who I loved and care for very much," she said. "I feel like you are asking my family to act out of character."
She added, "Using my mama and my sister to show people my father's character only shows how little mental stability, dignity, morality and respect you have not only for yourself but other Black women. You're clearly two crayons short of the full box sis. You're disgusting and you absolutely need to keep every single member of my family's name out of your poisonous mouth."
Hughley came into to defend his daughters.
"The love between our family is evident and clear and while I'm beyond proud of the way my eldest daughter handled this disgusting attack, this is not her fight. They have been repeatedly attacked for no reason, this needs to end. I'll speak my mind on this later today."
D.L. Hughley and Steve Harvey are basically ignoring Mo'Nique's feud.
On his previous afternoon show, Hughley said that Mo'Nique went from the Queen of Comedy to the queen of ashes. He said that he went against his better judgement knowing that rumors about how she acts on set were probably true. He said that the Oscar went to her head. He said that Precious was more of an autobiography for Mo'Nique.
Hughley and Steve Harvey basically ignored the comedienne until she called them coons. They dismissed her and said that her issues better be focused on her management and not them.
Hughley said that it's destructive for her to continue on.
Mo'Nique has not indicated she will end this feud. I am expecting she will go even further into this.
So far, she's on the list of 2022 losers. She has turned a dispute over a headliner performance into an attack on a comedian's family. Haven't she learned from the Will Smith and Chris Rock situation?
A man upset over a break up destroys valuable artwork in Texas. This comes days after another man tried to destroy the Mona Lisa in Paris. On a positive note, he didn't shot and kill his girlfriend like the terrorist who shot his ex-girlfriend in Ames, Iowa.
The 21-year-old man who police said broke into the Dallas Museum of Art, destroying $5 million worth of ancient artifacts, reportedly said he did it because he was "mad at his girl."
The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This happened just before 10 p.m.Wednesday, when a spokeswoman for the museum said someone "forcibly entered" the museum.
Police later identified the suspect, who was taken into custody shortly after leaving the scene. He has been charged with criminal mischief.
Dallas police said he evaded security guards at the museum, smashed glass casings, and destroyed ancient Greek items, at least one of which was from 450 BC.
The Dallas Museum of Art is still open to the public, but certain parts are closed due to the damage.
Many who went to the museum Thursday didn’t know what happened until they arrived.
"Honestly, it’s really saddening. I am a big fan of the DMA, it has such historical art. It’s a tragic event to the whole Dallas community and we hope they can recover," Amail Beimenec said.
Court documents state that surveillance cameras caught a man with a "metal chair" in his hand at the door.
Shortly after a 9-1-1 call from inside the museum, the dispatcher told investigators the person admitted he broke in.
"It was someone that seemed to be angry, and his purpose was to get his anger exercised with the smashing, anything that he could find of glass," said Agustin Arteaga, who is with the Dallas Museum of Art.
The responding security guard told police he asked the idiot why he broke, and the idiot's alleged response was that he was mad at his girl so he broke in and started destroying property.
The most expensive items destroyed were a sixth-century Greek vase and a red figure pyxis that dates back to 450 BC.
"He went through other spaces and did not hurt any other works, didn't touch anything, didn't have the intention of stealing anything," Arteaga said. "It was just his anger that drove that person to do what it did."
Arteaga said the alleged "girl" the idiot was mad at is not an employee or associated with the museum.
"We don't have any connection that we know of, or that person, related to the DMA," Arteaga added.
Recently, a man protesting climate change threw a cake at the Mona Lisa on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The frame protected the actual painting from being damaged.
The Dallas Museum of Art lost over $5 million in priceless treasures.
Arteaga said there has never been any real damage to the Dallas Museum of Art, until now.
"This is something that we've seen recently on a different level, you know, the Mona Lisa being attacked at the Louvre. But we have a marvelous record of 120 years when we never suffer any kind of situation like this," he said.
Museum officials think this was just a man acting out.
Other items, like a laptop and glass cases, were also destroyed.
The spurned lover extracts revenge on the person who hurt the relationship. The terrorist decided to launch an attack on a place where he knew the victim would go.
He decided to take out not only the former lover but a friend. The terrorist committed suicide before the law could take him. This incident happened in Ames, Iowa.
On the night of President Joe Biden speaking of the plague of gun violence, the shooting happened. The man was older than the victim so I am guessing a possible pedophilia thing going on. Who knows?
The president, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Karen Reynolds, Sen. Karen Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Karen Ernst (R-IA) and the four U.S. Representatives for Iowa were informed.
The shooting at the Cornerstone Church was the result of a "domestic situation" between the shooter, a 33-year-old man from the city of Boone, and one of the women, said Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald at a news conference Friday. The victims, Eden Montang, 22, and Vivian Flores, 21, both students at Iowa State University. One of the women had previously been in a relationship with the terrorist.
A third woman escaped unharmed, he said, adding the shooter used a 9mm handgun.
"This is a very tragic event for our community but I think also nationwide as we experience violent incidents nationwide, and it only seems to increase," said Capt. Nicholas Lennie of the Story County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting came the same night President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the need for stricter gun laws. Gun massacres have left the country shaken and prompted new discussions about how to prevent them. The most recent incident was just a day earlier, when a man bought an AR-15 style rifle and attacked an Oklahoma hospital, killing four people and then himself.
In Iowa, authorities got a call of shots fired in the parking lot at 6:51 p.m., they said.
The shooter arrived in a pickup truck "and the chaos began," Fitzgerald said.
"He went right into action when he got there," he said. "He was there for a specific purpose, which he accomplished."
The terrorist had been arrested May 31 on charges of third-degree harassment and impersonating a public official, all related to his recent breakup with one of the victims, Fitgerald said. He posted bond, Fitzgerald said, and was scheduled to be back in court June 10.
The shooting happened during the first summer night of a youth Bible study program, Fitzgerald said. About 80 high school and college students were in the church auditorium.
The shooter made no apparent effort to go into the church, Fitzgerald said.
Story County sheriff department say terrorist stalked ex-lover.
It was a "targeted act of violence," he said. The shooter approached the women as they walked toward the church, fired "several rounds" and the two were dead "in a matter of seconds."
The shooter appears to have acted alone, he said.
At the terrorist's home, authorities found an AR-15 rifle with ammunition that "played no part in this event whatsoever," Fitzgerald said. In the shooter's vehicle, they found more 9mm ammunition he bought an hour before the shooting.
"Our hearts break for all involved, and we are praying for everyone affected," Pastor Mike Vance said in a statement. "Our Ministry staff are available to support all those impacted, and we will continue to fully cooperate with authorities as they complete their full investigation."
Reynolds wrote on social media saying that she will pray not stop gun violence.
"Tonight's act of senseless violence took the lives of two innocent victims at their place of worship," she said. "We ask that Iowans pray for the victims and their families, the members of Cornerstone Church, and the entire Ames community."
Ames is about 30 miles north of Des Moines. It is home to the Iowa State University.
You're not safe in the school, the concert, the hospital, the church, the casino, the bus station, the subway, the light rail train, the buses, the malls, the local big box store, the political rally, the protest rally, the women's center for reproductive surgeries, the mosque, the synagogue, the state buildings, the workplace, the gas station, the family picnic, the food truck rally, the funerals, the birthday parties, the graduations, the wedding, the televised events, the sporting events and many more events that have some terrorist with a firearm. Domestic violence, suicide, racism, culture war inspired, politically motivated and international operative inspired are types of gun violence.
Personal vendetta is possible motive. So once again, spurned by life. The nice guy snapped. The shooters who were fired by their employer. The shooters who were rejected by love interests. The shooters who hate. The shooters who felt the need to carry out a plot for name recognition. All of these entities are motivated. They have no mental illness. They know what they are doing.
I usually do the same copy and paste, the poll and the obvious reactions like most Americans who hear about another mass shooting. This time I want to let you know what your tasks are to stay alive if you are involved in a mass shooting.
An active shooter doesn't care about the politics, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, your finances, your family, your plans that day, your successes, your failures, and most importantly, your life.
The shooter is motivated within seconds to take out as many people as he/she can.
What to do to protect your life.
1. Run - If you hear sounds like firecrackers, popping sounds or suspicious activities around a large gathering (i.e. malls, stores, clubs, public gatherings), if you can flee, run away from the shooter. Do not run in a straight path of the sight. Move around and zig-zag if possible to keep yourself out the line of fire. It's best to not film a shooter commiting the act. If you are willing to risk your life for a viral video, more power to you but its best to stay out of the line of fire by running away.
2. Hide - If you are involved in an active shooting, you must barricade yourself in a room and keep doors locked, lights off, phones on silent. Do not go into restrooms, lockers and kitchens. Those are most likely places where shooters often go. If you can barricade a room to prevent a shooter from getting in, it eliminate the opportunity for the shooter to get through. Make sure you keep your voice low when you're involved in mass shooting. Call 9-1-1 if you can.
Another church and domestic violence shooting.
3. Fight - If you are willing to risk your life or willing to film the incident, you have no choice but to fight. Make sure you grab something that is powerful enough to disarm a shooter. Do not confront a shooter in the midst of sight. Make yourself not visible if you're trying to fight. Do not think being a "good guy with a gun" is going to stop a bad guy. The cops don't see good guys trying to stop bad guys. They see active shooters and they will shoot anyone who is armed regardless of the matter. If you're ready to fight, be prepared to die. It's best to not be easily seen if you're trying to stop a shooter. But if you are willing to go hero, you could die a hero or an idiot.
There are 29 Republicans governors in 28 states and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina. South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia have Republican governors. Of the 29, only six of them may be willing to change gun laws but of course, they chicken out at the last minute.
The Republican are only seven seats away from a constitutional majority. A majority that could make a constitutional amendment to fundamentally change laws.
What normally happens in a relationship that turns sour?
Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how gun reform is taking away your rights to own firearms.
I don't want to hear that protesting against police killing people of color is hate on cops in general. I don't want to hear talk about the coronavirus being a myth.
When you hear folks say "gun rights," what they really mean is that its white privilege. This good guy with a gun nonsense has to end. The cops didn't do nothing when children were shot inside a school. A security guard was shot dead trying to protect shoppers. A cop accidently shot his own. The good guy who tried to stop a bad guy is outgunned and a part of the rule #3. The "good guy with a gun" better be prepared to die if they want to stop a shooter.
I don't want to hear folks say masks and vaccine mandates impede their freedoms. It prevents a deadly outbreak from spreading. If you want to die from the coronavirus, that's on you. We lost over 1 million people from the coronavirus.
I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. Cause a bullet does not have eyes and it's always likely gonna hit a target. These folks seem to not get it. These incidents are a tragic part of American history. Thoughts and prayers and your heart going out to the victims is not enough. It quite frankly is an insult. I am also tired of scapegoating Black on Black crime, Chicago, Baltimore and Democratic mayors for the nation's obsession to be numb to gun violence. You pretty much enable this nonsense by deflecting.
President Joe Biden is trying to curb gun violence. However, he has no support from Republicans. Most Democrats and America are for gun control measures. However the two Democrats in the Senate refuse to change the filibuster rules and its holding us back.
The National Rifle Association is always pushing against it. They will not relinquish from the narrative that guns are not saving lives. The Republicans aided by a fickle junk food media are openly encouraging anarchy and disruption in a desperate attempt for the Republicans to win back Congress and the White House. These agitators are calling for Biden to curb crime but will not help him. They want more guns on the street. It makes no sense.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
Disgraced celebrity lawyer now heads to federal time out.
The disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti is going back to federal time out. The one who got celebrity status after he and his former client Stormy Daniels blew the whistle on Washed Up 45 and Michael Cohen. He was found guilty of ripping off clients including Daniels. She was given a huge sum of money in the legal matter but she also got her respect back after Avenatti was digging into her pocketbook without permission.
Stormy Daniels is an adult entertainer, writer, activist and media personality. She revealed that Washed Up 45 slept with her numerous times. She told her story to the Wall Street Journal and said that she was giving a NDA to not come forward.
Avenatti, 51, was sentenced in US District Court in Manhattan on his February conviction for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He had faced up to 22 years prison, federal prosecutors had said when he was indicted in 2019.
The far lesser sentence from Judge Jesse M. Furman — who called the attorney-client betrayal "despicable" — followed Avenatti's emotional plea for mercy.
"I will forever be branded a disgraced lawyer," he said when asked to speak on his own behalf, dressed in a drab beige prison uniform and with his ankles in shackles.
Avenatti tried to cross examine former client Stormy Daniels.
Appearing to choke up, Avenatti added, "There is serious doubt as to how or if I will ever recover any semblance of a normal life or peace." Avenatti has been required to forfeit his law licence. Avenatti had represented Daniels — given name Stephanie Clifford — in her legal battles against then-president Washed Up 45, who she had alleged paid her $130,000 to cover up their alleged affair.
The judge called Avenatti's crime against Daniels "craven and egregious," and said he will spend another 2 1/2 years in federal prison on top of the 2 1/2 years he is already serving after another fraud conviction, for trying to extort $25 million from Nike.
He still faces a retrial in California on charges he cheated clients and others out of millions of dollars.
Avenatti betrayed Stormy Daniels.
"Far from being a loyal advocate for his client, Michael Avenatti stole his client's identity and her money in order to line his own pockets," said US Attorney Damian Williams. "Now, Avenatti will serve a substantial prison sentence for his brazen crimes and betrayal of his client."
The publicity from that lawsuit catapulted the brash, outspoken attorney to numerous television appearances and, briefly, a considered 2020 presidential bid. Washed Up 45 has denied having an affair with Daniels, though he admitted to reimbursing his lawyer for the $130,000 payment, which he said wasn't connected to his campaign.
Avenatti was representing Daniels in 2018 when she signed a book deal that came with a $800,000 payout. Facing cash-flow problems at his law firm at the time, Avenatti pocketed nearly $300,000 from the deal for the book, "Full Disclosure," federal prosecutors said.
Daniels was not in court on Thursday, but her lawyer, Clark Brewster, was allowed to speak on her behalf, and called it "truly shocking" that Avenatti tried to portray himself during the sentencing as a good lawyer who championed his clients.
Jobs good. Still dealing with inflation, obstruction and global crisis.
Over 390,000 jobs but of course, no one wants to work for less than an average wages. If there's anything I can testify to, the employers are hiring. However, the jobs, benefits and wages offered are not beneficial.
The jobs report for May did not give the record shattering previous amounts but at least gave some comfort that under President Joe Biden, there has been more jobs produced than his predecessor. You know the one who claimed he inherited a mess.
The one who inherited a mess is being hammered for not cleaning up the mess fast enough. Inflation is at an all time high. Gas prices are souring into $5 or higher.
Most Americans are not satisfied with the economy. Biden, Congress amd the Supreme Court are at record lows in favorably. Democrats in the House keep passing bills only to be stalled in the Senate by the 50 Republicans senators. The two Democratic senators who reside in Arizona and West Virginia refuse to end the filibuster rules to pass laws on simple majority. It is the primary factor to why things are not getting done fast enough.
Ukraine and Russia are still a factor to the world's economic problems. As Russia is tanking, the U.S., the European Union, Australia, Japan and many "developed" nations are suffering.
China is being more cautious with trade and still has pandemic restrictions which is hurting the world's economy.
Israel and Palestinian regions are close to another battle. Israeli forces are still building settlements on East Jerusalem despite warnings that violence will increase.
North Korea continues to develop ballistic missiles and daring world powers to stop them.
Since Washed Up 45 pulled out the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), Iran now is no longer obligated to rules of regulatory nuclear enrichment. Iran has a new leader and he is not willing to risk talks with the U.S. and European Union.
We are still dealing with a global pandemic which killed 10 million worldwide. The United States has 1.05 million dead from the coronavirus.
Republicans see the only path to victory is basically obstruct and complain about the president. They won't offer solutions or policies. All they care about is trying to keep folks angry with culture wars and distractions.
President Joe Biden's headaches:
The Karens in the Republican House and Senate.
Gun violence and Congress not doing anything to stop it.
Inflation.
Two Democratic senators and one independent senator who is a democratic socialist.
The members of The Squad and Progressive Caucus.
The junk food media and their never ending dramatizing of world events.
Anti-Vaxxers.
Lawmakers and activists who protest the CDC guidelines during the pandemic.
The endless culture wars that Republicans find outrage in.
Washed Up 45 and his minions on Fox, Newsmax, OANN and the internet.
Facebook and TikTok and the idiots who run it and the idiots who post on it.
Fox, The Daily Mail, Newsmax and OANN's relentless talk about conspiracies, Hunter Biden and the president's mental capacity and health.
The endless racism towards Biden's allies Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Barack Obama.
The relentless talk about spending despite the former president's reckless things.
The lack of civility towards fellow Americans.
The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about your business, your performances, your personal finances and travel. It doesn't care about the funerals, the birthday parties, the weddings, the vacations, the events and your graduations. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.
Harris is the key to helping Senate get things done.
An active shooter doesn't care about the politics, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, your finances, your family, your plans that day, your successes, your failures, and most importantly, your life.
You're not safe in the school, the concert, the hospital, the church, the casino, the bus station, the subway, the light rail train, the buses, the malls, the local big box store, the political rally, the protest rally, the women's center for reproductive surgeries, the mosque, the synagogue, the state buildings, the workplace, the gas station, the family picnic, the food truck rally, the funerals, the birthday parties, the graduations, the wedding, the televised events, the sporting events and many more events that have some terrorist with a firearm. Domestic violence, suicide, racism, culture war inspired, politically motivated and international operative inspired are types of gun violence.
Food prices, energy prices, rent, city services and college education have risen. Companies are struggling to find workers. They are now trying to push incentives to get workers in.
Real Reasons To Why Unemployment Rate Stays The Way It Is!
DEAD
BORN
THE PANDEMIC
CLIMATE CHANGE
IN PRISON
IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
IN HIGH SCHOOL
IN COLLEGE NOT LOOKING
VOLUNTEER
DISABLED
STAY AT HOME PARENT
RETIRED
QUIT ON THEIR OWN
TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT
NOT HIRING UNQUALIFIED
NOT HIRING TOO QUALIFIED
ACTIVE MILITARY
NATURAL DISASTERS
MASS SHOOTINGS DISRUPT DAILY ROUTINE
BEING LAID OFF DUE TO CLOSING OR STAFF REDUCTION
DESTRUCTION TO FACILITY OR PROPRETY
OUTSOURCING JOBS TO OTHER STATES OR COUNTRIES
BEING UNDOCUMENTED IN FEAR OF I.C.E. OR U.S. AGENCIES
BEING PUBLICLY OUTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA DOING SHAMEFUL ACTS
PARTICIPATING IN UNCIVIL OR VIOLENT PROTESTS
Jobs are looking good despite fears of an economic slowdown and with a roaring pace of inflation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
At the same time, the unemployment rate held at 3.6%, just above the lowest level since December 1969.
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for nonfarm payrolls to expand by 328,000 and the unemployment rate to edge lower to 3.5%.
“Despite the slight cooldown, the tight labor market is clearly sticking around and is shrugging off fears of a downturn,” said Daniel Zhao, Glassdoor’s senior economist. “We continue to see signs of a healthy and competitive job market, with no signs of stepping on the brakes yet.”
Average hourly earnings increased 0.3% from April, slightly lower than the 0.4% estimate. The year-over-year increase for wages of 5.2% was in line with expectations.
Stock market futures were volatile and pointed to a lower open on Wall Street following the report. Government bond yields moved higher.
Only 12 members of the Republican conference are non-white.
Job gains were broad-based. Leisure and hospitality led, adding 84,000 positions. Professional and business services rose by 75,000, transportation and warehousing contributed 47,000, and construction jobs increased by 36,000.
Other areas that saw notable gains included state government education (36,000), private education (33,000), health care (28,000), manufacturing (18,000) and wholesale trade (14,000).
Retail trade took a hit on the month, however, losing 61,000 in May, though the BLS noted that the sector remains 159,000 above its February 2020 pre-pandemic level.
“That’s not really consistent with a consumer that’s itching to spend on goods,” Drew Matus, chief market strategist at MetLife Investment Management, said of the retail numbers. “The accommodation and food services story is telling you people have shifted from goods spending to services spending. The real question is how long will they sustain that.”
Despite the job gains, the BLS household survey showed that the labor market has yet to recover all the positions lost during the pandemic. Total employment remains 440,000 below the pre-Covid level.
Labor force participation edged higher, rising to 62.3% though still 1.1 percentage points below February 2020, as the labor force is smaller by 207,000 from that mark.
A more encompassing measure of unemployment that takes into account those not looking for jobs and those holding part-time positions for economic reasons moved higher to 7.1%, up one-tenth of a percentage point from April. Unemployment for Asians fell to 2.4%, the lowest in nearly three years, while the rate for Blacks was 6.2%, an increase of 0.3 percentage point.
Revisions to the March and April job estimates shaved 22,000 off the previously reported totals.
The Republicans have no solutions going into the Midterms. They rather block and obstruct bills in the Senate.
Matus said the market reaction probably indicates that investors are both anticipating more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a slowing jobs market. Fed officials have said they are looking to bring the jobs picture back into balance from the current high demand and low labor supply.
“I wouldn’t call it the calm before the storm, but it might be the last bit of sunlight before the clouds get a little deeper and darker,” Matus said.
The report comes amid fears that higher inflation along with geopolitical developments including the war in Ukraine and Covid restrictions in China could impact a U.S. economy that contracted at a 1.5% rate in the first quarter.
Though there have been recent signs that inflation could be slowing, the current pace is still around the fastest in 40 years. Prices at the pump specifically are at historical highs, with a gallon of regular unleaded at $4.76, up 13% from a month ago and more than 56% from a year ago, according to AAA.
That is coming with a slowing economy that is currently on track to grow just at a 1.3% rate in the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve.
In an effort to control inflation, the Fed is trying to slow the economy with a series of interest rate hikes. Fed Governor Lael Brainard told CNBC on Thursday that she anticipates further increases in the months ahead until inflation comes down to the central bank’s 2% goal.
Businesses have been hampered in the current environment, not least by a shortage of workers that has left nearly two job openings for every available worker. A Fed report earlier this week said businesses are expressing increasing concerns about future prospects – eight of the central bank’s 12 districts reported slowing growth while four specifically cited recession fears.
Companies are still trying to hire employees. With the average wages stagnant, many are not looking forward to returning to a job that pays dirt wages. Many who worked in the retail, restaurant and low end service industry are not willing to take a job for less than $10 an hour. Matter of fact, no one can survive on $15 an hour.
Republicans don't see the bigger picture itself. They rather continue to believe in conspiracies about people collecting the safety net and not going back to work.
Give them a liveable wage and maybe things might improve in the job market.
We can't always assume that folks are lazy. People are literally dying from being 1 and folks are tired of the status quo of their jobs.
All white lawmakers in the bipartisan approach to solve gun violence, inflation and funding Ukrainian forces.
Many single mothers are having trouble trying to find quality daycare or family members to watch children. On top of that, some have lost family members due to the pandemic. A homemaker may have lost their spouse. Some may have no choice but to watch their children or loved ones due to the aftermath of the pandemic.
Folks are still trying to rebound from medical bills, late rent payments, owing taxes and college loans.
Republicans are white nationalists without a conscience.
Washed Up 45's presidency and Republican controlled governments killed millions of Americans. Biden has a slim majority in Congress and things can't be done with obstruction from both parties.
Holding these lawmakers accountable is not just a pledge, but a promise. You need to learn who represents your community. Your local community member, your school board member, your mayor, your state representative, your state senator, your governor, your U.S. Representative, your U.S. Senator and the president need to be held accountable for their actions.
We need to put pressure on Republicans and Democrats to do something to improve everyone's lives.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
We can't live like this where mass shootings are a daily thing.
The president delivered his address to the nation on gun violence. He called upon Congress to do something now. He said that Republicans can't dodge this any longer.
30 mass shootings in less than two weeks. The ones that made the hews were Tulsa, Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas.
Speaking at the White House, Biden sought to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter gun limits after such efforts failed following past attacks.
“How much more carnage are we willing to accept,” Biden said.
The president will call upon Congress and the 55 governors and Washington, DC mayor to do something to curb gun violence.
More mass shootings. It is getting old.
Only 15 states and three occupied U.S. territories have no mass shooting as of yet.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands have no confirmed mass shootings.
You're not safe in the school, the concert, the hospital, the church, the casino, the bus station, the subway, the light rail train, the buses, the malls, the local big box store, the political rally, the protest rally, the women's center for reproductive surgeries, the mosque, the synagogue, the state buildings, the workplace, the gas station, the family picnic, the food truck rally, the road trip, the funerals, the birthday parties, the graduations, the wedding, the televised events, the sporting events and many more events that have some terrorist with a firearm. Domestic violence, suicide, racism, culture war inspired, politically motivated and international operative inspired are types of gun violence.
Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how gun reform is taking away your rights to own firearms.
I don't want to hear that protesting against police killing people of color is hate on cops in general. I don't want to hear talk about the coronavirus being a myth.
When you hear folks say "gun rights," what they really mean is that its white privilege. This good guy with a gun nonsense has to end. The cops didn't do nothing when children were shot inside a school. A security guard was shot dead trying to protect shoppers. A cop accidently shot his own. The good guy who tried to stop a bad guy is outgunned and a part of the rule #3. The "good guy with a gun" better be prepared to die if they want to stop a shooter.
I don't want to hear folks say masks and vaccine mandates impede their freedoms. It prevents a deadly outbreak from spreading. If you want to die from the coronavirus, that's on you. We lost over 1 million people from the coronavirus.
I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. Cause a bullet does not have eyes and it's always likely gonna hit a target. These folks seem to not get it. These incidents are a tragic part of American history. Thoughts and prayers and your heart going out to the victims is not enough. It quite frankly is an insult. I am also tired of scapegoating Black on Black crime, Chicago, Baltimore and Democratic mayors for the nation's obsession to be numb to gun violence. You pretty much enable this nonsense by deflecting.
President Joe Biden is trying to curb gun violence. However, he has no support from Republicans. Most Democrats and America are for gun control measures. However the two Democrats in the Senate refuse to change the filibuster rules and its holding us back.
The National Rifle Association is always pushing against it. They will not relinquish from the narrative that guns are not saving lives. The Republicans aided by a fickle junk food media are openly encouraging anarchy and disruption in a desperate attempt for the Republicans to win back Congress and the White House. These agitators are calling for Biden to curb crime but will not help him. They want more guns on the street. It makes no sense.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
With democracy at stake, many in the LGBTQ community are celebrating Pride Month with parades, events and honoring those lost for the right for two loving Americans.
Pulse Nightclub massacre happened this month. It will be six years since a terrorist opened fire on club goers who were enjoying a night out in Orlando. We thought that would wake up voters to support Hillary Clinton. Nope, it was Washed Up 45 and his minions. The Republicans offered thoughts and prayers and continued on their think of what will happen of Clinton won. They demonized Barack Obama and denied him his third Supreme Court nominee.
The LGBTQ community did not fully support Clinton. It was a handful of trolls online who pushed the once reliable vote to Washed Up 45. These trolls contributed helping court those in the LGBTQ community to vote for Republicans. Despite the years of work by Democrats and progressive activism, these folks rather allow extremists rule the country.
They would allow extremists to roll back civil rights, gay rights, women's rights and voter rights. They will impose English only laws, ban criticism of Israel in the public, have Christian nationalism imposed on the country. They will allow more gun violence to happen only to keep the Republicans in power.
“Pride” month is absolutely ridiculous. People are more than their sexuality and don’t need to be a part of this leftwing CULT in order to be okay with themselves. pic.twitter.com/WqtpGSZh66
— Christian Walker (@ChristianWalk1r) June 1, 2021
Congrats to this creep who reps the great Captial city of Georgia/ATL mayor @andreforatlanta regarding diversity. But tweets this racist hatred garbage against “white/white rich people” Horrid vitriol & twisted thinking.
— Bill White Buckhead City GA (@BWBuckheadCity) June 2, 2022
Even now, these trolls are online denouncing their rights. They are calling Pride Month a disgrace and call upon far right voters to stay focus on winning the Midterms with culture wars and relentless blame of inflation on President Joe Biden.
Karen Presler is white nationalist who is openly gay. He wears his cowboy boots outside his jeans and has effeminate tendencies. He travels across the country trying to register people to vote. He allegedly slaps the "I did that" stickers on gas pumps to blame Biden for rising gas and food prices. He is Islamophobic and a culture appropriator.
Christian Walker is the son of Republican senate nominee Hershel Walker. He is a former cheerleader who now is an internet troll who spends a majority of his unemployed life complaining about Democrats. He infamously complained about high gas prices while wearing designer clothes and driving a luxury vehicle.
Terrence K Williams is a comedian who is gay. He was best known for his rants about Democrats and nauseating praise of Washed Up 45. He is no longer relevant since Washed Up 45 lost the election. He is now resorting to selling bakery goods for more than the average price you get at a local store.
Karen Straka is a convicted agitator. He is best known for the "Walk Away" campaign. The former hairdresser and internet troll has been sentenced for participating in the Jan. 6 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was spotted on camera entering the Capitol. He did not attack cops. Luckily he didn't, he would have years not months in federal time out.
Karen Rubin is a former HuffPost writer and The Young Turks podcaster. Rubin turned on the far right and became a vocal supporter of white nationalism. He is a troll on the Blaze network.
The white nationalist who wants the Buckhead neighborhoods to separate from Atlanta. He is also a troll online.
These "sweet chickens" remind me of that American Dad! episode Lincoln Lover. Gay Republicans would vote against their interest only to see bigots Washed Up 45 win.
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