{"id":57095,"date":"2017-10-19T16:20:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T20:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/russian-trolls-kelly-clarkson-fire-tornado-chelsea-handler-thad-cochran-billy-joel-puerto-rico-hot-links\/"},"modified":"2017-10-19T16:20:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T20:20:24","slug":"russian-trolls-kelly-clarkson-fire-tornado-chelsea-handler-thad-cochran-billy-joel-puerto-rico-hot-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/russian-trolls-kelly-clarkson-fire-tornado-chelsea-handler-thad-cochran-billy-joel-puerto-rico-hot-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian Trolls, Kelly Clarkson, Fire Tornado, Chelsea Handler, Thad Cochran, Billy Joel, Puerto Rico: HOT LINKS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Russian Trolls, Kelly Clarkson, Fire Tornado, Chelsea Handler, Thad Cochran, Billy Joel, Puerto Rico: HOT LINKS<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019D SAY IT WAS A 10<\/strong>. Trump grades himself on his response to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

ONE MONTH LATER<\/strong>. One million Puerto Ricans still lack drinkable water<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"RUSSIA<\/strong>. Trump staffers pushed tweets from Russian trolls in days before the election<\/a>: \u2018Some of the Trump campaign\u2019s most prominent names and supporters, including Trump\u2019s campaign manager, digital director, and son, pushed tweets from professional trolls paid by the Russian government in the heat of the 2016 election campaign. The Twitter account @Ten_GOP, which called itself the \u201cUnofficial Twitter account of Tennessee Republicans,\u201d was operated from the Kremlin-backed \u201cRussian troll farm,\u201d or Internet Research Agency, a source familiar with the account confirmed with The Daily Beast.\u00a0The account\u2019s origins in the Internet Research Agency were originally reported by the independent\u00a0Russian news outlet RBC<\/a>. @Ten_GOP was created on Nov. 19, 2015, and accumulated over 100 thousand followers before Twitter shut it down.\u2019<\/p>\n

\"\"TESLA<\/strong>. Factory workers claim anti-LGBT threats, racial abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FRAIL AND DISORIENTED<\/strong>. Health concerns for Thad Cochran (R-MS) as Senator appears confused, disoriented<\/a>: \u2018Cochran had to be guided by staffers around a security checkpoint inside the Capitol. He started to walk into a first-floor room \u2014 though the Senate chamber is on the second floor. He was then ushered by an aide up to the Senate. When another reporter asked whether leadership had pressured Cochran to return for a vote on the budget resolution \u2014 a key moment in the tax reform debate \u2014 Cochran smiled and responded, \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful day outside.\u201d<\/p>\n

BURN BOOK SING-ALONG<\/strong>. The news on Taylor Swift\u2019s new album<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"obamacareON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL<\/strong>. President Obama heads out<\/a>: \u201cObama, who has spoken at private party fundraisers but largely steered clear of electoral politics since leaving office in January, will make public appearances on behalf of Democratic candidates in Virginia and New Jersey \u2013 the only two states holding off-year elections for governor.\u201d<\/p>\n

EXPECTING<\/strong>. Billy Joel is going to be a father again at 68<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ChelseaCHELSEA HANDLER<\/strong>. Quitting her Netflix show to become a \u201cmore engaged citizen.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

WEST VIRGINIA<\/strong>. City of Morgantown passes LGBT rights ordinance<\/a>: \u2018Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki says the move \u201csimply verbalized the kind of community I really hope that we are.\u201d Kawecki said about 45 people spoke in support of the ordinance Tuesday and about three spoke against it. He said two were from out of town.\u2019<\/p>\n

INDONESIA<\/strong>. Country considers ban on LGBTQ TV content<\/a>: \u201cLawmakers told Reuters the ban could include dramas with gay<\/a> characters, traditional folk or comedic performances with cross-dressing or \u201ceffeminate\u201d men<\/a> and broadcasts advocating LGBT rights. It would be the latest measure targeting the LGBT community in a rising tide of hostility in the world\u2019s third-largest democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n

NEW TUNE OF THE DAY<\/strong>. Kelly Clarkson \u201cMeaning of Life\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

FIRE TORNADO OF THE DAY<\/strong>. Wildfires have killed at least 41 in Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

THIRSTY THURSDAY<\/strong>. Jared Keith Lee.<\/p>\n

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