Musk broke his latest harebrained scheme on the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Podcast (of course), in which he discussed the next generation of the Tesla Roadster, his company’s line of electric sports cars they debuted 13 years ago. He’s been developing its follow-up for years, initially promising it would simply be faster. But what if it could also sort of fly a bit?
“I want it to hover, and I was trying to figure out how to make this thing hover without, you know, killing people,” Musk told Rogan. “Maybe it can hover like a meter above the ground, or something like that. If you plummet it’ll blow out the suspension but you’re not gonna die.”
Ignoring, if you can, that promises like “you’re not gonna die” aren’t exactly reassuring, it’s not clear how serious Musk was about finding a way for cars to float a few feet off the ground. Besides, the second generation Tesla Roadster is scheduled for production next year. And since hovering technology hasn’t quite been conquered — the “hoverboards” currently on the market, um, have wheels — it may simply be Musk getting a little too loose on Rogan’s show. After all, it’s happened before.
In the interview, Sackhoff also promised to be “optimistic” every single day on the set of Star Wars series — which banished Gina Carano over “abhorrent” tweets this week — and to be the person who helps set a positive tone. However, Sackhoff admitted in the podcast, she was not always that person. She said she used to be the person who needed to be called out on set for her bad attitude.
In fact, that very thing happened, she explained, on the set of the first season of Longmire. “When I’m in a bad mood, I have a hard time hiding it,’ she told Rosenbaum. On the first season of Longmire, she was in a funk after having come off of Riddick, where they were doing a lot of night shoots. “I was exhausted, and I was doing a lot of early morning days, and it was cold, and I got sick.”
“And [her Longmire co-star] Bailey Chase and I would drive to work together about 60 miles every morning. I would complain all the time because I felt I was being underutilized on the show and I was disappointed, and … I just wanted to bitch about it all the time.”
She said she was also in a bad place in her life, in a bad relationship, and was “not a very happy person.”
Her co-star apparently had heard enough of her daily complaining and snapped. “[Bailey Chase] called me out in front of the entire crew one day … He screamed at me and said, ‘Be here! I am so tired of you!’ It was loud, and I always said it was the wrong time and the wrong place and I was always very angry that he did it that way.”
The two have since made up, but “it was not good for a while,” she said. Yet, while she was disappointed in the way that he did it, “it needed to happen.” Again, she would have preferred that he had called her out off set and away from the crew, “but he taught me one of the biggest lessons of my career. And I realized that I had a choice. I had to change my perspective, and I need to grow the eff up.”
“It woke me up, and it made me realize that the attitude I bring to set every day is the attitude that permeates the set. For better or worse, because I am so big and so loud, I have the ability to change the set. I can make it a positive place to be or a negative place to be.”
“I was wrong. I was very wrong, and I had to learn that lesson.”
Sackhoff has since vowed to become the person that “people wanted to work with twice.”
Sackhoff said that she did a complete 180 and that by the end of the series, all the producers expressed to her that they would love to work with her again. Purposefully. “I taught myself how to be happy, how to enjoy what I am doing daily … and I took that into another life. I wanted to be that person who showed up every day, worked harder than everyone else, and was always positive and motivating.”
Hopefully, wanting to continue working with Sackhoff and her positive attitude will one day get Bo-Katan Kryze her own Star Wars spin-off, as well. She sure as hell deserves one.
Rap fans have been fascinated with Lil Uzi Vert’s latest piercing for a week, probably because he’s the first person we know of to get a custom piercing in the middle of his forehead for a thumb-sized, million-dollar pink diamond. After the jeweler who designed it chimed in on when and how it was made, one of the major questions left on everyone’s minds was simply, “Why?”
Bronx, New York rap icon Fat Joe got the answer when he invited Lil Uzi Vert onto his Instagram Live podcast to give fans the rundown on the intriguing new facial modification. It turns out, Uzi’s rationale actually makes an off-kilter sort of sense. He’d already purchased the diamond before deciding what to do with it, but having shelled out such a hefty amount (he boasts $24 million, but the true number is probably a fraction of that), he naturally didn’t want to do anything mundane — and he certainly didn’t want to lose his investment.
“I’m Lil Uzi,” he declared. “I’m turnt up. So $24 million on a ring is the stupidest idea because I’m gonna look down and that ring ain’t gon’ be there. I know me. I wake up in odd places and different sceneries.” He also confirmed that his Eliantte & Co. connects did try to talk him out of it. “Don’t think it was just a ‘come on, let’s go get his money,’” he said. “No, bro, they argued me down. It’s almost insane to the average person, or to any person.”
All in all, the interview depicted Uzi as pretty self-aware and cognizant of his public perception. He addressed his wildcard reputation, talked about the so-called “27 Club” of artists who have died at that age, adamantly denying he had any intention of joining their ranks, and detailed his musical and business ambitions. It’s a fascinating interview that justifies the public’s fascination with him. Check it out below.
After a week of banter about Phoebe Bridgers smashing her guitar on SNL and the discourse that inevitably surrounds the annual announcement of nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Ian Cohen and Steven Hyden are spending this week’s episode of Indiecast reflecting on a simpler moment in indie history. The so-called indie R&B scene of the early 2010’s spawned some of the biggest artists of today, including The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, and James Blake.
At the same time, Beyonce and Jay-Z were going to see both Coldplay and Grizzly Bear live, and Kanye was collaborating with Bon Iver. With James Blake’s debut album turning ten and The Weeknd playing the Super Bowl halftime show, now is as fitting a time as ever to reminisce on an era ripe with musical collaboration and exciting releases that remain part of the conversation nearly a decade later.
In this week’s Recommendation Corner, Cohen has been enjoying For Your Health’s debut album In Spite Of, while Hyden can’t get enough of the Ryley Walker and Kikagaku Moyo collabroative album, Deep Fried Grandeur.
New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 26 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify below, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here. Stay up to date and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
An era has come to an end in Houston, and in a bit of a surprise, it is not that of star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who reports indicate wants out of town. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, stalwart defensive lineman JJ Watt and the franchise will part ways after 10 seasons.
The #Texans are releasing star JJ Watt, source said.
For the last few weeks, both sides appeared to acknowledge that the relationship was over. Watt deserved a new start. And he gets it. https://t.co/5zZIo7QPdQ
Shortly after the news was reported, Watt, who will be 32 next month, posted a video to his Twitter account in which he announced that he will, indeed, end his time in Houston.
“I have sat down with the McNair family, and I have asked them for my release, and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time,” Watt said.
“The way that you guys have treated me — besides Draft night, you guys booed me on Draft night — but every day after that, you treated me like family, and I truly feel like you’re my family,” Watt continued.
Rumblings had been circulating recently that while Watson’s future was being figured out — he wants to leave, the Texans are adamant he stays — the franchise had a decision to make on Watt. As Rapoport would go on to explain, there was a trade market for Watt, but the Texans instead wanted to do right by him and let him be in control of his future.
The #Texans could have traded JJ Watt and received a solid draft pick. They decided to do it this way, handling their face of the franchise with class. https://t.co/5zZIo7QPdQ
Watt is the greatest and most decorated player to ever suit up for the team. He was drafted by them with the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and went on to put together quite the career — Watt was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and made eight All-Pro teams with five of those being first-team selections.
How does a shoe from 1997 manage to stay looking futuristic almost 25 years later?
No, really, we’re asking. Because Nike has an astounding track record when it comes to designing sneakers that look and feel timeless. The Nike Cortez (1972), The Jordan 1 (1985), the Air Max 1 (1987), the Air Max 90 (1990) the Air Max 95 (1995), the SB Dunk (2002) — the list goes on. Even Nike’s discontinued silhouettes remain hype-worthy, and that’s all thanks to Nike consistently calling on the talents of some of footwear’s most innovative designers.
For the Nike Air Max 97, that designer was Christian Tresser, who had the revolutionary Reebok Aztrek under his belt and would eventually go on to work with Kanye West on the Yeezy 700 VX. Designing the Air Max 97 was no easy task, Tresser would be following up Tinker Hatfield’s revolutionary Air Max 95, which is still one of Nike’s most beloved silhouettes. But Tresser knocked it out of the park with a wavy futuristic design inspired by mountain landscapes — managing to evoke the sleek speed and look of a Japanese bullet train.
The sneaker looked next level in 1997 and even now, in 2021, it still manages to look like the footwear of the future. In celebration of one of Nike’s greatest silhouettes, we’re running through the greatest colorways of all time for the Air Max 97. Let’s dive in!
Nike Air Max 97 Silver Bullet, 1997
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Kicking off our journey is the design that started it all, the Nike Air Max 97 Silver Bullet. Featuring a metallic silver upper with varsity red accents, the Silver Bullet was made to recall the Japanese Silver Bullet trains that helped to inspire the silhouette’s design.
Despite this being one of Nike’s most futuristic sneakers, the Silver Bullet looks refreshingly dated. It has a sort of 1980’s-view-of-the-future vibe to it.
Union Nike Air Max 97 One Time Only, 2005
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Look at this thing! It’s kind of ridiculous. Made in collaboration with streetwear brand Union, the One Time Only combines the 97’s upper with the tooling of an Air Max 360. Released as part of Nike’s Clerks Pack, the One Time Only has a Saved by the Bell-esque colorway, mixing rave pink and military blue with elephant print paneling along the base.
Nike Air Max 97 Kashima Antlers, 2006
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An early classic, 2006’s Kashima Antlers were released as part of Nike’s Sportswear pack in tribute to the Japanese football club, the Kashima Antlers. This iteration of the 97 features a mesh upper with leather overlays and an elephant print mudguard with a green-tinted Air Max unit.
Had Nike released colorways like this of the 97 stateside, it might not have taken 20 years for the silhouette to really get the love it deserves. It’s no wonder the 97 has long been popular with the best-dressed streetwear stylists of Japan.
Nike Air Max 97 Jacquard Rio de Janeiro, 2014
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One of Nike’s most fun designs, the Air Max 97 Jacquard Rio de Janeiro is the only Air Max 97 that doesn’t strike us as looking futuristic. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, the sneaker doesn’t look outdated by any means, instead the jacquard upper with its pixelated camo design manages to look like another sneaker entirely.
The 97’s trademark waves are less prominent in this design and come via a transparent overlay that seamlessly stretches into the sneaker’s mudguard.
UNDEFEATED Nike Air Max 97 Black, 2017
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When Los Angeles-based label UNDEFEATED put their spin on the Air Max 97 they single-handedly created a whole audience of new fans for the silhouette. If you’ve been enjoying the Air Max 97s resurgence over the last few years, you have UNDEFEATED to thank for this sleek black, red, and green Gucci-inspired pair.
To this day, it’s one of the most valued 97 colorways on the aftermarket.
Nike Air Max 97 Sean Wotherspoon, 2017
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Released as part of Nike’s Air Max 90, the Sean Wotherspoon’s are the sneakers that made Wotherspoon a household name amongst streetwear fanatics. Before Wotherspoon was known as streetwear’s corduroy king, he was just a scrappy kid who entered Nike’s design contest and managed to make one of the hottest sneakers of the 2010s.
Inspired by Wotherspoon’s love of Vintage 1980’s Nike caps, this Air Max 97 features a wavy corduroy upper sitting atop an Air Max 1 sole unit. Peep that stiched swoosh!
Off-White Nike Air Max 97 “The Ten,” 2017
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Released as part of the second drop from Virgil Abloh’s “The Ten,” this Off-White iteration of the 97 features a white, cone, and ice blue colorway with a translucent outsole and an oversized Swoosh. Despite very minimal alternations to the original design, Abloh still managed to deliver a sneaker that looks markedly different from its source material.
If you’re a 97 stan, you either love what Abloh did with the shape or you hate it — there’s really no in-betweens here. On the inner side of the sneaker, the words “Off White for NIKE “Air Max 97” Beaverton, Oregon USA” are stamped, part of Abloh’s deconstructionist aesthetic. That stamp, it should be noted, is the worst part of the shoe. By far.
Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Air Max 97 Golden Patchwork, 2017
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Made for football star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Golden Patchwork 97s were inspired by Ronaldo’s youth, back when he could only afford two pairs of shoes, one for play and one for school. When his rundown sneakers would get holes in them, his mom would patch them up and send him on his way. The Golden Patchwork consists of patched-up panels dipped in a celebratory golden colorway that reflect how Ronaldo didn’t let his impediments stop him from being one of the greatest players in the game.
Nike Air Max 97 Skepta, 2017
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Designed by British-Nigerian rapper Skepta, this iteration of the 97 looks straight-up alien. Featuring a polyurethane-coated copper and rose gold upper composed of leather over black mesh, this design is meant to evoke both Morocco and London, by way of the braided tongue and the graphics meant to recall UK electric outlets.
It’s highly conceptual and super dorky in theory, but the execution is a sight to behold.
Off-White Nike Air Max 97 Black, 2018
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It’s funny to think that with all of the eyes of the fashion world fixed on his every move, Virgil Abloh chose to follow “The Ten’s” 97 by simply giving us the same design in a black iteration. If you loved “The Ten’s” 97, all the same design touchstones are here — the translucent upper, the large swoosh, the stupid production stamp on the inner side. Only this time it has a sort of sinister Darth Vader vibe.
It’s amazing what a single color can do, but we prefer these to the all-white “The Ten” makeup.
Off-White Nike Aix Max 97 Serena, 2018
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Made and named for Serena Williams and the 50th U.S. Open tournament, the Off-White 97 Serena features an elemental rose, black, barely rosé, and white colorway with a head-turning gradient midsole. Each pair comes equipped with Abloh’s signature zip-tie, this time in a hard to avoid Volt colorway.
Nike Air Max 97 Smokey Mauve, 2018
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There isn’t an interesting story or collaboration behind Nike’s Smokey Mauve Air Max 97, it’s simply a beautiful looking shoe. That mix of smokey mauve, black midnight, and navy sail is the moodiest this silhouette has ever looked. We love it.
Nike Air Max 97 Desert Sky, 2018
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Clearly Yeezy inspired, the 97 Desert Sky combines black desert, and sand royal tint for an aged-looking but eye-catching colorway. Our only gripe with this design is the weird, out-of-place stark black midsole that the sneaker sits atop. A white or off-white midsole would’ve been more complimentary. If contrast was the goal, a yellow or mint midsole would’ve added to the serene quality of the design.
But what do we know? (We only look at shoes all day.) This pair continues to exceed expectations — fetching a high price on aftermarket sites.
Nike Air Max 97 MSCHF x INRI Jesus Shoes, 2019
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Made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based creative house MSCHF and the artist INRI this is easily the weirdest 97 colorway, ever. Aside from the Matthew 14:25 inscription at the toe box, the aptly named Jesus Shoes actually contain 60cc of holy water from the River Jordan.
It’s excessive and ridiculous sure, but with its clean white upper and light blue accents, it’s one of the finest Air Max 97 colorways of all time. It might even be the best.
Nike Air Max 97 Shanghai Kaleidoscope, 2019
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Like the Sean Wotherspoon’s beloved colorway, the Air Max 97 Shanghai Kaleidoscope came about through a design contest set up by Nike. Ultimately six winners were chosen, but Cash Ru of Shanghai’s Shanghai Kaleidoscope rises above the rest.
It’s hard not to love this icy blue colorway which sits on a white middle with a crimson red swoosh accent. The triple heel tags are a bit excessive, but we dig Ru’s design work, which is just slightly distorted, like waves rippling in a pond.
In an obviously calculated move to service her well-known intentions to launch a presidential run in 2024, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has distanced herself from Donald Trump despite being one of his most vocal supporters during his four years in office. Haley’s public breaking from Trump arrives in an exhaustive profile on her political career and ambitions. It also examines her attempt to redefine the Republican Party just a month after a MAGA rally ended in an insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Via Politico:
“We need to acknowledge he let us down. He went down a path he shouldn’t have, and we shouldn’t have followed him, and we shouldn’t have listened to him. And we can’t let that ever happen again.”
Haley claims that she hasn’t spoken with Trump since the attack on the Capitol. “When I tell you I’m angry, it’s an understatement,” she told Politico. “I am so disappointed in the fact that [despite] the loyalty and friendship he had with Mike Pence, that he would do that to him. Like, I’m disgusted by it.” However, these remarks fly in the face of Haley’s defense of Trump just a few weeks ago when she told Fox News in late January that she doesn’t think there’s a basis for impeachment and that people need to leave him alone. “They beat him up before he got into office. They are beating him up after he leaves office. I mean, at some point, I mean, give the man a break. I mean, move on.”
It’s that brand of clear-cut hypocrisy that’s getting Haley roasted for her sudden 180 on Trump:
Nikki Haley made her choice – and her choice was to be a vocal cheerleader for Donald Trump throughout his presidency even though she knew better. That choice should, above all, define any future political aspirations. https://t.co/wu4XIdofVr
Nikki Haley is more dangerous than a Ted Cruz or MTG as a 2024 presidential candidate, in my opinion. She was 100% Trump Train but is far smarter and more politically adept. This calculated, simultaneous support of and distancing from Trump will be line she walks. https://t.co/MJ7BK47S5P
In my view, people like Nikki Haley are much worse than former President Trump. She knew who he was and still enabled him. She could have done something, and chose not to out of political expediency. The hypocrisy of Haley knows no bounds.
And the hits kept coming for Haley as her very active role in pushing Trump on the Republican Party resurfaced along with her own warning in 2016 that Trump’s rhetoric could lead to violence, which she conveniently abandoned when he won the election:
A “profile in courage” OR The profile of someone looking to be the 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate https://t.co/x7Uev8JSuz
As for her opponents in the Democratic Party, they’re not about to let Haley pretend she wasn’t defending Trump less than a month ago and that she had no qualms giving him a pass for the Capitol attack, which she now claims “disgusted” her.
Rep. James @WhipClyburn (D-SC) on Nikki Haley trying to distance herself from Trump:
“This is an incident of Nikki Haley breaking with Nikki Haley. Just 2 or 3 weeks ago she was admonishing us to ‘leave the man alone,’ now she’s saying we shouldn’t have followed him …” pic.twitter.com/29aP17DuUo
This weekend is Valentine’s Day! And this year, for the first time in a long time, society can’t pile tremendous pressure on you to make elaborate dinner plans at an overcrowded restaurant — leading to stress for you, your date, and the poor overworked employees trying to make you look good. Welcome to our first (andhopefully only!) pandemic-era Valentine’s Day!
In 2021, this greeting-card-created-but-also-too-thoroughly-established-to-ignore holiday will see you and your date hanging at/near the house. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Pour a glass of your date’s favorite vintage, turn off phones, light a joint, take a stroll through the neighborhood, and then have some intimate fun together. Because Valentine’s Day may be a sham, but the alchemical formula of effort and focused attention leading to cool sexual escapades is very real.
To help get you in the mood for this weekend, we’ve rounded up our favorite CBD and THC products specifically geared toward enhancing your sex life, this weekend and beyond. Even if you’re flying solo this year, the items on this list will relax you and add to your pleasure — two things we all deserve at the tail-end of this indeterminable pandemic. Enjoy!
Kiva Confections THC-infused Love Sauce admittedly has a pretty disgusting name… or an arousing name depending on what you’re into. Name aside, what we love about Kiva Confections is that unlike High On Love’s paintable body chocolate (see below), this body chocolate is THC-infused, which means it won’t just have you feeling good, it’s going to get you high.
Each serving of Love Sauce (so long as you’re following dose suggestions) sports 10MG of THC, so ditch the paintbrush, dip your fingers in, and start spreading it wherever your Valentine wants the extra attention. Unfortunately, this one is exclusive to the Southern California market — have a friend grab some and overnight it to you!
What better way to get things started — or close things out — than with a relaxing CBD-infused bath? Playboy’s CBD Bath Bombs feature an aromatic blend of CBD and essential oils that will help you melt into a puddle of relaxation while you unwind in the tub.
Whether you’re sharing this experience with your Valentine, or enjoying it solo while you get ready for the weekend ahead, this bath bomb will have you feeling squeaky clean, your muscles relaxed, and your senses sharpened — all the elements required for good loving.
For people outside of California who feel bummed about missing out on Kiva Confections body chocolate, 1906 is a well-respected brand, and their 1906 LOVE chocolate covered coffee beans, which feature 5mg of THC per bean are available in dispensaries across Colorado, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Massachusettes.
According to 1906’s website, LOVE is formulated for both a physical and psychological high, which should enhance your overall sexual experience. LOVE is also fast-acting, kicking in at 20 minutes — making it one of the fastest working edibles on the market right now.
Made with premium-grade hemp seed oil, High On Love’s Chocolate Body Paint comes in a cute heart-shaped bottle equipped with a paintbrush to help you paint on your Valentine’s body. Real talk, this Brussels-inspired chocolate actually tastes pretty damn good on its own. We’re not suggesting you eat it straight from the bottle, but go nuts when it comes to painting the chocolate on your partner.
Dosist makes THC vape pens specifically targeted to specific tasks, such as relaxation, bliss, or — our personal favorite — Arousal. Dosist’s Arousal pen features an 11:1 THC to CBD formula with a time-controlled drag feature that will automatically shut off the pen at three seconds (a complete dose) providing a head change that doesn’t get you lost in your own thoughts, but instead relaxes you, and sharpens the mind for a more creative bedroom performance.
If you need a little something more to get you going, Dosist also has an Arouse THC-plus, which is designed with a stronger formula to awaken the senses and get you laser-focused on stimulation.
Whether you already love Foria’s sex-enhancing products or you’re just discovering the brand, Foria’s new Quickie Kit is easy and fun. The bundle includes a small sample of Foria’s arousal oil and lubricant, as well as two suppositories, which deliver 50mg of broad-spectrum CBD vaginally or rectally — increasing your arousal and easing any discomfort or tension you’re about to subject yourself to.
Specifically designed for women, Playboy’s CBD Arousal Spray is formulated with 250 mg Broad-Spectrum CBD oil, Horny Goat Weed, and kava root for a warming spray designed to heighten the senses, whether you’re with a partner or all alone.
Playboy’s Arousal Spray is formulated for quick absorption and features a soothing vanilla scent.
If you’re looking for a CBD infused lube that feels silky and smooth, Playboy’s Intimacy Gel is a great pick. Not only do you still get that fast-absorbing blend of broad-spectrum CBD, kava root, and Horney Goat Weed, the Intimacy Gel also has maca root extract to kick your sex drive straight into overdrive.
It doesn’t have the same great smell as the Arousal Spray, but… I don’t know, light a candle or something — we’re not here to plan your entire date!
Foria’s Intimacy CBD vape pen is specially formulated using a blend of organic botanicals and broad-spectrum CBD in order to instantly melt away anxiety, dust the cobwebs from your mind, and relieve any pain you might be feeling (or you know, preparing yourself to feel).
Foria’s Intimacy pen will relax muscles and ease tension, as well as increase blood flow to the places that count. The pleasing mix of peppermint and vanilla is also way more enjoyable than a more herbal-scented product.
This one is a bit on the pricey end, but the attention to detail and quality is worth it, plus replacement cartridges are a steal!
High On Love has all sorts of CBD-heavy products worth your time and money, but we figured we’d close this list out with a big one. The brand’s Objects of Pleasure gift set features 30ml of High on Love’s stimulating O-gel, made with a blend of cannabis sativa oil and peppermint and designed to increase blood flow, boost libido, and supercharge your natural lubrication. They pair that with a seven setting, five-speed silicone vibrator, designed by Jopen.
If the vibrator proves too intimidating, High on Love also features an Object of Desire gift set which swaps out the Jopen vibrator with a palm massager and shaves $10 off the price. The stimulating O-Gel is also available separately. But those aren’t the gift we recommend — instead, just get over your hangups and go for the full gift set.
Comedy’s preeminent MAGA scholar, Jordan Klepper, returned to the scene of the crime (literally) during Thursday’s episode of The Daily Show. The correspondent / thirst trap was back in Washington D.C. for the first time since witnessing the failed coup at the Capitol on January 6. There’s now more fencing around the building “and the thousands of screaming MAGA folks is down to two.” Klepper asked the die hards for their thoughts on the impeachment trial. “What I saw and what there’s a lot of evidence showing is that many of the initial people who entered the building violently were leftists, you have Antifa…” one of them said. Klepper responded that he “was here and it seemed like a lot of people were Trump supporters. A thousand people broke into the Capitol, erected a noose outside, and tried to kill the Speaker of the House and the vice president.”
Klepper compared the second impeachment trial to a sequel that’s “bigger and louder and more cinematic than the first one. Because as we all know, when you’re dealing with American audiences, stunning imagery goes farther than facts.” He also spoke to Adam Schiff (D-CA), who was one of the lead investigators in Trump’s first impeachment trial.
Schiff urged Republicans “to find the courage to tell their constituents back home that what they were fed by Donald Trump was a bunch of lies.” After Klepper pointed out that maybe “banking” on the courage of someone like Ted Cruz (“He won’t even stand up for his wife, let alone the country”) maybe isn’t the best idea, Schiff replied, “If I was going to bank on that, I’d be bankrupt a long time ago.” You can watch the clip above.
Tomi, stop trying to make “SHAMpeachment” happen, it’s not going to happen.
The Fox Nation contributor has not only been pushing made-up nonsense about election fraud, she’s also been trying to attach a clever (?) nickname to Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Or should I say, Trump’s SHAMpeachment trail? No, I shouldn’t, because that’s dumb. But it hasn’t stopped Lahren in the past, and it won’t stop her now.
“SHAMPEACHMENT!” she tweeted earlier this week, along with a video of herself defending former-president Trump on Fox Nation. “Pointing out instances of potential voter fraud is not incitement: FACTS. Instructing your supporters to ‘peacefully and patriotically’ make their head voices heard is not incitement: FACTS. You can’t incite something that was pre-planned: FACTS. And lastly, you can’t impeach a president simply because you do not like him and are terrified of his electoral comeback: FACTS,” she said. I’m sorry, but you lost me after the “SHAMPEACHMENT 2.0” chyron.
Lahren used the not-viral term on Twitter on Friday, as well. Imagine being such a DC swamp rat you think this SHAMpeachment trial matters to any everyday American outside of the trash bin that is liberal Twitter…” she wrote. Lahren’s replies are filled with people pointing out the fallacy of tweeting about something you supposedly don’t care about (“If it doesn’t matter, why do you care? Why waste time posting about something that doesn’t matter? If something doesn’t matter to me, I don’t make time for it. You’ve made time for this, so it clearly matters to you,” one reads), as well as:
SHAMpeachment is really bad, Tomi. I hope it didn’t take you long to come up with that. Although I bet you thought to yourself it was a real humdinger
It’s like giving yourself a cool nickname that doesn’t stick. But Toyota Lasagna? Now there’s a good nickname.
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