Moby claims to have highly sensitive info on Trump, and he just let it all out on Facebook

From: Queerty

A reality TV star is President of the United States, so a DJ may as well be a spy.

Moby has dropped a bombshell on Facebook, claiming that he has received inside information about the Donald Trump/Russia dossier that was leaked in January. But before you go crying “fake news!” let’s just hear him out.

In the social media post, Moby says that over the weekend he talked to “friends who work in DC” and can “safely (well, ‘accurately’)” confirm a number of rumors that have been swirling around the President.

“The Russian dossier on Trump is real,” he writes. “100% real. He’s being blackmailed by the Russian government, not just for being peed on by Russian hookers, but for much more nefarious things.”

Moby is referring, of course, to the document that sent the meme’ing forces into overdrive to uncover every last golden shower joke the collective consciousness could turn out.

What sort of “nefarious things” you ask? Moby warns that Trump is waiting for a reason to go to war with Iran, and that he’s been in bed (so to speak) with Putin and the Russian government “since day one.”

“I’m writing these things so that when/if these things happen there will be a public record beforehand,” Moby adds. “These are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.”

Moby may not be the most trusted source in political intrigue, but it’s important to note that he isn’t exactly over the cuckoo’s nest here. CNN reported last week that U.S. investigators have corroborated some of the details of conversations outlined in the Trump/Russia dossier. Yesterday, the New York Times claimed Trump’s National Security Council considered intercepting an Iranian ship and conducting a search for weapons on board. And it’s no secret that Trump makes many powerful players on the Right like the Koch brothers mighty uncomfortable.

Here’s how the post looks on Facebook:

Michael Flynn Urged Trump Supporters to Lock Hillary Up for Putting Nation’s Security at Risk

From: Towleroad

At the Republican National Convention, Trump’s National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, who resigned last night over potentially treasonous discussions with Russia, urged Republicans to “lock her up.”

Said Flynn, in the video now being recirculated on social media.

“I have called on Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race because she, SHE, put our nation’s security at extremely high risk with her careless use of a private email server.”

Watch:

General Michael Flynn at the #RNCinCLE. #FlynnResignation

LOCK HIM UP.pic.twitter.com/e38syUtsn5

— Girls Really Rule. (@girlsreallyrule) February 14, 2017

In related news, Donald Trump responded to a national security crisis with North Korea amidst a dinner party at Mar-A-Lago.

The Washington Post writes:

Trump became president, in part, because of Democrat Hillary Clinton’s neglect of information security. During the 2016 campaign, Trump repeatedly called for Clinton to be jailed — and his crowds at rallies often chanted “Lock her up!” — for her use of a private email server to handle government business while she was secretary of state.

Now, Trump is drawing fire from Democrats for his own seemingly loose attitude toward information security. He has continued to use an insecure cellphone, according to the New York Times. He may have left a key to classified information on his desk while visitors were in the Oval Office, according to a tweet from a Democratic senator.

And now, Trump has used his bustling club in Palm Beach, Fla., as a “winter White House,” except that, unlike the actual White House, the club is full of other people.

Michael Flynn Resigns, Says He Gave Pence ‘Incomplete Information’ on Russian Phone Calls

From: Towleroad

General Michael Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor last night, saying he “inadvertently briefed” Vice President Mike Pence “with incomplete information” regarding phone calls he had with the Russian Ambassador.

Those calls, held before Trump was sworn in, included discussions about sanctions put in place by the Obama administration as punishment for interference in November’s elections according to those who had seen a transcript of a wiretap.

The NYT reports:

Officials said Mr. Pence had told others in the White House that he believed Mr. Flynn lied to him by saying he had not discussed the topic of sanctions on a call with the Russian ambassador in late December. Even the mere discussion of policy — and the apparent attempt to assuage the concerns of an American adversary before Mr. Trump took office — represented a remarkable breach of protocol.

The F.B.I. had been examining Mr. Flynn’s phone calls as he came under growing questions about his interactions with Russian officials and his management of the National Security Council. The blackmail risk envisioned by the Justice Department would have stemmed directly from Mr. Flynn’s attempt to cover his tracks with his bosses. The Russians knew what had been said on the call; thus, if they wanted Mr. Flynn to do something, they could have threatened to expose the lie if he refused.

Wrote Flynn in his resignation letter, which the White House released:

In the course of my duties as the incoming National Security Advisor, I held numerous phone calls with foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors. These calls were to facilitate a smooth transition and begin to build the necessary relationships between the President, his advisors and foreign leaders. Such calls are standard practice in any transition of this magnitude.

Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the Vice President Elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian Ambassador. I have sincerely apologized to the President and the Vice President, and they have accepted my apology.

Throughout my over thirty three years of honorable military service, and my tenure as the National Security Advisor, I have always performed my duties with the utmost of integrity and honesty to those I have served, to include the President of the United States.

I am tendering my resignation, honored to have served our nation and the American people in such a distinguished way.

I am also extremely honored to have served President Trump, who in just three weeks, has reoriented American foreign policy in fundamental ways to restore America’s leadership position in the world.

As I step away once again from serving my nation in this current capacity, I wish to thank President Trump for his personal loyalty, the friendship of those who I worked with throughout the hard fought campaign, the challenging period of transition, and during the early days of his presidency.

I know with the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and the superb team they are assembling, this team will go down in history as one of the greatest presidencies in U.S. history, and I firmly believe the American people will be well served as they all work together to help Make America Great Again.

The White House said Lt. General Joseph Keith Kellogg, Jr. was replacing Flynn as Acting National Security Advisor

President Donald J. Trump has named Lt. General Joseph Keith Kellogg, Jr. (Ret) as Acting National Security Advisor following the resignation of Lt. General Michael Flynn (Ret).  General Kellogg is a decorated veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1967 to 2003, including two tours during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with “V” device, and the Air Medal with “V” device.  He served as the Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1997 to 1998.  Prior to his retirement, General Kellogg was Director of the Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Directorate under the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Melania Trump publicly thanks D-list actress on Twitter for coming to her defense

From: Queerty

Melania Trump has a message for her subjects, however big or small, who stand up for her: She sees you. She appreciates you. She applauds you.

Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski, whose credits include TV shows like iCarly and Maroon 5’s 2013 music video “Love Somebody,” took to Twitter yesterday morning to call out a New York Times reporter who she claims called Melania Trump a hooker:

Sat next to a journalist from the NYT last night who told me "Melania is a hooker." Whatever your politics it's crucial to call this out for

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 13, 2017

what it is: slut shaming. I don't care about her nudes or sexual history and no one should.

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 13, 2017

We totally agree with Ratajkowski’s sentiment, but perhaps instead of tweeting about it she should have confronted the reporter directly? Generally speaking, that’s more effective way of reaching a person.

Nevertheless, Melania Trump was very impressed. The First Lady took notice of Ratajkowski’s bold behavior and, from her throne atop Trump Tower, used her official FLOTUS Twitter account to commend her for her bravery:

Applause to all women around the world who speak up, stand up and support other women! @emrata #PowerOfEveryWoman #PowerOfTheFirstLady

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) February 14, 2017

Unless, of course, they are “nasty women” marching in the streets, women running against her husband, women accusing her husband of sexual assault, female reporters, or Rosie O’Donnell.

The tweet was Melania’s first since Saturday and only her fifth since her official FLOTUS account was created nearly a month ago.

The New York Times responded by calling the reporter’s comment “inappropriate” and said editors have spoken with the reporter, who has not been identified, about it.

“At a party last night, a Times reporter who does not cover Washington or politics referred to an unfounded rumor regarding Melania Trump,” The Times said. “The comment was not intended to be public, but it was nonetheless completely inappropriate and should not have occurred. Editors have talked to the reporter in question about the lapse.”

He’s Naked: America’s Next Top Model Contestant, Model Justin Kim

From: OMG

 Handsome ANTM contest Justin Kim did some special modelling of his own which has made its way to Tumblr recently. Check out the pics that would make Tyra LOSE IT and fall to her knees in a dramatic way!

Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Al Jarreau Dies at 76

From: Variety

Singer Al Jarreau, a multiple Grammy winner known for his smooth voice and scat singing skills on  jazz and R&B songs like “Breakin’ Away,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 76.

He had been hospitalized recently and cancelled his upcoming tour dates.

A statement on his website said in part, “He will be missed. His 2nd priority in life was music. There was no 3rd. His 1st priority, far ahead of the other, was healing or comforting anyone in need. Whether it was emotional pain, or physical discomfort, or any other cause of suffering, he needed to put our minds at ease and our hearts at rest. He needed to see a warm, affirming smile where there had not been one before. Song was just his tool for making that happen.”

The only vocalist to win Grammys in the jazz, pop, and  R&B categories, his hit songs included “We’re in This Love Together,” “After All,” “Boogie Down,” “Never Givin’ Up,” and the theme song to the TV series “Moonlighting,” for which he wrote the lyrics.

Born in Milwaukee, he was the son of a minister and started out singing in the church choir. He received a masters degree in psychology and worked as a social worker before moving to Los Angeles to become a singer.

Jarreau’s first attention came for his 1975 album “We Got By” and follow-ups “Glow” and “Look to the Rainbow.” He entered the Top Ten with “Breakin’ Away.” His hit theme to “Moonlighting” came in 1987. In 1998, Jarreau found a fresh burst of acclaim after signing to Verve/GRP in 1998, where he reunited with producer Tommy LiPuma. His 2006 album “Givin’ It Up,” recorded with George Benson, was nominated for three Grammys. He also released a holiday album, “Christmas” in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, and son Ryan.

My Funny Valentine

From: Brent's Auto Wall

Mark Cuban Has A Guess As To Why Trump Whacked Him Out Of Nowhere

Trump said the business mogul is “not smart enough to be president.”
From: Huffington Post

The mere notion of billionaire investor Mark Cuban running for president in 2020 might be all it takes for President Donald Trump to lash out.

Trump said Cuban was “not smart enough to run for president” in a bizarre and seemingly unprovoked attack on Cuban early Sunday morning.

I know Mark Cuban well. He backed me big-time but I wasn't interested in taking all of his calls.He's not smart enough to run for president!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 12, 2017

Cuban initially tweeted he didn’t know what prompted the president’s ire, but added, “Isn’t it better for all of us that he is tweeting rather than trying to govern?”

Hours later, Trump’s motive became clearer.

“Someone close to him told me it was a nypost article saying I was a 2020 threat,” Cuban told The Huffington Post via email Sunday. “That’s all I know.”

Less than an hour before Trump unleashed his criticism of Cuban, the New York Post ran a story on whom the White House was sizing up as potential challenges to Trump’s 2020 re-election bid.

It’s the White House’s “biggest fear” that Cuban, who owns the Dallas Mavericks and is a reality TV star on the investor-themed show “Shark Tank,” will run against Trump and appeal to Republicans and independents with his successful business background, the Post reports.

“He’s not a typical candidate,” one White House source told the paper. “He appeals to a lot of people the same way Trump did.”

Other challengers the White House identified were Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D).

But Cuban’s wealth ― he’s worth an estimated $3.2 billion ― coupled with his ability to match Trump on claims of being a political outsider, are reportedly making the White House already sweat the next election.

The White House didn’t immediately respond to HuffPost’s requests for comment.

The president was described as being “obsessed” with running for re-election and has already started to lay the groundwork for his next bid.

Cuban said in 2015 he wouldn’t run for president but called it a “fun idea to toss around.”

“If I ran as a Dem, I know I could beat Hillary Clinton. And if it was me vs. Trump, I would crush him. No doubt about it,” he told CNBC at the time.

Cuban later supported Clinton in the general election. When he endorsed Clinton last July, he noted he had hoped Trump would turn out to be a different sort of candidate. Instead, Cuban said Trump had gone “batshit crazy.”

After Trump insulted Cuban’s intelligence Sunday, Cuban shared an email he had exchanged with Trump last May.

In the letter, Cuban notes, “Everyone is afraid of you. I like to challenge you. And like you said, I may go after that job some day and it could be against you.”

Mel Brooks Isn't Fearful Of Old Frankenstein (Donald Trump)

From: Boy Culture

Mel Brooks is a nonagenarian, and he has no time for fearing Trump. 

From The Guardian:

“The whole thing is crazy,” he says. “Trump was never a politician. He was never a senator. I don’t think he was ever president of his high-school class. And then he got himself elected president of the United States. He didn’t expect to win. He didn’t take it seriously. Three hundred million Americans didn’t take it seriously. Now they do.”

Brooks, who views Trump’s anti-Muslim travel ban as poorly planned and poorly executed – his parents came to the US as kids – does not revile the new president in the kneejerk way most movie people do. “Trump doesn’t scare me,” he says. “He’s a song-and-dance man. Pence [the vice-president] and Bannon [Trump’s scheming henchman, a kind of Dick Cheney without the radiant, cherubic charm], those guys make me nervous.” He adds: “We are not talking about Athenian democracy here.”

I think not taking Trump seriously is probably a mistake, but it's also probably the greatest way to drive Trump crazy.

Love is in the Air! Here’s a Salute to Full-Frontal Male Nudity in Film

From: Cocktails and Cocktalk

What with love and bitterness in the air, we decided to share this romantic and sentimental video from Huffington Post, capturing full-frontal nudes in movies. The video includes some of your faves: Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor and Kevin Bacon – for a full list of the cocks you’re watching is below. So don’t worry if you’re not being treated to a fancy meal by your other half, sit indoors and flick your bean.

Full list of movies in the order of their appearance:

Shame (2011)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

Quills (2000)

Bad Lieutenant (1992)

The Indian Runner (1991)

American Gigolo (1980)

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Wild Things (1998)

Any Given Sunday (1999)

Young Adam (2003)

Trainspotting (1996)

In the Cut (2003)

Hall Pass (2011)

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

Ulysses’ Gaze (1995)

American Reunion (2012)

Taking Woodstock (2009)

EuroTrip (2004)

Art School Confidential (2006)

The Piano (1993)

Kinsey (2004)

2 Days in Paris (2007)

A Good Old Fashioned Orgy (2011)

Watchmen (2009)

Your Highness (2011)

Jackass Number Two (2006)

Basket Case (1982)

Sideways (2004)

Russian Dolls (2005)

Velvet Goldmine (1998)

Observe and Report (2009)

The Fisher King (1991)

Pink Flamingos (1972)

Brüno (2009)

American Animal (2011)

I’m Still Here (2010)

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)

Super Troopers (2001)

Eastern Promises (2007)

Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005)

Bronson (2008)

Who’s That Knocking at My Door (1967)

The Pillow Book (1996)

Rust and Bone (2012)

The Dreamers (2003)

The Crying Game (1992)

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

The Brown Bunny (2003)

Boogie Nights (1997)

Kellyanne’s latest humiliating interview will almost make you feel bad for her. Almost.

From: Queerty

“Kellyanne, that’s makes no sense!”

That’s not the title of a Johnny Cash deep cut; it’s how Matt Lauer capped his interview with Kellyanne Conway on The Today Show this morning.

As Lauer attempted to eke out a coherent timeline regarding Michael Flynn’s fallout with Trump, Conway kept iterating that Flynn had Trump’s full support.

Lauer prods her:

So had he not resigned the president would have continued with him as National Security Advisor even though he misled the Vice President and the administration about the contents of that call?

Conway’s vague reply: 

That fact is what became unsustainable…I think misleading the Vice President really was the key here.

So Lauer backs her into a corner:

So wait a minute – you’re saying that was the straw that broke the camel’s back but the White House knew about that last month when the Justice Department warned the White House that Mr. Flynn…had not been completely honest in characterizing that conversation with the Russian Ambassador. They even went further to say as a result of that dishonesty, he was at risk of blackmailing by the Russians.

Conway responds:

 That’s one characterization, but the fact is that General Flynn continued in that position and was in the presidential daily briefings, was part of the leader calls, as recently as yesterday.

Bringing us back to the mantra:

“Kellyanne, that makes no sense!”

Watch:

“That makes no sense.” @MLauer to @KellyannePolls while discussing Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn pic.twitter.com/94SaFlQJxo

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 14, 2017

Gay Date #1 - SteamRoomStories.com

In Surprise Move, Obama’s LGBT State Department Envoy to Continue in Role

From: Towleroad

A State Department spokesman has confirmed that the Obama-appointed top official for LGBT issues abroad will apparently retain his post under the Trump administration.

Randy Berry, the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, was the first to serve in the position created in April 2015, and will “continue in his role in the current administration.” Tasked with the promotion of LGBT rights abroad, he was also further appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor by Obama earlier this year upon the conclusion of his presidency.

A gay man himself, Berry carried out a high-profile visit with the Vatican in his capacity as a representative of American foreign interests, as well as missions to trouble spots prone to anti-LGBT repression such as Uganda. His appointment served as a powerful symbol of the Obama administration’s focus on promoting the human rights and dignity of LGBT individuals worldwide. It is no surprise that conservative religious groups such as the Family Research Council complained about this shift in State Department priorities and urged Trump to abandon it, even implausibly painting incoming Secretary of State Rex Tillerson as “pro-gay” and therefore unlikely to carry out this policy reversal or a purge of LGBT-friendly diplomats at Foggy Bottom, which yet remains to be seen.

While the spokesman did not elaborate on the thinking behind the personnel decision, it does seem notable given that other ideologically-opposed posts such as the Special Envoy for Climate Change were vacated and are likely to stand empty for the foreseeable future. However, as with the draft anti-LGBT executive order left on hold for now, advocacy groups still remain vigilant that the other shoe may yet drop:

“This is really surprising to me,” Ross Murray, the director of programs at GLAAD, a pro-LGBT group, told [Foreign Policy magazine]. “I don’t think I can applaud it until I see what his mandate becomes in this administration.”

“But Berry has been really effective in that job,” he said.

Observers in both the foreign policy and LGBT communities must now wait to see if Berry will be allowed to maintain this effectiveness in his portfolio.

Happy Valentine's Day

From: MenSmut

Happy Day, Loverboy

From: Speed o Rex

Jorge Varela

A Valentine for all our friends.  This ones for you, Loverboy... 

Guys with iPhones: Not-So Little Dutch Boy

From: Fleshbot

He plugs up his own holes

Celebrate Equal Love With Groundbreaking LGBT Children’s Book “Promised Land”

"We decided to write the story that our eight-year-old selves needed."

From: NewNowNext

 From star-crossed lovers to enchanted adventures, the children’s book Promised Land features all the usual fairy tale tropes, but with one major difference—its two protagonists are both men.

 After a successful Kickstarter campaign, New Zealand-based authors Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris are celebrating Valentine’s Day by releasing their LGBT fairy tale, Promised Land, about a prince and a young farmhand who fall in love after a chance meeting in an enchanted forest.

“Our hope is that young people growing up and struggling with their sexuality can look at the characters in our book and see themselves represented,” Reynolds said. “We also hope it may be able to contribute to early acceptance from young people ahead of the time when they may encounter LGBTQ classmates, friends or relatives later on in their lives.”

Although Promised Land may not be the first LGBT children’s book in existence, the authors say it’s unique to have a story about a gay couple “where the sexuality of the characters was not the focus and one where their relationship was not an issue.”

“Our story features two lead characters who meet and fall in love that just happen to be same-sex, nobody questions that,” said Harris. “That was vitally important to both of us.”

Promised Land is available now.

💗BE YOUR OWN VALENTINE THIS YEAR (+ GIFS!)💗

Because it’s a terrible holiday that makes everyone who’s not having a deep and meaningful relationship feel badly about that fact. 
From: Badwolf Blog

 I, for one, am having a deep and meaningful relationship with my own boner this year. And you should too. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, 2017, I’m sharing the top best ideas from possible Skynet porn machine Fleshbot Gay’s 27 Places to Jack Off.

I still don’t know what Fleshbot Gay is, who runs it, or why their twitter is so sad, but they did come up with a good collection of gifs. These are the best of that lot:

PLACES TO JACK OFF

At the library!

In the living room with your friend!

In the living room with all your friends!

Speeding down the highway!

On the train!

With your dad!

Next to the Pool in Central Park!

Anywhere with a view!

Down on the farm!

On cam (to share with your friends)!

This year, take your penis out for a nice time, instead of being bummed out that you don’t have that mandatory special someone. It’s not a real holiday after all, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grease up the dong, popper up, tumblr down, and get a couple nutts out before the day is over. Don’t let society tell you who gotta bone. Bone your own self!

Happy Valentine’s Day from my Penis to yours. 💗

Header GIF, courtesy of Bate Spread. Who I would also very much like to be my Valentine.