Ta, Evan. One good thing about working 9:30 to 5:30 (actually 6:30 today; I helped my supervisor, whom I love, enter her data) is that I missed it all.
I’m going to put a marker down here and say that Little Marco will be the first cabinet member that Trump will belittle, give a demeaning nickname to, and fire by tweet.
In fact, I think Trump nominated him just so he could do that to him.
I just got into it with my Trumpy Neighbor. She insists that Pete Hegseth can't be a drunk because he's a Christian. I pointed out that his co-workers said he came to work drunk at Fox and reeking of alcohol. She said, "They'd never say that because they like him."
I said, "You can like somebody and still admit he's a drunk."
"One of Trump’s more controversial picks, Kash Patel for FBI director, made a brief appearance Wednesday at a private Senate GOP lunch at the Capitol.
“I’m thoroughly enjoying the advise and consent process,” Patel said in the halls afterward. “I look forward to meeting with as many senators as possible.”
Patel was being escorted in and out of the closed-door lunch by GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina who said he’s supporting the nominee and expects he’ll have a confirmation hearing soon."
Two Real World cast members, a WWE exec, and one of Oprah's TV quacks, in the Cabinet of a former WWE character? If I had been blissfully asleep for the last ten years, then read that in a novel, I would whiz that novel right out the window.
The tariffs will be full of loopholes and waivers to please whatever industries pay their tribute and have pull with the administration. It'll be a corrupt and inefficient system but it won't be a strict tariff regime like the media speculates.
Economic anxiety has served its purpose, to get Dems out of the White House.
As a country we’ve already moved on to worrying about shit that doesn’t affect us. Like Trans people in sports or which territory we should invade next…
In 1984, the totalitarian powers maintained a state of constant war simply to consume excess resources and to make people think that deprivation was a patriotic duty.
OT: I give you a headline that feels like it's from some weird alternate universe but is in fact an early look at the insanity PAB has normalized in out lives
"Cash-strapped MAGA pillow entrepreneur Mike Lindell is now selling MyCross necklaces for $250 a pop"
Does he think he can grift at the same level as PAB?
I am not one iota, one smithereen religious. I am about as thoroughgoing an atheist as you might care to meet. And even *I* feel a momentary twinge of offense at that.
You can see why rapists get away with so much. No consequences at all. Even those who claim to be rape victims like Joni Ernst will still back a rapist if it keeps her in good with the team.
Joni Ernst ... I cannot figure out how a person who was sexually assaulted could even tolerate a sexual assaulter. I can't understand it. (This is not something that has happened to me)
So, on January 20 at 2 p.m., the markets have crashed, we no longer have allies, Russher overruns Poland and our military has collapsed, we no longer have a food supply and all news outlets have been shuttered, think anyone in what's left of the "media" will ask republicans why they voted in support of these unhinged buffoons? Yeah, so, nothing changes there.
Earn their vote? Like what? Fondle their nether regions or make lewd comments about them or maybe ask them to spank them with a rolled up Time magazine with their face on it? Please. Maybe President Elon will send out checks to eligible voters to "earn" their vote come next election? Is that how it's done?
More useless White men to be sorry representations of their sex and race and fuck up what Trump won't bother with. I. Can't. Even.
Marco, Marco. Just the right height for Big and Little Sir.
Ta, Evan. One good thing about working 9:30 to 5:30 (actually 6:30 today; I helped my supervisor, whom I love, enter her data) is that I missed it all.
I’m going to put a marker down here and say that Little Marco will be the first cabinet member that Trump will belittle, give a demeaning nickname to, and fire by tweet.
In fact, I think Trump nominated him just so he could do that to him.
I just got into it with my Trumpy Neighbor. She insists that Pete Hegseth can't be a drunk because he's a Christian. I pointed out that his co-workers said he came to work drunk at Fox and reeking of alcohol. She said, "They'd never say that because they like him."
I said, "You can like somebody and still admit he's a drunk."
She could not see this as being a possibility.
I just scrolled past the screens and saw the losers' faces and NOPE.
All of the answers from the potential cabinet on the limits of presidential power:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BMsDJrjZHY
From the Associated Press:
"One of Trump’s more controversial picks, Kash Patel for FBI director, made a brief appearance Wednesday at a private Senate GOP lunch at the Capitol.
“I’m thoroughly enjoying the advise and consent process,” Patel said in the halls afterward. “I look forward to meeting with as many senators as possible.”
Patel was being escorted in and out of the closed-door lunch by GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina who said he’s supporting the nominee and expects he’ll have a confirmation hearing soon."
fuck that guy.
Both of them. Always.
Two Real World cast members, a WWE exec, and one of Oprah's TV quacks, in the Cabinet of a former WWE character? If I had been blissfully asleep for the last ten years, then read that in a novel, I would whiz that novel right out the window.
Don’t forget the alcoholic rapist and the anti-vax conspiracy theorist with a brain worm.
Mapped: U.S. Jobs Supported by Exports to China, by State
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-u-s-jobs-supported-by-exports-to-china-by-state/
Lots of these jobs could go away once the tariff war starts.
Fox already has their “it’s Sleepy Joe and Shrill Kamala’s fault” talking points ready.
The tariffs will be full of loopholes and waivers to please whatever industries pay their tribute and have pull with the administration. It'll be a corrupt and inefficient system but it won't be a strict tariff regime like the media speculates.
America no longer cares about economic issue.
Economic anxiety has served its purpose, to get Dems out of the White House.
As a country we’ve already moved on to worrying about shit that doesn’t affect us. Like Trans people in sports or which territory we should invade next…
If someone was sincerely concerned about the economy, they would study economics, and they would never ever vote Republican again.
"Needy peasants are obedient peasants."
~ The Republican Party
In 1984, the totalitarian powers maintained a state of constant war simply to consume excess resources and to make people think that deprivation was a patriotic duty.
Eat less eggs so Trump can have Greenland!
While the elite enjoyed luxury.
Hey Texas! “Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” — Johnny Rotten
Unfortunately Johnny Rotten is a self-important anti-vaxxer moron who supported Farage and Trump.
But in that one moment in 1978, he was pretty freaking great.
When will people learn the lesson of history that the leopard wants to eat ALL the faces?
For whatever reason, Americans have no historical memories. And I'm not sure how US history or civics is taught anymore, I am old.
OT: I give you a headline that feels like it's from some weird alternate universe but is in fact an early look at the insanity PAB has normalized in out lives
"Cash-strapped MAGA pillow entrepreneur Mike Lindell is now selling MyCross necklaces for $250 a pop"
Does he think he can grift at the same level as PAB?
Can MyDildo be far off?
If the two were combined it might be seen as a tad irreverent.
Jackhammer Jesus and the Baby Jesus Buttplug are already products that exist and you can buy them. I don't recommend Googling this while at work.
When I consider fornicatin', listenen' to ceramic Satan
Jackhammer Jesus will not let me stray
He will always be my savior, 'cause he's a really big vibrator
Ol' Jackhammer makes me feel okay..
Before it's over, he'll be selling baggies of Herr Drumph's toenail clippings he's been saving for the past decade.
It worked for the cult Tulsi grew up in.
MyCross.
I am not one iota, one smithereen religious. I am about as thoroughgoing an atheist as you might care to meet. And even *I* feel a momentary twinge of offense at that.
These people are such. absolute. filth.
That was my take as well.
He's broke, so has to try something.
Has he tried not being an asshole or blowing all his money on crack?
How about that: RFK2’s unpaid anti-vax advocacy landed him a $1.2M windfall.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-admits-didn-t-021222118.html
I wonder if the IRS knows?
Doesn't matter now.
Didn’t matter before. He’s rich.
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement. Here’s why that’s bad news for Joe Biden.
NYT
Bibi is never gonna play along with that.
I give it until January 21st around noon.
OT: Speaking of the filth the Republican traitor's are currently parading through the US Senate -
𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗴𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
https://substack.com/home/post/p-154834061
"Donny Convict is what would happen if Dunning and Kruger had a baby, and then dropped it on its head."
Chef's kiss. 💋
Pithy.
You can see why rapists get away with so much. No consequences at all. Even those who claim to be rape victims like Joni Ernst will still back a rapist if it keeps her in good with the team.
Some pretty fucked up incentives for the kids.
Joni Ernst ... I cannot figure out how a person who was sexually assaulted could even tolerate a sexual assaulter. I can't understand it. (This is not something that has happened to me)
1) She is lying about being sexually assaulted or
2) She has decided that her political advancement is worth turning a blind eye, one of many similar decisions Republicans have made in this era.
So is she lying about her sexual assault or is she a psychopath?
No consequences at all.
I didn't know Marco Rubio still...was.
He is, unfortunately. I live in his state.
He's drinkin' water, he's right there with it and he was
AND HE WAS STARING AT THE CAMERA
He's persistent. A sort of skid Marco.
DANIEL!!
Hi Shan!
Excellent
EWWWW
In a way, he isn't.
So, on January 20 at 2 p.m., the markets have crashed, we no longer have allies, Russher overruns Poland and our military has collapsed, we no longer have a food supply and all news outlets have been shuttered, think anyone in what's left of the "media" will ask republicans why they voted in support of these unhinged buffoons? Yeah, so, nothing changes there.
The media stopped caring about economic anxiety on November 5th 2024.
It was "obese lesbians" that did it.
No they'll be asking why Democrats didn't reach across the aisle as a show of unity for the duly-elected administration.
Murc's Law.
"Dems in Disarray"
As long as the "news" can copy & paste from troof and X, all will be well. Faux News can broadcast from someone basement ...
I think you're underestimating the ability of the media to paper over all that and help preserve the illusion that everything is fine.
I'd also like to know how we ended up in a place where 31% of eligible voters are able to impose this bullshit on the rest of us.
Because another 35% ignorantly sit home because "elections don't matter."
What I want to know is why millions of Americans disregarded Chump's announced intent to be Hitler Jr, and stayed home on election day.
Harris didn't do enough to earn their vote.
Earn their vote? Like what? Fondle their nether regions or make lewd comments about them or maybe ask them to spank them with a rolled up Time magazine with their face on it? Please. Maybe President Elon will send out checks to eligible voters to "earn" their vote come next election? Is that how it's done?
Dinner trip, soon.