Our Very Competent Diplomats and Intelligence Analysts at the State Department Need Play-Doh Therapy Due to Trump's Win

This is grounds for firing right here. If you're this emotional, you need to work a less stressful and important job.

'Managing Stress During Change': Biden-Harris State Department Holds Therapy Session After Trump Win
The Biden-Harris State Department organized an in-house therapy session for employees early Friday following Donald Trump's election victory, four sources with knowledge of the meeting told the Washington Free Beacon.

"Managing stress during change," read an internal State Department email sent across the agency that encouraged employees to attend a one-hour session in which they could discuss their feelings about Tuesday's election results. The department's Employee Consultation Services in the Bureau of Medical Services hosted the session, according to a copy of the email notice described by sources to the Free Beacon.
"Change is a constant in our lives, but it can often bring about stress and uncertainty," the email said. "Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times. This session will provide tips and practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining your well being."
The session was led by a licensed clinical provider. A second one is scheduled for Nov. 13, according to the email notice.
The State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, which oversees American diplomacy in the war-torn Middle East, also held a group discussion Friday with assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs Barbara Leaf and acting undersecretary for political affairs John Bass, according to three sources briefed on the matter.
One source described the meeting as a "cry session" over Trump's victory, which is likely to usher in wholesale change at Foggy Bottom. Officials in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs have been working for months to sanction the Jewish government and withhold critical arms shipments, alleging Israel is not doing enough to provide humanitarian aid in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. They are said to have discussed the difficulty of Trump's victory and urged employees to share their feelings in private settings.

"For four years, within the rank and file, there has been an over emphasis on people's feelings, often with a college campus-like fervor, rather than the work of advancing America's interests," one U.S. official with knowledge of the meetings told the Free Beacon.
"This meeting was hopefully the last gasp of that," the source said, adding that there is "lots to unf--k" at the State Department after four years of the Biden-Harris administration.
A second source briefed on the private discussions said they suggest "the State Department is filled with partisan Democrats who are unwilling or unable to faithfully serve in the Trump administration."

Speaking of partisan Democrats unwilling or unable to faithfully serve in the Trump administration: Trump's possible AG pick is telling partisan Democrats to get out before they're fired.

A conservative lawyer working on Donald Trump's transition, Mark Paoletta, offered a stark warning to career Justice Department lawyers Monday that those who refuse to advance Trump's agenda should resign or face the possibility of being fired.
"Once the decision is made to move forward, career employees are required to implement the President's plan," Paoletta wrote in a post on X responding to a POLITICO story detailing widespread fear among DOJ lawyers about being asked to advance or defend policies they consider unethical or illegal.
"If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:15 PM

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1 !

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:16 PM (zlGo9)

2 Morning, Ace!

Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 12:16 PM (u73oe)

3 Good use of their time.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at November 11, 2024 12:16 PM (ExV1e)

4 First?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:16 PM (J2vNu)

5 *Kicks rocks*

Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 12:16 PM (u73oe)

6 Morning, Ace

Posted by: Inogame at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (53oGX)

7 Remember these are actual grown men and women who were hand selected to work in the State department.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (QNSds)

8 Do they have Play-Doh therapy in federal prisons?

Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (uMM71)

9 "If you took this therapy, you're fired."
-a suggestion

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)

10 Giving them rope for Christmas would probably send the wrong message, wouldn't it?

Posted by: Stateless at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (jvJvP)

11 Speaking of stress, has Lizard Cheney spouted off or is she looking for a rock to hide under?

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Justice for Peanut at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (J3q5G)

12 "Speaking of partisan Democrats unwilling or unable to faithfully serve in the Trump administration: Trump's possible AG pick is telling partisan Democrats to get out before they're fired."

One can only hope...

Posted by: bearski at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (Bhsk7)

13 I think this time, there going very little putting up with bullsh*t by Trump and his people.

They are literally in a No F**ks to Give position.

The only hesitation in going full beast mode is 2028 and making sure Vance is positioned for success in the election.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (XV/Pl)

14 Did Repub staffers in the govt. in the fall of 1960 need Play-Doh sessions when Kennedy won?

J. H. Kerist on a cracker.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (J2vNu)

15 This is grounds for firing right here.

I think you're being overly harsh here, Ace. Given the State Department's track record, the world would likely be a better place if they spent 4 years being treated like pre-schoolers.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (ExV1e)

16 [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination.

The word "termination" can be interpreted in different ways.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (xCA6C)

17 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (AYz4A)

18
Joe McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. Scout said they showed a lot of promise.

Reggie Dunlop: They brought their fuckin' toys with 'em!

McGrath: I'd rather have them playing with their toys than playing with themselves.

Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (EsZUh)

19 "If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

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"I already did this, bruh."
-Bizarro World Jess Sessions

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (GBKbO)

20 ...widespread fear among DOJ lawyers about being asked to advance or defend policies they consider unethical or illegal.

That's what whistle-blower laws are for. Being silently subversive is definitely unethical and probably illegal.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (/y8xj)

21 Giving them rope for Christmas would probably send the wrong message, wouldn't it?

It could. Therefore, a pistol with one round, and a bottle of whiskey would be a better choice.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (xCA6C)

22 How about crayons and coloring books?

Posted by: Skip at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (AYz4A)

23 It shouldn't 'just' be the DoJ that gets beat with a stick about their partisan employees.

Every fed office should get the same treatment.

Get enough people to quit and you just might not need to shrink government by as much as you thought.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (Q4IgG)

24 13 I think this time, there going very little putting up with bullsh*t by Trump and his people.

They are literally in a No F**ks to Give position.

The only hesitation in going full beast mode is 2028 and making sure Vance is positioned for success in the election.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (XV/Pl)

Still, with the bureacracy the best play is to get as much blood letting done as possible in the first 100 days. It usually gets harder after that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (wyMQY)

25 [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination.

No mention of heads on pikes.

Pity.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (aD39U)

26 We need a larger broom.

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (V13WU)

27 The spoils system is vastly superior to the mess we have now. The fedgov is 99% hardcore lefties.

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (5diiG)

28 Yes, State Department loonies, discuss your feelings in *private* sessions. Meaning, on your own time, not the taxpayers'.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (J2vNu)

29 Trump is already weakening his chances of success by appointing members of the House to his cabinet. Stefanik got UN ambassador and now I see Mike Walz is the favorite for Defense Secretary. At best, the GOP will have a 4 seat margin in the House. Could be lower. Why would you want to remove 2 from that? They are from red districts and will be replaced by GOPs most likely, but that will take time. The first 100 days is when you have maximum impact. Makes no sense. It could even cost the GOP a majority if the last few races aren't won.

Posted by: Mark1971 at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (NZnln)

30 >>> 19 "If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

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"I already did this, bruh."
-Bizarro World Jess Sessions
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (GBKbO)

This gives me an idea.

Vance should trim his beard to a goatee.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (zlGo9)

31 The word "termination" can be interpreted in different ways.

I read it as a broad hint that if they resign now, there won't be an investigation into whatever criminal acts they may have committed while working at DOJ.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (uxCna)

32 It could. Therefore, a pistol with one round, and a bottle of whiskey would be a better choice.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (xCA6C)

I'd also include detailed directions including a map where to aim the pistol.

Government employees after all....

Posted by: Stateless at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (jvJvP)

33 Remember these are actual grown men and women who were hand selected to work in the State department.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (QNSds)

Hand-selected by Honey Boo Boo.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (g8Ew8)

34 Our "elites" (in actuality, incompetent rulers) are the worst in the history of our country.

I'm not yet willing to say "in Western Civilization" but they are sure trying to vie for the most incompetent in Western Civilization's history.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (N1DT3)

35 13 I think this time, there going very little putting up with bullsh*t by Trump and his people.

They are literally in a No F**ks to Give position.

The only hesitation in going full beast mode is 2028 and making sure Vance is positioned for success in the election.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (XV/Pl)

I'm not falling into the trap of thinking that America can't handle drastic change.

This is the third election Trump has won. The people have spoken.

And if anyone can deliver and defend a message based around transformative change, it's Vance.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (KbCG3)

36 19 "I already did this, bruh."
-Bizarro World Jess Sessions

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Did he die? Is it me or did he go from a champion of the right for over a decade, to a jello-spined non-entity under Trump for a few years, to a black hole?

Posted by: bearski at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (Bhsk7)

37 The scene in the Nazi video where Hitler sends people out of the room.

"If your fingers smell like Play-Doh, leave now."

*everyone sniffs fingers and most leave the room

Posted by: Just Lily at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (3Xv3v)

38 We need a larger broom.
Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024

***
A metaphorical fire hose.

On second thought, spike the "metaphorical."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (J2vNu)

39 Mark Paoletta for Supreme COurt!

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (V13WU)

40
biden turns 82 in nine days

https://is.gd/JYglGl

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (KtIR9)

41 A conservative lawyer working on Donald Trump's transition, Mark Paoletta, offered a stark warning to career Justice Department lawyers Monday that those who refuse to advance Trump's agenda should resign or face the possibility of being fired.

Who knew Paolo was a lawyer??

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (KAaVB)

42 Speaking of stress, has Lizard Cheney spouted off or is she looking for a rock to hide under?

Posted by: Sock Monkey

She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

43 Aren't these the same people that let the Chinese give them anal probes during COVID? Did they add another "G" for Gimp to the LGBT alphabet?

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (pIfcn)

44 Collective sense of dread" is currently engulfing the Department of Justice after Trump's massive victory

"Some career attorneys at DOJ are already considering heading for the exits..."

One attorney: "Everyone I’ve talked to, mostly lawyers, are losing their minds.

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All the right people are triggered.

https://tinyurl.com/46ebh4at

Posted by: Jay in PA at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (i7Q7S)

45 History: review The West Wing and find out how the State Department felt about President Bartlett. Duh

Posted by: 80's music fan at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (QSrLX)

46 The fun never stops with the Play-Doh Fun Factory. You can squeeze out ten different shapes!

Posted by: Ken-Do at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (nS6qG)

47 23 It shouldn't 'just' be the DoJ that gets beat with a stick about their partisan employees.

Every fed office should get the same treatment.

Get enough people to quit and you just might not need to shrink government by as much as you thought.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (Q4IgG)

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Every department head needs to have metrics for their performance based on how much regulation they eliminate using Loper as justification.

The objective would be to get the federal government to be as big as it was before Chevron doctrine in the 80s.

Vivek has said that using Loper (the bit I read didn't have him name it specifically, but he did refer to SCOTUS' recent decisions in general) is going to be a top priority when it comes to the bureaucracy.

Seriously. If the administrative state had reacted calmly to Trump, they'd be as powerful, if not more, after Trump goes away. Now...it seems like that's not going to be the case.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (GBKbO)

48 The terrifying thing to them is that the Federal bureaucracy ran the "resistance" shtick last time, with considerable success.

Trump has learned from that.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (uxCna)

49 They brought in emotional support dogs for these stunted crybabies the last time around.

Posted by: spindrift at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (OguvZ)

50 One source described the meeting as a "cry session" over Trump's victory, which is likely to usher in wholesale change at Foggy Bottom. Officials in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs have been working for months to sanction the Jewish government and withhold critical arms shipments, alleging Israel is not doing enough to provide humanitarian aid in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

Got it. A bunch of adult crybabies are the masterminds behind the move to strangle Israel by withholding shipments of arms.

How inspiring.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (vtRd1)

51 Play-Doh's actually kinda gross.

"We need a larger broom.
Posted by: runner "

What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?

Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (fV+MH)

52 I agree.. We should leave the House alone and look elsewhere for candidates

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (IyPmt)

53 33 Remember these are actual grown men and women who were hand selected to work in the State department.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (QNSds)

Hand-selected by Honey Boo Boo.
Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (g8Ew

Keep in mind, they value the office of the presidency so much that they're looking to give Kamala a short-term promotion just to say she was president.

The rest of the world will absolutely respect us so much for this. Literally nothing could go wrong. The presidency means that little to them.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (KbCG3)

54 Other morons have already said this, but I concur...

If you went to these State Department therapy session...

You can consider that to be your two week notice.

Bye.

Posted by: EFG at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (StKe7)

55 We need a larger broom.
Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024

***
A metaphorical fire hose.

On second thought, spike the "metaphorical."

*cough*

Posted by: Hercules, looking at the Augean Stables at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (xCA6C)

56
She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

________

Yemen
Somalia
Madagascar
Uzbekistan

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (EsZUh)

57 Wait ... what??

I was told endlessly that all these Pure Justice Warriors at State and elsewhere were totally unbiased and nonpartisan and possessed of the supernaturally neutral wisdom of Primus of Mechanus.

So why are they so distraught over Trump's win their brains are melting??

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (iFTx/)

58 She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

________

Yemen
Somalia
Madagascar
Uzbekistan
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (EsZUh)
__________

Third porta-potty from the end at Burning Man

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (iFTx/)

59 I finally saw the Furiosa movie. Not as bad or woke as I expected, but the overwhelming feeling I had was “why?” Why spend almost $200M on a origin story of an ancillary character introduced in the last movie (which itself was kinda forced) that nobody cares about?

Then they compounded the problem with a boring story, weak script, bad casting, and repetitive, uninspired action scenes that looked exactly like the scenes from all the other Mad Max movies. And for a budget of this size, the CGI looked inexplicably shitty.

Two out of five stars.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (iFTx/)

60 Genuine Play-Doh is good stuff.

The knock off brands are too salty.

- Fraudulent president emeritus

Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (uMM71)

61 "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."
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Unfortunately, "termination" here probably just means getting fired. It would be much better if it mean "execution for treason."

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (1bNHn)

62 We don’t even need a state department. Abolish it, close the embassies.

This isn’t the 20th century. We don’t need ambassadors and their entourages for every pissant country. If Trump needs to talk to the dirty foreigners, there are phone and video calls.

The state department is part of the swamp. Tens of thousands of deadweight bureaucrats who make their livings eating out the sustenance of productive Americans with loads of regulations and self-important protocols.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (K4KCe)

63 57 Wait ... what??

I was told endlessly that all these Pure Justice Warriors at State and elsewhere were totally unbiased and nonpartisan and possessed of the supernaturally neutral wisdom of Primus of Mechanus.

So why are they so distraught over Trump's win their brains are melting??
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:23 PM (iFTx/)
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They'll be easily able to convince anyone that they're actions were non-partisan and just in all instances, right?

Right?!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (GBKbO)

64 What kind of therapy sessions did they have on Dec 8, 1941?

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (1bNHn)

65 By the way, the "nonpolitical" people at DoD are already having meetings about which of Trump's orders they will ignore.

https://tinyurl.com/mtw6pne6

Posted by: Jay in PA at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (i7Q7S)

66 ""Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

And hanging, right?

Posted by: illiniwek at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (Cus5s)

67 Stefanik was always going to get some appointment, she has helped Trump a ton.

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (5diiG)

68 She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

________

Yemen
Somalia
Madagascar
Uzbekistan
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I would love to be Ambassador to Madagascar. That place has all kinds of cool wildlife.

Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (v6JzV)

69 This gives me an idea.

Vance should trim his beard to a goatee.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (zlGo9)

Bizarro universe Spock. Nice!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (5MZNC)

70 We need a larger broom.
Posted by: runner

It is going to be used to replace Pelosi's government jet.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (uMM71)

71 Someone with their qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (zlGo9)

72 It's discouraging to learn the Cabinet-level agency for managing America's foreign policy is staffed by crybabies.

Posted by: Don Black, unless he's wrong at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (/7KEl)

73
"I already did this, bruh."
-Bizarro World Jess Sessions

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (GBKbO)

I expect Team Trump is vetting his Attorney General candidate(s) using an electron microscope. To avoid any credible blocks to approval by the Senate and calls for recusal on important investigations. The Crazy Ones will fight no matter what, but Trump can't give them any free ammunition.

Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (aBgBM)

74 64 What kind of therapy sessions did they have on Dec 8, 1941?
Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (1bNHn)

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Gun range.

Caricature of Tojo.

Open access to federal arms.

Some assembly required.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (GBKbO)

75
That place has all kinds of cool wildlife.
Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (v6JzV)

_______

Half of which wants to kill you.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (EsZUh)

76 Front line Russian troops are reporting a severe shortage of socks since they were joined by troops from North Korea.

Posted by: pawn at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (IWkgv)

77 26 We need a larger ~~broom~~ flamethrower.
Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (V13WU)

Fixed

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (vtRd1)

78 "If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

Oh, I'm SURE they'll do the honorable thing and resign.

The left is ALL about following rules, even when they don't like them.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (N1DT3)

79
Vivek has said that using Loper (the bit I read didn't have him name it specifically, but he did refer to SCOTUS' recent decisions in general) is going to be a top priority when it comes to the bureaucracy.

Seriously. If the administrative state had reacted calmly to Trump, they'd be as powerful, if not more, after Trump goes away. Now...it seems like that's not going to be the case.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

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Reducing the Exec branch's ability to write policy, and returning that responsibility to the legislative branch just shows how much b of a dictator PDT is.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (RywdJ)

80 73 I expect Team Trump is vetting his Attorney General candidate(s) using an electron microscope. To avoid any credible blocks to approval by the Senate and calls for recusal on important investigations. The Crazy Ones will fight no matter what, but Trump can't give them any free ammunition.
Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (aBgBM)

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"Oh gosh...I shook a Russian's hand once in a line?! I must recuse!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (GBKbO)

81 18
Joe McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. Scout said they showed a lot of promise.

Reggie Dunlop: They brought their fuckin' toys with 'em!

McGrath: I'd rather have them playing with their toys than playing with themselves.

Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (EsZUh)
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I don't think they have the right parts to do that.

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (1bNHn)

82 My father, who eventually became Chief of Labor Relations at State (made sure people who got fired stayed fired), would be aghast at what his old stomping grounds have become.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (KAi1n)

83 All the right people are triggered.
Posted by: Jay in PA

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Always one of the best political traits of Trump: exposing the swamp with just his presence...

Posted by: bearski at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (Bhsk7)

84 Don't all generals have colonels doing their work? Just fire them all. You will be better off.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (aD39U)

85
What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024

***
One hell of a traffic jam leaving the parking lots?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (J2vNu)

86 Next up: DOJ attorneys shaving their heads.

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (qBdHI)

87 79 Reducing the Exec branch's ability to write policy, and returning that responsibility to the legislative branch just shows how much b of a dictator PDT is.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (RywdJ)

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Expecting the executive branch to operate within constitutional lines is just like Hitler.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (GBKbO)

88 Mentioned in the last thread.
The State department giving away our tax money in Foreign Aid is simply welfare for large US companies.
Stop giving foreign aid.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (3agwb)

89 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Makes sense, given the horrendous pick of walz. Third choice.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (uMM71)

90 She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

________

Yemen
Somalia
Madagascar
Uzbekistan
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I would love to be Ambassador to Madagascar. That place has all kinds of cool wildlife.
Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (v6JzV)
_____

Same. It's a beautiful and exotic country. Girls there are hot too. I'd go there in a heartbeat.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (iFTx/)

91 I finally saw the Furiosa movie. Not as bad or woke as I expected, but the overwhelming feeling I had was “why?” Why spend almost $200M on a origin story of an ancillary character introduced in the last movie (which itself was kinda forced) that nobody cares about?

Then they compounded the problem with a boring story, weak script, bad casting, and repetitive, uninspired action scenes that looked exactly like the scenes from all the other Mad Max movies. And for a budget of this size, the CGI looked inexplicably shitty.

Two out of five stars.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:24 PM (iFTx/)

***

Agreed. I really liked Fury Road, too. Probably the best movie I’ve seen made in the last decade. Not saying a lot, as most of the movies I watch these days are from last century, but it was a lot of fun.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (K4KCe)

92 " I finally saw the Furiosa movie. Not as bad or woke as I expected, but the overwhelming feeling I had was “why?” Why spend almost $200M on a origin story of an ancillary character introduced in the last movie (which itself was kinda forced) that nobody cares about?
"

I thought 'Fury Road' was meh. Watched about half.

Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (fV+MH)

93 82 My father, who eventually became Chief of Labor Relations at State (made sure people who got fired stayed fired), would be aghast at what his old stomping grounds have become.
Posted by: SFGoth at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (KAi1n)

=======

You need a séance to inform your father of where his poltergeist needs to haunt.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (GBKbO)

94 We're seeing the results of people who are infinitely pliable that were fed Trump revenge porn for 4 years. Grown adults, reduced to quivering little babies. People so goddamn mentally fragile they're falling out by the thousands. Broken brains. Mentally wiped out.

M ake
A sylums
G reat
A gain

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (Q4IgG)

95 The Hill-
Trump has chosen Stephen Miller to serve as deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller is expected to take on a leading role implementing Trump’s immigration agenda, which includes plans for mass deportations of immigrants without legal status.

Posted by: redridinghood at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (NpAcC)

96 They cry, we laugh.

Posted by: Eromero at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (jgmnb)

97 That place has all kinds of cool wildlife.
Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (v6JzV)

_______

Half of which wants to kill you.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I think you're thinking of Australia.

Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (v6JzV)

98 What can you say? Most likely a Kamala voter...

https://tinyurl.com/2uzuafxj

Posted by: Mister Ghost at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (TGPs7)

99 71 Someone with their qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (zlGo9)

******

Is that a Ghostbuster* referernce?

*(The original)

Posted by: EFG at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (StKe7)

100 What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024

***
One hell of a traffic jam leaving the parking lots?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (J2vNu)

Prices on banker's boxes would go through the roof.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (vtRd1)

101 95 The Hill-
Trump has chosen Stephen Miller to serve as deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller is expected to take on a leading role implementing Trump’s immigration agenda, which includes plans for mass deportations of immigrants without legal status.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (NpAcC)

Great choice

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (IyPmt)

102 I thought 'Fury Road' was meh. Watched about half.
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (fV+MH)

It was worth it for the flame throwing guitar.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (aD39U)

103 They brought in emotional support dogs for these stunted crybabies the last time around.
Posted by: spindrift at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (OguvZ)

Bring in some Army combat dogs.

ARF, motherfuckers!

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (g8Ew8)

104 >>> 99

******

Is that a Ghostbuster* referernce?

*(The original)
Posted by: EFG at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (StKe7)

It is!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (zlGo9)

105 Vance should trim his beard to a goatee.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (zlGo9)

Bizarro universe Spock. Nice!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 11, 2024

***
I've considered doing that, going from my Cmdr. Riker beard to a ring-style or goatee, for years. It would require me to learn to shave the areas now covered by face fur. And if I don't like it, it would take a while to grow back.

Maybe after I retire.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (J2vNu)

106 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Makes sense, given the horrendous pick of walz. Third choice.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (uMM71)
______

Most likely just trying to distance himself from this trainwreck into a dumpster fire of raw sewage. But we'll never know. My feeling at the time was he did want the job.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (iFTx/)

107 11 Speaking of stress, has Lizard Cheney spouted off or is she looking for a rock to hide under?
-----------
Is there a rock so large for Liz Cheney to hide underneath, that God couldn't move it?!?!
-- atheist trope

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (hovnC)

108 We have tested all the little cans and can state that our employees prefer the taste of blue Play-Doh by a 2-1 margin.

Posted by: Ma Rainey's Foggy Bottom at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (nS6qG)

109 You can squeeze out ten different shapes!

So can a dog.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (p6kAw)

110 Expecting the executive branch to operate within constitutional lines is just like Hitler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (GBKbO)

***

You know who else voluntarily gave up power, shrank the size of government, fought for citizens’ rights, and followed the rule of law..

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (K4KCe)

111 These people pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war and now need therapy sessions due to their feelings being hurt over the election of President Trump?

The lot of them need to be fired, at the very least.

They are self-identifying as self-absorbed nitwits who aren't competent enough to say, "Want fries with that?" Yet, they're in positions of extreme responsibility.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (tT6L1)

112 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Shapiro strikes me as a sneaky little s**t

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (IyPmt)

113 Undefeated...

New York Post
@nypost
Olympic break dancer "Raygun" blasted retirement rumors and says she is “never going to stop." https://trib.al/ML5urGe

Posted by: Mister Ghost at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (TGPs7)

114 "Mark Paoletta, offered a stark warning to career Justice Department lawyers Monday that those who refuse to advance Trump's agenda should resign or face the possibility of being fired."

How you say, it moved.

Posted by: The Paolo at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (XVMmp)

115 It was worth it for the flame throwing guitar.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (aD39U)

Fine, but if that is your thing, the guy from the Edinburgh who plays the flame-shooting bagpipes is more dramatic.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (D7oie)

116 68 She has probably been burning up the phone lines, demanding an ambassadorship.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 11, 2024 12:21 PM (uMM71)

________

Yemen
Somalia
Madagascar
Uzbekistan
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I would love to be Ambassador to Madagascar. That place has all kinds of cool wildlife.

Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (v6JzV)

I'll take Ambassador to Lichtenstein. No work; fabulous food, scenery, resorts, and more! a short drive or train ride away.

Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (aBgBM)

117 112 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Shapiro strikes me as a sneaky little s**t
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (IyPmt)

========

I'm just kind of hoping that his failure to deliver PA kneecaps him for future prominent positions in the party.

Purely for the lulz.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (GBKbO)

118
"Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

--
"..... disciplinary measured, including jail time or a firing squad."

FIFY

You don't want to follow the boss's orders? Then resign forthwith and not disobey.

Posted by: Ciampino - treason? at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (i0xsb)

119 >>> 111 These people pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war and now need therapy sessions due to their feelings being hurt over the election of President Trump?

The lot of them need to be fired, at the very least.

They are self-identifying as self-absorbed nitwits who aren't competent enough to say, "Want fries with that?" Yet, they're in positions of extreme responsibility.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (tT6L1)

So you're saying even (Mc)Donald's wouldn't hire them?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (zlGo9)

120 I'm hungry. Hmmm...Play-Doh or Crayons? Decisions, decisions...
-- Typical State Department employee

Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (v6JzV)

121 100 What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024

***
One hell of a traffic jam leaving the parking lots?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (J2vNu)

Prices on banker's boxes would go through the roof.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (vtRd1)

And prices on U-Hauls out of DC. Which is LOOOOOOONG overdue.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (wtvvX)

122 It is!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (zlGo9)

*****

Awesome. I got a kick out of your original comment.

Posted by: EFG at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (StKe7)

123 Termination. Where shall I start?

Posted by: T-1000 series at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (dxpcL)

124 Dios Mio.
War mongering, color revolutioning snowflakes.
I can't even.

Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They Do Not Kill at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (gxokI)

125 Seems to me that having private "therapy" sessions with disgruntled state dept employees might be a nice venn diagram opportunity to see how many are resist Trump insurectionists.

Again, why are their private political indoctrination meetings going on at the highest level of the state dept?

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (OA79/)

126 77 26 We need a larger broom flamethrower.
Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (V13WU)

Fixed
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (vtRd1)

Wrecking ball.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (VNX3d)

127 Someone with their qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (zlGo9)

******
Is that a Ghostbuster* referernce?

*(The original)
Posted by: EFG at November 11, 2024

***
I firmly believe that a carefully chosen quote from Ghostbusters, Die Hard, or The Terminator can be slipped into nearly all social events. And from You've Got Mail in more sensitive situations.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (J2vNu)

128 Willowed in last thread but I thought worth posting again.
A moving 10 minute Armistice Day video (about 10 minutes)
For non WWI buffs, it is depicting the deaths of the last British, American and French soldiers killed in the war.

https://tinyurl.com/ypvt9yzk

Posted by: Dr. Claw at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (jbnUc)

129 118
measures not measured

Posted by: Ciampino - treason at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (i0xsb)

130 I'll take Ambassador to Lichtenstein. No work; fabulous food, scenery, resorts, and more! a short drive or train ride away.
Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (aBgBM)

That's correct most of the time, but when the Duchy of Grand Fenwick invades it will be a madhouse.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (vtRd1)

131 74 64 What kind of therapy sessions did they have on Dec 8, 1941?
Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:25 PM (1bNHn)

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Gun range.

Caricature of Tojo.

Open access to federal arms.

Some assembly required.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (GBKbO)
_____
No Play Doh? No emotional support ducklings?
How did they survive?

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:32 PM (1bNHn)

132 What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024

Rivers of tears and blood. It would be a wonderful sight to behold.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (g8Ew8)

133 I'm hungry. Hmmm...Play-Doh or Crayons? Decisions, decisions...
-- Typical State Department employee

==

Don't forget the Elmers. And boogers. Because that's what little kids do.

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (qBdHI)

134 The scene in the Nazi video where Hitler sends people out of the room.

"If your fingers smell like Play-Doh, leave now."

*everyone sniffs fingers and most leave the room
Posted by: Just Lily

He clears his throat and orders everyone except Generals Wilhelm Keitel, Jodl, Krebs, and Burgdorf to leave the room.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (KAaVB)

135 Seriously. If the administrative state had reacted calmly to Trump, they'd be as powerful, if not more, after Trump goes away. Now...it seems like that's not going to be the case.
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DC_Draino @DC_Draino Nov 6
Think about this

If Trump won in 2020, he would’ve had a Democrat House and Senate

More impeachments, no Senate confirmations, no bills passed, and possibly the end of the MAGA movement as an effective political force

But now?

He has the House, Senate, Supreme Court, a popular vote mandate, and an entire country that wants to clean up our elections, close our borders, deport illegals, and hold corrupt politicians accountable

Sometimes I think it had to happen this way
====
And Pence as Veep and maybe as PDT successor.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (hovnC)

136 [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination....

...and cancellation of their pensions and all other benefits.

Posted by: deadrody at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (vgB0v)

137 24 13 I think this time, there going very little putting up with bullsh*t by Trump and his people.

They are literally in a No F**ks to Give position.

The only hesitation in going full beast mode is 2028 and making sure Vance is positioned for success in the election.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (XV/Pl)

Still, with the bureacracy the best play is to get as much blood letting done as possible in the first 100 days. It usually gets harder after that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (wyMQY)

Trumpzkrieg

Posted by: Tex Lovera at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (wtvvX)

138 The Deep State appears to have committed the biggest own political goal in the history of the US.

PDT has no reason to cooperate with the permanent bureaucracy due to everything they've done.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (tT6L1)

139 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Nah, Shapiro publicly humiliated himself by trying to downplay his Jewishness, to the point that Commentary Magazine noted how embarrassing he was being.

He wouldn't have done that if he didn't want the VP job.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (uxCna)

140 I'm hungry. Hmmm...Play-Doh or Crayons? Decisions, decisions...
-- Typical State Department employee

Crayons are for Marines! And you are no Marine!

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (KAaVB)

141 Big Fish @BigFish3000 Nov 10
Canadian Alanis Morissette had to cancel giving her support to Kamala Harris because the check would not clear.
Isn’t that ironic.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (hovnC)

142 This is a Babylon Bee story, right?

Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (LvOh1)

143 "Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times. This session will provide tips and practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining your well being."

--

There was time when this country had to whittle through thousands of highly educated, experienced, mentally and physically tough, grown-ass candidates to produce seven astronauts.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (wzAuc)

144 Legos, crayons and coloring books will get them through this.

Posted by: redridinghood at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (NpAcC)

145 Front line Russian troops are reporting a severe shortage of socks since they were joined by troops from North Korea.
Posted by: pawn at November 11, 2024 12:26 PM (IWkgv)

AND THIS IS FUNNY BECAUSE THE RUSSIAN ARMY ISSUES PORTYANKI FOOT-WRAPS INSTEAD OF SOCKS

Posted by: BEN ROTHLIESBERBER at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (D7oie)

146 As one who grew up Inside The Beltway *whoop te do* I remember even before I was 29 that my home county was in the top 10 wealthiest in the US, which seemed unhealthy.

I would love to see the feralgov ring counties revert to average suburban economies as a result of Donny Two Scoops, Elon, Ron Paul etc reaming out their current employer.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (zlGo9)

147 "For four years, within the rank and file, there has been an over emphasis on people's feelings, often with a college campus-like fervor, rather than the work of advancing America's interests," one U.S. official with knowledge of the meetings told the Free Beacon.

"This meeting was hopefully the last gasp of that," the source said, adding that there is "lots to unf--k" at the State Department after four years of the Biden-Harris administration.

A second source briefed on the private discussions said they suggest "the State Department is filled with partisan Democrats who are unwilling or unable to faithfully serve in the Trump administration."

I swear we've seen, read, heard the same thing before, years past when PDT became 45.

I'm beginning to wonder if the D/Progressive schemes worldwide are to take & maneuver all they can, and once things seem FUBAR let the conservatives back long enough to "right the ship" & keep taxpayers at bay, and then begin anew. (They don't appear to lose much ground, regardless of how as*holey they are or have been. 🤔🤷‍♀️

Harris will be absolutely fine; Doug maybe not so, but c'est la vie. He's worthless now.

Brace for Shapiro 2028.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (NFX2v)

148 "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."
==============
So, wait, does this mean Guantanamo is off the table?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (ImA94)

149 The people who were holed up in the BenGhazi annex didn't get playdoh to cope with the trauma they experienced. Too many friends and colleagues were harmed, tortured, or killed in the line of duty with precious little regard from Foggy Bottom. This is insulting.

Posted by: Moki at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (wLjpr)

150 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Shapiro strikes me as a sneaky little s**t
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (IyPmt)

========

I'm just kind of hoping that his failure to deliver PA kneecaps him for future prominent positions in the party.

Purely for the lulz.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (GBKbO)
______

I don't think Shapiro was going anywhere anyway. He's a little dork of a dweeby elf with no real constituency who stole his election. Plus, an Israel-supporting Jewish dude at the forefront of today's Hamas-loving Dumocrap party?? I think he knew he wasn't going any further, which is why I think he wanted the VP job.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (iFTx/)

151

I have a gigantic hardon right now.

Tom Homan as border czar.

Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (et1vG)

152 I'll take Ambassador to Lichtenstein. No work; fabulous food, scenery, resorts, and more! a short drive or train ride away.

New Zealand.

When you want someone to be a long, long way from Washington.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (uxCna)

153 "...there is "lots to unf--k" at the State Department after four years of the Biden-Harris administration..."

Yea, verily.
Loved what Paoletta said.

Posted by: Question Authority bumper sticker at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (Rbu5d)

154 So you're saying even (Mc)Donald's wouldn't hire them?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (zlGo9)
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Probably be afraid to hire them. Those special snowflakes would probably file a lawsuit the first time a fryer spit some grease at them.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (tT6L1)

155 76 Front line Russian troops are reporting a severe shortage of socks since they were joined by troops from North Korea.
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soft sock!!!

Posted by: Nork corporal at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (hovnC)

156 The people you should really worry about are the Republicans in the senate. They are the last bastion of the establishment and they’re showing their true colors. They will stop at nothing to show the American people that the senate is the boss, not them. The race for majority leader should be more aptly called the race for head snake Charmer. Rick Scott will be the only person running who will pushed forward the agenda. Cornyn and Thune have already made it clear they will not. They believe actually doing what the American people want is selling out their “independence”. Notice you haven’t heard much from Collins, Murkowski, Cassidy and the rest of the Democrats Lite? You will and when they speak it’s going to be predictable.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (hjF3F)

157 110 Expecting the executive branch to operate within constitutional lines is just like Hitler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:27 PM (GBKbO)depth?

Trump demanding do yor job and carry out the policy of the duly mandated president is so Hitler.

Imagine 1000s of state depth bozos not now being abel to subvert America any more.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (OA79/)

158 9 "If you took this therapy, you're fired."
-a suggestion

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
----
That was going to be my comment/suggestion too.
(I won't say great minds think alike because someone will come back with Fools seldom differ.)

Posted by: Ciampino - a great staff filter at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (i0xsb)

159 Trump to offer olive branch to all departing employees allowing them to take their red Swingline stapler with them.

Posted by: Reach Across The Aisle at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (nS6qG)

160 New Zealand.

When you want someone to be a long, long way from Washington.
Posted by: The ARC of History!

Another place with interesting wildlife.

Posted by: Bulg at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (v6JzV)

161 I'm somewhat surprised that Dick and Liz Cheney haven't invited Kamala and Tampon Timmy out hunting.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (VNX3d)

162 Vivek pointed out on Tucker's podcast that simply requiring State Dept employees to come into the office full time would lead to a ton of voluntary attrition.

Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (V6W16)

163 One thing I noticed when I went to college is that all the guys who grew up in the DC area knew the G-x numbers, and what they meant. The rest of us had no idea what they meant. Those from military families were able to work by analogy, I guess.

But to them it was quite meaningful.

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (1bNHn)

164 >>> 142 This is a Babylon Bee story, right?
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 11, 2024 12:34 PM (LvOh1)

It was SUPPOSED to be...

Posted by: frustrated Babylon Bee writers at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (zlGo9)

165 Shapiro might've helped them win PA, but Trump was still going to win WI and MI, and even then it's hard to say that the Dems would have taken PA (not counting fraud)

This election wasn't close and wasn't because Kamala was a loser. She stopped the Biden ship from losing 400EVs, but she was never going to get 270+

Posted by: Shenanigans at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (pZ0Mr)

166 Stefanik got UN ambassador and now I see Mike Walz is the favorite for Defense Secretary. At best, the GOP will have a 4 seat margin in the House. Could be lower. Why would you want to remove 2 from that? They are from red districts and will be replaced by GOPs most likely, but that will take time. The first 100 days is when you have maximum impact. Makes no sense. It could even cost the GOP a majority if the last few races aren't won.
Posted by: Mark1971 at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (NZnln)

***

Stefanik is from NY. Will they hold a special election or will Hochul appoint a successor?

The UN is worse than worthless. Why waste talent there? Just appoint that comedian who made fun of Puerto Rico and let him roast the rest of the countries until we get around to bombing the UN headquarters and turning the land into a nuclear waste dump.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (K4KCe)

167 Don't forget the Elmers. And boogers. Because that's what little kids do.
Posted by: Lady in Black at November 11, 2024

***
I really hope you mean chocolates.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (J2vNu)

168 158 9 "If you took this therapy, you're fired."
-a suggestion

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
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That was going to be my comment/suggestion too.
(I won't say great minds think alike because someone will come back with Fools seldom differ.)
Posted by: Ciampino - a great staff filter at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (i0xsb)

I fully support this. And I will gladly be called a fool for doing so!

Posted by: Moki at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (wLjpr)

169 Gen-X has become the big Trump voting bloc the way Boomers were for Reagan Republicans in the 80s and 90s.

Posted by: Shenanigans at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (pZ0Mr)

170 95 The Hill-
Trump has chosen Stephen Miller to serve as deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller is expected to take on a leading role implementing Trump’s immigration agenda, which includes plans for mass deportations of immigrants without legal status.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 11, 2024 12:28 PM (NpAcC)

Great choice
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (IyPmt)
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yes indeed.

Didn't he have the same job in Term One?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (ImA94)

171 >>> 149 The people who were holed up in the BenGhazi annex didn't get playdoh to cope with the trauma they experienced. Too many friends and colleagues were harmed, tortured, or killed in the line of duty with precious little regard from Foggy Bottom. This is insulting.
Posted by: Moki at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (wLjpr)

If offered, would you accept the job of Secretary of State?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (zlGo9)

172 16 [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination.

The word "termination" can be interpreted in different ways.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (xCA6C)

Both "termination" and "trebuchet" begin with the Letter T.
I'm not recommending anything, Bob, just pointing it out.

Posted by: Question Authority bumper sticker at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (Rbu5d)

173
New York Post
@nypost
Olympic break dancer "Raygun" blasted retirement rumors and says she is “never going to stop." https://trib.al/ML5urGe
Posted by: Mister Ghost at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (TGPs7)
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I'm sort of wondering if Ray Gun is merely an Aussie practical joke played on a world stage? She seems committed to what she's done, which smack of performative art of some sort.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (tT6L1)

174 I still don't think it has settled in with any of the Swamp Party just how huge Trump's win was.
It wasn't a one-off that they'll be able to ride out.
Not a "tantrum" or "storm" they'll be able to weather.
This is not a middle of the inning and the teams have just switched offense and defense.

But, that's how they are all trying to cope, how they are all acting.

No. This was a massive, huge, bigly generational realignment of the voters.
The non-college base that allowed Democrats to coast to wins behind the tailwinds of the media? That they rode for nearly 150 years?
Gone.
Those are Republicans now. And every cycle, more and more will go R.
At the same time that fewer and fewer Americans are going to college, the Dems one growing coalition.

Americans--real Americans--are sick and tired of the Obama Party.
And Trump ain't fucking around no more.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (q2q1y)

175 Well, this just makes me feel good about paying taxes for all the people on our federal payroll. sarc.
You think the people are blubbering now? Wait until Trump ends the Department of Education. I can't wait to explain to my liberal relatives that each state has its own department of education.

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (0Htd1)

176 They can console themselves that there are many landscaping and restaurant jobs opening when the undocumenteds leave. (Honestly, I rather allow one alien stay for every bureaucrat deported. But that's just me.)

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (1bNHn)

177 Vivek pointed out on Tucker's podcast that simply requiring State Dept employees to come into the office full time would lead to a ton of voluntary attrition.

I doubt that. Most non-tech Feds are in DC because that's the place they want to be. They have a notion that everywhere else is kind of...dull and inferior. Once a few get fired, the rest will shut up for awhile.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (xCA6C)

178 Matinee hockey today

Sabres vs Canadiens
At the KBC
Puck just dropped

Posted by: browndog patrolling blue line at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (TTAGa)

179 Just nuke it from orbit

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (pGTZo)

180 I think I recommended it over the weekend somewhere, or last week (my 29-year-old memory) but anyone wanting to know how the analysts in the “intelligence” community are woefully inadequate for their ostensible job should read Angelo Codevilla’s Informing Statecraft. It’s old, but I doubt the picture it paints has done anything but Dorian Gray even further.

The roots of peace, war, revolution, and allegiance run deep. But our analysts are shallow.

Covert policy usually is policy to which insufficient thought has been given.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (EXyHK)

181 Vivek pointed out on Tucker's podcast that simply requiring State Dept employees to come into the office full time would lead to a ton of voluntary attrition.

I think he's wrong about that - being a mid-level Federal employee is generally a sweet, sweet, job, and for people who aren't senior, there aren't a lot of alternative jobs that pay as well (let alone the benefits).

A lot of them will grab the iron rice bowl and try to ride it out.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (uxCna)

182 149 The people who were holed up in the BenGhazi annex didn't get playdoh to cope with the trauma they experienced. Too many friends and colleagues were harmed, tortured, or killed in the line of duty with precious little regard from Foggy Bottom. This is insulting.
Posted by: Moki

Indeed.

And Abbey Gate and more, too.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (NFX2v)

183 174 No. This was a massive, huge, bigly generational realignment of the voters.
The non-college base that allowed Democrats to coast to wins behind the tailwinds of the media? That they rode for nearly 150 years?
Gone.
Those are Republicans now. And every cycle, more and more will go R.
At the same time that fewer and fewer Americans are going to college, the Dems one growing coalition.

Americans--real Americans--are sick and tired of the Obama Party.
And Trump ain't fucking around no more.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (q2q1y)

=======

And...the newest batch of Republican legislators from the local to the federal level are obsessed with election integrity while the RNC is in the hands of a guy obsessed with election integrity.

The RNC is going to force every state to clean its voter rolls, and it's going to be a problem for Democrats for a long time.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (GBKbO)

184 Stefanik is from a ruby red district in NY. Once the seat is vacated the governor has a period in which to call a special election. That seat is safe.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (hjF3F)

185
If offered, would you accept the job of Secretary of State?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (zlGo9)

Lol! I'm too broken for the travel. I'd take M -Undersecretary for management. That's what needs fixing - the hiring/firing/day to day stuff. It's a byzantine gordian knot, which is why it's so messed up.

Posted by: Moki at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (wLjpr)

186
Prices on banker's boxes would go through the roof.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 12:29 PM (vtRd1)
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Being as they're government lackeys, they'd not realize those $20 banker boxes are only $5 @ Costco or some such.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (tT6L1)

187 The old line about the difference between etiquette and manners? Yeah, I don't give a toss....bounce all of these little omelet station grazers. Speaking of food, just finished a nice ribeye steak sammich for lunch.

Posted by: scampydog at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (2bFN5)

188 What an absolute crock of crap. If these people are so emotionally weak they need play doh, then fire them. America does not need wimps representing them.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (W/lyH)

189 I've considered doing that, going from my Cmdr. Riker beard to a ring-style or goatee, for years. It would require me to learn to shave the areas now covered by face fur. And if I don't like it, it would take a while to grow back.

Maybe after I retire.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (J2vNu)

I can only grow a goatee, it is one of those genetics/ancestry things. My wife hated it when I refused to shave from March 2020 until our wedding two years later. Most men would look like they are trying to swallow a cat, I just looked scruffy. I eventually started trimming it because it was also starting to fork, and that looked odd.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (D7oie)

190 Stefanik is from NY. Will they hold a special election or will Hochul appoint a successor?

Perhaps she'd had enough of the House, and was going to retire either way. At least this way, she stays in the administration.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (xCA6C)

191 184 Stefanik is from a ruby red district in NY. Once the seat is vacated the governor has a period in which to call a special election. That seat is safe.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (hjF3F)

Unless Hokul drags her feet

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (IyPmt)

192 I still say the transition team is making a mistake signaling their moves. I can hear the whirs of a thousand shredders from here, ffs.

They should be using all kinds of soft, mewing conciliatory language, then, once all the servers have been secured, fire everybody on Day One.

Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (Vvh2V)

193 I had rather hoped Our Democracy would be ended a week after the election. Trump team needs to step it up.

Posted by: Ripley at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (GUOwU)

194 " Termination. Where shall I start?
Posted by: T-1000 "

Alphabetically. No need to get fancy.

Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (fV+MH)

195 174 ...
Those are Republicans now. And every cycle, more and more will go R.
At the same time that fewer and fewer Americans are going to college, the Dems one growing coalition.
...
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:39 PM (q2q1y)
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I hope so. But rest assured the GOPe will do all they can to prevent that. Thune! Cornyn!

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (1bNHn)

196 Kaden @kaden53535 Nov 9
According to the NBC exit poll JD Vance was the ONLY candidate on the ticket with a positive approval rating

Bonchie @bonchieredstate Nov 10
It’s hard to overstate how hilarious this is, and how humiliating it is for the press, who went all-in with the “weird” attacks.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (hovnC)

197 51...What would happen, theoretically, if they were just all fired at once?
Posted by: eleven at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (fV+MH)

My guess: nothing.

Posted by: Question Authority bumper sticker at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (Rbu5d)

198 Play Doh. Season 1 of Shark Tank had a young entrepreneur named Sawyer Sparks. He developed Soy Yer Doh. Soy based play doh. He modified it, removing soy flour and using rice flour instead. His deal with the sharks fell through and he eventually sold the brand to some other Corp although he remained CEO. The brand seems to have disappeared in recent years.

Sawyer Sparks is the son of my 3rd grade teacher. He had a small manufacturing shop in our town and ran for election to the Indiana state legislature. His wife had a dance studio in town also.
The shop and studio are both closed. He didn't get elected and I haven't heard anything about the guy for a long time. Wonder if they moved.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (4XwPj)

199 The only other real-life Trump supporter, an attractive (though married) Russian lady, stopped by to let me know how thrilled she is with the election results. She was positive "They" would never let DJT live to see the election.

She's lived under communism, socialism, and now capitalism. She has no illusions about how grand or wonderful the first two are.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (J2vNu)

200 Ask each employee
1. did they get stressed by DJT's win.
2. what did they do the next day.

People who didn't get stressed are rehired unless flaming democrats.
People who got stressed but just went on with their job (no play-do, stuffed animals, wanking) rehired unless job was how to cause maximum grief to Rs.
All other people get fired.

Posted by: Ciampino - a great staff filter system at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (i0xsb)

201 161 I'm somewhat surprised that Dick and Liz Cheney haven't invited Kamala and Tampon Timmy out hunting.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (VNX3d)

Have they crawled out from under their rocks yet?

I wonder when Kamala will do her first post-election interview. On MSNBC. She shouldn't do it until she's out of office in 70 days. But she's dumber than the dirt under a fence post.

Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (aBgBM)

202 >>> 185
If offered, would you accept the job of Secretary of State?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:38 PM (zlGo9)

Lol! I'm too broken for the travel. I'd take M -Undersecretary for management. That's what needs fixing - the hiring/firing/day to day stuff. It's a byzantine gordian knot, which is why it's so messed up.
Posted by: Moki at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (wLjpr)

Good point, now I wonder who will have that position in a few months.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (zlGo9)

203 I think he's wrong about that - being a mid-level Federal employee is generally a sweet, sweet, job, and for people who aren't senior, there aren't a lot of alternative jobs that pay as well (let alone the benefits).

Moving a lot of the Federal bureaucracy to rural Illinois would work better - you don't want to move them to a red state, because that would alter the local political dynamic.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (uxCna)

204 Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination

It moved

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (+uHnC)

205 Stefanik is from NY. Will they hold a special election or will Hochul appoint a successor?

Perhaps she'd had enough of the House, and was going to retire either way. At least this way, she stays in the administration.

Also, if you're willing to call the UN on its BS, it's a good way to increase your profile for future runs at higher office. Nikki Haley did that.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:43 PM (xCA6C)

206 203 Moving a lot of the Federal bureaucracy to rural Illinois would work better - you don't want to move them to a red state, because that would alter the local political dynamic.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:42 PM (uxCna)

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I saw talk that Trump is going to move the EPA out of DC.

I mean...finally.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:43 PM (GBKbO)

207 “ Unless Hokul drags her feet
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (IyPmt)”

She can’t. The only thing she can do is drag it out a bit until the end of the period designated by law and constitution. I don’t remember how long it is, but it’s not enough to make a difference.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:43 PM (hjF3F)

208 Stefanik is from a ruby red district in NY. Once the seat is vacated the governor has a period in which to call a special election. That seat is safe.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (hjF3F)

Yeah, the seat is safe, but the vote will be missing during the most crucial point of a new administration. And do you really think Hochul is going to be prompt about scheduling an election?

Posted by: Mark1971 at November 11, 2024 12:43 PM (NZnln)

209 What an absolute crock of crap. If these people are so emotionally weak they need play doh, then fire them. America does not need wimps representing them.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (W/lyH)

Reduce them to GS-1, and reassign to take care of the landscaping and janitorial services.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (VNX3d)

210
The RNC is going to force every state to clean its voter rolls, and it's going to be a problem for Democrats for a long time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (GBKbO)
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Lara Trump made it very clear she intends to keep the RNC working on that issue.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (tT6L1)

211 166 Stefanik is from NY. Will they hold a special election or will Hochul appoint a successor?

The UN is worse than worthless. Why waste talent there? Just appoint that comedian who made fun of Puerto Rico and let him roast the rest of the countries until we get around to bombing the UN headquarters and turning the land into a nuclear waste dump.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (K4KCe)

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Vacated House seats are always filled by special election.

It's in the Constitution.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (GBKbO)

212 UN ambassador is a stepping stone to Secretary of State. Or Natl Sec Advisor.

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (V13WU)

213 The Obamas are reportedly not taking Camela's calls.

https://tinyurl.com/349frfzd

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (paSBy)

214 Trump to offer olive branch to all departing employees allowing them to take their red Swingline stapler with them.
Posted by: Reach Across The Aisle at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (nS6qG)

LOL. And anything they want from the break room.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (g8Ew8)

215 181. A lot of them will grab the iron rice bowl and try to ride it out.
Posted by: The ARC of History!

👍 The velvet handcuffs as they say. Even the locality pay at all GM/GS levels can be very hard to walk away from.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (NFX2v)

216 Trump’s fave President, Andrew Jackson nickname: Old Hickory

Trump’s should be:
President GTFOOH

Posted by: kallisto at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (2P7dc)

217 Three of my neighbors still have their Harris/Walz signs in their yards. The virtue signaling is strong with these ones.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (xCA6C)

218 All the right people are triggered.

https://tinyurl.com/46ebh4at

Posted by: Jay in PA at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (i7Q7S)
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This might be the best article I've seen on the subject of fearful lefties at DOJ. Loved every word.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (oYi/W)

219 The RNC is going to force every state to clean its voter rolls, and it's going to be a problem for Democrats for a long time.

Number one priority is election reform.

It's time to end the crap elections that California, Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania engage in, and force them to have elections that are up to international standards.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (uxCna)

220 Mattel apologizes after ‘Wicked’ misprint found on dolls’ packaging directs customers to adult film site

LOL.

Left off the word Movie.

Instead of WickedMovie.com the print says Wicked.com.

😂😂😂

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (KAaVB)

221 "If you took this therapy, you're fired."
-a suggestion
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
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TJM for government employee therapy Czar. "You're fired!"

hey, it would be therapy for me as they went in for therapy and out the back door with their termination papers.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (tT6L1)

222 219 Number one priority is election reform.

It's time to end the crap elections that California, Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania engage in, and force them to have elections that are up to international standards.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (uxCna)

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The way Trump has been talking, it seems like a Voting Rights Act is going to be something he's going to push Congress to pass.

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (GBKbO)

223 The seat won’t be vacated until Stefanik is actually approved.

BTW senate Democrats are planning on Resistance 2.0 and holding up administration appointments.

Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (hjF3F)

224 191 184 Stefanik is from a ruby red district in NY. Once the seat is vacated the governor has a period in which to call a special election. That seat is safe.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:40 PM (hjF3F)

Unless Hokul drags her feet

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:41 PM (IyPmt)

Will the Republicans be able to afford a single vacant seat at the start of the Session? Assuming Cali doesn't cheat Democrats into all the still-open races and get a majority.

Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (aBgBM)

225 If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

Self-deportation. Nice.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (w0yWw)

226 just move all these agencies out of DC and we will see lots of resignation.

Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (DJ7uY)

227 I want Trump to release the info on those fake bombs on Jan 6.

Plus a whole lot more things.

Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (NtVYv)

228 >>> 206

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I saw talk that Trump is going to move the EPA out of DC.

I mean...finally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:43 PM (GBKbO)

I thought it had already been moved, at least part of it, to CO. Why spend more money to move an agency - created during the Nixon admin, for the lefties - that should be eliminated?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (zlGo9)

229 223 The seat won’t be vacated until Stefanik is actually approved.

BTW senate Democrats are planning on Resistance 2.0 and holding up administration appointments.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (hjF3F)

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*gets visibly wet*
-Lisa Murkowski

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (GBKbO)

230 New Zealand.

When you want someone to be a long, long way from Washington.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:35 PM (uxCna)

Uruguay. Especially if the candidate is a vegetarian.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (D7oie)

231 I'm in a majority I guess. I always thought I was right on the line between boomers and gen-X but lately keep reading that genX is up to age 64 which would me one of them.

As far as the play-dough therapy. Sheesh. I've had times of having to do a sudoku or something to get my mind right to do my actual work but the whole organized thing is just mind blowing. Any supervisor that went beyond handing out stress balls or even handing out play dough and saying it can be used like a stress ball while on the phone or using a talk to text computer app should be fired.

Posted by: PaleRider, deplorable basket of garbage at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (CKOCg)

232 These people were probably in the Dance For Hamas in Times Square over the weekend.

Yes, that's a thing that happened, and yes the video of it is unfathomably ghey.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (2ocoG)

233 "Disciplinary Action" and "Termination"...Cha Ching! Cha Ching!

I fart in Mark Paoletta's face. Come get me bro!

Posted by: Peter Strzok, FBI parasite and Ladies man at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (R/m4+)

234
It'll be interesting to see how castro's son's govt reacts to the election. I suspect Canada will crack down hard on "misinformation" and really put the screws to any Opposition.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (A7+oG)

235 I thought it had already been moved, at least part of it, to CO. Why spend more money to move an agency - created during the Nixon admin, for the lefties - that should be eliminated?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:46 PM (zlGo9)
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Employees deciding they don't want to move, retire and their positions are not filled.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 12:47 PM (tT6L1)

236 I'd like to see a whole special season of "Naked And Afraid" starring idiot DOJ/IC cabal refugees. Stick them all in the Amazon, maybe with a frying pan. Leave them there for a month. Or, just forget to pick them up, that works too.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (oYi/W)

237 The Obamas are reportedly not taking Camela's calls.

https://tinyurl.com/349frfzd
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (paSBy)

Kamaltoe mortally wounded if not outright killed Barky's power within DC. He's never going to answer that phone.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (g8Ew8)

238 Three of my neighbors still have their Harris/Walz signs in their yards. The virtue signaling is strong with these ones.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (xCA6C)
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There's still one on my route to/from work. Strongly tempted to run it over.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (z0QHk)

239 I want Trump to release the info on those fake bombs on Jan 6.

Can't think of much I don't want released. For a supposedly free nation in peacetime - we sure as Hell keep a TON of secrets.

Posted by: Show Me at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (qKSbI)

240 The only hesitation in going full beast mode is 2028 and making sure Vance is positioned for success in the election.
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I am repeating myself but, one of Trump's top guys, one of the guys invited to MAL on Election Night, said since the blowback is the same whether 10% or 75%, why not go all-in?
As he pointed out, the anger at the move will all subside by the next Election day.

Translation: Yes, Team Trump has no Fucks to give and are going balls-to-the-walls these next two years.

July 4, 2026 is going to be so damned AWESOME.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (q2q1y)

241 obamas are probably grifting on some yacht in the south china sea; quid pro quo for supporting harris from some hollywood pervert. Geffen or somebody.

look here , this story was shitcanned by the msn , but the internet is forever -

"Kamala Harris Has an Unprecedented Hollywood Power Base - MSN
The Hollywood list of Harris donors since then is a Who's Who of politically engaged power players: JJ Abrams, David Geffen, Casey Wasserman, Aaron Sorkin and Jamie Foxx.>>"

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (V13WU)

242 211 166 Stefanik is from NY. Will they hold a special election or will Hochul appoint a successor?

The UN is worse than worthless. Why waste talent there? Just appoint that comedian who made fun of Puerto Rico and let him roast the rest of the countries until we get around to bombing the UN headquarters and turning the land into a nuclear waste dump.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 12:37 PM (K4KCe)

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Vacated House seats are always filled by special election.

It's in the Constitution.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (GBKbO)
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What does some old ship have to do with it?

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (1bNHn)

243 just move all these agencies out of DC and we will see lots of resignation.

LOL. Trump moved the Bureau of Land Management, which does no business in the Eastern United States, to Colorado.

They yelled, screamed, dragged their feet, and then moved back to DC the moment Biden was installed.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (uxCna)

244 I saw talk that Trump is going to move the EPA out of DC.

I mean...finally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024

***
New location: dustbin of history.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (J2vNu)

245 240 I am repeating myself but, one of Trump's top guys, one of the guys invited to MAL on Election Night, said since the blowback is the same whether 10% or 75%, why not go all-in?
As he pointed out, the anger at the move will all subside by the next Election day.

Translation: Yes, Team Trump has no Fucks to give and are going balls-to-the-walls these next two years.

July 4, 2026 is going to be so damned AWESOME.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (q2q1y)

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It's what Democrats do.

Also, if Trump's 75% is to dismantle the federal bureaucracy, imagine the positive economic benefits.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (GBKbO)

246 >>> 243
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LOL. Trump moved the Bureau of Land Management, which does no business in the Eastern United States, to Colorado.

They yelled, screamed, dragged their feet, and then moved back to DC the moment Biden was installed.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (uxCna)

Oh, BLM not EPA, ok.

Where is either one in the Constitution?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (zlGo9)

247 I've had times of having to do a sudoku or something to get my mind right to do my actual work but the whole organized thing is just mind blowing.
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After 9/11, I played a lot of "Rainbow Six." Blowing away digital terrorists was remarkably therapeutic.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (z0QHk)

248 Clean it the fuck out

Posted by: steevy at November 11, 2024 12:50 PM (YbbtK)

249 I'm in a majority I guess. I always thought I was right on the line between boomers and gen-X but lately keep reading that genX is up to age 64 which would me one of them.

It's generally 1965-1980 birthdays for Gen X. But it's more of a gradual change than an abrupt switch in terms of behavior and attitudes. Late-year Boomers and early X are similar, and so are late X and early Millennials.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 12:50 PM (2ocoG)

250 The first 100 days is when you have maximum impact. Makes no sense. It could even cost the GOP a majority if the last few races aren't won
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That's Traditional Wisdom.
That no longer applies.
Because Trump's first 100 days has no reliance upon legislation.

Think about that:
No political capital wasted on some silly grand signature legislation.
100% focus on results NOW.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:51 PM (q2q1y)

251
Anyone keeping track of all the new Blue-Anon Democrat Conspiracy Theories? Because it's adding up fast to quite a long list.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 12:51 PM (A7+oG)

252 251
Anyone keeping track of all the new Blue-Anon Democrat Conspiracy Theories? Because it's adding up fast to quite a long list.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 12:51 PM (A7+oG)

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Comment from 2016?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:52 PM (GBKbO)

253 The Hollywood list of Harris donors since then is a Who's Who of politically engaged power players: JJ Abrams, David Geffen, Casey Wasserman, Aaron Sorkin and Jamie Foxx.>>"
Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:48 PM (V13WU)

Jamie Foxx is a "power player"?

Posted by: spindrift at November 11, 2024 12:52 PM (OguvZ)

254 What I find interesting is the timing of the various whistleblowers in DOJ and FBI.

During the Trump administration, there wee virtually none, even while there were obvious illegalities in motion.

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 12:52 PM (RHGPo)

255 Bestest and brightest huh?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 11, 2024 12:52 PM (RUQlf)

256
btw, let's not be factually inaccurate like the Other Idiots.

There aren't "20 million" missing votes from 2020. It's about 9 million.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (A7+oG)

257 I thought it had already been moved, at least part of it, to CO. Why spend more money to move an agency - created during the Nixon admin, for the lefties - that should be eliminated?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024

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Move the remnants of it to Montana or Wyoming. The hard-core employees won't want to go; and those that do will soon learn that the natives aren't fond of the feds at all.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (J2vNu)

258 until we get around to bombing the UN headquarters and turning the land into a nuclear waste dump.

River front Manhattan land is way too valuable to do that to. Just sell it to a developer at fire-sale prices. Maybe the Trump Organization?

Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (2ocoG)

259 Move the remnants of it to Montana or Wyoming. The hard-core employees won't want to go; and those that do will soon learn that the natives aren't fond of the feds at all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (J2vNu)
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I vote for Elko, Nevada.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

260 If you're going to move the EPA, move it to that abandoned gold mine one of their staffers accidently opened up and polluted to the Colorado River.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (VNX3d)

261 River front Manhattan land is way too valuable to do that to. Just sell it to a developer at fire-sale prices. Maybe the Trump Organization?
Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (2ocoG)
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Giant Indian casino?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (z0QHk)

262 Move the remnants of it to Montana or Wyoming. The hard-core employees won't want to go; and those that do will soon learn that the natives aren't fond of the feds at all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (J2vNu)
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I vote for Elko, Nevada.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

Not cold enough.

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (CIS44)

263 Anyone know how many House seats we have ?

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (IyPmt)

264 Antoher reason to move troublesome Fed depts. to Montana: They are on Mountain time. By the time they get to work at 9 am, it'll be almost lunchtime in DC. Few phone calls will be returned. And after 3 pm in Montana, nobody in DC will be in the office.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (J2vNu)

265 Aww my heart bleeds purple panther piss.
- every Vietnam Vet returning to my neighborhood

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (6hSeg)

266 Move the EPA to the US embassy location in Kabul.

Posted by: Mark1971 at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (NZnln)

267 I want to see the Department of Education moved to Seattle. Then, when they all get there, we say "Oops. Sorry, changed our mind. You're fired."

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (1bNHn)

268 One thing I'd love for a new Trump administration to do would be this:

Take over the Census Bureau. Declare that the 2020 census was decided illegitimately, based on the previous administration's own findings, and that the reallotment of House seats was done illegitimately.

Therefore, the House seats must be realloted...now.

Take 2-3 from CA, 1-2 from NY, and 1-2 from IL before the next census.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (GBKbO)

269 > Not cold enough.

Minot, ND?

Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)

270 funny :

"From her friendships with power players like Disney’s Dana Walden and CAA’s Bryan Lourd, to her connections to a network of Black creatives like Beyoncé, Octavia Spencer and producer Reggie Hudlin and his wife Chrisette, to common cause with advocates for LGBTQ rights and climate protection, Harris is practically without peer in being able to mobilize an army of cultural influence to propel forward her historic bid for the presidency."

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (V13WU)

271 Afternoon Ace. Might have told this story before but I have a cousin who is State Department lifer. We're not close but we were at another cousin's wedding in late 90s . We were talking about his latest posting and I said that given the different religions,sects and international meddling if that country ever blew up it would be a real horror show. His response " you're wrong its very cosmopolitan and well run." The country : Syria.
I pay little heed to anything our State department says

Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (b2/S2)

272 I vote for Elko, Nevada.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

Not cold enough.
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (CIS44)
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I was going more for barrenness/isolation.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (z0QHk)

273 Just fire everyone of them. Or, better yet, move them to Alaska.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Kw+Iy)

274 One of the Antifa (an imaginary thing) pages I followed back a while ago on farcebook has this brilliant reason why Kamala lost.

"The Democrats did not lose because they were too “left-wing” or too “woke” or too "queer.”
They lost because they ran as Bush-era Republicans, with Bush-era Republicans stumping for them, even though the last time they were able to present themselves as a party with vision and ideas was when they were running to unseat Bush."

Posted by: Reforger at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (xcIvR)

275 Minot, ND?
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)

Sounds perfect.

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (CIS44)

276 We have a nation with zero coping skills.

Posted by: Piper at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (aT5K/)

277 Bryan Lourd, Carrie Fisher's ex , who is really a homosexual. CAA is very, very powerful.

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (V13WU)

278 There are not just GS (and GM) positions in federal government. OPM dot gov: What does GS, WS, WG, YA, VN etc. mean in a position’s title?

In part, Blue-collar employees are paid under the Federal Wage System (FWS). FWS positions are craft, trade, and laboring positions and include several different pay plans (WS, WG, WL, etc.). FWS positions are paid on an hourly basis.

Some agencies have statutory authority to administer their own pay systems. Employees within these agencies may be paid under separate pay systems (e.g., pay bands) with separate pay plan codes. For instance, the YA pay plan is used only by the Department of Defense for positions classified under the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). The VN pay plan is specific to nursing positions within the Department of Veteran Affairs. Because of variations in independent personnel systems across the Federal Government, it is recommended applicants contact the hiring agency directly to obtain definitive information about pay plans other than the GS.

AFGE: The Insider. Union Membership in Federal Sector Went Up in 2023, January 29, 2024. (Employment also up by 127,000.)

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (NFX2v)

279 Remember:
State Dept. is a key cog in the leftist career pipeline.

That is almost the essential stop on the Path. Like every one had some sort of State job, that you never even knew existed.

Look at the CV of nearly any leftist:
Elite schools
work at some NGO/union/non-porfit
job at State, preferably over-seas.
Bumped up in the next Dem admin to another Dept.
From there, it's either bureaucrat lifer or they get handed an elected position to see if they can advance there.

Cleaning out State will gut their ability to embed their agents throughout government.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (q2q1y)

280 269 > Not cold enough.

Minot, ND?
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)
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Barrow, AK.

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (1bNHn)

281 When love congeals: Obama reportedly not taking Kamala's phone calls now

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (RHGPo)

282 Move the remnants of it to Montana or Wyoming. The hard-core employees won't want to go; and those that do will soon learn that the natives aren't fond of the feds at all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (J2vNu)
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I vote for Elko, Nevada.
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Gonna float this again. Trump himself should set up his entire staff and all white house functions somewhere other than DC. As far as I know, there is no constitutional or statutory requirement that the president exert executive authority from DC.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Dm8we)

283
The State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, which oversees American diplomacy in the war-torn Middle East, also held a group discussion Friday with assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs Barbara Leaf and acting undersecretary for political affairs John Bass, according to three sources briefed on the matter.

Ah, the "Two State Solution" rice bowls crowd.

Fire them all!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 11, 2024 12:58 PM (h29sz)

284 274 One of the Antifa (an imaginary thing) pages I followed back a while ago on farcebook has this brilliant reason why Kamala lost.

"The Democrats did not lose because they were too “left-wing” or too “woke” or too "queer.”
They lost because they ran as Bush-era Republicans, with Bush-era Republicans stumping for them, even though the last time they were able to present themselves as a party with vision and ideas was when they were running to unseat Bush."
Posted by: Reforger at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (xcIvR)

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Weird that Democrats feel the need to run as moderates to win elections, huh?

Weird that Kamala had to act like she'd never said that she wanted to ban fracking, huh?

So, yes. I agree. Kamala ran as a W. Republican.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:58 PM (GBKbO)

285 Yale University launches class on political, cultural impact of Beyoncé

‘Scapegoat’ George Clooney to ‘Step Back from Politics’

.. you win some, you lose some

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 12:58 PM (RHGPo)

286 It's generally 1965-1980 birthdays for Gen X. But it's more of a gradual change than an abrupt switch in terms of behavior and attitudes. Late-year Boomers and early X are similar, and so are late X and early Millennials.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024

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Miss Linda is an X (I won't say whether early or late). Mrs. Wolfus No. 2, by your date range, was a very late Boomer, whereas I was right in the middle of that cohort.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:58 PM (J2vNu)

287 280 269 > Not cold enough.

Minot, ND?
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)
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Barrow, AK.

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (1bNHn)

Lordsburg, NM.

Posted by: Gref at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (aBgBM)

288 I'm not yet feeling all that secure they won't steal the House. We were assured Lake would win, but that didn't pan out.

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (1bNHn)

289
When love congeals: Obama reportedly not taking Kamala's phone calls now

Red Kammie goes full out bunny boiler on Barky in 5, 4, 3, ...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (h29sz)

290 218 All the right people are triggered.

https://tinyurl.com/46ebh4at

Posted by: Jay in PA at November 11, 2024 12:22 PM (i7Q7S)
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This might be the best article I've seen on the subject of fearful lefties at DOJ. Loved every word.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM

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I see from that article DoJ employs 115,000 people. A private-sector company with that many would rank #65 in the U.S., ahead of companies like Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble, United Airlines, Honeywell, Pfizer, and so on.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (wzAuc)

291 we buy antartica and move all the federal agencies there.

Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (DJ7uY)

292 The Animas River

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (NFX2v)

293 What do these people have in common ?

"George Clooney. Cate Blanchett. Beyoncé. Lady Gaga. Brad Pitt. Tom Hanks. What do these artists have in common? Each of them, among others, in addition to a roster of professional athletes, is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA)". t

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 01:00 PM (V13WU)

294 I vote for Elko, Nevada.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

Not cold enough.
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (CIS44)
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I was going more for barrenness/isolation.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (z0QHk)

If you're going for barren, they get offices on barges off French Frigate Shoals. They get weekends in Hawaii, travelling by PBY Catalinas.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 01:00 PM (VNX3d)

295 269 > Not cold enough.

Minot, ND?
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)
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Barrow, AK.
Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (1bNHn)
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International Falls MN.
Though, I'd also be okay with Yakutsk, Russia.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:00 PM (tT6L1)

296 we buy antartica and move all the federal agencies there.
Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at November 11, 2024 12:59 PM (DJ7uY)

I mean Greenland could work too.

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:00 PM (CIS44)

297 Meanwhile grandmas are thrown in Federal prison for months, bankrupted and life destroyed for the temerity of walking into the "People's House" for five minutes to take a selfie.

You can't hate the bureaucracy enough.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 11, 2024 01:01 PM (Vh9CX)

298 Just fire everyone of them. Or, better yet, move them to Alaska.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Kw+Iy)

This is the main reason we should keep trying to buy Greenland.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at November 11, 2024 01:01 PM (g8Ew8)

299 Vacated House seats are always filled by special election.

It's in the Constitution.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (GBKbO)

I think the trouble comes in the scheduling of the special election which can create a vacant seat from a safe R seat.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at November 11, 2024 01:01 PM (pIfcn)

300 Instead of WickedMovie.com the print says Wicked.com.

😂😂😂
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (KAaVB)

Is that the wicked weasel swimsuit site, or something else?

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:01 PM (D7oie)

301 The terrifying thing to them is that the Federal bureaucracy ran the "resistance" shtick last time, with considerable success.

Trump has learned from that.

I was wait-and-see about the second part but am now letting myself be cautiously optimistic.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 11, 2024 01:01 PM (/y8xj)

302 In a conversation with a lawyer from the publishing industry ...

"The Hollywood lawyers are the worst scum of the Earth"

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:02 PM (RHGPo)

303 295 269 > Not cold enough.

Minot, ND?
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (Odg76)
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Barrow, AK.
Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (1bNHn)
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International Falls MN.
Though, I'd also be okay with Yakutsk, Russia.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:00 PM (tT6L1)
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Wasn't that the inspiration for Frostbite Falls?

Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 01:02 PM (1bNHn)

304 Antarctica cannot be claimed ,by international agreement. We can aquire Greenland though and we have the Aleutians...

Posted by: steevy at November 11, 2024 01:02 PM (YbbtK)

305 If I were advising Trump I'd strongly suggest having the White House searched top to bottom for listening devices, recording devices and whatnot. Pull out everything and install new anyway. Including the phones inside the guard shacks.

Ditch "the Beast" and get a new one too. And shun AF1 until it's been deloused.

I would presume all of those are compromised.

Govern with post-it notes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 01:03 PM (Q4IgG)

306 There was a story a month or two ago about some guy with a million dollars to figure out the who's who of DHS .. and which are toxic to Trump

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:03 PM (RHGPo)

307 >>>I always thought I was right on the line between boomers and gen-X but lately keep reading that genX is up to age 64 which would me one of them.

1946-1964 are usually the years used for Boomers.

GenX is 1965-early 80s. The oldest GenX will turn 60 next year.

Millennials seem to be even less well-defined, starting in the early 80s and going until the late 90s or even early 2000s.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 01:03 PM (K4KCe)

308 305 He can run the country out of his Mar a Lago palace...

Posted by: steevy at November 11, 2024 01:04 PM (YbbtK)

309 Minnesota would be OK for gub'mint agencies they vote idiotically anyway. No to Wyoming, don't ruin that state by dumping a bunch of DC trash in it.

Posted by: PaleRider, deplorable basket of garbage at November 11, 2024 01:04 PM (CKOCg)

310 >>> 268 One thing I'd love for a new Trump administration to do would be this:

Take over the Census Bureau. Declare that the 2020 census was decided illegitimately, based on the previous administration's own findings, and that the reallotment of House seats was done illegitimately.

Therefore, the House seats must be realloted...now.

Take 2-3 from CA, 1-2 from NY, and 1-2 from IL before the next census.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:56 PM (GBKbO)

Do the congresscritters have to vote on removing illegals from the population count? Would it be better to do this anyway, and then go for a second reallotment?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:04 PM (zlGo9)

311 But, but Employee Assistance Programs for example:

The Department of Treasury provides free, confidential, voluntary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for all its employees. These services include up to six counseling sessions, newsletters, crisis counseling 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, referrals to local resources, counseling for family members, etc.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (NFX2v)

312 I vote for Barrow, AK. Be there by 9am Jan. 12. If you are not there sitting at your desk and ready to work, you will be terminated.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (/U5Yz)

313 When they first started ginning up the fear of Project 2025, the initial tact was ''OMG, he's making a list of people to fire!!"

That is, they were identifying key people in all the departments that either undermined Trump or were likely to.
And they were verifying tips of who they were from insiders, confirming their enemy agent status from their social media and public history.

That's the real Project 2025.
I suspect the found this idea extremely popular and that's why they went with "Trump is gonna make you log your menstrual cycles!!"

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (q2q1y)

314 I don't know if it's just par for the course for "entertainment" celeries (™ Soothsayer), but I did find it amusing that Harris had to pay to get her close personal friend Beyonce to show up on stage with her.

I assume her close personal friends at CAA got a cut of the action too.

Posted by: spindrift at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (OguvZ)

315 Hubbymayhem is gen x born in December 1964.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (4XwPj)

316 305 I would presume all of those are compromised.

.. the facilities of the White House are scanned regularly against foreign espionage. The problem is that the holdovers, the people who remain are the problem.

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (RHGPo)

317 Vacated House seats are always filled by special election.

It's in the Constitution.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:44 PM (GBKbO)

***

Ah, thanks for the reminder!

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director and Pfizer Board Member at November 11, 2024 01:05 PM (K4KCe)

318 Wasn't that the inspiration for Frostbite Falls?
Posted by: Eeyore at November 11, 2024 01:02 PM (1bNHn)
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I believe International Falls was the inspiration. I think American auto manufacturers do a lot of cold weather testing there.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (tT6L1)

319 244 I saw talk that Trump is going to move the EPA out of DC.

I mean...finally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024

***
New location: dustbin of history.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 11, 2024 12:49 PM (J2vNu)

No, no. Put 'em closer to their work:

-Three Mile Island
-Love Canal
-Hanford Nuclear Waste Site
-Grease Trap at 7-11

Posted by: Tex Lovera at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (wtvvX)

320 Send State stories to the same dying places they're flying the Haitians to: Utica, NY, Lowell, MA, East Buttfuck, OH, Spermsucker, IL....

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (wBaIH)

321
Put them in the section of Minnesota that can be reached by land only through Canada "America's Sewer Vent Cap".

Long, snow-filled winters and biting flies and mosquitoes infested summers.

They'll yearn for the afterlife and hell.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (h29sz)

322 >>> 282

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Gonna float this again. Trump himself should set up his entire staff and all white house functions somewhere other than DC. As far as I know, there is no constitutional or statutory requirement that the president exert executive authority from DC.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Dm8we)

I like this. Did you or someone else suggest Mar-A-Lago? For that matter, why couldn't he make it a traveling office, at least part of the year...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (zlGo9)

323 Gonna float this again. Trump himself should set up his entire staff and all white house functions somewhere other than DC. As far as I know, there is no constitutional or statutory requirement that the president exert executive authority from DC.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Dm8we)

...

This seems like a great move.

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (z/ifB)

324 312. Barrow is 30 days of Night. That Vampire movie was a great flick. Danny Huston a great actor

Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (gwrBY)

325 217 Three of my neighbors still have their Harris/Walz signs in their yards. The virtue signaling is strong with these ones.
Posted by: Archimedes

Do you point and laugh when they are out in their yards?

Posted by: nerdygirl at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (0Htd1)

326 Wicked is a pr0n web site.

Seems appropriate.

Since the basic story is rape fiction to destroy the original work.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (RUQlf)

327 The great thing is that Trump assembled a transition team back in July to figure all this out. The first few weeks should be very interesting.

Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (u73oe)

328 I'm a 1980 GenX'er and these fucking pussies need to be shitcanned yesterday.

If you can't handle your candidate losing an election, I don't want you anywhere near the levers of power in DC.

Go cry to your cat or something.

Posted by: Defenestratus at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (vfSrb)

329 I vote for Elko, Nevada.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

Not cold enough.
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (CIS44)

Nampa Idaho.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (D7oie)

330 327 Trump was a lot more confident than we were

Posted by: steevy at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (YbbtK)

331 They were talking about moving most of the FBI to Huntsville Alabama

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (RHGPo)

332 Trump is in the house!!!

And he's all out of bubblegum.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (a1415)

333 323. you may not be able to fire some of the career appointees, but you can transfer them out of Nova to Cheyenne

Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (gwrBY)

334 217 Three of my neighbors still have their Harris/Walz signs in their yards. The virtue signaling is strong with these ones.
Posted by: Archimedes

Only one left in my neighborhood - in the yard of a Boston Globe opinion columnist of course.

Posted by: Defenestratus at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (vfSrb)

335
The way Trump has been talking, it seems like a Voting Rights Act is going to be something he's going to push Congress to pass.

We'll see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (GBKbO)

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A simple law, Congress will not certify the electors of any state if that state's vote tabulations are not completed by midnight Election Day.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (Vh9CX)

336 329 I vote for Elko, Nevada.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight, Concertina Czar at November 11, 2024 12:53 PM (z0QHk)

Not cold enough.
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 12:54 PM (CIS44)

Nampa Idaho.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (D7oie)

========

Let's go in another direction:

The Dominican Republic...corrupt and in the middle of hurricane central.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (GBKbO)

337 Did they not bring in cute, cuddly golden retrievers for the cope session?

Posted by: IC - Cope Harder, Liberals at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (DJ7uY)

338 335 A simple law, Congress will not certify the electors of any state if that state's vote tabulations are not completed by midnight Election Day.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (Vh9CX)

=========

Or, instruct the DOJ to interpret the VRA of 1965 in a way that includes California, Pennsylvania, and other states.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (GBKbO)

339 Let's go in another direction:

The Dominican Republic...corrupt and in the middle of hurricane central.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (GBKbO)

Well then Haiti it is.

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (CIS44)

340 Where was the location in the movie The Thing? Send them there.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (/U5Yz)

341 Feds should go to Camden NJ and Baltimore MD...

Posted by: Nova Local at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (exHjb)

342 Let's go in another direction:

The Dominican Republic...corrupt and in the middle of hurricane central.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (GBKbO)
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The DR? Why not Haiti? Haiti lost a bunch of people why not replace the population Haiti lost?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (tT6L1)

343 "The Dominican Republic...corrupt and in the middle of hurricane central."

Another look at Haiti?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (a1415)

344 Oh, and let's not forget the Nuclear Bomb the Supreme Court gave Trump in its immunity decision:

The core functions of the President, those essential functions are not subject to judicial review.

Yeah, all you little fuckweasels, sniffing you'll resist Trump 'cause you have civil service protections?

Bend over bitch.
EO will name your job as part of the core function of the Presidency and your little lawsuit to save your sorry ass won't make it past a week.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (q2q1y)

345
I believe International Falls was the inspiration. I think American auto manufacturers do a lot of cold weather testing there.

Posted by: blake - semi lurke

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Yup, but some of the even crazier child weather testing went up to Yellowknife, NT. Great Slave Lake.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (RywdJ)

346 Is that the wicked weasel swimsuit site, or something else?

Posted by: Kindltot

No, that's a full-on point company that's been in business since the days of VHS. Kids get access to a huge back catalog when they sign up.

Posted by: Grudge Harbor at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (hCzfy)

347 Cold weather

Curse you cucumber

Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (RywdJ)

348 342 Let's go in another direction:

The Dominican Republic...corrupt and in the middle of hurricane central.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (GBKbO)
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The DR? Why not Haiti? Haiti lost a bunch of people why not replace the population Haiti lost?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (tT6L1)

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Well, the DR is American territory and Haiti is not.

I wouldn't want us to take over Haiti anyway, but the EPA's office on the border with Haiti could be fun.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (GBKbO)

349 Did they not bring in cute, cuddly golden retrievers for the cope session?

Dogs are haram in Islam. Would be a hate crime. If not Muslim but Zoophiles, they will try to have sex with the dogs.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (RUQlf)

350 Gonna float this again. Trump himself should set up his entire staff and all white house functions somewhere other than DC. As far as I know, there is no constitutional or statutory requirement that the president exert executive authority from DC.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 12:57 PM (Dm8we)

I like this. Did you or someone else suggest Mar-A-Lago? For that matter, why couldn't he make it a traveling office, at least part of the year...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (zlGo9)

I have floated it a lot...Trump should never work out of DC. Nor should feds that interact with Trump get the benefit of their actions being judged by DC juries...

Posted by: Nova Local at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (exHjb)

351 Point=pr0n

Posted by: Grudge Harbor at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (hCzfy)

352 Obama is no politically diminished. He embarrassed himself out there scolding the “brothas.” And it didnt even work.

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (7PziG)

353 >>> 328 I'm a 1980 GenX'er and these fucking pussies need to be shitcanned yesterday.

If you can't handle your candidate losing an election, I don't want you anywhere near the levers of power in DC.

Go cry to your cat or something.
Posted by: Defenestratus at November 11, 2024 01:07 PM (vfSrb)

HALP

Posted by: State Dep't employees' cats at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (zlGo9)

354 Every single one of them to the unemployment line.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (17s+e)

355 Yup, but some of the even crazier child weather testing went up to Yellowknife, NT. Great Slave Lake.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:10 PM (RywdJ)

What in the actual fuck?????

Posted by: Tex Lovera at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (wtvvX)

356 It'll be a wingdinger.

Shown Here: Summary: S.4948 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)
Introduced in Senate (09/27/2022)
Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill authorizes states to take actions to enforce federal immigration law.

Specifically, the bill authorizes states to authorize state and local law enforcement to enforce certain provisions of federal immigration law, including provisions relating to unlawful entry and employing unauthorized non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). State prosecutors must prosecute every case brought by a state under this bill.

The bill also abrogates a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated an Arizona law that made it a crime for unauthorized non-U.S. nationals to work in the state. Specifically, the court ruled that the Arizona law was preempted by federal immigration law.
--
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly immigrant leaders fear Trump’s deportation plans, vow to fight back
The president-elect vowed mass deportations. In a city where 47,000 are undocumented, advocates say they’re ready to fight back.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (NFX2v)

357 Fire 'em all. I'm not kidding. Subversion of policy isn't always obvious. There's lots of ways to slow-walk orders.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (CwhoI)

358 More embarrassment from the state department. Idiots.

Posted by: Seems Legit at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (jyAD3)

359 We already have a Voting RIghts Act. So what is different this time ?

Posted by: runner at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (V13WU)

360 352. “So”. Not “no”

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (7PziG)

361 I like this. Did you or someone else suggest Mar-A-Lago? For that matter, why couldn't he make it a traveling office, at least part of the year...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:06 PM (zlGo9)
___________________________

The minute you do that DC re-starts up their move to secure electoral votes for future elections, and the court pulls the electoral votes from whatever state Trump chooses.

Posted by: Orson at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (dIske)

362 They were talking about moving most of the FBI to Huntsville Alabama

As long as it's not Cincinnati. Those guys are the worst.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (/y8xj)

363 Dakar is all sand. Very hot. Send them there.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (/U5Yz)

364 Since the Democrats love Puerto Rico so much, move them there

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (RUQlf)

365 Every single one of them to the unemployment line.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (17s+e)

Unemployment is at the highest level in 20 years.
-"legacy media"

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (CIS44)

366 >>> 335
The way Trump has been talking, it seems like a Voting Rights Act is going to be something he's going to push Congress to pass.

We'll see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:45 PM (GBKbO)

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A simple law, Congress will not certify the electors of any state if that state's vote tabulations are not completed by midnight Election Day.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 11, 2024 01:08 PM (Vh9CX)

I would love to see DeSantis offering to help Newson get his homework turned in on time.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (zlGo9)

367 256
btw, let's not be factually inaccurate like the Other Idiots.

There aren't "20 million" missing votes from 2020. It's about 9 million.

I disagree.

It's 20 million MISSING votes from the last election
PLUS
over 10 million Fraudulent votes from invaders

That;s why it only looks like 9.

Posted by: bensdad00 at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (F/35S)

368 Or, instruct the DOJ to interpret the VRA of 1965 in a way that includes California, Pennsylvania, and other states.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:09 PM (GBKbO)

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I never understood how the VRA is constitutional since Federal laws are to apply to every state equally.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (Vh9CX)

369 God really is in charge.

Everything works out for good, it seems. If Obama didn't beat McCain and Romney, MAGA would have been strangled in the crib faster than Planned Parenthood on a crowning baby head. If Trump didn't have 2020 stolen from him, then The Resistance would still be in there shivving him.

Now, all the roaches have been exposed, and it's time to bring in the exterminator to get rid of the Deep State infestation, once and for all.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (0CU3H)

370 There are a lot of federal agencies/offices in Huntsville, Alabama.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (NFX2v)

371 Moving all white house functions out of DC could also decrease the likelihood of something being brought before a DC grand jury.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (Dm8we)

372
I wouldn't want us to take over Haiti anyway, but the EPA's office on the border with Haiti could be fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (GBKbO)
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Well, maybe just a bureaucratic mistake, and, oopsie, drop them in Haiti? Maybe in 3 or 4 years, the paperwork finally gets straightened out and they're allowed to move to the DR?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (tT6L1)

373 Yale University launches class on political, cultural impact of Beyoncé
‘Scapegoat’ George Clooney to ‘Step Back from Politics’
.. you win some, you lose some
Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 12:58 PM (RHGPo)

Liberté Egalité Beyoncé

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (D7oie)

374 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.

Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (u73oe)

375 Well, the DR is American territory and Haiti is not.

I wouldn't want us to take over Haiti anyway, but the EPA's office on the border with Haiti could be fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:11 PM (GBKbO)

You are thinking Puerto Rico, I believe. Dominican Republic is independent.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (avOzl)

376 374 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.
Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (u73oe)

========

"You just pointed at all of me."
-The Entire Joint Chiefs

"Yes, I did."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:14 PM (GBKbO)

377 375 You are thinking Puerto Rico, I believe. Dominican Republic is independent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (avOzl)

=======

Probably.

I am illiterate.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:14 PM (GBKbO)

378 Sending the drones to far flung places is all well and good, but what's important is shattering the aura of 'expertise.'

Nothing says "you're not an expert" better than saying "your function is eliminated due to lack of need. Please sit in this auditorium doing crossword puzzles."

Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:14 PM (RywdJ)

379 The Dominican Republic is a sovereign country and not a US territory.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 01:15 PM (NFX2v)

380 Lets not forget that wherever we move agencies we are adding a shit-ton of Demofascist votes to those poor communities.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 11, 2024 01:15 PM (zqxn2)

381 Nothing says "you're not an expert" better than saying "your function is eliminated due to lack of need. Please sit in this auditorium doing crossword puzzles."
Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:14 PM (RywdJ)
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Ah, the railroad Exec plan. Give them an office and nothing to do until they retire.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:15 PM (tT6L1)

382 Ha-ha - Daddy's home.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies' Brigade plucky comic relief at November 11, 2024 01:15 PM (SRRAx)

383 364 Since the Democrats love Puerto Rico so much, move them there

No No NO

We must atone for our colonial sins and release PR from Bondage. Free them to join the nations of the world on equal footing.
The only dole grifters worse than PRs are Phillipinos.
We'll save billions.

Posted by: bensdad00 at November 11, 2024 01:16 PM (F/35S)

384 Please sit in this auditorium doing crossword puzzles."
Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 11, 2024 01:14 PM (RywdJ)

I think word searches would be more their speed.

Posted by: spindrift at November 11, 2024 01:16 PM (OguvZ)

385 They were talking about moving most of the FBI to Huntsville Alabama

So they are close to Aerospace things? Huntsville would not be a punishment. There are places here in Alabama that would definitely not be ideal, Huntsville isn’t one.

Posted by: Piper at November 11, 2024 01:16 PM (aT5K/)

386 I don't like keeping any DOJ lawyers on.

Fire them all and let God sort them out.

Posted by: Thatch at November 11, 2024 01:16 PM (WuKJL)

387 I vote for Barrow, AK. Be there by 9am Jan. 12. If you are not there sitting at your desk and ready to work, you will be terminated.

Barrow no longer exists. They renamed it to some unpronounceable Eskimo word as a form of reparations.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (2ocoG)

388 Govern with post-it notes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 01:03 PM (Q4IgG)

Do you remember magic slates? There is a new liquid crystal version now

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (D7oie)

389 Anyone know how many House seats we have ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:55 PM (IyPmt)

217 according to Real Clear Politics; a Colorado seat was just flipped by the Republicans. We're currently leading in 3 of the California races, and in Alaska. Some of the Dem leads in other CA districts, like Garcia's, are pretty tiny, with a lot of votes yet to be counted.

Posted by: Wiese at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (1pand)

390 Barrow no longer exists. They renamed it to some unpronounceable Eskimo word as a form of reparations.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (2ocoG)

One of the 700 words for snow?

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (CIS44)

391 >>> 361

___________________________

The minute you do that DC re-starts up their move to secure electoral votes for future elections, and the court pulls the electoral votes from whatever state Trump chooses.
Posted by: Orson at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (dIske)

Which court? On what basis? Not that I would be surprised if some Hawaiian judge tried it.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (zlGo9)

392 Ah, the railroad Exec plan. Give them an office and nothing to do until they retire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:15 PM (tT6L1)
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The Japanese called this giving them a window seat.

Posted by: Thatch at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (WuKJL)

393 I can see lefties complaining, "How can you be so heartless, people are losing their jobs!"

My response will be, "I'm showing them far more compassion than they'd show me, because I know, in their hearts, they'd as soon see me in a camp somewhere."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (tT6L1)

394 One of the 700 words for snow?
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:17 PM (CIS44)

Or Hell ?

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (IyPmt)

395 I can see lefties complaining, "How can you be so heartless, people are losing their jobs!"

My response will be, "I'm showing them far more compassion than they'd show me, because I know, in their hearts, they'd as soon see me in a camp somewhere."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (tT6L1)

They could learn to code...

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (CIS44)

396 >>> 374 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.
Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (u73oe)

"all of them"

Done.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (zlGo9)

397 Liberté Egalité Beyoncé

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (D7oie)

Nice.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (0CU3H)

398 You are thinking Puerto Rico, I believe. Dominican Republic is independent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (avOzl)

...

A think to be quickly remedied. If we had a Navy that could not run into things.

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (z/ifB)

399 396 >>> 374 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.
Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (u73oe)

"all of them"

Done.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (zlGo9)

True...

Posted by: Nova Local at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (exHjb)

400 Hey Jo 🤍
@joe_jo4
·
21h
Hey dipshits when Trump leaves NATO who’s gonna help protect America from China, Russia, Iran and N Korea? The US against the world. Y’all are really dumb

Hey look! Another reason to eliminate the DOE just presented itself.

Posted by: Piper at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (aT5K/)

401 Lets start with a Budget instead of these bullshit Continuing Resolutions.

Posted by: davidt at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (i0F8b)

402 We need a non pussy AG. No Ivy Leaguers

Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:19 PM (gwrBY)

403 ___________________________

The minute you do that DC re-starts up their move to secure electoral votes for future elections, and the court pulls the electoral votes from whatever state Trump chooses.
Posted by: Orson at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (dIske)

What he needs is a sort of floating jurisdiction: Whatever chunk of land he's standing on - say, a mile square - automatically becomes the federal district while local state sovereignty is suspended.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at November 11, 2024 01:20 PM (LxER7)

404 They could learn to code...
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (CIS44)
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Yeah, these are people who can't meme and think it's an accomplishment to share a "sick burn of Trump" via Instagram."

They'd fail basic html. Actual coding would fry their little pea brains.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:20 PM (tT6L1)

405 398 You are thinking Puerto Rico, I believe. Dominican Republic is independent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 11, 2024 01:13 PM (avOzl)

...

A think to be quickly remedied. If we had a Navy that could not run into things.
----------------

Eliminating every command officer without a penis will help with that.

Posted by: bensdad00 at November 11, 2024 01:20 PM (F/35S)

406 They were talking about moving most of the FBI to Huntsville Alabama

...

Is it too late to cancel the new shiny headquarters that's like half the federal budget? I mean Federal continuing resolution?

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:21 PM (z/ifB)

407 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.

Da, is good plan.

Posted by: Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili at November 11, 2024 01:21 PM (xCA6C)

408 Bet Trump's State of the Union will be lit.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 01:21 PM (Q4IgG)

409 Hey dipshits when Trump leaves NATO who’s gonna help protect America from China, Russia, Iran and N Korea? The US against the world. Y’all are really dumb

Wait, exactly how does this dipshit think NATO works? It's literally the US against the world so that Europe can jack off and be socialist.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 11, 2024 01:21 PM (2ocoG)

410 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'. Don't try to pronounce it, as it's been known to cause throat spasms.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (CwhoI)

411 Hey dipshits when Trump leaves NATO who’s gonna help protect America from China, Russia, Iran and N Korea? The US against the world. Y’all are really dumb

Wait, exactly how does this dipshit think NATO works? It's literally the US against the world so that Europe can jack off and be socialist.

Your mistake was in using the verb "think".

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (xCA6C)

412 They could learn to code...
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (CIS44)
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Yeah, these are people who can't meme and think it's an accomplishment to share a "sick burn of Trump" via Instagram."

They'd fail basic html. Actual coding would fry their little pea brains.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:20 PM (tT6L1)

They shouldn't learn to code. They should learn to dig, or butcher meat, or grow crops.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (VNX3d)

413 How are these people able to function day to day? The election has been over for almost a week and yet the hysteria level keeps climbing.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (tT6L1)

414 HA! Harris paid Orpah* a million bucks to endorse her.

http://tiny.cc/nstuzz

*This is the correct spelling. Orpah's mom named her after a person in the Bible. Orpah's mom is dumb, so she got the spelling wrong.

Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (Odg76)

415 389. We are also leading the AZ-6, the Tucson seat

Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (gwrBY)

416 How are these people able to function day to day? The election has been over for almost a week and yet the hysteria level keeps climbing.

I'm hoping for a Scanners-type denouement.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (xCA6C)

417 >>> 412 They could learn to code...
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:18 PM (CIS44)
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Yeah, these are people who can't meme and think it's an accomplishment to share a "sick burn of Trump" via Instagram."

They'd fail basic html. Actual coding would fry their little pea brains.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:20 PM (tT6L1)

They shouldn't learn to code. They should learn to dig ~~, or butcher meat, or grow crops~~ a big, beautiful canal, the best.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (VNX3d)

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (zlGo9)

418 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'. Don't try to pronounce it, as it's been known to cause throat spasms.
Posted by: Citizen Cake

Pretty sure it's pronounced Barrow.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (4XwPj)

419 410 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'. Don't try to pronounce it, as it's been known to cause throat spasms.

We can change that right back on day 2, right? Along with Mt McKinley and Fort Bragg and 1000 others?

Posted by: bensdad00 at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (F/35S)

420 If you need time to suck your thumb every time something goes against you, maybe international diplomacy isn't a good fit for your skillset.

Posted by: Octochicken at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (oCS0o)

421 415 389. We are also leading the AZ-6, the Tucson seat
Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (gwrBY)

Shenanigans are going on in AZ

Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (IyPmt)

422 >>>How are these people able to function day to day?

Here's the neat thing - they don't.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (CwhoI)

423 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'. Don't try to pronounce it, as it's been known to cause throat spasms.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at November 11, 2024 01:22 PM (CwhoI)

I just tried it. Hawked a big loogie on my screen.

*grabs little squeegee*

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Doggie Medic at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (Ad8y9)

424
What happened to all the

"What It Means"

&

"Between The Lines"

articles??

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (Uxa7w)

425 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'. Don't try to pronounce it, as it's been known to cause throat spasms.
Posted by: Citizen Cake

Pretty sure it's pronounced Barrow.

Throat Warbler Mangrove

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (xCA6C)

426 The minute you do that DC re-starts up their move to secure electoral votes for future elections, and the court pulls the electoral votes from whatever state Trump chooses.
Posted by: Orson at November 11, 2024 01:12 PM (dIske)

Just merge it with Maryland n'est-ce pas?

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (z/ifB)

427 This therapy shit is just the equivalent of clickbait. We can all mock it and make fun of it, but the reality is, these agencies are are working right now to protect themselves from what's to come, it's not managing the feels of it's snowflakes. Saw it in 2016. Rest assured, it is happening again.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (MZ+PY)

428 Reuters: Kremlin says reports that Trump and Putin spoke in recent days are 'pure fiction'

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (RHGPo)

429 All I can think of about the current State Department is Anthony Blinken during his first meeting with his Chinese counterparts in Alaska in 2021 let them berate him for 15 or 20 minutes with unhinged woke Democrat screeds, nonsense and insults about America that they had obviously held back for years when Trump was in office.

That one event set the tone and nature for Biden’s four years of foreign policy disasters.

Trump’s SoS, whomever that may be, needs playback that entire speech to the Chinese in his/her first meeting and then ask: “Would you like to repeat that?”

When the Chinese diplomats are sitting there stone faced and stupidly silent then the new Secretary needs to verbally rip their asses apart starting with their Human Rights record, proceeding to their enormous theft of American intellectual property, to calling out their lies and hiding the truth on COVID, and finishing it all off with a warning about what happens if they get froggy over Taiwan.

After all of those pleasantries are out of the way, inform the Chinese what their new tariff rates will be.

Anything less will be extremely unsatisfying, to say the least.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (6ydKt)

430 I've had bosses quit.
I've had bosses get fired.
I've had new bosses be total strangers.
I've had new bosses be people I knew and didn't like.
I've had new bosses be people I knew and liked.

I have, in fact, experienced all combinations of these. It can be stressful. Very stressful.

I never needed therapy for it. Maybe I had colleagues who did. I don't know. If they did, that was on them because my companies - any of them - never paid for group therapy for all of us to deal with it.

A new boss is a thing that happens. Not liking the new boss is also a thing that happens.

Deal with it.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (HnUIn)

431 If you need time to suck your thumb every time something goes against you, maybe international diplomacy isn't a good fit for your skillset.
Posted by: Octochicken at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (oCS0o)

Seems like they shoulda just brought their blankie to the office.

Posted by: BruceWayne at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (CIS44)

432 Barrow is now known as 'Utqiagvik'.

Is it too late to rename the Redskins Utgiagvik?

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (z/ifB)

433
Ace, I don't understand all these words unless the author breaks it down for me with What It Meanses:!!

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (Uxa7w)

434 >>> 428 Reuters: Kremlin says reports that Trump and Putin spoke in recent days are 'pure fiction'
Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (RHGPo)

Any other sources?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (zlGo9)

435 Anyone of these deep thinkers take a dump in the hallways yet?

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (OA79/)

436 But in fairness, I imagine that people at State are *much* more worried than the average employee when the boss gets shit-canned and replaced with an unknown or known-unliked quantity.

After all, in most enterprises, the employees don't spend all of their time thwarting the boss.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (HnUIn)

437 Wait, exactly how does this dipshit think NATO works? It's literally the US against the world so that Europe can jack off and be socialist.
Posted by: Ian S
________

The amount we spent on their defense because they refused to pony up 2% of gdp has to be in the hundreds of billions, if not over a trillion, by now. Maybe several trillion.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (Dm8we)

438 If these career DOJ employees won't implement President Trump's program in good faith, they should leave," Paoletta said. "Those employees who engage in so-called 'resistance' against the duly-elected President's lawful agenda would be subverting American democracy. ... [t]hose that take such actions would be subject to disciplinary measures, including termination."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:15 PM

Accusations of death threats to DOJ lawyers in 3...2...1...
Termination?!!?! REEeeEEEeEeEEEe!!!

Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (FCbAQ)

439 This therapy shit is just the equivalent of clickbait. We can all mock it and make fun of it, but the reality is, these agencies are are working right now to protect themselves from what's to come, it's not managing the feels of it's snowflakes. Saw it in 2016. Rest assured, it is happening again.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (MZ+PY)

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The first time around, PDT thought once the election was over, it would be time to get down to business and they'd move on. This time, PDT knows better and probably has a much better handle on dealing with these people.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (tT6L1)

440 How long has State been rotten? Did it even make it through Washington's first administration before breaking bad?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (HnUIn)

441
A new boss is a thing that happens. Not liking the new boss is also a thing that happens.

Deal with it.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (HnUIn)
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I've had a boss I didn't like, but, would hire to run my factory, because he was very good at what he did.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (tT6L1)

442 They shouldn't learn to code. They should learn to dig, or butcher meat, or grow crops.

All sorts of jobs and homes will be vacant soon. They can work in meat-packing plants or pick lettuce or work in fast food. True management material can work the "SLOW" signs at roadwork sites.

Posted by: t-bird at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (bkfCY)

443 Might I suggest Crab Orchard or Wartburg, Tennessee as new DOJ and/or State Dept. location. Oh, and no moving allowance/perks. And they can't build a home for 10 years.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (WXNFJ)

444 GOP should end up with 221 House seats. They had 230 after the 1994 Newt-led revolution. They had 242 after the Tea Party revolution in 2010.

221 is actually one seat fewer than we had 2 years ago.

Concerning, and it needs to be something we work hard to fix heading into 2026, where we should assume the Dems will storm back with sights on reclaiming the House.

Posted by: Shenanigans at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (pZ0Mr)

445 Mucking out the State Department is good place to start. After they have perfected the process I want to see it turned towards USAID . I'm thinking lock the doors and release a squadron of Belgian Malinois.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Justice for Peanut at November 11, 2024 01:28 PM (J3q5G)

446 434 >>> 428 Reuters: Kremlin says reports that Trump and Putin spoke in recent days are 'pure fiction'
Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (RHGPo)

Any other sources?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (zlGo9)

Oh, good. We've already turned the page from "Russia's disinformation can swing the US elections!" to "Russia's an unimpeachable source of information on which we can unreservedly rely."

Posted by: Octochicken at November 11, 2024 01:28 PM (oCS0o)

447 408 Bet Trump's State of the Union will be lit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 11, 2024 01:21 PM (Q4IgG)

Trump's last State of the Union, in 2020, was the best I've ever seen. He should start the next one with, "now, as I was saying..."

Posted by: Darrell Harris at November 11, 2024 01:28 PM (0CU3H)

448 427 This therapy shit is just the equivalent of clickbait. We can all mock it and make fun of it, but the reality is, these agencies are are working right now to protect themselves from what's to come, it's not managing the feels of it's snowflakes. Saw it in 2016. Rest assured, it is happening again.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (MZ+PY)

This, trying to figure out how to slowalk and subvert but still keep paychecks, and somehow get another Mueller gambit rolling to kill two years. These fucks never say die.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at November 11, 2024 01:28 PM (OA79/)

449 An X user named HVAC1 — a self-described HVAC master and business owner — responded to a clip from MSNBC in which panelists were asking these questions. He gave the “simple answer” as “a former union democrat.”

“I’ll make it real simple for ya from a former union democrat… Easy fix. [Y]ou s**t on and insult working people from your mansions and gated communities. [Y]ou steal from us to give to your pet constituents. [Y]ou call us enemies and garbage, deplorable, and nazis…” he wrote.

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:28 PM (RHGPo)

450 I really hope he’s got a team assembling a very large list of flag officers to fire.

The Pentagon was built to house all the admin needed for a roughly 100 division Army, 1500 ship Navy, and 300K airplanes in the Army Air Corp.

So tell me - why is that building still full when we don't have nearly as much stuff to administer ?

Posted by: Show Me at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (qKSbI)

451 The amount we spent on their defense because they refused to pony up 2% of gdp has to be in the hundreds of billions, if not over a trillion, by now. Maybe several trillion.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 11, 2024 01:26 PM (Dm8we)
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Europe used the money they saved on defense spending to pay for wide ranging social programs they couldn't otherwise afford.

Gosh, the American taxpayer is once again footing the bill for the stupidity of other countries. Shocking, I know.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (tT6L1)

452 Concerning, and it needs to be something we work hard to fix heading into 2026, where we should assume the Dems will storm back with sights on reclaiming the House.

And that's why it is absolutely critical that we continue intensely focusing on electoral integrity.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (xCA6C)

453 134 The scene in the Nazi video where Hitler sends people out of the room.

"If your fingers smell like Play-Doh, leave now."

*everyone sniffs fingers and most leave the room
Posted by: Just Lily

He clears his throat and orders everyone except Generals Wilhelm Keitel, Jodl, Krebs, and Burgdorf to leave the room.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at November 11, 2024 12:33 PM (KAaVB)

Just Lily - LOL, that is oscar-worthy!

Rickb223, my only addition would be that when everyone sniffs their fingers, Biden holds his palm up to his mouth so he can smell his own breath.

Posted by: haffhowershower at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (NMT5x)

454 They shouldn't learn to code. They should learn to dig, or butcher meat, or grow crops.

...

I'd love to hear even a lower bound estimate of how much GDP could go up if we went through a twitter-style reduction of the government behemoth, and if even half those people became halfway productive.

Posted by: TexasDan at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (z/ifB)

455 And I forgot - no phone or internet access at work.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (WXNFJ)

456 Gah! New laptop! Have to remake all the things. Pop Ups! JAVA!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work laptop at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (QoyXi)

457 Nood

Posted by: Duke Lowell, MAGA Viking at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (u73oe)

458 Le NOOD

It be here!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 11, 2024 01:30 PM (a1415)

459 444 GOP should end up with 221 House seats. They had 230 after the 1994 Newt-led revolution. They had 242 after the Tea Party revolution in 2010.

221 is actually one seat fewer than we had 2 years ago.

Concerning, and it needs to be something we work hard to fix heading into 2026, where we should assume the Dems will storm back with sights on reclaiming the House.
Posted by: Shenanigans at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (pZ0Mr)

The White House should spend 2025 relitigating everything: COVID, J6, the stolen 2020 election, the Deep State/MSM collusion - all of it.

If a simple hotel break-in could make the Republican name radioactive for a generation (until the Contract With America), we could stop the 2026 chicanery by making the Red Wave even bigger. Offense is the best defense.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at November 11, 2024 01:30 PM (0CU3H)

460 444 GOP should end up with 221 House seats. They had 230 after the 1994 Newt-led revolution. They had 242 after the Tea Party revolution in 2010.

221 is actually one seat fewer than we had 2 years ago.

Concerning, and it needs to be something we work hard to fix heading into 2026, where we should assume the Dems will storm back with sights on reclaiming the House.
Posted by: Shenanigans at November 11, 2024 01:27 PM (pZ0Mr)

========

The GOP is outright winning the "national House vote" by 2-3% both in 2022 and this year.

The reason the GOP doesn't get larger majorities in the House with that is because of...gerrymandering in states like CA, MA, and NY.

The Census intentionally on accident giving CA and NY more House seats than they deserved (admitted by the Census Bureau itself a couple of years ago) added to that issue.

The most important thing for the House in the next decade is for the GOP to control the Census Bureau in 2030.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:30 PM (GBKbO)

461 Harris is practically without peer in being able to mobilize an army of cultural influence to propel forward her historic bid for the presidency."

Wow. That gushery certainly didn't age well.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 01:31 PM (vtRd1)

462 Jake Sullivan, Samantha Power and a host of other obstructionist are on their way out the door. Yesterday wasn't soon enough.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 11, 2024 01:31 PM (t8vHj)

463 I've had new bosses be people I knew and didn't like.
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Me too, and I've quit jobs because of it. The feds are having nervous breakdowns over something that private sector employees accept as a matter of course.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at November 11, 2024 01:33 PM (paSBy)

464 Speaking of stress, has Lizard Cheney spouted off or is she looking for a rock to hide under?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Justice for Peanut at November 11, 2024 12:18 PM (J3q5G)

Speak with respect about our best double agent in 2024.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:35 PM (n7h9X)

465 414 HA! Harris paid Orpah* a million bucks to endorse her.

http://tiny.cc/nstuzz

*This is the correct spelling. Orpah's mom named her after a person in the Bible. Orpah's mom is dumb, so she got the spelling wrong.
Posted by: bonhomme at November 11, 2024 01:23 PM (Odg76)
_________________________________

That Tom Steyer who ran in the Democrat party primary a few years back tried this approach. He tried to pay-off a bunch of Iowa politicians to endorse him right before the Iowa Caucus Primary hoping to do well in Iowa and get momentum running. No one took him up on the offer, however. It's all perfectly legal in Federal elections as long as it is report. What's the word on other celebrity endorsements. I'm betting they paid a bunch of them and are slow walking the documentation to the FEC to try and play it down. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!!!!. LMAO

Posted by: Orson at November 11, 2024 01:37 PM (dIske)

466 The word "termination" can be interpreted in different ways.

I read it as a broad hint that if they resign now, there won't be an investigation into whatever criminal acts they may have committed while working at DOJ.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (uxCna)y m

no no no investigate them all. They might get leniency, but the facts have to come out.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:37 PM (n7h9X)

467 Any other sources?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (zlGo9)

supposedly RT, and someone important in the Kremlin said that they didn't discuss Ukraine.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 11, 2024 01:38 PM (D7oie)

468 >>> Giving them rope for Christmas would probably send the wrong message, wouldn't it?

>>>It could. Therefore, a pistol with one round, and a bottle of whiskey would be a better choice.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 12:19 PM (xCA6C)

I keep picturing the scene from the hunger games movie where the game keeper is locked in the room with the poison berries in the crystal bowl. They are too cowardly for seppuku, but berries will do it!

Posted by: LizLem at November 11, 2024 01:38 PM (wcIbG)

469 Our "elites" (in actuality, incompetent rulers) are the worst in the history of our country.

I'm not yet willing to say "in Western Civilization" but they are sure trying to vie for the most incompetent in Western Civilization's history.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 11, 2024 12:20 PM (N1DT3)

The emperor who stabbed his general Aetius in the 450s after he defeated Attila the Hun was probably worse. Supposedly someone told him that he had no opinion on the matter, but you have cut off your right hand with your left. Rome was sacked within a year and the Western Empire gone in 22 years.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:42 PM (n7h9X)

470 I keep picturing the scene from the hunger games movie where the game keeper is locked in the room with the poison berries in the crystal bowl. They are too cowardly for seppuku, but berries will do it!

Posted by: LizLem at November 11, 2024 01:38 PM (wcIbG)

I remember an SF story where on a pacifist planet a man was sentenced to be placed in a cell with a glass of poison until his vital signs ceased, fed through a slot in the door. He got his meal and was taken to the cell, and in contempt he threw the poison out the window. The next day no food was delivered. He called out for the guard and no one answered.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:46 PM (n7h9X)

471 Harris is practically without peer in being able to mobilize an army of cultural influence to propel forward her historic bid for the presidency."

Wow. That gushery certainly didn't age well.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 11, 2024 01:31 PM (vtRd1)

If you leave out 'forward' it works pretty well. Though Pelosi and Obama helps to alienate the Bidens and any Democrat not in their circles.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:48 PM (n7h9X)

472 BabylonBee: Congressional Republicans Say They're Working Hard To Figure Out How To Squander The Next Two Years

.. you know .. like what Paul Ryan did in 2017, 2018

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:48 PM (RHGPo)

473 The Census intentionally on accident giving CA and NY more House seats than they deserved (admitted by the Census Bureau itself a couple of years ago) added to that issue.

The most important thing for the House in the next decade is for the GOP to control the Census Bureau in 2030.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 01:30 PM (GBKbO)

They should sue to get a redistricting because of the fraud in the counting that had to be there.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:49 PM (n7h9X)

474 These are the people who are supposed to be able to look across the table at Xi and tell him to Go to H*ll and make him think he's going to enjoy the trip?????

Posted by: Lurker Squirrel at November 11, 2024 01:50 PM (+TUCK)

475 yep

Posted by: Jonah at November 11, 2024 01:51 PM (gwrBY)

476 Europe used the money they saved on defense spending to pay for wide ranging social programs they couldn't otherwise afford.

Gosh, the American taxpayer is once again footing the bill for the stupidity of other countries. Shocking, I know.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing a(tT6L1) at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (tT6L1)

Europe's defense spending wasn't too bad until the 80s. So what they spent it on was the EU project itself. When you have a continent full of leftist welfare state governments the best thing you can do was add a nondemocratic government on top of them.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:52 PM (n7h9X)

477 Trump’s border czar designate, Tom Homan:

“f you’re not going to help us, get the hell out of the way,” he said. “If we can’t get assistance from New York City, and I may have, we may have to double the number of agents we send in New York City, because we’re going to do the job, we’re going to do the job without you or with you. But it’s much easier to arrest a bad guy, like I just said — we’re concentrating on public safety threat to human and national security threat, it’s much easier to arrest a bad guy in the jail.”

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:53 PM (RHGPo)

478 Put them into states that are already blue, like Minnesota.

Posted by: jwmiii at November 11, 2024 01:54 PM (i/17+)

479 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Shapiro strikes me as a sneaky little s**t
Posted by: It's me donna at November 11, 2024 12:30 PM (IyPmt)

I doubt that report. Quite a few candidates DID refuse to join her death ride but reports at the time were Shapiro being a Jew meant Gaza Lovin Kamala couldn't pick him. So she went elsewhere.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 01:55 PM (n7h9X)

480 How The View's Sunny Hostin Killed Kamala's Chances Of Topping Trump

...by giving “the most devastating answer you can imagine” to a softball question.

"If anything, would you have done something differently than President Biden during the past four years?"

KAMALA: "There is not a thing that comes to mind."

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:56 PM (RHGPo)

481 Germany – A Country Without Sovereignty In A Comatose State

Germany: Move To Ban AfD May Come Before New Elections

Germany may move to ban the second-largest party in the country shortly before elections...

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:58 PM (RHGPo)

482 112 I'm seeing posts that suggest that Shapiro turned down the VP spot.

Shapiro strikes me as a sneaky little s**t
Posted by: It's me donna

Yes.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you... at November 11, 2024 02:00 PM (NFX2v)

483 >>> 428 Reuters: Kremlin says reports that Trump and Putin spoke in recent days are 'pure fiction'
Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:24 PM (RHGPo)

Any other sources?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 11, 2024 01:25 PM (zlGo9)

Trump isn't president yet, and thus should not be openly doing diplomacy. There might be unofficial signals going, like a guy who told the London Times that Ukraine should forget about getting Crimea back if they are at all serious about peace. Trumps campaign said he was not speaking as a representative for Trump, but ....

There are plenty of back channels for passing messages, and Russia is very clear about their minimum demands.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 02:01 PM (n7h9X)

484 BabylonBee: Congressional Republicans Say They're Working Hard To Figure Out How To Squander The Next Two Years
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Or just giving everything plus some that the dons want... like Paul Ryno did.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at November 11, 2024 02:02 PM (17s+e)

485 Germany – A Country Without Sovereignty In A Comatose State

Germany: Move To Ban AfD May Come Before New Elections

Germany may move to ban the second-largest party in the country shortly before elections...
Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 01:58 PM (RHGPo)

Our EU Democracy in action!

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 02:02 PM (n7h9X)

486 Germany: Move To Ban AfD May Come Before New Elections

Germany may move to ban the second-largest party in the country shortly before elections...

Posted by: SMOD
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That's DEMOCRACY!!!!

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at November 11, 2024 02:03 PM (17s+e)

487 All lawyers suck.

You shouldn't use their wife's money to hire them.

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 02:04 PM (RHGPo)

488 I'm just kind of hoping that his failure to deliver PA kneecaps him for future prominent positions in the party.

Purely for the lulz.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finding suspense, madness, and humanity with Michael Powell at November 11, 2024 12:31 PM (GBKbO)

Well unless there is a sea change in the Dems a white male is going to be pretty difficult to swing for President in a non rigged primary.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 02:06 PM (n7h9X)

489 Representatives of the Taliban terrorist organization ruling Afghanistan landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday to attend COP29, the annual United Nations climate alarmism summit, where environmentalists are agitating to secure up to $1 trillion in “climate finance.”

.. if you had any doubts that it was a scam, the Taliban have removed them

Posted by: SMOD at November 11, 2024 02:06 PM (RHGPo)

490 Concerning, and it needs to be something we work hard to fix heading into 2026, where we should assume the Dems will storm back with sights on reclaiming the House.

And that's why it is absolutely critical that we continue intensely focusing on electoral integrity.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 11, 2024 01:29 PM (xCA6C)

What's funny is Dems are starting to assume Trump cheated. This grousing could easily be used to undermine opposition to election security problems and a little bit would go a long way.

Back in the 80s and 90s the downvote cheat could not take weeks to steam House and Senate seats. They had to do it in one day.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 02:09 PM (n7h9X)

491 The people you should really worry about are the Republicans in the senate. They are the last bastion of the establishment and they’re showing their true colors. They will stop at nothing to show the American people that the senate is the boss, not them. The race for majority leader should be more aptly called the race for head snake Charmer. Rick Scott will be the only person running who will pushed forward the agenda. Cornyn and Thune have already made it clear they will not. They believe actually doing what the American people want is selling out their “independence”. Notice you haven’t heard much from Collins, Murkowski, Cassidy and the rest of the Democrats Lite? You will and when they speak it’s going to be predictable.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 11, 2024 12:36 PM (hjF3F)

There is already Liz C's example of what can happen to an 'permanent power broker' who steps out of line too far. They can't fool the electorate with hemming and hawing now.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 11, 2024 02:17 PM (n7h9X)

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