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The Morning Rant: Negotiating like The “Donald” Lesson 1 [Pete Bog]
This is not news, but Trump tends to polarize viewpoints. For years I thought of him as a guy whose personality got in the way of some very sensible policies. To some degree I still do, however he has successfully humanized and reintroduced himself to a lot of people over the last couple of years. Getting shot can do that.
The first step to learning to negotiate like The Donald is to remember who he is, a Real Estate Developer. He has made a fortune in one of the most competitive markets in the world by recognizing opportunities, understanding the path forward and negotiating that path. Does he have an enormous ego and get prickly when people mock him? Yes, so does Obama, and so does almost every member of the Press. As a rule, Real Estate people hate the Press. Most Developers try to avoid the Media. They need a villain for every story and only by making their story heard will they prosper. Developers are always the villain. The truth is not relevant to the journalist’s goal of getting heard. If they had real talent and brains they would probably have been something other than Journalism majors. Maybe even Real Estate Developers. To his credit The Donald has developed a more subtle relationship with the Press. They are a tool, and he treats them as such. They know they are being used and as a result despise him and themselves even more. One of the key lessons to negotiating like the Donald is to keep your opponent guessing. If you pay attention you will see that he runs the exact same playbook every time he sets out to accomplish something. He makes a brash claim or laughable statement. Say for example, “The US should own Greenland, it is our destiny!” Of course, the Danish hoi polloi, and the useful predictable press wail and scream. But with whom is Trump negotiating? How about in his first Campaign when he named Marco Rubio “Little Marco” or Ted Cruz “Lying Ted”? Why would he be so unnecessarily rude? How about when he muttered under his breath in the debate with Hillary “what a nasty woman”? Because he was not negotiating with the Danish government, his Primary opponents or Hillary. He was negotiating with the people of Greenland, and the in the other examples with the voters. He was demonstrating his product, that is the US to the inhabitants of Greenland, and himself to the voters, while distinguishing that product from the competition. In these examples the competition is an inattentive Danish government, and his political opponents. Apply this same lens to the Tariff Hoopla. Same playbook. Same application.Comments
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Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:00 AM (N1tpc)
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1st?
Posted by: But I'm a Hero, the media says so at May 20, 2025 11:00 AM (F/35S)
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Sup, everyone?
Posted by: Czech Chick at May 20, 2025 11:01 AM (vK/Ja)
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It's funny to me how many supposedly smart people (spoiler: they aren't) can't see that he's running the SAME PLAYBOOK every single time.
And yet it works, every single time. Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.
And yet it works, every single time. Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:02 AM (N1tpc)
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:02 AM (77rzZ)
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I read The Art of the Deal back in the 80s ... thinking it's time to read it again ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 20, 2025 11:03 AM (/Ghsb)
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President Trump knows way more about dealing than I do
Posted by: Skip at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (ypFCm)
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Apply this same lens to the Tariff Hoopla.
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So, it's a dance thread?
Tariff Hoopla sounds like a dance.
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So, it's a dance thread?
Tariff Hoopla sounds like a dance.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
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6 I read The Art of the Deal back in the 80s ... thinking it's time to read it again ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 20, 2025 11:03 AM (/Ghsb)
I read it a couple months ago.... One thing I got from the book.. Trump never gives up on a deal...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 20, 2025 11:03 AM (/Ghsb)
I read it a couple months ago.... One thing I got from the book.. Trump never gives up on a deal...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (VE6XX)
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Developers are always the villain. The truth is not relevant to the journalist’s goal of getting heard
In a town near mine they collaborated with the state on some touchy feely "more housing" initiative.
This was the trojan horse that let the state come in, seize their fancy (and only) hotel, near it down, and pay a developer to build tenements for "newcomers"
You'll be shocked to know that as per the leftists in this town the villains are not their local town officials, the state officials, or the federal officials who were letting all the illegals come in (at the time), and of course not the "newcomers" themselves. No the villain is...the developer.
In a town near mine they collaborated with the state on some touchy feely "more housing" initiative.
This was the trojan horse that let the state come in, seize their fancy (and only) hotel, near it down, and pay a developer to build tenements for "newcomers"
You'll be shocked to know that as per the leftists in this town the villains are not their local town officials, the state officials, or the federal officials who were letting all the illegals come in (at the time), and of course not the "newcomers" themselves. No the villain is...the developer.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (t0Rmr)
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President Trump's been negotiating his entire life, can you imagine what an education Barron's getting?
Posted by: Eromero at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (LHPAg)
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10 You'll be shocked to know that as per the leftists in this town the villains are not their local town officials, the state officials, or the federal officials who were letting all the illegals come in (at the time), and of course not the "newcomers" themselves. No the villain is...the developer.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (t0Rmr)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings?
Le sigh...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (t0Rmr)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings?
Le sigh...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
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J-School is for those people who are too stupid to obtain a Physical Education Degree.
Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (ycs3a)
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It's funny to me how many supposedly smart people (spoiler: they aren't) can't see that he's running the SAME PLAYBOOK every single time.
And yet it works, every single time. Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:02 AM (N1tpc)
That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
And yet it works, every single time. Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:02 AM (N1tpc)
That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:06 AM (l3YAf)
Posted by: Eromero at May 20, 2025 11:06 AM (LHPAg)
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J-School is for those people who are too stupid to obtain a Physical Education Degree.
That's not completely true. There are quite a few journalists who have brains and a complete lack of ethics or interest in the supposed tenets of their profession.
*cough*Jake Tapper*cough*
That's not completely true. There are quite a few journalists who have brains and a complete lack of ethics or interest in the supposed tenets of their profession.
*cough*Jake Tapper*cough*
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (s8j++)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings? /i]
The left: It is terrible people live in low quality housing someone should help them!
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings? /i]
The left: It is terrible people live in low quality housing someone should help them!
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (t0Rmr)
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Trump built affordable homes over an Indian Graveyard. Spooky things happened.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (n17eQ)
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The fact that Trump speaks to voters first and foremost instead of European leaders, the Clintons, or the GOP is the key to success and also why the government had him shot in the head.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (BI5O2)
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But he's icky
Posted by: DocCreep at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (R3lis)
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I'm guessing Trump backed off (bigly) on the China tariffs after market fell. Then it soared like 10%. I'd suppose Trump thought Powell would come to the rescue and lower rates ... but instead, Trump "saved the market" by backing off tariffs, without getting much from China.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (Cus5s)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings?
Le sigh...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
*loudspeaker on van*
LEAVE THE BRONX. YOU MUST LEAVE THE BRONX
Le sigh...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
*loudspeaker on van*
LEAVE THE BRONX. YOU MUST LEAVE THE BRONX
Posted by: Pug Mahon at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (PSEDc)
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American universities are facing another threat from the Trump administration, which intends to use a civil anti-fraud law to withdraw federal funding from colleges that promote diversity and inclusion policies, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
The False Claims Act will be enforced “when a federal contractor or recipient of federal funds knowingly violates civil rights laws,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says in a memo.
False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 - 3733, a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War.
The False Claims Act will be enforced “when a federal contractor or recipient of federal funds knowingly violates civil rights laws,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says in a memo.
False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 - 3733, a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War.
Posted by: SMOD at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Your average leftist at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (t0Rmr)
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17 The left: It is terrible people live in low quality housing someone should help them!
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (t0Rmr)
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Also, also, also the left: Everyone should live in government housing. Except for me.
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (t0Rmr)
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Also, also, also the left: Everyone should live in government housing. Except for me.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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Roughly a third of the 30 workers who talked to The Post had been fired. The rest feared being laid off or reassigned — having to move to offices hundreds of miles from family or leave behind the people and missions to which they’d devoted their careers.
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So 10 people got fired.
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So 10 people got fired.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (n17eQ)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings?
Le sigh...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
“He wants to tear down our youth center and replace it with a toxic waste dump/country club! But our plucky multi-racial band of outcasts and misfits will stop him!”
Le sigh...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
“He wants to tear down our youth center and replace it with a toxic waste dump/country club! But our plucky multi-racial band of outcasts and misfits will stop him!”
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (l3YAf)
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For those who missed the end of the Art Thread, WaPo has the sadz about a fired federal worker named "Dick Midgett", plus the harrowing tale of a 400 pound woman who died because of being 400 pounds and Elon firing her, but mostly being 400 pounds.
https://archive.is/fiuMl
https://archive.is/fiuMl
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (2ocoG)
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21 I'm guessing Trump backed off (bigly) on the China tariffs after market fell. Then it soared like 10%. I'd suppose Trump thought Powell would come to the rescue and lower rates ... but instead, Trump "saved the market" by backing off tariffs, without getting much from China.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (Cus5s)
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"Backing off on tariffs" means going from 15% to 155% to 55%.
Tariffs on China right now are 55%.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (Cus5s)
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"Backing off on tariffs" means going from 15% to 155% to 55%.
Tariffs on China right now are 55%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (GBKbO)
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And yet it works, every single time. Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.
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A couple of TDS lefty (retired!) sold on the dip in April. Why? Because Trump doesn't know what he is doing and was going to tank the market. Now that the market is back, it's because he either caved on tarrifs, or he simply got lucky. I don't think some people are able to even let the thought form that maybe he has a plan.
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A couple of TDS lefty (retired!) sold on the dip in April. Why? Because Trump doesn't know what he is doing and was going to tank the market. Now that the market is back, it's because he either caved on tarrifs, or he simply got lucky. I don't think some people are able to even let the thought form that maybe he has a plan.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (Dv3i1)
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That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:06 AM (l3YAf)
Just because they are capable of great evil, doesn't make them smart.
Audacious, but not smart. Look at the long-term consequences of ALL of those choices.
Ironically, I think the stolen election was actually beneficial to both Trump and the US. It gave him time to realize what the REAL opponent is, gain new allies, and strategize how to defeat the bureaucracy this time. If they wouldn't have stolen the 2020 election, he'd have fought, but NONE of what happened in the past 120 days would have happened.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:06 AM (l3YAf)
Just because they are capable of great evil, doesn't make them smart.
Audacious, but not smart. Look at the long-term consequences of ALL of those choices.
Ironically, I think the stolen election was actually beneficial to both Trump and the US. It gave him time to realize what the REAL opponent is, gain new allies, and strategize how to defeat the bureaucracy this time. If they wouldn't have stolen the 2020 election, he'd have fought, but NONE of what happened in the past 120 days would have happened.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (N1tpc)
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I realize this is skirting with Godwin's Law, but - in the same way that people underestimated and misunderstood Schickelgruber because they'd never read Mein Kampf, the left and MFM (BIRM) have never lowered themselves to read The Art of the Deal or watched any of Trump's interviews from the 1980s and 90s.
What he is doing now has been spelled out, but our elites are too proud, solipsistic and ignorant to learn.
What he is doing now has been spelled out, but our elites are too proud, solipsistic and ignorant to learn.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (Dg2sF)
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Tariff Hoopla sounds like a dance.
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I saw Tariff Hoopla open for EVs on Fire at the Palladium.
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I saw Tariff Hoopla open for EVs on Fire at the Palladium.
Posted by: Crusader at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (TN0g+)
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Remember the 80s when one of the primary movie villains was the guy who wanted to pay people to move out of slums and replace those slums with nice buildings?
Eminent domain *does* suck, but yeah, there wasn't *that* much of it back then.
Eminent domain *does* suck, but yeah, there wasn't *that* much of it back then.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (2ocoG)
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People were shocked when Trump said he would love for America to run Gaza, but they didn't listen to what he actually said, because he was negotiating with the people of Gaza, not anybody else. He said he'd love to do it if Hamas was gone and the war was ended and there would be no fighting anymore. Of course that's an utterly unrealistic set of circumstances, but as you say, it's just an original negotiating position, not something he actually believes will ever happen.
This also had the benefit of making everyone else in the region start thinking hard about what they would like to see happen there. (which no one has been doing for years)
This also had the benefit of making everyone else in the region start thinking hard about what they would like to see happen there. (which no one has been doing for years)
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 20, 2025 11:11 AM (uWKK8)
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28 For those who missed the end of the Art Thread, WaPo has the sadz about a fired federal worker named "Dick Midgett", plus the harrowing tale of a 400 pound woman who died because of being 400 pounds and Elon firing her, but mostly being 400 pounds.
https://archive.is/fiuMl
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I can't stop reading it. It is hilarious.
https://archive.is/fiuMl
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I can't stop reading it. It is hilarious.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:11 AM (n17eQ)
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They know they are being used and as a result despise him and themselves even more.
He talks to the press and, on his way out the door, drops a 20 on the nightstand.
He talks to the press and, on his way out the door, drops a 20 on the nightstand.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (ExV1e)
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Some interviewed by The Post said they had joined the federal workforce for the stability and security of a government job. Many noted that they could earn more in the private sector. Almost all mentioned the chance to help others and make a difference.
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Join the Marines. Then you can make a fucking difference. Pushups are required.
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Join the Marines. Then you can make a fucking difference. Pushups are required.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (n17eQ)
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27 “He wants to tear down our youth center and replace it with a toxic waste dump/country club! But our plucky multi-racial band of outcasts and misfits will stop him!”
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (l3YAf)
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Ah, a fellow connoiseur of Breakin' 2: Electric Bugaloo.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (l3YAf)
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Ah, a fellow connoiseur of Breakin' 2: Electric Bugaloo.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (GBKbO)
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New book ‘Original Sin’ reveals moment Kamala Harris campaign cut ties with Biden: ‘What is he doing?’
Kamala Harris was left aghast when President Joe Biden donned a “Trump 2024” cap at a Pennsylvania firehouse in a bizarre scene at the height of last year’s presidential race, a bombshell new book has revealed.
During a visit to a Shanksville firehouse while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Biden, now 82, posed with more than a dozen youngsters clad in pro-Trump attire — then briefly put on the cap after being egged on by a member of the crowd.
Kamala Harris was left aghast when President Joe Biden donned a “Trump 2024” cap at a Pennsylvania firehouse in a bizarre scene at the height of last year’s presidential race, a bombshell new book has revealed.
During a visit to a Shanksville firehouse while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Biden, now 82, posed with more than a dozen youngsters clad in pro-Trump attire — then briefly put on the cap after being egged on by a member of the crowd.
Posted by: SMOD at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (RHGPo)
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One of the other silly things with the gentry left around me is that they'll complain about too many new buildings, too much traffic, too much noise, etc etc
Then if you point out of course as you let more people immigrate to your country you are going to get that they denounce you for being rayciss or a h8ter or some other nonsensical complaint.
If your town has 20K people and you bring in 20K "newcomers" whether they be from Uppsala or Timbuktu it is going to become crowded, expensive, and dirtier.
Then if you point out of course as you let more people immigrate to your country you are going to get that they denounce you for being rayciss or a h8ter or some other nonsensical complaint.
If your town has 20K people and you bring in 20K "newcomers" whether they be from Uppsala or Timbuktu it is going to become crowded, expensive, and dirtier.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (t0Rmr)
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Ironically, I think the stolen election was actually beneficial to both Trump and the US. It gave him time to realize what the REAL opponent is, gain new allies, and strategize how to defeat the bureaucracy this time. If they wouldn't have stolen the 2020 election, he'd have fought, but NONE of what happened in the past 120 days would have happened.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM
On the other hand, 10M less illegals to deport if he had been allowed to take office in 2021.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM
On the other hand, 10M less illegals to deport if he had been allowed to take office in 2021.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (jc0TO)
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The left: It is terrible people live in low quality housing someone should help them!
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (t0Rmr)
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Also, also, also the left: Everyone should live in government housing. Except for me.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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Also times 4 the left: Everyone should be forced on to public transit... except for me
Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Also, also the left: And ban as much new construction as we can!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (t0Rmr)
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Also, also, also the left: Everyone should live in government housing. Except for me.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (GBKbO)
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Also times 4 the left: Everyone should be forced on to public transit... except for me
Posted by: Life of Wryly at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (ycs3a)
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TJM, I hope you are making plans to appropriately observe the passing of Joe Don Baker.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (77rzZ)
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44 TJM, I hope you are making plans to appropriately observe the passing of Joe Don Baker.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (77rzZ)
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By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (77rzZ)
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By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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A manager in the Midwest for the Department of Veterans Affairs, forced in February to lay off probationary employees, said she kept scheduling emergency meetings with her psychiatrist, who increased her antidepression meds from 25 milligrams to 50 to 100.
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This might explain why the VA is so fucked up?
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This might explain why the VA is so fucked up?
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (n17eQ)
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Also, also, also the left: Everyone should live in government housing. Except for me.
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I believe every single marxist thinks that way. They all believe that all of society should live in one bed apartments and perhaps share communal style bathrooms...except for them, since they are light-bringers and part of making sure everything works correctly in the marxist paradise. For them, they believe they deserve a stand-alone residence with multiple beds and baths and a couple of late model automobiles. That's marxism!
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I believe every single marxist thinks that way. They all believe that all of society should live in one bed apartments and perhaps share communal style bathrooms...except for them, since they are light-bringers and part of making sure everything works correctly in the marxist paradise. For them, they believe they deserve a stand-alone residence with multiple beds and baths and a couple of late model automobiles. That's marxism!
Posted by: Crusader at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (TN0g+)
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A couple of TDS lefty (retired!) sold on the dip in April. Why? Because Trump doesn't know what he is doing and was going to tank the market.
I saw this, I also had a MAGA friend that was telling everyone to buy buy buy.
I guess, again, the MAGA folks are just always getting "lucky"
I saw this, I also had a MAGA friend that was telling everyone to buy buy buy.
I guess, again, the MAGA folks are just always getting "lucky"
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (t0Rmr)
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I live in the South Bronx!
Posted by: Ignoramus at May 20, 2025 11:15 AM (CGmWm)
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48 A couple of TDS lefty (retired!) sold on the dip in April. Why? Because Trump doesn't know what he is doing and was going to tank the market.
I saw this, I also had a MAGA friend that was telling everyone to buy buy buy.
I guess, again, the MAGA folks are just always getting "lucky"
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (t0Rmr)
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"This is the one time in history the market is going down and never coming back up."
I saw this, I also had a MAGA friend that was telling everyone to buy buy buy.
I guess, again, the MAGA folks are just always getting "lucky"
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (t0Rmr)
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"This is the one time in history the market is going down and never coming back up."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:15 AM (GBKbO)
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I would argue President Trump has flipped the script on Democrats. He's learned they're really good at asking for the moon and settling for half that distance while letting the GOP claim a "win" because Democrats only got half their ask, even though the GOP essentially gave away everything and received nothing.
President Trump likes to get under the skin of Democrats through an outrageous ask and settling for 50% of what President Trump wants, but President Trump still moves things our direction instead of the usual theater the GOPe engages in. Democrats hate President Trump because he knows how to run their playbook against them.
President Trump likes to get under the skin of Democrats through an outrageous ask and settling for 50% of what President Trump wants, but President Trump still moves things our direction instead of the usual theater the GOPe engages in. Democrats hate President Trump because he knows how to run their playbook against them.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:15 AM (tT6L1)
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He was demonstrating his product, that is the US to the inhabitants of Greenland, and himself to the voters, while distinguishing that product from the competition. In these examples the competition is an inattentive Danish government, and his political opponents.
Apply this same lens to the Tariff Hoopla. Same playbook. Same application.
I tried to explain this to my uncle. Don't look at what he says, look at what he does.
Morning all.
Apply this same lens to the Tariff Hoopla. Same playbook. Same application.
I tried to explain this to my uncle. Don't look at what he says, look at what he does.
Morning all.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:15 AM (9VqVR)
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I believe every single marxist thinks that way. They all believe that all of society should live in one bed apartments and perhaps share communal style bathrooms...except for them
I remember when it came out that Al Gore lives in a mega mansion, burns more fossil fuels in a day then most people will in their lives, and is in the pay of various oil states in the Gulf.
The response from the left was, well, he's an environmentalist leader you can't expect him to live like a normal person.
I remember when it came out that Al Gore lives in a mega mansion, burns more fossil fuels in a day then most people will in their lives, and is in the pay of various oil states in the Gulf.
The response from the left was, well, he's an environmentalist leader you can't expect him to live like a normal person.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 20, 2025 11:17 AM (t0Rmr)
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One day, the biologist’s 9-year-old son came home from school with a question. Schoolmates had been talking about Musk and Trump, the boy said, and how they were going to fire the stupidest workers.
“Dad,” he asked, “why would they want to fire you?”
Hahahahahahahahhahahhahahaha
hahahahhahahhahaha. The absolute comedy gold in this "journalism".
“Dad,” he asked, “why would they want to fire you?”
Hahahahahahahahhahahhahahaha
hahahahhahahhahaha. The absolute comedy gold in this "journalism".
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:17 AM (2ocoG)
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By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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Minnie Driver's voice can't be that bad, can it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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Minnie Driver's voice can't be that bad, can it?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:17 AM (tT6L1)
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My old man has been a (residential) real estate developer his whole life. I grew up riding around with him in the car - in the 80's and 90's - driving around back roads while he would scout out new properties... write down phone numbers... when car phones became a thing - he was on his phone constantly in the car talking to his construction crews, his project managers, his lawyers, his boss...
He hates the media too. Anytime there was a news item about his properties, he was always the villain. A big part of why I'm a conservative is because of all of the stories my father would tell me about the BS he had to deal with from governments and the media.
Whats hilarious is that his brother in law (my uncle) is a famous retired TV news personality and they're best buds but also fight like caged animals when politics comes up.
He hates the media too. Anytime there was a news item about his properties, he was always the villain. A big part of why I'm a conservative is because of all of the stories my father would tell me about the BS he had to deal with from governments and the media.
Whats hilarious is that his brother in law (my uncle) is a famous retired TV news personality and they're best buds but also fight like caged animals when politics comes up.
Posted by: Defenestratus at May 20, 2025 11:18 AM (WYStd)
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I'll bet Trump would have been great in Alec Baldwin's role in GlenGarry Glen Ross.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:18 AM (s8j++)
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On the other hand, 10M less illegals to deport if he had been allowed to take office in 2021.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (jc0TO)
True. Counter-factuals are hard to debate.
We could have had a decent past 4 years, a democrat president, and an ascendant left importing 10M+ illegals now.
Hard to say how the world would have changed.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (jc0TO)
True. Counter-factuals are hard to debate.
We could have had a decent past 4 years, a democrat president, and an ascendant left importing 10M+ illegals now.
Hard to say how the world would have changed.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:18 AM (N1tpc)
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They all believe that all of society should live in one bed apartments and perhaps share communal style bathrooms...except for them, since they are light-bringers and part of making sure everything works correctly in the marxist paradise. For them, they believe they deserve a stand-alone residence with multiple beds and baths and a couple of late model automobiles. That's marxism!
As I say often these days, there are millions of Leon Trotskys out there who think that they're Stalin.
As I say often these days, there are millions of Leon Trotskys out there who think that they're Stalin.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (2ocoG)
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55 By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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Minnie Driver's voice can't be that bad, can it?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:17 AM (tT6L1)
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It's a cameo, and she intentionally sings terribly in a Russian accent.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
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Minnie Driver's voice can't be that bad, can it?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:17 AM (tT6L1)
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It's a cameo, and she intentionally sings terribly in a Russian accent.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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A couple of TDS lefty (retired!) sold on the dip in April. Why? Because Trump doesn't know what he is doing and was going to tank the market. Now that the market is back, it's because he either caved on tarrifs, or he simply got lucky. I don't think some people are able to even let the thought form that maybe he has a plan.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (Dv3i1)
There were people in these very comments shrieking about the markets. I suspect that some people are not emotionally prepared for high stakes investing.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 20, 2025 11:09 AM (Dv3i1)
There were people in these very comments shrieking about the markets. I suspect that some people are not emotionally prepared for high stakes investing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (ExV1e)
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‘ Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.’
‘That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.’
The minions are definitely stupid. The puppet masters unfortunately are anything but.
‘ Trump's enemies may be ruthless, but they're morons.’
‘That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.’
The minions are definitely stupid. The puppet masters unfortunately are anything but.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (jbnUc)
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61 There were people in these very comments shrieking about the markets. I suspect that some people are not emotionally prepared for high stakes investing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (ExV1e)
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I think there's a number of people who use their stock portfolios like their bank accounts and draw directly from it to pay their expenses.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (ExV1e)
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I think there's a number of people who use their stock portfolios like their bank accounts and draw directly from it to pay their expenses.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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>>The left: It is terrible people live in low quality housing someone should help them!
>>Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Absolutely!
(Just don't let them come here).
>>Also the left: Let's bring in 10s of millions of people!
Absolutely!
(Just don't let them come here).
Posted by: The AWFLs of Martha's Vineyard at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (Y1sOo)
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The Markets are not helping me today, though I have had a great two week run.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:20 AM (jc0TO)
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Ironically, I think the stolen election was actually beneficial to both Trump and the US. It gave him time to realize what the REAL opponent is, gain new allies, and strategize how to defeat the bureaucracy this time. If they wouldn't have stolen the 2020 election, he'd have fought, but NONE of what happened in the past 120 days would have happened.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (N1tpc)
Further, had the disastrous "Biden" Administration not happened, the support Trump enjoys on the major issues would be much softer.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 20, 2025 11:10 AM (N1tpc)
Further, had the disastrous "Biden" Administration not happened, the support Trump enjoys on the major issues would be much softer.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:20 AM (ExV1e)
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The response from the left was, well, he's an environmentalist leader you can't expect him to live like a normal person.
Posted by: 18-1
He also paid for carbon offsets to his lavish lifestyle since he was a conduit for money transfers from taxpayers to environmental group scam enterprises.
Posted by: 18-1
He also paid for carbon offsets to his lavish lifestyle since he was a conduit for money transfers from taxpayers to environmental group scam enterprises.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 20, 2025 11:20 AM (Dv3i1)
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""Backing off on tariffs" means going from 15% to 155% to 55%. Tariffs on China right now are 55%." Posted by: TheJamesMadison
From CNBC May 12th "In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%."
But I've also seen the 54% number ... idk. A big drop but still significant.
From CNBC May 12th "In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%."
But I've also seen the 54% number ... idk. A big drop but still significant.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:21 AM (Cus5s)
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It's a cameo, and she intentionally sings terribly in a Russian accent.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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Ah, so, I got it right. I figured there was a better than even chance Ms Driver actually strangles a cat.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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Ah, so, I got it right. I figured there was a better than even chance Ms Driver actually strangles a cat.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:21 AM (tT6L1)
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Good morning everyone. Thx Pete Big, CBD for the art thread and JJ for the morning report. Was on the golf course early today. 44°, windy and sunny. It's still 48,° crazy weather for mid to late May.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (ef25Y)
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Trump made some noise when he suggested moving the FBI to some lavish office building away from the capitol city. There was much hand wringing about that. One reason he cited was the run-down state of not only the Hoover building, but the capitol city in general.
To wit; he badgered D.C. mayor Norton into removing BLM Plaza... a blight on the face of the city.
Also... his off-the-cuff remarks about a month ago about revitalizing Gaza into some sort of resort town.
He sees potential... as a developer. There are probably other, not spoken reasons, but you can tell he's still thinking about the opportunity to make money.
To wit; he badgered D.C. mayor Norton into removing BLM Plaza... a blight on the face of the city.
Also... his off-the-cuff remarks about a month ago about revitalizing Gaza into some sort of resort town.
He sees potential... as a developer. There are probably other, not spoken reasons, but you can tell he's still thinking about the opportunity to make money.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (Q4IgG)
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68 From CNBC May 12th "In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%."
But I've also seen the 54% number ... idk. A big drop but still significant.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:21 AM (Cus5s)
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What if the intention of the massive tariffs that effectively equaled sanctions was a means of getting China to the negotiating table?
Why do people keep talking like Trump's goal on China was 100+% tariffs?
But I've also seen the 54% number ... idk. A big drop but still significant.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:21 AM (Cus5s)
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What if the intention of the massive tariffs that effectively equaled sanctions was a means of getting China to the negotiating table?
Why do people keep talking like Trump's goal on China was 100+% tariffs?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
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That’s how it was in his first term. Until 2020. Then they threw a Ukrainian impeachment, covid, race riots, a senile Biden, and a stolen election at him.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
They have (had, hopefully) a lot of levers, but they really are extremely stupid.
The DNC just paid a lot of money for a plane to fly over Mar-a-Lago for 4 hours with a banner saying "Qatar-a-Lago". Leaving aside the questions about the carbon footprint, that's going to convince absolutely nobody of anything. SNL made fun of the Democrats for it, which is almost impossible.
I tend to not underestimate them since then.
They have (had, hopefully) a lot of levers, but they really are extremely stupid.
The DNC just paid a lot of money for a plane to fly over Mar-a-Lago for 4 hours with a banner saying "Qatar-a-Lago". Leaving aside the questions about the carbon footprint, that's going to convince absolutely nobody of anything. SNL made fun of the Democrats for it, which is almost impossible.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (2ocoG)
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I remember when it came out that Al Gore lives in a mega mansion, burns more fossil fuels in a day then most people will in their lives, and is in the pay of various oil states in the Gulf.
The response from the left was, well, he's an environmentalist leader you can't expect him to live like a normal person.
Posted by: 18-1
I expect him to die, Mr. Bond.
At the very least, I expect him to walk his talk.
The response from the left was, well, he's an environmentalist leader you can't expect him to live like a normal person.
Posted by: 18-1
I expect him to die, Mr. Bond.
At the very least, I expect him to walk his talk.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:23 AM (9VqVR)
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18 Trump built affordable homes over an Indian Graveyard. Spooky things happened.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (n17eQ)
Ya know what would have been a good idea for Indian Graveyards?
Headstones. Some kind of permanent marker.
Seems like everywhere here in Nevada is some kind of Indian graveyard. Which must be litigated in court.
Wanna mine Lithium? It's under that Indian graveyard.
Gold? Indian graveyard.
Build a house? Yep. Indian graveyard.
These small bands of warring natives sure did bury their dead everyfuckingwhere.
I think that's how the Mormons decided on Salt Lake for their capital.
"No. Not a graveyard. Nobody wants to go there let alone be buried there. We call it stink lake."
"Perfect. We shall call it Salt Lake."
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:07 AM (n17eQ)
Ya know what would have been a good idea for Indian Graveyards?
Headstones. Some kind of permanent marker.
Seems like everywhere here in Nevada is some kind of Indian graveyard. Which must be litigated in court.
Wanna mine Lithium? It's under that Indian graveyard.
Gold? Indian graveyard.
Build a house? Yep. Indian graveyard.
These small bands of warring natives sure did bury their dead everyfuckingwhere.
I think that's how the Mormons decided on Salt Lake for their capital.
"No. Not a graveyard. Nobody wants to go there let alone be buried there. We call it stink lake."
"Perfect. We shall call it Salt Lake."
Posted by: Reforger at May 20, 2025 11:23 AM (xcIvR)
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A National Institutes of Health employee in the South, worried for weeks that she’ll lose her job, said she’s checked her government benefits to calculate how much money her family would receive if she killed herself.
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Why was she worried about losing her job?
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Why was she worried about losing her job?
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:23 AM (n17eQ)
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The other thing in President Trump's favor is washington dc is run by inbred imbeciles who think they and their offices are just the greatest, bestest thing in the whole world and their handouts to the ignorant moochers is akin to the feeding of the five thousand. If you 86'd washington dc tomorrow no one would miss them except the moochers and a few crack whores and street walkers.
Posted by: 86 The Moochers at May 20, 2025 11:24 AM (xofCm)
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Why do people keep talking like Trump's goal on China was 100+% tariffs?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
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Because journalists are stupid, lazy and incurious about what's actually happening in the world.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
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Because journalists are stupid, lazy and incurious about what's actually happening in the world.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:24 AM (tT6L1)
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Aluminum and steel I believe are higher than 30 %.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:24 AM (YMw6T)
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73 They have (had, hopefully) a lot of levers, but they really are extremely stupid.
The DNC just paid a lot of money for a plane to fly over Mar-a-Lago for 4 hours with a banner saying "Qatar-a-Lago". Leaving aside the questions about the carbon footprint, that's going to convince absolutely nobody of anything. SNL made fun of the Democrats for it, which is almost impossible.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (2ocoG)
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In 2011, the Democrat Party gave up traditional politics for Chicago style governance, including manipulating elections, after the 2010 drubbing.
Things have just gotten worse as they have intentionally shorn off entire swaths of the population for cheating and promises of goodies to people who can't even vote.
This works if they can manipulate elections. 2024 suggests that ability is limited, and perhaps even receding.
The DNC just paid a lot of money for a plane to fly over Mar-a-Lago for 4 hours with a banner saying "Qatar-a-Lago". Leaving aside the questions about the carbon footprint, that's going to convince absolutely nobody of anything. SNL made fun of the Democrats for it, which is almost impossible.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (2ocoG)
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In 2011, the Democrat Party gave up traditional politics for Chicago style governance, including manipulating elections, after the 2010 drubbing.
Things have just gotten worse as they have intentionally shorn off entire swaths of the population for cheating and promises of goodies to people who can't even vote.
This works if they can manipulate elections. 2024 suggests that ability is limited, and perhaps even receding.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
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Tariff Hoopla was the garage band name for Mott The Hoople way back when.
Posted by: Music nerd at May 20, 2025 11:24 AM (Dszap)
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Bungie ripped by ex-employee for having toxic management:
tinyurl.com/m29bnbab
Bungie relies on AI (as well as stolen art).
tinyurl.com/m29bnbab
Bungie relies on AI (as well as stolen art).
Posted by: gKWVE at May 20, 2025 11:26 AM (08DAr)
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This is the best understanding of the lame brained, never learn from mistakes I have encountered. This guy nails it.
https://tinyurl.com/3s9rh2e9
https://tinyurl.com/3s9rh2e9
Posted by: Xipe Totec at May 20, 2025 11:27 AM (pohLc)
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"Developers are always the villain."
Well, unless they are developing "15 Minute Cities" or some other fascist commie bullshit. Then developers are divinely awesome.
Well, unless they are developing "15 Minute Cities" or some other fascist commie bullshit. Then developers are divinely awesome.
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:27 AM (iFTx/)
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A National Institutes of Health employee in the South, worried for weeks that she’ll lose her job, said she’s checked her government benefits to calculate how much money her family would receive if she killed herself.
*cough cough So want to say something. Wouldn't be prudent. cough cough *
*cough cough So want to say something. Wouldn't be prudent. cough cough *
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (9VqVR)
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TJM, I hope you are making plans to appropriately observe the passing of Joe Don Baker.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (77rzZ)
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By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
No, by watching Mitchell and singing along with Hoyt Axton.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:13 AM (77rzZ)
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By watching Goldeneye and waiting to hear Minnie Driver strangle a cat?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:14 AM (GBKbO)
No, by watching Mitchell and singing along with Hoyt Axton.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (Dg2sF)
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He didn't say "nasty woman" under his breath, he said it with full force.
And it was intentional. He wanted to pair something with woman that people couldn't deny. Because "woman" was her entire campaign.
He wanted to make sure when people heard "woman" - which he was not so he couldnt compete - that they also saw subconsciously the full picture - a NASTY woman which everyone knows she is. And be a little less likely to vote for her. Made her a little reticent to keep touting "woman", that did.
And it was intentional. He wanted to pair something with woman that people couldn't deny. Because "woman" was her entire campaign.
He wanted to make sure when people heard "woman" - which he was not so he couldnt compete - that they also saw subconsciously the full picture - a NASTY woman which everyone knows she is. And be a little less likely to vote for her. Made her a little reticent to keep touting "woman", that did.
Posted by: ... at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (FkTOT)
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*Aluminum and steel I believe are higher than 30 %.*
I prefer an aluminum pole.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
I prefer an aluminum pole.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
Posted by: Frank Costanza at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (Dszap)
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Why do people keep talking like Trump's goal on China was 100+% tariffs?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
Most people live in the moment and consider neither the past nor the future. They've also been conditioned to believe that when a politician says something it immediately becomes fact.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:22 AM (GBKbO)
Most people live in the moment and consider neither the past nor the future. They've also been conditioned to believe that when a politician says something it immediately becomes fact.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:29 AM (ExV1e)
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So, it's a dance thread?
Tariff Hoopla sounds like a dance.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
More specifically some kind of polka.
Tariff Hoopla sounds like a dance.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
More specifically some kind of polka.
Posted by: Ah I can hear the upbeat accordion music now at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (TbWk/)
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“Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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Rep. McIver charged by DOJ.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (YMw6T)
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I prefer an aluminum pole.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
Sorry, but I'm an expert on this. If you can't get the real thing you want Silicone - trust me.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
Sorry, but I'm an expert on this. If you can't get the real thing you want Silicone - trust me.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (t0Rmr)
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91 “Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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Coal miners, though. Fuck those guys.
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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Coal miners, though. Fuck those guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (GBKbO)
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Trump argued that a GOP budget bill should help only Republican states instead of benefiting Democratic governors. "I mean, we don't want to benefit Democrat governors, although I would do that if it made it better, but they don't know what they're doing...we have governors that are from the Democrat [sic] party, let's say New York, Illinois, big ones, and let's say Gavin 'Newscum,' who's done a horrible job in California."
"We want to benefit Republicans. They are the ones that are going to make America great again," he added. "The Democrats are destroying our country."
In his 1st term, he "wondered out loud" if he could withhold COVID aid from blue states. So yeah, this is nothing new.
He's Soooo jealous of Gavin Newsom. Doesn't California have the fourth largest economy in the world?
violating his oath. Typical republican. This is grounds for imediate impeachment. What say you Republican Congress?
Dem-voting counties account for 70% of US economy. I guess blue state Republicans are disposable? Let's see the US work without Blue State taxes!
"We want to benefit Republicans. They are the ones that are going to make America great again," he added. "The Democrats are destroying our country."
In his 1st term, he "wondered out loud" if he could withhold COVID aid from blue states. So yeah, this is nothing new.
He's Soooo jealous of Gavin Newsom. Doesn't California have the fourth largest economy in the world?
violating his oath. Typical republican. This is grounds for imediate impeachment. What say you Republican Congress?
Dem-voting counties account for 70% of US economy. I guess blue state Republicans are disposable? Let's see the US work without Blue State taxes!
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (JCZqz)
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91 “Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
Sounds like the Federal Government hired some unhinged people..
Sounds like the Federal Government hired some unhinged people..
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (VE6XX)
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Learn to coal.
Posted by: West Virginia Employment Commission at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (Dszap)
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The real accidental admission in that article is the passing mention that FedGov is the largest employer in the US. That is the problem right there.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (2ocoG)
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You can use magic black rocks to make electricity. Even at night and on still days.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (YMw6T)
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He's Soooo jealous of Gavin Newsom. Doesn't California have the fourth largest economy in the world?
Hahahahahahaha
He's Soooo jealous of Gavin Newsom. Doesn't California have the fourth largest economy in the world?
Hahahahahahaha
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (VE6XX)
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Let's see the US work without Blue State taxes!
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM
This can be included in the terms of separation.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM
This can be included in the terms of separation.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:33 AM (jc0TO)
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95 Trump argued that a GOP budget bill should help only Republican states instead of benefiting Democratic governors. "I mean, we don't want to benefit Democrat governors, although I would do that if it made it better, but they don't know what they're doing...we have governors that are from the Democrat [sic] party, let's say New York, Illinois, big ones, and let's say Gavin 'Newscum,' who's done a horrible job in California."
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (JCZqz)
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"We can only operate if red states subsidize our taxes through SALT deductions, and we're better than red states."
-it's a take
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (JCZqz)
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"We can only operate if red states subsidize our taxes through SALT deductions, and we're better than red states."
-it's a take
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:33 AM (GBKbO)
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Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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Coal miners, though. Fuck those guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Pipeline workers, learn to code.
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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Coal miners, though. Fuck those guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Pipeline workers, learn to code.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:33 AM (9VqVR)
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Dem-voting counties account for 70% of US economy. I guess blue state Republicans are disposable? Let's see the US work without Blue State taxes!
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (JCZqz)
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Let's see those same counties survive without food and fuel.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM (JCZqz)
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Let's see those same counties survive without food and fuel.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:34 AM (tT6L1)
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He did the same with Kamala's "joy filled" cackle. Instead of trying to compete which he couldn't because he rarely smiles as it is, he just paired her cackle with rioting and violence at the end of every one of his commercials.
That way when people think of this "joyful" woman they think of her being "joyful" over violence and mayhem which again - absolutely true and impossible to miss. Because there was something cold and eerie about her cackle, which is why they tried to label it as "joy". Instead of telling people it wasn't joy or insulting her directly he just showed it for what it was.
That way when people think of this "joyful" woman they think of her being "joyful" over violence and mayhem which again - absolutely true and impossible to miss. Because there was something cold and eerie about her cackle, which is why they tried to label it as "joy". Instead of telling people it wasn't joy or insulting her directly he just showed it for what it was.
Posted by: ... at May 20, 2025 11:34 AM (FkTOT)
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101 Let's see the US work without Blue State taxes!
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM
This can be included in the terms of separation.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:33 AM (jc0TO)
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It's hilarious.
The whole thing is about limiting the ability of blue states to not collect taxes. "We pay more taxes than you! Also, don't you dare limit our ability to write off fed taxes on our state tax forms! We'll go broke!"
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 20, 2025 11:31 AM
This can be included in the terms of separation.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:33 AM (jc0TO)
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It's hilarious.
The whole thing is about limiting the ability of blue states to not collect taxes. "We pay more taxes than you! Also, don't you dare limit our ability to write off fed taxes on our state tax forms! We'll go broke!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:34 AM (GBKbO)
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He's Soooo jealous of Gavin Newsom. Doesn't California have the fourth largest economy in the world?
Hahahahahahaha
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (VE6XX)
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CA is probably cooking the books through claiming FedGov dollars as income.
Hahahahahahaha
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:32 AM (VE6XX)
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CA is probably cooking the books through claiming FedGov dollars as income.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:35 AM (tT6L1)
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There were people in these very comments shrieking about the markets. I suspect that some people are not emotionally prepared for high stakes investing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (ExV1e)
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I think there's a number of people who use their stock portfolios like their bank accounts and draw directly from it to pay their expenses.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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The explosion of day-trading platforms for smaller, personal, non-institutional investors has created a class of investor who really shouldn't be in the market at all, or is in the market for the wrong reasons.
I think the market is a great tool for building longer-term wealth. It's a terrible tool for get-rich-quick schemes and short-term income. Sadly, too many investors fall into this latter category.
The insane freak-out over a market dip over tariffs -- which almost immediately corrected itself -- proved that there are lots of people in the market who shouldn't be.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (ExV1e)
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I think there's a number of people who use their stock portfolios like their bank accounts and draw directly from it to pay their expenses.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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The explosion of day-trading platforms for smaller, personal, non-institutional investors has created a class of investor who really shouldn't be in the market at all, or is in the market for the wrong reasons.
I think the market is a great tool for building longer-term wealth. It's a terrible tool for get-rich-quick schemes and short-term income. Sadly, too many investors fall into this latter category.
The insane freak-out over a market dip over tariffs -- which almost immediately corrected itself -- proved that there are lots of people in the market who shouldn't be.
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:35 AM (iFTx/)
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Trump also treats the middle class left like cats and he has a laser pointer. Everything he does , from going after Springsteen to the Pope AI picture keeps them in a constant state of outrage.
That rage cannot last and makes them do really stupid stuff. Now if the Republicans in Congress would work it would be great
That rage cannot last and makes them do really stupid stuff. Now if the Republicans in Congress would work it would be great
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 20, 2025 11:35 AM (ef25Y)
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>> As I say often these days, there are millions of Leon Trotskys out there who think that they're Stalin.
In their heart of hearts, whether they’re idiot college students or Starbucks baristas, every fuckin’ Commie thinks they’re Politburo Material.
In their heart of hearts, whether they’re idiot college students or Starbucks baristas, every fuckin’ Commie thinks they’re Politburo Material.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:36 AM (l3YAf)
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Go long on Pick Axe futures.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:37 AM (YMw6T)
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REMINDER: not every business is like real estate and this is why his tariff policy has been piss poor.
1) The BIG ANNOUNCEMWENT ON TEEEVEEE - done without thinking much through, he'd been forced to do these 90 day patches...
2) They have not done any thinking as to how to do compliance. For example, Chinese freight forwarders endlessly email me ways to get around tariffs. I report them to customs for about 9 months now, and they never ever disappear.
3) By allowing non-resident importers to exist, they have set up a system where American firms face all the compliance but offshore Chinese don't even worry about this...watch Amazon become completely Chinese now, because no one enforces shit on them.
3) By doing this "every 90 days" game it massively increases uncertainty for a field where people make purchases months in advancce....unlike real estate where you can negotiate while the building is still being rented, this means complete chaos.
For example, China banned the export of rare earth magnets. Did America build up a year supply of this? OF COURSE NOT.
1) The BIG ANNOUNCEMWENT ON TEEEVEEE - done without thinking much through, he'd been forced to do these 90 day patches...
2) They have not done any thinking as to how to do compliance. For example, Chinese freight forwarders endlessly email me ways to get around tariffs. I report them to customs for about 9 months now, and they never ever disappear.
3) By allowing non-resident importers to exist, they have set up a system where American firms face all the compliance but offshore Chinese don't even worry about this...watch Amazon become completely Chinese now, because no one enforces shit on them.
3) By doing this "every 90 days" game it massively increases uncertainty for a field where people make purchases months in advancce....unlike real estate where you can negotiate while the building is still being rented, this means complete chaos.
For example, China banned the export of rare earth magnets. Did America build up a year supply of this? OF COURSE NOT.
Posted by: Harun at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (IuIym)
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57 I'll bet Trump would have been great in Alec Baldwin's role in GlenGarry Glen Ross.
Posted by: Archimedes
Not in the play, Mamet wrote it in for the movie. Baldwin's best work, by far.
Posted by: Archimedes
Not in the play, Mamet wrote it in for the movie. Baldwin's best work, by far.
Posted by: Auspex at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (j4U/Z)
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I see "they" are still telling Trump he has to bring back Maryland Man...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (VE6XX)
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“Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
Ask North Carolinians with a Trump sign in their yard, bitch.
Ask North Carolinians with a Trump sign in their yard, bitch.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (Dg2sF)
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Per the Webz, California ranks 4th among states in per capita earnings, behind NY, Massachusetts, and Washington state.
All states are crushed by DC's per capita earnings though.
All states are crushed by DC's per capita earnings though.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (jc0TO)
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A National Institutes of Health employee in the South, worried for weeks that she’ll lose her job, said she’s checked her government benefits to calculate how much money her family would receive if she killed herself.
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Why was she worried about losing her job?
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:23 AM (n17eQ)
Apparently, RFKJ sent out a memo saying that they were looking at firing all the lunatics.
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Why was she worried about losing her job?
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:23 AM (n17eQ)
Apparently, RFKJ sent out a memo saying that they were looking at firing all the lunatics.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (ExV1e)
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“Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
So, you can never lose your job under any circumstances? Got it.
So, you can never lose your job under any circumstances? Got it.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (77rzZ)
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The insane freak-out over a market dip over tariffs -- which almost immediately corrected itself -- proved that there are lots of people in the market who shouldn't be.
I used the dip as a buying opportunity. What would I do without the stupid people who sell on the dip?
I used the dip as a buying opportunity. What would I do without the stupid people who sell on the dip?
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (s8j++)
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36 28 For those who missed the end of the Art Thread, WaPo has the sadz about a fired federal worker named "Dick Midgett", plus the harrowing tale of a 400 pound woman who died because of being 400 pounds and Elon firing her, but mostly being 400 pounds.
https://archive.is/fiuMl
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I can't stop reading it. It is hilarious.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:11 AM (n17eQ)
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It is a terrific story - thank you!
https://archive.is/fiuMl
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I can't stop reading it. It is hilarious.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:11 AM (n17eQ)
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It is a terrific story - thank you!
Posted by: Oglebay at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (2ap+5)
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“Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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This cunt can fuck the fuck off on the last train to Fucksville
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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This cunt can fuck the fuck off on the last train to Fucksville
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
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"Developers are always the villain."
Well, unless they are developing "15 Minute Cities" or some other fascist commie bullshit. Then developers are divinely awesome.
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:27 AM (iFTx/)
My guess would be that the "thought leaders" who "conceptualized" the 15 minute cities would be divinely awesome. The actual developers would still be scum.
Well, unless they are developing "15 Minute Cities" or some other fascist commie bullshit. Then developers are divinely awesome.
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:27 AM (iFTx/)
My guess would be that the "thought leaders" who "conceptualized" the 15 minute cities would be divinely awesome. The actual developers would still be scum.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:40 AM (ExV1e)
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Japan was threatened by this same style ban of rare earth magnets, but they decided to keep a one year inventory of rare earth magnets. USA?
Nobody did that, they just rushed out their tariff plan on
Tee Vee. They didn't have some trade deals pre-negotiated so now all these "deals" have to sit and wait for them to fix this. American factories often use imported components, too, duhhhh.
Note - the idea isn't that bad but the plan wasn't there, and its been done willy nilly.
Nobody did that, they just rushed out their tariff plan on
Tee Vee. They didn't have some trade deals pre-negotiated so now all these "deals" have to sit and wait for them to fix this. American factories often use imported components, too, duhhhh.
Note - the idea isn't that bad but the plan wasn't there, and its been done willy nilly.
Posted by: Harun at May 20, 2025 11:41 AM (IuIym)
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It's not like I didn't have some anxiety at work particularly after doing something astonishingly stupid, but these government workers are quivering mounds of jello. If I were Dick Midgett's boss, I wouldn't give him the sweat off my balls if he needed it to press his pants.
Posted by: Oglebay at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (2ap+5)
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"400 pounds" and "yoga pants" should never be in the same sentence.
Posted by: Most guys at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (Dszap)
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I prefer an aluminum pole.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
Posted by: Frank Costanza at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (Dszap)
Strippers in the '80s could use an aluminum pole. Not enough tensile strength for the modern girls.
Has a good strength to weight ratio.
Posted by: Frank Costanza at May 20, 2025 11:28 AM (Dszap)
Strippers in the '80s could use an aluminum pole. Not enough tensile strength for the modern girls.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (ExV1e)
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"A National Institutes of Health employee in the South, worried for weeks that she’ll lose her job, said she’s checked her government benefits to calculate how much money her family would receive if she killed herself."
"Might as well jump, bitch"
-- Van Halen
"Might as well jump, bitch"
-- Van Halen
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (iFTx/)
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Always be trumping.
Posted by: DaveA at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (FhXTo)
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It's not like I didn't have some anxiety at work particularly after doing something astonishingly stupid, but these government workers are quivering mounds of jello. If I were Dick Midgett's boss, I wouldn't give him the sweat off my balls if he needed it to press his pants.
Based on the photo, the sweat off of your balls might finally put him into puberty.
Based on the photo, the sweat off of your balls might finally put him into puberty.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (2ocoG)
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‘ "We want to benefit Republicans. They are the ones that are going to make America great again," he added. "The Democrats are destroying our country."’
Please let this be true. I wanted to balance the budget on the democrats’ backs from the word ‘go’.
They would do the same or worse to us.
‘ "We want to benefit Republicans. They are the ones that are going to make America great again," he added. "The Democrats are destroying our country."’
Please let this be true. I wanted to balance the budget on the democrats’ backs from the word ‘go’.
They would do the same or worse to us.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (jbnUc)
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125 "400 pounds" and "yoga pants" should never be in the same sentence.
Posted by: Most guys at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (Dszap
Sentence? What about that vision you’ll never unsee?
Posted by: Most guys at May 20, 2025 11:42 AM (Dszap
Sentence? What about that vision you’ll never unsee?
Posted by: Eromero at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (s8j++)
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Also, there are some basic changes that would be extremely wise to implement:
Don't allow Chinese sellers on Amazon to not pay US taxes. Right now due to an antiquated 1984 tax law, they pay ZERO US taxes.
Imagine trying to compete with China, except they don't have to pay taxes while you have to pay taxes.
Trump is better than most on a lot of this, but they need to talk to someone other than Walmart...
Don't allow Chinese sellers on Amazon to not pay US taxes. Right now due to an antiquated 1984 tax law, they pay ZERO US taxes.
Imagine trying to compete with China, except they don't have to pay taxes while you have to pay taxes.
Trump is better than most on a lot of this, but they need to talk to someone other than Walmart...
Posted by: Harun at May 20, 2025 11:44 AM (IuIym)
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New Orleans prison worker has been arrested for helping in the jail break. Three workers have been suspended. If any of the Horde lives in New Orleans watch yourself, more than usual anyway
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 20, 2025 11:44 AM (ef25Y)
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I used the dip as a buying opportunity. What would I do without the stupid people who sell on the dip?
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (s8j++)
Exactly. It’s like a tax on people who can’t detect patterns.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:39 AM (s8j++)
Exactly. It’s like a tax on people who can’t detect patterns.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (l3YAf)
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57 I'll bet Trump would have been great in Alec Baldwin's role in GlenGarry Glen Ross.
Posted by: Archimedes
Not in the play, Mamet wrote it in for the movie. Baldwin's best work, by far.
Posted by: Auspex at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (j4U/Z)
Blah Blah and I actually bought 6 units in Rio Rancho from Donald Trump back in the early 80's. Blah Blah says he unloaded it to some rubes from Arkansas before the market went south and heard later they made millions in the new White Water Resort and Country Club development. We always love talking with the salesmen from Mitch & Murray nowadays but we do miss the Donald Trump we knew back then.
Posted by: Archimedes
Not in the play, Mamet wrote it in for the movie. Baldwin's best work, by far.
Posted by: Auspex at May 20, 2025 11:38 AM (j4U/Z)
Blah Blah and I actually bought 6 units in Rio Rancho from Donald Trump back in the early 80's. Blah Blah says he unloaded it to some rubes from Arkansas before the market went south and heard later they made millions in the new White Water Resort and Country Club development. We always love talking with the salesmen from Mitch & Murray nowadays but we do miss the Donald Trump we knew back then.
Posted by: Harriet And Blah Blah Nyborg, Lifelong democrats and moochers at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (xofCm)
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Angela McArdle
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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Your sentence has both.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (s8j++)
I don't always agree with Archimedes but he does appear to have made a fair observation.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:43 AM (s8j++)
I don't always agree with Archimedes but he does appear to have made a fair observation.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:48 AM (ExV1e)
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After you go over 300 pounds you should rethink your life.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:48 AM (YMw6T)
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Good grief, that Post article is one big whine fest. I did not know there were that many government workers who thought themselves indispensable.
Thousands lost their jobs the last 4 years due to the reckless and destructive policies of the Biden administration. I seem to recall the sympathy meter was non-existent for the private sector workers who lost their jobs.
And, now those same "learn to code" people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."
Thousands lost their jobs the last 4 years due to the reckless and destructive policies of the Biden administration. I seem to recall the sympathy meter was non-existent for the private sector workers who lost their jobs.
And, now those same "learn to code" people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:49 AM (tT6L1)
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Don't ever change, Harriet And Blah Blah. Don't ever change.
Posted by: Viewing from the peanut gallery at May 20, 2025 11:49 AM (Dszap)
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‘ don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
Thanks for understanding!
‘ don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
Thanks for understanding!
Posted by: Dr. Claw at May 20, 2025 11:49 AM (jbnUc)
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Angela McArdle
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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And Joe's strengths were......?
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (D7oie)
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And Joe's strengths were......?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (tT6L1)
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Angela McArdle
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (D7oie)
Has Joe considered visiting Canada?
@RealAngelaMc
6h
It makes me really uncomfortable to watch older people suffer, but don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed. We all have our strengths & weaknesses.
May 20, 2025 · 9:37 AM UTC
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 11:46 AM (D7oie)
Has Joe considered visiting Canada?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (ExV1e)
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And, now those same "learn to code" people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."
Ummmm...
Ummmm...
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (s8j++)
Posted by: Oglebay at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (2ap+5)
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I think there's a number of people who use their stock portfolios like their bank accounts and draw directly from it to pay their expenses.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
Yes. That's called: Retirement.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
Yes. That's called: Retirement.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (L5An7)
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And, now those same "learn to code" people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:49 AM (tT6L1)
The article says we shouldn't fire any federal workers because they're mentally ill snowflakes who could never find a job anywhere else.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:49 AM (tT6L1)
The article says we shouldn't fire any federal workers because they're mentally ill snowflakes who could never find a job anywhere else.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (uWKK8)
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‘ people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."’
It won’t be there either.
‘ people are looking for sympathy? Yeah, look in the dictionary. You'll find it between "shit" and "suicide."’
It won’t be there either.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at May 20, 2025 11:51 AM (jbnUc)
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125 "400 pounds" and "yoga pants" should never be in the same sentence.
Posted by: Most guys
TO HELL WITH YOU, SIR! We shall meet upon the Field of Mars on the morrow!
Posted by: Most guys
TO HELL WITH YOU, SIR! We shall meet upon the Field of Mars on the morrow!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at May 20, 2025 11:51 AM (JCZqz)
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Most presidents negotiate with the two parties in Congress, so we always feel like we don't know what is going on. That's purposeful.
He negotiates with the uniparty and the people. We t4 know he's on our side, and we trust his intentions.
Great president.
He negotiates with the uniparty and the people. We t4 know he's on our side, and we trust his intentions.
Great president.
Posted by: PJ at May 20, 2025 11:51 AM (RRCAT)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:51 AM (ExV1e)
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Has Joe considered visiting Canada?
Canada, by the way, has a trial balloon for allowing children to sign up for assisted suicide.
Canada, by the way, has a trial balloon for allowing children to sign up for assisted suicide.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:51 AM (2ocoG)
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Sympathy is after suicide. Dictionaries are alphabetical.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (YMw6T)
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'don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
His wife's a doctor donchaknow.
'don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
His wife's a doctor donchaknow.
Posted by: Masturbating meme machine at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (Dszap)
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*Please to note "The Other Side of the Mountain" reference.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (tT6L1)
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The article says we shouldn't fire any federal workers because they're mentally ill snowflakes who could never find a job anywhere else.
Posted by: Tom Servo
When did government become the insane asylum?
Posted by: Tom Servo
When did government become the insane asylum?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (9VqVR)
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Yes. That's called: Retirement.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (L5An7)
With no buffer between your needs and volatility?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (L5An7)
With no buffer between your needs and volatility?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (ExV1e)
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“Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet,” she said. “We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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This cunt can fuck the fuck off on the last train to Fucksville
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
I’ll never have an ounce of sympathy for government employees. They can get a real job in the productive economy like everybody else.
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This is gonna be a heavy lift to sell.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:30 AM (n17eQ)
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This cunt can fuck the fuck off on the last train to Fucksville
Posted by: Elric Blade at May 20, 2025 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
I’ll never have an ounce of sympathy for government employees. They can get a real job in the productive economy like everybody else.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:53 AM (l3YAf)
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:53 AM (VE6XX)
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'don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
I won't. Don't worry. But thanks for your concern.
I won't. Don't worry. But thanks for your concern.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:53 AM (9VqVR)
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After you go over 300 pounds you should rethink your life.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:48 AM
Unless you are 6'8" or better.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 11:48 AM
Unless you are 6'8" or better.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM (jc0TO)
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Must have been a shock for Joe to learn just last Friday that he's on his deathbed....
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM (VE6XX)
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The article says we shouldn't fire any federal workers because they're mentally ill snowflakes who could never find a job anywhere else.
Yeah, I read the whole article as an endorsement for "these people never should have been hired".
Yeah, I read the whole article as an endorsement for "these people never should have been hired".
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM (2ocoG)
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The first national celeb to get Trump was Scott Adams. I will consider his passing a real loss.
Also OT Alec Baldwin looks a hell of a lot like the aged/alky-bloated Errol Flynn
Also OT Alec Baldwin looks a hell of a lot like the aged/alky-bloated Errol Flynn
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM (wBaIH)
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Must have been a shock for Joe to learn just last Friday that he's on his deathbed....
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM
Mercifully, he's forgotten it.
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:54 AM
Mercifully, he's forgotten it.
Posted by: toby928 at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (jc0TO)
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The verminous Democrats will be dragging Dying Joe out until he draws his final breath.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (kTd/k)
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When did government become the insane asylum?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (9VqVR)
1930s. FDR went on a hiring binge and brought in a bunch of commies and loonies. They’ve since brought in several new generations of useless eater morons.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (9VqVR)
1930s. FDR went on a hiring binge and brought in a bunch of commies and loonies. They’ve since brought in several new generations of useless eater morons.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (l3YAf)
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Must have been a shock for Joe to learn just last Friday that he's on his deathbed....
According to an oncologist that was on Fox, he's been learning it probably every Friday for 5 to 7 years.
According to an oncologist that was on Fox, he's been learning it probably every Friday for 5 to 7 years.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
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The article says we shouldn't fire any federal workers because they're mentally ill snowflakes who could never find a job anywhere else.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (uWKK
IIRC, there was a story... some years back... of a woman in Germany being denied assistance because she could always become a whore. I took a long road trip this past weekend and many overpasses were untenanted.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 20, 2025 11:50 AM (uWKK
IIRC, there was a story... some years back... of a woman in Germany being denied assistance because she could always become a whore. I took a long road trip this past weekend and many overpasses were untenanted.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (ExV1e)
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Take the last train to Fucksville and I'll meet you at the station.
You can be there by 4:30 'cuz
You can be there by 4:30 'cuz
Posted by: I've made your reservation at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (Dszap)
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According to an oncologist that was on Fox, he's been learning it probably every Friday for 5 to 7 years.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
Yeah.. I was trying to be sarcastic..
According to an oncologist that was on Fox, he's been learning it probably every Friday for 5 to 7 years.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (2ocoG)
Yeah.. I was trying to be sarcastic..
Posted by: It's me donna at May 20, 2025 11:56 AM (VE6XX)
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I watched The Conclave last night on Netflix.
While I didn't care much for the film's ending, I really enjoyed it because of the actors are some of the best there are.
Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow...man, talk about an all-star team.
While I didn't care much for the film's ending, I really enjoyed it because of the actors are some of the best there are.
Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow...man, talk about an all-star team.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:56 AM (s8j++)
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With no buffer between your needs and volatility?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (ExV1e)
Volatility is for the young. Decreasing risk as one approaches retirement is the whole point. Anyone who is of retirement age and who got smacked harder than the general market decline is a fucking retard.
I have no sympathy for people who don't pay attention to their retirement accounts.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:52 AM (ExV1e)
Volatility is for the young. Decreasing risk as one approaches retirement is the whole point. Anyone who is of retirement age and who got smacked harder than the general market decline is a fucking retard.
I have no sympathy for people who don't pay attention to their retirement accounts.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 11:56 AM (L5An7)
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So, Democrats have decided they need to start the funeral for Joe now, rather than wait, like John McCain?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 11:56 AM (tT6L1)
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IIRC, there was a story... some years back... of a woman in Germany being denied assistance because she could always become a whore.
I remember that story being a big topic of hilarity both here on the HQ and on Rush Limbaugh's show.
I remember that story being a big topic of hilarity both here on the HQ and on Rush Limbaugh's show.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:57 AM (2ocoG)
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The first national celeb to get Trump was Scott Adams. I will consider his passing a real loss.
Still, he had a nice vacation in Maui with his former temporary wife.
Still, he had a nice vacation in Maui with his former temporary wife.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 11:57 AM (ExV1e)
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The verminous Democrats will be dragging Dying Joe out until he draws his final breath.
And then he will instantaneously morph into the guy who was completely and solely responsible for misleading the American people for the last 5 years. They'll probably dig him up and hang him from the city walls.
And then he will instantaneously morph into the guy who was completely and solely responsible for misleading the American people for the last 5 years. They'll probably dig him up and hang him from the city walls.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:58 AM (s8j++)
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Excellent, excellent post! I don't understand why everyone fails to see what he is doing - and it works.
Very well stated, good Sir or Madam.
Very well stated, good Sir or Madam.
Posted by: Happy at May 20, 2025 11:58 AM (8wFql)
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Joe Biden's White House sent out a Christmas card blaming the unvaccinated for causing rampant death and destruction (none of which occurred due to the unvaccinated).
I try to be a good and forgiving person but that dude can suck a dick and rot in hell, not just for the things he's done but for the utterly reprehensible human being that he is.
I try to be a good and forgiving person but that dude can suck a dick and rot in hell, not just for the things he's done but for the utterly reprehensible human being that he is.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at May 20, 2025 11:59 AM (KbCG3)
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And then he will instantaneously morph into the guy who was completely and solely responsible for misleading the American people for the last 5 years. They'll probably dig him up and hang him from the city walls.
Nah, he'll get the full Paul Wellstone funeral package but some random White House staffers will be hung from the city walls. At least, that's the current media framing.
Nah, he'll get the full Paul Wellstone funeral package but some random White House staffers will be hung from the city walls. At least, that's the current media framing.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 20, 2025 11:59 AM (2ocoG)
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I really hope they don't bury FJB in Arlington.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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And then he will instantaneously morph into the guy who was completely and solely responsible for misleading the American people for the last 5 years. They'll probably dig him up and hang him from the city walls.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:58 AM (s8j++)
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Well, the commies do have precedence on their side.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 11:58 AM (s8j++)
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Well, the commies do have precedence on their side.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (kgE5c)
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Trump has a lot of schticks.
One is to say things about his opponents, driving them into a frenzy. The point of the insults is to BE petty and insulting. People who hate you are often not thinking rationally. They make stupid decisions. He then exploits all those errors. TDS isn't an outcome, it's an active choice by Trump. He wants his opponents to be left footed and deranged.
Another is making the most outrageous ask, first. Ask Denmark for Greenland, settle for a free trade agreement.
Stop the windfarm that was already permitted. Trade that for a gas line and a free trade agreement. Always be dealing yourself extra cards to play. The whole U.S owning Gaza - never going to happen, but he can trade that for something of actual value. He's always trading up.
Arabs recognize a deal maker and a trader when they see one.
One is to say things about his opponents, driving them into a frenzy. The point of the insults is to BE petty and insulting. People who hate you are often not thinking rationally. They make stupid decisions. He then exploits all those errors. TDS isn't an outcome, it's an active choice by Trump. He wants his opponents to be left footed and deranged.
Another is making the most outrageous ask, first. Ask Denmark for Greenland, settle for a free trade agreement.
Stop the windfarm that was already permitted. Trade that for a gas line and a free trade agreement. Always be dealing yourself extra cards to play. The whole U.S owning Gaza - never going to happen, but he can trade that for something of actual value. He's always trading up.
Arabs recognize a deal maker and a trader when they see one.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (D1vbu)
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Trump in his first term made me want to hold my head in my hands and groan. While it's often a struggle, now I tell myself that what he says doesn't make sense to me, but he knows what he's doing.
Posted by: Oglebay at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (2ap+5)
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Biden has known about the cancer for years. His whole team knew. They are bringing it out now for sympathy and to try and protect him from all the corruption and lies.
Don't care. They foisted a braindead, corrupt moron on us for years and almost destroyed the country. He never gave a damn about us and called as a threat to democracy and Nazis.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
Don't care. They foisted a braindead, corrupt moron on us for years and almost destroyed the country. He never gave a damn about us and called as a threat to democracy and Nazis.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (viF8m)
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I really hope they don't bury FJB in Arlington.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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It gals me to think of that perverted corrupt blowhard lying in state in the Rotunda.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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It gals me to think of that perverted corrupt blowhard lying in state in the Rotunda.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 12:02 PM (tT6L1)
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187 Biden has known about the cancer for years. His whole team knew. They are bringing it out now for sympathy and to try and protect him from all the corruption and lies.
Don't care. They foisted a braindead, corrupt moron on us for years and almost destroyed the country. He never gave a damn about us and called as a threat to democracy and Nazis.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (viF8m)
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So desperate.
It kills what little reason to invite to bring Jill Biden into meetings within the Democrat Party, if there were any left.
And it's a thin, very thin, shield against the DOJ for those in Biden's inner circle.
Don't care. They foisted a braindead, corrupt moron on us for years and almost destroyed the country. He never gave a damn about us and called as a threat to democracy and Nazis.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (viF8m)
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So desperate.
It kills what little reason to invite to bring Jill Biden into meetings within the Democrat Party, if there were any left.
And it's a thin, very thin, shield against the DOJ for those in Biden's inner circle.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 12:02 PM (GBKbO)
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'don't let that stop you from meming Joe Biden on his death bed.’
I won't. Don't worry. But thanks for your concern.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:53 AM (9VqVR)
I am looking forward to some hilarity when Biden kicks the bucket.
He is an evil man, and his dementia and cancer don't make up for that.
I won't. Don't worry. But thanks for your concern.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 20, 2025 11:53 AM (9VqVR)
I am looking forward to some hilarity when Biden kicks the bucket.
He is an evil man, and his dementia and cancer don't make up for that.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 12:03 PM (L5An7)
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The only person that ever bested Trump is Merv Griffin.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 20, 2025 12:03 PM (YMUlg)
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Precisely.
Posted by: SkylerKet at May 20, 2025 12:03 PM (SXIn9)
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Vaccine liability protection may be going.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:04 PM (YMw6T)
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Vaccine liability protection may be going.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:04 PM (YMw6T)
Long overdue.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:04 PM (YMw6T)
Long overdue.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at May 20, 2025 12:04 PM (l3YAf)
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Don't care. They foisted a braindead, corrupt moron on us for years and almost destroyed the country. He never gave a damn about us and called as a threat to democracy and Nazis.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
He should consider our 55 gallon Drum O'Dicks.
He can eat many bags of dicks.
He should consider our 55 gallon Drum O'Dicks.
Posted by: Costco at May 20, 2025 12:05 PM (s8j++)
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Another is making the most outrageous ask, first. Ask Denmark for Greenland, settle for a free trade agreement.
I suspect that Trump's idea in Greenland is to embolden their pro-independence people with the knowledge that they can have a better economic arrangement with the US. He really is concerned about national security in the Arctic and with Canada playing footsie with the ChiComs, Greenland provides valuable real estate.
I suspect that Trump's idea in Greenland is to embolden their pro-independence people with the knowledge that they can have a better economic arrangement with the US. He really is concerned about national security in the Arctic and with Canada playing footsie with the ChiComs, Greenland provides valuable real estate.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 12:05 PM (ExV1e)
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I guess this bot doesn't worry.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (kgE5c)
Not sure if it is. VPN, but the comment makes sense.
Weird!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 20, 2025 12:01 PM (kgE5c)
Not sure if it is. VPN, but the comment makes sense.
Weird!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at May 20, 2025 12:05 PM (L5An7)
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188 I really hope they don't bury FJB in Arlington.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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It gals me to think of that perverted corrupt blowhard lying in state in the Rotunda.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 12:02 PM (tT6L1)
As shart as he’s ever been.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
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It gals me to think of that perverted corrupt blowhard lying in state in the Rotunda.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at May 20, 2025 12:02 PM (tT6L1)
As shart as he’s ever been.
Posted by: Eromero at May 20, 2025 12:06 PM (LHPAg)
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Amazing story at GP about Jack Smith shaking people down to avoid prosecution when he was at the Court of Justice. Jail time Jackie boy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 20, 2025 12:06 PM (ef25Y)
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180 Joe Biden's White House sent out a Christmas card blaming the unvaccinated for causing rampant death and destruction (none of which occurred due to the unvaccinated).
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And he called us garbage.
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And he called us garbage.
Posted by: Trump voters at May 20, 2025 12:06 PM (Dszap)
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The verminous Democrats will be dragging Dying Joe out until he draws his final breath.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (kTd/k)
His funeral will last longer than Maverick McCain's.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at May 20, 2025 11:55 AM (kTd/k)
His funeral will last longer than Maverick McCain's.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2025 12:07 PM (VNX3d)
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Always remember what Biden did to Justice Thomas. A despicable, whinny, ignorant evil little man is Joe Biden and he should be remembered as such when he makes his trip to the furnace.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 20, 2025 12:07 PM (gm9Sb)
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Joe Biden's White House sent out a Christmas card blaming the unvaccinated for causing rampant death and destruction (none of which occurred due to the unvaccinated).
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And he called us garbage.
I hope Robert Bork gets to look down at him from heaven and say "hahahaha".
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And he called us garbage.
I hope Robert Bork gets to look down at him from heaven and say "hahahaha".
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:08 PM (s8j++)
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I suspect that Trump's idea in Greenland is to embolden their pro-independence people with the knowledge that they can have a better economic arrangement with the US.
Giving power and sovereignty to the Greenish people by making them realize, hey, fuck Denmark, what have they ever done for us? Why, in fact, do they 'own' us? (see Canada playbook, as well)
Giving power and sovereignty to the Greenish people by making them realize, hey, fuck Denmark, what have they ever done for us? Why, in fact, do they 'own' us? (see Canada playbook, as well)
Posted by: t-bird at May 20, 2025 12:08 PM (69i/G)
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"Why do people keep talking like Trump's goal on China was 100+% tariffs?" Posted by: TheJamesMadison
I'm not talking like that. But I think Trump watches the markets, and that was part of his motivation.
I HOPE Trump also wants to disconnect from China to some (large) degree, since they seem to be an enemy on every front. Better to move to less antagonistic sources, or to USA.
I'm not talking like that. But I think Trump watches the markets, and that was part of his motivation.
I HOPE Trump also wants to disconnect from China to some (large) degree, since they seem to be an enemy on every front. Better to move to less antagonistic sources, or to USA.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 12:09 PM (vbXSk)
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‘ He should consider our 55 gallon Drum O'Dicks.’
They should stick his body in 55 gallon drum with used motor oil, set it on fire and float over Niagara Falls.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
‘ He should consider our 55 gallon Drum O'Dicks.’
They should stick his body in 55 gallon drum with used motor oil, set it on fire and float over Niagara Falls.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at May 20, 2025 12:09 PM (jbnUc)
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Tariff Hoopla was an aspiring rapper, until he got shot in the hade and ended up dade.
Posted by: Roy at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (fO4QD)
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Giving power and sovereignty to the Greenish people by making them realize, hey, fuck Denmark, what have they ever done for us?
Posted by: t-bird
So, they aren't fans of lutefisk, I take it.
Posted by: t-bird
So, they aren't fans of lutefisk, I take it.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (77rzZ)
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205 I'm not talking like that. But I think Trump watches the markets, and that was part of his motivation.
I HOPE Trump also wants to disconnect from China to some (large) degree, since they seem to be an enemy on every front. Better to move to less antagonistic sources, or to USA.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 12:09 PM (vbXSk)
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I think it's far more likely that China's internal problems flared up with the sudden drop in exports to the US, and China has become far more willing to negotiate than their previous public comments indicated.
And Trump is responding to China, not to stock markets.
I HOPE Trump also wants to disconnect from China to some (large) degree, since they seem to be an enemy on every front. Better to move to less antagonistic sources, or to USA.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 12:09 PM (vbXSk)
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I think it's far more likely that China's internal problems flared up with the sudden drop in exports to the US, and China has become far more willing to negotiate than their previous public comments indicated.
And Trump is responding to China, not to stock markets.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (GBKbO)
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"a guy whose personality got in the way of some very sensible policies."
?????
Which policies? Trump's best policies are often ones he's pushed for *decades*. The remaining portion of the electorate that can think or act responsibly supports them - always has, in cases like having a border and sanity and rule of law in immigration.
If his "personality" encompasses political integrity - meaning and what you say and trying to implement what you run on - his personality is among the best we've had in public life in modern times.
Serious voters care only about results in key areas. Others who lack substantive understanding, or who don't care because they aren't directly affected, dwell on irrelevant personality issues.
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Which policies? Trump's best policies are often ones he's pushed for *decades*. The remaining portion of the electorate that can think or act responsibly supports them - always has, in cases like having a border and sanity and rule of law in immigration.
If his "personality" encompasses political integrity - meaning and what you say and trying to implement what you run on - his personality is among the best we've had in public life in modern times.
Serious voters care only about results in key areas. Others who lack substantive understanding, or who don't care because they aren't directly affected, dwell on irrelevant personality issues.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (1m82a)
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I can stand crushed red peppers now without heartburn.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:11 PM (YMw6T)
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They should stick his body in 55 gallon drum with used motor oil, set it on fire and float over Niagara Falls.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
It's too reminiscent of a Viking funeral. Now, if the drum were to be shot full of holes and floated on the local sewage treatment pond, we can talk.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
It's too reminiscent of a Viking funeral. Now, if the drum were to be shot full of holes and floated on the local sewage treatment pond, we can talk.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:11 PM (s8j++)
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The only person that ever bested Trump is Merv Griffin.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 20, 2025 12:03 PM (YMUlg)
Mike Douglas. Oh, Mike Douglas. You know, Mike Douglas used to make me moist when I watched his show. I would get, I admit I would get moist when I watched his show. The only white man ever did that to me was Mike Douglas.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 20, 2025 12:03 PM (YMUlg)
Mike Douglas. Oh, Mike Douglas. You know, Mike Douglas used to make me moist when I watched his show. I would get, I admit I would get moist when I watched his show. The only white man ever did that to me was Mike Douglas.
Posted by: Granny Klump at May 20, 2025 12:12 PM (xofCm)
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210 If his "personality" encompasses political integrity - meaning and what you say and trying to implement what you run on - his personality is among the best we've had in public life in modern times.
Serious voters care only about results in key areas. Others who lack substantive understanding, or who don't care because they aren't directly affected, dwell on irrelevant personality issues.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (1m82a)
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And the media will call Vance a racist bumkin who is also an elitist from Yale who hates Middle America, and the same people who fretted about Trump's personality will wonder when the Republican Party will get a reasonable, unflawed candidate and sadly vote for the Democrat (who will be deeply troubling but it won't matter because abortions, or something).
And Trump will be the elder statesman that Republicans should strive to be.
Serious voters care only about results in key areas. Others who lack substantive understanding, or who don't care because they aren't directly affected, dwell on irrelevant personality issues.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (1m82a)
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And the media will call Vance a racist bumkin who is also an elitist from Yale who hates Middle America, and the same people who fretted about Trump's personality will wonder when the Republican Party will get a reasonable, unflawed candidate and sadly vote for the Democrat (who will be deeply troubling but it won't matter because abortions, or something).
And Trump will be the elder statesman that Republicans should strive to be.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (GBKbO)
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A Yale man!
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (YMw6T)
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I think it's far more likely that China's internal problems flared up with the sudden drop in exports to the US, and China has become far more willing to negotiate than their previous public comments indicated.
Interestingly, China says the effects of the tariffs weren't that big.
https://is.gd/vu6VrC
Retail sales rose 5.1% from a year earlier in April, missing analysts’ estimates of 5.5% growth, according to a Reuters poll. Sales had grown by 5.9% in the previous month.
Industrial output grew 6.1% year on year in April, stronger than analysts’ expectations for a 5.5% rise, while slowing down from the 7.7% jump in March, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not as harsh as was being expected.
Sure, Jan.
Interestingly, China says the effects of the tariffs weren't that big.
https://is.gd/vu6VrC
Retail sales rose 5.1% from a year earlier in April, missing analysts’ estimates of 5.5% growth, according to a Reuters poll. Sales had grown by 5.9% in the previous month.
Industrial output grew 6.1% year on year in April, stronger than analysts’ expectations for a 5.5% rise, while slowing down from the 7.7% jump in March, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not as harsh as was being expected.
Sure, Jan.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (s8j++)
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Apart from the roads, sanitation, medication, the aqueduct, education, public order and the wine, what have the Danish ever done for us?!
Posted by: Greenland Liberation Front at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (l3YAf)
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Sure, Jan.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (s8j++)
Are you suggesting that you don't believe economic reports from the Chinese government?
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (s8j++)
Are you suggesting that you don't believe economic reports from the Chinese government?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (ExV1e)
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216 Interestingly, China says the effects of the tariffs weren't that big.
https://is.gd/vu6VrC
Retail sales rose 5.1% from a year earlier in April, missing analysts’ estimates of 5.5% growth, according to a Reuters poll. Sales had grown by 5.9% in the previous month.
Industrial output grew 6.1% year on year in April, stronger than analysts’ expectations for a 5.5% rise, while slowing down from the 7.7% jump in March, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not as harsh as was being expected.
Sure, Jan.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (s8j++)
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Next, they will tell us the real birthrate numbers. And their real population numbers.
https://is.gd/vu6VrC
Retail sales rose 5.1% from a year earlier in April, missing analysts’ estimates of 5.5% growth, according to a Reuters poll. Sales had grown by 5.9% in the previous month.
Industrial output grew 6.1% year on year in April, stronger than analysts’ expectations for a 5.5% rise, while slowing down from the 7.7% jump in March, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not as harsh as was being expected.
Sure, Jan.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:13 PM (s8j++)
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Next, they will tell us the real birthrate numbers. And their real population numbers.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
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My impression is Amazon tries to hide where products are manufactured because so many of their customers don't want to buy from China.
Posted by: Oglebay at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (2ap+5)
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The pastries. Legos.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (YMw6T)
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Nood. No one is above the law.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 20, 2025 12:15 PM (ExV1e)
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They should stick his body in 55 gallon drum with used motor oil, set it on fire and float over Niagara Falls.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
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It's too reminiscent of a Viking funeral. Now, if the drum were to be shot full of holes and floated on the local sewage treatment pond, we can talk.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:11 PM (s8j++)
Lake Mead has refilled. Lotsa room for more 55 gal drums.
I hope that doesn’t sound vindictive.
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It's too reminiscent of a Viking funeral. Now, if the drum were to be shot full of holes and floated on the local sewage treatment pond, we can talk.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2025 12:11 PM (s8j++)
Lake Mead has refilled. Lotsa room for more 55 gal drums.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 20, 2025 12:16 PM (D7oie)
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Serious voters care only about results in key areas. Others who lack substantive understanding, or who don't care because they aren't directly affected, dwell on irrelevant personality issues.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (1m82a)
Guess where most of the electorate lands on that continuum?
Posted by: rhomboid at May 20, 2025 12:10 PM (1m82a)
Guess where most of the electorate lands on that continuum?
Posted by: Pete Bog at May 20, 2025 12:18 PM (8bTsa)
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Trump negotiates like a New Yorker. It has its success in its universe but I prefer the negotiating style of ' I'm just an old country boy Nothing special style'.
That's the guy you have to be on your game.
That's the guy you have to be on your game.
Posted by: polynikes at May 20, 2025 12:19 PM (VofaG)
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221 The Madsen machinegun, used by many nations and in particular Denmark, in their valiant 14 minute resistance to Nazi invasion. "OkeeDoKee, we raise border crossing guards. You may now please go and do not disturb King riding bicycle."
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 20, 2025 12:19 PM (gm9Sb)
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Some interviewed by The Post said they had joined the federal workforce for the stability and security of a government job. Many noted that they could earn more in the private sector. Almost all mentioned the chance to help others and make a difference.
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Join the Marines. Then you can make a fucking difference. Pushups are required.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (n17eQ)
Yes of course. They "could" earn more in the private sector. They could also be fired for lack of productivity, and if I had a buck for every time I've seen or actually heard a .gov worker say that, I'd buy a new gun.
I'm thinking they have an inflated sense of self-worth based on NOT being in the competitive private economy.
Like the funnyman said, "I've been in the real world. They expect results"
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Join the Marines. Then you can make a fucking difference. Pushups are required.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 20, 2025 11:12 AM (n17eQ)
Yes of course. They "could" earn more in the private sector. They could also be fired for lack of productivity, and if I had a buck for every time I've seen or actually heard a .gov worker say that, I'd buy a new gun.
I'm thinking they have an inflated sense of self-worth based on NOT being in the competitive private economy.
Like the funnyman said, "I've been in the real world. They expect results"
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 20, 2025 12:36 PM (FCbAQ)
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Trump is always inside the others ODAP loop ... he moves first every time ... forcing the others to respond ... which by the time they do he has moved again ...
and I've never once heard Trump hit back about being called the Orange Man ...
he only hits back when you hit him first (call him nazi or facist, racist or ignorant/stupid gets his attention)
and I've never once heard Trump hit back about being called the Orange Man ...
he only hits back when you hit him first (call him nazi or facist, racist or ignorant/stupid gets his attention)
Posted by: The Dark Lord at May 20, 2025 12:51 PM (DBAaD)
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I'm guessing Trump backed off (bigly) on the China tariffs after market fell. Then it soared like 10%. I'd suppose Trump thought Powell would come to the rescue and lower rates ... but instead, Trump "saved the market" by backing off tariffs, without getting much from China.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (Cus5s)
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I always hate to disagree with a fellow Illini. Trump wanted China to come to the table to talk on terms acceptable to us. China completely capitulated because the country with the trade surplus always loses in a trade war. China had no choice, it was causing huge issues. The fentanyl tariff surcharge is why it stopped at 30, and not 10. At the end of 90 days, Trump will expect to get something or he will move the tariffs up again.
There are still meaningful tariffs, and China is still losing market share to other nations like India and Vietnam ... and now the Saudis (and Qatar) are looking to pour some cash into USA.
We still seem on a course to partly at least, inflate our way out of the debt debacle. But actually cutting spending (especially the trillions in fraud and waste) will help a lot ... though some think we are too far gone ... idk.
Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2025 11:08 AM (Cus5s)
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I always hate to disagree with a fellow Illini. Trump wanted China to come to the table to talk on terms acceptable to us. China completely capitulated because the country with the trade surplus always loses in a trade war. China had no choice, it was causing huge issues. The fentanyl tariff surcharge is why it stopped at 30, and not 10. At the end of 90 days, Trump will expect to get something or he will move the tariffs up again.
Posted by: Black JEM at May 20, 2025 01:22 PM (GZYu7)
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Nice, Pete Bog!
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