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Why? Because they don't need it, Brian. I mean, I asked them, because they don't need it. And because why should we suffer the slings from lunatics like an El-Sayad when they don't need it? It's a bad -- it's a bad talking point because when you say, why don't we give everybody $4 billion? Israel's our number one; we give them more than anybody else and they no longer need it. We've been doing it for years, I've been doing it, but Israel is a very thriving country, they don't need it. If they did need it, I would say keep it going.Regardless of whether the aid is a good idea, El-Sayad's comments should be refuted as contrary to the current law and policy of the United States government. Recognizing the political pitfalls of aid to Israel is reasonable, but changing that dynamic as an afterthought on election Tuesday, rather than using it to his and the Republican Party's political advantage is simply stupid. As for the aid itself? Israel obviously requires a large and sophisticated military to counter the many threats against it, and since American weaponry is the best in the world, it is appropriate that it prioritize that technological advantage. But that aid has been a millstone around Israel's neck for a very long time. It has given the American president a huge amount of power over Israel's military decisions, and to a lesser extent its foreign policy. Most recently, Drooling Joe Biden (or someone in his administration) restricted shipments of certain weapons to Israel to control its military operations in Gaza. And before that, in 2014, the Obama administration restricted shipments of Hellfire missiles. But the real control occurs behind the scenes. The threat is not that Israel will be unable to purchase American weaponry, but that there are strings attached to each purchase. And that is a caustic and dangerous situation, because Israel cannot always act in its own interests, but must defer to American foreign policy demands and the whims of the president, whoever he might be. Those 2,000 and 500 pound bombs that Biden restricted? How many Israeli soldiers died because they had to go house-to-house (a brutal and dangerous tactic), rather than simply destroying the terrorist hives from the relative safety of the air? How many hostages were killed because the Biden administration slowed the Israeli military effort? The military and technological relationship between Israel and America is strong. Civilian high-tech and military cooperation makes us both stronger. While the loss of four billion dollars in aid will hurt the Israeli military budget, the freedom to act independently is, in the long term, a far more valuable thing. But the political calculation was ham-handed at best, and non-existent at worst. It did nothing for President Trump except buttress JD Vance's drift toward Tucker Carlson-style Jew-hate, and it may very well have injured Bibi Netanyahu's political machinations in Israel to create a strong coalition. Was it off-the-cuff pontification, or was it planned? Who knows, but the result is a mess. I doubt that this announcement, had it been made at a politically opportune moment a few weeks or months ago would have prevented the ass-kicking of the mid-term elections, but it might have mitigated it somewhat. Political capital is ephemeral, and whatever President Trump might have earned with this ill-timed announcement will be dissipated by the time he needs it. And that is illustrative of the problem with the Trump administration!
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Sponge!
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:01 AM (mISmA)
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Was it announced without any thought and without any political advantage? Absolutely."
Pretty much describes the Administration since February...
Sad, really.
Pretty much describes the Administration since February...
Sad, really.
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:01 AM (pfXMo)
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Pretty much describes the Administration since February...
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:01 AM (pfXMo)
It's maddening!
A coherent and consistent explanation of what was going on would have been tremendously helpful.
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:01 AM (pfXMo)
It's maddening!
A coherent and consistent explanation of what was going on would have been tremendously helpful.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:03 AM (k5CNB)
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A coherent and consistent explanation of what was going on would have been tremendously helpful."
You have a talent for understatement.
/no, not sucking up, ok?
You have a talent for understatement.
/no, not sucking up, ok?
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (pfXMo)
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I hope Israel will now take the gloves off and start smiting the goat humpers.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (mISmA)
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A coherent and consistent explanation of what was going on would have been tremendously helpful.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:03 AM
Coherence and consistency from Washington? The deuce, you say!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:03 AM
Coherence and consistency from Washington? The deuce, you say!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (ctC8W)
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American money comes with American strings.
Israel can do what it wants now, without our 'input,' which - given the elections - becomes much more salient to the Israeli government, I'm sure.
Israel can do what it wants now, without our 'input,' which - given the elections - becomes much more salient to the Israeli government, I'm sure.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (yKhjs)
Posted by: toby928(c) at November 05, 2026 11:06 AM (1bYJp)
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Coherence and consistency from Washington? The deuce, you say!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (ctC8W)
I know...I know. I am naive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (ctC8W)
I know...I know. I am naive.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:07 AM (k5CNB)
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Tbh we were just taken over by gay communists. Israel should be aware our ability to do anything positive will be very limited as soon as this congress is seated
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 11:08 AM (UZr0D)
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A coherent and consistent explanation
Neither are PDT's strong points and that's been mostly working until it didn't. Mostly because of BlockHeads.
Neither are PDT's strong points and that's been mostly working until it didn't. Mostly because of BlockHeads.
Posted by: DaveA at November 05, 2026 11:08 AM (FhXTo)
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Israel can do what it wants now, without our 'input,' which - given the elections - becomes much more salient to the Israeli government, I'm sure.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (yKhjs)
I know this sounds hopelessly naive and optimistic, but it might strengthen the relationship.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (yKhjs)
I know this sounds hopelessly naive and optimistic, but it might strengthen the relationship.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:09 AM (k5CNB)
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Good morning!
Without question, Trump is the most transformative leader of our lifetime. He is a man, however, and not a superhero. His weakness has always been communication- it’s just not good. Oh he has had some good, great even, moments. But it is not his strength. I have been smacked by some of y’all for saying it, I have been told some of you appreciate his roughness. But it is an issue and a hindrance. I would prefer this Trump to no Trump, but I also wish this could have been smoothed out.
Without question, Trump is the most transformative leader of our lifetime. He is a man, however, and not a superhero. His weakness has always been communication- it’s just not good. Oh he has had some good, great even, moments. But it is not his strength. I have been smacked by some of y’all for saying it, I have been told some of you appreciate his roughness. But it is an issue and a hindrance. I would prefer this Trump to no Trump, but I also wish this could have been smoothed out.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (ZdaMQ)
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Why not stop the assistance but keep your mouth shut about it?
Posted by: Discretion Is at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (D5ixm)
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A book titled Revelation.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (LHPAg)
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This has nothing to do with Israel. Trump's weakness was that he thought he could make deals with muzzie radicals. I still give him kudos for having the courage to actually try to take away Iran's ability to cause chaos.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (g8Ew8)
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Ensuring Israel's security seems to me to be the moral responsibility of Germany and the contractual responsibility of England. Why would it be primarily ours?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (2ap+5)
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Israel can do what it wants now, without our 'input,' which - given the elections - becomes much more salient to the Israeli government, I'm sure.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (yKhjs)
I know this sounds hopelessly naive and optimistic, but it might strengthen the relationship.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Until January 2027.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (yKhjs)
I know this sounds hopelessly naive and optimistic, but it might strengthen the relationship.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Until January 2027.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (mISmA)
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And that is illustrative of the problem with the Trump administration!"
Yeah. We have seen much good, but any other such victories and...
/yeah, misquote. sort of.
Yeah. We have seen much good, but any other such victories and...
/yeah, misquote. sort of.
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:11 AM (pfXMo)
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Political capital is ephemeral, and whatever President Trump might have earned with this ill-timed announcement will be dissipated by the time he needs it.
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I don't know what the hell he is doing. Seems like this one should have been kept in the political bank. I mean sure, he knew the announcement would create friction - but to what short term gain given the timing with the election? Not everything is 4D chess. Sometimes a move is just a move - and with what we/I know currently, this is just a move.
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I don't know what the hell he is doing. Seems like this one should have been kept in the political bank. I mean sure, he knew the announcement would create friction - but to what short term gain given the timing with the election? Not everything is 4D chess. Sometimes a move is just a move - and with what we/I know currently, this is just a move.
Posted by: scampydog at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2bFN5)
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Last week I de-risked most of my tech holdings. Yesterday I was wondering if I was a bit premature. Nope. Holy shit, Wall Street is a bloodbath today.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
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Basically correct CBD. A very odd way to introduce the concept.
The issue of cutting the aid cord with the US has been an active one in Israel for decades, logically enough, though of course that is completely unknown to the airheads on this side who make the most noise on the subject.
Bibi addressed a joint session in the 90s and brought it up then.
An amusing parallel is the ignorant belief that the US has always been a big military partner of Israel. Israel won its largest conventional wars (against Arab states) while under a US arms embargo. The US-Israel alliance arose slowly out of - sit down for this ignoramuses - the developing parallel interests of combating (at the time) Soviet-influenced and supported Arab "nationalism", and then Islamic jihadism that threatened strategic interests (energy) the US had recognized as far back as FDR.
The issue of cutting the aid cord with the US has been an active one in Israel for decades, logically enough, though of course that is completely unknown to the airheads on this side who make the most noise on the subject.
Bibi addressed a joint session in the 90s and brought it up then.
An amusing parallel is the ignorant belief that the US has always been a big military partner of Israel. Israel won its largest conventional wars (against Arab states) while under a US arms embargo. The US-Israel alliance arose slowly out of - sit down for this ignoramuses - the developing parallel interests of combating (at the time) Soviet-influenced and supported Arab "nationalism", and then Islamic jihadism that threatened strategic interests (energy) the US had recognized as far back as FDR.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (U/Byj)
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Israelis won't bow to their executioners like Americans just did Tuesday.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (LHPAg)
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Can we restock our own munition inventory first? That would be great.
Posted by: one hour sober at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (J4Dwc)
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Political capital is ephemeral"
True. Think of the beginning of this year...
then by July 4th, local WM didn't sell out of flags.
It was fast.
True. Think of the beginning of this year...
then by July 4th, local WM didn't sell out of flags.
It was fast.
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (pfXMo)
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I agree with this, and will add it's only the latest in a long line of bad calculations and missteps from Trump this year. It's uncharacteristic of him, but undeniable.
I can't say it bothered me that much at the time. But in the wake of the midterms, it becomes clearer how out of touch the white house seemed to the vast majority of voters.
Voters seemed genuinely upset at prices, inflation, medical insurance premiums, their lives and a host of other personal things. Whether they had reason to be upset at Trump for this is a different question, but for purposes of their thinking it doesn't matter.
In the face of all this, what does Trump do? Bungle the messaging (if not the strategy) on Iran, brag about vanity projects like the reflecting pool and ballroom, taunt Canada with silly threats and proposals, try to rename lakes, and tout esoteric economic indicators when it came time to address voter's concerns.
The really good stuff he did (immigration, prosecutions, lower crime, higher spending power, safer world, and lower prices compared to Biden) got lost in the mix.
Is it any big surprise that voters were pissed and took it out on the GOP in the midterms?
I can't say it bothered me that much at the time. But in the wake of the midterms, it becomes clearer how out of touch the white house seemed to the vast majority of voters.
Voters seemed genuinely upset at prices, inflation, medical insurance premiums, their lives and a host of other personal things. Whether they had reason to be upset at Trump for this is a different question, but for purposes of their thinking it doesn't matter.
In the face of all this, what does Trump do? Bungle the messaging (if not the strategy) on Iran, brag about vanity projects like the reflecting pool and ballroom, taunt Canada with silly threats and proposals, try to rename lakes, and tout esoteric economic indicators when it came time to address voter's concerns.
The really good stuff he did (immigration, prosecutions, lower crime, higher spending power, safer world, and lower prices compared to Biden) got lost in the mix.
Is it any big surprise that voters were pissed and took it out on the GOP in the midterms?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
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Thx CBD
Coherent and consistent explanation. Trump constantly stopping and talking about "a deal" was incoherent and anybody advising him that a deal was possible should be fired.
The mullahs and IRGC are corrupt, apocalyptic lunatics who can't be bargained with. They'd see the entire Iranian population wiped out and still say it was "Allah's will".
I had no problem getting rid of their nuke abilities, but the whole "deal" crap was a waste of time and energy
Coherent and consistent explanation. Trump constantly stopping and talking about "a deal" was incoherent and anybody advising him that a deal was possible should be fired.
The mullahs and IRGC are corrupt, apocalyptic lunatics who can't be bargained with. They'd see the entire Iranian population wiped out and still say it was "Allah's will".
I had no problem getting rid of their nuke abilities, but the whole "deal" crap was a waste of time and energy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (8VNAp)
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Timing this year has been Trump's big problem.
Yes, the Israel announcement might've helped things if done say in August.
And the timing of the Iran Drubbing couldn't have been worse.
I still want to know if there was credible intelligence that action was necessary immediately or if the Drubbing was just nice to have.
I totally agree with the Iran takedown but couldn't have waited 8-12 months until the election ws over?
If not, so be it. But, if so, that's called stupidly poor planning for secondary efx.
Timing this year has been Trump's big problem.
Yes, the Israel announcement might've helped things if done say in August.
And the timing of the Iran Drubbing couldn't have been worse.
I still want to know if there was credible intelligence that action was necessary immediately or if the Drubbing was just nice to have.
I totally agree with the Iran takedown but couldn't have waited 8-12 months until the election ws over?
If not, so be it. But, if so, that's called stupidly poor planning for secondary efx.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (YSUhf)
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I hope Israel will now take the gloves off and start smiting the goat humpers.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (mISmA)
The "genocide" of gaza has been shockingly ineffective.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:05 AM (mISmA)
The "genocide" of gaza has been shockingly ineffective.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (j4Fxj)
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I know this sounds hopelessly naive and optimistic, but it might strengthen the relationship.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:09 AM (k5CNB)
I honestly hope it frees Israel from having to consider 'What Will The Americans Say' ever again.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:09 AM (k5CNB)
I honestly hope it frees Israel from having to consider 'What Will The Americans Say' ever again.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:16 AM (yKhjs)
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Maybe Trump's focus on architectural projects in the wake of the mid-term results is his way of telling the right "GFY".
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:16 AM (2ap+5)
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Israeli here. Cutting the aid is a good thing overall. However, I would think it would have been preferable to cut a billion every year for 4 years.
Here's hoping we can take it. For starters, I can think of many ways that Israel's bloated big gubbernmint could chop away at itself Milei-style to reduce the annual budget by quite a bit.
Here's hoping we can take it. For starters, I can think of many ways that Israel's bloated big gubbernmint could chop away at itself Milei-style to reduce the annual budget by quite a bit.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:17 AM (D0X9e)
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I think we need to remember we get things in return from Israel, technology is just one. If they no longer need our aid, great. That should be the reason. I am wondering, however, if it’s not just going to be a change in buckets- instead of direct aid, do we sell the newest version of laser sharks to them for $5, instead of $5billion? The last reason needs to be because it’s suddenly not problematic to side-eye anything Jewish. Because that should be very, very problematic on the national stage and right here on this site. If I were Empress, that would be the rule.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 11:17 AM (ZdaMQ)
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A little non dooming fun:
Did not assume Nicki Minaj would be ride or die with Trump, thought it was possibly just to get new citizenship, but there it is. More loyal than half the GOP at a very dangerous time for her to be so. Would never have guessed this if her 10-15 years ago. Cool to see.
If Trump wants to change the political convo pronto, he'd make her his new press secretary. Why not at this point. They going to attack a black woman?
(Barbz are her fan group, if you read the list and are confused. She does still live rent free in the heads of celebs that feel like by going MAGA, she betrayed the hive mind. Just like Elon does. And I think the thing that red pilled her is black Christians being slaughtered like sheep in Africa, and liberals saying nothing about it. She was raised very religious and seems to have returned to it.)
Did not assume Nicki Minaj would be ride or die with Trump, thought it was possibly just to get new citizenship, but there it is. More loyal than half the GOP at a very dangerous time for her to be so. Would never have guessed this if her 10-15 years ago. Cool to see.
If Trump wants to change the political convo pronto, he'd make her his new press secretary. Why not at this point. They going to attack a black woman?
(Barbz are her fan group, if you read the list and are confused. She does still live rent free in the heads of celebs that feel like by going MAGA, she betrayed the hive mind. Just like Elon does. And I think the thing that red pilled her is black Christians being slaughtered like sheep in Africa, and liberals saying nothing about it. She was raised very religious and seems to have returned to it.)
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (Toos7)
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21 Last week I de-risked most of my tech holdings. Yesterday I was wondering if I was a bit premature. Nope. Holy shit, Wall Street is a bloodbath today.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
Ya, everyone partied a little too hard yesterday thinking that Iran/US fight is over me thinks. Oil is correcting itself after that ridiculously large decrease in price. I think a few of the Spot Traders may have smoked some good shit at work yesterday.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
Ya, everyone partied a little too hard yesterday thinking that Iran/US fight is over me thinks. Oil is correcting itself after that ridiculously large decrease in price. I think a few of the Spot Traders may have smoked some good shit at work yesterday.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (lLeLE)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (D0X9e)
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Until January 2027.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (mISmA)
I don't agree.
With Israel not getting any foreign aid from us, it doesn't matter a damn what we say anymore.
I think Trump KNEW he was going to get his shit pushed in during the election and did what he could to free the Israelis from whatever conditions and strings the incoming Antisemitic Congress might put on them.
"We're not taking anything from you. Fuck off all the way to fuck off mountain, we'll do what we want."
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (mISmA)
I don't agree.
With Israel not getting any foreign aid from us, it doesn't matter a damn what we say anymore.
I think Trump KNEW he was going to get his shit pushed in during the election and did what he could to free the Israelis from whatever conditions and strings the incoming Antisemitic Congress might put on them.
"We're not taking anything from you. Fuck off all the way to fuck off mountain, we'll do what we want."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (yKhjs)
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Netanyahu wast talking about reducing/eliminating US aid for a while. He said so during interview with Erin Molan on her show. In November 2015. He has been talking about it. I think it is the US establishment that wants Israel to be tied like that!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:19 AM (AKptf)
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*sorry NOvember 2025!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:19 AM (AKptf)
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Maybe Trump had to wait till after the Israel election sorted out...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:19 AM (4WM7K)
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Germany has actually remained good about its perceived special obligation to Israeli security. Most recently they've been f***ing with the Qataris, whose sovereign wealth fund investment in an industrial company gave them a veto over partnering with an Israeli firm to produce military items. The Germans are playing games with ownership/different divisions of the company to circumvent the Qatari blocking attempts (last I heard).
It's not the US' obligation to ensure Israel's security, apart from our decision to do so. And we don't "ensure" it - it's a multi-faceted alliance that has yielded enormous practical benefits and which aligns completely with our interests and values. The "analysis" (actually uninformed sloppy polemics) applied to the US-Israel relationship is never used for other alliances, even though it would be equally off the mark there.
It's not the US' obligation to ensure Israel's security, apart from our decision to do so. And we don't "ensure" it - it's a multi-faceted alliance that has yielded enormous practical benefits and which aligns completely with our interests and values. The "analysis" (actually uninformed sloppy polemics) applied to the US-Israel relationship is never used for other alliances, even though it would be equally off the mark there.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 11:19 AM (U/Byj)
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Sometimes I think, if it weren’t for my grandkids and kids, I’d move to Israel, but they are having an Muslim
Problem within their own walls.
It’s true, when America is lost, the world is lost
No where to go
Problem within their own walls.
It’s true, when America is lost, the world is lost
No where to go
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (nGraA)
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I mea, if US military has to pay for what they we are getting for free, that would cost us 10 times as much.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (AKptf)
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Last week I de-risked most of my tech holdings. Yesterday I was wondering if I was a bit premature. Nope. Holy shit, Wall Street is a bloodbath today.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
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Why didn't you tell me!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
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Why didn't you tell me!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (D0X9e)
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Crap, the full of the Nicki Minaj posts on X didn't copy. Here it is...
Nicki Minaj•
@NICKIMINAJ
Couple things:
1. Trump is STILL your PRESIDENT.
2. The QUEEN is STILL your OBSESSION.
3. Jesus is STILL LORD.
4. Great insight by the VICE PRESIDENT.
5. Knowledge is POWER. 6. Congratulations to all winners! Especially @RepLuna &
@ByronDonalds.
7. Blowing a billion on a losing campaign full of celebrities is STILL hurting them.
8. The BARBZ are STILL PRETTY!!!
9. I don't vote, I VETO
10. Stay tuned & STAY MAD.
11. Christians are STILL being killed.
12. Maybe now our people will WAKE UP.
13. Love you
14. Elon is STILL a trillionaire and you are STILL posting on his app. I’m sure the shareholders appreciate the dialogue.
15. #GrokBot is a phenomenal product that has significantly changed my life for the better. Thank you, @bot
Nicki Minaj•
@NICKIMINAJ
Couple things:
1. Trump is STILL your PRESIDENT.
2. The QUEEN is STILL your OBSESSION.
3. Jesus is STILL LORD.
4. Great insight by the VICE PRESIDENT.
5. Knowledge is POWER. 6. Congratulations to all winners! Especially @RepLuna &
@ByronDonalds.
7. Blowing a billion on a losing campaign full of celebrities is STILL hurting them.
8. The BARBZ are STILL PRETTY!!!
9. I don't vote, I VETO
10. Stay tuned & STAY MAD.
11. Christians are STILL being killed.
12. Maybe now our people will WAKE UP.
13. Love you
14. Elon is STILL a trillionaire and you are STILL posting on his app. I’m sure the shareholders appreciate the dialogue.
15. #GrokBot is a phenomenal product that has significantly changed my life for the better. Thank you, @bot
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (Toos7)
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No where to go
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (nGraA)
The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (nGraA)
The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (2ap+5)
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I don't think these loans were a philanthropic gesture at all.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (AKptf)
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Political capital is ephemeral, and whatever President Trump might have earned with this ill-timed announcement will be dissipated by the time he needs it.
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I don't know what the hell he is doing. Seems like this one should have been kept in the political bank. I mean sure, he knew the announcement would create friction - but to what short term gain given the timing with the election? Not everything is 4D chess. Sometimes a move is just a move - and with what we/I know currently, this is just a move.
Posted by: scampydog
He's letting the left know the leash is off.
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I don't know what the hell he is doing. Seems like this one should have been kept in the political bank. I mean sure, he knew the announcement would create friction - but to what short term gain given the timing with the election? Not everything is 4D chess. Sometimes a move is just a move - and with what we/I know currently, this is just a move.
Posted by: scampydog
He's letting the left know the leash is off.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:22 AM (mISmA)
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Posted by: Duke Lowell
https://tinyurl.com/y26euku6
"Trump has declined to rule out resuming strikes on Iran as the United States still has to "take care of" one or two more targets, including a suspected nuclear site."
Yeahhhh so that Iran thing ain't over like me and a lot of other people thought.
https://tinyurl.com/y26euku6
"Trump has declined to rule out resuming strikes on Iran as the United States still has to "take care of" one or two more targets, including a suspected nuclear site."
Yeahhhh so that Iran thing ain't over like me and a lot of other people thought.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 11:22 AM (lLeLE)
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So it looks like Alaska is gone too...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:23 AM (4WM7K)
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What a day.
First, agree totally w/our genial host, then second, agree 100 percent with Elric?
I need a drink...
First, agree totally w/our genial host, then second, agree 100 percent with Elric?
I need a drink...
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 11:23 AM (pfXMo)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:24 AM (2614e)
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And the timing of the Iran Drubbing couldn't have been worse.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (YSUhf)
Iran's stockpile of missiles was reaching the point that significant launches could overwhelm anti-missile systems across the region.
It was timed to end that threat.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (YSUhf)
Iran's stockpile of missiles was reaching the point that significant launches could overwhelm anti-missile systems across the region.
It was timed to end that threat.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:24 AM (k5CNB)
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If Trump made a political decision because of something that buffoon Al-Sayad said during his campaign, the next 2 years are going to be really interesting.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:25 AM (2614e)
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If Iran had wiped out NYC, we would have won the mid-terms.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:25 AM (2ap+5)
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So it looks like Alaska is gone too...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:23 AM (4WM7K)
RCV for the communist takeover!
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:23 AM (4WM7K)
RCV for the communist takeover!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (2614e)
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Yesterday, someone mentioned the Iran war being over; I had no idea what they were talking about.
I'd like to "end" the war in Ukraine. Or at least our part. It's total money laundering bullshit.
I'd like to "end" the war in Ukraine. Or at least our part. It's total money laundering bullshit.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (iOpI2)
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The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (2ap+5)
Wait.....what?
The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (2ap+5)
Wait.....what?
Posted by: Zombie Jimi Hendrix at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (2614e)
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No where to go
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (nGraA)
The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (2ap+5)
First you'd have to make a $100,000 investment into Andorran assets. They don't just let people in all willy nilly higgledy piggledy nimbly bimbly meow.
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 05, 2026 11:20 AM (nGraA)
The wind *whispers* "Andorra"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:21 AM (2ap+5)
First you'd have to make a $100,000 investment into Andorran assets. They don't just let people in all willy nilly higgledy piggledy nimbly bimbly meow.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (yKhjs)
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Last week I de-risked most of my tech holdings. Yesterday I was wondering if I was a bit premature. Nope. Holy shit, Wall Street is a bloodbath today.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
Yeah, I knew the market would fall on a Democrat win, and rocket on a Republican win.
Buuuuut, I thought the drop would be mitigated by Our Betters getting exactly what they wanted on Tuesday.
Apparently not, money still talks, politics bites cocks.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM (2UnvF)
Yeah, I knew the market would fall on a Democrat win, and rocket on a Republican win.
Buuuuut, I thought the drop would be mitigated by Our Betters getting exactly what they wanted on Tuesday.
Apparently not, money still talks, politics bites cocks.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:27 AM (YSUhf)
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First you'd have to make a $100,000 investment into Andorran assets. They don't just let people in all willy nilly higgledy piggledy nimbly bimbly meow.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (yKhjs)
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I think it's a million euros (whatever the F those are). But no airport, no rail? It's totally worth it. I am working on my Catalon right now.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:26 AM (yKhjs)
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I think it's a million euros (whatever the F those are). But no airport, no rail? It's totally worth it. I am working on my Catalon right now.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:28 AM (2ap+5)
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We've been quietly re-surging forces to the region, repositioning personnel, not sure how anyone could think the "Iran thing" was close to over.
But mostly because it won't be over until the regime is gone. Anything short of that is kicking the can down the road. They will (are) reconstituting, rebuilding on the nuke and missile fronts, and have only altered their very aggressive proxy activities due to $$ issues (appears shifting resources from Hezbollah to the Houthis).
There's an incredibly retarded and historically illiterate mindset to which the administration gives at least a superficial or implicit nod by never mentioning the need for regime removal - in place of that, we've had the eye-rolling nonsense from Trump about "deal making" (followed, hilariously and sometimes within hours, of frank descriptions of the regime as lunatics who never keep a deal).
But this is very highly electrified (and prevalent) third rail of foreign policy stupidity that is not worth engaging.
But mostly because it won't be over until the regime is gone. Anything short of that is kicking the can down the road. They will (are) reconstituting, rebuilding on the nuke and missile fronts, and have only altered their very aggressive proxy activities due to $$ issues (appears shifting resources from Hezbollah to the Houthis).
There's an incredibly retarded and historically illiterate mindset to which the administration gives at least a superficial or implicit nod by never mentioning the need for regime removal - in place of that, we've had the eye-rolling nonsense from Trump about "deal making" (followed, hilariously and sometimes within hours, of frank descriptions of the regime as lunatics who never keep a deal).
But this is very highly electrified (and prevalent) third rail of foreign policy stupidity that is not worth engaging.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 11:29 AM (U/Byj)
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We've got 2 months till the Communist takeover so ICE better pick up the pace...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:29 AM (4WM7K)
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I think it's a million euros (whatever the F those are). But no airport, no rail? It's totally worth it. I am working on my Catalon right now.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:28 AM (2ap+5)
It is, in fact, $1,000,000 at the door.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:28 AM (2ap+5)
It is, in fact, $1,000,000 at the door.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:30 AM (yKhjs)
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Four spam calls in two hours. What the actual heck is going on here.
Posted by: pookysgirl is close to disconnecting her phone at November 05, 2026 11:30 AM (Wt5PA)
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What's going on with the stock market today?!
It's like getting whiplash from yesterday to today.
It's like getting whiplash from yesterday to today.
Posted by: dantesed at November 05, 2026 11:30 AM (Oy/m2)
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We've got 2 months till the Communist takeover so ICE better pick up the pace...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:29 AM (4WM7K)
And we have two years until the Democrats erase Trump from history like the pharaohs did with the ones who came before. His name and actions will be stricken from all the records and they will try to make it as if he never even existed at all.
You have two years to prepare.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:29 AM (4WM7K)
And we have two years until the Democrats erase Trump from history like the pharaohs did with the ones who came before. His name and actions will be stricken from all the records and they will try to make it as if he never even existed at all.
You have two years to prepare.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:31 AM (yKhjs)
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:31 AM (4WM7K)
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"Is JD Vance's problem that he's part of the "Terminally Online Right," obsessed with viral trend issues that have traction on Twitter but not in the general populace?"
Ace asks in the side bar before posting the 50,000th time about Ilhan Omar being investigated.
Ace asks in the side bar before posting the 50,000th time about Ilhan Omar being investigated.
Posted by: deepelemblues at November 05, 2026 11:31 AM (6F5Vo)
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I had no problem getting rid of their nuke abilities, but the whole "deal" crap was a waste of time and energy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (8VNAp)
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I get they had to attempt a diplomatic approach, even if they knew it was a waste of time. Usually it is.
They should have kept their traps shut and only made a big deal out of it if a verifiable deal was done. How many times did Trump say we may have a deal?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (8VNAp)
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I get they had to attempt a diplomatic approach, even if they knew it was a waste of time. Usually it is.
They should have kept their traps shut and only made a big deal out of it if a verifiable deal was done. How many times did Trump say we may have a deal?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:32 AM (iOpI2)
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13 I have been told some of you appreciate his roughness. But it is an issue and a hindrance. I would prefer this Trump to no Trump, but I also wish this could have been smoothed out.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (ZdaMQ)
I’ve told friends til I’m blue in the face “why can’t he be even a tiny bit presidential?” Some of the cringe worthy things he’s said were indefensible. Ex. When Rob Reiner was killed. I thought “please just don’t say anything”, but he couldn’t help himself. The juvenile name calling gets old. He had a once in a generation chance to stop the bleeding and sometime last year the wheels started coming off. What’s done is done but I’m literally sickened to see my beloved TX turn into CA. It’s not all on him, but he’s not blameless.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 11:10 AM (ZdaMQ)
I’ve told friends til I’m blue in the face “why can’t he be even a tiny bit presidential?” Some of the cringe worthy things he’s said were indefensible. Ex. When Rob Reiner was killed. I thought “please just don’t say anything”, but he couldn’t help himself. The juvenile name calling gets old. He had a once in a generation chance to stop the bleeding and sometime last year the wheels started coming off. What’s done is done but I’m literally sickened to see my beloved TX turn into CA. It’s not all on him, but he’s not blameless.
Posted by: TxAnn at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (itAg7)
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I'm beginning to think if Trump had pursued military action to bring about the end of the Iranian regime in April without pause, the election results would have been much better.
The pause unnecessarily elongated the intervention and hence the financial and political cost.
The pause unnecessarily elongated the intervention and hence the financial and political cost.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (RIvkX)
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So for $1 million or € million, I get to live in a mountain paradise with a maximum 10% marginal income tax rate and zero property tax? Count me in!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
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The timing was also tied to assessments of Iranian progress on weaponization of a nuke. Given the progress and experience of the decades, several stages of the process (of course) no longer resemble what Los Alamos had to go through. The first counter-nuke strikes in June '25 included several against places conducting work on things like explosive dynamics and insensitive explosives.
And the whole idea of timing, intel assessments, and pre-emption is another area worth discussing but definitely not here as it would be an invidious taffy-yank. I came close to raising it back in March when posts unwittingly and amusingly retraced the logic of earlier US decisions in other conflicts, but nah.
And the whole idea of timing, intel assessments, and pre-emption is another area worth discussing but definitely not here as it would be an invidious taffy-yank. I came close to raising it back in March when posts unwittingly and amusingly retraced the logic of earlier US decisions in other conflicts, but nah.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (U/Byj)
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And the timing of the Iran Drubbing couldn't have been worse.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (YSUhf)
Iran's stockpile of missiles was reaching the point that significant launches could overwhelm anti-missile systems across the region.
It was timed to end that threat.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:24 AM (k5CNB)
If that's the case then probably Trump did the right thing. If it was a couple of weeks or so away from happening.
In that case, you do what's right, and eat the negatives.
I just wish we didn't have to eat the negatives with him. Saving others has damaged the hell out of our country. Not optimal.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (YSUhf)
Iran's stockpile of missiles was reaching the point that significant launches could overwhelm anti-missile systems across the region.
It was timed to end that threat.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 05, 2026 11:24 AM (k5CNB)
If that's the case then probably Trump did the right thing. If it was a couple of weeks or so away from happening.
In that case, you do what's right, and eat the negatives.
I just wish we didn't have to eat the negatives with him. Saving others has damaged the hell out of our country. Not optimal.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:34 AM (YSUhf)
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I've never seen the stock market surge when the socialists gain a foothold. Yesterday was an obvious weird manipulation.
Traders know when shit is going to roll downhill.
Traders know when shit is going to roll downhill.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:34 AM (iOpI2)
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Last week I de-risked most of my tech holdings. Yesterday I was wondering if I was a bit premature. Nope. Holy shit, Wall Street is a bloodbath today.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM
Yeah, it's bad, but, to quote Mr. Dark 'We suck that misery and find it sweet.'.
Hit my investment goals for the year today. Drinks are on me.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 11:13 AM
Yeah, it's bad, but, to quote Mr. Dark 'We suck that misery and find it sweet.'.
Hit my investment goals for the year today. Drinks are on me.
Posted by: toby928(c) at November 05, 2026 11:34 AM (1bYJp)
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Ace asks in the side bar before posting the 50,000th time about Ilhan Omar being investigated.
Posted by: deepelemblues at November 05, 2026 11:31 AM (6F5Vo)
A sitting Congressman has a decent chance of being denaturalized and deported, and you don't think that's a big deal?
Posted by: deepelemblues at November 05, 2026 11:31 AM (6F5Vo)
A sitting Congressman has a decent chance of being denaturalized and deported, and you don't think that's a big deal?
Posted by: pookysgirl has her priorities straight at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (Wt5PA)
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Hit my investment goals for the year today.
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Can I borrow $15?? I missed my bus and lost my ticket home..
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Can I borrow $15?? I missed my bus and lost my ticket home..
Posted by: First time commenter at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (AKptf)
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I get they had to attempt a diplomatic approach, even if they knew it was a waste of time. Usually it is.
They should have kept their traps shut and only made a big deal out of it if a verifiable deal was done. How many times did Trump say we may have a deal?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:32 AM (iOpI2)
Iran needs regime change. Bomb and missile campaign targeting all known homes and hangouts of regime members, right down to the block captains. All the mullahs and imams. Install the current Shah apparent as absolute dictator, and let him know, off the record, that whacking muslims is A-OK.
They should have kept their traps shut and only made a big deal out of it if a verifiable deal was done. How many times did Trump say we may have a deal?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:32 AM (iOpI2)
Iran needs regime change. Bomb and missile campaign targeting all known homes and hangouts of regime members, right down to the block captains. All the mullahs and imams. Install the current Shah apparent as absolute dictator, and let him know, off the record, that whacking muslims is A-OK.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (j4Fxj)
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>>> Terminally Online Right," obsessed with viral trend issues that have traction on Twitter but not in the general populace
To be fair, we are now ruled by TikTok Karens and woke monsters and their doomscrolling mind rot. It's infected politics along with everything else. I think the Gen Z white men in TX that swung to the dems after voting for Trump in 2024 were affected. The dems hate them, they should not be voting dem, and yet they did.
We can ignore it, but it's certainly not ignoring us.
To be fair, we are now ruled by TikTok Karens and woke monsters and their doomscrolling mind rot. It's infected politics along with everything else. I think the Gen Z white men in TX that swung to the dems after voting for Trump in 2024 were affected. The dems hate them, they should not be voting dem, and yet they did.
We can ignore it, but it's certainly not ignoring us.
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (Toos7)
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A sitting Congressman has a decent chance of being denaturalized and deported, and you don't think that's a big deal?
Posted by: pookysgirl has her priorities straight at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (Wt5PA)
Hehehehehe........
A sitting Congressman has a decent chance of being denaturalized and deported, and you don't think that's a big deal?
Posted by: pookysgirl has her priorities straight at November 05, 2026 11:36 AM (Wt5PA)
Hehehehehe........
Posted by: Lord God King Boasberg at November 05, 2026 11:37 AM (2614e)
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So for $1 million or € million, I get to live in a mountain paradise with a maximum 10% marginal income tax rate and zero property tax? Count me in!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
Dare to dream.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
Dare to dream.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:37 AM (yKhjs)
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Currently, we'd send Israel $Bs, and they would use that to buy military equipment. I suppose we could have just sent the $Bs from the treasury straight to the weapons manufacturers, perhaps we do. Going forward, Israel will ship the $Bs from the Israel treasury to the US manufacturers.
Friend was adamant that we attacked Iran because Israel demanded it. And that we need to stop all foreign aid to Israel because of it, he didn't want Israel owning the US. I explained that if Iran is off the table as an adversary, there would no longer be a need to pay to defend Israel, and that was one of the reasons why Trump did it, the ME would no longer be a dominant issue for the US. I told him this was genius. He was skeptical. He might have still stayed home on election day.
Friend was adamant that we attacked Iran because Israel demanded it. And that we need to stop all foreign aid to Israel because of it, he didn't want Israel owning the US. I explained that if Iran is off the table as an adversary, there would no longer be a need to pay to defend Israel, and that was one of the reasons why Trump did it, the ME would no longer be a dominant issue for the US. I told him this was genius. He was skeptical. He might have still stayed home on election day.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:37 AM (Dv3i1)
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On the subject of election cheating, I give you this map:
https://tinyurl.com/ynyen3df
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (D0X9e)
Check out the retarded 3rd comment. These people are fucked in the head.
https://tinyurl.com/ynyen3df
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (D0X9e)
Check out the retarded 3rd comment. These people are fucked in the head.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (hmYU4)
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If that's the case then probably Trump did the right thing. If it was a couple of weeks or so away from happening.
In that case, you do what's right, and eat the negatives.
I just wish we didn't have to eat the negatives with him. Saving others has damaged the hell out of our country. Not optimal.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:34 AM
Trump has removed Israel as a talking point for the left. That's one less thing they can rally the troops around.
In that case, you do what's right, and eat the negatives.
I just wish we didn't have to eat the negatives with him. Saving others has damaged the hell out of our country. Not optimal.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 11:34 AM
Trump has removed Israel as a talking point for the left. That's one less thing they can rally the troops around.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (I43vL)
Posted by: Opus from Bloom County at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (2Ez/1)
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Trump 2.0 has been an absolute train wreck abortion of squandering political capital.
- Bondi "he-he-he, it's on my desk" and not only did he not shitcan her right after that goofy-ass stunt, he burned massive political capital holding the files back--subjecting himself to the humiliation of Congress forcing him. And what did he get for lying to us about how he'd release them? Protected the Dems and gave them a campaign issue.
- Tariffs. Literally secured nothing for average Americans. No one can point to one thing a middle class person got in exchange but vague promises of "things will get better, you just watch." And up and down the courts, he got his ass handed to him. Again, nothing but a pile of burned political capital.
- Iran. It wasn't the war--it was yet another broken promise of "winning." What did we "win?" Higher gas prices and "trust me bro, their nuke program is done. Maybe. We gotta keep bombing. Or not. Or maybe. Ceasefire. No ceasefire." So a half-ass, half-hearted, who-knows for ... what? Nothing. Iran is still there, now stronger than before.
- Immigration. Early wins. Then bitch-slapped and curb-stomped by the courts all over the US. Loses BRC and pouts.
- Bondi "he-he-he, it's on my desk" and not only did he not shitcan her right after that goofy-ass stunt, he burned massive political capital holding the files back--subjecting himself to the humiliation of Congress forcing him. And what did he get for lying to us about how he'd release them? Protected the Dems and gave them a campaign issue.
- Tariffs. Literally secured nothing for average Americans. No one can point to one thing a middle class person got in exchange but vague promises of "things will get better, you just watch." And up and down the courts, he got his ass handed to him. Again, nothing but a pile of burned political capital.
- Iran. It wasn't the war--it was yet another broken promise of "winning." What did we "win?" Higher gas prices and "trust me bro, their nuke program is done. Maybe. We gotta keep bombing. Or not. Or maybe. Ceasefire. No ceasefire." So a half-ass, half-hearted, who-knows for ... what? Nothing. Iran is still there, now stronger than before.
- Immigration. Early wins. Then bitch-slapped and curb-stomped by the courts all over the US. Loses BRC and pouts.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (/Ki2A)
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Commenting present
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (sgkY8)
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I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look... Trump needs to fire that Wiles woman..
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (4WM7K)
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>>> 73 So for $1 million or € million, I get to live in a mountain paradise with a maximum 10% marginal income tax rate and zero property tax? Count me in!
Posted by: Oglebay
Wait, where is this?
Morons could pool our money and build a retirement compound. It's TXMoMee every day!
Posted by: Oglebay
Wait, where is this?
Morons could pool our money and build a retirement compound. It's TXMoMee every day!
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (Toos7)
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24 Can we restock our own munition inventory first? That would be great.
Posted by: one hour sober at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (J4Dwc)
Not with a D congress - they are gonna take the $.5T ramp for DOW for the last 2 years (not a misprint) and allocate it to their fraud in the other departments and say the budget is still balanced. I'd be running from defense stocks right now, not just tech ones...
Posted by: one hour sober at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (J4Dwc)
Not with a D congress - they are gonna take the $.5T ramp for DOW for the last 2 years (not a misprint) and allocate it to their fraud in the other departments and say the budget is still balanced. I'd be running from defense stocks right now, not just tech ones...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (Gb7+b)
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Friend was adamant that we attacked Iran because Israel demanded it. And that we need to stop all foreign aid to Israel because of it, he didn't want Israel owning the US.
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Does your friend have any issues with $29B to NATO? $5.2B to Japan?? $3.3B to South Korea??? Are we owned by NATO or Japan ?
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Does your friend have any issues with $29B to NATO? $5.2B to Japan?? $3.3B to South Korea??? Are we owned by NATO or Japan ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (AKptf)
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You can have a return to rule of law in immigration, a secure border, a rational economic policy across the board that will almost surely lead to prosperity, policies that will result in repatriation of manufacturing (already are), the elimination of devastating and stupid "environmental" rules etc, the elimination of crude state-based racism in all aspects of life, a return to core functions and a reform of failed personnel policies in military leadership, a hemisphere purged of adversarial presence, and much more.
The only price you have to pay is to put up with/ignore the worst bleatings of a brash NYC real estate developer who gives no Fs.
Obviously an easy choice. But not for many Americans.
The only price you have to pay is to put up with/ignore the worst bleatings of a brash NYC real estate developer who gives no Fs.
Obviously an easy choice. But not for many Americans.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 11:40 AM (U/Byj)
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So for $1 million or € million, I get to live in a mountain paradise with a maximum 10% marginal income tax rate and zero property tax? Count me in!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
You can live as a Pensionado in El Salvador if you have a fixed income of $1500 per month or better. And they don't tax foreign income. Crime rate now lower than USA.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
You can live as a Pensionado in El Salvador if you have a fixed income of $1500 per month or better. And they don't tax foreign income. Crime rate now lower than USA.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:40 AM (j4Fxj)
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CAIR just SUSPENDED all Florida operations after DeSantis hit them with a terrorist designation.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
This was ONE of DeSantis' goals. I don't know about Miami, but it's very Jewish, so CAIR is probably not big there. I don't know.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
This was ONE of DeSantis' goals. I don't know about Miami, but it's very Jewish, so CAIR is probably not big there. I don't know.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:41 AM (iOpI2)
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>>>For some unfathomable reason, President Trump announced on Tuesday that military aid to Israel would end this year.
Maybe this as a fathomable reason: President Trump's announcement on Tuesday that military aid to Israel would end this year PREEMPTED the Dems from demanding that that happen. The Dems do not have this card to play.
Maybe this as a fathomable reason: President Trump's announcement on Tuesday that military aid to Israel would end this year PREEMPTED the Dems from demanding that that happen. The Dems do not have this card to play.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:41 AM (odBC9)
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Israelis won't bow to their executioners like Americans just did Tuesday.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (LHPAg)
100% truth.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:14 AM (LHPAg)
100% truth.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:41 AM (g8Ew8)
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Trump: But ten thousand people showed up at my rally!
Reality: And tens of millions voted against you and your polices.
Reality: And tens of millions voted against you and your polices.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (/Ki2A)
100
100
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (odBC9)
101
Yes a big takeaway from yesterday is the right needs to do more for Israel. Absolutely.
Posted by: fox news boomers at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (FWvuS)
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Excellent rant.
Old and slow, unfortunately I've posted something late on the Art Thread that may have some relationship to an U.S.- Israel aid conversation.
The Left has come out of the woodwork after Schumer, Jeffries plus any & all who've 'taken money from AIPAC.'
Of course, a certain amount is showmanship & hostage taking.
But interesting and further AFWL reaching was a piece of a CNN interview on Facebook, where Manu Raju talked with Hakeem Jeffries. (Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become Speaker of the House, the first for a Black US Representative, while Representative Katherine Clark is set to become House Majority Leader.)
The topic of impeachment arose during the brief interview with Jeffries saying no one of his caucuses had brought it up but rather they were working on an aggressive agenda of affordability and fighting corruption.
Trump is a decent man in many ways. He certainly doesn't want those in his administration affected by what could come their way if not restrained by a few in Congress that can still exert some saner control.
They went for scalps for J-6; the House and Senate are a-changing come January 2027. Constraints will be necessary.
Old and slow, unfortunately I've posted something late on the Art Thread that may have some relationship to an U.S.- Israel aid conversation.
The Left has come out of the woodwork after Schumer, Jeffries plus any & all who've 'taken money from AIPAC.'
Of course, a certain amount is showmanship & hostage taking.
But interesting and further AFWL reaching was a piece of a CNN interview on Facebook, where Manu Raju talked with Hakeem Jeffries. (Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become Speaker of the House, the first for a Black US Representative, while Representative Katherine Clark is set to become House Majority Leader.)
The topic of impeachment arose during the brief interview with Jeffries saying no one of his caucuses had brought it up but rather they were working on an aggressive agenda of affordability and fighting corruption.
Trump is a decent man in many ways. He certainly doesn't want those in his administration affected by what could come their way if not restrained by a few in Congress that can still exert some saner control.
They went for scalps for J-6; the House and Senate are a-changing come January 2027. Constraints will be necessary.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (NFX2v)
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Just happy to know where I'm going to live after I die.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (LHPAg)
104
Is it any big surprise that voters were pissed and took it out on the GOP in the midterms?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board. Blaming Trump is silly, this is the same old piece of crap GOP. Democrats had a "message", targeted to idiots, ie voters. And who knows what else they had.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board. Blaming Trump is silly, this is the same old piece of crap GOP. Democrats had a "message", targeted to idiots, ie voters. And who knows what else they had.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (pjdUv)
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CAIR just SUSPENDED all Florida operations after DeSantis hit them with a terrorist designation.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
Abbott declared them terrorists some time ago.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
Abbott declared them terrorists some time ago.
Posted by: Lord God King Boasberg at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (2614e)
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Shyte.
Posted by: s at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (2614e)
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twice
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (2614e)
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89 Commenting present
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (sgkY
Effort and attitude are what matters.
https://youtube.com/shorts/1iNWAbmh3pA
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (sgkY
Effort and attitude are what matters.
https://youtube.com/shorts/1iNWAbmh3pA
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (RDiUV)
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Trump's weakness was that he thought he could make deals with muzzie radicals. I still give him kudos for having the courage to actually try to take away Iran's ability to cause chaos.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
I don't even think he was trying to make deals with them.
(and I will remind people that there was a certain amount of amusement in these quarters that he was using their negotiating tactic against them - yeah, it didn't pay well in Peoria, because Americans value people who aren't wishy-washy. But Iranians - Muslims - aren't American.)
I think he was trying to destroy their ability to cause trouble without harming their civilian population AND not make them so vulnerable that their neighbors would decide that they were ripe for conquest.
That's a fine needle to thread, and you really can't say it out loud (to explain it to your own people) without offending the people you're trying to keep from going conquesting. Because they also are Muslims.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
I don't even think he was trying to make deals with them.
(and I will remind people that there was a certain amount of amusement in these quarters that he was using their negotiating tactic against them - yeah, it didn't pay well in Peoria, because Americans value people who aren't wishy-washy. But Iranians - Muslims - aren't American.)
I think he was trying to destroy their ability to cause trouble without harming their civilian population AND not make them so vulnerable that their neighbors would decide that they were ripe for conquest.
That's a fine needle to thread, and you really can't say it out loud (to explain it to your own people) without offending the people you're trying to keep from going conquesting. Because they also are Muslims.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (vJrRc)
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Does your friend have any issues with $29B to NATO? $5.2B to Japan?? $3.3B to South Korea??? Are we owned by NATO or Japan ?
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He went down the Candy Owens rabbit trail re Kirk assassination. There was a lot of work to do.
Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
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He went down the Candy Owens rabbit trail re Kirk assassination. There was a lot of work to do.
Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)
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99 Trump: But ten thousand people showed up at my rally!
Reality: And tens of millions voted against you and your polices.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (/Ki2A)
MATH
Reality: And tens of millions voted against you and your polices.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (/Ki2A)
MATH
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (odBC9)
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Trump has removed Israel as a talking point for the left. That's one less thing they can rally the troops around.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (I43vL)
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Not bloody likely.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (I43vL)
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Not bloody likely.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (RIvkX)
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On the subject of election cheating, I give you this map:
https://tinyurl.com/ynyen3df
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (D0X9e)
Check out the retarded 3rd comment. These people are fucked in the head.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (hmYU4)
Third comment?! All three that are showing up for me are retarded.
https://tinyurl.com/ynyen3df
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 11:18 AM (D0X9e)
Check out the retarded 3rd comment. These people are fucked in the head.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (hmYU4)
Third comment?! All three that are showing up for me are retarded.
Posted by: pookysgirl, apparently smarter than the average X user at November 05, 2026 11:44 AM (Wt5PA)
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>>>JD Vance's drift toward Tucker Carlson-style Jew-hate,
Vance posts what a pollster told him they heard from voters and now he's a "drifting towards Tucker Carlson Jew hate?"
ok then
Vance posts what a pollster told him they heard from voters and now he's a "drifting towards Tucker Carlson Jew hate?"
ok then
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 11:44 AM (gw3RI)
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GP say Jayapal is gonna head the Immigration sub committee....
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (4WM7K)
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CAIR just SUSPENDED all Florida operations after DeSantis hit them with a terrorist designation.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
This was ONE of DeSantis' goals. I don't know about Miami, but it's very Jewish, so CAIR is probably not big there. I don't know.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:41 AM (iOpI2)
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You'd be surprised how many Jews are associated with and even managers at CAIR. One of the guys in my building was executive director at CAIR. Jewish guy.
Their Tampa office has officially shut down. Florida is showing the rest of the nation how to lead.
---------^From X
This was ONE of DeSantis' goals. I don't know about Miami, but it's very Jewish, so CAIR is probably not big there. I don't know.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:41 AM (iOpI2)
_____________
You'd be surprised how many Jews are associated with and even managers at CAIR. One of the guys in my building was executive director at CAIR. Jewish guy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look... Trump needs to fire that Wiles woman.
Posted by: It's me donna
What, so now Trump is supposed to limp off with his tail between his legs and ignore one of his successes?
Posted by: It's me donna
What, so now Trump is supposed to limp off with his tail between his legs and ignore one of his successes?
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
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Effort and attitude are what matters.
https://youtube.com/shorts/1iNWAbmh3pA
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (RDiUV)
Hysterical.
https://youtube.com/shorts/1iNWAbmh3pA
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (RDiUV)
Hysterical.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (2614e)
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A sitting Congressman has a decent chance of being denaturalized and deported, and you don't think that's a big deal?
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By "decent" you mean "zero"
Congress will pass a bill specifically granting her citizenship.
And every other Somali on TPS.
And then Trump may veto it, but he'll 100% drop the case.
Again: Zero political gain for burning political capital on that woman.
Zero.
But the Dems got a massive rally cry of "mean to immigrants, anti-muslim and racist."
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By "decent" you mean "zero"
Congress will pass a bill specifically granting her citizenship.
And every other Somali on TPS.
And then Trump may veto it, but he'll 100% drop the case.
Again: Zero political gain for burning political capital on that woman.
Zero.
But the Dems got a massive rally cry of "mean to immigrants, anti-muslim and racist."
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (/Ki2A)
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There are two months left before the dumbasses in the Senate and House are replaced. How about getting some shit done??
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
121
What, so now Trump is supposed to limp off with his tail between his legs and ignore one of his successes?
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
My opinion... I am allowed to have one here aren't I ?
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
My opinion... I am allowed to have one here aren't I ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (4WM7K)
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He went down the Candy Owens rabbit trail re Kirk assassination. There was a lot of work to do.
Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)
A male who listens to Crazy Covens ?? What is his age group ? Perhaps prayers for salvation of his soul are in order!
Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)
A male who listens to Crazy Covens ?? What is his age group ? Perhaps prayers for salvation of his soul are in order!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (AKptf)
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Does your friend have any issues with $29B to NATO? $5.2B to Japan?? $3.3B to South Korea??? Are we owned by NATO or Japan ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (AKptf)
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Psst, it's not really about the money.
/whispers
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (AKptf)
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Psst, it's not really about the money.
/whispers
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (RIvkX)
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There is the danger of standing out in El Salvador. In Andorra, everyone else who is there is playing the same game.
"The nail that sticks out is hammered down"
"The nail that sticks out is hammered down"
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (2ap+5)
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So for $1 million or € million, I get to live in a mountain paradise with a maximum 10% marginal income tax rate and zero property tax? Count me in!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
You can live as a Pensionado in El Salvador if you have a fixed income of $1500 per month or better. And they don't tax foreign income. Crime rate now lower than USA.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:40 AM (j4Fxj)
But then, in the blink of an eye, there's a military coup and El Salvador becomes communist again. It seems to happen a lot in Central America. Then what?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:33 AM (2ap+5)
You can live as a Pensionado in El Salvador if you have a fixed income of $1500 per month or better. And they don't tax foreign income. Crime rate now lower than USA.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:40 AM (j4Fxj)
But then, in the blink of an eye, there's a military coup and El Salvador becomes communist again. It seems to happen a lot in Central America. Then what?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (g8Ew8)
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I was going to be a Big Thing.
Posted by: The Trump Arch at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (2Ez/1)
127
The next time you're feeling down, remember it's all about perspective.
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (mISmA)
128
90 I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look... Trump needs to fire that Wiles woman..
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (4WM7K)
Or himself - b/c no one can stop Trump from doing what he wants to do. I'm SURE it was not her idea...b/c any idiot knew it was stupid. But she's not the president...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:39 AM (4WM7K)
Or himself - b/c no one can stop Trump from doing what he wants to do. I'm SURE it was not her idea...b/c any idiot knew it was stupid. But she's not the president...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (Gb7+b)
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Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)
The EU wants one thing from Poland. ALL IT'S GOLD. Period.
They don't give a f*ck about the Polish people. They want the gold.
Personally, I'm ready to pull the plug on NATO. Looks like the EU is getting ready to false flag Poland into a war with Russia.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Dv3i1)
The EU wants one thing from Poland. ALL IT'S GOLD. Period.
They don't give a f*ck about the Polish people. They want the gold.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (2614e)
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You people are so ridiculously out-of-touch it’s unreal. I’ve been here for nearly 20 years and I’ve never seen coping this hard.
You just turned Texas blue and lost the Senate for 4-6 years and you’re still babbling about nonsense nobody in their right mind cares about.
I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
You just turned Texas blue and lost the Senate for 4-6 years and you’re still babbling about nonsense nobody in their right mind cares about.
I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
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You'd be surprised how many Jews are associated with and even managers at CAIR. One of the guys in my building was executive director at CAIR. Jewish guy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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Can't explain crazy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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Can't explain crazy.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (iOpI2)
132
You'd be surprised how many Jews are associated with and even managers at CAIR. One of the guys in my building was executive director at CAIR. Jewish guy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
Pointing out for the umpteenth time that very existence of a "Council for American Islamic Relations" is a tacit acknowledgement that islam is un-American.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
Pointing out for the umpteenth time that very existence of a "Council for American Islamic Relations" is a tacit acknowledgement that islam is un-American.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (j4Fxj)
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Any truth that 2.9 million new dem voters in TX were registered without ID? The same number of dems that Talafreako beat Paxton by?
I think a dem could have won there legitimately, demographics is destiny, but my brain also won't let go of neatly aligning patterns. It's mean that way.
I think a dem could have won there legitimately, demographics is destiny, but my brain also won't let go of neatly aligning patterns. It's mean that way.
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (Toos7)
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Is it any big surprise that voters were pissed and took it out on the GOP in the midterms?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board. Blaming Trump is silly, this is the same old piece of crap GOP. Democrats had a "message", targeted to idiots, ie voters. And who knows what else they had.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (pjdUv)
_________
GOP isn't a piece of shit. It's worse than a piece of shit. But Trump set the tone and the policies and controlled the narrative, and he dropped the ball big time.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board. Blaming Trump is silly, this is the same old piece of crap GOP. Democrats had a "message", targeted to idiots, ie voters. And who knows what else they had.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (pjdUv)
_________
GOP isn't a piece of shit. It's worse than a piece of shit. But Trump set the tone and the policies and controlled the narrative, and he dropped the ball big time.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (iFTx/)
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The next time you're feeling down, remember it's all about perspective.
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (mISmA)
HA!
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (mISmA)
HA!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (2614e)
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Lots of fantastic comments here on ending the MOU between the US and Israel. Count me on the side that supports ending the aid for both America First and pro-Israel reasons.
In addition to Netanyahu, lots of pro-Israel voices have been supporting this for a long time, like Nick Matau, whose YouTube debates are a lot of fun.
If you want more factual background on this, this article in Tablet makes the case really well (https://tinyurl.com/3d3vj4x6). The whole discussion on Tablet is here (https://tinyurl.com/ypdyzf69).
In addition to Netanyahu, lots of pro-Israel voices have been supporting this for a long time, like Nick Matau, whose YouTube debates are a lot of fun.
If you want more factual background on this, this article in Tablet makes the case really well (https://tinyurl.com/3d3vj4x6). The whole discussion on Tablet is here (https://tinyurl.com/ypdyzf69).
Posted by: Rofos at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (ropxx)
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My opinion... I am allowed to have one here aren't I ?
Posted by: It's me donna
Of course, Donna. As am I to disagree with it.
Posted by: It's me donna
Of course, Donna. As am I to disagree with it.
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (77rzZ)
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What, so now Trump is supposed to limp off with his tail between his legs and ignore one of his successes?
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
Pretty sad definition of "success." It's something almost nobody in the country will ever set foot in. Bragging about it when gas prices are sky-high is worse than useless. Like a parody of an Ancien Regime aristocracy.
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
Pretty sad definition of "success." It's something almost nobody in the country will ever set foot in. Bragging about it when gas prices are sky-high is worse than useless. Like a parody of an Ancien Regime aristocracy.
Posted by: Don't Blame Me! at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (pXX3N)
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This isn't to say it has "nothing" to do with Trump. This is a GOP issue, they didn't deserve to keep congress I have been clear about that unfortunately. They blocked his ass every step of the way and made it clear they were waiting it out until the commies could stop him again.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (pjdUv)
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The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board. Blaming Trump is silly, this is the same old piece of crap GOP. Democrats had a "message", targeted to idiots, ie voters. And who knows what else they had.
Posted by: ...
And the message was... *checks notes*
Elect us to fix the economy that we cratered in the first place, and that Trump was too slow to fix. We promise not to loot the treasury this time.
Posted by: ...
And the message was... *checks notes*
Elect us to fix the economy that we cratered in the first place, and that Trump was too slow to fix. We promise not to loot the treasury this time.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (yFLFB)
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A male who listens to Crazy Covens ?? What is his age group ? Perhaps prayers for salvation of his soul are in order!
___
Everyone is susceptible to a blind spot, here or there.
For example, maybe I'm wrong on the purpose of the coup attempt in Poland.
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Everyone is susceptible to a blind spot, here or there.
For example, maybe I'm wrong on the purpose of the coup attempt in Poland.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM (Dv3i1)
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I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
There is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
There is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
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Just happy to know where I'm going to live after I die.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM
And how you'll vote!
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM
And how you'll vote!
Posted by: The DNC at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (ctC8W)
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The GOP is a piece of shit. Look at the people they ran up and down the board.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (pjdUv)
Yeah, like that Paxton guy. Who was the fucking idiot who endorsed him, anyway?!
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:42 AM (pjdUv)
Yeah, like that Paxton guy. Who was the fucking idiot who endorsed him, anyway?!
Posted by: Don't Blame Me! at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (pXX3N)
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127 The next time you're feeling down, remember it's all about perspective.
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (mISmA)
Aaaggghhh.
Thanks for the levity break, rickb223.
I've got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (mISmA)
Aaaggghhh.
Thanks for the levity break, rickb223.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (odBC9)
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You know who has more gold reserves than China? Germany...hmmm
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (AKptf)
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I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
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Fair enough, but what exactly are we focusing on that nobody cares about?
I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
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Fair enough, but what exactly are we focusing on that nobody cares about?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (iOpI2)
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There are two months left before the dumbasses in the Senate and House are replaced. How about getting some shit done??
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew8)
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I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
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Are you sad, or
Sad!
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
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Are you sad, or
Sad!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (RIvkX)
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139 This isn't to say it has "nothing" to do with Trump. This is a GOP issue, they didn't deserve to keep congress I have been clear about that unfortunately. They blocked his ass every step of the way and made it clear they were waiting it out until the commies could stop him again.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM
Excellent summing up there.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:48 AM
Excellent summing up there.
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (LHPAg)
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>>>The GOP is a piece of shit
The party that blocked the President with pro forma sessions, blue slips, zombie filibusters, etc. Yeah, they were asking for it.
The party that blocked the President with pro forma sessions, blue slips, zombie filibusters, etc. Yeah, they were asking for it.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (gw3RI)
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146 You know who has more gold reserves than China? Germany...hmmm
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (AKptf)
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Poland does too. Odd that the EU wants to get control of it.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (AKptf)
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Poland does too. Odd that the EU wants to get control of it.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iOpI2)
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130 You people are so ridiculously out-of-touch it’s unreal. I’ve been here for nearly 20 years and I’ve never seen coping this hard.
You just turned Texas blue and lost the Senate for 4-6 years and you’re still babbling about nonsense nobody in their right mind cares about.
I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
Ok, I'll bit: name three nonsense-babbling topics we are on about.
You just turned Texas blue and lost the Senate for 4-6 years and you’re still babbling about nonsense nobody in their right mind cares about.
I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
Ok, I'll bit: name three nonsense-babbling topics we are on about.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (odBC9)
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What, so now Trump is supposed to limp off with his tail between his legs and ignore one of his successes?
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
No, but pimping what is generally seen as a vanity project the day after the United States registered for MAID seems crass. Aloof maybe. Let them eat cake-y.
If Trump wants to pimp a success the day after the election, he could be talking about how violent crime has fallen off a cliff. That's a real thing for real people and has a real impact.
Posted by: Bulg at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (77rzZ)
No, but pimping what is generally seen as a vanity project the day after the United States registered for MAID seems crass. Aloof maybe. Let them eat cake-y.
If Trump wants to pimp a success the day after the election, he could be talking about how violent crime has fallen off a cliff. That's a real thing for real people and has a real impact.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 11:51 AM (yKhjs)
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Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (iFTx/)
I agree he fucked up a few things for sure. But the bloodbath is because the Democrats rebranded, the media did it's thing, and the GOP offered nothing and couldn't even do stuff 80% of the country voted for.
I agree he fucked up a few things for sure. But the bloodbath is because the Democrats rebranded, the media did it's thing, and the GOP offered nothing and couldn't even do stuff 80% of the country voted for.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 11:51 AM (pjdUv)
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Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
Tillis,Murkowski, and Cornyn are still there .. Not to mention Paul... Good luck with that
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
Tillis,Murkowski, and Cornyn are still there .. Not to mention Paul... Good luck with that
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:51 AM (4WM7K)
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Poland does too. Odd that the EU wants to get control of it.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iOpI2)
Poland is no7 after Japan, Germany is no2 , US is no1 (of course!)
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iOpI2)
Poland is no7 after Japan, Germany is no2 , US is no1 (of course!)
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:51 AM (AKptf)
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Trump's seemingly not-smart decisions since Feb...
The man is now old...older people lose patience and emotional stability. It's why they tend not to work 24 hour 7 day week jobs.
Maybe Trump may still have all his stamina. But he's lost other things instead.
The man is now old...older people lose patience and emotional stability. It's why they tend not to work 24 hour 7 day week jobs.
Maybe Trump may still have all his stamina. But he's lost other things instead.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (Gb7+b)
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his is a GOP issue, they didn't deserve to keep congress
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True. I reasoned that the appropriate punishment for them was to keep them in the majority, they obviously hate that with a passion! Others preferred to reward them by making them a minority, I'm sure they thought they were punishing them though.
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True. I reasoned that the appropriate punishment for them was to keep them in the majority, they obviously hate that with a passion! Others preferred to reward them by making them a minority, I'm sure they thought they were punishing them though.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (Dv3i1)
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There is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (TepFm)
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*bite
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (odBC9)
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Mike Lee had a good strategy: senate hurries and cuts all further vacations and just rams Trump's judicial appointments in and codifies things into law. I have a feeling it won't happen though. Thune did a good job of melding the roles of Judas, Brutus, and Gollum into one final boss.
Oh, and to the person complaining we are babbling about nonsense nobody cares about... have you never been here before? That's a feature not a bug!
Oh, and to the person complaining we are babbling about nonsense nobody cares about... have you never been here before? That's a feature not a bug!
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (Toos7)
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@120
>>Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Nothing is going to get done in a lame duck session except spending.
And probably not even that.
In fact, pork barrel spending is pretty much the only thing that's going to be done for the next 2 years at a minimum.
40 Trillion...
here. we. come.
>>Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Nothing is going to get done in a lame duck session except spending.
And probably not even that.
In fact, pork barrel spending is pretty much the only thing that's going to be done for the next 2 years at a minimum.
40 Trillion...
here. we. come.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (XV/Pl)
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Are you sad, or
Sad!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM
He isn't trying to hump TJM's leg like a rabid Chihuahua, so probably just sad.
Sad!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM
He isn't trying to hump TJM's leg like a rabid Chihuahua, so probably just sad.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (ctC8W)
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What’s done is done but I’m literally sickened to see my beloved TX turn into CA. It’s not all on him, but he’s not blameless.
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We're not lost yet.
We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
And saving America.
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We're not lost yet.
We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
And saving America.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (/Ki2A)
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I asked a lib friend yesterday if he was aware
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (RIvkX)
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There are two months left before the dumbasses in the Senate and House are replaced. How about getting some shit done??
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
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Health insurance. It's a big hot-button issue that's been ignored. Can much be done given the state of Obamacare? Probably not. But at least put something together that might help some people.
All the other stuff is important in the long run, but it doesn't do anything personal for anyone now. Voters want something done now, something that benefits them directly.
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
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Health insurance. It's a big hot-button issue that's been ignored. Can much be done given the state of Obamacare? Probably not. But at least put something together that might help some people.
All the other stuff is important in the long run, but it doesn't do anything personal for anyone now. Voters want something done now, something that benefits them directly.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (iFTx/)
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148 There are two months left before the dumbasses in the Senate and House are replaced. How about getting some shit done??
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
Senate could do that - they still have the House bills.
Johnson is unlikely to get anything further done with his one vote majority, although a CR though the Sept 2027 should be his one and only try so it's done before Dems can balloon it and rip off DOW at the same time...
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (g8Ew
Senate could do that - they still have the House bills.
Johnson is unlikely to get anything further done with his one vote majority, although a CR though the Sept 2027 should be his one and only try so it's done before Dems can balloon it and rip off DOW at the same time...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (Gb7+b)
169
The West is finished, but what culture is ascendant?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
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I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
Posted by: Bluto at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (D5ixm)
171
There is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (TepFm)
OK, as an American, there is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air. Go there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (TepFm)
OK, as an American, there is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air. Go there.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (AKptf)
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>>>We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
I wish them luck, but demographics are destiny, and Texas is gone.
I wish them luck, but demographics are destiny, and Texas is gone.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (gw3RI)
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You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (TepFm)
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I think you're from Pakistan.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM (TepFm)
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I think you're from Pakistan.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (RIvkX)
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I don’t know what happened to this place. It’s sad, really.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
Your concern has been noted.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (TepFm)
Your concern has been noted.
Posted by: dantesed at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (Oy/m2)
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The ballroom is going to be Trump's final redoubt, from which he will direct Steiner to launch a counteroffensive.
I mean, it's not a great look for an 80 year old man to dodder about the White House after a party was elected to take power whose intention is to systematically peel off, prosecute, and/or kill various members of administration.
What about the military leadership, or rank and file? Will the threats of that pig Elissa Slotkunt have an effect on them? I mean, she was elected democratically, by which I mean she received 10,000 more magical votes in Michigan. And democracy is great.
I mean, it's not a great look for an 80 year old man to dodder about the White House after a party was elected to take power whose intention is to systematically peel off, prosecute, and/or kill various members of administration.
What about the military leadership, or rank and file? Will the threats of that pig Elissa Slotkunt have an effect on them? I mean, she was elected democratically, by which I mean she received 10,000 more magical votes in Michigan. And democracy is great.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 11:54 AM (qwx/I)
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>BBC, Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace, 3 days ago
>US Said to plan fresh NATO push for Ukraine arms delivery, Bloomberg, 2 days ago
>DW News, YouTube, 2 hours ago, Former top diplomat on the global risks and NATO after Trump’s midterm defeat
From Berlin to Brussels, many welcomed the Democratic victory in Congress as a setback for Donald Trump. The assumption was simple: less Trump means less disruption. But politics is rarely that straightforward. According to our guest – Germany's former ambassador to the US and outgoing Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger – the relief many in Europe are feeling following Trump's midterm defeat could prove short-lived, and the real consequences may be far more complicated.
Damn that Zelensky. (Solely my opinion.)
>US Said to plan fresh NATO push for Ukraine arms delivery, Bloomberg, 2 days ago
>DW News, YouTube, 2 hours ago, Former top diplomat on the global risks and NATO after Trump’s midterm defeat
From Berlin to Brussels, many welcomed the Democratic victory in Congress as a setback for Donald Trump. The assumption was simple: less Trump means less disruption. But politics is rarely that straightforward. According to our guest – Germany's former ambassador to the US and outgoing Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger – the relief many in Europe are feeling following Trump's midterm defeat could prove short-lived, and the real consequences may be far more complicated.
Damn that Zelensky. (Solely my opinion.)
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (NFX2v)
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The West is finished, but what culture is ascendant?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
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Harajuku!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
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Harajuku!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (RIvkX)
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166 I asked a lib friend yesterday if he was aware
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
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The media will trumpet these stats daily, but only after the new Dem majority is seated. Message: vote dems and your life instantly gets better!
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
____
The media will trumpet these stats daily, but only after the new Dem majority is seated. Message: vote dems and your life instantly gets better!
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (Dv3i1)
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Netanyahu announced the end of military aid about a week before PDT ever said anything.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (8Uo7a)
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Now that we're out of power, we can get back to doing what we do best: talking about what we're going to do once we're back in power.
Posted by: J. Thune at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (2Ez/1)
181
There is a vibrant and welcoming comments section at Hot Air.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM
He's also one of us. So please note the vibrant and welcoming comment section at HotAir and fuck off in that direction.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 11:49 AM (j4Fxj)
You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM
He's also one of us. So please note the vibrant and welcoming comment section at HotAir and fuck off in that direction.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (ctC8W)
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Poland does too. Odd that the EU wants to get control of it.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iOpI2)
I read earlier this week that Poland has the most reserves in Europe. THAT'S why the EU wants them to adopt the Euro and become full members. THAT'S why there's a coup going on there at the moment.
MONEY.......That's what they want.
Poland does too. Odd that the EU wants to get control of it.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iOpI2)
I read earlier this week that Poland has the most reserves in Europe. THAT'S why the EU wants them to adopt the Euro and become full members. THAT'S why there's a coup going on there at the moment.
MONEY.......That's what they want.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (2614e)
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Any truth that 2.9 million new dem voters in TX were registered without ID? The same number of dems that Talafreako beat Paxton by?
Posted by: LizLem
Probably. According to the Texas SecState website they still allow people to vote if they show a utility bill.
Posted by: LizLem
Probably. According to the Texas SecState website they still allow people to vote if they show a utility bill.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 05, 2026 11:56 AM (vJrRc)
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169 The West is finished, but what culture is ascendant?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
Islam
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
Islam
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at November 05, 2026 11:56 AM (N39Ws)
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178 166 I asked a lib friend yesterday if he was aware
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
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The media will trumpet these stats daily, but only after the new Dem majority is seated. Message: vote dems and your life instantly gets better!
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (Dv3i1)
It doesn't help if people don't feel it...see 2024...
1. The highest median household income
2. First real wage gains in years
3. Lowest violent crime ever
4. Lowest child poverty ever
Nope x4
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The media will trumpet these stats daily, but only after the new Dem majority is seated. Message: vote dems and your life instantly gets better!
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (Dv3i1)
It doesn't help if people don't feel it...see 2024...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM (Gb7+b)
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Can the ascendant culture really be short and fat like Mexico and Central America?
Maybe Eastern Europe?
Maybe Eastern Europe?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM (2ap+5)
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>>> The West is finished, but what culture is ascendant?
A colony on the moon? But seeing as the liberals want to sack and pillage and kill the only man on earth making progress in that area, my hopes are low.
A colony on the moon? But seeing as the liberals want to sack and pillage and kill the only man on earth making progress in that area, my hopes are low.
Posted by: LizLem at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM (Toos7)
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That ballroom will look great when President Aoc turns it into an abortion clinic. Followed by president mandami turning it into a mosque. Then the burning times begin.
Posted by: it's over at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM (FWvuS)
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You’re a foreigner, not an American.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM
He's also one of us. So please note the vibrant and welcoming comment section at HotAir and fuck off in that direction.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (ctC8W)
Seems someone should go back to lurking.
Posted by: lurker at November 05, 2026 11:52 AM
He's also one of us. So please note the vibrant and welcoming comment section at HotAir and fuck off in that direction.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (ctC8W)
Seems someone should go back to lurking.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM (2614e)
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Now we're gonna get millions of young women who would love to be Beria's...because they're stupid, cruel and they have no honor.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (qwx/I)
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Just saw this on X. No verification:
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE! 🚨🔥
History is being rewritten in real-time, and legal experts are SCREAMING from the rooftops! Democrats thought they were playing 4D chess by dragging their desperate fight to the Supreme Court to block President Trump…
Instead, they triggered a CATASTROPHIC, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER! 💥🇺🇸
🛑 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
The Legal Trap Sprung: Trump previously wanted to use ICE agents and federal law enforcement, arguing he needed to call the National Guard. But under the statute, a president must first prove they are "unable to enforce the law with regular forces"—a crucial question the Supreme Court had never decided before!
The Supreme Court’s Shock Ruling: The Court ruled that "regular forces" means the President must try utilizing regular armed forces first before deploying the National Guard!
⚡ THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES ARE HERE:
Instead of clipping his wings, the Court has essentially invited President Trump to deploy heavy-duty military power directly into blue cities like Chicago and Los Angeles!
(Cont)
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE! 🚨🔥
History is being rewritten in real-time, and legal experts are SCREAMING from the rooftops! Democrats thought they were playing 4D chess by dragging their desperate fight to the Supreme Court to block President Trump…
Instead, they triggered a CATASTROPHIC, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER! 💥🇺🇸
🛑 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
The Legal Trap Sprung: Trump previously wanted to use ICE agents and federal law enforcement, arguing he needed to call the National Guard. But under the statute, a president must first prove they are "unable to enforce the law with regular forces"—a crucial question the Supreme Court had never decided before!
The Supreme Court’s Shock Ruling: The Court ruled that "regular forces" means the President must try utilizing regular armed forces first before deploying the National Guard!
⚡ THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES ARE HERE:
Instead of clipping his wings, the Court has essentially invited President Trump to deploy heavy-duty military power directly into blue cities like Chicago and Los Angeles!
(Cont)
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (mISmA)
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STEP 1: THE HEAVY HITTERS. To protect federal buildings and shield ICE agents at all costs, Trump is now unlocked to deploy elite active-duty military forces—MARINES, the 82nd AIRBORNE, and the 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION—exactly like Eisenhower did after Brown v. Board of Education!
STEP 2: NATIONAL GUARD AS CHILD’S PLAY. Governors like JB Pritzker might be cheering this as a political "win" to curb executive power... but they just signed up for the hard way. The National Guard is now just child's play—only to be deployed if needed later down the line!
STEP 3: TOTAL FEDERAL DOMINATION. If blue cities and defiant states refuse to do their jobs, federal authority crashes in with REAL, UNFILTERED ENFORCEMENT. NO HOLDS BARRED.
🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE:
Democrats thought they were delivering a checkmate. Instead, they accidentally begged the Supreme Court to invite Trump to patrol American streets with the Marine Corps and the 82nd Airborne instead of local guardsmen!
🔥 MASSIVE. EPIC. BACKFIRE. 🔥
The Great Awakening is HERE.
STEP 2: NATIONAL GUARD AS CHILD’S PLAY. Governors like JB Pritzker might be cheering this as a political "win" to curb executive power... but they just signed up for the hard way. The National Guard is now just child's play—only to be deployed if needed later down the line!
STEP 3: TOTAL FEDERAL DOMINATION. If blue cities and defiant states refuse to do their jobs, federal authority crashes in with REAL, UNFILTERED ENFORCEMENT. NO HOLDS BARRED.
🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE:
Democrats thought they were delivering a checkmate. Instead, they accidentally begged the Supreme Court to invite Trump to patrol American streets with the Marine Corps and the 82nd Airborne instead of local guardsmen!
🔥 MASSIVE. EPIC. BACKFIRE. 🔥
The Great Awakening is HERE.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (mISmA)
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Islam is magian - they hardened into a retarded husk millennia ago.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (2ap+5)
194
Codify the DOGE cuts for a start.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
contact all the outgoing Congress-critters in your state and encourage them to pass bills to spite the people who frauded them out of office
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (iOpI2)
Pass the fucking SAVE Act!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
contact all the outgoing Congress-critters in your state and encourage them to pass bills to spite the people who frauded them out of office
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (vJrRc)
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We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
+++
Good luck.
We're all counting on you.
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Good luck.
We're all counting on you.
Posted by: Leslie Nielsen at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (2Ez/1)
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Seems someone should go back to lurking.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM
Must be from those shadows of shame Weasel keeps talking about.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 11:57 AM
Must be from those shadows of shame Weasel keeps talking about.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (ctC8W)
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (AKptf)
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If that fucker, Thune, sends me marketing of any kind asking for money...Ho-lee-shit
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (iOpI2)
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Does Texas still use those electronic voting machines with the annoying dial? Or did they ever switch to paper ballots?
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 11:59 AM (gw3RI)
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The Texas Sec of State's office was offline from before 8pm until around 3 am in the morning. They were unable to take elections results.
Leaking water pipes, anyone?
Leaking water pipes, anyone?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 12:00 PM (8Uo7a)
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USA Facts, What states are people in California moving to and from? Updated May 2026
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:00 PM (NFX2v)
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>>>THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE!
Trust the process!!!!
Trust the process!!!!
Posted by: Q-Anon is back at November 05, 2026 12:00 PM (gw3RI)
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You'd be surprised how many Jews are associated with and even managers at CAIR. One of the guys in my building was executive director at CAIR. Jewish guy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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Can't explain crazy.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (iOpI2)
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Nope. Otherwise, he (Jacob) was a normal, nebbish, affluent Jewish guy with a Jewish wife and Jewish kid. You'd never notice anything particularly weird about him.
But he was literally a head honcho at an organization that makes little secret that they want to exterminate him and all his kind.
I didn't believe it. "That can't be," I thought. So I looke him up. Sure enough, his bio is on the CAIR website, along with a number of other names that are almost certainly Jewish. Incredible.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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Can't explain crazy.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 11:47 AM (iOpI2)
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Nope. Otherwise, he (Jacob) was a normal, nebbish, affluent Jewish guy with a Jewish wife and Jewish kid. You'd never notice anything particularly weird about him.
But he was literally a head honcho at an organization that makes little secret that they want to exterminate him and all his kind.
I didn't believe it. "That can't be," I thought. So I looke him up. Sure enough, his bio is on the CAIR website, along with a number of other names that are almost certainly Jewish. Incredible.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (iFTx/)
204
I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look..
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Or, "let them eat cake."
"I wasn't on the ballot, if I was, I would have won."
You were on the ballot, duffus--your policies, your agenda, your "wins."
And you got your ass handed to you.
"but look at this ballroom!"
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Or, "let them eat cake."
"I wasn't on the ballot, if I was, I would have won."
You were on the ballot, duffus--your policies, your agenda, your "wins."
And you got your ass handed to you.
"but look at this ballroom!"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (/Ki2A)
205
I think Trump KNEW he was going to get his shit pushed in during the election and did what he could to free the Israelis from whatever conditions and strings the incoming Antisemitic Congress might put on them.
Agreed 100%. The timing was weird, but actually cutting it off was fairly reasonable. Bibi's talked about getting rid of the strings of the US government's current fashions since the 90s.
Agreed 100%. The timing was weird, but actually cutting it off was fairly reasonable. Bibi's talked about getting rid of the strings of the US government's current fashions since the 90s.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (2ocoG)
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Check out the retarded 3rd comment. These people are fucked in the head.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (hmYU4)
Third comment?! All three that are showing up for me are retarded.
Posted by: pookysgirl, apparently smarter than the average X user at November 05, 2026 11:44 AM (Wt5PA)
Absolutely. That's who we're up against.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 11:38 AM (hmYU4)
Third comment?! All three that are showing up for me are retarded.
Posted by: pookysgirl, apparently smarter than the average X user at November 05, 2026 11:44 AM (Wt5PA)
Absolutely. That's who we're up against.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (hmYU4)
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interesting..
"Patrick Ruffini
@PatrickRuffini
·
1h
Your personal pet issue - the war, data centers, tariffs - mattered, but they only mattered in how they laddered up to broader arguments about affordability and corruption.
The war = gas prices
Data centers = rising utility rates, corrupt deals
Tariffs = prices"
"Patrick Ruffini
@PatrickRuffini
·
1h
Your personal pet issue - the war, data centers, tariffs - mattered, but they only mattered in how they laddered up to broader arguments about affordability and corruption.
The war = gas prices
Data centers = rising utility rates, corrupt deals
Tariffs = prices"
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (AKptf)
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Abbott had 12 years to clean up voting in Texas.
And they figured it out.
And they figured it out.
Posted by: torabora at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (Wt1Rs)
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Does Texas still use those electronic voting machines with the annoying dial? Or did they ever switch to paper ballots?
Posted by: brak
Touch screen & Paper. Load ballot. Go thru touch screen. Hit print. It prints. Take printout to counting machine. Feed it into the machine. Fini.
Posted by: brak
Touch screen & Paper. Load ballot. Go thru touch screen. Hit print. It prints. Take printout to counting machine. Feed it into the machine. Fini.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (mISmA)
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🔥 MASSIVE. EPIC. BACKFIRE. 🔥
The Great Awakening is HERE.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM
Cocaine's a helluva drug.
The Great Awakening is HERE.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM
Cocaine's a helluva drug.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:02 PM (ctC8W)
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201 USA Facts, What states are people in California moving to and from? Updated May 2026
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:00 PM (NFX2v)
A friend of mine's Daughter moved her Family to Texas from CA to get away from the Liberalism.. Very Conservative... Wonder if she's considering another move ?.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:00 PM (NFX2v)
A friend of mine's Daughter moved her Family to Texas from CA to get away from the Liberalism.. Very Conservative... Wonder if she's considering another move ?.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 12:02 PM (4WM7K)
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Are Trump and Vance entering Adams and Jefferson territory? Hamilton and Burr territory?
Vance doesn't seem to have an apparatus to protect himself that Trump has.
Vance doesn't seem to have an apparatus to protect himself that Trump has.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:02 PM (qwx/I)
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I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look..
I get saying that, but I think the media/Democrat hysteria over the ballroom, a ballroom that Clinton and Obama both made noises about constructing when they were in office, is extremely stupid.
Also, Trump is now off the hook for "good looks" until the end of his term. And given that Vance probably already has decided not to run and told Trump as much, that goes double.
I get saying that, but I think the media/Democrat hysteria over the ballroom, a ballroom that Clinton and Obama both made noises about constructing when they were in office, is extremely stupid.
Also, Trump is now off the hook for "good looks" until the end of his term. And given that Vance probably already has decided not to run and told Trump as much, that goes double.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
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177 The West is finished, but what culture is ascendant?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
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Harajuku!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (RIvkX)
Gesundheit.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (2ap+5)
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Harajuku!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (RIvkX)
Gesundheit.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:04 PM (odBC9)
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"Is it any big surprise that voters were pissed and took it out on the GOP in the midterms?"
I'm not sure what the state levels of government in Texas had to do that.
I'm not sure what the state levels of government in Texas had to do that.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at November 05, 2026 12:04 PM (au4et)
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211. A friend of mine's Daughter moved her Family to Texas from CA to get away from the Liberalism.. Very Conservative... Wonder if she's considering another move ?.
Posted by: It's me donna
I can appreciate that. I have one that went to GA from my ultra-lib state.
Posted by: It's me donna
I can appreciate that. I have one that went to GA from my ultra-lib state.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:04 PM (NFX2v)
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>>>"Texas processed 2,900,357 new valid voter registrations between 2022-2024 without proof of citizenship
...
56.5% of Texas voter registration were classified as 'new valid registrations.'"
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56.5% of Texas voter registration were classified as 'new valid registrations.'"
Posted by: nothing to see here at November 05, 2026 12:04 PM (gw3RI)
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All well and good. Republicans will never win shit again if Trump puts the Marines on the streets of an American city.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:04 PM (2614e)
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How good was TX Republican registration drives?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (AKptf)
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Abbott had 12 years to clean up voting in Texas.
Abbott's top donor is a Pakistani Muslim, which honestly explains a lot.
Abbott's top donor is a Pakistani Muslim, which honestly explains a lot.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (2ocoG)
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Hot Air comments section sucks. That's why I jumped ship to come here. In fairness, I haven't been in their comment section in a while (ya gotta buy a "VIP" membership), so maybe it's better.
But at the time, there was lotsa fucknugget crybabies, foreign trolls and bots, stalkers, spam, whores, and that insufferable twat Allahpundit.
But at the time, there was lotsa fucknugget crybabies, foreign trolls and bots, stalkers, spam, whores, and that insufferable twat Allahpundit.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (iFTx/)
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Is it at all possible that TX Rs slept, while TX Ds did not?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (AKptf)
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Republican may never win again if Trump ramps things up?
Oh, no. Democracy is good. It's the goodest thing ever.
Oh, no. Democracy is good. It's the goodest thing ever.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (qwx/I)
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (4WM7K)
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They can't kill us all because they need much of the work ethics and money from us, the common savers.
But ever so slowly...
But ever so slowly...
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (NFX2v)
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Harajuku!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (RIvkX)
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You have my attention!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 05, 2026 11:55 AM (RIvkX)
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You have my attention!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (2ap+5)
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Is it at all possible that TX Rs slept, while TX Ds did not?
Talarico got half a million more votes than Kamala did in 2024. That seems exceptionally unlikely unless a Buick with a really big trunk is in play.
Talarico got half a million more votes than Kamala did in 2024. That seems exceptionally unlikely unless a Buick with a really big trunk is in play.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (2ocoG)
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213 I'm kind of thinking the day after a blood bath election taking a tour of the unfinished ball room wasn't a good look..
I get saying that, but I think the media/Democrat hysteria over the ballroom, a ballroom that Clinton and Obama both made noises about constructing when they were in office, is extremely stupid.
Also, Trump is now off the hook for "good looks" until the end of his term. And given that Vance probably already has decided not to run and told Trump as much, that goes double.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
See, I don't think Vance said that...I think Trump is making it impossible for Vance to run. I don't want Vance, but you can't ignore how Trump is treating him vs others lately...
I get saying that, but I think the media/Democrat hysteria over the ballroom, a ballroom that Clinton and Obama both made noises about constructing when they were in office, is extremely stupid.
Also, Trump is now off the hook for "good looks" until the end of his term. And given that Vance probably already has decided not to run and told Trump as much, that goes double.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
See, I don't think Vance said that...I think Trump is making it impossible for Vance to run. I don't want Vance, but you can't ignore how Trump is treating him vs others lately...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:07 PM (Gb7+b)
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🔥 MASSIVE. EPIC. BACKFIRE. 🔥
The Great Awakening is HERE.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM
Cocaine's a helluva drug.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:02 PM (ctC8W)
________
"You should try railing K off some fratbro's dong!"
-- Cornell 7 hoe
The Great Awakening is HERE.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM
Cocaine's a helluva drug.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:02 PM (ctC8W)
________
"You should try railing K off some fratbro's dong!"
-- Cornell 7 hoe
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 12:07 PM (iFTx/)
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What explains, Ohio, Kansas,and the other reddish States that went bluish ?
Blue cities, probably with Alex Soros money, perfected the cheat. Probably using AI to find the vulnerabilities.
Blue cities, probably with Alex Soros money, perfected the cheat. Probably using AI to find the vulnerabilities.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2ocoG)
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Apologies @ 200, not take results but report results.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (8Uo7a)
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NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2614e)
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191 Just saw this on X. No verification:
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE!
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (mISmA)
Maybe when it's in all caps and has fiery emojis, just no.
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE!
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 11:58 AM (mISmA)
Maybe when it's in all caps and has fiery emojis, just no.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (odBC9)
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In Ohio, the top of the ticket was horrible. Every time that retard Vivek opened his butter chicken hole, the more difficult the climb became for other Rs. I really liked Scott Adams, but he was no political genius, as evidenced by his weird predilection for Vivek.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:09 PM (2ap+5)
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165 What’s done is done but I’m literally sickened to see my beloved TX turn into CA. It’s not all on him, but he’s not blameless.
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We're not lost yet.
We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
And saving America.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (/Ki2A)
There is iron in the words of People’s Hippo Voice for all men to hear. - Ten Bears
( and all those who would not surrender).
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We're not lost yet.
We have 19 Republicans in the TX senate who have the monumental, herculean near-impossible task of saving Texas.
And saving America.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 11:53 AM (/Ki2A)
There is iron in the words of People’s Hippo Voice for all men to hear. - Ten Bears
( and all those who would not surrender).
Posted by: Eromero at November 05, 2026 12:09 PM (LHPAg)
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@224
>>What explains, Ohio, Kansas,and the other reddish States that went bluish ?
Preference cascade.
As said previously, the donks are the natural/default political party, and as much as we'd like to think they should be relegated to the trash heap for their sordid history/evil and out right lunacy, they seem to be forgiven for their tresspasses and returned to power.
They literally were party of slavery and yet black people love the democrat party. They are literally the party of internment and anti-semtitism, and yet asians and jews vote heavily for democrats.
Hell, they just elected a muslim brotherhood devotee to the Senate.
Can't explain, but here we are.
>>What explains, Ohio, Kansas,and the other reddish States that went bluish ?
Preference cascade.
As said previously, the donks are the natural/default political party, and as much as we'd like to think they should be relegated to the trash heap for their sordid history/evil and out right lunacy, they seem to be forgiven for their tresspasses and returned to power.
They literally were party of slavery and yet black people love the democrat party. They are literally the party of internment and anti-semtitism, and yet asians and jews vote heavily for democrats.
Hell, they just elected a muslim brotherhood devotee to the Senate.
Can't explain, but here we are.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (XV/Pl)
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205 I think Trump KNEW he was going to get his shit pushed in during the election and did what he could to free the Israelis from whatever conditions and strings the incoming Antisemitic Congress might put on them.
Agreed 100%. The timing was weird, but actually cutting it off was fairly reasonable. Bibi's talked about getting rid of the strings of the US government's current fashions since the 90s.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (2ocoG)
More, with the media taking Victory Laps for the dems, it really does not matter WHAT Trump actually said. It would be spun negative no matter what.
Next thing that happens though? The same Congresscritters that always shouted at him for supporting Israel, will suddenly decide it is ONLY up to Congress if foreign aid continues, and thus Trump can't cut the aid....
Because ANYTHING Trump does, must be fought against.
Agreed 100%. The timing was weird, but actually cutting it off was fairly reasonable. Bibi's talked about getting rid of the strings of the US government's current fashions since the 90s.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:01 PM (2ocoG)
More, with the media taking Victory Laps for the dems, it really does not matter WHAT Trump actually said. It would be spun negative no matter what.
Next thing that happens though? The same Congresscritters that always shouted at him for supporting Israel, will suddenly decide it is ONLY up to Congress if foreign aid continues, and thus Trump can't cut the aid....
Because ANYTHING Trump does, must be fought against.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (mP0Kj)
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I know some of you over 29ers may be disappointed in me, but we really, really need to be better in the social media space. Like it or not, this is where news is gotten. And we need to be all over it - Spencer Pratt is right, it’s the vibe and the brand. We need to play in this playground, and we need to do it quickly.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (ZdaMQ)
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BREAKING: Russell Brand CONVICTED of rape and three sexual assaults in the UK!
Nearly 20 YEARS later, with no forensic evidence available?! Police say they interviewed over 100 witnesses, but I still have QUESTIONS! Especially given how things operate in the UK these days! Does this conviction raise red flags for anyone else?
Nearly 20 YEARS later, with no forensic evidence available?! Police say they interviewed over 100 witnesses, but I still have QUESTIONS! Especially given how things operate in the UK these days! Does this conviction raise red flags for anyone else?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (mISmA)
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Is it at all possible that TX Rs slept, while TX Ds did not?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (AKptf)
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That is my theory that explains the entire national debacle. We stayed home because the GOP gave us nothing to vote for. The GOP are useless shitheads no matter what, but from what I can tell, even the ones that actually might have fought for us ran terrible campaigns that offered little more than "I'm not that guy."
But ... if indeed it's true that Perverted Imp got more votes than anyone ever in TX history, that seems very suspicious to me. I'm sure there was quite a bit of vote fraud too.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:05 PM (AKptf)
_____
That is my theory that explains the entire national debacle. We stayed home because the GOP gave us nothing to vote for. The GOP are useless shitheads no matter what, but from what I can tell, even the ones that actually might have fought for us ran terrible campaigns that offered little more than "I'm not that guy."
But ... if indeed it's true that Perverted Imp got more votes than anyone ever in TX history, that seems very suspicious to me. I'm sure there was quite a bit of vote fraud too.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (iFTx/)
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Just saw this on X. No verification:
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE!
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X is full of dogshit like this to game views and engagement.
This the shit they were posting after the SCOTUS ruling months ago.
Trump will do F-All.
Trump is a spent force that has a 10 to 1 negative to positive ratio right now.
He's burned all his political capital and has nothing left to spend.
This is the conservative equivalent of buying a Powerball and dreaming on what you're going to do with all the money.
Delusional.
In what world, where Trump is so hated right now, does even 10% of America support this massive escalation using the military to shoot at Americans?
Or are we going to pretend these Marines are going to scare everyone off with mean looks on their faces?
🔥🚨 THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SUPREME COURT BACKFIRE: DEMOCRATS JUST HANDED TRUMP THE ULTIMATE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR MACHINE!
---
X is full of dogshit like this to game views and engagement.
This the shit they were posting after the SCOTUS ruling months ago.
Trump will do F-All.
Trump is a spent force that has a 10 to 1 negative to positive ratio right now.
He's burned all his political capital and has nothing left to spend.
This is the conservative equivalent of buying a Powerball and dreaming on what you're going to do with all the money.
Delusional.
In what world, where Trump is so hated right now, does even 10% of America support this massive escalation using the military to shoot at Americans?
Or are we going to pretend these Marines are going to scare everyone off with mean looks on their faces?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (/Ki2A)
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@224 ... Used to live in Kansas (worked in the manufacturing hub). The rural areas are still pretty solid red but they are emptying out of population -- the population concentration is Johnson County and Wy County, near KC, (Overland Park Lenexa). That area has gotten very Democratic, like Cook County levels.
Plus Manhattan and Lawrence are where the unis are.
The rise of the college educated AWFL wine moms will not be stopped until they kill every fetus ever conceived. And then they will kill their children.
Plus Manhattan and Lawrence are where the unis are.
The rise of the college educated AWFL wine moms will not be stopped until they kill every fetus ever conceived. And then they will kill their children.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:12 PM (qwx/I)
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I hear Paxton was not a great candidate, but you will never make me believe that Telerico got more votes than anyone, ever.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (iOpI2)
244
BREAKING: Russell Brand CONVICTED of rape and three sexual assaults in the UK!
Nearly 20 YEARS later, with no forensic evidence available?! Police say they interviewed over 100 witnesses, but I still have QUESTIONS! Especially given how things operate in the UK these days! Does this conviction raise red flags for anyone else?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (mISmA)
_________
Brand was railroaded for having Unapproved Thoughts.
He also didn't help himself by being admittedly aggressive, hyper-promiscuous, and almost deliberately seeking out drug-fueled toxic relationships.
He ignored the rule that no man should ignore.
Nearly 20 YEARS later, with no forensic evidence available?! Police say they interviewed over 100 witnesses, but I still have QUESTIONS! Especially given how things operate in the UK these days! Does this conviction raise red flags for anyone else?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (mISmA)
_________
Brand was railroaded for having Unapproved Thoughts.
He also didn't help himself by being admittedly aggressive, hyper-promiscuous, and almost deliberately seeking out drug-fueled toxic relationships.
He ignored the rule that no man should ignore.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (iFTx/)
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- Tariffs. Literally secured nothing for average Americans. No one can point to one thing a middle class person got in exchange but vague promises of "things will get better, you just watch." And up and down the courts, he got his ass handed to him. Again, nothing but a pile of burned political capital.
- Iran. It wasn't the war--it was yet another broken promise of "winning." What did we "win?" Higher gas prices and "trust me bro, their nuke program is done. Maybe. We gotta keep bombing. Or not. Or maybe. Ceasefire. No ceasefire." So a half-ass, half-hearted, who-knows for ... what? Nothing. Iran is still there, now stronger than before.
You effing idiot.
Tariffs were paid into the Treasury, in case you're mildly worried about the deficit. They also made is worthwhile to move manufacturing into the US versus out of the US.
If you think Iran is stronger now than before, you should consider offing yourself right now to improve your family's position. Since that's how you appear to think how such things work.
I'm going to time out from here until the firing squads run out of ammo. Maybe come back December 7th. See you then!
- Iran. It wasn't the war--it was yet another broken promise of "winning." What did we "win?" Higher gas prices and "trust me bro, their nuke program is done. Maybe. We gotta keep bombing. Or not. Or maybe. Ceasefire. No ceasefire." So a half-ass, half-hearted, who-knows for ... what? Nothing. Iran is still there, now stronger than before.
You effing idiot.
Tariffs were paid into the Treasury, in case you're mildly worried about the deficit. They also made is worthwhile to move manufacturing into the US versus out of the US.
If you think Iran is stronger now than before, you should consider offing yourself right now to improve your family's position. Since that's how you appear to think how such things work.
I'm going to time out from here until the firing squads run out of ammo. Maybe come back December 7th. See you then!
Posted by: Richard Cranium at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (au4et)
246
Brand became a Christian and too openly told of his past. He was also a force in the podcast space and the scum who run the UK could not have that.
Meghan Kelly read the charges, and of course they are bullshit.
Get it straight: I am not pro rape but after 20-30 years, I don't give a shit about your made-up trauma and getting paid off to bring them up on a guy the establishment doesn't like.
See also: TRUMP
Meghan Kelly read the charges, and of course they are bullshit.
Get it straight: I am not pro rape but after 20-30 years, I don't give a shit about your made-up trauma and getting paid off to bring them up on a guy the establishment doesn't like.
See also: TRUMP
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (iOpI2)
247
That is my theory that explains the entire national debacle. We stayed home because the GOP gave us nothing to vote for.
--
Texas Rs have been coasting to near 20 years on "R after name."
They've not had to run competitive campaigns.
Until now.
And got their asses handed to them.
Last session, we got school choice, property tax relief--but only for seniors--and a slap-fight over banning THC.
Or:
Fringe issue that matters to a tiny fraction of parents, yet another give-away to benefit only the wealthy*, and a meaningless sop to the fundie Christians.
Nothing but nothing for 90% of Republican voters.
* Yes, I know, "grandma's eating dog food 'cause she only has SS" but everyone else sees mansions on the golf course and grandpa touring around mid-day on his golf cart.
--
Texas Rs have been coasting to near 20 years on "R after name."
They've not had to run competitive campaigns.
Until now.
And got their asses handed to them.
Last session, we got school choice, property tax relief--but only for seniors--and a slap-fight over banning THC.
Or:
Fringe issue that matters to a tiny fraction of parents, yet another give-away to benefit only the wealthy*, and a meaningless sop to the fundie Christians.
Nothing but nothing for 90% of Republican voters.
* Yes, I know, "grandma's eating dog food 'cause she only has SS" but everyone else sees mansions on the golf course and grandpa touring around mid-day on his golf cart.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 12:21 PM (/Ki2A)
248
@247, even the dog food is gourmet nowadays so Grandma's eating top quality kibble.
Yeah, the Boomers have secured themselves rather well as we enter the Age of the Orc. As I said yesterday, we in Gen X are gonna catch hell. Already lost all of my gains from yesterday ... wheee!
Yeah, the Boomers have secured themselves rather well as we enter the Age of the Orc. As I said yesterday, we in Gen X are gonna catch hell. Already lost all of my gains from yesterday ... wheee!
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:23 PM (qwx/I)
249
Talarico got half a million more votes than Kamala did in 2024. That seems exceptionally unlikely unless a Buick with a really big trunk is in play.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (2ocoG)
Unless Ds registered more people than Rs. See how that works ?
Posted by: Ian S. at November 05, 2026 12:06 PM (2ocoG)
Unless Ds registered more people than Rs. See how that works ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (AKptf)
250
He ignored the rule that no man should ignore.
Don't put yer dick in crazy?
Don't put yer dick in crazy?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at November 05, 2026 12:25 PM (O86Rb)
251
My opinion... I am allowed to have one here aren't I ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (4WM7K)
Uhhh, no.
I hope it was worth it everyone.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 11:46 AM (4WM7K)
Uhhh, no.
I hope it was worth it everyone.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (CQ3Qb)
252
That is my theory that explains the entire national debacle. We stayed home because the GOP gave us nothing to vote for."
Sound, that theory is...
Sound, that theory is...
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