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Muslim Brotherhood Congratulates Abdulrhaman Mohamed El-Sayed for Working on Behalf of "the Islamic World" by Working Within "the [Infidel] Political System"
Huh! And I was told it was racist to say that Abdulrhaman Mohamed El-Sayed was working on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood for international Islam.
Is it racist when the Muslim Brotherhood says it, or nah?@DSA_Watch That’s weird. Why would the Muslim Brotherhood congratulate someone who doesn’t share any of their beliefs? Unless…
— Nachama Soloveichik (@nachamasol) November 4, 2026
True Colors
Megyn Kelly defending @AbdulElSayed says all you need to know about her. She backs the Islamunist against a Republican because...Israel.
The sickness on the groyp-y Right is well...sickening https://t.co/GqUWBpcINQ— Jim Hanson (@JimHansonDC) November 3, 2026
BREAKING: DOJ assistant AG for civil rights Harmeet Dhillon has resigned following Democrats' midterm sweep, according to Fox News.
The announcement comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also considering resigning, according to The Independent. "Former officials said the [DOJ] is bracing for multiple other top political appointees to exit in the lame duck period before the New Year," Bloomberg reports. Up to five cabinet members are reportedly considering leaving the Trump administration.— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 5, 2026
Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Texas' new leftwing AG will definitely be attempting to bankrupt and imprison Elon Musk, so Ron DeSantis says the free state of Florida welcomes him.
🚨 BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis says because Texas just got a Democrat Attorney General, THEY WILL TARGET ELON MUSK
Elon is welcome in Florida! ☀️ "I think about Elon Musk! I guarantee you they will do that." "Having the Gigafactory there, it's gonna be problematic for him. The political hostility is VERY strong." "It could have been nobody was left standing given how bad that election was. We're left standing and I know not only Byron, but James, and Blaise and Wilton...they've got a lot of responsibility to make sure that we're living up to the great success."— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 4, 2026
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:07 PM (2614e)
2
Boom goes the dynamite.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:07 PM (2614e)
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Off to lum NOOD.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2614e)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2614e)
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People there could probably start by having their lame duck state reps pass strong election reform and voter id laws.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 05, 2026 12:09 PM (vJrRc)
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The Blue Tsunami stock market honeymoon sure lasted a long time, lol. S&P500 down over 3%.
Posted by: far cry at November 05, 2026 12:09 PM (X+NGn)
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On the other hand... 😨😭
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:09 PM (NFX2v)
8
The reasons for Rubio and Harmeet resigning? Obvious.
Zero pay. Zero pay increase. Completely thankless jobs. And more money than God waiting for them in the private sector.
And Rubio will probably run...
It's amazing they stuck to Trump through midterms...we'll see if the Senate will confirm their replacement before Jan 3, or if they both stay with actings for the next 2 years b/c the D senate will approve no one...
Zero pay. Zero pay increase. Completely thankless jobs. And more money than God waiting for them in the private sector.
And Rubio will probably run...
It's amazing they stuck to Trump through midterms...we'll see if the Senate will confirm their replacement before Jan 3, or if they both stay with actings for the next 2 years b/c the D senate will approve no one...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:10 PM (Gb7+b)
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True Colors
Megyn Kelly defending @AbdulElSayed says all you need to know about her.
As our own Berzerker so eloquently put the other day.......
Megyn Kelly can suck the fart out of my ass.
Megyn Kelly defending @AbdulElSayed says all you need to know about her.
As our own Berzerker so eloquently put the other day.......
Megyn Kelly can suck the fart out of my ass.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:10 PM (2614e)
Posted by: WisRich at November 05, 2026 12:10 PM (G0vdT)
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At least NYC didn't elect an Islamist Mayor 25 years after 9/11.
Posted by: ShainS at November 05, 2026 12:10 PM (yncTj)
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I don't know if that's true, obviously, and I don't know what the reasons for resignation would be.
But, if true, it looks like people are abandoning Trump.
Or, who knows, maybe there's an internal purge of people thought to have contributed to the loss.
In Rubio's case, I assume (assuming the report is true) he's distancing himself from Trump in preparation for a '28 presidential run. I have no idea why Dhillon might leave.
But, if true, it looks like people are abandoning Trump.
Or, who knows, maybe there's an internal purge of people thought to have contributed to the loss.
In Rubio's case, I assume (assuming the report is true) he's distancing himself from Trump in preparation for a '28 presidential run. I have no idea why Dhillon might leave.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:10 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (odBC9)
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>>>At least NYC didn't elect an Islamist Mayor 25 years after 9/11.
Posted by: ShainS
No dark sarcasm in the classroom!
Posted by: ShainS
No dark sarcasm in the classroom!
Posted by: The Wall at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (1wjle)
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We're pissed about gas prices so we're gonna vote for the guy who wants us all dead. Yay!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (2UnvF)
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Anybody at the DOJ looking into the honky shit? .Nobody? Dhillon? No?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:11 PM (X8vlu)
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If I was a Jew in America right now I would be taking every security precaution I could.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 05, 2026 12:12 PM (I43vL)
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The Titanic is sinking and the lifeboat space is limited.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:12 PM (2ap+5)
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Hinky shit. Damn
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:12 PM (X8vlu)
20
Megyn who??
Posted by: dantesed at November 05, 2026 12:12 PM (Oy/m2)
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Off to lum NOOD.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM
Well, it's not the Book Thread, so...
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM
Well, it's not the Book Thread, so...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ctC8W)
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>>>In Rubio's case, I assume (assuming the report is true) he's distancing himself from Trump in preparation for a '28 presidential run.
sure but it's not necessary to be unemployed during the early phases such a run. Usually being unemployed has been seen as a negative. With DeSantis, for example, the question has been "What will he be doing after he's governor?"
sure but it's not necessary to be unemployed during the early phases such a run. Usually being unemployed has been seen as a negative. With DeSantis, for example, the question has been "What will he be doing after he's governor?"
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (1wjle)
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Make sure you grab your pardons on the way out.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (5J3aM)
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I think I read about this situation in the Book of Judges. So let’s stay strong in prayer to God Almighty!
Posted by: Cray Cray at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (CA8ZQ)
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There's lots of speculation now that Vance might not be the lock everyone thought for '28, or that he might not even run, clearing the field for Rubio and DeSantis. Were I Vance, I suppose I could see it. He has a young family, and presidentin' is not conducive to involved parenting. Also, he may just figure a Trump follow-on isn't in the cards, so best to leave a hiatus between Trump and his own run.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (Riz8t)
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I am kind of glad Alabama keeps getting left off the list of places that stayed red.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Marco distinguished himself in the last two years. There is no reason for him to stick around and risk having the Trump-is-a-loser stench stick to him.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (2ap+5)
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>>> Also, he may just figure a Trump follow-on isn't in the cards
yes, the Trump brand just took a big hit.
yes, the Trump brand just took a big hit.
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (1wjle)
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Reposted this...
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.
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.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (qwx/I)
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Well, it's not the Book Thread, so...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ctC8W)
IF that's the case, I will have to defer to rickb223 for NOODing duties, since he now has the lifetime pantsless pass.......
Well, it's not the Book Thread, so...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ctC8W)
IF that's the case, I will have to defer to rickb223 for NOODing duties, since he now has the lifetime pantsless pass.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (2614e)
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Thank you, Ace, for all you do.
Posted by: Cray Cray at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (CA8ZQ)
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25 Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (Riz8t)
If this is the party of Dollar Bill, Fuentes, Tuq'r, and Me-Again I am not in it.
That is all.
If this is the party of Dollar Bill, Fuentes, Tuq'r, and Me-Again I am not in it.
That is all.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (Int1s)
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It's a new day. They won't honor pardons.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (X8vlu)
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@17 -- Dems 67%, GOP 32%
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (qwx/I)
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (1wjle)
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29 Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (qwx/I)
We were up in KC this September...
KC is essentially North Austin these days.
We were up in KC this September...
KC is essentially North Austin these days.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (Int1s)
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So DeSantis didn't learn a fucking thing from the shalacking...
Importing Tech Bro's is a political nono sir...
Importing Tech Bro's is a political nono sir...
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (lLeLE)
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Well, if Musk abandons Texas for Florida.
A lot of the new Texas economy moves with him.
Apart from Toyota moving here, Musk is a big reason for the booming Texas economy.
Toyota had large coattails but Musk has larger coattails.
I assume oil and gas will also take it in the neck.
Oh, and kicking all white male workers out of their jobs for DEI.
Fortunately, the new children transing industry will take up the slack!
This New Texas Democrat Economy is gonna be great!!!!1111!!1111
Well, if Musk abandons Texas for Florida.
A lot of the new Texas economy moves with him.
Apart from Toyota moving here, Musk is a big reason for the booming Texas economy.
Toyota had large coattails but Musk has larger coattails.
I assume oil and gas will also take it in the neck.
Oh, and kicking all white male workers out of their jobs for DEI.
Fortunately, the new children transing industry will take up the slack!
This New Texas Democrat Economy is gonna be great!!!!1111!!1111
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (YSUhf)
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am kind of glad Alabama keeps getting left off the list of places that stayed red.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November
*nods and waves from Oklahoma*
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November
*nods and waves from Oklahoma*
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (YZ0Fo)
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33 Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (X8vlu)
Quite, GOP legislation is not real legislation, GOP prosecutions are not real prosecutions....
etc etc.... we are third class residents not citizens.
Quite, GOP legislation is not real legislation, GOP prosecutions are not real prosecutions....
etc etc.... we are third class residents not citizens.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (Int1s)
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and as a senator he'll have access to classified info, no?
Posted by: gnats local 678 at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (CWTWj)
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27 Marco distinguished himself in the last two years. There is no reason for him to stick around and risk having the Trump-is-a-loser stench stick to him.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (2ap+5)
My money is on he's pissed about the fact Cuba has come to nothing and fuckall.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (2ap+5)
My money is on he's pissed about the fact Cuba has come to nothing and fuckall.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (lLeLE)
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IF that's the case, I will have to defer to rickb223 for NOODing duties, since he now has the lifetime pantsless pass.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
*snort
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
*snort
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (mISmA)
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Or, who knows, maybe there's an internal purge of people thought to have contributed to the loss.
Obviously we don't know what her conversations with the Pres were like, but she doesn't seem connected to the 'big' issues that were involved with the loss. Shot in the dark guess: she didn't feel like she was getting enough backing from the White House to carry out the anti-DEI agenda that she wanted.
Obviously we don't know what her conversations with the Pres were like, but she doesn't seem connected to the 'big' issues that were involved with the loss. Shot in the dark guess: she didn't feel like she was getting enough backing from the White House to carry out the anti-DEI agenda that she wanted.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (nEUC6)
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We'll know if Rubio resigns and then starts on a book while hanging about in Iowa diners for breakfast.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Riz8t)
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I liked Dhillon.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Jr5Lq)
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We've got some work to do.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:08 PM
------------------
Joe Lange
@JoeLange
There’s a reason why Florida was the only state that went darker red.
Florida was the only state “immune” from the blue wave.
That’s not a coincidence.
They were the only state that fully cleansed their election system.
[more]
x.com/JoeLange/status/
2117979285864476777?
a=js58szGaqpdzRJXRAXw&s=19
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:08 PM
------------------
Joe Lange
@JoeLange
There’s a reason why Florida was the only state that went darker red.
Florida was the only state “immune” from the blue wave.
That’s not a coincidence.
They were the only state that fully cleansed their election system.
[more]
x.com/JoeLange/status/
2117979285864476777?
a=js58szGaqpdzRJXRAXw&s=19
Posted by: ShainS at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (yncTj)
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Harmeet Dhillon resigns as Justice Department's assistant attorney general
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (odBC9)
She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (odBC9)
She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (j4Fxj)
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Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
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Rubio is a great choice for 2028, although I hope my wife will be convinced and we will not be eligible to vote in that election.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (2ap+5)
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Welp, time to get my Templar robes and get ready to work.
Posted by: NR Pax at November 05, 2026 12:19 PM (OPGS/)
53
It would be quite interesting if Rubio and AOC were the two noms - it would be an all-Hispanic race.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
54
Just steal another election. Fuck it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (X8vlu)
55
"It's a bitter pill that people need to flee Texas."
___
My eldest daughter from Texas called me yesterday in tears.
She was shocked at waking up and finding out that Texas is now blue.
She's making plans on moving to Missouri sometime in the next two years.
___
My eldest daughter from Texas called me yesterday in tears.
She was shocked at waking up and finding out that Texas is now blue.
She's making plans on moving to Missouri sometime in the next two years.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (lBovM)
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She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM
Might be difficult. Herrera isn't an attorney.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM
Might be difficult. Herrera isn't an attorney.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (h+uWx)
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50 Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
huh
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
huh
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (odBC9)
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26 I am kind of glad Alabama keeps getting left off the list of places that stayed red.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ZdaMQ)
The better to avoid dangerous amounts of migration.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ZdaMQ)
The better to avoid dangerous amounts of migration.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:21 PM (okun6)
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53 It would be quite interesting if Rubio and AOC were the two noms - it would be an all-Hispanic race.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
RACIST
(kidding)
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
RACIST
(kidding)
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:21 PM (odBC9)
60
Thomas and Alito need to retire right now.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 05, 2026 12:21 PM (2ap+5)
61
Every time people celebrated a company moving from CA to TX they forgot that meant thousands of Democrat voters also moving from CA to TX.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (VYGAQ)
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It's a bitter pill that people need to flee Texas.
We've got some work to do.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:08 PM
Maybe, JUST MAYBE, people might figure out that the Republicans haven't been lying about what the Democrats want to do.
But I'm not hopeful about that.
We've got some work to do.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:08 PM
Maybe, JUST MAYBE, people might figure out that the Republicans haven't been lying about what the Democrats want to do.
But I'm not hopeful about that.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (N1tpc)
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JD really needs to do something to eliminate the perception that he's Tucker-adjacent. It might not be fair, but from what I've read, that is the perception. Allying yourself with nutcases might work for Democrats, but it won't for Republicans.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (Riz8t)
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*snort
Posted by: rickb223
---------------
Looks like I picked the wrong wee to give up coke.
Pass the straw dude.
Posted by: rickb223
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Looks like I picked the wrong wee to give up coke.
Pass the straw dude.
Posted by: Guy who never gives up at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (LHn+s)
Posted by: Ella Langley at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (gw3RI)
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>>I liked Dhillon.
__
Me as well. But she's a bit of a poser. I follow her on X and about 80% of her posts are about how many steps she gets in per day, her latest sweater that she knitted, and how she's available as a seasoned single.
__
Me as well. But she's a bit of a poser. I follow her on X and about 80% of her posts are about how many steps she gets in per day, her latest sweater that she knitted, and how she's available as a seasoned single.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (bNf8H)
67
But would the idiot thune and company actually hurry up the confirmations?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 05, 2026 12:23 PM (n5tGW)
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There should be a rule that you cannot run for a political office in the U.S. if you have ties to a terrorist organization.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 05, 2026 12:23 PM (JrHfD)
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50 @ace you assume the lame duck congress will find time in their already announced vacations, because things are just going along swimmingly.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:23 PM (ZdaMQ)
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There should be a rule that you cannot run for a political office in the U.S. if you have ties to a terrorist organization.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Like the Democrat party
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Like the Democrat party
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 05, 2026 12:23 PM (YZ0Fo)
71
i expect enough repubs in the senate to stop any trump nominee to be confirmed this year. mccain reach across the aisle types
Posted by: gnats local 678 at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (CWTWj)
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Might be difficult. Herrera isn't an attorney.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (h+uWx)
Isn't it more of a managerial position, anyway.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (h+uWx)
Isn't it more of a managerial position, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (j4Fxj)
73
Oglebay. Tillis. Cornyn, Collins, and Murkowski won't vote for a Conservative Judge
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (+gK6I)
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Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
I think this and all other takes so far mentioned are equally valid.
Leaving now to get what mileage we still can out of a GOP majority is the smart move, and hopefully this was being planned well in advance.
But I would go further and say that the Trump brand not only took a huge hit, it is effectively dead. On a lot of the Internet (surely others besides me have seen this), Trump is being personally blamed for Tuesday, by people who, to all appearances, have been fully on board with him since '15-'16. Not everyone, but it seems clear to me that he no longer dominates the conservative movement the way he did 72 hours ago.
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
I think this and all other takes so far mentioned are equally valid.
Leaving now to get what mileage we still can out of a GOP majority is the smart move, and hopefully this was being planned well in advance.
But I would go further and say that the Trump brand not only took a huge hit, it is effectively dead. On a lot of the Internet (surely others besides me have seen this), Trump is being personally blamed for Tuesday, by people who, to all appearances, have been fully on board with him since '15-'16. Not everyone, but it seems clear to me that he no longer dominates the conservative movement the way he did 72 hours ago.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (lHPJf)
Posted by: Guy who never gives up at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (LHn+s)
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53 It would be quite interesting if Rubio and AOC were the two noms - it would be an all-Hispanic race.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
It makes sense in the context of the current and future electorate.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
It makes sense in the context of the current and future electorate.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (okun6)
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She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
He just won his first seat in Congress. He doesn't seem to be the ladder climber that would piss on the people who elected him to accept the position. Also, he does not have the CV for that position.
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
He just won his first seat in Congress. He doesn't seem to be the ladder climber that would piss on the people who elected him to accept the position. Also, he does not have the CV for that position.
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (nEUC6)
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There's lots of speculation now that Vance might not be the lock everyone thought for '28, or that he might not even run, clearing the field for Rubio and DeSantis. Were I Vance, I suppose I could see it. He has a young family, and presidentin' is not conducive to involved parenting. Also, he may just figure a Trump follow-on isn't in the cards, so best to leave a hiatus between Trump and his own run.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM
We are going to need someone with zero Trump association to run in 2028. No need to give the democrats free attack ammo with Trump 2.0.
What happened Tuesday was a complete repudiation of what Trump was getting done in his second term and the do nothing gop in congress. We need to run someone in 2028 who had zero to do with his administration and the is desantis, the only big state to remain red.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM
We are going to need someone with zero Trump association to run in 2028. No need to give the democrats free attack ammo with Trump 2.0.
What happened Tuesday was a complete repudiation of what Trump was getting done in his second term and the do nothing gop in congress. We need to run someone in 2028 who had zero to do with his administration and the is desantis, the only big state to remain red.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (I43vL)
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WTF is under all those hijabs?
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at November 05, 2026 12:25 PM (xbqAo)
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Me as well. But she's a bit of a poser. I follow her on X and about 80% of her posts are about how many steps she gets in per day, her latest sweater that she knitted, and how she's available as a seasoned single.
agree with this. she's flaky. very online.
IDC if she leaves. Marco on the other hand! ugh
agree with this. she's flaky. very online.
IDC if she leaves. Marco on the other hand! ugh
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:25 PM (qBivk)
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There should be a rule that you cannot run for a political office in the U.S. if you have ties to a terrorist organization.
Given that the SPLC defines anyone to the right of Bill Ayres as a ultra-right terrorist, that wouldn't work.
Given that the SPLC defines anyone to the right of Bill Ayres as a ultra-right terrorist, that wouldn't work.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:25 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (YZ0Fo)
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My eldest daughter from Texas called me yesterday in tears.
She was shocked at waking up and finding out that Texas is now blue.
She's making plans on moving to Missouri sometime in the next two years.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (lBovM)
Errrr....she might want to pick a different state.
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
She was shocked at waking up and finding out that Texas is now blue.
She's making plans on moving to Missouri sometime in the next two years.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (lBovM)
Errrr....she might want to pick a different state.
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
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She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
He just won his first seat in Congress. He doesn't seem to be the ladder climber that would piss on the people who elected him to accept the position. Also, he does not have the CV for that position.
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Brandon Herrera lost to Katy Padilla Stout.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
He just won his first seat in Congress. He doesn't seem to be the ladder climber that would piss on the people who elected him to accept the position. Also, he does not have the CV for that position.
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Brandon Herrera lost to Katy Padilla Stout.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (mISmA)
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It's a new day. They won't honor pardons.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (X8vlu)
this will be the interesting bit. i wonder what they'll do if PDJT does issue everyone a pardon from everything beginning in 2015 through the end of their tenure with the us govt....
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 12:15 PM (X8vlu)
this will be the interesting bit. i wonder what they'll do if PDJT does issue everyone a pardon from everything beginning in 2015 through the end of their tenure with the us govt....
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (nXhwP)
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22 >>>In Rubio's case, I assume (assuming the report is true) he's distancing himself from Trump in preparation for a '28 presidential run.
sure but it's not necessary to be unemployed during the early phases such a run. Usually being unemployed has been seen as a negative. With DeSantis, for example, the question has been "What will he be doing after he's governor?"
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (1wjle)
Listening tour...as will Rubio...obvious they both will spend 2 year unofficially and then officially running...
sure but it's not necessary to be unemployed during the early phases such a run. Usually being unemployed has been seen as a negative. With DeSantis, for example, the question has been "What will he be doing after he's governor?"
Posted by: ace at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (1wjle)
Listening tour...as will Rubio...obvious they both will spend 2 year unofficially and then officially running...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (Gb7+b)
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How can it be anything other than Trump who is to to blame? Is this really even up for debate?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (VYGAQ)
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25 There's lots of speculation now that Vance might not be the lock everyone thought for '28, or that he might not even run, clearing the field for Rubio and DeSantis. Were I Vance, I suppose I could see it. He has a young family, and presidentin' is not conducive to involved parenting. Also, he may just figure a Trump follow-on isn't in the cards, so best to leave a hiatus between Trump and his own run.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (Riz8t)
Vance can go back and run for OH Gov after his term...
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:13 PM (Riz8t)
Vance can go back and run for OH Gov after his term...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (Gb7+b)
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But would the idiot thune and company actually hurry up the confirmations?
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LOL. No. Trump can suck a fart out of my ass.
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LOL. No. Trump can suck a fart out of my ass.
Posted by: John Thune at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (V362x)
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Errrr....she might want to pick a different state.
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
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I live in the Ozarks in SE MO.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
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I live in the Ozarks in SE MO.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (lBovM)
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He just won his first seat in Congress. He doesn't seem to be the ladder climber that would piss on the people who elected him to accept the position. Also, he does not have the CV for that position.
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (nEUC6)
I thought he lost the election to the spherical Katy Stout?
There was a Bush guy in the EEOC who got carried over into Obama I's staff and then quit. Anderson? JC Something?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM (nEUC6)
I thought he lost the election to the spherical Katy Stout?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (j4Fxj)
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I think people need to calm the fuck down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
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Rubio rumor was denied. too bad Harmeet resigned.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (AKptf)
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EKR' five stage:
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance.
Republican election 5 stages:
1. The polls are fixed
2. where did those votes come from?
3. the world is insane and hates us
4. it's all Trump's fault
5. Oh shit, it was all fraud
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance.
Republican election 5 stages:
1. The polls are fixed
2. where did those votes come from?
3. the world is insane and hates us
4. it's all Trump's fault
5. Oh shit, it was all fraud
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (LHn+s)
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Megyn Kelly defending @AbdulElSayed says all you need to know about her.
==
she is worthless clickbait whore ?
==
she is worthless clickbait whore ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (AKptf)
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We need to run someone in 2028 who had zero to do with his administration and the is desantis, the only big state to remain red.
As you may know, I've long been a DeSantis supporter. The question remains, though, if his charisma deficit can be overcome in a presidential campaign. It may be that people will be looking for less drama than with Trump, so his low key affect could even be a plus for him. IDK.
As you may know, I've long been a DeSantis supporter. The question remains, though, if his charisma deficit can be overcome in a presidential campaign. It may be that people will be looking for less drama than with Trump, so his low key affect could even be a plus for him. IDK.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (Riz8t)
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>>>She's making plans on moving to Missouri sometime in the next two years.
I did that a few years back. Just stay away from the cities. Middle of the state still feels like America, though even here there's plenty of AWFls and "refugees"
I did that a few years back. Just stay away from the cities. Middle of the state still feels like America, though even here there's plenty of AWFls and "refugees"
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (gw3RI)
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This is the beginning of the end.
This is the beginning of the end.
Posted by: Doom & Gloom guy at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (OkYzo)
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Oh! I just figured it out. If Rubio and Dhillon planned on leaving anyway, it is critical they leave during the lameduck session of Congress when a Republican majority can still approve their successors.
Posted by: ace
Yep. We'll get right on that. Now, watch this drive.
Posted by: ace
Yep. We'll get right on that. Now, watch this drive.
Posted by: John Thune at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (5J3aM)
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Dhillon has 2 x accounts, her personal one and her official one.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Those that resign now have no future in politics.
You bought your ticket on the Trump Train.
And now you want to stamp it with "Quit When the Going Got Tough?"
What a "sell" to voters in 2028.
Oh and pure delusion that this Senate--the one that blocked and drug their feet on all of Trump's nominees--will confirm replacements in a Dead Duck session.
You bought your ticket on the Trump Train.
And now you want to stamp it with "Quit When the Going Got Tough?"
What a "sell" to voters in 2028.
Oh and pure delusion that this Senate--the one that blocked and drug their feet on all of Trump's nominees--will confirm replacements in a Dead Duck session.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (/Ki2A)
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When you know the DNC has intentionally ushered islamists into the our government the picture gets worse.
The phony "war" makes this somewhat palatable. Oh it's those DSA crazies what can you do.
Nope. It's intentional. And they are sexually in love with the destruction and terror their party and machinations will wreak.
It was VERY obvious to me the moment we saw him that he was headed into Congress and our lives forever.
The phony "war" makes this somewhat palatable. Oh it's those DSA crazies what can you do.
Nope. It's intentional. And they are sexually in love with the destruction and terror their party and machinations will wreak.
It was VERY obvious to me the moment we saw him that he was headed into Congress and our lives forever.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (pjdUv)
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90 Errrr....she might want to pick a different state.
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
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I live in the Ozarks in SE MO.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (lBovM)
I hope she can, SMH. How far from the Arkansas border are you, BTW?
Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
___
I live in the Ozarks in SE MO.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (lBovM)
I hope she can, SMH. How far from the Arkansas border are you, BTW?
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (Gqar8)
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"a complete repudiation of what Trump was getting done in his second term"
Wow. But this is what the Dems will do, so some other approach must be identified.
I would welcome a return to economic stagnation, borderless insanity, high crime, racism as state policy, environmental vandalism and looting of the economy, feckless and limp foreign policy, on and on.
I mean, this is what the electorate just demanded, right?
Wow. But this is what the Dems will do, so some other approach must be identified.
I would welcome a return to economic stagnation, borderless insanity, high crime, racism as state policy, environmental vandalism and looting of the economy, feckless and limp foreign policy, on and on.
I mean, this is what the electorate just demanded, right?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (U/Byj)
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I liked Dhillon.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Jr5Lq)
She did some good work, but still, Dillion Carter > Harmeet Dhillon.
(DO NOT GOOGLE! TOTALLY NSFW!)
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Jr5Lq)
She did some good work, but still, Dillion Carter > Harmeet Dhillon.
(DO NOT GOOGLE! TOTALLY NSFW!)
Posted by: far cry at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (X+NGn)
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56 She has done some good work. Now replace her with some guy who has fire in his belly. Maybe Brandon Herrera?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM
Might be difficult. Herrera isn't an attorney.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM
This shellacking makes me also think what the incoming Congress **spit** is going to do regarding the NFA and silencers.
I do not expect to escape from New York until after August of next year.
One of my first purchases in Florida is going to a silencer.
Maybe should start looking at moving earlier.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:18 PM
Might be difficult. Herrera isn't an attorney.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM
This shellacking makes me also think what the incoming Congress **spit** is going to do regarding the NFA and silencers.
I do not expect to escape from New York until after August of next year.
One of my first purchases in Florida is going to a silencer.
Maybe should start looking at moving earlier.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (4q/mG)
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61 Every time people celebrated a company moving from CA to TX they forgot that meant thousands of Democrat voters also moving from CA to TX.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (VYGAQ)
hmm
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (VYGAQ)
hmm
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (odBC9)
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I did that a few years back. Just stay away from the cities. Middle of the state still feels like America, though even here there's plenty of AWFls and "refugees"
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (gw3RI)
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The nearest small town from where we live is over 30 minutes away.
Don't even have a Dollar Store nearby.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (gw3RI)
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The nearest small town from where we live is over 30 minutes away.
Don't even have a Dollar Store nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (lBovM)
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"We" have some work to do? Nuts to that! The so-called Republican party has some work to do.
Posted by: toddg at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (KCFD3)
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53 It would be quite interesting if Rubio and AOC were the two noms - it would be an all-Hispanic race.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
Hispanics are tribal not color - they vote for their countrymen only...they are disinterested in other Hispanics (Lee Manual Miranda learned this with his In the Heights musical - it was no Black Panther for Hispanic turnout)...
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
Hispanics are tribal not color - they vote for their countrymen only...they are disinterested in other Hispanics (Lee Manual Miranda learned this with his In the Heights musical - it was no Black Panther for Hispanic turnout)...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (Gb7+b)
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I'm pissed about the election but I'm not ready to throw Trump under the bus just yet...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (+gK6I)
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The next 2 years will be a long, strung out mess. I'm so tired.
The next 2 years will be a long, strung out mess. I'm so tired.
Posted by: Frank Barone at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (OkYzo)
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Isn't it more of a managerial position, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM
Probably more managerial, but I'd be shocked if "be an attorney" isn't a required qualification. My position is more managerial these days, too, but being an attorney is still required.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:24 PM
Probably more managerial, but I'd be shocked if "be an attorney" isn't a required qualification. My position is more managerial these days, too, but being an attorney is still required.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (h+uWx)
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TX population increased by 2 million since 2022. The Dem freak got 2 million more votes than the 2022 dem.
I don't know, dem turnout and indies I guess?
Abbott actually increased his vote and still got hammered.
I don't know, dem turnout and indies I guess?
Abbott actually increased his vote and still got hammered.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (n5tGW)
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Listening tour...as will Rubio...obvious they both will spend 2 year unofficially and then officially running...
Posted by: Nova Local
Yup. Another question is if Rubio will honor his pledge not to run if JD does. If JD demurs, then I think it's certain that Rubio will run.
Posted by: Nova Local
Yup. Another question is if Rubio will honor his pledge not to run if JD does. If JD demurs, then I think it's certain that Rubio will run.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (Riz8t)
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Well, the good news is Susan Collins is finally free to express her natural strong Conservative streak in the coming weeks, unrestrained from the more Liberal leanings of some in Maine.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (r7+Q7)
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87 How can it be anything other than Trump who is to to blame? Is this really even up for debate?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Imagine if Cheney had run in 2008. That’s what Vance running in 2028 would be like. If he’s the nominee it’s a 400+ EV win for AOC/Newsom.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
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He did? Well, damn. Worse than I thought.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (nEUC6)
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I live in the Ozarks in SE MO.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (lBovM)
So do I, and I'm glad you have your network. But I'm afraid we have become a RINO state; we'll vote for Republican officials, then turn around and vote for California policies.
I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
My younger daughter and grandkids live a half mile away.
She'll be moving near family.
You do you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (lBovM)
So do I, and I'm glad you have your network. But I'm afraid we have become a RINO state; we'll vote for Republican officials, then turn around and vote for California policies.
I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (lHPJf)
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108 I did that a few years back. Just stay away from the cities. Middle of the state still feels like America, though even here there's plenty of AWFls and "refugees"
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (gw3RI)
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The nearest small town from where we live is over 30 minutes away.
Don't even have a Dollar Store nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (lBovM)
Know your general area well. Great place - unless you want Thai Food at 3am.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (gw3RI)
___
The nearest small town from where we live is over 30 minutes away.
Don't even have a Dollar Store nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:30 PM (lBovM)
Know your general area well. Great place - unless you want Thai Food at 3am.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (Gqar8)
122
Republican election 5 stages:
1. The polls are fixed
2. where did those votes come from?
3. the world is insane and hates us
4. it's all Trump's fault
5. Oh shit, it was all fraud
CORRECT.
also the admin just needs to keep calm and stay in charge and not go wacky
I'm talking to idiot fam/friend lefties and they are all expecting their goodies back now, yesterday. none of what they think is going to happen is going to happen.
one has been on SSDI (for obesity!) her whole entire life. she has never worked. she owns a shore house and travels frequently. the Trump admin cut her SSDI by two thirds. OH NO! she can't vacation as much now! she thinks she'll get her full amount THIS WEEK.
lol
they think they're getting their no-show jobs back, their grift, ballooning SSDI payments, free Ocare, the whole enchilada.
that just isn't going to happen and even if it might it will be a long time coming. they will be FED UP by then.
just hold steady and keep being freaking ADULTS and don't be reactionary. Like what I saw yesterday, it was good. Stay like that.
and YES there was massive fucking fraud dear sweet Lord how can you not see it?
1. The polls are fixed
2. where did those votes come from?
3. the world is insane and hates us
4. it's all Trump's fault
5. Oh shit, it was all fraud
CORRECT.
also the admin just needs to keep calm and stay in charge and not go wacky
I'm talking to idiot fam/friend lefties and they are all expecting their goodies back now, yesterday. none of what they think is going to happen is going to happen.
one has been on SSDI (for obesity!) her whole entire life. she has never worked. she owns a shore house and travels frequently. the Trump admin cut her SSDI by two thirds. OH NO! she can't vacation as much now! she thinks she'll get her full amount THIS WEEK.
lol
they think they're getting their no-show jobs back, their grift, ballooning SSDI payments, free Ocare, the whole enchilada.
that just isn't going to happen and even if it might it will be a long time coming. they will be FED UP by then.
just hold steady and keep being freaking ADULTS and don't be reactionary. Like what I saw yesterday, it was good. Stay like that.
and YES there was massive fucking fraud dear sweet Lord how can you not see it?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (qBivk)
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>>>The nearest small town from where we live is over 30 minutes away.
Sounds like you'll be safe from the madness
Sounds like you'll be safe from the madness
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (gw3RI)
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Afternoon Ace
Kelly manages to be a mean girl and grift off it. Embarrassed that I went to the same law school
Sucks about Dillon , she seemed to be doing a good job. Wonder if someone is taking scalps
Kelly manages to be a mean girl and grift off it. Embarrassed that I went to the same law school
Sucks about Dillon , she seemed to be doing a good job. Wonder if someone is taking scalps
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (8VNAp)
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Maybe, JUST MAYBE, people might figure out that the Republicans haven't been lying about what the Democrats want to do.
Dildojosa promised a slew of shit that these people should have already known ain't gonna happen. The only promise she is going to fulfill is opening the border back up which is gonna drive up all the costs again and piss everyone off... again.
But the voters bought into the free shit shtick again... because $3.30/gal was just too great a cost to bear.
Dildojosa promised a slew of shit that these people should have already known ain't gonna happen. The only promise she is going to fulfill is opening the border back up which is gonna drive up all the costs again and piss everyone off... again.
But the voters bought into the free shit shtick again... because $3.30/gal was just too great a cost to bear.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (lLeLE)
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Why didn't Trump (verbally) beat the sh*t out of Thune? Just a thought.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (W1Z/l)
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Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:28 PM (Riz8t)
Someone without Trump's fire - or more - will be destroyed by the New Democrat Party in a flash. There is no "waiting for a nice guy" or a "return to normal". This is normal. The electorate will not hear mushy DeSantis or anyone else. Trump won because he knew instinctively how to get above the noise.
Forget a dignified leader. The last guy shit his pants on every stage. The new ones will be talking "tough" from now to eternity.
Someone without Trump's fire - or more - will be destroyed by the New Democrat Party in a flash. There is no "waiting for a nice guy" or a "return to normal". This is normal. The electorate will not hear mushy DeSantis or anyone else. Trump won because he knew instinctively how to get above the noise.
Forget a dignified leader. The last guy shit his pants on every stage. The new ones will be talking "tough" from now to eternity.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (pjdUv)
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How can it be anything other than Trump who is to to blame? Is this really even up for debate?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (ZdaMQ)
Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (ZdaMQ)
Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (VYGAQ)
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I am not giving up on Texas. We just moved to the country. We will be farming in the near future. I'm not going away quietly.
The reason blue shitholes get bluer and shittier is because the conservatives tend to tuck tail and run. I will not. I will fight for my state, at least electorally......
The reason blue shitholes get bluer and shittier is because the conservatives tend to tuck tail and run. I will not. I will fight for my state, at least electorally......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (2614e)
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I think people need to calm the f*** down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
No troll, just spinning hypotheses.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
No troll, just spinning hypotheses.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (Riz8t)
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I think people need to calm the fuck down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
100% this… people seem to forget what Trump came back from after 2020 and 1/6/2021…. Those were much longer odds
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
100% this… people seem to forget what Trump came back from after 2020 and 1/6/2021…. Those were much longer odds
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (PYT6H)
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31 Thank you, Ace, for all you do.
Posted by: Cray Cray at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (CA8ZQ)
I think we need to focus more on the things ace doesn't do. He's not really carrying his weight around here. Even crows won't be his friends.
Posted by: Cray Cray at November 05, 2026 12:14 PM (CA8ZQ)
I think we need to focus more on the things ace doesn't do. He's not really carrying his weight around here. Even crows won't be his friends.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (HFrEr)
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>>>I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
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And anyone who isn't GOPe approved - so, not a communist - will be dead in the water, the way it was before Once in a Lifetime Trump appeared.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (pjdUv)
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I am just not PT Barnum. I always underestimate how stupid people are. Democrats drove up prices, so elect them in 2026 because Trump didn't have deflation to return prices to 2020 levels? I cant imagine being dumb enough to think your life will be better with commies in charge.
I suppose some segment knows this but believes the commies will worsen 'those rich republicans' live's more so you'll have some sense of revenge.
And of course people 'distrust the media' in polls, and yet the majority still let the media influence them to vote for commies who want to mutilate their kids and to force everyone to ride a train for all travel. It does not help that most R candidates do not pound on these points.
I suppose some segment knows this but believes the commies will worsen 'those rich republicans' live's more so you'll have some sense of revenge.
And of course people 'distrust the media' in polls, and yet the majority still let the media influence them to vote for commies who want to mutilate their kids and to force everyone to ride a train for all travel. It does not help that most R candidates do not pound on these points.
Posted by: PaleRider at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (PV+Zw)
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I hope she can, SMH. How far from the Arkansas border are you, BTW?
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (Gqar
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Not all that close.
We live about 2 hrs south of St. Louis, but about an hour and a half from St. Genevieve.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:29 PM (Gqar
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Not all that close.
We live about 2 hrs south of St. Louis, but about an hour and a half from St. Genevieve.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (lBovM)
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I really don't like Islam. And I really don't like Muslims. It's a death cult, and it's sick. I don't think it aligns with Western values in any way. Maybe family oriented?
I am not going to insult your intelligence by saying the kiss ass bullshit that some muslims are great. They aren't.
Either you're here as a person who wants to adopt Western values or you're an invader.
I don't want to see you assholes on your prayer rugs in the street stopping traffic like NYC.
Oh, my point. No one should be defending, even a little bit, a muslim politician in America.
I am not going to insult your intelligence by saying the kiss ass bullshit that some muslims are great. They aren't.
Either you're here as a person who wants to adopt Western values or you're an invader.
I don't want to see you assholes on your prayer rugs in the street stopping traffic like NYC.
Oh, my point. No one should be defending, even a little bit, a muslim politician in America.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (iOpI2)
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118 Imagine if Cheney had run in 2008. That’s what Vance running in 2028 would be like. If he’s the nominee it’s a 400+ EV win for AOC/Newsom.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Vance isn't a great choice but the Trump thing is irrelevant.
People didn't show up against Trump when he was on the ballot, they're not the driving force when he's not on the ballot.
OnlyTrump voters are a good chunk of the R turnout in 2016, 2020, and 2024. That's not coming back.
The Ds just added massively with Hispanics. That's also the only major demographic that tends to swing massively between elections.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Vance isn't a great choice but the Trump thing is irrelevant.
People didn't show up against Trump when he was on the ballot, they're not the driving force when he's not on the ballot.
OnlyTrump voters are a good chunk of the R turnout in 2016, 2020, and 2024. That's not coming back.
The Ds just added massively with Hispanics. That's also the only major demographic that tends to swing massively between elections.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (okun6)
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I think people need to calm the fuck down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
Yeah, I agree.
All of the stuff the base hates about Trump basically can be laid at the feet of the Once Again Do-Nothing, Frustrate Trump Congress
Except for "mean tweets". But, grow a pair, Sally Ann.
Did Trump make some errors?...sure. We elected a president not a deity.
Why happens now in these last two years will actually define him. It's how he will be remembered.
Hopefully, Trump's up and ready for the fight and has a group of killers who will help him execute.
OR it's trolls I dunno.
the poor man. you guys were just waiting for this huh. really ready to go on day one with the "Destroy Trump Brand" story?
interesting.
he was not on the ballot btw. I think the R brand in fact WAS. I think the useless Congress may as well be filled with psychos for all the good it does now. THEY. DO. NOTHING!
oh except grift! they do a lot of taking cash money.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
Yeah, I agree.
All of the stuff the base hates about Trump basically can be laid at the feet of the Once Again Do-Nothing, Frustrate Trump Congress
Except for "mean tweets". But, grow a pair, Sally Ann.
Did Trump make some errors?...sure. We elected a president not a deity.
Why happens now in these last two years will actually define him. It's how he will be remembered.
Hopefully, Trump's up and ready for the fight and has a group of killers who will help him execute.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (YSUhf)
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THEY. DO. NOTHING!
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM
You have discovered the source of my prophetic ability young Padawan.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM
You have discovered the source of my prophetic ability young Padawan.
Posted by: That Guy who says "Nothng will happen" at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (OIX9N)
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"a complete repudiation of what Trump was getting done in his second term"
I give him all credit for stopping the southern border illegal invasion, the astonishing drop in US violent crime, and the deportations. I'd hate to see those babies thrown out with the bathwater.
There are things about DJT that are repellent, but voting against R's to spite a guy who wasn't on the ballot seems counterproductive.
I give him all credit for stopping the southern border illegal invasion, the astonishing drop in US violent crime, and the deportations. I'd hate to see those babies thrown out with the bathwater.
There are things about DJT that are repellent, but voting against R's to spite a guy who wasn't on the ballot seems counterproductive.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Jr5Lq)
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93 Rubio rumor was denied. too bad Harmeet resigned.
excellent! good
didn't like Harmeet one little tiny bit
excellent! good
didn't like Harmeet one little tiny bit
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (qBivk)
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I hope with all of my heart Secretary Rubio does not resign. We need him badly.
Decades ago I read Michelle Malkin daily. Even then she was warning about "creeping sharia." We are now have entered the bowels of the reeking pisslams and it is foul.
Decades ago I read Michelle Malkin daily. Even then she was warning about "creeping sharia." We are now have entered the bowels of the reeking pisslams and it is foul.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: BillC at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (M2v/T)
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Trump does need to apply pressure to the squishes in the Senate to pass the SAVE Act. Use Mafia-level pressure, if that is what it takes. After all, he has pardon powers...
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (j4Fxj)
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Know your general area well. Great place - unless you want Thai Food at 3am.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (Gqar
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I have a topo map of the AO, and I still remember my land nav training.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (Gqar
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I have a topo map of the AO, and I still remember my land nav training.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (lBovM)
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118 Imagine if Cheney had run in 2008. That’s what Vance running in 2028 would be like. If he’s the nominee it’s a 400+ EV win for AOC/Newsom.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Rubio was a Senator, not a Governor. And with foreign policy, he has ZERO populist wins. He won't win in 2028, even if he's our nominee. He's just more "pro war", which is unfair, but he'll be seen that way.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Rubio was a Senator, not a Governor. And with foreign policy, he has ZERO populist wins. He won't win in 2028, even if he's our nominee. He's just more "pro war", which is unfair, but he'll be seen that way.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Gb7+b)
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63 Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:22 PM (Riz8t)
I am a JD fan, he is from Middletown the buffer between Dayton and Cincy....
He is Tuq'r adjacent and thinks he can straddle "sell out who sucks Muslim dick and is anti-semitic" and "Pro-American."
He cannot, the reason JD seems team Tuq'r is by all appearances he is team Tuq'r.
I am a JD fan, he is from Middletown the buffer between Dayton and Cincy....
He is Tuq'r adjacent and thinks he can straddle "sell out who sucks Muslim dick and is anti-semitic" and "Pro-American."
He cannot, the reason JD seems team Tuq'r is by all appearances he is team Tuq'r.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Int1s)
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133 >>>I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
We here in Mo have the same problem every place has - cities. For us, KC, St Louis, Columbia and Springfield. Look at our election map, explains it all.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
We here in Mo have the same problem every place has - cities. For us, KC, St Louis, Columbia and Springfield. Look at our election map, explains it all.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Gqar8)
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How can it be anything other than Trump who is to to blame? Is this really even up for debate?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (ZdaMQ)
Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
I doubt 5% of the electorate even knows who Thune is.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (ZdaMQ)
Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
I doubt 5% of the electorate even knows who Thune is.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
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Did you guys see Peter Baker of the NYT make an absolute baboon of himself?
He summarized a Trump strategists comment, "Do you want the white pill first, or the black pill first?" as talk of cyanide.
http://tiny.cc/q37d101
I get not knowing internet lingo, but why would he instantly think, "They're talking about cyanide?" Maybe do a quick Google before saying that's what they meant.
He summarized a Trump strategists comment, "Do you want the white pill first, or the black pill first?" as talk of cyanide.
http://tiny.cc/q37d101
I get not knowing internet lingo, but why would he instantly think, "They're talking about cyanide?" Maybe do a quick Google before saying that's what they meant.
Posted by: bonhomme at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (mkw2N)
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Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:27 PM (qBivk)
Go look at Rogers who may have been cheated or maybe not.
He looks straight out of CIA Central Casting. Bush in a blond wig.
This is what was on offer from the GOP while Democrats brought strength, youth, energy and fire. All the things Kamala didn't have and they all mysteriously appeared in June with the sudden appearance of the DSA. I said it was an op, I told people what was going on, I just didn't think it was going to move as fast as it did. I thought they were clearing the deck for 2028. Well they were.
Go look at Rogers who may have been cheated or maybe not.
He looks straight out of CIA Central Casting. Bush in a blond wig.
This is what was on offer from the GOP while Democrats brought strength, youth, energy and fire. All the things Kamala didn't have and they all mysteriously appeared in June with the sudden appearance of the DSA. I said it was an op, I told people what was going on, I just didn't think it was going to move as fast as it did. I thought they were clearing the deck for 2028. Well they were.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (pjdUv)
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Reading through moderate/soft left forums:
"Yay costs are going down! Free shit!"
Reading through HIV lefty forums:
"We get to trans kids again"
"Import the Third world"
"Death to white people!"
"Time to jail everyone we don't like"
We have to do something about the information gap that 20% or so of the electorate has about what voting D means
"Yay costs are going down! Free shit!"
Reading through HIV lefty forums:
"We get to trans kids again"
"Import the Third world"
"Death to white people!"
"Time to jail everyone we don't like"
We have to do something about the information gap that 20% or so of the electorate has about what voting D means
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (sKqQm)
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Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (VYGAQ)
Well… just two years ago Trump +14 in Texas when he was on the ballot. This year when he was not on the ballot: GOP -10 (approximately, depending on the statewide candidate)…. So how exactly does that translate to “Trump’s fault”?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (VYGAQ)
Well… just two years ago Trump +14 in Texas when he was on the ballot. This year when he was not on the ballot: GOP -10 (approximately, depending on the statewide candidate)…. So how exactly does that translate to “Trump’s fault”?
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (PYT6H)
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"I think people need to calm the fuck down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place."
Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (U/Byj)
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147 118 Imagine if Cheney had run in 2008. That’s what Vance running in 2028 would be like. If he’s the nominee it’s a 400+ EV win for AOC/Newsom.
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Rubio was a Senator, not a Governor. And with foreign policy, he has ZERO populist wins. He won't win in 2028, even if he's our nominee. He's just more "pro war", which is unfair, but he'll be seen that way.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Gb7+b)
As you both have already seen the future, who wins in 2028?
Only chance we have from preventing total annihilation of the country is a Republican not associated with Trump. Rubio leaving now gives him 2 years of breathing room, which may or may not be enough.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (VYGAQ)
Rubio was a Senator, not a Governor. And with foreign policy, he has ZERO populist wins. He won't win in 2028, even if he's our nominee. He's just more "pro war", which is unfair, but he'll be seen that way.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Gb7+b)
As you both have already seen the future, who wins in 2028?
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (h3AaS)
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>> Abdel Mawgoud al-Dardiri, a top leader, says his win is a model for Muslims working "from within the political system" on behalf of the "Islamic world"
Weird how they always tell you exactly what their expectations are. I thought his job was to represent all of the American people in his state. I was told the whole muslim line of questing was racist. Turns out that was just obfuscation.
I want to congratulate the people of Michigan who voted for this anti American piece of shit. I hope the cost of your gas goes up.
Weird how they always tell you exactly what their expectations are. I thought his job was to represent all of the American people in his state. I was told the whole muslim line of questing was racist. Turns out that was just obfuscation.
I want to congratulate the people of Michigan who voted for this anti American piece of shit. I hope the cost of your gas goes up.
Posted by: Vengeance at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (552ZK)
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and YES there was massive fucking fraud dear sweet Lord how can you not see it?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (qBivk)
Yes, in the gimme-dats, there was. They lost them and got worked up to vote. Biden put so many on gimme-dats, and Trump took them off...
I mean see your friends/family - if you count, do you really end up with more R voters or D voters? And now imagine it's a D who is doing the same task - they will be 100% D up and down with friends and family...
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (qBivk)
Yes, in the gimme-dats, there was. They lost them and got worked up to vote. Biden put so many on gimme-dats, and Trump took them off...
I mean see your friends/family - if you count, do you really end up with more R voters or D voters? And now imagine it's a D who is doing the same task - they will be 100% D up and down with friends and family...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (Gb7+b)
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How did Republicans lose to a Muslim? In Michigan?
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (GVoQJ)
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129 I am not giving up on Texas. We just moved to the country. We will be farming in the near future. I'm not going away quietly.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (2614e)
Its just gonna be riding it out for four years I think.
Dildojosa and the gang can't deliver those jobs that came w/ the business implants. She she can't just raid the Rainy Day Fund cause "She says so." And she'll call everyone racists when she gets lashback for opening up the border.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM (2614e)
Its just gonna be riding it out for four years I think.
Dildojosa and the gang can't deliver those jobs that came w/ the business implants. She she can't just raid the Rainy Day Fund cause "She says so." And she'll call everyone racists when she gets lashback for opening up the border.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (lLeLE)
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Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
I doubt 5% of the electorate even knows who Thune is.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
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It doesn't matter who knows Thune, the point was that he got nothing important done.
I doubt 5% of the electorate even knows who Thune is.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
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It doesn't matter who knows Thune, the point was that he got nothing important done.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (iOpI2)
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I am just not PT Barnum. I always underestimate how stupid people are. Democrats drove up prices, so elect them in 2026 because Trump didn't have deflation to return prices to 2020 levels? I cant imagine being dumb enough to think your life will be better with commies in charge.
I suppose some segment knows this but believes the commies will worsen 'those rich republicans' live's more so you'll have some sense of revenge.
And of course people 'distrust the media' in polls, and yet the majority still let the media influence them to vote for commies who want to mutilate their kids and to force everyone to ride a train for all travel. It does not help that most R candidates do not pound on these points.
Posted by: PaleRider at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (PV+Zw)
Why, these pretzels are making me thirsty!
I suppose some segment knows this but believes the commies will worsen 'those rich republicans' live's more so you'll have some sense of revenge.
And of course people 'distrust the media' in polls, and yet the majority still let the media influence them to vote for commies who want to mutilate their kids and to force everyone to ride a train for all travel. It does not help that most R candidates do not pound on these points.
Posted by: PaleRider at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (PV+Zw)
Why, these pretzels are making me thirsty!
Posted by: Count de Monet at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (wVcYX)
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133 >>>I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
Certain groups just love their ‘bortions. Their “ rights” and all. Right to commit - better stop right there, I guess. Would not want to piss anyone of the “ flexible” Horde off.
Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
Certain groups just love their ‘bortions. Their “ rights” and all. Right to commit - better stop right there, I guess. Would not want to piss anyone of the “ flexible” Horde off.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (Gqar8)
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>>>As you both have already seen the future, who wins in 2028?
without the Save America Act and a major ramp up in deportations, probably whoever baby killing, child mutilating, gay race communist jackass the dems run
without the Save America Act and a major ramp up in deportations, probably whoever baby killing, child mutilating, gay race communist jackass the dems run
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (gw3RI)
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J.D. Vance should not be the nominee - the last time a VP went straight from there to the Presidency was Bush in 1988. Before that…Van Buren. (Presidential deaths in office don’t count of course, I’m talking elections).
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (h3AaS)
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117 87 How can it be anything other than Trump who is to to blame? Is this really even up for debate?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM
This times a 1000.
John Thune is a fucking traitor. Why are not all Trumps judges nominated?
Why the hell did Thune prevent President Trump making ANY recess appointments?
This piece of shit should resign and never let near any sort of power ever again.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05
Let me introduce you to John Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM
This times a 1000.
John Thune is a fucking traitor. Why are not all Trumps judges nominated?
Why the hell did Thune prevent President Trump making ANY recess appointments?
This piece of shit should resign and never let near any sort of power ever again.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (4q/mG)
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Can Elon just buy Texas?
Posted by: wth at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (UjdFS)
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I'm still beyond pissed about Amendment 3. Maybe I'll feel better about our state when the anger over that dies down, but it's gonna take a while.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (lHPJf)
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Can't say I blame you. We voted Yes, and was disappointed that it crashed and burned.
We moved here from Illinois, so there's that little ray of sunshine.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:31 PM (lHPJf)
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Can't say I blame you. We voted Yes, and was disappointed that it crashed and burned.
We moved here from Illinois, so there's that little ray of sunshine.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (lBovM)
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Right there with you. I was really disappointed by the number of "No on 3" signs here in my small town. And to top it off 6 passed to make sure they won't let something like 3 even get on the ballot again.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
Seems to me a referendum measure to bind future voters is unconstitutional on the face of it.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:34 PM (gw3RI)
Seems to me a referendum measure to bind future voters is unconstitutional on the face of it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (j4Fxj)
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People didn't realize Trump was icky in 2024 when he won the NPV and every swing state. Ok. I guess nobody told them. He hid it well and all the good press fooled them.
I exclude Hippo from this - the "I was right about Trump all along" people are transparent and retarded. You weren't. You already tried this game in 2020 and were proven irretrievably dumb and stupid and faggy.
Not everyone here has a day or month long memory.
I exclude Hippo from this - the "I was right about Trump all along" people are transparent and retarded. You weren't. You already tried this game in 2020 and were proven irretrievably dumb and stupid and faggy.
Not everyone here has a day or month long memory.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (pjdUv)
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Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id. Really don't know about fraud etc., although you know there was at least some. I guess it was just a national election for party, because local gop got wiped out too. I just find it strange. Why vote for the people that hate the issues you care about?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (n5tGW)
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Don’t confuse the base hating Trump with the base being realistic about what caused the mid term calamity.
I like much of what Trump has done. But Epstein, Iran and things like Lake America and annexing Canada turned A LOT of people off. It’s OK to acknowledge this.
I like much of what Trump has done. But Epstein, Iran and things like Lake America and annexing Canada turned A LOT of people off. It’s OK to acknowledge this.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (VYGAQ)
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159 How did Republicans lose to a Muslim? In Michigan?
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (GVoQJ)
Michigan is a blue state. The belief that it is purple or winnable is due to Trump winning it. It is not purple.
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (GVoQJ)
Michigan is a blue state. The belief that it is purple or winnable is due to Trump winning it. It is not purple.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (okun6)
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You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Living in a blue area I know a lot of lefty LIVs. Every election cycle, from all the way back to when Trump was a Democrat, you can have a discussion with them like this:
Lefty LIV: Everything sucks, all the people in government suck, no one does what they promise, I hate politics.
Me: So you are going to vote for the challenger then?
Lefty LIV: The Republican? HELL NO THEY ARE NAZIs!
Me: So you are going to vote instead for the same corruption you were just complaining about?
Lefty LIV: No this time with be different the TV news told me so
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Living in a blue area I know a lot of lefty LIVs. Every election cycle, from all the way back to when Trump was a Democrat, you can have a discussion with them like this:
Lefty LIV: Everything sucks, all the people in government suck, no one does what they promise, I hate politics.
Me: So you are going to vote for the challenger then?
Lefty LIV: The Republican? HELL NO THEY ARE NAZIs!
Me: So you are going to vote instead for the same corruption you were just complaining about?
Lefty LIV: No this time with be different the TV news told me so
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (sKqQm)
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Hell, I'm contemplating moving back to Arkansas.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
Mr. Bassman is a realtor and a really nice, mellow guy. Plus, he's good with puns.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:26 PM (lHPJf)
Mr. Bassman is a realtor and a really nice, mellow guy. Plus, he's good with puns.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (OlzlW)
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Like in every election the past 20 years, I am convinced this is only a partial reflection on the actual mood of the country.
Yes, at the margins people are dissatisfied. Yes, the administration is to blame for bad optics, bad messaging, and bad results.
But I think mostly this is about who got voters to the polls. The Dems have a machine that turns tribes (muslims, indians, gays, young, trans, ....) into registrations, and registrations into votes. They are getting stronger at this and Rs are not.
The Left also live in a media bubble, also getting worse due to algorithms. The media were people get information is against the Right, and Trump especially. So they are fine turning the country into a shithole
This is not about migration, or corruption or even the war, it is about who can turn regs into votes. The Dems know that if you give them a dirty voter roll they can pump out as many votes as they need to win. They have honed that skill. They then produce polls to legitimatize the results
I don't know how to fix this as it is not exactly fraud. Some of it is, but mostly it is tribalism. These tribes have very high turnout and very strict adherence to the party.
Yes, at the margins people are dissatisfied. Yes, the administration is to blame for bad optics, bad messaging, and bad results.
But I think mostly this is about who got voters to the polls. The Dems have a machine that turns tribes (muslims, indians, gays, young, trans, ....) into registrations, and registrations into votes. They are getting stronger at this and Rs are not.
The Left also live in a media bubble, also getting worse due to algorithms. The media were people get information is against the Right, and Trump especially. So they are fine turning the country into a shithole
This is not about migration, or corruption or even the war, it is about who can turn regs into votes. The Dems know that if you give them a dirty voter roll they can pump out as many votes as they need to win. They have honed that skill. They then produce polls to legitimatize the results
I don't know how to fix this as it is not exactly fraud. Some of it is, but mostly it is tribalism. These tribes have very high turnout and very strict adherence to the party.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (LHn+s)
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My fear is that now that the dems will have Trump on a leash, he'll go back to his New York roots of lets make a deal and give away the store to stay out of prison/bankruptcy. They're going to go after him forever.
My fear is that now that the dems will have Trump on a leash, he'll go back to his New York roots of lets make a deal and give away the store to stay out of prison/bankruptcy. They're going to go after him forever.
Posted by: Frank Barone at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (OkYzo)
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159 How did Republicans lose to a Muslim? In Michigan?
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (GVoQJ)
Um, pray tell, when was the last time MI had a Republican Senator?
Holy shit.
You’ve got to have a very special level of party toxicity to have that happen.
And for that we have Trump to thank.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:38 PM (GVoQJ)
Um, pray tell, when was the last time MI had a Republican Senator?
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (h3AaS)
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Come on really? You think the 20% flip in TX was because Thune?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM
I think Texas has a lot of root causes, and none of it can be distilled down to 1. But the biggest issue is the Republican Party running the organization like the country club from 1962. When you refuse to change, you do things the way they have always been done, you go extinct. And yes, if you created a situation where it seems like it makes zero difference who you vote for, people say why bother. We gave the RNC a gift of the house, the senate and the presidency. Thune did absolutely nothing with it. In fact, he allowed no recess appointments and stalled everything we voted for. We have very smart people on this very site who were saying just this. Stubborn and misguided? Maybe. But here we are.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM
I think Texas has a lot of root causes, and none of it can be distilled down to 1. But the biggest issue is the Republican Party running the organization like the country club from 1962. When you refuse to change, you do things the way they have always been done, you go extinct. And yes, if you created a situation where it seems like it makes zero difference who you vote for, people say why bother. We gave the RNC a gift of the house, the senate and the presidency. Thune did absolutely nothing with it. In fact, he allowed no recess appointments and stalled everything we voted for. We have very smart people on this very site who were saying just this. Stubborn and misguided? Maybe. But here we are.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (ZdaMQ)
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172 Don’t confuse the base hating Trump with the base being realistic about what caused the mid term calamity.
I like much of what Trump has done. But Epstein, Iran and things like Lake America and annexing Canada turned A LOT of people off. It’s OK to acknowledge this.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (VYGAQ)
Hispanics don't care about Iran. Hell half of these new voters probably don't even speak English.
LIVs aren't plugged into political media let alone the rabbit hole stuff.
I like much of what Trump has done. But Epstein, Iran and things like Lake America and annexing Canada turned A LOT of people off. It’s OK to acknowledge this.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (VYGAQ)
Hispanics don't care about Iran. Hell half of these new voters probably don't even speak English.
LIVs aren't plugged into political media let alone the rabbit hole stuff.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (okun6)
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I exclude Hippo from this - the "I was right about Trump all along" people are transparent and retarded. You weren't. You already tried this game in 2020 and were proven irretrievably dumb and stupid and faggy.
Not everyone here has a day or month long memory.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (pjdUv)
lol
Not everyone here has a day or month long memory.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:40 PM (pjdUv)
lol
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (eUDuQ)
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Horde, do not worry. The Democrats will overreach and it will swing back in 2028.
I'm trying to be optimistic here, okay? Stop looking at me like that.
I'm trying to be optimistic here, okay? Stop looking at me like that.
Posted by: dantesed at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (Oy/m2)
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>>> How did Republicans lose to a Muslim? In Michigan?
voting is a demographic head count for everyone except whites. Michigan increasingly looks like Dearborn. The average Muslim woman has 6 kids. that's how
voting is a demographic head count for everyone except whites. Michigan increasingly looks like Dearborn. The average Muslim woman has 6 kids. that's how
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (gw3RI)
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144 Neoconism is dead.
End the war, keep the blockade.
Win/win
Posted by: BillC at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (M2v/T)
What does that even mean? A blockade is an act of war. What war is happening that isn't the blockade? Are we supposed to stop shooting at missile launchers? What are we doing right now that we wouldn't do under your scenario? I don't understand what you're proposing.
End the war, keep the blockade.
Win/win
Posted by: BillC at November 05, 2026 12:35 PM (M2v/T)
What does that even mean? A blockade is an act of war. What war is happening that isn't the blockade? Are we supposed to stop shooting at missile launchers? What are we doing right now that we wouldn't do under your scenario? I don't understand what you're proposing.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (r7+Q7)
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I think people need to calm the fuck down with the "Trump is tainted" nonsense. Jesus Christmas this place. Black Orchid
Thank you, my thoughts exactly. Of course I live in North Dakota and R's ran the board, again, as usual, so I agree that Trump/republicans aren't dead yet, but they need to get thru the stages of grief fast and like Ace says, be better.
Thank you, my thoughts exactly. Of course I live in North Dakota and R's ran the board, again, as usual, so I agree that Trump/republicans aren't dead yet, but they need to get thru the stages of grief fast and like Ace says, be better.
Posted by: old chick at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (F3Dlr)
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Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id.
IN a town near me the town elected officials decided to balance the bloated town budget by a 25% increase in taxes. Due to town rules though they had to put it to a vote.
So a woman in town organized a "stop the tax increase" effort and ran for town office.
The tax increase lost, but the people that wanted it in town government all got re-elected. How do you explain that? Well a town full of lefty LIVs.
IN a town near me the town elected officials decided to balance the bloated town budget by a 25% increase in taxes. Due to town rules though they had to put it to a vote.
So a woman in town organized a "stop the tax increase" effort and ran for town office.
The tax increase lost, but the people that wanted it in town government all got re-elected. How do you explain that? Well a town full of lefty LIVs.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (sKqQm)
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Dildojosa and the gang can't deliver those jobs that came w/ the business implants. She she can't just raid the Rainy Day Fund cause "She says so." And she'll call everyone racists when she gets lashback for opening up the border.
Posted by: cajun carrot
And I'm going to take a page from the Dem playbook and start riding asses the second that $1500 check doesn't show up.
Posted by: cajun carrot
And I'm going to take a page from the Dem playbook and start riding asses the second that $1500 check doesn't show up.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:43 PM (mISmA)
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We here in Mo have the same problem every place has - cities. For us, KC, St Louis, Columbia and Springfield. Look at our election map, explains it all.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Gqar
Cities are *part* of the problem. Yes, STL and KC have always been the millstones round our necks.
But support for 3 was weak even in a lot of rural and suburb/exurb areas. Same for the other conservative measures. And hell, Springfield normally votes on our side (if barely).
This is the real problem: Missourians let themselves get suckered by the "muh democracy!" rhetoric. Every single leftist measure got through on the claim that "DC politicians are trying to take away your vote!" And they fell for it, and kept falling for it.
I am a born-and-bred Missourian, but I have a lot of anger right now toward a state that refuses to understand how a representative republic works.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Gqar
Cities are *part* of the problem. Yes, STL and KC have always been the millstones round our necks.
But support for 3 was weak even in a lot of rural and suburb/exurb areas. Same for the other conservative measures. And hell, Springfield normally votes on our side (if barely).
This is the real problem: Missourians let themselves get suckered by the "muh democracy!" rhetoric. Every single leftist measure got through on the claim that "DC politicians are trying to take away your vote!" And they fell for it, and kept falling for it.
I am a born-and-bred Missourian, but I have a lot of anger right now toward a state that refuses to understand how a representative republic works.
Posted by: Dr. T at November 05, 2026 12:43 PM (lHPJf)
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If I were Rubio, I'd get the hell out of there.
I went in knowing Trump will leave office with approval ratings lower than Dubya Bush. But what other choice did we have?
Maybe all the impeachments will give Trump a fresh start and Dems overreach, but him coming out the next day and talking about his ballroom or saying had he been on the ballot, he would have won in a landslide tells me he doesnt think anything is wrong.
I went in knowing Trump will leave office with approval ratings lower than Dubya Bush. But what other choice did we have?
Maybe all the impeachments will give Trump a fresh start and Dems overreach, but him coming out the next day and talking about his ballroom or saying had he been on the ballot, he would have won in a landslide tells me he doesnt think anything is wrong.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:43 PM (BotSl)
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Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:41 PM (okun6)
"Honest Cloud" seems to be a troll. He's was trolling yesterday He's thanking Trump for AES being elected?!! That's some strange take.
"Honest Cloud" seems to be a troll. He's was trolling yesterday He's thanking Trump for AES being elected?!! That's some strange take.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (JrHfD)
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If history repeats, next will come the Night of the Long Knives then Krystallnacht.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (ndZc7)
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As you both have already seen the future, who wins in 2028?
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (h3AaS)
Depends if Dems overplay their hand and their candidate like they did after 2020 with the unfair arrests and prosecutions and then the shitty pres candidate. If they don't, they win. If they do, we do if we have a non-Trump admin tainted candidate. A populist is preferred b/c that's what we've been winning with...
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (h3AaS)
Depends if Dems overplay their hand and their candidate like they did after 2020 with the unfair arrests and prosecutions and then the shitty pres candidate. If they don't, they win. If they do, we do if we have a non-Trump admin tainted candidate. A populist is preferred b/c that's what we've been winning with...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (Gb7+b)
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If anything, a Muslim winning in MI is not at all surprising.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (AKptf)
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and YES there was massive fucking fraud dear sweet Lord how can you not see it?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (qBivk)
I am not aware of any fraud. And apparently neither is Trump.
What evidence do you have?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 05, 2026 12:32 PM (qBivk)
I am not aware of any fraud. And apparently neither is Trump.
What evidence do you have?
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (GVoQJ)
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I don't understand what you're proposing.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (r7+Q7)
He doesn't, either.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (r7+Q7)
He doesn't, either.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (j4Fxj)
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Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:33 PM
Did you really behave yourself and lay in wait just to do this fucking phony post-mortem shit in case it happened?
You already tried this shit in 2024. You trolled us with polls showing Trump losing. You were wrong. You *are* wrong. You are wasting people's time and need to be banned for the seventh time.
And I hate bans. But go the fuck away from this conversation control shit. You are wasting people's time when they are already down. Again.
Did you really behave yourself and lay in wait just to do this fucking phony post-mortem shit in case it happened?
You already tried this shit in 2024. You trolled us with polls showing Trump losing. You were wrong. You *are* wrong. You are wasting people's time and need to be banned for the seventh time.
And I hate bans. But go the fuck away from this conversation control shit. You are wasting people's time when they are already down. Again.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (pjdUv)
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Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (U/Byj)
Even if the results were the exact opposite on Election Day, this would still be a hive of defeatism. I’m not giving up on TX just yet. The Senate is still in good hands, and the new Lt Gov won’t be able to do anything about it. The Republicans there set the rules.
Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (U/Byj)
Even if the results were the exact opposite on Election Day, this would still be a hive of defeatism. I’m not giving up on TX just yet. The Senate is still in good hands, and the new Lt Gov won’t be able to do anything about it. The Republicans there set the rules.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (h3AaS)
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (VYGAQ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (Cq/ve)
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And I'm going to take a page from the Dem playbook and start riding asses the second that $1500 check doesn't show up.
On moderate/soft left forums they are all crowing about how costs are going to go down now as soon as the new congress comes in.
On more politically aware forums they'll tell you "of course costs are going up, way up, because we can't fix things in two years"
Now, one would assume those moderate/soft voters will get a clue when they get nothing they were promised but...don't count on it
And I'm going to take a page from the Dem playbook and start riding asses the second that $1500 check doesn't show up.
On moderate/soft left forums they are all crowing about how costs are going to go down now as soon as the new congress comes in.
On more politically aware forums they'll tell you "of course costs are going up, way up, because we can't fix things in two years"
Now, one would assume those moderate/soft voters will get a clue when they get nothing they were promised but...don't count on it
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (sKqQm)
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Don’t confuse the base hating Trump with the base being realistic about what caused the mid term calamity.
Twas ever thus. I don't hate Trump. I've been very enthusiastic about almost everything he's done. That doesn't mean we don't look at the voting patterns and try to extrapolate. It's not personal, it's strictly business.
Twas ever thus. I don't hate Trump. I've been very enthusiastic about almost everything he's done. That doesn't mean we don't look at the voting patterns and try to extrapolate. It's not personal, it's strictly business.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (Riz8t)
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Missouri also has an issue with its referendums being poorly worded. The pro abortion referendum that 3 was trying to overturn was a word salad that obscured its intent, by design.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (gw3RI)
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I have a huge 29+ yo admiration for Harmeet Dhillon. She has done great work and I wish her the best. A real loss.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (ruxTZ)
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Why the hell did Thune prevent President Trump making ANY recess appointments?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (4q/mG)
Because Thune hates Trump and everyone who ever even considered voting for him.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at November 05, 2026 12:39 PM (4q/mG)
Because Thune hates Trump and everyone who ever even considered voting for him.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (yKhjs)
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If anything, a Muslim winning in MI is not at all surprising.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM
Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM
Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
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Just listening to the news bites, they are already gearing up for:
1. Impeachment of Trump
2. Impeachment of Vance
3. Impeachment of Hegseth (Massie leading the charge)
4. Prosecution of ICE employees with jail time for participation.
5. Legislation to protect Sanctuary Cities
6. Defunding of all entities enforcing immigration law
1. Impeachment of Trump
2. Impeachment of Vance
3. Impeachment of Hegseth (Massie leading the charge)
4. Prosecution of ICE employees with jail time for participation.
5. Legislation to protect Sanctuary Cities
6. Defunding of all entities enforcing immigration law
Posted by: Orson at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (dIske)
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Why the hell did Thune prevent President Trump making ANY recess appointments?
The people that control Thune didn't want them.
The people that control Thune didn't want them.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (sKqQm)
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Honest Cloud was a troll from the HotAir days. Amazing how many people have just waited and waited for something bad to finally happen (again) to come "get" us.
Their way was Hillary for 8 and Kamala for 8. Which we would still be in the midst of were it not for Trump.
Their way was Hillary for 8 and Kamala for 8. Which we would still be in the midst of were it not for Trump.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (pjdUv)
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Depends if Dems overplay their hand and their candidate like they did after 2020 with the unfair arrests and prosecutions and then the shitty pres candidate. If they don't, they win. If they do, we do if we have a non-Trump admin tainted candidate. A populist is preferred b/c that's what we've been winning with...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (Gb7+b)
So much verbiage. Let me save your time and energy: say “I don’t know.”
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (Gb7+b)
So much verbiage. Let me save your time and energy: say “I don’t know.”
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (h3AaS)
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202 Missouri also has an issue with its referendums being poorly worded. The pro abortion referendum that 3 was trying to overturn was a word salad that obscured its intent, by design.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (gw3RI)
Yep. All of it arcane, obscure.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (gw3RI)
Yep. All of it arcane, obscure.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Gqar8)
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Jeez, the nastiness on this thread!
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (odBC9)
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Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
MI is the place. What is your question?
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
MI is the place. What is your question?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (AKptf)
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I got a kick out of the retard students at U of M saying they were voting for the muslim because he wants healthcare for everyone.
Holy shit, I was a dumbass in college *cough* but even I wouldn't have said something so naive.
"I think everyone should have a house!"
"I think everyone should have a car!"
"I think college should be free!! Some scandi country with 8 million people have it so we should too!!
Hey, dumbfuck, check out "free" healthcare for all in Canada. Be sure to check out their population, taxes and their wait times too!! Oh and how MAID is going.
Holy shit, I was a dumbass in college *cough* but even I wouldn't have said something so naive.
"I think everyone should have a house!"
"I think everyone should have a car!"
"I think college should be free!! Some scandi country with 8 million people have it so we should too!!
Hey, dumbfuck, check out "free" healthcare for all in Canada. Be sure to check out their population, taxes and their wait times too!! Oh and how MAID is going.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (iOpI2)
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WouldaCouldaShoulda. Oh well.
We'll try again with another lame effort in futility starting next January.
We'll try again with another lame effort in futility starting next January.
Posted by: GOPe Congress at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (wVcYX)
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Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
When was the last time MI elected a Republican Senator?
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
When was the last time MI elected a Republican Senator?
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (h3AaS)
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Twas ever thus. I don't hate Trump. I've been very enthusiastic about almost everything he's done. That doesn't mean we don't look at the voting patterns and try to extrapolate. It's not personal, it's strictly business.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Exactly, I mean do we do this again to just show our loyalty to Trump and have zero course correction?
The reality is, in 2 years, Trump is going to be about as relevant George W. Bush. We can't just keep thinking Republicans being extra loyal to Trump is some key to winning.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Exactly, I mean do we do this again to just show our loyalty to Trump and have zero course correction?
The reality is, in 2 years, Trump is going to be about as relevant George W. Bush. We can't just keep thinking Republicans being extra loyal to Trump is some key to winning.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (BotSl)
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My county legislature is now 20-3 Dem. Whe I was young the Republicans ran most of the towns , except Woodstock and New Paltz and my city was split. NYC transplants overran the place and now we've got homeless crisis, made worse by rent controls in my city and sanctuary policy.
A perfect example of lunacy is happening. A Hobby Lobby is going to into an empty store in the surrounding town. The left is out of their minds about that company of "bigots"
This is the attitude that beat the Republicans. It's insanity
A perfect example of lunacy is happening. A Hobby Lobby is going to into an empty store in the surrounding town. The left is out of their minds about that company of "bigots"
This is the attitude that beat the Republicans. It's insanity
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (8VNAp)
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Remember:
Every election is a "change or same" choice.
There is no third way.
No matter who the R is in 2028, Dems are going to be running against "change from Trump and Trump polices."
There is no "conservative but not Trump" policy or platform they can run on.
The dumbest doomed to fail part of Kamala's campaign was trying to brand herself as the "change" candidate. And she had the full support of the media.
Let's not think a R can thread that needle
Every election is a "change or same" choice.
There is no third way.
No matter who the R is in 2028, Dems are going to be running against "change from Trump and Trump polices."
There is no "conservative but not Trump" policy or platform they can run on.
The dumbest doomed to fail part of Kamala's campaign was trying to brand herself as the "change" candidate. And she had the full support of the media.
Let's not think a R can thread that needle
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (/Ki2A)
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Frustrating, isn't it?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (Cq/ve)
I think I am going to crowdsource the purchase of Cuba and start my own country. You in? 😂
Frustrating, isn't it?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (Cq/ve)
I think I am going to crowdsource the purchase of Cuba and start my own country. You in? 😂
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (ZdaMQ)
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I don't know how much of a role Thune's impotence played in the defeat, and I don't care. He needs to go, regardless.
Chances that he will? Probably very low. He's already said he's running for Minority Leader.
Chances that he will? Probably very low. He's already said he's running for Minority Leader.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (Riz8t)
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Free healthcare is attractive. They are told that if Sweden can do it, we can do it!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (AKptf)
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What happens in 2028? I assume a very bad replay of 2008. The Ds and all the phony R's got their wish.
They pulled the plug on Trump's valiant attempt at stopping the commie takeover that has been headed for us for 20 years.
They pulled the plug on Trump's valiant attempt at stopping the commie takeover that has been headed for us for 20 years.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (pjdUv)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (1x2K9)
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211 Jeez, the nastiness on this thread!
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (odBC9)
Well, not all of us. Trump has flaws but to think what we saw Tuesday can be laid at his feet mostly is just lazy thinking, based on maybe scapegoating or frustration. Maybe.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (odBC9)
Well, not all of us. Trump has flaws but to think what we saw Tuesday can be laid at his feet mostly is just lazy thinking, based on maybe scapegoating or frustration. Maybe.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (Gqar8)
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I'm pissed about the election but I'm not ready to throw Trump under the bus just yet...
Posted by: It's me donna
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Same. DJT picking Darline pissed me off, but that's not nearly enough to make me abandon him.
Posted by: It's me donna
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Same. DJT picking Darline pissed me off, but that's not nearly enough to make me abandon him.
Posted by: screaming in digital at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (lOlUK)
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>>>Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
well we haven't had Muslim mayors or sheriffs either but then there's Dearborn. Open borders have consequences
well we haven't had Muslim mayors or sheriffs either but then there's Dearborn. Open borders have consequences
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (gw3RI)
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Don't think I caught this is the dismal day yesterday, but that rancid crazy woman in NC who gleefully took a smiling picture at a German concentration camp and said Trump supporters belonged in the ovens won her district race.
Posted by: Lady in Black at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (qBdHI)
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Free healthcare is attractive. They are told that if Sweden can do it, we can do it!
As is often the case the Republicans have no idea how to discuss such things.
It isn't "free" healthcare. It is "the government takes a bunch of your money then decides if it will spend some of it on whatever healthcare needs it thinks you should get addressed will using the rest on bribes, kick backs and graft"
As is often the case the Republicans have no idea how to discuss such things.
It isn't "free" healthcare. It is "the government takes a bunch of your money then decides if it will spend some of it on whatever healthcare needs it thinks you should get addressed will using the rest on bribes, kick backs and graft"
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
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"I think college should be free!! Some scandi country with 8 million people have it so we should too!!
Hey, dumbfuck, check out "free" healthcare for all in Canada. Be sure to check out their population, taxes and their wait times too!! Oh and how MAID is going.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (iOpI2)
College IS “free” in Scandinavia. How many foreign students go there? (Hint…very few.)
Hey, dumbfuck, check out "free" healthcare for all in Canada. Be sure to check out their population, taxes and their wait times too!! Oh and how MAID is going.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (iOpI2)
College IS “free” in Scandinavia. How many foreign students go there? (Hint…very few.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (h3AaS)
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Never mind we’ve never elected a Muslim Senator in over 250 years
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
When was the last time MI elected a Republican Senator?
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Any other election, Sayed would have lost.
Basically everyone with a D next to their name won.
In my state, some 19 year old Democrat college student ran as a joke for a somewhat powerful position in the court and won against an entrenched, respected incumbent Republican with zero campaign.
Its absolute madness and the reality is the bottom has fallen out for Trump and people are going out of their way to show their middle finger.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:46 PM (GVoQJ)
When was the last time MI elected a Republican Senator?
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Any other election, Sayed would have lost.
Basically everyone with a D next to their name won.
In my state, some 19 year old Democrat college student ran as a joke for a somewhat powerful position in the court and won against an entrenched, respected incumbent Republican with zero campaign.
Its absolute madness and the reality is the bottom has fallen out for Trump and people are going out of their way to show their middle finger.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (BotSl)
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Free healthcare is attractive. They are told that if Sweden can do it, we can do it!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (AKptf)
I don't think the Dems want to be an ethnically homogeneous, 95% white nation...
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (AKptf)
I don't think the Dems want to be an ethnically homogeneous, 95% white nation...
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, preparing at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (yKhjs)
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"I think college should be free!! Some scandi country with 8 million people have it so we should too!!
Posted by: Seems Legit
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Correction, 8 million scandis.
Same in UK with their national health -- it only barely worked because the English (et al) are civilized and now that they opened the doors they realize they are fucked. Same in Canada -- socialism looks great until you import people who see a bowl on the doorstep on Halloween and think they are being good peeps by leaving the doormat and porch light.
Posted by: Seems Legit
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Correction, 8 million scandis.
Same in UK with their national health -- it only barely worked because the English (et al) are civilized and now that they opened the doors they realize they are fucked. Same in Canada -- socialism looks great until you import people who see a bowl on the doorstep on Halloween and think they are being good peeps by leaving the doormat and porch light.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (LHn+s)
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Well, not all of us. Trump has flaws but to think what we saw Tuesday can be laid at his feet mostly is just lazy thinking, based on maybe scapegoating or frustration. Maybe.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (Gqar
And some astroturfing for good measure.
Anything but blaming the GOP who OBVIOUSLY still despise us.
You know who that helps?
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 12:49 PM (Gqar
And some astroturfing for good measure.
Anything but blaming the GOP who OBVIOUSLY still despise us.
You know who that helps?
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (pjdUv)
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I have no idea why Dhillon might leave.
Probably because she knows all of the various cases which would be prosecuted under a nominal GOP congress are all going to be sidelined?
I still say Ilhan Brotherfucker has nothing to worry about. Her denaturalization and deportation are now, once again, fairly tales.
Hear me now and believe me later.
Probably because she knows all of the various cases which would be prosecuted under a nominal GOP congress are all going to be sidelined?
I still say Ilhan Brotherfucker has nothing to worry about. Her denaturalization and deportation are now, once again, fairly tales.
Hear me now and believe me later.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (qRla/)
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209 Depends if Dems overplay their hand and their candidate like they did after 2020 with the unfair arrests and prosecutions and then the shitty pres candidate. If they don't, they win. If they do, we do if we have a non-Trump admin tainted candidate. A populist is preferred b/c that's what we've been winning with...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (Gb7+b)
So much verbiage. Let me save your time and energy: say “I don’t know.”
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (h3AaS)
If one could accurately predict all the events over a 2 year period, they had Musk level wealth and power...one can suspect certain things will happen, but one can't know. I suspect Dems will overplay their hand, but I am WAY less certain who Repubs will actually nominate. So even if you know some things, that still doesn't help knowing an end result.
And this goes without saying if we have some major calamity on US soil happen...then everything is uncertain in all ways.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:44 PM (Gb7+b)
So much verbiage. Let me save your time and energy: say “I don’t know.”
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (h3AaS)
If one could accurately predict all the events over a 2 year period, they had Musk level wealth and power...one can suspect certain things will happen, but one can't know. I suspect Dems will overplay their hand, but I am WAY less certain who Repubs will actually nominate. So even if you know some things, that still doesn't help knowing an end result.
And this goes without saying if we have some major calamity on US soil happen...then everything is uncertain in all ways.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 12:51 PM (Gb7+b)
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216 Twas ever thus. I don't hate Trump. I've been very enthusiastic about almost everything he's done. That doesn't mean we don't look at the voting patterns and try to extrapolate. It's not personal, it's strictly business.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Exactly, I mean do we do this again to just show our loyalty to Trump and have zero course correction?
The reality is, in 2 years, Trump is going to be about as relevant George W. Bush. We can't just keep thinking Republicans being extra loyal to Trump is some key to winning.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (BotSl)
Do what again? Trump can't be run again. His specific addition to the coalition only showed up for him and never for mid-terms
-10% of existing R electorate vs 2024
How do you make up that ground? That's the question we're facing here. The Democrats have boosted their numbers significantly with a new wave of Hispanic voters. Hispanics swing wildly each election, that's the target demo.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Exactly, I mean do we do this again to just show our loyalty to Trump and have zero course correction?
The reality is, in 2 years, Trump is going to be about as relevant George W. Bush. We can't just keep thinking Republicans being extra loyal to Trump is some key to winning.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (BotSl)
Do what again? Trump can't be run again. His specific addition to the coalition only showed up for him and never for mid-terms
-10% of existing R electorate vs 2024
How do you make up that ground? That's the question we're facing here. The Democrats have boosted their numbers significantly with a new wave of Hispanic voters. Hispanics swing wildly each election, that's the target demo.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (okun6)
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Nobody asked my opinion, and the beauty of AoSHQ is that you're gonna get it anyway!
JD Vance HAS to tie his future to the "fervent Christians" like Schmucker Quarrelsome whose Christianity boils down to hating the Jews ... because he has an enormous liability with stupid people because of his wife. Usha Vance is obviously a smart and attractive lady -- but she is, to use Nick Fuentes' word choice (to which Vance's dear friend Schmucker made no response), "a jeet." And not even a Christian convert like Dinesh d'Souza, either. So the poor boy who made good through the military, education, and hard work, and made a bundle in finance, has to double down on the hillbilly vibe and assure the losers that the clever, greedy Jews stole all their stuff. So there.
JD Vance HAS to tie his future to the "fervent Christians" like Schmucker Quarrelsome whose Christianity boils down to hating the Jews ... because he has an enormous liability with stupid people because of his wife. Usha Vance is obviously a smart and attractive lady -- but she is, to use Nick Fuentes' word choice (to which Vance's dear friend Schmucker made no response), "a jeet." And not even a Christian convert like Dinesh d'Souza, either. So the poor boy who made good through the military, education, and hard work, and made a bundle in finance, has to double down on the hillbilly vibe and assure the losers that the clever, greedy Jews stole all their stuff. So there.
Posted by: werewife, princess of Delray Beach at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (1tieC)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (ndZc7)
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Don't think I caught this is the dismal day yesterday, but that rancid crazy woman in NC who gleefully took a smiling picture at a German concentration camp and said Trump supporters belonged in the ovens won her district race.
Remember when a Republican house candidate said a stupid thing about abortion and that was what the entire election was about?
The Dems had a dozen worse "gaffes" in this election and the Reps let each one fade from public memory.
Remember when a Republican house candidate said a stupid thing about abortion and that was what the entire election was about?
The Dems had a dozen worse "gaffes" in this election and the Reps let each one fade from public memory.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (sKqQm)
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Good afternoon Ace and everyone
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (sgkY8)
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I don't know how much of a role Thune's impotence played in the defeat, and I don't care. He needs to go, regardless.
Chances that he will? Probably very low. He's already said he's running for Minority Leader.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Does anyone really believe that if the SAVE act had passed, election night would have gone differently?
I dont.
Im not a Thune fan, but this is all on Trump's shoulders. And its clear everyone around Trump including Vance, has figured that out.
Chances that he will? Probably very low. He's already said he's running for Minority Leader.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Does anyone really believe that if the SAVE act had passed, election night would have gone differently?
I dont.
Im not a Thune fan, but this is all on Trump's shoulders. And its clear everyone around Trump including Vance, has figured that out.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (BotSl)
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Some light here (Red Turban, "...."), but wow the make-believe is something.
Pre- and exit-polling shows nothing resembling the imaginary grievances driving votes. 40% Hispanics (and this is an ominous data point, and is due to Trump actually fulfilling a key campaign promise that got him elected) were most concerned about ICE/deportations. Economic concerns second. "War" nowhere on the list.
Too much silliness to address, but the notion that a DeSantis could win MI or WI - when only the unique figure that Trump is has done it, in decades - is close to far-fetched.
Didn't believe Rubio would be leaving - why would he? - and he's got a lot of work still to do. Cuba. Can't see him leaving while that white whale is visible and vulnerable. A lot of success in the hemisphere (another area of Trump success totally unappreciated by idiot voters and most commenters). Resigning now makes no sense.
Pre- and exit-polling shows nothing resembling the imaginary grievances driving votes. 40% Hispanics (and this is an ominous data point, and is due to Trump actually fulfilling a key campaign promise that got him elected) were most concerned about ICE/deportations. Economic concerns second. "War" nowhere on the list.
Too much silliness to address, but the notion that a DeSantis could win MI or WI - when only the unique figure that Trump is has done it, in decades - is close to far-fetched.
Didn't believe Rubio would be leaving - why would he? - and he's got a lot of work still to do. Cuba. Can't see him leaving while that white whale is visible and vulnerable. A lot of success in the hemisphere (another area of Trump success totally unappreciated by idiot voters and most commenters). Resigning now makes no sense.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (U/Byj)
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And with Democrats like Gene Wu in power in Texas, it's probably a good idea for Elon to leave.
https://tinyurl.com/upcy3xb5
https://tinyurl.com/upcy3xb5
Posted by: Random PJ at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (+jscL)
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Jeez, the nastiness on this thread!
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (odBC9)
The gottaberightis is STRONG today.
Whatever happened to 'the right to your opinion?'
Geez....
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 12:47 PM (odBC9)
The gottaberightis is STRONG today.
Whatever happened to 'the right to your opinion?'
Geez....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (2614e)
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It isn't "free" healthcare. It is "the government takes a bunch of your money then decides if it will spend some of it on whatever healthcare needs it thinks you should get addressed will using the rest on bribes, kick backs and graft"
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
And it is used to control the population. It is a major reason why Canadians constantly acquiesce in the destruction of their liberty, and are unfit to be free. (H/t, TX Declaration of Independence, 1836). Canadians would be happy to see their country turn into the DPRK, so long as you told them the medical care is “free”.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
And it is used to control the population. It is a major reason why Canadians constantly acquiesce in the destruction of their liberty, and are unfit to be free. (H/t, TX Declaration of Independence, 1836). Canadians would be happy to see their country turn into the DPRK, so long as you told them the medical care is “free”.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (h3AaS)
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Maybe Dhillon is preparing to run for office ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (AKptf)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (eUDuQ)
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"I don't think the Dems want to be an ethnically homogeneous, 95% white nation..."
Except for the neighborhoods they themselves choose to live in.
Except for the neighborhoods they themselves choose to live in.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Not quite sure why the trolls and mobys are rolling in.
I suppose to try and pound a stake into the heart of Trump and MAGA, but-
really your arguments are obvious and stupid to anyone with an IQ above their hat size.
Be better. Be funny. Or just leave.
You're boring.
Not quite sure why the trolls and mobys are rolling in.
I suppose to try and pound a stake into the heart of Trump and MAGA, but-
really your arguments are obvious and stupid to anyone with an IQ above their hat size.
Be better. Be funny. Or just leave.
You're boring.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (YSUhf)
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Well, to be honest, the young, more naive me did vote for John Anderson in 1980 because he promised cool things.
Posted by: Count de Monet at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (wVcYX)
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I asked yesterday, what would the dems do in this situation? F the filibuster, allow all appointments, confirm anybody the prez nominates, pass a critical act (save, etc), all the way to the end of the year. That's what. But the gop doesn't vote as a bloc, because they're stupid and useless, and many on the other side.
But this is critical, Thune won't even try.
But this is critical, Thune won't even try.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (n5tGW)
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The start of going down that rabbit hole Europe is in.
Thanks a lot Bush and Barky
Thanks a lot Bush and Barky
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 12:53 PM (sgkY8)
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Didn't believe Rubio would be leaving - why would he? - and he's got a lot of work still to do. Cuba. Can't see him leaving while that white whale is visible and vulnerable. A lot of success in the hemisphere (another area of Trump success totally unappreciated by idiot voters and most commenters). Resigning now makes no sense.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (U/Byj)
Only reason to resign would be to set up a presidential run. The race for 2028 has begun.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (U/Byj)
Only reason to resign would be to set up a presidential run. The race for 2028 has begun.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (h3AaS)
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then there's Dearborn. Open borders have consequences
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (gw3RI)
Dearborn is terrific.
Seriously, go check it out some time.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (gw3RI)
Dearborn is terrific.
Seriously, go check it out some time.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (GVoQJ)
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Good news, everyone!
LGBT Caucus Celebrates "Gayest Congress In American History"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
I almost want to vote for the goatfuckers. It's going to be hilarious when the peterpuffers run up against the flight school trainers.
LGBT Caucus Celebrates "Gayest Congress In American History"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
I almost want to vote for the goatfuckers. It's going to be hilarious when the peterpuffers run up against the flight school trainers.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (mISmA)
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I'll say it, I love Trump; he has done some really good things. Closing the border and DOGE were the greatest to me. Has he made mistakes? Yes, but the alternatives to him would be cataclysmic.
As was this last election. Shit's going to go south. But the run we had with Trump was really good.
As was this last election. Shit's going to go south. But the run we had with Trump was really good.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (iOpI2)
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My bet is the first legislative bill from the new Congress is going to be amnesty.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (8Uo7a)
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It would be nice to see people actually perform some analysis and make arguments, rather than insisting their own leanings were correct all along.
I'll use TX as an example because that's where I live. The GOP there had a good night for a midterm election. Paxton's vote total was essentially the same as Cruz's in 2018, when Cruz beat O'Rourke. The difference this time around was that Talarico's numbers looked more like senate votes totals in a presidential election year like 2024 (they were between Cruz's and Allred's vote totals for that year). You don't need to take my word for it; that data is all readily available on the internet.
So how did Dems do that?
There's multiple ways it could have happened, one of which is that Dems simply mobilized their base very well this year. If that's true, this wasn't a repudiation of Trump (or anyone else) in any real sense, as the Dem base is just made up of the opposition, which has always disapproved.
There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
I'll use TX as an example because that's where I live. The GOP there had a good night for a midterm election. Paxton's vote total was essentially the same as Cruz's in 2018, when Cruz beat O'Rourke. The difference this time around was that Talarico's numbers looked more like senate votes totals in a presidential election year like 2024 (they were between Cruz's and Allred's vote totals for that year). You don't need to take my word for it; that data is all readily available on the internet.
So how did Dems do that?
There's multiple ways it could have happened, one of which is that Dems simply mobilized their base very well this year. If that's true, this wasn't a repudiation of Trump (or anyone else) in any real sense, as the Dem base is just made up of the opposition, which has always disapproved.
There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (HFrEr)
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Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (BotSl)
The SAVE act is just the most obvious example.
The GOP hates you and wants you dead. They don't even give a shit about our elections.
Why? They WANT the commies to take over so they can fundraiser and grift from the shadows. They're alright Jack. Trump put it on the line and TRIED to fight them all. Almost got killed for it. He probably will get killed for it. They won't. Not for another decade anyway.
The SAVE act is just the most obvious example.
The GOP hates you and wants you dead. They don't even give a shit about our elections.
Why? They WANT the commies to take over so they can fundraiser and grift from the shadows. They're alright Jack. Trump put it on the line and TRIED to fight them all. Almost got killed for it. He probably will get killed for it. They won't. Not for another decade anyway.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:55 PM (pjdUv)
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Im not a Thune fan, but this is all on Trump's shoulders. And its clear everyone around Trump including Vance, has figured that out.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (BotSl)
TBF you don’t like…anybody.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (BotSl)
TBF you don’t like…anybody.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:55 PM (h3AaS)
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The New Republic
Breaking New from Washington and beyond
Hafiz Rashid, November 5, 2026
Top Justice Department Official Resigns as Rats Begin Jumping
Harmeet Dhillon, who led some of Trump’s worst crusades at the Justice Department, quit after the Republicans wiped out this election
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A-holes.
But because?
Major law firms and civil rights groups have been involved in combating antisemitism and helping to draft or support legislation designed to protect Jewish individuals and counter antisemitic discrimination.
Members of Congress also introduced measures aimed at strengthening federal efforts against hate crimes and protecting Jewish communities—such as the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, which increases funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and bills targeting academic or economic boycotts like the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026.
Breaking New from Washington and beyond
Hafiz Rashid, November 5, 2026
Top Justice Department Official Resigns as Rats Begin Jumping
Harmeet Dhillon, who led some of Trump’s worst crusades at the Justice Department, quit after the Republicans wiped out this election
----
A-holes.
But because?
Major law firms and civil rights groups have been involved in combating antisemitism and helping to draft or support legislation designed to protect Jewish individuals and counter antisemitic discrimination.
Members of Congress also introduced measures aimed at strengthening federal efforts against hate crimes and protecting Jewish communities—such as the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, which increases funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and bills targeting academic or economic boycotts like the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 12:55 PM (NFX2v)
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double down on the gladiator movie vibe and assure the losers that the clever, greedy old greek homos stole all their stuff. So there.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (74D2J)
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It isn't "free" healthcare. It is "the government takes a bunch of your money then decides if it will spend some of it on whatever healthcare needs it thinks you should get addressed will using the rest on bribes, kick backs and graft"
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
Government is the most bloated, wasteful, incompetent body of people gathered together in every f*cking country on the planet.
Why the F*CK do people think granting them the power to control everything is a good thing?
Government run healthcare is shit the WORLD OVER. Yet, people continually run on and clamor for Government Run Heathcare.
It's f*cking mind boggling.
It isn't "free" healthcare. It is "the government takes a bunch of your money then decides if it will spend some of it on whatever healthcare needs it thinks you should get addressed will using the rest on bribes, kick backs and graft"
Posted by: 18-1 at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
Government is the most bloated, wasteful, incompetent body of people gathered together in every f*cking country on the planet.
Why the F*CK do people think granting them the power to control everything is a good thing?
Government run healthcare is shit the WORLD OVER. Yet, people continually run on and clamor for Government Run Heathcare.
It's f*cking mind boggling.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (2614e)
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195 I don't understand what you're proposing.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (r7+Q7)
He doesn't, either.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (j4Fxj)
Yea, I'd love to hear a better solution. I can blame Trumps failure to explain to the public why we're doing it that way, especially after it wasn't over in a few weeks as was suggested, for a role in this mess. He also failed to connect with voters on fighting rising costs.
He did the things but he didn't sell it or the message didn't penetrate.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:42 PM (r7+Q7)
He doesn't, either.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 05, 2026 12:45 PM (j4Fxj)
Yea, I'd love to hear a better solution. I can blame Trumps failure to explain to the public why we're doing it that way, especially after it wasn't over in a few weeks as was suggested, for a role in this mess. He also failed to connect with voters on fighting rising costs.
He did the things but he didn't sell it or the message didn't penetrate.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (r7+Q7)
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Good news, everyone!
LGBT Caucus Celebrates "Gayest Congress In American History"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (ndZc7)
Yay! We'll have a gay old time!
LGBT Caucus Celebrates "Gayest Congress In American History"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 12:52 PM (ndZc7)
Yay! We'll have a gay old time!
Posted by: Friends of Dorothy at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (wVcYX)
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Didn't believe Rubio would be leaving - why would he? - and he's got a lot of work still to do. Cuba. Can't see him leaving while that white whale is visible and vulnerable. A lot of success in the hemisphere (another area of Trump success totally unappreciated by idiot voters and most commenters). Resigning now makes no sense.
Posted by: rhomboid
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He wants to be President.
The further he is from Trump, the better.
The reality, Trump isnt leaving office like Reagan did.
Id bet my 401k Trump leaves office more despised than George W. Bush.
Rubio is still held in high esteem by all wings of the party. Him leaving isnt going to make him toxic to MAGA.
Posted by: rhomboid
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He wants to be President.
The further he is from Trump, the better.
The reality, Trump isnt leaving office like Reagan did.
Id bet my 401k Trump leaves office more despised than George W. Bush.
Rubio is still held in high esteem by all wings of the party. Him leaving isnt going to make him toxic to MAGA.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (BotSl)
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There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (HFrEr)
Many of the voters are new voters. Specifically, they are Hispanic voters. Their listed issues are largely economic, the Democrat campaign on 'affordability' was a winner. In practice this means social spending.
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (HFrEr)
Many of the voters are new voters. Specifically, they are Hispanic voters. Their listed issues are largely economic, the Democrat campaign on 'affordability' was a winner. In practice this means social spending.
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (okun6)
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Ohferpetessakes. None of these people base any decisions on things like family obligations, policy differences, what's right for the country, or even their party.
It's only about them, and their future prospects. There's no need to overthink it.
It's only about them, and their future prospects. There's no need to overthink it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's3 Dice at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (BI5O2)
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It would be nice to see people actually perform some analysis and make arguments, rather than insisting their own leanings were correct all along.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
You must be new here.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
You must be new here.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (eUDuQ)
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I'm pissed about the election but I'm not ready to throw Trump under the bus just yet...
Posted by: It's me donna
Clark Kent isn't available so I'll have to settle for Trump.
Posted by: It's me donna
Clark Kent isn't available so I'll have to settle for Trump.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (ndZc7)
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Your last good day was YESTERDAY. Seemsayin' … ?
Posted by: Dr_No at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (ayRl+)
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The Left did some serious grass roots organizing. I know for a fact in MO. Pretty sure in KS too. Wouldn't be surprised if they did it in every red state.
We held onto the old model of "the polls are wrong" and [Insert State/District] went +X for Trump last time, so we're all good, and you're silly for even asking.
We have NEVER been good at organizing, and don't even have the infrastructure for it. It takes more than winning the argument, it takes work. And I don't know if any of these rich donors have made any strides on even laying the groundwork for organizing infrastructure.
We held onto the old model of "the polls are wrong" and [Insert State/District] went +X for Trump last time, so we're all good, and you're silly for even asking.
We have NEVER been good at organizing, and don't even have the infrastructure for it. It takes more than winning the argument, it takes work. And I don't know if any of these rich donors have made any strides on even laying the groundwork for organizing infrastructure.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (AZDyS)
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258 There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation.
where's the fun in that?
where's the fun in that?
Posted by: anachronda at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (v3pYe)
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Government run healthcare is shit the WORLD OVER. Yet, people continually run on and clamor for Government Run Heathcare.
It's f*cking mind boggling.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12
We must never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.
It's f*cking mind boggling.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12
We must never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (ZdaMQ)
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What is wrong with some of you people just rushing to shit on Trump?? How warped are you… the guy faced unfair impeachment, lawfare, they tried to bankrupt his companies… AND he took a bullet BTW and still stayed in the fight and accomplished a lot.
He’s not perfect, but he’s fantastic. Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
He’s not perfect, but he’s fantastic. Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
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254 then there's Dearborn. Open borders have consequences
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (gw3RI)
Dearborn is terrific.
Seriously, go check it out some time.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (GVoQJ)
I remember Dearborn being talked about as heavily Arab and evil Muslim.
In the 1980s.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 12:50 PM (gw3RI)
Dearborn is terrific.
Seriously, go check it out some time.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (GVoQJ)
I remember Dearborn being talked about as heavily Arab and evil Muslim.
In the 1980s.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (h3AaS)
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Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id.
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
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It looks like Dillon may have resigned because she found out she was not going to be nominated to the vacant Deputy AG spot.
If that's the case, this is a natural time for a clean break.
If that's the case, this is a natural time for a clean break.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, preparing at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (yKhjs)
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I also think foreign countries should not be able to contribute to elections here . Obviously a lot of money for AES campaign come from the Mideast
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (JrHfD)
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So how did Dems do that?
There's multiple ways it could have happened, one of which is that Dems simply mobilized their base very well this year. If that's true, this wasn't a repudiation of Trump (or anyone else) in any real sense, as the Dem base is just made up of the opposition, which has always disapproved.
There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
I find it hard to believe that the muy macho Hispanics voted for a flaming white gay guy that talks shit about The Virgin Mary.
There's multiple ways it could have happened, one of which is that Dems simply mobilized their base very well this year. If that's true, this wasn't a repudiation of Trump (or anyone else) in any real sense, as the Dem base is just made up of the opposition, which has always disapproved.
There are other possible explanations, of course. But we ought to be looking for data to see what is the best explanation. Because responding well requires us to first correctly identify the problem.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
I find it hard to believe that the muy macho Hispanics voted for a flaming white gay guy that talks shit about The Virgin Mary.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (mISmA)
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We should take bets on the first investigation topic although I think they may all drop at once.
1. Epstein
2. Iran War
3. Good and Plenti Shootings
They're gonna do it all. There is much more where that came from and I think there's gonna be some weird out of left field made up stuff like parading Trump's child pedo ring victims from 50 years ago in front of Congress, or something Rubio said in a phone call.
1. Epstein
2. Iran War
3. Good and Plenti Shootings
They're gonna do it all. There is much more where that came from and I think there's gonna be some weird out of left field made up stuff like parading Trump's child pedo ring victims from 50 years ago in front of Congress, or something Rubio said in a phone call.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (pjdUv)
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I dont think Hispanics have much to do with the Election Night loss.
I think it's more of a class issue where they tend to be working class and they have only seen inflation slow down a bit. And now are being hit with high gas prices. So they're angry. Its not about immigration.
Middle class really is being squeezed and the bubbly stock market doesnt fix all that.
I think it's more of a class issue where they tend to be working class and they have only seen inflation slow down a bit. And now are being hit with high gas prices. So they're angry. Its not about immigration.
Middle class really is being squeezed and the bubbly stock market doesnt fix all that.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (BotSl)
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We have NEVER been good at organizing, and don't even have the infrastructure for it. It takes more than winning the argument, it takes work. And I don't know if any of these rich donors have made any strides on even laying the groundwork for organizing infrastructure.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (AZDyS)
Youngkin was amazing at it for his run in VA...but he used his personal money to do it.
It's why he's my #2 darkhorse...but he's been out of politics all year and not a peep from him, so not sure he'd even want to be back in the game or put his own money up for 50 states.
Since he funded it, it was gone when he was not on the ballot...b/c the party didn't do it, the person did.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (AZDyS)
Youngkin was amazing at it for his run in VA...but he used his personal money to do it.
It's why he's my #2 darkhorse...but he's been out of politics all year and not a peep from him, so not sure he'd even want to be back in the game or put his own money up for 50 states.
Since he funded it, it was gone when he was not on the ballot...b/c the party didn't do it, the person did.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (Gb7+b)
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Rubio should just invade Cuba and set himself up as ruler.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (gw3RI)
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The Hangover. What’s going on.
Posted by: tubal at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (Gqar8)
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277 Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id.
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
Much of the Dem electorate is roughly socially conservative. This is however a fairly limited wedge issue. It's not worthless but it's not a game winner by itself.
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
Much of the Dem electorate is roughly socially conservative. This is however a fairly limited wedge issue. It's not worthless but it's not a game winner by itself.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (okun6)
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The defeat of Tejas now means that TENNESSEE has moved to the center of the target circle. Lucky fuckin' us. Oh yay. Buy ammo.
Posted by: Dr_No at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (ayRl+)
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Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id.
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
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This ^^^
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
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This ^^^
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (iFTx/)
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Dildojosa promised a slew of shit that these people should have already known ain't gonna happen. The only promise she is going to fulfill is opening the border back up which is gonna drive up all the costs again and piss everyone off... again.
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One of the few good things the TX Rs did last session was a bill to require/incentivize sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.
Almost all of the border sheriffs have signed 287(g) agreements.
And many of those endorsed Abbott and/or Paxton, even though they are Dems.
Only El Paso is the border sheriff who opposed the program. But he still applied.
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One of the few good things the TX Rs did last session was a bill to require/incentivize sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.
Almost all of the border sheriffs have signed 287(g) agreements.
And many of those endorsed Abbott and/or Paxton, even though they are Dems.
Only El Paso is the border sheriff who opposed the program. But he still applied.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (/Ki2A)
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He’s not perfect, but he’s fantastic. Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
Kneejerk reacting, pants shitting, hair on fire bedwetting is fun, you see.....
He’s not perfect, but he’s fantastic. Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
Kneejerk reacting, pants shitting, hair on fire bedwetting is fun, you see.....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (2614e)
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Wisconsin Dems sure didn't waste any time. From Townhall:
"Wisconsinites Are About to Get Affordability in the Form of a 15 Percent Utility Rate Hike"
"Wisconsinites Are About to Get Affordability in the Form of a 15 Percent Utility Rate Hike"
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, preparing at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (yKhjs)
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Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
That's the spirit.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
That's the spirit.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (eUDuQ)
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He’s not perfect, but he’s fantastic. Shame on you for shitting on him now and rushing to do it gleefully. Just step off
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
Same shit, different day. I heard it all in 2018 & 2020 as well. Completely typical. Anything but admit the GOP is a fag whose shit's all retarded.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
Same shit, different day. I heard it all in 2018 & 2020 as well. Completely typical. Anything but admit the GOP is a fag whose shit's all retarded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (BI5O2)
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"I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want."
I have a hard time believing that people have forgotten Dem politicians kneeling in submission, wearing 'kente cloth,' while BLM burned the nation.
I have a hard time believing that people have forgotten Dem politicians kneeling in submission, wearing 'kente cloth,' while BLM burned the nation.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
You must be new here.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (eUDuQ)
No, he's been here a while.
You must be new here.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (eUDuQ)
No, he's been here a while.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (pjdUv)
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Cut Ukraine loose and finish Iran. Let’s see how bad the new Congress wants to fund another war for the CIA.
Posted by: Pudinhead at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (Wp1X1)
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258 It would be nice to see people actually perform some analysis and make arguments, rather than insisting their own leanings were correct all along.
I'll use TX as an example because that's where I live.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (HFrEr)
Nice!
Can you chime in on: Why, oh, why Talarico? Why oh why oh why.
I'll use TX as an example because that's where I live.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 12:54 PM (HFrEr)
Nice!
Can you chime in on: Why, oh, why Talarico? Why oh why oh why.
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (odBC9)
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bear@258, I would like to know why Texas Sec of State's office was not publishing vote totals from 8pm until 3 am in the morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (8Uo7a)
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Every election is a "change or same" choice.
There is no third way.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
This presupposes that the election is a clean one. The Dem fraud in 2028 is going to be 2020 on steroids, meth, and bath salts.
There is no third way.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
This presupposes that the election is a clean one. The Dem fraud in 2028 is going to be 2020 on steroids, meth, and bath salts.
Posted by: John Thune at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (5J3aM)
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I knew the knives would come out here eventually. lol
Posted by: one hour sober at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (J4Dwc)
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Many of the voters are new voters. Specifically, they are Hispanic voters. Their listed issues are largely economic, the Democrat campaign on 'affordability' was a winner. In practice this means social spending.
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (mISmA)
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>>>I have a hard time believing that people have forgotten Dem politicians kneeling in submission, wearing 'kente cloth,' while BLM burned the nation.
the average person can't remember the Tik Toks they watched yesterday
the average person can't remember the Tik Toks they watched yesterday
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (gw3RI)
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282 I dont think Hispanics have much to do with the Election Night loss.
I think it's more of a class issue where they tend to be working class and they have only seen inflation slow down a bit. And now are being hit with high gas prices. So they're angry. Its not about immigration.
Middle class really is being squeezed and the bubbly stock market doesnt fix all that.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (BotSl)
Look at the numbers. Hispanics swung massively and turned out massively. The working class more broadly didn't really shift as much other than the ex-union Trump types not showing up for mid-terms as usual.
Immigration enforcement may have hurt. I don't have enough to go on to say. My guess is some are for and some against.
Democrats campaigning on affordability was a big success.
I think it's more of a class issue where they tend to be working class and they have only seen inflation slow down a bit. And now are being hit with high gas prices. So they're angry. Its not about immigration.
Middle class really is being squeezed and the bubbly stock market doesnt fix all that.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (BotSl)
Look at the numbers. Hispanics swung massively and turned out massively. The working class more broadly didn't really shift as much other than the ex-union Trump types not showing up for mid-terms as usual.
Immigration enforcement may have hurt. I don't have enough to go on to say. My guess is some are for and some against.
Democrats campaigning on affordability was a big success.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (okun6)
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301 Many of the voters are new voters. Specifically, they are Hispanic voters. Their listed issues are largely economic, the Democrat campaign on 'affordability' was a winner. In practice this means social spending.
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (mISmA)
Law and order tends to be unstable as a platform because people stop voting for it as soon as crime recedes.
Using LatAm as a reference, social spending and law and order tend to appeal to Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM (mISmA)
Law and order tends to be unstable as a platform because people stop voting for it as soon as crime recedes.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 05, 2026 01:03 PM (okun6)
Posted by: four seasons at November 05, 2026 01:03 PM (/QHx4)
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Government run healthcare is shit the WORLD OVER. Yet, people continually run on and clamor for Government Run Heathcare.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (2614e)
Whenever I make this argument to a universal healthcare proponent, they invariably assert that the quality of and access to healthcare in those other countries is superior to the US. When I mention the healthcare tourism from Canada, they say that's not happening. Argh.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (2614e)
Whenever I make this argument to a universal healthcare proponent, they invariably assert that the quality of and access to healthcare in those other countries is superior to the US. When I mention the healthcare tourism from Canada, they say that's not happening. Argh.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at November 05, 2026 01:03 PM (OlzlW)
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bear with assymetrical balls for the win. Each anomalous ("red" state going "blue") needs the same analysis. And remember all that has to be explained is whether, and why, a "normal" mid-term result for the Party in Power was exceeded, for the Dems.
Red Turban keeps pointing out the key electoral challenge for the GOP on the prez level: the Trump Only voting demo.
It's why he won MI and WI, and every swing state.
And the "Trump taint" forecast 2 years ahead is really something. What's going to be the inflation/GDP/employment picture in the summer of 2028? On current trends, it would be quite good. Manufacturing investment and employment? (headed same direction) Foreign policy *outcomes* - not idiotic current vibes (and they are mostly idiotic)?
Red Turban keeps pointing out the key electoral challenge for the GOP on the prez level: the Trump Only voting demo.
It's why he won MI and WI, and every swing state.
And the "Trump taint" forecast 2 years ahead is really something. What's going to be the inflation/GDP/employment picture in the summer of 2028? On current trends, it would be quite good. Manufacturing investment and employment? (headed same direction) Foreign policy *outcomes* - not idiotic current vibes (and they are mostly idiotic)?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 01:03 PM (U/Byj)
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I have a hard time believing that people have forgotten Dem politicians kneeling in submission, wearing 'kente cloth,' while BLM burned the nation.
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These are kinder , gentler, uniter and not a divider Democrats!
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These are kinder , gentler, uniter and not a divider Democrats!
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:04 PM (AKptf)
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Yea, I'd love to hear a better solution. I can blame Trumps failure to explain to the public why we're doing it that way, especially after it wasn't over in a few weeks as was suggested, for a role in this mess. He also failed to connect with voters on fighting rising costs.
He did the things but he didn't sell it or the message didn't penetrate.
Joel Pollack had what I think is the best take.
Trump was elected to do politically difficult but necessary things. Securing the border is ugly. Fighting Iran is costly. Taking on special interests upsets donors. Backing AI scares people. Tonight, Republicans paid the costs. The benefits will be with us for many generations.
https://x.com/joelpollak/status/2117845602763756017
That's why nobody else was willing to do them and Trump was.
He did the things but he didn't sell it or the message didn't penetrate.
Joel Pollack had what I think is the best take.
Trump was elected to do politically difficult but necessary things. Securing the border is ugly. Fighting Iran is costly. Taking on special interests upsets donors. Backing AI scares people. Tonight, Republicans paid the costs. The benefits will be with us for many generations.
https://x.com/joelpollak/status/2117845602763756017
That's why nobody else was willing to do them and Trump was.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 01:04 PM (Riz8t)
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284 Rubio should just invade Cuba and set himself up as ruler.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (gw3RI)
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I'd move there.
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (gw3RI)
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I'd move there.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 01:04 PM (iOpI2)
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Same shit, different day. I heard it all in 2018 & 2020 as well. Completely typical. Anything but admit the GOP is a fag whose shit's all retarded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (BI5O2)
He didn't say the GOP. He was specifically talking about Trump.
EVERYONE knows the GOP is a soy-laden group of useless grifting assholes.
TRUMP has been TRYING to get them to man up and show balls.......he failed with that because they F*CKING SUCK.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (BI5O2)
He didn't say the GOP. He was specifically talking about Trump.
EVERYONE knows the GOP is a soy-laden group of useless grifting assholes.
TRUMP has been TRYING to get them to man up and show balls.......he failed with that because they F*CKING SUCK.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 01:04 PM (2614e)
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Nice to see the sane DeSantis supporters here haven't gone this idiot route given teh chance.
I mean you have to pretty dumb to have decided the commie takeover that Trump beat back for a decade is now his fault. I mean really really dumb. Even if he mismanaged the fight totally. He got in there and is the only R in our lifetime to put it on the line for what matters to us even when he got to the big chair and had the chance to really fuck us.
I don't know why I even care.
I mean you have to pretty dumb to have decided the commie takeover that Trump beat back for a decade is now his fault. I mean really really dumb. Even if he mismanaged the fight totally. He got in there and is the only R in our lifetime to put it on the line for what matters to us even when he got to the big chair and had the chance to really fuck us.
I don't know why I even care.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 01:04 PM (pjdUv)
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Begone Mitch McConnell's handpuppet sock.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 05, 2026 01:05 PM (5J3aM)
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Stray thoughts:
-They probably really are going to try to "do it all", as fast as possible. Impeach all the things. Pass all the laws.
-They suck at life, they suck at everything they try to actually do, and they'll probably make a gigantic fiasco out of everything they try to set into motion.
-They don't actually have the balls to go full Terror to prop up their nonsense once it all becomes a shambles
-Nothing much will come of said nonsense except headlines and memes
-We'll probably have to pick between two absolute clowns in 2028, the gutless shitbag GOP will slither back into the legislature, and everything will be just a little bit shittier and stupider than it is today.
-They probably really are going to try to "do it all", as fast as possible. Impeach all the things. Pass all the laws.
-They suck at life, they suck at everything they try to actually do, and they'll probably make a gigantic fiasco out of everything they try to set into motion.
-They don't actually have the balls to go full Terror to prop up their nonsense once it all becomes a shambles
-Nothing much will come of said nonsense except headlines and memes
-We'll probably have to pick between two absolute clowns in 2028, the gutless shitbag GOP will slither back into the legislature, and everything will be just a little bit shittier and stupider than it is today.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at November 05, 2026 01:05 PM (aKiSo)
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I really hope Rubio doesn't resign. We need him!
Posted by: redridinghood at November 05, 2026 01:05 PM (wzaBj)
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So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM
But the appeal to emotion versus facts is very effective, and even though most of what people claimed ICE was doing never happened, boy will you find people swearing it did.
We need to improve our messaging and sending out long numbered lists of accomplishments with pretty backgrounds ain’t it.
So voting against ICE to keep illegals here that will undercut your paycheck and jerbs is the smart move?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:02 PM
But the appeal to emotion versus facts is very effective, and even though most of what people claimed ICE was doing never happened, boy will you find people swearing it did.
We need to improve our messaging and sending out long numbered lists of accomplishments with pretty backgrounds ain’t it.
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
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How corrupt is the fkng R side of the Senate that Thune still thinks he has a chance at leadership , after the fiasco of Tuesday ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (AKptf)
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This is the attitude that beat the Republicans. It's insanity
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (8VNAp)
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The Hudson Valley is about 30-35% non-white. When you import the third world, you import their IQs as well. Those IQs vote.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 05, 2026 12:48 PM (8VNAp)
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The Hudson Valley is about 30-35% non-white. When you import the third world, you import their IQs as well. Those IQs vote.
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (0bjKf)
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Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (U/Byj)
Even if the results were the exact opposite on Election Day, this would still be a hive of defeatism. I’m not giving up on TX just yet. The Senate is still in good hands, and the new Lt Gov won’t be able to do anything about it. The Republicans there set the rules.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Hair on fire, Rending of garments and the pathetics wonder why we lose. Sweet Jesus people, Nancy Pelosi would kick your ass.
Yep it's kind of amazing.
Two more years to go, 100% of the important policies are entirely executive branch/EO-based. Congress can only vandalize around the edges.
Most of the policies are working, some take a long time to show results. Some of those results may be visible, even to the dumbed-down electorate marinating in media nonsense, by 2028.
Some of those results are already visible. Border/immigration. Crime. Inflation. Economic growth. Real wage increases.
"Distancing" from these policies? To get the GOP nomination? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 12:37 PM (U/Byj)
Even if the results were the exact opposite on Election Day, this would still be a hive of defeatism. I’m not giving up on TX just yet. The Senate is still in good hands, and the new Lt Gov won’t be able to do anything about it. The Republicans there set the rules.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Hair on fire, Rending of garments and the pathetics wonder why we lose. Sweet Jesus people, Nancy Pelosi would kick your ass.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (Cq/ve)
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Someone needs to explain the demographic makeup of the US and how it is that this "fractional minority" of Democrat Socialists and Islamists can run the table in a midterm election.
Unless this "minority" label is pure horseshit and the overwhelming majority of "Americans" want democratic socialism.
Because something's not adding up.
Unless this "minority" label is pure horseshit and the overwhelming majority of "Americans" want democratic socialism.
Because something's not adding up.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (RORbl)
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Wisconsinites Are About to Get Affordability in the Form of a 15 Percent Utility Rate Hike"
Posted by: Washington Nearsider,
NYS raised it's health care premiums 11% last week.
These fuckers will do nothing to fix anyone's problems.
Revolution always.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider,
NYS raised it's health care premiums 11% last week.
These fuckers will do nothing to fix anyone's problems.
Revolution always.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (X8vlu)
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It's ok to let people vent, we just got our butts kicked. We'll all have fun making fun of the midget muslim from munchkin land at a later time.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (n5tGW)
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Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 05, 2026 12:57 PM (PYT6H)
I agree with you. Trump is Trump . He is 80 years old. As a guy on the conservative NYC radio station said today "Trump thinks out loud ." So I find it not really helpful for me to get angry and speak against him at this point.
I agree with you. Trump is Trump . He is 80 years old. As a guy on the conservative NYC radio station said today "Trump thinks out loud ." So I find it not really helpful for me to get angry and speak against him at this point.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (JrHfD)
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Same shit, different day. I heard it all in 2018 & 2020 as well. Completely typical. Anything but admit the GOP is a fag whose shit's all retarded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (BI5O2)
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I like Trump, a lot. I hate the GOP. They are fags and their shit is all retarded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (BI5O2)
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I like Trump, a lot. I hate the GOP. They are fags and their shit is all retarded.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (iOpI2)
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"Securing the border is ugly."
Nonsense. DJT did it in like two days. It was like flipping a light switch.
If there are no borders, there is no fricking nation.
Nonsense. DJT did it in like two days. It was like flipping a light switch.
If there are no borders, there is no fricking nation.
Posted by: gp at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Sorry to bring up Covid again, but a bunch of citizens lost their lives because of Medicaid and Medicare. Hospitals were told they would forfeit their Medic--- reimbursements unless they poisoned their patients with Remdesivir and restricted or forbade effective treatments. I lost a couple of friends that way.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (OlzlW)
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Youngkin was amazing at it for his run in VA...but he used his personal money to do it.
It's why he's my #2 darkhorse...but he's been out of politics all year and not a peep from him, so not sure he'd even want to be back in the game or put his own money up for 50 states.
We could do a lot worse, and probably will.
It's why he's my #2 darkhorse...but he's been out of politics all year and not a peep from him, so not sure he'd even want to be back in the game or put his own money up for 50 states.
We could do a lot worse, and probably will.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (Riz8t)
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People are too hard on John Thune.
He is a democrat. What is a democrat with ambition to do in South Dakota? Run as a Republican, of course.
To do this you need zero principles, but that is a given.
So for a Democrat, he has done very well for himself.
The problem is the fools who think he is on our side.
He is a democrat. What is a democrat with ambition to do in South Dakota? Run as a Republican, of course.
To do this you need zero principles, but that is a given.
So for a Democrat, he has done very well for himself.
The problem is the fools who think he is on our side.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (LHn+s)
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291 Posted by: Washington Nearsider, preparing at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (yKhjs)
Yup...and the AI data centers they bitched about....competing directly for the unexpanded power grid go long on brownouts and favelas....
fuck em I do not care anymore.
Yup...and the AI data centers they bitched about....competing directly for the unexpanded power grid go long on brownouts and favelas....
fuck em I do not care anymore.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (Int1s)
Posted by: anachronda at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (v3pYe)
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I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
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I believe a vast majority of Dem voters don't vote on the issues AND they don't vote for their own candidate. They vote MOSTLY against the other candidate. The DEM party no longer has universal issues. They have a hodge podge of niche groups with their own single issue (many of which are diametrically opposed to other niche groups in the DEM party), so they can't land on a solid platform.
As a result, the encourage animosity and falsehoods towards the challenger. That's how these hyperbolic labels get attached to the Right (Nazi, bigot, fascist). They have no other unifying platform.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
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I believe a vast majority of Dem voters don't vote on the issues AND they don't vote for their own candidate. They vote MOSTLY against the other candidate. The DEM party no longer has universal issues. They have a hodge podge of niche groups with their own single issue (many of which are diametrically opposed to other niche groups in the DEM party), so they can't land on a solid platform.
As a result, the encourage animosity and falsehoods towards the challenger. That's how these hyperbolic labels get attached to the Right (Nazi, bigot, fascist). They have no other unifying platform.
Posted by: Orson at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (dIske)
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People's Hippo, important point about TX 287(g) arrangements (allows local LE to work with ICE, basically). That and the TX Senate.
TX is the largest most important southern border sector.
So TX shifting to any part of a "sanctuary" posture would be catastrophic for the overall border security/immigration picture. Despite the election, looks like the elements might be in place to hold the line.
TX is the largest most important southern border sector.
So TX shifting to any part of a "sanctuary" posture would be catastrophic for the overall border security/immigration picture. Despite the election, looks like the elements might be in place to hold the line.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (U/Byj)
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Does anyone really believe that if the SAVE act had passed, election night would have gone differently?
I dont.
Posted by: Leupold
Have a gander at Florida's results.
I dont.
Posted by: Leupold
Have a gander at Florida's results.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (0U5gm)
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317 How corrupt is the fkng R side of the Senate that Thune still thinks he has a chance at leadership , after the fiasco of Tuesday ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
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40 am kind of glad Alabama keeps getting left off the list of places that stayed red.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November
*nods and waves from Oklahoma*
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (YZ0Fo)
Kind of looking at Tennessee as a bug-out domicile. No property/income taxes? Need to escape California taxes for a few years.
Reminder! We have alligators, sharks, mosquitoes and we talk funny.
Posted by: Piper at November
*nods and waves from Oklahoma*
Posted by: BruceWayne at November 05, 2026 12:16 PM (YZ0Fo)
Kind of looking at Tennessee as a bug-out domicile. No property/income taxes? Need to escape California taxes for a few years.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (QGaXH)
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remember Dearborn being talked about as heavily Arab and evil Muslim.
In the 1980s.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (h3AaS)
I don’t recall the evil part but yes, Dearborn was heavily populated by Muslims back in the 80’s. I lived in the area back then and they made terrific neighbors.
In the 1980s.
Posted by: Cow Demon at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (h3AaS)
I don’t recall the evil part but yes, Dearborn was heavily populated by Muslims back in the 80’s. I lived in the area back then and they made terrific neighbors.
Posted by: Honest Cloud at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (GVoQJ)
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Oh, and ICE & being so mean!
SNOPES, Fact Check, Feb. 9, 2026, 67 people died in ICE custody during Obama's presidency. That's not the full story
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is required by law to report whenever a detained person in its custody dies.
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Under the Joe Biden administration, approximately 105 individuals died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody across its four-year term (2021–2024), according to tracking and reporting cited by organizations such as Democracy Now!. Other watchdog groups and reports (such as Prism Reports) have specifically documented individual cases and systemic concerns regarding medical neglect, solitary confinement, and inadequate facility care during that period.
Not counting the "kids in cages" under those U.S..Presidents.
Where have been the surrogates for this administration?!!
For heaven sakes, even Melania Trump is trying to negotiate Ukraine-Russian peace!
SNOPES, Fact Check, Feb. 9, 2026, 67 people died in ICE custody during Obama's presidency. That's not the full story
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is required by law to report whenever a detained person in its custody dies.
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Under the Joe Biden administration, approximately 105 individuals died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody across its four-year term (2021–2024), according to tracking and reporting cited by organizations such as Democracy Now!. Other watchdog groups and reports (such as Prism Reports) have specifically documented individual cases and systemic concerns regarding medical neglect, solitary confinement, and inadequate facility care during that period.
Not counting the "kids in cages" under those U.S..Presidents.
Where have been the surrogates for this administration?!!
For heaven sakes, even Melania Trump is trying to negotiate Ukraine-Russian peace!
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (NFX2v)
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268 Ohferpetessakes. None of these people base any decisions on things like family obligations, policy differences, what's right for the country, or even their party.
It's only about them, and their future prospects. There's no need to overthink it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's3 Dice at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (BI5O2)
I wasn't following you, here. Do you mean "these people" as in Harmeet Dhillon?
It's only about them, and their future prospects. There's no need to overthink it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's3 Dice at November 05, 2026 12:56 PM (BI5O2)
I wasn't following you, here. Do you mean "these people" as in Harmeet Dhillon?
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (odBC9)
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DNC has intentionally ushered islamists"
FWIW, stock up on popcorn.
The "Muslim voting bloc" vs "Hispanic, esp. women" will be quite the row...
FWIW, stock up on popcorn.
The "Muslim voting bloc" vs "Hispanic, esp. women" will be quite the row...
Posted by: man at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (pfXMo)
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284 Rubio should just invade Cuba and set himself up as ruler.
Posted by: brak
I was the lift the decades long cruel blockade of the poor downtrodden Cuban regime once I got in office, but I've decided against it now that Rubio is head of government there.
- Future Dem President
Posted by: brak
I was the lift the decades long cruel blockade of the poor downtrodden Cuban regime once I got in office, but I've decided against it now that Rubio is head of government there.
- Future Dem President
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 01:09 PM (Dv3i1)
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320 Someone needs to explain the demographic makeup of the US and how it is that this "fractional minority" of Democrat Socialists and Islamists can run the table in a midterm election.
Unless this "minority" label is pure horseshit and the overwhelming majority of "Americans" want democratic socialism.
Because something's not adding up.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (RORbl)
You already know why..."Vote blue no matter who" - the DSA probably came up with that...
They only needed 5-10% of Dem voters to get on the ballot...then it's just a matter of the slogan to the Dem LIVs...
We should probably come up with "Vote red or you'll wish you were dead"...or "Vote red or shit the bed" or "Vote red if you ever want to be fed"...nothing works quite as well...
Unless this "minority" label is pure horseshit and the overwhelming majority of "Americans" want democratic socialism.
Because something's not adding up.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (RORbl)
You already know why..."Vote blue no matter who" - the DSA probably came up with that...
They only needed 5-10% of Dem voters to get on the ballot...then it's just a matter of the slogan to the Dem LIVs...
We should probably come up with "Vote red or you'll wish you were dead"...or "Vote red or shit the bed" or "Vote red if you ever want to be fed"...nothing works quite as well...
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326 Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at November 05, 2026 01:07 PM (OlzlW)
Ohio raged at the economic damage the DeWine admin did to their mortgages and small businesses under DeWine....they just elected Amy Acton the person who ran his policy with literal carte blanche and no input from him literally and I know because I know staffers....
fuck the voters and they deserve EVERYTHING that comes next.....
Ohio raged at the economic damage the DeWine admin did to their mortgages and small businesses under DeWine....they just elected Amy Acton the person who ran his policy with literal carte blanche and no input from him literally and I know because I know staffers....
fuck the voters and they deserve EVERYTHING that comes next.....
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 01:09 PM (Int1s)
343
I doubt Youngkin would have a prayer at the prez level, for many reasons. He's smart enough to know that too.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 05, 2026 01:09 PM (U/Byj)
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That doesn't mean we don't look at the voting patterns and try to extrapolate. It's not personal, it's strictly business.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Referring to the logically and numerically inordinate turnout numbers across the board for totally inexplicable candidates I assume.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Referring to the logically and numerically inordinate turnout numbers across the board for totally inexplicable candidates I assume.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (Cq/ve)
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Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM (RORbl)
People vote feels. Democrats had a confluence of something and milked it. And most importantly the GOP *did not change or adapt*. They ran essentially all the same people they would have without Trump being born.
D's stole it from Pratt because Pratt could have put a monkey wrench in their plan. Same with Hong and Platner I am guessing. It was a very brisk psy op. Trump left openings and they stormed through them. But there is nothing he could really do about "affordability". Even without tariffs they did eggs forever. Then beef. Whatever they needed.
People vote feels. Democrats had a confluence of something and milked it. And most importantly the GOP *did not change or adapt*. They ran essentially all the same people they would have without Trump being born.
D's stole it from Pratt because Pratt could have put a monkey wrench in their plan. Same with Hong and Platner I am guessing. It was a very brisk psy op. Trump left openings and they stormed through them. But there is nothing he could really do about "affordability". Even without tariffs they did eggs forever. Then beef. Whatever they needed.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (pjdUv)
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As I see it, our only hope is that they do try to eliminate the Senate, pack the court, etc.
Maybe that will wake up enough people for a Republican wave in 2 years.
Maybe that will wake up enough people for a Republican wave in 2 years.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (LHn+s)
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343 I find it hard to believe that the muy macho Hispanics voted for a flaming white gay guy that talks shit about The Virgin Mary.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (mISmA)
Fraud is a possible explanation. I don't think it's the correct one this time. The TX wipeout is generally consistent with the GOP losing almost everywhere across the country, which would be a lot of fraud to pull off in an environment no more friendly to fraud than 2024, when we won. The races were even close in FL, where we did win, and FL has done lots of good work cleaning up its elections. And, specific to TX, the GOP lost the state's lower legislative chamber; those house seats are spread out; urban blue fraud cannot really account for the loss of the TX house, I don't think.
I remain open to the possibility. In 2020, we could point to specific badges of fraud though (simultaneous shutdown of vote counts in thr middle of the night, 81 million votes for Biden, which Dems have not been able to replicate) but I'm not seeing obvious signs here. Am I wrong?
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (mISmA)
Fraud is a possible explanation. I don't think it's the correct one this time. The TX wipeout is generally consistent with the GOP losing almost everywhere across the country, which would be a lot of fraud to pull off in an environment no more friendly to fraud than 2024, when we won. The races were even close in FL, where we did win, and FL has done lots of good work cleaning up its elections. And, specific to TX, the GOP lost the state's lower legislative chamber; those house seats are spread out; urban blue fraud cannot really account for the loss of the TX house, I don't think.
I remain open to the possibility. In 2020, we could point to specific badges of fraud though (simultaneous shutdown of vote counts in thr middle of the night, 81 million votes for Biden, which Dems have not been able to replicate) but I'm not seeing obvious signs here. Am I wrong?
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (HFrEr)
348
I mean, geez, it's been like 48 hours!
Hakeem Jeffries
@RepJeffries
·Why is Pete Hegseth still around?
Hakeem Jeffries
@RepJeffries
·Why is Pete Hegseth still around?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (ndZc7)
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I find it hard to believe that the muy macho Hispanics voted for a flaming white gay guy that talks shit about The Virgin Mary.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (mISmA)
Or maybe the Hispanic “natural conservative” myth from 20 years ago needs to finally die.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 12:59 PM (mISmA)
Or maybe the Hispanic “natural conservative” myth from 20 years ago needs to finally die.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (VYGAQ)
350
Jeez, some of you need to take a pill. Criticism of Trump or even just speculating what might have gone wrong does not equal being a retarded, ungrateful RINO.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 05, 2026 01:11 PM (Riz8t)
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334 317 How corrupt is the fkng R side of the Senate that Thune still thinks he has a chance at leadership , after the fiasco of Tuesday ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
There should be a social media campaign sent to every R senator saying they are next out if they keep Thune...
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
There should be a social media campaign sent to every R senator saying they are next out if they keep Thune...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (Gb7+b)
352
bear, read comment at 200
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (8Uo7a)
353
It will be fun to watch the muslims vs LGBTwhatever in the future.
Can they be compatible?
Who will ultimately win the power struggle?
Can they be compatible?
Who will ultimately win the power struggle?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (iOpI2)
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>>>Or maybe the Hispanic “natural conservative” myth from 20 years ago needs to finally die.
they vote for free shit just like every other immigrant group
they vote for free shit just like every other immigrant group
Posted by: brak at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (gw3RI)
355
Nood
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (X8vlu)
356
How do you run a Democratic Republic when more than half of the citizens live in a fictional online world rather than the Republic itself?
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (r7+Q7)
357
348 I mean, geez, it's been like 48 hours!
Hakeem Jeffries
@RepJeffries
·Why is Pete Hegseth still around?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (ndZc7)
Wow. Open threats against the safety of a cabinet secretary. Someone ought to move on that.
Oh, right, the GOP is dogshit and you can actually shoot directly at them and not face any pushback of any kind.
I forgot.
Hakeem Jeffries
@RepJeffries
·Why is Pete Hegseth still around?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (ndZc7)
Wow. Open threats against the safety of a cabinet secretary. Someone ought to move on that.
Oh, right, the GOP is dogshit and you can actually shoot directly at them and not face any pushback of any kind.
I forgot.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (aKiSo)
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334 317 How corrupt is the fkng R side of the Senate that Thune still thinks he has a chance at leadership , after the fiasco of Tuesday ?
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
If Thune gets the minority leader position they will literally be the nail in the coffin for the party. Which is why they are going to do it.
Posted by: runner at November 05, 2026 01:06 PM
Hang on to your hat…
Posted by: Piper at November 05, 2026 01:08 PM (ZdaMQ)
If Thune gets the minority leader position they will literally be the nail in the coffin for the party. Which is why they are going to do it.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (lLeLE)
359
Does anyone really believe that if the SAVE act had passed, election night would have gone differently?
I dont.
Posted by: Leupold
Have a gander at Florida's results.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada
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A deep red state and squeaker elections.
Even in Florida, the blue wave hit, it just came a bit short.
I'm all for tighter voter laws, and there is real fraud, but if anyone is chalking up all of election night to voter fraud, you're delusional.
You could feel it, I saw so many real world anecdotes, and all the data was showing it, we just chose to cocoon ourselves in delusions and that a few random clickbait types that told us everyone was fine.
I dont.
Posted by: Leupold
Have a gander at Florida's results.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada
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A deep red state and squeaker elections.
Even in Florida, the blue wave hit, it just came a bit short.
I'm all for tighter voter laws, and there is real fraud, but if anyone is chalking up all of election night to voter fraud, you're delusional.
You could feel it, I saw so many real world anecdotes, and all the data was showing it, we just chose to cocoon ourselves in delusions and that a few random clickbait types that told us everyone was fine.
Posted by: Leupold at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (BotSl)
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didn't say the GOP. He was specifically talking about Trump.
EVERYONE knows the GOP is a soy-laden group of useless grifting assholes.
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You're misreading me.
I'm saying that everyone rushes to blame everything but the obvious actual problem, since doing so would bring up some seriously painful questions for them.
So they blame some given policy like Iran (in this case), or Trump, or voters (and especially those darn nonvoters!), or Mercury in retrograde, or anything besides the GOP.
Like clockwork.
Every time it fucks everyone over. No exceptions.
EVERYONE knows the GOP is a soy-laden group of useless grifting assholes.
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You're misreading me.
I'm saying that everyone rushes to blame everything but the obvious actual problem, since doing so would bring up some seriously painful questions for them.
So they blame some given policy like Iran (in this case), or Trump, or voters (and especially those darn nonvoters!), or Mercury in retrograde, or anything besides the GOP.
Like clockwork.
Every time it fucks everyone over. No exceptions.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (BI5O2)
361
It's a bitter pill that people need to flee Texas.
We've got some work to do.
=
As Churchill (may or may not have) put it: Americans can be relied upon to do the right thing...once every alternative has been tried.
Nothing will ever get better until we decide it's time to make the left, all of it, flee from us, and stop trying to preserve their system because reasons.
Or we can just keep submitting and all descend into madness and ruin, and ultimately Judgment, together.
We've got some work to do.
=
As Churchill (may or may not have) put it: Americans can be relied upon to do the right thing...once every alternative has been tried.
Nothing will ever get better until we decide it's time to make the left, all of it, flee from us, and stop trying to preserve their system because reasons.
Or we can just keep submitting and all descend into madness and ruin, and ultimately Judgment, together.
Posted by: Methos, inauthentic X-bot account at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (vSvIl)
362
will be fun to watch the muslims vs LGBTwhatever in the future.
Can they be compatible?
Who will ultimately win the power struggle?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (iOpI2)
Their common goal is the destruction of America and especially white males. They’ll work together for a while to do that.
Can they be compatible?
Who will ultimately win the power struggle?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (iOpI2)
Their common goal is the destruction of America and especially white males. They’ll work together for a while to do that.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (VYGAQ)
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(1) Poverty and child poverty are at an all time low.
(2) GDP per capita is at an all time high.
(3) The murder rate is lowest recorded.
(4) Real median income is up to an all-time high of $88,000.
(5) U.S. crude output is at an all time high. Natural gas production also at an all time high.
(6) The border is secure. Deportation of criminal illegal aliens is at an all time high.
(7) Inflation is at its lowest point since 2022
( Lowest interest rates since 2020
(9) CPI at its lowest point since 2022
(10) take home wages are up and at their best point since 2021
(11) Trump has secured $22.5 trillion in new investments
Yeah, things are terrible. Let’s give the Democrats a chance to get their fraud back or something g.
(1) Poverty and child poverty are at an all time low.
(2) GDP per capita is at an all time high.
(3) The murder rate is lowest recorded.
(4) Real median income is up to an all-time high of $88,000.
(5) U.S. crude output is at an all time high. Natural gas production also at an all time high.
(6) The border is secure. Deportation of criminal illegal aliens is at an all time high.
(7) Inflation is at its lowest point since 2022
(
Lowest interest rates since 2020
(9) CPI at its lowest point since 2022
(10) take home wages are up and at their best point since 2021
(11) Trump has secured $22.5 trillion in new investments
Yeah, things are terrible. Let’s give the Democrats a chance to get their fraud back or something g.
Posted by: Vengeance at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (8zDk6)
364
People vote feels. Democrats had a confluence of something
Posted by: ... a
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Look at the numbers compare them to previous numbers.
They are totally implausible.
Posted by: ... a
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Look at the numbers compare them to previous numbers.
They are totally implausible.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (Cq/ve)
365
Or maybe the Hispanic “natural conservative” myth from 20 years ago needs to finally die.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (VYGAQ)
Everyone is a natural conservative if they use common sense. The Hispanics are the kings of hypocrisy as they will have a tattoo of Jesus on the cross proudly displayed as they're disemboweling you for not paying your drug debts......
Or maybe the Hispanic “natural conservative” myth from 20 years ago needs to finally die.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (VYGAQ)
Everyone is a natural conservative if they use common sense. The Hispanics are the kings of hypocrisy as they will have a tattoo of Jesus on the cross proudly displayed as they're disemboweling you for not paying your drug debts......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (2614e)
366
You already know why..."Vote blue no matter who" - the DSA probably came up with that...
They only needed 5-10% of Dem voters to get on the ballot...then it's just a matter of the slogan to the Dem LIVs...
We should probably come up with "Vote red or you'll wish you were dead"...or "Vote red or shit the bed" or "Vote red if you ever want to be fed"...nothing works quite as well...
Posted by: Nova Local
Vote Red or your Family is Dead.
They only needed 5-10% of Dem voters to get on the ballot...then it's just a matter of the slogan to the Dem LIVs...
We should probably come up with "Vote red or you'll wish you were dead"...or "Vote red or shit the bed" or "Vote red if you ever want to be fed"...nothing works quite as well...
Posted by: Nova Local
Vote Red or your Family is Dead.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 05, 2026 01:14 PM (mISmA)
367
This is a total disaster. How will Trump accomplish anything for 2 whole years without being able to pass any bills?
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at November 05, 2026 01:14 PM (LHn+s)
368
Even without tariffs they did eggs forever. Then beef. Whatever they needed.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (pjdUv)
And they wailed about the price of eggs as the price fell by two thirds. Insane that people responded to that.
Posted by: ... at November 05, 2026 01:10 PM (pjdUv)
And they wailed about the price of eggs as the price fell by two thirds. Insane that people responded to that.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at November 05, 2026 01:14 PM (OlzlW)
369
351 Posted by: Nova Local at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (Gb7+b)
I am happy with Tuesday night....why?
Cornyn is fucking gone as is Collins as is Cassidy....and I will be just as happy to see almost all of the GOP Go Along gang gone in the Senate....so keep Thune.....see what happens.
I am happy with Tuesday night....why?
Cornyn is fucking gone as is Collins as is Cassidy....and I will be just as happy to see almost all of the GOP Go Along gang gone in the Senate....so keep Thune.....see what happens.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 01:14 PM (Int1s)
370
346 As I see it, our only hope is that they do try to eliminate the Senate, pack the court, etc.
Maybe that will wake up enough people for a Republican wave in 2 years.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus
A good thought BUT Barack Obama explicitly aligned himself with the philosophy of a "living Constitution," viewing it not as a static text but as a dynamic document that must be interpreted in the context of an ever-changing world.
And O is running the show.
Maybe that will wake up enough people for a Republican wave in 2 years.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus
A good thought BUT Barack Obama explicitly aligned himself with the philosophy of a "living Constitution," viewing it not as a static text but as a dynamic document that must be interpreted in the context of an ever-changing world.
And O is running the show.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 01:14 PM (NFX2v)
371
Yep. People vote with their wallet. Any now they’ve given Democrats a chance to pickpocket them. Again. I have “Kick Me” signs for sale. Cheap.
Posted by: Vengeance at November 05, 2026 01:16 PM (8zDk6)
372
362 Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (VYGAQ)
Beirut 83 took 12-15 years.... I figure the Red green Alliance having a bad day will be 25-32 years from now.....
I will be too old or dead to care too much.
Beirut 83 took 12-15 years.... I figure the Red green Alliance having a bad day will be 25-32 years from now.....
I will be too old or dead to care too much.
Posted by: sven at November 05, 2026 01:16 PM (Int1s)
373
288 Awfully strange results of a dem wave, but people voting against them on ballot issues, like girl sports and trannie kid surgeries and voter id.
____
I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
_________
This ^^^
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (iFTx/)
Republican pollsters have expressed consternation that they cannot actually convince people that Dems hold some of the more outlandish positions that they do.
____
I think a lot of Dem voters think Dems are reasonable (just like themselves!) and don't want boys in girls sports, trans surgery on kids, and why wouldn't you want voter ID? I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
_________
This ^^^
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 05, 2026 01:00 PM (iFTx/)
Republican pollsters have expressed consternation that they cannot actually convince people that Dems hold some of the more outlandish positions that they do.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 05, 2026 01:17 PM (HFrEr)
374
Yeah, things are terrible. Let’s give the Democrats a chance to get their fraud back or something g.
Posted by: Vengeance at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (8zDk6)
Nah, Republicans where too busy sniffing their own farts to run any reliable campaign other than mudslinging.
They are also too out of touch with the voters that are addicted to their phones and eat up all the garbage bullshit it spits out.
Instead they decided to piss millions away on annoying everyone while they are at work with a 2012 style text spamming campaign that no one asked for.
Posted by: Vengeance at November 05, 2026 01:13 PM (8zDk6)
Nah, Republicans where too busy sniffing their own farts to run any reliable campaign other than mudslinging.
They are also too out of touch with the voters that are addicted to their phones and eat up all the garbage bullshit it spits out.
Instead they decided to piss millions away on annoying everyone while they are at work with a 2012 style text spamming campaign that no one asked for.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 01:17 PM (lLeLE)
375
Wisconsinites Are About to Get Affordability in the Form of a 15 Percent Utility Rate Hike"
Posted by: Washington Nearsider,
NYS raised it's health care premiums 11% last week.
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Freedom's just another word for nothin' but taxes, see?
Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free
Posted by: Washington Nearsider,
NYS raised it's health care premiums 11% last week.
-
Freedom's just another word for nothin' but taxes, see?
Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 05, 2026 01:18 PM (ndZc7)
376
355 Nood
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (X8vlu)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 05, 2026 01:12 PM (X8vlu)
Posted by: m at November 05, 2026 01:18 PM (odBC9)
377
Oh and with the Senate going Socialists, no more conservatives judges. Probably the last ones this year.
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2026 01:19 PM (sgkY8)
378
I think a lot have absolutely no idea what Dems politicians actually want.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
They have a new crop of young ignorant kids that have melted their brains on tiktok propoganda to call upon every election. Why do you think they blew shit tons of money on "Influencers."
Brainwashing kids in school is no longer necessary (but an added plus), they can reach the kid directly through their phones now.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 05, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
They have a new crop of young ignorant kids that have melted their brains on tiktok propoganda to call upon every election. Why do you think they blew shit tons of money on "Influencers."
Brainwashing kids in school is no longer necessary (but an added plus), they can reach the kid directly through their phones now.
Posted by: cajun carrot at November 05, 2026 01:20 PM (lLeLE)
379
Re changing slogans
The color assignments were often reversed, but they actually rotated for decades depending on the television network. The permanent association of Red for Republicans and Blue for Democrats was cemented during the 2000 presidential election.
Because the election was unresolved on election night and the recount dragged on for five weeks, Americans stared at the exact same electoral maps on television and in print every single day. That year, major print outlets like The New York Times and USA Today, along with the broadcast networks, happened to universally use red for Bush (Republican) and blue for Gore (Democrat).
And maybe you can also remember the slogan Better Red than Dead during the Cold War era.
The color assignments were often reversed, but they actually rotated for decades depending on the television network. The permanent association of Red for Republicans and Blue for Democrats was cemented during the 2000 presidential election.
Because the election was unresolved on election night and the recount dragged on for five weeks, Americans stared at the exact same electoral maps on television and in print every single day. That year, major print outlets like The New York Times and USA Today, along with the broadcast networks, happened to universally use red for Bush (Republican) and blue for Gore (Democrat).
And maybe you can also remember the slogan Better Red than Dead during the Cold War era.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 05, 2026 01:21 PM (NFX2v)
380
4 Democrats win, terrorists celebrate and congratulate them.
Good job, asshole stupid f*ck voters.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2614e)
Well, they did get that coveted IRGC endorsement.
Good job, asshole stupid f*ck voters.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at November 05, 2026 12:08 PM (2614e)
Well, they did get that coveted IRGC endorsement.
Posted by: BuddyPC at November 05, 2026 01:25 PM (K8Pf1)
381
And maybe you can also remember the slogan Better Red than Dead during the Cold War era.
Posted by: L - No nic...
I think you have that reversed.
Posted by: L - No nic...
I think you have that reversed.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 05, 2026 01:29 PM (nEUC6)
382
298 bear@258, I would like to know why Texas Sec of State's office was not publishing vote totals from 8pm until 3 am in the morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (8Uo7a)
I could be mistaken, but my past experience has been that SOS is pretty slow off the mark in terms of publishing results compared to the media. (Mostly based on my experience trying to get totals for intermediate appellate judgeships over the years.)
Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2026 01:01 PM (8Uo7a)
I could be mistaken, but my past experience has been that SOS is pretty slow off the mark in terms of publishing results compared to the media. (Mostly based on my experience trying to get totals for intermediate appellate judgeships over the years.)
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A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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