The Morning Report — 6/ 16 /26

Good morning kids. Once again we'll focus in on tyranny both at home and abroad but perhaps not in the places we expect, or sadly in places we are not necessarily surprised if not disgusted by. And away we go...

Newly obtained memos show that the US Department of Justice (DOJ), under former [so-called quote-unquote]
president Joe Biden, targeted parents at school board meetings despite warnings from FBI officials and a sheriffs association.
Just the News reports that the conservative nonprofit America First Legal (AFL) acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to an October 4, 2021 memorandum from former Attorney General Merrick Garland that targeted concerned parents at school board meetings.
The Garland memorandum was released despite “some concern” by FBI Deputy Assistant Director Jay Greenberg. Additionally, the National Sheriffs’ Association stated that their sheriffs had “not heard any concerns about threats to local school boards.”

These are parents that spoke up about transsexualism and the homosexual perversion as well as other anti-AMerican propaganda in the curriculum being forced on their children. Ironically, had it not been for the lockdown where parents could see in real-time how their kids were being brainwashed and abused, perhaps they might not have known what the hell was going on in the schools that their tax dollars fund. So for the crime against humanity of them raising their voices in protest, they were to be targeted for termination. I have reported in the very recent past about efforts in California for the state to forcibly remove children from their parents if the latter refuse to allow their children to have sex change mutilations.

Besides parents, the Biden/Obama Junta also targeted Christians for termination, specifically but not exclusively those who dared hold prayer vigils outside of abortion abattoirs along with those who defied the lockdowns by holding religious services seemingly away from prying eyes. And we all know the fate that befell those who dared showed up to the Capitol on January 6th 2021 to legally and peacefully protest the stolen national election. Hundreds were hounded, persecuted and even imprisoned while having their lives destroyed, and in the cases of Ashli Babbitt and Roseanne Boyland taken and martyred

And if they can't find a legitimate group to transmogrify into dangerous violent Nazis, they create the m out of whole cloth,moslty khaki in this case...

At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.
The SPLC, for instance, is accused of bankrolling the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally, paying a leader nearly $300,000 to post racist messages, organize and even transport people to the infamous Charlottesville protest, where one person was killed.
In another instance, a pair of white supremacists who approached the SPLC about leaving the Klan were encouraged to stay in the group and recruit new members. Given salaries, the two men were allegedly reimbursed for the costs of their activities, including those “incurred for cross-burning events, to include the wood and fuel used.”
In the end, I’m not sure what the legal jeopardy there is in engaging in this brand of duplicitous activity, but it is without a doubt corrupt, fraudulent, immoral and bad for the country.

With all of that to boil the blood, let's kick up the burner and turn it into live steam!

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, (R-SD,) said Monday that Senate Republicans are moving forward with plans to renew a key federal surveillance authority as a stand-alone measure, despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that it be tied to election legislation.
Thune told reporters the Senate is working to revive Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expired over the weekend after Congress failed to extend it before a deadline.
“We will try and move 702 as soon as we feel like we have the votes to do it,” Thune said.
The Senate majority leader said lawmakers are counting votes and intend to bring the measure to the floor once sufficient support exists.

Yes, completely unsurprising but again not exactly shocking. The duplicitousness of the GOP is even more disgusting than the naked tyranny and lust for absolute power of the Democrat/Left. Yes, let's give the latter the wherewithal to use and abuse an already corrupt intelligence and law enforcement apparatus that is supposed to defend our freedoms and security the legal cover and legitimacy to target ordinary citizens and groups as if they were threats to national security. Democrats in office as bitter experience has shown us will do exactly this and get away with it because the agencies in question are embedded with fellow travelers who seek the transmogrification of America as founded into yet another failed socialist state where they are in absolute charge, forever. Naturally, as President Trump has done, or attempted to do in fits and starts, is go after the people and groups that are the real threats to America as founded and we the people of We The People. For that of course he is literally Hitler that must be stopped by any and every means necessary. The Deep State under Brennan, Comey and Clapper have failed along with Malig-Nancy Pelosi in several failed Shampeachments. Of Course Hack Hakeem and the aforementioned will try yet again if we lose control of Congress in the midterms. GOD FORBID.

Meh, with Republicans like Thune, we're screwed no matter what. The GOP has got be utterly demolished and a party that actually represents us and that recognizes the threat of Anti-American leftism/socialism and ISLAM and is willing to go to the mattresses to defeat them must rise from the ashes of the GOP if America is to reach 300, let alone 251...

Almost forgot, about that Tyranny Abroad, no not China, which is horrifying, but considering all the aforementioned in one of the cradles of Western Civilization, Britain that was once formerly Great

A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"

Considering the preternatural anti-Western bent of the media as it is, this seems like gilding the lily. Like a Deep blue shithole thinking they might need to steal an election after winning them outright for generations...

Have a great day,

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY

Victor Davis Hanson: California shows what happens when one party gains total control: soaring costs, shrinking opportunity, and a government that no longer serves its citizens.
Is California Reaching Critical Mass?
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"
A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media (gilding the lily, considering the nature of the media itself? - jjs)

THE IRAN CONFLICT, "PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??)

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect the border and Israeli communities from there against jihadist elements,” Katz said in his statement on Monday.
Israel Refuses to Leave Lebanon Despite Reported Inclusion in U.S.-Iran Deal
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a deal without details.
The Iran Deal’s Biggest Secret
Trump also insisted that Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Trump Disputes Key Detail Plaguing Mystery Iran Deal, Blames ‘Dumocrats’
According to Iran’s regime-run Mehr News, the agreement “provides for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day talks.”
Iran Boasts U.S. ‘Forced’ Into Deal, Expects $24 Billion Asset Release During Talks
Iran is poised to attract up to $300 billion in investments from the very Gulf states it targeted with drones and missiles throughout the more than three-month-old war — if it can get its act together, Vice President JD Vance said Monday.
Dealer's choice Iran could ‘access’ $300B for rebuilding under US deal — funded by Gulf states attacked by Tehran
“The Iranian Resistance, which for nearly five decades has sought freedom and peace, and has, through 133 revelations in the past 35 years, acted as the most important barrier in preventing the ruling theocracy from acquiring the bomb, welcomes any understanding to end the war and the suffering of the Iranian people,” Rajavi said in a statement.
Iranian Dissident Group Welcomes Steps to End War, Says Peace Is ‘Poison’ to Regime Survival

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Marjane Satrapi survived Iran’s theocracy only to be condemned in death by Western radicals who excuse the very oppression she spent her life exposing.
Marjane Satrapi Was Once a Feminist Icon, Now She’s Reviled as an Avatar of Fascism
CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
Section 702 allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications involving foreign targets located outside the United States without obtaining traditional warrants. Advocates of the authority argue it is an important national security tool. Thune pointed to previous comments from a senior Democrat from New Mexico in support of the surveillance program.
Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump’s Demands
"This is what government weaponization looks like."
Documents Show Biden DOJ Ignored Warnings, Targeted Parents at School Board Meetings
David Harsanyi: The new indictment confirms it was worse than we thought.
The SPLC’s Real Scam
La Reconquista remains a fringe movement, but its activists dream of reclaiming the American Southwest through demographics, politics, and cultural power.
The La Reconquista Reclamation Project Part I
"DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
The Seattle-based firm known as Luz Legal or La Luz del Camino Legal, founded by left-wing powerhouse attorney Alexandra Lozano, closed down permanently this month after Lozano gave up her law license to avoid facing a misconduct hearing by the Washington State Bar Association.
Left-Wing Immigration Law Firm in WA Shuts Down After Being Sued by Former Clients for Alleged Fraudulent Practices
Several pro-immigration activists and unions have sued against Trump’s restrictions on commercial driver licenses (CDL) for foreigners, court records show. The Trump administration has also detained hundreds of illegal migrant commercial drivers and implemented stricter vetting on visas for such drivers, according to the Department of Homeland Security and State Department.
Immigrant Advocacy Blob Tries Fighting Trump’s Crackdown On Foreign Truckers
The suspension could delay plans for Indian investors aiming to buy permanent residency in the U.S. via the EB-5 program. The situation highlights the growing demand for investor visas among Indian nationals. Earlier this year, via the Visa Bulletin, the State Department announced that “sufficient demand and increased number use” for EB-5 from India could result in the program’s automatic suspension. Ongoing and unfinalized applications will likely have to wait until Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
State Department Pauses Investor Visas for Indians.
Homan said, “The bottom line is, we say a criminal is those who have a criminal conviction or pending criminal charges, which means we found them in the jail cell, locked in a jail cell, which means they’re probably not a choir boy, right?”
Homan: Around 64% of ICE Apprehensions Are Criminals, ‘That’s a Good Number’, Was About 70% (Border-jumping means its 100%- jjs)
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
Los Angeles officials are dismissing the move as political theater. However, the missing tens of millions, unverifiable housing sites, and documented conflicts of interest are not partisan talking points; they are governance failures with real human consequences.
HUD Suspends Federal Homeless Funding to Los Angeles in Wake of Fraud Allegations
A draft of the report...exposed that there is no way to cross-reference the USASpending.gov records detailing who receives government awards with who is on the “do not pay list.”
EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
The new Europe is going to take some getting used to.
Lots of Beheading Attempts Lately, Eh?
Can you guess whose side the "officials" are on?
German Father on a ‘Palestinian’ Migrant’s Murder of His Daughter
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS
Meet a man who promotes Jew-hate.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, That Most Unpleasant of Frenchmen
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
If the media were truly concerned about the White House, their outrage would’ve started with a topless trans-identifying activist treating the White House as romper room.
Media Head For Fainting Couch Over White House UFC Fight After Shrugging At Topless Trans Twerker
Anti-democratic abusive manipulation.
When Cowardly Journalists Abuse Anonymous Sourcing

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Anthropic is engaged in intensive discussions with the Trump administration to resolve export controls imposed on its flagship AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The company has sent top technical experts to Washington for weekend meetings aimed at reaching an agreement that would restore access to the powerful AI systems.
Anthropic Sends Team to Washington in Bid to Lift AI Export Ban
"They don't just get mad. They register to vote."
How Soros-Linked Dem Operatives Weaponize The Anti-Data Center Push
. . . announcing Monday a social media ban for citizens under 16.
The Ninnies And Nannies Across The Pond Make A Good Call For Once
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
The Republican PR machine is failing.
Trump's Helping The Economy, But 63% Of Americans Disagree
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS,
Spanberger claims rejoining the 'Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative' will lower energy costs for low-income families. The numbers say otherwise.
'Moderate' Democrat Abigail Spanberger's Decision To Reenter Virginia Into Controversial Green Energy Program Could Increase Virginians' Electric Bills by $1.2 Billion
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
The sisters allegedly went behind the counter, threw things at the worker, chased her, hit her with kitchen objects, and tried to throw hot grease on her after they were given the wrong order.
Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ (if only they just called 911 to complain?! - jjs)
Who celebrates a basketball victory by torching a school bus?
Mamdani's New York City Had a Riot and Barely Anyone Noticed
EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT
For Austin Metcalf’s sake as well as Karmelo Anthony’s, the disciplinary double-standard must end so another senseless murder doesn’t happen.
Frisco Schools Create Dozens Of Karmelo Anthonys By Refusing To Discipline Black Students
A House Appropriations Committee bill would direct funding traditionally used for school safety to grants for school-based mental-health efforts.
Congress Is Treating Schools Like Mental-Health Clinics
Up to 25 percent of U.S. colleges may close soon, largely due to their inferior product.
University Indoctrination Centers Are Being Abandoned
SECOND AMENDMENT
Democrat Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of the law they passed.
Some Virginia Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through Legislature
THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH
‘American elections should be decided by American citizens, and only American citizens.’
The Heartland Institute’s Viral Voter Fraud Poll Resurfaces in National SAVE Act Debate
FBI agents searched the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on June 11 and conducted interviews with members of the organization across the state, according to reports. Some agents reportedly served subpoenas or sought to seize electronic devices during the operation.
FBI Raids Soros-Connected Ohio Voter Mobilization Group in Fraud Investigation
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY
According to (Journalist Adam Housley)Housley, the investigation has multiple components, including matters connected to California’s Napa Valley. He said the inquiry was initially handled by agents from the FBI’s Sacramento field office before later being transferred to the bureau’s San Francisco office.
Newsom Blames Trump for Federal Probe Despite Reports Biden Opened Investigation
El-Sayed has said he 'led the rebuild from the studs' as county health chief, but state investigators placed it on probation during his tenure after finding feces-covered rooms
'Flooded With Sewage and Garbage': Michigan's El-Sayed Says He 'Rebuilt' a Troubled Detroit-Area Juvenile Jail. Records Say Otherwise.
Lots of hope. No change.
Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.
The city should take a wrecking ball to that project which stiffs the little guy. But the Obama center knows that will never happen, so they do what they do, and too bad about the little guy.
Obama fails to pay the help
POLITICS
Both Republicans and Democrats are focused on winning control of both Congress and the presidency over the next two years. But with only months to go before the congressional midterms, Democrats have a marginal lead in the race to control Congress, and no big presidential favorite has emerged for either party, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
Does Either Party Have An Edge In 2026 Midterms And 2028 Presidential Election? I&I/TIPP Poll
But lo and behold, the poll-vaulting political pioneer has raised the bar again.
Look Out, LA: Unperturbed Pratt Launches The First ‘Shadow Campaign’
Democrats should be careful what they wish for in the Golden State. They just might get it.
California’s Gubernatorial Primary Was A Contest To See Which Democrat Could Pander Harder
Unlike the GOP, the party lacks a power center to discipline bad actors.
Adam Hamawy and the Rudderless Democratic Party
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a surprise announcement Monday just one day before the GOP gubernatorial runoff by weighing in on the race to succeed him after largely remaining on the sidelines throughout the campaign. His decision to endorse Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones came the day after President Donald Trump backed Republican Georgia Rep. Mike Collins in the GOP primary for Senate, who is competing with a candidate backed by the governor.
Georgia GOP Chaos Erupts Just Days Before Primary Runoff
Larry Elder: Truly deranged.
TDS Watch: The ‘Convicted Felon’ Argument
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
Macron and Trump will meet at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains.
Trump Threatens France With Wine Tariffs Over Tech Tax
Swiss citizen replying to Ursula von der Leyen’s trite remarks: “F*** off you old goblin, the Swiss don’t like you! We don’t want to be part of your EU Mafia.”
Swiss Voters Say No to Population Cap Despite Growing Concerns Over Mass Immigration
The plane known as "Backfire" to NATO lived up to its name.
WATCH: Russian Bomber Nosedives Into Massive Explosion During Training Exercise
DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS
The aircraft went down at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time during a flight tied to an Air Force radar modernization program. Video footage from the scene showed debris scattered across a burned section of desert near the runway as emergency crews responded to the crash site.
Report: Eight Killed After B-52 Bomber Crashes During Test Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
Data from APHIS indicates that the majority of confirmed (New World screwworm) cases have been found in livestock in Texas, with the first case being reported on June 3 in Zavala County. However, one case of the flesh-eating parasite has also been found in a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.
Flesh-Eating Parasite Spreads Through Texas As Officials Fight Infestation
If you are one of those people, I have some great news. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins announced Monday that those remaining dogs — there are about 475 — will be removed from the facility and placed with a no-kill shelter, where they'll be prepared for adoption and the opportunity for a much brighter future.
Kennedy and Rollins Make Huge Announcement About Ridglan Farms and Animal Testing
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Thus, we really at this moment do not know what the Russians intend. Nor do we know if they plan to continue to dock with Zvezda. And it appears that each time they do, the chances of a catastrophic failure of Zvezda increases.
Are the Russians no longer going to dock to its leaking Zvezda module on ISS
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
Declaring that it’s ‘psychological torture’ to tell a child he may not have been born in the wrong body, Wiener has introduced a bill that allows “survivors of conversion therapy” to file malpractice lawsuits.
California Is About To Make It More Dangerous To Say No To ‘Trans Kids’
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
“Baseball is the sport of a bygone America...The perception that Trump is a fighter has long been central to his appeal.”
The Revolutionary Significance of Trump’s White House UFC Fight
A list of other celebrities also mounted the stage to spew their hate for Trump, to claim they are fighting “fascists,” and to lecture America while pushing an extremist, left-wing agenda.
Video: Julia Roberts Pays Tribute to Anti-ICE Radical Renee Goode at Jane Fonda’s TDS-Filled Protest
Patriotism is for the plebes, don't you know.
Aging has-been hags 'resist' Trump in NYC while White House stages glorious display of patriotism at UFC Freedom 250
The difference between criticizing America and rejecting America may determine the nation’s future.
America at 250: Why Have So Many Lost Faith in America?
Libs shove their ideology on everyone, then get offended when someone says, “No.”
Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats
The San Francisco Giants held their annual Pride Night last week to honor the LGBTQ+ community. The celebration included 10 gay couples renewing their wedding vows and a drag queen standing along the first base line. Four Christian ballplayers on the Giants chose to make a statement about their faith. While all the other players wore a “Pride” hat (a Giants hat with a rainbow patch attached), one pitcher, Sam Hentges, wore his regular Giants cap without the rainbow.
Giants’ Pride hat controversy: Tolerance does not apply to Christians
Roman history can be quite illuminating.
From Crassus and Caesar to BLM and ‘Gays for Palestine’: How History Shows The Left’s Alliance Will Fail
Normally, nobody should cheer when a Wisconsin business loses its stock. Jobs, rent, suppliers, and familiar faces that sit behind every taproom door. But Minoqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has spent years turning beer into a vessel for political contempt, and now the state says the rules caught up with him.
Minocqua Brewing Learned That the Rules Apply to Left-Wing Loudmouths Too
Christian Toto: Conservatives call out Spielberg's alien thriller as blatant attack on Christianity
Deace, Dreher Destroy ‘Disclosure Day’ -‘Profoundly Evil’
HITHER & YON
The film delves into the CCP’s extreme, relentless efforts to silence this cultural and religious phenomenon, showcasing the remarkable resilience of Shen Yun performers.
How Shen Yun Artists Triumph Over Communist Chinese Oppression

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1 Happy Tuesday

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:23 AM (/+uur)

2 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (ExV1e)

3 first

Posted by: JROD at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (IlL6s)

4 shit, 3rd

Posted by: JROD at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (IlL6s)

5 Hey, y'all

Posted by: CapeFear at June 16, 2026 07:25 AM (vJVxg)

6 Moronin', Hourde!

Posted by: Hans O'Lo at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (bLe0J)

7 Hi, everyone!

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (RjOoY)

8 The SPLC, for instance, is accused of bankrolling the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally, paying a leader nearly $300,000 to post racist messages, organize and even transport people to the infamous Charlottesville protest, where one person was killed.

So the questioning of Trump that got the both sides answer was a setup too. 1 reporter asked about Proud Boys stuff and the other asked about the statues.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (/+uur)

9 At JGR Solid Earth journal: "With over a century since the last major rupture affecting the wider Los Angeles region, tectonic
stress has steadily built along the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, raising concerns of an
imminent large earthquake."
https://tinyurl.com/269hfmaa

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:30 AM (Jr5Lq)

10 “ Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

1 Peter 3:3-4

Posted by: Marcus T at June 16, 2026 07:30 AM (egaJw)

11 One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it, and has very deliberately avoided making any remarks at all supporting it. This from the man who’s been the face of American foreign policy for a year and a half.

That’s apparently why Vance is being sent to all the media appearances. He’s the only one backing it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (cx1bp)

12
Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats

Take a knee for the National Anthem? Fine. Wear a hat with a Bible verse on it? Exile and death.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (O0L8i)

13 Good morning again dear morons and happy birthday JJ.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (RIvkX)

14 Regarding that VDH article on California and critical mass… even Fareed Zakaria (of all people!) says CA is a case study in failed one-party governance. And yet… I predict Hilton gets blown away by the total nothing Becerra in November.

When your election system is totally rigged and broken you can’t get outcomes that reflect the will of the voters. I don’t know how to fix…. CA needs another voter uprising similar to the Prop 13 episode of 78…. But how can that happen when voting is broken??? What a conundrum

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (+gA9j)

15 Media Head For Fainting Couch Over White House UFC Fight After Shrugging At Topless Trans Twerker"

"after shrugging"???

W.T.F???? "Shrugging"??? That crapfest was celebrated on every major media outlet 24/7. We were supposed to embrace that shiite.

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:32 AM (XuXeR)

16 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:35 AM (vFG9F)

17 Servus, y'all.
Where can I submit something for the book thread?

Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats

(Cool, I still remember how that works.)

Germany's losing their shit over two of their kickball players praying to Jesus with players from the other team after the game the other night, but see nothing wrong with putting an ISIS fan-boi on the field. It's tiresome.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at June 16, 2026 07:36 AM (7sp/s)

18 Blowtop Blues:
youtube.com/watch?v=_JoEcqtiihQ

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (Jr5Lq)

19 The FBI says it thwarted a drone attack on the White House UFC match.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (vFG9F)

20 Breaking news from since forever:

EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (ZxPkt)

21 One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success."

Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (XuXeR)

22 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (jehhT)

23 "Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?
Posted by: man"

It's not even a guess.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (vFG9F)

24 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:35 AM (vFG9F)

Bitches be buggin'.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (dK+Kv)

25 The baby came out with neck tats already in place.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:39 AM (vFG9F)

26 “The Iranian Resistance, which for nearly five decades has sought freedom and peace, and has, through 133 revelations in the past 35 years, acted as the most important barrier in preventing the ruling theocracy from acquiring the bomb, welcomes any understanding to end the war and the suffering of the Iranian people,” Rajavi said in a statement.
====

Breitbart should bot be platforming these people. They are MEK, violent Islamist Marxists trying to pretend otherwise.

The only legitimate opposition is the Crown Prince Pahlavi.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:39 AM (RIvkX)

27 Victor Davis Hanson: California shows what happens when one party gains total control: soaring costs, shrinking opportunity, and a government that no longer serves its citizens.

Well... that's the case when one, specific, party gains total control. The other party tends toward the extremes of fecklessness but doesn't get completely out of hand since their voters, unlike the voters for that other, specific, party are slightly more willing to rid themselves of politicians.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:40 AM (ExV1e)

28 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.

Posted by: Inogame at June 16, 2026 07:40 AM (53oGX)

29 Britain and California have similar problems - the political system has been broken past the ability of anyone still inside to fix it.
So, only two paths after that happens; either some force from outside steps in to change things, or the place spirals down into misery and collapse. There’s really no third option.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:41 AM (cx1bp)

30 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:41 AM (6RVjC)

31 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

Those ladies are the product of a poor environment. There's nothing wrong with them, I can prove it.

Posted by: Randolph Duke at June 16, 2026 07:42 AM (ZR74N)

32 23 "Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?
Posted by: man"

It's not even a guess.
Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (vFG9F)

Schv. . .yorem

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (x0n13)

33 NBD. If that's how he wants to play, then Trump can veto the GOP's beloved FISA renewal.

Posted by: Won't happen, though. at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (BI5O2)

34 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

Every encounter an ordeal.
Every transaction a dispute.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (Jr5Lq)

35 Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump’s Demands

I'd love to see Trump veto it and say that he told them how to get him to sign it.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:44 AM (ExV1e)

36 “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

This is really very funny. The Left’s plantation system in a nutshell.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:45 AM (cx1bp)

37 The Republican PR machine is failing.

There's a Republican PR machine?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:46 AM (ExV1e)

38 VDH: Correction, it's not "when one party gains total control," it's when the Left gains total control, of anything. Ruin follows as night follows day.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:46 AM (E2lD7)

39 > “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”
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Funny... hardly a mention of this in the MSM. A whitewash if you will.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:47 AM (jehhT)

40 Thune (R-SD) Semi-Democrat

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (/+uur)

41 Trump's Helping The Economy, But 63% Of Americans Disagree

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I didn't read the article yet, but I admit this is distressing as relates to the midterms.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (qBdHI)

42 They should be thanking me!

Posted by: Barky McDogeaterface at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (vFG9F)

43 Thune is a complete POS.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (qBdHI)

44 Democrat Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of the law they passed.

They do not read the bills they vote on. They do not comprehend the bills they vote on. They just vote as they are told to vote. Elected officials are just tick marks on a board.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:49 AM (ExV1e)

45 Sorry to hear about Satrapi.

I did not know that she'd been canceled for alleged crimethink, but I'm not suprised. She had real talent, and the leftist Borg Collective hates anyone who dares to stand out from the crowd.

"Zionist"? That's become almost as meaningless as "fascist".

Posted by: Deney Terrio at June 16, 2026 07:49 AM (IG3/x)

46 Reasons why the repubs are going to lose the midterms...

out: iran
in: economy

Please update the style guide.

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (zBgIx)

47 > 39 > “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

They should be proud to donate their time to His Assholiness, don'tcha know?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (IG3/x)

48 Britain and California have similar problems - the political system has been broken past the ability of anyone still inside to fix it.
So, only two paths after that happens; either some force from outside steps in to change things, or the place spirals down into misery and collapse. There’s really no third option.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Revert California to territorial status. Let them re-apy for statehood in 5 years when they can prove they've got their shit wired tight.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (6RVjC)

49 > The Republican PR fundraising machine is failing.
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The GOP's PR is fundraising.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (jehhT)

50 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night. Who’s left: Rubio?? But presumably he’s on board with this nonsense Iranian deal (non-deal). So who?

I’ll probably change my mind; it’s gonna be one of those two…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (+gA9j)

51 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)

52 "Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a surprise announcement"

Not really a surprise. At least Kemp helped me make up my mind.

Posted by: Barky McDogeaterface at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (vFG9F)

53 36 “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

This is really very funny. The Left’s plantation system in a nutshell.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:45 AM (cx1bp)

So they were to create a forever fund to maintain the park they took over. Needed about $100 M to be perpetual.
It has about $1 M funding.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (/+uur)

54 50 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (+gA9j)

I missed it. Your thoughts?

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (E2lD7)

55 What did Vance say or do on Hannity?

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:54 AM (qBdHI)

56 >>Please update the style guide.

Probably should write it in pencil so it can be erased.

Stock market had a big day yesterday and oil and gas prices are dropping.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 07:54 AM (viF8m)

57 51 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)

TANSTAAFb

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:55 AM (/+uur)

58 At JGR Solid Earth journal: "With over a century since the last major rupture affecting the wider Los Angeles region, tectonic stress has steadily built along the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, raising concerns of an imminent large earthquake."

The San Andreas fault is as big a tease as SMOD.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:55 AM (ExV1e)

59 From the tech thread:

I’ve been a negative Nellie about this Iran deal… and a good nights sleep didn’t help my attitude. I watched Vance talk about it on Hannity last night. He didn’t sell me. It’s not a good deal. Heck it’s not even a deal! It’s a deal to sit down and talk about a potential deal while we stop shooting. Good grief…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:42 AM (yz/8

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (dK+Kv)

60 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (5P5DO)

61 VDH on the Iran deal: We blew it. Not tragically, but we missed a huge opportunity. Too many Nervous Nellies whispering in Trump's ear.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (E2lD7)

62 AFL reported that, “On October 8, 2021, the National Sheriffs’ Association reached out to officials in the Associate Deputy Attorney General’s Office, stating that its sheriffs had ‘not heard any concerns about threats to local school boards’ and that ‘it would have been nice to have a heads-up,'” referencing internal emails obtained by the nonprofit.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (/+uur)

63 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

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I've concluded we need a mass exorcism in this country. There are a lot of demon-infested or influenced people out there. Who would've ever heard such constant insanity just a few short decades ago. So many lost people, so full of hate and violence, so out of control.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (qBdHI)

64 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)
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I love those big hotel chafing trays of dehydrated scrambled eggs. Can eat a ton of those.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (RIvkX)

65 Good morning! So, we're gonna agree to a framework for negotiating an end to hostilities with Iran? Is the real goal here to put in place a middle east peace plan through mutual trade and exchange that doesn't require the US to be the mediator?

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (3Ope8)

66 But 63% Of Americans Disagree"

"We're doing our part!"
/msm

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (XuXeR)

67 I missed it. Your thoughts?
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (E2lD7)

Vance was defending the Iranian deal with nonsense like “even WWII ended in negotiations”… I dunno. It just seemed weak.

I guess I should cut him some slack as he’s following the boss. But he could’ve made a better defense of this deal (with which I do not agree) by being more open about its non-idealness…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:58 AM (yz/88)

68 EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

A second report reveals that federal workers don't care if they're handing out taxpayer dollars to the wrong people.

A third report reveals that 117% of two year olds prefer pistachio ice cream to chocolate.

A fourth report revels that 107% of those two year olds are trans.

And so on, and so on, and so on.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:58 AM (ExV1e)

69 Some Virginia Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through Legislature

They damn sure don't understand the Constitution.
Since they are allowing those who legally owned ARs before the ban to keep them, they instantly made two classes of citizens.

It's illegal to have two classes of citizens. Pre-ban & post-ban.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (6RVjC)

70 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night.

What kind of an idiot watches "Hannity"?

Posted by: Estelle Costanza at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (ZR74N)

71 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

Sounds like the same stuff John Derbyshire and Scott Adams got cancelled for saying.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (tKhdt)

72 Por La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada

Come se dice "racist"

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (/+uur)

73 Report Reveals Reports Are FOS

Posted by: Reports We'd Like Too See at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (vFG9F)

74 Sounds like the same stuff John Derbyshire and Scott Adams got cancelled for saying.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (tKhdt)

And Obamas Grandmother

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (/+uur)

75 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

I need to be here more often!

I've concluded we need a mass exorcism in this country.

I think you're right. I'm coming back for a visit next week, anyway.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (7sp/s)

76 gp asks an AI: "How to modify the mouseover behavior of Win 11 taskbar? I want to stop the popups."

Google AI responds: "Windows 11 does not have a native toggle to turn off taskbar hover previews. Microsoft completely rebuilt the taskbar architecture in Windows 11, which removed the standard options to disable these popups"

Assholes! Suggested way to stop the popups now is to ... modify the damn registry.

My mouse movements are sloppy, and I hover the taskbar by accident frequently, which in Win 11 conjures popups that cover and/or blank the whole screen for a second.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (Jr5Lq)

77 JD Vance was never on board with the Iran thing, and that's why he has been unable to effectively defend it.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (tKhdt)

78 It's illegal to have two classes of citizens. Pre-ban & post-ban.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (6RVjC)

And Ban roll on

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (/+uur)

79 What kind of an idiot watches "Hannity"?
Posted by: Estelle Costanza at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (ZR74N)

Me, occasionally… particularly when he has Trump or Vance. I’m both a moron and an idiot….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:02 AM (yz/88)

80 77 JD Vance was never on board with the Iran thing, and that's why he has been unable to effectively defend it.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (tKhdt)

What was his preference?

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:03 AM (E2lD7)

81 J.D. Vance will be on F&F this hour.

My take on VDH was that he thinks the deal will only work if the U.S. is willing to strike every time there is a violation of the agreement.

Personally, I think that is unlikely.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:03 AM (RIvkX)

82 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at June 16, 2026 08:04 AM (7PhS+)

83 I am not getting my knickers in a twist about the MoU. I will wait till the document is released to have any opinion.

The IRGC is calling for the death of Araghchi while some here want to piss in Trump's wheaties.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:04 AM (5P5DO)

84 They damn sure don't understand the Constitution.

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Just thinking about the abject dumba$$es that are elected to office all across this nation, and in particular, on the federal level, is enough to leave me waking up in a cold sweat of fear. There are some painfully stupid idiots in elected office. I'd say most. It would be a hoot to have them all undergo 1) a civics exam and 2) an IQ test.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (qBdHI)

85 >>Is the real goal here to put in place a middle east peace plan through mutual trade and exchange that doesn't require the US to be the mediator?

I think that's exactly the goal. Trump is a big believer in the idea that countries that do business together are less likely to fight. He always focuses on economic benefits for good behavior and big bombs for bad behavior.

Nobody trusts the mullahs. The lie and cheat as a matter of course. But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke. Perfect outcome, of course not. It's the Middle East. But removing Iran as an imminent threat isn't an awful outcome.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

86 The Seattle-based firm known as Luz Legal or La Luz del Camino Legal, founded by left-wing powerhouse attorney Alexandra Lozano, closed down permanently this month after Lozano gave up her law license to avoid facing a misconduct hearing by the Washington State Bar Association.

For the record 100% of the Asylum Claims are invalid.
100%
The 24% approval rate is 100% bullshit.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:06 AM (/+uur)

87 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

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Definitely! Long time, no see!

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:06 AM (qBdHI)

88 young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

We segregated them but noooo.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 08:07 AM (RjOoY)

89 "It would be a hoot to have them all undergo 1) a civics exam and 2) an IQ test."

3) Drug tests. Daily.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:07 AM (Jr5Lq)

90 I wrote this in the tech thread:

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Trump really should reacquaint himself with the exchange between US Grant and Simon Bolivar Buckner at Donelson…

No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — US Grant

An interesting postscript is that Nathan Bedford Forrest was there but refused to surrender. He just left with his men and got away. We need to find the Iranian Buckner… but there will also be Forrest’s in the IRGC

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:09 AM (+gA9j)

91 I still like JD Vance a lot. If I knew more where Rubio stood out from underneath Trump's administration, I'd be happy with him, too. He has a very no-nonsense, serious demeanor that commands attention. There's no denying that. His past record on some issues left me less than happy, but he's been impressive under this administration.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:10 AM (qBdHI)

92 But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

That's the real sticking point.

Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:11 AM (dK+Kv)

93 Cook county taxpayers should be on the hook for unpaid contractors' bills. As recompense for foisting Obama upon us.

Posted by: mr tmz at June 16, 2026 08:12 AM (rJ48h)

94 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:12 AM (qBdHI)

95
The Marxist board of trustees at Michigan State University have censured two of their members for not voting for their new secrecy policy; the University President has resigned, A.D. has left, and Tom Izzo is making noises.

per David Burge@iowahawkblog:

1. Identify a respected institution.
2. kill it.
3. gut it.
4. wear its carcass as a skin suit, while demanding respect.
#lefties

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:13 AM (Y8DZL)

96 The US holds the biggest stick at the moment. Control of $100 billion+ in frozen assets. The only way to change the regime is through financial means not militarily .

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (5P5DO)

97 Nobody trusts the mullahs. The lie and cheat as a matter of course. But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke. Perfect outcome, of course not. It's the Middle East. But removing Iran as an imminent threat isn't an awful outcome.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

Politically. Trump will be fine. Most Americans have an attention span of about 4 1/2 days, and they’re bored with the war and want lower gas prices for summer. Most will be happy not to hear about it anymore. It’s a shame that Iran was counting on that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (cx1bp)

98 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)

99 In the end, I’m not sure what the legal jeopardy there is in engaging in this brand of duplicitous activity, but it is without a doubt corrupt, fraudulent, immoral and bad for the country.

Nothing will happen.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)

100 >>Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Not to mention the inevitable impeachment circus to follow along with a likely loss in the midterms if Trump launched a full on war with Iran.

Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

101 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.
Posted by: Lady in Black

One more facelift and she'll have a goatee.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (6RVjC)

102 Looks more like TyRANNY to me. Don't oil check me bro.

Posted by: meh at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (kK7U2)

103 One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success."

Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?

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Save yourself the time. You already know the answer.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:17 AM (qBdHI)

104 I think we're going to see a surprise candidate emerge for 2028, a radical populist vowing to do what Trump left undone. Vance is going to try to thread the needle between MAGA and the establishment, and this isn't going to wash with the MAGA masses. Populism, once uncorked, can't be put back in the bottle.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:18 AM (E2lD7)

105 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

JJ, I appreciate all of your hard work.

I just can't handle it right now, so I am off to look at pictures of puppies and kittens and World Cup visitors who are finding our country absolutely delightful.

Thanks for your dedication 💕💕💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (SRRAx)

106 Nobody trusts the mullahs.
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Obama does.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (HGZZn)

107 I suppose the Iranian funds that have been "frozen" could be used to reconstitute Iran's petrochemical infrastructure, but I also suppose the IRGC could divert them to build more drones and missiles.

It'll be interesting to see how the mullahs react, if they react at all.

Iran's future sort of depends on whether the country gets back into the oil business or the terrorism business.

*flips coin*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (jehhT)

108 Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

When that’s the conclusion of a war you started, it generally means it was a big mistake to start it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (cx1bp)

109 A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"

Government is not your friend.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:20 AM (Zz0t1)

110 I think we're going to see a surprise candidate emerge for 2028, a radical populist vowing to do what Trump left undone
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And his name is Tom Massie.

(I kid, I kid)

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:20 AM (HGZZn)

111 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.
Posted by: Lady in Black

One more facelift and she'll have a goatee.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (6RVjC)

I'm convinced that they've figured out "Face-Off" and that's just someone else's face glued to Fonda.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:21 AM (Zz0t1)

112
Vance was defending the Iranian deal with nonsense like “even WWII ended in negotiations”…

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Holy cow....

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:22 AM (GD0B3)

113 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

114 In 2020, after an audit from the Texas Education Agency that cited “disproportionate discipline among Black students,” Frisco ISD changed its policy to let black students off the hook.

AKA School to Prison Pipeline

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (/+uur)

115 >>Politically. Trump will be fine. Most Americans have an attention span of about 4 1/2 days, and they’re bored with the war and want lower gas prices for summer. Most will be happy not to hear about it anymore. It’s a shame that Iran was counting on that.

Maybe. But I reject the claim that this result is in any manner a win for Iran. The country is blown up, their economy is in a shambles, inflation is approaching Zimbabwe levels, they lost all of their navy and a substantial amount of the rest of their military capabilities and of course their nuclear program which has been a central obsession of theirs for decades.

The can claim whatever they want and they always do but claiming this as a win for the mullahs is Black Knight levels of delusion.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (viF8m)

116 00 >>Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Not to mention the inevitable impeachment circus to follow along with a likely loss in the midterms if Trump launched a full on war with Iran.

Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

I don’t like the deal nor do I want boots on the ground… ever. I would’ve preferred that we not negotiate at all… simply say surrender or else while continuing aerial bombardment ( power plant day) and the naval blockade …. This we could do with minimal risk to our service people and it openly acknowledges the reality that there’s no such thing as a deal with the mullahs. Put your boot on their neck and keep it on

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (+gA9j)

117 Please spell '0bama' with a zero

0

rather than a capital O

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (ZxPkt)

118 The mullahs are inconsequential . The IRGC is in control of Iran. The infighting between the IRGC and the "government " is increasing.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (5P5DO)

119 I am not getting my knickers in a twist about the MoU. I will wait till the document is released to have any opinion."

This. FWIW, there is, (at least in my circles) a sense of optimism, a perception that "things" are good.

People are traveling, business is up, jobs are available, foreigntourists are amazed at what they see. ... it's almost morning in America (to coin a phrase)

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (XuXeR)

120 LinusVanPelt, do you know what the deal is?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (5P5DO)

121 Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.

I'm with Ben Had. I'm just gonna sit back and see what the MoU says and let PDTS explain the goal before I make an opinion.

If the Mullahs decide not to cooperate, I'd be OK with complete and total destruction of the IRGC, Hezbollah, and the oil production capability of Iran. If that requires 'boots on the ground' and all that entails, so be it.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (3Ope8)

122
One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it, and has very deliberately avoided making any remarks at all supporting it. This from the man who’s been the face of American foreign policy for a year and a half.

That’s apparently why Vance is being sent to all the media appearances. He’s the only one backing it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (cx1bp)

It's been clear for a year, Ratcliffe, Rubio and Hegseth on one side (because they know) and Vance (and maybe Witkoff and Kushner on the other, could be just for their contacts in the ME). Trump did what all executives do when some JR. pitches a "great idea". OK, you think its a great idea, now it's yours, make it happen!

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:26 AM (GD0B3)

123 LinusVanPelt, do you know what the deal is?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (5P5DO)

I admit I don’t know the details; only a broad summary. My objection is that any deal at all is worthless because the mullahs and the IRGC lies like they breathe. I think negotiating is an exercise in futility with these people

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:26 AM (+gA9j)

124 "FWIW, there is, (at least in my circles) a sense of optimism"

Crude prices continue decline: Brent $80, WTI $78.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (Jr5Lq)

125
Yeah, the "No Kings" and the geezer sing alongs are like the ancient rock bands being wheeled out on stage for the last time to make a buck for their trans-grands.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (Y8DZL)

126 Sure, but have they audited the gold at Fort Knox yet?

Posted by: 496 at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (ymrLq)

127 I'm betting on either Rubio/Vance or Vance/Rubio.

I'm glad Little Marco's balls dropped somewhere along the way.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (IG3/x)

128 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (5P5DO)

129 Serious Six: “This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.”

… can be replaced with: “The Biden administration was pitting our law enforcement and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.”

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (WPIH0)

130 >One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it,
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his job is to implement the President's policy, so we'll have to see how that shakes out

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:29 AM (ZxPkt)

131 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (5P5DO)

Have NOT seen that up here yet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

132 >>When that’s the conclusion of a war you started, it generally means it was a big mistake to start it.

So you would've been fine with Iran building nukes? They proved their missile reach was much further than previously thought and where very close to weapons grade enriched uranium. Not to mention they continued to fund terror around the world including in our best new buddy Venezuela.

I don't recall a single time Trump called for regime change. He explicitly said the goal was ridding Iran of their nuclear program and shutting down their terror network. Your goals might be different but Trump has been consistent about his in Iran.

Iran is always going to be a threat just like North Korea and China, both of which do have nukes. But those situations are being managed and so can Iran without a full invasion and regime change which also has no guarantee of a permanent solution.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)

133
127 I'm betting on either Rubio/Vance or Vance/Rubio.

I'm glad Little Marco's balls dropped somewhere along the way.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (IG3/x)

I think there’s a rather clear split between Rubio and Vance now, I think they’re opponents from now on.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (cx1bp)

134 VDH on the Iran deal: We blew it. Not tragically, but we missed a huge opportunity. Too many Nervous Nellies whispering in Trump's ear.
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (E2lD7)

VDH on the Iran deal: I, like most of you, know nothing about this deal. Let me tell you why it's a mistake.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (ExV1e)

135 Vance and Rubio will not form a ticket. Vance will never accept second-fiddle again, and Rubio hasn't done what he's done so far to take it either.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (E2lD7)

136 That UK unit planting propaganda in the terror attack news stories is not "trying to keep down tensions".

What they are actually doing is disarming one side by hiding the truth from them.

What you have is one side (Side A, the muslims) who despises the other (Side B, infidels). But instead of telling the infidels about the danger Side A poses, they tell them Side A is all puppies and rainbows. Meanwhile Side A still hates and wants to maim and kill Side B. Forewarned is forearmed. The infidels are being disarmed.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:32 AM (aBLnM)

137 "What about me?"

-Jeb!

Posted by: 496 at June 16, 2026 08:32 AM (pvZnA)

138 I think the MOU with Iran and whatever other signatories were on it besides the US is a framework of sorts to normalize relations in the Middle East. Get Iran to quit being an asshole to everyone else. On paper at least.

If the other Gulf States wouldn't be so squeamish about using their US supplied military kit to put Iran's IRGC in its place we'd likely not be where we are today. Those countries need to step up. To my knowledge, they never have. So this "deal" is as much about getting their asses off the proverbial chair and making a concerted effort to reign in Iran's IRGC and theocratic mullahs.

IMO the region is awash in money only because we've allowed it. I think that should have a price too.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:33 AM (jehhT)

139 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

There are ways to solve that. We refuse to employ them.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ExV1e)

140 ..., waffle house governance. Cover and smother.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (5P5DO)

141 Secretary Markwayne Mullin
@SecMullinDHS
·
22h
This Peace Deal is yet another historic victory for American strength on the global stage.

@POTUS
Trump’s decisive leadership has delivered stability and security for our homeland.

Thank you, President Trump!

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt)

142 Vance just finished live comments on the Iran deal on F&F.

I remain cautiously pessimistic.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (RIvkX)

143 Good morning again Horde thx JJ.
Leftists I know care still shrieking on Facebook about the fact that the UFC show wasn't free. Not that they'd watch it anyway, they just want to shriek

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ufO5q)

144 One thing I have learned from the Eurotrash Kickball Tournament: Cape Verde women are smooooookin'.

Portuguese + Black = Yum.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (IG3/x)

145 Why doesn't Trump just do it my way? My way is always better!

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (zBgIx)

146 Trump says no FISA renewal without SAVE Act.

Let's see who blinks first.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (dK+Kv)

147 Apparently the donors want FISA but not the SAVE Act. Voters want the converse, but it's the donors who matter in the end.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (w8dnx)

148 Illinois is number two behind California, but trying hard for number one in taxes, regulations, and gun-grabbing.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (tonIF)

149 Today Is National Fudge Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (NpAcC)

150 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)

151 Leftist activists dress their children up like Brett Michaels from Poison in the 80's and have them use profanity and flip off a Tesla Diner like they're 'sticking it to Musk' to his face.

Where is child services? This is child abuse.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)

152 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.
Posted by: Ben Had

Sam's Club, Ohio Drive, Plano, Tx $2.97/gal

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (6RVjC)

153 At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.

The other side to this question is now that we have proof leftwing NGOs are doing this...how much did the government do of the same sorts of activities?

Either by funding NGOs like the SPLC or directly doing it themselves. Those Abercrombie and Fitch White Supremacist protestors with tiki torches sure seemed to disappear quickly with no attempt by the government or media to figure out who they were didn't they?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (sKqQm)

154 They promised to release the MOU. Regardless of how bad the thing is, a bunch has been achieved. And long term, as long as Qatar does not give them billions, and Turkey and Phakistan do not give them weapons and cover, and as long as China does not transfer weapons, and as long as Russian does not smuggle in scientist and technology for the nukes. And even if Trump walks away completely, like he walked away from the Gaza situation leaving Hamas still armed and in power to destabilize the region, it was still a good operation. It's just that it will take longer to take care of the mullahs. Because you cannot kill the Hydra while leaving even one head intact.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (GD0B3)

155 Merrick Garland is such a straight out of central casting villain name. If you were to name the villain of your novel "Merrick Garland", your editor would kick it back to you and say "Why not just call him Villain McVillainface? Come on, we can't print this, do better."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (Ot/FD)

156
Thank you, President Trump!
Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt)

Nope. He's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

157 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites"

Ah. Time for "the talk" again?

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (XuXeR)

158 Iran is always going to be a threat just like North Korea and China, both of which do have nukes. But those situations are being managed and so can Iran without a full invasion and regime change which also has no guarantee of a permanent solution.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)
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This is the best pro argument I have heard thus far.

TBF, the murderous racist fascists running those regimes must also be swept away as soon as practicable.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (RIvkX)

159 Vance and Rubio will not form a ticket. Vance will never accept second-fiddle again, and Rubio hasn't done what he's done so far to take it either.

If the primary in 28 is Vance v Rubio v DeSantis this will be the hardest, and best, set of choices Republicans have ever had.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (sKqQm)

160 Syria last seen moving tanks and other munitions to the Lebanese border. I would bet the last thing Syria wants is Hezbollah back in their territory.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (5P5DO)

161 how much did the government do of the same sorts of activities?"

AKA the "Potomac Two Step"

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (XuXeR)

162 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

Marco Rubio has previously said that he would not run against Vance. Now, admittedly, DeSantis said that he would not run against Trump so maybe Rubio will forget his pledge as well.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (ExV1e)

163 At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.

The old "firemen starting fires to protect their jobs" gambit.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (6RVjC)

164 demons.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (RtKAA)

165 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)
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Statements like this cost Trump credibility.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (RIvkX)

166 TBF, the murderous racist fascists running those regimes must also be swept away as soon as practicable.
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But what would the MIC do without persistent existential threats to our national security.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (HGZZn)

167 I don’t like the deal nor do I want boots on the ground… ever.

You don't know what the deal is. All you know is that a bunch of people are caterwauling over how bad it is. People who also don't know what the deal is.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (ExV1e)

168 still shrieking on Facebook about the fact that the UFC show wasn't free. Not that they'd watch it anyway"

They can comfort themselves with videos of the White House just two years ago...

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (XuXeR)

169 You know what would be hilarious?

At the beginning of 2028 campaign season (basically, now...), Vance and Rubio throw a little party and livestream them making a literal coin toss over who gets to be top of the ticket.

Then they go on a wrecking spree together without any animosity.

Shut up, I can dream too.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (Ot/FD)

170 2028...Vance may decide that spending time with his growing family is the best thing for him.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (GD0B3)

171 Nope. He's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

I think a lot of the critique comes from high expectations and greediness for results denied us in the past by betrayals and incompetence. I admit I slip into this way of thinking. Trump is a phenomenon and I need to be more mindful of this.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (E2lD7)

172 The news cycle isn't even measured in days anymore. It's about 45 minutes long.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (aBLnM)

173 Rubio will betray you. He's Nikki Haley in a suit with some comedy chops.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (aBLnM)

174 165 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)
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I'm thinking that he means Syria would do a better job than Lebanon not Israel...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (uUtyI)

175 Congress under GOPe control does not really work on anything that benefits us.

Useless piles of dog shit.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (XV/Pl)

176 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
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Why is it so baffling to our political class that bad people do bad things because of self-interest not ideology?

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (HGZZn)

177 155 Merrick Garland is such a straight out of central casting villain name.
Posted by: Warai-otoko

Exactly. And remaining silent in a secret lair since the election fits in perfectly.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (Y8DZL)

178 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

180 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

I really, really hope this doesn't happen.

I hope they (Vance/Rubio) can find an amicable way to get to the 2028 general as close to united as possible.

We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (rii+a)

181 You know what would be hilarious?

At the beginning of 2028 campaign season (basically, now...), Vance and Rubio throw a little party and livestream them making a literal coin toss over who gets to be top of the ticket.

Then they go on a wrecking spree together without any animosity.

Shut up, I can dream too.
Posted by: Warai-otoko

Damn fine dream.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (6RVjC)

182 call themselves conservative
Within that group, 74% say they’d prefer Republican control, but a surprisingly large 21% of the conservatives say they’d prefer Democrats.

Then they are not conservatives

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (/+uur)

183 There's a pecking order, Vance is going to be top of the '28 ticket, Rubio is going to be the VP, there will be no GOP primary.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (XV/Pl)

184 You don't know what the deal is. All you know is that a bunch of people are caterwauling over how bad it is. People who also don't know what the deal is.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (ExV1e)

lol

Pretty much.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (dK+Kv)

185 FFS, no one before Trump wanted to deal with Iran. The snake isn't dead but it's defanged.

We had been on a trajectory with truly awful potential outcomes, set on course by Obama and ValJar who wanted to make Iran a regional hegemon. They unfroze billions and billions to that end. As if that wasn't enough they gave them pallets of cash for walking areound money to spread terror. Biden was their third term continuing this.

Trump got as much as he could without getting us sucked into a quagmire. I say, well played sir.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (dtajH)

186
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh

JUST IN: Vice President JD Vance GOES OFF on American media for parroting FAKE NEWS from Iran that President Trump agreed to give them billions of dollars

"What is a little unexpected and more frustrating to me is that you see certain people in the American media literally recirculating hardliner talking points from the IRGC instead of telling the truth about what's going on!"

"So first of all, not a single cent of American money goes to Iran, not $300 billion, not $24 billion, not any of the money, the dollar figures that I've seen floating around."

"Number two, this is a firm commitment backed up by verifiable action to never develop or buy a nuclear weapon by the Iranians."

https://tinyurl.com/2eshuk79

Posted by: redridinghood at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (NpAcC)

187 Congress under GOPe control does not really work on anything that benefits us.

Two problems with a GOP congress:

1) Because the margins of control aren't that great you just need a few people you can bribe to keep them from doing anything

2) The incentives are screwed up. If a congressman does try to cut spending he will gain few votes from taxpayers but he will have everyone that was getting that funding now working against him

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (sKqQm)

188 Or do people forget how many were getting the Haley 24 murals ready in 2018.

There are some people who know politically they can advance and draft in someone else's tailwind by being a good soldier. Just up until the minute they don't need to anymore.

See: Pence, Mike

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (aBLnM)

189
We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (rii+a)

I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (uUtyI)

190 Why is everyone so worked up about homosexuality and trans rights? So what if a guy wants to wear a dress every now and again? Summer in DC gets warm and a dress helps a lot!

Posted by: John Thune at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (fhfS+)

191 A reminder (if true) that the left never quits in it's desire to kill us all:
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FBI Director Kash Patel

@FBIDirectorKash
On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.

While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team – we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens - particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight. That’s exactly what we did here. I want to thank our great agents and partners, this work remains ongoing and we will continue to update the public as permitted.
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https://tinyurl.com/yy2jzat5

*goes to X*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (jehhT)

192 179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

My brain, just now, for about six or seven milliseconds: "Wait... who *was* Kamala's border czar?"

... That's how deeply my brain wishes to forget about the summary fiasco of 2020-2024.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (Ot/FD)

193 Vance was just on Fox saying IRGC is having trouble selling the deal domestically so they’ve ramped up lying about what’s in it. Also that US media is predictably repeating those lies.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (QZThv)

194 "So first of all, not a single cent of American money goes to Iran, not $300 billion, not $24 billion, not any of the money, the dollar figures that I've seen floating around."

Iran and the Dems have been repeating this point since before the deal so I guess it makes sense they are repeating it now

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)

195 Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (sKqQm)

GOP congressional control doesn't work because half of them are corrupt venal scum and GOP's of Convenience, and the other half wants us dead.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (aBLnM)

196 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)

197 179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

He should have the Fraud of the Week.
Go on X and post up some shit on just how bad the shit is!
He has almost 6 M followers

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (/+uur)

198 We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider:

I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...
Posted by: It's me donna

With Rubio at State, Viceroy of Cuba, Chancellor of Venezuela, Supreme Leader of all that is Good and Holy.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:48 AM (6RVjC)

199 “Renee Nicole Goode is not a symbol. She is an American woman, a queer woman who was doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”
=========================
...and using her car as her weapon to do it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 08:49 AM (fhfS+)

200
160 Syria last seen moving tanks and other munitions to the Lebanese border. I would bet the last thing Syria wants is Hezbollah back in their territory.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (5P5DO)

The Syrian government (such as it is) is Erdogan’s puppet now. If this report is true (not many tanks survived Assad’s fall) then it would mean that Erdogan sees the power vacuum in Lebanon and is moving to assert control. Perhaps this administration is fine with that outcome.

If the report is true, there’s a strong chance that they’re actually Turkish tanks manned by Turkish crews. Erdogan may feel he’s been given a green light.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:49 AM (cx1bp)

201 190 Why is everyone so worked up about homosexuality and trans rights? So what if a guy wants to wear a dress every now and again? Summer in DC gets warm and a dress helps a lot!
Posted by: John Thune at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (fhfS+)

I met a "girl" crazy for me

Met a "boy" cute as can be

Summer days driftin' away
To, uh oh, those summer nights

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (/+uur)

202 One thing that would help with congress/corruption:

1) Salaries increased significantly

2) All business interests must be put into a blind trust

3) Taxed at 100% for any income above what they earned in congress for the next 10 years.

These people are supposed to be important so I am fine with paying them a LOT more and in the grand scheme of things this is small potatos in the federal budget. But getting rid of the other sneaky ways they get paid would dramatically reduce opportunity for graft.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (sKqQm)

203 They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they......."

Too many believe Wakanda is real...

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)

204 There's something to be said about having a guy like Rubio settle in as a second coming of Kissinger (except this time not a bastard).

Sort of through-line for MAGA foreign policy. A Richelieu in a red ballcap.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (Ot/FD)

205 doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”
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You know who else was trying to do good in an unjust world?

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (aBLnM)

206 “Renee Nicole Goode is not a symbol. She is an American woman, a queer woman who was doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”

Still never saw her tox screen. She was a married mother who suddenly became 'lesbian' and tried to kill ICE agents.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

207 Can you say RICO?

The SPLC indictment uses the magic words "scheme" and "wire fraud" but doesn't say RICO. That's coming, as the indictment shows RICO predicates.

SPLC is the first "node." It will expand to include other "nodes" as more grand juries issue indictments. Picture a diagram on a wall with lots of pins and colored string.

Developing ...

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (dtajH)

208 I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (uUtyI)

Assuming Rubio likes State, I could see that. I suspect that VP is as high as DeSantis will ever go unless he gets a personality transplant.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (ExV1e)

209 The IRGC is telling the Iranian people that they have gotten the US to agree to their 14 point plan that had all US troops out of the middle east, lifting of all sanctions, control of the Strait and on and on.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (5P5DO)

210 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)
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It's not like the President of the United States is a sassy black woman who's a seasoned combat veteran capable of taking down scores of terrorists by herself.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (gnNyN)

211
Too many believe Wakanda is real...
Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)

Why don't they go make it, then?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

212 ...and using her car as her weapon to do it.

I remember when the left told me pushing a cop/fed on J6 was an insurrection and should be punished by death.

Odd how trying to run over a fed a couple of years later suddenly became ok isn't it?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (sKqQm)

213 They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......

It’s hilarious how much the plot sounds like it’s from a direct to video Steven Segal movie or something. Would’ve been much less funny had any of it gone forward though.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (QZThv)

214 She is an American woman"

"American woman, stay away from me..."

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (XuXeR)

215 Salty's internet is down again. He wanted me to let you know you will be without his wot and wisdom for a bit longer. All systems still go for his big trip back East this week.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (7T8ei)

216 ----
It's not like the President of the United States is a sassy black woman who's a seasoned combat veteran capable of taking down scores of terrorists by herself.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (gnNyN)

"You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)

217 Iran and the Dems have been repeating this point since before the deal so I guess it makes sense they are repeating it now
Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)

The stupidity and eagerness to believe the worst is so widespread among their base that the democrats can say anything at this point. The media will repeat it for an instant new narrative.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:54 AM (E2lD7)

218 "You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)
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G20 on Amazon Prime, starring Viola Davis as U.S. President Danielle Sutton.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:55 AM (gnNyN)

219 "You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."

“We’re not terrorists, we’re just doing what Stephen King and Bette Midler wanted. Wait, that sounded better before I said it out loud.”

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:55 AM (QZThv)

220
The stupidity and eagerness to believe the worst is so widespread among their base that the democrats can say anything at this point. The media will repeat it for an instant new narrative.
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:54 AM (E2lD7)

"Trump is stupid to think he can trust the mullahs."

*believes Iran and the news media about the deal*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)

221 FBI Raids Soros-Connected Ohio Voter Mobilization Group in Fraud Investigation

.. I had heard about the raid but not the "Soros-Connected" part

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 08:56 AM (RHGPo)

222 Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)

LOL good point

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:57 AM (aBLnM)

223 I can't hear Summer Nights without hearing the old gut-bustingly, side-splittingly hilarious Opie & Anthony parody.

It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her I prefer men.

Posted by: Liawatha at June 16, 2026 08:57 AM (gtcuf)

224 LOL good point
Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:57 AM (aBLnM)

It happens on rare occasion.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (Zz0t1)

225 Trump's envoy for Turkey and Syria seems a bit of a snake. Tom Barrack. Trump likes him, and unfortunately trusts him. Barrack is a double dealing SOB. In my opinion.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (GD0B3)

226 Why don't they go make it, then?"

Heh. That's funny.

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (XuXeR)

227 DeSantis will never be part of either the Trump admin or the Vance/Rubio admin.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (XV/Pl)

228 We have strong candidates for 2028. Vance, Rubio, DeSantis. Vance has special appeal for our white working class; Rubio for Hispanics.

Who do the Ds have? Currently AOC, Newsom and Mayor Pete. The Inner D Party will only allow a committed Leftist to be their candidate.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (dtajH)

229
Heh. That's funny.
Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (XuXeR)

Your point is valid.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (Zz0t1)

230 Trump's envoy for Turkey and Syria seems a bit of a snake. Tom Barrack. Trump likes him, and unfortunately trusts him. Barrack is a double dealing SOB. In my opinion.
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (GD0B3)

Based on?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (ExV1e)

231 Twelve cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in the U.S. as officials work to contain the flesh-eating parasite, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Popular flea and tick pills prevent about 90%.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:59 AM (/+uur)

232 DeSantis will never be part of either the Trump admin or the Vance/Rubio admin.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (XV/Pl)

So you think he's done? Or that he's gonna get some donor dollars for another flameout run of his own?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:59 AM (ExV1e)

233 >Who do the Ds have? Currently AOC, Newsom and Mayor Pete. The Inner D Party will only allow a committed Leftist to be their candidate.
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM
++++

Sitting right here.

Posted by: Marianne Williamson at June 16, 2026 08:59 AM (7PhS+)

234 211
Too many believe Wakanda is real...
Why don't they go make it, then?
Posted by: Sponge

Tried to. Liberia. Too many white savior types around to make it work.

I guess.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 09:00 AM (Y8DZL)

235 I'm waiting for this World Cup thing to turn in to one big scissor fest with all these sister kissing ties they keep having.

How horrible it's been so far. I might be biased because I hate soccer, but still. NO ONE WINS in this silly sport.

One of the favorites to win the whole thing, tied the smallest country ever to MAKE the tournament, 0 - 0.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:00 AM (Zz0t1)

236 JustTheNews: FBI stopped alleged terror plot to attack UFC 250 event with drones and snipers, officials said

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:00 AM (RHGPo)

237 I was pissed when I "heard" that we were gonna give Iran 300 billion to rebuild... Should have known that was a fake....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:01 AM (uUtyI)

238 One of the favorites to win the whole thing, tied the smallest country ever to MAKE the tournament, 0 - 0.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:00 AM (Zz0t1)

You know what they say, it's not the size of the country in the tournament, it's the way they cover the field.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (ExV1e)

239 If the report is true, there’s a strong chance that they’re actually Turkish tanks manned by Turkish crews. Erdogan may feel he’s been given a green light.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:49 AM (cx1bp)

Yes, turkey is asshoe, run by a vicious antisemite. Nothing good can come from Erdogan in power. He killed off or jailed all his competition. Too bad he is stupid, and weak internationally. Meaning, no one listens to his insane ramblings.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3)

240 The FBI stopped a terror plot involving as many as two dozen perpetrators to attack Sunday’s UFC 250 fight at the White House with explosive-laden drones and snipers, officials told Just the News on Tuesday.

At least five people have been arrested, and agents are working to identify as many as 18 others who appeared to be involved in the planning on encrypted chats communicating with the alleged plotters, officials said.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests, first reported by Fox News, in a statement obtained by Just the News.

“On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” Patel said.

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (RHGPo)

241 @232

>>So you think he's done? Or that he's gonna get some donor dollars for another flameout run of his own?

I don't he's done politically, he could run for Senate or some such, it's just that he does not fit in with either Trump or a future Vance/Rubio admin.

He's a top guy with top aspirations and motivations, he's not fit for a team, or even a team of rivals.

I don't know what he will do in the future, but it wont be as part of a Presidential administration.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 09:03 AM (XV/Pl)

242 Yes, turkey is asshoe, run by a vicious antisemite. Nothing good can come from Erdogan in power. He killed off or jailed all his competition. Too bad he is stupid, and weak internationally. Meaning, no one listens to his insane ramblings.
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3)

"Just like TRUMP!"

- - - - - - - - Leftist Retards

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)

243 Based on?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (ExV1e)

you don't even know who he is

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:03 AM (GD0B3)

244 121 Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.

I'm with Ben Had. I'm just gonna sit back and see what the MoU says and let PDTS explain the goal before I make an opinion.

If the Mullahs decide not to cooperate, I'd be OK with complete and total destruction of the IRGC, Hezbollah, and the oil production capability of Iran. If that requires 'boots on the ground' and all that entails, so be it.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead
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This Jarhead agrees with that sentiment. Lots of horde hair on fire being that we are all 29 or something.

I think I'll step back and enjoy the day.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at June 16, 2026 09:04 AM (VkY89)

245 Crude oil at 77, Brent at 80. If that trend keeps up until Nov, the Dems are toast

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 16, 2026 09:04 AM (ufO5q)

246 Evidently Argentina and Iceland played a "friendly" game of Men's Metric Kickball recently at Jordan Hare stadium in Auburn in front of 88,000 fans, and per the usual epic demonstration War Eagle circled the field in a pregame ceremony.

Now Iceland wants to join the SEC.

Jeez.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 16, 2026 09:04 AM (7PhS+)

247 Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:01 AM (uUtyI)

Only thing I would be wary of is Vance seemed to parse his words and I pray that it's not some leftard Democrat shit from this admin where "not one US dollar goes to Iran" but "dollars" don't find their way from us and to Iran through some third hand proxy that tries to paper over the source just the same.

I'm not saying that's what's gonna happen but I am saying I'm wary of the tap dance. He didn't say no money is going to Iran. He said no US money is going to Iran.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (aBLnM)

248 Musk isn't a trillionaire, yet. His stake in SpaceX has too many strings attached.

He will be a trillionaire if he delivers.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (dtajH)

249 Based on?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:58 AM (ExV1e)

you don't even know who he is
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:03 AM (GD0B3)

No, I don't, but you throw around a bunch of opinions on things. You said he's a snake. I asked on what you base that opinion. That's all. Do you have a basis or are you just bitching?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (ExV1e)

250 Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (RHGPo)

I am starting to think it's true what they say about you not even remotely reading the comments......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (Zz0t1)

251 Fonda: The government and its cronies are routinely violating the First Amendment to silence artists, shuttering institutions like the Kennedy Center, and canceling TV hosts who speak out.

And it’s being allowed by cowardly corporations. I’m not going to name names right now.
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Well, if you aren't naming names, Jane, aren't you the coward?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (OhBRn)

252 Musk isn't a trillionaire, yet. His stake in SpaceX has too many strings attached.

He will be a trillionaire if he delivers.
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (dtajH)/i]

Someone should tell Bernie and Lieawatha......because they're already salivating on stealing all of his wealth.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (Zz0t1)

253
The Turkish military mounted a coup 10 years ago next month against Erdogan.

A fighter pilot had his plane in his sights and couldn't pull the trigger.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (Y8DZL)

254 The FBI stopped a terror plot involving as many as two dozen perpetrators to attack Sunday’s UFC 250 fight at the White House with explosive-laden drones and snipers, officials told Just the News on Tuesday.
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We may never know the motive. Probably some stockbroker that got depressed.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (aBLnM)

255 I am disappoint that President DeSantis is not possible in no small part due to Trump's pettiness.

Or maybe his wife really did fake breast cancer for sympathy, as some Trump supporters claim.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (hZlpy)

256 No, I don't, but you throw around a bunch of opinions on things. You said he's a snake. I asked on what you base that opinion. That's all. Do you have a basis or are you just bitching?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:05 AM (ExV1e)

If you knew you would not question. Google is your friend!

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:07 AM (GD0B3)

257 Twelve cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in the U.S. as officials work to contain the flesh-eating parasite"

Hey, can we work this into a panic?

/ your msm

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 09:08 AM (XuXeR)

258 251 Fonda: The government and its cronies are routinely violating the First Amendment to silence artists, shuttering institutions like the Kennedy Center, and canceling TV hosts who speak out.

FFS... The Kennedy Center is literally falling down and Colbert fired himself by losing 40 million a year for the Network.. Try harder Jane...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:08 AM (uUtyI)

259 I was pissed when I "heard" that we were gonna give Iran 300 billion to rebuild... Should have known that was a fake....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:01 AM (uUtyI)
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Those "experts" again....

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:08 AM (OhBRn)

260 Let the record show: the world's first trillionaire is an African American.

Posted by: Oh by the way at June 16, 2026 09:09 AM (7PhS+)

261 I am disappoint that President DeSantis is not possible in no small part due to Trump's pettiness.

President DeSantis is not possible because Ron DeSantis has zero personality. Zero. Like it or not, that's a major component to who gets elected President.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:09 AM (ExV1e)

262 Fonda: The government and its cronies are routinely violating the First Amendment to silence artists, shuttering institutions like the Kennedy Center, and canceling TV hosts who speak out.

Name ONE THING this government has done to silence anyone. I will wait, but won't hold my breath.

Trump changed the name on the Kennedy Center and leftist retards canceled performances. BY THEIR OWN CHOICE.

Stephen ColBERT was FIRED by CBS because he was losing them $40m per year, which was because he SUCKED, not because of Trump.

Kimmel said really offensive and stupid things about Charlie Kirk, who was ASSASSINATED by a leftist lunatic (Yeah, f*ck off, Candy) riled up by the left wing media, and was suspended for it. Again, nothing to do with Trump.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:09 AM (Zz0t1)

263 If you knew you would not question. Google is your friend!
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:07 AM (GD0B3)

I have an opinion on people who, when asked for the basis of their statement, say to google it.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:10 AM (ExV1e)

264 Isn't it passing strange that with the unpopular war winding down, we suddenly have an urge to create a big public dispute with the President, where we demand legislation nobody wants, by holding up legislation everybody wants?

Why... it's almost as if we want to run against our own Party this summer... but that would be silly.

Posted by: GOP at June 16, 2026 09:10 AM (BI5O2)

265 I have an opinion on people who, when asked for the basis of their statement, say to google it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:10 AM (ExV1e)

That is so interesting! And I have an opinion of people who have an opinion about everything without knowing anything.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:11 AM (GD0B3)

266 I have an opinion on people who, when asked for the basis of their statement, say to google it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:10 AM (ExV1e)

I've said it for years. Don't google anything. They're the Devil and want to put you in camps.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:11 AM (Zz0t1)

267 DeSantis is only 47. He could be a strong candidate and an effective but boring POTUS if things ever settle down. Especially if Florida is thriving.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (dtajH)

268 Here's an idea: the House Appropriations Committee should give zero dollars to schools for anything, for we have a federal government, not a unitary government.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (T6aVk)

269 Someone should tell Bernie and Lieawatha......because they're already salivating on stealing all of his wealth.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:06 AM (Zz0t1)

Pride and Envy are 100% the 2026 Democrat Running PLans

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (/+uur)

270 "Passing strange" means extremely strange or unusual**, a phrase coined by Shakespeare in his play Othello. It conveys a sense of something being unexpected or beyond normal expectations."

Posted by: The More You Know at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (7PhS+)

271 Yes, turkey is asshoe, run by a vicious antisemite. Nothing good can come from Erdogan in power. He killed off or jailed all his competition. Too bad he is stupid, and weak internationally. Meaning, no one listens to his insane ramblings.
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3)

Erdogan keeps talking about reconstructing the Ottoman Empire. The good thing about this is that the Arabs, especially, remember how the last Ottoman Empire was run and want nothing to do with it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (cx1bp)

272 uh oh

internet slap fight

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (ZxPkt)

273 It's a perfect day inCleveland. Maybe I'll make it 6.25 miles this morning - an imperial 10K!

Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (2ap+5)

274 If Trump really were a tyrant, the Senate GOPe caucus would have been handed rifles and sent to the front lines of the Iranian invasion they so ardently wished to see.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (OhBRn)

275
internet slap fight
Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (ZxPkt)

Day ending in 'day.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (Zz0t1)

276 I don’t think there’s any way to salvage the country at this point. Trump was our last hope, and he’s done his damnedest, but the forces arrayed against him and us are just too entrenched to be dislodged.

Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (77rzZ)

277 I have an opinion about people who have opinions about people who have opinions who have opinions about people who have opinions about people who don't have opinions but who actually have opinions.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (aBLnM)

278 Good morning!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3)

279 someone is not being very charming this morning

ANYWAY I love the coin flip Vance-Rubio idea!

and either way, there WILL be some politicking, which it's fine if Vance "parses words" because that's a big part of it. It is what it is.

Me personally IDC if the promised $$ come from local countries. it's only disbursed if Iran fulfills their side to everyone's satisfaction, which they won't

and it's not US money being promised FOR ONCE

now everyone have a cookie and cheer up! it's a beautiful day!

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (j+aD2)

280 That is so interesting! And I have an opinion of people who have an opinion about everything without knowing anything.
Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:11 AM (GD0B3)

I'll point out that I didn't offer an opinion. I didn't say that your opinion was wrong. I merely asked on what you based that opinion.

You're correct. I don't know who the guy is. For that reason, I have no opinion on him, good or bad. If you, however, were to say that you'd read an article on the NYT, based on an expose from the BBC, based on an anonymous tip from a janitor at IRGC HQ, I'd take your opinion less seriously that if you said you'd had a sit down with Jesus and He'd told you that he didn't like that guy.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (ExV1e)

281 272 uh oh

internet slap fight

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026
LOL09:13 AM (ZxPkt

Yup... I know you are but what am I... LOL

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (uUtyI)

282 " I have an opinion about people who have opinions about people who have opinions who have opinions about people who have opinions about people who don't have opinions but who actually have opinions.'

I have no opinion on this.

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (zBgIx)

283 we've got some serious political junkies on this forum

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (ZxPkt)

284 >>I have an opinion about people who have opinions about people who have opinions who have opinions about people who have opinions about people who don't have opinions but who actually have opinions.

*considers going back to bed*

Posted by: Lizzy at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3)

285 277 I have an opinion about people who have opinions about people who have opinions who have opinions about people who have opinions about people who don't have opinions but who actually have opinions.

I don't have opinions three dots

I KNOW

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (j+aD2)

286 If Trump really were a tyrant, the Senate GOPe caucus would have been handed rifles and sent to the front lines of the Iranian invasion they so ardently wished to see.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (OhBRn)

Jm J Acosta would've been shot the moment he put his hands on that female intern.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (Zz0t1)

287 Just Duck Duck Go it.

Posted by: Hands on hips. Stomps foot at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (7PhS+)

288 It's a perfect day inCleveland. Maybe I'll make it 6.25 miles this morning - an imperial 10K!
Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (2ap+5)
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The weather may be atop ten day level, but with Jose Ramirez hurt there is one dark cloud on the horizon.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (OhBRn)

289 Erdogan keeps talking about reconstructing the Ottoman Empire. The good thing about this is that the Arabs, especially, remember how the last Ottoman Empire was run and want nothing to do with it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (cx1bp)

Problem is, he actually believes it ! He is nuts.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (GD0B3)

290 287 Just Duck Duck Go it.

Just ask Claude!

lol that'll work

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (j+aD2)

291 Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (77rzZ)

How are you holding up?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:15 AM (Zz0t1)

292 Tanned, rested and ready!!!

Posted by: Jeeves at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (Zz0t1)

293 Posted by: The More You Know at June 16, 2026 09:12 AM (7PhS+)

Since you're talking about "Othello", shouldn't your mic be
"The moor you know."😉 and thanks for the interesting note on one of my favorite playwrights.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (rZCVI)

294 >>It's not like the President of the United States is a sassy black woman who's a seasoned combat veteran capable of taking down scores of terrorists by herself.

I've tried watching that movie just to see how very bad it is, and it puts me to sleep. BAD

Posted by: Lizzy at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (X8xt3)

295 The Iran deal is hot garbage no matter what’s actually in it. The entire point of the exercise was to get rid of the regime. Not some “agreement”.

Any promises they make regarding nuclear weapons aren’t worth the paper they’re written on Just like the last time.

Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (e4LaW)

296 yes Bulg sorry I was swamped yesterday and didn't get a chance to send my condolences

she is at peace now, best to you

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (j+aD2)

297 I'd rather have another, non-political professional in the White House than someone like DeStantis or even Rubio.

Being a professional politician really dumbs you down to a certain degree. For a certain definition of "dumb." It's like you lose all your common sense.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (jehhT)

298 That's just like, your opinion, man.

Posted by: Dave's not here at June 16, 2026 09:17 AM (7PhS+)

299 just look it up on Alta Vista
or Netscape even

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:17 AM (ZxPkt)

300 I don't have opinions three dots

I KNOW

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:14 AM (j+aD2)

I won't dispute it like I won't dispute that donna doesn't argue she explains. LOL You two, I swear...

(I treat you as essentially the Gospel according to Orchid. You're only wrong about maybe 10% of the time, which is damn fine)

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 09:18 AM (aBLnM)

301 No, I'm sorry.
The correct answer is "moops."

Posted by: George Costanza at June 16, 2026 09:18 AM (7PhS+)

302 It's amazing how many Military experts we have here.... Trump needs to fire Hegseth and Rubio and rely on us Morons....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:18 AM (uUtyI)

303 Well, Trump is just Netanyahu's butt boy, so.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:19 AM (Zz0t1)

304 (I treat you as essentially the Gospel according to Orchid. You're only wrong about maybe 10% of the time, which is damn fine)

and I'm usually happy to admit it!

lol I'm wrong a lot or off base

as long as you question yourself, it's all good

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:19 AM (j+aD2)

305 Christ Almighty, Vance sounding not so presidential with his non selling of this "deal." And by the way, we know enough from the piss poor selling of this lump of poop to be able to call it poop now. Ww2 ended with total destruction of our enemies, not negotiations....my god.

Look, trump had the momentum.....then stopped for whatever reason to do this ridiculous dance for months to end up with this. Yikes. This isn't 4d chess at this point, it's "my god make it stop I want out."

Not a good look. The good from this? Reordering of energy flows that make the USA a powerhouse and China gets to buy market prices oil in dollars and I guess Irans neighbors now know that Iran is a common enemy.

Iran won't abide by any deal, they do what they always do. This means they win and we kick rocks.

I don't like excusing this crap because Americans have short attention spans. I want a victory that honors the sacrifice. Of Trump doesn't have the guts to see this through he shouldn't have started it.

Posted by: GigantorX at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (Yji1v)

306 303 Well, Trump is just Netanyahu's butt boy, so.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:19 AM (Zz0t1)

That was yesterday.. Today he's Iran's...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (uUtyI)

307 I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...
=====

Yes.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (Ofeq1)

308 Google is a noun. I have opinions on people who verb nouns.

Posted by: Doof at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (Qqh23)

309 Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:13 AM (77rzZ)

Sorry to read about your sister, Bulg. I am glad though. that you reconciled before her death.
May your family and hers receive comfort and strength from the Lord and blessings of good memories of happier times.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (rZCVI)

310
That was yesterday.. Today he's Iran's...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:20 AM (uUtyI)

I'm so confused......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

311 Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:18 AM (uUty

lol.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 09:21 AM (rZCVI)

312 @FoxNews
·
31m
BREAKING: President Trump vows to hold a press conference to read the full memorandum of understanding with Iran word-by-word to make sure the media covers it fairly.

"I will actually not only release it, I'll probably have a press conference and read it to you word-by-word, so that the press covers it accurately, because it's, it's a very important document."

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:21 AM (ZxPkt)

313 Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 16, 2026 09:19 AM (j+aD2)

That's the *only* thing people like you and me do. You are a rare bird.

Then again if I don't bluster is it even worth writing down

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 09:22 AM (aBLnM)

314 It's amazing how many Military experts we have here.... Trump needs to fire Hegseth and Rubio and rely on us Morons....
Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:18 AM (uUtyI)

This........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:22 AM (Zz0t1)

315 How great can your empire have been if today you're referred to as an ordinary piece of furniture commonly used as a footstool?

Posted by: I gotta ask at June 16, 2026 09:22 AM (7PhS+)

316 People act like musk has a checking account with $1T in it. Not how it works peeps.

He’ll never be able to sell all his equity in either Tesla or SpaceX. If he did the value would drop to a level where he’d be worth a lot less than $1T. He’s a trillionaire on paper and will always be just on paper.

Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (e4LaW)

317 just look it up on Alta Vista
or Netscape even
Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:17 AM (ZxPkt)

Maybe Clippy can help.

Posted by: dantesed at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (Oy/m2)

318 31m
BREAKING: President Trump vows to hold a press conference to read the full memorandum of understanding with Iran word-by-word to make sure the media covers it fairly.

"I will actually not only release it, I'll probably have a press conference and read it to you word-by-word, so that the press covers it accurately, because it's, it's a very important document."
Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 09:21 AM (ZxPkt)

Uh oh.....I see another assassination attempt in the near future. They CAN'T let that happen........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

319 And now on another note, I enjoyed the headline from "The Babylon Bee":

https://tinyurl.com/47ztn9nw

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 09:24 AM (rZCVI)

320 Work email beef #3: Ending with an ellipsis.

If you've got more to say, then say it. It's invariably women doing this (no offense, 'ettes).

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 16, 2026 09:24 AM (XvL8K)

321 Well, after all, this is a...

Posted by: Smart Military Blog at June 16, 2026 09:24 AM (7PhS+)

322 Ummmmm

"SPLC boss funneled $1.2 million to lover in neo-Nazi group — pair even had joint bank account"

She looks as you would expect.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 16, 2026 09:24 AM (X8xt3)

323
Maybe Clippy can help.

Posted by: dantesed at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (Oy/m2)

Never fails....there's one in every crowd that just HAS to take things TOO FAR.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:24 AM (Zz0t1)

324 People act like musk has a checking account with $1T in it. Not how it works peeps.

He’ll never be able to sell all his equity in either Tesla or SpaceX. If he did the value would drop to a level where he’d be worth a lot less than $1T. He’s a trillionaire on paper and will always be just on paper.

Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (e4LaW)

I think that a lot of people on the left, and some on the right, envision very wealthy people as living some sort of Scrooge McDuck existence where they have a giant vault filled with cash that they're hoarding to keep it away from the poors.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:25 AM (ExV1e)

325
Holy Cow!

Indict, convict, hang'em high!!!

https://tinyurl.com/n9c52t2c

Posted by: naturalfake at June 16, 2026 09:25 AM (iJfKG)

326 He’ll never be able to sell all his equity in either Tesla or SpaceX. If he did the value would drop to a level where he’d be worth a lot less than $1T. He’s a trillionaire on paper and will always be just on paper.

Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:23 AM (e4LaW)

He's also not an engineer that designs and builds the rockets and cars his companies do, but why should that stop anyone.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:26 AM (Zz0t1)

327 There's a pecking order, Vance is going to be top of the '28 ticket, Rubio is going to be the VP, there will be no GOP primary.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (XV/Pl)
~~~~~

There is no incumbent therefore there will be a primary. You think Youngkin, Cruz and DeSantis et al are just going to sit back?

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 16, 2026 09:26 AM (3ImbR)

328 >>'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"

Step 1: Send government person to "help" rite victim's family's public statement

Step 2: Family asks citizens to not make the tragic death about race, immigration, etc.. Out of respect, please don't protest in his/her name.

Step 3: Politicians, police and MSM demand everyone do exactly as "the family requested."

Posted by: Lizzy at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (X8xt3)

329 291 Sponge, I’m hanging in there. It’s a process. I break down sobbing periodically. But I think how much worse I’d feel if I hadn’t reconciled with her. My tears at least are tears of love for her, and not of regret or self-reproach. So I am grateful for that.

Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (77rzZ)

330
I think that a lot of people on the left, and some on the right, envision very wealthy people as living some sort of Scrooge McDuck existence where they have a giant vault filled with cash that they're hoarding to keep it away from the poors.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:25 AM (ExV1e)

Soros, emerging from a pool of gold coins, laughing, spreads his wings.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (Zz0t1)

331 I still hope the President follows through on his oft-mentioned idea of a midterm convention. Yes, it'll help get the vote out, but it will also help put pressure on the Senate Scum. Imagine Thune fearfully stepping to the podium to a chorus of boos....

Love it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (XCCeP)

332 "The U.S. government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees," Anthropic said in a statement.

"The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance."

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (RHGPo)

333 175 Congress under GOPe control does not really work on anything that benefits us.

Useless piles of dog shit.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM
+++++
Hey. At least we fertilize the grass.

Posted by: Piles of dogshit at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (7PhS+)

334 Being a professional politician really dumbs you down to a certain degree. For a certain definition of "dumb." It's like you lose all your common sense.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 09:16 AM (jehhT)

On the other hand, the “non political” types can be even worse. There was a movement in Texas a while back to draft Matthew McConnaughy to run as an independent candidate for governor. Looked good until at one interview someone asked what is your position on gun control? He froze; he couldn’t decide whether to please his financial backers in Hollywood, or what he knew Texans wanted. He said “I’ll get back to you on that.”

A day or two later he said “you know, I’m not really interested in this whole politics thing, so just forget I ever said anything.”

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 09:28 AM (cx1bp)

335 Does anyone think hat Iran can restart its nuclear bomb campaign? That we wouldn't know about it? That we wouldn't do something about it?

The snake isn't dead, but it's been defanged.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 09:29 AM (dtajH)

336 There is no incumbent therefore there will be a primary. You think Youngkin, Cruz and DeSantis et al are just going to sit back?
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 16, 2026 09:26 AM (3ImbR)

Youngkin has money but he turned Virginia over to the CIA. DeSantis is a personality void and Cruz is disliked by everyone he talks to.

They'd be smart to sit it out.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:29 AM (ExV1e)

337 So I am grateful for that.
Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (77rzZ)

Be thankful you got that chance and build on it. Hold on to the good memories from your lives. Pray for her soul and that you may one day be reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven and all will be beautiful.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:29 AM (Zz0t1)

338 The impulse to think that if we could just keep bombing Iran's infrastructure, and possibly kill off more of the hardest line IRGC so that some sort of a popular uprising could occur is strong. It's in our collective DNA (non leftists anyway) to root for that.

It does feel like all we need to do is step on their neck and push in the bayonet - we are so close. But we are not. Unless there is some brilliant plan to deploy Israeli pagers to every hardliner in Iran, there is still going to be a hardcore Islamic cult there with millions of followers for the foreseeable future.

So, no matter what outcome WE want, no matter what side or leader we think we should back, in regards to the Middle East, it always comes back to bite us in the ass. Trump has already done more than I thought any President would do to degrade the IRGC's capabilities and show the world our true and fearsome capabilities. He's also giving Iran's neighbors a roadmap to not fear them anymore.

I'm just glad this is not the mid 70's with Carter, inflation, gas lines, energy dependence on the ME, hostages. Good Lord that sucked (but hey, the music was awesome!).

Posted by: CoolHandLuke at June 16, 2026 09:30 AM (RZlrj)

339 337 So I am grateful for that.
Posted by: Bulg at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (77rzZ)

You're a good person...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 09:30 AM (uUtyI)

340 +++++
Hey. At least we fertilize the grass.
Posted by: Piles of dogshit at June 16, 2026 09:27 AM (7PhS+)

We can kill you.

Posted by: Piles of Human Shit on The Streets of San Francisco at June 16, 2026 09:31 AM (Zz0t1)

341 Swedish lawmakers on Monday passed a new “good behavior” legislation allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from misbehaving migrants found engaging in bad practices such as having unpaid debts or taxes, or being linked with criminal organizations.

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:32 AM (RHGPo)

342 It's art time.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:32 AM (ExV1e)

343 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 09:32 AM (Zz0t1)

344 With no pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil refineries within the other 49 States.

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 09:33 AM (RHGPo)

345 They'd be smart to sit it out.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 09:29 AM (ExV1e)
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I agree 100%, but I don't think they do.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 16, 2026 09:33 AM (3ImbR)

346 "I still hope the President follows through on his oft-mentioned idea of a midterm convention. Yes, it'll help get the vote out, but it will also help put pressure on the Senate Scum. Imagine Thune fearfully stepping to the podium to a chorus of boos...."

That's why it won't be happenning.

Posted by: Thune at June 16, 2026 09:34 AM (Q+gd/)

347 still hope the President follows through on his oft-mentioned idea of a midterm convention. Yes, it'll help get the vote out, but it will also help put pressure on the Senate Scum. Imagine Thune fearfully stepping to the podium to a chorus of boos....

Love it.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

Too late. Something like that takes months to plan out. You don’t just snap your finger and create a political convention with thousands of attendees.

Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:50 AM (e4LaW)

348 'Morning, all. Thanks, J.J.

Barack Obama promised to "fundamentally transform the United States of America" during his 2008 presidential campaign: Healthcare, financial regulation, civil rights and society policies, foreign policy.

Legendary writer and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou, noted, "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."

And all the while we sing along to "We Won't Get Fooled Again," like it's 1971.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 16, 2026 09:51 AM (NFX2v)

349 'The SPLC’s Real Scam' and 'A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media'

Let's try again: Charlottesville. It simmer locally for ages, dragging more & more characters into the mix, and then finally blew up during planned community programs. So it seemed.

The Department of Defense (DoD) operates the Rivanna Station in Albemarle County. It houses the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), as well as elements of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The DIA also maintains a specific Directorate for Analysis directly in Charlottesville.

UVA (not just UVA, but for this case in point) has deep, formalized ties to the Intelligence Community. The federal government partners with several specific universities - UVA and George Mason among them - for training, language development, and recruitment through formalized grant programs. (They almost blend.)

UK = little fish, big pond. The United States is roughly the same size as the entire continent of Europe and significantly larger than the European Union. And that's one of our saving graces - until now.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 16, 2026 09:51 AM (NFX2v)

350 How Soros-Linked Dem Operatives Weaponize The Anti-Data Center Push

This year, Meta executed massive workforce reductions and shifted 7,000 more workers into AI initiatives. It also just launched a $115 million skilled-trades program, the "Meta Workforce Academy," to build and staff its multi-billion-dollar data center network.

All Tech giants are also heavily investing in technologies to hit "water positive" goals by 2030 (replenishing more water than they consume).

However, mainstream progressive policy favors the public ownership and municipal control of resources, arguing that for-profit privatization leads to higher costs, compromised infrastructure, and a lack of accountability.

Control, they want full 'public' ownership and control of the electrical and water sources.

OTOH, note progressive support for cannabis legalization focuses on social justice & civil liberties, ignoring agricultural resource consumption.

While critics & environmental scientists point out that indoor cannabis cultivation is highly resource-intensive, progressives weigh the environmental footprint against the human costs of criminalization. (aka/restorative justice)

^ imo

Good day 🤗

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 16, 2026 09:51 AM (NFX2v)

351 79 What kind of an idiot watches "Hannity"?
Posted by: Estelle Costanza at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (ZR74N)

Me, occasionally… particularly when he has Trump or Vance. I’m both a moron and an idiot….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:02 AM (yz/8

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That is better than being an ignoranus: one who is both stupid and an asshole.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 16, 2026 10:00 AM (JNTt1)

352 127 I'm betting on either Rubio/Vance or Vance/Rubio.

I'm glad Little Marco's balls dropped somewhere along the way.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (IG3/x)
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I can't imagine Vance agreeing to be VP again.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 16, 2026 10:10 AM (JNTt1)

353 Too late. Something like that takes months to plan out. You don’t just snap your finger and create a political convention with thousands of attendees.
Posted by: Heroq at June 16, 2026 09:50 AM (e4LaW)
~~~~~

Have you ever heard of Donald J. Trump?

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 16, 2026 10:20 AM (3ImbR)

354 My idiot SIL is crapping on the MOU because it doesn't prevent any and all nuke activity.

I pointed out that this is the first time she has said anything about Iran nukes - gas prices were the most important thing in the universe a few days ago! And Iran nukes were made-up excuses for war! I told her to go drive her car and let grownups do important shit

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at June 16, 2026 10:33 AM (UWN7z)

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