"Republicans for Talarico" Turns Out To Be, Get This, A Bunch of Lifelong Democrat Donors ("And Other Losers," Says the RNC)

This changes everything.

'Republicans For Talarico' Exposed As Complete Scam
"This lame rebrand of White Dudes for Kamala is full of lifelong Democrat donors, activists, and other losers."
Jacob Wheeler

Leftist outlet MS NOW aired a segment featuring three Texas women who identified themselves as Republicans and vowed to cross over for James Talarico -- but records show at least some of them have voted in Democratic primaries and donated to liberal candidates and causes.
Talarico, who has sparked backlash for his fringe views on Christianity, affection for transgender children, and disdain for the American flag, is banking on Republican crossover support to become the first Texas Democrat elected statewide in decades.
"Republicans for Talarico is as real as the six genders that Talarico claims exist, but has yet to explain what they are. This lame rebrand of White Dudes for Kamala is full of lifelong Democrat donors, activists, and other losers," RNC spokesman Zach Kraft said in a statement to The Daily Wire.
That "rebrand" was put on display earlier this month when MS NOW aired a segment from the political show "Long Play," featuring three white women from Tarrant County who portrayed themselves as disgruntled conservatives eager to vote for one of the most liberal candidates in Texas to run for federal office. The exchange went viral after Talarico's campaign seized on the segment, dubbing the women "Republican Moms."
During the segment, former school board candidate Mindy McClure described herself as a "moderate Republican," but as the saying goes, follow the money. Federal Election Commission filings show McClure has repeatedly given through ActBlue to Democratic candidates and anti-Trump groups dating back to 2018, including the Lincoln Project and Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign.
"You've been Republicans for most of your voting lives. Who's voting for James Talarico?" asked Jennifer Palmieri, the former communications director for Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign.
All three of the so-called Republican moms raised their hands, arguing they had been duped by conservative culture-war messaging about "woke" politics in elementary schools.
...
Montgomery hasn't voted in a Republican primary since at least 2017 and over the last 20 years has voted in more Democratic primaries than Republican primaries, according to a Republican source who has reviewed the voting records. Texas reporter Tony Ortiz also reviewed the records, which showed that at least two of the women participated in Democratic primaries despite identifying themselves as Republican voters during the interview.
"Ran the voting record for one of the 'Republican' women featured here and she's already been voting in Democratic primaries this year," Ortiz wrote in a post on X. "Seems disingenuous to call yourself Republican if you've already been voting Dem."

Wait -- if this is a scam, does that mean that The Bulwark, The Dispatch, and National Review might be scams, too?

I ran into a “Republicans for Talarico” type lady here once, came into my replies talking about how she was a lifelong conservative Republican voter who’d been forced to support Democrats because of how radical the Republican Party had become, so I searched her history and found… https://t.co/9k6DEAjPBY
— Enguerrand VII de Coucy (@ingelramdecoucy) August 10, 2026

RIP "Republicans for Talarico"

The Talarico campaign is now officially distancing themselves from the failed group after it was exposed to be made up of lifelong Democrats. pic.twitter.com/Zw1fdLcAu7
— Zach Kraft (@ZachKraft7) August 10, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 03:30 PM

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1 Funny that.

Posted by: steevy at August 11, 2026 03:31 PM (YwEeS)

2 Lies all the way down.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at August 11, 2026 03:32 PM (/HDaX)

3 I feel like so many afffluent, Republican women fall for this shit, but it never seems like a "Democrats for GOP Candidate X" has ever worked in the least, since maybe Reagan.

Posted by: Leupold at August 11, 2026 03:32 PM (eIzlH)

4 I am shocked, shocked I say!

Posted by: Ann at August 11, 2026 03:33 PM (SHHm+)

5 Just like so many "rock ribbed Republicans" that were "disappointed in the direction of the party" turned out to be trolls.

Posted by: steevy at August 11, 2026 03:33 PM (YwEeS)

6 yup, if it's not a scam, it's an op. or a grift.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 11, 2026 03:34 PM (VyBeY)

7 It's always the same scam.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 03:34 PM (N1tpc)

8 I am a lifetime Republican voter who voted for Reagan in 1980 but Democrats ever since.

And you must listen to me about how the Republican Party can win my vote back.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:35 PM (R/W/5)

9 All three of the so-called Republican moms raised their hands, arguing they had been duped by conservative culture-war messaging about "woke" politics in elementary schools.
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Guess who this particular op was aimed at

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 03:36 PM (8KLEK)

10 Is that 80 year old who’s banging the 35 year old illegal part of the group?

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (bkPgX)

11 The "Bush Republicans" were always wolves in sheep clothing, conning the rubes.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (N1tpc)

12 During the segment, former school board candidate Mindy McClure described herself as a "moderate Republican," but as the saying goes, follow the money.

Yeah, in Texas a 'moderate Republican' is called a Democrat.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (6ydKt)

13 Hmm.

Say, anyone want some pink shoes?

/republicans4davis

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (XuXeR)

14

How many "republicans" are demoncrats in disguise?

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (/QHx4)

15 10 Is that 80 year old who’s banging the 35 year old illegal part of the group?

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (bkPgX)

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"I can only bang my 45 year old golddigger Venezuelan girlfriend if we both meet up at my Italian Villa. Trump betrayed me!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (R/W/5)

16 Wait -- if this is a scam, does that mean that The Bulwark, The Dispatch, and National Review might be scams, too?
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We did an internal review and our crack team of scamologists said our operations are 100% legit conservative.

And if you send us $20 right now, we'll not only match that 50x, we won't do that thing we said we wouldn't do.

Posted by: The Dispatch, The Bulwark, & The National Review at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (FZ29D)

17 Can you imagine lying about being a Republican?

Posted by: Liz Cheney at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (8KLEK)

18 When Democrats lie they but speak their native tongue.

Posted by: toby928(c) reminds you at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (4NO2D)

19 9 All three of the so-called Republican moms raised their hands, arguing they had been duped by conservative culture-war messaging about "woke" politics in elementary schools.

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And then the transgender music teacher came in and led us in a rousing rendition of "Man I Feel Like A Woman."

Posted by: Apex, NC school parents at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (n9eFH)

20
'Republicans For Talarico' Exposed As Complete Scam
"This lame rebrand of White Dudes for Kamala is full of lifelong Democrat donors, activists, and other losers."

When can we expect to see this posse of shriveled dicks' "I'm A Male Femnyst For Jimmie!" ad?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (s9VOe)

21 17 Can you imagine lying about being a Republican?

Posted by: Liz Cheney at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (8KLEK)

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"It's really more like a fig leaf at this point."
-Lisa Murkowski

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (R/W/5)

22 Democrat/ Marxists trying to sucker others into the mix

Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (Ia/+0)

23 Guess who this particular op was aimed at"

Gonna guess... not oil workers?

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (XuXeR)

24 How many "republicans" are demoncrats in disguise?

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (/QHx4)

How much time do you have?

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (8KLEK)

25 honestly, it's hard to keep track of all the different ways we are being bs'ed and gaslighted, 24/365.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (VyBeY)

26 It's all fake and gay and bullshit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 11, 2026 03:39 PM (uSPfw)

27 All three of the so-called Republican moms raised their hands, arguing they had been duped by conservative culture-war messaging about "woke" politics in elementary schools.

They are officially retarded. Got it.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:39 PM (6ydKt)

28 I am shocked, shocked I say!

Posted by: Ann at August 11, 2026 03:33 PM

Your winnings, madam.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 11, 2026 03:39 PM (4NO2D)

29 As a life long Republican I can no longer stand the outrages of the current President Bush, I supported the previous Republican president, but because of this one I am going to have to vote for the Democrat candidate for Senate.

Dammit I forget to to update the template!

Posted by: One of the Republicans for Talarico at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (sKqQm)

30 I life long voted for lower taxes, immigration enforcement, less govt and more freedom. Then this fascist Trump comes along and gives me lower taxes, immigration enforcement, less govt and more freedom.

I have no choice but to vote Democrat now.

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (bkPgX)

31 yup, if it's not a scam, it's an op. or a grift.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez

What, no love for me?

Posted by: Shenanigan at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (77rzZ)

32 MSNow actually started off my week yesterday with a laugh.

Apparently, Talarico is turning Texas purple people.

Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (Sco7b)

33 talerico is gong to lose by 7+ points in november.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (cpFbA)

34 I am a lifelong Kahless Republican who now endorses Gowran's common-sense bat'leth control.

Posted by: Worf of the House of Mogh at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (CwhoI)

35 3 I feel like so many afffluent, Republican women fall for this shit, but it never seems like a "Democrats for GOP Candidate X" has ever worked in the least, since maybe Reagan.

Posted by: Leupold at August 11, 2026 03:32 PM (eIzlH

Fall for these people being republicans? Because I don’t think you have to affluent, just stupid. When what they stand for is the exact opposite of what a conservative does, that is typically a decent clue.

Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (ZdaMQ)

36 30 I life long voted for lower taxes, immigration enforcement, less govt and more freedom. Then this fascist Trump comes along and gives me lower taxes, immigration enforcement, less govt and more freedom.

I have no choice but to vote Democrat now.

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (bkPgX)

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Trump was supposed to deport everyone on day one without making a ruckus.

Since he has only approached this in a realistic manner instead of how I imagined things would work in my head which have no basis in reality, I'm going to vote Democrat.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (R/W/5)

37 "Republicans For Talarico"
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Didn't sound legit enough. Was "Conservative Christians for Mohammed" not available?

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 03:41 PM (8KLEK)

38 As yes this more "radical" Republican party - Keep in mind outside abortion nothing Trump has done would be considered unusual for the Bill Clinton administration to have done...

Posted by: 18-1 at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (sKqQm)

39 32 MSNow actually started off my week yesterday with a laugh.

Apparently, Talarico is turning Texas purple people.

Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (Sco7b)

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"Talarico lost by 9, which is the same as Allred lost to Cruz two years ago, but it's proof that he's making inroad in the state. We endorse Talarico running for governor in 2028. Maybe even president!"
-white progressives who have moved on from Ossoff after his surprise loss when Fulton County, GA had a weirdly lower number of votes than expected

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (R/W/5)

40 Anti-oligarch, Bernie Sanders, said that it was perfectly fine to deceive voters when running for office. He should know. He’s been doing it his entire life.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (ccX9M)

41 I'm wondering when people are going to start trolling Abdul in Michigan.

"Jewish Trannies for Abdul! 2028!"

Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (Sco7b)

42 "Republicans for Talarico" Turns Out To Be, Get This, A Bunch of Lifelong Democrat Donors

In retrospect, the scare quotes should have given it away.

Posted by: mikeski at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (VHUov)

43 Radical Republican Party: actually doing what the party said they’d do while campaigning for votes

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (bkPgX)

44 10 Is that 80 year old who’s banging the 35 year old illegal part of the group"

She's 40. Or 45. And from Colombia. Or Venezuela. Depending on the news sources. Anyway, it's bad. Very bad. For Trump. Or republicans.

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (XuXeR)

45
Since he has only approached this in a realistic manner instead of how I imagined things would work in my head which have no basis in reality, I'm going to vote Democrat.

This is one I see all the time from lefties pretending to be moderate.

Of course we all agree on common sense issue X. But we can't accomplish it the way this Republican candidate has done so we have to instead accept never making any progress on common sense issue X and instead elect the Democrats.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (sKqQm)

46 Keep in mind outside abortion nothing Trump has done would be considered unusual for the Bill Clinton administration to have done...

Posted by: 18-1 at August 11, 2026 03:42 PM (sKqQm)

I can attest to that

Posted by: E Jean at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (8KLEK)

47 All you gotta do is watch the video of the three HR Lady weirdos and know these ain't GOP ladies.

It's like the "Real Chads for Kamala" debacle where as soon as you saw these fairies, bears, and simps -- and a gay porn star, IIRC -- you knew you these were fake and cringe.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (iFTx/)

48 During the segment, former school board candidate Mindy McClure described herself as a "moderate Republican," but as the saying goes, follow the money.
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TBF the same can be said of everyone in Congress.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (JvZF+)

49 45
This is one I see all the time from lefties pretending to be moderate.

Of course we all agree on common sense issue X. But we can't accomplish it the way this Republican candidate has done so we have to instead accept never making any progress on common sense issue X and instead elect the Democrats.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 11, 2026 03:43 PM (sKqQm)

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"Trump should deport only the worst of the worst. Also, he can't deport the worst of the worst because they have families."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (R/W/5)

50
Obvious from the introduction that they're liars. They got nothing else going.

Posted by: Auspex at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (Y8DZL)

51 Like it wasn't obvious just from seeing the women that they were hard-core Democrats.

The clothes, the mannerism and then the Dem Code Speak--all that BS about how we need a moderate and gosh-golly, the Dem fits the bill to a T.

And Lil' Talarico sure posted it quick to his X when it came out.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (3cUTc)

52 "I can only bang my 45 year old golddigger Venezuelan girlfriend if we both meet up at my Italian Villa. Trump betrayed me!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (R/W/5)

The man kept complaining because she (not a bad she at that) is his fiance.

Well maybe you should've said "I Do." somewhere within the five year period she was living here illegally there, Hoss. Then you could've gotten the paperwork done and ICE wouldn't be taking your girl back to Colombia.

I mean you're 80, time isn't your friend at this point, so you should've hopped to it, bunny rabbit.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (6ydKt)

53 34 I am a lifelong Kahless Republican who now endorses Gowran's common-sense bat'leth control.
Posted by: Worf of the House of Mogh at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (CwhoI)

Free Prune Juice FTW!

Posted by: Gowron's Vote Wrangler at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (n9eFH)

54 Eugene Debs republicans

Posted by: Oglebay at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (2ap+5)

55 "All three of the so-called Republican moms raised their hands, arguing they had been duped by conservative culture-war messaging about "woke" politics in elementary schools."

Right, noting Woke about wanting gay sex explicitly taught in kindergarten, and keeping "gender changes" secret from the parents. Those damn R's keep wanting to do hateful things, like site the Pledge of Allegiance ... to this racist country that stole everything from the pure and docile Indians.

The left always accuses the right of what they (the left) are doing, like getting to the kids and perverting them early.

Posted by: illiniwek at August 11, 2026 03:45 PM (vbXSk)

56 I am disappointed in people who are disappointed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 11, 2026 03:45 PM (JvZF+)

57 honestly, it's hard to keep track of all the different ways we are being bs'ed and gaslighted, 24/365.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (VyBeY)

Wait until people discover the DSA is being used for a controlled demolition of the Democrat brand.

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 03:45 PM (8KLEK)

58 Wait if I go on the FNM and talk about how Trump gives me the sads can I also get a hot 40 year old Venezuelan gold digger girlfriend? Asking for a friend...

Posted by: Some Moron at August 11, 2026 03:45 PM (sKqQm)

59
Is that 80 year old who’s banging the 35 year old illegal part of the group?
Posted by: All they do is lie

Heartbroken Juanita pines for the girthy salami of her white Hernando Cortez: "Conquer me, you Castilian bull!"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 11, 2026 03:45 PM (s9VOe)

60 52 The man kept complaining because she (not a bad she at that) is his fiance.

Well maybe you should've said "I Do." somewhere within the five year period she was living here illegally there, Hoss. Then you could've gotten the paperwork done and ICE wouldn't be taking your girl back to Colombia.

I mean you're 80, time isn't your friend at this point, so you should've hopped to it, bunny rabbit.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:44 PM (6ydKt)

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"Making me follow visa rules is unAmerican!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:46 PM (R/W/5)

61 I am a lifelong Kahless Republican who now endorses Gowran's common-sense bat'leth control.

NERDS!

Posted by: Ogre at August 11, 2026 03:46 PM (sKqQm)

62
LOL Krebs

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 03:46 PM (/QHx4)

63 Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence. He is alleged to have leaked to NYT details about Air Force 1 and its replacement and trump switcheroo. His comment to the AP
Kendall told the Associated Press late on Friday that he was “completely mystified” by the accusation. “No one has said anything to me about what I’m asserted to have revealed and I can’t imagine what it could be”.

WHICH IS NOT A DENIAL.

Posted by: Dems a decepticons at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (anL5R)

64 A Talarico operation is fake and gay?

GTFO of here with that noise.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (dK+Kv)

65 I think concern should concern all of us.

*snaps on sunglasses*

Posted by: Horatio Caine at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (kA/fI)

66 The Talarico campaign is now officially distancing themselves from the failed group ...
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Yet moar lies.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (JvZF+)

67 You can't switch parties on stolen land.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (ezT+X)

68 You get a a gold digger! And you get a gold digger! And you get a...

Posted by: Oprahpottamus at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (uSPfw)

69 >>>Wait, Democrats are lying to me?

There, there, Ace.

There, there.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (dK+Kv)

70 deport only the worst of the worst. Also, he can't deport the worst of the worst "

I like wurst...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (XuXeR)

71 66 The Talarico campaign is now officially distancing themselves from the failed group ...
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Yet moar lies.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (JvZF+)

Back to the drawing board…in my mom’s basement!

Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (ZdaMQ)

72 I was a Democrat until Clinton turned me into a Republican.
Then Bush People turned me into an Independent.
Then the Bernie Bros turned me into NPP.
At least I don't get begged for money.

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 03:48 PM (UjdFS)

73 Just ask Kamala how greatly her campaign benefited from the endorsement from and participation of the other rock-ribbed conservative and republican Liz Cheney

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (zEBE+)

74 I saw this YouTube video about a section of Minnesota that Trump has allowed to be mined. Biden put a moratorium on mining there and Trump reversed it.

The video includes footage of Trump explicitly saying he would do that in 2024 while campaigning in the state.

And yet the entire video is how dare Trump do this!!!!! Uhm assholes he did what he said he’d do. It’s kinda how elections are supposed to work.

Trump has been one of the few politicians to do this. Like him or not you shouldn’t be surprised by anything he’s done. He spelled it out loud and clear for everyone during the election.

So these “lifelong Republicans” are either liars or retards being shocked that the man they voted for is doing exactly what he promised to do.

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (bkPgX)

75 Even if the ad didn't feature three chunkies from HR, and instead had three Daisey Dukes rocking Daisey Dukes, it would still be obviously fake because of the content.

Support for public schools, covid, woke messaging, etc.

These are leftwing talking points. No serious conservative in TX cares about any concern they raised in the video.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (iFTx/)

76 Kamalas for Fracking!

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (ccX9M)

77 These women were more believable as Republicans than Talarico is as a Christian.

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (8KLEK)

78 Texas A&M Siena has Talarico +4.

And I’m wondering about Whatley in NC he’s -7.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (DZ6nv)

79
"I mean, I'm a Republican!"

An ex-SIL tried to pull this 6 years ago and was laughed out of the room.

Posted by: Auspex at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (Y8DZL)

80 So, you’re telling me that the same people who dressed up as the cast from Mississippi Burning and infiltrated a conservative group in Charlottesville to portray the entire movement as racist are now pretending to be Republicans who supposedly can’t stand the Republican candidate—and therefore plan to vote for an extreme liberal?

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (9CZQg)

81 Telarico, unqualified for any meaninful task. Hand him a shovel.

Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (LhI2m)

82 I mean you're 80, time isn't your friend at this point, so you should've hopped to it, bunny rabbit."

$50 says one of the kids blew the whistle...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (XuXeR)

83 Talarico is a homo demon.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 03:50 PM (DZ6nv)

84
Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearance.

How about, as a matter of policy, the government simply yanks away ALL security clearances of anyone not currently employed in government service? Enough providing free grist for those charlatans' mills.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 11, 2026 03:50 PM (s9VOe)

85 I only drive-by MSNow, but I've seen my fair share of Republicans who are totes upset with President Trump.

The money that must be wasted just to cater to their 1.7 million viewers.

They do have the number one morning show in Washington D.C. so I guess that pays the bills.

Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 11, 2026 03:50 PM (Sco7b)

86 Telarico, unqualified for any meaninful task. Hand him a shovel.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM

A spoon.

Posted by: Milton Friedman at August 11, 2026 03:51 PM (kA/fI)

87 78 Texas A&M Siena has Talarico +4.

And I’m wondering about Whatley in NC he’s -7.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (DZ6nv)

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The average movement from summer polling to final election result in contended Senate races is R+7.

https://x.com/PatrickRuffini/status/
2085763509682323680

Summer polling is bullshit.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:51 PM (R/W/5)

88 I was a Democrat until Clinton turned me into a Republican.
Then Bush People turned me into an Independent.
Then the Bernie Bros turned me into NPP.
At least I don't get begged for money.
Posted by: wth

Sounds familiar.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (DZ9Lv)

89 81 Telarico, unqualified for any meaninful task. Hand him a shovel.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (LhI2m)
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I got a posin' shovel. Just for posin'. Still shiny.

Posted by: John Edwards, still with the best hair at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (n9eFH)

90 Is that 80 year old who’s banging the 35 year old illegal part of the group?
Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:37 PM (bkPgX)
______

Which one?

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (iFTx/)

91 Sue 'em for false advertising.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (2Cry5)

92 I feel like so many afffluent, Republican women fall for this shit

Join me, friends, and the Fiercely Heterosexual Republicans for Talarico!

Posted by: Corey Booker at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (ScG/9)

93 Telarico, unqualified for any meaninful task. Hand him a shovel.
Posted by: Eromero at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM

I prefer my holes get filled

Posted by: Talarico at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (8KLEK)

94 Maybe a Court Martial would refresh that guy's memory

Posted by: Common Tater at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (nOWpl)

95 Texas A&M Siena"

Siena is the NYT...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (XuXeR)

96 She's 40. Or 45. And from Colombia. Or Venezuela. Depending on the news sources. Anyway, it's bad. Very bad. For Trump. Or republicans.
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FFS its not like he can't find another one easily enough.
There are plenty of websites featuring south of the border women who are looking for a sugar daddy. And almost every woman on there is looking back over her shoulder at the camera, if you know what I mean and I think that you do.

Sorry, it twue lub I forgot

Posted by: a rich old man without much sense has a variety of bad decisions available at August 11, 2026 03:52 PM (anL5R)

97 I think the craziest part about this is, there are Dems out there--including in Lil' Talarico's campaign--that thought this would work.

Think about who they think this would appeal to and that they think that demographic will swing the election.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 11, 2026 03:53 PM (3cUTc)

98 The gold digger story infuriates me to no end. It’s the “won’t someone think do the children” argument. Like we’re supposed to make laws and policy based on if someone gets inconvenienced or not. Fuck off.

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 03:53 PM (bkPgX)

99 Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence"

No. For yanking his income stream.

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:54 PM (XuXeR)

100 >> Summer polling is bullshit.

I hope so. I really don’t see how that idiot Talarico could win in Texas. I’m more worried about NC. I’m wondering if Whatley was the right candidate. I heard about how popular he was. Don’t seem so. Seems like that state in becoming more left wing every day in national elections.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 03:54 PM (DZ6nv)

101 $50 says one of the kids blew the whistle...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (XuXeR)

It wouldn't be the first time, I'm sure.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:54 PM (6ydKt)

102 Isn’t there some democratic operative who has some 503c that actually provides this service for every election year? I think ace did a post on him.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (ccX9M)

103 It wouldn't be the first time, I'm sure."

Heh

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (XuXeR)

104 Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence. He is alleged to have leaked to NYT details...

What part of 'former' did he not understand?

Posted by: t-bird at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (ScG/9)

105 Wait -- if this is a scam, does that mean that The Bulwark, The Dispatch, and National Review might be scams, too?

A scam? Yes, but a potentially profitable one.

The Bulwark claimed more than 140,000 paid subscribers (as of mid-June 2026) across both YouTube and Substack.Paid memberships (typically $100/year or $10/month for the standard tier, with higher founding levels available) provide exclusive content, ad-free shows, community features, and more.

Posted by: Shriners at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (d8zZq)

106 so we're thinking whatley has a chance over the mole rat?

Posted by: nckate at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (enNUy)

107 I presume all these "Jews for Al-Sayed" posts that I keep seeing on FB are part of a similar scam.

Posted by: Isophorone at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (bpEno)

108
Not for nothing, but isn't that "Republican Woman for Jimmie" in the blue sweater actually our former Sturgeon General Rachel Levine?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 11, 2026 03:56 PM (s9VOe)

109 TBF, just because your name shows up as an ActBlue donor doesn't make that true.

Posted by: Octochicken at August 11, 2026 03:56 PM (oCS0o)

110 Wow, something else is Fake and Gay?

Who coulda seen this coming from the Democrats?! They're so hip and in touch with the voters!

Posted by: ballistic at August 11, 2026 03:56 PM (oqH4h)

111 100 >> Summer polling is bullshit.

I hope so. I really don’t see how that idiot Talarico could win in Texas. I’m more worried about NC. I’m wondering if Whatley was the right candidate. I heard about how popular he was. Don’t seem so. Seems like that state in becoming more left wing every day in national elections.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 03:54 PM (DZ6nv)

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NC right now is just name recognition and the fact that NC summer polling is bullshit.

The state has moved appreciably to the right in voter registrations since Cooper last won statewide. 400,000 Democrat advantage in 2020 to 10,000 Republican advantage in 2026. Cooper won by 250,000 votes in 2020.

His governorship ended poorly (Helene), and the GOP is hanging Iryna's death on him because of the soft on crime policies.

And, he's of the wrong party. Larry Hogan was a popular governor of MD. He was a Republican in a Democrat dominated state, but he was popular as governor. And then he ran for federal office and PVI kicked in and he lost by double digits when he ran for Senate.

We'll see, but any which way, it will not be a blowout in Cooper's favor.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:56 PM (R/W/5)

112 1 of my cats is apparently on a zoom staff call upstairs. 😂

Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 03:57 PM (ZdaMQ)

113 Scott Fovall

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 03:57 PM (ccX9M)

114 We stand strong, astride the Potomac, to thwart MAGAS and Trumpists at every opportunity.

Posted by: The Bulwark at August 11, 2026 03:57 PM (JM9I6)

115 I'm still finding it hard to believe that 140,000 people would pay the Bulwark $10 per month.

I suppose there are that many politically confused, rich, masochists in the country, though.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (6ydKt)

116 we're thinking whatley has a chance over the mole rat?
Posted by: nckate at August 11, 2026 03:55 PM (enNUy)

I see the name Whatley and all I can think of is Seinfeld’s dentist (Bryan Cranston pre-BB) who converted to Judaism for the jokes

You’re a rabid anti-dentite, Kramer bellowed…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (zEBE+)

117 Yes. National Review is a scam. It drives me crazy how Geraghty, Lowry, and Cooke are still held in esteem by actual conservatives, despite the fact they all those NR guys do is try to kneecap conservatives to prevent us from rolling back leftism.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (tmo+T)

118 The average movement from summer polling to final election result in contended Senate races is R+7.

https://x.com/PatrickRuffini/status/
2085763509682323680

Summer polling is bullshit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:51 PM (R/W/5)

No, it's worse than BS.

It's attempting to form a narrative, to influence the electorate.

It's not mistaken, it's purposely done.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (N1tpc)

119 As a lifelong republican voter I'm now compelled to leave the party because Trump said pussy.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (iySPJ)

120 Texas A&M Siena has Talarico +4.
--
I saw Erick Erickson on X quoting (I think) Ben McCain-Domanech citing this poll and the weakness of the rest of the R slate as proof--PROOOOOOF!--the "Paxton experiment is dragging down the whole ticket."

yeah, gosh darn, we should have given Cornyn 6 more years to keep stabbing us in the back and voting with Dems.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (3cUTc)

121 118 No, it's worse than BS.

It's attempting to form a narrative, to influence the electorate.

It's not mistaken, it's purposely done.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (N1tpc)

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And, since election results are so far out of line with summer polling, it means that the effort doesn't actually work.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (R/W/5)

122 I think that Platner could, and should, dominate Talarico.

But not in a gay way.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (GMWTj)

123 Similarly, "Heterosexual Men For Talarico" will be proven to be full of WNBA players.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (ZT0KR)

124 120 I saw Erick Erickson on X quoting (I think) Ben McCain-Domanech citing this poll and the weakness of the rest of the R slate as proof--PROOOOOOF!--the "Paxton experiment is dragging down the whole ticket."

yeah, gosh darn, we should have given Cornyn 6 more years to keep stabbing us in the back and voting with Dems.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (3cUTc)

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I'm mostly looking forward to Erickson talking like Paxton was the best choice ever come February of next year.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (R/W/5)

125 Support for public schools, covid, woke messaging, etc.

These are leftwing talking points. No serious conservative in TX cares about any concern they raised in the video.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 03:49 PM (iFTx/)
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No, but that shit plays surprisingly well among the suburban housewives in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Their husbands and/or bulls might be serious conservatives, but Becky and Chrissie are definitely not serious conservatives.

Posted by: ballistic at August 11, 2026 04:00 PM (oqH4h)

126 122 I think that Platner could, and should, dominate Talarico.

But not in a gay way.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (GMWTj)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:00 PM (R/W/5)

127
I crack up reading stories of old guys screwing young women.
Not underage girls.

I wonder how many of the women think maybe he'll have a heart attack and die. I already got him to make me his heir and then i can take his money to find a real man who does not a limp penis.

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:00 PM (/QHx4)

128
Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence. He is alleged to have leaked to NYT details...

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He didn't notice the patterns of tiny yellow dots in his secure update documents.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at August 11, 2026 04:01 PM (azNOR)

129 "Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence."

This was litigated years ago. The President and his delegates can yank anyone's security clearance save for the President himself.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 04:01 PM (GMWTj)

130 Cruz was never behind O'Rourke in any 2018 poll. His average lead at the end was 6.8%. He won by 2.6%.

Posted by: Mark1971 at August 11, 2026 04:01 PM (CNl8/)

131 122 I think that Platner could, and should, dominate Talarico.

But not in a gay way.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (GMWTj)

If only we could get Talarico drunk and convince him to break into Platner's house at 2 in the morning.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:01 PM (6ydKt)

132 Dammit, a sneezing fit has come upon me.

I loathe sneezing. Stupidest reflex ever. Your whole body has to shut down in a convulsion because some stupid little microbe tried to flip the bird to your nasal mucous membranes.

Posted by: Shenanigan at August 11, 2026 04:02 PM (77rzZ)

133 NYT is pushing climate alarmism again. Article today says, get this, there are thunderstorms and fires happening this summer. And businesses are hurting because of it. Never mind that the fires are almost all arson. And that t-storms have been a thing forever. Oh and your know it’s summer so it’s hot. Like every summer.

We have to ban cars and a/c to make it stop.

Posted by: All they do is lie at August 11, 2026 04:02 PM (bkPgX)

134 Please join us in supporting James Talarico as he makes his way to washington dc to go to work for gunsels like us everywhere!

Please give until it hurts!

Posted by: Gunsels For Talarico at August 11, 2026 04:02 PM (F1rMs)

135 65 YEEEEAAAH!

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 11, 2026 04:02 PM (bX16E)

136 130 Cruz was never behind O'Rourke in any 2018 poll. His average lead at the end was 6.8%. He won by 2.6%.

Posted by: Mark1971 at August 11, 2026 04:01 PM (CNl8/)

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Average polls in late summer 2024 showed Allred within 3 points of Cruz.

Cruz won by 9.

Would you say that polling has gotten better in Texas since 2018?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:02 PM (R/W/5)

137 1 of my cats is apparently on a zoom staff call upstairs. 😂
Posted by: Piper

With a filter to make him look like a human?

https://youtu.be/lGOofzZOyl8

Posted by: mikeski at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (VHUov)

138 126 122 I think that Platner could, and should, dominate Talarico.

But not in a gay way.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (GMWTj)

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I don't get it.

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But it's not you who should get it - it's Talarico who should. Didn't I make that clear?

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (GMWTj)

139 132 Damn, sock off.

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (77rzZ)

140 Oh, and there definitely were at least two polls showing Beto beating Cruz in 2018.

Ipsos[218] September 6–14, 2018 992 ± 4.0% 45% 47%

Civiqs[223][a] August 8–11, 2018 – – 47% 48%

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (R/W/5)

141 Republicans for Talarico" Turns Out To Be, Get This, A Bunch of Lifelong Democrat Donors ("And Other Losers," Says the RNC)

What a total and absolute surprise! /s

What would be remotely appealing about Talarico for actual Republicans to vote for?

Posted by: FenelonSpike at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (JrHfD)

142 Fall for these people being republicans? Because I don’t think you have to affluent, just stupid. When what they stand for is the exact opposite of what a conservative does, that is typically a decent clue.

Posted by: Piper
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Rhyming along, you don't even have to be stupid. Just be so class concious that Trump is so offensive you cannot overcome the good that he's done.
My Doc said, he doesn't understand how intelligent people cannot understand what's going on and there hatred of Trump. - > he's talking about his friends and associates.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (Q8D76)

143 As a lifelong republican voter I'm now compelled to leave the party because Trump said pussy.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
.......

I'm going to have the TRUMP tattoo on my butt changed to RUMP.

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (UjdFS)

144 I'm shocked, shocked to find that there is gambling going on here!

Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (rbvCR)

145 The political consultants are like the propaganda ministries, they do no research and don't expect anyone else to do it either. This info is easily available and Republicans finally seem to be getting a clue as to how to fight properly

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (NFRf7)

146 Oddly enough, the pop ups with the deep-bosomed Christian Viagra saleswoman do not annoy me.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (bX16E)

147 If you think "Republican Moms for Talarico" is bad, wait until you see "Republican Twinks for Talarico"

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (iFTx/)

148 Posted by: FenelonSpike at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (JrHfD)

Correcting my nic.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:04 PM (JrHfD)

149 GatewayPundit...

Michigan’s far-left Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing fresh scrutiny after a video resurfaced showing the progressive candidate taking aim at one of America’s most beloved sports.

“Football is very much associated with a particularly masculine and, oftentimes, toxically masculine culture. And so much of it was about—you wanted to be able to get back up and play for your team, and you really aren’t allowed to show pain or vulnerability. That’s part of the sport,” El-Sayed declared in a February 2023 podcast released shortly before the Super Bowl, according to The Washington Times.

I watched the Detroit Lions for years. Toxic Masculinity would be one of the last phrases that would come to my mind.

I did deal blackjack to Wayne Fontes once at the casino.

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (Sco7b)

150 Dammit, a sneezing fit has come upon me.

I loathe sneezing. Stupidest reflex ever. Your whole body has to shut down in a convulsion because some stupid little microbe tried to flip the bird to your nasal mucous membranes.
Posted by: Shenanigan

Eject this thing on a tiny airborne particle of water! Let some other stupid human breathe it in, instead!

Posted by: your immune system is an a-hole at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (VHUov)

151 The memo has gone out. The party line is that "Woke 1" was batshit crazy but now they're more mature and responsible.

Alyssa Farah Griffin
@Alyssafarah
She’s [AOC] not wrong, Woke 1 was crazzzzy.

-
This is at least third iteration of we used to be crazy but we're better now I've seen in the last couple of days.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (ndZc7)

152 https://youtu.be/lGOofzZOyl8

Posted by: mikeski at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (VHUov)

Been awhile since I saw that.

I'm dying here.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (6ydKt)

153 140 Oh, and there definitely were at least two polls showing Beto beating Cruz in 2018.

Ipsos[218] September 6–14, 2018 992 ± 4.0% 45% 47%

Civiqs[223][a] August 8–11, 2018 – – 47% 48%

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer
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Also, the false rumor that if it were not for newcomers Cruz would have lost.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (Q8D76)

154 I wonder how many of the women think maybe he'll have a heart attack and die. I already got him to make me his heir and then i can take his money to find a real man who does not a limp penis.
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all of them. But in fairness, the penis is not nearly as important as the bank account. After the rich guy kicks off, its not a sure thing that they'll go out and grab a fresh wiener. Having achieved the ability to shop internationally, they would rather do that than do the wiener. They'll spend their energy shopping for a couple years and then maybe think about accessorizing with another dude, when they've bought everything else already.

Posted by: a rich old man without much sense has a variety of bad decisions available at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM (anL5R)

155 Wait for queers hanging from lampposts and cranes for Palistine and Talerico.

Posted by: torabora at August 11, 2026 04:06 PM (dZIlL)

156
Posted by: FenelonSpike at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (JrHfD)

Correcting my nic.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

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I kinda like Spike.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 11, 2026 04:06 PM (mmrXZ)

157 "Vote for us. We said a lot of stupid shit, but now we know better!"

Where can I sign up to vote!

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:06 PM (Fi81e)

158 We ain't seen nothing yet.

Just wait until Woke 4: Revenge of the Bolsheviks.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:06 PM (6ydKt)

159 "FenelonSpike?"

That's awesome!

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (77rzZ)

160 Fall for these people being republicans? Because I don’t think you have to affluent, just stupid. When what they stand for is the exact opposite of what a conservative does, that is typically a decent clue.
Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (ZdaMQ)
________

I strongly suspect most of these ads -- and almost certainly this one -- are mostly about grifting and laundering money.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (iFTx/)

161 And who could forget "African Americans for Robert Byrd"

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (8KLEK)

162

rich old man,

Bingo

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (/QHx4)

163 >> Abdul El-Sayed

It’s Abdullah Mohamed El-Sayed. The muslim who thinks America deserved 9-11.

That’s your Democrat Party. Communists and muslim cult members who hate our country.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (g/iaZ)

164 This too is the story of concern trolls at conservative sites like Instys and Gateway. All life long solid conservative republicans but Trump is doing....

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (xvV+O)

165
A man tried forcing his way into a stranger’s Rolls-Royce while she was still sitting in it at a Miami valet,...

https://tinyurl.com/54hj23w5

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 11, 2026 04:08 PM (Q8D76)

166
“Football is very much associated with a particularly masculine and, oftentimes, toxically masculine culture. And so much of it was about—you wanted to be able to get back up and play for your team, and you really aren’t allowed to show pain or vulnerability. That’s part of the sport,” El-Sayed declared in a February 2023 podcast released shortly before the Super Bowl, according to The Washington Times.
==
Just when you thought he couldn't get any gayer!!!

What's next a pink thong? Michigan you are such the disappoint!

Posted by: i guess we shouldn't be surprised at August 11, 2026 04:08 PM (anL5R)

167 I watched the Detroit Lions for years. Toxic Masculinity would be one of the last phrases that would come to my mind.

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 11, 2026 04:05 PM

But the pain part is real.

Posted by: Milton Friedman at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (kA/fI)

168 Hiilzebub knows which side she's on.

Hillary Clinton
@HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (ndZc7)

169 Fun geographical fact: There is a town in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan named "Miami Beach."

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (77rzZ)

170 I loathe sneezing. Stupidest reflex ever. Your whole body has to shut down in a convulsion because some stupid little microbe tried to flip the bird to your nasal mucous membranes.
Posted by: Shenanigan
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My least favorite time to sneeze is when I'm driving.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (FZ29D)

171 164 This too is the story of concern trolls at conservative sites like Instys and Gateway. All life long solid conservative republicans but Trump is doing....

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (xvV+O)

========

"I wanted mass deportations, and he's not doing any deportations, so I can't support him. Also, the death of Goode and Pretti proves that the deportation machine is out of control and needs to be rolled back. I can't vote for Trump in 2028."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (R/W/5)

172 "It's really more like a fig leaf at this point."
-Lisa Murkowski
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:38 PM (R/W/5)

"The mind's-eye goggles, they do nothing."

Posted by: SciVo at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (Sy6m/)

173 And, since election results are so far out of line with summer polling, it means that the effort doesn't actually work.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 03:59 PM (R/W/5)

It doesn't work like they would like. But it might still have some influence. It's hard to say what the results would have been in a counterfactual, so they may be convinced it's cutting the amount the Democrat would lose by.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 04:10 PM (N1tpc)

174 Texas Monthly: Are There Really Democrats for Paxton and Republicans for Talarico? Heated races have left the Democratic and Republican Texas Senate candidates with vulnerabilities with their bases.

A “Democrat for Paxton” would be akin to the white guy who forgot to switch over to his burner account for black people.

Another absolutely dumb-as-fuck Texas Monthly headline.
-Could Democrats possibly vote for a right-wing extremist with felony charges???
-Could Republicans really vote for a DEMOCRAT???

It should be Texans against AIPAC

Republicans for talarico, yes. democrats for paxton? only the liberals. schumer is probably cheering him on, since he hates progressive policy so much.

Ken Paxton is an extremist, so his supporters are ipso facto not “moderate republicans.” Very few moderates remain within the Republican Party.

Talarico needs to drop an occasional F bomb and do more to vilify the Republican establishment. Not too much, not to extent Paxton is. Polls indicate he is barely above Paxton. Meanwhile in other races those who express their rage do much better.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 11, 2026 04:10 PM (d8zZq)

175 Talarico is a false prophet, much like the ones we're warned about in Scripture. He's a serpent.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 11, 2026 04:10 PM (Sw64s)

176 Spike was fine until he went bonkers over Buffy.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 11, 2026 04:10 PM (W2Pud)

177 Posted by: FenelonSpike at August 11, 2026 04:03 PM (JrHfD)

Correcting my nic.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
......

Good, I thought maybe you started shooting heroin.

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:10 PM (UjdFS)

178
Apparently, Talarico is turning Texas purple people.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 11, 2026 03:40 PM (Sco7b)

The DNC is rather like the WWI British general staff. They were obsessed with getting the moral victory of "breaking the German lines at their strongest point". Which was rather hard on the average Tommy.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (y9nCu)

179 Pigs for More Bacon!

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (Fi81e)

180 That’s your Democrat Party. Communists and muslim cult members who hate our country.

Posted by: That Guy at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (g/iaZ)

Welcome to 2003

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (8KLEK)

181 Posted by: a rich old man without much sense has a variety of bad decisions available at
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A rich old man has a variety of decisions available.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (Q8D76)

182 My least favorite time to sneeze is when I'm driving.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (FZ29D)

Guess when my least favorite time is?

Posted by: Your Friendly Neighborhood Mohel at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (n9eFH)

183 A man tried forcing his way into a stranger’s Rolls-Royce while she was still sitting in it at a Miami valet,...

https://tinyurl.com/54hj23w5

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 11, 2026 04:08 PM (Q8D76)

Why did the woman just sit there after she already told him "No" and closed the door on him? Did she have to finish a phone call instead of just hitting the pedal and removing herself from his reach?

I'm not sure he would've fit in the seat anyhow.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:11 PM (6ydKt)

184 If black, former football star Colin Allred couldn't do anything about Texas turning more red in 2024, I doubt Talarico, gay twink who loves trans children and hates Christianity, is going to do any better.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:12 PM (R/W/5)

185 So woke 1 is the new word for the Dems .. Pay no attention to anything I said before it was just woke 1...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:12 PM (FtULh)

186
Bacon is a gift. What other purpose do pigs have?

Yum yum

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:12 PM (/QHx4)

187 Jennifer Palmieri who ran the group worked for the Obama White House and was the Hillary campaign director of communications. Loooser

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (NFRf7)

188 Talarico reminds me of Tolkien's first meeting of Frodo with Aragorn - he felt that Aragorn looked foul but felt fair, as opposed to agents of Sauron who looked fair but felt foul. *Paraphrased*

Talarico feels foul.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (Sw64s)

189 The " throw shit against the wall and see what sticks" strategy is in full on mode.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (EZtVN)

190 Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (77rzZ

Is Spike the name of a character from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer? . It's either that or I'm imbibing early in alcoholic beverages.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (JrHfD)

191 Posted by: FenelonSpike

Correcting my nic.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Thanks. Since I don't know what you look like, my brain was tying itself in knots trying to update that non___ with a black leather coat and mohawk hairstyle.

Posted by: mikeski at August 11, 2026 04:14 PM (VHUov)

192 I got confused about all the Byrds in politics. I was reading something about World War II, and there was mentioned a West Virginia senator Byrd. I was thinking Robert Byrd, I guess, of Virginia, the Ku Klux Klansman. I think there were three Byrds in the Senate at one time though not concurrently.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 11, 2026 04:14 PM (nOWpl)

193 Talarico reminds me of Tolkien's first meeting of Frodo with Aragorn - he felt that Aragorn looked foul but felt fair, as opposed to agents of Sauron who looked fair but felt foul. *Paraphrased*

Talarico feels foul.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (Sw64s)
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Been trying to tell people!

Posted by: The Chicken at August 11, 2026 04:14 PM (Fi81e)

194
He probably smells foul. He's a dirtbag.

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:14 PM (/QHx4)

195 My least favorite time to sneeze is when I'm driving.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Yep, it's a hazard.

Coughing is OK, because you can usually still do other stuff while you're coughing. But sneezing shuts your whole body off while it's busy expelling fungi, or whatever, and is therefore potentially very dangerous.

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:14 PM (77rzZ)

196 osted by: a rich old man without much sense has a variety of bad decisions available at
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A rich old man has a variety of decisions available.
==
But the tale is in the bad ones. The good ones are boring and fail to instruct the clueless.

Posted by: j. howard marshall at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM (anL5R)

197 Hillary Clinton
@HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (ndZc7)

POS liar... And Hill.. Babies don't need 30 + shots.. Especially Hep B ...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM (FtULh)

198 "FenelonSpike?"

That's awesome!

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:07 PM (77rzZ)

Vlad the Impaler approves of the pike.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM (dK+Kv)

199 "non-image." silly pixy filter.

Posted by: mikeski at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM (VHUov)

200 Hillary Clinton
@HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:09 PM (ndZc7)

POS liar... And Hill.. Babies don't need 30 + shots.. Especially Hep B ...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM (FtULh)

A scrunt who'll never be President says what?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:16 PM (dK+Kv)

201 hat other purpose do pigs have?

===
Footballs...

Ham...

not necessarily in that order

Posted by: j. howard marshall at August 11, 2026 04:16 PM (anL5R)

202 Sneezing during a diarrhea attack is the worse!

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (ccX9M)

203 Rhyming along, you don't even have to be stupid. Just be so class concious that Trump is so offensive you cannot overcome the good that he's done.
My Doc said, he doesn't understand how intelligent people cannot understand what's going on and there hatred of Trump. - > he's talking about his friends and associates.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal

But none can really articulate what it is they find so horrifying. Don’t get me wrong, Trump can do things that I just want to take his ability to tweet away over, there are definitely times I wish he would be what we think of as presidential. But what he is doing outweighs my momentary cringe. Plus he goes and saves a little guy from falling off a stage and he is endearing.

He has given speeches that are incredible, and I want to bottle that and sprinkle it on him when he is…not so much.

Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (ZdaMQ)

204 Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:12 PM (FtULh)

Woke One. Look for the new and improved version of hidden progressive politics. As long as it's not "Woke Won" ( shudder)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (JrHfD)

205 201 hat other purpose do pigs have?

===
Footballs...

Ham...

not necessarily in that order

Posted by: j. howard marshall at August 11, 2026 04:16 PM (anL5R)

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Listen, pork tenderloin may not be as good as bacon, but it's still delicious.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (R/W/5)

206 I was watching that press conference that day.
Trump never came close to telling people to inject bleach.

He was spitballing ideas to the people around him wondering about different ways that could defeat the virus.

He also mentioned trying to somehow get UV light into the body to kill the virus, but nobody wants to bring that one up.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (6ydKt)

207 Talarico reminds me of Tolkien's first meeting of Frodo with Aragorn - he felt that Aragorn looked foul but felt fair, as opposed to agents of Sauron who looked fair but felt foul. *Paraphrased*

Talarico feels foul.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (Sw64s)

Goose out front shoulda told ya.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (dK+Kv)

208 202 Sneezing during a diarrhea attack is the worse!
Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (ccX9M)

Or if you have to pee...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (FtULh)

209
Unkaren,

That is bad. Not the kind of moist privates people want, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:18 PM (/QHx4)

210 Listen to my good friend Hillary. She will always keep you safe.

Posted by: J Christopher Stevens at August 11, 2026 04:18 PM (8KLEK)

211 I'm frying up hamburgers the other day. National Forest allows grazing, and several cows were it would appear, giving me the side eye.

"It's not anyone you know!" I yelled, but I'm not sure.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 11, 2026 04:18 PM (nOWpl)

212 Listen, pork tenderloin may not be as good as bacon, but it's still delicious.
==
Lest we forget, the pork chop!

or on special occasion the pork crown roast!

Posted by: j. howard marshall at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (anL5R)

213 115 I'm still finding it hard to believe that 140,000 people would pay the Bulwark $10 per month.

I suppose there are that many politically confused, rich, masochists in the country, though.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 03:58 PM (6ydKt)

I thought people got rich managing their money, not spending it on frivolous items that have no value.

Must have inherited it.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (4chwE)

214 I was watching that press conference that day.
Trump never came close to telling people to inject bleach.

He was spitballing ideas to the people around him wondering about different ways that could defeat the virus.

He also mentioned trying to somehow get UV light into the body to kill the virus, but nobody wants to bring that one up.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (6ydKt)

And if one were to do a little searching, one would see that there was concurrent research at the time on using UV internally to disinfect live tissue.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (dK+Kv)

215 I got confused about all the Byrds in politics. I was reading something about World War II, and there was mentioned a West Virginia senator Byrd. I was thinking Robert Byrd, I guess, of Virginia, the Ku Klux Klansman. I think there were three Byrds in the Senate at one time though not concurrently.
Posted by: Common Tater

Robert Byrd, the late Senator from West Virginia, was not related to the Byrd family of Virginia (which included Antarctic explorer Adm. Richard Byrd). Robert, IIRC, was adopted, and the Byrd family that adopted him was not related to the FFV Byrd family.

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (77rzZ)

216 Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (6ydKt)

They know. They just want to watch you deny it.

Posted by: ... at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (8KLEK)

217 Or if you have to pee...

I have UC, so I’m partial to that end of the spectrum.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (ccX9M)

218 Vlad the Impaler approves of the pike.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon
.......

Fenelon's Pike
lol

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (UjdFS)

219 pulled pork barbeque! and ribs!!

and to spite the mussleman down the street smoker

Posted by: j. howard marshall at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (anL5R)

220 I'm still finding it hard to believe that 140,000 people would pay the Bulwark $10 per month.

I suspect its people that setup auto-billing 20 years ago and never stopped it...

Posted by: 18-1 at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (sKqQm)

221 wow, it is beginning to sound like the only manly things that Abdul El-Sayed approves of is ululating and firing an AK into the sky.
Everything else should be done by women and eunuchs

Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (rbvCR)

222 Did Paul already comes on and tell us how Talarico was leading in the latest poll (of Austin bathhouses?)

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (zZu0s)

223 Listen, pork tenderloin may not be as good as bacon, but it's still delicious.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (R/W/5)

That's why you wrap the pork tenderloin in bacon.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (6ydKt)

224 POS liar... And Hill.. Babies don't need 30 + shots.. Especially Hep B ...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:15 PM

Not only that vaccine but the cdc still has the covid 19 vaccine on the schedule for babies 6-12 months. That is insane and needs to be removed now.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (cpFbA)

225 Talarico, gay twink who loves trans children and hates Christianity

-
Twinkle twinkle little Tsar
How I wonder what you are

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (ndZc7)

226 222 Did Paul already comes on and tell us how Talarico was leading in the latest poll (of Austin bathhouses?)

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (zZu0s)

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Didn't Paul tell us constantly in summer of 2024 that Kamala was leading all the polls?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (R/W/5)

227 Hillary Clinton
@HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fe

I cannot with this hag.

Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (ZdaMQ)

228 I'm frying up hamburgers the other day. National Forest allows grazing, and several cows were it would appear, giving me the side eye.

"It's not anyone you know!" I yelled, but I'm not sure.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 11, 2026 04:18 PM (nOWpl)

lol

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (dK+Kv)

229 Didn't Paul tell us constantly in summer of 2024 that Kamala was leading all the polls?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (R/W/5)

Was Paul around when Beto was leading all the polls?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (zZu0s)

230 And if one were to do a little searching, one would see that there was concurrent research at the time on using UV internally to disinfect live tissue.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (dK+Kv)

Yeah, I remember that, too.

Using fiber optics or something.
Haven't heard about it since.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (6ydKt)

231 And if one were to do a little searching, one would see that there was concurrent research at the time on using UV internally to disinfect live tissue.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (dK+Kv)

There was also research into hypochlorous acid as a sinus irrigant, as well.

it was all dumb because it wasn't what Fauci wanted.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (rbvCR)

232 Fenelon's Pike
lol
Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM

It's very effective against heavy cavalry.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (4NO2D)

233 229 Didn't Paul tell us constantly in summer of 2024 that Kamala was leading all the polls?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (R/W/5)

Was Paul around when Beto was leading all the polls?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (zZu0s)

========

"Eight years of Texas getting more Republican has made the state an easy pickup opportunity for Democrats."
-it's a logic

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (R/W/5)

234 Grok:
The closest actual quote is from Trump’s April 23, 2020, White House coronavirus briefing (not a direct instruction to the public to inject bleach):“And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that. So, that, you’re going to have to use medical doctors with. But it sounds — it sounds interesting to me.”

snopes.com

This came right after Department of Homeland Security official Bill Bryan discussed how bleach and isopropyl alcohol quickly kill the virus on surfaces. Trump was floating the idea of studying whether something similar could work internally (framed as a question to experts about potential research), while also talking about UV light. He did not say “inject bleach,” name household products as something people should use on themselves, or tell the public to do it.

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (Fi81e)

235 @HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.

The more shots they push the more they get from Pharmaceutical companies...

Posted by: It's me donna at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (FtULh)

236 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fear Me! at August 11, 2026 04:20 PM (ndZc7)

Tsar Nicholas II would have been more conservative and a much nicer man than Talarico.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (JrHfD)

237 https://thenewneo.com/confessions of a former dsa organizer
The video is a good watch or listen

Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (Ia/+0)

238 We take donations, but actually produce results for our investors. Get aboard before it's too late.

Posted by: Penguin Defense Fund 501c3... at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (JM9I6)

239 But none can really articulate what it is they find so horrifying. Don’t get me wrong, Trump can do things that I just want to take his ability to tweet away over, there are definitely times I wish he would be what we think of as presidential. But what he is doing outweighs my momentary cringe. Plus he goes and saves a little guy from falling off a stage and he is endearing.

He has given speeches that are incredible, and I want to bottle that and sprinkle it on him when he is…not so much.
Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 04:17 PM (ZdaMQ)

The day I agree 100% with any politician is the day I check to see if I'm really dead.

And I still believe people say stupid things all of the time, so I mostly judge them by their actions, what they accomplish.

I would rather hear the straight unvarnished truth from someone unpolished than the usual platitudinous bullshit that is spewed by so many polished speakers.

IOW, take the good with the not so good and be happy that things are being done that strengthen our country and our moral virtue in the world.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (4chwE)

240 @HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
Not a president who once told Americans to inject bleach.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization recommendations have not changed.
==
Just because she carried around an auto injector pen with valium doesn't mean she knows anything about health, nor does the fact that she seized up and had to be jacked into the back of a suburban like a sack of wet cement.

Posted by: what a clownish woman at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (anL5R)

241 Of course Talarico is getting Democrat money. Out of state Democrat money. Out of state Democrat support. If this election was on the up and up he would lose by thirty points.

Posted by: Case at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (fV9m3)

242 Worst time to sneeze is the day after hernia surgery.

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (UjdFS)

243 Did Paul already comes on and tell us how Talarico was leading in the latest poll (of Austin bathhouses?)

I haven’t seen any recent remarks by Paul moniker. He went the way of Some Guy, I think.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (ccX9M)

244
The " throw shit against the wall and see what sticks" strategy is in full on mode.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (EZtVN)

The Ricochet Biscuit strategy.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (y9nCu)

245 Fenelon's Pike
lol
Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM

It's very effective against heavy cavalry.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (4NO2D)

And pour encourager les autres.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (dK+Kv)

246 Twinkle twinkle little Tsar
How I wonder what you are
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

I once saw a new biography of Peter the Great a Borders back in the day. The first chapter was titled, "A Tsar Is Born."

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (77rzZ)

247 injecting bleach is just another I can see Russia from my house or grocery scanning machine or plastic turkey. The Left will cling to a lie like female tranny athletes cling to their dick and balls.

Posted by: polynikes at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (KC5Lt)

248 wow, it is beginning to sound like the only manly things that Abdul El-Sayed approves of is ululating and firing an AK into the sky.
Everything else should be done by women and eunuchs
Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:19 PM (rbvCR)
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His remarks ripping on Mackinac Island have made him dead man walking.

It was bad enough that he said he hated the place, but they he tried to walk it back by saying he hated all the rich people who live there and that poor people can't afford to visit.

One million do each year. Just a jackass.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (ZOv7s)

249
tcn,

AMEN!!

Posted by: four seasons at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (/QHx4)

250 I love when people post "you're such a disappoint!" Reminds me of mama.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (bX16E)

251 Alright! I'm announcing that I am a democrat for Paxton.
While I'm at it, I'll start a new group: Antigunners for Paxton.
Let's see. What else?
I know! Trannies for Paxton.

Posted by: Chemist at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (ypSMd)

252 Worst time to sneeze is the day after hernia surgery.

Posted by: wth at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (UjdFS)

Or after a freshly cracked rib.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (dK+Kv)

253 hobo ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Paul at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (jaDSH)

254 Posted by: Piper at August 11, 2026 04:21 PM (ZdaMQ

She's a terrible person, but I don't even think she writes this social media stuff. Some highly paid aide or aides probably does.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM (JrHfD)

255 @HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
==
FYI - vaccinations are a big revenue driver in pediatric practices. THE MORE YOU KNOW

Posted by: what a clownish woman at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (anL5R)

256 I agree with Fen, Czar Nicolas II wasn't a terrible person

Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (Ia/+0)

257 Prolapse Paul!

Posted by: Oprahpottamus at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (VJ0w/)

258 Just shows you how ignorant or how much of a liar Hillary is.

Trump was suggesting to study something that could disinfect the lungs, not for home projects injecting stuff.

That's very similar to their idea that the suggestion for researchers to look at Hydroxychloroquine was to feed fish tank cleaner to your husband.

Dishonest as the century is long.

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (Fi81e)

259 Did Paul already comes on and tell us how Talarico was leading in the latest poll (of Austin bathhouses?)

I haven’t seen any recent remarks by Paul moniker. He went the way of Some Guy, I think.
Posted by: Unkaren at August 11, 2026 04:23 PM (ccX9M)
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Either he was summoned or someone is doing an arch sock puppet.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (ZOv7s)

260 This came right after Department of Homeland Security official Bill Bryan discussed how bleach and isopropyl alcohol quickly kill the virus on surfaces. Trump was floating the idea of studying whether something similar could work internally (framed as a question to experts about potential research), while also talking about UV light. He did not say “inject bleach,” name household products as something people should use on themselves, or tell the public to do it.

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:22 PM (Fi81e)

This was the same leftist lying playbook that made people think Sarah Palin saw Russia from her house. If you can make people believe their supported politicians are actually idiots, you can knock down those strawmen and replace them with leftist fools instead.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (4chwE)

261 >>Paxton has not won a poll in 6 weeks.

Look at who is polling

Posted by: DanMan at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (8uzBS)

262 261 >>Paxton has not won a poll in 6 weeks.

Look at who is polling

Posted by: DanMan at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (8uzBS)

======

"Polling has gotten more accurate over the last 10 years, especially not-final polls."
-it's a logic

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (R/W/5)

263 A friend from a major news organization sent me a copy of Hunter Biden's laptop in October 2020. He did so to assist him with analyzing its contents for authenticity and anything incriminating. I confirmed the data was authentic. The metadata within the emails is self-authenticating because it contains IP's of every sender and recipient. Secondly, Rudy Giuliani curated the files so that the viewer would immediately see authenticating data such as receipts to telecom carriers and vendors like Apple. He also included text logs to Hunter Biden's phone.

I found no smoking-gun evidence of a crime, but there is corroborative evidence that has already been reported in the news. The corroborative evidence can be paired with testimony from others like Tony Bobulinski to build a legitimate case if any prosecutor were to pursue it.

The laptop did not contain any graphic evidence of sex crimes with minors simply because Giuliani removed it. It would have been illegal for him to transfer that kind of content to non-law enforcement, so it was removed when he curated the contents

And BTW, Hunter's friendly emails with Tucker are among the first the viewer encounters. Giuliani segregated those.

Posted by: Brisco_County_Sr at August 11, 2026 04:27 PM (t5Fno)

264 @HillaryClinton
When it comes to your children’s health, listen to doctors.
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... just NOT when your doctor tells you not to get The Jab, of course....

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:27 PM (Fi81e)

265 256 I agree with Fen, Czar Nicolas II wasn't a terrible person
Posted by: Skip at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (Ia/+0)

He was, however, not the person he needed to be. Inbreeding will not produce the brightest and best.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:27 PM (4chwE)

266
I Like Spike!

Posted by: Fenelon Campaign Button at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (mmrXZ)

267 Ivan the Terrible would have never allowed the Bolsheviks to rise to power.

Good men shouldn't lead nations.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (R/W/5)

268 Thalidomide came within a red nether hair of being Approved in the USA except for the skepticism and exertions of one single researcher on the payroll, she felt something wasn't right about it, given her background in neonatal care, something like that. There was a great deal of pressure brought to bear against her, but she stuck to her guns and was proven right.

It would appear our modern "experts" are just a bunch of goddamned crooks, or worse.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (nOWpl)

269 Nicky II was a decent sort, he just wasn't up to fighting the British banks, the Germans, his own generals and the Russian intellectual class all at the same time.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (rbvCR)

270 > Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence. He is alleged to have leaked to NYT details...
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Everyone should have their security clearance pulled when they leave federal service. I don't care who, or at what level.

They're no longer Feds. Yank it. And don't allow them to regain it for contracting work. Because, fuck them. Everyone abuses it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (2Cry5)

271 Just shows you how ignorant or how much of a liar Hillary is.

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:25 PM (Fi81e)
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She's lost in the 90s, a true Boomer lost in the digital age. Yes, once it was possible to create fake media gaffes, but the legacy media is only watched by...well, Hillary. That's their audience, a bunch of blue-haired Dem fanatics who still have People magazine subscriptions.

So yeah, tone-deaf and stupid as always.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (ZOv7s)

272 Despite his liberal domestic agenda, Alexander II faced growing revolutionary opposition, particularly from the People’s Will (Narodnaya Volya), who viewed him as an obstacle to democracy. He survived five assassination attempts before being killed on March 13, 1881, in St. Petersburg by bombs thrown by Ignacy Hryniewiecki and Nikolai Rysakov. Ironically, he had just signed the Loris-Melikov constitution proposal that day, which would have established elected legislative commissions. He was succeeded by his son, Alexander III, who reversed many of his father’s liberal policies and adopted a more repressive autocratic stance. You may now continue.

Posted by: @SOEarpiece at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (4NO2D)

273 Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:27 PM (4chwE)

I agree with you, but I still think he was sincere in his Christian faith and not an a utter narcissist like Hillary Clinton.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 11, 2026 04:30 PM (JrHfD)

274 Paxton has not won a poll in 6 weeks.

Look at who is polling

Posted by: DanMan at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (8uzBS)

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"Polling has gotten more accurate over the last 10 years, especially not-final polls."
-it's a logic
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:26 PM (R/W/5)
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Wait until the full oppo drops on this freak. It'll be like going into the Urban Dictionary. Bring your hazmat suit.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 11, 2026 04:30 PM (iFTx/)

275 Don't the commies throw that out there every election cycle? I've seen it recently in several states I've traveled in around election time.

"We're former hardcore conservative Republicans but Candidate X hurt our teensy weensy feelings, so we're voting the Bolshevik!!! Look at us!!! Pay attention fellow Republicans and join us in the exodus where we'll be the last Kulaks up against the wall!!"

Posted by: Kyle Richmond at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (VOCjX)

276 Listen, pork tenderloin may not be as good as bacon"

And pork prices are way down (at least here).

Really good...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (XuXeR)

277 hobo ass is the best tasting ass
Posted by: Paul at August 11, 2026 04:24 PM

You have said this repeatedly.

I bow to your obvious experience and expertise in this area.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (0sNs1)

278 The " throw shit against the wall and see what sticks" strategy is in full on mode.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 11, 2026 04:13 PM (EZtVN)
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They called Reagan "The Teflon President" because no mud they threw at him stuck so far as the public was concerned. They were pissed that they couldn't get mud to stick to him For The Party.

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (Fi81e)

279
Nicky II was a decent sort, he just wasn't up to fighting the British banks, the Germans, his own generals and the Russian intellectual class all at the same time.
Posted by: Kindltot

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Oddly, he was up to making enemies of all of them at the same time.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (mmrXZ)

280 I agree with Fen, Czar Nicolas II wasn't a terrible person
Posted by: Skip

No, TSAR Nicholas was not. He was a decent person in over his head. He was a good, intelligent family man. He and his family in no way deserved what came to them.

He was thrust into a job he never really wanted. That said, he made some terrible decisions as Emperor. Whether different decisions would have produced better outcomes, I cannot say. The WWI era, like all other histoical eras, was a complicated time.

Posted by: Bulg at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (77rzZ)

281 Nood corruption

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (N1tpc)

282 Bacon is a gift. What other purpose do pigs have?
Yum yum
Posted by: four seasons

I read some article by a culinary hipster talking about working with local farmers to raise heirloom pigs to slaughter for a foodie project he was working on. In the culinary world the say you can eat every part of the pig except the oink, so he was documenting his experience in testing the statement.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 11, 2026 04:32 PM (d8zZq)

283 And don't allow them to regain it for contracting work"

Well, there goes half the jobs in Fairfax...

Posted by: man at August 11, 2026 04:32 PM (XuXeR)

284 I actually do listen to my doctor. I did not come to her by accident. She asked me if I wanted the clot shot. I said no. She said, okay. That was the end of it.

She will spend a half hour talking about medical issues with me if that's what she thinks I need. She bills by the visit, not the hour. And if she doesn't know the answer, she researches it and gets back to me, instead of feeding me a line about whatever pharmaceutical company is shilling this week.

I drive over an hour to see her when I need to. I wouldn't waste time like that if she wasn't the real deal.

Do your research. Find a better doctor. One with a brain and a conscience.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 11, 2026 04:33 PM (4chwE)

285 Former Secretary of Air Force under Biden to Sue Trump administration for yanking his security clearence. He is alleged to have leaked to NYT details about Air Force 1 and its replacement and trump switcheroo. His comment to the AP
Kendall told the Associated Press late on Friday that he was “completely mystified” by the accusation. “No one has said anything to me about what I’m asserted to have revealed and I can’t imagine what it could be”.

WHICH IS NOT A DENIAL.
Posted by: Dems a decepticons at August 11, 2026 03:47 PM (anL5R)

Frankly, it should be a rule to yank all random security clearances when a job is done or administrations change. Its easy enough to put them back on if needed.

Posted by: Oldcat at August 11, 2026 04:33 PM (uhVAy)

286 Don't the commies throw that out there every election cycle? I've seen it recently in several states I've traveled in around election time.

"We're former hardcore conservative Republicans but Candidate X hurt our teensy weensy feelings, so we're voting the Bolshevik!!! Look at us!!! Pay attention fellow Republicans and join us in the exodus where we'll be the last Kulaks up against the wall!!"

Posted by: Kyle Richmond at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (VOCjX)
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Ellie Light.

"Ellie Light" was the name given on dozens of "Letters to the Editor" of newspapers across the country. "Ellie" was a "Lifelong Republican" that could no longer vote for (I forgot who)."

Posted by: Axeman at August 11, 2026 04:33 PM (Fi81e)

287 Oddly, he was up to making enemies of all of them at the same time.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 11, 2026 04:31 PM (mmrXZ)

You call a man a tyrant and a bloody handed fool so you can justify destroying him. It makes him legal prey.

If he had a cadre that would have backed him, especially in taking up the peace proposals that came directly from Kaiser Bill II bypassing the Diet, he might have become something other than fill.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 11, 2026 04:34 PM (rbvCR)

288 270: Speaking with a bit of experience with security clearances; I had one in the USAF, when I got out, I took a retail job for a year (it sucked, a lot). No clearance needed. Decided I should look for a Beltway bandit job here in Babylon DC. Found out my clearance was placed in inactive status and was 'good' for 2 years after I got out. All they did was reactivate it and I was on my way to be a Beltway Bandit. Still doing it (26+ years). When I flee Babylon, I suspect the same thing will happen. My clearance will go into 'inactive' status for a couple of years. Unless the process has changed over the decades.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 11, 2026 04:34 PM (sAmhv)

289 Am I dead yet?

Posted by: Joseph Robinette Something at August 11, 2026 04:34 PM (JM9I6)

290 270: probably a different process for FedGov drones.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 11, 2026 04:35 PM (sAmhv)

291 It has been Texas GOP who tried to get rid of Ken Paxton, and who impeached him in his AG role; it has been the Texas GOP who kept Cornyn from ever having a serious primary contender to fight off; it has been the Texas GOP who kept electing that miserable shirt-winder to office.

The Texas GOP has never been Republican; they haven't even been GOP; I can't even call them a 'false flag' operation. They were the party of AWFLs before AWFLs were ever a thing.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at August 11, 2026 04:36 PM (vnuhd)

292 Ivan the Terrible would have never allowed the Bolsheviks to rise to power.

Good men shouldn't lead nations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 11, 2026 04:28 PM (R/W/5)

The secret of understanding Russia is that no strong, cruel leader has hurt them as much as their neighbors have done when they had weak, nice ones.

Posted by: Oldcat at August 11, 2026 04:36 PM (uhVAy)

293 As Nicholas I noted of his crushing of the Decembrist Revolt, the country could forgive his cruelty, but they could not forgive weakness in a Tsar.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 11, 2026 04:45 PM (4NO2D)

294 Yeah but that idiot Coucy is himself a NeverTrump moron whining about Paxton's 'corruption' and 'scandals' and whining that Cornyn wouldn't have these problems.

He's just made these fake Republicans made it too obvious.

Posted by: DudeAbiding at August 11, 2026 04:59 PM (lCHt6)

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