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(Assuming Musk actually gifted and/or caused the transport of a truck to Russia) I'm no expert on sanctions but Kadyrov is a sanctioned individual and a truck has to be considered a sanctioned product, so if what Kadyrov said is true, Musk could/should be well and good fucked. I hope we see some int'l law experts chiming in on bluesky or threads soon.

The presidential campaign too stupid to competently stage a photo.

note: it's The Onion Also note: The Onion announced this week a new home delivery option for just $50/year. "You can sign up for The Onion's print edition on our brand new website at https://membership.theonion.com. It's a beautiful paper that gets better as you flip through it. And there is nothing more beautiful than our centerfold."

If you didn't watch the video the far-right christian nationalist dude drafting Presidential directives and legislation for the guy he hopes will be the next president, and acting 100% on his behalf, explains how "protect the eyes of the poor children" was a trojan horse, and the next step will be additional laws and prosecutions over supposed "human rights" abuses. Or, "we hope" as he says.

He looks like a school shooter. (Yes that's Hunter) The Drumpf team are on top of their game, peaking at the right time. Plainly. See ya in Nebraska! No, Florida!!

LET'S GO

Impressive

There's a name this band contest. I think Depeche Choad is, so far, the winner.

Fox News is really ramping up their oppo research and attempting to land body blows.

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old topic, somewhat fresh info. Dale is Canadian journalist and Corey is a law school prof at KU

Hey @Enchubbenare ya worried now? https://theintercept.com/2024/08/16/project-2025-russ-vought-porn-ban/

Further clarity on which direction Trump is headed: The Trump campaign has hired Alex Bruesewitz, a "Stop the Steal" organizer who pled the Fifth in refusing to answer questions from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/trump-campaign-hires-stop-the-steal-organizer-jan-6-conspiracy-theorist-alex-bruesewitz/

I get that's a possibility, and that someone perhaps tried to make a clever political point or even bring the opposition into disrepute. OTOH taping a "hunting permit" for Hispanics specifically on the front of Hispanic-owned businesses seems an unlikely method to do so given the aggressive, violent and targeted message. When the opposition tells you who they are, believe them. Are they (Trump and his supporters) racist? Yes. At least five Project 2025 contributors have a history of racist writing or statements, or white supremacist activity. One contributor wrote in his PhD dissertation that immigrants have lower IQs than white native citizens. Project 2025 contributor Jason Richwine’s 2009 PhD thesis claimed that “no one knows whether Hispanics will ever reach IQ parity with whites, but the prediction that new Hispanic immigrants will have low-IQ children and grandchildren is difficult to argue against.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/07/29/project-2025-racist-writing/74567007007/ - and that's the thugs at the top of the organization, not the thugs voting for 'em. Are they violent (and acting out right now)? Yes.

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here's the beginning of said chapter in their policy compilation: https://project2025truth.com/pdf/503/ the relevant portion is on page 510 The section was authored by Drumpf's former HUD Secretary. Each of the relevant impulses aren't necessarily explicit but based on my reading, the impulse(s) seem to be: Own the libs, tear down HUD allow political appointees to dictate where money gets spent, push more people into the renter class to enrich private equity firms continue to destroy the middle class This is another bullet point from project 2025. I'd need an expert to confirm but I believe this relates to doing away with federally backed loans for single family housing through Fannie Mae.

TBT. Only a glob of sour cream in that shiit.

I get not being excited about or wanting to support a $25k subsidy to assist first time home buyers, but the other side is actively pushing policies that would make buying a home much more difficult than it is today.

Yep. It's another version of why can't WE say the N word???

The racists are still very angry and offended about a joke. Meanwhile:

The longer version of that roundtable is quite damning about Mace's integrity and an embarrassing #fail. (It's also a great example of why I turned off cable news 20ish years ago). https://www.threads.net/@acynig/post/C-txLthxcl2/?xmt=AQGz43WHI2p-jebsal4ta-ZGKFxW3XdYuWsZbXFFLMNtKA https://www.threads.net/@acynig/post/C-txLthxcl2/?xmt=AQGz43WHI2p-jebsal4ta-ZGKFxW3XdYuWsZbXFFLMNtKA

I disagree with your premise. They're putting meat on the bones of her campaign (edit - for the media, for content at rallies) and appealing to younger votes, not mollifying progressives. Candidates need a simple plan to rally an audience on the stump, and to sound like a reasonable step to the media. Detailed plans and discussing policy doesn't work. The media pays no attention. See Hillary Clinton's campaign, for example. The next 10 weeks aren't about legislation; they're about winning an election so you can pass legislation. Bare bones ideas are what matters in a campaign. The legislative process is where you worry about the details, but they have to get there first. Jeez, the extreme-whites are really kicking up a fuss about spicy tacos. Fortunately, they're on the receiving end of a snide of mockery.

Someone tell Cory how commas work: Have sofa, fuck sofa!

An update about a podcaster

Me: Wow that sucks, totally bonkers, fuck that idiotic, corrupt Ken Paxton. Also me: Imagine the fun times we could have making Elmo cry if Texas were to turn Blue.