Trump’s America

[Gap03 3,303]

Just now, wood said:

Good. There will still be some true Republicans in both the House and the Senate who won't sell out to the more extreme MAGAts. Hopefully they can hold the line and be Trump's guardrails for this term. The MAGAts will deride them and call them RINOs, but anyone who's been paying attention knows who the real RINOs are. 

I think I see the flaw here, though ...

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[mchookem 16,318]

i really thought Phil Donahue was dead! who knew

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Good. There will still be some true Republicans in both the House and the Senate who won't sell out to the more extreme MAGAts. Hopefully they can hold the line and be Trump's guardrails for this term. The MAGAts will deride them and call them RINOs, but anyone who's been paying attention knows who the real RINOs are. 

I wouldn’t hold your breath. Thune has already paid lip service to working with the house and moving Trumps agenda forward. Yippee.

[C-Man 27,183]

2 hours ago, wood said:

In order to properly rep this, we need a "crying" or "sad" emoji that we can use simultaneously with the laugh emoji.

[tx 3 putt 76,862]

13 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

I wouldn’t hold your breath. Thune has already paid lip service to working with the house and moving Trumps agenda forward. Yippee.

 

lulz 

 

[Mango4 189]

1 hour ago, wood said:

Good. There will still be some true Republicans in both the House and the Senate who won't sell out to the more extreme MAGAts. Hopefully they can hold the line and be Trump's guardrails for this term. The MAGAts will deride them and call them RINOs, but anyone who's been paying attention knows who the real RINOs are. 

You think Thune has a backbone? That's cute

[tx 3 putt 76,862]

1 minute ago, Mango4 said:

You think Thune has a backbone? That's cute

 

he's rick scott minus the biggest medicare fraud ever 

[Hank Kingsley 20,903]

11 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

lulz 

 

Sick burn, "Democratic Wins Media". You sure showed them! 

 

[Macanudo 12,974]

1 hour ago, wood said:

Good. There will still be some true Republicans in both the House and the Senate who won't sell out to the more extreme MAGAts. Hopefully they can hold the line and be Trump's guardrails for this term. The MAGAts will deride them and call them RINOs, but anyone who's been paying attention knows who the real RINOs are. 

You.....  Are..... Naive.

[pacman 7,354]

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Republicans are elevating a leader associated with the establishment wing of the party over Florida Sen. Rick Scott,

In what silly world is Rick Scott not part of the "establishment". He has only been a politician for a few years less than Thune and has the added bonus of being rich from defrauding the government.

[Dbeasy 15,039]

It's taken several days to recover from the shock that half this country elected one of the most vile, weak candidates in US history.  Much like I did in 2016, I'm taking stock of having Trump as President to see if there is anything of value that he could deliver, given his first Presidency was nothing but a coattail ride on Obama and on the Republicans who cut taxes to artificially juice the markets, in exchange for nation-crippling debt levels. So let's take a look:

1. Republican action on deficit reduction/govt spending -  yes, these toddlers having full control of the government is quite unnverving.  However, because they refused to work with Democrats to solve problems from Obama forward, being the toddlers they are, maybe they will tackle the deficit with a plan that doesn't go too deep on cost-cutting and raises some taxes somewhere, somehow. I highly doubt it, but we will wait and see. The good news is that if they just cut taxes and balloon the deficit even more, or cut government spending too hard and fast, the economy will fall apart and a Democrat or moderate Republican will be President in 2028.

2. Republican action on Medicare and Social Security stabilization - same as above. Because they are toddlers who refuse to govern when not in control, maybe they will do something now that is only partially devastating to the aging, not fully devastating. At least it's not ignoring the problem, like they've done to date with a Democrat in the Presidency.

3. Healthcare - Obamacare is not perfect. Maybe they do replace it with something that works better. I highly doubt it because they have no plan and don't seem to want one, but there is room for improvement. Who am I kidding, there is no way this one becomes a positive.

4. Ukraine Foreign Policy - The US has been footing the bill for Ukraine, and even though a lot of that money goes back to US companies, maybe there is a solution there that doesn't involve the Ukraine being partially for fully taken over. I highly highly doubt it. But, it seems half of Americans don't care, which is amazing to me.

5. China Foreign Policy - I've been a huge critic of China for a long time and whether it's tariffs or something else, I'm all for developing some sort of improved relationship where the trade isn't so imbalanced and Taiwan doesn't get invaded.  But in my opinion, nothing good will happen, just like nothing good happened during his first four years.  I do think there is a nonzero chance China holds off on invading Taiwan until 2028+ because they probably do think Trump is an unhinged idiot who would launch a nuclear weapon, which he probably would. So that's a positive I guess.

6. Immigration - Biden was slow to do anything about immigration and Trump torpedo'ing the immigration bill was bs, but we do need to have more secure borders, so maybe this time they can do it without as many human rights violations? Doubtful, but we can hope.

Unfortunately, all of the following will definitely get worse because he's President:

1. Hate speech and actions will continue to rise quickly.

2. Wealth inequality will soar, with billionaires becoming even more insanely wealthy

3. Other foreign relations will be a disaster; we will get no support anywhere in the world for anything

4. Women's rights will continue to erode substantially.

5. Separation of christian religion and state will erode substantially.

6. Palestinians could be substantially worse off.

7. Minority, LBGTQ rights will erode substantially.

As I type this, I can't believe people voted for this.  Nevermind, yes I can.

[UrbanAchiever 276]

3 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

It's taken several days to recover from the shock that half this country elected one of the most vile, weak candidates in US history.  Much like I did in 2016, I'm taking stock of having Trump as President to see if there is anything of value that he could deliver, given his first Presidency was nothing but a coattail ride on Obama and on the Republicans who cut taxes to artificially juice the markets, in exchange for nation-crippling debt levels. So let's take a look:

1. Republican action on deficit reduction/govt spending -  yes, these toddlers having full control of the government is quite unnverving.  However, because they refused to work with Democrats to solve problems from Obama forward, being the toddlers they are, maybe they will tackle the deficit with a plan that doesn't go too deep on cost-cutting and raises some taxes somewhere, somehow. I highly doubt it, but we will wait and see. The good news is that if they just cut taxes and balloon the deficit even more, or cut government spending too hard and fast, the economy will fall apart and a Democrat or moderate Republican will be President in 2028.

2. Republican action on Medicare and Social Security stabilization - same as above. Because they are toddlers who refuse to govern when not in control, maybe they will do something now that is only partially devastating to the aging, not fully devastating. At least it's not ignoring the problem, like they've done to date with a Democrat in the Presidency.

3. Healthcare - Obamacare is not perfect. Maybe they do replace it with something that works better. I highly doubt it because they have no plan and don't seem to want one, but there is room for improvement. Who am I kidding, there is no way this one becomes a positive.

4. Ukraine Foreign Policy - The US has been footing the bill for Ukraine, and even though a lot of that money goes back to US companies, maybe there is a solution there that doesn't involve the Ukraine being partially for fully taken over. I highly highly doubt it. But, it seems half of Americans don't care, which is amazing to me.

5. China Foreign Policy - I've been a huge critic of China for a long time and whether it's tariffs or something else, I'm all for developing some sort of improved relationship where the trade isn't so imbalanced and Taiwan doesn't get invaded.  But in my opinion, nothing good will happen, just like nothing good happened during his first four years.  I do think there is a nonzero chance China holds off on invading Taiwan until 2028+ because they probably do think Trump is an unhinged idiot who would launch a nuclear weapon, which he probably would. So that's a positive I guess.

6. Immigration - Biden was slow to do anything about immigration and Trump torpedo'ing the immigration bill was bs, but we do need to have more secure borders, so maybe this time they can do it without as many human rights violations? Doubtful, but we can hope.

Unfortunately, all of the following will definitely get worse because he's President:

1. Hate speech and actions will continue to rise quickly.

2. Wealth inequality will soar, with billionaires becoming even more insanely wealthy

3. Other foreign relations will be a disaster; we will get no support anywhere in the world for anything

4. Women's rights will continue to erode substantially.

5. Separation of christian religion and state will erode substantially.

6. Palestinians could be substantially worse off.

7. Minority, LBGTQ rights will erode substantially.

As I type this, I can't believe people voted for this.  Nevermind, yes I can.

But on the upside, eggs will be fifty cents cheaper.

[Hookah Horns 3,083]

Trump wouldn't lift a finger for Taiwan. What have they done for Trump? 

[Hookah Horns 3,083]

9 minutes ago, UrbanAchiever said:

But on the upside, eggs will be fifty cents cheaper.

I doubt it. 

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[Red Five 40,822]

On Pod Save America they were talking about people who should probably leave the country for their own protection. People like Michael Cohen. Fauci is probably another one, and that is so incredibly sad.

[956 Worldwide 34,695]

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-team-drawing-up-list-pentagon-officers-fire-sources-say-2024-11-13/
 

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Plan potentially includes firing Joint Chiefs of Staff, including Milley appointees

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, supports Pentagon leadership overhaul

Some US officials doubt feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two sources said, in what would be an unprecedented shakeup at the Pentagon.

The planning for the firings is at an early stage after Trump's Nov. 5 election victory and could change as Trump's administration takes shape, said the sources, who are familiar with the Trump transition and requested anonymity to speak candidly about the plans.

Plans in the works to fire all the chiefs and vice chiefs, and anyone affiliated with Milley. 

[tx 3 putt 76,862]

stephen millers power will be unchecked ….

[washparkhorn 9,939]

Watch as the Republicans pass awful legislation—without the 60 senators Democrats insist are necessary to pass any legislation. 

[Ghost of LL 15,531]

22 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

stephen millers power will be unchecked ….

In part because of this I think disunion within the next four years is becoming more likely than not.

But I say "in part because of this."  The real impetus toward disunion is that the Trump Administration is going to be so filled with idiots and incompetents that it will be unable to forestall it.  In a million little legalistic ways, California and Washington and New York and Massachusetts are going to take steps to forestall the Trump Administration's grand plans.  And little by little, they're going to be successful.  

It's not that there's going to be some grand declaration of secession.  It's just that in 2027, the federal writ won't run in California or Massachusetts.

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Matt Gaetz picked to be AG. Loyalty tests coming early and often. Yay.

[Dnaguy 11,912]

7 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

Matt Gaetz picked to be AG. Loyalty tests coming early and often. Yay.

Wow Grape!

 

[MissingInAction 25,002]

Hope @immamac has the magnets and drills ready to destroy the surly servers. 

[CTC2 2,791]

1 minute ago, MissingInAction said:

Hope @immamac has the magnets and drills ready to destroy the surly servers. 

Yeah, I’d like to know about this too. 

[Brisketexan 105,043]

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?

I remember. 

I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

[Ghost of LL 15,531]

3 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?

I remember. 

I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country and in his own house.

[hpslugga 4,058]

11 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?

I remember. 

I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

BUT THE COST OF EGGS AND BACON!!!

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?
I remember. 
I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

[CTC2 2,791]

16 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?

I remember. 

I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

Only the truly stupid doubted it. 

[Tonesky 932]

1 hour ago, washparkhorn said:

Watch as the Republicans pass awful legislation—without the 60 senators Democrats insist are necessary to pass any legislation. 

Oh, the panties that will twist when the republicans eliminate the filibuster with the ease that Kristi Noem eliminated her dog. 

[MissingInAction 25,002]

Beginning to think about at what point do they STOP people from leaving the country.

As the insanity comes to fruition, everyone with the means to GTFO will do so.

I know I am.

The corporate overlords aren't going to like all of their talent leaving.

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Anyone else looking at banking overseas?

[mchookem 16,318]

58 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Man.  Y'all remember when I was an irrational alarmist out on the ledge, talking insane shit about how bad a Trump regime would be?

I remember. 

I really wish that I'd turned out to be an insane alarmist who was totally wrong.  Instead, I'm just insane.  I'll take it, I guess.

 

[Brisketexan 105,043]

7 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

Anyone else looking at banking overseas?

It's a bit of a pain in the ass....but yeah, I'm glad to have both bank accounts and assets outside of this country.  I intend to increase both.

[DDD Dad 14,323]

2 hours ago, UrbanAchiever said:

But on the upside, eggs will be fifty cents cheaper.

[Beantown Express 2.0 6,559]

20 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

Anyone else looking at banking overseas?

I put all my money into Dogecoin.  That’s overseas, right?

[DDD Dad 14,323]

The good news is that we won't have to worry about having federal elections anymore.

[Born to Run 6,569]

19 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

The good news is that we won't have to worry about having federal elections anymore.

Fuck yeah no more political ads during football!

Edited November 14 by Born to Run

[Evil Bill Obrien 3,256]

1 hour ago, MissingInAction said:

Hope @immamac has the magnets and drills ready to destroy the surly servers. 

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Thermite

[CTC2 2,791]

1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

It's a bit of a pain in the ass....but yeah, I'm glad to have both bank accounts and assets outside of this country.  I intend to increase both.

How about a primer on how that works for the uninitiated?

[Gatorubet 30,183]

1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

It's a bit of a pain in the ass....but yeah, I'm glad to have both bank accounts and assets outside of this country.  I intend to increase both.

 

24 minutes ago, CTC2 said:

How about a primer on how that works for the uninitiated?

It involves white powder incased in bags of medical grade silicone - and a brief body cavity access surgery and subsequent air travel. 

For $9.95 I can break it down in detail for you. The “I’m not a mule” T-shirt is extra.

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Buy 1 bitcoin. Let it hit $100k. Send to Vanuatu for citizenship. Open bank accounts around the world….. and profit.

[Goofyboy 3,268]

Buy 1 bitcoin. Let it hit $100k. Send to Vanuatu for citizenship. Open bank accounts around the world….. and profit.

[Born to Run 6,569]

9 minutes ago, Gatorubet said:

 

It involves white powder incased in bags of medical grade silicone - and a brief body cavity access surgery and subsequent air travel. 

For $9.95 I can break it down in detail for you. The “I’m not a mule” T-shirt is extra.

You hiring?

[TwiceHorn 31,434]

23 hours ago, ChiTownDoc said:

Always

I'm quite sure you need a Chief Patent Counsel.

[C-Man 27,183]

[Da Fino 2,772]

3 hours ago, CTC2 said:

How about a primer on how that works for the uninitiated?

There isn’t a good primer. It’s not easy at all. 

[F250 28,761]

5 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

Hope @immamac has the magnets and drills ready to destroy the surly servers. 

Uh, these are from six years ago on the internet archive.

 

[DixonHur 11,292]

On 11/12/2024 at 12:49 PM, Macklemore said:

Make Pizza Hut Great Again.

https://www.reddit.com/r/etymology/s/3ldKClFEgR

TIL: The surname Hitler is derived from German word Hüttler, which means "one who lives in a hut" (Hütte) (“hut”). So this means, in a way, 'Hitler' and 'Hut' are cognates.

Coincidence?