The Trump Presidency 2.0

[RainMaker]

Like they just used it this week ffs. It was even on the news!

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

The new 100k H1B fee comes with the ability for Trump to make exceptions, so it's just more mafia-based government.

Just saw this. Truly insane stuff. At first I thought it was about destroying the health industry more but now it is just a grift for his friends to put smaller businesses under.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

How have you followed politics for more than a week and not know what the nuclear option is? They can pass whatever the fuck they want with a simple majority.

I'll just leave it at my previous quote for now. We shall see if they will use the nuclear option for funding bill on Oct 1 or not.

But I will admit that dynamics have changed quite a bit. I can see the GOP Senate try this now with Trump pressure. But until then, the senators will be loathe to set the precedence and won't successfully do the nuclear option because of all the inherent challenges (e.g. we know its not as easy to do as you proclaim it is).

But as always with you, talk is cheap (e.g. US is not decoupling from China, Philippines is not a democracy, and my favorite ... its a violation of constitutional rights when "when asked by a LEO, just hand over DL, proof of insurance, and registration"). So, let's see on Oct 1 what happens (or not).

[RainMaker]

The point is that it is all in their control. They control every branch and can pass a CR with a majority vote if they want. They make the rules.

[RainMaker]

Good thing he confessed in that very real "reproduced" text message exchange. Because an untraceable rifle that there is not a single image or video of him with might have made a tough case.

Rifle that killed Charlie Kirk was older than serial numbers

[cuervo72]

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/tom...ion-rcna232568

Didn’t see any dems impeding the investigation into Menendez.

Yes, there are dirty politicians on either side. One side, as has been said already, is magnitudes worse than the other. Also, one side will at least attempt to hold members to some sort of ethics.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

The point is that it is all in their control. They control every branch and can pass a CR with a majority vote if they want. They make the rules.

Per my earlier post, we'll find out if it's as easy (and realistic) as you say it to bypass the filibuster for a funding ball by Oct 1.

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Edward64

We'll find out if it's as easy (and realistic) as you say it to bypass the filibuster for a funding ball by Oct 1.

They literally just did this days ago. Easy and realistic. Did you grow up near a lot of lead paint?

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/tom...ion-rcna232568

Didn’t see any dems impeding the investigation into Menendez.

Yes, there are dirty politicians on either side. One side, as has been said already, is magnitudes worse than the other. Also, one side will at least attempt to hold members to some sort of ethics.

Homan was originally appointed by Obama and he even got a nice award from him.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

They literally just did this days ago. Easy and realistic. Did you grow up near a lot of lead paint?

As I said, talk is cheap. Let's see on Oct 1

We'll find out if it's as easy (and realistic) as you say it to bypass the filibuster for a funding ball by Oct 1.

[RainMaker]

Whether they pass a CR or not has nothing to do with what I said. I think you know that and just embarrassed you didn't know that they could work around the 60 vote threshold. Point stands that Republicans hold all the power and are responsible for this.

[RainMaker]

He still thinks asylum means insane people.

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[Edward64]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Whether they pass a CR or not has nothing to do with what I said. I think you know that and just embarrassed you didn't know that they could work around the 60 vote threshold. Point stands that Republicans hold all the power and are responsible for this.

I think you've just come to realize there is a difference between "theoretically can" vs "realistically can or want to" (and specifically on a funding bill), and hence, my original reference to the game of chicken.

So, we shall see on Oct 1.

[RainMaker]

That "theoretical" procedure they just did a few days ago.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

That "theoretical" procedure they just did a few days ago.

Reading comprehension again.

"theoretical can ... specifically on a funding bill" vs "realistically can or want to ... specifically on a funding bill".

But yeah, I think your talk is cheap. So, Oct 1 is coming up. Let's see how (as you say) "easy and realistic" it is.


T-10

[Ghost Econ]

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents | Trump administration | The Guardian


If you don't feel like reading, Trump's border czar was caught taking bribes from undercover FBI agents before the election. Everything was dropped after Trump took office.

[Ghost Econ]

Oklahoma legislators want to mandate Charlie Kirk statues on all college campuses

https://legiscan.com/OK/text/SB1187/...Introduced.pdf

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Ghost Econ

Oklahoma legislators want to mandate Charlie Kirk statues on all college campuses

https://legiscan.com/OK/text/SB1187/...Introduced.pdf

Troy Nehls called him the 13th disciple. Kirk was probably one of the least Christ-like people on the planet.

I saw a video of a church using AI to have "Charlie" address their congregation. It was creepy, weird, and got a standing ovation.

[RainMaker]

50th in education for a reason.

[JPhillips]

Tucker gave a eulogy where he said men in a dark room eating hummus decided to kill Kirk.

FFS.

[bhlloy]

We are firmly in first episode of the prequel to The Handsmaid's Tale territory, let's be honest.

[JPhillips]

Trump said they've found the answer to autism.

[Mota]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Trump said they've found the answer to autism.

Let me guess ... banning vaccines?

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Trump said they've found the answer to autism.

And he announced it at Charlie Kirk's memorial.

[CrimsonFox]

actually trump being autistic would explain a lot of things

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by Mota

Let me guess ... banning vaccines?

Tylenol.

Fireworks for Trump's entrance at someone else's memorial service is something.

[Danny]

Sell your kenvue stock while you have the chance.

[bhlloy]

Ironically, he’s going to absolutely destroy the stock price of an American company and plug a drug as a miracle cure that is manufactured best I can tell by a French company

[RainMaker]

Good news! We get to bailout Argentina next.

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[Ksyrup]

These people are absolutely ridiculous. Charlie Kirk saved lives because his body was so amazing it stopped the bullet from exiting and killing others.

Charlie Kirk ally reveals 'absolute miracle' that may have saved lives during fatal shooting

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Tylenol.

Fireworks for Trump's entrance at someone else's memorial service is something.

I confess, I thought this was a joke.

[Atocep]

Apparently, according to turning point USA, Charlie Kirk was superman (their words) and his neck stopped the bullet that would have killed others as well.

This entire thing is, without hyperbole, the weirdest shit I've ever seen. They can't seriously claim they aren't in a cult at this point.

[Ghost Econ]

You know who else took a bullet and saved lives?
Hitler

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by bhlloy

Ironically, he’s going to absolutely destroy the stock price of an American company and plug a drug as a miracle cure that is manufactured best I can tell by a French company

But sold by... Dr. Oz!

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

These people are absolutely ridiculous. Charlie Kirk saved lives because his body was so amazing it stopped the bullet from exiting and killing others.

Charlie Kirk ally reveals 'absolute miracle' that may have saved lives during fatal shooting

That shit can go through an oak tree. No one's neck is stopping that. Really helping the conspiracy theory industry though.

[Arles]

Being here in Arizona, yesterday was wild. I feel like the Pope could have died and received less pomp and circumstance than Kirk. It is wild how crazy people are about him now. Listen, it's sad and unfortunate that someone took his life, but people are acting like Kirk was the messiah and will come back alive at Easter.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by Arles

Being here in Arizona, yesterday was wild. I feel like the Pope could have died and received less pomp and circumstance than Kirk. It is wild how crazy people are about him now. Listen, it's sad and unfortunate that someone took his life, but people are acting like Kirk was the messiah and will come back alive at Easter.

I feel like all of the religious people who have taken shit for supporting Trump suddenly see an out by transferring their outpouring of support to Kirk because he was outwardly a Christian and it's easy to shut people down for criticizing his views since he's dead.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I feel like all of the religious people who have taken shit for supporting Trump suddenly see an out by transferring their outpouring of support to Kirk because he was outwardly a Christian and it's easy to shut people down for criticizing his views since he's dead.

White christians have been desperate for a martyr to latch onto.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Arles

Being here in Arizona, yesterday was wild. I feel like the Pope could have died and received less pomp and circumstance than Kirk.

Kirk's job wasn't filled by a Socialist in recent years.

[JPhillips]

The Grindr app kept crashing, as it does wherever large numbers of GOPers gather.

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I feel like all of the religious people who have taken shit for supporting Trump suddenly see an out by transferring their outpouring of support to Kirk because he was outwardly a Christian and it's easy to shut people down for criticizing his views since he's dead.

Evangelicals have very little in common with actual Christianity. It's just a lifestyle brand at this point. And this was an excuse to hold a party and promote the brand. I don't think it's all that deep.

[Lathum]

Kimmel has been reinstated. Should be interesting.

[Arles]

Selfishly, I'm a little excited. We have a family trip to Disney World next week and if the right decides to boycott ABC/ESPN/Disney for the Kimmel thing, lines should be super short!

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Atocep

White christians have been desperate for a martyr to latch onto.

It's funny because Christianity has no shortage of martyrs to latch on to. But they'd actually have to be Christian to know about them. Likely don't teach that at the Mega Church in-between rock concerts and laser light shows.

[Edward64]

Great news. Hope this strengthens the backbone of networks.

[Danny]

We had cancelled our Disney+ etc but will reactivate now.

Im assuming disney realized die hard maga already hates them and their audience is mostly moderate and liberal.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Arles

Selfishly, I'm a little excited. We have a family trip to Disney World next week and if the right decides to boycott ABC/ESPN/Disney for the Kimmel thing, lines should be super short!

Just like they boycotted the NFL. They are all talk.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Good news! We get to bailout Argentina next.

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That was a paywall. What did it say?

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

That was a paywall. What did it say?

Argentina economy is collapsing because they elected a Libertarian guy who got his economic policies off Reddit and American taxpayers are going to bail them out.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...s-white-house/

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Argentina economy is collapsing because they elected a Libertarian guy who got his economic policies off Reddit and American taxpayers are going to bail them out.

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Sounds about right. Did you also see Trump is trying to force Afghanistan into returning Bagram airforce base? Re-invasion should be fun.


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