Trumps Presidency 2025

[romad1]

11 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Cory Booker is still going. Its been over 12 hours. 

I'm for this.  

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[romad1]

true

 

[smr-nj]

My Senator (Corey Booker) still at it. Over 16 hrs, started at 7pm last night. 💙

Thank you Corey

[antrat]

Just a little reminder of how insane this all is. I just had to renew my business license. On the form, there is a part that says "Have you or any of the owners ever been convicted of a felony?"

The answer was no, but I felt like writing "The current president is a 34 time convicted felon. Why does this question appear on any form anymore?"

I mean, you can be president but can't run a small business if you are a felon?

Absurdity.

[Tiger337]

28 minutes ago, romad1 said:

true

 

I was going to report Elon and Melania, but then I thought..."What the **** am I going to do with crypto?'

[Tiger337]

2 minutes ago, antrat said:

Just a little reminder of how insane this all is. I just had to renew my business license. On the form, there is a part that says "Have you or any of the owners ever been convicted of a felony?"

The answer was no, but I felt like writing "The current president is a 34 time convicted felon. Why does this question appear on any form anymore?"

I mean, you can be president but can't run a small business if you are a felon?

Absurdity.

That's the thing.  He has been involved in so many crimes including probably the worst one in the history of the country.  Why should we even recognize his presidency at all?  

[Tigerbomb13]

1 hour ago, Motown Bombers said:

 

I don’t know why this is not getting more attention than it has. We have the richest nation in the world, and we are involved in clear human rights abuses. 

[romad1]

7 minutes ago, Tigerbomb13 said:

I don’t know why this is not getting more attention than it has. We have the richest nation in the world, and we are involved in clear human rights abuses. 

its horrifying for sure. 

[romad1]

1 hour ago, smr-nj said:

My Senator (Corey Booker) still at it. Over 16 hrs, started at 7pm last night. 💙

Thank you Corey

6 more hours in him?  I mean an athlete who has a goal like the Strom Thurmond 24 hours seems like he could do it. 

[smr-nj]

38 minutes ago, romad1 said:

6 more hours in him?  I mean an athlete who has a goal like the Strom Thurmond 24 hours seems like he could do it. 

He looks fairly strong now, his voice a bit weary, …. Reminds me of a kid who is trying like hell to stay awake and looks just a little punch-drunk. 🙂

But, about two years ago, he started a daily morning run routine which definitely (his assessment) has raised his stamina. I hope so. He’s pretty big man, size-wise.

I am thinking he can break the record, maybe benefiting from a fourth or fifth wind.

But, regardless of the record, I am proud of my senator.

edited to add:  looking like he has found that 2nd or 3rd wind. 😁

[oblong]

Stackhouse Filibuster... great episode.

Grandfathers

[RatkoVarda]

55 minutes ago, Tigerbomb13 said:

I don’t know why this is not getting more attention than it has. We have the richest nation in the world, and we are involved in clear human rights abuses. 

one of the few times Trump actually followed through; he promised that he would demean and degrade the Other, so that MAGA would be momentarily entertained by the abject cruelty - he's delivered.

[romad1]

I got a very good response from Sen Mark Warner on the Zelensky incident at the White House.  I'll parse that out later. 

 

[Tigerbomb13]

Setting aside the seriousness of the crime itself, there hasn’t even been a trial yet. 

[gehringer_2]

More winning

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The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing PMI registered a reading of 49.0 in March, down from February's 50.3 reading and below the 49.5 economists polled by Bloomberg had expected. Readings above 50 for this index indicate an expansion in activity, while readings below 50 indicate a contraction.

The prices paid index surged to 69.4, up from 62.4 the month prior and the highest reading since June 2022, reflecting companies' continued increase in costs. Economists had expected a reading of 64.6.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-manufacturing-slips-into-contraction-as-costs-surge-pressured-by-trump-tariffs-144436638.html

[romad1]

2 minutes ago, Tigerbomb13 said:

Setting aside the seriousness of the crime itself, there hasn’t even been a trial yet. 

Obvious thing is obvious.  They are scared of the people. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[smr-nj]

He’s looking strong. I think if he wanted to go past 24hrs 18 minutes, he can.

[romad1]

My Mark Warner email response,

 

Dear Mr [Nice try ISIS, not today]

Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts related to Ukraine, and Russia’s violent invasion.

          I have been horrified by President Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine as it fights for survival against Russia’s unprovoked and brutal aggression. Putin’s invasion of a smaller sovereign state is immoral, and poses a monumental threat to our core security interests. Trump’s inability to condemn Russia for its heinous acts, and his policies that have actively aligned the United States of America with countries like Russia and North Korea, via our votes at the United Nations, is a new low and a stain on our history.

          The President’s treatment of President Zelenskyy during the meeting at the White House earlier this year was beyond bizarre and an embarrassment. Trump’s embrace of Putin and decisions impacting our vital military and intelligence support to Ukraine, offered a great victory to tyrant rulers around the world, and drive us away from our allies who – for generations – stood by our side as we worked to create a safer and more prosperous world after the horrors of the Second World War.

          Ukrainians have displayed remarkable courage, resolve, and strength as they fend off Russia’s brutal invasion. While Putin naively expected that Kyiv would fall in a matter of days, Ukraine has instead displayed tremendous willingness and ability to fight and has decimated Russia’s military capabilities for some time to come.

          Without risking the life of a single American or NATO soldier, Ukraine has imposed enormous losses on Russia’s military, preserved democracy over autocracy, and thwarted Putin’s imperial ambitions. As Ukraine continues its fight against Russian authoritarianism, continued American support remains decisive.

          As the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I will continue working to ensure that Ukraine has the diplomatic, security and intelligence backing that they so critically need, and I will hold the administration’s feet to the fire to ensure that President Trump abides by the United States’ commitments to allies and partners.

 

Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

[Motown Bombers]

That's better than I get from John James on the rare occasion I get a response from James. At this point, I just use ChatGPT to create snarky emails to send to John James. 

[smr-nj]

Corey’s getting emotional reading the unknown soldier poem. Difficult to not also tear up listening. 
 

Thinking about Trump and Musk’s disdain for our military. Damn them. Damn their cuts to veterans programs. Damn them to hell.

[CMRivdogs]

The very people loosing their minds over the price of eggs a year ago now telling us to suck it up about our retirement funds...

 

[Motown Bombers]

I'm old enough to remember when the forum Nazi would chide anyone who suggested inflation was going down.