cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Translation: If I like the numbers, I’ll accept them. Otherwise, they’re fake.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Translation: If I like the numbers, I’ll accept them. Otherwise, they’re fake.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Is it true that tomorrow’s EO will demand that all Democrats find the nearest bridge and jump off it?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
This definitely improves his chances for Nobel Peace Prize.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's see which states fare better health-wise in 10 years.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
open.substack.com/pub/cmarmita...
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why have you adopted the Republican pejorative of "Democratic?"
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s gone from Two Week Trump to Too Weak Trump!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you kidding?? You think geology is the biggest obstacle??
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
No kidding. Did anyone believe otherwise?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
When does the Navy officer show up and get us off this island?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Who of sound mind is fascinated with firing squads, hangings, and group executions? Shouldn't that be the lede??
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sick of hearing, "Trump can't just (fill in the blank)"--and then he finds a way before courts can catch up.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
So they couldn't even indict a ham sandwich.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Only those needing healthcare.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social By withholding your endorsement of Mamdani, you're strengthening the regime's hand in sending troops to NYC after he's elected.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Is AI managing your social media accounts?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Article’s mission: how do we let the reader know the president is bonkers and getting worse without saying the president is bonkers and getting worse. More like these are needed, including the sarcastic touches.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
I wish former nonMAGA Republicans would focus on figuring out how and why their party was annihilated by its right wingnuts who are taking this country apart piece by piece instead of lecturing Dems. Fix your own house.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why are you normalizing his mental derangement? We are watching him deteriorate day by day—just look at what he’s done to the Oval Office. It’s a dystopian megalomaniac delusion of grandeur.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why are you reporting this crap?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
“I’m Secretary of State, I’m Secretary of State, I’m Secretary of State….”
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Do they each have throw up bowls next to them?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If you accept that the President of the United States has lost his mind, everything makes sense.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Republicans have lost their entire party. Gone. And everything that came before—including the sanctified Reagan—was prelude to its being gobbled up by MAGA. Democrats will find their path, or America will be lost for generations.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why couldn’t we have a benevolent despot for our first one?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why didn't Welker challenge him. That's why they keep getting away with this s**t.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
What’s he saying that you disagree with?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
POTUS is nuts
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
I am an American.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Republicans have worked hard to close the gap or exceed Democratic voters in use of Mail Ballots. Will be lots of Republican voting officials unhappy with his message.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Didn't Ukraine agree to give up its nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for security guarantees from U.S., U.K. and Russia? How's that worked out?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
He is mentally incompetent, the rest of the world knows he is and treats him as such, but we have to pretend he is normal.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Corporate media can't stop treating Trump as if he's normal.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
When a question is not asked in good faith, it shouldn't be answered as if it's a legitimate question.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
He was critical of Trump before the election, so his soft-pedaling on Trump, Epstein and WP departures and editorial direction stunned me--as did the fawning reverence and lack of pushback from Melber.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Cancelled subscription to your Substack account. You damaged your reputation with this bizarre interview that served no journalistic purpose.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
@thebeat.msnbc.com If Bezos didn't pay Bob Woodward for his appearance tonite, he should. Sucking up to Trump, gaslighting on the WP departures, and "nothing to see here" on Epstein. Bob "follow the money" Woodward of Watergate coverup fame is now just another sellout.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
@thebeat.msnbc.com Just heard Bob Woodward say in effect, "nothing to see here," about the Epstein coverup and say Trump doesn't know the negative effect he's having. Astounding coming from someone who exposed Watergate coverup! Made pathetic defenses of WP, real reason for being on, it seems.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Might explain his multiple bankruptcies.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Alternate headline: President Trump’s Economic Adviser Lies And Retains His Job Yet Again.”
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Not to worry. "Battleship" was his favorite game and he was the best ever--beat everyone.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s time to view the entire Republican Party’s actions as an attack on our country and an attempt to tear apart every value and institution that has made America exceptional.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Erstwhile?? Who says that??
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
He doodles, diddles and doddles! What a talent!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Charisma is overrated.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
"The radical left Democrats have hit pay dirt, again" is an odd way to start what he claims is a hoax.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Are we reaching "A Face In the Crowd" territory?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
With Stalin as an ally in WWII, FDR and Churchill knew exactly who they were dealing with, but defeating Hitler was Goal One.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrong. Doesn’t end taxes on tips. Read the fine print.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrong. Hasn’t passed yet. Read your own story.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why isn't this a violation of the 8th Amendment, prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment? Since when are Americans ok with essentially torturing people whose crimes were risking everything to come to the U.S. to work their asses off for meager pay?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
He has totally flipped out. He cannot be left unsupervised.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Dr Strangelove is now our president.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Really?They were bright enough to get into power, run roughshod over the Constitution, the rule of law, separation of powers....should I go on? Bright or not, they're evil and they're killing this country while Dems wring their hands and make whiney noises.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes I’m sure they’re making strongly worded whiney noises.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If Hakeem Jeffries didn’t make those points central in his mealy mouthed written statement, why would the press?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh yeah, and I'm sure Iran sees it that way, too.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks, because I can't bear listening to him and his b.s.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Apparently your education neglected to include reading of the U.S. Constitution.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
What a pathetically weak statement. Not a word that this is an unconstitutional act. Not a word that such an attack required congressional approval. What tsk tsk statement are you going to make when he invokes the Insurrection Act so he can assume dictatorial powers?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why use actors when there's so much actual news footage of this happening?? Would be much more impactful.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Who do you think will get the blame for the embarrassing non-"parade"? Hegseth? Did the military send them both a message--don't expect us to be your props and enforcers for your personal vendettas.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
No need to photoshop his flaccid parade and crowd; there's plenty of actual evidence.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
substack.com/@ritchietorr...
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Your headlines are disgusting. He made a nationally televised speech, not "used" it. Keep the editorializing on your Opinion page.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Why isn’t every Democratic governor calling national news conferences instead of cowering? Why is only Newsom speaking out? Where are our retired military leaders? We are watching our country get taken apart day by day and there is no credible opposition leadership.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If Biden had said that it’d be on the front page of the NYT.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
We're witnessing a remake of an old tale: www.npr.org/2003/12/23/1...
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Gee, why didn't they at the very least create a robot that didn't sound old and feeble, and could win re-election?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Understand! That was a rhetorical question--I wasn't challenging what you reported! I'm just baffled that EOs are being treated as if they're royal decrees.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
There's enough evidence of his cognitive decline w/o editing his comments to show cognitive decline. If you listen to the audio, he misunderstood the question.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
So if an EO was issued that every registered Dem should be arrested and deported, that would be done?? An EO is not law--I can't understand why they are being carried out when they are clearly illegal.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If he never meant to keep his promises, then are he and his billionaire buddies deliberately sinking the US economy and the dollar as currency for global finance, in order to replace it with cryptocurrency, while distracting us with his latest jabberings about dolls, pencils, Alcatraz?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
If Trump signed an Executive Order that all registered Democrats had to jump off the nearest bridge, would they have to obey? I don’t get this EO crap.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Is this what folks voted for—bait and switch on every issue?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
When are Dems going to focus on exposing that this administration has been nothing but Bait and Switch from the get-go.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Did they ask to dismiss it because it was going to be 4/4 decision at best or did a birdie tell them they would lose so they want to run away and live to fight another day?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh my god, they missed the call! But have no fear, they got to go to the WH and get totally pantsed by Trump. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
And not a pushback or follow up to be found or heard from those so-called journalists, all of whom got pantsed, yet again!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Sickening article and podcast (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...). Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker, Michael Scherer met with Trump, and like Bill Maher, Mika & Joe before them, Trump pantsed them. Journalists--please stay out of his orbit. Just report on what he's doing. We'll figure out the rest.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If the "pre-'Please don't hurt me, President Trump,' Bill Maher" could interview the one who slithered down to Mar-a-Lago and came back swooning that we should all relax because Trump didn't eat him alive and feigned civility for 2 1/2 hours, now that would be a show to watch!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
$Trump is what it's all about. How much did Cook "invest" in Trump's cryptocurrency? This was never about money for the U.S. Treasury.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly the paragraph that came to mind after Trump announced tariff pause. No better one was written for this moment.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
All part of the plan. He's such a f****** genius. Is this like the moment on a plane trip when you look to the flight attendants for assurance and see panic on their faces?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
..and he fits there so well, too.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Kinda rings a bell. Germany, pre-WWII, pre-"final solution" when Hitler wanted "voluntary migration" of Jews; guess what happened after very few countries allowed Jews to immigrate and escape Nazi Germany?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
That these children--and it's actually insulting to children--are empowered to run our country is appalling and frightening.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
True. In many cases they voted “against” not for, but someone who actually says “this isn’t what I voted for,” is opening a door. “Yes, it is” is slamming it in their face—correct perhaps, but unhelpful!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry I didn’t express it well. Their answer isn’t important. The question is.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
How is that helpful? We’re all in the same sinking boat and unless we can pull together, we’ll all go down together. Isn’t it better to ask them what they thought they were voting for and what we can all do about it?
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
yank "back"
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Woe unto them? You don't think the billionaires behind Trump knew global tariff war would cause global economic collapse, and will be buying up key companies at bargain basement prices? If Republican Congressmen don't yank bank authority over tariffs asap, we're in for a Putin-style oligarchy.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Raining hundred dollar bills in Philly—just turned our umbrellas upside down to catch them!
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Time to call for the resignation of his entire administration before they take the country over the cliff. No way we can survive 4 years of this.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social)
Auto industry has developed a new Crash Test Dummy
“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, 𝘴𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘴.” – Jesse Leon Henson Cartoon by @bagleycartoons.bsky.social
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
On the plus side, the auto industry now has a new Crash Dummy.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
Absolutely! We’re watching the dismantling of the U.S. politically, economically, socially, and trying to find a rational explanation when that’s the only one that fits every move, every appointment, he’s made.
cmg22.bsky.social (@cmg22.bsky.social) reply parent
If Putin wanted to destroy the U.S., what would he do that's different from what Trump is doing?