Thought Gruden was at the Tulane game. Hmmmm
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Thought Gruden was at the Tulane game. Hmmmm
Not just bad at diplomacy, but there aren't any clear, sensible goals - other than to make Trump feel powerful and get his Nobel Peace prize.
Might as well eliminate thoughts and prayers, since they don't seem to be solving the problem. It's the guns, unlike any other civilized country.
Of course Trump got played. He and his loyal foot soldiers still don't understand that Putin has no desire to end the "special military operation" unless on his terms. And Ukraine is not the only country he has in his sights.
Trump's rationale for tariffs and the lack of consistency is the real embarrassment.
"Frankly, they're not doing enough." Jen Psaki calls out the Trump administration for wasting time on "bad faith back-and-forth" and not taking real action to prevent gun violence.
On brand for the Trump administration. Celebrate traitors and insurrectionists.
JD has been trained to vacation while offending everyone he comes in contact with.
same w/ Kaiser in norcal.
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I was this manās business staffer. He knows nothing about business and heās actually rather stupid about the private sector altogether. All he knows is how to curry favor with private sector leaders to fund his campaigns. By āpro-corporateā he means pro grift.
The NYT's headline and framing is misleading and the content is inaccurate. Trump has not fired Lisa Cook.
No Donny, you don't stop crime, you commit crimes.
He is so full of shit. Not to mention that this comment makes no sense whatsoever. Most California water will eventually make its way to the Pacific (or evaporate) after irrigating farmland or serving other essential purposes. Gravity and geology, you know.
Lutnick seems to think the government should operate like a private equity fund. All govt investments should make a profit, no consideration of social welfare.
On the basis of unproven, politically motivated allegations. He is such a petty little tyrant.
These Oval Office press gaggles are so embarrassing. Amazing how he can spout so much lunacy and irrelevance with every statement.
Liz Oyer, former pardon attorney from DOJ:
Biden and Congress, not you Donald.
Trump doesn't seem to see that some people are still immune to his threats. Jack White criticized Trump's Oval Office decor. The White House then called White a "washed-up, has-been loser... masquerading as a real artist." And White, undeterred, posted an absolutely blistering takedown in response.
Obvious answer - because Trump requested it. DOJ is no longer independent - investigate whatever he wants.
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Mad cow disease?
Perfect example of her lack of qualifications. The next time she enters a courtroom, it should be as the defendant.
You should not have to turn off your TV to avoid having a crazy so-called president yelling at your family.
Let's look into Tommy Tuberville and Josh Hawley.
Texas?
Kyle Rittenhouse wannabes are on their way to DC. What could go wrong?
"Woke" is a word that should be eliminated from the English language, now that Republicans have divested it of any meaning. Our lunatic leader won't admit that our history includes anything horrible. It's all perfect, just like his presidency. LOL
Then why don't you endorse the Democratic candidate for mayor, who actually has some ideas to address the problem.
I understand from locals that he's doing the same on Tahoe's West Shore - even though he has a compound across the lake in Incline. How many houses does the man need?
And you replaced the Rose Garden with an ugly concrete patio, put up tacky fake gold doodads all over the Oval Office, and want a $2M ballroom. Let's just say your taste sucks Donald.
Excellent perspective from Timothy Snyder to end the Ukraine war: snyder.substack.com/p/common-sen...
An example of why we shouldn't send naive real estate guys to negotiate with former KGB officials.
DOJ staffer supporting law enforcement by offering free sandwich.
Trump goes into this meeting wanting to "make a deal", to promote his self-image as a master negotiator. So he'll have something to offer. Putin of course will not back down and hasn't changed his tune on Ukraine sovereignty. I don't see anything positive for Ukraine coming out of this meeting.
Once again, he's lying - or he's just plain ignorant.
Once again, he's lying. Trump's FBI said crime was down.
Throw a sandwich at an agent & the Trump administration charges you with a felony. But calling police Nazis & Gestapo & repeatedly yelling "Kill 'em! Kill 'em! Kill 'em!" to a violent mob as they're beating them will get you a Trump pardon & a top job at the Justice Department.
Counterpoint from James Fallows, who has lived in DC for 40+ years: fallows.substack.com/p/what-it-ac...
He lives in his office in DC because he's afraid to go back to Tennessee where crime is worse than DC.
I'm sure this is what those FBI agents signed up for. WTF?
Try again JD: Jeffrey Epstein was connected with Donald Trump for years. Donald went to Epstein island. Who knows what he did? Actually the victims know.
Sure, Zelensky should be included in negotiations regarding the future of his country. So should his European allies. And he should have a say in the location of the meeting and the agenda.
Starting to wonder how many lawyers are available to defend Trump's policies who aren't subject to disbarment proceedings.
Alternative headline: Trump rejects Ukraine's sovereignty, angering Zelensky and every American ally.
Thanks RFK Jr.
Trump is about to throw Ukraine under the bus. Putin's objectives have not changed.
I don't care how old someone is. More important that they are mentally competent and understand the issues they will be voting on. Feinstein hung on far too long, Pelosi gave up her leadership role, Grassley needs to go away. Fetterman is questionable. Age whether young or old is not the criteria.
Having said all that, I'd prefer telling him to fuck off.
I think this is how you have to handle the toddler in the White House. Give him a nice present which cost you peanuts. Promise to invest $100M in the US, which you would already be planning - although not for a factory to assemble iPhones. Result: Trump gives you a break on tarrifs.
1- They want to make sure nothing damaging come out, unless it involves Democrats. 2- The administration wants to ensure DOJ and FBI have no inclination to act in a lawful, impartial manner.
China. It helps drive Taiwan (TSMC) and South Korea (Samsung) to sell to non-US markets.
Excellent article explaining the immediate and second order impact of eliminating NSF research grants: www.thebulwark.com/p/terence-ta...
The water doesn't come from the Pacific Northwest. It comes from the Sierras. He opened it up and managed to flood a dry lake bed rather than storing it for farmers that would need it later. There was no way for that water to get to LA to fight the fires. His brain is full of water.
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Galloway is on point here:
Three Chiefs of Staff, four former Shin Bet Directors, three former Mossad Chiefs, five former Police Commissioners, and four former Heads of Military Intelligence in an unprecedented joint statement: āEnd the war in Gaza. Bring the hostages home - all at once!ā ht: @ntarnopolsky.bsky.social
VC investments fail 90% of the time. The 10% big winners are what supports them.
Sacks and Hasett: two among many in government who don't know what they're talking about. A consistent theme in the Trump admin.
From @ngertner.bsky.social & me in @nytimes.com: "Ms. Bondi wrote that Judge Boasbergās comments 'have undermined the integrity of the judiciary . . . .' No. The way to look at this is the inverse: Her Justice Department is attempting to undermine the integrity of the judiciary and the rule of law."
Trump is panicking because the economic numbers are giving a recession vibe. From the Chief Economist at Moody's.
So Trump fires the messenger, who had no part in producing the data. Stable genius doesn't know how his government works!
Correct: Any tariff revenue collected by the govt has the same effect as a tax increase on the importing company, which is then passed on, at least partially, to their customers. A business tax increase and tax on predominantly lower income consumers.
Does Kevin even understand why revisions of the initial data are sometimes warranted? Does he understand the process? Is he qualified to advise on economic matters? NO!
Monthly contributions to Democracy Docket are one of the most valuable of all my subscriptions. Keep it up Marc.
Have always enjoyed your writing. I think you'll find The Atlantic is a better home for you.
Dear JD: Are you complaining about Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri? Or states where the legislatures have ignored voters supporting independent redistricting commissions.
Maybe Burgum should take a look at Texas where wind and solar have helped stabilize their energy grid. Not the only example.
Roger, you moron, Obama wasn't President when Covid hit.
I think Zoran's strength is the genuine interaction with the diverse population of NYC, whether in person or through social media. His campaign is not driven by SuperPac donations or DNC talking points. He's a genuine person talking to real people. Not the face of Democrats nationwide, but for NY.
There's seriously something wrong with our mendacious, delusional president. 25th Amendment anyone?
On behalf of my Scottish ancestors, Thank You Scotland!
Yes he's a moron. That's evidently what Will Lewis wants on the opinion pages!
Among the costs will be fewer viewers and subscribers. Good job Paramount!
Which raises the question of why Republicans are scared of Trump supporting a primary challenge against them if they dare to oppose his policies and nominees. Maybe it's not much of a threat after all.
DOJ could start by reading the Mueller report and the Senate Intelligence Committee report.
Both Schumer and Jeffries don't understand that Republicans don't do bipartisanship. Need a reality check.
When will they release the files on Bondi's lobbying activities? How about the files on Tulsi's ties to Russia and Syria?
Any legit news outlet should boycott the trip. Let the locals in Scotland cover him. Of course, they hate him so could be entertaining.
It was financial, in the sense that removing any Trump critic would make it more likely that the Sundance acquisition would be approved and the CBS/Paramount owners could pocket some big $.
And 900!!!! former DOJ attorneys. How can Republican Senators ignore this?
Wonderful conversation at Book Passage tonight. Thanks @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social and @jamiegangel.bsky.social
Well Mr. Jeffries why don't you make an effort to know him, since he might be the mayor for your constituents? To not make a choice is in fact a choice.
If I recall correctly George Mason was where Charles Koch and affiliated groups inserted a bunch of right-wing legal scholars. Documented by @janemayer.bsky.social I think.
Why am I hearing laughter coming from the Kremlin?
Tariffs seem to Trump's answer to everything. Sanctions NOW and more aid to Ukraine might do more to get Vlad's attention.
It's a Putin war, you moron.
Wapo dies in broad daylight!
Not just global power. The US$ decline tells us that countries and investors are not as willing to hold dollar denominated assets, such as Treasury securities or new factories in the US. And for US consumers the price of commodities in global markets will increase (e.g. gas prices).
Republicans new version of "welfare queens" is the "35-year old living in his Mom's basement watching TV for 6 hours/day". I have yet to see a real life example.
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Onshoring production? Golden Age? More bullshit from Hassett.
She warned us!
Earnest, good faith negotiations like the USMCA deal with Mexico and Canada - that Trump has now incinerated?
Until Kristi took over, FEMA didn't show up 3 days late.
He could have just as easily said something like " We're looking into potential improvements in the warning system" and still avoided accountability. But no, he had to behave like a 5-year old asshole.
It will never be comprehensible or forgivable that the man who incited a deadly insurrection and attack on our Capitol was able to run again and retake the levers of power.