Has been for some time, IMO.
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Has been for some time, IMO.
COVID vaccines likely kept his fat ass above ground. Doubt he remembers much at this stage. Dead Man Walking.
Tomorrow it is "Weekend at Bernie's"
From your post to God's ears, if there is a God and if he/she has ears.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
That flag needs to be flipped vertically to reflect the current state of things.
Totally batshit. As if we had not known that for a long time.
Good news indeed! But the battle is not over. Trump is somewhat motivated. He has limited options: GOP win in 2026 or go to jail Expect some really nasty stuff soon. Think martial law and armed occupation. Keep your powder dry.
Thank you, Mitch for SCOTUS. May you take a slow transit to hell and on the way become aware of what you have done. You are probably too senile at this point to achieve that state, but they say that on the moments before death, your life flashes before you. Enjoy the ride, asshole!
Was not on my bingo card but I am very proud of that Utah judge. Gives hope that there still exist those who know right from wrong. A scarce commodity these days.
Idiots got to idiot. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Update: and red states too. He is worried that even the MAGA morons might wake up and smell the coffee. Just a WAG.
I found this www.kxl.com/scientists-m... and also this "The starfish (sea star) die-off at Otter Rock, and along the entire Pacific Coast, was caused by Sea Star Wasting Disease (SSWD), a disease linked to the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida." My speculation on a comeback was I actually saw a few!
Roger who? Thought he was on the street selling looks at his Nixon tattoo at $10/pop to cover his cardboard box rent. Keep up the good work George! Methinks you are living in his head now.
Yup. The perfect storm of misinformation, racism, profound stupidity and bad foreign actors... etc. Not fun living here in these times. I now understand why vodka is a hot item in Russia.
Damn! An "A" for effort at least.
God this is so on-point! This is why I am an amateur astronomer. Still looking for intelligent life.. and looking .. and looking. Thanks for the post!
Be still, my heart!
I was thinking the same this morning. Two possibilities: retribution by planting incriminating evidence on a political adversary or collecting evidence on Trump. Hard to call and we likely will never know.
Rain? What's that? Wish my lawn looked that good.
MSM has been failing the American public since prior to 2016. Doing so might have affected their bottom line. Hate to say that, but in retrospect, seems true.
Yep. Unfortunately, Mississippi has not cornered the market on idiot/racist electorates. That is our REAL problem. Trump would not exist without them.
100%. Those who have more synapsing neurons than fingers on their hands have figured out this admin's MO long ago. Think mafia. Cheeto is a wannabe Don and he has the tools of the US govt. behind him to be successful. Have a pleasant evening.
I will add one final comment. Ranking should be based on level of completed education. The fact that it is reported that Mississippi went from 30th to 16th in one year tells me the metric has changed, not actual education. This is self-evident. Or did a lot of folks receive fake diplomas?
Probably why self-driving Tesla's sometimes kill their passengers.
I did google it and that damned AI think came up with the wrong info. My bad... I was a engineering software developer for 30 years and should have known not to trust it.
They jumped from 30th in 2025 to 16th on one year! My apologies. Not my intent to misrepresent. And thanks for the correction.
Mississippi wants to retain their trophy for being one of the very least educated states in the union.
That "off the record" section probably was Maxwell telling Blanche that she had left the full dossier on Trump and others in a secure place, and should she die, it will be made public. That would be the smart thing to do.
I would not be at all surprised if the FBI planted incriminating evidence considering what the FBI has become. This is just another example of Trump's "Retribution Phase". There will be many more to come.
Not at all surprising. This is the only way he stays out of jail. If we bring back execution of traitors, there is that. We also need to make plans to deal with this absolutely corrupt SCOTUS should the keys to the car be in the good guy's hands once again. The corruption is well documented.
This was predictable and will serve as a model for all the red states. All they need to do is dust off their Klan uniforms for the next cross-burning meeting.
Works for me. These are strange times that require novel solutions.
Damn... you beat me to that!! So true.
Great shot!
Somewhere I read that "the family that plays together, stays together".
When some "ICE Rambo" loses it and takes out a civilian, it will make this look like a kumbaya event. Of course, that is when Yamtits declares martial law. These are strange times indeed. The fact that POTUS has pocketed THREE BILLION while in office should be on MSM 24/7... but crickets.
Trump really wants a shootout in DC so he can declare martial law. Just a wild guess.
One thing I have pondered for years. Why do the racist white people take so much credit for being white and elevate that above all? Last I checked, they really had no influence on who their parents were. None of us do. They all could have been born the color of those they are deporting.
Way past "high road" time. But the alternative requires a spine... a chunk o' anatomy most Dems (with some notable exceptions) seem to lack these days. They are still in the "business as usual" mode, to their (and our) peril.
I think I will scan that and suggest they start at the WH. That is where the biggest concentration of crime in US history is on-going.
And 2016
At this point, nothing surprises me. And a big thank you Ron! Yours is the first feed I go to for reporting the ugly underbelly of the Trump admin. I have a good imagination, but it is good that it has a foundation in reality. Hard to be very surprised these days. Thanks Ron!
Recruitment was easy. Just throw a bunch of rubles at them. The GOP is easily purchased, regardless of their oath to the US Constitution. And a lot cheaper than the alternative. Putin is no dummy and he knows where to spend those rubles most effectively.
And when they start collecting the guns of ordinary Americans, things might get dicey! It is funny to recall that it was the MAGA morons, with the help of Fox News, who suggested Obama would be after their guns. Maybe they will limit gun confiscation to the blue states.
Maxwell, if smart, has an "open upon my death" safety net too. Probably why she is still alive.
About time.
Probably had to get him back to Israel. He likely has info of Trump's involvement in sex trafficking (think Epstein and beauty pageants) and used that as kompromat on Trump to get a "get out of jail pronto" card. Just a guess on my part but plausible.
For something different, and good for a change! There has been a die off of starfish on this particular section of Oregon coast over the last few years. I am very happy to report that they are making a comeback. But slowly. Lessons learned. There is really hope for lost causes.
Would not be surprised if Putin has a portfolio of evidence, including transcripts and tapes. Not to mention the "pee tapes" 😁 Trump has demonstrated that he is the trash of humankind, and this is very plausible. Putin is a professional at acquiring kompromat over the long-term. Sorry Donny.
It does not take a rocket scientist to connect the dots. The pushback of Trump and the DOJ on transparency re/ Epstein is a bright light on the fact that Trump is guilty as hell. And the degree of pushback tells me that he knows there is solid evidence out there ready to be dropped.
Hopefully, serving burgers like Cheeto did, and with cameras rolling. Excellent troll. Maybe adding an extra portion of "Epstein Files" fries.
The precision is jaw-dropping.
Very nice image! Good luck with that weather! I was fortunate to visit Scotland (Aberdeen region) several times during my working career and developed a real respect for Scotland and its people.
That is a groaner😁
Rubio was funded to the tune of 1.5 million dollars by a Russian oligarch, so guess he is doing his job. But to his Russian masters, not the US to whom he swore an oath. Those masters expect something in return for their investment. Rubio is not alone in the GOP in this ruble-purchased allegiance.
No surprises there. Russia has invested in Little Marco and they expect something in return.
Putin/Russia are not fools. They know where they get the biggest bang for their ruble and have been investing since prior to 2016.
We need more on the "assassin". This has dropped off from the page and there is someone out there that can fill in the blanks. Might I suggest the Secret Service? Ooops. Bad call. They too are up Trump's ass.
Can we just deal with the fascism first, then deal with the next important thing? Get your priorities straight. With fascism, guaranteed no homeless will be treated well.
And I just donated. Anything to drive the Orange Turd even crazier than he already is and the Rat is a good start!
I am all for that. And I suggest DC residents load the Benny Hill Theme Song (see link below) onto their smart phones and whenever they see Trump's goon squad, crank up those phones loud enough for them to hear it!! archive.org/details/tvtu...
More likely, it is exhausting his billionaire buddies doing timed stock trades on the market fluctuations created by these on-again off-again tariffs and insider info. There is only so much money you can make in a short period of time after which you need a rest.
Sad fact... they have been failing us since 2016.
Hope you are not holding your breath on that one, Sarah. Slowly but surely, MSM is inching toward the American equivalent of Pravda. Trump will see to it. Authoritarians cannot brook criticism of any sort, and Trump especially. He is a malignant narcissist of the first water.
Are we at the "Weekend at Bernie's" stage yet? Seems close.
Beautiful! I like the "with stars" juxtaposition with "without stars". Kudos.
Regardless of the outcome of the election, you will have to go through his private army filling up a locked-down DC and drag him out physically. This will take a military that has not been bought or brainwashed. Good luck with that.
Sun's got freckles today! Took this short video earlier today using Seestar S50. At Oregon Coast. #Astrophotography
This term fits, but so do thousands of others..... "Candyass" is a derogatory slang term, primarily used in American English, to describe a timid, cowardly, or weak person; a wimp. It's a way to insult someone by calling them effeminate or unmanly.
People with dementia commonly become fixated on phrases, ideas, or questions, a behavior medically termed perseveration.
In his current state of dementia, should have read "Me, Myself and I". Would have been accurate.
He also plans on staying in the WH regardless of those pesky election thingies.
Nifty indeed. I am on the Oregon Coast (cooling down from nasty heat at home) and the Seestar is my rig of choice for road trips. Takes up little space. Nights have not been great here but lots of sun in the daytime so still getting my "astro-jollies".
Using a Seestar S50? Had mine out yesterday and getting ready to set up now.
And not just "these days". Joseph Smith (founder of LDS) was offed because he invented "multiple wives", otherwise known as polygamy. It is my understanding that this documented fact is not taught as "doctrine" in that particular "church". Evidently, his novel idea stuck though😀
Seems a common thread these days within the "Christian" community. There has to be at least a dozen Ph.D. Theses on this topic coming soon. I hope.
Enjoy! I am envious.
Very nice! I am definitely putting this on my list as it is a target I have not yet tried.
You are forgiven. 10 Hail Mary's and a shot of scotch.
You are giving shit a bad reputation. At least it serves a purpose as fertilizer. Trump will likely sterilize the soil he is buried in for millennia. The only thing that will counteract that is setting up a one-holer over his grave and charge $10 bucks/dump. That will also solve the national debt.
"After reviewing the science"... LOL
Was thinking about it just this morning. When the first million die in the next pandemic because we have no vaccine, I suspect wannabe assassins will be lining up around the block to help continue that Kennedy tradition.
Certainly not in my lawn! Oxalis is, amongst other things to swear at, a lawn weed... and this ain't that.
Do the idiots actually think that does anything? I am thinking there are a few other copies of the US Constitution floating about and not accessible to them to monkey with.
I interpret that as a reflection of desperation! Keep up the good work, Marc. We appreciate what you do!
Amazing shot for that level of light pollution and no filters! Kudos.
Gutsy! I am lucky to make one rig glitchless per night. So, kudos!
Is this what they call "Weaponizing the Government". Seems like it might be. Comer has no clue on how to not look profoundly stupid... probably because he IS profoundly stupid.
Left out cockroaches. They are tenacious little bastards. And let me be specific... cockroaches of the "bug" type and not the "politician" type.
Well, they all are lunatics so seems reasonable. Maybe it is just a concept of a plan.
Chickenshit morons often cower before those people having knowledge, facts and integrity. No contest there. If called to the WH, Ted would have booked lodging in Cancun.
Can we give a million bucks to the first reporter who has the balls to ask that gaslighting moron to prove what he says? Still waiting.
It would be impossible to make this shit up!! I wonder if she is giving him "special blessings" after hours.
Thinking of the movie "The Pelican Brief" and how a few SCOTI were dealt with. We will never get a conviction and removal using conventional means as long as the "current" GOP exists. "If impeached, a two-thirds majority vote by Senate is required for conviction and removal from office"
In my dreams! But include those in the shadows who put him in office and are orchestrating this debacle.
Only one way you can interpret this. Every denial as an admission when it comes to Trump.
No argument there but we were talking about balls to enlist during active war conditions, not the politics of those who do. I am saddened by vets who support Trump. Does not make sense. And you should qualify your fist sentence... "Service doesn't mean crap TO SOME".
And Nixon was not a draft-dodger like POTUS Bone Spurs. Richard Nixon served in the military. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander. He was promoted to commander in the reserve in 1953 and retired in 1966.