Politics

[YancyW]

Agree… if there was a D majority he’d have a very small chance… but with the current R majority, he’ll be confirmed…

I’m actually really hopeful we see a lot of crying, whining, and general clownery out of Schiff, Schumer, et al… the more buffoonery the better…

They haven’t figured out that ship has sailed and the American people don’t really buy it anymore… the longer the D’s keep adhering to their old playbook, the better… it’s a losing formula..

He will get every Republican.

 

[gbflyer]

Dear Secretary Kennedy:

I have a suggestion. Please consider suggesting to your boss, a ban on prescription medication advertising in TV. It’s my understanding that only in the countries of the US and New Zealand is this allowed.

Thank you

The Public

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

You can't make this stuff up! Who is the Dr Fouci of the chicken world???

Donald Trump’s new administration is tearing up the existing strategy to tackle H5N1 bird flu in America, and is soon expected to commence a mass-vaccination programme for chickens.

Don’t like the idea of chlorinated chicken? You ain’t seen nothing yet

Donald Trump’s new administration is tearing up the existing strategy to tackle H5N1 bird flu in America, and is soon expected to commence a mass-vaccination programme for chickens.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Brent in Az]

Wasn't sure if I should give this thumbs up or thumbs down. ... up for your comment, down for the content

I find the situation very disturbing. Apple may have refused, this time, but how long before someone like Apple succumbs to the "Or else" coercion of a government?
I've never trusted Bill Gates, Apple, or it's ties to Chinese government and manufacturing.

This article shines a light on the authoritarianism of the U.K government.

https://www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5530/apple-and-long-secret-arm-uk-government

 

[Tundra Tiger]

@mdwest: "My guess is the fact that’s he’s something of an outsider is what’s appealing about him..."

NPR: "Several officials on Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, granted anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, told NPR they had to Google his name."

It would seem to me that says a lot more about them (anonymous officials) than it does about him.

 

[Brent in Az]

Kash Patel is being tapped to also serve as the acting director of the ATF

 

[WAB]

You can't make this stuff up! Who is the Dr Fouci of the chicken world???

Donald Trump’s new administration is tearing up the existing strategy to tackle H5N1 bird flu in America, and is soon expected to commence a mass-vaccination programme for chickens.

Don’t like the idea of chlorinated chicken? You ain’t seen nothing yet

Donald Trump’s new administration is tearing up the existing strategy to tackle H5N1 bird flu in America, and is soon expected to commence a mass-vaccination programme for chickens.

www.yahoo.com

Well the USDA approved the manufacture of what appears to be an effective vaccine in the US, but they did not approve its use. It is only for export. You’re right, you can’t make this stuff up.

 

[Brent in Az]

Pentagon to terminate up to 8% of it's civilian workforce

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

A retired Air National Guard Three-Star, the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is an unusual choice.

Trump always seems to be enamored with generals, then the generals do everything the right way and by the book, Trump tires of them and then fires them. It’s a badge of honor to be fired by Trump.

 

[mdwest]

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It’s a badge of honor to be fired by Trump.

I’m not so sure about that…. Mattis is still pissed…

 

[YancyW]

Kash Patel is being tapped to also serve as the acting director of the ATF

Which tells you they are rolling into the FBI and scarping the agency.

*Scrapping

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Which tells you they are rolling into the FBI and scarping the agency.

Scrapping?

 

[YancyW]

I’m not so sure about that…. Mattis is still pissed…

I mean, he did get suckered by that weird chick who went to prison for the cancer/DNA testing scam.

 

[YancyW]

Scrapping?

That would be the word.

 

[Brent in Az]

Trump always seems to be enamored with generals, then the generals do everything the right way and by the book, Trump tires of them and then fires them. It’s a badge of honor to be fired by Trump.

Then they flock over to speak on CNN, and join the "Orange mand bad" book writers club.

 

[mdwest]

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Which tells you they are rolling into the FBI and scarping the agency.

*Scrapping

Report: Merge the ATF with the FBI

Agency is an “accident of history” and lacks a coherent mission, think tank says.

www.govexec.com

A very far left think tank made that recommendation ten years ago… most of the left thought it was a great idea…

Watch them raise holy hell as soon as Trump says it’s something he wants to do now…

 

[Russ16]

And now for some insanity from the modern day democrats in my home state.

Is this why people still vote Democrat? Because they want to be referred to as or refer to others as an "inseminated person"? They don't like 'mother' and 'father'? Let's bring DOGE to the state level so we can fire the worthless imbeciles who wasted my money coming up with this crap.

I'll refrain from the crude jokes that have popped into my head.

Gov. Tony Evers Introduces Bill To Remove The Term “Mother” From State Law in Favor Of “Inseminated Person”

MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’s office introduced a bill on Friday afternoon that would change the way a Wisconsin state law addresses biological women and men.

www.waow.com

MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’s office introduced a bill on Friday afternoon that would change the way a Wisconsin state law addresses biological women and men.

According to the bill known as 2025 Senate Bill 45, which was first reported on by conservative radio host Dan O’Donnell, Section 3106 contains numerous examples of terms such as wife, husband, mother, and father being crossed out and removed in favor of terms like spouse, person, and even inseminated person.

Why does anyone care what they are referred to as. They can refer to me as a pink piglet I don’t care even if that’s what’s on my drivers license. As long as pink piglets have the same rights as everyone else. I also don’t care what we refer to others as or what they call theirselves.

 

[gbflyer]

Kash Patel is being tapped to also serve as the acting director of the ATF

Please Sec. Patel, move to rescind the nonsensical requirement to get a tax stamp for a firearms suppressor. A 4473 is acceptable and adequate. In many countries around the world, those who have very stringent gun purchasing laws, a suppressor is not only an easy thing to purchase OTC, it is actually encouraged to do so.

Thank you.

 

[Red Leg]

Reuters, February 22, 2025

Awesome to be reminded almost daily what a uniquely inarticulate and factually challenged Chief Executive we have.

"I'm dealing with President Zelenskiy. I am dealing with President Putin. We are trying to get the money back that, or secured, because, you know, Europe has given $100 billion. The United States has given $350 billion because we had a stupid, incompetent president and administration, 350. But here is worse. Europe gave it in the form of a loan. They get their money back. We gave it in the form of nothing. So, I want them to give us something for all of the money we put up. And, I am going to try to get the war settled. And I’m going to try and get all that death ended. So we are asking for rare earth and oil, anything we can get. // We are going to get our money back because it is not fair. It's just not fair. And we will see. But I think we are pretty close to a deal. We better be close to a deal.”

Trump says US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine

STORY: :: Trump says the U.S. is ‘pretty close to a deal’ withUkraine for U.S. access to its rare earth minerals:: February 22, 2025:: Donald Trump, U.S. President"I'm dealing with President Zelenskiy. I am dealing with President Putin. We are trying to get the money back that, or secured...

www.yahoo.com

Still, a mutually beneficial joint venture between Ukraine and the US is something Zelensky can sell to his own people (as opposed to a mafia protection racket or sheer exploitation), and will be something that could complicate Russia's ambitions. Kellogg seems the one actually moving this forward (he also visited wounded Ukrainian troops). I would assume he is in danger of being fired at any moment.

 

[spike.t]

My nephew is having a destination wedding in Istanbul in September. 350 guests. Here is the venue.

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MANDARIN ORIENTAL BOSPHORUS, ISTANBUL | Luxury Hotel

Experience a 5 star hotel stay in Bosphorus, Istanbul. Discover our luxurious rooms and suites, fine dining, private spa and meetings & wedding facilities.

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I wouldn't like the bill for that one...