Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted March 1 Posted March 1 3 minutes ago, Jman said: We’re not getting state run tv because there’s too much money in private TV. Not to mention after Trump no one will have the political and social capital to run this through without getting laughed out of the courts. I just don't have enough optimism left to think there's anything that couldn't happen at this point. I get that it can't take place all that quickly, and I know as they keep trying to move us that direction they're going to meet an awful lot of resistance, but they will continue chipping away at it in every way they can and every time they do people need to call them out cuz freedom of the press I believe is truly the last guardrail we've got. Once that goes, it's over. 1 Quote
Jman Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 2 minutes ago, Dark_Cloud_Overhead said: I just don't have enough optimism left to think there's anything that couldn't happen at this point. I get that it can't take place all that quickly, and I know as they keep trying to move us that direction they're going to meet an awful lot of resistance, but they will continue chipping away at it in every way they can and every time they do people need to call them out cuz freedom of the press I believe is truly the last guardrail we've got. Once that goes, it's over. They don’t want that weapon in the hands of a filthy liberal. Trump is a noted exception because no one else can command his loyalty. 1 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 1 Posted March 1 42 minutes ago, Jman said: We’re not getting state run tv because there’s too much money in private TV. Not to mention after Trump no one will have the political and social capital to run this through without getting laughed out of the courts. It’s still possible. Look what Bezos did to the editorial section of the WaPo 2 Quote
Jman Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 16 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: It’s still possible. Look what Bezos did to the editorial section of the WaPo He did that in lockstep. Not sure what happens to any Trump successor. Shit is going to go sideways when Rupert dies. I’m shocked we haven’t heard about an appeal on the trust from him because as it stands, the liberal kids have control when he croaks. 3 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 1 Posted March 1 https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/28/politics/trump-seized-boxes-returned-air-force-one now he’s going to sell them for sure 2 1 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 1 Posted March 1 5 minutes ago, Jman said: He did that in lockstep. Not sure what happens to any Trump successor. Shit is going to go sideways when Rupert dies. I’m shocked we haven’t heard about an appeal on the trust from him because as it stands, the liberal kids have control when he croaks. If Murdoch created an irrevocable trust I don’t think he can change it that easily unless all beneficiaries agree(i believe could be wrong) he must’ve thought his kids were just like him in their beliefs to create a trust that isn’t so easy to change 3 Quote
Jman Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 13 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: If Murdoch created an irrevocable trust I don’t think he can change it that easily unless all beneficiaries agree(i believe could be wrong) he must’ve thought his kids were just like him in their beliefs to create a trust that isn’t so easy to change The outlets covering it claimed Murdoch alleged he was acting in the best interests of the company by keeping NewsCorp conservative but the judge didn’t buy it. 3 Quote
discolé monade Posted March 1 Posted March 1 On 2/20/2025 at 3:35 PM, discolé monade said: these turnips want a war. i'm tellin' you. and the draft will follow. 2 Quote
discolé monade Posted March 1 Posted March 1 op/ed It is clear that the post-second world war international order is over. It is clear that Europe will have to look elsewhere, and not to the United States, for its security, and that America will increasingly be isolated among nations, without allies to advance its interests abroad and without friends to share the benefits of science, culture and commerce. Few world leaders, after all, are willing to make deals with such a mercurial partner; fewer still are willing to try, if the attempt will be met with public humiliation in such brutish and bullying style. 1 5 1 Quote
Insipid Posted March 1 Posted March 1 6 minutes ago, discolé monade said: op/ed It is clear that the post-second world war international order is over. It is clear that Europe will have to look elsewhere, and not to the United States, for its security, and that America will increasingly be isolated among nations, without allies to advance its interests abroad and without friends to share the benefits of science, culture and commerce. Few world leaders, after all, are willing to make deals with such a mercurial partner; fewer still are willing to try, if the attempt will be met with public humiliation in such brutish and bullying style. Yep. I'm waiting for the anti-Japanese sentiment to come any day now, with all the American troops stationed in Japan. Agreements mean nothing to this shithole administration. 2 Quote
discolé monade Posted March 1 Posted March 1 our small town received part of block grant. probably the last gov. grant anyone will see. *i'll know what it is exactly about on tuesday* i have been looking at grants on a much smaller scale, and luckily those are still in use and allowed to forcast, which means $$ is safe. for now. and in regards to pooh's video/lincoln project. i have been saying that: it's a fear tactic. it's a fascist tactic. so...I WILL round up those that are willing to put this bullshit aside. it's been very interesting to see those that have donated the most, KNOWING my or have some...assumptions about my political views? or maybe not...i see the trump sticker, but i see a humanitarian effort. what i've come to notice, in MY community, is that these folks, in a hermit county, are WOEFULLY misinformed, and uninformed about the world outside. 5 Quote
katt_goddess Posted March 2 Posted March 2 3 minutes ago, tsar4 said: What's Musk up to now (from DownDetector) Downloading and deleting all info regarding high rates of [ insert disease deaths here ] as well as deleting all info regarding maternal and fetal deaths due to republican shittery. 2 Quote
tsar4 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 When angry constituents raised their heads, Senator Marshall bravely turned his tail and fled... 3 Quote
Jman Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 The post-Trump years are going to have us doing a lot of apologizing and spending money to make sure we mean it. Shit we could have avoided were it not for this man’s raging ego. 1 Quote
tsar4 Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Yikes! https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/politics/us-intel-russia-china-attempt-recruit-disgruntled-federal-employees/index.html 3 1 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 4 Posted March 4 2 hours ago, tsar4 said: “Pump and dump scheme” is a horrible way to refer to Melania 😆 5 Quote
Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted March 4 Posted March 4 Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs. So they keep claiming they're firing people that don't show up for work or aren't getting anything done, when they're going out of their way to throw up roadblocks like this to prevent them from doing just that. I mean, seriously?! There's just no level of treachery that's out of bounds anymore I guess. I keep thinking there's nothing they can do that will surprise me anymore, and yet day after day... SMH 2 Quote
naraku360 Posted March 4 Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, Dark_Cloud_Overhead said: Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs. So they keep claiming they're firing people that don't show up for work or aren't getting anything done, when they're going out of their way to throw up roadblocks like this to prevent them from doing just that. I mean, seriously?! There's just no level of treachery that's out of bounds anymore I guess. I keep thinking there's nothing they can do that will surprise me anymore, and yet day after day... SMH Luigi....... 1 2 Quote
SwimOdin Posted March 5 Posted March 5 The only reason I can watch this is because I’m high as fucking balls right now. 6 Quote
SwimOdin Posted March 5 Posted March 5 Wonderful my representative is being spotlighted! I am not high enough for this. 1 5 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 5 Posted March 5 1 minute ago, SwimOdin said: The only reason I can watch this is because I’m high as fucking balls right now. I’m not watching that shit. Dem lawmakers are wearing pink in protest and I just want to fuckin scream “DO SOMETHING THAT FUCKIN MATTERS” 8 Quote
tsar4 Posted March 5 Posted March 5 HEY! I just learned that Russia is run by a plate of french fries & cheese curds covered in brown gravy! 5 Quote
naraku360 Posted March 5 Posted March 5 50 minutes ago, SwimOdin said: Wonderful my representative is being spotlighted! I am not high enough for this. Are you high enough to close your eyes and imagine them as dopey puppets? I make my hated politicians look like the animated versions of the Potter Puppet Pals and give them big, uncontrollable googly eyes. Every time they say something horrific, they scream it with comical aggression. 3 Quote
1pooh4u Posted March 5 Posted March 5 So Trump started bitching at Dems because they aren’t applauding him for the things he didn’t do, like curing deadly diseases? Fuckin clown show 5 Quote
Dark_Cloud_Overhead Posted March 5 Posted March 5 Didn't watch any of it, but from the sounds of it he didn't just touch the third rail of social security, but took out a sharpie and drew a bright red target on it. I always expected them to go after Medicaid and maybe even Medicare to an extent, but Social Security I thought was still a bridge too far even for them. Not so sure about that anymore. 1 Quote
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