“I have my role, but, with all due respect, so do you.” President Bidens’ pointed remark at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday was aimed directly at his audience – The Fourth Estate. The term Fourth Estate or fourth power refers to the press and news media both in explicit capacity of advocacy and implicit ability to frame political issues.
“The most urgent question of our time is whether democracy is still the sacred cause of America. That is the question the American people must answer this year. And you, the free press, play a critical role in making sure the American people have the information they need to make an informed decision. The defeated former President has made no secret of his attack on our democracy. He has said he wants to be a “dictator on day one,” and so much more.
He tells supporters he is their “revenge” and “retribution.” When in God’s name have you heard another president say something like that? And he promised a “bloodbath” when he loses again. We have to take this seriously. Eight years ago, you could have written it off as just Trump talk. But no longer. Not after January 6th.
I’m sincerely not asking of you to take sides but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment; move past the horse-race numbers and the gotcha moments and the distractions, the sideshows that have come to dominate and sensationalize our politics; and focus on what’s actually at stake…. Every single one of us has…a serious role to play in making sure democracy endures—American democracy. I have my role, but, with all due respect, so do you.”
President Biden should have also reminded the mass media that as part of fascist rule the Fourth Estate would be under full control of the regime and answer only to the Fuhrer. A few media outlets are already all in with full compliance under future authoritarianism. How would CNN, NBC, WAPO and NYT fare under full dictatorship?
The Times and WaPo will disappear, and CNN would be forced off the air. Whatshisname hates all 3, especially the Times. And he hates Bezos for being a real billionaire in a class Whatshisname can only aspire to.
What I don't understand, and bothers me immensely is that (to me) it seems that you and way too many others talk about this in the abstract. Almost as if it won't happen.
For many, it's just a notion at this point. In this case, it's nonchalantly naming media institutions that will be crushed post Jan 06/25 under a Trump presidency. Which makes me fear that I really don't think anyone truly understands the gravity of all this. This isn't a high school play. It's not a movie. It's not a football game. It has the potential of being a life-altering for 355 million people and the rest of the world. You want to talk about a New World Order? Your average burger-eating, SUV-driving, "living-in-my-suburban-bullshit-lala-land-of-trolling-box-stores-and-online-Amazon-shopping" individual is going to wake up on J6/25 and not recognize their country.
355 million people won't know what hit them... and then what?
Will the military take his orders, regardless of how insane they might be? Will police side with the government? Will the "libtards" be punished and rounded up like the Jews, gays, Roma, and other "undesirables" of Nazi Germany?
This is not outside the realm of possibility, because he's clearly nuts. But he's now surrounded by a thick cushion of other nuts to actually make shit happen.
He is mortally dangerous to the US. Those who are being, what I deem to be, flippant about it is even more dangerous.
The American public is swaddled in its colossal ignorance and stupidity, lacking any understanding of history and unable to grasp reality. We are paying the price for the utter failure of the educational system, and the grotesque obsession with the country's "exceptionalism".
What scares me is the unholy alliance that will form between Russia and a Trump administration (if it's not there already yet). Right now, the sell job to the masses is " No more wars". Really? Perhaps. But instead we'll have the two of them (and likely China) in on the strategy of divvying up the spoils of the planet by using threats of nuclear 'interventions' against places like Poland, Taiwan, Canada, etc should they not comply to their threats. Three bullies in the room all with the same playbook. Hmmmmm. What could go wrong??
Will the desire for world dominance subside? Who knows. But a cozy American relationship with Russia, results in a total threat to everyone else.
I'm not a pessimist as much as I am a realist. I hope that I 'm wrong.
Steve, Once again your scary as hell description of our predicament is spot on. It is so inconceivable by most that before they realize they have been had, it is too late. And the real bitch is that we all have to suffer for their stupidity.
Remembering how I felt the morning that Trump was declared the winner makes me extremely frightened now. What should we do? How do we prepare for this? I am really scared.
Agreed. I feel the same, and I live in Canada! The only thing that can curtail this scourge is a overwhelming vote for Biden. The young folks need to put the Gaza thing aside and focus on how their future as free-living citizens is far more important than Gaza right now. And that Trump is NOT just another flavour of ice cream.
SCOTUS and the free press both miss that they are Trump's "enemies of the state". His demand for immunity is nothing more than political cover. If he wins control of the Executive Branch again, he will control both the Press and the courts. He won't need immunity from prosecution for his crimes. There are plenty of high windows for the disloyal journalists and judges. Russia and North Korea and China are his favorite strong man models. "XI rules with an iron fist over his people!"
They are hedging their bets. Treading a fine line between giving tacit support to an Insurrectionist and trying to maintain journalistic integrity (Guffaw)
No fine line there. They are clearly talking heads for Republican speech, and only reporting negatives on the part of Biden or Democrats. No hedging, they are running right towards fascism. My daughter had a test on the Weimar Republic this week. There was a letter that titans of industry wrote to President Hindenburg where they claimed that they were not partial to any party, but laid out a case for Hitler's party, which he was the leader of, making it obvious while denying bias. That is how obvious the mainstream press (see Sulzberger is upset because Biden would not sit down to an interview with him) is being in bias towards Treacherous-treasonous-tantruming-traitor-Trump! What happened to the press in Nazi Germany? This is what happened. https://arolsen-archives.org/en/news/nazi-germanys-schriftleitergesetz-the-end-of-freedom-of-the-press/
Needing to do whatever they can to get out the vote. I am living abroad and working with Democrats Abroad to encourage and help people to vote. I know there are letter writing and postcard campaigns. Joining a campaign is pro-active. For those who have the choice, should be looking into where else that you might like to live that is a democracy right now. The average American is facing 2 things that might happen in November. One Biden wins and Trump gets his crazed militias riled up and rioting and making domestic war. Or Trump wins and an agenda will be put in place like we have seen people in Israel marching over, and in Russia, and in other countries, but they have been stomped on by the militias and military police. So, one has to imagine the worst and the best and prepare somewhat for the worst, but try to make the best happen. One problem is that there are housing shortages in all of the democratic countries, because they have had so many people swarming to them. Along with democracy goes a good standard of living.
In a very confused state of “ is this shit really happening”? Many of us have lived through the turbulent years of racial unrest, assassinations and anti- war demonstrations. I NEVER thought it would happen again. I suppose the old adage “ history repeats itself “ has come to be repeated. Germany(1933) comes to mind.
This though is the worst moment for America, I think. Every fucking dictator is hoping trump wins and dismantles the U.S. who has kept them at bay for 70 years. Europe will be under attack from Russia, God knows what countries China would go after, South Korea would be fodder for North Korea. On and on.
What I don't get, the U.S. economy would crash and burn which would affect almost all the world economies.
Lorraine, obviously the military industrial complex is not at all worried about donnies possible exploits, the decision makers all got million to billion dollar bonuses/ tax cuts from dumbo. their refrain is basically, "What? Me worry?"
As I wrote in a previous comment in another string here, a Trump "presidency" (and I use that word very loosely) would inevitably create an unholy alliance between Putin and Trump, and very likely Chee, and possibly even Un.
With a bunch of dictators in the room. all singing from the same songbook of oppression of the masses, unfettered deregulation of industries, dismantling government-based safe-guards, 100% tax freedom for the uber-rich, political class and multinational corps, they will have no problem running roughshod over the entire planet. It certainly will be the ushering in of the end of the "west" as we know it.
That said, it is true that people do currently go about their day-to-day business in Russia, China, and North Korea... but the caveat is that they've been stripped naked of their rights. Cross the state and you quickly become a rug-covered statistic.
I just hope there are enough dissenters within the US military and other authorities to resist the insanity that could easily reign down.
When Gov Dr Evil sent state troopers (armed, of course; some were on horseback) to UT to stop the protests, you couldn't help but think about Kent State. I've had "Four Dead in Ohio" on repeat in my head for a few days now. Except with that benighted asshole in charge, it could end up being a lot more than four.
I all too clearly remember Kent State. I was 20 years old and my boyfriend at the time was a student there. I visited him about a month before, and he was visiting me in NJ on May 4th. I will remember it until the day I die, as we all sat watching the TV in utter horror. I can't stand this country any longer but am too old and too poor to get out.
I take tfg “bloodbath” comments seriously— meaning more than four. I fear his minions feel the same way: especially when the mango moron loses in November.
Just read the new history of the beginnings of Nazi Germany, Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power, by Timothy Ryback. A lot that was previously unknown, and a powerful summation of how it happened. A cautionary tale for us, if anyone in this nation of nitwits (thanks to the great Bob Herbert for the phrase) is paying attention.
You are right Mark that integrity does not apply to media as a whole when the only goal is money derived from eyes and ears on their handicapping the horserace.
Hoyt, in this case it is impossible not to take sides. There really is a choice of good-vs-evil here. The press, in its campaign for more "eyes," cannot see ahead, and realize the jeopardy they're in. Personally, I'm firmly burrowed into the trenches of democracy, and will dig further in if necessary. And I'm sIck of the "both-sides-ism" of the media.
This both-side-ism is as pretend as the Emperor's New Clothing. And, I have always been one to trust my own senses. I dropped a biology class after week 2 when I was doing all the reading and could not understand what the professor was saying. Turns out that she ended up failing 90% of the class. I was not in it, because I told myself, I am reasonably bright and this is not making any sense. Took a different section to have much better success. I would say this about many other things that have occurred in my life. I can change my mind and see my fault some of the time, but I also trust my judgment, and the NYT was a glaring example of Oligarchic ruin siding with Totalitarian Trump against Biden of We Do Better With Biden! So, against us! Not getting my money and more importantly my time.
Well stated. I believe that Colonel Bonespurs Buttstench continues to be THE Great Amerikkkan Nightmare. He is simultaneously boring and frightful. Our country cannot let this wasted thermonuclear implosion get anywhere near power again.
I figured NYT this year is trying to stay in Trump's good graces by pushing hard on the "both sides " and "Biden is old" coverage. Word to the wise: it won't work.
Good point Hoyt, myself I've wandered if the forth estate has pondered that question. I worry that asses like Alies and Murdock would be in line with farticus maximus or are there other right-wing fascist waiting in the wings .
Oh the outrage! What is most telling about this whiny POS one word of empathy about all the individuals required to sit all day long in a cold courtroom. Who are they? The jurors (who you don't stand up for), trial attorneys (both sides), Judge, courtroom staff (clerks, reporter, bailiff). I've been a trial attorney for 34 years and this horrible person is an attorney's worst nightmare.
trump lacks any positive attributes. He's filled with anger, rage, violence and revenge.
He has no empathy, kindness, consideration or humor. I wonder why trump doesn't insist on defending himself? He seems to want to tell his lawyers what to say and do. Only stupid people think they know everything.
Every friend, lawyer, wife - all the best people become all the best enemies. Funny how the fan club can't figure THAT out. At least some are from all appearances.
That's because he's a narcissist, and I'd say he's a narcissistic sociopath, but I'm not a psychiatrist. The narcissism is right in our faces, though: The press is mean to me! The judge won't let me do what I want to do! They filed these Demonic Charges against ME and I am Innocent!!! Me, me, me. The one common theme.
Well, many professionals already have. And they wrote a book. One has a substak here Dr Brandy Li, it cost her position at a college. The other17 names as co-authors are well known names. The book is The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump. And Donald Trump IS a malignant narcissistic sociopath.
These days the term psychopath is generally used for sociopath but all the sane criteria still apply. I don't think anyone could come up with one example of Trump being empathetic in his long, disturbing life.
I can't imagine having to represent TRump if I were an attorney. Of course, I wouldn't take him on as a client in the first place. What are these clowns thinking?! Geezus... 😳
Perhaps we could convince Melania to lend him her "I Really Don't Care..." coat for the cold courtroom. Who knows, he may want to keep it for the Big House, too.
Same. Let's say the election day finally arrives and he loses, all his trials are over, he's bankrupt, again...will that finally be the end of him? No. He will never go away. There will always be drama, rage, lies, and constant whining.
Yes but he’s hatched a brood of vipers who will put him on a pedestal and follow him into the Hell he’s created. In doing so, they will create that Hell for the rest of us. He’s their god now.
Agree. When he loses they can do whatever they're going to do but Biden is still president and will shut them the fuck down. Though look how no one has shown up at his trial. I think his "militia" is bullshit now.
All he needs to do is pull out his teeny weenie ego and then everyone would know for sure that he didn’t have affairs with those beautiful women. Seeing his small mushroom ego would convince the jury that he couldn’t possibly have had affairs of any kind. Those poor women. What were they thinking?
On days when I am so anxious about the state of politics here and strife around the world; when I'm worried about the survival of our democracy; and when I can't bear to turn on the television and see the tragedy that's happening every day in Gaza; when I now can't avoid seeing or reading about the evolving campus strife, (reminding me of the 60's when I was protesting peacefully against the war in Vietnam and routinely being tear gassed,and police were far from gentle); When all of these things overwhelm me and I don't think there's enough xanax on the planet to make me feel better, I read your posts and each time I do I find something to laugh about. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your commentary and wit. Many thanks, Jeff Tiedrich.
Wholeheartedly agree. We are of the same Era, and it's deja vu all over again. My pharmacy and my wine store and Jeff Tiedrich are keeping me sane. Ish.
I'm a total wino when I drink. So, if I had never gotten sober and had quite a few years under my belt, I would gulp wine morning to whatever hour I passed out, get up and do it all over again. Why even be alive?
Connie, My sentiments exactly. Yesterday, I was beyond overwhelmed by the world. I just couldn't wrap my head around the insanity of the most appalling man in the world within a hair's breadth of the regaining the White House. But when I read Jeff's posts, I laugh like a kid who just sees the world's marvels for the first time, and I am innocent with glee again.
Another form of therapy I perform that is akin to Jeff's guidance. Trump is just a pathetic man. Here's my corollary. Remember Pablo Escobar? A refresher:
"Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria; 1 December 1949 – 2 December 1993) was a Colombian drug lord, narcoterrorist, and politician, who was the founder and sole leader of the Medellín Cartel. Dubbed "the king of cocaine", Escobar was one of the wealthiest criminals in history, having amassed an estimated net worth of US$30 billion by the time of his death—equivalent to $70 billion as of 2022—while his drug cartel monopolized the cocaine trade into the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s."
Right? Escobar was a powerful scary dude until he wasn't. "Police tried to arrest Escobar, but the situation quickly escalated to an exchange of gunfire. Escobar was shot and killed while trying to escape from the roof." The image of his dead body, barefoot in jeans with his gut hanging out, surrounded by police laughing is hideous and grotesque. But how the mighty have fallen.
In other words, we humans love our heroes, anti-heroes and we like 'em god-like. However, no matter how dangerous, omnipotent etc. they become and seem, Hitler shot himself and had one of his dudes burn his corpse in a nasty pit. Stalin succumbed to a stroke and supposedly his dudes were taught to never get it wrong so they did nothing to save him.
If history repeats itself, Trump could easily drift off and drown in his saliva sitting in that courtroom chair. The only clue that the MAGA Dear Leader is done for will be a leaky diaper.
"Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi was a Libyan revolutionary, politician and political theorist who ruled Libya from 1969 until his assassination by rebel forces in 2011."
Indica (relaxing,sleep inducing) gummies are saving me. You can even try CBD gummies, slow acting. Start with CBD, lowest dose, take 1/2 to see how you feel. CBD does. not contain THC, so you don't get high.
I can actually get hemp gummies in Texas! They're legal in all but four states now! Weeknights I take one that has CBD and CBN (which is good for pain and sleep but isn't psychoactive either -- I know, not much fun, but it's considered rude to show up for the early morning ops call at work stoned out of my gourd lol. Also, if I were stoned, I'd be dropping a whole lot more F-bombs.) I've been dealing with "long covid" for over a year now -- alcohol causes real problems with it but cannabinoids help with both pain and sleep.
Some liquor stores here even carry hemp-derived drinks. One has, like, only 2mg of thc, but it puts me right to sleep on weekends. If you go the hemp route, though, be advised that delta8 thc (what they call thc from hemp) without other cannabinoids is a lot like Sativa... until I figured that out, spent a few nights staring at the ceiling (which doesn't really help long covid either.) You can legally order all sorts of hemp-cannabinoid stuff online -- even Cheech & Chong are in on it!
And yeah, this is me being semi-mellow on weed-adjacent stuff. Just think how cranky (and fucking profane) I'd be if I was stone-cold sober all the time...
I grow my own and make 80/20 oil. I only consume when my aches and pains are so bad I can’t sleep. So much better than OTC pain medication. 1/8 tsp mixed with some all natural peanut butter does the trick … and Jeff T, of course.
Google it, Lorraine. It’s so interesting. There are so many varieties of marijuana. Some are for laughs and giggles (Woodstock), and some are for pain and sleep (Valium). I find 80 (THC) 20 (CBD) the best for pain. No high, no munchies. Just relief. Since Prince, Michael Jackson, and Rush Limbaugh ruined our chances (because they were irresponsible drug users)of continuing to take Tramadol, medicinal marijuana is vital to Baby Boomer aging. The people who disapprove just don’t understand the science.
Thank you, Claudia, but can't smoke anything, really no need to. That would also break my sobriety. Staying sober is not just booze, it's also pot and certain drugs, Valium. pain killers etc. unless it's prescribed by a doctor. I've used CBD for sleep, which is fine, but the CBD with THC caused the worst depression I've ever had but the sleep was deep and beautiful. Bummer.
I think giving Trump some magic mushrooms would provide a therapy possibility to him and a boon to the country. While the "therapy " may not help immediately, the idea of him going crazy in court and losing his shit sounds like a wonderful opportunity for all.
ditto Connie. also for me spending time with my four dogs helps. they have no idea about all this human self-inflicted misery nor should they. love, food and shelter is all they ask for and to provide that for them is my medicine to this sickness i just don't understand.
Dogs are absolutely the best! I'm no longer in good enough shape to have a dog. I miss having one every day. There really is no more perfect creature than a dog.
I understand. I'm 72 and it is harder but so far so good. I have my beautiful 14.5 year old standard poodle Pearl, a 2,5 Mexican puppy Ruby and two of the most fabulous Mexican street dogs Mike and Molly who have now lived with us for a year.
Gout....yeah I remember going to work & upon arrival HRC just started...and when I got home at 7p she was STILL sitting there answering stupid Qs....unbelievable.
Anybody who has sued, been sued, or on a jury sits all day in court. Even back in the day in small claims court, where I literally sat all day because you don’t know when your case would be called. Naturally, I was the last case of the day and I won. It was worth it.
I love that Orange Gaseous has to sit all day listening to people shit talk about him. For someone who has done some of the most egregious shit talking, payback is glorious.
The stink in the courtroom matches the malodorous moral pollution that issues from his mouth. Donald expects voters to overlook their disgust. He's filthy in body and mind and behavior. Donald is the intersection of physical and mental illness, stupidity, incompetence, juvenile delinquency, deception and shameless fraud. So remind me, how does the GOP think this is a good candidate for any public office? Celebrity doesn't overcome disgust.
The GOP base doesn’t think. It’s all about hatred. They hate the same people he does (immigrants, which we are all from immigrant backgrounds, liberals, people of color, the list is endless). He has given his rethuglican followers permission to hate and they aren’t smart enough to realize he hates them too, just loves their donations. I wonder how many of them have bought his trading cards, gold tennis shoes and his bibles. Maybe one day they’ll wake up and see he’s nothing but a conman/grifter; I have my doubts, hate is a strong emotion.
Disgust is also a strong emotion. The cruelty to migrant children and puppies is disgusting. The cheating on a marriage, business and even golf is disgusting. The corruption (financial and physical) is disgusting. The moral depravity and treachery and crimes of Trump World is disgusting. Will voters be more attracted to the dopamine rush of hate? Or will they reject the pollution of Trump and his filthy handed enablers?
Yes, disgust is an also a strong emotion. I’m hoping “they will reject the pollution of trump”. I think some will, but his diehard cultists won’t, their hatred runs deep.
Marguerite, You are correct. The basis of being a rescumlCon is racism, the inability to cope without someone to stomp on, to feel superior over. I despise when people talk about the rural rescumliCons feeling left out, ignored etc…guess they’re the snowflakes all along. They don’t want anyone else in need to get care if they don’t!
I've been in grandbaby mode for a while and have dealt with some bad diaper rashes. My guess is, his looks likes small pox. So he would need a prescription strength cream, while keeping his bare ass open to the air so it can dry out.
The good news hawker could double as the ointment smearer. Somehow they seem like the same job. Maybe he could air out his bare ass in the middle of 5th Ave.
That sounds interesting. I tried oatmeal baths, but it clogged the drain. They are out of diapers now. However, my nephew and his wife are due in October. After 4 years of IVF. We are pretty excited. I'm a mom, grandma and aunt to him. I do it all. 🤗
That's funny. We may get to see one of his personal shills packing an XL donut for that stinky ass of his. His humiliation and roid rage will continue to increase as fuckface gets his chance to be the poster boy for Preparation H.
and Hillary in a chiar for 11 hours on Capital hill and was unnecessarily crossed examined and she never complained but then again she was and still is more healthier both physically and mentally.
The decomposing sun dried orange diet coke sucking criminal is unable to endure anything in a realistic world like normal folks..
"OK, what I do is, wash it with Head and Shoulders. I don't dry it, though. I let it dry by itself. It takes about an hour. Then I read papers and things. ... I also watch TV. I love Fox, I like Morning Joe, I like that The Today Show did a beautiful piece on me yesterday — I mean, relatively speaking. OK, so I've done all that. I then comb my hair. Yes, I do use a comb. ...
"Do I comb it forward? No, I don't comb it forward. ... I actually don't have a bad hairline. When you think about it, it's not bad. I mean, I get a lot of credit for comb-overs. But it's not really a comb-over. It's sort of a little bit forward and back. I've combed it the same way for years
Exactly, and there’s no way he’s getting up every day, or even every other day to do his Do prior to court time. That’s why it’s looking worse during court proceedings.
I just LOL picturing it if he spends a few nights in the slammer.
I heard on tv that instead of sending him to Rikers, they could hold him beneath the courthouse.
Should we start a betting pool for how long until he brings a pillow into court? Or if Judge says "no pillows", dfg just rests his head on the defense table.
Fun fantasy (hey, an old lady can dream!): Judge Chutkin, who no one is paying attention to right now, holds him in violation of his pre-trial release agreement & jails him. I suspect we’d see just how fast SCOTUS & Loose Canon can move if their fave fascist were in jail.
I'd call their likely reaction to it an unconstitutional crisis. Because for damn sure, whatever they came up with to get him out of jail, pardoned, and back on his putative throne would be seriously unconstitutional. Not that they care -- they imagine they're going to get to share that throne when he's reelected. Won't they be shocked when he fires them!
The Office of the President is a hard and time consuming job. Nothing in his life would have prepared him for that role. Sitting in Intelligence meetings? Bah, give me a 1/2 page summary. Important
International military concerns? Bah, give me a 1/2 page summary.
“I have my role, but, with all due respect, so do you.” President Bidens’ pointed remark at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday was aimed directly at his audience – The Fourth Estate. The term Fourth Estate or fourth power refers to the press and news media both in explicit capacity of advocacy and implicit ability to frame political issues.
“The most urgent question of our time is whether democracy is still the sacred cause of America. That is the question the American people must answer this year. And you, the free press, play a critical role in making sure the American people have the information they need to make an informed decision. The defeated former President has made no secret of his attack on our democracy. He has said he wants to be a “dictator on day one,” and so much more.
He tells supporters he is their “revenge” and “retribution.” When in God’s name have you heard another president say something like that? And he promised a “bloodbath” when he loses again. We have to take this seriously. Eight years ago, you could have written it off as just Trump talk. But no longer. Not after January 6th.
I’m sincerely not asking of you to take sides but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment; move past the horse-race numbers and the gotcha moments and the distractions, the sideshows that have come to dominate and sensationalize our politics; and focus on what’s actually at stake…. Every single one of us has…a serious role to play in making sure democracy endures—American democracy. I have my role, but, with all due respect, so do you.”
President Biden should have also reminded the mass media that as part of fascist rule the Fourth Estate would be under full control of the regime and answer only to the Fuhrer. A few media outlets are already all in with full compliance under future authoritarianism. How would CNN, NBC, WAPO and NYT fare under full dictatorship?
X 1000000000000000
Yes indeed!
The Times and WaPo will disappear, and CNN would be forced off the air. Whatshisname hates all 3, especially the Times. And he hates Bezos for being a real billionaire in a class Whatshisname can only aspire to.
What I don't understand, and bothers me immensely is that (to me) it seems that you and way too many others talk about this in the abstract. Almost as if it won't happen.
For many, it's just a notion at this point. In this case, it's nonchalantly naming media institutions that will be crushed post Jan 06/25 under a Trump presidency. Which makes me fear that I really don't think anyone truly understands the gravity of all this. This isn't a high school play. It's not a movie. It's not a football game. It has the potential of being a life-altering for 355 million people and the rest of the world. You want to talk about a New World Order? Your average burger-eating, SUV-driving, "living-in-my-suburban-bullshit-lala-land-of-trolling-box-stores-and-online-Amazon-shopping" individual is going to wake up on J6/25 and not recognize their country.
355 million people won't know what hit them... and then what?
Will the military take his orders, regardless of how insane they might be? Will police side with the government? Will the "libtards" be punished and rounded up like the Jews, gays, Roma, and other "undesirables" of Nazi Germany?
This is not outside the realm of possibility, because he's clearly nuts. But he's now surrounded by a thick cushion of other nuts to actually make shit happen.
He is mortally dangerous to the US. Those who are being, what I deem to be, flippant about it is even more dangerous.
The American public is swaddled in its colossal ignorance and stupidity, lacking any understanding of history and unable to grasp reality. We are paying the price for the utter failure of the educational system, and the grotesque obsession with the country's "exceptionalism".
What scares me is the unholy alliance that will form between Russia and a Trump administration (if it's not there already yet). Right now, the sell job to the masses is " No more wars". Really? Perhaps. But instead we'll have the two of them (and likely China) in on the strategy of divvying up the spoils of the planet by using threats of nuclear 'interventions' against places like Poland, Taiwan, Canada, etc should they not comply to their threats. Three bullies in the room all with the same playbook. Hmmmmm. What could go wrong??
Will the desire for world dominance subside? Who knows. But a cozy American relationship with Russia, results in a total threat to everyone else.
I'm not a pessimist as much as I am a realist. I hope that I 'm wrong.
But hope is not a strategy.
Your reply to Steve's terrifying post could not have been better stated Linda. It is enough to make a grown man cry.
Steve, Once again your scary as hell description of our predicament is spot on. It is so inconceivable by most that before they realize they have been had, it is too late. And the real bitch is that we all have to suffer for their stupidity.
Remembering how I felt the morning that Trump was declared the winner makes me extremely frightened now. What should we do? How do we prepare for this? I am really scared.
Agreed. I feel the same, and I live in Canada! The only thing that can curtail this scourge is a overwhelming vote for Biden. The young folks need to put the Gaza thing aside and focus on how their future as free-living citizens is far more important than Gaza right now. And that Trump is NOT just another flavour of ice cream.
MSNBC will be the first to go.
Maybe PBS first but yep
If the protests on campus is consider bad now, there is a huge surprise pending for this smuck.
It really is sad DonP that all these companies that regularly kiss his ass will get their just deserts.
SCOTUS and the free press both miss that they are Trump's "enemies of the state". His demand for immunity is nothing more than political cover. If he wins control of the Executive Branch again, he will control both the Press and the courts. He won't need immunity from prosecution for his crimes. There are plenty of high windows for the disloyal journalists and judges. Russia and North Korea and China are his favorite strong man models. "XI rules with an iron fist over his people!"
Hoyt!
They are hedging their bets. Treading a fine line between giving tacit support to an Insurrectionist and trying to maintain journalistic integrity (Guffaw)
That way of he succeeds they can say see......
No fine line there. They are clearly talking heads for Republican speech, and only reporting negatives on the part of Biden or Democrats. No hedging, they are running right towards fascism. My daughter had a test on the Weimar Republic this week. There was a letter that titans of industry wrote to President Hindenburg where they claimed that they were not partial to any party, but laid out a case for Hitler's party, which he was the leader of, making it obvious while denying bias. That is how obvious the mainstream press (see Sulzberger is upset because Biden would not sit down to an interview with him) is being in bias towards Treacherous-treasonous-tantruming-traitor-Trump! What happened to the press in Nazi Germany? This is what happened. https://arolsen-archives.org/en/news/nazi-germanys-schriftleitergesetz-the-end-of-freedom-of-the-press/
Great Article
So Between Pro Hamas Campuses and Pro Fascist Media outlets
Where does that leave the average American?
Needing to do whatever they can to get out the vote. I am living abroad and working with Democrats Abroad to encourage and help people to vote. I know there are letter writing and postcard campaigns. Joining a campaign is pro-active. For those who have the choice, should be looking into where else that you might like to live that is a democracy right now. The average American is facing 2 things that might happen in November. One Biden wins and Trump gets his crazed militias riled up and rioting and making domestic war. Or Trump wins and an agenda will be put in place like we have seen people in Israel marching over, and in Russia, and in other countries, but they have been stomped on by the militias and military police. So, one has to imagine the worst and the best and prepare somewhat for the worst, but try to make the best happen. One problem is that there are housing shortages in all of the democratic countries, because they have had so many people swarming to them. Along with democracy goes a good standard of living.
Stay Strong!
In a very confused state of “ is this shit really happening”? Many of us have lived through the turbulent years of racial unrest, assassinations and anti- war demonstrations. I NEVER thought it would happen again. I suppose the old adage “ history repeats itself “ has come to be repeated. Germany(1933) comes to mind.
This though is the worst moment for America, I think. Every fucking dictator is hoping trump wins and dismantles the U.S. who has kept them at bay for 70 years. Europe will be under attack from Russia, God knows what countries China would go after, South Korea would be fodder for North Korea. On and on.
What I don't get, the U.S. economy would crash and burn which would affect almost all the world economies.
Biden MUST WIN!
Lorraine, obviously the military industrial complex is not at all worried about donnies possible exploits, the decision makers all got million to billion dollar bonuses/ tax cuts from dumbo. their refrain is basically, "What? Me worry?"
As I wrote in a previous comment in another string here, a Trump "presidency" (and I use that word very loosely) would inevitably create an unholy alliance between Putin and Trump, and very likely Chee, and possibly even Un.
With a bunch of dictators in the room. all singing from the same songbook of oppression of the masses, unfettered deregulation of industries, dismantling government-based safe-guards, 100% tax freedom for the uber-rich, political class and multinational corps, they will have no problem running roughshod over the entire planet. It certainly will be the ushering in of the end of the "west" as we know it.
That said, it is true that people do currently go about their day-to-day business in Russia, China, and North Korea... but the caveat is that they've been stripped naked of their rights. Cross the state and you quickly become a rug-covered statistic.
I just hope there are enough dissenters within the US military and other authorities to resist the insanity that could easily reign down.
When Gov Dr Evil sent state troopers (armed, of course; some were on horseback) to UT to stop the protests, you couldn't help but think about Kent State. I've had "Four Dead in Ohio" on repeat in my head for a few days now. Except with that benighted asshole in charge, it could end up being a lot more than four.
I all too clearly remember Kent State. I was 20 years old and my boyfriend at the time was a student there. I visited him about a month before, and he was visiting me in NJ on May 4th. I will remember it until the day I die, as we all sat watching the TV in utter horror. I can't stand this country any longer but am too old and too poor to get out.
I take tfg “bloodbath” comments seriously— meaning more than four. I fear his minions feel the same way: especially when the mango moron loses in November.
Just read the new history of the beginnings of Nazi Germany, Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power, by Timothy Ryback. A lot that was previously unknown, and a powerful summation of how it happened. A cautionary tale for us, if anyone in this nation of nitwits (thanks to the great Bob Herbert for the phrase) is paying attention.
Linda, Thanks for the recommendation. It is interesting that in the first few pages Ryback is really making a parallel between Adolph Hitler and Donald Trump. Here is the Google books 43 page preview. https://www.google.de/books/edition/Takeover/xUzHEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover
Thanks for the link this reads like a blueprint for tRumps handlers.
You are right Mark that integrity does not apply to media as a whole when the only goal is money derived from eyes and ears on their handicapping the horserace.
Hoyt, in this case it is impossible not to take sides. There really is a choice of good-vs-evil here. The press, in its campaign for more "eyes," cannot see ahead, and realize the jeopardy they're in. Personally, I'm firmly burrowed into the trenches of democracy, and will dig further in if necessary. And I'm sIck of the "both-sides-ism" of the media.
And, it is not both-sides-ism. Heather Cox Richardson traced the leaning towards the right wing side very well in her piece that I read this morning, but she might have written yesterday evening. https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/april-30-2024?r=f0qfn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
This both-side-ism is as pretend as the Emperor's New Clothing. And, I have always been one to trust my own senses. I dropped a biology class after week 2 when I was doing all the reading and could not understand what the professor was saying. Turns out that she ended up failing 90% of the class. I was not in it, because I told myself, I am reasonably bright and this is not making any sense. Took a different section to have much better success. I would say this about many other things that have occurred in my life. I can change my mind and see my fault some of the time, but I also trust my judgment, and the NYT was a glaring example of Oligarchic ruin siding with Totalitarian Trump against Biden of We Do Better With Biden! So, against us! Not getting my money and more importantly my time.
Dan, the press doesn't care about good and evil other than to normalize and monetize every issue and proclaim they are not taking a side.
Absolutely Agreed.
🎯Yes only one side took away women's right to bodily autonomy, only one side wants a theocratic dictatorship.
Well stated. I believe that Colonel Bonespurs Buttstench continues to be THE Great Amerikkkan Nightmare. He is simultaneously boring and frightful. Our country cannot let this wasted thermonuclear implosion get anywhere near power again.
Steve, the nightmare will only be over when he is six feet under on the back nine.
Next to Ivana in an untended grave.
R'Amen! May it be soon.
Well aimed comments by the President. I hope the Forth Estate does take him seriously because if they fuck around they will find out.
Time will tell SPW, just 188 days to be exact. The message was not difficult to understand.
This. How quickly the media forget they are often the first against the wall when the fascists take over.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Biden hits it out of the park…again! Funny I didn’t see this splashed on all the news channels. Or online news sources.
haa, that is a conundrum in that they cant both sides this issue,
I figured NYT this year is trying to stay in Trump's good graces by pushing hard on the "both sides " and "Biden is old" coverage. Word to the wise: it won't work.
Exactly Nancy, it wont work because 'they' aren't wise!
Good point Hoyt, myself I've wandered if the forth estate has pondered that question. I worry that asses like Alies and Murdock would be in line with farticus maximus or are there other right-wing fascist waiting in the wings .
The good news is Roger Ailes is in a lava hot tub in Hell, with Fat Tony Scalia, and Rushbo.
The bad news is Murdoch and Koch aren't.
Um. Badly.
Oh the outrage! What is most telling about this whiny POS one word of empathy about all the individuals required to sit all day long in a cold courtroom. Who are they? The jurors (who you don't stand up for), trial attorneys (both sides), Judge, courtroom staff (clerks, reporter, bailiff). I've been a trial attorney for 34 years and this horrible person is an attorney's worst nightmare.
trump lacks any positive attributes. He's filled with anger, rage, violence and revenge.
He has no empathy, kindness, consideration or humor. I wonder why trump doesn't insist on defending himself? He seems to want to tell his lawyers what to say and do. Only stupid people think they know everything.
He doesn’t hire them for legal advice or representation; he just needs people to blame when things go South.
You nailed with this comment! 100% agree.
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Every friend, lawyer, wife - all the best people become all the best enemies. Funny how the fan club can't figure THAT out. At least some are from all appearances.
He behaves like someone in a permanent MANIC rage! That is why he sounds MANIACAL!
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No empathy? Is literally the definition of a psychopath. Just saying.
Ot, looking at Times cover story. Whatever scares you more...
I know that. Empathy makes us human. All of this scares me. All of it.
Not arguing just saying...
He wouldn't express or even recognize empathy if it bit him on the nose.
That's because he's a narcissist, and I'd say he's a narcissistic sociopath, but I'm not a psychiatrist. The narcissism is right in our faces, though: The press is mean to me! The judge won't let me do what I want to do! They filed these Demonic Charges against ME and I am Innocent!!! Me, me, me. The one common theme.
I pray for the day he becomes IRRELEVANT.
I won't be happy until he's dead because until then he'll never be truly gone.
My fondest dream!!
Well, many professionals already have. And they wrote a book. One has a substak here Dr Brandy Li, it cost her position at a college. The other17 names as co-authors are well known names. The book is The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump. And Donald Trump IS a malignant narcissistic sociopath.
These days the term psychopath is generally used for sociopath but all the sane criteria still apply. I don't think anyone could come up with one example of Trump being empathetic in his long, disturbing life.
Sounds more like a three-year old.
Or on the arse.
I can't imagine having to represent TRump if I were an attorney. Of course, I wouldn't take him on as a client in the first place. What are these clowns thinking?! Geezus... 😳
Are the lawyers really getting paid? Or is the grift of the RNC just a money grab for tfg?
i believe they're getting paid.
They are thinking 💰💰💰as retainer
Perhaps we could convince Melania to lend him her "I Really Don't Care..." coat for the cold courtroom. Who knows, he may want to keep it for the Big House, too.
@Steve Kelly Great idea.
it's all me, me, me, me.
hope he dies soon.
At least in California, a trial doesn't go more than about 90 minutes before there's another break.
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I AM SO SICK OF SEEING HIS FACE AND HEARING HIS VOICE.
Same. Let's say the election day finally arrives and he loses, all his trials are over, he's bankrupt, again...will that finally be the end of him? No. He will never go away. There will always be drama, rage, lies, and constant whining.
Death is the only end to him.
Yes but he’s hatched a brood of vipers who will put him on a pedestal and follow him into the Hell he’s created. In doing so, they will create that Hell for the rest of us. He’s their god now.
I’m not afraid or worried about them. They are going to do what they’re going to do and the Biden Administration will be prepared and ready.
Agree. When he loses they can do whatever they're going to do but Biden is still president and will shut them the fuck down. Though look how no one has shown up at his trial. I think his "militia" is bullshit now.
They lack his feral cunning though. Once he is gone, some grifter will clean them out.
That and time. It will take at least a decade to get over this.
Future historians are going to be constantly saying "WTF?"
And the damage to the GOP and what future a-holes will be able to try, and maybe succeed. There's that.
All he needs to do is pull out his teeny weenie ego and then everyone would know for sure that he didn’t have affairs with those beautiful women. Seeing his small mushroom ego would convince the jury that he couldn’t possibly have had affairs of any kind. Those poor women. What were they thinking?
On days when I am so anxious about the state of politics here and strife around the world; when I'm worried about the survival of our democracy; and when I can't bear to turn on the television and see the tragedy that's happening every day in Gaza; when I now can't avoid seeing or reading about the evolving campus strife, (reminding me of the 60's when I was protesting peacefully against the war in Vietnam and routinely being tear gassed,and police were far from gentle); When all of these things overwhelm me and I don't think there's enough xanax on the planet to make me feel better, I read your posts and each time I do I find something to laugh about. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your commentary and wit. Many thanks, Jeff Tiedrich.
Wholeheartedly agree. We are of the same Era, and it's deja vu all over again. My pharmacy and my wine store and Jeff Tiedrich are keeping me sane. Ish.
try living through this stone cold sober! I've got 20 years and none of these mother fuckers are going to drive me back to drinking.
Good for you! You've got a lot to be proud of!
Good for you! Never let those bastards win.
Fucking-A
Lorraine: They are not worth for me to risk migraines so I am with you on no booze..
I'm a total wino when I drink. So, if I had never gotten sober and had quite a few years under my belt, I would gulp wine morning to whatever hour I passed out, get up and do it all over again. Why even be alive?
I honor your commitment, but I don’t know how you do it!
Carry on, madame.
Well, good for you. At least now I know why you are not talking about the great Margaritas in Mexico!
I am sure there are many other things to enjoy!
magic mushrooms
Ah...better living-ish through chemistry. Lol.
You’re funny!
me too!
Connie, My sentiments exactly. Yesterday, I was beyond overwhelmed by the world. I just couldn't wrap my head around the insanity of the most appalling man in the world within a hair's breadth of the regaining the White House. But when I read Jeff's posts, I laugh like a kid who just sees the world's marvels for the first time, and I am innocent with glee again.
Another form of therapy I perform that is akin to Jeff's guidance. Trump is just a pathetic man. Here's my corollary. Remember Pablo Escobar? A refresher:
"Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria; 1 December 1949 – 2 December 1993) was a Colombian drug lord, narcoterrorist, and politician, who was the founder and sole leader of the Medellín Cartel. Dubbed "the king of cocaine", Escobar was one of the wealthiest criminals in history, having amassed an estimated net worth of US$30 billion by the time of his death—equivalent to $70 billion as of 2022—while his drug cartel monopolized the cocaine trade into the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s."
Right? Escobar was a powerful scary dude until he wasn't. "Police tried to arrest Escobar, but the situation quickly escalated to an exchange of gunfire. Escobar was shot and killed while trying to escape from the roof." The image of his dead body, barefoot in jeans with his gut hanging out, surrounded by police laughing is hideous and grotesque. But how the mighty have fallen.
In other words, we humans love our heroes, anti-heroes and we like 'em god-like. However, no matter how dangerous, omnipotent etc. they become and seem, Hitler shot himself and had one of his dudes burn his corpse in a nasty pit. Stalin succumbed to a stroke and supposedly his dudes were taught to never get it wrong so they did nothing to save him.
If history repeats itself, Trump could easily drift off and drown in his saliva sitting in that courtroom chair. The only clue that the MAGA Dear Leader is done for will be a leaky diaper.
Add to that crappy list the one found in the sewer in Iraq! Now why can’t even remember his name
"Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi was a Libyan revolutionary, politician and political theorist who ruled Libya from 1969 until his assassination by rebel forces in 2011."
Yes, thank you. Though I am glad for my memory lapse!!😆
And how many took his place?
Indica (relaxing,sleep inducing) gummies are saving me. You can even try CBD gummies, slow acting. Start with CBD, lowest dose, take 1/2 to see how you feel. CBD does. not contain THC, so you don't get high.
P.S. If you choose THC, Sativa will hype you up. Make sure you buy Indica or CBD.
I can actually get hemp gummies in Texas! They're legal in all but four states now! Weeknights I take one that has CBD and CBN (which is good for pain and sleep but isn't psychoactive either -- I know, not much fun, but it's considered rude to show up for the early morning ops call at work stoned out of my gourd lol. Also, if I were stoned, I'd be dropping a whole lot more F-bombs.) I've been dealing with "long covid" for over a year now -- alcohol causes real problems with it but cannabinoids help with both pain and sleep.
Some liquor stores here even carry hemp-derived drinks. One has, like, only 2mg of thc, but it puts me right to sleep on weekends. If you go the hemp route, though, be advised that delta8 thc (what they call thc from hemp) without other cannabinoids is a lot like Sativa... until I figured that out, spent a few nights staring at the ceiling (which doesn't really help long covid either.) You can legally order all sorts of hemp-cannabinoid stuff online -- even Cheech & Chong are in on it!
And yeah, this is me being semi-mellow on weed-adjacent stuff. Just think how cranky (and fucking profane) I'd be if I was stone-cold sober all the time...
Thank you... I have been considering it.
I grow my own and make 80/20 oil. I only consume when my aches and pains are so bad I can’t sleep. So much better than OTC pain medication. 1/8 tsp mixed with some all natural peanut butter does the trick … and Jeff T, of course.
Indica, what is that?
Google it, Lorraine. It’s so interesting. There are so many varieties of marijuana. Some are for laughs and giggles (Woodstock), and some are for pain and sleep (Valium). I find 80 (THC) 20 (CBD) the best for pain. No high, no munchies. Just relief. Since Prince, Michael Jackson, and Rush Limbaugh ruined our chances (because they were irresponsible drug users)of continuing to take Tramadol, medicinal marijuana is vital to Baby Boomer aging. The people who disapprove just don’t understand the science.
Thank you, Claudia, but can't smoke anything, really no need to. That would also break my sobriety. Staying sober is not just booze, it's also pot and certain drugs, Valium. pain killers etc. unless it's prescribed by a doctor. I've used CBD for sleep, which is fine, but the CBD with THC caused the worst depression I've ever had but the sleep was deep and beautiful. Bummer.
P.S. Magic mushrooms are cool though, I consider them medicine!
I think giving Trump some magic mushrooms would provide a therapy possibility to him and a boon to the country. While the "therapy " may not help immediately, the idea of him going crazy in court and losing his shit sounds like a wonderful opportunity for all.
She's lovely
ditto Connie. also for me spending time with my four dogs helps. they have no idea about all this human self-inflicted misery nor should they. love, food and shelter is all they ask for and to provide that for them is my medicine to this sickness i just don't understand.
Dogs are absolutely the best! I'm no longer in good enough shape to have a dog. I miss having one every day. There really is no more perfect creature than a dog.
I understand. I'm 72 and it is harder but so far so good. I have my beautiful 14.5 year old standard poodle Pearl, a 2,5 Mexican puppy Ruby and two of the most fabulous Mexican street dogs Mike and Molly who have now lived with us for a year.
You are not alone, Connie.
No one has ever had to sit so long in the history of ever, eh? Now where is that picture of the email lady with her chin in her hands again?
Gout....yeah I remember going to work & upon arrival HRC just started...and when I got home at 7p she was STILL sitting there answering stupid Qs....unbelievable.
I know! I kept expecting them to ask "what color is your underwear?"
Yeah....they probed everything. I did see part where she laughed out loud...that was about 7:15.p!
Anybody who has sued, been sued, or on a jury sits all day in court. Even back in the day in small claims court, where I literally sat all day because you don’t know when your case would be called. Naturally, I was the last case of the day and I won. It was worth it.
I love that Orange Gaseous has to sit all day listening to people shit talk about him. For someone who has done some of the most egregious shit talking, payback is glorious.
Orange Gaseous. Will there be a kiosk at the State Fair?😂😂😂
Lol, I wouldn’t want to try tasting it.
Nope!🤮🤮
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Is really is glorious! Spot on.
people shit talk - yep and haven't heard of anyone talking about how wonderful trump is on the stand but i wonder who his witnesses will be.
Sycophants? Maybe the idiot sons?
You know why he's complaining about sitting that long right?
I'll bet you dollars to donuts Donny Dingleballs has hemorrhoids.
That and a full diaper. The toddler activity board is hilarious. 😂😂😂
I vote for full diaper as the reason Donny can't sit still
The stink in the courtroom matches the malodorous moral pollution that issues from his mouth. Donald expects voters to overlook their disgust. He's filthy in body and mind and behavior. Donald is the intersection of physical and mental illness, stupidity, incompetence, juvenile delinquency, deception and shameless fraud. So remind me, how does the GOP think this is a good candidate for any public office? Celebrity doesn't overcome disgust.
The GOP base doesn’t think. It’s all about hatred. They hate the same people he does (immigrants, which we are all from immigrant backgrounds, liberals, people of color, the list is endless). He has given his rethuglican followers permission to hate and they aren’t smart enough to realize he hates them too, just loves their donations. I wonder how many of them have bought his trading cards, gold tennis shoes and his bibles. Maybe one day they’ll wake up and see he’s nothing but a conman/grifter; I have my doubts, hate is a strong emotion.
Disgust is also a strong emotion. The cruelty to migrant children and puppies is disgusting. The cheating on a marriage, business and even golf is disgusting. The corruption (financial and physical) is disgusting. The moral depravity and treachery and crimes of Trump World is disgusting. Will voters be more attracted to the dopamine rush of hate? Or will they reject the pollution of Trump and his filthy handed enablers?
Yes, disgust is an also a strong emotion. I’m hoping “they will reject the pollution of trump”. I think some will, but his diehard cultists won’t, their hatred runs deep.
Marguerite, You are correct. The basis of being a rescumlCon is racism, the inability to cope without someone to stomp on, to feel superior over. I despise when people talk about the rural rescumliCons feeling left out, ignored etc…guess they’re the snowflakes all along. They don’t want anyone else in need to get care if they don’t!
It’s not hemorrhoids, it’s diaper rash. We should be sending Donnie Diaperload crates of Desitin maximum strength.
I've been in grandbaby mode for a while and have dealt with some bad diaper rashes. My guess is, his looks likes small pox. So he would need a prescription strength cream, while keeping his bare ass open to the air so it can dry out.
The good news hawker could double as the ointment smearer. Somehow they seem like the same job. Maybe he could air out his bare ass in the middle of 5th Ave.
Ewww, thankfully I don’t live in NYC. 🤣🤣
That's hilarious!!
When one of my kids had a really bad case their pediatrician recommended a liquid antacid baking soda combo (you make a paste). Worked great!
That sounds interesting. I tried oatmeal baths, but it clogged the drain. They are out of diapers now. However, my nephew and his wife are due in October. After 4 years of IVF. We are pretty excited. I'm a mom, grandma and aunt to him. I do it all. 🤗
So THAT'S why he's at motel-a-lardo instead of campaigning!
🤣🤣 my thoughts exactly. A little squishy.
Ditto 👍
Disgusting!
It is.
That's funny. We may get to see one of his personal shills packing an XL donut for that stinky ass of his. His humiliation and roid rage will continue to increase as fuckface gets his chance to be the poster boy for Preparation H.
I Wouldn't be surprised if he gets pressure ulcers (bedsores) sitting in that wet diaper all day, every day.
Lol, he could use the endorsement money.
And Colitis
Or, a diaper full of excrement...😉
Christ on a Cracker! You HAD to put that image in our brains?! 😂⚖️🇺🇸🗽
😂😂😂
We can only hope.😂😂
and Hillary in a chiar for 11 hours on Capital hill and was unnecessarily crossed examined and she never complained but then again she was and still is more healthier both physically and mentally.
The decomposing sun dried orange diet coke sucking criminal is unable to endure anything in a realistic world like normal folks..
And she was innocent.
of course, she was
Good news: Trump's comb over is thinning. His hair is messier day by day. And you know, no winner has bad hair.
I’ve noticed that too. Yesterday it looked like he had combed it with an eggbeater.
I waited a few days before I was sure that the mess was the new normal. Maybe he has a new hairstylist????
He brags he does it himself. Showers, lets it air dry, then combs and Aqua Nets the shit out of it when it placed to cover the bald spots and plugs.
If that's true, he's in desperate need of professional help ASAP.
...in more ways than one!
Here’s his own words from an NPR article
"OK, what I do is, wash it with Head and Shoulders. I don't dry it, though. I let it dry by itself. It takes about an hour. Then I read papers and things. ... I also watch TV. I love Fox, I like Morning Joe, I like that The Today Show did a beautiful piece on me yesterday — I mean, relatively speaking. OK, so I've done all that. I then comb my hair. Yes, I do use a comb. ...
"Do I comb it forward? No, I don't comb it forward. ... I actually don't have a bad hairline. When you think about it, it's not bad. I mean, I get a lot of credit for comb-overs. But it's not really a comb-over. It's sort of a little bit forward and back. I've combed it the same way for years
He has to be in court at 9:30 am, he doesn’t really have time like he used to have. He never appeared in the Oval Office until noon or later.
Excellent analysis of the crisis situation. I just hope it things do not improve at any point in the future.
Thank you? The reality is more ghastly than I imagined.
Exactly, and there’s no way he’s getting up every day, or even every other day to do his Do prior to court time. That’s why it’s looking worse during court proceedings.
I just LOL picturing it if he spends a few nights in the slammer.
I heard on tv that instead of sending him to Rikers, they could hold him beneath the courthouse.
If I were Trump's friend I'd recommend a good hairstylist, but I am not a friend.
Should we start a betting pool for how long until he brings a pillow into court? Or if Judge says "no pillows", dfg just rests his head on the defense table.
I'm not totally sure but I think the chairs are somewhat padded. I misread your comment— pillow definitely!
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Fun fantasy (hey, an old lady can dream!): Judge Chutkin, who no one is paying attention to right now, holds him in violation of his pre-trial release agreement & jails him. I suspect we’d see just how fast SCOTUS & Loose Canon can move if their fave fascist were in jail.
22 minutes...
We can only hope!👍
I'd call their likely reaction to it an unconstitutional crisis. Because for damn sure, whatever they came up with to get him out of jail, pardoned, and back on his putative throne would be seriously unconstitutional. Not that they care -- they imagine they're going to get to share that throne when he's reelected. Won't they be shocked when he fires them!
Oh Yea?
Yea they are waiting for you alright, in Georgia, And Michigan, And DC, And Florida, And Arizona, And And And..........
Courts and DA's and Prosecutors,Judges and a Jury, and somewhere in your country there is a Jail Cell waiting for you Asshole!
Oh, please please please violate the gag order again, your highness!
There's only good thing I can say about OJ Simpson— he was in a courtroom for months longer than Trump and I never heard him complain.
So, with that complaint, he's admitting to never working an 8 hour shift in his life.
Ya know, back in 2016, he thought the Presidency could be a part-time gig, that he could live in NY and just go to DC as needed. It showed.
Bitching about not being on the campaign trail. Days not in court? On the golf course.
EX President Swamp Gas can go fly a kite.
He’s the laziest slacker of all time.
The Office of the President is a hard and time consuming job. Nothing in his life would have prepared him for that role. Sitting in Intelligence meetings? Bah, give me a 1/2 page summary. Important
International military concerns? Bah, give me a 1/2 page summary.
current domestic issues? Bah!!!
That would require a modicum of exercise, and a dozen eggs I mean aides.
Apparently he can supply the wind.
He is disgustingly sick! Lock the jerk up for good… we can find others to laugh at!
"Lord Butstench...!!!) 🤣🤣
The problem with shoving stuff up his ass is that it all leaks out again. Ewww.