Many psychiatrists have spoken about Grump's quickly deteriorating brain. It's frightening that much of the media protects Grump and ignores Biden's major accomplishments.
let's see... you misspelled a name (by one letter)... as opposed to that entire orgy of apocalyptic knicker-twists that lasted DAYS? Nope, sorry, you'll just have to do better than that... :)
Cooking instructions for Braised Buffoon: Stuff Buffoon into armor, place on bed of coals, roast on low-and-slow until fork tender and all fat is rendered. Best served warm on toast. Will feed an entire prison population. Credit to Medieval Battlefield Picnic Cookbook.
In a Manhattan court room on Monday for the first time in our 248 year old democracy a former president will find himself required to sit at the defendants desk for up to six weeks in his first of four criminal trials. “This case involves falsification of business records to cover up a hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump faces 34 felony counts brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump is accused of doctoring financial records of his companies and orchestrating a scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election.” Here is a brief synopsis of the background and Q&A on the trial. https://time.com/6965419/trump-hush-money-trial-legal-questions/
Donald Trump is a convicted rapist, a con man, a financial fraud and cheater, a serial liar, a want to be dictator, a thief, a traitor, an insurrectionist, a man who pays off porn stars to shut up about his sex exploits. He suffers from a severe case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Delusions of Grandeur, and age-related cognitive decline. He is best at stoking hatred, promoting greed and praising ignorance. He cheats on taxes. He molests women. He mocks disabilities. He degrades the military. He caters to nazis. He is a grifter. He is a traitor. He is a cruel, hate filled fascist. He is a criminal magnet. He continues to destroy human lives. And if you believe current polling, he has at least a fifty-fifty chance of being your next president.
It’s your last line that I just can’t comprehend…how the fuck is it that possible that we are looking at that vile ignorant grotesque orange slob residing in the fucking White House AGAIN????…. this is like some never-ending nightmare
I couldn’t visualize Trump in the White House in 2016. I would’ve bet my next paycheck he’d lose and by a lot. When he moved into the White House in 1/17, I was in bad shape.
Furious with the government who failed us by refusing to hold Trump accountable in impeachments where there was clearly enough evidence to back an investigation. The DOJ, the FBI and by far the biggest TRAITOR this country has ever seen, Mitch McConnell. All committed crimes against We The People. Yet, not one of the traitors have yet to see so much as a subpoena for their participation in the January 6th insurrection. They’re seated and continuing to do as much damage as possible to our democracy. Their constant attempt at disruption of government has been met with down to business democrats who are willing work on legislation. To work, not make a circus out of the House.
The lies and misinformation being spread by accomplices, the MSM, has completely lost its way. What were once dependable news sources are nothing but cesspools of propaganda.
I’ve never once thought opinion polls had any validity. Ever. People always say one thing and turn around and do the opposite. I do not believe that President Biden was ever behind Trump. I believe now that Trump’s legal troubles have created an atmosphere where Trump cannot possibly campaign without raging over his self-created “witch hunts and set-ups”.
The man is insane and mentally deteriorating quickly. He staying behind the walls of Mar A Largo, uncertain about what awaits him. The AI image is so funny in its portrayal of Trump. It’s perfect hyperbole. The cameras see a much different image that can no longer be ignored. He’s broken and bereft of humanity. He’s always been a loser and always will be.
I know, Mike and Hoyt and everyone else...that's what I just can't understand. I REFUSE to listen to the news, and I only read articles that will NOT set me off and have me looking for the nearest bridge to jump off. I keep getting emails to contribute to Democrats (and I do, to the extent that I can), and it's always the type of email that pounds home that democracy is at stake (which I believe with every fiber of my being), and I'm getting to the point that I can't stand it any of this any more. This will never end. Donnie Dipshit will slip out from under as per usual, just like he always does. I don't know just how yet, but I know he will. I don't know the answer. I think we've missed the time to be able to settle all this peacefully. I am sorry that I am so, so depressing, but this is how I feel.
You’re welcome to express how you feel here. We all come here to vent. But we also come to be uplifted by one another.
I have never, and I mean never, in the sense of not one time in my life have I watched bought and paid for “news”. When these networks began appearing in the ‘80’s I thought you must be joking! I pay you to tell me what I want to hear? That happens every Friday after work at the corner bar with Harvey the bartender!
They are now and always have been tiresome, unreliable and seemed like a waste of my hard earned money. Which shouldn’t have been so hard earned at the time, but Reagan was POTUS, so…. there’s why.
I did turn to social media, not for news, but just social networking. Then it popped up there because white supremacist lost their minds over a black POTUS. It’s been a total traveling freak show ever since.
Deb, you come here for honest reporting, opinions and criticism. Other sources recommended by Heather, Joyce, Mary, JoJo, Jeff, Robert Hubble, Thom Hartman and so many others. I know Ari Melber is on CNN (or is MSNBC?) but Ari on Substack is always a great read. Of course there are Right-wing writers spouting hate and nonsense as is their 1st A right on Substack also.
Stay on topic, don’t let the fake B.S. get to you. You’re doing great!
In the “before times”, all it took was a woman who was not your wife sitting on your lap, a screech, or swift boating a war hero to get the press to go all mad dog on your ass and get you kicked to the curb. But we are now in a realty free zone where nothing that used to matter matters anymore…when it comes to republicans. The both sideisms continue unabated in the MSM and if you believe the polls, Biden and Trump are tied. 😳 Yes, it’s nuts.
Which I never do, & I’m certain that those who are 40-50 yrs younger than I don’t either. So god only knows who the heck they’re getting opinions from. 🤣
The polls are no longer tied, if they ever were. Remember that Donnie Dotard paid for polls so those polls were suspect. Now Reuters and other polls show Biden ahead.
Forget the pols. The problem is the electoral college (which needs to be abolished) and the election tricks that the GOP has up their sleeves. The absolute last thing we want is for this election to be decided by the House.
I’ve been saying that since tRump was elected. A woman, nit his wife, on the lap of Gary Hart. A screech from Howard Dean! And yet, nothing sticks to damn Donald!!!!
That polling alone is beyond fucked up. The thought that half of the voters are ok with all of his crimes past and present including threats to public officials and their families along with his rapid cognitive decline and blatant incompetence shows how much the GOP and its platform continues to deteriorate. Again, much of this can be attributed to the daily bullshit the media keeps putting out there and that segment of the voters who believe it to be true.
So far all we really know is that he's the likely Republican nominee. Apparently, even given all the things you mentioned, he's the best they can do. Judging by Congress that does seems to be the case.
Wow, this is the most precise description of him I’ve ever seen! Thank you Hoyt! Absolute Wonderful. He is all of those things and then some! He disgusts so many times of us, and his fragile ego would be big sad if he knew how we all felt! 🤣 But I do think the tide is turning. I am cautiously optimistic! And holding my breath until Monday! 🤞
Me, too. I'm pretty confident that there will be an ambulance rolling out of Merde-a-Lardo early Sunday morning. One of his "doctors" will pronounce him too ill to attend the trial and he will reside comfortably in a private hospital for as long as it takes.
Says MUCH about our country and some of its citizens. Never though I'd ever see this here or even have to worry about it. My biggest worry (even if he doesn't get reelected) is that the millions that think he's Jesus Jr. will still be around, long after he's gone. These aren't just 80 year olds that are voting for him and will die off in the next 10 years or even my Boomer generation. The seeds of this decline of American standards and pride were planted a long time ago. Trump is the icing on the cake - he's not the cake.
Aahhh, but thanks to several people on Substack who are vastly smarter than I (at least on the subject of polling and they have thoroughly explained polling errors) (I am possibly a better cook however:-) I don’t put much faith and credit in most polls. And even the ones that are methodologically rigorous may be out of date, or have been slanted.
I am just positive that the 100s of us that comment on these anti-LDFF Substacks, are not answering polling ph calls, & so they are not hearing from those of us who hate him.
The main thing that I really worry about are the ones who absolutely will not vote for Biden because of how he keeps pledging
“Ironclad” support of Israel. I know there are many 1000s of them who will either not vote at all, or will vote 3rd party, unless there is some massive change in the Gaza situation in the next 1-2 months.
I don’t see that happening because I believe it is to Netanyahu’s benefit to keep the war going & to even keep poking Iran until the war spreads.
Agreed Sooz, a poll is a snapshot of a subset of a subset of a group chosen to represent a large segment while actually speaking to maybe one in 100,000 people, utterly ridiculous for general populace, but valuable for well run campaigns.
😂😂 I was wondering the same thing. He needs better lighting when applying his multi layered face paint. Or someone to care enough to tell him he looks like a 🤡🫢
Have you noticed that both the ‘CRT’ and the ‘WOKE’ movements died as a result of intellectual scrutiny and a lack of interest in these unsuccessful assaults on American intelligence. Both created a stir as magats whipped up a frenzy over critical race theory “an interdisciplinary academic field focused on the relationships between social conceptions of race and ethnicity, social and political laws, and media. CRT also considers racism to be systemic in various laws and rules, and not only based on individuals' prejudices.” CRT is a graduate-school-level class. So, no, it’s not being taught in any K-12 classroom or even undergraduate classes.
The term ‘WOKE’ became synonymous with a broader awareness of social inequalities such as racial injustice, sexism, and denial of LGBT rights. To stay woke was never about signaling moral or intellectual superiority, but about keeping our own privilege in check.
Each of these assaults failed because of the backlash to both schemes. But since all ‘they’ have is scaring the shit out of the willing, you can plan on more assaults on democracy via their boogeyman tactics. The media is always there to assist as they love to promote a good dog and pony show.
I think these two phrases, "crt" and woke, were solely due to that idiot desantis trying to distinguish himself from trump in his two year long failed run for president. (also, remember Disney? Jesus, it's been a horrible time to have lived in Florida). Now that he's no longer having his every nonsensical utterance picked up and amplified by the national entertainment media (often also posing as relevant 'news' broadcasters) these terms are dying a long-overdue death. God help us here in Florida for the next two years, though!
They are programmed to fear public school curriculum as the TV tells them to.
Even though the real agenda is for higher ups to take that money to line their own pockets.
Public schools give every kid a save space, shelter, food, security and we are going to need public schools more than ever now that many people that didn't plan on being parents are forced to be parents by the state.
I do think more money needs tp be put into public education. A basic course in civics and critical thinking (chicken little). Some elemrntary problem solving, negotiation, and and leadership. In general, life skills i've noticed a deficit of in MAGA.. functionally illiterate.
(The dipshittery is so deep right now...I amuse myself by going on MT Gangrene and Gymbo Jordan FB posts and asking on multiple posts if they're taking donations from Russia or if their PACs are. I don't get responses, but others are picking it up. Fun)
2 days until Stormy Monday. I think we're going to see a Category 6 shitticane on ReichsTwitter. I think this is the greatest risk of an attempt to flee (I doubt kidnapping Secret Service agents would trouble his conscience). And I would be surprised if the Slovenian accompanied him unless she's been threatened financially or with physical abuse if she doesn't do the loyal wife thing.(Ivana said he was a beater)
And why would we doubt her after hearing from so many who worked in his admin about what a temper fit he throws when things don’t go his way? I believe it. Even if he’s not physically abusive, he is definitely emotionally abusive. I can just imagine how verbally abusive he must be toward the women in his life
Trump is a weak man’s idea of a strong man, a poor man’s idea of a rich man, and a dumb man’s idea of a smart man, a traitor’s idea of a patriot — and a loser’s idea of a winner.
This quote is easily the best summary of Don Trump's appeal. It really cuts to the chase of how his followers are worshipping a non-existent version of him.
I appreciated the article in the dispatch that you linked here. My only comment is that it isn’t so much a matter of ‘vibes’ that the voters use to make their choices from, but both Republicans and Independents are influenced by a constant inundation of lies, propaganda and gaslighting from Fuks News and other sickening right wing media. As well as many of the major news organizations soft pedaling and double sides-ing on the evil fascist big mouth orange criminal. The whole Republican voting block still turns to bullshit Fuks news and the other fake money grubbing info-taintment.
But Democrats are not as a group. Why? We are inundated with some of the same media that the GOP listens to/watches. When you read the psychological profile of those who follow a cult, I think it points to the person's personality that is the basis for believing this garbage. Why did people join cults/gangs before social media and Fox News? Why did/do people follow religious leaders and believe everything that is said to them? The GOP caters to fear and the unknown. It's the reason people have worshipped someone or something since the beginning of time. The fear of what they can't explain or do not know. Not all Trump supporters are in the cult. The rich love him because of money/power. I'm sure if you polled wealthy people and even most of the GOP in Congress, they honestly would tell you they can't stand him. These aren't the stupid followers. They'd drop him like a hot potato if they weren't terrified of what he will do to their reelection chances. I wonder how much blackmail info he has on members of Congress?
Yes, cults have been happening for thousands of years. There is a distinction going on currently and that is the evolution/devolution of the information stream, media and media sources. The GOP and their connected infoTAINTment sources are catering to the fear mongering and hatred. We’ve never seen such a proliferation of propaganda being consumed on a daily basis. I’m surrounded in my field by extremely wealthy people, many who are Republicans. You are right about the Republicans being mostly concerned with their bottom line and not necessarily liking the orange pustule. But at the same time, they too are consuming right wing NOT news to support and bolster their own selfish motives. If you ask them directly, many of the people I know, will spout FUKS news lies and justifications whether they actually believe what they’re saying or not. Both the GOP in congress and many of the super wealthy are tied to trump and avoid the daily available facts from real news sources. This makes them lean hard into being a member of the ‘cult’ whether they like dear leader or not.
Regarding the members of congress being blackmailed, they had multiple times in the last 8 years to rid themselves of him if they had chosen to gather together in a group and did it all at once. Even ten of them or twenty would have done the trick had they chosen an opportunity one of multiple times during his crappy presidency. That’s one way people escape a cult and punishment by fellow cult members - by secretly banding together and getting out by speaking publicly about the cult leader’s evil deeds.
I didn't think much of the article. I just wanted to give the source of the comment which I thought was so spectacular. The article's main point was many American voters don't think clearly about issues. Which is true.
And you know something will! That's the only part of these attempts to make trump accountable for ANYTHING that even interest me these days - how does some loophole or last minute appeal or something-something-Clarence Thomas save his ass from each charge brought against him? That something will I now take as a given. That's why, as much as I love reading and laughing at all the comments and jokes about orange jumpsuits, I gave up any hope of that outcome 2 years ago. But please, keep 'em coming!
Don't give up hope. That's the first step 'they, the pro- dictators, want you to take. Then, you're partially paralyzed and can't/won't take the actions necessary to fight for and defend our democracy. Let's just say many of us are cynical because of the privileges of the powerful/rich 🤑 people that we are watching get many breaks and favors. Juries USUALLY get it right when evaluating the facts and there is plenty of evidence in the election interference case coming up. And, there is a smart, experienced, impartial no-nonsence judge IN CHARGE.
No worries, old hand here. Voting and advocating regardless, things have always been unfair and the rich have always been given every benefit they could buy or bribe their way out of. "White collar" crime has always enjoyed a double standard, in every nation on earth. But I will above all always be a realist, while leaving a little room for being pleasantly surprised once in a while. Youth supplies the hope, and experience supplies the needed skepticism.
Youth seems to be better until they too get rich. Look at the white collar crime they're involved in at a young age. Greed has no age limit. Just opportunity and poor integrity.
The only reason he might not use the "sick" excuse is that will call more attention to his age and his declining mental acuity. Remember how he acted when he had COVID (I'm a nurse and I don't think he had it, BTW). Certainly he wasn't sick enough to be rushed to Walter Reed and then parading around in a limo a day later. He was Mr. Macho. Going without a mask and out of the hospital in 2 days. That's not how it works when you have to be rushed to the hospital with COVID because you're having trouble breathing. He can't stand any finger pointing at any of his weaknesses. Then if he does play the sick card, the conspiracy stories would start. I may be wrong. but I don't expect a fake sick call out for this trial.
I remember he was immediately given the antiviral remdesivir and also administered monoclonal antibodies to covid 19. They weren't available to everyone back then, but that combo would have saved a lot more lives if given early enough in the infection. At any rate, he definitely would think twice about using a medical excuse after insulting Biden for imaginary health problems.
I believe tfg “played the American people “ with his faux act of Covid illness as well. Maybe he had a mental breakdown ? That mental breakdown has continued to this day……
I think it's up to the voters. Do a massive housecleaning at State, municipal, federal, etc. Burn the entire hive of dishonest, corrupt greedy people. That horrible MTG, Gaetz, spoiled rich and think they are invincible.
Lawrence O'Donnell did a thorough riff on how Trump's face, with its troweled-on mudpack but neglected "pink" ears, will be the only "testimony" jurors will get from him, for every day of the trial. (Assuming his lawyers refuse to let him testify, which is a good bet.) Some of the people he hates (Stormy, Michael Cohen, etc.) will testify, and it will be fun to watch Trump try to control himself and not try to shout them down.
Judge Drunkie! I choked on my toast. 😂 And that AI Image of the orange asshole in armor is proof these people are mentally ill. Along with the idiot in Maine...WTF??? Religion is inside our government and thats a big fucking problem. Anxiously awaiting Monday to get the real party started...as Trump encouraged violence in his fundraising email. We'll see if his cult responds. 🤦♀️
Hey Jeff, AZ resident here…. It’s seems with all the talk about AZ reverting to an 1864 law concerning abortion one fact the msm keeps missing. The fact that if you were to read the statute you would discover that the age for female consent is 10 years old…now let that sink in fellow travelers.. every time a MAGA speaks to me about how great the 1864 law is….i love to point this out and ask them are you planning to marry a 10 year old? All I get from them is…”I didn’t know that was part of the statute”…my response is…learn to read for yourself… Another point… opium was legal in the Arizona Territory in 1864, so I guess it’s legal now, using MAGA logic…. Good Times, amiright? Best to you and fellow travelers.
1. I can’t even call Maria a dim bulb. The lights are on but nobody’s home.
2. Yeah, god is so pissed about abortion they’re even allowing red states and formally red states to get abortion protection enshrined in their constitutions with no plagues, frogs or floods happening.
3. Agent Orange’s Halloween costume is quite the get-up. It must hurt to have all his flab squished up in that armor. I’m crying, alright, with laughter.
Jeff : you cheer me up! So glad you have revived my high school favorite insult: DIPSHIT. In my youthful innocence I truly believed the dipshits would be overwhelmed by us Hippies because they were so arrogant and were sooooo uncool.
Too bad: The Karl Roves et al took over. The GOP 100% dipshits and worse! Praying in tongues?
That's okay if it takes a long time. Dipshit has to sit there being controlled by the judge and he won't be able to do it. I can't wait to see contempt of court consequences.
You can always tell who has no gay friends KellyAnne Conjob ,and her cryptkeeper straw mane for instance, and ditto for Perjury Traitor-Peen. Sarah Huckster-Sanders and her couch-upholstery fashion taste.
America desperately needs a federal law mandating a civics knowledge test and a reasoning ability test to apply for any public office. City, County, State, Federal. There are too many ignorant idiots in offices of public trust. (See the list of 147 Objectors.)
The Naturalization Test would be appropriate for the civics exam. Our immigrant citizens know more about our government than many of the elected office holders.
Oh my goodness, Jeff! Your cartoon clip helped me figure it out! We are rapidly becoming a nation of Wile E. Coyotes! Kind of wish I owned stock in ACME, but on the other hand…
This was a head-shaking, eye-rolling, WTAF kind of roundup. Thanks, Jeff. I have to humbly submit one more REALLY stupid thing for consideration. I was so gobsmacked...I know, I know, nothing should surprise me with these half-wits...I went all the way to the source (house.gov) to find out it's true. What's on the docket for the ever-so-productive House this coming week: H.R. 6192 — Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, H.R. 7673 — Liberty in Laundry Act, H.R. 7645 — Clothes Dryers Reliability Act, H.R. 7637 — Refrigerator Freedom Act, H.R. 7626 — Affordable Air Conditioning Act, and last but not least H.R. 7700 — Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act. I am fucking serious...these are actual bills that our so-called representatives in Congress are going to discuss!! Taxpayer dollars right down the low-flow toilets. Although, I was hoping the Liberty in Laundry act might free me from doing laundry ever again? Alas...silly me. But I am going to tie down my refrigerator...sorry, bud, no freedom for you! I'm even more furious at the MSM who won't cover this total fucknuttery.
here's your Saturday stupid: in the emailed version, I misspelled "Gutfeld" in the subhead. doh!
Love that you used the word 'imbecile'. That pic of the Dotard is all any Doc should need to make a diagnosis of progressive dementia.
My question: Is Trump in Golden Armor wearing his Golden Sneakers?
And carrying his bible?
…Big Mac in the other liddle hand?
Upside down again by any chance?
And enjoying a golden shower?
His armor, matches his fetish, oh good!
And why is his head so shrunken in proportion? Did he meet a witchdoctor along the way?
😂😂
Many psychiatrists have spoken about Grump's quickly deteriorating brain. It's frightening that much of the media protects Grump and ignores Biden's major accomplishments.
Such is the result of a right wing monopoly ownership of most media.
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It looks like Trump is wearing Blackface.
Or ShitFace...
I was thinking the same thing 😂
At first I assumed this was a pic from one of his NFTs.
let's see... you misspelled a name (by one letter)... as opposed to that entire orgy of apocalyptic knicker-twists that lasted DAYS? Nope, sorry, you'll just have to do better than that... :)
Apocalyptic knicker-twists? That is some awesome writing.
had lots of inspiration this week lol
"Apocalyptic knicker-twists" has now entered my vocabulary. I shall remember that term when I no longer remember my own name.
Oh well, shit happens.
it could have been a lot worse — in my earliest draft, I thought it was Jesse Watters
All stupid white dudes look alike
precisely
Good thing I didn’t write it. I thought it was Jesse Twatters.
Aren't all fascists interchangeable?
In sure he won't notice..........
It's still wrong. It should be Greg Gutlessuckingassholefeld.
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In a Manhattan court room on Monday for the first time in our 248 year old democracy a former president will find himself required to sit at the defendants desk for up to six weeks in his first of four criminal trials. “This case involves falsification of business records to cover up a hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump faces 34 felony counts brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump is accused of doctoring financial records of his companies and orchestrating a scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election.” Here is a brief synopsis of the background and Q&A on the trial. https://time.com/6965419/trump-hush-money-trial-legal-questions/
Donald Trump is a convicted rapist, a con man, a financial fraud and cheater, a serial liar, a want to be dictator, a thief, a traitor, an insurrectionist, a man who pays off porn stars to shut up about his sex exploits. He suffers from a severe case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Delusions of Grandeur, and age-related cognitive decline. He is best at stoking hatred, promoting greed and praising ignorance. He cheats on taxes. He molests women. He mocks disabilities. He degrades the military. He caters to nazis. He is a grifter. He is a traitor. He is a cruel, hate filled fascist. He is a criminal magnet. He continues to destroy human lives. And if you believe current polling, he has at least a fifty-fifty chance of being your next president.
It’s your last line that I just can’t comprehend…how the fuck is it that possible that we are looking at that vile ignorant grotesque orange slob residing in the fucking White House AGAIN????…. this is like some never-ending nightmare
I couldn’t visualize Trump in the White House in 2016. I would’ve bet my next paycheck he’d lose and by a lot. When he moved into the White House in 1/17, I was in bad shape.
Furious with the government who failed us by refusing to hold Trump accountable in impeachments where there was clearly enough evidence to back an investigation. The DOJ, the FBI and by far the biggest TRAITOR this country has ever seen, Mitch McConnell. All committed crimes against We The People. Yet, not one of the traitors have yet to see so much as a subpoena for their participation in the January 6th insurrection. They’re seated and continuing to do as much damage as possible to our democracy. Their constant attempt at disruption of government has been met with down to business democrats who are willing work on legislation. To work, not make a circus out of the House.
The lies and misinformation being spread by accomplices, the MSM, has completely lost its way. What were once dependable news sources are nothing but cesspools of propaganda.
I’ve never once thought opinion polls had any validity. Ever. People always say one thing and turn around and do the opposite. I do not believe that President Biden was ever behind Trump. I believe now that Trump’s legal troubles have created an atmosphere where Trump cannot possibly campaign without raging over his self-created “witch hunts and set-ups”.
The man is insane and mentally deteriorating quickly. He staying behind the walls of Mar A Largo, uncertain about what awaits him. The AI image is so funny in its portrayal of Trump. It’s perfect hyperbole. The cameras see a much different image that can no longer be ignored. He’s broken and bereft of humanity. He’s always been a loser and always will be.
I know, Mike and Hoyt and everyone else...that's what I just can't understand. I REFUSE to listen to the news, and I only read articles that will NOT set me off and have me looking for the nearest bridge to jump off. I keep getting emails to contribute to Democrats (and I do, to the extent that I can), and it's always the type of email that pounds home that democracy is at stake (which I believe with every fiber of my being), and I'm getting to the point that I can't stand it any of this any more. This will never end. Donnie Dipshit will slip out from under as per usual, just like he always does. I don't know just how yet, but I know he will. I don't know the answer. I think we've missed the time to be able to settle all this peacefully. I am sorry that I am so, so depressing, but this is how I feel.
Deb, I think there are many out here that feel the same as you. Thank goodness we are smart enough to vote blue and spread the word! 💙😡
You’re welcome to express how you feel here. We all come here to vent. But we also come to be uplifted by one another.
I have never, and I mean never, in the sense of not one time in my life have I watched bought and paid for “news”. When these networks began appearing in the ‘80’s I thought you must be joking! I pay you to tell me what I want to hear? That happens every Friday after work at the corner bar with Harvey the bartender!
They are now and always have been tiresome, unreliable and seemed like a waste of my hard earned money. Which shouldn’t have been so hard earned at the time, but Reagan was POTUS, so…. there’s why.
I did turn to social media, not for news, but just social networking. Then it popped up there because white supremacist lost their minds over a black POTUS. It’s been a total traveling freak show ever since.
Deb, you come here for honest reporting, opinions and criticism. Other sources recommended by Heather, Joyce, Mary, JoJo, Jeff, Robert Hubble, Thom Hartman and so many others. I know Ari Melber is on CNN (or is MSNBC?) but Ari on Substack is always a great read. Of course there are Right-wing writers spouting hate and nonsense as is their 1st A right on Substack also.
Stay on topic, don’t let the fake B.S. get to you. You’re doing great!
Thank you...sometimes it just gets so overwhelming, and I know that's for everyone.. I appreciate you taking the time to care!💙
Rampant ignorance among voters? Brainwashing from the right wing nut jobs at Fox & OAN?
In the “before times”, all it took was a woman who was not your wife sitting on your lap, a screech, or swift boating a war hero to get the press to go all mad dog on your ass and get you kicked to the curb. But we are now in a realty free zone where nothing that used to matter matters anymore…when it comes to republicans. The both sideisms continue unabated in the MSM and if you believe the polls, Biden and Trump are tied. 😳 Yes, it’s nuts.
Don’t forget, the responders to those polls are those who answer their phones for “unknown caller”.
😂
Which I never do, & I’m certain that those who are 40-50 yrs younger than I don’t either. So god only knows who the heck they’re getting opinions from. 🤣
The polls are no longer tied, if they ever were. Remember that Donnie Dotard paid for polls so those polls were suspect. Now Reuters and other polls show Biden ahead.
Forget the pols. The problem is the electoral college (which needs to be abolished) and the election tricks that the GOP has up their sleeves. The absolute last thing we want is for this election to be decided by the House.
...not to mention the help he will get from Russia and other foreign countries. Worries me.
I did not know that…about dotard paying for polls!!
I’ve been saying that since tRump was elected. A woman, nit his wife, on the lap of Gary Hart. A screech from Howard Dean! And yet, nothing sticks to damn Donald!!!!
That polling alone is beyond fucked up. The thought that half of the voters are ok with all of his crimes past and present including threats to public officials and their families along with his rapid cognitive decline and blatant incompetence shows how much the GOP and its platform continues to deteriorate. Again, much of this can be attributed to the daily bullshit the media keeps putting out there and that segment of the voters who believe it to be true.
Also maybe the polls are relying on people with landlines. Or folks like me who used their children to answer pollsters.
So far all we really know is that he's the likely Republican nominee. Apparently, even given all the things you mentioned, he's the best they can do. Judging by Congress that does seems to be the case.
Wow, this is the most precise description of him I’ve ever seen! Thank you Hoyt! Absolute Wonderful. He is all of those things and then some! He disgusts so many times of us, and his fragile ego would be big sad if he knew how we all felt! 🤣 But I do think the tide is turning. I am cautiously optimistic! And holding my breath until Monday! 🤞
Me, too. I'm pretty confident that there will be an ambulance rolling out of Merde-a-Lardo early Sunday morning. One of his "doctors" will pronounce him too ill to attend the trial and he will reside comfortably in a private hospital for as long as it takes.
That is my exact nightmare scenario! 🤬
And the last minute onslaught of efforts to delay, derail and completely eliminate this trial forevermore and on into obscurity.
Luckily I don't believe polls. And luckily not everyone indulges in magical thinking and if they do indulge they aren't thinking about him.
Says MUCH about our country and some of its citizens. Never though I'd ever see this here or even have to worry about it. My biggest worry (even if he doesn't get reelected) is that the millions that think he's Jesus Jr. will still be around, long after he's gone. These aren't just 80 year olds that are voting for him and will die off in the next 10 years or even my Boomer generation. The seeds of this decline of American standards and pride were planted a long time ago. Trump is the icing on the cake - he's not the cake.
Aahhh, but thanks to several people on Substack who are vastly smarter than I (at least on the subject of polling and they have thoroughly explained polling errors) (I am possibly a better cook however:-) I don’t put much faith and credit in most polls. And even the ones that are methodologically rigorous may be out of date, or have been slanted.
I am just positive that the 100s of us that comment on these anti-LDFF Substacks, are not answering polling ph calls, & so they are not hearing from those of us who hate him.
The main thing that I really worry about are the ones who absolutely will not vote for Biden because of how he keeps pledging
“Ironclad” support of Israel. I know there are many 1000s of them who will either not vote at all, or will vote 3rd party, unless there is some massive change in the Gaza situation in the next 1-2 months.
I don’t see that happening because I believe it is to Netanyahu’s benefit to keep the war going & to even keep poking Iran until the war spreads.
Agreed Sooz, a poll is a snapshot of a subset of a subset of a group chosen to represent a large segment while actually speaking to maybe one in 100,000 people, utterly ridiculous for general populace, but valuable for well run campaigns.
Hoyt, I’m sold! Where do I vote for this guy? 😂😂🙄 Most embarrassing & mind-boggling events of any country on this planet!
What brand of "bronzer" does trump use? He looks like he just won first prize in an Eat-My-Shit Pie eating contest.
😂😂😂😂 ✌️
Omg I can’t breath 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am truly surprised he does not market his trump bronzer. A a missed money making opportunity right there!
Would trump admit that he has to use bronzer to achieve his amazing "complexion?" Of course he would not!
Good point.
11 championship trophies and counting.
A shit pie-eating dynasty!!😆😆😆
Perhaps the help could serve a second slice.
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😂😂 I was wondering the same thing. He needs better lighting when applying his multi layered face paint. Or someone to care enough to tell him he looks like a 🤡🫢
That would only be his dog. Except dogs hate him.
That was my first thought. Did he get confused on his golden toilet? Sad! (Not).
😂😂
😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”Eat My Shit Pie eating contest! Perfect!
🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍
Have you noticed that both the ‘CRT’ and the ‘WOKE’ movements died as a result of intellectual scrutiny and a lack of interest in these unsuccessful assaults on American intelligence. Both created a stir as magats whipped up a frenzy over critical race theory “an interdisciplinary academic field focused on the relationships between social conceptions of race and ethnicity, social and political laws, and media. CRT also considers racism to be systemic in various laws and rules, and not only based on individuals' prejudices.” CRT is a graduate-school-level class. So, no, it’s not being taught in any K-12 classroom or even undergraduate classes.
The term ‘WOKE’ became synonymous with a broader awareness of social inequalities such as racial injustice, sexism, and denial of LGBT rights. To stay woke was never about signaling moral or intellectual superiority, but about keeping our own privilege in check.
Each of these assaults failed because of the backlash to both schemes. But since all ‘they’ have is scaring the shit out of the willing, you can plan on more assaults on democracy via their boogeyman tactics. The media is always there to assist as they love to promote a good dog and pony show.
I’ll tell you, folks, I’d rather be ‘WOKE’ than be some blissfully ignorant red-hatted a$$hole any day of any week. Over and out.
I wrote a reply to someone saying, “Yes, I’m woke. It beats being an ignorant twat.”
Or in an intellectual coma, as they are.
Yep! I sign whatever they have for me
. libtard, smowflake, etc. Mock them.... they hate it. Gives me a sense of being vindicated.
I think these two phrases, "crt" and woke, were solely due to that idiot desantis trying to distinguish himself from trump in his two year long failed run for president. (also, remember Disney? Jesus, it's been a horrible time to have lived in Florida). Now that he's no longer having his every nonsensical utterance picked up and amplified by the national entertainment media (often also posing as relevant 'news' broadcasters) these terms are dying a long-overdue death. God help us here in Florida for the next two years, though!
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*waves at you from the gulf coast.*
Back atcha from the A1A side!
And they worry that CRT is being taught to grade school kids? Give me a break!!
They are programmed to fear public school curriculum as the TV tells them to.
Even though the real agenda is for higher ups to take that money to line their own pockets.
Public schools give every kid a save space, shelter, food, security and we are going to need public schools more than ever now that many people that didn't plan on being parents are forced to be parents by the state.
I do think more money needs tp be put into public education. A basic course in civics and critical thinking (chicken little). Some elemrntary problem solving, negotiation, and and leadership. In general, life skills i've noticed a deficit of in MAGA.. functionally illiterate.
You're talkng about people that are still wearing mullets. Some will keep beating that dead equine.
(The dipshittery is so deep right now...I amuse myself by going on MT Gangrene and Gymbo Jordan FB posts and asking on multiple posts if they're taking donations from Russia or if their PACs are. I don't get responses, but others are picking it up. Fun)
2 days until Stormy Monday. I think we're going to see a Category 6 shitticane on ReichsTwitter. I think this is the greatest risk of an attempt to flee (I doubt kidnapping Secret Service agents would trouble his conscience). And I would be surprised if the Slovenian accompanied him unless she's been threatened financially or with physical abuse if she doesn't do the loyal wife thing.(Ivana said he was a beater)
STORMY MONDAY! Why didn't I think of that? (rubs hands together in an evil manner) Ex-cellent...
To be honest, I based on a Facebook Meme in circulation showing a 5 day forecast. I just appropriated it. But thank you.
Now go harass the Russian assets.
I'd never heard it either and now there's a 99% chance it will be the title of Monday's post
I'd be honored, O Salty Bard of the Plainspeak
❤️🎯
Stormy Monday? OMG, that's brilliant.
"Shitticane" -- sounds like you're a Trailer Park Boys fan! Me too!
Her AND his meat.
And why would we doubt her after hearing from so many who worked in his admin about what a temper fit he throws when things don’t go his way? I believe it. Even if he’s not physically abusive, he is definitely emotionally abusive. I can just imagine how verbally abusive he must be toward the women in his life
Just sharing this!
Trump is a weak man’s idea of a strong man, a poor man’s idea of a rich man, and a dumb man’s idea of a smart man, a traitor’s idea of a patriot — and a loser’s idea of a winner.
Mat Calabro
https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/the-vibes-factor
This quote is easily the best summary of Don Trump's appeal. It really cuts to the chase of how his followers are worshipping a non-existent version of him.
Yep. Trump is perfect in upside down universe.
I appreciated the article in the dispatch that you linked here. My only comment is that it isn’t so much a matter of ‘vibes’ that the voters use to make their choices from, but both Republicans and Independents are influenced by a constant inundation of lies, propaganda and gaslighting from Fuks News and other sickening right wing media. As well as many of the major news organizations soft pedaling and double sides-ing on the evil fascist big mouth orange criminal. The whole Republican voting block still turns to bullshit Fuks news and the other fake money grubbing info-taintment.
But Democrats are not as a group. Why? We are inundated with some of the same media that the GOP listens to/watches. When you read the psychological profile of those who follow a cult, I think it points to the person's personality that is the basis for believing this garbage. Why did people join cults/gangs before social media and Fox News? Why did/do people follow religious leaders and believe everything that is said to them? The GOP caters to fear and the unknown. It's the reason people have worshipped someone or something since the beginning of time. The fear of what they can't explain or do not know. Not all Trump supporters are in the cult. The rich love him because of money/power. I'm sure if you polled wealthy people and even most of the GOP in Congress, they honestly would tell you they can't stand him. These aren't the stupid followers. They'd drop him like a hot potato if they weren't terrified of what he will do to their reelection chances. I wonder how much blackmail info he has on members of Congress?
Yes, cults have been happening for thousands of years. There is a distinction going on currently and that is the evolution/devolution of the information stream, media and media sources. The GOP and their connected infoTAINTment sources are catering to the fear mongering and hatred. We’ve never seen such a proliferation of propaganda being consumed on a daily basis. I’m surrounded in my field by extremely wealthy people, many who are Republicans. You are right about the Republicans being mostly concerned with their bottom line and not necessarily liking the orange pustule. But at the same time, they too are consuming right wing NOT news to support and bolster their own selfish motives. If you ask them directly, many of the people I know, will spout FUKS news lies and justifications whether they actually believe what they’re saying or not. Both the GOP in congress and many of the super wealthy are tied to trump and avoid the daily available facts from real news sources. This makes them lean hard into being a member of the ‘cult’ whether they like dear leader or not.
Regarding the members of congress being blackmailed, they had multiple times in the last 8 years to rid themselves of him if they had chosen to gather together in a group and did it all at once. Even ten of them or twenty would have done the trick had they chosen an opportunity one of multiple times during his crappy presidency. That’s one way people escape a cult and punishment by fellow cult members - by secretly banding together and getting out by speaking publicly about the cult leader’s evil deeds.
I didn't think much of the article. I just wanted to give the source of the comment which I thought was so spectacular. The article's main point was many American voters don't think clearly about issues. Which is true.
Monday cannot happen fast enough to see what demonic serendipity will save him from THIS accountability.
And you know something will! That's the only part of these attempts to make trump accountable for ANYTHING that even interest me these days - how does some loophole or last minute appeal or something-something-Clarence Thomas save his ass from each charge brought against him? That something will I now take as a given. That's why, as much as I love reading and laughing at all the comments and jokes about orange jumpsuits, I gave up any hope of that outcome 2 years ago. But please, keep 'em coming!
Don't give up hope. That's the first step 'they, the pro- dictators, want you to take. Then, you're partially paralyzed and can't/won't take the actions necessary to fight for and defend our democracy. Let's just say many of us are cynical because of the privileges of the powerful/rich 🤑 people that we are watching get many breaks and favors. Juries USUALLY get it right when evaluating the facts and there is plenty of evidence in the election interference case coming up. And, there is a smart, experienced, impartial no-nonsence judge IN CHARGE.
No worries, old hand here. Voting and advocating regardless, things have always been unfair and the rich have always been given every benefit they could buy or bribe their way out of. "White collar" crime has always enjoyed a double standard, in every nation on earth. But I will above all always be a realist, while leaving a little room for being pleasantly surprised once in a while. Youth supplies the hope, and experience supplies the needed skepticism.
Youth seems to be better until they too get rich. Look at the white collar crime they're involved in at a young age. Greed has no age limit. Just opportunity and poor integrity.
I'm afraid that a flare-up of his bone spurs will hospitalize him. That will make it impossible for him to attend.
The only reason he might not use the "sick" excuse is that will call more attention to his age and his declining mental acuity. Remember how he acted when he had COVID (I'm a nurse and I don't think he had it, BTW). Certainly he wasn't sick enough to be rushed to Walter Reed and then parading around in a limo a day later. He was Mr. Macho. Going without a mask and out of the hospital in 2 days. That's not how it works when you have to be rushed to the hospital with COVID because you're having trouble breathing. He can't stand any finger pointing at any of his weaknesses. Then if he does play the sick card, the conspiracy stories would start. I may be wrong. but I don't expect a fake sick call out for this trial.
I remember he was immediately given the antiviral remdesivir and also administered monoclonal antibodies to covid 19. They weren't available to everyone back then, but that combo would have saved a lot more lives if given early enough in the infection. At any rate, he definitely would think twice about using a medical excuse after insulting Biden for imaginary health problems.
I believe tfg “played the American people “ with his faux act of Covid illness as well. Maybe he had a mental breakdown ? That mental breakdown has continued to this day……
I think it's up to the voters. Do a massive housecleaning at State, municipal, federal, etc. Burn the entire hive of dishonest, corrupt greedy people. That horrible MTG, Gaetz, spoiled rich and think they are invincible.
We urgently need this 'housecleaning'.
Lawrence O'Donnell did a thorough riff on how Trump's face, with its troweled-on mudpack but neglected "pink" ears, will be the only "testimony" jurors will get from him, for every day of the trial. (Assuming his lawyers refuse to let him testify, which is a good bet.) Some of the people he hates (Stormy, Michael Cohen, etc.) will testify, and it will be fun to watch Trump try to control himself and not try to shout them down.
I predict he will end up being put in a separate room with closed circuit TV as a result of not being able to control himself.
A Hannibal Lecter outfit would be nice.
Judge Drunkie! I choked on my toast. 😂 And that AI Image of the orange asshole in armor is proof these people are mentally ill. Along with the idiot in Maine...WTF??? Religion is inside our government and thats a big fucking problem. Anxiously awaiting Monday to get the real party started...as Trump encouraged violence in his fundraising email. We'll see if his cult responds. 🤦♀️
They’re getting tired of his always grubbing for money. Most small dollar donors have stopped sending it.
They are probably broke. Choosing bread over entertainment, I guess.
Remember the old expression: Sober as a judge, but you can't find a sober judge.😆😆
LOL 😂😂
Hey Jeff, AZ resident here…. It’s seems with all the talk about AZ reverting to an 1864 law concerning abortion one fact the msm keeps missing. The fact that if you were to read the statute you would discover that the age for female consent is 10 years old…now let that sink in fellow travelers.. every time a MAGA speaks to me about how great the 1864 law is….i love to point this out and ask them are you planning to marry a 10 year old? All I get from them is…”I didn’t know that was part of the statute”…my response is…learn to read for yourself… Another point… opium was legal in the Arizona Territory in 1864, so I guess it’s legal now, using MAGA logic…. Good Times, amiright? Best to you and fellow travelers.
Well the guy that wrote it was a pedo, Jeff covered that last week.
1. I can’t even call Maria a dim bulb. The lights are on but nobody’s home.
2. Yeah, god is so pissed about abortion they’re even allowing red states and formally red states to get abortion protection enshrined in their constitutions with no plagues, frogs or floods happening.
3. Agent Orange’s Halloween costume is quite the get-up. It must hurt to have all his flab squished up in that armor. I’m crying, alright, with laughter.
Is he wearing his Golden Sneakers with his Golden Armor Girdle?
It makes him very itchy but he can’t scratch through that metal.
How does the mango moron change his diaper? Asking for a fellow never trumper..
Jeff : you cheer me up! So glad you have revived my high school favorite insult: DIPSHIT. In my youthful innocence I truly believed the dipshits would be overwhelmed by us Hippies because they were so arrogant and were sooooo uncool.
Too bad: The Karl Roves et al took over. The GOP 100% dipshits and worse! Praying in tongues?
My favorite was Shitass!!😂 now let’s hope it doesn’t take them forever to select the jury!
That's okay if it takes a long time. Dipshit has to sit there being controlled by the judge and he won't be able to do it. I can't wait to see contempt of court consequences.
I’m sure he won’t be able to keep his bigly mouth shut!! Can’t wait to see him go down!!!
God damn, he could really use some of those YouTube Makeup tutorials produced by drag queens!!
OMG that's so true. I watch them because they know how to apply makeup properly.
You can always tell who has no gay friends KellyAnne Conjob ,and her cryptkeeper straw mane for instance, and ditto for Perjury Traitor-Peen. Sarah Huckster-Sanders and her couch-upholstery fashion taste.
America desperately needs a federal law mandating a civics knowledge test and a reasoning ability test to apply for any public office. City, County, State, Federal. There are too many ignorant idiots in offices of public trust. (See the list of 147 Objectors.)
The Naturalization Test would be appropriate for the civics exam. Our immigrant citizens know more about our government than many of the elected office holders.
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/the-naturalization-interview-and-test
And a basic reasoning ability test.
https://www.123test.com/logical-reasoning-test/
Candidates who haven't learned American History and Government or are too stupid to be rational, don't qualify.
(I'm forwarding this to my members of Congress.)
Great idea!
Oh my goodness, Jeff! Your cartoon clip helped me figure it out! We are rapidly becoming a nation of Wile E. Coyotes! Kind of wish I owned stock in ACME, but on the other hand…
This was a head-shaking, eye-rolling, WTAF kind of roundup. Thanks, Jeff. I have to humbly submit one more REALLY stupid thing for consideration. I was so gobsmacked...I know, I know, nothing should surprise me with these half-wits...I went all the way to the source (house.gov) to find out it's true. What's on the docket for the ever-so-productive House this coming week: H.R. 6192 — Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, H.R. 7673 — Liberty in Laundry Act, H.R. 7645 — Clothes Dryers Reliability Act, H.R. 7637 — Refrigerator Freedom Act, H.R. 7626 — Affordable Air Conditioning Act, and last but not least H.R. 7700 — Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act. I am fucking serious...these are actual bills that our so-called representatives in Congress are going to discuss!! Taxpayer dollars right down the low-flow toilets. Although, I was hoping the Liberty in Laundry act might free me from doing laundry ever again? Alas...silly me. But I am going to tie down my refrigerator...sorry, bud, no freedom for you! I'm even more furious at the MSM who won't cover this total fucknuttery.