Attribution: Trump learns his lesson on tariffs by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein
“Only fools repeat the same things over and over, expecting to obtain different results.” – George Bernard Shaw
President Trump’s unpredictable economic policies are dragging down markets and worrying Wall Street bankers, government agencies are scrubbing terms like “women” and “gay” from their websites, and England’s king is getting his own radio show.
Elon asked the Anonymous hackers if he could be part of their group…so they hacked him…and he blamed yesterday’s outages on Ukraine instead.
And… from the WTF department, WaPo.
You really can’t make this shit up, at least you don’t have to.
https://www.thewrap.com/elon-musk-x-down-twitter-outage-cyberattack/
“There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X,” the X chairman revealed. “We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved.” Musk then promised that he and his team are “tracing” the origin of the attack.
https://www.newsweek.com/x-twitter-outage-dark-storm-live-updates-2042333
“A cyber operations expert has said that it ”doesn’t make a lot of sense” that a state actor would be behind the attack on X today, after Elon Musk claimed that a country was to blame.
Musk posted on X that a “large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved” in the “massive” hack which took down the social media app. He later appeared on Fox News where he claimed the IP addresses connected to the hack originated in the “Ukraine area.”
“Nicholas Reese, an adjunct instructor at the Center for Global Affairs in New York University’s School of Professional Studies, told the Star Tribune that a state actor ”doesn’t make a lot of sense” given the outages’ short duration.
”There are kind of two types of cyber attacks — there are ones that are designed to be very loud and there are ones that are designed to be very quiet,” he said. ”And the ones that are usually the most valuable are the ones that are very quiet. Something like this was designed to be discovered. So to me that almost certainly eliminates state actors. And the value that they would have gained from it is pretty low.”
It’s the Russian spyware DOGE has most likely installed on US government servers that worries me. Musk is a traitor and he needs to be stopped.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-administration-elon-musk-stock-live-updates-2042737
“Elon Musk is’ ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.”
a) I want to see the money trail for the purchase
b) Everything he touches turns to sh/t
c) Most want nothing to do with tRUMP or Musk
d) MAGAts can’t afford Teslas
e) Adolf/Musk tanked the economy so…
f) Who’s gonna drive it? Barron? The Tate bros?
“Trump Torpedoes Stock Market Concerns After Years of Touting Gains — Now Favors ‘100-Year Perspective’ on Economy”
TRUMP: Look, what I have to do is build a strong country. You can’t really watch the stock market.
If you look at China, they have a 100-year perspective. We have a quarter. We go by quarters.
BARTIROMO: That’s true.
TRUMP: And you can’t go by that. You have to do what’s right.
What we’re doing is, we’re building a tremendous foundation for the future, tremendous foundation. Everything’s been taken away. We don’t make ships anymore.
WTF? No, you and MuskRat and Putin took everything away. Ships? The kind Elon blows up 50% of the time. If there was a 50% chance we’d get electrocuted by flipping a light switch, we’d live by candlelight.
Fool on the Hill
He doesn’t say he’s going to ride in it. Does he even know how to drive?
Who let the dogs IN?
https://apnews.com/article/black-lives-matter-white-house-trump-bowser-f130daeb762e438fc8eddd3dd4da7982
“Crews started work Monday to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change last week in responseto pressure from Republicans in Congress. The work is expected to take about six weeks and the words will be replaced by an unspecified set of city-sponsored murals.”
Maybe the new city-sponsored murals can be more ornate BLM, just to eff with them. How are Republicans in Congress able to pressure the city to do this? Stupid move.
America Is Waking Up!
AXIOS:
The public weighs in: Market Chaos, Consumers Lose Confidence, Trump Popularity Slumping.
Markets hate uncertainty and chaos. The S&P 500 is down 6.4% since Inauguration Day, and 3% since Election Day — one of the worst-performing major indices in the world. Most market signals are negative — partly because of a tech meltdown that’s not entirely Trump-driven. But the uncertainty is the critical element. The uncertainty is the point.
Consumers are already losing confidence and pulling back on spending, weakening a key engine of the economy.
Several polls show a slump in Trump’s popularity since he took office and launched his shock-and-awe plan to remake the U.S. government and the world order.
had to share…
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/03/gop-lawmaker-slams-trump-admin-for-this-terrible-mistake.html
GOP lawmaker slams Trump admin for this ‘terrible mistake’
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) has been outspoken about President Donald Trump’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war and has been adamant about his support for Ukraine in recent days. In an interview with CNN’s Pamela Brown on Monday, Bacon said it was a “terrible mistake” to not include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in talks to end the war.
“It’s a terrible mistake not to have the Ukrainian leader in the talks. We’ve seen the history of this. I remember when the Trump administration was negotiating with the Taliban without the Afghan government that really weakened the Afghan government that they’re after. Ukraine is our ally. They want to be part of the West. Russia is our adversary, and it’s time that this administration gets this in their brain,” Bacon said on CNN.
“They’re treating Putin with velvet gloves, and they’re being harsh to our allies. I got to tell you, I’m hearing from all over the world, but particularly lots of Republicans in Omaha who do not like what they see,” he added.
Now, U.S. officials are slated to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week about the war. However, Zelenskyy will not be included the talks.
Bacon said that countries are questioning whether the U.S. remains the “leader of the free world” amid its reversal on support for Ukraine.
“We may be the most powerful country in the world. We were the leader of the free world, but it appears to many leaders and people all over to include Republicans in Nebraska, that this administration is walking away from that legacy that was built by Ike Eisenhower and all these presidents and really a capstone of Ronald Reagan peace through strength and building these close alliances,” he said. “And we are undermining that legacy right now.”
A Republican with enough spine to speak out against tRUMPsky. It’s not just an urban legend.
Someone feed the great orange some more cheeseburgers.
bId – I doubt krasnov has the mental capacity to understand what he is doing. It seems he thinks he is powering everyone to his demands and there might be all sorts of mob bosses floating around in his alternate universe congratulating him on such wonderful results. I doubt he is cognizant of the true happenings in this real universe.
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/11/dhs-new-app-self-deport-feature-immigrants?utm_source=microsoft
“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new app that officials say will allow immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally to report when they “self deport.”
FFS! Now, there’s self-checkout?
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a63857202/tesla-cybertruck-losing-body-panels-reports/
“Some Cybertruck Owners Say Their Trucks Are Shedding Body Panels; One Thinks He Knows Why”
“As the video illustrates, the trim piece that flew off of his truck is connected to a plastic frame bolted directly to the car; that trim piece, he says, is stuck to the frame with adhesive rather than welded or bolted to anything. That adhesive has seemingly failed in multiple places on his truck, leading to the loosened roofline trim panels.”
Glue. Just glued on.
https://www.theverge.com/elon-musk/627699/cybertruck-sinks-ventura-ca-jetski
“Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat,” – Elon Musk.Musk tweeted that in 2022, adding that it could “…cross rivers, lakes & even seas that aren’t too choppy.” Today Electrek highlights this incident that occurred Monday morning in Ventura, CA.
POSTED MAR 11, 2025 AT 11:39 AM CDT
“It’s unknown if the Cybertruck’s driver forgot to engage “wade mode” or made some other error while trying to launch a jet ski from the boat ramp, but KABC reportsthe vehicle was completely submerged by the time fire crews arrived. A Facebook postsays it took about an hour and a half to recover the Cybertruck.”
https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-why-teslas-stainless-steel-cybertrucks-may-be-rusting/
“This Is Why Tesla’s Stainless Steel Cybertrucks May Be Rusting”
“Who knew stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of an electric SUV? The entire automotive industry, that’s who.”
“DURING THE CYBERTRUCK’S unveiling in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the electric vehicle’s “ultra-hard stainless steel” body might be “literally bulletproof.” However, the Tesla truck’s exterior panels appear to be defenseless against water pistols. They apparently rust, as some owners claim.”
today’s meme…
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/business/tariffs-canada-trump?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_msn
“Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada and warns he will shut down its auto industry”
“President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened a sharp escalation in the budding trade war with Canada in retaliation for Ontario’s export surcharge on US electricity.”
C’mon, Ides of March! Time for Orange Julius Caesar to run away. The Saudis can have him if Vlad is done with him.
He wouldn’t fit in a Tesla as it is. Maybe the tank?
Put a leash on that cur.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-tesla-boycott-illegal-2042647
“To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB,” Trump wrote.
“But the Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for.
“They tried to do it to me at the 2024 Presidential Ballot Box, but how did that work out? In any event, I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American. Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work in order to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN???”
Bwaa-ha! An illegal boycott.
God has a plan B for you.
Republicans inherited one of the strongest stock markets in history and in 1 month they’ve fucked it all up.
This is not an accidental fuck up. Putin ordered it, Dodo must obey.
Ivy – now that you mention a tank, it is time for sfb to start ruining the 4th on the Mall event – again. It would be great if he did get his tank parade, chewing up the street. Falling into tunnels, crushing water and gas lines. Spectacular is what his alternate universe wants, this year he might get it. Of course due to damage it might be the only year.
Then again he has no idea about anything he might not be in town for the Fourth.
BB, let’s hope he won’t be on Earth for the Fourth.
I have been upset all day after seeing and hearing Musk say Social Security AND Medicare must be eliminated. Then Leavitt walked it back saying he REALLY meant he wants fraud eliminated…but he did NOT say that! Trump and Musk are perched to attack and remove Social Security and Medicare after gutting Medicaid already. It’s time for the military to talk about a real coup d’etat.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/gop-funding-bill-shutdown-democrats-vote-b2713049.html
“Only one House Democrat votes for Republican bill to avoid a government shutdown”
“The House passed a stopgap spending bill, known as a continuing resolution or “CR,” to keep the government open until September on Tuesday. Only one Republican, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, voted against the legislation.”
“Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the only Democrat to join Republicans in the legislation.”
WTF is a Dem helping Republicans with anything. Let it be on their record.
So, now we have two Republican Representatives who have done a bit of good. Massie, on this vote, and Bacon on calling out tRUMPutin/Musk for going against our allies and lowering our standing in the world.
And while Adolf & the South African n@zi want you to look at the shiny, red car, they are getting ready to steal your Social Security & vet benefits.
They are marching to free Mahmoud Kahlil. There will be marches for veterans this weekend.
Literally, the US is now on a human rights list.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5188896-democrats-call-for-release-of-mahmoud-khalil/
“These 14 Democrats signed letter calling for Mahmoud Khalil’s release”
“Mahmoud Khalil must be freed from DHS custody immediately. He is a political prisoner, wrongfully and unlawfully detained, who deserves to be at home in New York preparing for the birth of his first child,” the lawmakers wrote.
Khalil is a green card holder who had a prominent role in Columbia’s campus protests in support of Palestinians, and against Israel. He is currently being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a facility in Louisiana.
Democrats and even some on the right have called the arrest a violation of his First Amendment rights. The Trump administration is reportedly relying on a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act that gives Secretary of State Marco Rubio sweeping power to expel foreigners.
“We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported,” Rubio said Monday on the social platform X, sharing a news report about Khalil’s arrest.
”Khalil has not been allowed to see his counsel or his wife, and until the morning of March 10th his whereabouts were unknown. DHS initially informed them he was being held in Elizabeth, New Jersey, but his wife attempted to visit the facility on Sunday only to learn that he was not there,” the letter reads.
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The soft launch of fascism isn’t going to be accepted quietly, although Dems need to get it together. Fourteen signatures? That’s it?
I believe they are happening in every state, but the big one is in DC.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/11/usaid-official-tells-remaining-staffers-shred-and-burn-all-your-documents-00224404
“USAID official tells remaining staffers: Shred and burn all your documents”
“The mass document destruction order marks the latest step to dismantle the agency.”
“The materials earmarked for destruction include contents of the agency’s “classified safes and personnel documents” at the Ronald Reagan Building, said an email sent by USAID’s acting executive director, Erica Carr, and obtained by POLITICO.
Putin’s aim is to restore the Soviet Union.
As a Putin-debtor and vassal, this makes Dodo a Soviet Sympathizer. Which, in turn, renders the USofA a Soviet Satellite State.
Happy 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We’re back in the U.S.S.R., folks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_state
Coup the coupers!
““Who knew stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of an electric SUV? The entire automotive industry, that’s who.”
literally anyone who uses steel in any way (think kitchen applications) knows stainless rusts, just not as much as non-stainless
i have broader analysis but who cares, eh? They want the hard way, they’ll get it 🤷♂️
the magas are a few different entities with varying yet sometimes convergent agendas, all aimed at collapsing American society
they’d be the first to admit it, already have frequently
The booger baby is heart breaking. It’s his father’s fault. Where is the mother?
went a whole day without news
am not a whole new person
was nice though
elon rents birthing vessels, ivy
mother is in her comfortable musk-funded lifestyle somewhere
…a racist eugenicist of questionable sexuality
sounds like a Dave Eggers novel
Hah! Ask John DeLorean about stainless steel bodies on cars. Great idea, but in practice – warts. Ok, rust.
somebody sent me a photo of a cybertruck with a vinyl wrap to make it look like a Ford F150 lol
All new pick up trucks are grotesquely and irresponsibly oversized, and they all look so much better than a cyber truck
…destined to be the next Honda Ridgeline (a truck everyone hates)
Perfect description. Honda Ridgeline. A pickup truck that is a vehicle that’s incompetent as a truck and a car. Apparently the cybertruck one ups the Ridgine. The CT is also incompetent as a boat. ( So is the Ridgeline, but it doesn’t pretend to be a boat.
https://www.jalopnik.com/1806010/telo-electric-pickup-small-size-details/
The company is backed by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the original founders of Tesla, as well as former Aston Martin exec Andy Palmer, reports InsideEVs.
The company’s first model is an adorable electric pickup truck that’s no bigger than a Mini Cooper while still packing the bed space of a Toyota Tacoma.
Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1806010/telo-electric-pickup-small-size-details/
So cute!
The new GMC monster-trucks are cool, they and the giant Fords are examples of what a little boy, ignorant of concepts like community safety and environmental responsibility, would get
my inner child wants one, my current adult thinks they’re ridiculous. The monster truck phenomenon is a consequence of inequitable wealth concentration, they don’t want to pay taxes because they want more monster trucks, a vicious cycle!
aging white guys like these monster trucks in case they have to run somebody over in their fantasies
That’s why they put brush guards on them
Tell me I’m wrong
I thought we had made good progress addressing what I consider the very important issue of toxic masculinity but still had much more work to do to that end
Society disagreed, decided to go hard in the complete opposite direction
Don’t get run over
https://people.com/grimes-says-priority-is-keeping-her-and-elon-musk-s-babies-out-of-the-public-eye-7968013
Ivy – The whole situation is weird. Women as incubators for his kids, although there seem to be some relationships. I couldn’t read this entire story, but have at it if you like soap operas. At one point, it sounded like Booger Boy’s mom, the singer Grimes, was trying to contact Elon via X, because he wasn’t responding yo her lawyer? IDK.
ooh that Telo is cute, do want
problem is you can’t safely share the road in something that size in America while all the other cars are LITERALLY the size of tanks
oh wait, “sharing” is so last century, pardon me
https://people.com/elon-musk-welcomes-14th-child-with-shivon-zilis-11688958
“The Tesla founder and Zilis revealed in November 2021, that they secretly welcomed twins, son Strider and daughter Azure. The twins were born just weeks before he and musician Grimes welcomed a baby girl, Exa Dark Sideræl, via a surrogate, according to court documents published by Insider in July 2021.”
Rent-a-uterus. More involved than just his ex-wife and girlfriends.
“ Women as incubators for his kids, although there seem to be some relationships.”
i’m sure having his kids involves the signing of many legal agreements beforehand, i doubt they leave the mother with many rights
lol there they erroneously calling him “founder”again, nice job, internet trash media 🏆
Anon- Yeah, someone around here has a SmartCar and I’d be terrified in that thing.
Remember when Hum-Vs were all the rage?
lol yup Arnold bears some of the blame for this
it started with that and guys buying their wives Suburbans in case they inevitably hit someone
our new mortal enemy, Western Europe, has the best automotive market for someone like me that loves compact design
Ford and the Asian manufacturers have so many amazing models that they’ve never released in America because they’re not stupidly designed enough for this market
pardon me, i’ve watched too much “Top Gear”