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Big Beautiful Blowup
Attribution: Big Beautiful Bill fireworks by Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Author: patd
“But I don’t want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."
"How do you know I’m mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn’t have come here.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
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John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” what will happen if it’s passed, and what it has in common with Apple’s Terms and Conditions.
6 hours ago On the Senate floor, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) put forward an amendment targeting $1 billion in spending within the Big Beautiful Bill.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk renewed hostilities Monday night as the two traded barbs on social media.
Musk spent the evening threatening to defeat many of the same Republican lawmakers he helped elect last year if they vote for Trump’s signature “big, beautiful bill,” while Trump threatened to cut the government contracts and subsidies that benefit Musk’s businesses.
The tech billionaire railed against the growing government debt and called the legislation an “insane spending bill.”
“Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!” he wrote on X. “And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.”
He previewed what his attacks on those lawmakers would look like:
[see comment below]
Trump fired back on Truth Social by suggesting that the DOGE unit Musk set up to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in government could next target Musk’s own companies.
Trump wrote:
[see following comment]
Musk said he had no problem with that, writing on X: “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
He agreed with another message saying that should include oil and gas subsidies as well.
He even threatened to form a new political party, the America Party, if the bill passes.
Musk spent roughly $291 million during the 2024 election cycle, most notably to help Trump, according to OpenSecrets.org. He became a top campaign surrogate for Trump and ― after the election ― the two seemed almost inseparable.
warning from elon as to what his attacks on those lawmakers would look like:
DODO response
could be a hint that DOJ denaturalizing certain naturalized citizens will start with this as first case if he continues to fight the BBB: “Elon would probably have to… head back home to South Africa”
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone struck a Russian industrial plant some 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from Ukraine, a local official said Tuesday, after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prioritized the weapon’s development and Russia pounded Ukraine with a monthly record of drones in June.
Both sides in the more than three-year war following Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor have raced to improve drone technology and enhance their use on the battlefield. They have deployed increasingly sophisticated and deadlier drones, turning the war into a testing ground for the new weaponry.
Ukraine is under severe strain from a Russian push at places on the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, but analysts say its defenses are largely holding firm. With recent direct peace talks delivering no progress on U.S.-led international efforts to halt the fighting, Russia and Ukraine are bulking up their arsenals.
Russia last month launched 5,438 drones at Ukraine, a new monthly record, according to official data collated by The Associated Press.
Ukraine is stepping up drone production
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit an industrial plant in Izhevsk, about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) east of Moscow, injuring several people and starting a fire, Alexander Brechalov, head of the Udmurtia region, said. The plant’s workers were evacuated, he said.
The drone struck the Kupol Electromechanical Plant, which produces air defense systems and drones for the Russian military, according to an official with Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU.
At least two direct hits were recorded on the plant’s buildings, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.
Ukraine has for months been using domestically produced long-range drones to strike plants, storage sites and logistical hubs deep inside Russian territory. In May last year, a Ukrainian drone hit an early-warning radar in the Russian city of Orsk, some 1,800 kilometers (1,120 miles) from the Ukrainian border, Kyiv officials claimed.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s domestic production of drones is about to increase in response to Russia’s expanded barrages.
“The priority is drones, interceptor drones and long-range strike drones,” he said on Telegram late Monday.
“This is extremely important,” he added. “Russia is investing in its unmanned capabilities, Russia is planning to increase the number of drones used in strikes against our state. We are preparing our countermeasures.”
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 60 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight over several regions, including 17 over Crimea, 16 over the Rostov region and four over the Saratov region.
At the same time, four Russian Shahed drones struck the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzia during the night, leaving more than 1,600 households without power, according to authorities.
Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday that Russia fired 52 Shahed and decoy drones at the country overnight.
US envoy criticizes Russian attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, rebuked Russia for continuing to strike civilian areas of Ukraine while effectively rejecting a ceasefire and dragging its feet on a peace settlement.
“We urge an immediate ceasefire and a move to trilateral talks to end the war,” Kellogg said on the social platform X late Monday. “Russia cannot continue to stall for time while it bombs civilian targets in Ukraine.”
Ukraine is developing its own defense industry as uncertainty remains over whether the Trump administration will continue to provide crucial military aid.
Between March and April, the United States allocated no new aid to Ukraine, according to Germany’s Kiel Institute, which tracks such support.
Europe its support and for the first time since June 2022 surpassed the U.S. in total military aid, totaling 72 billion euros ($85 billion) compared with 65 billion euros ($77 billion) from the U.S., the institute said last month.
slava ukraini
pogo, here’s a simple tried-and-true ribs recipe good for when you don’t want to wait hours over a hot BBQ or smoker:
Boil for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours 2 racks of baby back ribs and 1 bottle of Guiness Stout in a big pot of water.
(at this point can be refrigerated ahead of time and/or packed in ice for final grilling in camp or can go straight to grill)
Place on grill underside first, turning every 2 and 1/2 minutes for 10 minutes basting each side after the first turn.
Basting sauce: 18oz bottle of KC Masterpiece (adding if desired 1/2 cup honey and 1 tsp tabasco)
Proud to be an American? All time low from Gallup
I won’t let them steal my love of country, but I am unproud that so many Americans are this stupid and gullible.
The war we are fighting is a propaganda war and the Dems are losing.
Through their unscrupulous propaganda, Republicans have honed in on the-poor-and-ignorants’ fear and insecurity which is laser-focused on even poorer people instead of the rich profiteers who manipulate and exploit them.
Dems are trying to get a toehold in the “fear market,” but people are either not listening or not buying.
Richest 20% Get an Average $6,055 Income Boost in Trump Tax Bill: The Senate’s version of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cut bill will cost the bottom 20% of taxpayers an average of $560 a year while giving an average boost of $6,055 to those at the top end. That analysis from economists at the Budget Lab at Yale University bolsters Democratic critiques that the bill takes money out of the pockets of the working poor to give tax cuts to the rich. The uneven distribution of the bill’s costs and benefits comes from a mix of tax and spending provisions. While the poorest taxpayers bear the brunt of cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, those at the top end of the income charts would get the biggest benefit of the tax cuts, including income rate cuts and an expanded state and local tax deduction. (Bloomberg)
No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”
“In response, Musk said on his own social media platform X, “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
*Do you suppose MuskRat could access the Epstein files? He’s had access to a lot of intel as the head of DOGE (or maybe it was that lady who is the head of DOGE), or maybe he has Adolf’s taxes, etc. Could Elon spill any tea about the magic ear or the magical, swing state sweep?
This could be a bloodless murder-suicide, and they could both be gone; maybe even the entire, illegitimate administration.
Do I smell toast? Maybe it’s Eau de Taco?
Canadian province British Columbia has written to FIFA offering to take on more games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer if a number of US cities currently scheduled to host are deemed inappropriate and dangerous to player and spectator health following the extreme heat conditions that have plagued the current Club World Cup.
There are also on-going concerns due to the number of nations that are currently on US president Donald Trump’s banned list that would prevent travelling fans enter the country. Canada could present an option to overcome this issue.
“Additional games in British Columbia would not only be possible, but they would be incredibly welcome,” said Eby.
“We’ve actually written to FIFA to say if for whatever reason they need to move games from any other locations, British Columbia stands ready to host.”
*I’ve actually written to FIFA, too, several weeks ago and suggested they move matches to Canada and Mexico.
Next on the list, the Olympic Organizing Committee.
today’s meme…
LOL – Mattel is having nightmares.
I’m not sure that Dems are winning the propaganda war. but Repugs are losing it if under Dumbass pride in being an American is less than it was during Covid. Compare the2001-2008 (Shrub +3, then -10), 2017- 2020 (Dumbass 1 – -12) to 2009-2016 (Obama -1) and 2021-2024 (Biden +5), and now 2025 (Dumbass 2 -9 so far). Notice any patterns? Kinda runs counter to the Repug narrative. Asshats.
🎬 New from Today On Trail Mix:
He “Doesn’t Like Cuts”?
🚌 GOP, meet under the bus.
Lol, Craig
(Under the) Bus Bumper Bill 🚍
Jesus saved him so he could not know what the fuck he is doing
Haha, “Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) just used Senate rules to rename Republicans’ massive tax and immigration bill.
“Democrats are forcing Republicans to delete their farcical bill name,” Schumer’s office said in a statement. “Nothing about this bill is beautiful — it’s a betrayal to American families and it’s undeserving of such a stupid name.”
I don’t often praise Chuck, but this time, attaboy!
Anon, well, Jesus’ efforts seemed to have worked to a T.
A commenter on YouTube questioned my editing so here’s the full 8 minute presser this morning (budget bill Q&A at :45):
Don’t let every random troll on YouTube give you work to do Mr. Crawford 🫡
I sincerely appreciate your efforts though
if the enemy of my enemy is my friend, I’m gonna make an exception for Musk, forget that guy
I don’t mind Anon, troll traffic counts too—all comments count—the more we get the more YouTube distributes the video.
Senator Murkowski needs to go.
What is the new Chuck-name?
Well, the Senate passed the godawful bill, and hush my mouth, Susan Collins voted against it with Tillis and Randpaul, requiring J. Douchée to cast the tiebreaking vote. I expect the subservient Repugs in the house to pass it with 1 or two holdouts.
Senate passed the godawful bill
was there any doubt? you can set your watch to Republicans doing the wrong thing
I don’t mind Anon
ok just making sure, internetting is fun if that’s your thing 👍
Being dead doesn’t mean you can’t be active on social media, a number of dead politicians are still very active on their social media account. Link to story
Jack
this could be a gift to Democrats in the midterms
Republicans would rather burn the entire country down then have vulnerable people have access to healthcare and not even good healthcare
Sick fucks
and don’t forget their original rationalization for cutting foreign aid and limiting if not ending immigration completely was because we should “ take care of our own first”
was a lie the whole time, we knew, remind your dumb trumpers
Is it the blow-it-out-your-ass bill now?
Schumer is like “may I take a moment to remind you all what an asshole I am?”
Thanks Chuck. We feel so much better now.
Ivy, beats me – WaPo sorta missed that detail. Should be something like Big Fat Turd. He had previously referred to it as the ‘Well, We’re All Going to Die Act’
Here’s a slightly different analysis of of the effect of the bill:
Combined with the impact of Trump’s tariffs — which the White House has argued will help pay for the bill’s tax cuts and new spending — the bottom 80 percent of households would see their take-home incomes fall, according to the Yale Budget Lab.
“The right way to understand this bill is it is the largest wealth transfer from the poorest Americans to the richest Americans in modern history,” said Natasha Sarin, the Budget Lab’s president.
That’s calling a spade a Spade. BTW, Murkowski is ridiculous.
Murkowski making noises about how she wanted to send it back to the House for repairs, still might vote no
Two days ago, there were 16 Repugz against the Medicaid and SNAP cuts to, um, the bill formerly known as beautiful. How many will hang tough? The coward, Senator Josh Hawley, ran away…just like he did on J6.
(Any time Chuck does something helpful, like forcing the bill to be read aloud or renaming it, I assume Nancy actually called Chuck and gave him the idea.)
Did you see Murkowski’s book event get disrupted with folks chanting “Kill the bill, Lisa”? She has no conscience, no moral center, no shame, and at the end of this term, no constituents…not only because she’ll never be re-elected, but because many will be dead due to the food and healthcare she took away.
Speaking to MSNBC after the vote, former Republican Party spokesman Tim Miller recalled the moment when Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) cast the deciding vote to stop the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Murkowski, he said, had the opportunity to be that person, but caved.
Jimmy Swaggart died. Pity 🙄
Poobah, Lisa’s chance to vote NO is on a ship that has sailed – back to the House, where the spineless Republicans will pass it.
Last cousin standing.
art of the steal
Murkowski making noises about how she wanted to send it back to the House for repairs, still might vote no
what species of perverted logic is that⁉️
THE COUSINS! Here is a picture of, left to right, Swaggart …
Jimmy Swaggart, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Mickey Gilley are cousins. They all grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana, and were born within a year of each other. Their families were musically inclined, which influenced all three to pursue careers in music and entertainment.
meme #2…
Like we been sayin’
why are Republicans cruel?
I asked my Aye/Eye and she pretended like she don’t even know me.
MUSK SAYS GROK WILL BE FIXED AFTER IT TELLS THE TRUTH ABOUT RIGHT-WING TERRORISM
The billionaire has previously pledged to adjust his AI chatbot in order to make it agree with his extremist politics
…Musk rushed along with MAGA influencers to push a bogus narrative of leftist extremism over the weekend. “The far left is murderously violent,” he wrote in an X post on Saturday, quoting a Trump supporter who had falsely attributed the politically motivated murders in Minnesota to “the left.”
That prompted another user to tag Grok in the thread and ask, “Why is the left so murderously violent? They don’t seem so tolerant.” Grok replied, “The claim that ‘the left’ is murderously violent isn’t backed by evidence,” offering a centrist correction: “Political violence spans all side — right-wing attacks, like Jan. 6, and left-wing protests, like 2020 riots, both occur but aren’t exclusive to one group.”
That evening, Musk responded to an X user and Trump backer who complained that Grok had been “manipulated by leftist indoctrination,” writing, “I know. Working on fixing that this week.” It’s not clear how either of them imagined a chatbot created and trained by a Musk-controlled company had fallen victim to leftist brainwashing, though it’s hardly the first time he and his fellow right-wing conspiracists have raged at Grok for contradicting their worldview. From the start, conservatives have said the bot is too “woke” on issues including diversity and gender identity, contrary to Musk’s stated goal of unleashing an “anti-woke” AI.
The model is also known to accurately reflect that Musk is a major spreader of misinformation and debunk the misleading talking points that circulate Trumpworld.
*GROK has more of a soul than MuskRat or MAGAts.
🥃 Maple Bourbon Marinade is here — and it’s bringing sweet dreams or nightmares.
Starts with soy sauce. Ends in chaos. 🍁 👀 Full No-Carve Ribs video drops Thursday — and yes, they get drenched in this mess.
🔥 Watch the short →
Sink, sank, sunk ⚓️
Stink, stank, stunk 🦨
Lisa Murky not sure what she voted for?
Called my Rep & Hakeem to ask that the bill be read on the floor of the house, again, since there are changes & MTG said she didn’t even know what was in it when she voted for it the first time. The pain inflicted by this bill is “immaterial” according to JD, who cast the tie-breaking vote…which he will now wear around his neck like Jacob Marley’s chain. He’s all about Alligator Auschwitz, the cruel bastard.
@JDVance
Everything else— the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy— is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are visiting the facility alongside the president.
…Mr. Trump joked in his remarks that “we’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator if they escape prison.”
Mr. Trump invited the press to join his tour of the makeshift facility, which he called “so professional and so well done.” Rows of bunk beds were lined up behind chain fences.
*Effing ghouls, as are anyone still supporting Orange Adolf and his MAGAt n@zis.
I can see her right now making lampshades out of testicle skins …..
Rephrasing my question to Ms. Aye-Eye, she suddenly had more to say:
why are people cruel?
“People’s capacity for cruelty stems from a complex interplay of factors, including psychological, social, and situational influences. While some individuals may exhibit cruelty due to inherent personality traits, others might be driven by a need to assert dominance, react to past trauma, or even lack the capacity for empathy. Understanding these underlying causes can offer insights into why some individuals act in hurtful ways.
Psychological Factors:
Dehumanization:
When individuals view others as less than human, they may find it easier to justify harming them.
Loss of Control:
Acts of cruelty can be a way for individuals to regain a sense of control or power when they feel overwhelmed or powerless.
Lack of Empathy:
Some individuals may have difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others, which can make it easier to inflict pain.
Emotional Regulation:
Difficulty managing emotions, such as anger or frustration, can lead to outbursts of cruelty.
Trauma and Abuse:
Individuals who have experienced trauma, especially childhood abuse, may be more prone to exhibiting cruel behavior, potentially as a way of coping with past pain or re-enacting harmful patterns.
Social and Situational Factors:
Group Dynamics:
Social pressure, group identity, and the desire for belonging can lead individuals to engage in cruel behavior to fit in or gain status within a group.
Social Learning:
Observing and imitating cruel behavior from others, particularly in early childhood, can normalize such actions.
Deindividuation:
When individuals feel anonymous within a group, they may be more likely to engage in harmful behavior.
Situational Context:
Certain situations, such as conflict, competition, or perceived threat, can trigger aggressive or cruel responses.
Social Inequality:
Societies with significant social and economic disparities may foster resentment and hostility, leading to increased cruelty.
Other Considerations:
Self-Esteem:
Low self-esteem can contribute to cruelty, as individuals may try to boost their own ego by belittling or harming others.
Mental Illness:
Certain mental health conditions, such as antisocial personality disorder, can be associated with cruelty.
Cultural Norms:
Societies may have different norms regarding acceptable behavior, and some cultures may be more tolerant of or even encourage aggression and violence.”
It is important to remember that cruelty is rarely a simple phenomenon. Understanding the various factors that can contribute to it is crucial for addressing its root causes and promoting a more compassionate and just society.
Buried in the garbage bill are lines allowing the mangomoron the power to stop elections, and worse.
Beginning on August 7, 1961, a series of social psychology experiments were conducted by Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram, who intended to measure the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience. Participants were led to believe that they were assisting a fictitious experiment, in which they had to administer electric shocks to a “learner”. These fake electric shocks gradually increased to levels that would have been fatal had they been real.[2]
Nancy Mace hasn’t had the Mar-a-Lago makeover yet, like Laura Drumpf, ICE Barbie Noem, Gargoyle, and Mrs. Bezos aka Bassmouth Greedbot.
By the way, alligator bait is a racist dog whistle. These folks are bad, bad, bad, not just selfish and greedy. They are ghouls.
Page 820 of the “Big Beautiful Bill” states that the $40 million in funds for the statues “appropriated to the National Endowment for the Humanities for fiscal year 2025” are “to remain available through fiscal year 2028,” under Executive Order 13934, Executive Order 13978, and Executive Order 14189.
*Big Bullshit Bill gives him $40 million for statues. (No artist with a soul will create anything for Adolf. The scoundrel who does had better get payment in advance.) Who are these “heroes,” because I just see him with a giant statue of himself, a la Hussein. Can’t wait until it gets toppled.
Murky could’ve chosen the lesser of two evils; instead she went with the evil of evils.
An iPhone app that alerts users about nearby sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is gaining traction amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Senate Republicans have revised language in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” to eliminate the $200 tax stamp for firearm silencers — also known as suppressors — and scrap a similar tax stamp for short-barrel rifles.
The elimination of the $200 tax stamps for suppressors and short-barrel rifles is included in Section 70436 of the revised Senate bill, which Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), released late Friday evening.
Cornyn and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) scored another victory when GOP leaders kept language in the updated Senate bill providing $85 million for the transfer of the Discovery space shuttle from the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum to a non-profit group in Houston.
*FFS! And they will let children starve…or be pewpewed, but quietly.
Are people ever going to figure out they’ve put the old Dixiecrats in control of their life (and death) ❓
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” what will happen if it’s passed, and what it has in common with Apple’s Terms and Conditions.
6 hours ago
On the Senate floor, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) put forward an amendment targeting $1 billion in spending within the Big Beautiful Bill.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/maga-civil-war-takes-ugly-new-turn-as-musk-and-trump-trade-late-night-threats/
warning from elon as to what his attacks on those lawmakers would look like:
DODO response
could be a hint that DOJ denaturalizing certain naturalized citizens will start with this as first case if he continues to fight the BBB:
“Elon would probably have to… head back home to South Africa”
meanwhile the russian/ukraine war “drones” on
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-c1aa7c5ce5deb89a4654cd41af6a5ec9
slava ukraini
pogo, here’s a simple tried-and-true ribs recipe good for when you don’t want to wait hours over a hot BBQ or smoker:
Boil for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours 2 racks of baby back ribs and 1 bottle of Guiness Stout in a big pot of water.
(at this point can be refrigerated ahead of time and/or packed in ice for final grilling in camp or can go straight to grill)
Place on grill underside first, turning every 2 and 1/2 minutes for 10 minutes basting each side after the first turn.
Basting sauce: 18oz bottle of KC Masterpiece (adding if desired 1/2 cup honey and 1 tsp tabasco)
Proud to be an American? All time low from Gallup
I won’t let them steal my love of country, but I am unproud that so many Americans are this stupid and gullible.
The war we are fighting is a propaganda war and the Dems are losing.
Through their unscrupulous propaganda, Republicans have honed in on the-poor-and-ignorants’ fear and insecurity which is laser-focused on even poorer people instead of the rich profiteers who manipulate and exploit them.
Dems are trying to get a toehold in the “fear market,” but people are either not listening or not buying.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/elon-musk-renews-criticism-trump-spending-bill-calls-new-political-party-2025-06-30/
No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”
“In response, Musk said on his own social media platform X, “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
*Do you suppose MuskRat could access the Epstein files? He’s had access to a lot of intel as the head of DOGE (or maybe it was that lady who is the head of DOGE), or maybe he has Adolf’s taxes, etc. Could Elon spill any tea about the magic ear or the magical, swing state sweep?
This could be a bloodless murder-suicide, and they could both be gone; maybe even the entire, illegitimate administration.
Do I smell toast? Maybe it’s Eau de Taco?
Canadian province British Columbia has written to FIFA offering to take on more games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer if a number of US cities currently scheduled to host are deemed inappropriate and dangerous to player and spectator health following the extreme heat conditions that have plagued the current Club World Cup.
There are also on-going concerns due to the number of nations that are currently on US president Donald Trump’s banned list that would prevent travelling fans enter the country. Canada could present an option to overcome this issue.
“Additional games in British Columbia would not only be possible, but they would be incredibly welcome,” said Eby.
“We’ve actually written to FIFA to say if for whatever reason they need to move games from any other locations, British Columbia stands ready to host.”
*I’ve actually written to FIFA, too, several weeks ago and suggested they move matches to Canada and Mexico.
Next on the list, the Olympic Organizing Committee.
today’s meme…
LOL – Mattel is having nightmares.
I’m not sure that Dems are winning the propaganda war. but Repugs are losing it if under Dumbass pride in being an American is less than it was during Covid. Compare the2001-2008 (Shrub +3, then -10), 2017- 2020 (Dumbass 1 – -12) to 2009-2016 (Obama -1) and 2021-2024 (Biden +5), and now 2025 (Dumbass 2 -9 so far). Notice any patterns? Kinda runs counter to the Repug narrative. Asshats.
🎬 New from Today On Trail Mix:
He “Doesn’t Like Cuts”?
🚌 GOP, meet under the bus.
Lol, Craig
(Under the) Bus Bumper Bill 🚍
Jesus saved him so he could not know what the fuck he is doing
Haha, “Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) just used Senate rules to rename Republicans’ massive tax and immigration bill.
“Democrats are forcing Republicans to delete their farcical bill name,” Schumer’s office said in a statement. “Nothing about this bill is beautiful — it’s a betrayal to American families and it’s undeserving of such a stupid name.”
WaPo live coverage
I don’t often praise Chuck, but this time, attaboy!
Anon, well, Jesus’ efforts seemed to have worked to a T.
A commenter on YouTube questioned my editing so here’s the full 8 minute presser this morning (budget bill Q&A at :45):
Don’t let every random troll on YouTube give you work to do Mr. Crawford 🫡
I sincerely appreciate your efforts though
if the enemy of my enemy is my friend, I’m gonna make an exception for Musk, forget that guy
I don’t mind Anon, troll traffic counts too—all comments count—the more we get the more YouTube distributes the video.
Senator Murkowski needs to go.
What is the new Chuck-name?
Well, the Senate passed the godawful bill, and hush my mouth, Susan Collins voted against it with Tillis and Randpaul, requiring J. Douchée to cast the tiebreaking vote. I expect the subservient Repugs in the house to pass it with 1 or two holdouts.
was there any doubt? you can set your watch to Republicans doing the wrong thing
ok just making sure, internetting is fun if that’s your thing 👍
Being dead doesn’t mean you can’t be active on social media, a number of dead politicians are still very active on their social media account. Link to story
Jack
this could be a gift to Democrats in the midterms
Republicans would rather burn the entire country down then have vulnerable people have access to healthcare and not even good healthcare
Sick fucks
and don’t forget their original rationalization for cutting foreign aid and limiting if not ending immigration completely was because we should “ take care of our own first”
was a lie the whole time, we knew, remind your dumb trumpers
Is it the blow-it-out-your-ass bill now?
Schumer is like “may I take a moment to remind you all what an asshole I am?”
Thanks Chuck. We feel so much better now.
Ivy, beats me – WaPo sorta missed that detail. Should be something like Big Fat Turd. He had previously referred to it as the ‘Well, We’re All Going to Die Act’
Here’s a slightly different analysis of of the effect of the bill:
That’s calling a spade a Spade. BTW, Murkowski is ridiculous.
Murkowski making noises about how she wanted to send it back to the House for repairs, still might vote no
Two days ago, there were 16 Repugz against the Medicaid and SNAP cuts to, um, the bill formerly known as beautiful. How many will hang tough? The coward, Senator Josh Hawley, ran away…just like he did on J6.
(Any time Chuck does something helpful, like forcing the bill to be read aloud or renaming it, I assume Nancy actually called Chuck and gave him the idea.)
Did you see Murkowski’s book event get disrupted with folks chanting “Kill the bill, Lisa”? She has no conscience, no moral center, no shame, and at the end of this term, no constituents…not only because she’ll never be re-elected, but because many will be dead due to the food and healthcare she took away.
***
https://www.rawstory.com/lisa-murkowski-2672516713/
Speaking to MSNBC after the vote, former Republican Party spokesman Tim Miller recalled the moment when Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) cast the deciding vote to stop the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Murkowski, he said, had the opportunity to be that person, but caved.
Jimmy Swaggart died. Pity 🙄
Poobah, Lisa’s chance to vote NO is on a ship that has sailed – back to the House, where the spineless Republicans will pass it.
Last cousin standing.
art of the steal
what species of perverted logic is that⁉️
meme #2…
Like we been sayin’
I asked my Aye/Eye and she pretended like she don’t even know me.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/elon-musk-grok-right-wing-terrorism-fail-1235367661/
MUSK SAYS GROK WILL BE FIXED AFTER IT TELLS THE TRUTH ABOUT RIGHT-WING TERRORISM
The billionaire has previously pledged to adjust his AI chatbot in order to make it agree with his extremist politics
…Musk rushed along with MAGA influencers to push a bogus narrative of leftist extremism over the weekend. “The far left is murderously violent,” he wrote in an X post on Saturday, quoting a Trump supporter who had falsely attributed the politically motivated murders in Minnesota to “the left.”
That prompted another user to tag Grok in the thread and ask, “Why is the left so murderously violent? They don’t seem so tolerant.” Grok replied, “The claim that ‘the left’ is murderously violent isn’t backed by evidence,” offering a centrist correction: “Political violence spans all side — right-wing attacks, like Jan. 6, and left-wing protests, like 2020 riots, both occur but aren’t exclusive to one group.”
That evening, Musk responded to an X user and Trump backer who complained that Grok had been “manipulated by leftist indoctrination,” writing, “I know. Working on fixing that this week.” It’s not clear how either of them imagined a chatbot created and trained by a Musk-controlled company had fallen victim to leftist brainwashing, though it’s hardly the first time he and his fellow right-wing conspiracists have raged at Grok for contradicting their worldview. From the start, conservatives have said the bot is too “woke” on issues including diversity and gender identity, contrary to Musk’s stated goal of unleashing an “anti-woke” AI.
The model is also known to accurately reflect that Musk is a major spreader of misinformation and debunk the misleading talking points that circulate Trumpworld.
*GROK has more of a soul than MuskRat or MAGAts.
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Starts with soy sauce. Ends in chaos. 🍁 👀 Full No-Carve Ribs video drops Thursday — and yes, they get drenched in this mess.
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Sink, sank, sunk ⚓️
Stink, stank, stunk 🦨
Lisa Murky not sure what she voted for?
Called my Rep & Hakeem to ask that the bill be read on the floor of the house, again, since there are changes & MTG said she didn’t even know what was in it when she voted for it the first time. The pain inflicted by this bill is “immaterial” according to JD, who cast the tie-breaking vote…which he will now wear around his neck like Jacob Marley’s chain. He’s all about Alligator Auschwitz, the cruel bastard.
@JDVance
Everything else— the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy— is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions.
Meanwhile back in the jungle.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-alligator-alcatraz-detention-center-florida/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are visiting the facility alongside the president.
…Mr. Trump joked in his remarks that “we’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator if they escape prison.”
Mr. Trump invited the press to join his tour of the makeshift facility, which he called “so professional and so well done.” Rows of bunk beds were lined up behind chain fences.
*Effing ghouls, as are anyone still supporting Orange Adolf and his MAGAt n@zis.
I can see her right now making lampshades out of testicle skins …..
Rephrasing my question to Ms. Aye-Eye, she suddenly had more to say:
“People’s capacity for cruelty stems from a complex interplay of factors, including psychological, social, and situational influences. While some individuals may exhibit cruelty due to inherent personality traits, others might be driven by a need to assert dominance, react to past trauma, or even lack the capacity for empathy. Understanding these underlying causes can offer insights into why some individuals act in hurtful ways.
Psychological Factors:
Dehumanization:
When individuals view others as less than human, they may find it easier to justify harming them.
Loss of Control:
Acts of cruelty can be a way for individuals to regain a sense of control or power when they feel overwhelmed or powerless.
Lack of Empathy:
Some individuals may have difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others, which can make it easier to inflict pain.
Emotional Regulation:
Difficulty managing emotions, such as anger or frustration, can lead to outbursts of cruelty.
Trauma and Abuse:
Individuals who have experienced trauma, especially childhood abuse, may be more prone to exhibiting cruel behavior, potentially as a way of coping with past pain or re-enacting harmful patterns.
Social and Situational Factors:
Group Dynamics:
Social pressure, group identity, and the desire for belonging can lead individuals to engage in cruel behavior to fit in or gain status within a group.
Social Learning:
Observing and imitating cruel behavior from others, particularly in early childhood, can normalize such actions.
Deindividuation:
When individuals feel anonymous within a group, they may be more likely to engage in harmful behavior.
Situational Context:
Certain situations, such as conflict, competition, or perceived threat, can trigger aggressive or cruel responses.
Social Inequality:
Societies with significant social and economic disparities may foster resentment and hostility, leading to increased cruelty.
Other Considerations:
Self-Esteem:
Low self-esteem can contribute to cruelty, as individuals may try to boost their own ego by belittling or harming others.
Mental Illness:
Certain mental health conditions, such as antisocial personality disorder, can be associated with cruelty.
Cultural Norms:
Societies may have different norms regarding acceptable behavior, and some cultures may be more tolerant of or even encourage aggression and violence.”
It is important to remember that cruelty is rarely a simple phenomenon. Understanding the various factors that can contribute to it is crucial for addressing its root causes and promoting a more compassionate and just society.
Buried in the garbage bill are lines allowing the mangomoron the power to stop elections, and worse.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment
Beginning on August 7, 1961, a series of social psychology experiments were conducted by Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram, who intended to measure the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience. Participants were led to believe that they were assisting a fictitious experiment, in which they had to administer electric shocks to a “learner”. These fake electric shocks gradually increased to levels that would have been fatal had they been real.[2]
Nancy Mace hasn’t had the Mar-a-Lago makeover yet, like Laura Drumpf, ICE Barbie Noem, Gargoyle, and Mrs. Bezos aka Bassmouth Greedbot.
By the way, alligator bait is a racist dog whistle. These folks are bad, bad, bad, not just selfish and greedy. They are ghouls.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/president-trumps-budget-bill-includes-40-m-for-statues-at-new-national-garden-of-heroes-1234746576/
Page 820 of the “Big Beautiful Bill” states that the $40 million in funds for the statues “appropriated to the National Endowment for the Humanities for fiscal year 2025” are “to remain available through fiscal year 2028,” under Executive Order 13934, Executive Order 13978, and Executive Order 14189.
*Big Bullshit Bill gives him $40 million for statues. (No artist with a soul will create anything for Adolf. The scoundrel who does had better get payment in advance.) Who are these “heroes,” because I just see him with a giant statue of himself, a la Hussein. Can’t wait until it gets toppled.
Murky could’ve chosen the lesser of two evils; instead she went with the evil of evils.
https://time.com/7298880/iceblock-iphone-app-ice-sightings-backlash/
An iPhone app that alerts users about nearby sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is gaining traction amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5374948-senate-gop-gun-silencer-short-barrel-rifle-fees-gop-megabill/
Senate Republicans have revised language in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” to eliminate the $200 tax stamp for firearm silencers — also known as suppressors — and scrap a similar tax stamp for short-barrel rifles.
The elimination of the $200 tax stamps for suppressors and short-barrel rifles is included in Section 70436 of the revised Senate bill, which Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), released late Friday evening.
Cornyn and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) scored another victory when GOP leaders kept language in the updated Senate bill providing $85 million for the transfer of the Discovery space shuttle from the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum to a non-profit group in Houston.
*FFS! And they will let children starve…or be pewpewed, but quietly.
Are people ever going to figure out they’ve put the old Dixiecrats in control of their life (and death) ❓
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixiecrat#:~:text=The%20States'%20Rights%20Democratic%20Party,active%20primarily%20in%20the%20South.
In essence, she accepted a bribe.
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