Political thread for the week of January 19*
Posted by Orangeillini
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You look great, sir. The picture of perfect health
Posted by gvibes
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Said the Biden supporter.*
Posted by memester
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The guy who dropped out?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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The guy who no one in a million years thought was going to
Posted by Sounder
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oh shit, now gvibes is gonna have to throw out all his Biden merch*
Posted by Sammich
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dotz
Posted by Sounder
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Sorry your other account got banned. *
Posted by doubledown
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Gee, I'm really sorry you mom blew up, Ricky*
Posted by Sounder
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speedrunning Mitch McConnell*
Posted by Sammich
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I hope Mitch gets the proper amount of blame for his role in all of this*
Posted by Sounder
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About that 'worst of the worst' list
Posted by larue33
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They just can't help lying about every goddamn thing. *
Posted by doubledown
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They've been lying for a decade
Posted by Sounder
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AI used for good things, i see.
Posted by MC
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The Internet is for porn
Posted by Sounder
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Perry's Perspective
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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If this greenland deal is just an updated Status of Forces Agreement, the JD Vance jokes…
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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It's the "$10 Billion Lawsuit ending with $10 Million settlement" strategy applied to international
Posted by doubledown
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ooo
Posted by ATL
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Bovino employed tear gas because he had to go potty and protesters wouldn’t let him tinkle.
Posted by ATL
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Watching that little bitch try to activate and throw that thing was hilarious.
Posted by doubledown
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Really getting our money's worth on those paid agitators*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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oh did they get hit with more sandwiches?*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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At hearing on Cook today, Cavanaugh seemed to be worried that if they ruled in Trump’s favor
Posted by Stu
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You're referring to a guest of the Underhills, I assume.*
Posted by complainant
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Uuuhhh, yah think Brett*
Posted by Mrap24
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What a fucking loser
Posted by Mrap24
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Of course, one was a slave owner and the other a country bumpkin*
Posted by timmer
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Neither of them was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.*
Posted by DT
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And nary a club championship between them*
Posted by Herman Blume
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No greater tell than “sir.” It’s about to get Commander McBragg up in here*
Posted by PapaDels
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From an ICE whistleblower
Posted by ATL
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4th amendment? Optional *
Posted by MC
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Completely normal picture of 2026 USA
Posted by MC
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lulz
Posted by ATL
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Trump claims he worked a "framework of a deal" on Greenland
Posted by Stu
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99% chance it will be getting military access we already had*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Leavitt’s already warming up the “only he could secure an increased presence in Denmark” speech*
Posted by PapaDels
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She is the fucking worst*
Posted by Sounder
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Like, the worst. Completely without conscience*
Posted by PapaDels
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ooo
Posted by Sammich
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Stop trying to make Iceland happen Libby *
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Of course that's it. His entire negotiating tactic is to take the maximalist position and exit with
Posted by ATL
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Framework = concepts*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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THE ART OF THE DEAL!!!!
Posted by shua
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Sounds like the deal does not involve ownership of Greenland
Posted by Stu
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There is no fucking deal*
Posted by Sounder
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OK, alleged framework of a deal
Posted by Stu
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There is no fucking deal*
Posted by Sounder
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turns out the guy he was negotiating with was the bathroom attendant*
Posted by shua
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What a pussy*
Posted by Mrap24
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I feel confident that Trump banged out an ironclad long term agreement
Posted by Sounder
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Someone said that they explained to him what NATO does and that probably did it *
Posted by MC
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I love that Article 5 has only been used once
Posted by Sounder
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Titan submersible invasion?*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Is "golden dome" the name of Trump's pee tape?*
Posted by Sounder
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That's pretty good*
Posted by Stu
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I bet the deal is for more US presence there, perhaps a base or two
Posted by timmer
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The Danes have been saying we'll let you increase military presence there for the duration of this
Posted by ATL
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(sp)
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Sorry, meant 2028*
Posted by timmer
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It's a "framework"
Posted by Stu
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All by himself? How cute*
Posted by timmer
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Yes. In the 15 minutes he wasn't giving a speech or interviews.*
Posted by Stu
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Wonder how much of the dip his family and friends bought this time*
Posted by snipes824
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TACO gonna TACO.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Is that like a concept of a plan? *
Posted by doubledown
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a date for a date?*
Posted by illinibone
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Penciled in
Posted by timmer
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LOL Commerce Department complaining that Al Gore booed Lutnick at Davos
Posted by ATL
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I am super duper cereal you guys!*
Posted by PapaDels
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ol' Ted's at it again
Posted by Sammich
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California?!?! He might catch socialism… *
Posted by haighter
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French Judge says US embassy in Paris sent goons to her courtroom to intimidate her
Posted by ATL
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Hired goons?
Posted by illini222
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even greasy thugs are afraid of hired goons*
Posted by Sammich
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We're gonna grease ourselves up real good and trash that place!*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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"zey had zeir testicles all ovair me"*
Posted by Sammich
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“Tentacles!”*
Posted by PapaDels
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I turned on Trump's speech for 5 seconds
Posted by Stu *click*
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Imagine if Biden gave a speech in Europe and mixed up Greenland and Iceland multiple times*
Posted by Sounder
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Jake Tapper would probably write a book about it!*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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He's moved on to the origins of covid. Perfectly relevant*
Posted by UofIL6
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NIH’s fault
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Seems like it's the usual nightmare.
Posted by larue33
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Who here is going to the theater January 30?*
Posted by Stu
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For what?
Posted by EffinIllini
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I just realized it's a documentary, I thought it was a biopic...
Posted by shua
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I've heard you can barely understand a word she is saying*
Posted by Sounder
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It’s going to be a huge flop. The spin job on this one is going to be epic*
Posted by Mrap24
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I absolutely want to hate watch it
Posted by Sounder
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000
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Seems like no one based on advanced sales*
Posted by Mrap24
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I assume public dollars will be used to buy 1000s of tickets and proclaim packed
Posted by opey8
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I'm thinking an EO requiring all Americans to go or face imprisonment
Posted by Stu
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Imprisonment doesn’t sound so bad.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Government housing and meals paid for. It’s what the socialists want for your children. *
Posted by VIV
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AF1 turning back to Andrews... mechanical issue.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Oh no
Posted by VIV
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Favorite snark I saw…
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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So they say*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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Damn. *
Posted by assassin
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Lol*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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Big year ahead
Posted by MC
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Canadian PM gave a speech at Davos basically repudiating alliance with the US
Posted by DT
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The dumbest among us cheer on breaking alliances as they worship at the alter of trump
Posted by opey8
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Macron wants cash from China. Don’t we all, buddy.*
Posted by Toonces
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Basically, we have forced the rest of the world (ex-Russia) into allying against us
Posted by Stu
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Very powerful speech
Posted by larue33
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Powan3d*
Posted by timmer
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love the clips I see of Wil Stancil zipping around the Twin Cities honking at ICE vehicle*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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So what do we do. Literally, what can any one individual do?
Posted by Desert
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By "the same" do you mean 45% William Calley?
Posted by complainant
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Enforce gun laws the way they are doing immigration
Posted by RVA
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Uh oh, I'm afraid you've engaged my enthusiasm.
Posted by complainant
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Someone needs to take him out….
Posted by timmer
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To larue’s point participate in the Charity Bowl on behalf of the fighting Illini.
Posted by ATL
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Protest, donate money to organizations addressing what you see as the main issues,
Posted by larue33
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WOLVERINES!!!!!!*
Posted by shua
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Being at a protest is a great thing. The more people are at them, the more people feel
Posted by IlliniRunner
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I really think this will be the week we will all look back on as the one that officially…..
Posted by timmer
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What do you think is going to happen?*
Posted by Toonces
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I'm sure things will go great in Davos*
Posted by Sounder
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I like how Bessent told Europe to "relax"
Posted by Stu
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Like Bill Cosby pouring them a drink. *
Posted by doubledown
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I remember Hitler telling Poland to "relax."*
Posted by Stu
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America 250! (Almost)*
Posted by CWR10
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249 years, 6 months wasn't too shabby of a run.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Final Season of Democracy has sucked. Totally unbelievable ending
Posted by memyselfandillini
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What a list
Posted by Mrap24
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The pettiness is fucking amazing*
Posted by Sounder
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This is the type of behavior that a loser does*
Posted by Mrap24
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we need to create a society where it's harder for losers and assholes to succeed
Posted by Sammich
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Hear, hear*
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Are these day by day? Was the EO "dismantling censorship" before or after getting a late night
Posted by doubledown
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McDonald’s straws are the best*
Posted by timmer
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I mean paper straws are a terrible psy-ops, but stores are still using them here*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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"Targeted Enforcement"
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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A Minnesota police chief was complaining about his off-duty cops getting pulled over by ICE
Posted by ECEIllinois
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Looks like DOGE employees were stealing PII from Social Security Admin and giving to right wingers
Posted by ATL
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I’m sure they’ll pay a price for their actions*
Posted by CWR10
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Man I can’t believe bigballs and his buds would do us this way*
Posted by PapaDels
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The Gulf of Trump
Posted by Sounder Deranged https://t.co/P2gT8Uizzo
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yeah, i'm gonna guess he's Capone-ing and has syphilis brain. *
Posted by VIV
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the guy they dragged out in the cold in shorts and a robe was a citizen
Posted by assassin
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don't worry, I'm sure there will be some consequences this time!!*
Posted by shua
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Shit, my bad. It was right here.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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They’re treating actual cops like this too
Posted by John Coctostan
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There needs to be more of a penalty for clear violations of the 4th amendedment beyond just
Posted by doubledown
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He has binders of accomplishments
Posted by gvibes
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I could've DOGE'd a whole bunch of printing/paper/ink for that one. Waste!*
Posted by UofIL6
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He's not popular and knows it, and that makes him very mad.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They can't admit they were wrong becasue it's their entire identity
Posted by Sounder
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please tell me that's photoshopped*
Posted by VIV
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I think it's real
Posted by gvibes
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It's real, and it's batshit
Posted by Sounder
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..but Kamala's laugh.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki Oh yeah, he tucked tail and ran.
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Trump on Somalia
Posted by Sounder Trump: "Ilhan Omar, she comes from Somalia. A backward country, probably the worst country. They say it's the worst country in the world, if it's a country. I don't even think it's a country. They don't have police, they don't have military. They just have people running around… pic.twitter.com/6nvKNe6Zhg
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We should change the name of this board to the AaronRuparBoard.*
Posted by gullit
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you're free to comment on the actual substance instead of whining about the messenger
Posted by assassin
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Seriously *
Posted by cpsteine
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Ironically, this board is an information aggregator. Like Aaron Rupar.*
Posted by complainant
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he has lost his fucking mind
Posted by Sounder folks, this is some really weird shit. the president is not well. pic.twitter.com/IQHcbM7mtl
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At least he's not standing in front of a pile of blank pieces of paper saying it's the list of
Posted by doubledown
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He's been talking for an hour
Posted by Sounder
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Minneapolis suburb Chief of Police pissed off at ICE. Says his guys say ICE is terrorizing people.
Posted by ATL
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Brooklyn Park also has a large Jewish population *
Posted by opey8
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maybe start rounding them up or ticketing them for traffic violations...
Posted by shua
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ME Secretary of State is pausing issuing them undercover license plates
Posted by ATL
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These guys are an embarrassment to beta cucks everywhere. The tiniest weakest men in the world
Posted by John Coctostan
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Not a terrible idea to give Trump an out that doesn't threaten his delicate ego. *
Posted by doubledown
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Come on. We’ve seen this a million times for a decade. These are all trumps ideas
Posted by John Coctostan
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I think that Stephen Miller heavily influences most of what he does
Posted by Sounder
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Tyrian vs Ned Stark basically.*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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more like Tywin vs Aerys
Posted by Sammich
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Trump crazy posting about the 2020 election
Posted by Sounder Trump is in Davos crazy posting. He is delusional and that's a fact, not an opinion. pic.twitter.com/qo9vwNHH9v
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more crazy shit
Posted by ECEIllinois
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if China and Russia aren't the threat, then I guess it doesn't matter who protects Greenland*
Posted by Sammich
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What exactly are they calling a "cult"
Posted by Sounder
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Globalists.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Islam, maybe?
Posted by Sammich
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Moms in SUVs*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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What the hell is robertdunlap947 even talking about?!*
Posted by Jackie
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I love that he just randomly reposts nonsense from shitposters*
Posted by Sounder
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frontotemporal dementia*
Posted by VIV
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or syphilis. he might be late stage capone-ing it*
Posted by VIV
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he once said that avoiding an STD was "his Vietnam"*
Posted by Sounder
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So this is how he stole the 2016 and 2024 elections. Got it. *
Posted by doubledown
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Scott Bessent with his finger on the pulse of the common man
Posted by Sounder These people are completely out of touch with how life is for you. https://t.co/5UTyA68SoJ
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my parents are retired and are living in a home I bought. I am doing this wrong*
Posted by OrangeSox
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humblebrag*
Posted by Sammich
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I love that the President of the United States just randomly retweets shitposts*
Posted by Sounder
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Why aren't they living in one of their other homes? *
Posted by doubledown
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Possible he meant during their lifetime?*
Posted by Phytynlini
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Per some comments, he is maybe talking about "mom and pop" residential real estate investors?*
Posted by gvibes
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That makes sense. Vs the venture cap prop investors.*
Posted by Phytynlini
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He very much did not*
Posted by Sounder
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He should be a pro wrestler
Posted by Stu
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I guess I've completely forgot to check with my parents on how many...
Posted by shua
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if my parents have another home they've not told me about, imma be pissed
Posted by lcubed
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My parents bought a place in Florida
Posted by Sounder
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it's an investment property, michael. what could it cost?*
Posted by VIV
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Trump's approval numbers seem great
Posted by Sounder Trump reaching new lows: only 37% approval & 71% of adults say the country is out of control.
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call me the ever-pessimist, but 9%? come on, America*
Posted by Sammich
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Trump shares a text from Macron to his social media
Posted by Sounder
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Denmark to Trump: Mr. President, Fuck Off
Posted by Sounder
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Looks like that speech was from a year ago.*
Posted by DT
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I've always heard people talking about America being "exceptional." I just never thought it would be
Posted by doubledown
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Exceptional fast food and exceptional dance moves
Posted by Sammich
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Ah, simpler time*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Poop.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Good plan
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Sooo, what's the offramp for all of this?*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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Dems sweep the mid-terms. Trump loses his mind and throws a clot over it.
Posted by doubledown
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(SP)
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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the epstein files must be fucking WILD*
Posted by VIV
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I truly don't think anyone in the admin cares about the Epstein files.
Posted by Sammich
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I actually don't agree, that's something that could break through the Trump wall of support*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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I think most of the base would support him regardless, but there is a small (yet meaningful)
Posted by UofIL6
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I don't know what the break point is, but I think the age of the girl would matter*
Posted by Sounder
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If there's one thing the right is obsessed with, it's child sex abuse*
Posted by Sounder
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Yes, which is why they'd never believe Trump engaged in it*
Posted by Sammich
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Is that real?*
Posted by gvibes
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ooo
Posted by Sammich
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Answer: it is*
Posted by gvibes
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As much as any of this is real. *
Posted by doubledown
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1 year (seems like 4) in the Oval
Posted by UofIL6
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Tariff decision day?*
Posted by Stu
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Nope not today *
Posted by MC
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Absolute fucking cowards. *
Posted by doubledown
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OTOH, every day they delay, another person realizes that they're taxes on americans*
Posted by ATL
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Cool. Only like 70 million more days to go. *
Posted by doubledown
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where's tulsi been? she's been quiet lately. anything ever come with those charges against obama?*
Posted by lcubed
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Last I heard Trump was thinking about getting rid of her.*
Posted by Stu
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It's a miracle he went a full year without booting a cabinet member*
Posted by Sounder
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I’m guessing breaking up NATO is in project 2025 *
Posted by MC
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Jacob get your champagne in early, Trump big mad at Macron
Posted by ATL
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The tariffs will be overturned. I am reasonably insulated in my position with wine
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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His meltdown when the tariffs get overturned is going to be glorious*
Posted by Sounder
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I’m hearing rumblings of a silver explosion per a short squeeze come Tuesday
Posted by timmer
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I’m glad I’m not long glitter*
Posted by ATL
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Still waiting on Epstein files. Is there anywhere these files are preserved…
Posted by shua
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Does the Epstein estate not have these? And, can they be redacted permanently?*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yes and no, and they shouldn't be...
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize
Posted by VIV
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I believe I will see/hear about a presidential assassination in my lifetime
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Have we figured out why he is complaining to Norway about Greenland?*
Posted by gvibes
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Because he is stupid*
Posted by Sounder
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Norway is among the countries threatened with tariffs for sending troops to Greenland.
Posted by larue33
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What is he going to do when the Supreme Court takes away his tariff powers
Posted by Sounder
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Make up dumb arguments to tariff under other laws. That fortunately are generally more
Posted by gvibes
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He’s too dumb to know the country he’s talking to doesn’t do the noble prizes
Posted by Mrap24
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the Nobel Peace Prize.
Posted by VIV
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Right but doesn’t Denmark “possess” Greenland?*
Posted by Mrap24
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yes. the quote from my post was his discussion with Norway's Prime Minister.*
Posted by VIV
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“I’ve done more for NATO than anyone.” I’d love to see a list of all the “I’ve done more”
Posted by PapaDels
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"I've done more" "I know more" "Only I can fix"
Posted by Sammich
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Mark Burnett convinced the dumbest people in the country that Trump had a magic touch*
Posted by RVA
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I’m completely shocked by the number of people who need a daddy*
Posted by PapaDels
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fatfingers*
Posted by Sammich
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That’s not very nice*
Posted by PapaDels
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Donnie thinking he deserves a peace prize with the country is in turmoil
Posted by Mrap24
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It’s called malignant narcissism*
Posted by Sounder
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Putin joining Donnie’s new peace council/board*
Posted by Mrap24
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Photo from the first meeting....
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Two founding members of the Council of Peace both recently violated sovereignty of another nation*
Posted by VIV
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Maybe "The Axis Powers" was just too on the nose.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Putin hasn't invaded any of the Baltic states yet. That's three wars stopped!*
Posted by Sammich
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Motto of the Trump admin might as well be “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.*
Posted by DT
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Invited to join, I think, right? He would have to give Trump $1B to join*
Posted by gvibes
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Catholic Church reiterates that JD and Marco are going to hell
Posted by ATL
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never mind all of those pro choice dems.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Or the pro-death penalty republicans!!!!!!!*
Posted by ATL
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unfortunately, JD is not the type of Catholic who cares what the Pope thinks*
Posted by Sammich
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Well in extreme cases he could kick him out.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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He is a convert. This tweet explains what that means:
Posted by gvibes
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Funny you pick out a uniquely Islamic practice to make fun of Catholics.*
Posted by memester
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I don't see anybody making fun of Catholics here or in that tweet*
Posted by ATL
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when there's nothing in your life to RETVRN to, consider Catholic conversion!*
Posted by Sammich
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And their buddy Dolan was recently told to GTFO.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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That deranged letter made it through the state dept not his social feeds. They all signed off and
Posted by John Coctostan
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Someone needs to tell him Denmark has nothing to do with the noble*
Posted by Mrap24
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It’s frankly depressing
Posted by Sounder
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He’s almost assuredly going to do something twisted on MLK Day
Posted by Sounder
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Dementia is bad...mmmkay*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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He won’t finish his term*
Posted by Sounder
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and we're gonna let him ruin the entire world on his way out*
Posted by Sammich
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Anticipating tomorrow to be a ‘check your stonks’ day*
Posted by timmer
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Dow and NASDAQ futures both down 400.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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