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Zelensky on bombing the Russian data centers: "It's pretty clear where the bots were coming from."

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-- The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 1:24 PM · Oct 12, 2026

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And people wonder why DJT is paying Vlad off with diesel deals.

Putin has always been his best Campaign asset.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-17 02:56 PM | Reply

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#2 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-10-17 03:13 PM | Reply

#2

For when you have nada to defend your traitor President.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-17 03:34 PM | Reply

#2

I wish Zelenskyy would get the bot farm this taint is originating from.

#4 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-17 05:38 PM | Reply

@#1 ... And people wonder why DJT is paying Vlad off with diesel deals. ...

When Pres Trump announced the diesel betrayal deal with Pres Putin, I asked on this most august forum what might have Pres "The Art of the Deal" Trump gotten from Pres Putin in return?

Is the answer to that question becoming more known?

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-10-17 06:03 PM | Reply

@#4 ... I wish Zelenskyy would get the bot farm this taint is originating from. ...

It looks like he is trying, but Pres Trump and Mr Musk appear to be trying to stymie Pres Zelenskyy's efforts against Russia.


#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-10-17 06:05 PM | Reply

" creating illusion of popularity."

Hey, just like the FAT IDIOT claiming 99% of Republicants "love him"

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#7 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-10-17 06:21 PM | Reply

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Thank You, CNN!' Trump Plays Video of CNN Data Guru as He Brags About MAGA Approval Ratinghttps://www.aol.com/articles/thank-cnn-trump-plays-video-230304000.html

... The president gleefully played a clip of CNN's Harry Enten talking about how he is much more popular than Ronald Reagan or Abe Lincoln during his Saturday rally

He might have banned CNN from the White House, but President Donald Trump doesn't seem to mind all of the outlet's reporting.

In fact, Trump was so stoked about a recent segment from CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten, where he talked about the president being historically popular among Republicans, that he opted to play a clip of it during his Saturday rally in Clarksville, Tennessee.

"Of all groups, from CNN, can you believe that?" Trump marveled before his rally team played the video on the giant screen behind him.

The crowd then heard Enten talking about how Trump's support among MAGA Republicans has barely dipped, from 99% to 98%, since 2024. And Enten said that's a great sign for the GOP heading into the midterms, because all of those MAGA supporters said they plan on backing Republican candidates.

"That support is really holding up strong," Enten said. "It's really, really strong."

He then pointed to a poll showing Trump laps the field when it comes to presidents that Republicans "most admire." Trump received 53% of the votes, which nearly tripled the 18% Ronald Reagan received and "easily" trounced the 8% who picked Abraham Lincoln.

The crowd cheered as Enten rattled off the pro-Trump stats, while the president took breaks from watching the video over his shoulder to scan and smile at the crowd.

"Thank you, CNN!" Trump said when the video ended. ...





#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-10-17 07:42 PM | Reply

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