LAMP

So I take it that Trump plans to name his son-in-law as his successor.

And that's why Kushner has recently been added to Trump's traveling entourage of big deal maker here and abroad.

On-the-job training, so to speak.

I wonder what that makes Erik and Junior? Secretary of Defense and U.S. Attorney General.

No experience necessary. Just shut up and do as you're told. IOW, business as usual.

Maybe they'll move Pam Bondi up to the U.S. Supreme Court. She still has a few good years left in her.

Trump: Needy baby, greedy baby.

So needy.

JPW @ #3

"Remember when the idiot righties claimed Putin was afraid of Trump? "

Trump probably thought so too, up until Helsinki.

Trump has been trying to keep up the charade ever since.

Not releasing anything to compare with Trump's lies is his m.o. (Recent Example: Report on the economy)

Which is only proof that he's hiding something negative. It doesn't take three guesses what. His brain isn't banging on all eight cylinders. Onset Alzheimer, maybe.

THAT would be the last thing he'd want the public to know. (Other than his creeping male pattern bald spot getting too big to cover up.) ` LOL

Why?

Because it's easier to lie about the economy when there is no reference material to refute his lies.

It's Trump's signature m.o.

If Trump is successful at one thing, it's turning posters on this site away from the topic and sniping at each other.

Shame.

Why?

Because releasing those names and the ensuing investigations will ruin the lives, careers and possibly marriages of some very wealthy donors that Trump needs to finance his future dictatorship.

Not to mention a few congress critters.

If the kiddy-diddlers are exposed, they'll turn on Trump like a pack of angry sewer rats.

Count on it.

REDIAL

I'm more inclined to believe that Bradley thought he would be fired.

I hope Hegseth's and Trump's sordid history of firing generals and admirals comes up in court.

Not as a defense but rather a motive.

NIXON

"If Russia wanted to destroy the United States from within, they would install someone to do everything that Dementia Don is doing."

Russia had been itching for the opportunity for years. And then they found a custom-made glory hound in Trump, a known grifter who was susceptible to the idea of splitting up the western and eastern hemispheres between them.

It's no coincidence that Russia is now inching closer to Eastern Europe at the same time Trump is inching closer to South America.

It looks almost coordinated.

REDIAL

"Admiral Bradly graduated from SEAL school."

All the harder to understand why someone with Bradley's storied career would obey an illegal order. He had to know. He also had to know that Hegseth was a complete duffus.

Did they both buy into the silly notion that Trump had their back?

I'm getting the impression that Admiral Bradley better keep his mouth shut or there'll be NO pardon for him.

How sad. This is no way to end a military career.

I can hardly wait for the buck-passing at the White House to begin.

Trump has already adopted the Sgt. Schultz "I know nothing" defense.

James Carville: "It's the economy, Stupid."

That would be #1

Then #2 through infinity would be Trump's lies about the economy like he thinks nobody can see it for themself.

A MONSON

"The rats are fleeing the ship."

Speaker Johnson is so nervous he's starting to stutter.

Makes me wonder if his survival instincts are finally kicking in.

Or has he already dug his own grave?

I suspect these two (Trump and Putin) are going to end up bitter enemies before this is over.

Question is, when the Democrats win the presidency, who is going to start the badmouthing first?

Trump is not going to be happy with Mr. Putin.

In fact, Trump might think that Mr. Putin is stabbing him in the back.

Trump desperately needs to end this war (or at least give the appearance) because he needs something to brag about between now and November 2026.

Apparently, Mr. Putin doesn't seem to give a hoot about the Republican election dilemma in 2026. Putin is hanging Trump out to dry.

SNOOFY

My first thought was that Peter Thiel paid somebody to off Charlie Kirk.

Can we get a swan song for J.D. Vance's marriage after he did some organ grinding in public with Charlie Kirk's widowed wife.

That performance made me start wondering if it was Peter Thiel who had Charlie killed.

Food for thought. J.D. and Erika would make beautiful political music together for 2028.

"Your guess is as good as ours."

My guess is he saw his own reflection and was horrified by how old he looks, turkey waddle and all.

So naturally, it's the pool's fault.

REDIAL

I stand corrected. Nonetheless, the fact remains that Obama's administrations reach a height of excellence that has earned him eternal respect.

REDIAL

"That is the only objective."

Short term perhaps. But giving Russia a permission slip to start WWIII in Eastern Europe hardly defines the word "Peace."

Putin in still intent on creating his own legacy as a glorious leader who restored the U.S.S.R. to its former power and glory.

And if all of Europe stands in his way, so be it.

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RIGHT/TRITE

Unfortunately, the ACA is better known by a name that sends shivers of vindictive hatred down Trump's spine.

OBAMA actually accomplished "signature legislation" and then went on to earn a Nobel Peace Prize while, at the same time, managed international and domestic challenges with aplomb and dignity, a character trait that Trump could never comprehend in a lifetime.

In fact, Barack Obama, out of office lo these many years, is still more popular than Trump.

And for that, Obama and all that he accomplished MUST BE DESTROYED.

And, Yes, Trump really is that snotnosed petty.

Trump doesn't have a benevolent bone in his body. If he gets away with this two-year extension, he'll try to drop the hammer on the ACA faster than you can blink an eye.

Remember, Trump is extremely jealous of Barack Obama (signature legislation, Nobel Prize, warm, loving family, etc.) and is on a hate-filled diabolical mission to erase Obama's name from history.

Trump cannot tolerate anybody who is better than himself.

Now that it's been mentioned, Trump can't even tolerate anyone who is taller than himself. (Remember the lifts in his shoes and his out-of-control half-gallop town the exit ramp.

Trump is the epitome of insecurity.

"until after the midterms"

Flashing red WARNING signs from Donald Trump, a compulsive liar, written all over that!

Trump is just trying to stop the blue wave from taking over the House and Senate majority. By making this one little concession, he's counting on voters have short memories when they vote in the midterms.