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Trump+Musk; the DOGE and Pony show continues -Trump thread #140

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Spandauer · 18/03/2025 17:41

Trump, as out of control as a faulty Tesla, takes an ICE pick to the Constitution.

Thanks to @AcrossthePond55 and @Jaichangecentfoisdenom for the thread title and sub-title 😊

Photocollage: Cold War Steve
Map illustration: Barry Blitt

Previous thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5286872-the-orange-man-and-the-state-of-his-union-trump-thread-139

Trump+Musk; the DOGE and Pony show continues -Trump thread #140
Trump+Musk; the DOGE and Pony show continues -Trump thread #140
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Spandauer · 01/04/2025 23:02

Some fight back from Adam Schiff.

I'm placing a hold on President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney in DC.

For the past few weeks, Ed Martin has been a one-man wrecking ball. Threatening political opponents, firing public servants, and using his office to chill free speech.

His nomination must be blocked.

Full statement:
www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/statement-sen-schiff-announces-hold-on-d-c-u-s-attorney-nominee-ed-martin/

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Llttledrummergirl · 01/04/2025 23:18

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 01/04/2025 22:26

Almost 22 and a half hours now, I hope he'll break the record. I also hope the Dems will find a way out of this mess, encouraged by Senator Booker's stance.

I hope he gives way to someone who tries to break his record, and they give way to someone else with the same goal.

How long could a tag team keep going for, and how much damage could be prevented?

Edited because I have no idea of how this works in America, so they are genuine questions.

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RafaistheKingofClay · 01/04/2025 23:32

I don’t think there’s any reason they couldn’t tag team like this.

AcrossthePond55 · 01/04/2025 23:47

FWIW, he'll break the record at 7.19 pm EDT, a little over half hour from now.

Although his 'point' isn't to set a new Guinness World Record, if he does break the record it will hopefully result in more 'publicity' for his message.

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:03

Less than 20mins to go now.

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 00:22

He's done it! Good man!

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:23

He’s going to need a long lie down when he eventually finishes.

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 00:26

And some heavy-duty throat lozenges!

Wallaw · 02/04/2025 00:28

Glad he made it. We've been rooting for him. Nice to see someone doing something.

TooBigForMyBoots · 02/04/2025 00:30

He's done it.👏👏👏👏👏

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:30

Have we mentioned the gutting of the NHHS/NIH/CDC & FDA today. They’ve laid off entire departments.

tobee · 02/04/2025 00:39

I think he looks pretty damn good still (Cory Booker)

tobee · 02/04/2025 00:41

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:30

Have we mentioned the gutting of the NHHS/NIH/CDC & FDA today. They’ve laid off entire departments.

No I don't think so. All the stuff about third term is also covering the chaos

Wallaw · 02/04/2025 00:55

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:30

Have we mentioned the gutting of the NHHS/NIH/CDC & FDA today. They’ve laid off entire departments.

Yes. I saw that Bernie Sanders and Bill Cassidy are calling RFK in for hearings on that. I'm sure it won't make any difference, but it's at least showing some fight, and bipartisan, too.

I just heard someone say that Corey Booker was getting massive numbers of viewers on TikTok, which is great, really well done.

TomPinch · 02/04/2025 02:58

RafaistheKingofClay · 02/04/2025 00:23

He’s going to need a long lie down when he eventually finishes.

Did he sprint to the toilet? 😀

CaveMum · 02/04/2025 05:37

Susan Crawford looks to have won the Wisconsin race! Up yours Elon!

The Republicans have held the Florida seat, but with their margin halved from 30 to 14 points.

Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8km3zg3kyo

Crawford wears a white coat and shakes hands with a supporter. She is smiling.

Wisconsin judicial election: Liberal Susan Crawford wins court seat in setback for Elon Musk

Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8km3zg3kyo

BustingBaoBun · 02/04/2025 06:32

At last, some good news on two fronts

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 08:22

Yaay for Susan Crawford and Wisconsin! Shame about Florida, but then again, it is Florida.
I’m still on the Social Platform Formerly Known as Twitter from time to time, and it is interesting and quite horrifying to see how many racist, misogynistic, white men (and some women) are still firmly entrenched in their belief that Trump and Musk can do no wrong and are good for their country. They are wilfully ignoring the destruction of the social structure, but I suppose that is part and parcel of the "only violent white racist women-beating males are people whose opinion is valuable” ethos which they embrace. It is so disheartening as they cannot be argued with, their only answers are aggressive, meaningless, insults or “but her emails” and “Biden is a paedophile", still.
Also, yay for Cory Booker, let’s hope his efforts have not been in vain.

I am seeing lots about April 5th rallies, including people mentioning that if huge crowds of protestors descend on Washington DC, the malignant mango will take it as an opportunity to declare martial law, thus further crushing any dissent. What does anyone think?

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 08:30

TomPinch · 02/04/2025 02:58

Did he sprint to the toilet? 😀

Manu Raju on CNN said this:
"To answer the question that I’ve heard many people asking, Cory Booker tells a group of us he didn’t have to go to the restroom over 25 hours because he hasn’t eaten since Friday and stopped drinking water Sunday. He said he intentionally dehydrated himself."

DuncinToffee · 02/04/2025 08:31

While the Republicans won the two special elections in Florida for Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz's House seats - their majorities were cut from 30% plus to 14% and 15%.

Democrats won Escambia County in Gaetz's seat for the first time in a very long time. (There's a big military base there.)

BustingBaoBun · 02/04/2025 08:44

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 08:22

Yaay for Susan Crawford and Wisconsin! Shame about Florida, but then again, it is Florida.
I’m still on the Social Platform Formerly Known as Twitter from time to time, and it is interesting and quite horrifying to see how many racist, misogynistic, white men (and some women) are still firmly entrenched in their belief that Trump and Musk can do no wrong and are good for their country. They are wilfully ignoring the destruction of the social structure, but I suppose that is part and parcel of the "only violent white racist women-beating males are people whose opinion is valuable” ethos which they embrace. It is so disheartening as they cannot be argued with, their only answers are aggressive, meaningless, insults or “but her emails” and “Biden is a paedophile", still.
Also, yay for Cory Booker, let’s hope his efforts have not been in vain.

I am seeing lots about April 5th rallies, including people mentioning that if huge crowds of protestors descend on Washington DC, the malignant mango will take it as an opportunity to declare martial law, thus further crushing any dissent. What does anyone think?

Yes. I'm a bit naughty onTwitter sometimes. I push back with a comment to a MAGAt, then block them. Very satisfying. They have been saying some awful things about Cory Brooker.

I think April 5th is happening over here somewhat too. The organisers of the Tesla take down protest I went on were pushing it.
The martial law element in US is terrifying

Spandauer · 02/04/2025 08:51

A somewhat simplistic graphic from Wisconsin but it says all it needs to say.

(Although I would have printed a tiny "F U Musk" along each arrow.)

Hope the rare positive news doesn't get completely swamped by today's upcoming shenanigans.

Trump+Musk; the DOGE and Pony show continues -Trump thread #140
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Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 08:54

@Spandauer - sorry, what particular upcoming shenanigans are we expecting today?

Igotjelly · 02/04/2025 09:02

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 02/04/2025 08:54

@Spandauer - sorry, what particular upcoming shenanigans are we expecting today?

It’s liberation (I.e. tariffs) day.

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