Idiotam habemus - Trumpum the Bigly XXX - Trump thread #143

[Spandauer]

No grey smoke necessary.

First 100 days have come and gone. Vance has killed the Pope, Musk is melting away and Trump's tariffs are on a slow boat to China.

Coming soon... Bigly's Birthday Parade. What could possibly go wrong?

Previous thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5315681-has-the-us-crossed-the-rubicon-trump-thread-142

Amusingly, isn't 'facilitate' the word in the Supreme Court decision on Abrego Garcia that they're quibbling over in court? Saying it doesn't mean they need to action anything?

@Wallaw trouble with raspberry is all the nasty little pips.

Nothing in this thread will dispel any stereotypes of the British.

Amidst the rumblings on a coming armageddon, the real contemporary issues are the jam/cream debate - more posts on that than Gaza.

I must admit, I was thoroughly enjoying the digression from the usual relentless forecasts of the Apocalypse - I needed a break to reflect on the beauty of scones, sweet or savoury, before returning to the ugly reality of today’s world.

If - like me - you have ever found yourself idly wondering how a Muskmobile would fare against a tank, then you will be pleased to know you can now rest your imagination.

(and this isn't a Taskmaster tank)

https://forums.theregister.com/forum/all/2025/05/10/uk_ministry_of_defence_drops_us_spending/

@SerendipityJane the page doesn't exist for me, sorry.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/10/uk_ministry_of_defence_drops_us_spending/

This works,

Basically we are spending less with the US and more with Europe

Thank you. This one works That seems to be a very good thing right now.

Oh @heldinadream , you may have changed my life there...

(Commiserations to non-UK MNers who probably can't order them.)

I make no apologies for enjoying a good scone digression.
You know me. I'll be the one bringing the .

https://bsky.app/profile/altnps.bsky.social/post/3lot5rqmch22k

While we were discussing baked goods preferences, that morally corrupt lot over the pond have been busy.

Several workers who spoke to the press after being fired by the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have now received notices from internal HR offices informing them they are under investigation for participating in media interviews.

Bondi recently escalated her rhetoric, calling it “treasonous” to talk to reporters about what’s happening inside the administration.

And then the advice for communicating with the press, I kid you not.
No coalition members have been identified yet in this hunt. That said, we’ll remind you once again: be mindful of how you communicate. Use secure formats, follow all established guidance, and above all protect your identity. Burner phones and throwaway accounts are still a thing. Stay safe.

"No coalition members have been identified yet in this hunt. That said, we’ll remind you once again: be mindful of how you communicate. Use secure formats, follow all established guidance, and above all protect your identity. Burner phones and throwaway accounts are still a thing. Stay safe."

Signal, anyone?

They're throwing around very serious words lightly aren't they. Treason carries a death sentence. I genuinely fear for these poor people.

@PerkingFaintly I'm so pleased, hope the scones (and other things) are good for you. I've been gluten free for about 40 years now so to be honest I don't really know how they compare to 'normal' baked goods. I do like a baked item. 🥧

Anonymous, the hacking group has created an app - Stop ICE Raids Alert. It's like the underground network fighting back against the nazis.

https://bsky.app/profile/youranoncentral.bsky.social/post/3lotzrqqg7k2e

I love that.

Which is presumably me on a no fly list for saying that.

Did we cover this story about the mayor of Newark being arrested by ICE?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy904elvxj3o.amp

I have been gluten free since 2013, it’s amazing how much more is available now.

@RafaistheKingofClay I don’t think we have, there have been concerning videos of elderly members of congress being manhandled at the same protest ☹️

The agent who made the arrest has already been ID on SM. I actually checked out his LinkedIn page.😎

And there's also this in Texas where lots of immigrant Oil and Gas employees live. Unfortunately some O&G specialists have to visit/work in countries on the banned list, so is it a choice of job or house if you're an immigrant? This is now beyond crazy.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/republicans-just-made-it-legal-to

@MigsandTiggs that is appalling, I have just been reading a novel set on Rhodes during WW2 and Jews there had their property seized, you can’t help but see parallels with what is happening in America

Here's a blow by blow account of what was taking place when the mayor was arrested.

https://www.welcometohellworld.com/they-dont-need-a-warrant/

I'm going to drink a G&T outside and enjoy the warm sunshine to clear my brain after reading that article.😢 It must be horrible to be a morally upright American nowadays. My sympathy to all Americans here 💐

Is that the one by Patricia Wilson by any chance?