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Spandauer · 29/09/2026 19:01

Mid-terms looming, approval falling, prices rising, wars ongoing - Ping Ping and Fu Shuang must be wondering what heinous crime they committed to be banished chosen as envoys of friendship between China and USA. 🐼🐼

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walllaw · 26/10/2026 08:46

Spandauer · 26/10/2026 08:30

Lula's win is going to hurt The Donald's tiny brain.

Have they started screaming fraud yet?

@RedTagAlan I think you should have a nice lie down (and maybe a negroni) if you actually read that whole thing. Although I have to say, it's a pleasure seeing him shit on Bill Maher after all the sucking up Maher did a while back. I don't know when people will learn.

DuncinToffee · 26/10/2026 09:54

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'Sources from three countries confirm Trump has advocated Viktor Orbán for the role of UN Secretary-General. Russia and China are believed to be supportive, based on prior conversations with Washington, and the plan would be for Mr Orbán to be their joint candidate.'
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/viktor-orban-u-n-secretary-general-china-russia-us-d968fcaf

PerkingFaintly · 26/10/2026 10:15

seeing him shit on Bill Maher after all the sucking up Maher did a while back. I don't know when people will learn.

That is actually very funny.

Sooo many people going through the cycle of "But he's nice to me , so he must be wonderful and the criticism's a load of nonsense," followed by, "Ohhhhh shit."

At least Maher's cycle has been harmless. Unlike Trump's many powerful enablers (Mitch McConnell, I'm looking at you.)

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AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 13:31

Talkinpeace · 25/10/2026 17:30

I am rather loving the number of social media accounts pointing out that if Dumpf changes the rules so he can run a third time
he WILL end up facing Obama (and not the Michelle variety)

Oh, he has that base 'covered', the rumour is that he wants it changed so that only someone who has served two non-consecutive terms can run for a 3rd term, thereby ruling out Obama and Clinton (not that I think Bill would want to). It would also rule out Dubya who I'm pretty sure would rather chew glass than re-enter active politics.

AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 13:41

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 25/10/2026 17:45

I've found it interesting that President Obama has been putting himself around (so to speak) clearly denigrating Trump, much more, recently. His campaign rally yesterday in Cleveland, Ohio, was quite something, I thought. Trouble is, he's preaching to the converted. MAGATs won't get over his colour, nor that of his tan suit.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/barack-obama-goes-scorched-earth-on-donald-trump-at-packed-ohio-rally

I think Obama is more about 'getting out the vote' and convincing the 'wobblers' to vote Dem rather than converting the unconvertible.

As in 2016 and 2024 I think our greatest 'enemy' in the midterms is threefold: Voter apathy, voter 'overconfidence' ("So many people are going to vote so they don't need me"), and wobblers (I don't like either so I won't vote at all).

8 more days. Not quite a Scaramucci, but still more than a Zacaria. All I know is that my vote is in, verified as 'no errors' and will be in the tabulations on 3 Nov. And that I'm not going to get a lot of sleep that night.

SerendipityJane · 26/10/2026 13:43

AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 13:31

Oh, he has that base 'covered', the rumour is that he wants it changed so that only someone who has served two non-consecutive terms can run for a 3rd term, thereby ruling out Obama and Clinton (not that I think Bill would want to). It would also rule out Dubya who I'm pretty sure would rather chew glass than re-enter active politics.

Is this by decree ?

Or will SCOTUS find a reason that the 25th doesn't really say "that" ?

The fact this is still being discussed a millisecond after it was mooted tells the rest of the world all it needs to know about the US.

AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 13:55

RedTagAlan · 26/10/2026 03:04

I found a gem in a TRUTH.

"I won’t waste time in FACT CHECKING him"

Yup, he said that. Want the context ? It's pasted below. The TRUTH itself reminds me of Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh. Why ? Well, because Arthurs Seat is a big old volcanic vent. That quote takes a bit of hunting, the same as a wild Haggis on the slopes of Arthurs seat (Lowland Haggis are awful wee, about half the size of a really wee mouse. Same as any truth in a Trump TRUTH)

"Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump · October 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher. He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not “HOT” anymore! Maher’s friend and business associate, Chuck LaBella, was also a friend of mine, worked on The Top Hit Show, The Apprentice, as a “gofer” and, because of the success of that show, Number One and Top Rated on many weeks, with the Finale’ being among the Top Shows of the Year, he was automatically and quickly brought up through the Ranks of NBC, along with everyone else associated with that Historic “Happening.” The Success of the Apprentice was so great that everyone partook — It built many careers, and that is a wonderful thing. Some people say it even built my career, because I became President (I would have won without it!). In any event, over the last few years, LaBella would call me nonstop to say, “Hello,” be very nice, and tell me how much Bill Maher “loves” and respects me, and would constantly ask of me, even before I was President, for any form of meeting with Maher and, would I do his show? When I became President, I agreed to meet, after the first one, and the last one, but never agreed to do his show, which he wants me to do, DESPARATELY — It won’t happen! When I have watched the show, which isn’t often, it always ends with dishonesty, about me at least, but, who cares? He doesn’t think it was a good thing to take the Nuclear Weapon away from Iran, which shows you that he is not very smart. If I allowed them to obtain a Nuclear Weapon, the World would be a different place right now! Using Fake Polls, he also said I had my Lowest Ratings so far, “and even the Republican Party doesn’t like him,” but that’s not true. I have High Ratings and, more importantly, he said that I’m losing the support and approval of the Republican Party when, in fact, CNN just came out with a Poll showing that I’m at 98 and 99% support within the Republican Party, an All Time Record High. Ronald Reagan was at 86%. CNN’s Harry Enten also said I am “The Most Influential President of the Last Century.” CNN did another Poll at who was the Most Popular Person in the History of the Republican Party, and I won that, too, with me being at 53%, Ronald Reagan being at 18%, and Abraham Lincoln being at 8%, and these are CNN Polls, people not exactly in love with me, so, Bill Maher lied, but he lies about everything, and I believe he lied to me when I asked him, with all the applause and laughter he gets after almost everything he says, about thing that aren’t funny or even any good, what Laughter Machine does he use? People can’t think he’s funny. I didn’t know Bill, he didn’t know me, and that was OK. Then Chuck LaBella, and my friend, Kid Rock, called me incessantly about meeting with Bill Maher. My first response was, “Fellas, this guy’s a Goofball.” They said, “He wants to go down to the White House, be with you, and talk. He said you’re very smart, but you’re not into the Liberal Platform. Will you start thinking about it?” He invited himself to the White House! We had our first meeting, Bill was very nervous. He asked for a drink. He was very insecure, and he had a seriously bruised eye and nose area, as though somebody had just beaten him up — But it wasn’t me!

No sooner had we had that first dinner at the White House, which is a very seductive and beautiful place, especially now that I have fully renovated and fixed it in the style which it deserves, Bill wanted to come back. The Gofer called me multiple times, saying how much Bill loves me, that he respects me more than anybody, and wants to come back for a second meeting. After ten calls from Chuck LaBella, it seemed that these guys were serious, and wanted to learn more, because their Policies are so bad, it’s ridiculous! Also, I wanted to tell Bill that he’s a major POTHEAD. He’s got to stop, it’s very bad for his health. He looked like hell this time. Bill was drunk and had alcohol in his hand as he walked through the White House. Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock came along with him. Overall, I thought it was a good meeting. It didn’t last four hours, it lasted two hours, maybe less, and everybody was happy. We have the timestamps. I learned nothing, and felt it was a waste of time. After the first dinner, Bill Maher was friendly, I guess, everyone walked away pleased. He gave me a good first show, with lots of Laughing Machine laughter, which is a real term, but it is what it is, and then reverted back to his former self, and his old ways. I understand that. He’s doing his thing. I never took it very personally. I would always mock his Low Ratings, whenever I heard. He’s not a nice guy, and what he spouts isn’t what he believes. He has to cater to his base, which is mostly composed of Losers, and people who don’t like working. It’s why, for so long, I didn’t get another call from Chuck LaBella, and I didn’t miss him one bit. After the second dinner, Bill’s “show” was far worse than the first. He went crazy! He’s gutless, because he enjoyed every minute. Also, I am not a building a swimming pool in the White House Briefing Room, and never had any intention of doing so. I am thinking about moving the Press, and putting them in a different location, but I will use that location for very badly needed space. Bill also attacked our Great Republican Candidates, when he knows my Endorsement Record is 98% in the House, and 100% in the Senate, so how can he make a false statement like this? These Statistics are FACTS, and he should speak about them, but he won’t, because he is very unfair!

Karoline Leavitt was GREAT on the show, but she started with a biased, dumb SLEAZEBAG, asking questions. She defended me, and herself, so well, but couldn’t be comfortable going against Lie after Lie. Importantly, Bill lied about all of the Illegal Voters in the Radical controlled, decrepit, and devastated State of California. Just in the last few days alone, they found 20,000, and the number could easily go to over 1,000,000. There were so many other falsehoods Bill spewed, but I won’t waste time in FACT CHECKING him. He isn’t worth it. Bill: Don’t call anymore. It’s useless, and tell Chuck LaBella not to call so much, and say how much you love “TRUMP,” and want to get together, because you’re a hopeless guy, who is just trying to cater to your small group of “fans.” You’re also a coward who is afraid to tell the truth about how well our Country is running because of your few “fans,” and how badly the Dumocrats have done, almost destroying the U.S.A. If I hadn’t won the Election, it would be DEAD! Also, turn your Laugh Machine off, it’s a joke when they laugh uncontrollably, even when you say nothing funny, and I’m going to have the Republicans not cover you anymore, because they try to talk about you as a guy who is transformative. You’re not transformative, you’re a Loser! I never watched your show much, but I will never watch it again, because it is nothing more than FAKE NEWS that America, and the World, is unfortunately subjected to. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Aye Don. Better out than in. Let it all out son. Let it out. Then go for a nice long holiday. If you want a bit of solitude, I heard Northern Greenland is nice this time of year. It's just gone night time there. Morning is next March. Nice long nap.

I could not even read that epic bloviation. It made my eyes cross and brain hurt after just 2 sentences.

I'll condense it to TL/dr: "I am great, everyone else sucks". In other words, same ol' same ol'

dapsnotplimsolls · 26/10/2026 13:58

I couldn't read it all. I've near heard the White House being described as 'seductive'.

iwishitwouldstartraining · 26/10/2026 14:00

AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 13:31

Oh, he has that base 'covered', the rumour is that he wants it changed so that only someone who has served two non-consecutive terms can run for a 3rd term, thereby ruling out Obama and Clinton (not that I think Bill would want to). It would also rule out Dubya who I'm pretty sure would rather chew glass than re-enter active politics.

Is there much of an appetite for Trump serving a third term?

I would assume that even Trump supporting politicians

  1. are wary of the impact of age
  2. want their turn.
SerendipityJane · 26/10/2026 14:07

iwishitwouldstartraining · 26/10/2026 14:00

Is there much of an appetite for Trump serving a third term?

I would assume that even Trump supporting politicians

  1. are wary of the impact of age
  2. want their turn.

Again, the lack of mention of the 25th here suggests that SCOTUS would wave this through.

AcrossthePond55 · 26/10/2026 14:22

iwishitwouldstartraining · 26/10/2026 14:00

Is there much of an appetite for Trump serving a third term?

I would assume that even Trump supporting politicians

  1. are wary of the impact of age
  2. want their turn.

Is there much appetite? I'm sure there is in the die-hard MAGAts.

As far as politicians, you know, I really don't think so. I can't say that I've heard many in Congress screaming for him to run again, other than Andy Ogles (R-TN) who has proposed an amendment, which has been sitting with the House Judiciary Cmte since January 23, 2025 and has not advanced further. So that says a lot about how 'popular' the idea is. 'Senior' members of Congress such as Speaker Mike Johnson, John Thune, Chuck Grassley, Ted Cruz, Markwayne Mullin (now DHS Secty), and Steve Scalise have 'downplayed' the notion saying that it's not 'viable' as it would require amending the Constitution and it would never pass the requirements.

Others have avoided or 'soft pedaled' their answer to the 3rd term question. And I think some have used it to 'rile' the Dems just for the fun of it and to keep the MAGATs appeased so they can keep their seats.

SerendipityJane · 26/10/2026 16:12

as it would require amending the Constitution and it would never pass the requirements.

You don't need to amend the constitution if SCOTUS can suddenly find a reason why they won't enforce the 25th.

RedTagAlan · 26/10/2026 17:11

Just before I turn in, checking the news.

Damning 50-page report exposes Trump's lies about the Epstein files | News US | Metro News

"The 50-page report, titled ‘The Case Against Donald Trump Emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ’s Desperate Efforts to Cover It Up’, wraps up by saying there is ‘more than sufficient evidence to launch a criminal investigation’."

Lets hope we see justice for the victims.

Damning 50-page report exposes Trump's lies about the Epstein files

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/26/damning-50-page-report-exposes-trumps-lies-epstein-files-29740429/

SerendipityJane · 26/10/2026 18:23

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 26/10/2026 18:16

The Lincoln Project video for Ohio. Wonder what, if any, effect it will have?

Well hopefully the news from Brasil and Serbia will encourager any waverers to believe that they can make a difference and get out and vote.

DuncinToffee · 26/10/2026 22:23

Visit Norway, the tourism board responds

Panda-monium - Trump Thread #170
placemats · 26/10/2026 23:33

The public toilets in Norway, well Tromso, are indeed beautiful.

Zonder · 27/10/2026 07:09

Why does he need the Nobel peace prize when his mate Infantino already gave him the FIFA one anyway?

Having spent time in Norway and the USA it's interesting to compare the two. One feels beautiful, safe and clean, with universal free health care and low cost education, as well as a focus on social equality and public responsibility. The other is the USA.

OnePeppyFatball · 27/10/2026 08:55

Eh? I thought these two were bezzy mates? From the Torygraph:

“North Korea has threatened to destroy the US, as it lined up three howitzer guns close to the border with South Korea.
The three 122mm self-propelled howitzers were seen on Monday from the South Korean border town of Gimpo, all with their gun barrels pointed south.
This howitzer model is believed to have a range of around 15 miles, which would put South Korea in range.
However, it is not only Seoul that Pyongyang appears to be signalling.
Under the gun, on the front of each truck, was written in Korean: “Destroy the US imperialist aggressors, the sworn enemies of the Korean people!””

Excerpt From
“Kim Jong-un threatens Trump with howitzers”
Allegra Mendelson
The Telegraph
https://apple.news/Aw6dA0fGFQbaxch3XkjWOSQ
This material may be protected by copyright.

Kim Jong-un threatens Trump with howitzers — The Telegraph

Regime deploys guns near South Korean border with slogan calling Americans ‘sworn enemies of the Korean people’

https://apple.news/Aw6dA0fGFQbaxch3XkjWOSQ

RedTagAlan · 27/10/2026 09:44

I am going to make a total hash of this, and probably get this totally wrong, but here goes, for a bit of an investigation from my chair.

"Monday, October 26, 2026 10:10 PM Truth Social

The Trump Administration is proud to announce a 250 MILLION DOLLAR PLUS initiative to RECRUIT and RETAIN Nurses for Nursing Homes! This Federal and State Initiative will support thousands and thousands of Nurses and Nursing Students Nationwide, including those serving rural communities. Through the brand new Nurses for Nursing Homes Initiative at CMS, Nurses can get up to $50,000 in Grants for working in rural communities or understaffed facilities. This Fund was nearly a THIRD of this amount until I stepped in, and had our Great Governors join the fight. Now many more of our Incredible Nurses can be rewarded for helping our Fantastic Seniors. This is a BIG Win for America! No one else in the HISTORY of our Country has delivered more for our Nurses and our Seniors than my Administration. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J.TRUMP https://nursesfornursinghomes.cms.gov

The link in his TRUTH gives a 404 for me. "

Looks like pesky socialism to me. Don throwing money about. I thought I would have a look. Found this. No need to click unless of interest.

CMS Bets $275M on Nurses After Repealing Mandate (distilinfo.com)

And guess what ? When Trump says "This Fund was nearly a THIRD of this amount until I stepped in, and had our Great Governors join the fight. " Take a guess why ?

Go on folks....

Because of Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill. Yup. Budgets were cut, and new rules for staffing levels were put on hold, by the Republicans.

What Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Means for Rural Health Clinics - National Association of Rural Health Clinics (narhc.org)

And from that first article I linked, it is not money being put in, it is money being re-directed. Here is Dr Oz and Mr brainworm, RFK Jr-

“Without taking a dime from taxpayers, CMS is empowering the next generation of nurses to pursue their dreams,” Oz said. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the administration “is strengthening the nursing workforce that millions of older Americans rely on every day.”
Penalty revenue is already restricted by statute to uses that protect resident health or property, and states have long administered those funds through civil money penalty reinvestment programs. The initiative directs that existing stream toward recruitment rather than creating new spending authority."

It looks to me, that because of his One Big Beautiful Bill, with its combination of cuts and putting off minimum staff levels, rural care homes have collapsed. Likely also his ANTI IMMIGRATION position too. This from the second article :

"Republicans in Congress and President Trump will celebrate this legislation for its extension of tax cuts and its massive increase in spending for immigration enforcement. They have categorized Medicaid and Affordable Care Act changes as simply a crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse."

Yup. The repugs diverted money from rural health to pay for tax cuts and to fund ICE.

That Trump TRUTH is very communistic. As in, " Hey look, I have done a tiny wee thing to try to solve an issue I MADE WORSE."

CMS

CMS Bets $275M on Nurses After Repealing Mandate

CMS and all 50 states are putting $275 million into nursing home recruitment, eight months after repealing the federal minimum staffing rule.

https://distilinfo.com/2026/10/26/cms-275m-nurses-nursing-homes-staffing/

DuncinToffee · 27/10/2026 09:55

Oh dear, that brain worm is doing over time

https://bsky.app/profile/thebulwark.com/post/3myszo6ikt52i
RFK: "There's five hundred million Arabs in the world. And yet they don't produce science. They don't win the Nobel Prize. They don't win the Fields Prize. They don't win the Wolf Prize. They don't produce literature."

SerendipityJane · 27/10/2026 10:21

DuncinToffee · 27/10/2026 09:55

Oh dear, that brain worm is doing over time

https://bsky.app/profile/thebulwark.com/post/3myszo6ikt52i
RFK: "There's five hundred million Arabs in the world. And yet they don't produce science. They don't win the Nobel Prize. They don't win the Fields Prize. They don't win the Wolf Prize. They don't produce literature."

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.

PerkingFaintly · 27/10/2026 10:57

SerendipityJane · 27/10/2026 10:21

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.

Grin

Robert Francis dunning-Kruger strikes again.

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