Donny, are you ok?

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JFC.

He's batshit.




No—there’s no record of a sitting U.S. president ever attending a Supreme Court of the United States oral argument.
That absence is intentional and rooted in tradition:
Separation of powers: The Court is a co-equal branch, and presidents generally avoid appearing in a way that could seem like influence or pressure.
Judicial norms: Even lower-level executive officials (like the Solicitor General) argue cases, not the president.
Practicality and optics: A president’s presence would be highly disruptive and politically charged in what’s supposed to be a neutral legal proceeding.
Presidents have visited the Court building—for example:
Attending a State of the Union where justices are present (reverse situation)
Paying respects when a justice lies in repose
Ceremonial or historical visits
But sitting in the courtroom during arguments? That’s something presidents have consistently avoided.
If you want, I can tell you which high-ranking officials have attended or argued cases there—it’s an interesting list.

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After his very fine speech calmed everything down, he decided to have a nutty today.







And wtf is this?

[O Really]

I've always enjoyed (some) horror films, but always thought the durability of the villain was usually too exaggerated. Sure, it's hard to kill Freddie (or Jason or whoever), but it's hard to sustain suspension of disbelief when he's been clobbered with an axe, dropped 4 storeys, run over by a semi and still rises up to chase again. But now we have Trump who, like Freddie, et.al., just won't go away. Makes the slice 'n dice films seem very believable.

[Vrede too]

After his very fine speech calmed everything down, he decided to have a nutty today.

The Dow fell and oil prices went up.
EDIT: Whack9 beat me to it -
viewtopic.php?p=226865#p226865

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HE5kBifaYAA ... ame=medium

Springsteen Blasts Trump
Bruce Springsteen goes scorched earth on Trump admin during Minneapolis concert

Bruce Springsteen unleashed a foul-mouthed rant against Donald Trump, calling his administration 'incompetent, racist and reckless' as he kicked off his tour in Minneapolis.

The singer, 76, has appeared frequently in the city to protest Trump and his White House staffers following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, including writing a song called 'Streets of Minneapolis' inspired by their killings....

'The America that I love, the America that I've written about for 50 years that's been a beacon of hope and liberty around the world is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration,' he said to cheers.

'The Boss' then asked his audience to join him and the E Street Band in condemning the Trump administration.

He told the crowd, 'Choosing hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rule of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, resistance over complacency, unity over division and peace over...'

... He performed the song this Saturday during the rally held at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, which is one of the 'Twin Cities' along with neighboring Minneapolis.

'Well, this past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. They picked the wrong city,' Springsteen trumpeted onstage.

'The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis and of Minnesota was an inspiration to the entire country. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America,' Springsteen continued, as seen on the No Kings livestream....

Announcing his protest song this week, Springsteen wrote on Instagram, 'I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis.

'It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.'

He signed off, 'Stay free, Bruce Springsteen.'

According to the outlet, the New Jersey–bred singer shared an anecdote about the advice Morello gave him before he released Streets of Minneapolis.

He said to the crowd: 'Now I know Tom is an excitable man. I say, "Tom, what do you think? It’s kind of soapboxy." He says, "Bruce, nuance is wonderful, but sometimes you have to kick them in the teeth."

'So this is for the people of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the people of our good country, the United States of America.' ...

Sheesh, you really have to wade through the rightwing Daily Mail's editorializing in these articles. I'll have to avoid it.

John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett both expressed skepticism of the Admin*'s view of birthright citizenship.

And wtf is this?

https://x.com/TrueFactsStated/status/20 ... 5982182863

That's a hefty helping of speculation. Could be a million things and a VAD kit doesn't have to be on a user's hip if he always has dedicated aides nearby.

[GoCubsGo]

Isn't this the exact thing he didn't want last week?

[GoCubsGo]

That's a hefty helping of speculation. Could be a million things and a VAD kit doesn't have to be on a user's hip if he always has dedicated aides nearby.

Yeah, but combined with the hand(s), neck, slurring, sleeping, leg braces, cankles, droopy face etc.etc. it deserves to be scrutinized.

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I'm sorry world, this fucking embarrassment was not voted for by the majority of the country.

Most of us are very ashamed.

[Vrede too]

I'm sorry world, this fucking embarrassment was not voted for by the majority of the country.

Most of us are very ashamed.

https://x.com/trump_repost/status/2039764686573351103

That brings back memories.

I never knew that ol' Davy was passin'.

[GoCubsGo]

His concern for the lost pilot is touching.

[GoCubsGo]

25th now please.

[GoCubsGo]

Hmm.

[Vrede too]

25th now please.

https://x.com/trump_repost/status/2040506293203468438

MAGA White supremacy is just what we need on the day before Easter. What a fine leader he is.

[GoCubsGo]

[supesalemgr2]

Hmm.

In case you guys missed it the reason Trump did not go to FL for the weekend. He was spending his time in Washington observing the efforts to rescue the missing airman.

[Vrede too]

https://x.com/gtconway3d/status/2040498314597085595

Future sub-chapters in history books:

He wasn't ok

[O Really]

No, not OK at all, and neither are the collective "we" for letting him run loose. People like to say he's "crazy", "insane" "demented", whatever, but if you take a non-political look from a standard description of "psychopath" it's pretty hard for anybody - even the faithful - to avoid seeing Trump in every single descriptor:

Psychopath traits include a combination of superficial charm, pathological lying, manipulation, lack of remorse or empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial behavior. These individuals often display shallow emotions, grandiosity, and a parasitic lifestyle, with a reckless disregard for the safety or rights of others.Key characteristics of psychopathy, often assessed using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), are divided into
interpersonal/affective and social deviance factors:

Interpersonal & Emotional Traits (Factor 1)Superficial Charm & Glibness: Engaging and smooth, but insincere.

Grandiose Self-Worth: A bloated sense of superiority and entitlement.

Pathological Lying: Deceitful and manipulative for personal gain.

Lack of Remorse or Guilt: Unmoved by the harm they cause others.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy: A cold, unemotional disregard for the feelings of others.

Shallow Affect: Reduced emotional responses and depth.

Failure to Accept Responsibility: Blaming victims or externalizing faults.

Behavioral & Lifestyle Traits (Factor 2)

Impulsivity: Acting without planning or considering consequences.

Need for Stimulation: Frequently bored and prone to risk-taking.

Parasitic Lifestyle: Financially dependent on others and exploitative.

Poor Behavioral Controls: Irritable, aggressive, or violent tendencies.Irresponsibility: Unreliable in work, financial, and family obligations.

Early Behavioral Problems: Misconduct often originating in childhood/adolescence.

Additional CharacteristicsFearlessness/Low Anxiety: Often calm under pressure due to a lack of fear response.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior: Multiple short-term relationships.

Criminal Versatility: Involvement in varied types of unlawful acts.

While often used interchangeably, "psychopathy" is not a formal DSM-5 diagnosis, but rather falls under the umbrella of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). Psychopathic traits exist on a spectrum, with some individuals exhibiting high-functioning, non-violent, yet manipulative behavior

[Sometime Lefty]

Hmm.

In case you guys missed it the reason Trump did not go to FL for the weekend. He was spending his time in Washington observing the efforts to rescue the missing airman.

Where was trump at the start of his war?

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Lord help us.