Donald I, emperor of the world.

[Pinno718]

Mass shooting number 389 of the year according to Gun Violence Archive.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cre329w709qo

But it's not guns that kill people.

It was a militarized woke Liberal who dunni dag nabit.
(I shouldn't joke but ffs US of A).

The people get the government they deserve?.

 

[CXRAndy]

It was a militarized woke Liberal who dunni dag nabit.
(I shouldn't joke but ffs US of A).

The people get the government they deserve?.

Who are the victims, might give a clue

 

[Pinno718]

If you lot won't come to the War in Russia thread, i'll bring the bloody War in Russia thread to you.

Ex-Trump campaign adviser now consulting for sanctioned Russian oil giant seeking buyer for global assets​

Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser on Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, has been hired as a consultant to Russian oil company Lukoil’s international division as it seeks to sell global assets following US sanctions,

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/12...an-oil-giant-seeking-buyer-for-global-assets/

 

[Pinno718]

Some more pushback:

Backlash intensifies after Indiana Senate kills Trump’s mid-decade congressional redistricting push​

However: Trump allies and conservative groups warn Indiana could lose federal dollars after redistricting vote.​

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com...-mid-decade-congressional-redistricting-push/

 

[Pblakeney]

Some more pushback:

Backlash intensifies after Indiana Senate kills Trump’s mid-decade congressional redistricting push​

However: Trump allies and conservative groups warn Indiana could lose federal dollars after redistricting vote.​

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com...-mid-decade-congressional-redistricting-push/

Mobster acting like a mobster, and not a very bright one at that.
Next elections - "Why would I vote for the party that cuts funding to my State?". MAGAs may still but swing voters won't.

 

[C R]

Mobster acting like a mobster, and not a very bright one at that.
Next elections - "Why would I vote for the party that cuts funding to my State?". MAGAs may still but swing voters won't.

The question is, are there enough non maga voters, and if so, will there be inspiring candidates to get those voters to vote?

 

[Ian H]

The question is, are there enough non maga voters, and if so, will there be inspiring candidates to get those voters to vote?

The Democratic party doesn't seem to be crawling with inspirational bods. They have their own mobster element.

 

[briantrumpet]

The Democratic party doesn't seem to be crawling with inspirational bods. They have their own mobster element.

Must admit I don't understand them at all - so many targets to aim at, but waffling about stuff 'across the aisle', and barely registering Mamdani.

 

[Pblakeney]

Must admit I don't understand them at all - so many targets to aim at, but waffling about stuff 'across the aisle', and barely registering Mamdani.

There does appear to be a vacuum in the other side of the house. The US is a lost cause.

 

[C R]

There does appear to be a vacuum in the other side of the house. The US is a lost cause.

I don't think we are in a position to throw stones here in the UK. If anything, I suspect that an upset like Mamdani would be highly unlikely in here.

 

[Pinno718]

I don't think we are in a position to throw stones here in the UK. If anything, I suspect that an upset like Mamdani would be highly unlikely in here.

No come on. Sadiq Khan has received an awful lot of stick form across the pond.

 

[Pblakeney]

I don't think we are in a position to throw stones here in the UK. If anything, I suspect that an upset like Mamdani would be highly unlikely in here.

I am aiming higher than mayors.
Plus what Pinno said.

 

[Evil_Breakfast]

Can't bring himself to eulogise, or mourn, the passing of one of America's most talented film directors.

 

[briantrumpet]

Me, me, me, me!!!

 

[matticus]

My barometer is currently not functional in the USofA; is that furreal?!?