"That likely explains why he is dragging this out interminably, continuing to fiddle with a deal to make it “tougher,” in a vain attempt to conceal his strategic debacle."
And in a rather -- maybe even perfectly -- successful attempt to manipulate the stock market. Let's not forget that part.
"While they struggle with soaring gas prices, he is fixated on gold plating horse statues (you cannot make up this stuff), repainting the Mall’s historic reflecting pool to resemble a local YMCA lap pool, turning the White House into a sort of Six Flags amusement park for his cheesy UFC fight event, putting his mug on a $250 bill (roughly what it soon may cost to fill up your tank), and constructing what veterans have called an “appalling” arch blocking the view from Arlington National Cemetery."
Whoever the babysitting team is, they must be exhausted staying up all night to help the toddler create juvenile AI videos and memes, then working all day to provide "Don the Builder" with horrible ideas for defacing our national capital. May they all be named and shamed publicly, and suffer historic ignominy for the rest of their days.
I hope that we can move quickly through the vindictive "historic ignominy" part of this to the part where their names are mentioned in passing, if at all, and we are putting our energy into naming and celebrating all those who put so much time and energy into resurrecting our democracy. From old folks standing at crossroads with signs, moms writing GOTV postcards, local officials who stood up against Trump's demands for data, to legislators passing bills to block attempts to undermine civil rights, past and present military who said no, and members of Congress who refused to give in, and all of us who just kept showing up. It's our turn now..
According to AI, two-thirds (or around 330) of the companies in the S&P 500 have LOST since the conflict began.
The big winners are energy stocks. We don't need a drop of Middle Eastern oil. If he wanted to pressure Iran, Trump would make oil worth less, not more.
Domestically oil refineries are war profiteers. 38% of those refieries are controlled by foreigners, , with the top refining capacity controlled by a handful of major players like Marathon Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Valero, and Saudi Aramco.. If Trump wanted lower gas prices, he'd pressure them.
Perfect physical shape. Just like that perfect phone call, a beautiful thing, really. No one’s ever seen anything like it. No, really. Many people are saying. Many, many people. I call it the Gulf of America…
And, yes, EVERYONE knows and what people have wanted for decades, no, centuries.... (echoing your sarcasm but only adding to your excellent mirroring of the untrue words we hear too much).
Wow. After spending what is by now probably $60 billion, killing thousands of Iranian civilians and wounding many more, having at least $1 billion in damage to Middle Eastern US bases, and trashing large segments of the world economy, including farmers in developing countries who need fertilizer, Trump can end up with a status quo that is WORSE for the US than before he and Bibi attacked Iran. And Lebanon is much, much worse off. A perfect debacle indeed.
Maybe if Don the Con stopped staying up half the night writing incoherent social media posts he might have an easier time staying awake during the day?!?
Jen- You are the heart and soul of The Contrarian. You and Norm are our founding, courageous smart leaders and part of every family represented following here. We all miss you and send caring thoughts and best regards. Will follow your brilliant written words for now.
A cornered rat is a dangerous rat. Even as we labor to remove Regime Leader Trump we must prepare to counter, if possible, his efforts to protect his power and the pillaging of the country. There are still many willing accomplices in his administration feeding at the trough of Trump plunder. We should also not be too cocky about sweeping the Republicult from Congress if we can’t make a good case for how we will make life better for America. We aren’t restoring the old America, we have to build a better new America.
If we survive his presidency, we need a constitutional ammendment insurring that there is a way to reset or reboot the idiocy we have done. And that, sadly, goes againstthe principles of our democracy. We've painted ourselves into a corner. Moral: Be careful what you wish for.
Actually a whole bunch of Amendments: starting with a complete rethink of the Executive branch. tRump is everything the Founders feared in an out-of-control Executive. We need to eliminate the possibility of a 'Mad King' in the future.
I know trump is sick; you know trump is sick; hell, everyone knows trump is sick. How do we know with such perfect certainty that trump is sick? Because every accusation ("accusing" himself of good health) is a lie.
Your words are beacons leading us to safety and honour in the terrible current maelstrom of inhumanity and corruption. Thank you for your words: save your voice for your own prayers. We can wait . . .
"That likely explains why he is dragging this out interminably, continuing to fiddle with a deal to make it “tougher,” in a vain attempt to conceal his strategic debacle."
And in a rather -- maybe even perfectly -- successful attempt to manipulate the stock market. Let's not forget that part.
"While they struggle with soaring gas prices, he is fixated on gold plating horse statues (you cannot make up this stuff), repainting the Mall’s historic reflecting pool to resemble a local YMCA lap pool, turning the White House into a sort of Six Flags amusement park for his cheesy UFC fight event, putting his mug on a $250 bill (roughly what it soon may cost to fill up your tank), and constructing what veterans have called an “appalling” arch blocking the view from Arlington National Cemetery."
Whoever the babysitting team is, they must be exhausted staying up all night to help the toddler create juvenile AI videos and memes, then working all day to provide "Don the Builder" with horrible ideas for defacing our national capital. May they all be named and shamed publicly, and suffer historic ignominy for the rest of their days.
Babysitters=enablers
I hope that we can move quickly through the vindictive "historic ignominy" part of this to the part where their names are mentioned in passing, if at all, and we are putting our energy into naming and celebrating all those who put so much time and energy into resurrecting our democracy. From old folks standing at crossroads with signs, moms writing GOTV postcards, local officials who stood up against Trump's demands for data, to legislators passing bills to block attempts to undermine civil rights, past and present military who said no, and members of Congress who refused to give in, and all of us who just kept showing up. It's our turn now..
Manipulate the market to benefit him personally.
According to AI, two-thirds (or around 330) of the companies in the S&P 500 have LOST since the conflict began.
The big winners are energy stocks. We don't need a drop of Middle Eastern oil. If he wanted to pressure Iran, Trump would make oil worth less, not more.
Domestically oil refineries are war profiteers. 38% of those refieries are controlled by foreigners, , with the top refining capacity controlled by a handful of major players like Marathon Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Valero, and Saudi Aramco.. If Trump wanted lower gas prices, he'd pressure them.
Yes. Manipulate the stock market to benefit him and his minions personally. Exactly. Thanks for making that clearer.
I am sorry and I miss your voice. Take good care of yourself!
Yes, please take care, Jen!
Perfect physical shape. Just like that perfect phone call, a beautiful thing, really. No one’s ever seen anything like it. No, really. Many people are saying. Many, many people. I call it the Gulf of America…
Excellent satire, and using his own words to do it. Well done!
And, yes, EVERYONE knows and what people have wanted for decades, no, centuries.... (echoing your sarcasm but only adding to your excellent mirroring of the untrue words we hear too much).
You stopped too soon ICTT, we are patient, we can take some more.....😇
Wow. After spending what is by now probably $60 billion, killing thousands of Iranian civilians and wounding many more, having at least $1 billion in damage to Middle Eastern US bases, and trashing large segments of the world economy, including farmers in developing countries who need fertilizer, Trump can end up with a status quo that is WORSE for the US than before he and Bibi attacked Iran. And Lebanon is much, much worse off. A perfect debacle indeed.
Maybe if Don the Con stopped staying up half the night writing incoherent social media posts he might have an easier time staying awake during the day?!?
trump is an idiot and has NO incite
trump & Co's Master Class in What Not to Do: trump is losing the war in Iran & crashing the economy. What happens when you put incompetent and corrupt people in charge. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/opinion/trump-iran-war.html?smid=em-share
Resist the authoritarianism of the MAGA gangsters & grifters!
Please, 86 47 with a Blue Tsunami!
Jen- You are the heart and soul of The Contrarian. You and Norm are our founding, courageous smart leaders and part of every family represented following here. We all miss you and send caring thoughts and best regards. Will follow your brilliant written words for now.
Feel fetter soon.
A cornered rat is a dangerous rat. Even as we labor to remove Regime Leader Trump we must prepare to counter, if possible, his efforts to protect his power and the pillaging of the country. There are still many willing accomplices in his administration feeding at the trough of Trump plunder. We should also not be too cocky about sweeping the Republicult from Congress if we can’t make a good case for how we will make life better for America. We aren’t restoring the old America, we have to build a better new America.
we need a constitutional convention to correct the oversights of the first one.
We miss you Jen. I hope you are better real soon! We will of course continue our support.
If we survive his presidency, we need a constitutional ammendment insurring that there is a way to reset or reboot the idiocy we have done. And that, sadly, goes againstthe principles of our democracy. We've painted ourselves into a corner. Moral: Be careful what you wish for.
Actually a whole bunch of Amendments: starting with a complete rethink of the Executive branch. tRump is everything the Founders feared in an out-of-control Executive. We need to eliminate the possibility of a 'Mad King' in the future.
You are loved & your voice greatly missed but caring for yourself must come first. Wishing you a timely recovery back to wellness.🤍
Thank you Jen. We all appreciate your personal note. Take care.
I know trump is sick; you know trump is sick; hell, everyone knows trump is sick. How do we know with such perfect certainty that trump is sick? Because every accusation ("accusing" himself of good health) is a lie.
Please look after yourself then you can look after us.
Your words are beacons leading us to safety and honour in the terrible current maelstrom of inhumanity and corruption. Thank you for your words: save your voice for your own prayers. We can wait . . .
Jen- this was the PERFECT way to start my day and your points made are PERFECT and spot on!
Happy you are taking care of yourself.