Trump's Second Term

[Clutch Cargo]

I think the ultimate ultimate goal is to get rid of money entirely and not use mediums of exchange at all:.

Maybe but BRICS disagrees with you. Perhaps the world will be divided into two camps:
1. Money free as you say
2). Money in abundance as with BRICS.

 

[TragicMonkey]

There was an episode of "The John Larroquette Show" back in 1993 in which his character, the night manager of a bus depot, refused to rent a bus to a group of Neo-Nazis who were planning a big public outing to celebrate Hitler's birthday. The depot got sued and the Jewish lawyer representing the Nazis argued that it was better for people like them to be out in the open, where everyone can see them and laugh at them, instead of growing and festering in dark corners like mold.
We've now seen that being out in the open just encouraged them and people who share their attitudes.

There's a joke, "How does every racist joke in the world start?", with the physically performed punchline being a cautious turn of the head to both sides to see who's nearby to overhear. People aren't looking around anymore, and they're not telling jokes.

Cynic that I am, I think the rise of racism is much less surprising than someone remembering The John Larroquette Show.

 

[a_unique_person]

I will be, but only because my nephew is getting married in June and the arrangements were already bought and paid for last year.

Clean your phone.

 

[TragicMonkey]

Clean your phone.

I'd just not bring it.

 

[a_unique_person]

I'd just not bring it.

Then you will look suspicious. Especially if you pick up a burner.

 

[Carrot Flower King]

Well, France is definitely unsafe for MAGA cap-wearing Americans, there's a plan to systematically feed them escargots au beurre à l'ail for breakfast !

Punish me! Punish me!

Last night we had a bottle of Australian chardonnay instead of a white Beaujolais. And tonight we will be having a rack of lamb which isn't fully French-trimmed, just a basic chining.

We are very bad.

 

[sackett]

Then you will look suspicious. Especially if you pick up a burner.

Christ oh mighty, I wish life in the US was that sinister. Gimme some excitement! Glowering thugs in leather overcoats! Helmeted gangs marching and squalling racialist hymns! ICEgoons trying to block off streets (and muffing it) while harmless-looking passers by stealthily deflate the tires on their surplus Hummers!

Yes, I've watched too many movies. But I've also seen some real things.

 

[Clutch Cargo]

Punish me! Punish me!

Last night we had a bottle of Australian chardonnay instead of a white Beaujolais. And tonight we will be having a rack of lamb which isn't fully French-trimmed, just a basic chining.

We are very bad.

What time should I arrive?

 

[Andy_Ross]

Some people are asking why they don't just pick up the phone and bring Abrego Garcia back now that SCOTUS have ruled.

It's because Donald he wants to see if he can get away with ignoring the Supreme Court.
If he gets away with it that's the end of the courts and law.

 

[Gulliver Foyle]

As far as I know Bukele has indeed broken the back of the gangs, and El Salvador is a rather safe place now. Except for Salvadorians who risk being sent to the jails if they say anything negative about Bukele’s policies, and it can take 1 1/2 years before they are seen by a judge.

He says he has, but given the roundups have mostly focused on defenceless and innocent people, I doubt it.

 

[Fast Eddie B]

The judge in this case MUST hold someone in the chain-of-command in contempt.

 

[The Great Zaganza]

It is a slap in the face of the Courts how the Trump Administration claims to have all Nations bow to them, and in the same breath claims that El Salvador is too powerful to be asked to return Garcia, and Israel is too powerful to keep Khalil in the country; guess Trump is just their little bitch.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Lutnick's dream of an army of millions and millions of human beings screwing in little screws to make iPhones won't be coming to the US after all.

 

[Norman Alexander]

Pretty certain that all the cocaine being consumed by Trump's advisors such as Lutnick is coming into the USA tariff-free.

 

[Safe-Keeper]

It is a slap in the face of the Courts how the Trump Administration claims to have all Nations bow to them, and in the same breath claims that El Salvador is too powerful to be asked to return Garcia, and Israel is too powerful to keep Khalil in the country; guess Trump is just their little bitch.

Rule of thumb of fascism: The enemy is simultaneously pitfully weak and really strong. I guess we can say it's related to the old "the immigrants are taking our jobs and too lazy to work" paradox.

 

[Trebuchet]

Some people are asking why they don't just pick up the phone and bring Abrego Garcia back now that SCOTUS have ruled.

It's because Donald he wants to see if he can get away with ignoring the Supreme Court.
If he gets away with it that's the end of the courts and law.

He's probably dead, and the administration knows it.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Donald doesn't care, the guy isn't coming back whatever the courts say.
Donald has washed his hands, it's up to Bukele now.

Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
Looking forward to seeing President Bukele, of El Salvador, on Monday! Our Nations are working closely together to eradicate terrorist organizations, and build a future of Prosperity. President Bukele has graciously accepted into his Nation's custody some of the most violent alien enemies of the World and, in particular, the United States. These barbarians are now in the sole custody of El Salvador, a proud and sovereign Nation, and their future is up to President B and his Government. They will never threaten or menace our Citizens again!

 

[Resume]

Donald doesn't care, the guy isn't coming back whatever the courts say.
Donald has washed his hands, it's up to Bukele now.

Clearly, he can do as pleases as there's no method with which to hold him accountable.

 

[psionl0]

There was an episode of "The John Larroquette Show" back in 1993 in which his character, the night manager of a bus depot, refused to rent a bus to a group of Neo-Nazis who were planning a big public outing to celebrate Hitler's birthday. The depot got sued and the Jewish lawyer representing the Nazis argued that it was better for people like them to be out in the open, where everyone can see them and laugh at them, instead of growing and festering in dark corners like mold.
We've now seen that being out in the open just encouraged them and people who share their attitudes.

There's a joke, "How does every racist joke in the world start?", with the physically performed punchline being a cautious turn of the head to both sides to see who's nearby to overhear. People aren't looking around anymore, and they're not telling jokes.

No. From the secrecy of the ballot box, they are electing far right politicians and the worst case scenario is happening. People like Trump are getting elected as political leaders of the country.

 

[Safe-Keeper]

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There was an episode of "The John Larroquette Show" back in 1993 in which his character, the night manager of a bus depot, refused to rent a bus to a group of Neo-Nazis who were planning a big public outing to celebrate Hitler's birthday. The depot got sued and the Jewish lawyer representing the Nazis argued that it was better for people like them to be out in the open, where everyone can see them and laugh at them, instead of growing and festering in dark corners like mold.
We've now seen that being out in the open just encouraged them and people who share their attitudes.

There's a joke, "How does every racist joke in the world start?", with the physically performed punchline being a cautious turn of the head to both sides to see who's nearby to overhear. People aren't looking around anymore, and they're not telling jokes.

Yup. Best way to fight fascism is to deny them a platform.