We should crowd source money to get someone in the top 25 for that stupid-ass meme coin that will go to the dinner and absolutely roast the Fanta fascist to his face. I volunteer as tribute.
Respect? Seriously? Do you not pay attention to the language hurled at those who say anything the least bit oppositional toward Dear Leader or his sycophants? Further, the fact that the people holding the levers of political power have crossed my red line: their disdain for the Constitution, for the rule of law, for common decency, and for basic courtesy, renders them unworthy of respect.
Absolutely! I watched a man who has been fighting for his country that was invaded by a murder get chastised for not wearing a suit in the Oval. Only then to have another murderer sit in the same Oval a few weeks later wearing jeans get high fived on TV for the world to see because he excepted 200+ plus flown from my country and disappeared into his horrible prison. They don't know what respect is. They have no idea how to have a civil conversation with those of us who call out their illegal and horrifying actions
Mr Loun, the money to buy the meme coins went to Donnie, and you can be very sure the dinner won't be free, either. I don't know what Substack/TBS "crowd" you're hoping will fund your attendance (give money to Donnie), but may I suggest you not hold your breath?
I…uh…well, Fred, you see…I did what’s called a “joke” with the intent of, hopefully, making a few of my fellow Sexy Patriots giggle or - fingers crossed - L the fuck OL. You can save your condescension for someone else, pal; I’m all good here.
Tim, my apologies. I did not realize you were part of the "dish it out, but can't take it" group.
Parkhomenko and Youngman have a provocative and largely comical style, but the material is deadly serious. I respond to them, and I responded to you, in kind, although I'm not as scatological in settings like this. In my regular life? Oh, yeah. Ask my daughter. I'm where she gets it from.
Fred, you can’t come at me sideways then claim I’m one of the “dish it/can’t take it” group. Your comment was mean-spirited toward mine; if you were going for funny, you missed badly and just came off like an ass.
Go ahead and take the ‘L’ on this one, bud. We’re on the same team, here.
Tim, your interpretation that I "[came] at [you] sideways" reflects your personal emotional experience of my comment. I cannot take responsibility for your sensitivity, whencever it came. I do, however, apologize for having unintentionally communicated with you in a way that led you to feel uncomfortable, picked on, attacked, or even that you didn't experience my comment as having been as "in on the joke" as you intended yours to have been.
As I said, I apologize. If this interaction feels to you like one in which you have somehow W, and I have somehow L, or in which someone must W, and someone else must L, then I do take the L. It was entirely clear to me that you and I, all of TBS' readers, are on the same team.
Hey, Dr. Jonas, do you charge extra for the condescending tone or does everyone get it free of charge? Jesus, man…I made a joke, you tried joking back and, due to your apparent inability to type a response without sounding like an insufferable jerk, failed. I asked you to keep your condescension to yourself AND YOU CANNOT DO IT.
Fred, silence is ALWAYS an option and, though I wish you’d chosen it earlier today, I can only encourage you to walk that path now. No pithy comebacks, no dime-store psychology, just kindly shut the fuck up.
Take care, man…I hope nothing but the best for you and your family. ✌🏼
Just wanted to echo your kudos for Jan Schakowsky. She's going to be a tough act to follow! She was constantly holding events in the district, and whenever there was a rally or a protest, she was right there. 80 years old, and she's been out doing townhalls in red districts! Thank you for all you've done, Jan! And God bless you!
That's okay Adam, I'll say it: Durbin is a coward and a collaborator! I've voted for him since 1996, and I'm glad he's retiring so I don't have worry about NOT voting for him in 2026. Looking forward to a robust primary giving us a progressive fighter.
The problem is that even WHEN Trump crashes and burns, Vance is the dictator in waiting. He’s really ultimately the choice of Peter Thiel and Project 2025.
They just wanted Trump to run because he had the MAGA/cult base and he lies so so well. It’s second nature, although Vance is doing pretty well at it. But now neither they nor Trump care about his popularity and ratings. So both have to go. But how?!!
I believe that if tRump goes, that Vance will not have the leeway that tRump has, nor the immunity. He might be reigned in pretty quickly. That's what I'm hoping, anyway. Since he doesn't have any experience, he might have to get some "real" help if he wants to stay there, since his popularity is less than tRumps.
Judy, I agree that should Trump be dumped, Vance will bea in command albeit without the appeal that Trump once had. I’ve argued all along that the backroom boys as well as Thiel and Musk will be in the driver’s seat telling Vance what to say and do.
P2025 billionaires like Peter Thiel and Curtis Yarvin are running the show behind the scenes and will make sure Vance is afforded the same concessions. Trump didn’t write those hundreds of executive orders. He’s just executing them. Thiel was Vance’s boss, mentor and donor for his senate race. They are very powerful and dangerous (especially Thiel) and are well integrated into the Trump administration.
Note, last paragraph, Note three, Note eight, Note 11, Note 17: Everyone was going to get hurt, and everyone (you know, except...) is getting hurt. Whether it's red states or conservative audiences, people are feeling it. This is not a bad thing. It's terrible, but it's important. This is what will awaken the public/voters in '26, '28. '30, etc. The people who fell for this nonsense didn't care about you, me, or anyone else. But they cared about themselves. (They might not have cared if your or my offspring/grandchildren were beaten in school, but they'll care when their own are.) And now, they're getting a broader view, which they needed then, and certainly need now. Let's hope they're vastly less careless, gullible, lazy, and stupid in the future. If they're not, they'll pay as we all will.
Note 12: There's no evidence Donnie cares about what any judge tells him. And there is a process. Judges can send bailiffs or federal marshals to arrest people like Donnie and his evil and antisocial crew. They just haven't chosen to do it. Yet.
Note 13: "He just can't help himself." That would make a much better, and far more true, book title than "The Art of the Deal."
Note 15: That bald eagle doesn't look like it can last 1361 more days. I have my doubts as to whether we and this country can, either.
Note 16: I read about that scrap. It reminds me of the video I saw yesterday of that charming and delightful woman, Nancy Mace, screaming at a male customer in a store, with each of them telling the other "fuck you," because the customer, who Mace decided was homosexual, asked her when was her next town hall meeting. Helluva group. And she's such a charmer in her neighborhood.
"Vladimir, STOP, PRETTY PLEASE:" I really hope you're not insinuating that Donnie, the elected president of the United States, is an impotent pussy. What an unbearable thought.
"China, STOP, PRETTY PLEASE:" Ditto.
"WHAT?!:" No, the breaking news would be some vague and ambiguous evidence, or even suggestion, that he was NOT a "corrupt piece of shit." But I expect no such confusion.
"WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU JUST NOW SEEING THIS?! DO YOU NOT REMEMBER NOT BEING ABLE TO GET FUCKING TOILET PAPER?! DID YOU THINK THE DUMB MOTHERFUCKER WHO KEPT SAYING HE WANTED TO BE A DICTATOR WOULD BE GOOD AT THIS SHIT?! DID YOU THINK THE SCUMBAG WHO ATTACKED THE CAPITOL WOULD BE COOL?!"
Dear SP's they knew all of this all along, they just didn't think it would happen to them.
(in my humble opinion) FAFO. PS Thank you for all you do Sam & Adam.
The issue with the 'WTF were you thinking!!' problem is people's news sources. Even so-called liberal sources like WaPo and NYT were soft-peddling trump's dysfunction, and really didn't ever hearken back to the stupidity of his first term (like we did). A lot of people didn't think he was going to do the things he has done because the media made people believe that.
And I'm sorry Arkansas dumb shits, but you kept going on about how FEMA was so bad after Helene and cheering it being dismantled. FAFO sucks. So does the Leopards Eating Faces Party, which is what the republican party has become.
Hegseth's response to the makeup room kerfluffle was to say that he does his own makeup. So we all stand corrected - that's super duper manly, totally...
You all know that he was always at 40% approval in his first term, give or take a few points either way. I dislike polls but in the case of his approval, I kept watching that percentage from 2016 on and that level of approval was an indication that there wasn't a single person in the magasphere that was finally coming to their senses and the realization of what voting for him was really about. Nothing has changed. They are loyal to their detriment and deaths (which I hope comes much sooner than later). Really, let me know that his approval is at 35%, even better 30%, how about 15%? Then we will know that the tide is turning. Remember that trope: "America, Love It Or Leave It"? Yeah, well fuck that. There's whole portions of America that I would be happy to see sinking into the ocean with all its people. Love that America? Hell no!
Now this I like from the Guardian: "Americans, including Republicans, losing faith in Trump, new polls reveal
Along with poor ratings on the economy and Trump’s immigration policy, a survey released on Saturday found that only 24% of Americans believe Trump has focussed on the right priorities as president."
I wonder if the midterm election will take place. The way things are going, there is a good possibility that the whole balance of power will be eliminated for any election. Things will have gone too far. Unless the American people stand up for their Democracy, you are looking at a time soon when there won't be any elections.
We should crowd source money to get someone in the top 25 for that stupid-ass meme coin that will go to the dinner and absolutely roast the Fanta fascist to his face. I volunteer as tribute.
Boys-there will never be peace if you are unable to speak with respect . Just knock it off
Respect? Seriously? Do you not pay attention to the language hurled at those who say anything the least bit oppositional toward Dear Leader or his sycophants? Further, the fact that the people holding the levers of political power have crossed my red line: their disdain for the Constitution, for the rule of law, for common decency, and for basic courtesy, renders them unworthy of respect.
Absolutely! I watched a man who has been fighting for his country that was invaded by a murder get chastised for not wearing a suit in the Oval. Only then to have another murderer sit in the same Oval a few weeks later wearing jeans get high fived on TV for the world to see because he excepted 200+ plus flown from my country and disappeared into his horrible prison. They don't know what respect is. They have no idea how to have a civil conversation with those of us who call out their illegal and horrifying actions
You are wrong--this language is what they understand! This is a fight!!!!
Mr Loun, the money to buy the meme coins went to Donnie, and you can be very sure the dinner won't be free, either. I don't know what Substack/TBS "crowd" you're hoping will fund your attendance (give money to Donnie), but may I suggest you not hold your breath?
I…uh…well, Fred, you see…I did what’s called a “joke” with the intent of, hopefully, making a few of my fellow Sexy Patriots giggle or - fingers crossed - L the fuck OL. You can save your condescension for someone else, pal; I’m all good here.
It’s still a good idea even if you’re just L the fuck OL-ing😉👊🏼
Tim, my apologies. I did not realize you were part of the "dish it out, but can't take it" group.
Parkhomenko and Youngman have a provocative and largely comical style, but the material is deadly serious. I respond to them, and I responded to you, in kind, although I'm not as scatological in settings like this. In my regular life? Oh, yeah. Ask my daughter. I'm where she gets it from.
Fred, you can’t come at me sideways then claim I’m one of the “dish it/can’t take it” group. Your comment was mean-spirited toward mine; if you were going for funny, you missed badly and just came off like an ass.
Go ahead and take the ‘L’ on this one, bud. We’re on the same team, here.
Tim, your interpretation that I "[came] at [you] sideways" reflects your personal emotional experience of my comment. I cannot take responsibility for your sensitivity, whencever it came. I do, however, apologize for having unintentionally communicated with you in a way that led you to feel uncomfortable, picked on, attacked, or even that you didn't experience my comment as having been as "in on the joke" as you intended yours to have been.
As I said, I apologize. If this interaction feels to you like one in which you have somehow W, and I have somehow L, or in which someone must W, and someone else must L, then I do take the L. It was entirely clear to me that you and I, all of TBS' readers, are on the same team.
Hey, Dr. Jonas, do you charge extra for the condescending tone or does everyone get it free of charge? Jesus, man…I made a joke, you tried joking back and, due to your apparent inability to type a response without sounding like an insufferable jerk, failed. I asked you to keep your condescension to yourself AND YOU CANNOT DO IT.
Fred, silence is ALWAYS an option and, though I wish you’d chosen it earlier today, I can only encourage you to walk that path now. No pithy comebacks, no dime-store psychology, just kindly shut the fuck up.
Take care, man…I hope nothing but the best for you and your family. ✌🏼
You guys are the funniest writers out there. Thanks for delivering bad news in a way that is laugh out loud funny!
Just wanted to echo your kudos for Jan Schakowsky. She's going to be a tough act to follow! She was constantly holding events in the district, and whenever there was a rally or a protest, she was right there. 80 years old, and she's been out doing townhalls in red districts! Thank you for all you've done, Jan! And God bless you!
That's okay Adam, I'll say it: Durbin is a coward and a collaborator! I've voted for him since 1996, and I'm glad he's retiring so I don't have worry about NOT voting for him in 2026. Looking forward to a robust primary giving us a progressive fighter.
I love your use of language. My late husband, a prominent attorney, had his favorite sentence: “Fuck the fucking fuckers”.
Love what you two are writing!
The problem is that even WHEN Trump crashes and burns, Vance is the dictator in waiting. He’s really ultimately the choice of Peter Thiel and Project 2025.
They just wanted Trump to run because he had the MAGA/cult base and he lies so so well. It’s second nature, although Vance is doing pretty well at it. But now neither they nor Trump care about his popularity and ratings. So both have to go. But how?!!
I believe that if tRump goes, that Vance will not have the leeway that tRump has, nor the immunity. He might be reigned in pretty quickly. That's what I'm hoping, anyway. Since he doesn't have any experience, he might have to get some "real" help if he wants to stay there, since his popularity is less than tRumps.
Judy, I agree that should Trump be dumped, Vance will bea in command albeit without the appeal that Trump once had. I’ve argued all along that the backroom boys as well as Thiel and Musk will be in the driver’s seat telling Vance what to say and do.
P2025 billionaires like Peter Thiel and Curtis Yarvin are running the show behind the scenes and will make sure Vance is afforded the same concessions. Trump didn’t write those hundreds of executive orders. He’s just executing them. Thiel was Vance’s boss, mentor and donor for his senate race. They are very powerful and dangerous (especially Thiel) and are well integrated into the Trump administration.
Love The Economist cover AND also love that Sarah Hucka-San was turned down by the guy she bent over backwards for a few years ago!.
Note, last paragraph, Note three, Note eight, Note 11, Note 17: Everyone was going to get hurt, and everyone (you know, except...) is getting hurt. Whether it's red states or conservative audiences, people are feeling it. This is not a bad thing. It's terrible, but it's important. This is what will awaken the public/voters in '26, '28. '30, etc. The people who fell for this nonsense didn't care about you, me, or anyone else. But they cared about themselves. (They might not have cared if your or my offspring/grandchildren were beaten in school, but they'll care when their own are.) And now, they're getting a broader view, which they needed then, and certainly need now. Let's hope they're vastly less careless, gullible, lazy, and stupid in the future. If they're not, they'll pay as we all will.
Note 12: There's no evidence Donnie cares about what any judge tells him. And there is a process. Judges can send bailiffs or federal marshals to arrest people like Donnie and his evil and antisocial crew. They just haven't chosen to do it. Yet.
Note 13: "He just can't help himself." That would make a much better, and far more true, book title than "The Art of the Deal."
Note 15: That bald eagle doesn't look like it can last 1361 more days. I have my doubts as to whether we and this country can, either.
Note 16: I read about that scrap. It reminds me of the video I saw yesterday of that charming and delightful woman, Nancy Mace, screaming at a male customer in a store, with each of them telling the other "fuck you," because the customer, who Mace decided was homosexual, asked her when was her next town hall meeting. Helluva group. And she's such a charmer in her neighborhood.
"Vladimir, STOP, PRETTY PLEASE:" I really hope you're not insinuating that Donnie, the elected president of the United States, is an impotent pussy. What an unbearable thought.
"China, STOP, PRETTY PLEASE:" Ditto.
"WHAT?!:" No, the breaking news would be some vague and ambiguous evidence, or even suggestion, that he was NOT a "corrupt piece of shit." But I expect no such confusion.
"WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU JUST NOW SEEING THIS?! DO YOU NOT REMEMBER NOT BEING ABLE TO GET FUCKING TOILET PAPER?! DID YOU THINK THE DUMB MOTHERFUCKER WHO KEPT SAYING HE WANTED TO BE A DICTATOR WOULD BE GOOD AT THIS SHIT?! DID YOU THINK THE SCUMBAG WHO ATTACKED THE CAPITOL WOULD BE COOL?!"
Dear SP's they knew all of this all along, they just didn't think it would happen to them.
(in my humble opinion) FAFO. PS Thank you for all you do Sam & Adam.
The issue with the 'WTF were you thinking!!' problem is people's news sources. Even so-called liberal sources like WaPo and NYT were soft-peddling trump's dysfunction, and really didn't ever hearken back to the stupidity of his first term (like we did). A lot of people didn't think he was going to do the things he has done because the media made people believe that.
And I'm sorry Arkansas dumb shits, but you kept going on about how FEMA was so bad after Helene and cheering it being dismantled. FAFO sucks. So does the Leopards Eating Faces Party, which is what the republican party has become.
Hegseth's response to the makeup room kerfluffle was to say that he does his own makeup. So we all stand corrected - that's super duper manly, totally...
He could start with plastic surgery. Is their a tanning booth, too?
God, I love you guys. Thank you for making me laugh instead of cry.
YOU JUST HAVE A WAY FOR WORDS...MAN I LOVE IT!
Thank you!
I still like you better than The Meidas network. But whatever.
I would love to have Adam find a place with Meidas. Love them both, but Adam's daily newsletter is more enjoyable to read, for sure!
You all know that he was always at 40% approval in his first term, give or take a few points either way. I dislike polls but in the case of his approval, I kept watching that percentage from 2016 on and that level of approval was an indication that there wasn't a single person in the magasphere that was finally coming to their senses and the realization of what voting for him was really about. Nothing has changed. They are loyal to their detriment and deaths (which I hope comes much sooner than later). Really, let me know that his approval is at 35%, even better 30%, how about 15%? Then we will know that the tide is turning. Remember that trope: "America, Love It Or Leave It"? Yeah, well fuck that. There's whole portions of America that I would be happy to see sinking into the ocean with all its people. Love that America? Hell no!
Idk, I hold out hope that the 40% will have the decency NOT to vote again. Like, ever, maybe.
Now this I like from the Guardian: "Americans, including Republicans, losing faith in Trump, new polls reveal
Along with poor ratings on the economy and Trump’s immigration policy, a survey released on Saturday found that only 24% of Americans believe Trump has focussed on the right priorities as president."
I wonder if the midterm election will take place. The way things are going, there is a good possibility that the whole balance of power will be eliminated for any election. Things will have gone too far. Unless the American people stand up for their Democracy, you are looking at a time soon when there won't be any elections.