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May 8, 2024
Note: the above pic not photoshopped. It's Chump when he was in his 20's.
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/donald-trump-is-a-sleazy-predator
If you're like me, you're probably sick of hearing and reading about this thing that happened 18 years ago between Chump and Stormy Daniels. OK I get it, I need a break from this too.
But before you go, Jeff Tiedrich's take (and funny, sarcastic comments) on the trial is really about how low can the MAGAs go.
"there is no behavior too repugnant for Donny’s fans. they just love him harder for it."
cheat on your taxes? that’s just being a smart businessman.
steal state secrets? hey, they belonged to him.
defraud banks and the government? whatever it takes to win, man.
coerce a woman into a joyless sexual encounter? she’s a porn star. she had it coming to her.
For the rest of today's blog please click on the OP link for "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion."
Today's Tiedrich rant: Donald Trump is a sleazy predator who coerced Stormy Daniels into bed
Note: the above pic not photoshopped. It's Chump when he was in his 20's.
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/donald-trump-is-a-sleazy-predator
Little Donny Fuckface imagines himself to be a lot of things he’s not. he’s a low-wattage imbecile who thinks he’s the smartest person who ever lived. he’s a lifelong failure who believes he’s the savviest businessman ever. he’s an out-of-shape slug who pictures himself to be the apex of masculinity.
to that we can add a disgusting pig who fancies himself the sexiest man alive.
up until now we’ve only known the barest details about what went on between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels: they met, they went to a hotel, they had some sort of sexual encounter, and then Trump paid Stormy a hundred and thirty grand to shut the fuck up about it.
Stormy Daniels took the witness stand in the Big Trump Manhattan Election Fuckery Trial yesterday, and here’s the main takeaway: the whole thing happened because, in Stormy’s own words, “he was bigger and blocking the way.” ugh.
- more at link -
to that we can add a disgusting pig who fancies himself the sexiest man alive.
up until now we’ve only known the barest details about what went on between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels: they met, they went to a hotel, they had some sort of sexual encounter, and then Trump paid Stormy a hundred and thirty grand to shut the fuck up about it.
Stormy Daniels took the witness stand in the Big Trump Manhattan Election Fuckery Trial yesterday, and here’s the main takeaway: the whole thing happened because, in Stormy’s own words, “he was bigger and blocking the way.” ugh.
If you're like me, you're probably sick of hearing and reading about this thing that happened 18 years ago between Chump and Stormy Daniels. OK I get it, I need a break from this too.
But before you go, Jeff Tiedrich's take (and funny, sarcastic comments) on the trial is really about how low can the MAGAs go.
"there is no behavior too repugnant for Donny’s fans. they just love him harder for it."
cheat on your taxes? that’s just being a smart businessman.
steal state secrets? hey, they belonged to him.
defraud banks and the government? whatever it takes to win, man.
coerce a woman into a joyless sexual encounter? she’s a porn star. she had it coming to her.
For the rest of today's blog please click on the OP link for "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion."
May 8, 2024
Jen Psaki is scheduled to be on Stephen Colbert's show tonight....
Wednesday, May 8 - Late-night talk show guest listings
Jen Psaki is scheduled to be on Stephen Colbert's show tonight....
May 7, 2024
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2024/05/06/pennsylvania-legislature-students-cell-phone-education/stories/202405030061
Parents and teachers cannot monitor these children during the day and the students can't be trusted to monitor themselves. It makes sense to lock up the phones during class time, at least during the pilot study. If grades and other issues such as class participation and social behavior improve, then we have a win.
Pa. lawmakers pushing bills to have students' cell phones locked away during school hours
Among lawmakers, recognition of the problem is bipartisan.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2024/05/06/pennsylvania-legislature-students-cell-phone-education/stories/202405030061
HARRISBURG – As state lawmakers appear close to passing a bill to effectively take cell phones out of the hands of drivers, talk is increasing about taking cell phones out of the hands of students during school. Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lancaster, plans to file a bill in the Senate that would do just that. State Rep. Barb Gleim, R-Cumberland, filed one earlier this year that is awaiting action in the House Education Committee.
The concept embraced by both is having students put their phones in a locked container during the school day, and it would be unlocked when classes are over. Mr. Aument also plans to propose a pilot program in which some schools would get state money for “lockable phone bags” and data would be collected to track the program’s effectiveness.
But it’s not the logistics that may trigger an uproar. It’s the mere notion of school students being without access to their phones. A recent study published by the nonprofit Common Sense called getting a cell phone a “rite of passage” for children and adolescents. It found 97% of study participants used their phones for a median of 43 minutes during school hours. Social media use took up 32% of that time.
Mr. Aument cited the recent steep decline in the mental health in children. He pointed out that suicide rates for girls aged 10-14 increased 131% in a recent ten-year period.
- more at link -
The concept embraced by both is having students put their phones in a locked container during the school day, and it would be unlocked when classes are over. Mr. Aument also plans to propose a pilot program in which some schools would get state money for “lockable phone bags” and data would be collected to track the program’s effectiveness.
But it’s not the logistics that may trigger an uproar. It’s the mere notion of school students being without access to their phones. A recent study published by the nonprofit Common Sense called getting a cell phone a “rite of passage” for children and adolescents. It found 97% of study participants used their phones for a median of 43 minutes during school hours. Social media use took up 32% of that time.
Mr. Aument cited the recent steep decline in the mental health in children. He pointed out that suicide rates for girls aged 10-14 increased 131% in a recent ten-year period.
Parents and teachers cannot monitor these children during the day and the students can't be trusted to monitor themselves. It makes sense to lock up the phones during class time, at least during the pilot study. If grades and other issues such as class participation and social behavior improve, then we have a win.
May 7, 2024
Spotlight PA link: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/05/pennsylvania-election-2024-voter-registration-democrat-republican-independent/
I believe (and hope) that the independents are with us this year as far as the top tier candidates (Presidential and Senate) go, but that won't help the deep red districts. In Pennsylvania we still have many districts where a Democrat cannot get elected, or hardly even get on the ballot.
More outreach is needed in those deep red districts. Independent voters will hopefully have good reason to support Democratic candidates.
Where Pennsylvania has lost Democrats since 2008, and what it means for the November election
Spotlight PA link: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/05/pennsylvania-election-2024-voter-registration-democrat-republican-independent/
HARRISBURG — For the first time in at least 16 years, the Democratic and Republican parties in Pennsylvania are within half a million registered voters of one another.
Since 2008, Democrats’ registration edge over Republicans has steadily shrunk — from a 12% advantage in April 2008 to about a 4% advantage in April 2024, according to a Spotlight PA analysis of Department of State data. The number of people registered as independents or under a third party has also grown, from 11% of total registered voters in 2008 to 15% this year.
Political consultants who spoke with Spotlight PA said that while registration trends can signal an electorate's moods, they can't tell you everything about how a closely divided state like Pennsylvania will vote.
Stephen Medvic, a government professor at Franklin & Marshall College, said 2010 was a high water mark for Democratic registration in recent Pennsylvania history and that there was “nowhere to go but down” from there in terms of registration numbers.
- more at link -
Since 2008, Democrats’ registration edge over Republicans has steadily shrunk — from a 12% advantage in April 2008 to about a 4% advantage in April 2024, according to a Spotlight PA analysis of Department of State data. The number of people registered as independents or under a third party has also grown, from 11% of total registered voters in 2008 to 15% this year.
Political consultants who spoke with Spotlight PA said that while registration trends can signal an electorate's moods, they can't tell you everything about how a closely divided state like Pennsylvania will vote.
Stephen Medvic, a government professor at Franklin & Marshall College, said 2010 was a high water mark for Democratic registration in recent Pennsylvania history and that there was “nowhere to go but down” from there in terms of registration numbers.
I believe (and hope) that the independents are with us this year as far as the top tier candidates (Presidential and Senate) go, but that won't help the deep red districts. In Pennsylvania we still have many districts where a Democrat cannot get elected, or hardly even get on the ballot.
More outreach is needed in those deep red districts. Independent voters will hopefully have good reason to support Democratic candidates.
May 7, 2024
(Please note: the above image has been photoshopped)
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/lock-him-the-fuck-up-already
Bonus screenshot:
Oh this is a righteous rant, and Jeff Tiedrich brings it today. Please click on the link to read the rest on his blog "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion."
Today's Tiedrich rant: lock him the fuck up already
(Please note: the above image has been photoshopped)
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/lock-him-the-fuck-up-already
yesterday, in Judge Juan Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom, Donald Trump was found in contempt of court for the TENTH TIME. let that sink in. ten gag order violations. ten very real threats against witnesses, jury members, and court workers.
Donny’s penalty for all this reckless fuckery? he got a stern talking-to from the judge. can you think of any other criminal defendant who would be be shown this kind of deference, and given this many judicial mulligans? and yes, I get that all ten incidents happened before Merchan’s threat of imprisonment — but come on already. it’s time to lock Donald Trump the fuck up.
here’s Judge Merchan’s warning to Trump:
fuck consider. it’s time for will.
c’mon, man. stop calling jail the last step. it needs to be the next step. and who gives one shit that Donny used to be president. why does that matter?
- more at link -
Donny’s penalty for all this reckless fuckery? he got a stern talking-to from the judge. can you think of any other criminal defendant who would be be shown this kind of deference, and given this many judicial mulligans? and yes, I get that all ten incidents happened before Merchan’s threat of imprisonment — but come on already. it’s time to lock Donald Trump the fuck up.
here’s Judge Merchan’s warning to Trump:
“It appears that the $1,000 fines are not serving as a deterrent. Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction,” Merchan said as he found Trump had violated the gag for a 10th time.
fuck consider. it’s time for will.
“Your continued willful violations of this court’s orders threaten to interfere with the ... administration of justice and constitute a direct attack on the rule of law. I cannot allow that to continue,” the judge said.
“It’s important to understand that the last thing I want to do is to put you in jail. You are a former president of the United States and possibly a future president, as well. ... There are many reasons why incarceration is truly a last step for me,” the judge said.
c’mon, man. stop calling jail the last step. it needs to be the next step. and who gives one shit that Donny used to be president. why does that matter?
Bonus screenshot:
Oh this is a righteous rant, and Jeff Tiedrich brings it today. Please click on the link to read the rest on his blog "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion."
May 7, 2024
DVR alert for WEDNESDAY - Jen Psaki is scheduled for tomorrow night's Stephen Colbert show.
Tuesday, May 7 - Late-night talk show guest listings
DVR alert for WEDNESDAY - Jen Psaki is scheduled for tomorrow night's Stephen Colbert show.
May 7, 2024
Woah - there are no repeats on tonight!
Jon Stewart fans should note he's not on the schedule for tonight's Daily Show.
Monday, May 6 - Late-night talk show guest listings
Woah - there are no repeats on tonight!
Jon Stewart fans should note he's not on the schedule for tonight's Daily Show.
May 6, 2024
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/oh-gee-look-whos-corrupt-as-fuck
Great rant today. Tiedrich is all over Judge Cannon for her "technical issues" failure to report the luxury resort seminars. Then he gets on Chump's case for his weak, whiny weekend fundraiser at the Florida golf motel.
Best of all he has a ton of stuff on Governor Kristi Noem and her trashed political career. Please click on the OP link to read the rest on Tiedrich's blog "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion.."
Today's Tiedrich rant: oh gee, look who's corrupt as fuck
Link: https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/oh-gee-look-whos-corrupt-as-fuck
MAGA judges sure love to be handed free shit. think of it as judicial welfare. look at Sam Alito. his plutocrat pals are continually loading him into their private jets and shuttling him off to one luxury all-expenses-paid vacation after another. does Fishin’ Trip Sammy pay back his benefactors by ruling the way they tell him to? does Donald Trump shit in a courtroom?
Clarence Thomas is such a greedy fuckface that he threatened to quit the Supreme Court if someone didn’t augment his “measly” Court income. Nazi memorabilia aficionado Harlan Crow stood up and said “I got this, bro” and for the last two decades has been pretty much underwriting Clarence and Ginni’s entire lavish lifestyle.
well, you’ll never guess who else just got caught with her hand in this fun cookie jar: Number One Trump Fangirl Judge Aileen “Classified Documents? I Don’t See Any Classified Documents” Cannon.
you see, there’s a federal ethics law that requires judges to disclose all gifts they receive. NPR started looking into judges who have been flouting this rule and — uh-fucking-oh — there was Judge Fangirl, right smack in the middle of the list.
- more at link -
Clarence Thomas is such a greedy fuckface that he threatened to quit the Supreme Court if someone didn’t augment his “measly” Court income. Nazi memorabilia aficionado Harlan Crow stood up and said “I got this, bro” and for the last two decades has been pretty much underwriting Clarence and Ginni’s entire lavish lifestyle.
well, you’ll never guess who else just got caught with her hand in this fun cookie jar: Number One Trump Fangirl Judge Aileen “Classified Documents? I Don’t See Any Classified Documents” Cannon.
you see, there’s a federal ethics law that requires judges to disclose all gifts they receive. NPR started looking into judges who have been flouting this rule and — uh-fucking-oh — there was Judge Fangirl, right smack in the middle of the list.
Cannon, herself a Trump appointee, attended two seminars at a luxury resort in Montana, but the privately funded seminar disclosures for both events were not posted online until NPR began making inquiries.
Great rant today. Tiedrich is all over Judge Cannon for her "technical issues" failure to report the luxury resort seminars. Then he gets on Chump's case for his weak, whiny weekend fundraiser at the Florida golf motel.
Best of all he has a ton of stuff on Governor Kristi Noem and her trashed political career. Please click on the OP link to read the rest on Tiedrich's blog "Everyone is entitled to my own opinion.."
May 4, 2024
Today is Derby Day in Louisville - is anyone making a prediction for the Kentucky Derby?
I used to attend the Derby regularly but that was many years ago. I've sort of lost touch. Here's one guy's predictions:
Link: https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Kentucky_Derby_odds_update_applying_fair_odds_to_settled_market_123
Maybe I'll have a mint julep while the horses are running.
May 4, 2024
Are the MAGAs really this desperate?
What a nutty cult!
Somebody has brainwashed them into thinking this is "owning the libs."
Nope! Not even close.
Pretty soon they'll be flying diapers from their half-ton pickups
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