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Trump is always talking about all the many new car factories that are being built in the US, more than in the heyday of such things he just claimed, and like...
...I mean, I know this comes as no surprise, but that's a hilariously disprovable whopper
...I mean, I know this comes as no surprise, but that's a hilariously disprovable whopper
January 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Trump is always talking about all the many new car factories that are being built in the US, more than in the heyday of such things he just claimed, and like...
...I mean, I know this comes as no surprise, but that's a hilariously disprovable whopper
...I mean, I know this comes as no surprise, but that's a hilariously disprovable whopper
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what do you MEAN Al Gore heckled Lutnick at Davos
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
what do you MEAN Al Gore heckled Lutnick at Davos
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“One of the hecklers was Al Gore, the former US vice-president, according to two executives present.” www.ft.com/content/e2ae...
Howard Lutnick heckled at Davos dinner as Christine Lagarde walks out
Event hosted by Larry Fink descended into uproar after combative remarks by US commerce secretary
www.ft.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
“One of the hecklers was Al Gore, the former US vice-president, according to two executives present.” www.ft.com/content/e2ae...
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Quiet down everyone, a guy from the declining imperial hegemon that's about to hand the reins over to Nigel Farage has some moral instruction for us.
I don't think the Americans, and yes, I mean all of you, are prepared for how hated you now are by everyone.
Its not going away folks. Youve lost all rights to speak to us without being told to go fuck yourselves.
Its not going away folks. Youve lost all rights to speak to us without being told to go fuck yourselves.
Lutnick heckled in Davos. FT: “The gathering on Tuesday night descended into uproar after combative remarks from Lutnick, the people said, with widespread jeering, some guests walking out and appeals for calm from Fink.”
January 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Quiet down everyone, a guy from the declining imperial hegemon that's about to hand the reins over to Nigel Farage has some moral instruction for us.
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It's almost funny. I figured the media supported Trump in '24 because they'd get another boost of subscriptions from horrified Lefties looking for insight and investigation, a la '16-20. But no. That kind of readership is spurned. Their monopolized, oligarch owners simply *want* Trump's policies.
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
It's almost funny. I figured the media supported Trump in '24 because they'd get another boost of subscriptions from horrified Lefties looking for insight and investigation, a la '16-20. But no. That kind of readership is spurned. Their monopolized, oligarch owners simply *want* Trump's policies.
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Exactly. He's saying--"I won't hit you [unless you deserve it]." It's a classic abuser's lie.
If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Exactly. He's saying--"I won't hit you [unless you deserve it]." It's a classic abuser's lie.
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Yes, this is my overwhelming impression listening to it. He repeatedly demanded full ownership of Greenland, and made an explicit threat to punish the Europeans if they don't give in. He then threatened to punish Canada over its prime minister's speech!
If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Yes, this is my overwhelming impression listening to it. He repeatedly demanded full ownership of Greenland, and made an explicit threat to punish the Europeans if they don't give in. He then threatened to punish Canada over its prime minister's speech!
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For instance: "Canada lives by the benefit of the United States. Remember that, Mark, when you make your statements."
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
For instance: "Canada lives by the benefit of the United States. Remember that, Mark, when you make your statements."
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If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
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Right on cue, here are the push alerts from the 3 major newspapers lmao
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Right on cue, here are the push alerts from the 3 major newspapers lmao
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We've had the UK's failure to adequately exploit North Sea Oil, we've had France's prescriptions, now we're onto Swiss watches not having a high enough tariff on them. Is each European nation getting a shout-out?
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
We've had the UK's failure to adequately exploit North Sea Oil, we've had France's prescriptions, now we're onto Swiss watches not having a high enough tariff on them. Is each European nation getting a shout-out?
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how is this mf still going, someone throw a shoe
January 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
how is this mf still going, someone throw a shoe
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The next president should eminent domain the area around mar-a-lago to build the biggest windmills
Europe, you know theres one thing that would really piss him off
Wow, windmills are taking a *pasting* in this speech.
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The next president should eminent domain the area around mar-a-lago to build the biggest windmills
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Either NYT editors & journalists are idiots or they are actively collaborating with Trump by using their legitimacy as leading “center-left” publication to sanewash & normalize a madman trying to destroy our economy & security & freedom by waging war against Europe under criminally absurd pretense.
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Either NYT editors & journalists are idiots or they are actively collaborating with Trump by using their legitimacy as leading “center-left” publication to sanewash & normalize a madman trying to destroy our economy & security & freedom by waging war against Europe under criminally absurd pretense.
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It’s been kinda funny to see a couple RW hacks be like “hey maybe we should slow down with this stuff because we’re not going to be in power forever and they’re going to rain down on us like the Holy Ghost” and they are entirely correct
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
It’s been kinda funny to see a couple RW hacks be like “hey maybe we should slow down with this stuff because we’re not going to be in power forever and they’re going to rain down on us like the Holy Ghost” and they are entirely correct
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They went viral this past fall about having to talk about how they didn’t have capacity to run a gloryhole.
Local guy tremendously impressed that the Smitten Kitten is doing all of this amazing mutual aid work but also now skeptical about earlier claims that they don’t have the capacity to run a gloryhole.
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
They went viral this past fall about having to talk about how they didn’t have capacity to run a gloryhole.
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Pastors working for ICE
Sex workers running mutual aid for immigrants
Which one looks more like Jesus???
Sex workers running mutual aid for immigrants
Which one looks more like Jesus???
January 21, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Pastors working for ICE
Sex workers running mutual aid for immigrants
Which one looks more like Jesus???
Sex workers running mutual aid for immigrants
Which one looks more like Jesus???
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someone please ask this man to draw a clock
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
someone please ask this man to draw a clock
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BBC viewers can access Mark Rutte's inner monologue by pressing the red button.
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
BBC viewers can access Mark Rutte's inner monologue by pressing the red button.
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Once again it's pretty clear now that it was less a liberatory invasion than the US assisting a coup within the Maduro regime in exchange for oil
Trump on Venezuela: “The attack ended and they said "let's make a deal."
“More people should do that.”
“More people should do that.”
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Once again it's pretty clear now that it was less a liberatory invasion than the US assisting a coup within the Maduro regime in exchange for oil
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how he isn’t heckled and laughed off the stage I don’t know
Trump: "There are windmills all over Europe. There are windmills all over the place. And they are losers. One thing I've noticed is that the more windmills a country has, the more money that country loses, and the worse that country is doing. I haven't been able to find any wind farms in China."
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
how he isn’t heckled and laughed off the stage I don’t know
We are trapped in a country full of dunces who vote. Shithole country.
Would things be better if only the czar knew?
Yes - 60%
No - 26%
Not sure - 11%
[Remaining respondents abducted by Cossacks]
Yes - 60%
No - 26%
Not sure - 11%
[Remaining respondents abducted by Cossacks]
The latest from YouGov (n ~ 6.5k). People think Trump's advisers are self-interested, and have influence over Trump but only when they're flattering him.
Trump's advisers influential - not: +34
Giving good advice - bad: -15
Advisers prioritize US - themselves: -23
today.yougov.com/topics/overv...
Trump's advisers influential - not: +34
Giving good advice - bad: -15
Advisers prioritize US - themselves: -23
today.yougov.com/topics/overv...
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
We are trapped in a country full of dunces who vote. Shithole country.
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This shit is beyond parody.
Imagine walking up to people with a fascist “you ain’t from around here, are you boy?” swagger and complaining about someone’s accent when you… ain’t from around here and have an accent.
Imagine walking up to people with a fascist “you ain’t from around here, are you boy?” swagger and complaining about someone’s accent when you… ain’t from around here and have an accent.
Ramon Menera, a Columbia Heights resident and U.S. citizen, said he was detained by Border Patrol agents Jan. 14 after an agent told him his accent led officers to question where he was born.
The agent asking for Menera’s identification appeared to have an accent himself.
The agent asking for Menera’s identification appeared to have an accent himself.
January 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
This shit is beyond parody.
Imagine walking up to people with a fascist “you ain’t from around here, are you boy?” swagger and complaining about someone’s accent when you… ain’t from around here and have an accent.
Imagine walking up to people with a fascist “you ain’t from around here, are you boy?” swagger and complaining about someone’s accent when you… ain’t from around here and have an accent.
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Malignant narcissism, characterized by extreme grandiosity, sadism, and antisocial traits. Individuals with such personalities can develop dementia.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Malignant narcissism, characterized by extreme grandiosity, sadism, and antisocial traits. Individuals with such personalities can develop dementia.
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One might say that there’s not a lot of reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last.
feeling like year 2 is gonna be so much worse than year 1
January 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
One might say that there’s not a lot of reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last.