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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 13m

But Trump, who quite literally has never had to worry about paying bills (because of his wealth, or just outright ignores them), is practically incapable of grasping that a lot of the U.S. military's rank and file lives paycheck to paycheck.

They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 14m

Depending on how long this shutdown goes on, you're going to see people who are up for re-enlistment maybe deciding "Well, how about I get a job somewhere where I actually get paid?"

And recruitment? That's going to go into the toilet if this drags on.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 16m

All while wanting all the pomp and circumstance of a military commander. He wants the medals and the parades, and everything else.

And while I have no doubt that there are some rank and file members of the military who agree with Trump and his agenda, lack of pay is going to kill morale.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 18m

Trump is literally one of the most anti-military Presidents we've had, in that he never served in the military, has frequently belittled the military, as well as former members of the military who disagree with him, all while assuming that the rank and file will fall in line.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 21m

It occurs to me, as it has no doubt occurred to many others, that trying to seize total power in the United States pretty much requires the active assistance of the military, and uh....

not paying them won't help with that.

CNN @cnn.com · 5h

Top Republicans in Congress will take a massive gamble on shutdown politics in the coming days: GOP leaders will not step in to prevent missed paychecks to the military.

GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party | CNN Politics

Top Republicans in Congress will take a massive gamble on shutdown politics in the coming days: GOP leaders will not step in to prevent missed paychecks to the military.

www.cnn.com

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 52m

No, no, that's Pringles.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 2h

Wait.... if they didn't know the chips were made from potatoes, what the hell did they think they were made of?

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 12h

He's older than I am. I think it's time to start calling him Middle-aged Rock.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 14h

Okay, so not only did Trump get multiple vaccinations today, the current fib about his health is that his cardiac age is only 65 instead of his actual age of 79.

..... yeah, I'm not buying that either.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16h

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 17h

Obviously he was delivering an air guitar.

They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 18h

Dementia Don and the alternate timeline of the Pacific Northwest.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 19h

Trump has no excuse, due to, say, dementia, and a complete lack of understanding of math, but what in the cinnamon toast fuck is Dr. Oz's excuse?

Other than spineless sycophancy?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Dr Oz: "Drugs for lung diseases are discounted massively. The president highlighted 650%. Significant discounts ... "

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure I'd even give them that much credit.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

You ever see a skeet that you wish you'd thought of first?

Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 1d

Now Trump is hoping to at least get a Daytime Nobel Peace Prize.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

I've joked that Trump is damn near the epitome of the seven deadly sins, and nothing he's done this year has changed that view, but he's really been focusing on greed, wrath, envy, and pride.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

Look, I often say bad things about Trump and the GOP, but when it comes down to it....

everything I've said is completely deserved, and the GOP should be absolutely fucking ashamed of what they've become.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

So, wait, it was so prestigious that Trump just had to have one, but since he didn't get it, it's no longer a dignified prize, but if they turn around and give it to him, then it would be dignified again?

..... man, talk about sour grapes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Scalise: "If Nobel wants to restore what used to be a once dignified prize, they can restore their credibility by awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. He's earned it."

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

Whole lotta people attaching themselves to Trump's ass this morning.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Rep. Buddy Carter: "Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. That's why I'm introducing a resolution today that will honor him with the Nobel Peace Prize."

(It doesn't work like that lol)

They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

Man, there's going to be news clips all through the day where various members of the GOP remove their own spines to abase themselves before the altar of their perfect boy who can do no wrong and why are you being mean to him.

..... so, just another day for them.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Scalise: "If Nobel wants to restore what used to be a once dignified prize, they can restore their credibility by awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. He's earned it."

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

I've never seen this happen before, but...

It was board game night at a friend's place, and one of dice rolls ended up with one of the dice balanced on one of its' corners.

A six sided die that was rolled onto its corner.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

No, he didn't say that verbatim. But clearly, that was the intent.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

He's going to be throwing bottles of ketchup at the walls tonight.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, clearly, I have to go take a continuing education class on talking shit, because damn.

To the Nobel committee chair, well done, and have a pleasant, relaxing weekend.

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They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

In case anyone is interested, we were playing a game called "Vagrantsong", which uh.... well, the owner of the game described it as a Bluegrass Ghostly Gloomhaven (although much simpler than Gloomhaven).

They called me mad! Bastard @madbastard-v2.bsky.social · 1d

We literally watched the guy roll the dice, and this one was just spinning on a corner and came to a dead stop without falling over.

By unanimous vote, it was declared a success.

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