@trs1998.bsky.social
Well played by the Iranians. Wait until Trump says the sides are negotiating, then threaten to pull out, forcing Trump to make a decision on whether or not to admit he couldn’t make a deal or make concessions to get to a deal. Not sure it’ll work, but perhaps a good play on Trump’s vanity.
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Well played by the Iranians. Wait until Trump says the sides are negotiating, then threaten to pull out, forcing Trump to make a decision on whether or not to admit he couldn’t make a deal or make concessions to get to a deal. Not sure it’ll work, but perhaps a good play on Trump’s vanity.
Or becoming an autonomous, stateless warlord and merchant. Whichever.
February 3, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Or becoming an autonomous, stateless warlord and merchant. Whichever.
Jared Kushner shouldn’t be running a hotdog stand.
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Jared Kushner shouldn’t be running a hotdog stand.
Good. If no one in the United States has the fortitude to deal with this sociopath, I’m glad someone somewhere is trying to.
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Good. If no one in the United States has the fortitude to deal with this sociopath, I’m glad someone somewhere is trying to.
If >50% of the population believes that, just imagine what psyops can get them to believe. Ahem.
February 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
If >50% of the population believes that, just imagine what psyops can get them to believe. Ahem.
I’m just operating from a baseline assumption that nuggets like these are to the full spectrum of regime corruption, as the visible portion of an iceberg is to the whole.
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I’m just operating from a baseline assumption that nuggets like these are to the full spectrum of regime corruption, as the visible portion of an iceberg is to the whole.
The (or “a” of many) maddening part of all this, is that this isn’t even sophisticated psyops. A casual observer that’s read 5 or 10 books on the matter can easily spot this stuff for what it is from a mile away.
That, of course, would require people looking up from their phones, though.
That, of course, would require people looking up from their phones, though.
February 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The (or “a” of many) maddening part of all this, is that this isn’t even sophisticated psyops. A casual observer that’s read 5 or 10 books on the matter can easily spot this stuff for what it is from a mile away.
That, of course, would require people looking up from their phones, though.
That, of course, would require people looking up from their phones, though.
“Detention Center” is a funny way to spell “Concentration Camp”.
As Americans, we all wear this. Just horrific.
As Americans, we all wear this. Just horrific.
February 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
“Detention Center” is a funny way to spell “Concentration Camp”.
As Americans, we all wear this. Just horrific.
As Americans, we all wear this. Just horrific.
I just hope our service men and women don’t get placed into a full scale conflict because Grandpa Big Mouth can’t STFU for 30 seconds.
February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I just hope our service men and women don’t get placed into a full scale conflict because Grandpa Big Mouth can’t STFU for 30 seconds.
Meanwhile Mike Johnson, Chuck Shumer, et al, are piled up in the cuck chair in the corner watching.
February 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Meanwhile Mike Johnson, Chuck Shumer, et al, are piled up in the cuck chair in the corner watching.
A complementary skill to add to the school shooter SOP.
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
A complementary skill to add to the school shooter SOP.
I love these ”challenge orthodoxy” headlines, like we’re talking about serving apps and entrees at the same time.
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I love these ”challenge orthodoxy” headlines, like we’re talking about serving apps and entrees at the same time.
”Democracies hate this one simple trick!”
January 30, 2026 at 12:27 AM
”Democracies hate this one simple trick!”
Brings new meaning to the phrase, “cult classic”!
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Brings new meaning to the phrase, “cult classic”!
They strike first to set the dialogue baseline. Every. Single. Time.
It’s a feature not a bug.
It’s a feature not a bug.
January 29, 2026 at 2:41 PM
They strike first to set the dialogue baseline. Every. Single. Time.
It’s a feature not a bug.
It’s a feature not a bug.
I feel better already.
January 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I feel better already.
“‘Trump’ people”—he loves to put himself in quotations for reasons.
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 AM
“‘Trump’ people”—he loves to put himself in quotations for reasons.
Spoiler alert: anyone who disagrees with any position of the regime will eventually be labeled as “terrorists“ if these lunatics are not brought to heel.
January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Spoiler alert: anyone who disagrees with any position of the regime will eventually be labeled as “terrorists“ if these lunatics are not brought to heel.
I’ve thought for a long time that a pillar of the conservative movement’s long play has been the dismantling of public education.
A stupid populace is a controllable populace.
A stupid populace is a controllable populace.
January 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I’ve thought for a long time that a pillar of the conservative movement’s long play has been the dismantling of public education.
A stupid populace is a controllable populace.
A stupid populace is a controllable populace.
The palm tree in the corner adds a whimsical touch
January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The palm tree in the corner adds a whimsical touch
Spoiler alert: they’re gonna keep doing the same shit but just not make a scene about it in front of cameras.
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Spoiler alert: they’re gonna keep doing the same shit but just not make a scene about it in front of cameras.
Gotta keep the pressure up.
Opposing leadership can‘t let up and allow an avenue of escape by throwing a few people under the bus.
Opposing leadership can‘t let up and allow an avenue of escape by throwing a few people under the bus.
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Gotta keep the pressure up.
Opposing leadership can‘t let up and allow an avenue of escape by throwing a few people under the bus.
Opposing leadership can‘t let up and allow an avenue of escape by throwing a few people under the bus.
Agree 100%.
My feeling is that he wants his goons to sycophants to fully execute on his agenda of terror, but to do so in a way that plays “good” on tv. Tough line for the goons to walk.
My feeling is that he wants his goons to sycophants to fully execute on his agenda of terror, but to do so in a way that plays “good” on tv. Tough line for the goons to walk.
January 27, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Agree 100%.
My feeling is that he wants his goons to sycophants to fully execute on his agenda of terror, but to do so in a way that plays “good” on tv. Tough line for the goons to walk.
My feeling is that he wants his goons to sycophants to fully execute on his agenda of terror, but to do so in a way that plays “good” on tv. Tough line for the goons to walk.