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hay rick

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4. Stating the obvious.

Reply to OGBuzz (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2026, 01:55 PM

20 hrs ago

The fact that we are used to it does not make it less of a crisis. The breathless media reporting of possible options and rationales for Trump's actions sustains an alternate, fictional version of reality in which reasonable debate precedes action in the white house. Trump's malevolent reign is an indictment of an American culture that allowed it to happen.

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Jeffrey Sachs confirms what we all know....... [View all] OGBuzz 22 hrs ago OP

And unfortunately, that incompetent old man is in charge of what is probably the most powerful ... Jim__ 22 hrs ago #1

I have this feeling that since he knows he will soon croak malaise 21 hrs ago #3

The joy of launching a nuke... lame54 20 hrs ago #5

Yes indeed malaise 20 hrs ago #9

I don't dismiss that idea, Malaise. Not at all. peggysue2 12 hrs ago #38

As he finds his back pressed harder against the wall, I worry more. calimary 3 hrs ago #40

Kakistocracy awesomerwb1 21 hrs ago #2

Stating the obvious. hay rick 20 hrs ago #4

Unfortunately, few 'Mericans don't comprehend the obvious. kerry-is-my-prez 17 hrs ago #25

...not just "Mericans"..A few of whathehell 17 hrs ago #28

Under Murphy's Law, this admin will collapse under the weight of its own stupidity. nt Exp 20 hrs ago #6

Can't happen soon enough! calimary 20 hrs ago #8

Soon, would be good. Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #13

The stupidity and incompetence grows by the hour vapor2 14 hrs ago #31

But there are people behind the curtains, I fear Easterncedar 20 hrs ago #7

The A.I. and humanoid robot "bros" who are racing to develop the means..... OGBuzz 20 hrs ago #10

Yes, the ugly pedo is only the public face of the fascist movement. wnylib 13 hrs ago #33

And speaking of UGLY FACES.... some_of_us_are_sane 13 hrs ago #37

Hear, hear! ZDU 20 hrs ago #11

Yup, we're in deep shit. Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #12

Go bucket! punguin54 20 hrs ago #14

Simple: (1) New Epstein revelations -- (2) Pull another deranged action from the Miller bag of evil.-- (3) GOTO (1) usonian 20 hrs ago #15

Yet Another "NS, S" Observation. But, Dear Mr. Sachs, It Is FAR MORE.... ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #16

Hear hear!! Easterncedar 19 hrs ago #18

I don't think ageism was Sachs' intent but you are correct.... OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #24

Mentally lazy BlueWaveNeverEnd 19 hrs ago #17

Add that to EVIL. spanone 19 hrs ago #19

That's been obvious since before 2015. yardwork 19 hrs ago #20

All of this...All of this... S/V Loner 19 hrs ago #21

Kick. N/T Upthevibe 18 hrs ago #22

He's a criminal all the way through Clouds Passing 18 hrs ago #23

Source please Chicagogrl1 17 hrs ago #26

starts at 2:30 of the video OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #27

TYSM! Chicagogrl1 13 hrs ago #34

to be fair, it's not like needed any more confirmation Skittles 15 hrs ago #29

And yet, how many millions of people voted for a POS as the person that best represents them? ffr 14 hrs ago #30

Well, what does THAT tell ya? calimary 10 hrs ago #39

Spot on, but an imbecile like that doesn't make it the White House alone. JustKay 14 hrs ago #32

Well.....duh. Martin68 13 hrs ago #35

Everyone who has dealt with Trump knows that he's an imbecile and an evil man. Beacool 13 hrs ago #36

A nice succinct statement of the obvious. NNadir 44 min ago #41