The Congressional Republicans are too cowardly and feckless to get rid of him. They had their chance during the second impeachment, but they didn't do it. I know they're probably regretting that now, but hindsight is always 20/20...
I heard on TV that the GOP would probably wait until after the primaries are over, then act, however, that might be too late! I believe the last one might be in September. They are afraid of being primaried!
If enough of the GOP were to act, they would probably be easily re-elected after winning their primaries. At some point they need to decide that enough is enough, and grow a pair, along with a spine. IMO.
Many congressional republicans must be suffering from their own version of trump derangement syndrome…living every day not permitting themselves to speak a word of disagreement with the Enfant Terrible…fearful that he will subject them to a far-right primary (or farther-right primary), or worse, having his supporters hound them with death threats until they quit.
A. Obama is standing up -- but maybe not enough or loud enough?
B. Re Clinton and W -- they too are feckless and/or craven
C. Biden -- let's leave the guy alone -- he's been thru enuff
D. Not a former Prez, but same as in C goes for Pence, who tRUMP tried to have hanged (not my favorite kinda guy, but surely didn't deserve what happened to him on Jan 6)
Maybe it's not so far fetched. I think JD is sufficiently ambitious to go for it and he might be able to negotiate a deal with th cabinet letting them keep their jobs. On the other hand that would leave us with JD who's probably only marginally better than trump.
The wonderful thing about JD (yes, there is one!) is that NOBODY likes him. So I can't see him gaining any power, I can see him getting walked all over. Or maybe he can get stuck in a couch.
I think this is why they haven't invoked the 25th amendment yet. Nobody likes JD and they know it. They will lose the cult members once Donnie is gone.
And.....JD would have to be constantly aware of what got him to the GoldOval --and that it could happen to him if he wants to continue the djt playbook.
Not even the concept of the 25th. Steven Miller would turn into a rabid bat (maybe he already is) and bite everyone who might want to impede the reign of Orange. JD has no ideas or plans of his own...or a spine....or even words...
It sounds like a swell idea, at least until you remember that such a procedure would be led by and carried on by Agolf Shitler's toadies and lickspittles.
Plus, trading Shitler for Shady JD doesn't seem to be a win. Shady is an opportunist of the worst kind.
Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Such men are dangerous.
PLEASE!! But having just heard one of our illustrious congress sycophants on the BBC, I have little faith in that branch of government. The boy who would be king has all the branches in his stinky pockets.
Unfortunately, the 25th Amendment is a political judgement, not involving trained and experienced medical personnel......and we all know what will happen to that suggestion.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson has been asked that, and while it seems an obvious time (long *past* time) to pull that out, it's actually a complicated process. If I recall correctly, one of the necessary steps is allowing him to say, "no, this doesn't need to be done." And I think it involves the Cabinet or a certain part of the Cabinet, and there's not one of them who would dare to go against him.
Maybe an aerial bombardment of garlic followed by a Holy Water drench. I think we have a pope that would bless as many vats of the stuff as necessary. Just a suggestion.
Those folks are sound asleep. They just don't get that they are destroying the country they presumably took an oath to protect. Not sure that these traitors would be helped by antipsychotics. I wish I could transport them to a Star Trek holodeck and have them experience life in the US from a middle / lower class perspective for a decade or so.
They should *start* with congress and SCOTUS! Congress is supposed to represent us and is so brainwashed, they’re doing the opposite; and SCOTUS, well, we need to “un-evil” the majority. Perhaps an anti-psychotic could help.
Andy, perfect sarcastic commentary! It is funny but horrible that our Congress will not intervene to stop the destruction of America. Just unbelievable!
She "has no cards." Trump is supporting her opposition, because he doesn't care about the people of Venezuela. He can only see what lines his pockets and those of the ones who keep him from being removed from office. She made the common mistake of thinking trump has an ounce of morality, empathy or caring in his bloated body.
In desperation to save her country, she gave what she believed had value to the Malevolent Orange Shitstain. I get it -- don't like it, wish she didn't, but I get it. And I do believe a good leader would do all she could to help her people. Even this.
A normal person would have said I appreciate the gesture, but no thanks. But when you're dealing with someone with this amount of insecurity that doesn't happen.
Steve, you're being way too nice. This shit behavior is not an issue of insecurity. It's an issue of sociopathy coupled with megalomania and overweening rich boy entitlement and consuming avarice. IMHO.
If only this was possible! I knew the second term would be worse than the first, but wow....I apparently had no idea of just how bad!! My fear is that our country won't ever recover in my lifetime. I am 77. Still quite healthy, though the stress is tough to take.
Re: the 25th Amendment. If not now, when?
What specifically was used, Andy? I'm feeling the need for a bit of the stuff myself.
Was it Ivermectin?
bleach
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Leave enough for me, Diane🤓🖖🏻
And, me, please.
Me too, please!
Just order an extra bottle for me- and another few bottles for the water supply in red states!
ASAP! 😉
Re: meds...'bout time.
Re: 25th...ditto.
Actually, I think it's past to time on the 25th.
47 to the 25th
25 to the 47th power? 🤣
The Congressional Republicans are too cowardly and feckless to get rid of him. They had their chance during the second impeachment, but they didn't do it. I know they're probably regretting that now, but hindsight is always 20/20...
And, I might add, not enough to make them act now.
I heard on TV that the GOP would probably wait until after the primaries are over, then act, however, that might be too late! I believe the last one might be in September. They are afraid of being primaried!
Is there a diagnosis for the chronic condition of being afraid of the wrong thing?
I think it has to do with missing body parts like cojones and spines. I think it boils down to birth defects?
or chronic lack of vaginas
Cowardice.
And greedy.
Quick! Search the DSM!
If enough of the GOP were to act, they would probably be easily re-elected after winning their primaries. At some point they need to decide that enough is enough, and grow a pair, along with a spine. IMO.
Definitely!
Violation upon violation of the oath they swore to protect and defend the Constitution. Isn't that textbook treason?
Yes.
--and yes and yes and........
Many congressional republicans must be suffering from their own version of trump derangement syndrome…living every day not permitting themselves to speak a word of disagreement with the Enfant Terrible…fearful that he will subject them to a far-right primary (or farther-right primary), or worse, having his supporters hound them with death threats until they quit.
If we get rid of dear leader by the 25th amendment, then we have to deal with John Dunce.
Heaven forfend and Heaven, you can start anytime now, soon!
Actually, I have 20/10 hindsight. It’s finding the needle on the floor where I go to 20/400
That happened to me once when I swallowed my contact lenses.
(They were in a glass of water I forgot about overnight. Alcohol involved.)
I’m 80 years old and, as Dean Martin put it, “I don’t need glasses! Straight from the bottle …” lol
Did it give you insight?
Exactly!
Right?!!! And where are the past Presidents…why are they not ringing alarm bells 🔔?!!!
Trump would love to lock up the former presidents. Maybe be that’s why.
A. Obama is standing up -- but maybe not enough or loud enough?
B. Re Clinton and W -- they too are feckless and/or craven
C. Biden -- let's leave the guy alone -- he's been thru enuff
D. Not a former Prez, but same as in C goes for Pence, who tRUMP tried to have hanged (not my favorite kinda guy, but surely didn't deserve what happened to him on Jan 6)
The 25th Amendment requires the VP and a majority of the cabinet.
Do you think that there is any chance of that?
Maybe it's not so far fetched. I think JD is sufficiently ambitious to go for it and he might be able to negotiate a deal with th cabinet letting them keep their jobs. On the other hand that would leave us with JD who's probably only marginally better than trump.
The wonderful thing about JD (yes, there is one!) is that NOBODY likes him. So I can't see him gaining any power, I can see him getting walked all over. Or maybe he can get stuck in a couch.
No one is the asshole-whisperer as much as Trump.
I think this is why they haven't invoked the 25th amendment yet. Nobody likes JD and they know it. They will lose the cult members once Donnie is gone.
Or to a couch.
And.....JD would have to be constantly aware of what got him to the GoldOval --and that it could happen to him if he wants to continue the djt playbook.
JD will do whatever Peter Thiel tells him to do. Remember, Thiel paid Trump $25 million to pick JD
true, but Agent Orange is still useful to Thiel...
Frankly, I think JD will be even worse. Of course, he has no charisma, so that might help us in the long run.
Not under THIS mob boss' administration...
They get in line to kiss his ass every cabinet meeting. They know what side the toast is buttered.
or the diaper is pooped upon
Don't even touch that toast....ew!
Not even the concept of the 25th. Steven Miller would turn into a rabid bat (maybe he already is) and bite everyone who might want to impede the reign of Orange. JD has no ideas or plans of his own...or a spine....or even words...
JD Vance would love, love, love to invoke the 25th Amendment. Probably the rest of the cabinet, too. The question is when and how?
No chance.
Only in an alternate universe!
It sounds like a swell idea, at least until you remember that such a procedure would be led by and carried on by Agolf Shitler's toadies and lickspittles.
Plus, trading Shitler for Shady JD doesn't seem to be a win. Shady is an opportunist of the worst kind.
Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Such men are dangerous.
I know you get my drift.
Immediately!!
Yes! However, I think the Norwegians might have been better off spraying Rat Poison over the White House!
And so would we.
Absolutely!!!
Or holy water? And stand back when the sulfur fumes rise and become to strong?
Yes, John, yes!!!
A better idea?
I was wondering the same thing. He's beyond acting like a petulant child; he's now downright crazy
In the same category as "impeachment."
PLEASE!! But having just heard one of our illustrious congress sycophants on the BBC, I have little faith in that branch of government. The boy who would be king has all the branches in his stinky pockets.
It’s not just Trump, it’s Trumpism, which continues to have a popular following and is supported by all the Congressional GOP.
Unfortunately, the 25th Amendment is a political judgement, not involving trained and experienced medical personnel......and we all know what will happen to that suggestion.
All the 25th requires is Vance and the gang make Trump the construction superintendent of the ballroom.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson has been asked that, and while it seems an obvious time (long *past* time) to pull that out, it's actually a complicated process. If I recall correctly, one of the necessary steps is allowing him to say, "no, this doesn't need to be done." And I think it involves the Cabinet or a certain part of the Cabinet, and there's not one of them who would dare to go against him.
For Stephen Miller they’ll need to spray garlic
He really is the stuff of nightmares.
Maybe silver bullets as a back-up. I know he's not hairy in his normal state, but maybe during a full moon.....
Apparently, there is always a full moon over the White House now!
Something out of Stephen King? I think even Mr. King is having nightmares now!
And bring crosses and wooden stakes. Also some holy water.
Dominic - go frisk 'em.
Nosferatu...
Maybe an aerial bombardment of garlic followed by a Holy Water drench. I think we have a pope that would bless as many vats of the stuff as necessary. Just a suggestion.
Love this suggestion! I am sure Pope Leo would be VERY GLAD to super-size a holy water order for this purpose!
YES!
And equip everyone with wooden 🪵 stakes .
Don't forget the cross to put in front of him!!
AND….a stake into the place that, in us have a heart, he hasn’t one so this cure probably won’t work!
Well, then, let's just mummify him in duct tape.
Watched a movie where they wrapped the person in saran wrap
And serve a stake.
Huh? Medium rare?
Don’t insult the vampires.
--and chase him with a wooden stake, assuming there is a heart there in his chest!
Lmao!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
They need to fumigate the inside as well.
Hope it also melts the goldleaf along with it.
🤣
Use it to pay off the national debt!
Indeed. Lots of rats and other vermin have infested the @WhiteHouse since 1/20/2025...
That's an insult to the rats and other vermin.
True.
Can they spray some meds over the MAGA folks in Congress and on the Supreme Court?
Those folks are sound asleep. They just don't get that they are destroying the country they presumably took an oath to protect. Not sure that these traitors would be helped by antipsychotics. I wish I could transport them to a Star Trek holodeck and have them experience life in the US from a middle / lower class perspective for a decade or so.
The holodeck is a great idea, L.B.😊 If it doesn’t sink in, Gorns can be introduced. If that doesn’t sink in, holodeck safeties can be turned off🤓🖖🏻
Brilliant!!! I love your idea, LB!!! Let's do and say we did!
The trouble is that they do know, they're following the 2025 playbook of the Heritage(oligarchs)Foundation.
They should *start* with congress and SCOTUS! Congress is supposed to represent us and is so brainwashed, they’re doing the opposite; and SCOTUS, well, we need to “un-evil” the majority. Perhaps an anti-psychotic could help.
Please, pretty please? How do you say that in Norwegian?
The bag of orange sewage will shake off standard human antipsychotics. I advocate for tranquilizer darts and a rhino net.
additionally, a 24 hour aide with a taser at the ready
You obviously have had experience with raging, psychotic animals like the bag of orange sewage.
Ooooooooo I love how you snark!!! WELL DONE.
The Bag of Orange Sewage turbo charges Snark.
I have nae doot. Brings out the snarling snark in us all.
Extra large doses of ivermectin would be fitting. Serious side effects or death result from overdosing on this favorite MAGA drug.
How about a RINO net? Tranquilizer darts are a great idea, especially if done daily and he can't figure out where they are coming from.
Good one, Susan --- a RINO net! --- LMAO!!!
Yes!
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Maybe they could spray powdered backbone over Capitol Hill?
Yes!!!!
Great suggestion!!
I can see them all scooping it up and snorting it -- oh, I do hope it works!
Their backbones are already ground to dust!
Suggestion: an article about Greenland invading the U.S. ala The Mouse That Roared. The Greenlanders could use Montreal as a staging area.
Oooo! Good one! Thanks for citing one of my favorite films.
The books (by Leonard Wibberly) were arguably better than the movie. The Duchy of Grand Fenwick would have stood up to drumpf!
--after a nice French or French Canadian meal!
Andy, perfect sarcastic commentary! It is funny but horrible that our Congress will not intervene to stop the destruction of America. Just unbelievable!
I sincerely hope this one makes Snopes.com
I already sent it in.
I left that message on my Republican TX Senators and US Reps phones yesterday. I haven't messaged them yet today.
Thank you! Keep at 'em!
The spineless Republicans, who are the majority, fear the Mango Mussolini
Time to juice the Mango Mussolini!
Oooooo me likey!!!
I still can't believe he TOOK that poor miserable woman's
medal. What a freaking a**hole!!
Or that she offered it and gave it to him. That's not behavior of the leader of the oppostion.
She "has no cards." Trump is supporting her opposition, because he doesn't care about the people of Venezuela. He can only see what lines his pockets and those of the ones who keep him from being removed from office. She made the common mistake of thinking trump has an ounce of morality, empathy or caring in his bloated body.
Yeah!
In desperation to save her country, she gave what she believed had value to the Malevolent Orange Shitstain. I get it -- don't like it, wish she didn't, but I get it. And I do believe a good leader would do all she could to help her people. Even this.
Greed. Can’t help himself. One sick guy.
So embarrassing.
A normal person would have said I appreciate the gesture, but no thanks. But when you're dealing with someone with this amount of insecurity that doesn't happen.
Steve, you're being way too nice. This shit behavior is not an issue of insecurity. It's an issue of sociopathy coupled with megalomania and overweening rich boy entitlement and consuming avarice. IMHO.
They forgot mar a largo and every golf course
I needed a laugh break. Thank you!!!
Love that the man walks around saying he ended 8 wars. Every time he does that, someone should ask him to list them. Is Ukraine on his made-up list?
Also- does he think Norway and Denmark are the same country? Ya know, filled with young blonde women.
25th amendment sounds about right. Delusion is probably not great for a guy with the nuclear codes.
The small, puffed hands would play havoc with the buttons.
Please go to the WH and take him away in a straight jacket.
I think you'll need a small circus tent, he won't fit in the average straight jacket
Make sure it's electrified!
If only this was possible! I knew the second term would be worse than the first, but wow....I apparently had no idea of just how bad!! My fear is that our country won't ever recover in my lifetime. I am 77. Still quite healthy, though the stress is tough to take.
Lynne, I know just how you feel as I have just turned 80. Will I see my country recover from what trump has done? I don't know.
I pray that is does for the sake of some much younger relatives, but I don't hold a lot of hope. I try to stay positive, but it is hard!
And I thought 80 was going to be terrible to turn to… but had no idea how godawful this 81 year would end up being!
Right there with you. Will be 76 in the Spring. It is very tough to take. We're in this together.
Right there with you.
Severity of illness and size of subject might require more than one application.
Perhaps a marinade?
Bravo! 25th Amendment NOW!