Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

Well, according to MAGA--via RFKjr--there are FOUR THINGS (beside Rich) that are making us sick!(and ketamine ain't one of 'em!):

https://www.yahoo.com/news/4-things-making-us-sick-160003685.html

Ya' all gonna give up on your crest toothpaste?

Originally Posted by James Brown

Well, I certainly don’t believe the NYT in this kind of cheesy hatchet piece.   If the Gallop and other polls are remotely accurate, most voters agree with me.

To the extent there is an implication that drug use compromised Musk’s mental capacity the NYT has zero credibility and enormous hypocrisy, having run years of cover for the  dementia patient in chief.

I disagree with you on this one, Jim. It's one thing for Musk, for example, to claim publicly in news spots that the Democrats were somehow paying thousands of people who had flooded the streets in various cities protesting the actions of DOGE but it's cleary another to claim the same at a stock meeting of Tesla investors and declare it as some sort of factual information. If he's your idea of a credible witness then I just have to shake my head in disbelief...

Originally Posted by James Brown

I’m not saying Musk is credible.   I don’t really have an opinion about that.   I am saying that the NYT has lost all credibility with me and a majority of Americans when they opine or report about political topics.

Hmm, well it seems like you ought to be taking that into account before deciding on the veracity of the allegations but it's evident it doesn't really matter since you've already made up your mind that the NYT is, in your opinion, always wrong on political topics. If that were Faux, I'd agree with you. Hmm, the majority of Americans watch Faux so does that make their opinion correct?

Originally Posted by James Brown

I’m not saying Musk is credible.   I don’t really have an opinion about that.   I am saying that the NYT has lost all credibility with me and a majority of Americans when they opine or report about political topics.

Here's the AI response regarding the accuracy of the NYT reporting on political issues:   "Recognized for Accuracy:"

"The Times is known for its in-depth reporting and analysis of political issues. It has received numerous awards for its journalistic work."

This response is initially similar to other sources in my google search on their accuracy of reporting.

In regards to Musk, he has an admitted history of ketamine use for mental problems. Ketamine itself can be addicting. Additionally, " Ketamine can trigger mania in some ... It may cause mood changes, ranging from euphoria and relaxation to anxiety, paranoia, or distress."

https://www.ketamineinfusionkansascity.com/can-ketamine-cause-mania/

Now, one can argue Musk's appearance whipping a chainsaw in the air in an auditorium is simply a political stunt and the same for his claim that the Democrats are paying thousands of protestors in various cities to go out into the streets and protest against him and DOGE or one can plausibly look at his behavior as manic and euphoric and exhibiting paranoid proclivities induced by ketamine use. 

You have your viewpoint and I have mine...

Well, Elon got this one right:    "Musk calls Trump budget bill a ‘disgusting abomination’".  

"Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” is a “disgusting abomination” that will boost the federal deficit, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said."

“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk wrote in a post on his social media site X."

“This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” added the Tesla
and SpaceX CEO."

“Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”


https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/03/musk-trump-budget-bill.html

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

"The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland’s law by ruling AR-15s are not “constitutionally protected arms” under the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves intact that ruling."

BUT... In one of the few instances wherein Thomas actually decided to express his opinion:   “I would not wait to decide whether the government can ban the most popular rifle in America. That question is of critical importance to tens of millions of law-abiding AR–15 owners throughout the country. We have avoided deciding it for a full decade,” Thomas wrote in a solo, written dissent."

(Gee, I wonder what he'll decide on that one, a complete mystery, don't you think?)

"The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case that involves whether possessing AR-15’s is protected by the Second Amendment, but the court’s conservatives are signaling they soon will."

"Only three justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch — voted to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on possessing AR-15s, barely falling short of the four votes required to take up a case."

"But Justice Brett Kavanaugh sent a strong signal that he will provide that crucial fourth vote in a future case once the issue percolates more in the lower courts."

“In my view, this Court should and presumably will address the AR–15 issue soon, in the next Term or two,” Kavanaugh wrote in a three-page written statement."


https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5328587-kavanaugh-supreme-court-ar-15/

The AR-15, the most popular rifle in America according to Clarence banned?! Blasphemy! The fact, according to Thomas, that it's supposedly the most popular rifle in America definitely merits a hearing, don't ya think? Hmm, I wonder what SCOTUS will decide on this one, must be another mystery, huh?...

In other news:   "Trump shares unfounded conspiracy theory claiming Biden was ‘executed' in 2020". "Trump did not include an explanation as to why he amplified the baseless claim, which suggested Biden was replaced with other "entities."

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-shares-conspiracy-theory-claiming-joe-biden-was-executed-in-2020/3713246/

I wonder if Davis believes that one, too?...

"The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland’s law by ruling AR-15s are not “constitutionally protected arms” under the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves intact that ruling."

BUT... In one of the few instances wherein Thomas actually decided to express his opinion:   “I would not wait to decide whether the government can ban the most popular rifle in America. That question is of critical importance to tens of millions of law-abiding AR–15 owners throughout the country. We have avoided deciding it for a full decade,” Thomas wrote in a solo, written dissent."

(Gee, I wonder what he'll decide on that one, a complete mystery, don't you think?)

"The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case that involves whether possessing AR-15’s is protected by the Second Amendment, but the court’s conservatives are signaling they soon will."

"Only three justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch — voted to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on possessing AR-15s, barely falling short of the four votes required to take up a case."

"But Justice Brett Kavanaugh sent a strong signal that he will provide that crucial fourth vote in a future case once the issue percolates more in the lower courts."

“In my view, this Court should and presumably will address the AR–15 issue soon, in the next Term or two,” Kavanaugh wrote in a three-page written statement."


https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5328587-kavanaugh-supreme-court-ar-15/

The AR-15, the most popular rifle in America according to Clarence banned?! Blasphemy! The fact, according to Thomas, that it's supposedly the most popular rifle in America definitely merits a hearing, don't ya think? Hmm, I wonder what SCOTUS will decide on this one, must be another mystery, huh?...

Originally Posted by James Lacey

At this point, it's a stupid, irreconcilable mess. Neither Musk nor Trump can back down since it's not in their nature. But I'm okay with it, and I hope they continue to air each other's dirty laundry in public and make all kinds of outlandish threats that destroy their credibility and brands. Maybe at some point we will learn something exciting too, that's not just about entertainment value.

"Maybe at some point we will learn something exciting too"

We did today: Trump announced he's "getting rid of" his red Tesla he bought in March and has been sitting out in a parking spot near the WH since then. The WH said it'll be sold or, perhaps, given away. Maybe Davis can buy it...

Holy crap, this is more fun than Davis!
 
Tracking the aerial warfare:

Donald fires an AMRAM/heat seeker blasting Musk's SpaceX contracts!

Musk locks on and fires a sidewinder and pulls a Dirty Harry with an open bore tweet: "Go ahead, make my day"!

Trump fires again and fires Musk from DOGE!

Musk return fire: "Trump must be impeached"!  "The reason the Epstein flies haven't been released is because Trump is in "em"!  "Have a nice day, DJT!”

https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-tax-bill-6e7845081259c34db785182c51569c0c

And it's still going!...

PS: DOGE Engineer: Waste/Fraud in government relatively non-existent:

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/02/nx-s1-5417994/former-doge-engineer-shares-his-experience-working-for-the-cost-cutting-unit

So much for another GOP talking point!

"New Federal Employees Must Now Write Essays Praising Trump's Policies"

"Those seeking a job in the federal government will now have to write an essay in support of President Donald Trump's executive orders, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management."

"Scott Lucas, a professor in international politics at University College Dublin, told Newsweek that Project 2025 "set this out" with government cuts and other Trump initiatives, so the news was not surprising. "This is an authoritarian regime," he said."

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-federal-employees-merit-hiring-plan-2080139

Additionally, Trump slips and almost faceplants walking up the stairs to Air Force One:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKITF9Cx02c