Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by James Lacey

Update: Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz: State media

• Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, Iran’s state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim said.
• Tehran will also move to fully block the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reported.
• Oil prices leapt more than 5% higher following Tasnim’s report.

Surprise! Just in time for the market opening on Monday! The Peace deal is off! I suppose it will be back on by Friday. I mean, come on, isn't it obvious some of this is just market manipulation? Isn't this like the 12th peace deal now, or something? This thing is clearly unwinnable. Iran has nothing to lose, and Trump has no leverage, yet he can never concede or compromise. It seems pretty clear Trump only knows how to make deals when he all the advantage in negotiations.

James, as we know, the deal for an agreement to discuss a deal for an agreement changes from hour to hour, day to day, and whichever way the wind blows. 

That said, it's virtually impossible for the language in an actual agreement negotiated by Trump and his minions to be any more specific than that negotiated by Obama' agreement which stated,  "Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons."  What's Trump team gonna do in addition to that? Add "cross my heart and hope to die" too?  (Not to mention the fact that Iran never did develop a nuke under eight years of the Obama administration or, for that matter, under four years of the Biden administration). But Trump, being Trump, stupidly tore up the agreement during his first term. Now look at the mess everybody's in at this point.

That and the insane colossus cage apparatus being constructed at the WH for next month's GLADIATOR FIGHTS at the capitol is just nuts! I mean when I first saw that on cable TV, I thought it was an AI-generated prank! But, no, that's what we're looking at for the nation's 250th birthday bash...

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

And why won't davis ever comment on these posts. Seems all he is is a drive by antagonist these days. Probably because he can't defend any of the boneheaded moves of his idol and savior. Just like all of MAGA all they care about is owning the libs and don't give two shits about the lies and corruption of the administration. No Epstein files, not bringing down grocery and gas prices, not ending the Ukrainian war. All of which his idol campaigned on which won him the election, etc. etc ad nauseum.

Not to mention, "Only The Best People":    "He Has No Background In Intelligence" "Analyst On Trump's Pick":

https://www.cnn.com/politics/video/trump-bill-pulte-acting-director-national-intelligence-digvid

Originally Posted by James Lacey

I'm convinced at this point that Trump doesn't care about the midterms. He knows they are lost. What he's trying to do, though, is maintain control of the party so he has enough support to avoid being impeached or worse. What Trump fears the most is a Republican party with a spine, so he's showing them that if any of them oppose him, he will destroy their political future and install loyalists wherever he can. This is why, for example, he's endorsing controversial loyalists, like Paxton in Texas, rather than incumbents like Cornyn. There have been several smart op-eds lately that lay out this thinking, and it does seem to explain Trump's behavior to a large degree, at least as it pertains to the midterms. Trump obviously doesn't care about governing competently and rationally. What he needs is an enemy to fight, so that he can claim persecution, which is exactly what a Democrat-controlled House would give him.

"President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but he added that “they can change their mind.”
Huh?! What?! What?!...

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

"President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but he added that “they can change their mind.”
Huh?! What?! What?!...

I'll add: where's Rich Davis on this when he's needed?...

Originally Posted by James Lacey

I didn't even know anything about Platner until you posted this, but it took me all of 1 minute to ascertain that, once again, your "facts" are anything but facts. Instead, as usual, you are leveling wild and speculative claims that seem to have little basis in fact and are far from proven. Platner is no Nazi. In fact, there are far more facts showing that Paxton is probably the most corrupt state politician we have ever seen. Yet, you completely ignore the corruption in your party and instead choose to name-call and sling completely unverified political attacks as fact. There is far more evidence that Trump is an authoritarian with fascist leanings than there is that Platner is a "Nazi."

Most of us here don't have a problem criticizing Democrats when it's warranted. But you never apply the same standards to Republicans and Trump that you apply to Democrats. You are not evaluating the evidence or presenting facts; you are defending a team and, honestly, doing a pretty poor job of it.

My guess is that since Trump never met a criminal he didn't like, and since Rich is one of his subservient lemmings, it naturally follows that he supports Paxton because dear leader does so why look into it?
It may be too that Rich is possibly seeking restitution from the 1.9 billion dollar slush fund for PTSD after viewing videos of his fellow patriots being savaged by capitol police during their sightseeing tour on January 6th...

Originally Posted by Brian McFarland

Totally agree - Platner needs to go. I'm at a loss as to why anyone would support this guy.

Let's ALL look at this differently, shall we? Consider this: He was in the military so, given that was recognized by Davis, Hannity and the rest of the cons as a preeminent qualification for Pete Hegseth to become secretary of defense, Platner may have very well be viewed by Trump and Davis as a rising star worthy of similar stature IF he were running as a Republican. That and his tattoos, reports of his interactions with the ladies and his overall character would be obviously mean he would be accepted into the fold, IF, again, he was running as a Republican.  Does anyone here disagree with that?

Jim, it's called "cut & run", Trump style. 
Notice how he struggled to get up off of his seat & walked out in a stooped posture? Geez...

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

He definitely looked unwell.

He fell asleep at the game last night and left early after being widely booed and after creating a traffic and security nightmare. They needed him there like a hole in the head.

Heard about his latest scam? His sons are selling "commemorative coins" with Trump's face on them for $12,000 apiece with Trump as the beneficiary and will be sold for the upcoming gladiator fights in the recently erected colossus in front of the WH. Hey Rich, care to buy one?...

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Rich won't respond. Lately he just makes "drive by" posts to use a phrase one of his hero's Rush Limburg used to use to describe the MSM. He never responds to any actual conversations here as everyone knows.

Hmm, maybe Richie will respond to this: "Trump embraces May price spikes amid Iran war: ‘I love the inflation"   "President Trump told reporters Wednesday that he loved “inflation,” after he was asked about inflation spiking in May.

“No, I love it. The numbers were great,”

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5918345-donald-trump-price-hikes-inflation/

Does Rich love the inflation too?

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Hmm, maybe Richie will respond to this: "Trump embraces May price spikes amid Iran war: ‘I love the inflation"   "President Trump told reporters Wednesday that he loved “inflation,” after he was asked about inflation spiking in May.

“No, I love it. The numbers were great,”

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5918345-donald-trump-price-hikes-inflation/

Does Rich love the inflation too?

Hey Richie:  "$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House".   https://apnews.com/article/trump-ufc-costs-federal-agencies-lawsuit-5bd8382d8d106d7685b024508a178748

Are you going?