[Where is the eternal debate going on politicians lying? It seems that our leftwing readers gleefully highlight every Trump pronouncement that is in any, even minute, way flawed as an intended lie. But they totally ignore the daily pronouncements of Democrats as members of the greatest perennial lying machine in the country. gjr]
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157 responses to “Sandbox – 28jun25”
So Barry you have no problem with having a mentally ill delusional President who constantly airs his delusions by lying to the public.
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If there is someday a President who fits your delusions, I’ll give it some thought.
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So Barry you have no problem with having a mentally ill delusional President who constantly airs his delusions by lying to the public.
But enough about Joseph Biden…..
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You can ignore it Gregory but it happens to be true that Trump is delusional and mentally ill. Oh yeah, also we can add the over 3 Trillion in debt his new budget will create to the over 7 trillion in his first term so now the total debt he’s created in both terms is over 10 Trillion and it’s not over yet.
His 10 Trillion in debt has already already surpassed Obama who had 7.6 Trillion in eight years and he’s still got three and a half years to go. He’s the all time champ in creating debt so you should be proud Gregory to be his loyal supporter.
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“…but it happens to be true that Trump is delusional and mentally ill.”
I will stipulate that everyone you pay attention to think this way, but it being popular in some communities does NOT make it true.
Paul… I am going to end this with a true statement: you’re the loony here.
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Barry P. assumes the corporate heads of America who employ illegals are lib🤣
It just gets better…
Good to know all the slaughter house, meat packer, row cropper bosses are vegan tree hugging libs.🤣
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Gregory
I sent you facts about Trump and the deficit and you completely ignore it and the truth about Trumps mental condition as well. Ignore is the first part of the word ignorance and you certainty qualify for that. Anybody reading RR would certainly see that. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to publicly express my opinion.
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Don’t mix your ideologies. Liberals and progressives are different hence the modern day democrat party schism. Modern day progressives are all that which progressives of the past hated. You are figuring it out.
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Barry
Do you believe Trump is telling the truth when he says ““It’s the most popular bill ever signed in the history of our country, ”
Do you personally believe that is a truthful statement?
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It is a populist bill so yes it is truthful hyperbole. Why don’t you wait and see what happens with the new BBB? I am guessing that it kills or dismantles much of this modern progressive shit hence your anger and the anger of your hillbilly boy.
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Oooops sued the wrong people –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/doj-throws-massive-wrench-in-the-plans-of-anti-alligator-alcatraz-advocates/ar-AA1I2C0U?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=a5b3f8d01213412d84d65e544134656a&ei=55
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Antifa ambushes police in TX –
A federal law enforcement source told CBS News Saturday that local police arrested eight people. The official said some of those apprehended were wearing body armor.
The source told CBS News that early reports indicate that more than a dozen masked individuals dressed in black arrived at the Prairieland ICE detention facility late Friday night and vandalized vehicles and security cameras in the parking lot.
The individuals launched fireworks in an apparent effort to lure law enforcement, the source said.
“We are closely monitoring the attacks on DHS detention facilities in Prairieland, TX, and Portland, OR, and are coordinating with the USAOs and our law enforcement partners,” Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a social media post. “The Department has zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers or property and will bring the full weight of the law against those responsible.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/several-in-custody-after-north-texas-police-officer-shot-in-neck-outside-ice-facility/ar-AA1I2jYW?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=f4f8120908004f64bd17ccb1dd0ebe20&ei=201
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Nevada City geriatrics hardest hit…..
…..any criminal act or actor is tolerable as long as none of Nevada City’s “Beautiful People” have to pick up a shovel!
https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/us-news/sweeping-federal-operation-nabs-264-suspects-including-migrants/
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Nice of Paul to stop by and display his usual ignorance:
“Oh yeah, also we can add the over 3 Trillion in debt his new budget will create to the over 7 trillion in his first term so now the total debt he’s created in both terms is over 10 Trillion and it’s not over yet.”
The 3 trillion projected by the CBO is over a 10 year period. The 7T was not on Trump but your fellow citizens that decided to shut down our nation’s economy and hide under their collective beds and have the govt print worthless money. Wouldn’t have mattered who was POTUS.
Biden’s tenure saw a 7T debt in 4 years with what the Dems called the best economy ever – and Paul thought that was wonderful.
Paul will complain about Trump no matter what Trump does. Paul is doing his usual Donald Duck tantrum – jumping up and down and waving his fists and blowing spittle.
The debt has been growing out of control for decades for obvious reasons. Politicians buying votes with borrowed money and voters that want free stuff paid for by someone else. If you don’t like fed debt then start voting in Rand Paul clones across the board.
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Let’s see if this wakes anyone up…..
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Happy Birthday America
Ex FBI Jan 6th insurrectionist now works for DOJ after being pardoned by Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/politics/justice-department-rioter-weaponization.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UU8.OayE.67T3rMgoSMBg&smid=nytcore-android-share
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So Scott you believe Trump was helpless in that situation in his first term and it wasn’t his fault even though he controlled the House for two years and the Senate for all four.
What makes you think he’s capable now to control the economy? What has changed that gives you that opinion?
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“you believe Trump was helpless”
Legally – yes, he was.
I suppose he could have mobilized the military and declared martial law and forced citizens at gun point back to work and school and arrested hundreds of mayors and governors – would that have pleased you, Paul?
Trump acts – he’s a fascist dictator.
Trump doesn’t act – he’s helpless.
Pro tip for Paul – no president “controls” the economy or the congress. His actions can have positive or negative effects – that’s it.
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Posted by: Scott O | 06 July 2025 at 07:19 AM
I’ve tried but I’m not sure I understand Paul Raymond’s beef…..! Trump (and Biden, credit where credit is due) have kicked the can allowing him to continue his lifestyle, such as it is until he departs this life!
Pretty good deal!
Once you learn that the debt problem was never going to be “solved” it makes your days so much more peaceful!
Now sure….Trump will still be president when Paul Raymond goes into his box but is that such a horrible price to pay……?
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ReconstitutedBillyGoat 9:51- That guy sounds like an upgrade over quite a few previous Fibbies that should have been jailed.
More winning!
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Time to pay the piper for the massive conspiracy that convinced the dim bulbs like the po ol ponytail of ignorance –
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/06/exclusive-john-brennan-may-face-perjury-issues-after-cia-director-ratcliffes-review-uncovers-russia-hoax-testimony-problems/
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The jihadi does not fall far from the minaret LOL-
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/zohran-mamdanis-college-professor-dad-said-hitler-drew-inspiration-from-abe-lincoln-during-2022-panel-talk
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Another dem narrative falls apart spectacularly –
“According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall with the potential to cause flash flooding is anticipated across West Texas and the Hill Country beginning tonight and is expected to last a few days. Texans are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and avoid driving or walking into flooded areas,” TDEM said. The next day, it escalated state emergency operations readiness and activated additional resources.
At 1:14 am on Friday, the NWS Austin/San Antonio issued a “life threatening flash flooding” warning for Bandera and Kerr counties, stating, “Some locations that will experience flash flooding include, Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, Waltonia, Kerr Wildlife Management Area and Lost Maples State Natural Area.”
The NWS also had five people on duty, more than the standard two, to deliver forecasts for its Austin/San Antonio office covering the region, Jason Runyen, a NWS meteorologist, said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/despite-national-state-warnings-kerr-county-camp-mystic-didn-t-evacuate/ar-AA1I55K0?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6b066d27651041968f61ea6d27e92602&ei=123
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Don 5:54 – None of that matters. Rosie (in Ireland) knows better and she’s laid out the narrative.
TDS over-rules common sense, logic, and facts.
The good folks are pitching in to try to help the victims.
The haters just hate.
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The socialist dem hysteria and use of nazi as a go to term for anyone who disagrees ends up predictably –
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/07/07/active-shooter-in-tactical-gear-storms-border-patrol-station-in-texas-cops-neutralize-him/
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Armchair warrior porn,
https://www.yahoo.com/news/heavily-armed-immigration-agents-descend-191649923.html
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Irony fail ROFLOL –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ironic-mexicans-protest-american-gringos-driving-up-rent-erasing-culture/ar-AA1I9doe?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=f0b62e1fb9de4ddf8674aee78739fa2c&ei=110
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Tru dat –
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/07/07/breitbart-business-digest-economists-say-trump-was-right-all-along-on-tariffs/
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You aint that special girl –
U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on Monday recommended against dropping the charges. The ultimate decision is up to U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, who can accept the other judge’s recommendation or reject it.
Joseph wrote in her recommendation that while judges have immunity from civil lawsuits seeking monetary damages when engaging in judicial acts, that does not apply to criminal charges like those in this case.
“A judge’s actions, even when done in her official capacity, does not bar criminal prosecution if the actions were done in violation of the criminal law,” Joseph wrote.
Dugan could face up to six years in prison and a $350,000 fine if convicted on both counts.
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/judge-recommends-case-against-wisconsin-010524389.html
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Austin, ugh a DEI hire of course –
“It is absolutely outrageous that the Austin Fire Chief, Joel G. Baker, would not allow highly trained firefighters from Austin to respond to Kerrville,” the Austin Firefighters Association wrote in a Facebook post. “Because of this egregious dereliction of duty, LIVES WERE VERY LIKELY LOST BECAUSE OF CHIEF BAKER’S DECISION!”
The association stated orders from the Texas government came down on July 2, meaning the specialized unit “would’ve been pre-deployed before the waters even began to rise,” a decision they called “unforgivable.”
“Why would Fire Chief Joel G. Baker do this, you may ask? It was a misguided attempt to save money,” the post continued. “I say ‘misguided’ because the fire department is fully reimbursed by the state to deploy. I explained the reimbursement process to Chief Baker last week, and he failed to understand this very simple concept.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-fire-chief-denied-deployment-of-emergency-crews-ahead-of-deadly-floods-report/ar-AA1I97it?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=b5eef7de7b3b4596bbc363d01e4000e8&ei=210
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Racist much Donnie?
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Tariff TACO Man strikes again!
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“Racist much Donnie?”
Yes – DEI is extremely racist.
But you lefties love it.
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Trump Brown-noser BeBe nominates TACO vendor for Nobel Peace Prize
Hmm, how many Felons have been nominated for NPP?
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SoSo and Ghillie Donnie,
Here you go, an actual explanation. Not your usual determination of using color of skin.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-fire-chief-defends-response-after-accusations-of-delaying-help-for-kerr-county-flooding/
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Trump promised us 90 trade deals in 90 days. The deadline is tomorrow, and we have…two deals?
But don’t worry, he’s going to crack down tomorrow. Oops, he just moved the deadline to August 1. But he really means it this time. You just wait and see.
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Posted by: George Boardman | 08 July 2025 at 11:05 AM
You’re right….it’s disappointing. Have to wonder though how the Autopen would have handled it?
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Boredman… you can’t remember what J-school you attended?
By the way, Hayek spelled his first name “Friedrich”.
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Hillbully 1025a, Trump is literally NOT a felon.
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BillyGoat 10:30 – “Here you go, an actual explanation.”
And the explanation is that the chief issued an order that prevented the special team from pre-deploying.
And that matches the original story.
“Not your usual determination of using color of skin.”
That’s one of the downsides of DEI hiring. But the Dems and the left are all for it – so you look pretty idiotic to complain about that now.
If you hire by skin color, you get judged by skin color. You can’t have it both ways.
You racist Dem and left-wing morons should have thought about that a long time ago.
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WINNING –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/supreme-court-lets-trump-resume-plans-for-mass-federal-layoffs/ar-AA1IdmIn?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=644887e2e81846d4bbc3ee29c61c070a&ei=2
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Couldn’t happen to a better pair of scumbags –
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-brennan-james-comey-under-criminal-investigation-doj-sources
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Oh no…..
Anyway….
https://www.status.news/p/skydance-colbert-stewart-ellison?gift_content=15190a2a-32c6-44ec-b9ec-42a7923eae44
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Administrivia – I’m more than a bit pissed about what our Union did in publishing the ‘Our Communist Chines benefactors’ post. See my rant there.
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Can’t, George. Paywalled.
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Biden’s doctor pleads the 5th. Of course.
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A travesty reversed unanimously –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/court-throws-out-conviction-of-right-wing-mememaker-targeted-by-biden-admin/ar-AA1IhTV6?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=0429b6a0c27740f8a9f5bf0c15f341d0&ei=52
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Here ya go gman –
Led by states like California, New York, and Illinois, America’s cognitive decline now has a fifty-year history as documented by government reports on student test scores, adult numeracy, and population literacy in general (e.g. from the National Center for Educational Statistics). Our public education system, already on the rocks, is now in an epochal turmoil with the advent of AI-based writing and thinking tools for students. The impact of AI on systemic unemployment is also beginning to make itself felt as white-collar jobs ranging from manufacturing through middle management to computer programmers are being eliminated by the thousands. Job growth in our hospitality industry sustains our current 4.2% unemployment rate – for now. But even there the nation’s increasing minimum wages are impelling the adoption of AI to reduce the expensive labor headcount.
The great benefactor of our degradation is Communist China – our geo-strategic enemy and dedicated adversary in global commerce. Their hundred-year plan – now at the half-way point — calls for them to replace the United States as the world’s military and economic hegemon. In the process they are gaining on us in the important categories ranging from overall GDP, manufacturing, military build-up, and technology development, especially in AI.
Almost all of this can be explained by our two countries’ populations, their cultural make-up, and cognitive capabilities. China is culturally cohesive; their population is over 85% ethnically Han. America is a proudly unassimilated hodgepodge of cultures. (Recall the German and other EU countries’ experience – “Multi-kulti does not work.”) In the cognitive arena, Chinese are smarter than we are. According to international agencies that measure such metrics, Americans’ average IQ is 98 compared to the Chinese average of 108. Cognitive tests of all kinds (including standardized IQ) are designed so that the scores of a broad population of test takers scale to an average of 100 with a standard deviation of 15. This results in the familiar bell curve-shaped population distributions. Various population cohorts will, of course, vary from this standard as noted above for the US and China.
Social scientists like Charles Murray (2021), illustrate this variation graphically while illuminating a disturbing difference between our two countries.
Now consider a specific stat that also highlights the meritocracy v equity based Chinese educational system which pumps out 3.57M STEM graduates annually compared to America’s 820K output. “China produces roughly 6 times more STEM graduates annually than the U.S.”
To get a comparative measure of the populations, consider a broad category of jobs that require workers of above average intellect, say, IQs above 120 — these may include professions such as medicine, science, engineering, and institutional management. China’s current population of over 1.4 billion includes almost 300M citizens with IQs above 120, while the similar US cohort numbers about 25M out of a population of almost 350M. China has over 12 times as many such smart people as do we.
So why haven’t they eaten our lunch yet on the world stage? The historically obvious reason is simple – the Chinese live under the repressive and stifling dictatorship of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It is that form of central control by collectivist governance that is keeping the Chinese from dominating us in commerce, science, and technology, areas in which they already have and continue to demonstrate their hobbled prowess.
Meantime in the US there is a large political faction embracing socialism that has been doing its best to achieve similar collectivist control of our population, all in the name of social justice beginning with perverse definitions and applications of diversity, equity, and inclusion. So it is clear that our current diminishing advantage over the cynically named People’s Republic of China is entirely due to our benefactors (friends?) in the CCP. To argue otherwise would be an appeal to blatant racism that maligns the ethnic population of China and its Han culture.
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Well thats always been the problem hasn’t it –
https://www.foxnews.com/media/former-cia-director-john-brennan-clueless-about-why-fbi-would-investigate-him
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I guess we know why the Epstein Files won’t be making their debut any time soon…
….and now jeffy will never have to worry about doing yard care ever again!
https://www.informationliberation.com/?id=64976
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