Watching the pathetic, groveling Republicans in the confirmation hearings for unqualified and morally vacant party-boy Pete Hegseth, that was the most potent takeaway: these people are terrified. Joni Ernst, who knows better, practically invited Hegseth over for a kegger and some time in the hot tub. The yahoos—Tuberville, Mullin, and a few more—reveled in their lowbrow bro-fest, but the normie Republicans reek of raw terror.
They’re so afraid to cross Donald Trump that they’ll abandon their duty to the country and vote in favor of a man with a low moral character, no relevant experience, and an admitted drinking problem. They’re not “biding their time.” They’re not “sending Trump a message.” They’re not “steering the ship.” They’re cowards, low and quavering. They’ve rebranded their fear into political acumen, but it’s a lie they’re only selling to themselves.
Shift the subject rather than answer the question posed or the point made in opposition to your point or position.
Nicely done
I agree that Hegseth is not qualified to be Sec Def
Bondi is well qualified to AG whether one agrees with her positions on issues or not
Rubio is qualified to be SecState
There are indeed some nominees that make you scratch your head and say "What the hell was even Trump thinking with this one?"
I still think Hegseth and maybe a couple of the others will not be confirmed but most of them will and some of them will receive votes from Democrats ("Oh the Horror!")
The President (any president) is entitled to the cabinet of his choice (with the advice and consent of the Senate). That's the rules we play by - you like to play be the rules, correct?
The President (any president) is entitled to the cabinet of his choice (with the advice and consent of the Senate). That's the rules we play by - you like to play be the rules, correct?
You are accidentally making the point. The Senate now has a Republican majority and they cower before Trump.
Yes, which brings us squarely back to the underlying problem ... Trump is unfit to be PotUS.
No, the point is that the POTUS can choose his cabinet and once confirmed by the Senate vote they are seated regardless of the opinions of the majority or minority political factions of the country.
That is how the forefathers wanted the process to work, that is how it has worked in the past and that is how it is working in 2025
There have been rumors that the first couple days will be a "shock and awe" campaign against , I dont know what. Why would a president of the United States need to use shock and awe against his own country?
His inaugural address Monday might be the most depressing speech in American history.
Hasn't he stated he wants revenge on his political enemies?
He has stated a lot of bullshit and threats and promises - the vast majority of which will never materialize.
He should never have been president (2016 or now) but trying to promote him as the "antiChrist" is merely political theatrics from the left. It makes a good story but bad politics as the 2024 election campaign demonstrates
Washington DC - Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled his official photo as the 47th president – an image that bears a striking resemblance to his viral 2023 mug shot.
In the new photo, the soon-to-be commander-in-chief is leaning slightly forward and looking defiantly at the camera, an eyebrow furrowed and lips sealed – a pose which drew comparisons with the picture taken of him in an Atlanta prison as he was facing charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Unlike the mug shot, where Trump is wearing his trademark red tie, this time around the tie is blue, and there is an American flag pin on the lapel of his navy blue jacket.
A year and a half ago, after being released from jail on a $200,000 bond, Trump posted his mug shot on X with the caption "NEVER SURRENDER!"
The post marked the Republican billionaire's return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, where his membership was suspended following the violent assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, by his supporters.
He was reinstated on the platform shortly after Elon Musk, the world's richest man and now Trump's political ally, acquired the company.
Trump, who called the election interference case a "witch hunt," used the mug shot to raise funds for his election campaign.
T-shirts, mugs, stickers, and beverage coolers bearing the image – arguably now the most famous photo of a president in US history – brought in millions of dollars .
Trump returns to the White House on Monday stronger than ever, despite his status as the first felon to be elected US president after being convicted in a separate case of covering up hush money payments to a porn star.
What is the source? I see no link in your post that states this is the official POTUS photo. Please share the source that verifies that this is the White House official photo!
I think its interesting that the original official photo is in color, but when Trump "retruthed" it on his social media page it was black and white. Scarier.
It is all a great embarrassment to our country. And for what? His mentally ill ego?
Of course Trump will be gone one day, it is the way of the world.
By the time he is done there will be young adults who will have never really known a world without Trump in the news every day. Do you really want that sort of influence to be inflicted on the next generation?
T-shirts, mugs, stickers, and beverage coolers bearing the image – arguably now the most famous photo of a president in US history – brought in millions of dollars .
Martha Stewart should have put her mug shot on pillow cases
Do you really want that sort of influence to be inflicted on the next generation?
U.S. citizens are a hardy lot, this generation and the next generation will get ove Trump quite quickly once he is replaced, unless the Democrats figure out a way to let Vance win in 2028.
Is this Trumps attempt at creating "unity" ?
If anyone doesnt know, FAFO means "Fuck around and find out".
He's so presidential.
That photo shows a very sinister person.
Not very presidential
What made you think it was directed at the American people and not say at our adversaries?
Just wondering?
You have heard of retribution, right?
You have heard of retribution, right?
Yeah, we have seen a lot of political retribution attempted and carried out in this country in recent years
Or maybe he just likes the free occupancy of the minds of so many people who think the same way you do and all the free media exposure it gets him.
Or maybe you are right
Time will tell
Why are all his nominees lying to Congress?
Shift the subject rather than answer the question posed or the point made in opposition to your point or position.
Nicely done
I agree that Hegseth is not qualified to be Sec Def
Bondi is well qualified to AG whether one agrees with her positions on issues or not
Rubio is qualified to be SecState
There are indeed some nominees that make you scratch your head and say "What the hell was even Trump thinking with this one?"
I still think Hegseth and maybe a couple of the others will not be confirmed but most of them will and some of them will receive votes from Democrats ("Oh the Horror!")
The President (any president) is entitled to the cabinet of his choice (with the advice and consent of the Senate). That's the rules we play by - you like to play be the rules, correct?
I think Rubio is a good choice for SecState. Pam Bondi is qualified I just hope she can keep her partisanship out of the DOJ
Good luck. Pam Bondi is a 2020 election denier and repeatedly lied in her testimony.
You are accidentally making the point. The Senate now has a Republican majority and they cower before Trump.
I know it was asked yesterday but I must have missed the replies. What lies did she tell in her testimony?
She didn't tell any lies. Probably because she was bullied and talked over so much, that she couldn't answer their questions.
Yes, which brings us squarely back to the underlying problem ... Trump is unfit to be PotUS.
Yes, which brings us squarely back to the underlying problem ... Trump is unfit to be PotUS.
Your opinion shared by many disagreed with by just as many (maybe a few more since he won the election).
I respect your opinion -
Trump was not my choice for sure, but since he is POTUS the process to select proceeds IAW the constitution
No, the point is that the POTUS can choose his cabinet and once confirmed by the Senate vote they are seated regardless of the opinions of the majority or minority political factions of the country.
That is how the forefathers wanted the process to work, that is how it has worked in the past and that is how it is working in 2025
Hasn't he stated he wants revenge on his political enemies?
There have been rumors that the first couple days will be a "shock and awe" campaign against , I dont know what. Why would a president of the United States need to use shock and awe against his own country?
His inaugural address Monday might be the most depressing speech in American history.
Now this is where we get the "why are we taking him so seriously?"
And I already asked when are we supposed to take our president seriously?
The threat will be there until Trump himself takes it off the table. He wants everyone to be afraid of him.
Someone on twitter said this is Trumps new official presidential photo.
I havent seen it verified, but it wouldnt surprise me.
He has stated a lot of bullshit and threats and promises - the vast majority of which will never materialize.
He should never have been president (2016 or now) but trying to promote him as the "antiChrist" is merely political theatrics from the left. It makes a good story but bad politics as the 2024 election campaign demonstrates
and that makes it OK ?
what is wrong with people?
Someone on twitter said ....
Must be true, sounds like as reliable source as is available in the media these days
and that makes it OK ?
Of course, not and no one said it did! But nice try flipping the narrative of my comment with an inference rather than addressing the point made.
Washington DC - Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled his official photo as the 47th president – an image that bears a striking resemblance to his viral 2023 mug shot.
In the new photo, the soon-to-be commander-in-chief is leaning slightly forward and looking defiantly at the camera, an eyebrow furrowed and lips sealed – a pose which drew comparisons with the picture taken of him in an Atlanta prison as he was facing charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Unlike the mug shot, where Trump is wearing his trademark red tie, this time around the tie is blue, and there is an American flag pin on the lapel of his navy blue jacket.
A year and a half ago, after being released from jail on a $200,000 bond, Trump posted his mug shot on X with the caption "NEVER SURRENDER!"
The post marked the Republican billionaire's return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, where his membership was suspended following the violent assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, by his supporters.
He was reinstated on the platform shortly after Elon Musk, the world's richest man and now Trump's political ally, acquired the company.
Trump, who called the election interference case a "witch hunt," used the mug shot to raise funds for his election campaign.
T-shirts, mugs, stickers, and beverage coolers bearing the image – arguably now the most famous photo of a president in US history – brought in millions of dollars .
Trump returns to the White House on Monday stronger than ever, despite his status as the first felon to be elected US president after being convicted in a separate case of covering up hush money payments to a porn star.
Trump seemingly recreates mug shot in official presidential photo
What is the source? I see no link in your post that states this is the official POTUS photo. Please share the source that verifies that this is the White House official photo!
There is a link at the bottom of the post, but if youd prefer to hear it from Fox news
Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’
I think I saw that same portrait on Omen VII: The Rise of the Anti-Christ
By the way, this was his "official" photo in 2017
I think its interesting that the original official photo is in color, but when Trump "retruthed" it on his social media page it was black and white. Scarier.
A question I asked and you respond with"
One more time,,,,when do we take him seriously
I'm an atheist so I don't go in for all that Anti-Christ and Apocalypse stuff. But I do like to make jokes about the Anti-Christ. See above
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If you read the words I wrote and think about it, the answer is obviously "NO".
As much public exposure and explanation of his positions as you give the president elect you should be on the payroll.
I dare say I doubt that you or anyone else is "scared" when looking at either photograph.
I am not afraid of Donald Trump, I am a nobody.
But he wants people to be afraid, doesnt he?
It is all a great embarrassment to our country. And for what? His mentally ill ego?
Of course Trump will be gone one day, it is the way of the world.
By the time he is done there will be young adults who will have never really known a world without Trump in the news every day. Do you really want that sort of influence to be inflicted on the next generation?
Sorry I'm not astute enough to translate vagaries. I need you to spell it out
Martha Stewart should have put her mug shot on pillow cases
I still wouldn't of slept with her, and I'm with you, cause I am not sure of Bobs answer either
But he wants people to be afraid, doesnt he?
I think he probably does
a great embarrassment to our country.
No argument from me
And for what? His mentally ill ego?
In my view, Yes
Do you really want that sort of influence to be inflicted on the next generation?
U.S. citizens are a hardy lot, this generation and the next generation will get ove Trump quite quickly once he is replaced, unless the Democrats figure out a way to let Vance win in 2028.
If you need help with the words, phone a friend
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I'm quaking in my boots with tension and fear...Not.
Xi sent a reply...
Xi self portrait?