“Get Out Of Jail Free” Card

Since Donny has been in office he has pardoned in the neighborhood of 1800 people….and that will not be the end of it…..he may have further pardons in mind……

President Trump says he could wipe his own legal slate clean—and that of his team—if he so chooses. In a Newsmax interview on Thursday, the president said he has the authority to grant himself a pardon, though he claimed he hasn’t seriously considered it because he believes he “did nothing wrong,” per People. He noted he could’ve done so at the end of his previous term but didn’t expect to be, in his words, dragged “through the mud.”

“I’m allowed to do a pardon, a self-pardon,” he added. Trump also said he’s weighing clemency for aides so they don’t endure “years of nonsense” and legal bills. No president has ever tried to self-pardon and then faced prosecution. Asked on Friday if Trump actually plans to pardon himself or his staff, a White House spokesperson pointed back to his Newsmax comments.

One person who may not be lucky enough to receive such clemency from Trump, per the Irish Star: Kimberly Guilfoyle, the now former US ambassador to Greece and former fiance to Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr. “I don’t wanna think about it,” the president told Newsmax of a potential pardon for her. “I was disappointed in what I read. … I haven’t spoken to her. I’ve known her over the years. I’ve known her for many years.” He added that she’d done a “very good job” as ambassador and that “the interesting thing is she was the toast of the town over in Greece.”

For all his ‘illegal’ doings he may have a plan to avoid being held accountable for his misdeeds.

I would expect nothing else….he sees the writing on the wall and he is scrambling to walk away from this treasure chest robbery scott free.

Is there a plan in place that cannot prevent him from escaping these misdeeds and being made to pay….and pay dearly?

What will the Dems do?  Do they have a plan to stop this from happening?

I seriously doubt it.

And what do you think?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

Profit Over People

I am sure that most have heard this mantra over the years….mostly coming from the Left….sorry but it has been true for about 50 years probably longer….a recent poll (not a big fan usually is just a minute look at the issue) tells a story that has long been preached….

Most US adults believe President Donald Trump has placed his personal financial interests and those of his inner circle ahead of the country’s since returning to the White House in 2025, according to a new nationwide poll.

The poll, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and released on Tuesday, suggests that public perception of the Republican president leans heavily critical: Over half of surveyed adults view Trump’s second term as self-serving by investing in his own business and commercial pursuits “a lot”. Roughly one quarter believe he focuses on national interests, but only 11 percent feel Trump represents regular Americans. Fifty-five percent of Republicans surveyed said that Trump has prioritised his personal business interests “a lot” or “some”.

Half of the respondents report that Trump has placed zero priority on people “like them”.

As Trump’s family business pulls in record funds from new ventures helped by his policies, the poll results suggest that most US adults think growing his own finances has been the north star of Trump’s presidency, at least to some extent.

Trump’s June financial disclosure revealed massive post-election influxes of foreign and corporate capital into his business empire, stemming primarily from over $1bn in cryptocurrency ventures after he loosened regulation on the industry, as well as from international real estate.

During his first year as president, the Trump Organisation – Trump’s multinational family-owned enterprise dedicated to property development and global brand licensing – made eight real estate deals with authoritarian or one-party foreign states. Some speculate these countries were highly motivated to maintain favourable relations with the US to keep Trump happy on fronts like trade tariffs, military protection and private business dealings.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/majority-in-us-say-trump-prioritises-personal-wealth-over-all-else-poll

First, I find it interesting that this poll numbers has not been widely reported especially with an election on the horizon.

Second I find it dubious since the voting record of Americans illustrates that few give a crap as long as his hateful message is paramount.

Third, How will this play out in the coming election?  Or will it be the lead issue before the vote?

So many questions and so few answers….the answer depends on which corporate propagandist one will pay attention to before they vote.

It will be interesting to see what the priority the voter will use before they cast the vote.

What do you guys think?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

 

Money Cannot Buy Friends

This is a look at AIPAC and their spending in the coming election….and boy Are they spending….and boy are they spending apparently they are concerned about the rising disapproval among American voters and that must be countered in some way.

But with all the money they are spreading around on candidates hoping to gain favorable position for Israel it seems to be failing miserably….at least that is the appearance….

Less than five years after its entry into U.S. political campaigns, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is now one of the best-funded players in the midterm elections. It has also become one of the most polarizing.
AIPAC has raised $233 million to support its friends and attack its perceived foes, even as public sentiment has shifted sharply against its singular cause: American support for Israel.
The group’s decision to become a major player in campaigns has alienated some former allies and left others ducking AIPAC’s support. Some candidates have worn opposition from AIPAC as a badge of honor. Some not only refuse money from AIPAC, but also refuse to accept money from its donors. The organization has increasingly become a campaign issue unto itself. This summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York described AIPAC as part of a group of “monsters” that he said were too powerful in American politics.
As AIPAC contends with its biggest crisis in years and second-guessing from even some allies, its leaders are unbowed, according to interviews with more than three dozen donors, former board members and political strategists who work with the group. They describe their mission as a long game: electing a Congress that will help combat what they see as existential threats to Israel from Iran and other hostile countries. And despite increased public criticism of both AIPAC and Israel, the group has continued to draw tens of millions in contributions that it can use to pick sides in House and Senate campaigns.
This is great news….candidates are starting to shy away from AIPAC because of their support for genocide…..which is a good thing….but will these people still be on the bandwagon if they get elected or will they succumb to the cash thrown at them by Israel?
Do not trust the numbers…..watch the candidate.
There is probably a covert way to feed the candidate without appearing in the news….
I am sorry but I do not trust most Dems to be honest about this cash infusion….they may talk smack but they will always be paid to have Israel’s interests at heart.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“Lego ergo scribo”

It’s Biden’s Fault

This is your consolation post for no “Sh*t Show” this Sunday….Hopefully I shall return to normal next week….please bear with me.

As usual Donny did what Donny does best….blame the Dems for the problems of high prices…..especially Biden.

President Donald Trump framed soaring oil prices as a financial win for the country during a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, Oct. 14, just hours after new federal data showed inflation rising again, driven largely by the cost of gas.

The administration’s efforts to bring fuel costs down have drawn their own backlash. Trump’s recent deal to let Russia sell diesel on global markets, pitched as relief for farmers and truckers, prompted bipartisan calls for him to reverse course.

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At the same rally, Trump blamed former President Joe Biden for high prices, telling reporters who asked about affordability that Biden caused the problem. He also argued that tariffs don’t cause inflation and said prices are coming down.

Trump Says High Gas Prices Are Good For Americans After Inflation Report Shows Prices Spiking, Blames Biden For Affordability Crisis

Sorry but I disagree….he has been in office for 2 years and his policies have created this massive inflation bubble….besides this excuse is getting a bit tired.

Ever ask yourself who benefits most from his most recent ‘deal”?

With affordability concerns threatening Republican control of Congress, President Donald Trump last week announced an agreement to increase supply by relaxing sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. But economists say lower prices are unlikely to result, and the announcement produced pushback from both Ukraine and Trump’s GOP allies. The only clear beneficiary may be Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

https://theweek.com/politics/trump-russia-diesel-deal-putin

Sorry but there is little to no relief from the high prices coming.

I am sorry but the Dems are clueless at what to do and yet they want us to trust them with our vote….right now it is not something I will consider….there needs to be a more clearer way forward for me to get behind them.

But that is just me….what do you think?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

Last Week At The Sh*t Show–18Oct26

Same stuff different week and then there is Donny’s mouth….how can so much crap fall out of one mouth?

As you read yesterday I had an extremely hectic week and was unable to put together a Sh*t Show post….But as a consolation prize I will offer up another post for those die hard readers.

Thanx for understanding.

chuq

 

Easy Come, Easy Go

Sorry for no “Dump” today so I offer up this post as a consolation.

Donny’s new press secretary had a hectic 5 days before she was booted out of her position…..

Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official.

Zacharia confirmed her departure from the White House on Friday evening.

“President Trump is a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and hardworking man. I wish more Americans appreciated him. No one will ever make America great the way he has and continues to,” she wrote on social media. “It was an honor to work for him.”

Zacharia, a little-known conservative political commentator prior to her selection as the president’s chief spokesperson, came under immediate scrutiny after a widely panned inaugural briefing on Tuesday. The 14-minute exchange was soon followed by a barrage of questions over her legal credentials after she admitted she did not pass the bar exam.

In an interview on Thursday, Zacharia detailed her whirlwind sprint to the podium to replace Karoline Leavitt as the White House press secretary, stepping into the role as the president faces multiple headwinds just weeks before the midterm elections next month.

Katie Zacharia’s five days as press secretary expose flaws in Trump’s TV-driven hiring
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On Friday, Trump signaled that Zacharia’s tenure would be short-lived, telling reporters that he had asked his embattled press secretary to “reconsider” the job.

“I said: ‘Is this for you, Katie? Because honestly, you don’t need it,’” Trump said, speaking outside the White House. “I said to her: ‘Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider. You think about it, but I would reconsider.’”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/katie-zacharia-fired-press-secretary

I seem to remember this same scenario played out in his first attempt at the presidency…..5 days is the magic number….if you make it pass that then you have the job until Donny gets tired of you.

So the job was….easy come, easy go.

And of course when dealing with Donny there is a wrinkle….

After this shoddy treatment and being kicked to the curb this ‘lady’ sings the praise of Donny….

“President Trump is a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and the most hardworking man. I wish more Americans appreciated him,” she wrote on Instagram.

“No one will ever make America great the way he has and continues to. It was an honor to work for him.”

What is wrong with this broad?

What is it that demands such loyalty?

Any answers?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

IST Saturday News Dump–17Oct26

A busy week and so many possibilities can happen but not much accomplished….

Local–Finally!  The Coast has gotten some cooler weather….and greatr break from the heat of Summer.

Personal–I want to apologize for no “Dump” for this Saturday for I had an extremely hectic week with zero time to put a post together….endless consultations and travel between meetings….again I thank you guys for understanding.

I will post one that my regular readers can comment on and I hope it is enough.

Thank you….chuq

 

 

 

First You May See It And Now You Won’t

There has been a mash-up on social media and the news about Pistol Pete’s announcement that the firing squad death of the Ft. Hood attacker would be televised….personal I think it is a disgusting idea and apparently I am not alone….

Americans may be divided on how Nidal Malik Hasan should die, but they’re far more aligned on one thing: they don’t want it broadcast. A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll finds 53% back executing the Fort Hood shooter by firing squad and 42% oppose it—yet about 80% reject the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the December 3 execution. Opposition spans most political and demographic groups, including many who support the death sentence itself.

Ninety-one percent of Democrats, 64% of Republicans, and 83% of independents say “no” to a broadcast, as do about two-thirds of veterans, per the Post. Even 55% of MAGA supporters oppose the livestream; MAGA Republican men are the lone subgroup that leans toward streaming, with 57% in favor. A separate YouGov poll that asked about public execution livestreams without referencing Hasan’s case finds 69% of Americans opposed, including 87% of Democrats, 52% of Republicans, and 67% of independents.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump say public viewing would underscore the consequences of such violent crimes; critics warn it could fuel extremist propaganda. One political independent polled by Ipsos also worries it would cause an international uproar, per the Post. As of Tuesday, the Pentagon said the livestream was going ahead and “details will follow,” per ABC News.

Like I said….DISGUSTING idea.

Someone was listening for I do not think it was Donny but the news came out….

President Trump just overruled his defense chief about a livestreamed execution. Trump announced on Truth Social on Thursday that the death of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan in December will not be publicly available as a livestream. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth had previously announced plans to stream the firing squad execution, but the idea quickly ran into bipartisan opposition, which some critics calling it barbaric and others fearing it might turn Hasan into a martyr. CBS News reports that one factor is that Trump learned belatedly that Hasan was paralyzed from the waist down during the attack.

“I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan but, many very good and well meaning people would rather not watch him die, through streaming, or through any other visual device,” wrote Trump. “He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed.” Family members of Hasan’s victims will be allowed to witness his death, Trump added.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-fort-hood-execution-9b48781e88660064bf0f5aa020db8df7

That is some of the best news that has come out of Donny’s lying mouth….but now I wonder whose idea it was to cancel the fiasco….certainly was not Pistol Pete’s nor Donny’s….someone with money whispered in the ear is my thought.

Is there any anything else?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

A Great Day For Minnesota

Minnesota has been in the news for all the wrong reasons….first the brutal ICE crackdown on immigrants then the witch hunt of Rep. Omar there is seldom much good news that makes it to the headlines.

I am here to provide some good news….especially for Minnesota’s veterans….

Minnesota says it has effectively ended veteran homelessness, becoming the fourth state to hit what officials call “functional zero.” The label doesn’t mean no veteran will ever lose housing; it means local agencies can rapidly spot veterans who are homeless or at risk and quickly move them into permanent housing and services, MPR News reports. The statewide registry now lists about 150 homeless veterans, down from more than 600 in 2010. Officials say everybody on the registry is on a path to housing.

Gov. Tim Walz said the effort is about building a durable safety net, not declaring victory and walking away. “It’s not something you just say, ‘Oh, we fixed it. Veterans’ homelessness is over,'” he said at a press conference. He said that while it’s impossible to ensure that a veteran never becomes homeless, “the state of Minnesota has made sure there’s a net underneath that, that there is a safety net to make sure that that is brief.” The Democratic governor said the milestone is “a testament to the commitment of a bipartisan legislature to attack this issue,” KTTC reports.

Officials credit a “housing first” approach and stable funding, with groups like the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans using state and federal money to secure housing and support services. A state is considered to have “effectively ended” veteran homelessness when it reaches several milestones set out by the federal government, per KTTC. “One of the factors is that anyone who becomes homeless, we have to give them housing within 90 days,” said Brad Lindsay, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “That’s part of the system. We can’t have any chronic or long-term homelessness.” Connecticut, Delaware, and Virginia have previously reached similar benchmarks.

It is good to see a state that is concerned about vet homelessness and did something about it….I doubt my state would care that much although they pretend that vets mean a lot to them.

This should be a national playbook on dealing with veteran homelessness.

They may not completely eliminate the problem but at least they are doing something and for that they get a thumb’s up from me.

Do you have any thoughts?

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”

It’s Greenland Again

The Orange Man did is usual chest thumping about Greenland….

President Trump is touting Greenland as both a military shield and a resource bonanza. “Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!” Trump noted in a Truth Social post early Wednesday, claiming that some experts believe the island’s easily tapped oil reserves rival almost any on Earth, per CBS News. He also framed Greenland as a critical buffer for US defense, saying any future strike on the US would have to cross the Arctic island, where American systems would intercept drones and missiles.

The president’s comments follow a September security pact among the US, Denmark, and Greenland that expands US bases, bars non-NATO military bases without approval, and nods to future “minerals cooperation” without spelling out how extraction will work. The AP notes that “despite Trump’s optimism, resource exploration and extraction in Greenland has stymied companies for decades thanks to the island’s harsh climate, lack of key infrastructure. and difficult geology. Previous efforts to extract so-called rare earth minerals, as well as oil and gas, have never progressed beyond the exploratory stage.”

“Our Greenland”?

This asshole thinks that if he says it enough soon everyone will believe his bullshit.

I think Greenland may have something to say about this announcement….

Greenland has issued a reality check to President Trump’s latest boast involving the Arctic island. After Trump wrote on Truth Social early Wednesday that “massive” oil, gas, and mineral exploration is poised to kick off there, Greenland’s deputy mining minister said the claim is far ahead of the facts, CNN reports.

Jørgen Hammeken-Holm did say some US-led prospecting was taking place, but that “we are very far away from ‘massive’ exploration.” He added that while “there are many smaller explorations underway … these could take years to become operational.” CNN reports Greenland’s terrain—remote, largely ice-covered, and lacking infrastructure—makes extraction difficult and costly.

I give him that he is determined to give the Tech Bros Greenland….after all he is probably paid well for his support.

He is getting silly with his determination to steal Greenland….one way or another.

I Read, I Write, You Know

“lego ergo scribo”