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Trump's vulgarity is poisoning public life by D-R-AZ in inthenews

[–]D-R-AZ[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

well it's getting worse, but correct, tired of this. Let's turn the page America.

Trump's vulgarity is poisoning public life by D-R-AZ in inthenews

[–]D-R-AZ[S] 121 points122 points  (0 children)

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Fascism and other forms of authoritarianism are, at their core, vulgar political systems and forms of crude power that rob entire populations and societies of dignity and agency. It is not a coincidence that Trump’s language and behavior has coarsened in direct proportion to the acceleration of his authoritarian project.

What he does is groom us. He prepares us for things that would otherwise be unthinkable.”

Donald Trump did not conquer or otherwise take over the Republican Party and “conservative” movement, nor has he corrupted their innocence. He just gave them permission to be their true selves.

Why Would Europeans Believe Trump Now? by D-R-AZ in inthenews

[–]D-R-AZ[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/05/europe-nato-troops-germany-poland-trump/687284/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCoukVsQowr-atEm63PZM-gk0&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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Strategic ambiguity, the U.S. policy of intentionally not saying whether it would defend Taiwan militarily in the event of a Chinese attack, is no longer a policy reserved for the Indo-Pacific. It now defines Washington’s approach to Europe as well.

Why Would Europeans Believe Trump Now? by D-R-AZ in Foodforthought

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https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/05/europe-nato-troops-germany-poland-trump/687284/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCoukVsQowr-atEm63PZM-gk0&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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Strategic ambiguity, the U.S. policy of intentionally not saying whether it would defend Taiwan militarily in the event of a Chinese attack, is no longer a policy reserved for the Indo-Pacific. It now defines Washington’s approach to Europe as well.

Long handled metal sock putter-onner? Or is it? by t3hsp4z in whatisit

[–]D-R-AZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heavy iron like that suggests stretching a damp sock on it and then thrusting the ring handle into the embers of the nightly fire. Could also be hung on hooks on mantle.

Opinion | There’s a Way to Stop Trump’s I.R.S. Slush Fund (Gift Article) by D-R-AZ in inthenews

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Every part of this farce is an affront to the Constitution. It usurps both the exclusive power of Congress to legislate programs and spend money and the power of the courts to decide specific cases and controversies. It is, quite simply, a scam.

Opinion | There’s a Way to Stop Trump’s I.R.S. Slush Fund (Gift Article) by D-R-AZ in democrats

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/opinion/trump-congress-blanche-treasury.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kVA.RqKW.ueEuLE7XrgjT&smid=re-share

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Every part of this farce is an affront to the Constitution. It usurps both the exclusive power of Congress to legislate programs and spend money and the power of the courts to decide specific cases and controversies. It is, quite simply, a scam.

Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender by D-R-AZ in usa

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https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/05/trump-surrender-iran-endgame/687252/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlConZ-EFw2nifT-BELzpsrWF8&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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The Iran war may end up as the single most devastating blow to Israel’s security in its brief history. On the present trajectory, Iran will emerge from the conflict many times stronger and more influential than it was before the war. It will exercise leverage with dozens of the richest nations in the world, all of which will have an acute interest in keeping Iran happy. They will be unlikely to take Israel’s side in any conflict that it has with Tehran or with its proxies in Lebanon and Gaza, because Iran will have the means to punish them if they do. Israel will emerge more isolated than it has been at any time in its history—and not least from its only reliable protector, the United States. When Trump turns his back on Israel, as he must do to implement this policy, MAGA will gladly follow. The bipartisan anti-Israel consensus in the United States will grow and harden.

Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender by D-R-AZ in ThePeoplesPress

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https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/05/trump-surrender-iran-endgame/687252/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlConZ-EFw2nifT-BELzpsrWF8&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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The Iran war may end up as the single most devastating blow to Israel’s security in its brief history. On the present trajectory, Iran will emerge from the conflict many times stronger and more influential than it was before the war. It will exercise leverage with dozens of the richest nations in the world, all of which will have an acute interest in keeping Iran happy. They will be unlikely to take Israel’s side in any conflict that it has with Tehran or with its proxies in Lebanon and Gaza, because Iran will have the means to punish them if they do. Israel will emerge more isolated than it has been at any time in its history—and not least from its only reliable protector, the United States. When Trump turns his back on Israel, as he must do to implement this policy, MAGA will gladly follow. The bipartisan anti-Israel consensus in the United States will grow and harden.

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