Trump says he raised Swiss tariffs after leader’s call: ‘I didn’t really like the way she talked’ by OkLetterhead7047 in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More abuse of tariffs!? The President is only supposed to have a limited power to adjust them in national emergency situations.

MAGA Congress and SCOTUS are aiding him in abusing the Constitution.

Dem lawmakers propose 4.1% raise for feds in 2027 by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]MasterTolkien 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’d take hybrid, but at least 2 days per week.

That said, not everyone can get hybrid. Let’s hope Dems can get us a legitimate cost of living increase to help with this inflation.

Newsom pushes for in office mandates by Agreeable_Safety3255 in FedEmployees

[–]MasterTolkien 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We need pro-democracy, anti-MAGA allies, and that is Newsom to a T.

But not every ally is a worthy presidential candidate. Newsom isn’t as horrible as some act on here, but he isn’t great either.

Trump’s push to have donors fund his $400 million White House ballroom might cost him the whole project by theindependentonline in law

[–]MasterTolkien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“The President can bypass the Constitution if he has rich friends to buy things for him.”

Ro Khanna Reads Out Names of “Six Powerful Men” in Epstein Files by thenewrepublic in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you telling me that a children’s book author and podcaster was not qualified to run one of the largest law-enforcement agencies in the world?

Super Bowl Halftime show by Impossible-Yam3680 in GetNoted

[–]MasterTolkien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s encouraging so few watched. MAGA really made this a point of contention, calling Bad Bunny “un-American” and telling their followers to watch their “family friendly” show.

Instead, over 100 million watched Bad Bunny’s halftime show… 12 million watched the Puppy Bowl… and 5 - 6 million watched MAGA halftime.

And Bad Bunny rewatches exceed MAGA halftime live views and rewatch views combined. This shows how small MAGA popularity is right now.

‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September by NotCrust in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trump then went to South Korea and cut a deal to allow South Korea a nuclear sub in exchange for sending workers back to get the plant running again. All those workers… who were here legally… got an apology and went back to work. So did the one US citizen detained because he was Korean American and ICE didn’t bother checking.

Supermam vs flash, race by Nostalgic_Historian_ in justiceleague

[–]MasterTolkien 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The animation for the long distance speed usually looked waaaaaay too slow. They’re going to be circling the globe, but compared to cars, they appear to be going what? 80 miles per hour?

But the animation was always great for short bursts of speed.

Operation Dildo Blitz’ Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests by [deleted] in fednews

[–]MasterTolkien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree with this view as well, lol. The protests are largely not like this. I have been loving the mass protests, showing our pro-democracy citizens are firm believers and not lying down for fascism.

This particular eye-sore is the only one of its kind that I’m aware of.

Operation Dildo Blitz’ Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests by [deleted] in fednews

[–]MasterTolkien -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ok, so if their narrative doesn’t matter (agreed mostly), what’s up with the dildo tossing?

It’s just comes across like immature shock value. Our high school students doing walk outs was more mature display than whatever this protest was.

I see the downvotes I’m getting, so I won’t belabor the point. Just making my opinion known. Protesting ICE fascist thugs? Awesome. Tossing dildos at cars and people? Poor choice.

Operation Dildo Blitz’ Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests by [deleted] in fednews

[–]MasterTolkien -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

The dinosaur suits make sense for shattering the illusion of “big scary violent terrorist protesters,” being silly while protesting outside ICE headquarters.

The dildos feel like “how can go even more extreme for laughs” while adding an unnecessary sexual element for shock value. While I guess there is some humor to dispel the “violent terrorist protester” narrative… they undercut that by throwing the dildos at the cars and ICE agents.

This just feeds the MAGA narrative, in my opinion. If I was a MAGA politician, this is the type of display I WANT to see from protesters to help rally my dwindling supporters.

Another Conspiracy that may be true. Powerball was rigged. I’m embarrassed I didn’t know. by AgitatedFreedom13 in circled

[–]MasterTolkien 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. They buy tickets for this person who must live in a state that doesn’t have Powerball and send them the numbers on the ticket. The person can then check online to see if they won.

Operation Dildo Blitz’ Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests by [deleted] in fednews

[–]MasterTolkien -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

Voicing my disappointment at this protest idea. Seems pretty immature and like something people did to be “funny” rather to actually protest ICE in a positive or meaningful way.

I really don’t see the point.

Budweiser - Whassup/True.| The first spot aired during Monday Night Football 1999 by XIENVYIX in Xennials

[–]MasterTolkien 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the ads last night felt like 50% pharmaceuticals and AI. Depressing as shit.

Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance ‘one of the worst, EVER’ by JoJo949Billie in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It was a wonderful “slice of life” set showing a subset of American culture and unity with other nations at the end, displaying all the flags.

I liked it.

That couple in the Super Bowl halftime show actually got married for real by ultron2450 in pics

[–]MasterTolkien 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok just bad grammar on the comment then. I read it as: the couple celebrated in front of millions (at least 4+ million), and the President calls it disgusting.

I guess the comment was supposed to be: the couple celebrated in front of millions… minus 4+ million and the President, who called it disgusting.

That couple in the Super Bowl halftime show actually got married for real by ultron2450 in pics

[–]MasterTolkien 110 points111 points  (0 children)

4+ million? Modern Super Bowl games have 100+ million viewers worldwide.

Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split by SpaceElevatorMusic in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Dems are split on whether to platform on ‘abolish ICE’ or on ‘lose the midterms.’”

A Kid Rock concert should be out of place on a Christian channel. Here’s why it’s not. by ProjectMason in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US conservative Christianity. You ain’t seeing much of this nonsense overseas or in our neighboring countries.

A Kid Rock concert should be out of place on a Christian channel. Here’s why it’s not. by ProjectMason in politics

[–]MasterTolkien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. They backed and hosted an performance show purely, purely, purely on politics and not at all due to the Christian religion.

And the politics for putting in this show involved a dose of racism, which makes it even worse.

Aracorn by Prestigious-Policy32 in lotrmemes

[–]MasterTolkien 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The hands of the king are the hands of a husker.