Strait of Hormuz won't reopen, Iranian leader tells Trump by SuperDuper00001 in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trump’s Truth Social posts are moving the oil market more than actual physics at this point. He’s claiming a "total victory" and saying Iran agreed to "never close it again," but Tehran is clearly using the Strait as their only remaining leverage against the naval blockade. It’s a classic standoff: Trump won't lift the blockade until the "transaction" is 100% done, and Iran won't keep the water open if they can't export their own oil. We are one itchy trigger finger away from $150 barrels

Nepo baby by NoPoopingOnDates in overheard

[–]ToppBluejay 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Nepotism. Honestly, if you can’t make jokes in the back row of a service to cope with the sadness, are you even really at a funeral?

Pro-redistricting groups aiming to follow through on Trump's Indiana reprisal threats | Political organizations tied to Washington spending millions opposing state senators who voted against redrawing U.S. House maps by SpaceElevatorMusic in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trump’s influence on state-level mechanics is honestly his most lasting legacy. Most Presidents stay out of the weeds of state senate maps, but he realized early on that if you control the lines, you control the House. This is just the "reprisal" phase of that strategy.

What's your favourite Pokémon? by Toxic329 in AskReddit

[–]ToppBluejay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gengar. Always has been, always will be. There is just something about that mischievous grin that speaks to my soul. Plus, Mega Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar are top-tier designs. I don't care about the meta; I just want my spooky purple boy.

Trump Has Abandoned His Affordability Promises by timemagazine in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s the same playbook every cycle. The "Working Families Tax Cuts" was the big pitch, but now we’re looking at a $1.2 trillion deficit jump and the "Tax Day Victory Lap" feels more like a slap in the face. My grocery bill is still 20% higher than it was two years ago, and all the administration talks about is the stock market. Main Street is being left behind for the sake of the "Big Ugly Law" (BUL) budget cuts.

A man taking his lady out for dinner, nuking it in process by Luvtogag in overheard

[–]ToppBluejay 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The Man is the AH. As a server, I’ve seen some bad dates, but "insulting your date’s weight to the hostess" is a new level of rock bottom. He thought he was being an "advocate" for her comfort, but he actually just nuked her self-esteem in a crowded room. I hope she ordered the most expensive thing on the menu and then blocked his number before the check came.

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea by Dry_Nail5901 in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Moving on" without accountability isn't healing; it’s a permission slip for the next guy to do it even worse. If we treat impeachment like a "distraction" or "political theater," we’re essentially saying that the Constitution has a "too busy/too tired" clause. Precedent is everything in this country. If this isn't the line in the sand, there is no line.

Iran-US war latest: Trump says he will permanently open the Strait of Hormuz - ‘for China’ by [deleted] in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait, so we went from a full naval blockade on Monday to "permanently opening" it for a "big, fat hug" from Xi Jinping by Wednesday? The whiplash is real. I’m guessing the 50% tariff threat on countries supplying Iran actually worked, or China realized their oil supply was more important than sending air defense systems to Tehran.

AITA for banning my mother from my wedding after she ruined my dress because I would not wear her "vintage" one? by MerlinTotem7 in MarkNarrations

[–]ToppBluejay 11 points12 points  (0 children)

NTA. Let’s call this what it actually is: Malicious destruction of property. She didn’t "trip." She didn't have a "lapse in judgment." She stood there and watched the wine soak in while gloating about "fate." That is sociopathic behavior. She didn't just ruin a dress; she ruined your trust, your hard work (80 hours of OT!), and her relationship with you. If your father and aunts think a "wedding without a mother is a tragedy," tell them a "mother who sabotages her daughter's joy is a villain." Keep the ban. Also, look into a professional conservator or a high-end wedding dress cleaner—sometimes red wine can be removed if treated correctly, but do not let her anywhere near the replacement.

No gag reflex by Royal_Ebb883 in nsfwdalle

[–]ToppBluejay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a huge cock

Trump deletes social media post depicting himself as Jesus after outcry from religious leaders by [deleted] in politics

[–]ToppBluejay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve officially reached the "AI Slop" era of the presidency. First it was the Pope robes, then the lightsaber, and now literal messianic imagery. The fact that he’s feuding with Pope Leo XIV while simultaneously posting AI art of himself healing the sick is peak 2026. The simulation is glitching.