How President Trump Repurposed an Obama-Era Agency Into DOGE In a masterstroke of strategic governance, President Trump transformed an obscure Obama-era agency into the Department ... moreHow President Trump Repurposed an Obama-Era Agency Into DOGE In a masterstroke of strategic governance, President Trump transformed an obscure Obama-era agency into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), utilizing its existing legal framework, funding, and regulatory infrastructure. This allowed DOGE to bypass traditional bureaucratic obstacles and immediately begin operations without requiring new legislation or congressional approval. The Origins: Obama’s 2014 Agency During the Obama administration in 2014, a lesser-known agency was created with a broad mandate to modernize government operations, streamline efficiencies, and reduce wasteful spending. The agency was originally positioned under the Executive Office of the President (EOP), meaning that it had direct ties to the White House but had minimal visibility or major operational impact. Key Features of the 2014 Agency: Already had a budget allocated from discretionary executive funds Came with regulatory authority over gov... less
Trump and Musk are both wealthy men - so a store bought present would mean little to them. So I think Musk wrote a flattering poem for Trump and put it in a musical Presidents... moreTrump and Musk are both wealthy men - so a store bought present would mean little to them. So I think Musk wrote a flattering poem for Trump and put it in a musical Presidents Day card.
On the front it said – Roses are red and violets are blue but no one does the YMCA dance quite like you.
And when the card is opened it plays the YMCA song and has a photo of Trump dancing to the song - and images of all the Government agencies he destroyed and images of all the people’s life's he destroyed - bowing to him. Cheers! less
“The termination letters for some NNSA probationary employees are being rescinded, but we do not have a good way to get in touch with those personnel.”The individuals t... more“The termination letters for some NNSA probationary employees are being rescinded, but we do not have a good way to get in touch with those personnel.”The individuals the letter refers to had been fired on Thursday and lost access to their federal government email accounts. NNSA, which is within the Department of Energy and oversees the nation's nuclear stockpile, cannot reach these employees directly ..." They can't be reached because they lost access to their federal government email accounts and the government doesn't have their personal contact information.https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-administration-wants-to-un-fire-some-nuclear-safety-workers-but-can-t-figure-out-how-to-reach-them/ar-AA1z7jVM?ocid=BingNewsSerpThese folks are responsible for our nuclear facilities. So much for Musk and his department of efficiency. Talk about a clusterfrack! less
The complex dynamics within the family, including the father'scombat experience and the sister's tomboyish behavior, may have contributed to her anger and radicalization. Understan... moreThe complex dynamics within the family, including the father'scombat experience and the sister's tomboyish behavior, may have contributed to her anger and radicalization. Understanding "the underlying factors can be challenging, but Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man offers a unique perspective on the Trump family's dynamics, which may provide insight into similar family patterns. MINE!
The complex dynamics within the family, including the father's combat experience and the sister's tomboyish behavior, may have contributed to her anger and radicalization. Understa... moreThe complex dynamics within the family, including the father's combat experience and the sister's tomboyish behavior, may have contributed to her anger and radicalization. Understanding the underlying factors can be challenging, but Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man offers a unique perspective on the Trump family's dynamics, which may provide insight into similar family patterns.
Canada supplies 40% of US steel.Canada supplies 80% of US potash.Canada supplies 40% of US crude oil and 20% of US natural gas.Canada supplies 30% of US hydroelectricity. Canada su... moreCanada supplies 40% of US steel.Canada supplies 80% of US potash.Canada supplies 40% of US crude oil and 20% of US natural gas.Canada supplies 30% of US hydroelectricity. Canada supplies 24% of US lithium.Canada supplies all this at discount rates in exchange for market access. A tariff war means that ALL US industries that rely on these materials will pay more for them. The US cannot possibly resource them locally in sufficient quantities to meet demand, the infrastructure doesn't exist to produce them.Secondly, declaring a trade war on your greatest ally is a clear message to the rest of the world to NOT trust the USA. Who wants to do business with a country that does not keep its word and tears up trade agreements like the USMCA (which His Royal Orangeness HIMSELF signed in his first term) for no good reason? less
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)
“Well, he is a d**k,” Garcia responded. “I also think he is harming the American public in an enormous way. What the American public wan... moreRep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)
“Well, he is a d**k,” Garcia responded. “I also think he is harming the American public in an enormous way. What the American public wants is for us to bring actual weapons against Elon Musk to this bar fight,” he continued. “This an actual fight for democracy, for the future of this country.”
Trump just said he has changed the name of “Greenland” to “ Red – White and Blueland” and he had a fancy map to proof it. It was a pretty impressive m... moreTrump just said he has changed the name of “Greenland” to “ Red – White and Blueland” and he had a fancy map to proof it. It was a pretty impressive map so I bet it cost at least $200 to print up. You could buy 38 Cucumber Sandwiches with that kind of money – so shame on Trump for wasting tax dollars.
Cheers!
Jordan Mailata played junior rugby league with Canterbury and South Sydney after having surgery to replace defective valves in his heart as a teenager. He was drafted by Philadelph... moreJordan Mailata played junior rugby league with Canterbury and South Sydney after having surgery to replace defective valves in his heart as a teenager. He was drafted by Philadelphia a few years ago despite having no American high school or college experience and has just become the first Australian to start, play and win a Super Bowl (the "Monstar" Jesse Williams was on injured reserve with Seattle in 2013, he didn't start. Neither was he a rugby player, and Williams did play American football in college, with the University of Alabama).Quite a few Australian rules footballers have had success as punters, but Mailata is the first rugby player to play as an offensive lineman and be successful at it. Will it be more common now? less
Trump just announced that plans to fire several Board members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. And the said he would name himself chairman.
The... moreTrump just announced that plans to fire several Board members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. And the said he would name himself chairman.
The people he plans on firing are the people that refused to meet with him at the WH during his first term. Trump claims there are a lot of Drag Queen shows that target youth at the center. There isn't – there was only 2 drag queen shows at the centers roof top restaurant and they weren't targeting youth.
Trump has used his 2nd term for revenge and his tariffs and deportation plan will do nothing but drive up the price of food and create food shortages in America. So I’m wondering what a cucumber sandwich will cost people while they watch the J6th choir preform - over and over and over again. Cheers! less
Seems to me that Trump has done everything but try to bring down food prices.
But maybe there is still hope because Trump has set up a Faith Office at the WH. He just signed an ex... moreSeems to me that Trump has done everything but try to bring down food prices.
But maybe there is still hope because Trump has set up a Faith Office at the WH. He just signed an executive order appointing televangelist Paula White-Cain to lead the initiative. And maybe with their faith and their dance skills they will bring down food prices in America.
Cheers! Here's Paula!
Trump’s tariff treats have sparked a new sense of pride in Canada. 70% of Canadians are feeling more patriotic since Trump started his tariff treats. But you can’t put ... moreTrump’s tariff treats have sparked a new sense of pride in Canada. 70% of Canadians are feeling more patriotic since Trump started his tariff treats. But you can’t put food on the table with pride – so Canada and Canadians are in the process of being less dependent on trading with the US. And in the long run I think that’s a good thing. Cheers!
"President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to phase out single-use plastics from government operations.&... more"President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to phase out single-use plastics from government operations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws, which don’t work. BACK TO PLASTIC!”
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5132867-trump-plastic-straws-biden-order/
Trump supporters like to say that he was the only US president that didn’t start a war.
But I don’t think they will be able to say that this time because he will likel... moreTrump supporters like to say that he was the only US president that didn’t start a war.
But I don’t think they will be able to say that this time because he will likely start a few wars this time. And I imagine his supports will start saying things like – Trump was the only US president with cojones big enough to start 3 wars. Cheers and happy weekend!
Politico has identified 37 Executive Orders (so far) that align directly with Project 2025.https://www.politico.com/interactives/2025/trump-executive-orders-project-2025/
EDIT: I am NOT referring to drivers remaining in the said driveway for more time than it takes to pull in and then reverse out, parking in the driveway, etc.________________... more
EDIT: I am NOT referring to drivers remaining in the said driveway for more time than it takes to pull in and then reverse out, parking in the driveway, etc.________________________________
There are times when drivers need to turn their vehicles around when driving on a residential street, and the nearest or most convenient place to do so is the next driveway they see. It takes just few seconds to do, so it’s not as if they are parking there or even blocking it for an extended period of time.
However, some homeowners or renters of those properties get angry and/or defensive and/or confrontational when that happens. I guess they see it as some sort of infringement or encroachment or violation of space, I don’t know.
Personally, it means nothing to me if it happens at my home, I guess a partial reason I don’t mind is that I even do it myself when driving. (Caveat: if it’s an extremely large, extremely heavy vehicle, maybe. But a passenger vehicle? Come&nbs... less
