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Re: Trump threatens to snatch city if mayoral candidate wins: 'We won’t put up with it'

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:14:37 -0000

Off topic but remember a while back news that the Postal Service was going to refuse to deliver mail-in ballots in states that refused to comply with Trump's demand to turn over voter rolls? This was one of Trump's Executive Orders,

NY Times today:

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow it to refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that don’t turn over voter rolls to the federal government.

The rule, proposed last week, is vaguely written but appears to establish broad authority for the agency to intervene in the mail voting process. It calls on states to compile lists of mail voters that Postal Service employees would use to screen ballots for eligibility. If states refuse to comply, the agency could refuse to send their mail ballots.

The proposed rule is currently open for a 30-day comment period. The executive order calls on the Postal Service to issue a final rule by the end of July.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-voting-democratic-resistance.html#commentsContainer

How can it be legal for the Postal Service to do this?

I don't doubt that if a case makes it's way to SCOTUS the MAGA justices will likely rule in his favor and may do it on the Shadow Docket because of a claim it needs a quick decision due to the upcoming election.

Re: BREAKING: Trump Says ‘We Just Made a Great Settlement’ With Iran

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:24:33 -0000

LOL - I'll believe it when I see it. Best bet based on his history of claims about deals is this announcement is about stock market manipulation.

Who got advance notice so they could make buys before his announcement? And, of course, Trump and his family made some investments earlier today.

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:30:14 -0000

No I don't think they care. I expect they'll confirm him with the help of Fetterman.

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:09:36 -0000

I read that - I meant it as sarcastic but I guess it didn't come across that way..

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:06:17 -0000

The law requires that the DNI must have "extensive national security expertise."

Where is that in Clayton's background?

Re: ‘Gnats will swarm’: Weather forecast perfect for bugs to take over Trump’s UFC fight

FauxReal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:46:57 -0000

It's more than gnats.

The event begins are 4:00 and the main event begins at 8:00.

In the afternoon the temperture will be 94 but feel like 99. Hopefully that claw is very stable because wind gusts are expected to be 33 mph and the probability of rain is 55%.

In the evening the temperature goes down to 74 but the humidity goes up to 80% plus there's a thunderstorm in the forecast.

The combination of heat and humidity will be debilitating for the fighters plus the canvas will get slick from sweat and rain. The lighting will also add to the temperature.

Then there's the audience in the bleacher seating. There isn't any protection from the sun or rain. People are likely to be passing out. There is a canopy over the octagon and the ringside seats but it won't keep wind-driven rain out. Plus the canopy will act as a heat trap.

I can't believe thousands of people will show up on the Elipse in this weather to view people pummeling each other.

Trump though is likely to use the weather as another reason why he needs a ballroom.

Re: Trump mocked on CNN for 'flat-out untrue' claim about 'secret' oil movements in Iran

FauxReal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:03:17 -0000

I checked this claim earlier about guiding 22 tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Independent marine traffic monitors and shipping analysts have not provided public data corroborating the military has escorted a large group of ships through the Strait at night.

I checked again before I posted and there is still no corroboration.

Re: Trump Announces 'Secret Mission' Got Oil Out Of Iran

FauxReal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:25:45 -0000

If this has actually been successful should Trump have revealed it and allowed Iran to adapt and change their surveillance methods, and better prepare for future transits?

So far independent marine traffic monitors and shipping analysts have not provided public data corroborating the military has escorted a large group of ships through the Strait at night. Perhaps the reason they haven't provided tracking information is so that Iran isn't alerted.

Re: Erika Kirk 'disappoints' wannabe tradwives as she flees event after just minutes: report

FauxReal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:13:16 -0000

I don't know how I got on TPUSA's mailing list but I got my second fundraising appeal from Erika Kirk in my mailbox today. The first one was only about 2 weeks ago.

Re: GOP Senator predicts fireworks during Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

FauxReal — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:31:12 -0000

There may be fireworks but Blanche will get confirmed. Fetterman will, of course, vote for him.

Re: Trump prepares new military strike after Iran downs chopper: 'Must respond to this attack'

FauxReal — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:31:41 -0000

Trump ordered Netanyahu not to respond to attacks by Iran (and was ignored) but he's going to respond because of one helicopter.

Re: Trump viciously booed during the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:26:53 -0000

MSG must have been going nuts at the 6 second mark:

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Re: Trump viciously booed during the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:48:13 -0000

Looks like Trump could be a jinx:

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Re: Trump astounds analyst as his 'Manhattan project' blows up in his face

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:41:24 -0000

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Re: Trump astounds analyst as his 'Manhattan project' blows up in his face

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:12:58 -0000

Off topic but I couldn't believe this was real but it's being reported in other media:

Rubio and UFC will sign deal to use cage fights for diplomacy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have reached an agreement to use cage fights for diplomacy, the State Department said Monday — as Iran peace talks remain in flux.

The MOU was announced as President Trump prepares to host an iconic mixed martial arts match Sunday on the White House lawn.

https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/us-news/rubio-and-ufc-will-sign-deal-to-use-cage-fights-for-diplomacy/

Cage fights for diplomacy! Hopefully this isn't why Trump did that video about keeping "The Claw" erected on the WH lawn.

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:43:08 -0000

Yikes - I didn't mean to suggest we change laws to accommodate the MAGAs - only to explain how it plays into their lies. Plus we rarely have an explanation for why there are vote counting delays to counter their lies.

Example: I'm in Pennsylvania and Trump claimed the 2020 election was rigged because he lost the lead overnight. But the law doesn't allow mailing in votes to be opened, removed by the envelopes and counted until election day. But that isn't widely known but Trump complaint and lie gets the headlines and is repeated over and over and over.

Re: Trump Rages at 'CROOKED' LA Vote After Pratt Falls Behind

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:22:16 -0000

Changes occur as votes are counted. Maybe early in the counting a red area like Orange County reports results and the Republican leads but later a larger blue area reports results and the Democrat move into the lead.

By law election officials in all of California’s 58 counties then have up to 30 days to count final ballots and the California Secretary of State will certify results on July 10.

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'

FauxReal — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:05:06 -0000

Time has an informative explanation of why it takes California so long to count the ballots and it plays into the MAGA lies that there's election fraud in every California election.

Mostly it comes down to mail-in voting (80% of votes are mail-in) and California allows mail-in votes to be counted as long as they are postmarked by election day and arrive within 7 days after election day. Then voters have 22 days to "cure" things like their signature not matching what's on file.

Election officials in all of California’s 58 counties then have up to 30 days to count final ballots and the California Secretary of State will certify results on July 10.

A study published by the Brookings Institution in November found that cases of mail-in voting fraud accounted for only 0.000043% of all mail ballots, or roughly four out of every 10 million.

https://time.com/article/2026/06/07/la-mayor-results-california-election-rigged-trump/

Re: Maria Bartiromo Rips Democrats for Changing 'Mother' Term

FauxReal — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:51:51 -0000

This definitely sounds nuts but there is a reason as explained by Snopes:

The proposed changes aim to align with existing family court practices that recognize non-biological parents and diverse family situations. Contrary to some versions of the claim, the bill does not outlaw or ban the terms "mother" and "father." It simply broadens the legal definition of "parent" to those who lack a biological bond with their child.

Re: 5 Most Stunning Moments from Trump’s Meet the Press Meltdown

FauxReal — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:20 -0000

Trump and his allies complained about Pennsylvania in the 2020 election - he was leading but then he was losing so he claims it was rigged.

He was leading mosting because of the ease of counting election day votes but Pennsylvania law doesn't allow mail-in votes to be opened and counted until election day and this count can even extend to a few days after election day.

The expansion of Pennsylvania mail-in voting was a Republican bill but then they regretted it and tried to get it overturned but it didn't work. There have been attempts to allow mail-in votes to be counted as they come in but Republicans block it because they like that talking point that the delay means the election is rigged.

Re: 5 Most Stunning Moments from Trump’s Meet the Press Meltdown

FauxReal — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:32:14 -0000

I'm sick of his constant lies, insults and his childish meme posts. His behavior is certainly not Presidential.

Trump isn't just a danger to America - he is a danger to the world.

Re: Trump thanks himself in post about his takeover of part of Lincoln Memorial

FauxReal — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:20:03 -0000

There may be problems ahead for the Reflecting Pool:

They completed the painting one day and started to fill it the next day. If you've done painting outside you know it needs time to cure and water (rain) can ruin it. They claim what they used was a quick-cure.

Commercial paint and coating experts maintain that even top-tier, multi-part industrial epoxies and polyurethanes typically require a multi-day curing window before being submerged under millions of gallons of water. Submerging any standard industrial pool paint in under 24 hours heavily risks delamination or chemical leaching.

Things were rushed because Trump wanted it done and filled before his UFC fight.

But they didn't do work on the biggest problem. The underground pipes that carry water to the filtration system and returns it to the Reflecting Pool are crumbling so thousands of gallons of water leak everyday but they didn't do any work on those pipes. They claim work will begin in the fall.

Since they didn't repair the pipes and filtration system and water is leaking from the pipes dirt will flow into the pool and algae will grow. Plus with all the ducks and geese that use the Reflecting Pool their waste won't be filtered out.

So they opted for cosmetic work.

Re: Susie Wiles breaks silence as report drops she's eyeing the exits

FauxReal — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:32:08 -0000

I wouldn't expect her to say "I'm outta here." Of course, she'll deny it and by the time she announces her departure, maybe in January 2027, we'll have forgotten this story.

Re: Trump scrapes barrel with D-list rally singers as 'Freedom 250' finally implodes

FauxReal — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:37:45 -0000

Here's some interesting history:

The Leonard Cohen estate has repeatedly and strongly condemned Donald Trump’s use of "Hallelujah". They have explicitly stated that they do not support or approve of the song being played at his events.

But Trump doesn't care:

During the 2020 Republican National Convention, the RNC asked the estate for permission to use the song. The estate specifically declined the request. When the campaign played it anyway, the estate's legal representative stated they were "surprised and dismayed" by the "brazen attempt to politicize and exploit" the track.

After a 2024 campaign event where a cover of "Hallelujah" was played, the estate partnered with Sony Music Publishing to issue an official cease and desist letter to the Trump campaign. They reiterated that the song was used entirely without permission.

Re: 'A lot of people in there that shouldn’t be there': Trump orders fresh purge of officials

FauxReal — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:20:16 -0000

Will we ever recover from Trump's destruction of the country? I'm not optimistic.

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Re: Trump threatens to snatch city if mayoral candidate wins: 'We won’t put up with it'

Re: BREAKING: Trump Says ‘We Just Made a Great Settlement’ With Iran

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

Re: Trump snubs Bill Pulte for permanent DNI — and selects new pick with his own baggage

Re: ‘Gnats will swarm’: Weather forecast perfect for bugs to take over Trump’s UFC fight

Re: Trump mocked on CNN for 'flat-out untrue' claim about 'secret' oil movements in Iran

Re: Trump Announces 'Secret Mission' Got Oil Out Of Iran

Re: Erika Kirk 'disappoints' wannabe tradwives as she flees event after just minutes: report

Re: GOP Senator predicts fireworks during Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

Re: Trump prepares new military strike after Iran downs chopper: 'Must respond to this attack'

Re: Trump viciously booed during the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden

Re: Trump viciously booed during the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden

Re: Trump astounds analyst as his 'Manhattan project' blows up in his face

Re: Trump astounds analyst as his 'Manhattan project' blows up in his face

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'​

Re: Trump Rages at 'CROOKED' LA Vote After Pratt Falls Behind

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'​

Re: Maria Bartiromo Rips Democrats for Changing 'Mother' Term

Re: 5 Most Stunning Moments from Trump’s Meet the Press Meltdown

Re: 5 Most Stunning Moments from Trump’s Meet the Press Meltdown

Re: Trump thanks himself in post about his takeover of part of Lincoln Memorial

Re: Susie Wiles breaks silence as report drops she's eyeing the exits

Re: Trump scrapes barrel with D-list rally singers as 'Freedom 250' finally implodes

Re: 'A lot of people in there that shouldn’t be there': Trump orders fresh purge of officials

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'

Re: MAGA melts down as Dem overtakes Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral primary: 'This is egregious'