Trump Job Approval
| Pollsters wrong in 2024: | 42.0 / 55.1 | -13.0 |
| Pollsters right in 2024: | 46.2 / 51.0 | -4.8 |
 | GOP | DEM |
| Democrats +3 | 216 | 219 |
Trump Job Approval
| Pollsters wrong in 2024: | 42.0 / 55.1 | -13.0 |
| Pollsters right in 2024: | 46.2 / 51.0 | -4.8 |
| GOP | DEM |
| Democrats +3 | 216 | 219 |
The Hedgehog Report - Phoenix Edition 
162 responses to “No Name Thread”
“Maybe he could ask voters to come out and vote for others, too.”
Maybe they would if they didn’t perform like Tillis.
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Tillis is more conservative than Trump ever was or will be. I suspect that Trump only nominated Martin to pander again to the J6 rioters and their enablers, apologists, and sycophants. There was no other person in a country of 330 million people to nominate? He had to bow to the Cult again?
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It is about trust to the MAGA voter. The reason many Trump voters don’t come out in mid-terms to the same degree is that Republicans have a long history of saying one thing during campaigns and doing another once elected. That’s how you got Trum in the first place.
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…..and Trump has a long history of promoting sycophants, wackos, and a-holes.
…..and working harder against incumbent Republicans than Democrats in competitive districts.
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Look at HHR – people with broadly similar views tearing each other apart on a daily basis – because of Trump.
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Bill presents again with his raging case of TDS…
Bitter asked why Trump can’t get more of his voters to support the Tillis-type Republicans in mid-terms. I don’t think “Trump has a long history of promoting sycophants, wackos, and a-holes” is the reason MAGA voters stay home more in mid-terms.
It is because they don’t see much difference between the R and D. They don’t want the R who talked tough in the election to sell out once in office. They’ve seen that (from their POV) for many years.
Sorry it bothers you so, but that’s the fact, Jack.
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And they stay home in order to make it harder for Trump to accomplish anything? Brilliant strategy.
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It is because they don’t see much difference between the R and D.
Anybody who thinks that is not very bright.
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While some here were foaming at the mouth about how tariffs are awful, others suggested that the threat and use of tariffs could have a positive impact.
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REP. ANDY OGLES SAID IT PERFECTLY: “Donald Trump, in one fell swoop, brought over 70 countries to the table. This is a masterclass in the Art of the Deal and in foreign policy.”
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……or you could bring some data to the discussion, Chicon, instead of condescension and bogus ‘facts, Jack’.
Here are generic ballot numbers from RCP:
2014: R +5.7; 2016: R +1.1; 2018: D +8.4; 2020: D +3.1; 2022: R +2.8; 2024: R +2.7
It sure looks like Republicans ran and hid in 2018 – perhaps because the country had turned against Trump
Trump fails to get re-elected in 2020 – what happened to the MAGA voters in 2020? DId they see no difference between Donald Trump and Joe Biden?
I will note that Trump won two out of three Presidential elections during that period – against some of the weakest candidates the Dems have ever nominated. I don’t think you were a part of HHR in the run-up to 2016 but I seem to recall that we discussed the fact that almost very other Republican candidate was projected to beat Hillary – DJT’s numbers were the worst of any of his major primary opponents.
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every, not very. Sorry!
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Bitter doesn’t like the answer, but the answer is right.
Bitter seems to think that the party is automatically entitled to the vote. He’s incorrect; the candidate and party must earn the vote. Bitter’s blind loyalty to any R is similar to the extreme loyalty of black voters to the D – if there’s no threat the voter will stay home or vote for someone else, there’s no reason for the politician to do what they promise.
That seems like a counterproductive strategy to me.
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You ask you shall receive
nycmike23
May 8, 2025 at 12:50 am
“Was Trump wrong when he said senators should vote their hearts and minds?”
-Please give the full clip of when and where he said this.
Thanks in advance.
“President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered lukewarm support for Ed Martin, his embattled pick for U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, whose nomination has been imperiled by opposition from at least one Republican senator.
“That’s really up to the senators; if they feel that way, they have to vote the way they vote,” Trump told reporters at the Oval Office when asked about Martin. “They have to follow their heart and they have to follow their mind.”
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Oh and I didn’t see NYC commenting on this…
“while a guy like Tillis can’t get 50% in NC”
Zzzzzz…
Trump’s vote in NC
2016 49.8
2020. 49.9
2024. 50.8%
I guess NYC needs to find someone other than Trump to run in NC
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Tillis is more conservative than Trump ever was or will be.”
Yep. Bottom line.
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Bill, I have been at HHR since the run-up to the 2004 election.
Bill, aka Mr. Numbers, can you analyze the number of seats lost by the President’s party in off-year elections, maybe since the 80’s?
How do the 2018 results compare to, say, 2010 and 2014? Also, which party controlled the House throughout the Reagan years? Why couldn’t Reagan get his voters to elect Republican House members?
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“Too Late” Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn’t have a clue. Other than that, I like him very much! Oil and Energy way down, almost all costs (groceries and “eggs”) down, virtually NO INFLATION, Tariff Money Pouring Into the U.S. — THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF “TOO LATE!” ENJOY!
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I heart Tillis and Hillary.
-Freepasser
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Speaker Mike Johnson is running into some resistance from fellow House Republicans on a bill to codify President Donald Trump’s push to rename the Gulf of Mexico.”
That is why these type of unnecessary distractions waste political capital Trump needs for much more important issues.
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D*ckliss 2028.
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Powell isn’t going to be bullied into reducing interest rates.
You read it here first.
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alDonaldTrump
The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come. Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow!
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Chicon and Tina, feel free to opine on whether Trump is wrong?
“That’s really up to the senators; if they feel that way, they have to vote the way they vote,” Trump told reporters at the Oval Office when asked about Martin. “They have to follow their heart and they have to follow their mind.”
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The ccp will soon be begging for a deal. They are bleeding badly.
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Having “trade agreements” doesn’t actually mean this is good for the US consumer or it is good for the level of commerce between the countries.
But since Trump’s goal is to wage war on international commerce, the isolationists and protectionists will call these agreements a “win”.
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Stock market appears up on the new trade deal.
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“Chicon and Tina, feel free to opine on whether Trump is wrong?”
Jason is having reading trouble again….
Yesterday I said Trump should find someone else because he has bigger fish to fry. Trump is doing that. Jason thinks I should say Trump’s wrong.
I love this place…
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Yep, Jason will call all these trade deals “bad” because the tariff was used to get them. Even if there are lower trde barriers as a result.
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Maybe Trump could have called world leaders to obtain the same trade deals with this message- “Hi. This is President Trump. Rather than me causing economic chaos and upheaval by imposing tariffs, let’s talk first. Thank you.”
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Chicon – You asked for more numbers.
2022 – Dem in White House – R gained 9 seats
2018 – Trump in White House – D gained 41 seats
2014 – Dem in White House – R gained 13 seats
2010 – Dem in White House – R gained 63 seats
2006 – Bush in White House – D gained 31 seats
2002 – Bush in White House – D LOST 7 seats
1998 – Dem in White House – R LOST 4 seats
1994 – Dem in White House – R gained 54 seats
The 1994 and 2010 elections are justifiably considered a$$-kickings, and they were acknowledged by the dem incumbent.
Why shouldn’t we consider 2018 to be a disaster? It is the worst GOP performance of the entire period, worse than GWB in 2006.
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You also asked about the Reagan years: In 1982, GOP lost 26 seats; in 1986, we lost 5 seats; in 1990, we lost 8 seats. 2018 is still the standout year.
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Exactly.
Yep, Jason will call all these trade deals “bad” because the tariff was used to get them. Even if there are lower trde barriers as a result.
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Why shouldn’t we consider 2018 to be a disaster?
Because Trumpy disasters are awesome!
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Here is the chart of the new trade deal.
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1920496386467864958?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
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Just some observations:
While this blog is supposed to be an opposing voice to all the cultural/financial/geopolitical policies of the left and the prior Biden Administration, there seem to be more knives out for our current president in his efforts to turn our country more “right.” Maybe Jason, Bitter and BillW (who sounds a lot like the missing Vic) would have preferred a President Harris as POTUS. It sure sounds like it, most of the time.
BTW, did you know that Thom Tillis’s major donor is Blackrock. IOW, he is a corporate captured RINO.
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I read here the following
Market is in shambles.
Weapons are free
illegals are the best
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I posted D*ckliss’ voting record. He supported most of dementeds agenda and rushed to support his nominees.
He is not “conservative”.
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Tina Goebels never read weapons are free or illegals are the best at HHR.
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Maybe Jason, Bitter and BillW (who sounds a lot like the missing Vic) would have preferred a President Harris as POTUS.
I can’t speak for BillW but Trump got our votes. GFY
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Tillis is a grand guy, no matter how much he supports dem candidates, as long as he doesn’t have a past revealed where he donated to them.
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Tina, I’m trying to read and understand the trade deal as posted. One the face of it, it sure looks like highway robbery for the US. But again, the ‘devil is in the details’. But kudos for Trump-look for the dominoes to start to fall and the stock market to start to rise.
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While this blog is supposed to be an opposing voice to all the cultural/financial/geopolitical policies of the left
Really? I never saw a Mission Statement. HHR was never intended to be a Trump Cult echo chamber when it started in 2003 or restarted in 2023. When Trump does something I agree with, I praise it. So far, that is primarily working to secure the border and deport illegals.
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Your vote for Trump, Bitter, is almost a travesty as it has been followed by nothing but trash talk about him.
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Bitter said….“Hi. This is President Trump. Rather than me causing economic chaos and upheaval by imposing tariffs, let’s talk first. Thank you.”
Lol. The ol’ strongly worded memo approach. Didn’t work so well over the last 80 years, but let’s keep trying it, eh?
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No, I have never voted for Trump…..or Hillary…..or Biden…..or Harris.
I would have voted for many other actual Republicans, like Ron DeSantis or Marco Rubio, just like I did for Reagan and GHWBush and Dole and McCain and GWBush and even Romney.
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The only echo chamber here is comprised of the anti-Trump cult, whose major contributions are dissing Trump.
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The University of Washington has suspended and banned 21 students from the protests Monday night (13 were non students)
The group, called themselves Super UW, is now being referred to as Super U-Dumb.
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He is not “conservative”.
LOL
He has been a conservative R for decades. He is certainly more conservative than Trump.
I understand the new definition for “conservative” is 100% fealty to Trump, but it is not my definition.
And of course, I doubt Tillis voted for ANY of the major items on Biden’s agenda.
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Yes, you must send a strongly worded letter and then accept the higher tariff on our goods.
-freepasser
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Easiest would be to budget him out.
@mrddmia
Dear Chief Justice John Roberts: 1. When a federal judge illegally opens his courtroom on a Saturday, exposes an ongoing military operation, and endangers American and allied lives, that’s impeachable. 2. Impeachment is a political question for the political branches. Zip it.
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Consumers must accept paying the tariffs and like it.
-Cult Member
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At least someone like BillW doesn’t use his vote as a “pat on his back,” voting for someone they abhor in order to be a “good conservative,” only to castigate them for ever more once they are in office.
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he anti-Trump cult, whose major contributions are dissing Trump.”
Zzzzzz…..
There are two camps here.
The Cultists who think Trump needs to be supported 100% on 100% of his policies by whatever means necessary.
The other camp is willing to support Trump where it aligns with their values and where they think it will be good for the America.
In my case, outside of trade and Ukraine/NATO where I cannot support him, I pretty much support Trump’s major policies including DOGE, immigration, the military, energy, taxes, Iran, Israel, trans in military and girl’s sports and his war on wokism as examples.
Sorry the Cultists don’t think that is enough.
There is no anti-Trump camp here, except maybe Bunu who has turned against him.
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The Cult’s major contribution is copying and pasting links to Cult conspiracy sites and agreeing with other Cult Members.
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BillW
May 8, 2025 at 11:42 am
No, I have never voted for Trump”
Walt never voted for Trump either.
Anyone doubt Walt is a strong conservative?
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My vote helped him win. Yours didn’t. Suck it.
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Pass the popcorn….
Dem Strategist James Carville Goes Nuclear on Ilhan Omar – ‘Lady, Get Out the Democrat Party’
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Awwwwwwww….
Ex-CNN journalist speaks out on Biden cover-up, says White House aides made it difficult on press ‘The Biden team made it really hard to ask questions about his health — they shamed you,‘ Chris Cillizza says
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It is a lot easier to shame someone who wants to be shamed.
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voting for someone they abhor”
Zzzzzz…
I don’t abhor Trump at all. Bitter calls him a scumbag, I never agreed.
I don’t agree with him ideologically on some issues, which is different.
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New Pope picked.
It is not me.
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BREAKING: FBI Launches Criminal Investigation into Letitia James Over Mortgage Fraud
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No choice here, thanks to D*ckliss. Bosoberg will pick since the gop-e delayed too long.
REAKING: Trump to Pull Ed Martin Nomination For DC US Attorney After Tillis Derails Confirmation
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Polymarket thinks it is Parolin, a corrupt leftist who sold out the Catholic Church in China.
Let’s see.
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Would have picked*
PRIMARY D*ckliss
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Trump to Pull Ed Martin Nomination For DC US Attorney After Tillis Derails Confirmation”
Should have done it as soon as Tillis announced his opposition.
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White smoke! Waiting for Pope to be announced.
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I don’t like everything Trump does or says, but I think sounding like MSNBC 24/7 is a negative distraction for getting the policies and people that I do support passed or approved.
Bitter once asked what I didn’t like about Trump. A partial list would be turning Canada into a 51st state; Alcatraz should be nothing more than an “idea;” should be less aggressive in his pursuit of Greenland; renaming bodies of water is petty; mocks others too much; talks too much.
What I like is a far longer list: the border turnaround; reversal of Biden’s destructive cultural/gender policies; addressing cleaning up cities and reducing crime; patriotic gestures; support for religion; federalization of education in going back to the states; the great cabinet chosen; revealing waste and fraud in govt spending through DOGE ( has yet to be implemented) and much more….
White smoke indicating a new pope has been chosen
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PRIMARY D*ckliss”:
Yes, run Mark Robinson, you know you want to.
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https://polymarket.com/event/who-will-be-the-next-pope/will-pietro-parolin-be-the-next-pope?tid=1746721003947
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We will now see Buffune can move this forward
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Did Trump make business deals by threatening to burn down other companies? I doubt it.
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Trump getting my vote was in no way related to me being a good conservative.
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Same here.
I have voted for people less (and more) conservative than I am many times.
Of course, I didn’t vote for Trump because I think he represents conservative values, he doesn’t.
I voted for him because he was much better than the alternative.
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Breaking News – Judge in East St. Louis orders Conclave to keep voting.
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Parolin dropped in the odds and “other” is now second.
A dark horse?
Parolin now at 67-25 “other”.
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Parolin back to 70%.
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My candidate Pizzaballa at 5%.
Bummer.
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He has selected Donald I as his name.
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Trump just announced the conclave was rigged and ordered Bondi and Patel to investigate.
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Donaldoni I, puhhheeeze
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Other went from 25% to 2%.
Someone lost their ass.
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Shadeur Sanders?
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Swiss Guard is outside window
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White smoke. New Pope chosen. Not yet revealed who or what name he will chose.
I predict he will be Pope Leroy the First.
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Walt, Cashious Cowus I would be excellent.
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muse
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BLOCKED: Senator Thom Tillis refused to allow Ed Martin’s confirmation to be voted on by the full Senate. As a result, Trump will be naming someone new restarting the 120 day clock. No, Judge Boasberg will NOT be appointing the next DC US Attorney.
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Trump:
“But we have somebody else that will be great.”
The world is not ending!
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Rumor is it is a black transgender woman.
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I am glad we are done with the it’s either Martin or Boasberg’s pick hoax.
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I am sure Trump will appoint Martin for something else.
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Maybe a Spanish Pope? Pope Jesus would be cool.
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Hopefully not another Communist.
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Odds are the new Pope will be another hardcore leftist.
Bitter will continue to say it doesn’t matter.
Some things don’t change.
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Hopefully not another Communist.
Chicon”
Your hopes will be dashed.
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Even if he is a communist, I think Jasonius I has a nice ring to it.
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The MSM is already outlining their priorities for the new Pope.
Climate change, socialism, and LGBTQ+ rights
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Pizzaballa back up to 7%!
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Bitterus Maximus I also has a certain flair.
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Bettor on Polymarket:
“I live for these moments, I don’t care if I go to hell’
Supposedly Catholics can be excommunicated for betting on the conclave.
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If it is Pizzaballa, he really should keep that name.
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Bitterus Philadelphious I
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Tagle up to 25%
He would be the most leftist pick.
So maybe not a surprise if he gets it.
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Parolin
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Prevost.
Got fooled because Parolin appeared first
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Trump gets an American Pope!
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American Pope
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Seems like a middle of the road guy.
One can hope.
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Dual Peruvian-American citizen!
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CBS says “progressive on social issues”
NYT says he expressed “anti-gay” sentiments.
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Damm, this guy was at under 1%.
Could have make a killing.
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New pope went to Villanova.
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Leo XIV
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He is a fellow Inca, so proud.
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He’s the HHR Pope. Peruvian, American, from Chicago, went to Nova. It’s a sign.
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What? No Quechua?
Prevost speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese and can read Latin and German, giving him abilities to communicate with his fellow cardinals in ways that others cannot
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We speak the same languages too. Well, not Latin.
Definitely a sign.
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Pope doesn’t speak Latin?
Horrors.
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Prevost had a slew of liberal media outlets endorsing him including the NYT. He was picked by Francis, who I assume did so because he would follow the same path as Francis. Because the Vatican needs money, having fewer contributions in the last 12 years, the thinking is that an American Pope, speaking English fluently, would help the Vatican recover financially .
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Bitter will continue to say it doesn’t matter to his belief that Jesus died for his sins, was raised from the dead, and reigns forever in Heaven as part of the Holy Trinity.
Fixed it.
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V for Villanova! V for victory!
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another communist Pope?
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Jan, he’s an Augustinian, which is a far cry from a Jesuit. I’m hearing strict on Catholic doctrine, moderate on issues like illegal immigration (but not crazy). Let’s see how things pan out.
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He is definitely a Vatican insider who was trusted by Francis.
But whether he is a doctrinaire Marxist like Francis remains to be seen.
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One small sign.
He wore the traditional red, a color that Francis rejected in 2013.
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Being that he spent a lot of time in Peru, he probably enjoys cuy (guinea pig).
That is a plus.
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I can hear the bells ringing at Villanova. Seriously. I live 2 blocks from campus. Also hear news helicopters.
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He was picked by Francis, who I assume did so because he would follow the same path as Francis.
Did Pope Francis send a mail-in ballot before he died?
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Fl, when Prevost was in the states, he registered as a Republican and voted in Republican primaries. So, he may be more of a centrist. Like you said we just have to wait and see.
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For the first time since George W. Bush, a Pro-Life American finally leads a country.
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I remember when Francis was named. All conservative media were thrilled, thinking he’s was an anti communist based on his actions in Argentina , and the MSM were upset. Look how things turned out. I’m willing to let things settle and see how this new Pope governs, both politically and spiritually. I’m just glad the guy that negotiated that Chinese bishop deal didn’t get it.
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If he is from Chicago, is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/cardinal-elected-pope-papal-name.html
Vatican News. Gateway Pundit is probably trashing the new Pope.
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The new Pope is a Cubs fan and definitely said something about “Super Bowl” in his remarks today.
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Fl, conservative media, so far, is not thrilled with Prevost being the new pope. They are scouring his social media posts on Twitter, and they are mostly anti- Trump in their tone. However, often the office makes the man, and not necessarily visa versa.
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Seems to be a great day for Cook County born Pro-Life anti-Trump conservatives.
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With this Bears team? He does believe in miracles.
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Who knew that President Trump’s comment during the NFL draft about the Bears would come back to haunt him, LOL!
Yep, Jan, we shall see. I still come back to everyone’s reaction with Francis and how he turned out. I’ll give the new Pope a chance before drawing any conclusions. I’ll pray for him as well.
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The Hail Mary will never fail the Bears again
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I had a dream last night that the new Pope came out and took the name “Elo.”: It seemed very weird.
Leo has the same letters. I am Nostradamus.
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New pope already has a name in Chicago
Da Pope!
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Da Pope still has to report to Ditka
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President Trump considers Fox host Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C. after pulling Ed Martin’s nomination – ABC
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I count six Supreme Court Justices as Catholic…Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Barrett, Kavanaugh and Sotomayer. Easily a majority and a conservative majority. What this means I don’t know. I’ll find something.
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Amen. 😉
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Several on the list are tops in the industry, but at least 2 are not. They are lazy in every meaning of the word.
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Christian Schneider
@Schneider_CM
With Trump’s tariffs in effect, we are now making popes in America
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Lol, good one.
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I hope Trump does not chose Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin .
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Wait, I think that was the initial decision from weeks ago, before the pause by the supremes.
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Bl, can remove my 4:30 pm post.
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Removed
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That was funny.
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I had a dream he would be Catholic.
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NT at 6:00. Either empty your bucket now or save the good stuff for the new thread.
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Tina – On my phone, there are … next to posts. Do you also see that? If so, you might be able to edit or remove a post.
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Keep Judge Pirro on TV.
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Thanks, I will look for it.
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EricLDaugh
Wow. RFK Jr. truth nuke.
“Trust The Experts is not a function of science or democracy. It’s a function of totalitarianism and religion.”
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