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 
93 responses to “Let’s not forget the brave souls at the Battle of Midway that began this day in 1942. They helped save the world.”
First!
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I just happened to refresh the last thread just after Bitter’s NT posted.
Japan was never going to defeat the US or battle to a stalemate in the Pacific, but The Battle of Midway definitely hastened their demise.
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If Japan has chosen another course than attacking US soil, especially via an undeclared war, it is possible that the public would have been less invested in pursuing total victory. I saw a great discussion from Dr. Alex Clarke (naval historian) regarding Japan’s options, and of the seven alternatives, he suggested that doing nothing against the US was the best COA i.e. invade the Dutch EI and British Malaya for the needed resources, but bypass the Phillipines and use the vast expanses of the Pacific to attrit the US Navy if we did choose to get involved. Japan could say it was honoring its treaty obligations to Germany by fighting both the British and the Dutch, but punt the war ball over to FDR who would then have to convince the Congress and the American people that the US had to intervene in both theaters (which would have been necessary, there could be no argument to fight against just one by that point).
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IF Japan had taken out the US entire Pacific carrier fleet at Pearl Harbor (Enterprise, Saratoga, Lexington) the war would have lasted a lot longer, at least 2 years longer and the US casualties would have been even higher. Give Japan 2 more years to consolidate their Pacific gains and build fortifications, It’s possible it could have ended in a stalemate depending on popular the war would have been domestically.
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5 years ago today, my niece hanged herself. She was taken off life support 6 days later. Her kidneys were donated to 2 other people to save their lives. Nobody who knew her was ever the same. I know I became a harder and more negative person. That is not how she would want me to but it is who I am now.
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Weakness through entire body. More pain in right leg. than a week ago when I was able to walk with a cane for short distances. Back to walker. Shivering. Periodic cough that almost makes me throw up. Other than that, I am great.”
Did you do a blood test?
Do a BMP (basic metabolic panel) and a CDC with differential.
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The chills and cough could be some sort of respiratory infection.
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Bitter, some people die of cancer because they don’t have adequate treatment. Others die of cancer despite having the best doctors, the best hospitals, the best drugs and care.
Your niece had an incurable condition. She didn’t lack treatment or support. She couldn’t be saved. Some people commit suicide despite having the best therapy and the best family support and every other resource available.
You said something important above. Your niece would not want you to be any different than when she knew you.
After 5 years, remember her according to your best moments together, and be the person you were at that time.
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BL, I know how you feel. I’ve tried numerous times since losing my little girl to be compassionate and understanding again, but I’ve become terribly hardened, cold, and unforgiving to others outside my immediate family.
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The Ukraine hoax
https://x.com/Rapidsloth_/status/1685047208997969920
Heroic ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ fighter doesn’t actually exist, Ukraine admits
https://nypost.com/2022/05/01/heroic-ghost-of-kyiv-fighter-doesnt-actually-exist-ukraine-admits/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter
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Trump’s UN demon votes for the 6th time against against a Gaza ceasefire
sickening!
https://x.com/abujomaagaza/status/1930500188260470970?s=46&t=_MA1I7Be_6DwRQfoBxrlbA
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Suicide harms everyone close to the person who kills himself.
I am sorry that you are going through that pain.
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how the mcChicken proves the money printer can’t be stopped
over 10 year period: ~37% wage growth vs +364% increase in cost of processed chicken slime
https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/1929754560416850219
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Hey Mike if you wanna reach Elon you have to call Stephen Miller’s wife
https://x.com/theliamnissan/status/1930286578745655567
Elon the man of destruction in the Drumf WH!
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Trump is completely over his head on multiple fronts with Ukraine and Russia.
https://x.com/mikebenzcyber/status/1930568736370573409?s=61
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Bunu unhinged today.
I think he failed to be promoted to Ortsgruppenleiter in the American Nazi Party.
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GF, although your theory above is completely different than mine (no Pearl Harbor attack by Japan vs. a larger attack) I agree that without the attack Roosevelt would have had a much harder time getting the US public motivated to go to war against Japan.
However, as you say above, Japan would have had to refrain from invading the Phillipines.
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Not sure why Ukraine was somehow obligated to notify the US of its attack on Russian airbases. They didn’t use US weaponry, but even if they had, Trump had already talked about that being allowed. The pro-Putin “conservative” media is harping on that pointe
This attack evidently has been in the works for over a year, it was not something Zelensky came up with at the last minute to influence the peace talks.
Russia has a million casualties. For that they have 20% of Ukraine, but some of that they already had.
Our $100 billion or whatever has certainly been well spent.
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I am disappointed Elon Musk is so negative about the BBB.
I think he doesn’t understand how the system works, his vision is too utopian.
He is just providing ammunition to the Democrats, the same people who are trying to destroy his businesses and his reputation.
He should live to fight another day, so to speak, on spending cuts.
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Deal with it, Bunu
“The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza. This resolution would’ve only served to advance the interests of Hamas terrorists, while undermining diplomatic efforts,” Rubio posted. As he tagged the UN, he also noted that “any… measure should clearly condemn Hamas and call for them to disarm and leave Gaza” and reassured that “[t]he U.S. will continue to stand with Israel.”
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UST IN: Biden responds to Trump’s official investigation into the autopen scandal “Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency.”
What is missing?
“I signed them”
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Hey Bitter, you ok?
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Hey Bitter, you ok?
Not sure. I asked my wife if I look as bad as I feel. She said, “Yes. Maybe worse.”
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Jason, under the theory of Dr. Clarke, the Phillipinnes, Guam, and Wake would have to be isolated, but not taken. I think the idea is that the Euro possessions would fall quickly so as to be a fait accompli, with Japan looking at the US and basically asking “what are you going to do about it?” The question would then be, do Americans care about European colonial empires? Maybe they don’t but still think it’s necessary to check Japan from expanding any further, but I have my doubts. Once the Brits and Dutch are swept aside, Japan still possesses an intact and huge Navy that is just sitting around Luzon waiting for the US to come out to play…a trip of some 4,500 miles one way and nearly all of it through seas controlled by Japanese submarines and aircraft (all those islands in the central Pacific).
Our industrial might would have won in the end, no doubt (we could have lost everything at Midway and not scratched Japan at all, yet would have bounced back in 1944 at the latest once the Essex class carriers were coming on line). The only question is would we have had the determination or patience to do so if not attacked first?
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Good question.
The other possibility is the US would counter Japan not by immediately going to war but massively building up its capabilities in the Phillipines, Wake, Guam, etc. where a Japan-US “Cold War” would ensue, Japan barred from further expansion akin to the USSR keeping the Iron Curtain but no farther.
Would Japan at some point feel comfortable attacking?
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Hey Bitter, you ok?
Not sure. I asked my wife if I look as bad as I feel. She said, “Yes. Maybe worse.”
Go to an emergency care, get a blood test. Don’t let them send you home with antibiotics without a blood test
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The firebomber in Boulder says he doesn’t give a crap about his family.
But the leftist do. They are blocking their deportation.
“The individual accused of carrying out a firebombing terrorist attack against Israel supporters in Boulder, Colorado, filmed a video in which he said his “jihad” against Zionists is more important than his family.”
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SCOTUS rules the “right” way in 3 important cases
Tina hardest hit.
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For those who may be wondering why I have not addressed Bitter’s current, shalle we say, state of mind, he and I have discussed this over text before. We’re on the same page, so I prefer to leave him be to find solace and comfort on his own terms and at his own pace. Just in case it seemed cold that I was skipping over that and going on with other discussions. (Trying to be more self aware, FWIW)
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GF – I know that you are not cold. I empathize with you pain as well.
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I have a doctor’s appointment later.
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I have a doctor’s appointment later.”
They know how to live in Radnor…
Here in Bittersville even an appointment at the barber to be bled by leeches takes a week.
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The loss of Elon Musk on the Trump team is devastating, he is a great asset.
He was instrumental in giving Trump a fair shake on X, and his contributions to the campaign were tremendously helpful.
I was hoping the rift was repaired when they seemed to make up at Elon’s going away ceremony.
Doesn’t look like it.
Bummer.
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Hopefully Musk won’t go back to being a Democrat. They are not his friends.
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Scott Jennings:
After directly engaging in one of the most egregious cover-ups in political history, KJP is pivoting away from Democrats & trying to cash in with a book deal. I’d like to take this moment to congratulate Dems for ridding themselves of this untalented mediocrity”
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Here in Bittersville even an appointment at the barber to be bled by leeches takes a week.
Civilization has its benefits.
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No complaints today RE: SCOTUS. We’ll see how the term wraps up.
So, an Asian Cold War six years early. We would have the new Two-Ocean Navy en route. Probably somewhat accelerated, but without a hot war forcing our hand, still not that fast. Warship construction would still take priority over merchant ships, so the six new battleships, for example, could all conceivably be in service by early 1942, with the Iowas showing up between mid 1943 into late 1944. What would NOT happen, however, is the frantic modernization of the battlie line survivors from Pearl Harbor. Six of the eight battleships were heavily modernized, but without the “benefit” of learning that the harbor attack showed their vulnerabilities, those ships would get minor overhaul work at best, along with perhaps some radar upgrades. That means that they execute Plan Orange (defense and reinforcement of the Philippines) without all that extra AA weaponry, and could be sunk in deep water where salvage would be mooted. Our escort ship program would also be accelaterated, but not at the same frantic rate that the attack provoked.
Japan would still have its industrial limitations, but they did keep pace for the first two years in tonnage built (we really took off in early 1944, outbuilding them six to one or even greater). Their main limitation was doctrine and the compulsion to build capital ships when they really needed more ASW ships like DDs and DEs, as well as mechant hulls to keep the supplies moving. Delaying the way probably doesn’t fix any of that since it is their mindset.
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GF – I defer to you on naval matters. I have heard that the main reason Japan targeted Midway was to draw out the American fleet and destroy it in one battle. It was how they beat Russia in 1905.
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That’s correct, BL. Once it was found that the carriers were not at Pearl, Yamamoto was constantly concerned about them. We began using the CVs for raids against Japanese bases as early as January while their CVs were busy supporting offensive operations against the Euros in the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. But it was the Doolittle Raid that incensed Japan, so much so that 1) it recalled a ton of fighter and bomber aircraft to Japan proper for home defense, and 2) led to increased pressure on Yamamoto to do somehting about the US carrier fleet. The Army and Navy staff were actually against Midway as conceived – they both wanted to focus on Port Moresby and then Australia, hoping to draw the US fleet southwards and away from Hawaii (which was in range to easily support Midway), but Yamamoto’s charm and tenacity won the day with the argument that he could extend the defensive perimeter eastward by holding Midway and then forcing the US to come to him. He couldn’t have known that Nimitz ha though of this well before we even broke the code and had shipped a LOT of land based aircraft to Midway as well as other equipment and even more Marines to turn it into a veritable fortress. The code breaking, while critical, only served to get the US carriers there in time to ambush, but the immediate defenses had already been deployed.
Japan, OTOH, shot itself in the foot by agreeing to his plan because it forced Adm. Inouye to launch the Moresby operation three weekas ahead of schedule and with little preparation. He also was refused the services of the Hiryu and Soryu, the carriers with the best aircrews in the Japanese navy, because they were reserved for Midway. Instead, Shokaku and Zuikakaku, the two newest carriers, were dispatched to support the New Guinea fight, and while they had decent air crews, those were also the most inexperienced pilots. Had Japan had their best pilots at Coral sea instead of relatievly green crews, Lexington would still have been sunk, and almost certainly Yorktown as well instead of being severely damaged. Now, THAT would have had a big impact on Midway and still allowed Japan to get a chance at a minor victory even if they still lost a couple of thier big ships on the 4th of June.
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RE: 1905, the Russians shot themselves in the foot by having their Pacific fleet engage the Japanese in the Yellow Sea instead of waiting for the Baltic Fleet to arrive. That squadron was so badly destroyed (the survivors were interned at the German colony of Tsingtao) that the soon to arrive Baltic Fleet became the new Pacific Fleet, only to see itself destroyed at Tsushima.
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The American carriers not being in Pearl Harbor on December 7th were like Polaris’ voters. They screwed up an otherwise great plan.
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Other than his current family, is there anybody Trump won’t go to war with? This fight with Musk damages both of them and makes all the positive things they said about other seem like lies now.
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Here is a mystery…
https://www.facebook.com/61569347887877/videos/596165636291328/
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Elon drops the Truth Bomb
Trump is on the Epstein File list.
Elon is taking his money and starting a third party. It’s over. It’s all over.
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Keith Kellog turns against the grifter.
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If his name was on the Epstein list, I would have think the drats (Clintune, obumbler, quemala, and demented) would have “exploited” it. Instead, they made up the Russian hoax.
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Elon Musk on X is continuing to attack Trump in brutal terms. Post after post.
He has gone full lisab
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Elon calls for Trump’s impeachment.
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This Musk/Trump public fight is doing damage to both men. Egos really get in the way of common sense sometimes. This is a classic example of that happening.
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Tony Soprano vs Phil Leotardo
Don’t Stop Believing..
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Another one from the Why Files…
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20why%20files
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A-hole on a-hole crime.
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#3…
https://www.facebook.com/61569347887877/videos/1570395321021001/
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At least Tina can’t blame RINOs for the Trump-Musk fight.
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Why not? It’s RINO vs RINO
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The woman running for Governor of NJ was a Navy helicopter pilot. Her ads say that in the Navy she was trained to run towards a fight.
Hmmm
GF – Wouldn’t it make more sense to regroup and avoid unwindable fights?
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Another candidate is running as “a dad and problem solver.” Do most people want to elect their dad?
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Trumps social media posts regarding his phone call with Putin and today’s mess with Musk are the signal in he is in over his head again like Trump term 1.
Trump used Musk to get elected and DOGE for PR. Isn’t it kind of obvious?
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I am not surprised in the least.
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Trump has a third war now he cannot end. I am really not surprised.
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Ukraine targets military targets. Russia attacks civilians. Spin that.
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Tell tale sign…Trump threatens to defund SpaceX funding…on social media?!?!
Trump being in the Epstein Files is not news…sorry Elon. It’s is well documented he flew on his plane multiple times and they partied together.
Someone forgot to tell Elon Trump is a nineties spending liberal.
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Musk threatens to not allow the U.S. to use his spaceships. I guess letting NASA stop launching shuttles was a bad idea.
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Not worried about the Epstein files as it pertains to Trump.
If there was anything to that, the Dems would have released it long ago.
Trump and Musk need each other.
This fight is asinine.
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Scott Jennings has it right.
“Not gonna lie. It’s an ugly day, and you know you hate it when your friends are fighting.” “I continue to believe that their partnership last year saved America, and I also continue to believe their goals are not mutually exclusive.”
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It’s is well documented he flew on his plane multiple times and they partied together.
Trump was only publicly photographed at parties where Epstein was in the picture. Otherwise, Trump kicked Epstein permanently out of his golf club for propositioning young girls. He was the only one offering prosecutors help in convicting Epstein of trafficking young women. Trump also had woman plaintiffs say he had nothing to do with Epstein and his gatherings. Where did you see it documented that he was involved?
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This fight is asinine.
Well said….
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Musk wants Trump impeached.
Trump wants all government contracts to be taken away from Musk.
It’s like two little kids fighting in a sand box!
I sometimes wonder if Musk’s ketamine habit is not getting the best of him.
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Was there any other way for this battle of arrogant former Democrats to end?
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I am wondering if the 150 Billion plus DOGE cuts will never happen…the other 350 Billion will never be considered again.
I am so sick of these corrupt incompetent government leaders. Several Trump cabinet members can make a huge impact though.
Wars including Tariff are out of control.
THE BBB is an easy pass now.
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True
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Jan…I could cut and paste the links and you wouldn’t believe it. He was actually closer to Maxwell and dated several adult models connected her “modeling “ some of them were MK Monarchs and Trump met Melania through her. Trump wasn’t into teens.
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Looks like it is resolved.
“Judge Determines Trump Will Get The Nation On Weekdays, While Musk Gets Every Other Weekend And Holidays”
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It’s is well documented he flew on his plane multiple times and they partied together.”
Zzzzzz…
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He was actually closer to Maxwell and dated several adult models connected her “modeling”
Zzzzzz….
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JeffP – Trump dating adult models is far different than insinuating something else by associating him with the ”Epstein Files.”
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You might be able to address this JeffP ——> Is Musk autistic?
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Yep
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NT at 9:00. My diagnosis will be revealed!
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Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino sends a scathing message to the Deep State: “If you are a corrupt politician.. we’re going to find you.”
Damm, the Deep State is evolving.
From secret cabal to “corrupt politicians”?
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Good. Bad things take a long time to diagnose. A fast diagnosis is a good sign.
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Yep…but Trump has publicly denied the nature of their relationship in the nineties early 2000s…. Which he is lying about. You don’t fly on someone’s private jet several times, attend NYC parties together with models and hardly know someone.
Musk is over his skis. ⛷️
Trump being President should have deescalated the public conflict. This is going to get worse now for his administration.
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I will be interested to see if the Deep State responds to the message and who signs the response.
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ou don’t fly on someone’s private jet several times, attend NYC parties together with models and hardly know someone”
BS. None of that is in the least way showing Trump was close to Epstein.
In fact, all evidence shows they were at most acquaintances.
TDS garbage.
“Attended parties together”…..zzzzzzz
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Trump being President should have deescalated the public conflict. This is going to get worse now for his administration.”
This is true.
No upside here.
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Watching ancient treasures of Egypt.
Fascinating stuff.
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Very, very soon, Trump will be talking about Elon Musk being a drug addict and will cite the “highly respected” New York Times.
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Shocking I tell you…
“Trump’s family tagged along on a May 15, 1994, trip to Washington, D.C. Aboard were then-wife Marla Maples and their daughter, Tiffany. She was about 7 months old and her nanny was in tow.
Trump’s third child and second son, Eric, flew on an Aug. 13, 1995, flight with his father from Palm Beach International to Teterboro, flight logs show.”
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Trump really blew it big time. All momentum stopped today. Musk was the secret weapon in Trump part 2.
He not only lost Musk but all those that came on board with him after the convention in the big tech world and investment banking world. The GOP financial backing was record breaking after that. The MAGA influencer grifters are peanuts to what is potentially lost today in financial backing.
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#4
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20why%20files
I particularly liked the one part about the moon.
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Today blew up when answering a reporters question…and Trumps insinuation that Musk was only against the BBB because of his own self interest regarding the removal of tax credits for electric cars.
You don’t throw someone like Musk under the bus publicly who personally risked a lot and put together a team of volunteers to form DOGE.
Trump made it personal.
God was that stupid.
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The truth is Musk has ALWAYS been against tax credits for electric cars!
As well as other nonsensical credits that waste tax payers money.
It’s well documented … in video and print…Mr President you are LYING. 🤥
This pissed Musk off and things went ballistic.
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https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/
Epstein likes to tell people that he’s a loner, a man who’s never touched alcohol or drugs, and one whose nightlife is far from energetic. And yet if you talk to Donald Trump, a different Epstein emerges. “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy,” Trump booms from a speakerphone. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it — Jeffrey enjoys his social life.”
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