The Frankish Reich

Good thing it's from the unreliable Wash Post. Otherwise I might think Gaetz is toast. We'll let you guys stick to your Twitter Monkey Kellys. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/20/gaetz-investigation-house-ethics-committee-vance/ House Ethics Committee investigators probing sexual misconduct allegations against former congressman Matt Gaetz obtained records showing that he paid more than $10,000 to two women who testified before the committee, according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive material.

I don't think the Ukraine long range missile decision was wise. But on the economy and tax/deficit policy: nothing Biden/Harris proposed is getting passed. That is dead. Many things Trump wants to do will get passed or he will do them (tariffs) by executive action. The universe of choices is not Harris Plan vs. Trump Plan. It makes sense to talk about a sensible alternative since there are still a few actual Republicans left who might be swayed in a non-damaging tariff direction.

Or maybe we can just say this: Kamala's taxation plans were flawed in a way that would have damaged the economy. Trump's taxation (tariff) plans are flawed in a way that will damage the economy. I guess I don't understand the knee-jerk reaction that amounts to "yeah, it's bad policy, but the other guy's policy was even worse." Trump is in charge now (well, in two months); how about not doing stupid things?

^^ Right. Starting on January 20 there will be no murders of young women. Always have to overplay their hand.

You just had to remind me of that, didn't you. Next thing you'll tell me that Taylor Swift isn't on a downward arc.

Target down 20% this morning. Earnings miss + fears of what new tariffs will do.

This is pretty good! See, Babylon Bee, you can do it when you really try.

I can't imagine why the DA didn't seek the death penalty in this case. For those of you who know Georgia, was this an Athens/college town thing?

Probably the wrong thread for this, but the Decline of Travis Kelce is well underway. 8.4 YPC this year after years of 12, then 10. When has he ever been held to two catches for minimal yards vs the Bills defense? Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Let the embarrassing film career begin!

1. I can't see Rodgers coming back to the Jets next year. 2. I can't see Rodgers retiring on such a low note. So what other team makes such consistently poor personnel decisions? The Giants, sure, but you gotta get outta NYC. Raiders, he's yours for the asking.

This time. But there's always Michelle vs. Don Jr. to look forward to!

I mean, I don't know the true Story of Nestor, but ... ... and today: Matt Gaetz used Nestor's PayPal to pay for hookers! The story that keeps getting better. The Party of Groomers! I use my "son's" PayPal to pay for hookers for my orgies!

Oh, but you fail to understand attractiveness in women of a certain age. You can have your Kimberly Guilfoyle applying the Secrets of the Drag Queens to her aging face and body. I will take the Women of CNBC. Watching the sublime Deirdre Bosa this morning. And you ask why I'm a fan of the Tech Earnings Roundup?

So far. Hold for more on the Cuban boy.

Neither has been given a mandate. This was another very close election. It was not Reagan in 1984.

Yes, provided that the female quail cosplayed as Sailor Moon.

I forgot about that. But, but, but ... McD was an ACADEMIC ALL AMERICAN.

Tree good, Trump bad seems like a good philosophy to live by.

If it wasn't such a boring task, I would go back and collect The Wit and Wisdom of @Tommy Callahan regarding the Investor Class and the Davos cabal.

And of course it wasn't. Clinton didn't learn until the 94 midterms. "The party in power is always smug and arrogant; the party out of power is always insane." And so we start again.

Your boy Musk is always talking about needing those extra special High IQ individuals. William and Mary is no joke school, but it's hardly elite. We hate the elites! We want only elites!! Tell me which one is the talking point of the moment.

Hey, they think the federal government can only make things worse, so let's get out of their way

I'm confused. I thought the Trumpist Philosophy was kind of Reagan cubed: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" are the most frightening words in America.

I'm sure he's fine with celebrating pride.