The Frankish Reich

Goodbye Gaetzy. And what a luscious high-hair scalp it is. Maybe Ronnie will appoint you to Rubio's seat. That way he can spend lots of quality time with more people who can't stand him. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/21/trump-ag-pick-matt-gaetz-says-hes-withdrawing.html

No. I'm saying that Trump jumped the gun on Hegseth. Typically you vet candidates thoroughly before announcing them. Obviously they would have asked him the usual "anything in your past that we should know about that could affect your confirmation?" And just as obviously he didn't disclose the rape allegation. Maybe he still would have been nominated, but Trump's transition team would've been ready with their talking points instead of being caught with their pants down. So it could just be that they're back to business as usual, doing a thorough vetting ahead of time.

Many allegations about Gaetz and party drugs. Of course, we haven't seen the report. And, of course, Elon. I'm not saying that this worries me about him being a security risk; I'm just saying a regular prospective fed employee wouldn't get a clearance. https://www.wsj.com/business/elon-musk-illegal-drugs-e826a9e1

Here's a nonpolitical comment. Really. The Secret Service needs to be reorganized. I don't know a helluva lot about Bongino, but my understanding is that he came from the Special Agent/protective division. Secret Service also has other investigative divisions (the whole counterfeit currency thing, but others too.) I don't know what exposure if any Bongino has to those tasks. I believe there's a pretty strong divide in the USSS culture that reflects these widely different functions. The Federal Protective Service more closely matches the personnel security functions of the USSS. It would make sense to merge those two so that the USSS Director isn't in charge of very different functions.

I dunno, but from recent history I'd guess that Trump doesn't want to get burned again by candidates who "forgot" to disclose that there was a police report out there accusing them of rape. Or something like that.

So stupid. The article starts off by admitting that Gaetz has a history - until 2021. When he was 39. It then jumps to "but Trump was a victim of trumped up charges," but nowhere refutes the charges against Gaetz. Of course, there is an investigation of Gaetz out there, the one he wants suppressed. It was conducted by a majority Republican House committee. Let's see it and put all this talk to rest.

No! Preppy. Beautiful. Nothing overdone.

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.