CURRENT EVENTS

[ChileG]

Peace President

The name was changed from Secretary of War to Defense back when the country was held gripped by the scourge of political correctness - the fall of 1947.

 

[nycfan]

Could … could she actually be Free Guy?

 

[superrific]

If the Fed wants its independence, it needs to be less independent.

Mafia talk.

 

[Zoo_View]

Peace President

I was thinking, “Trump…..now that’s a warrior.”

 

[ChileG]

Could … could she actually be Free Guy?

I remember when we thought Pam might be one of the less deplorable ones in the administration.
But they all seem equally terrible.

 

[UNCatTech]

The name was changed from Secretary of War to Defense back when the country was held gripped by the scourge of political correctness - the fall of 1947.

I'm surprised he didn't simply change it and take credit for the new and innovative name.

 

[UNCatTech]

I was thinking, “Trump…..now that’s a warrior.”

Watch until the end, real Alpha Male.

 

[Bobfripp]

I was thinking, “Trump…..now that’s a warrior.”

In his private thoughts however, it's the Department for Suckers and Losers.

 

[altmin]

https://www.reuters.com/world/armenia-arrests-archbishop-over-alleged-coup-plot-2025-06-25/

Armenian authorities on Wednesday arrested a prominent Christian cleric, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, along with 13 other people and charged them with orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government.
In a statement, Armenia's Investigative Committee said it had filed criminal charges against Galstanyan and 15 others whom they said had "acquired the means and tools necessary to commit a terrorist attack and seize power".


A total of 14 individuals have been arrested, investigators said, without naming the people.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote on his Telegram channel that the authorities had thwarted a "large and sinister plan by the 'criminal-oligarchic clergy'" to take power in Armenia, a former Soviet republic in the South Caucasus.
Galstanyan's arrest is part of a growing confrontation between Pashinyan and the powerful Armenian Apostolic Church, who have traded increasingly bitter allegations in recent weeks ahead of elections scheduled for next year.
Some senior clerics have previously called for Pashinyan to step down over Armenia's military defeats against Azerbaijan.

Last week, Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan was detained on accusations of making public calls to usurp power after he accused the government of waging a campaign against the church and said he would act "in his own way" to stop it, according to state agency Armenpress.

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

Classic distinction without a difference?

 

[He's Not Here]

I remember when we thought Pam might be one of the less deplorable ones in the administration.
But they all seem equally terrible.

I don’t recall anyone saying she was less deplorable. I remember some saying that she, at least, had some qualifications for the role.

But, yes, she’s been horrible.

 

[nycfan]

Trump administration is preparing to challenge budget law, U.S. officials say​

Internal dissent among federal employees is coming to the surface as President Donald Trump’s budget chief aims to rebalance spending authority.

—> https://wapo.st/4niZnjS

“The Trump administration is preparing to test a 1974 budget law by refusing to spend congressionally mandated funds, senior federal officials say — an escalation that could change the balance of power between Congress and the White House.

… Key White House aides have long argued that the law is an unconstitutional limit on presidential power and suggested they will seek court rulings to overturn it, which could allow the White House to determine which spending to carry out.



… Russell Vought, Trump’s budget director, is expected to be key to the coming fight over spending. Vought has spearheaded the administration’s campaign to assert sweeping executive power over spending, arguing that the Impoundment Control Act, the law at issue now, is unconstitutional.…”

 

[dukeman92]

Serious question... because I've seen this collection of miscreants dodge, dance around, and deflect questions from congress for six months. Isn't there something that can be done about this obvious obfuscation? It's so clearly intentional... they're making a mockery of the checks & balances in this country.

 

[nycfan]

Serious question... because I've seen this collection of miscreants dodge, dance around, and deflect questions from congress for six months. Isn't there something that can be done about this obvious obfuscation? It's obviously intentional and they're making a mockery of the checks & balances in this country.

Since Republicans currently chair all the committees, and are tolerating to supporting this behavior, not really.

 

[superrific]

I don’t recall anyone saying she was less deplorable. I remember some saying that she, at least, had some qualifications for the role.

This is correct. Also she was being compared to Matt Gaetz.

 

[dukeman92]

Since Republicans currently chair all the committees, and are tolerating to supporting this behavior, not really.

Thats so fucked. Accountability should not be partisan.

 

[Zoo_View]

Thats so fucked. Accountability should not be partisan.

Let’s not forget the GOP controls the Supreme Court, 6-3. Kiss that check good-bye.

 

[ChileG]

I don’t recall anyone saying she was less deplorable. I remember some saying that she, at least, had some qualifications for the role.

But, yes, she’s been horrible.

Yes, actually I think you are correct.