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The entire post has to be read to be believed. Just a sample from the above link: This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both [...]

DHS provided no official photo, it is unconfirmed that what is posted online is really her. From Grok: https://x.com/grok/status/1993995017116111140 The DHS site confirms Iwona B. Horyn as acting Chief Security Officer but provides no official photo. The circulating image is widely shared, but some sources note it looks possibly altered or AI-like. I couldn't find any different public photos of her in my searches.

Her name sounds like something Bart Simpson would use on a prank call to Moe Szyslak.

Particularly since it seems so unnecessary. The National Guard was not wanted or needed in DC (violent crime had dropped over 32% since 2024). The Mayor didn't ask for them and District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued to challenge the Guard deployments, in which U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb agreed last Thursday, ruling that Trump’s military takeover in D.C. illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the District (however, she put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal).

Does he have any other kind? They have all seemed unhinged lately.

This is thread is for who want to talk about Ukraine, Zelensky, and Trump/Vance in a thread in which the title doesn't call him an "ungrateful femboy" I'll start: https://x.com/KareemRifai/status/1895581362771673424 After Vance accused Zelensky of not saying thank you, Zelensky is now tweeting individual thanks to every single world leader expressing solidarity with Ukraine.

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/david-letterman-proud-seth-meyers-trump-calls-fire-host-1236592578/ David Letterman Says He’s ‘Never Been More Proud’ of Seth Meyers Amid Trump’s Calls to Fire Late-Night Host David Letterman is standing behind his “good friend” Seth Meyers amid President Donald Trump‘s calls to fire the late-night host. After being the subject of Meyers’ recent monologue roasts on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last week (which was reposted by FCC chair Brendan Carr): “NBC’s Seth Meyers is suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER. Aside from everything else, Meyers has no talent, and NBC should fire him, IMMEDIATELY!” In a new episode of “The Barbara Gaines Show,” late-night veteran Letterman — who hosted NBC’s “Late Night” from 1982 to 1993 before taking over CBS’ “The Late Show” until 2015 — came to Meyers’ defense. “I’ve never been more proud of Seth Meyers,” he said. “That’s our old show, as a matter of fact. Yeah, we used to do that show, and he does a magical job.” Letterman then referenced Trump’s response to a reporter’s question last week about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia, saying: “But just remember Seth, things happen. You know what I’m saying?” Later in the episode, Letterman called Trump’s administration “just a wonder of idiocy” and said the president is “our dictator” and is “not going anywhere.” “It’s like 18 times the worst behavior one has witnessed ever anywhere,” Letterman added of Trump. “Think of the worst thing that you’ve ever seen humans accomplish. This is so much worse.”

https://x.com/MarcoFoster_/status/1994051515900744009 (video clip at link) David Letterman on Donald Trump: “It’s just a wonder of idiocy. It’s never ending. He’s our dictator. His appearance is fraudulent as is everything about the regime. It’s like 18 times the worst behavior one has witnessed ever anywhere. Think of the worst thing that you’ve ever seen humans accomplish. This is so much worse.”

Well, yes. If Trump hadn't unnecessarily ordered the National Guard into DC, they wouldn't have been there to be shot. Now perhaps, the shooter might have gone after the DC Police or other LEO officers instead. Hopefully we will learn of what his motivation was, which at this time is unknown.

Well well well indeed. (link to NYT subscriber content): https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/27/us/national-guard-shooting-dc?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20251127&instance_id=167162&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=125207237&segment_id=211316&user_id=14502a7228c5a9b835a15627514bfe28 The D.C. shooting suspect had worked with C.I.A.-backed units in Afghanistan The Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday had worked with C.I.A.-supported military units in Afghanistan, the agency said. The suspect worked for multiple U.S. government agencies in Afghanistan, including a C.I.A.-backed unit in the southern province of Kandahar, a stronghold of the Taliban insurgency during the two-decade war there, the C.I.A. said. Officials identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29. After American forces withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021 and gave way to Taliban rule, the suspect was brought to the United States as part of a program to evacuate Afghans who had worked with the agency, according to the C.I.A. director, John Ratcliffe. [...]

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/11/20/congress/trump-democratic-lawmakers-sedition-00661504 Trump calls for Democratic lawmakers to face trial for ‘seditious behavior’ President Donald Trump on Thursday called for six Democratic lawmakers to face arrest and trial after they made a video encouraging U.S. service members and members of the intelligence community to refrain from following orders if they broke the law. “It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL,” Trump charged in a post on Truth Social. “Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand - We won’t have a Country anymore!!! An example MUST BE SET.” The president then reposted 16 Truth Social posts, including one that advocated for hanging the Democrats, like “GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD.” “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” he later wrote. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), as well as Reps. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) and Chris Deluzio (D-Penn.) were featured in the Tuesday video. They are all either military veterans or worked in national security-focused roles before taking office. “We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now,” they said. “Americans trust their military. But that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear, you can refuse illegal orders.” In a joint statement Thursday, House Democratic leadership condemned Trump’s “disgusting and dangerous death threats” and called for him to delete the posts, urging their Republican colleagues to say the same. The statement — co-signed by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar — said House leadership had been in contact with the House sergeant at arms and the United States Capitol Police to “ensure the safety” of the members mentioned in Trump’s posts. “Donald Trump incited a violent attack on the Capitol on January 6th as part of a treacherous attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election,” they wrote. “The President’s violent and unhinged rhetoric against American patriots is consistent with his well-documented history of attacking prisoners of war, Gold Star families and war heroes. There is no bottom when it comes to Donald Trump.”

Nope, they are only being called that by the MAGA crowd.

It wasn't me. I didn't see anything to report you for, as you were doing your usual schtick of posting in just about every thread and adding absolutely nothing to the discussion, which is obnoxious but not a violation of forum rules.

Perhaps we should have more information before we start attributing blame for this shooting.

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1955334764962938912 (Newsom's letter to Trump at link) Gov. Newsom to Trump: "You are playing with fire, risking the destabilization of our democracy, while knowing that California can neutralize any gains you hope to make." "If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states."

https://x.com/MalcolmNance/status/1993116985325240551 The United States is 2,100 miles from Venezuela. Those boats have a range of about 100 miles. So explain that bulls**t to me. You can’t, you just like the idea of killing people even if it’s illegal. Those are the unlawful orders we are talking about.

Thank you! I saw both on the same night when Thin Lizzy opened for Queen at The Forum in L.A. in 1977. The place was half filled during Thin Lizzy's set and I don't know if it was because those who came to see Queen didn't care about the opening act and were being fashionably late, or perhaps it was L.A. traffic which was bad even back then. In any event the sparse crowd was rather indifferent to Thin Lizzy (which I thought was great, whose first tune was The Boys Are Back in Town) with only just polite applause.

Many people may be right:

25 bands/artists that I've seen in concert ranked in no particular order: Queen Van Halen Led Zeppelin Mountain Jo Jo Gunne Thin Lizzy Deep Purple (with Tommy Bolin) T. Rex David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust Tour) Foghat Little Richard Chuck Berry Jerry Lee Lewis The Knack Journey Patti Smith Rory Gallagher Emerson, Lake and Palmer Terry Reid UFO Kiss Luna The Cocteau Twins Suede The Psychedelic Furs

Unbelievable to me, in that this looks the first step in the eventual prosecution of these six members of Congress.