Trump, What The Hell!

Are You My Enemy?

During his speech to the generals and admirals today I heard Trump say something that shocked me.  He said something about the military fighting enemies, but said he also had to fight his enemies.  He said it is easier for the military to fight their enemies because they wear uniforms.  

Then he said his enemies are:

"No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don’t wear uniforms. At least when they’re wearing a uniform you can take them out.”

What the hell!  Trump frequently talks about Democrats as "the enemy from within".  So he would like to be able to "take out" his enemies (Democrats) like the military takes out their enemies?

Keep in mind,  Trump brags about bombing and shooting boats in the Caribbean that HE says are carrying drugs.  He provides no proof.  It seems to be based just on his judgement.

So when Republicans talk about Democrats encouraging violence let them listen to that part of his speech.  Trump wants to "take out" anyone he judges to be his enemy.  Is that a hint?

Hegseth's Very Important Speech

Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth (he is only Secretary of War in his imagination which is also the only place where he is are qualified to hold his current job) held an urgent meeting to make sure our top generals and flag officers know that there are new rules they are expected to obey.

Hegseth talked about several changes to the military.  He basically told these officers that if they didn't like these changes, they should do themselves a favor and just resign now.  Listen up dimwit Hegseth, you didn't get your current position based on merit,  you got it for lying and kissing Trump's ass.  These generals and admirals have spent years and decades getting to their positions and will still be there when you are on the trash heap of history.  Do yourself a favor and resign now.

Hegseth said there is no place in the military of over weight generals.  What about an overweight Commander in Chief who delivers a long rambling speech filled with lies?  What kind of image is he setting?

Hegseth also basically said there were too many women in the military who are not up to his physical requirements.  Pete, I would bet there are women in the military that could whip your ass.  And why just limit it to physical qualifications?  I'll bet there are a lot of women in the military with better brains, judgement and overall intellectual ability than you'll ever have.  Do yourself a favor and resign now.

The war man wants to change the rules so that anonymous complaints to inspector generals will no longer be allowed.  Anonymous complaints were allowed because pin heads like Hegseth would fire anyone who complained about something he didn't want to hear about.  Leaders can't address problems they don't know about.  

What a waste to bring all of these officers from around the world to listen to a lot of nonsense.

Will Trump Make It To Heaven?

Trump "Golden"
Pearly Gates

Recently Trump seems to be thinking more about his mortality and what he might need to do to increase his chances of getting into heaven.   I don't want Trump to die anytime soon, although a stroke from his terrible diet would be OK.  Preferably one that leaves him unable to speak, whine or insult others.

From what I remember from Sunday school as a kid, I think he will need to admit his past sins and ask for forgiveness.  Admitting he is wrong is not something he has had a lot of practice doing. Given that and his knack for long rambles, he will need a lot of time to make his case that he shouldn't be sent straight to hell.  He just might need to live to 200 to accomplish this.

Given his absolute need for the lime light, I think he has provided evidence that he has broken at least nine of the ten commandments. Maybe he can squeak through on commandment five, “Honor Thy Father and Mother”.

If he should make it to heaven, you can bet he'll immediately suggest to God that changes need to be made. Remember, Trump is right about EVERYTHING. Since Jesus is already the right hand of God, it might be a stretch for Trump to accept being the left hand of God. 

Trump would probably start his changes with what he considers is his supreme expertise and suggest the Pearly Gates be painted gold. Only then moving on to finding his enemies that got to heaven before him and having them all deported to hell.

Trump Is Such An Embarrassment, Again

Loser King of Chaos

I just watched the live joint press conference with British Prime Minister Starmer and Trump.  As an American I am deeply embarrassed. 

Trump was on television for so long acting like this genius business person even though he declared bankruptcy six times. You would have thought someone could teach him how to act like a president.

In his responses to questions, Trump spent more time bragging about his imagined successes and blaming Biden for leaving him such a disastrous country than he did on thoughtful answers.  It didn't help him to have some mindless American reporters (are were some of them influencers?) asking him questions.

Starmer, unlike Trump, came across as a knowledgeable, reasonable politician that understood what was required in this situation.

At one point I believe Starmer was in the middle of answering a contentious question from the press and he said something Trump really liked.  Trump reached over and slapped Starmer twice very firmly on the back.  I thought the act was very rude and a typical Trump move to always try to steal the lime light. I don't think Starmer appreciated Trump's interference.

Trump tried to take control of the questioning, but Starmer, who was the host, stood his ground.  I don't think Trump liked that, but at least on this he was in better control than he often is.

Trump is such and embarrassment, again.

It's All About The Glitz

Trump's Idea Of A Perfect Air Force One

In May, Qatar gifted a 747 jet to the United States.  It is unclear whether it is the property of the United States or the Air Force, but will undoubtedly end up as the property of Donald Trump, (aka Commander of Grift).  It is also unclear how much the upgrades will cost, how long they will take and exactly where the money will come from.

Newsweek reported that an official with information about the contract to modify the Qatar plane to be an Air Force One, referred to the jet as "executive airlift" and not "presidential transport,". This suggests requirements may differ.  It was also suggested this may mean fewer security, communications or defensive systems.

If this "new" Air Force One is not up to the standards of a real Air Force One, it will probably not be used overseas.  So we will pay somewhere between 400 million to a billion dollars for a plane that will be more ostentatious, but not as capable or safe.  But that is the Trump style.

Image from  ChatGPT.