Mike

The Ugly American … is Back.

Of course, she's happy.
Lunch in Antibes!

Vieux Nice in '24.
I will see you soon.

Supreme Court hands Texas businesses a tariff victory The ruling struck down Trump’s tariff program as the court sided with Texas companies that sued. The ruling could ease costs for businesses and consumers.

Texas companies win as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs www.statesman.com/business/art...
Texas?!
Hell, we all won!!

Hmm.
I’m thinking (God, help me) of all the Trumps that have immersed themselves (imbedded?) in the bidness of government as “advisors,” paid employees or just … whatever!
Does that constitute:
Ineptotism?

Robert Duvall, Legendary Actor Known For 'The Godfather' And 'Tender Mercies,' Dead At 95 From mafia lawyers to Texas rangers, the Hollywood giant played a variety of rugged characters over the last six decades.

www.huffpost.com/entry/robert...
You’ll be missed, very much. Adios

Steve Bannon on February 4: “You’re damned right we’re going to have ICE surround the polls come November.”
Sen. Mike Lee and Cong. Jason Smith said there is nothing wrong with ICE appearing at the polls to question voters.
Intimidation and threats! And a plan to control turnout and change the vote.

US paid $32m to five countries to accept about 300 deportees, report shows Some of the world’s most corrupt countries have received huge payments in third-country deportation scheme

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Yup!

Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’ Rollback of government’s ability to limit climate-heating pollution from vehicles will make families ‘sicker and less safe’, environmental advocate says

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

HEADLINE

Pam Bondi
‘You’re a washed-up loser lawyer’: Pam Bondi taunts Democrats over Epstein

Hmm.
Projection.

New Affidavit Reveals Who Was Behind The Fulton County FBI Search Kurt Olsen, who helped Donald Trump promote election fraud lies in 2020, ordered the FBI raid on the Georgia county's election offices.

www.huffpost.com/entry/fulton...

Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Fifth In Deposition, Holds Out For Trump Pardon Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice told members of Congress that she would only speak if President Donald Trump lets her out of prison.

www.huffpost.com/entry/ghisla...

Ya know, there’s enough stuff lying around (pun not intended but it is there) that the Public will find out all without having to hear from Ghislaine.
She can just sit there… and no doubt she will be criminally filed on for her actions not known at the moment.

‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms In wake of Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to ‘take over’ voting, senator Ruben Gallego urges citizens to take a stand and give the ‘ultimate response’

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Critics Rip 'Low-Rent Dictator' Trump Over 'Literally Insane' New Reported Demand The president is reportedly holding up a massive infrastructure project because he wants his name added to two major transit hubs.

www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Trump's Elections Pitch Adds To 'Deepening' Distrust With Key Group, CNN's Harry Enten Says The network's data chief said the president has "really been struggling" with one cohort when it comes to the constitutional commitment.

www.huffpost.com/entry/cnn-ha...

Trump Just Admits It Out Loud: ‘I Want To Drive House Prices Up’ For Homeowners The president's remarks drew fierce backlash with critics accusing him of "giving the middle finger to our youngest generation."

www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...

Paul Krugman Warns How Trump ‘Will Make Americans Measurably Poorer’ The renowned economist explained how "the world is moving toward divorce" from the United States.

www.huffpost.com/entry/paul-k...

This is what comes from electing a rapist: an administration that views women suffering as pleasurable entertainment.*

To the point that women who aren't visibly suffering will be deepfaked to satisfy sadistic MAGA misogyny.

* See the many MAGA memes celebrating the bloody death of Renee Good.

ICE Detains 5-Year-Old Coming Home From Preschool In Minnesota <p>Photos show Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a blue hat with bunny ears and carrying a Spider-Man backpack as he's led to an SUV in the snow.</p>

www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...

The thought of living on Mars … starting to look pretty good.

🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!

ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.

Watch out: the guy who bombed Iran, kidnapped a foreign leader, and is currently invading a city in his own country is going to stop being so peaceful

Volatility Gauges Jump As Tariff Threats Spook Investors Volatility measures across asset classes rose as stocks, U.S. long-dated Treasuries, and the U.S. dollar sold off sharply after Trump threatened to rekindle a trade war with Europe.

www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I am sooo damned grateful.
An economic genius.

#Blowercartoons

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

“People need to quit demonstrating”: Republican opposition to dissent intensifies Trump was asked whether it was “necessary” for an ICE agent to shoot an unarmed mom in the face. He responded by saying the victim had been “disrespectful.”

www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The Horror … the Horror.
Absolute idiocy.
Keep it coming. The time will come.

For love of darkness