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Is Trump a fascist ?
Here’s what ChatGPT decided after a bit of discussion in May 2023.
#Fascist #Trump #Democracy #DemocracyInDanger #Trumpaliban
Here’s what ChatGPT decided after a bit of discussion in May 2023.
#Fascist #Trump #Democracy #DemocracyInDanger #Trumpaliban
Another #BronzerKing garish-elite-gold-tinged-oligarch-sycophantic-monarchy event. Even worse than his Great Gatsby Mar-a-Lago party. I pray we never see the day that his White House ballroom is completed.
Today's fight against monarchy is very real, very dangerous.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos...
Today's fight against monarchy is very real, very dangerous.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos...
Trump to Name Saudi As Major Non-NATO Ally
Trump says he will formally designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, capping a day of dealmaking between the US President and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Source: Bloomberg)
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Another #BronzerKing garish-elite-gold-tinged-oligarch-sycophantic-monarchy event. Even worse than his Great Gatsby Mar-a-Lago party. I pray we never see the day that his White House ballroom is completed.
Today's fight against monarchy is very real, very dangerous.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos...
Today's fight against monarchy is very real, very dangerous.
www.bloomberg.com/news/videos...
An abomination! Trump rolls over (over, and over) for princes, authoritarians, and sheiks everywhere. Always.
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to 'major non-NATO ally' status
Because "…prince announced he would increase his investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11..
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to 'major non-NATO ally' status
Because "…prince announced he would increase his investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11..
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to ‘major non-NATO ally’ status
The announcement came hours after the Saudi crown prince announced he would increase his investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
An abomination! Trump rolls over (over, and over) for princes, authoritarians, and sheiks everywhere. Always.
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to 'major non-NATO ally' status
Because "…prince announced he would increase his investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11..
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to 'major non-NATO ally' status
Because "…prince announced he would increase his investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11..
I'm afraid Lev Parnas is probably very correct on all this.
Breaking: Trump Installs His Epstein Fixer While the Epstein File Scrubbing Continues
Jay Clayton at SDNY, GOP damage control, and my sources on the Russia links they're desperate to erase
open.substack.com/pub/levreme...
Breaking: Trump Installs His Epstein Fixer While the Epstein File Scrubbing Continues
Jay Clayton at SDNY, GOP damage control, and my sources on the Russia links they’re desperate to erase
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I'm afraid Lev Parnas is probably very correct on all this.
Breaking: Trump Installs His Epstein Fixer While the Epstein File Scrubbing Continues
Jay Clayton at SDNY, GOP damage control, and my sources on the Russia links they're desperate to erase
open.substack.com/pub/levreme...
Sure! And, China says thank you for the big backdoor. Plus… You know, all the power tools used to dismemberJamal Khoshoggi were made in China.
"The US plans to greenlight the first sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain…"
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl..
"The US plans to greenlight the first sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain…"
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl..
US Plans to Approve Sale of Chips to Saudi AI Venture Humain
The US plans to greenlight the first sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain, people familiar with the matter said, marking a win for the state-backed venture as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US President Donald Trump.
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Sure! And, China says thank you for the big backdoor. Plus… You know, all the power tools used to dismemberJamal Khoshoggi were made in China.
"The US plans to greenlight the first sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain…"
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl..
"The US plans to greenlight the first sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain…"
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl..
Step one. Done.
I stil believe DOJ and Trump will countless nonstop reasons not to fully release. OR. WORSE. There will be huge swaths of information missing, compromised, destroyed, etc.
House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-...
I stil believe DOJ and Trump will countless nonstop reasons not to fully release. OR. WORSE. There will be huge swaths of information missing, compromised, destroyed, etc.
House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-...
Live updates: House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
The House voted to force the Justice Department to release files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, an effort that overcame opposition from President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Step one. Done.
I stil believe DOJ and Trump will countless nonstop reasons not to fully release. OR. WORSE. There will be huge swaths of information missing, compromised, destroyed, etc.
House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-...
I stil believe DOJ and Trump will countless nonstop reasons not to fully release. OR. WORSE. There will be huge swaths of information missing, compromised, destroyed, etc.
House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-...
Ouch! Whack! POW! As the #BronzerKing meets with MBS in the Oval Office saying what a “great fiend” he is. Even as the global free world intelligence community believes he approved the killing and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi.
Release the #EpsteinFiles AND #KhashoggiIntelligence!
Release the #EpsteinFiles AND #KhashoggiIntelligence!
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for 6 years for. I gave him my loyalty for free. I've never owed him anything. Let me tell you what a traitor is -- a traitor is an American that serves foreign countries."
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ouch! Whack! POW! As the #BronzerKing meets with MBS in the Oval Office saying what a “great fiend” he is. Even as the global free world intelligence community believes he approved the killing and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi.
Release the #EpsteinFiles AND #KhashoggiIntelligence!
Release the #EpsteinFiles AND #KhashoggiIntelligence!
Yep. Putin runs an authoritarian oligarchic terrorist state, externally AND against Russian citizens. It's what Trump pathologically also aspires to.
"The European Union's top diplomat said that Moscow's aggression against the bloc … should be considered terrorism."
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
"The European Union's top diplomat said that Moscow's aggression against the bloc … should be considered terrorism."
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
Russia Attacks on EU Are State-Sponsored Terrorism, Top Diplomat Says
The European Union’s top diplomat said that Moscow’s aggression against the bloc, including an explosion that occurred in Poland over the weekend, should be considered terrorism.
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Yep. Putin runs an authoritarian oligarchic terrorist state, externally AND against Russian citizens. It's what Trump pathologically also aspires to.
"The European Union's top diplomat said that Moscow's aggression against the bloc … should be considered terrorism."
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
"The European Union's top diplomat said that Moscow's aggression against the bloc … should be considered terrorism."
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
Whack! Pow! Trump's Texas redistricting plan blocked in Federal court.
"Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday."
www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp...
"Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday."
www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp...
Texas Redistricting Plan Blocked by Court, Upending GOP Strategy
Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday.
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Whack! Pow! Trump's Texas redistricting plan blocked in Federal court.
"Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday."
www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp...
"Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday."
www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp...
Another court ruling AGAINST Trump use of National Guard to support his ICE and Border Patrol stormtrooper personal assault forces.
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
apnews.com/article/memphis-na...
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
apnews.com/article/memphis-na...
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Another court ruling AGAINST Trump use of National Guard to support his ICE and Border Patrol stormtrooper personal assault forces.
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
apnews.com/article/memphis-na...
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
apnews.com/article/memphis-na...
OK. Sure. BUT! REMEMBER, Trump is mentioned more often than ANY OTHER RICH ELITE EPSTEIN CONTACT! Period. Full Stop.
After a small amount of #EpsteinFiles released last week.
Jeffrey Epstein files: Larry Summers steps back from public commitments over email fallout
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/larry...
After a small amount of #EpsteinFiles released last week.
Jeffrey Epstein files: Larry Summers steps back from public commitments over email fallout
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/larry...
Jeffrey Epstein files: Larry Summers steps back from public commitments over email fallout
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and former Harvard President Larry Summers were among thousands of documents released by a House committee last week.
www.cnbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
OK. Sure. BUT! REMEMBER, Trump is mentioned more often than ANY OTHER RICH ELITE EPSTEIN CONTACT! Period. Full Stop.
After a small amount of #EpsteinFiles released last week.
Jeffrey Epstein files: Larry Summers steps back from public commitments over email fallout
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/larry...
After a small amount of #EpsteinFiles released last week.
Jeffrey Epstein files: Larry Summers steps back from public commitments over email fallout
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/larry...
Good!
CPB revives $36 million NPR deal killed after Trump's pressure
"The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage."
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
CPB revives $36 million NPR deal killed after Trump's pressure
"The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage."
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
CPB agrees to revive a $36 million deal with NPR killed after Trump's pressure
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $35.9 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had yanked after pressure from the Trump White House.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Good!
CPB revives $36 million NPR deal killed after Trump's pressure
"The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage."
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
CPB revives $36 million NPR deal killed after Trump's pressure
"The arrangement resolves litigation filed by NPR accusing the corporation of illegally yielding to Trump's demands that the network be financially punished for its news coverage."
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
Is the U.S. Government collapsing into a 'unitary executive' techno-fascist oligarchic pseudo-theocratic monarchy (as planned by the #BronzerKing)? Malicious destruction to rule over the ashes.
FEMA's Acting Chief Steps Down www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/...
FEMA's Acting Chief Steps Down www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/...
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Is the U.S. Government collapsing into a 'unitary executive' techno-fascist oligarchic pseudo-theocratic monarchy (as planned by the #BronzerKing)? Malicious destruction to rule over the ashes.
FEMA's Acting Chief Steps Down www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/...
FEMA's Acting Chief Steps Down www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/...
Here we go again! I think Trump will loose this round in humiliating live media, amplified by commercial, news, social, and even AI media.
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired. The FCC chair amplified the message
President Trump continues to rage over late night comedians who make fun of him. This weekend he posted on social media that Seth Meyers has "no talent" and called for NBC to fire him.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Here we go again! I think Trump will loose this round in humiliating live media, amplified by commercial, news, social, and even AI media.
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-...
Boom! Whack!! DOJ must produce all Grand Jury investigative material to defense lawyers. POW!
Wait till judges hear and see the "profound" corruption in handling the #EpsteinFiles!
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
apnews.com/article/comey-hall...
Wait till judges hear and see the "profound" corruption in handling the #EpsteinFiles!
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
apnews.com/article/comey-hall...
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
A federal judge says the Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Boom! Whack!! DOJ must produce all Grand Jury investigative material to defense lawyers. POW!
Wait till judges hear and see the "profound" corruption in handling the #EpsteinFiles!
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
apnews.com/article/comey-hall...
Wait till judges hear and see the "profound" corruption in handling the #EpsteinFiles!
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
apnews.com/article/comey-hall...
OK. Let it rip!
I still think DOJ will refuse, or limit what they release. Claiming they can't because it's an active investigation again now. Looking at Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
apnews.com/article/epstein-fi...
I still think DOJ will refuse, or limit what they release. Claiming they can't because it's an active investigation again now. Looking at Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
apnews.com/article/epstein-fi...
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
OK. Let it rip!
I still think DOJ will refuse, or limit what they release. Claiming they can't because it's an active investigation again now. Looking at Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
apnews.com/article/epstein-fi...
I still think DOJ will refuse, or limit what they release. Claiming they can't because it's an active investigation again now. Looking at Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
apnews.com/article/epstein-fi...
From 2016 Tiffany Doe sworn affidavit in #EpsteinFiles released last week.
"I personally witnessed four sexual encounters that the Plaintiff was forced to have with Mr.
Trump during this period, including the fourth of these encounters where Mr. Trump forcibly raped her despite her pleas to stop."
"I personally witnessed four sexual encounters that the Plaintiff was forced to have with Mr.
Trump during this period, including the fourth of these encounters where Mr. Trump forcibly raped her despite her pleas to stop."
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 AM
From 2016 Tiffany Doe sworn affidavit in #EpsteinFiles released last week.
"I personally witnessed four sexual encounters that the Plaintiff was forced to have with Mr.
Trump during this period, including the fourth of these encounters where Mr. Trump forcibly raped her despite her pleas to stop."
"I personally witnessed four sexual encounters that the Plaintiff was forced to have with Mr.
Trump during this period, including the fourth of these encounters where Mr. Trump forcibly raped her despite her pleas to stop."
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THIS is what true leaders sound like.
They don't brag about how great they are or speak nonsense about sharks, batteries, & magnets. They work for ALL the people & the ENTIRE country, focusing on prosperity.
Mostly, they don't attack, maim & kill their own citizens.
youtu.be/yAFV5Jip5Ss?...
They don't brag about how great they are or speak nonsense about sharks, batteries, & magnets. They work for ALL the people & the ENTIRE country, focusing on prosperity.
Mostly, they don't attack, maim & kill their own citizens.
youtu.be/yAFV5Jip5Ss?...
Canada Capitalises BIG On America's Loss: Carney Unveils New Talent Strategy To Draw H1B Researchers
YouTube video by Mint
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
THIS is what true leaders sound like.
They don't brag about how great they are or speak nonsense about sharks, batteries, & magnets. They work for ALL the people & the ENTIRE country, focusing on prosperity.
Mostly, they don't attack, maim & kill their own citizens.
youtu.be/yAFV5Jip5Ss?...
They don't brag about how great they are or speak nonsense about sharks, batteries, & magnets. They work for ALL the people & the ENTIRE country, focusing on prosperity.
Mostly, they don't attack, maim & kill their own citizens.
youtu.be/yAFV5Jip5Ss?...
From Timothy Snyder today…
(Inside) The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/...
(Inside) The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/...
The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
From Timothy Snyder today…
(Inside) The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/...
(Inside) The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/...
Toxic destruction! As Trump delusion rules. Putin and Xi are happy.
🎁 Article.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
"…an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/us...
🎁 Article.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
"…an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/us...
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Toxic destruction! As Trump delusion rules. Putin and Xi are happy.
🎁 Article.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
"…an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/us...
🎁 Article.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
"…an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/us...
Well… That’s something… for all the cult mob #MAGAs to take note of.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Well… That’s something… for all the cult mob #MAGAs to take note of.
This 👇🏽 is the true Trump Derangement Syndrome. Hypocritical evil maliciously inflicted to maximize trauma and abuse. The stench of the Devil wafts from the void they think is their soul. Didn’t even sell it. Gave it away.
“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
This 👇🏽 is the true Trump Derangement Syndrome. Hypocritical evil maliciously inflicted to maximize trauma and abuse. The stench of the Devil wafts from the void they think is their soul. Didn’t even sell it. Gave it away.
Having DOJ investigate Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles is an evil authoritarian ploy. Trump and Bondi have to main goals: of course, to go after prominent Democrats; yet, most importantly, to deny and block any release of the Files. They will claim that can't because it's an active investigation.
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Having DOJ investigate Democrats in the #EpsteinFiles is an evil authoritarian ploy. Trump and Bondi have to main goals: of course, to go after prominent Democrats; yet, most importantly, to deny and block any release of the Files. They will claim that can't because it's an active investigation.
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Russia is “importing” 12,000 North Koreans to work in its drone plant.
NK, with its desperate poverty & cruel tyranny, is the perfect supplier of what’s been called “slave-like” hard labor.
In return, Russia teaches NK to build weapons.
Deals between devils.
kyivindependent.com/russia-plans...
NK, with its desperate poverty & cruel tyranny, is the perfect supplier of what’s been called “slave-like” hard labor.
In return, Russia teaches NK to build weapons.
Deals between devils.
kyivindependent.com/russia-plans...
Russia plans to import 12,000 North Koreans to work in its massive Shahed drone plant, HUR says
Russia has actively recruited, hoodwinked and kidnapped workers for its war machine from across the developing world.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Russia is “importing” 12,000 North Koreans to work in its drone plant.
NK, with its desperate poverty & cruel tyranny, is the perfect supplier of what’s been called “slave-like” hard labor.
In return, Russia teaches NK to build weapons.
Deals between devils.
kyivindependent.com/russia-plans...
NK, with its desperate poverty & cruel tyranny, is the perfect supplier of what’s been called “slave-like” hard labor.
In return, Russia teaches NK to build weapons.
Deals between devils.
kyivindependent.com/russia-plans...
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Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself www.snopes.com/fact-check/g...
Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself
The bill prohibited the FDA from enforcing regulations aimed at increasing traceability of the supply chain, among other rules.
www.snopes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself www.snopes.com/fact-check/g...
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It turns out that people who caught Trump Derangement Syndrome got herd immunity from stupidity.
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It turns out that people who caught Trump Derangement Syndrome got herd immunity from stupidity.