MidwestCurmudgeon
@unrealdonaldtrump.bsky.social
Recovering politician and podcaster, based in Indiana. Views expressed my own no matter how insane. Subscribe to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@midwestcurmudgeon
If Trump can have people killed solely because he's accusing them of a crime, what's to stop him from killing political opponents he's accused of treason and/or sedition? #NoKings shorturl.at/HWmSo
December 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If Trump can have people killed solely because he's accusing them of a crime, what's to stop him from killing political opponents he's accused of treason and/or sedition? #NoKings shorturl.at/HWmSo
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 262. 12/2/25
… After posting a blizzard of deranged QAnon content, threats, and conspiracies on Truth Social past midnight last night, Trump was back at it again starting at 5:48 AM.
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"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement." - Conservative columnist George Will https://wapo.st/4pg1HJa
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December 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement." - Conservative columnist George Will https://wapo.st/4pg1HJa
Apparently the only time he can stay awake for more than a few minutes is when he's playing golf. https://bit.ly/48fOhH5
Dozy Don: A Pictorial History
Years of snoozing on the job.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Apparently the only time he can stay awake for more than a few minutes is when he's playing golf. https://bit.ly/48fOhH5
Trump has sent multiple emails claiming the $2,000 "Tariff Dividend" is a done deal — and urging donations to get on "the list". As usual, it's pure DJT🐂💩, just more deficit spending.
https://bit.ly/44BriUn #DementiaDonald #POTUSPoop
https://bit.ly/44BriUn #DementiaDonald #POTUSPoop
Don’t Expect a Trump “Tariff Check” Anytime Soon
Distributing $2,000 payments to certain Americans is easier said than done, with several obstacles in the way—including insufficient revenue.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Trump has sent multiple emails claiming the $2,000 "Tariff Dividend" is a done deal — and urging donations to get on "the list". As usual, it's pure DJT🐂💩, just more deficit spending.
https://bit.ly/44BriUn #DementiaDonald #POTUSPoop
https://bit.ly/44BriUn #DementiaDonald #POTUSPoop
One problem with the story: the executions in the Caribbean weren't "war crimes" because there is no war. Presidents do not declare wars; that's solely a Congressional power.
These were "crimes." Trump as SCOTUS immunity. Hegseth et. al belong in prison. https://bit.ly/48acxu9
These were "crimes." Trump as SCOTUS immunity. Hegseth et. al belong in prison. https://bit.ly/48acxu9
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November 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One problem with the story: the executions in the Caribbean weren't "war crimes" because there is no war. Presidents do not declare wars; that's solely a Congressional power.
These were "crimes." Trump as SCOTUS immunity. Hegseth et. al belong in prison. https://bit.ly/48acxu9
These were "crimes." Trump as SCOTUS immunity. Hegseth et. al belong in prison. https://bit.ly/48acxu9
Trump: Death penalty without a trial for low-level alleged drug runners; a full pardon for a a corrupt politician who made millions from drug smuggling. https://bit.ly/3M5P4BI
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November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Trump: Death penalty without a trial for low-level alleged drug runners; a full pardon for a a corrupt politician who made millions from drug smuggling. https://bit.ly/3M5P4BI
The headline on this story could well have been "Former Fox News weekend on-air drunk attacks American Military hero." https://www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pete-goes-after-astronaut-trump-branded-a-traitor/
Pentagon Pete Goes After Astronaut Trump Branded a 'Traitor'
The âDepartment of Warâ has targeted Mark Kelly for his video to U.S. service members.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The headline on this story could well have been "Former Fox News weekend on-air drunk attacks American Military hero." https://www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pete-goes-after-astronaut-trump-branded-a-traitor/
Trump has sold out Ukraine, giving his pal Putin everything he wants in a one-sided "peace plan." Zelenskyy probably should have brought expensive gifts to his last Oval Office.
Спасибо, товарищ Дональд! — Твой друг Влад https://shorturl.at/yKi42
Спасибо, товарищ Дональд! — Твой друг Влад https://shorturl.at/yKi42
November 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump has sold out Ukraine, giving his pal Putin everything he wants in a one-sided "peace plan." Zelenskyy probably should have brought expensive gifts to his last Oval Office.
Спасибо, товарищ Дональд! — Твой друг Влад https://shorturl.at/yKi42
Спасибо, товарищ Дональд! — Твой друг Влад https://shorturl.at/yKi42
Unlike self-admitted sexual predator "Grab 'Em by the 🙀" Trump, neither Bill Clinton nor Larry Summers has made any effort to coverup the Epstein files. More diversion by Epstein's onetime Bestie.
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Unlike self-admitted sexual predator "Grab 'Em by the 🙀" Trump, neither Bill Clinton nor Larry Summers has made any effort to coverup the Epstein files. More diversion by Epstein's onetime Bestie.
💯 "Lately, though, I’ve been subjected to the unsettling spectacle of Marge behaving in a sentient manner. It’s like enjoying a new song on Spotify and finding out it’s by Kid Rock." https://bit.ly/43x5Orq
Who Will Replace MTG in Trump's Clown Car?
TBR Sunday Read
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November 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💯 "Lately, though, I’ve been subjected to the unsettling spectacle of Marge behaving in a sentient manner. It’s like enjoying a new song on Spotify and finding out it’s by Kid Rock." https://bit.ly/43x5Orq
Nobody sums up the anger/frustration/rage better than Jon Stewart. https://youtu.be/eFI6MwlLJ08?si=5Y-zxC3dJM5qGoH-
Jon Stewart "Can't F**king Believe" Democrats Caved on the Shutdown | The Daily Show
In the wake of Democrats' decision to end the government shutdown, Jon Stewart returns to his prediction that they were going to piss away last weekâs hard-e...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Nobody sums up the anger/frustration/rage better than Jon Stewart. https://youtu.be/eFI6MwlLJ08?si=5Y-zxC3dJM5qGoH-
More total b.s. from Dementia Donald. In reality, his tariffs will bring in about $195-billion for all of 2025. His $2,000 fantasy would cost around $600-billion...adding to the projected $2.7 TRILLION budget deficit.
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More total b.s. from Dementia Donald. In reality, his tariffs will bring in about $195-billion for all of 2025. His $2,000 fantasy would cost around $600-billion...adding to the projected $2.7 TRILLION budget deficit.
The looting of America continues. Anyone who still thinks Trump is "for the little guy" is deluded or heavily drugged. https://bit.ly/47Lkt3l
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November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The looting of America continues. Anyone who still thinks Trump is "for the little guy" is deluded or heavily drugged. https://bit.ly/47Lkt3l
"Let them eat cake." One party says it all about the real Donald "Jay Gatsby" Trump. https://shorturl.at/84sQs
Just a moment...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Let them eat cake." One party says it all about the real Donald "Jay Gatsby" Trump. https://shorturl.at/84sQs
Treasury Sec Bessent: "Chinese have agreed to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans during this season and 25 million tons per year for the next 3 years." Big Trump win for U.S. farmers?
Nope.
Chinese bought 27 million metric tons in 2024 (Biden was President). #MAGABullshit
Nope.
Chinese bought 27 million metric tons in 2024 (Biden was President). #MAGABullshit
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Treasury Sec Bessent: "Chinese have agreed to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans during this season and 25 million tons per year for the next 3 years." Big Trump win for U.S. farmers?
Nope.
Chinese bought 27 million metric tons in 2024 (Biden was President). #MAGABullshit
Nope.
Chinese bought 27 million metric tons in 2024 (Biden was President). #MAGABullshit
One of the most lethal political weapons is humor. Will Rogers knew it … and Will's legacy is alive and well at the Lincoln Project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiXMQwBEaA
Epstein Ballroom
The Epstein files stay hidden, but the Epstein Ballroom will be a prominent display.The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
One of the most lethal political weapons is humor. Will Rogers knew it … and Will's legacy is alive and well at the Lincoln Project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiXMQwBEaA
Indiana vote for Governor in 2024: Mike Braun (R) 54%, Jennifer McCormick (D) 46%.
The cumulative vote for Congress was 58-35%.
Braun says IN Democrats don't deserve ANY representation in Congress. http://bit.ly/3L9i5w0
The cumulative vote for Congress was 58-35%.
Braun says IN Democrats don't deserve ANY representation in Congress. http://bit.ly/3L9i5w0
Gov. Mike Braun calls special session to redraw Indiana's congressional maps
Braun's call for a special session on mid-decade redistricting comes after multiple visits to Indiana from Vice President JD Vance.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Indiana vote for Governor in 2024: Mike Braun (R) 54%, Jennifer McCormick (D) 46%.
The cumulative vote for Congress was 58-35%.
Braun says IN Democrats don't deserve ANY representation in Congress. http://bit.ly/3L9i5w0
The cumulative vote for Congress was 58-35%.
Braun says IN Democrats don't deserve ANY representation in Congress. http://bit.ly/3L9i5w0
From the authoritarian playbook: take control of the media. Trump allies now own The Washington Post, LA Times, CBS, Sinclair Broadcasting, Fox News, NY Post, X, and (soon) TikTok. Next up: CNN and HBO. http://bit.ly/47GjfHU
Larry and David Ellison Are Building a Pro-Trump Media Behemoth
With the president’s blessing, the Ellisons’ Skydance merged with Paramount, gaining control of CBS News. Now the new giant might gobble up Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
From the authoritarian playbook: take control of the media. Trump allies now own The Washington Post, LA Times, CBS, Sinclair Broadcasting, Fox News, NY Post, X, and (soon) TikTok. Next up: CNN and HBO. http://bit.ly/47GjfHU
Never mind that the fact that the Constitution limits Mango Mussolini to 2 terms. Does anyone really think the 79-year-old morbidly obese MacDonald's guzzling no-exercise blob will make it to election day 2028?
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Never mind that the fact that the Constitution limits Mango Mussolini to 2 terms. Does anyone really think the 79-year-old morbidly obese MacDonald's guzzling no-exercise blob will make it to election day 2028?
Trump's "promise" to give the money to charity is, like his previous promises of charitable contributions, pure 🐂💩. What else would you expect from a convicted criminal? https://shorturl.at/DUzEB
Just a moment...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Trump's "promise" to give the money to charity is, like his previous promises of charitable contributions, pure 🐂💩. What else would you expect from a convicted criminal? https://shorturl.at/DUzEB
The healthcare backlash starts now:
"Older people will also see sharp increases… In KY, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an increase of $23,700 in annual premiums. In NV, an additional $18,100, in MN $15,500 more, and in MD, $13,700. http://bit.ly/43k4ckB
"Older people will also see sharp increases… In KY, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an increase of $23,700 in annual premiums. In NV, an additional $18,100, in MN $15,500 more, and in MD, $13,700. http://bit.ly/43k4ckB
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October 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The healthcare backlash starts now:
"Older people will also see sharp increases… In KY, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an increase of $23,700 in annual premiums. In NV, an additional $18,100, in MN $15,500 more, and in MD, $13,700. http://bit.ly/43k4ckB
"Older people will also see sharp increases… In KY, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an increase of $23,700 in annual premiums. In NV, an additional $18,100, in MN $15,500 more, and in MD, $13,700. http://bit.ly/43k4ckB
Meidas+ Editor Ron Filipkowski writes an almost-daily column updating all the crazy coming out of D.C. This weekend he shifted to raise our spirits, sharing the very best signage from the millions of anti-MAGA marchers. https://www.meidasplus.com/p/top-40-no-kings-signs-1-10
Top 40 No Kings Signs, #1-10
The best of the best.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Meidas+ Editor Ron Filipkowski writes an almost-daily column updating all the crazy coming out of D.C. This weekend he shifted to raise our spirits, sharing the very best signage from the millions of anti-MAGA marchers. https://www.meidasplus.com/p/top-40-no-kings-signs-1-10
Join in the national celebration of the American Constitution: www.nokings.org
October 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Join in the national celebration of the American Constitution: www.nokings.org