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That Reiner post from the President of the United States. I mean c'mon. This surely isn't tolerable for much longer. It's beyond bad, it's just wrong. There has to be a way. If it gives us Vance so be it.

If it was anyone but Vance I would agree. But Vance it would be.

At least, Trump in his narcissism and suggestibility can be played both ways even if, fundamentally, he's malignantly egotistical.

Vance, on the other hand, encourages all Trump's worst instincts when it comes to foreign affairs. It's his influence Starmer, Merz, etc, are trying to counter. It would be frying pan into the fire for us in Europe if JD takes over.

How popular would Vance be after replacing Trump? Is there any relevant polling?

My optimistic view is that Vance would be much less popular than Trump, and so Congressional Republicans would feel able to oppose him in a way they don't with Trump, and so his actions would be much more constrained than are Trump's.

Newsom beats Vance 54% to 46% in a November Verasight poll, although MC has Vance beating Newsom 42% to 41% and Harris beating Vance 42% to 42%.

OnPoint in August had Buttigieg beating Vance 41% to 37% and Newsom beating Vance 39% to 37%.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2028_United_States_presidential_election#General_election

That Reiner post from the President of the United States. I mean c'mon. This surely isn't tolerable for much longer. It's beyond bad, it's just wrong. There has to be a way. If it gives us Vance so be it.

If it was anyone but Vance I would agree. But Vance it would be.

At least, Trump in his narcissism and suggestibility can be played both ways even if, fundamentally, he's malignantly egotistical.

Vance, on the other hand, encourages all Trump's worst instincts when it comes to foreign affairs. It's his influence Starmer, Merz, etc, are trying to counter. It would be frying pan into the fire for us in Europe if JD takes over.

How popular would Vance be after replacing Trump? Is there any relevant polling?

My optimistic view is that Vance would be much less popular than Trump, and so Congressional Republicans would feel able to oppose him in a way they don't with Trump, and so his actions would be much more constrained than are Trump's.

Newsom beats Vance 54% to 46% in a November Verasight poll, although MC has Vance beating Newsom 42% to 41% and Harris beating Vance 42% to 42%.

OnPoint in August had Buttigieg beating Vance 41% to 37% and Newsom beating Vance 39% to 37%.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2028_United_States_presidential_election#General_election

Rats. He's not as unpopular as I hoped.

Apparently this is real !!!!

Gobsmacked.

It's hard to know what is and is not parody, any more.

I checked multiple sources on social media before posting it as, even by Trumps standards, I found that hard to fathom.

Especially after Rob Reiners dignified comments in the aftermath of the Kirk shooting, given they were politically miles apart.

He is suffering rapid and serious mental decline

That may be the case, but Trump has always been a really shitty person and a massive narcissist who makes absolutely everything, even tragedy, about him. I'm no longer interested in why anybody still supports him, I simply make a mental note against them forever.

I've just splashed out on my dinner. I'm making a monkfish and king prawn curry

I heat ghee, add cumin seeds and black mustard seeds. Once they start popping I add fresh sliced garlic and ginger. A couple of minutes and some stirring later I throw in chopped spring onions, then sliced red peppers

When the peppers are cooking I liberally add chilli powder (fresh chilli works well too, but I didn't want leftover chilli) and a good squeeze from a lime. Then add the monkfish and the prawns. Just before they're cooked I stir in a couple of tablespoons of crème fraiche and chopped chives and coriander, heat up again and serve with rice

I'm listening to Joy Of Cooking, an awesome band from the early 70s

Only Time Will Tell - Joy Of Cooking (Joy Of Cooking 1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc7jWFwuTo8

That does sound excellent. How small to you make the monkfish pieces?

It’s tricky because the tail gets thinner!

I try to make them about the same size as raw king prawn

‪Sam Freedman‬
‪@samfr.bsky.social‬

Starting to think that the President going completely mad might force his party to act next year.

https://bsky.app/profile/samfr.bsky.social/post/3m7zy644azu2q

I’m starting to think ScottXP may be right and the Trumpdozer is suffering from cognitive decline.

It's been so obvious, since well before the last presidential election.

He was however perfectly lucid at the recent World Cup draw. Indeed he seemed rather more relaxed and comfortable than any of the other presenters. This may of course have been that he was used to the game show format, but you certainly would not have called him gaga.

Beware of wishful thinking. Peak Trump has been called many times.

Believe me, I wish we didn't have someone with dementia in the White House.

I've just splashed out on my dinner. I'm making a monkfish and king prawn curry

I heat ghee, add cumin seeds and black mustard seeds. Once they start popping I add fresh sliced garlic and ginger. A couple of minutes and some stirring later I throw in chopped spring onions, then sliced red peppers

When the peppers are cooking I liberally add chilli powder (fresh chilli works well too, but I didn't want leftover chilli) and a good squeeze from a lime. Then add the monkfish and the prawns. Just before they're cooked I stir in a couple of tablespoons of crème fraiche and chopped chives and coriander, heat up again and serve with rice

I'm listening to Joy Of Cooking, an awesome band from the early 70s

Only Time Will Tell - Joy Of Cooking (Joy Of Cooking 1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc7jWFwuTo8

Monkfish is ace. And that sounds epic.

Was out for a work related Christmas dinner on Friday. A dry mousse with a single bit of biscuit/bread, beef bourguignonne and a bit of cake with some fruit (possibly the best bit of the meal). Company was excellent, food, not even ordinary. Quite disappointing.

I've just splashed out on my dinner. I'm making a monkfish and king prawn curry

I heat ghee, add cumin seeds and black mustard seeds. Once they start popping I add fresh sliced garlic and ginger. A couple of minutes and some stirring later I throw in chopped spring onions, then sliced red peppers

When the peppers are cooking I liberally add chilli powder (fresh chilli works well too, but I didn't want leftover chilli) and a good squeeze from a lime. Then add the monkfish and the prawns. Just before they're cooked I stir in a couple of tablespoons of crème fraiche and chopped chives and coriander, heat up again and serve with rice

I'm listening to Joy Of Cooking, an awesome band from the early 70s

Only Time Will Tell - Joy Of Cooking (Joy Of Cooking 1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc7jWFwuTo8

That does sound excellent. How small to you make the monkfish pieces?