Trump already 'dropped the ball' during his previous administration and he was not re-elected. Now he has learned his lesson.
That they would drop the ball again and return 'as a solid ally for Europe' is indeed wishful thinking.
Just 2 months in, they already started attacking the counts and voting.
So far, the courts have given some pushback, but they are now being addressed.
Courts are told to stay in line and not rule against the Administration.
“We do have the authority over the federal courts, as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court. We have power of funding over the courts and all these other things,” Johnson told reporters on Tuesday.
And this one: “desperate times call for desperate measures"
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/speaker-mike-johnson-floats-eliminating-federal-courts-rcna197986
@joewo
#USA #Courts #BananaRepublic
"Judge blocks Trump from enforcing 'chilling' order against law firm"
I read this one to my spouse and they pointed out that this, just like prohibiting federal employees from reading unfriendly media, is right out of the #Putin playbook.
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/g-s1-53422/judge-blocks-trump-law-firm
Patrick Schwarzenegger on Banana Republic’s ‘White Lotus’ Collection and Only Packing a Carry-On For Thailand: ‘I Probably Had Four Outfits for the Whole Seven Months’
#Variety #Columns #Fashion #News #Bananarepublic #JustForVariety #PatrickSchwarzenegger #TheWhiteLotus
@gleick I've just realised that the American border people could have just refused entry and turned her around. The arrest and private imprisonment and refusal of consular support were extra.
#bananarepublic
@briankrebs This #America is now no better than a #bananarepublic that's run by a greedy felon POTUS and assisted by grifters, tax evaders and antitrust violators.
#bananarepublican
@MikeDunnAuthor A list of first world countries that also includes the U.S., to contrast the difference between them and a failed state #BananaRepublic
All the "best" people will leave asap if they have not already #bananarepublic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr72n1yyj30o
Experiment in the studio.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWYrSut7xK/?igsh=dzBmZ3hzZms5M2Nr
#politics #whitehouse #tyranny #letmespeaktothemanager #vote #debate #government #music #experimental #mastodonmusic #musodon #produccion #musica #industrial #samples #pedal #effects #guitarpedal #musicproduction #homestudio #studio #quasigovt #whosincharge #bananarepublic
#townhall #king #president #hotmess #dumpsterfire #tyrrani #represenative #govt #patchcord
#dismantle #fired #mess #inflation #unemployment #eggs #karen #electronicmusic
#Brazil #Fedilaw #USpol #Satire
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Could someone please instruct the creators of this map to update it:
#Brazil isn't a "#BananaRepublic" anmore.
The #USA is, though, are now several times over since at least last year:
- The gave huge tax perks to the super-rich and are ruining the welfare of the people to prolong them this year (sunset clause)
- ever voter US voter group execept for black women voted a convicted fellon and...
@w7voa All #BananaRepublic demands from the US Kremlin.
Does anyone who spends time in U.S. forests really feel like the Forest Service is overstaffed? In the summer time, I spend every bit of my free time camping, hiking, kayaking, and cutting firewood for winter, and I can’t remember the last time I even saw a Forest Service worker. It’s been… five years? #uspol #BananaRepublic
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/13/forest-services-fires-3400-employees-00204213
#USpolitics #BananaRepublic #NoMega
"MAKE EUROPE GREAT AGAIN? No Thanks, Elon!" [6:02 min]
by Joni Askola
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeeTTgG-ahs
Quote by JA:
"Feb 5, 2025
In this video, I discuss why Elon Musk's interference in European politics is detrimental, the reasons behind his actions, and why Elon Musk's far-right MEGA (MAKE EUROPE GREAT AGAIN) movement is the last thing Europe needs. Elon Musk's interests do not align with those of Europe. While I can be concerned about his impact on the US—an ally of my country—there's little I can do to intervene there. However, he lacks any legitimacy to interfere in European politics, and it is crucial that this interference is halted."
@Nonilex I’m going out on a limb here and assuming that “lying under oath” is just going to be another thing that doesn’t matter anymore. #BananaRepublic
It’s so great to finally see Americans energized about a coup being undertaken by their government. #coup #uspolitics #BananaRepublic
I'm no longer a Woody Allen fan but this bit, from Bananas, was prescient.
"Underwear will now be worn on the outside, so we can check."
(Titans of tech: "Yes, sir.")
