Egg prices here in March were abouit $4.79 a dozen and it was the same this past week.  Gas fluctuated between $3.28 and $3.11 and I think it was $3.18 on Friday.

Surprised he didn't blame Lincoln for the Emancipation Proclamation causing all his troubles.

He just pulls numbers out of his lower porthole.  Doesn't matter to him if they're accurate or not.  

Well, he's already in office so he can raise their taxes now.  

Funny you say that.  Right after I posted that, I thought there would be several replies along those lines. :)

Which is the eye of a pig and which is Trump's eye?

Well, in addition to my earlier post, as far as economic damage goes, I read this morning that not only has DOGE not saved any money, but "a story by ... Elizabeth Williamson: “What Elon Musk Didn’t Budget For: Firing Workers Costs Money,...  moreWell, in addition to my earlier post, as far as economic damage goes, I read this morning that not only has DOGE not saved any money, but "a story by ... Elizabeth Williamson: “What Elon Musk Didn’t Budget For: Firing Workers Costs Money, Too” ... reports that taxpayers will be on the hook for about $135 billion in the current fiscal year in estimated costs stemming from “firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers.”So much for Musk's estimating that he can save $1 billion with his chain saw tactics.  less

I believe he has.  The instability he has caused will take a long time to repair, if ever.  Once countries can no longer rely on us being a reliable trading partner, they will find other sources for their needs and we will be out of favor. ...  moreI believe he has.  The instability he has caused will take a long time to repair, if ever.  Once countries can no longer rely on us being a reliable trading partner, they will find other sources for their needs and we will be out of favor.  Bringing manufacturing back to the US would be great, but we pay higher wages and, therefore, our goods will cost more to the end buyer.  In addition, it would take a long time to build manufacturing plants and train workers to run them and that's assuming that AI doesn't figure out how to replace humans with robots.  less

And we all know that Trump has been known to hire undocumented workers.

I would have to assume it's because we used to derive a great deal of income from tourism.  Now, no one wants to come here because they're afraid they won't ever be able to get back home.

Is El Salvaldor out for immigrant deportations and Rwanda now in?

"Amid the fury over Trump’s deportations to El Salvador, the administration just deported someone to Rwanda. And no, he’s not from there.
The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to deport immigrants to Rwanda who can’t be sent back t...  more"Amid the fury over Trump’s deportations to El Salvador, the administration just deported someone to Rwanda. And no, he’s not from there.
The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to deport immigrants to Rwanda who can’t be sent back to their country of origin due to fears of prosecution.
The Handbasket newsletter reported Tuesday that a State Department cable sent from the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, on March 13 stated that the country would be willing to accept such people. A new cable sent Tuesday from the State Department said that a refugee from Iraq, Omar Abdulsattar Ameen, became the first person to be officially deported to Rwanda thanks to this arrangement."https://newrepublic.com/post/194312/trump-deportation-rwanda  less

The GOP is only concerned with the welfare of children while they're in the womb.  Once out, they're on their own.

I guess the farmers have explained to him that there won't be enough food to feed Americans if he gets rid of all the farm workers who pick the fruits and vegetables.  Trump wouldn't know a hard day's work if it bit him in the face.

Clearly, it would be Donald Trump because he knows everything about everything.  He's the smartest person to ever walk the Earth.  People walk up to him with tears in their eyes and say, "Sir, I have never encountered a smarter person than you."

"A Latino/a or Hispanic person can be any race or color."
https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-hispanic-and-latino

There may have been more than one incident and more than one detective.  The fact that Garcia was never arrested (he has no rap sheet in either country) or indicted would indicate that there's some question whether or not he was a ganf member.

I don't think it would have been up to that detective to file charges.  That would have been up to the DA and, apparently, they didn't think there was sufficient evidence to convict him.EDITED TO ADD:  "Court records show he (the detective claim...  moreI don't think it would have been up to that detective to file charges.  That would have been up to the DA and, apparently, they didn't think there was sufficient evidence to convict him.EDITED TO ADD:  "Court records show he (the detective claiming Garcia was MS-13) was then indicted in June 2020 for misconduct in office. Court records allege he shared “sensitive and confidential information about an ongoing police investigation with a commercial sex worker.”  He pleaded guily to that charge and his employment was terminated.  less

DC News Now Washington
Hyattsville Police Department details 2019 encounter with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

...  moreDC News Now Washington
Hyattsville Police Department details 2019 encounter with Kilmar Abrego Garcia



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Mon, April 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM EDT
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — In a news release published Monday, the City of Hyattsville Police Department (HPD) said that “at no time” did its officers identify Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang.
HPD said that on March 28, 2019, a detective saw four men standing outside of a store in the 3300 block of East-West Highway. That detective saw them seem to hide something under a car, so he approached them.
“During the encounter, the detective recognized one of the men as a known member of MS-13. This individual was not Abrego Garcia,” HPD said.
 
The detective searched the men and found 28 grams of suspected marijuana on Abrego Garcia. HPD seized the suspected marijuana but did not file any criminal charges.
“At no time did any member of the HPD identify or file any reports classifying Abrego Garcia a...    less

If that happens, her not being re-elected can only be a good thing.

If that was the case, shewould have dropped on the spot.

He would ever have resigned.  He would have dug in his heels and it would have been up to Congress to impeach him.  

The junior high school drama is coming from only one place.  People on here are free to discuss the topic, but if their opinion doesn't coincide with those of others, then they are automatically considered as being disrespectful.  To delete comm...  moreThe junior high school drama is coming from only one place.  People on here are free to discuss the topic, but if their opinion doesn't coincide with those of others, then they are automatically considered as being disrespectful.  To delete comments that merely don't comport with a differing view is disrespectful and demeaning.    

Maybe we need a moderator who can accept opinions other than their own.

I would say that it would be shocking treatment if it was done by anyone other than Trump.  Nothing he does surprises me.  

There is no f-ing way he wrote that himself.  

The one that doesn't sound like an incompetent lunatic is the one written by AI.

Then maybe it's time he started to act like a responsible head of this country instead of some lunatic that changes his his mind more often than I change my underwear.  You call spending millions of taxpayer dollars playing golf every weekend be...  moreThen maybe it's time he started to act like a responsible head of this country instead of some lunatic that changes his his mind more often than I change my underwear.  You call spending millions of taxpayer dollars playing golf every weekend being responsible?  I call it takding advantage of the taxpayers.  Mass shootings, working Americans unable to afford food and medicine, military troops killed in a helicopter crash and he's off swinging a golf club.  Talk about tone deaf.You call paying the children hired by DOGE to decimate jobs and the offices that keep us safe being responsible?  These kids are nothing more than overpaid hackers.  You call Trump allowing Hegseth to continue in his position after such rookie mistakes as he's made which have compromised the national security being responsible?If you do, then I really feel bad for you living in a dream world instead of reality where the rest of us reside.Edited for spelling.  less

How about defending the CONSTITUTION?  If he does, he won't have to worry abouit defending Christianity in schools because we have SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.  Contrary to what some think, this is NOT a Christian nation.

There was a time when the Republican party had some ethics.  They encouraged Richard Nixon to resign and rightfully so.  Today's GOP would have encouraged him to go even further.  That is the GOP today - no ethics, no spine to oppose Trump'...  moreThere was a time when the Republican party had some ethics.  They encouraged Richard Nixon to resign and rightfully so.  Today's GOP would have encouraged him to go even further.  That is the GOP today - no ethics, no spine to oppose Trump's draconian executive orders, no doing what's best for the country - only what's best so they can be re-elected.    

I don't have a YouTube account, so I can't open any of their posts.EDIT: OK, I had to use a different browser to be able to open it.  It is scary - especially the fact that these teeny bopper hackers of Musk's are able to disable government systems s...  moreI don't have a YouTube account, so I can't open any of their posts.EDIT: OK, I had to use a different browser to be able to open it.  It is scary - especially the fact that these teeny bopper hackers of Musk's are able to disable government systems so they can readily be hacked.    

Trump has no conscience, therefore, this wouldn't affect him in the least.  I doubt he would be affeted by seeing an American child in that condition.  If he did, he wouldn't be trhying to end Medicaid or SNAP.  Republicans are only interes...  moreTrump has no conscience, therefore, this wouldn't affect him in the least.  I doubt he would be affeted by seeing an American child in that condition.  If he did, he wouldn't be trhying to end Medicaid or SNAP.  Republicans are only interested in children while they're in the womb.  After that, it's not their concern.  

I saw it at about 9:30 thismorning when I opened my iPhone and checked the news.  I m not surprised, all things considered.

Hope springs eternal.

So, basically, anything that's said that isn't in line with what you or anyone else on here thinks is considered disrespectful.  How about those posters who disrespect the intelligence of the rest of us when rhe FACTS are a clear as the nose on one's...  moreSo, basically, anything that's said that isn't in line with what you or anyone else on here thinks is considered disrespectful.  How about those posters who disrespect the intelligence of the rest of us when rhe FACTS are a clear as the nose on one's face?  How about that?  

Or the last.  It's time for term limits for moderators on here.  

Good for you.  Celebrations should be whatever makes you happy.  Enjoy your Easter dinner.  I will be at my sister's for dinner.  Her husband is a pretty good cook.  Cheers!

It has been reported that Trump paid Bukele $6 million to house the immigrants he is sending to El Salvador.  If that's true (and I don't have any reason to believe it isn't), why wouldn't Bukele side with Trump about not returning Garcia?

I'm not a cook.  I'm just reporting what I found on line.

Yes, you can refreeze beef safely as long as it was thawed in the refrigerator and returned to the freezer within 48 hours of thawing. If the beef was thawed properly, it can be refrozen within 3–4 days. However, keep in min...  moreYes, you can refreeze beef safely as long as it was thawed in the refrigerator and returned to the freezer within 48 hours of thawing. If the beef was thawed properly, it can be refrozen within 3–4 days. However, keep in mind that refreezing may affect the taste and consistency of the meat. Always ensure that the beef was not left out at room temperature for more than two hours to maintain safety. https://www.bing.com/search?q=can+you+refreeze+beef&pc=GD06&form=GDNSBR&ptag=29417  less

You are 100% correct.  The issue is Constitutional rights to due process whether here legally or not.  That is a point that seems to be missed.  Perhaps the phrase "due process" is not understood.

To all who celebrate

I'm sorry to hear this.  I know how difficult it is to have to lose a beloved pet.  One of my sisters has had to do tht with two of hers and I miss them every time I enter her home.

Garcia has no criminal record either in El Salvador or in the U.S.  In 2019, an order preventing him from deportation was issued and he had been making all of his court appearances on schedule, so there's no reason for him to ne in jail.On the other ...  moreGarcia has no criminal record either in El Salvador or in the U.S.  In 2019, an order preventing him from deportation was issued and he had been making all of his court appearances on schedule, so there's no reason for him to ne in jail.On the other hand, Donald Trump is a CONVICTED FELON and if angone should be in jail, it's Trump.And don't bother to respond because I'm done with this conversation.  

Surprisingly, a comment of mine from more than a month ago has been deleted.  Things must be busy in the modeartion department.Edited to correct spelling.