RugbyRebels

USA, bastion of free speech:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... aza-speech

White genocide is the new black in US Government circles, apparently. What a colossal waste of time it is trying to be civil with this ship of fools.

Fair play to south african lads for handling it well, they at least knew what was coming unlike zelensky

That rat musk watching on, what a vile specimen

cashead wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 5:55 am One of the reasons that Trump wants to drag Greenland into the US sphere of influence is because of Greenland's nature as a resource-rich chunk of land, with abundant oil, minerals and natural gas. One of those minerals is anorthosite, which is a potential green alternative to aluminium.

While Trump was busily issuing ultimatums and demanding Greenland become Americanised, Greenland went and signed a deal with Greenland Anorthosite Mining or GAM, a Danish-French company, which is backed by the Jean Boulle Group and both Danish and French state investment funds.

The Trump administration views Greenland as a commodity they can swipe from the Danes, and bully the world into compliance, while the rest of the world carries on behaving like adults. In other words, this is a masterclass in Trump demonstrating ThE ARt of tHE deAL.

The hope seems to be that Anorthosite could be a better raw material for the production of aluminium than bauxite ie that production could be cheaper and less wasteful. This has yet to be proved though.

https://www.arctictoday.com/can-greenla ... he-planet/

Noted but not particularly highlighted in the UK press is the nonfinancial provision buried in the huge One Big Beautiful Bill Act. So in addition to slashing trillions from taxes for the rich, decimating medical benefits for the poor and adding trillions to the deficit, this will allow Trump to ignore the injunctions raised against him (as well as many such injunctions from the past which still exist). Although new injunctions can (probably) be made immune to this provision, it obviously gives Trump a chance to do all those things he wants to do, even if only until a new injunction can be raised, and inserts a wedge to allow further weakening of the law in future.

Hopefully this provision will not survive contact with the Senate because as a nonfinancial measure (ie not really part of the budget), it should be subject to the filibuster (ie require a 60 majority, ie impossible).

https://www.newsweek.com/hidden-provisi ... rt-2075769

https://www.justsecurity.org/113529/ter ... mpt-court/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... tiful-bill

cashead wrote: ↑Sun May 25, 2025 12:30 am

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 10:48 am

cashead wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 5:55 am One of the reasons that Trump wants to drag Greenland into the US sphere of influence is because of Greenland's nature as a resource-rich chunk of land, with abundant oil, minerals and natural gas. One of those minerals is anorthosite, which is a potential green alternative to aluminium.

While Trump was busily issuing ultimatums and demanding Greenland become Americanised, Greenland went and signed a deal with Greenland Anorthosite Mining or GAM, a Danish-French company, which is backed by the Jean Boulle Group and both Danish and French state investment funds.

The Trump administration views Greenland as a commodity they can swipe from the Danes, and bully the world into compliance, while the rest of the world carries on behaving like adults. In other words, this is a masterclass in Trump demonstrating ThE ARt of tHE deAL.

The hope seems to be that Anorthosite could be a better raw material for the production of aluminium than bauxite ie that production could be cheaper and less wasteful. This has yet to be proved though.

https://www.arctictoday.com/can-greenla ... he-planet/

Well, you know who won't find out? The US. "'Murrica first!" Yes, at being stupid.

Partially because Trump wants to kick international university students out, while the EU is prepping to roll out the red carpet for them.

Yes and the UK is also trying to cut numbers of foreign students as Starmer chases the far-right vote. Total genius.

https://pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free


Harvard is offering free courses in things like how government is supposed to work, legal right if encountering police / ice, understanding the constitution, recognising a dictatorial takeover etc

Wahey.......I see 2 of the boards favourite sons namely Don jnr and Peter thiel are investors in the enhanced games doping/grifting charade currently being promoted for an enhanced games in the cathedral of gaudiness, Las Vegas next year

This Musk v Trump spat seems rather entertaining.
Who could possible have predicted that these 2 egos would fall out spectacularly - apart, of course, from everybody...

Trumps already halted the mandate that forces everyone to buy an electric car, which is... well, it's certainly something.
And talking about cancelling all US government contracts with SpaceX, which... erm...

Musk, meanwhile, seems to be talking about starting a New Republicans party for non-trumpist MAGA...

Wondering when we'll get to the stage of Musk being deported, but then applying for refugee status

Heheheh. Beautiful.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... sk-fallout

Puja

The musk has slipped

Alien Vs Predator

Ah yes. Breaking news that Trump was on the paedo plane. Now I’m sure the justice system will finally spring to action.

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:15 am Alien Vs Predator

Took me a second but that’s pretty fucking good.

And while the Billionaire Breakup very publically happens, Trump (or, probably more likely, the office of the President) is deploying 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles because of the protests against the ICE raids, despite them not being needed and the Governor actively denying permission to call the Guard up. He has overridden the Governor's authority by citing a law that allows him to federally deploy troops in the case of "a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."

A protest against Trump's policies is being legally defined as a rebellion against the authority of the government of the US. Quite apart from how terrifying that is, I've no doubt that chief fascist Stephen Miller is using this as a test balloon for future declarations of martial law.

Puja

It's actually happening. Rome is falling.

Oh no.

As collateral damage from the Trump & Musk fall out, DOGE staff are worried about whether they'll still have a job on Monday.

Oh dear

The poor little darlings

That would be terrible

https://www.alternet.org/doge-staff-worried-jobs/

Come off it. What about Hilldog’s emails?

Puja wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:23 am And while the Billionaire Breakup very publically happens, Trump (or, probably more likely, the office of the President) is deploying 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles because of the protests against the ICE raids, despite them not being needed and the Governor actively denying permission to call the Guard up. He has overridden the Governor's authority by citing a law that allows him to federally deploy troops in the case of "a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."

A protest against Trump's policies is being legally defined as a rebellion against the authority of the government of the US. Quite apart from how terrifying that is, I've no doubt that chief fascist Stephen Miller is using this as a test balloon for future declarations of martial law.

Puja

This is genuinely concerning. It feels like another test to see how far they can get before serious challenge.

Can the governor legally contest this?

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:27 pm

Puja wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:23 am And while the Billionaire Breakup very publically happens, Trump (or, probably more likely, the office of the President) is deploying 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles because of the protests against the ICE raids, despite them not being needed and the Governor actively denying permission to call the Guard up. He has overridden the Governor's authority by citing a law that allows him to federally deploy troops in the case of "a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."

A protest against Trump's policies is being legally defined as a rebellion against the authority of the government of the US. Quite apart from how terrifying that is, I've no doubt that chief fascist Stephen Miller is using this as a test balloon for future declarations of martial law.

Puja

This is genuinely concerning. It feels like another test to see how far they can get before serious challenge.

Can the governor legally contest this?

Already being threatened with federal charges for initially resisting the ICE action

https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/g ... ice-raids/

Danno wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 10:23 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:27 pm

Puja wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:23 am And while the Billionaire Breakup very publically happens, Trump (or, probably more likely, the office of the President) is deploying 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles because of the protests against the ICE raids, despite them not being needed and the Governor actively denying permission to call the Guard up. He has overridden the Governor's authority by citing a law that allows him to federally deploy troops in the case of "a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."

A protest against Trump's policies is being legally defined as a rebellion against the authority of the government of the US. Quite apart from how terrifying that is, I've no doubt that chief fascist Stephen Miller is using this as a test balloon for future declarations of martial law.

Puja

This is genuinely concerning. It feels like another test to see how far they can get before serious challenge.

Can the governor legally contest this?

Already being threatened with federal charges for initially resisting the ICE action

https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/g ... ice-raids/

This will of course play well with the Trump base who will see the Palestinian flags and assume the local authorities have lost control.

Trump obviously sees Newsome as a real threat at the next presidential election.

Under cover of the LA "riots" (which I believe amounts to... 1 car set on fire... by LAPD); it looks like RFK Jr has fired everyone on the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - for conflict of interest (ie, for being informed scientists who disagree with an ideologue)

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250609-rfk-jr-ousts-entire-us-vaccine-panel-over-alleged-conflicts

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:41 am Under cover of the LA "riots" (which I believe amounts to... 1 car set on fire... by LAPD); it looks like RFK Jr has fired everyone on the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - for conflict of interest (ie, for being informed scientists who disagree with an ideologue)

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250609-rfk-jr-ousts-entire-us-vaccine-panel-over-alleged-conflicts

Apparently Trump is now publicly backing the director of ICE over threats to arrest Newsom. My understanding is that the governor is on very solid legal and constitutional grounds, so that could be interesting.

SCOTUS is going to be busy.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:03 am

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:41 am Under cover of the LA "riots" (which I believe amounts to... 1 car set on fire... by LAPD); it looks like RFK Jr has fired everyone on the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - for conflict of interest (ie, for being informed scientists who disagree with an ideologue)

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250609-rfk-jr-ousts-entire-us-vaccine-panel-over-alleged-conflicts

Apparently Trump is now publicly backing the director of ICE over threats to arrest Newsom. My understanding is that the governor is on very solid legal and constitutional grounds, so that could be interesting.

SCOTUS is going to be busy.

The usual tactic is to act fast (preferably irreversibly), then see what kind of legal challenge arises.

Hopefully they won't be so gung-ho with a state governor (they can't just lose him in a foreign jail) so the threats are coming first.

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:53 am

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:03 am

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:41 am Under cover of the LA "riots" (which I believe amounts to... 1 car set on fire... by LAPD); it looks like RFK Jr has fired everyone on the CDC's vaccine advisory panel - for conflict of interest (ie, for being informed scientists who disagree with an ideologue)

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250609-rfk-jr-ousts-entire-us-vaccine-panel-over-alleged-conflicts

Apparently Trump is now publicly backing the director of ICE over threats to arrest Newsom. My understanding is that the governor is on very solid legal and constitutional grounds, so that could be interesting.

SCOTUS is going to be busy.

The usual tactic is to act fast (preferably irreversibly), then see what kind of legal challenge arises.

Hopefully they won't be so gung-ho with a state governor (they can't just lose him in a foreign jail) so the threats are coming first.

None of which will do Newsom any harm in the popularity stakes. This is an issue, states rights that is, which many on the right feel strongly about so potential here for the governor to be a rallying point for Democrats and anyone else who is anti Trump. This might become the effective opposition voice which has been missing since the election.