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corruption

Justice Department Purge: National Security? More Like National Insecurity!

Attorney General Pam Bondi with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Attorney General Pam Bondi with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

In a breathtaking display of incompetence and blatant partisanship, the Trump administration has decided that the best way to secure America is by shoving experienced national security officials out the door like yesterday's trash. The gutting of the National Security Division wouldn't just make headlines—it’s a masterclass in undermining the very structure designed to protect us from threats. For a crew who endlessly screams about being victimized, they sure love to victimize those whose public service spans multiple administrations. Promising to restore 'integrity' while systematically ordaining incompetence? That’s a punchline worthy of the worst late-night comedy. But hey, at least they’re all on the same page of the same corrupt playbook.

#corruption
nazi

Welcome to Terrorgram: Where Online Anarchy Dons a White Hood

How the Terrorgram Collective’s Neo-Nazi Influencers Groomed a Teen to Kill

How the Terrorgram Collective’s Neo-Nazi Influencers Groomed a Teen to Kill

This twisted tale of pro-terrorist grooming runs on absurdity and the nauseating reality of profit-driven platforms like Telegram, which don’t just allow hate but *encourage* it, elevating young Krajčík from bullied teenager to a mass-shooting poster child. This is not merely *incompetence*; it's the systematic *facilitation* of extremism under the guise of ‘free speech,’ while the world turns a blind eye and pats itself on the back for weak attempts at moderation. Congratulations, society; you’ve discovered the perfect recipe for a catastrophic failure—just toss in some apathetic tech giants, a sprinkle of unhinged influencers, and a pinch of fatal neglect, and voilà: you’ve cooked up a real-life horror story!

#nazi#racism#lawlessness
corruption

Pentagon's DEI Purge: Covering Up History Like a Bad Badger Hunt

In this image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, Pfc. Christina Fuentes Montenegro prepares to hike to her platoon's defensive position during patrol week of Infantry Training Battalion near Camp Geiger, N.C. Oct. 31, 2013. (Sgt. Tyler Main/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)

In this image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, Pfc. Christina Fuentes Montenegro prepares to hike to her platoon's defensive position during patrol week of Infantry Training Battalion near Camp Geiger, N.C. Oct. 31, 2013. (Sgt. Tyler Main/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)

So the Pentagon has decided that purging 26,000 images of military milestones and honoring heroic figures is a good way to promote their new vision of inclusion? This is peak bureaucratic absurdity: it’s not just pictures being flushed, it’s a full-on cultural erasure. Women in service? Gone! The Enola Gay? See ya! All in the name of clumsy compliance with a retrograde political directive that insists on sanitizing American military history. This is like deciding to hide the fire extinguisher because you forgot to pay the water bill—not just dumb but dangerously negligent. Just wait till the next history project—if anyone’s still around to write it!

#corruption#fascism
incompetence

Maine's Newborns Caught in Political Crossfire: A Lesson in Ineptitude

Social Security Update: Trump Admin Reverses Major Change in One State

Social Security Update: Trump Admin Reverses Major Change in One State

Once again, the Social Security Administration proves they excel at creating messes rather than solving them. After a ludicrous attempt to complicate life for new parents in Maine, they realized just how absurd it was to force families to travel hours to get a Social Security card for their newborns—like they have nothing better to do than navigate a bureaucratic nightmare. Every decision smells of incompetence, while Lee Dudek’s backtracking apology is about as reassuring as a broken promise. They accidentally made life harder for parents, who only need one straightforward process—thankfully, that’s back on, but not without raising alarm bells about sheer thoughtlessness. In a state where eight Social Security offices in major towns still leave rural residents high and dry, we must wonder: are they even pretending to think about us, or just patting themselves on the back for this 'great save'?

#incompetence#healthcare
trade war

Tariff Tantrums and Diplomatic Disasters: Trump’s Latest Circus

Columbia Univeristy

Columbia Univeristy

In a breathtaking display of incompetence, Donald Trump has swooped in with a ludicrous 250% tariff on Canadian dairy, just a day after pretending to pause a mere 25% on other goods—was the paperwork just too hard? Meanwhile, as his administration botches humanitarian aid in Gaza and sabotages Ukraine’s defense against Russia, Trump’s idea of ‘diplomacy’ looks more like an adult throwing a tantrum in the toy aisle. Who knew tariffs were the magic remedy for international relations—or in Trump's case, sheer chaos?

#trade-war
full stupid

Trump: Putin's BFF, Ukraine's Worst Nightmare

Why does he look so fucking stupid?

Why does he look so fucking stupid?

In an unbelievable display of geopolitical incompetence, Trump has the audacity to defend Putin's bombing spree as 'normal behavior' while simultaneously categorizing Ukraine as too difficult to engage with. Following the abrupt withdrawal of intelligence support that left Ukrainian forces vulnerable, he pats the Kremlin on the back and exclaims, 'Anyone would do what Putin's doing!' Shocking, right? As if this pathetic attempt at diplomacy isn't a slap in the face to international norms, our former president seems more committed to cozying up to an autocrat than contributing to the cause of democracy. Meanwhile, Ukraine suffers brutal aerial onslaughts, and all Trump can muster are hollow threats against Russia—just more empty bluster from the man whose policies are actively jeopardizing lives.

#full-stupid
not awful

New Orleans Serves Up a Heaping Dose of Elon Hilarity

cybertrucks get bullied off of mardi gras parade route - fuck your swasticar

cybertrucks get bullied off of mardi gras parade route - fuck your swasticar

In a stunning exhibition of public disdain, New Orleans has turned the *Mardi Gras* into a parade of protest, pelting Cybertrucks with everything short of actual pitchforks, leaving their owners aghast and utterly clueless about why their *Pontificating Petulant Prince* wasn't exactly the belle of the ball. It’s almost charming to see them flounder in disbelief, like surprised goldfish in a sea of vitriol, blind to the fact that owning a car from *Dumb and Dumber’s* tech version of a dictator comes with consequences – namely, a barrage of beer cans and a collective *Fuck You* from the masses. Congrats, Cybertruck owners! You immortalized your vehicular blunders not just in misery, but in pure *comedic gold* for all the world to enjoy.

#not-awful#nazi
corruption

Feast Your Eyes on Grift: Dinner with Trump for $5 Million!

look at this stupid looking mfer with his stupid ass haircut

look at this stupid looking mfer with his stupid ass haircut

Welcome to the exclusive buffet of American corruption, where dining with a sitting president costs as much as a down payment on a house! For $1 million a plate, you can sip overpriced wine while rubbing elbows with the man who thinks he reigns from his gilded golf resort. Not even a shred of shame—just a shiny veneer of access bought with business leaders' cash, all under the guise of candlelit dinner romance. It’s “whoever pays more gets to play,” with a side of ethical vacuum. As experts squawk about the blurred lines between Trump’s businesses and presidency, the rest of us can only roll our eyes and toast with our empty glasses to a dinner invitation that’s making a mockery of democracy!

#corruption#oligarchy
corruption

Welcome to the Circus: New DOGE Staffer Played by Russian Oligarch’s Family

what a fucking joke these clowns are

what a fucking joke these clowns are

As if we needed more evidence of government farce, a newbie at the Department of Government Efficiency with familial ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch is strutting into the IRS and demanding sensitive taxpayer information. How delightfully absurd! Corcos and Kliger seem to have cracked the code for bureaucratic incompetence, bypassing privacy laws like they’re just mere suggestions. Yet here we are, watching as the acting IRS commissioner signals readiness to roll over for this charade, while the oligarch's connection paves the way for an unholy alliance between techie incompetence and predatory greed. Buckle up, folks, the integrity of your personal data is now officially on the auction block!

#corruption#oligarchy
trade war

Feeding the Hungry? Not Without Bureaucratic Shenanigans!

detroit food bank

detroit food bank

In a state where 1.1 million citizens face hunger, Michigan's bureaucrats decide to play a game of 'who can ignore the problem longest,' leading to $3.7 million in food going to waste while they obsess over 'pricing issues.' The Food Bank Council reports that due to federal funding cuts—thanks, Trump administration!—they face a crisis that threatens to leave 36,000 families literally hungry for help. And just when you think it couldn’t get more ridiculous, they advise food banks to stop spending entirely, because why not let the needy suffer while they figure out their funding mess?

#trade-war#money
trumps america

Waiting for Clarity: The Federal Reserve's Mastery of Inaction

Shoppers carry bags as they worry about not being able to afford shit soon

Shoppers carry bags as they worry about not being able to afford shit soon

In a twisted ballet of incompetence, Jerome Powell declares a fondness for procrastination while the economy flirts with disaster, citing 'heightened uncertainty' like a skilled juggler failing to keep the balls in the air. The new administration's policy changes are like throwing a brick into a calm pond, sending ripples of chaos, yet the Fed is all too comfortable in their plush chairs, sipping lattes while insisting there's 'no rush' to tackle interest rates. Meanwhile, job growth dances on the edge of a knife, and investors brace for a potential economic apocalypse. Keep your fingers crossed, folks, it's science fiction unfolding right before our eyes!

#trumps-america#money
incompetence

Trump's Water Circus: A Drought of Competence

A canal passing rows of citrus trees south of Lake Kaweah in California’s Tulare County on Feb. 11. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images)

A canal passing rows of citrus trees south of Lake Kaweah in California’s Tulare County on Feb. 11. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images)

In an Olympic-level display of bureaucratic incompetence, the Army Corps of Engineers flushed billions of gallons of precious California water down the drain to satisfy a political whim, while fully aware it wouldn't quench the state's thirst. Remember kids, functionality and planning take a backseat when you need a photo op for your boss. As California wrestles with a drought and wildfire aftermath, the Army Corps bleeds water like a faulty faucet just to score quick points for the former president—proof that when it comes to water management, this administration is as useful as a leaky bucket.

#incompetence
imperialism

Trump Goes Full Dictator: Satellites Out, Ukraine on Its Own

Ukrainian soldiers in the back of a truck head north on the outskirts of Pokrovsk on Dec. 29. (Ed Ram/For The Washington Post)

Ukrainian soldiers in the back of a truck head north on the outskirts of Pokrovsk on Dec. 29. (Ed Ram/For The Washington Post)

The U.S. pulls the rug from under Ukraine's feet by suspending vital satellite imagery services, proving yet again that political games are more important than lives on the line. As Trump's administration abandons allies in their greatest hour of need, Ukrainian soldiers are left to fend for themselves without the crucial intel they rely on to outsmart Russian forces. Talk about a betrayal, all in the name of a flimsy peace deal—a nice way to send a message while soldiers risk everything. But hey, at least we're still focused on our 'contractual commitments'... whatever that means when it comes to actual support for a country under siege.

#imperialism#full-stupid
trumps america

Trump's $400 Million Hissy Fit Over Campus Protests

Gates were locked as students, faculty and others waited to enter Columbia University’s campus in August after the school instituted new security rules ahead of the academic year. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Gates were locked as students, faculty and others waited to enter Columbia University’s campus in August after the school instituted new security rules ahead of the academic year. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

In yet another episode of political theater, the Trump administration yanks $400 million from Columbia University, declaring the school a failure for not acting as a puppet to suppress student protests. Cue the irony: in a country where free speech is supposedly sacred, the White House has turned campuses into laboratories for suppression, wielding taxpayer dollars like a sledgehammer to silence dissent. This stunningly rapid cancellation of funds—an unprecedented act of spite—suggests more about Trump's vendetta against higher education than any real concern for antisemitism. A university's right to express *any* opinion, particularly on contentious issues, is now apparently negotiable, raising the question: whose interests are really being served here? Oh right, just another day in the circus of misery masquerading as governance.

#trumps-america#unconstitutional
pro publica is a national treasure

Crypto Madness: HUD Wants to Play Monopoly with Your Housing Dollars

U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment

U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment

In yet another mind-boggling leap into absurdity, the U.S. Housing Department is flirting with crypto, as if the 2008 housing crisis didn't burn them enough the first time. While officials wring their hands over using digital coins linked to volatility and transnational crime, the architects of this lunacy—ex-CEOs and crypto lobbyists—whistle past the graveyard. As HUD’s own staff cringe at the thought of handing out 'monopoly money' to vulnerable families, the powers that be are excited about 'sexy' tech, overlooking the deadly risks that could, yet again, jeopardize livelihoods. It’s a magnificent display of bureaucratic schizophrenia and pure negligence that could turn housing aid into a speculative poker game!

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#crypto#corruption
lawlessness

CIA's 'Smart' Move: A Self-Inflicted Security Meltdown

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, U.S., September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, U.S., September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

More bureaucratic absurdity, the CIA has axed a horde of its newest, brightest so-called ‘intelligence officers’—right as the nation’s security teeters on the edge of chaos! This mass firing, sanctioned by the ever-bold leadership of Trump’s latest stooge, John Ratcliffe, is a spectacle of incompetence that even the best spy thrillers couldn’t dream up. Apparently, firing underperforming rookies was deemed vital while **silencing** intelligence committees about these purges was just ketchup on the fries! As national security faces an irreparable threat, thanks to a slipshod approach and a total disregard for the consequences, one can only dream of a day when our government can manage its own house without dragging us down the drain. Cheers to the *so-called* efficiency of a billionaire's wet dream while the real risks loom in the shadows!

#lawlessness#national-security
trade war

Tariff Tango: A Clown Show of Incompetence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at her daily news conference Thursday in the National Palace in Mexico City. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at her daily news conference Thursday in the National Palace in Mexico City. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images)

In a twist that screams, 'Who’s in charge here?' Trump’s tariff saga continues to spiral into absurdity as he dangles a one-month reprieve like a shiny object to distract from the mess he created. As Canada and Mexico scramble to appease the man-child in charge, financial markets tremble from the whiplash of policy changes that make a mockery of international negotiations. The irony? While Trump blames our neighbors for everything from illegal immigration to drug trafficking, he’s the one tossing the global economy into a chaotic game of tariff roulette. Will it be 25% on widgets today and a month of hugs tomorrow? Investors are left scratching their heads, while consumers brace for rising prices—as if the American Dream wasn’t already a nightmare.

#trade-war#incompetence
lawlessness

Elon Musk: The New De Facto Leader of Your Government

nazi piece of shit

nazi piece of shit

In a jaw-dropping circus of incompetence and hypocrisy, President Trump holds a Cabinet meeting to remind his own appointees they're actually in charge, not the billionaire who's been whimsically firing federal workers like they're emojis. While he trumpets the need for a ‘scalpel’ approach, thousands of government employees have already felt the hack of the ‘hatchet’ in a flurry of arbitrary layoffs, sending shockwaves throughout Washington. As courts shake their heads at this chaotic calamity, we wonder if we're living in a dark comedy—because having Musk with free reign in a critical government position is anything but funny. Welcome to the clown show!

#lawlessness#unconstitutional#corruption
pro publica is a national treasure

Texas Charter School Scandal: Where's the Accountability, Folks?

Superintendent Salvador Cavazos runs Valere Public Schools’ three charter campuses.

Superintendent Salvador Cavazos runs Valere Public Schools’ three charter campuses.

In a jaw-dropping exhibition of greed and negligence, a Texas charter school superintendent pulls in an eye-watering $870,000 to oversee fewer than 1,000 students, while teachers and essential resources starve in the background. Salvador Cavazos, buoyed by a board that seems more interested in filling his pockets than educating children, runs circles around transparency laws. With creative accounting that makes his salary look modest on paper, it’s clear that the interests of students have been tossed aside in favor of lining this man's bank account. Experts and parents alike are incredulous as education funding trickles away into a gaping black hole of corruption and misplaced priorities.

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#corruption#oligarchy
trumps america

Welcome to La-La Land: Where Job Cuts Are the New Growth!

Hundreds of demonstrators gather to protest against Department of Government Efficiency cuts outside the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on March 3, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Hundreds of demonstrators gather to protest against Department of Government Efficiency cuts outside the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on March 3, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

In a delightful twist of irony that only our current leaders could orchestrate, US employers have decided that slashing over 172,000 jobs is the new path to fiscal paradise—because who needs people, right? The government sector, under the guise of 'efficiency,' has taken the brunt, as if chopping heads is a whirl at an all-you-can-eat buffet of economic strategy. It’s truly a spectacle to watch them pat themselves on the back while the rest of us drown in the ensuing chaos. With optimism tanking faster than consumer confidence, we are not just teetering on the edge of a recession—we're practically taking selfies at the precipice, basking in the absurdity of a job market that 'promises' stability by eliminating the very workers who drive it. Bravo!

#trumps-america#money#losses