Trump Cabinet/Appointments

[UNI88]

trump regime nicknames:

• jd vance – Just Dance vance
• kristi noem – ICE Barbie or Kosplay kristi or kristi gnome
• pete hegseth - WhiskeyLeaks
• karoline leavitt – TACO Belle or karolyin' leavitt
• stephen miller – Pee Wee German or Baldemort
• kash patel - Keystone kash
• marjorie taylor greene – Trailer Park Barbie or moscow marge
• mike johnson: Jar Jar johnson or Micro johnson

Others?

[Caribbean Hen]

trump regime nicknames:

• jd vance – Just Dance vance
• kristi noem – ICE Barbie
• pete hegseth - WhiskeyLeaks
• karoline leavitt – TACO Belle or karolyin' leavitt
• stephen miller – Pee Wee German or Baldemort
• kash patel - Keystone kash
• marjorie taylor greene – Trailer Park Barbie or moscow marge

Others?

Those are actually funny

[GannonFan]

I'd prefer we don't fall back on sexist or misogynistic tropes to describe women in power no matter how detestable those folks could be. But that's just me, this board is full of sexism and misogyny.

[UNI88]

I'd prefer we don't fall back on sexist or misogynistic tropes to describe women in power no matter how detestable those folks could be. But that's just me, this board is full of sexism and misogyny.

There are 3 women in my list: kristi noem, karoline leavitt and marjorie taylor greene.

I didn't target them for ridicule because they're women, I targeted them because of their loyalty to trump over the US and the Constitution (although appears to be MTG is shifting on this).

Changing karoline leavitt's name to karolyin' is not sexist or misogynistic.

Calling MTG moscow marge is not sexist or misogynistic.

What about the other nicknames is sexist or misogynistic?
- Is use of the term Barbie? (If it is, couldn't that also apply to use of the term Ken?)
- Is use of the term Belle?


On a separate note, trump has been calling his opponents childish nicknames for years, many of them with racist/sexist/misogynistic hints, and people rarely speak up. Why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

[GannonFan]

I'd prefer we don't fall back on sexist or misogynistic tropes to describe women in power no matter how detestable those folks could be. But that's just me, this board is full of sexism and misogyny.

There are 3 women in my list: kristi noem, karoline leavitt and marjorie taylor greene.

I didn't target them for ridicule because they're women, I targeted them because of their loyalty to trump over the US and the Constitution (although appears to be MTG is shifting on this).

Changing karoline leavitt's name to karolyin' is not sexist or misogynistic.

Calling MTG moscow marge is not sexist or misogynistic.

What about the other nicknames is sexist or misogynistic?
- Is use of the term Barbie? (If it is, couldn't that also apply to use of the term Ken?)
- Is use of the term Belle?

I think "Barbie" and "Trailer Park Barbie" were the ones I took umbrage with, and yes, since you didn't go the Ken route with any of the guys then I took Barbie to being a bit sexist. Trailer Park Barbie could be misogynist as well as straying into the snob/elitist territory. Remember, just because they live in a trailer park, they have a vote that's equal to yours. Oh, and the Last Starfighter hailed from a trailer park and he defeated the whole Ko-Dan Armada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aK8Mg4Q-g

[UNI88]

There are 3 women in my list: kristi noem, karoline leavitt and marjorie taylor greene.

I didn't target them for ridicule because they're women, I targeted them because of their loyalty to trump over the US and the Constitution (although appears to be MTG is shifting on this).

Changing karoline leavitt's name to karolyin' is not sexist or misogynistic.

Calling MTG moscow marge is not sexist or misogynistic.

What about the other nicknames is sexist or misogynistic?
- Is use of the term Barbie? (If it is, couldn't that also apply to use of the term Ken?)
- Is use of the term Belle?

I think "Barbie" and "Trailer Park Barbie" were the ones I took umbrage with, and yes, since you didn't go the Ken route with any of the guys then I took Barbie to being a bit sexist. Trailer Park Barbie could be misogynist as well as straying into the snob/elitist territory. Remember, just because they live in a trailer park, they have a vote that's equal to yours. Oh, and the Last Starfighter hailed from a trailer park and he defeated the whole Ko-Dan Armada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aK8Mg4Q-g

That's fair. I did try to find a Ken but couldn't find one I thought was funny.

I could have used Kosplay kristi for noem as well.

As far as trailer parks go, I grew up in a small town in Iowa with plenty of "trailer park trash" who were smarter than but didn't have the advantages of the wealthier kids so that is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Humor can sometimes be tasteless, just listen to Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison.


I will continue to ask why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

[GannonFan]

I think "Barbie" and "Trailer Park Barbie" were the ones I took umbrage with, and yes, since you didn't go the Ken route with any of the guys then I took Barbie to being a bit sexist. Trailer Park Barbie could be misogynist as well as straying into the snob/elitist territory. Remember, just because they live in a trailer park, they have a vote that's equal to yours. Oh, and the Last Starfighter hailed from a trailer park and he defeated the whole Ko-Dan Armada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aK8Mg4Q-g

That's fair. I did try to find a Ken but couldn't find one I thought was funny.

I could have used Kosplay kristi for noem as well.

As far as trailer parks go, I grew up in a small town in Iowa with plenty of "trailer park trash" who were smarter than but didn't have the advantages of the wealthier kids so that is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Humor can sometimes be tasteless, just listen to Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison.


I will continue to ask why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

I think Trump is almost completely detestable, so I don't give him a pass for anything.

[UNI88]

That's fair. I did try to find a Ken but couldn't find one I thought was funny.

I could have used Kosplay kristi for noem as well.

As far as trailer parks go, I grew up in a small town in Iowa with plenty of "trailer park trash" who were smarter than but didn't have the advantages of the wealthier kids so that is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Humor can sometimes be tasteless, just listen to Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison.

I will continue to ask why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

I think Trump is almost completely detestable, so I don't give him a pass for anything.

It's good to know that you hold me to a higher standard than you do trump (and the MAQA yahoos on this board). I appreciate it.

Let's add:
- Speaker mike johnson: Jar Jar johnson and micro johnson

[BDKJMU]

trump regime nicknames:

• jd vance – Just Dance vance
• kristi noem – ICE Barbie
• pete hegseth - WhiskeyLeaks
• karoline leavitt – TACO Belle or karolyin' leavitt
• stephen miller – Pee Wee German or Baldemort
• kash patel - Keystone kash
• marjorie taylor greene – Trailer Park Barbie or moscow marge

Others?

[GannonFan]

I think Trump is almost completely detestable, so I don't give him a pass for anything.

It's good to know that you hold me to a higher standard than you do trump (and the MAQA yahoos on this board). I appreciate it.

Let's add:
- Speaker mike johnson: Jar Jar johnson and micro johnson

Some people are lost causes, it's not worth my time typing a response.

[BDKJMU]

I'd prefer we don't fall back on sexist or misogynistic tropes to describe women in power no matter how detestable those folks could be. But that's just me, this board is full of sexism and misogyny.

No, I prefer QUNI88 keeps making up more lame names.

[UNI88]

Some of trump's nicknames for others:

steve bannon: Sloppy steve
joe biden: Sleepy joe
richard blumenthal: Da Nang dick
alvin bragg: fat alvin
elaine chao: Coco Chow
chris christie: Sloppy chris christie
hillary clinton: Crooked hillary
james comey: james Dirty Cop comey
nikki haley: Birdbrain
kamala harris Kamabla
mitch mcconnell: Cocaine mitch
jerry nadler: Fat jerry
gavin newsom: Governor Newscum
Jerome Powell: Too Late Powell
adam schiff: Shifty schiff

You're right, they are lame.

People in glass houses ...

[BDKJMU]

You're right, they are lame.

People in glass houses ...

You’re just jealous that Trump’s nicknames of donks are way better.

[UNI88]

You're right, they are lame.

People in glass houses ...

You’re just jealous that Trump’s nicknames of donks are way better.

[GannonFan]

You're right, they are lame.

People in glass houses ...

You’re just jealous that Trump’s nicknames of donks are way better.

It continues to be a sad situation that our President has nicknames of political opponents. Like I said, we're living in the stupid times.

[Caribbean Hen]

I think "Barbie" and "Trailer Park Barbie" were the ones I took umbrage with, and yes, since you didn't go the Ken route with any of the guys then I took Barbie to being a bit sexist. Trailer Park Barbie could be misogynist as well as straying into the snob/elitist territory. Remember, just because they live in a trailer park, they have a vote that's equal to yours. Oh, and the Last Starfighter hailed from a trailer park and he defeated the whole Ko-Dan Armada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aK8Mg4Q-g

That's fair. I did try to find a Ken but couldn't find one I thought was funny.

I could have used Kosplay kristi for noem as well.

As far as trailer parks go, I grew up in a small town in Iowa with plenty of "trailer park trash" who were smarter than but didn't have the advantages of the wealthier kids so that is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Humor can sometimes be tasteless, just listen to Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison.


I will continue to ask why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

Why are you even trying to justify your humor attempts?

When we used to be able to tell jokes and poke fun with people face to face the world was actually a nicer place

Now we have social media where self appointed geniuses aren’t smart enough to gage people but are quick to judge

[GannonFan]

That's fair. I did try to find a Ken but couldn't find one I thought was funny.

I could have used Kosplay kristi for noem as well.

As far as trailer parks go, I grew up in a small town in Iowa with plenty of "trailer park trash" who were smarter than but didn't have the advantages of the wealthier kids so that is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Humor can sometimes be tasteless, just listen to Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison.


I will continue to ask why is trump allowed to push the boundaries but people get offended when his opponents respond in kind?

Why are you even trying to justify your humor attempts?

When we used to be able to tell jokes and poke fun with people face to face the world was actually a nicer place

Now we have social media where self appointed geniuses aren’t smart enough to gage people but are quick to judge

Well, not a nicer place for those who were the targets of the jokes and the fun.

[Caribbean Hen]

Why are you even trying to justify your humor attempts?

When we used to be able to tell jokes and poke fun with people face to face the world was actually a nicer place

Now we have social media where self appointed geniuses aren’t smart enough to gage people but are quick to judge

Well, not a nicer place for those who were the targets of the jokes and the fun.

It depends if you know how to take a joke…

What is “ICE Barbie’s” user name? I don’t think she’s going to
see UNI 88s poor attempts at humor

From what I can tell everybody on this board is pretty old, old and mature to know what a joke is but apparently not

I highly doubt there are any young impressionable teens on here that could potentially be poisoned by UNI’s nicknaming attempts

[GannonFan]

Well, not a nicer place for those who were the targets of the jokes and the fun.

It depends if you know how to take a joke…

What is “ICE Barbie’s” user name? I don’t think she’s going to
see UNI 88s poor attempts at humor

From what I can tell everybody on this board is pretty old, old and mature to know what a joke is but apparently not

I highly doubt there are any young impressionable teens on here that could potentially be poisoned by UNI’s nicknaming attempts

Again, easier to know how to take a joke if you're not the constant object of those jokes. If we're in a comedy club, sure, that's one thing, but filling internet space or places of work or schools with the same jokes can certainly have a chilling effect on those being ridiculed. Sexism wasn't just a made up thing. Same with racism. And if you're doing it here, you're probably doing it somewhere else that isn't a comedy club.

[Caribbean Hen]

It depends if you know how to take a joke…

What is “ICE Barbie’s” user name? I don’t think she’s going to
see UNI 88s poor attempts at humor

From what I can tell everybody on this board is pretty old, old and mature to know what a joke is but apparently not

I highly doubt there are any young impressionable teens on here that could potentially be poisoned by UNI’s nicknaming attempts

Again, easier to know how to take a joke if you're not the constant object of those jokes. If we're in a comedy club, sure, that's one thing, but filling internet space or places of work or schools with the same jokes can certainly have a chilling effect on those being ridiculed. Sexism wasn't just a made up thing. Same with racism. And if you're doing it here, you're probably doing it somewhere else that isn't a comedy club.

More people in a comedy club than on here

People could still be offended in a comedy club, couldn’t they?

Common sense would tell you people going to a comedy club would be able to take a joke, but common sense is out the window nowadays

it’s stupid times.

[BDKJMU]

Again, easier to know how to take a joke if you're not the constant object of those jokes. If we're in a comedy club, sure, that's one thing, but filling internet space or places of work or schools with the same jokes can certainly have a chilling effect on those being ridiculed. Sexism wasn't just a made up thing. Same with racism. And if you're doing it here, you're probably doing it somewhere else that isn't a comedy club.

More people in a comedy club than on here

People could still be offended in a comedy club, couldn’t they?

Common sense would tell you people going to a comedy club would be able to take a joke, but common sense is out the window nowadays

it’s stupid times.

The understatement of all time. Since Bobcat last posted over a month ago, posters on here (Politics):
Regularly/every day or 2: myself, you, Kalm and 88.
Occasional (Every week or 2): SeaGriz, Baldy, GF, Densedawg,
Rarely: Asheville, JellyBelly, Bobby.

In the middle of football season and on the FCS page quick scan I see it’s only about a 1/2 dozen regulars: yourself, Kalm, and 4 others not on the Politics page.

Other College Sports: Dead.
Other Sports: On Life Support.
Locker Room: On Life Support.

This place at its peak about 10-12 years ago had about 10x the # of people on here.

[Caribbean Hen]

More people in a comedy club than on here

People could still be offended in a comedy club, couldn’t they?

Common sense would tell you people going to a comedy club would be able to take a joke, but common sense is out the window nowadays

it’s stupid times.

The understatement of all time. Since Bobcat last posted over a month ago, posters on here (Politics):
Regularly/every day or 2: myself, you, Kalm and 88.
Occasional (Every week or 2): SeaGriz, Baldy, GF, Densedawg,
Rarely: Asheville, JellyBelly, Bobby.

In the middle of football season and on the FCS page quick scan I see it’s only about a 1/2 dozen regulars: yourself, Kalm, and 4 others not on the Politics page.

Other College Sports: Dead.
Other Sports: On Life Support.
Locker Room: On Life Support.

This place at its peak about 10-12 years ago had about 10x the # of people on here.

Why do you think it happened?

[GannonFan]

The understatement of all time. Since Bobcat last posted over a month ago, posters on here (Politics):
Regularly/every day or 2: myself, you, Kalm and 88.
Occasional (Every week or 2): SeaGriz, Baldy, GF, Densedawg,
Rarely: Asheville, JellyBelly, Bobby.

In the middle of football season and on the FCS page quick scan I see it’s only about a 1/2 dozen regulars: yourself, Kalm, and 4 others not on the Politics page.

Other College Sports: Dead.
Other Sports: On Life Support.
Locker Room: On Life Support.

This place at its peak about 10-12 years ago had about 10x the # of people on here.

Why do you think it happened?

The sports side of this site just bottomed out. Some schools went FBS and people left a predominately FCS board. Some people just grew frustrated arguing with the same people over and over again. Maybe some people's places of business locked out sites like this. And also unfortunately, some people have passed away. I've enjoyed my time here, though, even with the folks I argue with. It's good to talk to people, even message board people.

[SeattleGriz]

trump regime nicknames:

• jd vance – Just Dance vance
• kristi noem – ICE Barbie
• pete hegseth - WhiskeyLeaks
• karoline leavitt – TACO Belle or karolyin' leavitt
• stephen miller – Pee Wee German or Baldemort
• kash patel - Keystone kash
• marjorie taylor greene – Trailer Park Barbie or moscow marge

Others?

Those two are pretty good. Funny is funny.

[UNI88]

‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated

Numerous high-ranking officers painted Mr. Hegseth’s Sept. 30 speech to hundreds of generals and admirals gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia as a turning point in how his leadership style, attitude and overall competency are viewed in the upper echelons of the U.S. armed forces.

“It was a massive waste of time. … If he ever had us, he lost us,” one current Army general told The Washington Times.
...
They argue that the firings, early retirements and resignations that have amassed over the past eight months will fundamentally weaken the military.

“Across the services, we are bleeding talent, talented generals and flag officers, for what appears to be the opposite of a meritocracy,” another current senior officer said. “There are people being held back from promotions, or being fired, or removed for sometimes unknown reasons, often for favoritism, or just simple relationships.”
...
The sources interviewed for this article were granted anonymity to speak freely because of their concern that they would be fired for providing their honest assessments. In a statement to The Times, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said they should consider stepping down.

trump's own version of DEI on full display.