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General Discussion / Re: Billionaire Who Donated to Far-Left Now Leaves Country After Helping Wreck It.
« Last post by Ptarmigan on November 25, 2025, 08:56:50 PM »You sow what you reap.
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The DUmpster / Re: Trump weighing the ouster of Kash Patel, according to sources
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 07:24:49 PM »Meanwhile, in the real world, https://x.com/PressSec/status/1993408132559654976 :
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Karoline Leavitt
@PressSec
This story is completely made up.
In fact, when this Fake News published, I was in the Oval Office, where President Trump was meeting with his law enforcement team, including FBI Director Kash Patel.
I read the headline to the President and he laughed. He said: “What? That’s totally false. Come on Kash, let’s take a picture to show them you’re doing a great job!”
Do not believe the Fake News!
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The DUmpster / Trump weighing the ouster of Kash Patel, according to sources
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 07:22:41 PM »https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143572005
DUmmies hoovered by annoymorous sources and their own Trump Hatred
In the real world, Patel is the best FBI Director in decades. Patel is just accomplishing things DUmies dislike.
With >72K posts, msongs might not get post-reported for posting truth.
Well, Patel might not be FBI Director a short 4 years from now. Or if VP Vance is elected POTUS, maybe ...
Failed Race Card play.
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BumRushDaShow (163,833 posts)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 05:47 PM
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Trump weighing the ouster of Kash Patel, according to sources
Source: MS NOW/MSNBC News
Nov. 25, 2025, 1:53 PM EST
President Donald Trump is considering removing Kash Patel as FBI director in the coming months, as he and his top aides have grown increasingly frustrated by the unflattering headlines Patel has recently generated, according to three people with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity in order to speak freely.
Patel has come under scrutiny for his stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet, and for his squabbles with other Trump loyalists. Trump and White House aides have confided to allies that the president is eyeing removing Patel and is considering top FBI official Andrew Bailey as the bureau’s new director, according to the three people.
Patel is described as being on thin ice and his ouster appears closer than ever, with Bailey as the logical replacement, two of the sources with knowledge of the situation said, though Trump could change his mind in the weeks to come.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to MS NOW, saying, “President Trump has assembled the most talented and impressive Administration in history and they are doing an excellent job carrying out the President’s agenda. FBI Director Patel is a critical member of the President’s team and he is working tirelessly to restore integrity to the FBI.”
Read more: https://www.ms.now/news/trump-kash-patel-replacing-fbi-director-planes-girlfriend
DUmmies hoovered by annoymorous sources and their own Trump Hatred
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MarineCombatEngineer (17,120 posts)
1. Pedonald is denying it,
Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 05:51 PM
so you know it's going to happen, the sooner, the better, although he'll nominate someone even more incompetent, if that's possible.
In the real world, Patel is the best FBI Director in decades. Patel is just accomplishing things DUmies dislike.
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msongs (72,901 posts)
2. gosssip nt
Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #1)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 06:23 PM
With >72K posts, msongs might not get post-reported for posting truth.
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DrFunkenstein (8,884 posts)
3. Kash has the look of a man who knows his time is short
Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 06:44 PM
Just in general.
Well, Patel might not be FBI Director a short 4 years from now. Or if VP Vance is elected POTUS, maybe ...
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2na fisherman (182 posts)
4. "Normalize Indian Hate"
Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 07:31 PM
Marko Elez is the DOGE creep who said this and he still works for the Trump regime. So I guess Kash Patel is the target of such bigoted remarks too and he will just grin and bear it. Even Vice President Vance's wife, Usha, may not stand this any longer since her husband disrespected her and their children by defending Elez, among other things. How can any POC or any person deemed not Caucasian or deemed to be a member of a disfavored ethnic group work for this regime and not expect to be denigrated daily by all their bigoted coworkers? "Then they came for me..."
Failed Race Card play.
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MIButterfly (1,718 posts)
5. "President Trump has assembled the most talented and impressive Administration
Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 07:48 PM
in history and they are doing an excellent job carrying out the President's agenda..."
Whew! That's a good one. Who ever said this administration doesn't have a sense of humor?!
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Breaking News / Re: Worth Knowing, Probably Not Quite Threadworthy 11/25
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 05:30:01 PM »Greta Thunberg's Latest Environmental Stunt Will Make You Nauseous
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/11/24/greta-thunbergs-latest-environmental-stunt-will-make-you-nauseous-n2196535
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/11/24/greta-thunbergs-latest-environmental-stunt-will-make-you-nauseous-n2196535
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Climate wactivist Greta Thunberg is at it again, and this time it appears she’s grown bored of protesting for Hamas and Gaza and has turned her attentions back to the environment once more. In order to highlight the concerns of the oh-so-delicate ecosystem, she decided to harm it.
And how did she and her comrades do that? They dyed the famed Grand Canal of Venice green. Certainly, the color is appropriate, because her antics are nauseating:
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Thunberg and her fellow activists were having a snit fit over the COP30 environmental summit in Brazil and the failure of attending nations to hurt themselves with arbitrary restrictions due to the “climate crisis”:
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The DUmpster / Re: A fellow D.U.er friend was defending Bill Maher
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 05:12:25 PM »Bill Maher Obliterates Leftist Media: 'I Don't Give Quarter to Leftists Who Constantly Downgrade America'
https://pjmedia.com/michaelcantrell/2025/11/25/bill-maher-obliterates-leftist-media-i-dont-give-quarter-to-leftists-who-constantly-downgrade-america-n4946403
https://pjmedia.com/michaelcantrell/2025/11/25/bill-maher-obliterates-leftist-media-i-dont-give-quarter-to-leftists-who-constantly-downgrade-america-n4946403
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During a recent episode of Maher’s popular podcast Club Random, the stand-up comedian sat down with President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, and they chatted about a variety of subjects, including the political and societal interference China pushes in the U.S.
The most notable segment of the podcast came when Maher took an opportunity to put liberals on blast for helping that interference, saying, “I don’t give any quarter to the leftists who just constantly downgrade America.” Neither do I, Bill. Neither do I.
“It’s another reason why they hate me. I mean, this is what I said to him – your father-in-law in the text. It’s like, you know, if I’m so captured by the lunatic left, why do they hate me, too?” Maher said. He then noted that his take on many issues has created a fanbase for his program that sits “in the middle” and has “had enough of people in their bubble,” which he says includes those in “old” news media.
“You know, I find it very frustrating that I cannot get the full story anywhere in the old media. It’s very – I mean, I love the new Free Press,” Maher explained. “My girl Bari Weiss who started that and now she runs CBS. You know, you’re seeing a change there that’s more fair.”
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The DUmpster / Re: A fellow D.U.er friend was defending Bill Maher
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 02:15:05 PM »Halicarnassus is a noob, reg'ed just 11 days ago. It's all but guaranteed that (s)he's been post-reported and could be an object of MIRT action for not toeing the Dem Party line.
Is this a classic instance of quoting out of context, a Prog SOP? Or does Emile not know what the metaphor "Sacred Cow" means?
As best I can tell, Maher is a pragmatic liberal. He agrees with some/many liberal ideas, but is realistic enough to call out lib ideas and actions when they do not work. His realistic side might also be called "libertarian". Anyway, he's off the Prog-Dem Plantation, so off with his head!
For my part, I know I'm human and there are days I disagree with myself. So I'm not into perfection-or-nothing and take people as I find them - when they're right, they're right, and when they're wrong they're wrong.
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Emile (39,411 posts)
18. You call AOC, Mamdani, and Bernie cows. ...
Is this a classic instance of quoting out of context, a Prog SOP? Or does Emile not know what the metaphor "Sacred Cow" means?
As best I can tell, Maher is a pragmatic liberal. He agrees with some/many liberal ideas, but is realistic enough to call out lib ideas and actions when they do not work. His realistic side might also be called "libertarian". Anyway, he's off the Prog-Dem Plantation, so off with his head!
For my part, I know I'm human and there are days I disagree with myself. So I'm not into perfection-or-nothing and take people as I find them - when they're right, they're right, and when they're wrong they're wrong.
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Breaking News / Re: Worth Knowing, Probably Not Quite Threadworthy 11/25
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 01:46:56 PM »Bishops Vote To Prohibit Trans Surgeries And Hormone Treatment In Catholic Hospitals
https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/24/bishops-vote-to-prohibit-trans-surgeries-and-hormone-treatment-in-catholic-hospitals/
Catholic hospitals probably would have refused such surgeries and treatments as healthy tissue would be removed or injured.
https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/24/bishops-vote-to-prohibit-trans-surgeries-and-hormone-treatment-in-catholic-hospitals/
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U.S. Catholic bishops voted to prohibit transgender surgeries and the use of cross-sex hormones in Catholic hospitals, in a show of solidarity with Catholic physicians and medical groups who have advocated for an end to the procedures for more than a decade.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore, Maryland, for their biannual plenary assembly, in which bishops, individuals, and organizations determine and discuss church policy. On Nov. 12, bishops overwhelmingly voted to approve updates to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs), including the prohibition of transgender surgical and hormonal manipulation.
The vote is significant, as more than one in seven patients are served in Catholic hospitals daily. Catholic health facilities serve patients in all 50 states, overseeing more than 600 hospitals and 1600 other health care facilities.
The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) has raised concerns over the dangers of transgender interventions for at least 20 years, with significantly increased attention over the past decade, said Dr. Tim Millea, CMA health care policy chairman.
Catholic hospitals probably would have refused such surgeries and treatments as healthy tissue would be removed or injured.
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General Discussion / Re: Billionaire Who Donated to Far-Left Now Leaves Country After Helping Wreck It.
« Last post by Texacon on November 25, 2025, 01:39:48 PM »These stories irritate me. If you believe in it, and you support it, then you need to stay there and reap what you have sown.
If you flee what you caused, you should be stripped of all the taxes you would have paid should you have stayed for a period of maybe a decade.
KC
If you flee what you caused, you should be stripped of all the taxes you would have paid should you have stayed for a period of maybe a decade.
KC
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The DUmpster / A fellow D.U.er friend was defending Bill Maher
« Last post by Texacon on November 25, 2025, 01:34:06 PM »https://democraticunderground.com/100220825357
Thought I'd bring this over just to save it, and it has a pretty good reflection of DU as a whole in one very simple post. I don't think several of these posts will last over there.
Here is the post that is DU in a nut shell. Perfectly summed up.
Yup, not much more accurate than that about the entire site!
And now we find out who she's bickering with ...
Fun thread if you have a little time.
KC
Thought I'd bring this over just to save it, and it has a pretty good reflection of DU as a whole in one very simple post. I don't think several of these posts will last over there.
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samplegirl (13,599 posts)
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:33 PM
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A fellow D.U.er friend was defending Bill Maher
to me tonight on the phone. It ended in a an argument.
Sorry I can't watch Bill Maher because I think he's an asshole.
As far as I'm concerned he flip flops more than Newt Gingrich.
He was blaming D.U. for not liking him.
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Halicarnassus (27 posts)
17. And that's fine!
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Sun Nov 23, 2025, 03:14 AM
It sounds like you had a healthy, perfectly reasonable discussion. There’s nothing more American.
My vigilant defense of Bill Maher is mostly a reaction to the extra vitriol he seems to receive here. It’s the same hate that’s also reserved for Senator John Fetterman. It’s silly. The moderate wing of the party is as large (if not larger - it fluctuates), as the progressive wing. I can only shake my head with a smile at the bull$h!t hurled weekly at Bill, that would never, NEVER be tolerated if said about sacred cows like Maddow, Colbert, AOC, Sanders, Mamdani, et al.
I know this is a progressive-leaning site, but Dean or Kucinich weren’t nominated in 2004; Sanders wasn’t nominated in 2016; he along with Warren didn’t come close in 2020; and again in 2024, though… that doesn’t really count as it was weird. But that should tell you where the party is.
So you don’t like Bill Maher, great. Don’t watch him. And then don’t comment on him. And I’ll do the same with Rachel Maddow and her interesting… “theories.” Or Oliver and Colbert’s brand of humor. And we’ll all get along better looking ahead to next year!
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Emile (39,411 posts)
18. You call AOC, Mamdani, and Bernie cows. Then you defend
Reply to Halicarnassus (Reply #17)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 06:21 AM
Bill maher a moderate republican-libertarian.
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KLK1972 (6 posts)
51. They said "sacred cow" which isn't the same pejorative....
Reply to Emile (Reply #18)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 10:27 AM
I don;t think they were saying those figures are "fat" or any of the typical things people use "cow" as a slur or insult over. They're saying that they are treated as though they are untouchable- above reproach, etc.
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Emile (39,411 posts)
53. Welcome to du.
Reply to KLK1972 (Reply #51)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 10:31 AM
The term "sacred cow" is offensive.
Here is the post that is DU in a nut shell. Perfectly summed up.
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Abolishinist (2,846 posts)
65. Welcome to DU!
Reply to Halicarnassus (Reply #17)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 05:12 PM
You've already bumped into one of the more divisive 'topics' on this site, at least that I'm aware of.
That being said, what I and others have found is that very few of the 'FBM' crowd are able/willing to engage in a reasonable conversation. Typically they start out with nothing more than exaggeration and name calling and move on.
Yup, not much more accurate than that about the entire site!
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Paladin (32,079 posts)
25. You're right. Your friend is wrong.
Reply to samplegirl (Original post)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 07:43 AM
Maher is untalented hack who has been regularly trashing Democrats for years. Once he did that overnight jaunt to trump's White House and emerged with tales of what a nice guy trump is, all Democrats should have been through with him. I walked away from his shows and his insults years ago; never have regretted it.
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samplegirl (13,599 posts)
40. That's my point I've seen
Reply to Paladin (Reply #25)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 09:06 AM
him trash democrats. If my friend wants to watch him and listen to his shit~~~ so be it!
I'm a leftist and since maga swooped this country your either with us or against us.
Maher is wishywashy!
He can take his spin on comedy and shove it!
Oh and hes not even funny!
My friend use to be a leftist but I question that these days.
And now we find out who she's bickering with ...
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JohnnyRingo (20,310 posts)
33. What's wrong with that guy?
Reply to samplegirl (Original post)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 08:40 AM
I hope you and him are still friends. Sometimes you just have to let it go.
Besides, I'm sure he loves you very much.
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samplegirl (13,599 posts)
42. He's got nothing good to say
Reply to JohnnyRingo (Reply #33)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 09:13 AM
And neither does the pizza hole you choose to buy food from that voted for you to have less healthcare and fair drug prices! While they vote for every Rebulicans across the board!
This stuff use to matter to you.
Fun thread if you have a little time.
KC
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Politics / Re: Miranda Devine: FBI, Secret Service butchered the Thomas Crooks case and ...
« Last post by SVPete on November 25, 2025, 01:00:40 PM »Here’s What Kash Patel's FBI Uncovered About the Trump Assassination Attempt
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/11/25/heres-what-the-fbi-uncovered-about-the-trump-assassination-attempt-n4946381
My emphasis. The FBI did find all Crooks's online stuff recently made public, but LIEden's InJustice Department and FBI withheld all that info from Congress and the American public. Why it was withheld? My evidence-free speculation is that they believed it would keep the assassination attempt at the forefront of people's minds at that this would hurt Kammie's chances of becoming President.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/11/25/heres-what-the-fbi-uncovered-about-the-trump-assassination-attempt-n4946381
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Herridge asked Patel why Crooks, at just 20 years old, was fixated on taking out Donald Trump as he moved toward the GOP nomination last year. At the time, the FBI claimed ideology played no role. But that was not the case.
“He [Crooks], as has been publicized, had a basically hateful relationship with the United States government, talked disparagingly about both political parties, to include President Trump, and talked about the need to take matters into his own hands,” Patel said of the shooter's motive. “And, unfortunately, that’s what he did.”
“When we came in, our job was to both treat the president as a president [of] the United States and [as] a victim and remind the American public that there were three other victims, and, tragically, one person [Corey Comperatore] even lost his life,” Patel explained. “So, there are certain victims’ rights that we have to honor.”
Patel continued, “But what we did and what we presented and what we released is the full findings that we are able to publicize to the world that definitively answer questions regarding Butler. We seized dozens and dozens of devices. We exploited and got into every single one of those devices. We got on to all the online platforms and social media sites of the assailant, of Crooks. And we did a recanvassing just to double down since we got in and inherited this case, and we gave out information to Congress and the public that the prior administration refused to do.”
My emphasis. The FBI did find all Crooks's online stuff recently made public, but LIEden's InJustice Department and FBI withheld all that info from Congress and the American public. Why it was withheld? My evidence-free speculation is that they believed it would keep the assassination attempt at the forefront of people's minds at that this would hurt Kammie's chances of becoming President.