Aaron Parnas

What will the history books tell us about what's going on now?

Always the big question.

Aaron Parnas

Some Epstein shit.

And some retribution shit. And Newsom does it right. He calls Trump out for the skeevy prick he is, and smacks Trump right in the kisser with it.

Remember - Trump sues everybody except the ones who tell the truth about him.

Escalation Please

I don't know if this is Iran being cagey - trying to tell us something about how the US government isn't what we've been told it is - but if Trump orders commensurate retaliation against Iran for hitting Elon's stuff, then we'll have a clearer idea on who's running things at the White House.

For my money, it'll just be a bit of confirmation of my worries about radical libertarians pushing hard for Plutocracy.

For those guys, the federal government has three main purposes:

1. Defend US commercial interests abroad
2. Keep the rabble in line at home
3. Settle contract disputes 

I'll say it again: Gettin' pretty fuckin' tired of living in interesting times.

Aaron Parnas

Always More Shit

I think Trump is really beginning to realize how unpopular he is. And it seems he's having a lot more trouble getting the rubes to rally loudly enough for him to compensate.

So the more he feels that disapproval, the more churlish he's likely to get, and the more punishment he's likely to dole out.

Aaron Parnas

"...in the middle of my negotiations..."? What negotiations?

The guy can't negotiate his way thru changing his own fuckin' diaper.

The State Of Things

Wanna know what I hate? I mean aside from the Raiders, a bad tequila hangover, and Celine Dion - I hate it when it becomes obvious that the US is the bad guy.

We have a long and illustrious history of doing good things, even while trying almost as hard to hide the fact that we do some horrendously shitty things too - often at the same time.

I guess my point is that generally, we've been able to balance it out, and even to tip the scales towards the positive side - usually.

But we seem to have gone out of our way to find the shittiest people ever, and put them in charge of our government.

And that plops us right smack dab in the middle of another phase of our history that makes it pretty fuckin' clear that we're not the good guys now.

I HATE

THIS SHIT

Today's Hopium

Aaron Parnas

If corporations are people, then they can't own other corporations.

13th Amendment, bitches.

Aaron Parnas

Kid's got balls. I wonder if she'd be willing to lend some to the dog-ass Republicans in Congress.

Aaron Parnas

Pretty interesting. I guess the Giants won't be getting any better any time soon.

Aaron Parnas

Oh - I get it. 

Everything is a fucking dodge for this asshole Trump, and his little slush fund scheme is no different. Helping the people who've been so terribly treated by big bad government is the disguise - the smoke-n-mirrors.

Think about all the effort and all the strategizing his guys have had to come up with trying to pull this shit off. 

And don't start thinking Trump is the one who put it together. This is the guy you wouldn't put in charge of a charity car wash at a small town storefront church. All he did was say he wanted to hide his shit from the IRS, and keep his little secret from us - you know, the ones who have a fucking right to know about it.

And his boys decided this $1.776B is the perfect cover for another swindle.

We've been aware of the shit at the core of this, so it's kinda like old news. But we all let it slide 15 years ago.

Aaron Parnas

Trump wants to pay the J6ers for beating on - and maiming, and killing - cops, taking a dump in the rotunda and then smearing their shit on the walls, and stalking the halls of the Capitol trying to hunt down and kill various lawmakers.

And he intends to tax me for not beating on - and maiming, and killing - cops, taking a dump in the rotunda and smearing my shit on the walls, and then stalking the halls of the Capitol trying to hunt down and kill various lawmakers.

This is the UpsideDown. I want this fucked up circus to leave town yesterday if not sooner.

Aaron On Justice

Scam Du Jour

And as usual, it's cratering.

Aaron Parnas v DOGE

Aaron and Katie

Letting Katie Phang get away showed me just how venal and outright chickenshit MSNBC had become.

If you want the truth, ask people whose integrity isn't tied to a paycheck.

Press Poodles

"Democracy dies in darkness" - and the Washington Post is turning out the lights.

Aaron Parnas

And there I was, thinking maybe the GOP couldn't possibly get any farther up Trump's ass.

Sometimes, I think really dumb things.

The Right Kind Of Fuckup

Madison said:

"The purpose of the separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries."

So the whole point of the Freedom of Religion clauses in the first amendment, is aimed at the two basic points:

1. Keep the government from dictating what religions have to be and do
2. Keep the god-knobbers from dictating government policies

I've said I'll vote for just about any candidate who says they'll close down the White House Faith Office, and the Office Of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. I don't want my government to give one lousy dime of my money to some bible-thumping Jesus freak. Ever.

There are much better ways to help "the needy".

One look at Paula White* and it has to be obvious what a stupid thing it is to hand her millions of taxpayer dollars and let her do whatever she sees fit with it.

So when Trump spits on the Pope, and Hegseth delivers fire-n-brimstone "Christian Soldier" screeds, and then tries to pass off a "quote" from Pulp Fiction as something from the bible - all of which ends up accumulating into a massive "fuck you" to Christians in general - well - you know - Trump always makes things worse for Trump.

* (Google)

AI Overview

Whether Paula White is considered a "fraud" is a matter of intense public debate and perspective, largely centered on her promotion of prosperity theology and her fundraising methods. While she is a prominent televangelist and a spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, she has faced significant accusations from critics regarding her practices.

Accusations and Criticism:

• Fundraising Practices: White has been criticized for her, at times, relentless solicitation of donations, often promising divine returns for financial "seed" money, which critics characterize as exploiting low-to-middle income followers.
• Financial Scrutiny: Her ministry, "Without Walls," previously went through a bankruptcy, and her lavish lifestyle has drawn scrutiny in contrast to her solicitation of donations.
• Accusations of Exploitation: Critics, including the Freedom From Religion Foundation, have accused her of engaging in "spiritual exploitation" and promoting a "grift" rather than providing genuine religious support.
• Political Controversy: Some observers, including legal experts, have accused her of running a "ponzi scheme" and "prophetic" scams for profit, particularly when she was connected to her role as a White House spiritual advisor.

Prosperity Theology:

White is a proponent of "prosperity theology," which claims that financial blessing is the will of God for Christians and that donations to the church will bring financial returns.
This theology is frequently criticized by other religious leaders as heresy, unbiblical, and exploitative.

Defense and Position:

• Supporters see her as a legitimate spiritual leader who has successfully navigated a male-dominated field of televangelism.
• She has maintained a close relationship with high-profile political figures, notably Donald Trump, and has defended her teachings, framing her work as ministry.

Ultimately, for her supporters, she is a preacher of prosperity; for her critics, she is seen as a "con artist" or someone committing financial fraud in the name of religion.