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.

Please, Fake Lord

... take him now. Deliver us from this evil.

Aaron Parnas

Oh no - they lied !?!

Iran Clusterfuck

Some things:

• As someone who's been known to attempt an inappropriate joke at an inappropriate time, I get the Huckabee thing - but damn, son - I never did that shit
• "...do no rely on the US government..." has become the entire world's motto
• If the reporting on what you're doing is making you look bad, maybe you should be doing something that won't make you look bad when somebody reports on it

Aaron & Stephen

Sooprise Sooprise Sooprise

Howard Lutnick lied.

If they haven't done it already, Congress needs to put out the word that everybody who's ever seen, or touched, or just thought about doing something with the Epstein files needs to lawyer up.

Some of you people are going to prison - and some are going to stay there for a good long time.

And understand that Trump and his gang have been busy trying to politically inoculate themselves against charges of "weaponizing the DOJ" so they can continue to skate free. Dems will have to fix their forever problem with getting their message out to make it all work.

Aaron On Ghislaine

I'm having a hard time making sense of Maxwell's "offer".

If Trump lets her out, she spills the beans. So doesn't that practically guarantee she stays in prison?

Or is she winking? "Hey - you turn me loose and I'll spin whatever yarn you think you need."

It's a puzzlement.

WE HAVE TO ELIMINATE

THE EPSTEIN CLASS

Epstein Update

The process has to be fair and unbiased, but I don't care who gets caught in the net, I want them all to burn.

About Those Tariffs

via google:

A Kiel Institute for the World Economy study found that American importers and consumers bear nearly all (96%) of the costs from recent U.S. tariffs, contradicting claims that foreign producers pay, with foreign firms absorbing only about 4% through price cuts. Analyzing $4 trillion in trade, the research showed these tariffs act as a consumption tax on Americans, boosting U.S. revenue but increasing domestic prices and reducing trade volumes rather than forcing foreign price concessions. The study highlights that while generating revenue, tariffs primarily shift costs to U.S. businesses and households, hurting the U.S. economy most.

Key Findings from the Kiel Institute Study

• Cost Burden: U.S. importers and consumers pay 96% of the tariff cost, while foreign exporters absorb only 4%
• Mechanism: Tariffs function as a domestic consumption tax, with higher prices passed on to American buyers
• Trade Impact: Instead of price cuts, targeted foreign exporters reduced trade volumes, choosing to maintain margins on fewer sales
• Counter to Policy Claims: The findings challenge the narrative that tariffs are a cost borne by trading partners, demonstrating they extract revenue from the U.S. economy.

Broader Economic Effects

• U.S. Economy Harmed: The Kiel Institute's KITE model projects significant harm to the U.S., with potential drops in output, higher consumer prices, and reduced exports
• Global Impact: Tariffs affect all countries, though to varying degrees, with the EU also experiencing negative impacts

In essence, the Kiel Institute study concludes that US tariffs largely function as a tax on Americans, increasing costs for consumers and businesses rather than extracting concessions from foreign entities.