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Ocelot II

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27. Yup, one of the closest people in the world to being a living saint.

Reply to lame54 (Reply #24)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 03:45 PM

Jan 21

It's even worse than that - Andrés' 2-year term on the commission had already expired and he had resigned, but Trump not only lied about firing him but bragged about it. If you're bragging about firing a hero like José Andrés you're a damn psychopath.

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The purges have started. [View all] Ocelot II Jan 21 OP

Four of the best people in the world! NJCher Jan 21 #1

The dictatorship begins... spanone Jan 21 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author spanone Jan 21 #3

Badge of honor--if he drums you out, wear it proudly. Wingus Dingus Jan 21 #4

Here's what gets me... Hugin Jan 21 #5

He won the election, but he didn't campaign on a lot of these things he's doing Walleye Jan 21 #12

Haven't heard anymore about is wall, either. nt leftyladyfrommo Jan 21 #22

He literally campaigned on just TWO things: Heavy tariffs and mass deportations Blue_Tires Jan 21 #23

That's my gist of the flow as well. Hugin Jan 22 #33

True about the expansionist BS Wiz Imp Jan 21 #32

So the new guideline is: If you kiss his ass, you're in. bif Jan 21 #6

"New guideline" my ass. Paladin Jan 21 #8

I am sadly reminded Codifer Jan 21 #17

If you're a decent human being who offers something of value to humanity, Ocelot II Jan 21 #10

I hope that Chef Andres wins the Nobel Peace Prize this year. greatauntoftriplets Jan 21 #7

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I hope so too! IzzaNuDay Jan 21 #26

When I was fired Turbineguy Jan 21 #9

Female admiral chief of Coast Guard fired AverageOldGuy Jan 21 #11

I think he's probably pretty miserable too. He got himself into this mess. Walleye Jan 21 #13

Terrifying Nasruddin Jan 21 #19

If the PLA lands at Hickam AFB, Trump will have sent them. Irish_Dem Jan 21 #28

Posturing, fake-assed bravado and some twisted, Johnny Bravo cartoonish ideal of "alpha male masculinity" Blue_Tires Jan 21 #29

There are no longer any guardrails. MontanaMama Jan 21 #14

Im sure they considered Figarosmom Jan 21 #16

Ummm..no! Hope22 Jan 21 #20

What are you talking about? Figarosmom Jan 21 #25

My comment was meant for a thread upstream. Hope22 Jan 21 #30

When we win big in 2028 KS Toronado Jan 21 #18

Donnie and his team are awesome! They've figure out over 1400 citizens who are not MAGAs in one day. chouchou Jan 21 #21

Being against Chef Andre... lame54 Jan 21 #24

Yup, one of the closest people in the world to being a living saint. Ocelot II Jan 21 #27

Chef Andr'es is beloved in kacekwl Jan 21 #31