You had to know I’d be putting something out because I always have such *cough* fun with Krispi. Alas, just like Elon, Lindsey Hooligan, Alina Habba-Dabba-Doo, and more, she is moving along into the sunset. Of course, Trump may not know what he did to put Markwayne into the position, because, according to Ursula’s column that I just read, he’s already shooting himself in the foot. I can think of crasser places for him to shoot himself, but that’s a little crude. So, Krispi out, Mark-my-words-wayne in. Oh lawdy, what are we in for? With recognition to Raw Story:
News that President Donald Trump had fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and demoted her to “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas” sparked a wave of reactions online Thursday. Following two tough days of grilling by congressional leaders who pressed Noem about her leadership and spending, including multiple luxury planes, a blanket incident, and a $220 million ad campaign that Trump confirmed with GOP lawmakers he did not authorize, the president announced Thursday that he was replacing her with former MMA fighter and MAGA Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).
Ah, yes, the plane. If any of you folks went to see the interior of that thing (i.e., online), it definitely falls under the definition of luxury. There has to be a word stronger than luxury, but I’m not sure what it is. Plush is the same (and it is). Opulent. Extravagant. Oh well, it’ll come to me at some point far in the future, of course. And Corey got so damn upset about the stupid blanket. Why? Buy another one! She has had an expense account. What do you think MM will do with it? It should be entertaining to see what he does.
Noem has also faced increased questions over her long-rumored romantic relationship (see: worst-kept secret) with Corey Lewandowski and his role at the agency. She was confronted directly about it on Wednesday under oath, with her husband sitting behind her during the hearing. The internet responded strongly to the updates. //// “Kristi Noem is gone. Pam Bondi is next. Keep the pressure on these extremists,” House minority leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) wrote on X. ////. “Kristi Noem has been fired and replaced by the dumbest US Senator,” Ron Filipkowski, MeidasTouch editor in chief, wrote on X.
Ron happens to be one of the very few reasons for me to want to join Xitter. It’s still not an overwhelming or urgent need (ha). He always has something succinct (and some humorous) to say. I detest Elon and his foolery so much that I won’t join unless someone pays me a lot of money. Since that won’t happen, no Xitter for me. I leave that up to the other writers here. And since I went sideways, have some more comments:
“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Kristi Noem,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wrote on X. ////. “Breaking: Kristi Noem is out. Minnesotans stood up for Alex and Renee and so many others. And if anyone ever asked why we have committee hearings and demand answers…” Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) wrote on X. ////. “Kristi Noem will go down as one of the most disgraceful cabinet members of all time,” environmental attorney Mike Levin wrote on X. ////
“Kristi Noem has Sad Mar-A-Lago Face,” author Tom Bradley Jr. wrote on Bluesky. //// “Kristi Noem isn’t being fired because she was a danger to US citizens and disruptive to communities. She’s getting fired because Trump thought she made him look bad. And then he’s going to put someone even stupider and worse in. Hence, the rumors about Markwayne Mullin taking her place,” TJ Denzer, Shacknews senior news editor, wrote on Bluesky.
She’s going to have a long, long time to think about how she effed up. Who wants to bet on her marriage blowing up? Anyone? On the other hand, if it does, it’s highly likely we will NOT hear about it. Aw, shucks. That would make my day. But yes, Krispi made a mess in her position, especially the last couple of months. Let’s see how Mark-my-words-wayne will improve on it – the wrong way.
See you soon!
Friends, I know everyone begs you for money. I promise that among all those asking for spare change, we are the smallest and the hardest-working. We’re a group of old, disabled people, except for one writer in his mid-50s. The rest of us are in our sixties and seventies, and this is a labor of love. All we’re asking for is the chance to keep telling the truth about Trump and help ensure democracy survives. If you can help, please do. Thank you. Ursula
You ask “… what are we in for?…” well, your guess is as good as the rest. However, it’ll involve some more political shenanigans and living in interesting time, in the half-inflated jumping castle that’s being headed by a dementing and mad, maddening and most malevolent ‘fluffit-master’.
All conjecture, of course, but logically it’s quite plausible.
Darnit, I can’t come up with a proper response. It’s very plausible. I want to know who said may you live in interesting times so I can slap them. Twice. But I’m occasionally mean.
‘May you live in interesting times’ or words very similar is a backhanded Chinese curse 🙂
Oh, I know that, but I want to know who said it to us so I can smack them. 😉 😉