Trump administration 2024-2028

[GR66]

Conspiracy theories on the lack of solid information forthcoming about his condition aside, we're talking about a person here. Not a fan of his political views but wish him a speedy recovery if possible and peaceful rest if not.

And reports from more mainstream media suggest that he is in fact conscious and interacting with his Senate colleagues.

MSN

WASHINGTON – As questions swirl around Mitch McConnell's health, the longtime Republican senator has been making lengthy phone calls in recent days to other GOP lawmakers, congressional aides told USA TODAY.

From the hospital, McConnell, 84, spoke to Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate majority whip, on Tuesday, July 7. The conversation lasted roughly 20 minutes, during which they talked about upcoming Senate work, the latest Supreme Court news and the Maine Senate race, according to Barrasso spokeswoman Kate Noyes.

 

[Brad Sallows]

People can probably put away their fantasies about McConnell. Scott Jennings has reported talking with Mitch at length this morning. See here.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Conspiracy theories on the lack of solid information forthcoming about his condition aside, we're talking about a person here. Not a fan of his political views but wish him a speedy recovery if possible and peaceful rest if not.

And reports from more mainstream media suggest that he is in fact conscious and interacting with his Senate colleagues.

MSN

Wonder if it was a 2 way conversation or a 1 sided conversation.

Senator Barrasso: Hey Mitch! I hear from your medical team that you're coming along!

Senator McConnell: ...................................

Senator Barrasso: So how's the food so far? Getting a good night's sleep each evening?

Senator McConnell:....................................

Senator Barrasso: Come on Mitch! We've got a lot of work ahead of this before November, We need you and your leadership on the floor

Senator McConnell...............................

 

[Kilted]

I just realized that the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will also be during his term. That's going to be fun.

 

[Brad Sallows]

I just realized that the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will also be during his term. That's going to be fun.

More than fun. They'll be the greatest Olympics ever!

 

[FJAG]

I just realized that the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will also be during his term. That's going to be fun.

 

[The Bread Guy]

I just realized that the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will also be during his term. That's going to be fun.

Just in time

IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

www.espn.com

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

apnews.com

IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has lifted a suspension on Russia that would allow athletes to compete for the nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

www.theguardian.com

More from the IOC info-machine here.

Funny old world ....

 

[Kilted]

Just in time

IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

www.espn.com

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

apnews.com

IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has lifted a suspension on Russia that would allow athletes to compete for the nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

www.theguardian.com

More from the IOC info-machine here.

Funny old world ....

Let's just boycott them.

 

[Nvlgzr]

More than fun. They'll be the greatest Olympics ever!

The best, like no one has such great Olympics as ours.

 

[Brad Sallows]

Too bad demonstration sports have been suspended. A window of opportunity for MMA, lost.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Personally (and I have nothing against the US national soccer team), I was ecstatic this morning when i found out that the US had been massacred by Belgium in the World Cup knock out round, even with their alleged star player in. The only thing I now hope for, is for FIFA's board of directors to dump Fantino at the first opportunity.

 

[dapaterson]

Personally (and I have nothing against the US national soccer team), I was ecstatic this morning when i found out that the US had been massacred by Belgium in the World Cup knock out round, even with their alleged star player in. The only thing I now hope for, is for FIFA's board of directors to dump Fantino at the first opportunity.

If being corrupt was a reason to be fired by FIFA, FIFA would not exist.

 

[daftandbarmy]

If being corrupt was a reason to be fired by FIFA, FIFA would not exist.

If only their books could be audited but they can't because: Swiss registration...

The World Cup of Corruption​

No longer limited to match-fixing, FIFA and the oddsmakers look to clean up in the age of the parlay.

When the Football Association was founded in England in 1863, football was a game for rich boys. Poor children at the time were working 12 hours a day, six days a week, in mines, mills and factories, and had no time for such things. Because the rules varied from school to school, the association was founded to bring order to the chaos, the year Lincoln freed the slaves.

When the sport began to spread across Europe, the English were bemused that foreigners were trying to play their game. In 1904, their idea of an international match was still England-Scotland when some European enthusiasts founded the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, based in Paris. At first, the English refused to join, fearing that FIFA would institutionalize the kind of cheating on the field associated with the game as it was played in France, Italy and Latin America. What nobody anticipated was the creation of a colossus of international corruption.

FIFA is the most corrupt sports regulatory body in the world, outperforming even the Tour de France and the International Olympic Committee. This corruption is enabled by its unique legal status as a Swiss association, like a local tennis club or something. This means that it doesn’t have to publish accounts, has no shareholders and is more or less free from any legal oversight. As FIFA’s World Cup kicks off in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the real match is between American and international organized crime. Who will make the most money out of it?

The World Cup of Corruption: FIFA, No longer Limited to Just Match-Fixing

No longer limited to match-fixing, FIFA and the oddsmakers look to clean up in the age of the parlay.

www.truthdig.com

 

[HavokFour]

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran​

Spain isn't really entertaining the tantrum however. It looks like US soft power has really run dry now.

Sanchez's office said in a statement it was treating Trump's statements as "business as usual" and did not intend to change the "excellent" relations it enjoyed with Washington.

It pointed out that Spain had a trade deficit with the U.S. and that economic ties were forged by private companies rather than governments, adding that as part of the customs ‌and trade ⁠union, individual EU members could not be singled out.

 

[Altair]

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran​

Spain isn't really entertaining the tantrum however. It looks like US soft power has really run dry now.

Yup, point of origin in Europe is next to impossible to pin down.

Old man yells at clouds moment.

 

[Genetk44]

I watched him during his press-confrence with Zelensky this morning. He stayed sort of on-track and rational for a good portion but eventually he went off the rails as always. Calling Iran the Islamic Republic of Japan was the beginning of a 5-10 minute, totally incomprehensible stream of gibberish that made no sense.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

I watched him during his press-confrence with Zelensky this morning. He stayed sort of on-track and rational for a good portion but eventually he went off the rails as always. Calling Iran the Islamic Republic of Japan was the beginning of a 5-10 minute, totally incomprehensible stream of gibberish that made no sense.

But he did give Zelenski permission to build Patriot missiles in Ukraine.

 

[Genetk44]

But he did give Zelenski permission to build Patriot missiles in Ukraine.

Yeah.... don't hold your breath until that actually happens

 

[Czech_pivo]

But he did give Zelenski permission to build Patriot missiles in Ukraine.

Will he remember?

 

[Nvlgzr]

Wonder if it was a 2 way conversation or a 1 sided conversation.

Senator Barrasso: Hey Mitch! I hear from your medical team that you're coming along!

Senator McConnell: ...................................

Senator Barrasso: So how's the food so far? Getting a good night's sleep each evening?

Senator McConnell:....................................

Senator Barrasso: Come on Mitch! We've got a lot of work ahead of this before November, We need you and your leadership on the floor

Senator McConnell...............................

I know I’m going to get from the moderator for posting dark comedy on this political thread:

Mitch McConnell is on the Mend

A Visit to McConnell's Hospital Room

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