I’m sure they’ll find some black people to blame. Or just “DEI” which is the same thing.
Not in Idaho.
Doesn’t matter. They don’t have to be actual black people.
The Episcopalian church pushes back.
I have no idea why Discourse isn’t generating previews for me today, sorry.
Trivia Question: Who is the richest African-American
Answer: Elon Musk
They do have that same angry expression as our domestic assholes.
I was puzzled by one of the signs though, Acknowledge the reality / The GNU is to blame For what and ‘the reality’ is not mentioned.
That’s what I’m holding out for. That and deportation for… reasons.
Frosting on both sides?
OMG I never knew of this sublime intersection of Flanders & Swann and the Muppet Show!! Adoration to all involved! Got any more??
My god, Trump really is a short-fingered vulgarian. I’m a small woman and when I rest one hand over the other like that, the top hand pretty much covers the lower one. (The vulgarity speaks for itself)
Speaking of having physical shortcomings, I heard some comment today that the real reason Trump wants Qatar Force One is that he was complaining his current plane is too small in size when compared to the planes the Middle East leaders have. I guess Trump is feeling inadequate.
The current AF1 jet is the same type as the proposed Qatari gift. So no size upgrade there.
The jet that trump has owned for ~20 years for his personal use when he’s not president is much smaller. And rather old and in need of replacement one way or the other.
It’s pretty clear trump intends to die in office no matter how many years that takes. Suggesting he’ll have use of AF1 until his last ride.
So I’m not quite buying that “feeling inadequate” part of the story.
Now the idea he wants a gift jet (read $100M “bribe”) he can keep if somehow he isn’t President for life, and he’d like a jet to use now while president that isn’t USAF so it can have all the Deep State monitoring stuff not installed and lots of illegal stuff like Signal installed to enhance his criming? That part makes complete sense.
It would be a shame if an actual patriot with a Stinger missile took a shot at an ‘instant gratification’ aircraft that didn’t have countermeasures.
It was supposedly something Trump mentioned to Hannity. Since it was a jokey comment by a podcaster, I’m not spending any time on this but Google Search’s AI had this in its summary (keywords: trump hannity qatar jet size)
The Qatar Jet: A “Flying Palace”
The Boeing 747-8, often dubbed a “flying palace” due to its luxurious features, is a significantly larger and more modern aircraft than the current Air Force One.
- Size and Capacity: The 747-8 is a wide-body jet capable of carrying a large number of passengers and cargo, while the current Air Force One (a modified 747-200B) is smaller and older.
- Luxury Interior: The Qatari jet boasts a high-end interior, reportedly designed by a French firm, featuring a spacious living room, bedrooms, and opulent finishes.
- Range and Performance: The 747-8 offers greater range and fuel efficiency compared to the aging 747-200B currently serving as Air Force One.
There’s the obvious greed and ego stroking for Trump in getting the plane, but deep-down I suspect Trump may feel inadequate about many things, even if some are only subconscious. He’s pretty defensive about his hand size, and we all know what that means .
So inadequate he’s willing to accept a thirteen-year old cast off?
You know what would be mean? Accept the plane on behalf of the Air Force then keep having issues modifying it causing delays. “Sorry, Mr. President but the flaperon actuator rods did not meet spec. We’re having them redone. Next year for sure.” All the way up until he dies having never ridden in the thing.
Once upon a time, we could have asked Jeffrey Epstein that.
As far as the plane goes, I think Trump sees a shiny object he wants, and his id wants it now.
Yes, the 200B is smaller, but not by much; the 747-8 is 18 feet longer, with a wingspan that’s 29 feet wider. The cabin is exactly the same width.
I have no doubt that someone told Trump “it’s bigger.”
Also, Boeing is set to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2027 (before Trump leaves office…and please no one start with the “Air Force One is whatever plane the president is on bit”). They are 747-8 (same as Qatari plane) but doubtless less opulent because of all the military stuff that is part of it.