# The Union's in a state **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 24, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923 "2026-02-24T04:33:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/41 "2026-02-24T18:09:23Z")
> [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](#): > > Is this silent majority with us in the room right now? Yes. Can’t you hear them? ---
**Author:** ![irae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f0a364/32.png) [@irae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irae)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/42 "2026-02-24T18:24:55Z")
A perfect opportunity for someone to shit himself to death on live, national TeeVee! ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/43 "2026-02-24T18:37:02Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > leading to a two hour, incoherent rant, or they’ll go too far and he’ll rapid fire spit out his nonsense. Depressingly, both. But I am fortunate to not listen, being something like 3000km away. I will avail myself of information gleaned from tne SDMB ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/44 "2026-02-24T18:48:49Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > I’m having a big case of the stoopids here. What do you mean by “insurrection”? To me “insurrection” refers to the storming-the-Capitol idjits of January 6, 2021. Well, “sedition” at least. Mark Kelly and other legislators were accused of engaging in sedition simply for reminding US servicemembers that they are obligated to not follow illegal orders. > **[Who is Mark Kelly, and why is the US senator accused of ‘sedition’?](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/25/who-is-mark-kelly-and-why-is-the-us-senator-accused-of-sedition)** > > In a video, six Democratic lawmakers who held military and intelligence positions say 'illegal orders' can be refused. Anything that undermines what Trump is doing is sedition, so if you don’t comply and watch the SOTU and applaud Donny Toots as he rambles and lies and threatens the world, you are engaging in sedition. It’s only a half step from there to insurrection. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/45 "2026-02-24T19:51:32Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > I’m confused. And possibly being whooshed. Possibly. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/46 "2026-02-24T19:57:14Z")
Trump is demanding the Olympic hockey team be in attendance. > **[Trump makes last-minute demand for State of Union makeover: 'We gotta make...](https://www.rawstory.com/state-of-the-union-2675317208/)** > > President Donald Trump, who’s expected to make his first official State of the Union address Tuesday night, apparently called House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) with a last-minute demand for changes to the event, the speaker revealed on... ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/47 "2026-02-24T20:05:39Z")
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**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/48 "2026-02-24T20:49:34Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I was happy to hear the US Women’s Hockey team declined the invite to the speech. Smart ladies. Someone has already said this I’m sure. If the Men’s Hockey Team goes to The White Hose, they better leave their medals home. Because that mother f-cker Will Steal Them. Maybe some sharpened plastic, so if he reaches to grab one they can slash his hand in self defense? ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/49 "2026-02-24T21:00:32Z")
> [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > Because that mother f-cker Will Steal Them. No, no, of course not. They will _give_ them to him. They won’t have a choice in the matter, but every news report will say they were given. Big, strong hockey players, with tears in their eyes. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/50 "2026-02-24T21:08:40Z")
The only thing I’m hoping to hear from the president tonight is a loud cry begging God for more time as he clutches his chest and collapses on the floor. But no, I won’t be watching live. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/51 "2026-02-24T21:28:35Z")
Me either, even if I had a tv. I will enjoy Doper commentary! ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/52 "2026-02-24T21:42:48Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > > [@TruCelt](#): > > > > I’ll watch it on YT afterward. I wouldn’t want to be counted as part of the ratings he lives for. > > If you don’t want your viewership counted, watch it on TV. Only “Nielsen families” - households that have agreed to report their viewing habits to the Nielsen organization - are counted for television ratings. If you’re not one of them, your viewership is effectively invisible. Whereas everyone who watches a video on YouTube gets counted towards that video’s views. Specifically, over-the-air broadcasts on television. If you’re watching on TV that’s over cable or the internet, you’re likely being counted by the cable provider or internet site. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/53 "2026-02-24T22:02:24Z")
I won’t affect the viewership counts in the least, as the man’s voice and intonation literally nauseates me, aside from the incessant lies, so I won’t be watching anywhere. I’ll rely on Dopers and what media still exists that can be impartial to provide feedback about the unhinged ranting that we all know will happen. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/54 "2026-02-24T22:08:59Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > The only thing I’m hoping to hear from the president tonight is a loud cry begging God for more time as he clutches his chest and collapses on the floor. “It’s the big one! I’m coming for you, Ivana!” [![](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTGeEHu2oBLdY30topmpWOaGWVSGxaYDXboWg&s) ](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTGeEHu2oBLdY30topmpWOaGWVSGxaYDXboWg&s) ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/55 "2026-02-24T22:36:32Z")
Recreational grief performance artist and grifter extraordinaire Erikkka Kkkirkkk will be The Slobfather’s guest of honor. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/56 "2026-02-24T22:56:41Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > “It’s the big one! I’m coming for you, Ivana!” Aww man, I was gonna add that! Instead: “If you all don’t buy my trump branded products, if I don’t get $10M from you all by Friday, God will call me home!” ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/57 "2026-02-24T22:58:35Z")
@Atamasama As each day goes by, doesn’t he look more and more like Jim Carrey in _Mask_? (Except Jim’s never been that fat.) [Get your Bingo cards ready!](https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator/preview/hsp9ddn) Feel free to share your list before the Slur of the Union begins! Please do not add a list after 10 a.m. (9 a.m. Central). This is my list: Tears Biden Olympics Fake News Silent supporters Illegals Hate America Democrats Tariffs Greenland Ukraine Russia Nobel Poll Government spending Global warming Budget Wall Israel Gold card visa “Sir” story Anchor baby Hillary Supreme Court (Falls Asleep/Forgets what he was saying) And [this is the card I shall use](https://mfbc.us/m/hsp9ddn). _Note: in my list, I used the terms he’s likely to use, not those I would use._ ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/58 "2026-02-24T23:00:54Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > @Atamasama As each day goes by, doesn’t he look more and more like Jim Carrey in _Mask_? (Except Jim’s never been that fat.) Someone should slip some green coloring into his bronzer, and you’re most of the way there. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/59 "2026-02-24T23:06:01Z")
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**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923/60 "2026-02-24T23:10:10Z")
Meanwhile, the women’s hockey team has received an invitation to hang out with Flavor Flav, which sounds much more preferable. [![](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:4ewnpnebeh7zuk5pbardaxqz/bafkreihjllqb7ltonzxry2dbp3oihmawaeuspzez4ks6hzakvslmvppuwm@jpeg) ](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:4ewnpnebeh7zuk5pbardaxqz/bafkreihjllqb7ltonzxry2dbp3oihmawaeuspzez4ks6hzakvslmvppuwm@jpeg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923.md?page=4)