Tripnsweep

I guess reading something and posting it which takes up all of 5 minutes of my day means I don't do anything else It's raining really good right now so I've been just enjoying that.

Trump PERSONALLY gets a $2 BILLION BRIBE from the United Arab Emirates in exchange for giving them — and China — our most advanced microchips. This is the very DEFINITION of corruption. The New York Times just exposed a massive quid pro quo at the heart of Trump’s new administration: the United Arab Emirates quietly funneled $2 BILLION into a crypto company (World Liberty) DIRECTLY OWNED by Trump and his family (and his shady real estate buddy Steve Witkoff) and almost immediately after, Trump MAGICALLY greenlit a highly controversial deal handing the UAE hundreds of thousands of America’s most advanced AI chips. These weren’t just a few leftovers. The UAE demanded HALF A MILLION of Nvidia's cutting-edge AI semiconductors every year — chips so advanced they’re considered the crown jewels of American innovation. These are the chips that power military drones, autonomous weapons, and AI systems that the Pentagon has repeatedly said are key to the global arms race. And what country is the UAE cozying up to? China. They conduct joint military drills with Beijing, co-develop weapons, and even filled their own data centers with Chinese tech from Huawei and other companies that U.S. intelligence warned could be used to siphon off American secrets. The Biden administration told the UAE: NO WAY. TOO RISKY! Trump, on the other hand? His White House fired the officials raising red flags, rolled out the red carpet for UAE’s national security chief, and inked the deal IMMEDIATELY after the Trump family’s crypto startup MAGICALLY received its $2 BILLION windfall from the UAE. And it gets worse… At the very same time Trump and Witkoff were dining with UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed (the shadowy security chief who wears sunglasses indoors like a Bond villain), their sons were busy finalizing the $2 billion transfer into their brand new crypto scheme, World Liberty. That one check instantly turned World Liberty into one of the world’s biggest crypto players — and guaranteed Trump’s circle TENS OF MILLIONS in personal profits every single year. So yes, while Trump was literally promising to hand over America’s most dangerous technology to a petro-state tied to China, his family was cashing the check. Even insiders in Trump’s own administration admitted they couldn’t tell whether he was representing America’s interests — or just his own bank account. Now let’s pause and imagine for one second if this were Joe Biden. If Hunter Biden got a $2 BILLION check from a foreign dictatorship and then the White House handed over half a million of our top AI chips? Fox News would detonate on live TV. Tucker would spontaneously combust. Sean Hannity would chain himself to the Capitol dome screaming “TREASON.” But because it’s Trump? Crickets. Or worse — the spin. You can already hear it: • “This is actually good for America!” (Sure, selling our crown jewel technology to a dictatorship in bed with China is definitely genius strategy.) • “Hunter’s laptop!” (Because when Trump literally sells out U.S. security, the only defense is to scream about Hunter’s emails from 2012.) • “It’s just business!” (Right, except the “business” here involves national security, military AI, and the President’s own wallet.) This isn’t “business as usual.” It’s Trump selling out America to the highest bidder. Trump turned our most sensitive defense technology into a bargaining chip for his own enrichment. Even some of Trump's own aides admitted the deal reeked of corruption. One NYT reporter put it bluntly: “It’s not normal for the president and his Middle East advisor to have a financial interest in matters they’re negotiating.” And yet, here we are. Trump didn’t just bend the rules — he shattered them for profit. He sold out America’s national security to make his family rich. If he’ll hand over AI chips that could power China’s next generation of killer drones, what wouldn’t he sell? Because for Trump, America ISN'T first. America is for sale.

Did he use funds from his own charity to commission or buy that?

Trump, unlike Clinton, is legally barred from operating a charity. You know, after he looted the last one he ran to pay for things like a giant portrait of himself.

So you're saying law enforcement doesn't try hard enough?

His casino definitely was. The famous story about how if he didn't come up with 3 million that day they'd shut him down, so his father sent somebody to buy 3 million in chips and then not cash them in kind of shows how he operated. Then there's the racism.....

Sounds like that's his strong suit.

Just some of the most glaring failures. This by no means is all of them. Kind of surprising for an alleged genius. Good thing he had daddy's money to fall back on. Trump University It was marketed as an insider education in real estate, but Trump University operated without accreditation and was staffed by instructors with little to no industry success. Legal scrutiny followed quickly, with lawsuits alleging fraud and deceptive practices. By 2017, the enterprise ended in a $25 million settlement and closed the chapter on a venture that left thousands disillusioned. Trump Casinos From the Trump Taj Mahal to Trump Plaza, the current president’s casinos promised extravagance but hemorrhaged money. The Taj Mahal alone filed for bankruptcy multiple times before closing in 2016. Trump Castle and Trump World’s Fair didn’t fare much better. These ventures highlight a pattern: high-profile launches, overwhelming debt, and eventual fire-sale exits under new names. Trump Mortgage Launched in 2006 as the housing market teetered on collapse, Trump Mortgage failed to secure credibility or sustainable revenue. Its CEO exaggerated his resume, and the company was derailed by the 2008 mortgage crisis. Less than 18 months after its debut, it folded—another example of bold branding colliding with an unforgiving market. Truth Social After being created in 2022 to rival major platforms, Truth Social billed itself as a censorship-free alternative. Despite initial user interest, the platform struggled with software issues, limited ad revenue, and sluggish growth. By 2025, it remained unprofitable, with Trump Media & Technology Group posting substantial losses and facing continued questions about its long-term viability. Trump Steaks Trump Steaks entered the luxury food market in 2007 with premium pricing and promotional fanfare. But sold through The Sharper Image and QVC—unconventional outlets for meat—the concept never caught on. After barely two months, the line was pulled. The retailer’s CEO later confirmed they had “literally sold almost no steaks” despite the publicity push. The Trump Network In 2009, Trump backed a multi-level marketing company selling wellness supplements and the PrivaTest—an at-home urine test to “personalize” vitamin plans. Scientific credibility was thin, and critics noted the MLM structure resembled other exploitative schemes. The business had quietly shut down in 2012 and left many distributors with sunk costs and unsellable inventory. Trump Vodka Trump Vodka, with a gold-accented bottle and a slogan promising aspirational luxury, was launched in 2006 in an attempt to compete with brands like Grey Goose. It failed to capture a loyal base, and distribution lagged. Both the vodka and its Dutch distillery were out of business by 2011. In retrospect, the drink never matched its branding hype. Trump Shuttle In 1989, Trump purchased Eastern Air Lines’ shuttle service and rebranded it as a high-end travel experience. The planes had plush interiors and gold accents, but the business was quickly weighed down by debt, labor disputes, and fuel costs. The operation was gone only three years later and absorbed by competitors after never turning a profit. GoTrump.com GoTrump.com–launched in 2006–attempted to carve out space in the crowded online travel market with Trump's personal endorsements and luxury branding. Despite partnerships with major booking engines, the site failed to gain traction and quietly shut down a year later. Trump Ice Trump Ice was marketed in the early 2000s as luxury bottled water sourced from natural springs and sold under a sleek label. Production faded out by 2010, though the branding reappeared briefly during a 2023 political event. Despite its sporadic returns, the product failed to establish a place in an already saturated market. Trump Home Trump Home featured luxury furniture designed to reflect the “Trump lifestyle” in 2007. While the collection had early retail presence, declining sales and the eventual severing of partnerships with stores like Macy’s led to its downfall. The line was gradually phased out as demand faded and retailer relationships deteriorated. Trump Fragrances With names like “Success by Trump” and “Empire,” these fragrances tried to bottle prestige. They were sold at major retailers and initially drew some attention, but competition from established brands and political backlash eventually took their toll. As controversy around Trump grew, retailers dropped the line. Trump: The Game Released in 1989, this Monopoly-style game let players mimic Trump’s real estate deal-making. It underperformed on shelves and was quickly discontinued. A brief revival in 2004—riding the popularity of “The Apprentice”—did little to improve its legacy. Both editions ultimately failed to generate meaningful sales or cultural relevance in the crowded game market. Trump Communications (Trumpet) Trump once attempted to break into telecommunications with a company called Trumpet that planned to offer services like long-distance calling. The business stalled before it could officially launch, and it was unable to secure the infrastructure or market share required to compete. It folded without a single customer served—one of the least visible but clearest failures in the portfolio. Trump Magazine Trump Magazine was Donald Trump's foray into the glossy world of lifestyle publishing. Launched in 1997 as Trump Style, it was initially a freebie for VIP guests at Trump properties. It then morphed into Trump World and eventually Trump Magazine. By 2009, though, amid the Great Recession and dwindling ad revenues, the publication ceased operations with unpaid bills and disillusioned staff. Trump Institute The Trump Institute was a separate venture from Trump University but shares a similar mission: to teach the "Trump way" of real estate success. Operating between 2005 and 2009, it offered seminars and workshops, often featuring promotional videos of Trump himself. However, controversies plagued the institute, including allegations of plagiarized materials, misleading marketing practices, and prioritizing profit over genuine education.

Poor little Jimmy. He just can't keep up. Maybe his mom should limit his screen time.

Considering the near catastrophic number of times Trump has failed, I'd say you're right.

https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-ice-shooters-motive

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/the-western-immigrants-who-sought-better-life-in-russia/105599094 This moron thought Russia would be better for his family. So he joined the Army after they promised he wouldn't go to the front lines. Then they sent him to the front lines and he got killed. Once he served his useful idiot purpose of propaganda for Putin, they didn't need anything else. It sucks for his family because now they're stuck in Russia.

Sounds like a question you'd have to ask him. A guy who sounds like a complete weirdo.

So it was a white guy who shot detainees and no actual government agents were harmed. Either he has terrible aim or there's more to the story.

All those answers all from the same guy. You've been busy today little Jimmy

How is it talking to yourself little Jimmy?

I don't know if anyone else saw this, but that was embarrassing to watch. I didn't see the whole thing, saw some clips of it, but the gist of his nearly hour long rambling was he's smarter and knows better than everyone else. But doesn't offer any solutions to anything. Most heads of state keep it to around 20 minutes. There's exceptions, like Castro who spoke for 5 hours once. This just made him look even more boneheaded than he already was and was pretty embarrassing for all of us.

Poor little Jimmy, it's like anything he says could be on any thread. It wouldn't matter. He still wouldn't make any sense.

A much better, more thorough, and cited paper. https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/the-rise-of-political-violence-in-the-united-states/

I was at a protest that turned into a dangerous riot that involved looting and the police had to use tear gas to disperse people. The police did exactly nothing to stop the people from looting or breaking things. They did camp out in front of an exclusive water front community though. The looters I saw were mostly suburban white college guys who weren't interested in a protest but just saw it as a chance to act like an idiot in public. Even Jake Paul was there, live streaming as he walked around a mall that people broke into and were looting from. The police let them do their thing and when the worst was over, stepped in to get rid of everyone.

Yeah totally. Not like the Trump appointed FCC chairman had no influence. Do you guys really believe that? I have some beach front property for sale in Gila Bend, AZ too.

If Trump said oxygen was bad for you, half the people on this forum would die

Downey is going to die of oxygen deprivation.

It must be a tiring day for you little Jimmy, having to switch accounts so often.

If you're taking medical advice from these clowns, you deserve what you get.