# Political Stuff That Doesn't Fit In Other Threads But Aren't Worth Starting A New Thread For **URL:** \ **Category:** Political Topics\ **Created:** [April 11, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249 "2025-04-11T13:38:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/1 "2025-04-11T13:38:13Z")
New thread because I didn’t know where to put this > **[Trump Admin Considering Giving $10,000 To Each Person In Greenland To Annex...](https://www.latintimes.com/trump-admin-considering-giving-10000-each-person-greenland-annex-island-580455)** > > The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving about $10,000 to each Greenland resident as part of its plan to annex the territory I wonder if it’s too late to see if I can telecommute from Nuuk. ---
**Author:** ![Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jasper07734/32/24056_2.png) [@Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Jasper07734)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/2 "2025-04-11T14:36:05Z")
> [@Random Political Thoughts](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-political-thoughts/2146/1035): > > Based on what happened with tariffs last time, I think it’s going to be a good summer to enjoy smoking and grilling. I expect lower prices on pork, beef, and chicken as supply increases due to reduced exports. We might see demand decreases too due to tighter budgets. Big charcoal producers are generally domestic. Fire up the grill! ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/3 "2025-04-12T14:16:06Z")
> **[Sex Workers Already Predicted There's A Recession Coming — Here's How They Know](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-recession-is-coming-sex-workers_l_67eaa67fe4b008c5a2ecc0bc)** > > The past has shown that nontraditional measures like brothels, beer and lipstick can tell us a lot about the economy’s health. ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/4 "2025-04-13T23:02:24Z")
Sadly, I’m not terribly surprised by this. Gift link: [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/us/texas-muslims-abbott.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.\_U4.RNKF.S83UNwIBOAdp&smid=url-share](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/us/texas-muslims-abbott.html?unlocked_article_code=1._U4.RNKF.S83UNwIBOAdp&smid=url-share) > [@](#): > > In most circumstances, the development of a 400-acre field of corn and hay outside Josephine, Texas, would hardly stand out in the state, just another parcel of farmland set to become houses in the ever-expanding sprawl of the Dallas suburbs. > > Yet in recent months, Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown himself into stopping the planned community. The reason? It would be anchored by a mosque. ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/5 "2025-04-19T13:12:39Z")
Texas kids protected from the indecency of a bare boob. > **[What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over...](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/18/texas-bans-virginia-flag-breast)** > > Students in Lamar can no longer learn about the state of Virginia on their online research database due to the ban ---
**Author:** ![Indy](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/e480ec/32.png) [@Indy](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Indy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/6 "2025-04-21T15:06:47Z")
There’s something about the _Homeland Security_ secretary being the crime victim here. But, my double-take was $3,000 in cash. I keep some ones and fives in my wallet and use them a few times a year. What do high gov’t officials do with all that cash in DC? > **[Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag, including $3,000 in cash, is...](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/21/politics/homeland-security-kristi-noem-purse-stolen/index.html)** > > Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday. Also, I remember her wearing a Rolex for her prison photo op. I wonder what the bag cost. ---
**Author:** ![dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/7 "2025-04-21T15:09:33Z")
> [@Indy](#): > > What do high gov’t officials do with all that cash in DC? They understand that Visa and MC and AmEx are part of the underworld cabal. Shit! I said too much!! ---
**Author:** ![EimonGnome](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/eimongnome/32/7572_2.png) [@EimonGnome](https://community.goactuary.com/u/EimonGnome)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/8 "2025-04-21T16:04:17Z")
> [@Indy](#): > > What do high gov’t officials do with all that cash in DC? Sometimes you want to avoid leaving a digital trail. That’s what my friend said. ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/9 "2025-04-23T20:40:59Z")
> **[Young Trump staffers are complaining they can't date in DC because everyone...](https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-staffers-are-complain-that-they-cant-date-in-dc-2018-6)** > > Young Trump administration staffers are having a hard time dating in Washington, one of the most liberal cities in the US, according to a new Politico feature. ![image](https://community.goactuary.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/a/8a663b3b5704a3e7a131a2a62f03c02b85a321b5.png) ---
**Author:** ![Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jasper07734/32/24056_2.png) [@Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Jasper07734)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/10 "2025-04-23T20:47:22Z")
So the odds are good, but the goods are odd? ---
**Author:** ![Indy](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/e480ec/32.png) [@Indy](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Indy)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/11 "2025-04-23T21:25:39Z")
I think that is temporary. Trump gets thousands of political appointments. I expect they will find each other. ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/12 "2025-04-23T22:02:17Z")
Of course there’s the possibility that Trump appointees are also undesirable to other Trump appointees. I’m sure that a few are made for each other, but others… Also, I assume that the pool of Trump appointees is significantly biased towards being comprised of straight cis males. ---
**Author:** ![tommie.frazier](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@tommie.frazier](https://community.goactuary.com/u/tommie.frazier)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/13 "2025-04-23T22:35:11Z")
> [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](#): > > Also, I assume that the pool of Trump appointees is significantly biased towards being comprised of straight cis males. ETA _and the cis women among the hires are likely_ very attractive (physically, in a conventional view). and they might already be paired up. ---
**Author:** ![Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jasper07734/32/24056_2.png) [@Jasper07734](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Jasper07734)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/14 "2025-04-24T00:59:35Z")
But do they grab each other by the? ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/15 "2025-04-26T11:36:26Z")
Legal Eagle points out an oopsie made by attorneys representing the DOT in the NY congestion pricing suit inadvertently highlights the challenges they have in defending administration arguments. [![](https://community.goactuary.com/uploads/default/original/3X/a/f/af1794878663f5ba6319a131c2b993cbce224995.jpeg "DOJ Inadvertently Files Attorney Client Memo (That Says Their Case Sucks)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsnr9yNEh7c) On a related note, I learned a cool German word: Fremdschämen. ---
**Author:** ![now\_samantha](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/now_samantha/32/24815_2.png) [@now\_samantha](https://community.goactuary.com/u/now_samantha)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/16 "2025-04-26T12:02:26Z")
The lawyers who did that have been removed from the case. Not sure if the party foul was telling their bosses that the case sucked or because they filed it publicly. ---
**Author:** ![jraven](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jraven/32/229_2.png) [@jraven](https://community.goactuary.com/u/jraven)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/17 "2025-04-26T16:06:53Z")
As an internal memo it is objective and helpful legal advice - “hey, it’s highly likely you’ll lose this case if it proceeds, which will just delay any subsequent attempts to cancel the program; here’s an alternative approach that might have more chance of success (but still has challenges), and could be achieved in a shorter timeframe”. There’s nothing untoward about the memo itself; the problem is making it public. It probably doesn’t even impact the case - everyone will ignore the erroneous disclosure, and the DOJ/DOT will lose because their argument sucks (as the memo indicated). But it raises questions about the competence of the current defense team, and so it makes sense to replace them. I feel for the DOJ lawyers, even if I don’t like their client. This could happen with any professional communication - the wrong recipient, an incorrect attachment, etc. It should be a lesson to all of us to be diligent in our work; one careless moment, one unreviewed attachment, and … ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/19 "2025-04-28T19:54:53Z")
> **[Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against...](https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-president-donald-j-trump-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors)** > > The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Shri Thanedar It’s not going to go anywhere, but maybe it’s time to start a pool on just how many Articles of Impeachment will be filed against Dear Leader through his political career. ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/20 "2025-05-03T17:35:05Z")
This could go in a few different threads, but it’s semi-random, so… > **[Elon Musk’s Grok AI Has a Problem: It’s Too Accurate for Conservatives](https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-grok-ai-has-a-problem-its-too-accurate-for-conservatives-2000597568)** > > MAGA folks can't believe their preferred chatbot won't reaffirm all their beliefs. This tweet, linked in the article, and Grok’s contributions to subsequent replies amuse me: > ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249/21 "2025-05-12T20:44:07Z")
With Afrikaners being welcomed to the US as refugees (despite the rather unwelcoming stance Dear Leader and his minions have taken towards non fair-skinned refugees), one organization has opted to end its contract with the federal government to assist the resettlement of refugees. > [@](#): > > Since January, the previously bipartisan U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in which we participate has essentially shut down. Virtually no new refugees have arrived, hundreds of staff in resettlement agencies around the country have been laid off, and funding for resettling refugees who have already arrived has been uncertain. Then, just over two weeks ago, the federal government informed Episcopal Migration Ministries that under the terms of our federal grant, we are expected to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa whom the U.S. government has classified as refugees. > > In light of our church’s steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step. Accordingly, we have determined that, by the end of the federal fiscal year, we will conclude our refugee resettlement grant agreements with the U.S. federal government. > > I want to be very clear about why we made this decision—and what we believe lies ahead for Episcopal Migration Ministries’ vital work. > > It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years. I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country. I also grieve that victims of religious persecution, including Christians, have not been granted refuge in recent months. > > As Christians, we must be guided not by political vagaries, but by the sure and certain knowledge that the kingdom of God is revealed to us in the struggles of those on the margins. Jesus tells us to care for the poor and vulnerable as we would care for him, and we must follow that command. Right now, what that means is ending our participation in the federal government’s refugee resettlement program and investing our resources in serving migrants in other ways. > **[Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Episcopal Migration Ministries –...](https://www.episcopalchurch.org/news-types/from-the-presiding-bishop/letter-from-presiding-bishop-sean-rowe-on-episcopal-migration-ministries/)** [Next page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/political-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-in-other-threads-but-arent-worth-starting-a-new-thread-for/10249.md?page=2)