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[Thumpalumpacus]

The rural poor here where I live -- there aren't many, to be fair -- tend to support Trump.

They support him now, certainly. When the BBB passes and they lose food aid and medical care, it may be a different story.

Boru

.. . or that may be the price they pay in order to flaunt their proud ignorance. Hard to say.

[Angrboda]

In 12 countries — including Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and South Africa — China was seen as the world’s leading economic power. Only eight countries, including South Korea, Japan, Israel and Canada, saw the United States as the world’s top economy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/us/po...ender.html

[Fireball]

And less than a quarter, also arguably amongst those contributing the least, are squandering it.

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Trump's Brownshirts Denied Entry To Dodger Stadium

Major breaking news today out of Los Angeles: Federal agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to enter Dodger Stadium grounds this morning but were denied entry by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
According to reporting from the Los Angeles Times, ICE agents arrived at Dodger Stadium early Thursday morning and requested access to the stadium's parking lots. The Dodgers refused entry, confirming the incident in a public statement shortly afterward:

"This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled."

Boru

[Thumpalumpacus]

Good, at least someone still has a spine.

[Fireball]

I'm not complaining, but why is ICE asking? Doesn't seem to be their MO.

[zebo-the-fat]

I'm not complaining, but why is ICE asking? Doesn't seem to be their MO.

Is the ICE melting?

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

I'm not complaining, but why is ICE asking? Doesn't seem to be their MO.

When you’re trying to conduct a warrantless search, maybe the prospect of confronting ~30 athletes carrying wooden clubs makes you rethink your priorities. It’s a lot tougher than confronting a terrified immigrant who may or may not have ze papers.

Boru

[Fireball]

I'm not complaining, but why is ICE asking? Doesn't seem to be their MO.

When you’re trying to conduct a warrantless search, maybe the prospect of confronting ~30 athletes carrying wooden clubs makes you rethink your priorities. It’s a lot tougher than confronting a terrified immigrant who may or may not have ze papers.

Boru

  Especially when those athletes can knock your balls clean out of the park.

[arewethereyet]

When you’re trying to conduct a warrantless search, maybe the prospect of confronting ~30 athletes carrying wooden clubs makes you rethink your priorities. It’s a lot tougher than confronting a terrified immigrant who may or may not have ze papers.

Boru

  Especially when those athletes can knock your balls clean out of the park.

I'd be a bit more intimidated by a stadium full of rabid fans.