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Donald Trump the Megathread part II - Mod Warning updated in OP 12/2/26

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,145 ✭✭✭Paulzx


    "one of his biggest successes as President"

    That just about sums up the level of success Trump has had as the President of the number one superpower country on the planet. A poxy fight night on his front lawn is his crowning achievement of two terms as President. Jaysus!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 646 ✭✭✭pad406


    I'd say the 'leader' of the Penguins on Norfolk Island would have loftier ambitions re it's legacy than that 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭D-Lo Brown


    Fellas beating the heads off each other on the White House Lawn among the President's greatest achievements.

    Well this is where we are I suppose!!

    Post edited by D-Lo Brown on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,613 ✭✭✭wassie


    Wasnt the original plan for the Freedom 250 event supposed to feature a massive, multi-artist concert lineup at "The Great American State Fair"….

    • Bret Michaels (Poison) - Stated the event "evolved into something much more divisive" than originally presented, and cited safety/security threats.
    • Martina McBride - Stated she was misled into thinking it was a completely non-partisan event.
    • The Commodores - Released a statement saying they choose "not to publicly affiliate with any single political party."
    • Young MC -Stated artists were never told about political involvement or backing.
    • Morris Day & The Time- Flatly declined on Instagram with a blunt, "It's A No For Me.I

    Because so many headline acts pulled out so quickly, the organisers were forced to completely pivot. Orange Numnuts ultimately nerfed his concert series entirely and replaced it with usual "rally to end all rallies," leaning into a his usual meandering waffle and a single headline of forgettable acts.

    So if you expected an event that portrayed an "American celebration" as a highly commercialised, deeply corrupt political rally funded by million dollar donors staged on public property, and also happened to exclude women from the UFC event, then I guess it was a resounding "success" by any measure.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭tarvis


    and he used the military to fill the seats and give the appearance of public support-



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,177 ✭✭✭RoyalCelt


    I can't believe you've played the women card regarding the UFC. They've done so much to promote women's MMA and often put a woman's fight as the co-main or main to the detriment of the card as women's MMA is going through a bit of a lull these days.

    I'm glad they dumped the concert idea because I'd have no interest in watching, but last night was one of the best live events I've ever seen.

    There was a montage at one point and I was surprised to see they featured a few lines from Obama in it. Didn't expect that under a Trump presidency.

    I'm on the verge of a site ban. Please don't rage bait me, I'm easily triggered especially late at night!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,177 ✭✭✭RoyalCelt


    Did you see the size of the crowd a few hundred metres away watching on the big screen. They brought in the military because they wanted to honour them. Did a great job as well. Really clutching at straws here.

    Every single ticket here could have been sold for a massive fee.

    I'm on the verge of a site ban. Please don't rage bait me, I'm easily triggered especially late at night!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,586 ✭✭✭✭aloyisious


    It's possible that Truth Social will be busy tonight. Iran is playing New Zealand in L.A at 01.45.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,613 ✭✭✭wassie


    I can't believe you've played the women card regarding the UFC. They've done so much to promote women's MMA and often put a woman's fight as the co-main or main to the detriment of the card as women's MMA is going through a bit of a lull these days.

    I cant believe Dana White couldnt find a slot at the White House event for the ladies in a 7 bout lineup.

    Go TeamAmerica



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,613 ✭✭✭wassie


    Thats the problem. As the event was held on Trumps bday, it was basically a massive political gathering of the maga faithful and rich elite.

    It could of been an amazing national celebration made up of a coming together of people from all walks of life to celebrate everything that has made America good.

    But leave it to Trump to make a "success" of it by dividing the country.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 18,912 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Make no mistake this was purely a birthday bash for Trump at the expense of the American people

    He has zero shame in desecrating anything to achieve what he wants and any objection is just the Democrats or anyone with an IQ above 50 wanting to spoil his fun



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,182 ✭✭✭✭Frank Bullitt


    Honour them? They wanted them there to fill seats, and they only wanted a certain look as well.

    Sounds like you’re just repeating Trump sound bites. Nothing new there.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,441 ✭✭✭✭Leroy42


    Forget that free advertising event for UFC, same thing as Trump did for Elon & Tesla.

    What is important is the historic foreign policy disaster that Trump has just signed up to.

    He completely failed with Covid, and now this. Which is worse because he started it.

    Iran has come out of this much stronger than it went it.

    Trump will spin this but its clear that the US has taken a beating here and the repercussions will last for years.



  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ozymandius2011


    Marco Foster on x says (presumably the singer):

    "Sheryl Crow speaks out after Trump’s UFC 250 event: “To stay quiet means to turn a blind eye. And so I am saying this. What happened last night on the lawn of the White House was disgraceful and void of decency. Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment. All while the average American cannot afford healthcare, gas, and the cost of living. Do not be fooled. This administration is corrupt and does not give a damn about the American people”"



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,177 ✭✭✭RoyalCelt


    After watching the event I can't see how it could possibly divide anyone. Probably shouldn't share such strong opinions without doing so first.

    I'm on the verge of a site ban. Please don't rage bait me, I'm easily triggered especially late at night!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭Stanley 1


    Went to Spielberg's new movie earlier this evening "Disclosure Day", it's interesting, can only think the last 15' could be like the eventual public disclosure of the Epstein Files, unstoppable by all international networks, everybody viewing the video files worldwide, as irrefutable evidence of Trump's guilt laid bare along with many others.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,244 ✭✭✭Sudden Valley


    An event where Michelle Obama is insulted by one of the fighters and a fighter gifts his victory medallion to Trump after his fight is going to divide people. It goes beyond ignorant to suggest otherwise.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,186 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Why was the 250th year of America event not held on the 4th?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭nachouser


    That such f×ck-muppetry like the Trump admin and his band of ghouls is acceptable is amazing. But, sure, something, something, Biden. 'Murica.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,613 ✭✭✭wassie


    Many people say its because American Independence was actually achieved coincidentally on the very same day Trump was born.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,959 ✭✭✭amacca


    I wish it was clear (what a disastrous twit he is).. to the morons that insist on voting for him...imo he has diminished the US in stunning fashion internally and in its ability to project power (if one planned to fcuk up their country I dont think they could have come up with a better plan and executed it so thoroughly)...., its been quite something to watch it unfold, something that could have been prevented or slowed with the right approach (although I admit its hard to see the former coming from any side of the aisle) he has instead accelerated it ....the utter utter vain corrupt weak vindictive childlike fool

    He's now reduced to telling everyone about the deal....and the world's media checking what the real story is with Iran.....they are clearly in the driving seat and will continue to be....he's lost, the only way he gets to try win now is go further down the rabbit hole and murder hundreds of thousands of innocent people such is the moronic position he has put himself in....if you hold any real power you don't make multiple false pronouncements announcements about a deal which is actually an MOU the details of which aren't entirely clear and have the other side contradict you at every turn

    I think that octopus that used to predict the outcome of world cup games years ago would have made a better president to hand over this kind of power to...or that fcuking head of lettuce that outlasted liz Truss ...I know I'd have a lot more respect for President Butterhead than president poisonous lardass...

    Just a stunning performance, nobody does it quite like Donald J Trump, that's for sure.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,138 ✭✭✭eightieschewbaccy


    You can't see how it can be divisive after one of the fighters at the event declared Michelle Obama to be a man? On top of that you've got the president's son hoping it was rigged so he could make some more money out of it.(Imagine you wouldn't be so silent about that if it was Hunter Biden) Plus the fighters are being paid with Trump crypto....…

    You can't see how any of that could be divisive? I'm sure there's lots more other posters can point to but I'm guessing that you're just stuck in propaganda mode.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭King Power Fox


    If it was a good deal for America/Trump it would have been plugged to death by the orange coated convicted felon. Instead we have nothing, it can't be good.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,613 ✭✭✭wassie


    Did you buy any Trump coins to remember the event by?

    An amazing investment at the bargain basement price of $249.99

    Edit: for a laugh checkout their 'refund' policy



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,177 ✭✭✭RoyalCelt


    That's not part of the production. That's one of the fighters using his free speech to become a bigger clown then he already is. It's also the type of insult you'd expect from an 8 year old.

    I'm on the verge of a site ban. Please don't rage bait me, I'm easily triggered especially late at night!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭dinorebel




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,138 ✭✭✭eightieschewbaccy


    It's very much so a part of the event when he does that... If a fighter made an inspirational speech, you'd be pointing to it as a positive indicator of how great the event was. The fact that the fighter very much so sounds like he's mirroring the kind of crap that Trump regularly espouses is very bloody relevant....



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭Lewis_Benson


    And the fuxking bollox fell asleep at that too...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,480 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    At this point in time it would be easier job to document events he manages to stay awake for the duration of.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,177 ✭✭✭RoyalCelt


    Fighters did make inspirational speeches actually. One guy, I think the Brazilian Ruffy even proposed to his wife. Gaethje was inspirational having achieved his life long dream. I don't mention any of this though because the production are not responsible for the competitors exercising their free speech in post fight interviews. Likewise for the clown throwing out 8 year old insults.

    I'm on the verge of a site ban. Please don't rage bait me, I'm easily triggered especially late at night!



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