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This is important.

It is not a matter of political party.

It is about doing the right thing.

The Trump administration is actively moving to open millions of acres of public land and areas adjacent to national parks for oil, gas, and mineral development. The strategy focuses on accelerating drilling permits, reducing environmental protections, and expanding mining in areas like the Arctic National Wildlife.

The administration has targeted areas near national parks—such as Utah's Canyonlands and Arches—and initiated reviews of national monuments for potential mining and drilling.

On April 3, the Trump administration released its budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year, signaling a catastrophic shift that would reduce National Park Service funding by over 25% percent. The proposal slashes $736 million from national park operations losing another 3,000 permanent employee positions will leave national parks unable to manage essential maintenance, safety, and resource protection.

Selfish because you have used the Parks. Now you turn your back because anything trump does is ok by you.

It is not ok. I don't care what administration it is. If were Democrats. I would fight against them tooth and nail.

I effing hate politics. I care about this because it should be protected. We are privileged to have National Parks.

I get it. I just don't care as much as you. I mentioned some of the parks to show I use them and enjoy them.

You gave me credit before but now that I don't hold the same view as you about parks, you don't? Seems a bit petty to me. And really, you say things are on the way to ruin. What's been ruined? You also claim I have a selfish view. How is it selfish?

The other interesting (IMO) thing at play is the game Hegseth is playing with Congress.

He has already gone over the 60-day "requirement" for bringing a war declaration to Congress. He's claiming that the ceasefire essentially functions as a pause button in terms of the 60-day requirement, but I think the general consensus is that that is a load of doodoo (we're currently firing at each other and our Navy sank 6 Iranian small boats yesterday).

Don't get me wrong, I have exactly zero expectation of Congress deciding it's going to start doing its job or growing a spine.... plus, it's not like past presidents haven't played fast and loose with the War Powers Resolution rules. So it's not like we should be surprised if this all gets swept under the rug... but just as easily we could see this blow up into all sorts of drama with the backdrop of smaller elections going on right now.

That is hilarious

I do know some of the very things and false statements they were making made it to the right wing media and were heavily repeated on social media. And it wouldn't surprise me if some of them didn't make their way the board by those that seem to think randos on X is legitimate news. But honestly I think most of that is nothing more than trolling the board. Surely such posters aren't stupid enough to believe that BS.

“Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Sunday night. “What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING! They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad!”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trum...Hw&brid=YWdncwGdfmBDyVEsDakxqxvXP10B

Rudy Giuliani reaches settlement deal to end $146 million defamation case

The deal was announced after Giuliani was a no-show at the trial to determine the fate of his World Series rings and Florida home.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/po...series-rings-trial-defamation-rcna187881

The inmates are officially running the asylum.

I wonder if any of the false rumours and fake narratives were shared enough times through SM to end up on this board via one of our friends that like to spam rando tweets? Would not at all surprise me.

Trump claims donor-funded White House ballroom includes hidden build below with security focus

March 29, 2026

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath a planned White House ballroom, which he said will feature bulletproof glass and drone-proof protections while being funded entirely by private donors.

The project, which Trump said is designed to accommodate large events and visiting dignitaries, would expand capacity at the White House, where he said existing rooms are too small for major gatherings.

"The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that’s under construction, and we’re doing very well," Trump said.

Trump said the underground construction is already underway and tied to broader security measures surrounding the site, describing the ballroom as serving a dual purpose tied to what is being built beneath it.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath a planned White House ballroom, which he said will feature bulletproof glass and drone-proof protections while being funded entirely by private donors.

The project, which Trump said is designed to accommodate large events and visiting dignitaries, would expand capacity at the White House, where he said existing rooms are too small for major gatherings.

"The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that’s under construction, and we’re doing very well," Trump said.

Trump said the underground construction is already underway and tied to broader security measures surrounding the site, describing the ballroom as serving a dual purpose tied to what is being built beneath it.

https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-claims-donor-funded-white-022715293.html

Republicans include $1 billion for White House ballroom in funding package

Tue, May 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM CDT

Senate Republicans released the text of their multi-billion dollar federal immigration package, allocating more than $70 billion toward enforcement agencies to be used over the next three years.

Included in the 11 pages of legislative text is a 1 billion boost for the Secret Service, part of which is to be used for “security adjustments and upgrades” related to the East Wing Modernization Project, the ongoing construction of the White House ballroom to establish a secure event space. It’s not clear how much of the $1 billion can go toward those security enhancements, but the bill does make clear that “none of the funds” can go toward non-security elements.

Republicans have pushed for federal funding to increase security enhancements of the White House ballroom, particularly after an attempted assassination against President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last week.

Republicans released the joint bills just one week after the House approved the budget framework in a party-line vote. The Judiciary and Homeland Security committees published the text late Monday night, totaling nearly $72 billion in federal funding.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/republicans-1-billion-white-house-151221920.html

First of all trump plainly stated that even the underground parts of this would be "privately funded. As if many of us didn't know that would end up being yet another lie.

Secondly trump first stated this entire thing would cost 200 million dollars. Since then that budget has doubled to 400 million dollars and now they seem to be claiming it will also include tax payer money to complete.

And they were trying to get Jerome Powell for the fed buildings going over budget?

It's like reading a poorly written fiction novel.

j/c

Key developments

• Ceasefire under strain: The ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested after both sides fired shots in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting President Donald Trump to decline to say if the truce remains in place. In addition, the United Arab Emirates, a US ally, said that its air defenses “engaged” 19 Iranian missiles and drones and that a drone attack caused a fire at an oil port in the Fujairah region.

• US threat: Trump also warned Iranian forces they would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if they attempted to target US ships in the strait or the Persian Gulf.

• Impact on economy: Oil prices rose and stocks fell on concerns about the safety of transiting the critical waterway. Average US gas prices could reach $5 a gallon if the strait remains closed, an oil market expert told CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/world/live-news/iran-war-hormuz-trump

Just listened to Hegseth making an announcement about project freedom. Jesus he is such an embarrassment. This is a gift to the rest of the world from the USA. lmao. I wish a journlaist would ask what sort of gift he think s this is - the straits were open before, They are not open as a direct result of Israel and the USA's illegal war of choice (based on international law). World economic forecast has shrunk and is probably heading to a recession .... some gift you complete a-hole. The only kind of surprising thing was that he didn't shotgun a beer at the end of the address he gave and shout MURICA !!!

Heard a solid commentary clip on the radio today.

Both sides are caught in the an escalation trap.

Trump can't get what he claims he wants (essentially capitulation by Iran) - without escalating the war. That means ground troops. More $$$. More US lives lost. If he doesn't escalate in some form or another, even if its to try to get ships through the straits, he is essentially losing face and has been embarrassed.

Iran are comfortable with the current status quo - they have resisted the great military might of the USA. But ...

When Trump says he wants to do more - escorting the ships thru or out of the straits.... Iran can't let them do it - they need to escalate or they lose what leverage they have which is all about the global impact of shutting the straits.

I found that logic hard to counter.

Loved these 60s Browns players. Can I add Milt Morin for fun?

Some non-related football player news

I was watching a news show. They were discussing the reasoning for the war. One guy said Trump is lying about his reasons for starting the war. The other guy says what if he us not lying , that was his counter.

Not how dare you suggest the president would lie about his reasoning for the war but "what if he is not lying" that's were we are. News flash he is lying

Born in Willowick on the Lake.

My father got transferred to Harrisburg, Pa. when I was 3 and I lived there from age three to 12.

I played sports but really baseball was my game. My parents were Indians fans. Living there I really didn't know the Indians. I collected baseball cards and I loved the Milwaukee Braves because of their uniforms. Plus the only time I got to really watch baseball was "Home Run Derby." It was on Saturday mornings. I became a giant Hank Aaron fan because he never lost in HR Derby. My first baseball glove was a Warren Spahn. I collected all the Braves baseball cards.

We moved back to Cleveland In 1960. I delivered the Plain Dealer and would read the sports section every morning before I delivered my route. Read all week about how teams planned to stop Jim Brown. It never worked.

Later in life I moved to Atlanta got married had kids. I coached baseball for ten years.

Braves are my first team. Guardians my American League team.

Braves this year are crazy. Three key starters out till July. Lost the starting SS Kim fell on ice broke his hand. Lost the LF Profar for the season PED's second time. Profar was a signed free agent. Sean Murphy catcher is now coming back after surgery. Acuna now on the IL.

25-10 record best in MLB. Plus 81 run differential. Scored the most runs in MLB. 3rd in team era from rookie call ups and a waiver guy.
Chris Sale 6-1. Elder normally a 4.00 era 5th starter now has a low 2 era.
They have a 8.5 game lead and have not lost a series. Best 35 game start in team history.

It is totally nuts what they are doing. I was hoping to play .500 ball and stay in the race till July and then make run.

Crazy what the Braves are doing. Cavs advanced. Life is good.

Did rump loan it to her?

LOL. I live in New England so people will ask why I'm a Cardinals fan. Because they beat the Red Sox in the 1967 World Series. The kids in my class were so obnoxious rooting for the Sox I wanted to see them lose hence the Cardinals became my team! I became a Browns fan because they were on TV a lot back then playing the Cowboys, the Giants etc. and I liked guys like Leroy Kelly, Paul Warfield, Frank Ryan, Gary Collins, Walter Johnson, Jim Houston, Dale Lindsey heck I could go on and on. I love my Browns! Anybody born in the last 40 years or so has no idea the tradition the Browns have. They pretty much associate them with losing. That's basically true unfortunately.

My nephew's a big Cardinals fan... He's the outcast, lol No, he likes the Guardians also.

Damn, just apply common sense.

trump is who he is.

The issue is this blind cult following. Nothing disturbs the worship.

trump was right he can do anything no matter what. Defy the Constitution. Attempt to overthrow an election. "Find me x number of votes so I can win Georgia. On tape for all to hear. Lie like the truth is against the law.

Uneffing believable. I gave people way more credit than deserved.

I thought that in this case about our National Parks some logic or a sense of loyalty to the common good would apply.

I am wrong. None of that matters.

I agree. I don't care how good a season he has I would just want him to leave. Enough is enough.

Yeah Homewood, I really just want it to be over.

The tougher aspect in all this, what if he does play great this season, then everyone will be asking for him to stay.. I don't want that no matter what. I don't care if we go to the Super Bowl. I want him gone on the first bus possible.

One thing I am almost certain of... If Watson gets a contract extension, we will be just as miserable moving forward. They guy doesn't care about the game or his team in any way. It is 100% about money 100% of the time. It's such a waste of natural talent and to be able to turn it on and shut it down at will is a disgrace to the talent God gave him. He is just a selfish person by all accounts. THAT is the main reason I don't want him around our QB room.

We all as Browns fans would like to be rid of it. Anyone would be hard pressed to find a decision by a sports organization that has so adversely affected the team and the fans. Probably the worst of all time and it might not be close.

From the archives. We've been promoting buying American for decades now.....