Trump Offers Indulgences with $TRUMP Cryptocurrency

“If it works for the pope, it’ll work for me”

Today, Donald Trump began offering indulgences to purchasers of $TRUMP cryptocurrency. Those who purchase this cryptocurrency will be guaranteed a pardon for federal criminal acts committed while Trump is in office.

“My lawyers say I can pardon whoever I want,” Trump explained. “Since I’m pardoning my supporters like the Chrisleys, why not make pardons into a sound business?”

Democrats point out that this is tantamount to bribery and note that in the 16th century, it led to Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.

Trump responded to the accusation: “I didn’t know Martin Luther King cared about this.”

Free Willy 2: Willy’s Revenge

Since we’re dropping fighter jets in the ocean, Orcas can up their game in the war against yachts.

Puppies, Lone Star Lottery, and Palin’s Lawsuit Loss: Headlines, April 22, 2025.

kRISTi nOEM AND $3,000

Sunday evening someone lifted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse while her family was out dining. In addition to her ID and her government passes, the purse contained $3,000 in cash. Why? I guess she’s just a few dalmation puppies short of making that coat.

Texas Lottery Scandal

The head of the Texas Lottery resigned, while the state is looking into possible impropriety. I’m not sure what’s going on, but the state probably screwed up when they introduced scratch-and-sniff tickets.

The NY Times Beats Caribou Barbie

A federal jury in Manhattan found the New York Times (NYT) not liable for defaming Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial about gun control. I’m not saying Palin is disappointed with the outcome, but she’s already booked a helicopter so she can go hunting lawers…

Missing Purses, Missus Chats, and Cardinals on Parade: Headlines, April 21, 2025

Boy it’s been a long time since I posted…

Kristi noem gets her purse snatched

Department of Homeland Security Head Kristi Noem had her purse stolen while eating out with her family on Sunday. The purse contained $3,000 in cash. In related news, ICE just sent a purse with $3,000 cash to El Salvador.

Pete hegseth loves himself some signal

There were calls to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he had discussed military operations on a Signal chat again, which this time included his wife. Nobody realized that Mrs. Hegseth was on the chat until she mentioned that her mother was coming to visit.

Rome gets to pick a new pope

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican must prepare to choose his successor. Soon, Cardinals will be locked in a room until they decide who will lead the Roman Catholic Church. Once the selection process begins, there will be prayers and speeches, preliminary votes, and a contest to see who can eat the most Eucharist.

(By the way, you can rent Conclave for $5.99 now on Amazon Prime.)

New New Yorker

Yesterday was spent digging out from a snowstorm, so no post this morning. But here is the new New Yorker cover.

Haley’s Black Friends, Boebert Beating, Presidential Immunity: Headlines, January 9

Here’s the latest from around the world and in your face.


Haley’s Civil War Gaffe Haunts Her Campaign, Says She Had Black Friends Growing Up

Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential contender, is facing criticism for her remarks on the cause of the Civil War and her attempt to defend them by saying she had Black friends growing up. Haley, who grew up in South Carolina, initially omitted slavery in her answer and later said the war was about freedom.

Keep in mind that Haley’s black friends were all named Huxtable.

Boebert in hot water: US Republican faces investigation over alleged restaurant brawl with ex-husband

US Republican Lauren Boebert has denied punching her ex-husband Jayson Boebert at a restaurant in Colorado, as police confirm an active investigation. The incident comes after Boebert was escorted out of a theatre in Denver for disruptive behavior, and announced she will run in 2024 in a different Colorado district.

Mr. Boebert isn’t interested in pressing charges. He told the Denver Post, “I don’t want nothing to happen.”

When he said that every English teacher in Colorado coughed up blood.

Trump’s Georgia Peach: Former President Claims Immunity from Criminal Charges in Peach State

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have the criminal conspiracy case against him in Georgia dismissed by arguing he is protected from prosecution under presidential immunityTrump’s lawyers claim that he was acting in his official capacity as president when he allegedly undermined the 2020 election results in Georgia and therefore cannot be criminally prosecuted unless he is impeached and convicted by the Senate.

And if this doesn’t work, he raided the Mar-a-Lago Monopoly set for the “Get out of jail free” card.

When Your College Football Team Isn’t Playoff Material

The Michigan Wolverines face off against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff tonight. Maybe you’d like to see your team make the playoffs next season. But it may not happen, especially if your team isn’t very good.

Here are some signs that your college football team isn’t playoff material:

  • The offensive linemen were challenged to a game of “Red Rover” by a local middle school. They lost.
  • Game highlights aren’t shown on ESPN’s “Sports Center.” They’re shown on “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”
  • Most of the team’s game balls have gone to the punter.
  • The last thing your wide receiver caught was food poisoning
  • The players commit so many penalties, your coaching staff includes a probation officer
  • The other team stole your signals but gave them back out of pity.
  • The coaching staff can’t come up with an offensive strategy, a defensive game plan, and on their way to the stadium the team bus got lost.

NRA Executive VP Steps Down, Says He’s Proud of His Accomplishments and His Closet Full of Designer Suits

The Executive VP of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, has resigned from the organization, ahead of the start of a civil corruption trial. New York Attorney General Leticia James is suing NRA executives for corruption, accusing them of diverting NRA cash for personal use, like designer clothes, fancy trips on private jets, and luxury cruises. 

He cited health issues as his reason for resigning. Because sitting in court getting your ass sued can really wear on your well-being. 

No word if LaPierre is going to start his own line of high-end clothing. He could call it “Giorio Right to Bear Armani”

It takes a lot of guts to grift an organization where you know all your members have weapons.

Remember when we thought that laundering Russian money into the Trump campaign was the worst thing they could do?

In the meantime, we can all offer LaPierre and the NRA our thoughts are prayers. While we’re stifling our laughter.

Trump’s Side Gig, It’s Britney bitch, & Insurrection: Headlines, January 5

House Dems: Trump pocketed millions from foreign governments as president

House Democrats released a report based on documents from Trump’s accounting firm and a federal agency, revealing that Trump’s businesses received at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments and entities while he was in office. The Democrats alleged that these payments violated the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign countries without congressional approval.

China rents whole floors in Trump Tower, Russian Oligarchs stay at Mar-a-Lago, and North Korea bought millions of “Make America Great Again” hats.

Britney Spears: I’m a ghostwriter now and I love it

Britney Spears has confirmed that she has no plans to release a new album, despite rumors. She says she is happy to write songs for other people as a ghostwriter, and that her memoir was published with her approval.

The first think Britney had to find out: a ghostwriter doesn’t have to be dead.

Trump’s 2024 Bid Under Fire: More Voters Challenge His Ballot Access

Voters in Illinois and Massachusetts have filed challenges to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban, which bars anyone who engaged in or supported insurrection against the US from holding office. The US Supreme Court is expected to review a Colorado ruling that found Trump ineligible to run for office, which could settle the matter for the whole country.

Trump’s lawyers have a big challenge trying to get a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court. For starters, their client doesn’t know how to spell “insurrection.”

Trump’s Legal Troubles: A Quiz

The big news is the potential combination of lawsuits and criminal charges that Donald Trump could soon face. So let’s see how well you’re keeping up with everything with a quick quiz.

Question 1

Trump could get indicted for the payoffs to Stormy Daniels, the pressure he tried to put on Georgia to change the election outcome, his involvement in January Sixth, and the classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The chance of multiple indictments at the same time would mean:

  • His legal team would be overloaded handling simultaneous cases
  • Trump’s campaign could get bogged down in bad news
  • If Trump collects four indictments, he wins a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut

question 2

The grand jury in Georgia is looking at Trump’s “perfect” phone call to Georgia officials demanding they “find” 11,000 votes to put the state in Trump’s win column. Trump said they could find those votes:

  • by looking for dead voters
  • by examining voting machines to see if they altered the results
  • in the couch cushions — you can find a lot of things in couch cushions

question 3

Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Mike Pence is trying to avoid testifying before the January 6 grand jury. Pence wants to skip testifying because:

  • As President of the Senate, he’s covered by the Constitution’s Speech and Debate clause
  • He doesn’t want to upset the MAGA base that he’ll need to get the nomination
  • He REALLY wants to turn to Trump during a debate and say, “Remember that time you tried to get me killed? Good times. Good times.”