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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by Lods -
Just as a side note.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/howard-lutnick-sons-accused-of-fraud-amid-trump-vs-supreme-court-on-tariffs-made-billions/ar-AA1WLvU0?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick was standing next to President Donald Trump when he slammed the Supreme Court's ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. The apex court voted 6-3 to strike down the president's flagship economic move, stating that the 79-year-old had not authorities to levy global tariffs under an emergency law.

However, social media users and commentators quickly focused on Lutnick and his sons, Brandon and Kyle Lutnick, who lead financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald’s parent company. Several noted that the company could benefit financially, via refunds, from SCOTUS's ruling.

“If those refunds pay out, every $100 they put in could turn into $300–$500 for Lutnick,” one left-leaning commentator posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Trumpled (Alternative Leading)
Last post by DJC -
SCOTUS has overturned Taco’s tariffs, ruling that he wrongfully used emergency powers.  The decision reflects earlier court decisions and legal opinions but you have to wonder about a system that allows unconstitutional measures to remain in place for 12 months.

Of course, Taco is outraged and isn’t holding back in his criticism of SCOTUS, calling the judges “fools and lapdogs”.  Now, that’s a phrase that wouldn’t have been out of place in the vocabulary of Cold War era communist leaders.

The ruling probably means that the US government has to pay back the $100 billion ripped off its citizens but Taco is vowing to reimpose a 10% global tariff.  That undermines his trade imbalance justification and is clearly just revenue raising.  Meanwhile, the US trade deficit has hit a new high; $1.2 trillion!

It really is like watching a slow motion train wreck 🙄
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by DJC -
There’s no doubt that Virginia Giuffre was a troubled soul; it would be amazing if she wasn’t after her traumatic childhood and teen years.

However, her account of abuse and sex trafficking at the hands of Epstein and Maxwell is substantiated by so many other victims.

As for the cannibalism, she shared some dodgy QAnon posts that claimed that Taco was leading a campaign against cannibals - just standard MAGA delusions.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: townsendcalling – on
In the Virginia Giuffre's case I think it was her brother who came out swinging after the event. I wonder what effort he put in at the time to track her down and try to save her???

  "Following her death by suicide, Sky Roberts has become a prominent voice advocating for justice, pushing for the release of documents, and supporting proposed legislation, such as "Virginia's Law," which aims to eliminate statutes of limitations for sex trafficking".

Nice work Sky.... where were you when she REALLY needed you??
Exactly. Money grabbing leaches.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by townsendcalling -
In the Virginia Giuffre's case I think it was her brother who came out swinging after the event. I wonder what effort he put in at the time to track her down and try to save her???

  "Following her death by suicide, Sky Roberts has become a prominent voice advocating for justice, pushing for the release of documents, and supporting proposed legislation, such as "Virginia's Law," which aims to eliminate statutes of limitations for sex trafficking".

Nice work Sky.... where were you when she REALLY needed you??
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: 2026 Last Practice Match Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: crashlander – on
Who plays on Wednesday?

Out:
Cerra - with a hamstring, he a certainty to miss.
One of the ruck? - Playing all three last time didn't seem that successful, but we don't need to see who is playing best for Round #0.
Chesser? - he didn't do much against Brisbane.
Ben C? - barely touched it, eve though our centre square work was excellent while he was on.

In:
Cripps - he won't miss, but he may not play the whole game
Nick Newman? I'd prefer to give him a whole game in the 2's, but I guess we'll see if he is on the picture for Round #0. I'd like him to be, but his direct opponent plays for us now.
Lucas C? - he had a big game against Coburg as an inside mid.

Frankie should play.
I think we have to play O'Keefe just to see where he's at....he gave us little in the first game.
But essentially we probably should be as close to our Round 1 side as we can get, and if Newman's up for it he should play.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: 2026 Last Practice Match Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by DJC -
Lij Hollands and Derksen will be outs ... unless we make early calls with our SSP selection(s).

You would think that Lucas Camporeale will come in for Ben, unless the MC decides that it wants to see more of Ben with AFL opposition.  Frankie Evans should get a run, but who does he replace, Lij?  Byrne can't dropped after his efforts. Crippa for Cerra  is easy.  Playing with a rib fracture won't do any harm but we don't need to play Weiters into form and giving him another week off may be best.

I guess it depends on whether we're treating this as a dress rehearsal for Opening Round or an opportunity to try different combinations and give newbies a taste of AFL.

I'd leave Harry, Pitto, Skull and Reidy as our forward/ruck combination, give Newey more game time in the VFL and bring Charleson and Ison in for limited game time.