A 'More Decisive' Response

Plus: when the city government starts covering Ozempic, Jill Biden's lies, and more...

More targets struck: The U.S. shot down four Iranian drones yesterday, as well as a launch unit, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted the enemy base from which the strikes were fired from. Further strikes, warned the IRGC, would be greeted with a "more decisive" response.

IRGC:

🔺 Following the US military's predawn attack today using aerial projectiles on a site near Bandar Abbas Airport, the American airbase from which the attack originated was targeted at 4:50 a.m. pic.twitter.com/KCFnse3Kp4

— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) May 28, 2026

Iran's military "thought they were going to outwait me," President Donald Trump said in a Cabinet meeting yesterday, adding, "I don't care about the midterms." He seemed to signal he wasn't worried about how unpopular the war has been with American voters, and that he's becoming a bit obsessive about bending the Iranians to his will and/or gaining U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz, by any means necessary.

Then again, Trump tends to be rather distractible.

Trump also warned Oman—which tends to be a friend to the U.S.—that it should not agree to share control of the Strait of Hormuz with any Persian authorities (an idea that had been on the table) and that he would bomb them if they did. "Oman will behave just like everyone else, or we'll have to blow them up," said Trump, adding, "Nobody's going to control it."

For a few days, it had looked like Trump and his counterparts in Iran were going to agree to a legitimate ceasefire, as well as a plan for control of the strait. Now, hostilities have resumed, and Trump seems rather hardheaded about his expectations for control of the shipping corridor.

Meanwhile, "the Israeli military said on Thursday that it had launched new strikes against Hezbollah targets in Tyre, a city in southern Lebanon," reports The New York Times. "The resurgence in fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militia in Lebanon has complicated the broader peace efforts because Iran wants any deal to cover Lebanon." TL;DR: everything's falling apart again.

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Scenes from New York: 

zohran has helped me see the trump phenomenon more objectively, in that it's clear there are people who hate him no matter what and get mad when he does stuff they agree with and there are those for whom his winning is personal validation and can take or leave any policy change

— Matthew Zeitlin (@MattZeitlin) May 27, 2026

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• "The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault," reports CNN. Oh boy. I want everyone to lose.
• "Many public employers started covering weight-loss medications for teachers, firefighters and police officers a few years ago when the blockbuster drugs hit the market, following the lead of big companies," reports The Wall Street Journal. "Far more employees were prescribed the drugs than expected." Now, some of these towns are being hit with massive bills for the pharmaceuticals—including Buffalo, New York, and North Attleborough, Massachusetts—and struggling to figure out how they're going to pay for it, or whether they ought to reduce the benefit.
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there's a lot of ladies i know without guys, but who want kids. and i go 'would you accept some rich guy paying u a ton of money to just have his kid as a single parent' and they're like 'idk man prob not' and im like 'waht if it was 5m' and they're all magically like 'oh yeah i…

— Aella (@Aella_Girl) May 27, 2026

• It's pretty obvious that she's lying:

Jill Biden on watching the 2024 debate.

"As I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death," pic.twitter.com/jQfjMxd15C

— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) May 27, 2026

• This article, "What I Learned About Loss While Skateboarding at Costco," from The New York Times was really good, if you're like me and enjoy street design and skating and stories about mortality. I highly recommend it.

Comments

[Fist of Etiquette]

Further strikes, warned the IRGC, would be greeted with a "more decisive" response.

Decisive meaning lobbing missiles again at unrelated countries?

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

It was Kuwait yesterday. UAE and Saudi Arabia have already responded to their attacks.

But the narrative is Iran is winning.

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

THIS TIME THEY MEAN IT!

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Multiple dem run states have now introduced an unconstitutional bill of attainder to tax recipients of compensation for lawfare under Biden at 100%. Let's see if reason or Chicago retards complain.

Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) responded to the fund Wednesday by introducing the “No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act” which would apply a 100% state income tax on any money Wisconsinites receive through the fund. She said the fund was the “height of corruption.”

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/05/27/ex-trump-attorney-troupis-seeks-3-2-million-from-anti-weaponization-fund/

[Neutral not Neutered]

Hum, gonna be a hard time finding folks convicted of insurrection.

All the "trespassers" who were abused, they are okay with those folks being compensated which is what the fund is for.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

The bill doesnt limit it to those guilty of insurrection as that charge was never legally leveled. It is anyone receiving compensation from the fund.

Minnesota, California, and California have all introduced similar bills to tax.

[Spiritus Mundi]

Minnesota, California, and California have all introduced similar bills to tax.

Checks out.

[Fist of Etiquette]

"I don't care about the midterms."

That much is obvious, which I suppose makes him the most dangerous president to ever live.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Yet all the prediction markets say the not caring is actually working.

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

The only thing worse than literally Hitler is literally Hitler that doesn’t care about midterms.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Worse is the next real Hitler in 2028, likely JD.

[Neutral not Neutered]

He'll be the Hanta King in no time.

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

"I don't care about the midterms."

OMG! He won’t leave the White House when his term is up!

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

I see how you sarc'd there.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

The initiative, called the Farmworker Housing Component of the Low-Income Weatherization Program, is part of California’s sprawling, multibillion-dollar “cap-and-trade” system, which taxes carbon producers and redistributes approximately $3 billion per year to energy programs and left-wing social causes — all under the banner of fighting “climate change.”
...
California’s Department of Community Services and Development selected La Cooperativa Campesina de California, a nonprofit that serves farmworkers, to administer the program. La Cooperativa, in turn, has partnered with a for-profit, “minority owned” company, MAROMA Energy Services, to help run the program. Contractors do the work of installing solar panels and other appliances.

These organizations have heavily advertised the program to California’s nearly 900,000 agricultural workers, half to three-quarters of whom are illegal immigrants.
...
In its official documentation, California’s Department of Community Services and Development acknowledges that non-citizens are eligible for the program and that they even accept identification from foreign governments

https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/opinion/californias-latest-benefit-to-illegal-immigrants-solar-panels/?utm_campaign=nypost_opinion&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

Giving tax money to left-wing causes > giving money to people politically persecuted.

— Reason

[Fist of Etiquette]

Now, hostilities have resumed, and Trump seems rather hardheaded about his expectations for control of the shipping corridor.

I think we can all agree, one way or the other, the strait cannot be allowed to be shutdown. Seems like the message I've been getting for a while here, anyway.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

As part of that case, 14 current and former Minneapolis police officers signed sworn declarations saying they believe Blackwell perjured herself while testifying during Chauvin’s trial — a fact that Alpha News attorney Chris Madel drew attention to on social media Wednesday. A total of 33 officers signed declarations saying the restraint Chauvin used during the George Floyd incident was trained by the Minneapolis Police Department.

https://alphanews.org/14-officers-signed-sworn-declarations-saying-new-minneapolis-chief-committed-perjury-during-chauvin-trial/

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Only 164B in fraud identified so far based on Biden era policies that ramped up medicaid and HHS fraud.

https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/05/27/jd-vance-breaks-down-224-billion-in-fraud-n4953294

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

That won’t solve the deficit so who cares?

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Fair.

[Spiritus Mundi]

And nothing happened....

[Fist of Etiquette]

TL;DR: everything's falling apart again.

Not sure it's been intact for the past forty years.

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

AMERICA WAS NEVER GREAT!

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Democrats keep put doing themselves. Leading dem candidates volunteered with Al Queda.

https://jewishinsider.com/2026/05/adam-hamawy-benevolence-international-foundation-bosnia-al-qaida/

[Spiritus Mundi]

Reminder the Islamist running NYC was out celebarating Eid yesterday. Less than 25 years after Islamic terrorist attacks on the city, the Dems let the Islamists have it. You can't hate them enough.

*Side note, look forward to Mamdani's participation in June's pride month celebrations*

[Fist of Etiquette]

zohran has helped me see the trump phenomenon more objectively, in that it's clear there are people who hate him no matter what and get mad when he does stuff they agree with...

Someone discovering Trump is a 90's democrat, and Madmani is a... I don't know what policies capitalists are onboard with.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Family who assaulted TPUSA reporter, or TPUSA YouTuber going by Reason style guide, has now recieved emergency restraining orders. Have asked leftist judge to ban reporter from thr county and ICE facility. Leftist judge grants initial application despite clear video of family assaulting the reporter.

https://thepostmillennial.com/minneapolis-family-charged-in-brutal-assault-on-savanah-hernandez-granted-restraining-orders-against-tpusa-reporter-claim-to-be-victims

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

Harmeet could do the coolest thing right now…

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Guardian says the US must stop deporting illegals because deportation causes carbon pollution.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/us-immigration-flights-emissions

[Medulla Oblongata]

They complain if you put them on trains...

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

So back to my original idea of trebuchets?

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

Make them walk.

[Spiritus Mundi]

Send them to the fertilizer factory.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Where's sullum on thisnkey question??

Steve Guest
@SteveGuest
The Washington Post Style section asks the question:

"Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy."

After reading through 1,221 words of TDS infused remarks, the Post finally gets to the point:

Per Swimming Pool Steve, the blue color President Trump picked is "going to very likely be a more sharp and accurate reflection versus the original gray color... What you’re going to see is a higher contrast to the light of the sky and clouds.”

In short, the Reflecting Pool color is the correct blue.

https://x.com/SteveGuest/status/2059680220685160771

[Leo Kovalensky II]

After all, the color choice for the reflecting pool was the most libertarian issue facing us in 2026.

[GOD OF PENGUIN ISLAND]

Whooosh!

[Moonrocks]

Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy

Asking the real questions.

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

Too bad he didn’t insist on gold color.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Would still cost less than obamas disaster of an attempt that cost almost 40M.

[Spiritus Mundi]

Not a disaster. The right people got rich, which was the goal all along.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

Jill Biden on watching the 2024 debate.
“As I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh, my God, he’s having a stroke.’ And it scared me to death,”

And here I was thinking, "Oh, my God, he's having a stroke! SNL is going to be good this week."

[NealAppeal]

He'd been having, at minimum, a 4 year long stroke by that point.

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

Or just daily recurrent strokes. Eitherway would have to be a Guinness world record.

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

And yet she didn’t call 911.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Even Abby Phillips of CNN doesnt believe this excuse.

https://x.com/SteveGuest/status/2059836879634120896

Steve Guest
@SteveGuest
CNN’s Abby Phillip obliterates Jill Biden for her new interview about Joe Biden’s disastrous 2024 debate with Trump:

“It's the first time that we've heard her express any concern about that debate that ultimately ended Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. But that stands in stark contrast to what Jill Biden had to say just moments after the debate.”

[Neutral not Neutered]

Insurance wouldn't pay out unless...

[Medulla Oblongata]

Taxpayer-funded Scenes from Boston:

https://www.facebook.com/MassNOWOfficial/posts/pfbid028yBoALsTAWftSt35uPjhhgZVYY2TGFRCByD1QxcYFX6zhtYsJfGRtG9ek8Q3WAdvl

3rd Annual Trans Period Pride!

Mass NOW and @masstpc are bringing to the Boston Public Library (@bplboston) another consciousness raising conversation around transgender experiences with menstruation.
Visit the link in our bio or massnow.org/events to RSVP or sign your organization on as a co-sponsor!
This event is free to attend, and both members of the Trans community and their allies are welcome to attend.
Catered dinner and free period underwear provided to all attendees!

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

Science!

[NealAppeal]

This event is free to attend, and both members of the Trans community and their allies are welcome to attend.

Seems exclusionary for a "public" event. Are there membership IDs for those groups?

[Eeyore]

An as alternative to providing special underwear - they could just stab every attendee in the taint. It should provide an even more realistic simulation - I'm told pain is part of the experience.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Hey Liz, have you figured out yet that the IRGC launches attacks anytime they get close to a deal? Does this remind you of other Islamic regimes in the past, like Bin Laden? You mention Oman but seem to be ignoring the countries tied to the Abraham Accords all condemning Iran. Even Somaliland is getting in on the hemming in of Iran. The IRGC is desperate. And trump is right thst Iran is relying on western media and democrats to wait it out, the north Korea strategy to nuclearization.

Even the chzecks are joining in.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-ally-pledges-support-trumps-push-break-irans-grip-hormuz-we-ready-contribute

The IRGC is desperate but you and democrats keep falling for thsi desperation as a reason to give the IRGC what they want.

Its very similar to reasons stance of we must vote for Biden to stop the left from rioting. How well does that style of policy work out?

[Leo Kovalensky II]

The IRGC is desperate but you and democrats keep falling for thsi desperation as a reason to give the IRGC what they want.

Who knew that all the IRGC wanted was a mention in Hit & Run (or whatever this thing is called now)!

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Youre not an intelligent person at all are you Leo.

We get it. Your maddow loving/corporate media narrative repeating ass also cant formulate basic intelligent thoughts.

In fact your reply here is not responsive to my post at all. Because youre literally a desperate retard lashing out.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

You were looking for a serious conversation in the morning links? As much as you post here, I thought you understood how this worked.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

By the way, if you wanted a serious conversation you can go back to the post yesterday where you falsely claimed that Reason never mentioned "sue and settle" under Obama and answer to the links that prove otherwise.

[Quicktown Brix]

have you figured out yet that the IRGC launches attacks anytime they get close to a deal?

I guess they read Art of the Deal.

But seriously, your claim here is that Iran is defeated, yet they sabotage war ending deals, particularly this last deal which was going to be such a capitulation that NeoCons and Israel were blasting Trump over it?

[Leo Kovalensky II]

To be fair, Trump's claim is that Iran is totally obliterated and defeated and he needs $200B more to defeat them.

Jesse is just following in his idle's footsteps (pun intended).

[Neutral not Neutered]

Leo, if you lived 150 miles to the next gas station or point of any type of civilization in death valley and I removed your gasoline, you're not dead yet but are definitely defeated and soon will be if you don't agree with my terms. Which after you do, I will open the door to the air conditioned bus and provide water and food for the remainder of your journey.

Refuse, okay I have plenty of time, but yours is running short.

IRGC started throwing rocks at the bus that is their only lifeline...They hate the idea of having to work with Saudi and UAE, they want to rule or will kill them if they can't.

[Neutral not Neutered]

QB. Any time agreements between regional countries are made that Iran is not included or have excluded themselves from they have attacked. Oct 7th a great example of course.

They are the pariah and they refuse to work with anyone to continue to be.

IRGC expects 100% capitulation by any and all people and act like 3 year olds having temper tantrums but instead of throwing a stuffed animal they have deadly weapons. And as soon as they are confronted for their self-imposed evil they grab the closest child or woman to hide behind and then shoot their weapons.

Yes you see terrorists being terrorists trying to stop the progress of peace and the further isolation of their self-imposed hate for they know their time is short.

[Quicktown Brix]

OK. You've made this argument logically consistent, however it relies on the assumption that the IRGC leaders are illogical...but maybe they are.

You've given me something to think about. Thanks.

[Medulla Oblongata]

Most secure elections ever!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/california-lawmaker-flags-alleged-double-ballots-as-gavin-newsom-tightens-election-rules/ar-AA24f8bl

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

They promise to secure illegal votes.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

Justice Department Opens Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/justice-department-opens-probe-into-trump-accuser-e-jean-carroll-16b5e7e8

Hasn't she been probed enough already?

[Moonrocks]

Considering the fantasies she has, no.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Not shocked you believe Carrol. Who cant provide a year. Has evidence from a dress that was made a decade after her claims abd refuses testing. Is literally insane. Whose story sounds like a literal law and order episode. Who called rape sexy. Whose claim is actually less believable than Balsey Ford.

Good work leftist Leo.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

What about my post gave you any indication as to my opinion of this issue? Was it the juvenile "probe" joke or... wait... that was the entirety of my post.

[Moonrocks]

The resurgence in fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militia in Lebanon

The fighting would have had to have stopped for it to resurge.

[JesseAz (RIP CK)]

Cmon man. It is always the US/israel fault no matter how consistent attacks are from Islamic groups. Dont you western media?

See the hundreds of rocket attacks by Gaza during times of cease fire. Only the response can be criticized.

[Fist of Etiquette]

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault...

Ha, heads will explode if they can't use that stick on Trump anymore.

[Fist of Etiquette]

"Far more employees were prescribed the drugs than expected." Now, some of these towns are being hit with massive bills for the pharmaceuticals...

Trump's in office again. You're free now to add a NO FATTIES requirement in your help wanted ads.

[Fist of Etiquette]

Many public employers started covering weight-loss medications for teachers, firefighters and police officers...

Putting donut shops out of business.

[Fist of Etiquette]

Jill Biden on watching the 2024 debate.

"As I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death..."

You'd think a doctor would know better than to keep her husband in a high stress job after that.

[Fist of Etiquette]

She was, of course, thinking the drugs they pumped him full of might have caused a stroke.

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

"Oman will behave just like everyone else, or we'll have to blow them up,"

The peace president has spoken.

[Leo Kovalensky II]

He can't keep ending wars if he doesn't start more. He has a Nobel Prize to think about!

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

It's pretty obvious that she's lying:

Probably, unless his dementia meds came with a "may cause a stroke" warning.

[Sometimes a Great Notion]

I want everyone to lose.

Including the taxpayers?

[Don't look at me! ( Is the war over yet?)]

They always lose.