Stupid State Stories

Raging Raid Ruin


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Chuck and Megan try to untangle Schrödinger's ceasefire, a confusing Middle East agreement that is somehow simultaneously happening and not happening. We also examine Lindsey Graham's unique interpretation of war powers, where he essentially treats the Constitution's mandate for congressional approval like a decorative throw pillow. Meanwhile, normal shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted as Iran sets up a lethal new toll booth system backed by threats of absolute destruction. Back at home, we break down the math-defying absurdity of Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget as the national deficit continues to balloon out of control. Finally, we cover his recent Bond-villain-style threats to send a whole civilization "back to the Stone Age" and his bizarre boasting over the bombing of an unfinished bridge, on the appropriately-named B1, that tragically killed civilians at a family picnic.

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Stupid State StoriesBy Gelica