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Raftergirl

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117. It's still disgustingly hot and humid, even at 10pm. Plus, the bugs. With the lighting all around him they'll be flying
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:22 AM
9 hrs ago

all around him.

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FINGERS CROSSED HAB911 Yesterday #1
yes indeed. i hope that speech he plans to give is one of the longest ones he's ever made. that would be great! nt orleans 22 hrs ago #79
In Jesus' name we pray dflprincess 22 hrs ago #84
Bless their hearts. Dave Bowman 21 hrs ago #95
Shame on you with that devil's face there. murielm99 8 hrs ago #118
Dropping dead. What a wonderful birthday gift to America!! AZ8theist 22 hrs ago #91
I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz 31j20b3 7 hrs ago #120
I hope so... 2naSalit Yesterday #2
He feels the need to show he can do it? underpants Yesterday #3
Except he can't get anyone to perform PatSeg 22 hrs ago #86
Croak please, dunce... wcmagumba Yesterday #4
This motherfucker is a 12 year old. Stacey Grove Yesterday #5
He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped. diane in sf 21 hrs ago #105
Yes, but... Calico20 1 min ago #135
He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink, wnylib Yesterday #6
I hope all 20 attendees rush the stage to cool off and get a drink. Talitha 20 hrs ago #107
Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING? CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #7
80 yr old man with multiple medical issues giving a "long speech" on a 107 degree humid day. irisblue Yesterday #8
hope Walter Reed has communications issues dave99 20 hrs ago #109
Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches Vogon_Glory 12 hrs ago #112
Gosh that's so dangerous! LuvLoogie Yesterday #9
Is this how it is going to happen? Aristus Yesterday #17
"Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt Cha Yesterday #10
Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring livetohike Yesterday #16
That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass Cha 23 hrs ago #40
How about... GopherGal Yesterday #11
Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!! a kennedy Yesterday #12
The guy who wouldn't honor the graves of veterans because it was raining? Aristus Yesterday #13
Possible heat stroke? Emile Yesterday #14
Seems likely to me vapor2 21 hrs ago #104
Get him God. Get him lame54 Yesterday #15
If Donald John wants to defy the weather like President William Henry Harrison did in 1841 Vogon_Glory Yesterday #18
Came here to make the same Harrison reference. Music Man 20 hrs ago #111
C'mon, heat stroke! buzzycrumbhunger Yesterday #19
I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat. OGBuzz 22 hrs ago #61
TACO RockRaven Yesterday #20
My exact thoughts RR popsdenver 22 hrs ago #57
he's 80 yrs old, it'll still be hot/humid out, and a nice long speech should wear him down nt orleans 22 hrs ago #85
🙏🏻 bamagal62 Yesterday #21
Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods mcar Yesterday #22
Could be fun to watch PJMcK 23 hrs ago #23
Go for it, k. Give us something to REALLY celebrate this holiday. niyad 23 hrs ago #24
Talk about karmic. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #98
Yay!!! With any luck he'll finally give us... SeattleVet 23 hrs ago #25
There is a precedent of US Presidents dying on July 4. TomSlick 23 hrs ago #26
I'd bet on jumbotrons showing pre-recorded Trump Y-M-C-A dancing struggle4progress 23 hrs ago #29
Trump said TomSlick 23 hrs ago #34
He ain't known for bein consistent, and he generally ain't been called on it so much struggle4progress 23 hrs ago #44
Good point. TomSlick 23 hrs ago #47
I think you are correct. The Madcap 22 hrs ago #93
And don't forget those cankles. OGBuzz 22 hrs ago #62
This is his chance to prove his popularity! All of America is breathlessly eager for a two hour Trump speech! struggle4progress 23 hrs ago #27
A two-hour speech? calimary 22 hrs ago #88
Will they be busing in thousands of military? Norrrm 23 hrs ago #28
451F IA8IT 23 hrs ago #30
Except this bunch just bans, not burns! niyad 22 hrs ago #68
Please proceed. (nt) Pinback 23 hrs ago #31
Good. nt Susan Calvin 23 hrs ago #32
Well, it COULD turn out to be the greatest 4th of July celebration of all time.... Escape 23 hrs ago #33
I triple dog dare him. mercuryblues 23 hrs ago #35
Go for it. C_U_L8R 23 hrs ago #36
Gone On the Fourth of July Rastapopoulos 23 hrs ago #37
Orrex, this could be the moment you have been waiting for. . . Stargleamer 23 hrs ago #38
Dancing! yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #100
Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th. 3catwoman3 23 hrs ago #39
There is ONE thing I wish he had in common with those two, and JFK. niyad 22 hrs ago #69
Good point. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #99
🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #41
Fun fact: ToxMarz 23 hrs ago #42
🙏 OGBuzz 22 hrs ago #64
I think that's a great idea! Make sure to wear a suit and the whole shebang, Don. Vinca 23 hrs ago #43
Oh Good! Trueblue Texan 23 hrs ago #45
I live about 200 miles south of Medora. BHDem53 23 hrs ago #46
"Pride goeth before a fall." Totally Tunsie 23 hrs ago #48
Do it! Do it! Do it! (I know he won't, but...) Grokenstein 23 hrs ago #49
If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers nuxvomica 22 hrs ago #72
Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz Tree Lady 23 hrs ago #50
He deserves a proper Nazi send off Blue Owl 22 hrs ago #56
shithole may pass out........................ Lovie777 22 hrs ago #51
Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain rpannier 22 hrs ago #52
I'm all for it, has anyone told Trump how presidential he looks in his overcoat? dem4decades 22 hrs ago #53
HEAT STROKE FEVER Blue Owl 22 hrs ago #54
I'm in the "pool" for July 13th FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #55
I'm predicting August 6th Seinan Sensei 21 hrs ago #106
The longer the better quaker bill 22 hrs ago #58
Go for it pal. Make it long, and wear a nice heavy coat. NNadir 22 hrs ago #59
Come on... Dave Id 22 hrs ago #60
I live 20 mi. north of the White House, Current temp. in DC is 90 degrees and "feels like" is 101 degrees. 50 Shades Of Blue 22 hrs ago #63
Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap sakabatou 22 hrs ago #65
Brilliant ! MW67 22 hrs ago #66
He won't be speaking until nearly10pm niyad 22 hrs ago #71
Yet another reason to detest this man Cadfael 22 hrs ago #67
I feel you. FalloutShelter 22 hrs ago #73
Smoke, mirrors and lies. MerryBlooms 22 hrs ago #70
As if... Innocent Smith 22 hrs ago #74
I'm in the minority here....... lastlib 22 hrs ago #75
Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now! danieljsf 22 hrs ago #76
He actually thinks anyone wants a "really long speech"??? He's insane. May he drop deal of heat prostration. pat_k 22 hrs ago #77
Hitler gave a two and a half hour speech in September 1939.. Permanut 22 hrs ago #78
I'm not planning to watch him vomit praise of himself. greatauntoftriplets 22 hrs ago #80
hope anyone who goes to that gopiscrap 22 hrs ago #81
By all means LilElf70 22 hrs ago #82
At this time, let us take a moment to remember President Zachary Taylor and hope that history repeats itself dflprincess 22 hrs ago #83
Large amounts of Diet Coke and lots of water but does he eat fruit? Otherwise, sounds pretty good Deuxcents 22 hrs ago #90
presidents kind of have a history of dying on July 4th........ Takket 22 hrs ago #87
He 'vows'/says lots of things NewEnglandAutumn 22 hrs ago #89
People will leave or just won't go. Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #92
I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS! RB77 21 hrs ago #94
Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it dflprincess 21 hrs ago #97
Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall azureblue 21 hrs ago #96
Best idea he's ever had! FullySupportDems 21 hrs ago #101
Go for it. ColoringFool 21 hrs ago #102
He'll be shaded. The adoring cult will be dropping like flies Bristlecone 21 hrs ago #103
Orrex may finally get his wish jmowreader 20 hrs ago #108
Awesome! Iris 20 hrs ago #110
He is doing the speech at night sabbat hunter 11 hrs ago #113
Would be much more impressive if he would give his long speech while jogging around the green reflecting pool. retread 10 hrs ago #114
LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look Jbraybarten 10 hrs ago #115
Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ... eppur_se_muova 9 hrs ago #116
It's still disgustingly hot and humid, even at 10pm. Plus, the bugs. With the lighting all around him they'll be flying Raftergirl 9 hrs ago #117
My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday. murielm99 7 hrs ago #119
Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter. maxsolomon 7 hrs ago #121
Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #122
Goodness! In that case, it would be a good idea to double up on the adderall. harumph 7 hrs ago #123
Stop. Don't. Come back. 0rganism 7 hrs ago #124
Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers, Buns_of_Fire 7 hrs ago #125
It would be lovely present for the nation's 250th birthday if Trump dropped dead in the heat. Martin68 6 hrs ago #126
Go for. It Donny. You can do it! Botany 6 hrs ago #127
9:45 pm?? moose65 6 hrs ago #128
This shows extremely bad judgment. returnee 4 hrs ago #129
Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison AZLD4Candidate 2 hrs ago #130
To quote Obama Quanta 47 min ago #131
Well, if a person looks at all the promises this fucker has broken, i'd say bluestarone 45 min ago #132
That's why I'm staying the Hell home. COL Mustard 12 min ago #133
Am I the only one who hears a rowing coxswain shouting? Maeve 4 min ago #134
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