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Maeve

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134. Am I the only one who hears a rowing coxswain shouting?

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:55 PM

Thursday

You know...
"Stroke! Stroke! Stroke!"
Apropos of nothing....

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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees [View all] RandySF Jul 1 OP

FINGERS CROSSED HAB911 Jul 1 #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 Jul 1 #79

In Jesus' name we pray dflprincess Jul 1 #84

Bless their hearts. Dave Bowman Jul 1 #95

Shame on you with that devil's face there. murielm99 Thursday #118

Dropping dead. What a wonderful birthday gift to America!! AZ8theist Jul 1 #91

I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz 31j20b3 Thursday #120

I hope so... 2naSalit Jul 1 #2

He feels the need to show he can do it? underpants Jul 1 #3

Except he can't get anyone to perform PatSeg Jul 1 #86

Croak please, dunce... wcmagumba Jul 1 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Stacey Grove Jul 1 #5

He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped. diane in sf Jul 1 #105

Yes, but... Calico20 Thursday #135

He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink, wnylib Jul 1 #6

I hope all 20 attendees rush the stage to cool off and get a drink. Talitha Jul 1 #107

Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING? CaliforniaPeggy Jul 1 #7

80 yr old man with multiple medical issues giving a "long speech" on a 107 degree humid day. irisblue Jul 1 #8

hope Walter Reed has communications issues dave99 Jul 1 #109

Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches Vogon_Glory Thursday #112

Gosh that's so dangerous! LuvLoogie Jul 1 #9

Is this how it is going to happen? Aristus Jul 1 #17

"Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt Cha Jul 1 #10

Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring livetohike Jul 1 #16

That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass Cha Jul 1 #40

How about... GopherGal Jul 1 #11

Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!! a kennedy Jul 1 #12

The guy who wouldn't honor the graves of veterans because it was raining? Aristus Jul 1 #13

Possible heat stroke? Emile Jul 1 #14

Seems likely to me vapor2 Jul 1 #104

Get him God. Get him lame54 Jul 1 #15

If Donald John wants to defy the weather like President William Henry Harrison did in 1841 Vogon_Glory Jul 1 #18

Came here to make the same Harrison reference. Music Man Jul 1 #111

C'mon, heat stroke! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 1 #19

I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat. OGBuzz Jul 1 #61

TACO RockRaven Jul 1 #20

My exact thoughts RR popsdenver Jul 1 #57

he's 80 yrs old, it'll still be hot/humid out, and a nice long speech should wear him down nt orleans Jul 1 #85

🙏🏻 bamagal62 Jul 1 #21

Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods mcar Jul 1 #22

Could be fun to watch PJMcK Jul 1 #23

Go for it, k. Give us something to REALLY celebrate this holiday. niyad Jul 1 #24

Talk about karmic. yellow dahlia Jul 1 #98

Yay!!! With any luck he'll finally give us... SeattleVet Jul 1 #25

There is a precedent of US Presidents dying on July 4. TomSlick Jul 1 #26

I'd bet on jumbotrons showing pre-recorded Trump Y-M-C-A dancing struggle4progress Jul 1 #29

Trump said TomSlick Jul 1 #34

He ain't known for bein consistent, and he generally ain't been called on it so much struggle4progress Jul 1 #44

Good point. TomSlick Jul 1 #47

I think you are correct. The Madcap Jul 1 #93

And don't forget those cankles. OGBuzz Jul 1 #62

This is his chance to prove his popularity! All of America is breathlessly eager for a two hour Trump speech! struggle4progress Jul 1 #27

A two-hour speech? calimary Jul 1 #88

Will they be busing in thousands of military? Norrrm Jul 1 #28

451F IA8IT Jul 1 #30

Except this bunch just bans, not burns! niyad Jul 1 #68

Please proceed. (nt) Pinback Jul 1 #31

Good. nt Susan Calvin Jul 1 #32

Well, it COULD turn out to be the greatest 4th of July celebration of all time.... Escape Jul 1 #33

I triple dog dare him. mercuryblues Jul 1 #35

Go for it. C_U_L8R Jul 1 #36

Gone On the Fourth of July Rastapopoulos Jul 1 #37

Orrex, this could be the moment you have been waiting for. . . Stargleamer Jul 1 #38

Dancing! yellow dahlia Jul 1 #100

Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th. 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #39

There is ONE thing I wish he had in common with those two, and JFK. niyad Jul 1 #69

Good point. yellow dahlia Jul 1 #99

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 littlemissmartypants Jul 1 #41

Fun fact: ToxMarz Jul 1 #42

🙏 OGBuzz Jul 1 #64

I think that's a great idea! Make sure to wear a suit and the whole shebang, Don. Vinca Jul 1 #43

Oh Good! Trueblue Texan Jul 1 #45

I live about 200 miles south of Medora. BHDem53 Jul 1 #46

"Pride goeth before a fall." Totally Tunsie Jul 1 #48

Do it! Do it! Do it! (I know he won't, but...) Grokenstein Jul 1 #49

If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers nuxvomica Jul 1 #72

Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz Tree Lady Jul 1 #50

He deserves a proper Nazi send off Blue Owl Jul 1 #56

shithole may pass out........................ Lovie777 Jul 1 #51

Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain rpannier Jul 1 #52

I'm all for it, has anyone told Trump how presidential he looks in his overcoat? dem4decades Jul 1 #53

HEAT STROKE FEVER Blue Owl Jul 1 #54

I'm in the "pool" for July 13th FakeNoose Jul 1 #55

I'm predicting August 6th Seinan Sensei Jul 1 #106

The longer the better quaker bill Jul 1 #58

Go for it pal. Make it long, and wear a nice heavy coat. NNadir Jul 1 #59

Come on... Dave Id Jul 1 #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 Jul 1 #63

Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap sakabatou Jul 1 #65

Brilliant ! MW67 Jul 1 #66

He won't be speaking until nearly10pm niyad Jul 1 #71

Yet another reason to detest this man Cadfael Jul 1 #67

I feel you. FalloutShelter Jul 1 #73

Smoke, mirrors and lies. MerryBlooms Jul 1 #70

As if... Innocent Smith Jul 1 #74

I'm in the minority here....... lastlib Jul 1 #75

Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now! danieljsf Jul 1 #76

He actually thinks anyone wants a "really long speech"??? He's insane. May he drop deal of heat prostration. pat_k Jul 1 #77

Hitler gave a two and a half hour speech in September 1939.. Permanut Jul 1 #78

I'm not planning to watch him vomit praise of himself. greatauntoftriplets Jul 1 #80

hope anyone who goes to that gopiscrap Jul 1 #81

By all means LilElf70 Jul 1 #82

At this time, let us take a moment to remember President Zachary Taylor and hope that history repeats itself dflprincess Jul 1 #83

Large amounts of Diet Coke and lots of water but does he eat fruit? Otherwise, sounds pretty good Deuxcents Jul 1 #90

presidents kind of have a history of dying on July 4th........ Takket Jul 1 #87

He 'vows'/says lots of things NewEnglandAutumn Jul 1 #89

People will leave or just won't go. Figarosmom Jul 1 #92

I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS! RB77 Jul 1 #94

Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it dflprincess Jul 1 #97

Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall azureblue Jul 1 #96

Best idea he's ever had! FullySupportDems Jul 1 #101

Go for it. ColoringFool Jul 1 #102

He'll be shaded. The adoring cult will be dropping like flies Bristlecone Jul 1 #103

Orrex may finally get his wish jmowreader Jul 1 #108

Awesome! Iris Jul 1 #110

He is doing the speech at night sabbat hunter Thursday #113

Would be much more impressive if he would give his long speech while jogging around the green reflecting pool. retread Thursday #114

LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look Jbraybarten Thursday #115

Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ... eppur_se_muova Thursday #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 Thursday #117

My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday. murielm99 Thursday #119

Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter. maxsolomon Thursday #121

Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService allegorical oracle Thursday #122

Goodness! In that case, it would be a good idea to double up on the adderall. harumph Thursday #123

Stop. Don't. Come back. 0rganism Thursday #124

Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers, Buns_of_Fire Thursday #125

It would be lovely present for the nation's 250th birthday if Trump dropped dead in the heat. Martin68 Thursday #126

Go for. It Donny. You can do it! Botany Thursday #127

9:45 pm?? moose65 Thursday #128

Maybe the fireworks will start and drown him out. nt Ilsa Saturday #138

This shows extremely bad judgment. returnee Thursday #129

Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison AZLD4Candidate Thursday #130

To quote Obama Quanta Thursday #131

Well, if a person looks at all the promises this fucker has broken, i'd say bluestarone Thursday #132

That's why I'm staying the Hell home. COL Mustard Thursday #133

Am I the only one who hears a rowing coxswain shouting? Maeve Thursday #134

I hope he doesn't forget the proper holiday attire DFW Thursday #136

There is aways hope-Three Presidents died of the Fourth of July and there is room for one more LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #137

Oh, well. electric_blue68 Sunday #139