December 30, 2010

16 Sep, 2026

Verbatim

December 30, 2010December 30, 2010 Buck Banks

He’s very humble about being the President of the United States, especially in comparison to some presidents we’ve had who come across like they don’t need anybody’s help. I think he knows he’s in over his head. Anybody with any sense who takes that job and thinks they can handle it must be an idiot.

— Merle Haggard, in an interview with Rolling Stone, on meeting President Obama.

Oh no, come on, say it ain’t so, Joe!
The ballots are counted and the winner you know, Joe.
We realize you feel lousy,
That your new senator’s Murkowski,
But just let it go and get on with the show, Joe.

Day: December 30, 2010

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— Merle Haggard, in an interview with Rolling Stone, on meeting President Obama.

Miller Sues Again

Poetic Justice

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“They’ve invested heavily in AI labs. They’ve invested heavily in data centers. So, the first family has a financial stake in this industry, and as a result, the president of the United States is compromised.”

— “Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence because of his family’s investments in the industry,” NewsNation reports.

— Jane Haman

“We’re working through some political issues in Israel. I think we agree with them on the end state. They just have a crazy election, and that makes them a little irrational in certain regards.”

— Jared Kushner, quoted by CBS News, on the lack of progress in Gaza.

Numerati

470

Reuters has documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets. The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.

$184 million

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