# obama (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 15 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover obama. Page: Feed: --- ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_0250100182.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_0250100182.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [Ground Beef](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/ground-beef.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Genuine question: are people concerned about beef prices concerned specifically with the price of ground beef? Somewhat answering my own question: the internet tells me almost half of beef consumption is ground beef. Also this is about 2% of ground beef consumption so... ## [Ground Beef](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/ground-beef.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Genuine question: are people concerned about beef prices concerned specifically with the price of ground beef? Somewhat answering my own question: the internet tells me almost half of beef consumption is ground beef. Also this is about 2% of ground beef consumption so... ## [The Health Of Our Big Beautiful President](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/the-health-of-our-big-beautiful.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ I know what excuses all the journalists will make, but there are endless hours of cable news to fill with speculation, endless hours that they often do fill with speculation, and they are not speculating about this. So much not speculating that I suspect it is ordered from above that they do not. ## [Junk In The Trunk](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/junk-in-trunk.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ The most convincing suggestion I've seen is exoskeleton mobility device. Seriously, what is going on with Trump’s rear end here? It looks like he has some sort of contraption back there \[image or embed\] - Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar.com ) August 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM ## [Junk In The Trunk](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/junk-in-trunk.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ The most convincing suggestion I've seen is exoskeleton mobility device. Seriously, what is going on with Trump’s rear end here? It looks like he has some sort of contraption back there \[image or embed\] - Aaron Rupar ( @atrupar.com ) August 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM ## [Sure Why Not](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/sure-why-not.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Or, more appropriately, what for? The National Space Transportation Policy directs the Secretary of War, NASA, and other agencies to identify federal land for an additional reentry site within 90 days, part of a push to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030. The policy also calls for priority airspace corridors, transparent range scheduling, and a "commercial-first"… ## [Sure Why Not](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/sure-why-not.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Or, more appropriately, what for? The National Space Transportation Policy directs the Secretary of War, NASA, and other agencies to identify federal land for an additional reentry site within 90 days, part of a push to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030. The policy also calls for priority airspace corridors, transparent range scheduling, and a "commercial-first"… ## [At Least The War Is Over](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/at-least-war-is-over_0746972299.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ I am curious if they really have any new and exciting sanctions for Iran, a country not a stranger to such things, or if this is just mostly bluster to hide surrender. As a result, experts say, Mr. Trump is stuck in a conflict with limited leverage, a demonstrated vulnerability and an emboldened adversary. Even as Iran reels from shortages and inflation, Mr. Trump is likely to increasingly feel… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CwwTL7wSHNtL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [At Least The War Is Over](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/at-least-war-is-over_0746972299.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ I am curious if they really have any new and exciting sanctions for Iran, a country not a stranger to such things, or if this is just mostly bluster to hide surrender. As a result, experts say, Mr. Trump is stuck in a conflict with limited leverage, a demonstrated vulnerability and an emboldened adversary. Even as Iran reels from shortages and inflation, Mr. Trump is likely to increasingly feel… ## [Morning](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/morning_0358242018.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Effing Friday! ## [Morning](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/morning_0358242018.html) _2026-08-21 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Effing Friday! ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_01992074615.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_01992074615.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [Probably In About Six Months To A Year](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/probably-in-about-six-months-to-year.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ We might create Commander Data one day but the idea that the spicy chatboats are going to become sentient is ridiculous. Belief in the probability signals a type (gullible, self-important, self-styled smartest guy in the room, likely has given his chatbot a woman's name). ## [Oh What A Lovely War](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/oh-what-lovely-war.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Sean is trying so hard here , but he really can't manage to do it. ## [Oh What A Lovely War](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/oh-what-lovely-war.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Sean is trying so hard here , but he really can't manage to do it. ## [Rising Stars](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/rising-stars.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Obviously I don't trust the Trump FBI about anything, but Swalwell's life trajectory has certainly changed. Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and then raided his home in Washington, DC, the next day as part of an ongoing probe connected to sexual assault allegations, sources familiar with the investigation… ## [Rising Stars](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/rising-stars.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Obviously I don't trust the Trump FBI about anything, but Swalwell's life trajectory has certainly changed. Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and then raided his home in Washington, DC, the next day as part of an ongoing probe connected to sexual assault allegations, sources familiar with the investigation… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FqQpgVtxZGuH) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Weaponized Interdependence](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/weaponized-interdependence.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Sure the US controls many of the levers, but there is still the "inter" in "interdepdence" and there are limits to how much you can punish others without punishing yourself and everybody. Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move that could set up a fresh… ## [Weaponized Interdependence](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/weaponized-interdependence.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Sure the US controls many of the levers, but there is still the "inter" in "interdepdence" and there are limits to how much you can punish others without punishing yourself and everybody. Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move that could set up a fresh… ## [Kind Of A Big Deal](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/kind-of-big-deal.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ It is kind of a big deal that Iran destroyed the "U.S. Navy’s main resupply base." Not my area at all, but while their have been plenty of troop deaths/casualties in our various misadventures over the years, I don't remember any destruction of a strategic military asset of that importance. I'm not saying Democrats should emulate what my imaginary Republicans would do, but you can imagine the kind… ## [Kind Of A Big Deal](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/kind-of-big-deal.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ It is kind of a big deal that Iran destroyed the "U.S. Navy’s main resupply base." Not my area at all, but while their have been plenty of troop deaths/casualties in our various misadventures over the years, I don't remember any destruction of a strategic military asset of that importance. I'm not saying Democrats should emulate what my imaginary Republicans would do, but you can imagine the kind… ## [Morning](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/morning_01772233726.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Theatrical Thursday. ## [Morning](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/morning_01772233726.html) _2026-08-20 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Theatrical Thursday. ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_01024334947.html) _2026-08-19 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [Happy Hour](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/happy-hour_01024334947.html) _2026-08-19 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Get happy ## [They All Still Received Their T Shots](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/they-all-received-their-t-shots.html) _2026-08-19 · Atrios · Eschaton_ Food isn't necessary . The USS Abraham Lincoln wasn’t able to be resupplied because the U.S. Navy’s main resupply base in the Gulf of Oman was destroyed by Iranian strikes—a fact that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth chose not to make public, David Rhode, MS NOW’s senior national security reporter, said on Tuesday. From late February until June, Iran launched extensive missile and drone strikes on… ## [Dems Drive The News Cycle Precisely Once](https://www.eschatonblog.com/2026/08/dems-drive-news-cycle-precisely-once.html) _2026-08-19 · Atrios · Eschaton_ And, predictably, the usual suspects start lecturing them. Let my friend Karl explain how to do politics without being nasty. ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OeRw92bupjCW) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [NO EXIT: THE HELL THAT LOOMS FOR HUNTER, TUCKER, CANDACE, ET AL](https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/no-exit-the-hell-that-looms-for-hunter) _2026-08-19 · Mike McCormick · Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil_ AFTER TWO HOURS OF A BORING, SELF-INDULGENT, AND UTTERLY POINTLESS PODCAST, WHAT’S LEFT FOR HUNTER, TUCKER, AND THE REST OF THE HAS-BEENS? ## [Trump's Ego Has Cost Us Billions, and the Bills Keep Rolling In](https://thecrankyyankee.substack.com/p/trumps-ego-has-cost-us-billions-and) _2026-08-19 · Reg Gale · The Cranky Yankee_ His “golden age” is built on a foundation of fool’s gold, shiny but ultimately worthless. Taxpayers are the fools paying for it daily, and we’ll likely be paying for it for years to come. ## [Cubs, Nationals challenge WNBA trademark bid for ‘The W’](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-fni41mjphrxvwnnp) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ UChicago law professor Jonathan Masur explains why the Cubs and Nationals are challenging the WNBA’s attempt to trademark “The W” and what could happen next. ## ["Democratic" Democrats forced a repeal of the proposed Ranked Choice Voting Ban after Terry McAuliffe calls them “lemon suckers”](https://jimmcbridefordnc.substack.com/p/democratic-democrats-forced-a-repeal) _2026-08-17 · Jim McBride · Jim McBride_ The Chairman of Rules & Bylaws Committee pre-emptively removed Rule 14A from the party primary plan but Democrats should consider this a defensive victory that should be followed by proactive reforms. ## [THE DAY AFTER VICTORY: A SCENARIO](https://thewestpointhistoryprofessor.substack.com/p/the-day-after-victory-a-scenario) _2026-08-17 · Terrence Goggin · The West Point History Professor_ A SCENARIO FOR A SURGING DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY - PART I. ## [What Trump Won't Say Matters as Much as What He Does Say](https://thecrankyyankee.substack.com/p/what-trump-wont-say-matters-as-much) _2026-08-16 · Reg Gale · The Cranky Yankee_ His boasts on crime, Iran, and “communism” sound convincing until you add in the historical perspective that he -- and often, the journalists covering him -- leave out. ## [Parker, Delle Donne represent Chicago as part of trailblazing women’s hall of fame class](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/parker-delle-donne-represent-chicago-women-hall-fame-class) _2026-08-14 · Latest News | FOX 32_ A trailblazing women’s class is entering the Basketball Hall of Fame. This class, as iconic as it is, also has Chicago's fingerprints all over it. ## [BANNON AND WAR ROOM CONCUR: NO STATE FUNERAL FOR TRAITOR JOE BIDEN](https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/bannon-and-war-room-concur-no-state) _2026-08-14 · Mike McCormick · Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil_ THE BIDEN CRIME FAMILY AND THE GOONS THEY ENRICHED SHOULD FOOT THE BILL TO MEMORIALIZE OUR ILLEGITIMATE PRESIDENT, MAGA TAXPAYERS WILL NOT ## [Democrats Don’t Need to Agree. They Need to Win.](https://thecrankyyankee.substack.com/p/democrats-dont-need-to-agree-they) _2026-08-14 · Reg Gale · The Cranky Yankee_ The party’s moderates and progressives may see the world differently, but neither side can beat Trump’s MAGA bully boys without the other. ## [History of Jackson Park](https://patriciamorse.substack.com/p/history-of-jackson-park) _2026-08-14 · Patricia Morse · Wandering Down the Rabbit Holes of History_ Learn more August 25 at my talk ## [BASED ON DANGEROUS WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL I’VE DONE, THE TRUMP DECOY STORY IS BS](https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/based-on-dangerous-white-house-travel) _2026-08-12 · Mike McCormick · Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil_ FAKE NEWS JOURNO COWARDS ARE RAMPING UP FAKE ATTACKS ON TRUMP AFTER HIS SUCCESSFUL WARTIME TRIP TO TURKEY ## [Sky's DiJonai Carrington says she never said Flagrant 2 foul was white privilege](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/skys-dijonai-carrington-says-she-never-said-flagrant-2-foul-was-white-privilege) _2026-08-11 · Latest News | FOX 32_ DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky says she never claimed that the assessment of a Flagrant 2 foul on her on Saturday in a game against Indiana was the result of white privilege. ## [HUNTER: JOE’S CANCER HAS “METASTASIZED”](https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/hunter-joes-cancer-has-metastasized) _2026-08-11 · Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil_ NOW IS THE TIME FOR THAT FRAUDULENT EX-PRESIDENT AND THE REST BIDEN CRIME FAMILY AND THEIR OPERATIVES TO CONFESS ## [THE COMING RECKONING](https://thewestpointhistoryprofessor.substack.com/p/the-coming-reckoning) _2026-08-10 · Terrence Goggin · The West Point History Professor_ THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN RUINS ## [Ken Martin should agree to a 2026 DNC After-Action Report to show he is listening to Democrats](https://jimmcbridefordnc.substack.com/p/ken-martin-should-agree-to-a-2026) _2026-08-10 · Jim McBride · Jim McBride_ The best way to reset from the 2024 “Autopsy” debacle is to establish his own de-brief to establish a culture of transparency and accountability and results. ## [Ken Martin and Abdul El-Sayed must condemn Hasan Piker’s rhetoric or they will embarrass Democrats on 25th Anniversary of 9/11](https://jimmcbridefordnc.substack.com/p/ken-martin-and-abdul-el-sayed-must) _2026-08-09 · Jim McBride · Jim McBride_ By platforming Hasan as keynote speaker of the DNC-sponsored College Democrats Convention and at campaign appearances they are hurting the party’s chances of winning the Senate and House. ## [Numbers Don’t Lie. But We Know Who Does, Right?](https://thecrankyyankee.substack.com/p/numbers-dont-lie-but-we-know-who) _2026-08-09 · Reg Gale · The Cranky Yankee_ The Trump regime seems more interested in selling its false narrative about the economy than in working to improve it for most Americans. ## [Sky's DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham in loss to Fever](https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/chicago-sky-dijonai-carrington-ejected-sophie-cunningham-caitlin-clark) _2026-08-08 · Latest News | FOX 32_ DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. ## [D.C. RISING](https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/dc-rising) _2026-08-08 · Mike McCormick · Midnight in the Laptop of Good and Evil_ I REFUSE TO BE A DOOMER AFTER A SPECIAL DAY IN TRUMP’S BEAUTIFIED D.C. ## [Open Letter to DNC Members and Democrats who want to win in 2028: Stop The RCV Ban](https://jimmcbridefordnc.substack.com/p/open-letter-to-dnc-members-and-democrats) _2026-08-07 · Jim McBride · Jim McBride_ Attacking runoff elections in presidential primaries is a Hypocritical action that is Anti-Democracy which means it is Anti-Diversity and Anti-Electability for Dems in 2028.