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No dude. You are arguing against something Daman didn't say. . . . He stated the execution is fine. What is not the American Way is a live broadcasting of the execution ... that is not, has never been the American Way. The only countries to have done such at thing are Nth Korea and Iran ..... Fact. The only other organizations to do it - Terrorists.

In your rush to try and support anything MAGA and Trump and regurgitate Bannon and other right wing propaganda - you want the USA to be more like Iran dna nth Korea. That is not the 'American Way'

Amen

You really do gobble up any Trump BS you are fed don't you?

Why do we "need" the Russian Oil? There's 2 parts to that answer:

1. The pressure on oil prices is directly due to the war in Iran that Trump started - doesn't know how to end - and is continuing without any actual objective other than to save face for being stupid enough to be manipulated by Netanyahu.

2. The only reason Trump "needs" the idea of Russian oil flooding the market is to reduce the price of oil because it highlights point 1 above.

We don't need the oil - TRUMP wants the oil to prevent prices rising and Trump becoming even more unpopular for creating the circumstances that created the price hike ... that's not a need that's a politician trying to cover up the mess he made.

The reality is [1] Russia infrastructure can't deliver all the oil as described in the deal [2] the oil in the deal will hit the global spot market - only a fraction of the oil will come to the USA. [3] Since President Trump announced the deal on 9 October 2026, global oil prices have continued to surge, with Brent crude rising to roughly $114–$117 per barrel [4] Even if ALL the oil came to the USA it is barely a 10 day supply....

Despite these FACTS - you parrot the propaganda that we needed to do this despite all the incredible damage the 'deal' does. There's LOTS of issues but the biggest two:

1. It sides with Putin and finances his war against Ukraine.
2. It bypasses and undermines sanctions recently passed against Russia. Once again Trump acting like a King or dictator rather than being governed by a system designed to have checks and balances.

Before you put these ridiculous laws in place .... how about you provide one scintilla of evidence that voting needs to be fixed? Because based on empirical data (from courts, from right wing foundations, from states themselves) voting doesn't need a dramatic "fix". That's just a Trump and MAGA talking point.

If you want to make it mandatory for all states to provide free ID - and have voters required to have ID in order to vote .... I don't think you have much of a problem. Although mail in votes need to be available to those that choose it even within a new system of needing ID .... but your dramatic 'fix' is hogwash.

We actually have a shot to win 10-11 games again this year. To start the seasons the Browns entered 2026 with the easiest schedule in the entire league

Here is the remaining schedule:
Week 8 at Pittsburgh Steelers 5–2 Away
Week 9 at New Orleans Saints 2–5 Away
Week 10 vs. Houston Texans 2–5 Home
Week 11 BYE
Week 12 vs. Las Vegas Raiders 3–4 Home
Week 13 vs. Cincinnati Bengals 4–2 Home
Week 14 vs. Atlanta Falcons 3–4 Home
Week 15 at New York Giants 4–2–1 Away
Week 16 at Baltimore Ravens 4–3 Away
Week 17 vs. Indianapolis Colts 2–5 Home
Week 18 at Cincinnati Bengals 4–2 Away


The bulk of the Browns remaining difficulty is in the AFC North, facing the Steelers (5–2) once, the Bengals (4–2) twice, and the Ravens (4–3) once.

So, the 2026 AFC North could repeat history when the 2023 AFC North became the first division in NFL history (since the merger) to finish an entire season with every team above .500.

j/c https://www.cleveland.com/browns/20...r-game-winning-drive-mary-kay-cabot.html

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Why Deshaun Watson must be in the conversation for NFL Comeback Player of the Year: Mary Kay Cabot
Updated: Oct. 25, 2026, 8:14 p.m.|Published: Oct. 25, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
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By Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Deshaun Watson has gone from not knowing if he could ever play in front of Browns fans again to becoming a legitimate candidate for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Of course, the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is clearly the frontrunner for that coveted postseason award, but Watson, after pulling off his fifth fourth-quarter game-winning drive of the season in Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Titans, has to at least be in the conversation.


He’s just the third quarterback since the 1970 merger to have a game-winning touchdown in each of his first five wins of the season, joining Troy Aikman in 1990 and Matt Stafford in 2016.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-says-doesnt-damn-gas-131037214.html

Trump says he doesn't 'give a damn' about gas prices as US making 'fortune'
Emma Marsden
Sun, October 25, 2026 at 9:10 AM EDT


President Donald Trump has said he does not "give a damn" about potential criticism of his remarks boasting that the United States is making a "fortune" from high oil prices, as American motorists continue to face elevated gasoline costs.

Speaking at a rally in Georgia on Saturday, October 24, Trump said advisers had warned him against highlighting the financial gains associated with rising oil prices, suggesting the comments would invite criticism over the cost of fuel for ordinary Americans.

In footage of the rally shared online, Trump claimed the US oil and gas industry was making billions of dollars amid the conflict in the Middle East, presenting higher oil prices as a source of financial gains for the country.


"Our country is making hundreds of billions of dollars because of what's happened in the Middle East, because they're coming to Texas and they're coming to Oklahoma and they're coming to Louisiana and they're taking that oil," Trump said.

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"My people say, please don't mention that, Sir, people are paying a little higher," Trump said, adding that he expected gas prices to fall.

"I can just see the fake headlines," Trump said. "President Trump is talking about all the money they're making while people are suffering at the pump."

"But I said, 'I don't give a damn, I'm gonna say it: We're making a frickin fortune,'" he added.

Trump went on to claim that Americans were "paying lower than Biden and Obama and they don't have nuclear weapons," apparently referring to Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Under Obama, the U.S. national average gas price peaked at $3.93 per gallon in May 2011, and under Biden, it peaked at $5.06 in June 2022, according to govargus.com.

There has been widespread backlash to Trump's comments online. California Governor Gavin Newsom reposted footage of Trump's remarks at the rally commenting: "Congratulations to Big Oil on their very successful, record-profits presidency."


Newsweek contacted the White House via email Sunday for comment.

How Much Are Americans Paying For Gas?
The national average price of regular gasoline stood at approximately $4.29 per gallon on October 25, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

That was down from approximately $4.49 a month earlier but significantly higher than the $3.06 average recorded a year ago. The latest figures represent an increase of around $1.23 per gallon over 12 months, equivalent to roughly 40 percent.

AAA's reported national averages for other fuel types were approximately $4.80 per gallon for midgrade gasoline, $5.20 for premium and $6.35 for diesel.


Trump on high gas prices: 'We're making a freaking fortune'

Prices vary considerably across the country, with motorists in some states paying substantially more than the national average. The figures also illustrate the distinction between the financial benefits Trump attributes to the energy sector and the costs facing households at the pump.

Although gas prices had eased from their September levels, the year-over-year increase meant drivers were still paying considerably more to fill their tanks than they had a year earlier.

Trump has repeatedly pointed to the potential financial benefits of higher oil prices for American energy producers and oil-producing states.

But higher crude oil prices can also put pressure on consumers by increasing the cost of gasoline, diesel and transportation. The extent to which domestic producers benefit depends on factors including production costs, market prices and the wider economic effects of more expensive energy.

How Americans Are Reacting to Higher Gas Prices
There have been numerous protests across the country protesting the Iran war and its impact on gas prices.

As previously reported by Newsweek, nearly three-quarters of likely voters disapprove of how President Trump has handled gas prices, with the midterm elections days away and his overall approval rating at the lowest point of his second term.

A New York Times/Siena poll found that 73 percent of likely voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices, compared with 24 percent who approve. The poll surveyed 3,494 voters, October 12-19.

No issue in the poll scored worse for the president, and the frustration runs well past Democrats: 77 percent of independents disapprove, along with 42 percent of Republicans and 43 percent of people who voted for him in 2024.

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren posted on X on Friday: "I'd like to report a fraudster in the Oval Office. Trump promised to lower costs on Day 1. But instead he launched a war that increased the prices of everything from gas to groceries."

Great signing. He earned every penny.

It wasn’t my question. It was the thread topic.

It sounds to me as if you are making a wise decision.

Trump doesn't appear to want Russia to lose the war they started....

As for Starlink/starshield, I'm sure Elon slowed it down.. What I'm not sure of is who, if anyone, ordered him to do it.

He could hand me a $5000 Doge Check, A $2000 Tariff Refund and a $5000 Vote for Republicans check Right now and I still would not vote for anything republican.... Can't trust them!\

While we are at it, can someone tell me what wars he's stopped?

I wouldn't do anything. I think we all realize that we are kinda playing with house money so far - we aren't going to be good enough to actually win anything, but we do have a decent young core. One more solid draft and a QB to mold its the plan

I agree. It's sobering nonetheless; that's a lot of money. My comment was mostly based on the scale... enough money to change people's lives for generations is $19 to him.

I'm still going to go with they're smarter than the people who support we aid Russia to take over Ukraine.

I absolutely despise that this war happened. Ground invasion would be super costly in lives just due to the terrain alone. We’re all but wiped out on munitions somehow…. After most of the 40 trillion dollar deficit was spent on military. Funny how poorly mismanaged it is… I mean the MIC.

And the utter incompetence of this admin and it’s war chiefs is on the keystone cops level. Everything it does, is somehow the wrong thing, every time. We are getting drug by a third world regime. Embarrassing. It will take a drone heavy war or major losses to win this now. If the Iranians had started it, I would have been ready to nuke them before letting them do this to the world with oil. But we started it. BB suckered Trump into it. He’s an idiot. They were never goin g to have a nuke soon….. never. Now, I imagine they already have some access from Russia. Russia openly helps them kill our soldiers and helps attack us with drones while trump cups Putin’s nads lovingly for it.

I certainly won't dispute that with one exception. The only thing is, up until this year thus far, that deal in no way did anything to keep this team competitive.

Until this season watson only played in 19 games and looked terrible doing it. The only season the Browns were actually competitive since watson was signed was in 2023 when they signed Flacco off his couch with 11 wins.

The other three seasons were 7 wins in 2022, 3 wins in 2024 and 5 wins in 2025.

Jordan Elliot gets released today from the Titans

Due to pulling out a gun in the parking lot

Hopefully that'll help the Browns run game



https://www.nfl.com/news/jordan-ell...out-gun-in-parking-lot-robert-saleh-says

His face when the video ends says it all.

j/k

Country music legend John Anderson died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Smithville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the age of 71.

RIP John

Timing is everything, As I mentioned. Trump came into this second term saying he wanted to make Canada the 51st state. That started this mess. I am convinced that was his way of Bullying or at least attempting to bully canada into a deal that was more favorable to us.. That almost never works with a strong country like Canada.

You can deny it if you wish, but it's real and it's there for all to see. Except you I guess.

Just checking in, OCD. Hope you fight the good fight. Pulling for you, sending prayers for strength and resolve, pal.

The bowl games are just that. A bowl game. Everyone knows these schools have no chance of winning a national title which is why they aren't in the tournament.

It accomplishes exactly what you described.......


And it does so without promoting some absurd claim that these teams are worthy of competing for or are vying for a national championship.

On one hand with these bowl games nobody is trying to fool, convince or con anyone into thinking those teams have a shot to win a national championship. On the other hand they are.

Now before we go any further, I'm not trying to convince you or anyone else that I'm right and you're wrong. What is happening is we are looking at the exact same situation and coming to entirely different conclusions and are presenting our case to each other. It's never anything personal to me.