WSJ says Trump sent Epstein a 50th birthday card of a naked woman - Trump say not true/I'll sue - WSJ publishes anyway.

rojo wrote:

This is interesting. WSJ claims Trump sent Epstein a card for his 50th birhtday where he outlined a naked woman and signed Donald where her public hair would be. Trump says it's a lie and if they published, he'd sue. They published.

WSJ wrote:

It was Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, and Ghislaine Maxwell was preparing a special gift to mark the occasion. She turned to Epstein’s family and friends. One of them was Donald Trump...
The letter bearing Trump’s name, which was reviewed by the Journal, is bawdy—like others in the album. It contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, which appears to be hand-drawn with a heavy marker. A pair of small arcs denotes the woman’s breasts, and the future president’s signature is a squiggly “Donald” below her waist, mimicking pubic hair.
The letter concludes: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
In an interview with the Journal on Tuesday evening, Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the picture. “This is not me. This is a fake thing. It’s a fake Wall Street Journal story,” he said.
“I never wrote a picture in my life. I don’t draw pictures of women,” he said. “It’s not my language. It’s not my words.”
He told the Journal he was preparing to file a lawsuit if it published an article. “I’m gonna sue The Wall Street Journal just like I sued everyone else,” he said.

Link:www.wsj.com/politics/trump-jeffrey-eps...

Done worse wrote:

JustSayingItNow wrote:

- Access Hollywood Tape chat with Billy Bush

"You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful—I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the poosie. You can do anything."

Again I ask is it really a stretch to think that someone who thinks that his perceived star status gives him the right to assault women, could be involved in illicit activities with underage girls? And the defense he gave, that it was locker room, is laughable. Men do talk about which women are hot but not about assaulting women. And even if there were pictures and video of illicit activity would MAAGA even care about any of this at this point?

Your 2nd paragraph starts out talking about President Bill Clinton…nice.

Newname wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

they're not legally here and they're not being sent to death camps. you can think what they're doing is horrible, and it's not an unreasonable stance. but it's not nazi germany.

Really? How many people have already died in that alligator concentration camp they just opened down in FLA? How about all the people rounded up and sent to Gitmo with no trial?

Heard that new Congressman Fine down in Fla?

After the remains of the kidnapped Bibas family were returned to Israel, Fine tweeted, “There is no such thing as innocent Palestinian civilians,” called them “demons that live on Earth” who “deserve death,” and stated, “Gaza must be destroyed.

December 2023: Fine tweeted that Israel should stop aid trucks from entering Gaza, saying Palestinians should “eat rockets” instead, accompanied by the hashtag “#BombsAway.” This was seen as endorsing starvation tactics.
May 2021: In response to a social media user posting an image of a dead Palestinian child pulled from rubble, Fine replied, “Quite well, actually! Thanks for the pic!” This resurfaced during his congressional campaign, reinforcing perceptions of his anti-Palestinian stance.
May 2024: Responding to Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s post about Israel’s aid blockade causing starvation in Gaza, Fine tweeted, “Tell your fellow Muslim terrorists to release the hostages and surrender. Until then, #StarveAway.” This was criticized as endorsing a war crime.
2023 (During Israel’s Military Actions): Fine bragged on social media about arranging for Israeli military artillery shells to bear the inscription “Regards from Randy Fine,” framing his support for military actions as personal.

Honos wrote:

Trump got elected because he will work on behalf of the American people.

He is stopping fraud that has gone on for decades. He is rooting out corruption. His economic policies are designed to help Americans succeed. He is negotiating peace all over the world. He will stand up for the Constitution and the American way of life. He will stop the transgender insanity including sports and military. A policy of merit rather then a racist critical race theory. He has closed the American border and for the first time in decades a political person supports Americans. He has called out awoke radical policies that will destroy America. His trade policies and reducing many thousands of expensive regulations and tariffs will help businesses thrive which will make communities thrive. He took us out of the world health organization which will prevent the Chinese from permanently shutting America down in an imaginary emergency. He is an American first president. Bidens puppets and Harris are an America last party.

In order to do this corrupt people in power are being threatened. Better say Trump drew a dirty picture and tell the sheep he is bad or we may lose our evil power.

Newname wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

good question.

Some more Gems from Congressman Fine

July 2025: Fine accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of being a “Muslim terrorist” in a tweet responding to her criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.S. visit, saying, “I’m sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists. The only shame is that you serve in Congress.” This drew condemnation from Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, who called it “unhinged, racist, and Islamophobic.

”
July 2025: Commenting on a photo of Rep. Rashida Tlaib with Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate, Fine tweeted, “Muslim terrorists hang out together.” This was widely criticized as a bigoted attack on Muslim elected officials.

July 2024: Fine tweeted, “We have a Muslim problem in America,” equating support for Palestinian statehood with “Muslim terror” and proposing legislation to restrict countries recognizing Palestine from doing business in Florida.

January 2025 (Post-New Orleans Attack): Following the New Orleans truck attack by an American-born convert to Islam, Fine posted, “Muslim terror has attacked the United States — again. The blood is on the hands of those who refuse to acknowledge the worldwide #MuslimProblem. It is high time to deal with this fundamentally broken and dangerous culture.” This was criticized by Trump ally Richard Grenell for undermining religious freedoms.

On the Killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi:September 2024: After the Israeli Defense Forces killed Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi during a peaceful protest in the West Bank, Fine tweeted, “Throw rocks, get shot. One less #MuslimTerrorist. #FireAway.” A Washington Post investigation later found Eygi was not throwing rocks, contradicting Fine’s claim. CAIR called for his censure, labeling the remark as celebrating the extrajudicial killing of an American citizen.

On Nuclear Weapons and Gaza:2025 (Post-Israeli Embassy Attack): Following the killing of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., where the shooter shouted “Free Palestine,” Fine said on Fox News, “The Palestinian cause is an evil one … We nuked the Japanese twice [in World War II] to get unconditional surrender. That needs to be the same here.” This was condemned as advocating for genocidal violence.

Other Inflammatory Remarks:May 2021: When asked on social media if he was okay with bombing a building containing American reporters, Fine replied, “YES,” showing disregard for press safety.
August 2024: Fine tweeted in support of Israelis storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling Palestinians “Muslim occupiers” and stating, “Any religion that can’t share its third holiest site with another religion for which it is the holiest shouldn’t have access at all.” This was seen as endorsing illegal actions and religious exclusion.
2025 (On Zohran Mamdani): After Mamdani’s victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, Fine claimed without evidence that Mamdani wanted to establish a “caliphate” in New York City and tweeted, “If Mamdani has his way, NYC classrooms won’t be teaching the Constitution in civics class. They’ll be teaching Sharia Law.”

Honos wrote:

Trump got elected because he will work on behalf of the American people.

He is stopping fraud that has gone on for decades. He is rooting out corruption. His economic policies are designed to help Americans succeed. He is negotiating peace all over the world. He will stand up for the Constitution and the American way of life. He will stop the transgender insanity including sports and military. A policy of merit rather then a racist critical race theory. He has closed the American border and for the first time in decades a political person supports Americans. He has called out awoke radical policies that will destroy America. His trade policies and reducing many thousands of expensive regulations and tariffs will help businesses thrive which will make communities thrive. He took us out of the world health organization which will prevent the Chinese from permanently shutting America down in an imaginary emergency. He is an American first president. Bidens puppets and Harris are an America last party.

In order to do this corrupt people in power are being threatened. Better say Trump drew a dirty picture and tell the sheep he is bad or we may lose our evil power.

Newname wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

good question.

Some more Gems from Congressman Fine

July 2025: Fine accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of being a “Muslim terrorist” in a tweet responding to her criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.S. visit, saying, “I’m sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists. The only shame is that you serve in Congress.” This drew condemnation from Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, who called it “unhinged, racist, and Islamophobic.

”
July 2025: Commenting on a photo of Rep. Rashida Tlaib with Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate, Fine tweeted, “Muslim terrorists hang out together.” This was widely criticized as a bigoted attack on Muslim elected officials.

July 2024: Fine tweeted, “We have a Muslim problem in America,” equating support for Palestinian statehood with “Muslim terror” and proposing legislation to restrict countries recognizing Palestine from doing business in Florida.

January 2025 (Post-New Orleans Attack): Following the New Orleans truck attack by an American-born convert to Islam, Fine posted, “Muslim terror has attacked the United States — again. The blood is on the hands of those who refuse to acknowledge the worldwide #MuslimProblem. It is high time to deal with this fundamentally broken and dangerous culture.” This was criticized by Trump ally Richard Grenell for undermining religious freedoms.

On the Killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi:September 2024: After the Israeli Defense Forces killed Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi during a peaceful protest in the West Bank, Fine tweeted, “Throw rocks, get shot. One less #MuslimTerrorist. #FireAway.” A Washington Post investigation later found Eygi was not throwing rocks, contradicting Fine’s claim. CAIR called for his censure, labeling the remark as celebrating the extrajudicial killing of an American citizen.

On Nuclear Weapons and Gaza:2025 (Post-Israeli Embassy Attack): Following the killing of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., where the shooter shouted “Free Palestine,” Fine said on Fox News, “The Palestinian cause is an evil one … We nuked the Japanese twice [in World War II] to get unconditional surrender. That needs to be the same here.” This was condemned as advocating for genocidal violence.

Other Inflammatory Remarks:May 2021: When asked on social media if he was okay with bombing a building containing American reporters, Fine replied, “YES,” showing disregard for press safety.
August 2024: Fine tweeted in support of Israelis storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling Palestinians “Muslim occupiers” and stating, “Any religion that can’t share its third holiest site with another religion for which it is the holiest shouldn’t have access at all.” This was seen as endorsing illegal actions and religious exclusion.
2025 (On Zohran Mamdani): After Mamdani’s victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, Fine claimed without evidence that Mamdani wanted to establish a “caliphate” in New York City and tweeted, “If Mamdani has his way, NYC classrooms won’t be teaching the Constitution in civics class. They’ll be teaching Sharia Law.”

high school xc coach wrote:

Newname wrote:

Some more Gems from Congressman Fine

July 2025: Fine accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of being a “Muslim terrorist” in a tweet responding to her criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.S. visit, saying, “I’m sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists. The only shame is that you serve in Congress.” This drew condemnation from Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, who called it “unhinged, racist, and Islamophobic.

”
July 2025: Commenting on a photo of Rep. Rashida Tlaib with Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate, Fine tweeted, “Muslim terrorists hang out together.” This was widely criticized as a bigoted attack on Muslim elected officials.

July 2024: Fine tweeted, “We have a Muslim problem in America,” equating support for Palestinian statehood with “Muslim terror” and proposing legislation to restrict countries recognizing Palestine from doing business in Florida.

January 2025 (Post-New Orleans Attack): Following the New Orleans truck attack by an American-born convert to Islam, Fine posted, “Muslim terror has attacked the United States — again. The blood is on the hands of those who refuse to acknowledge the worldwide #MuslimProblem. It is high time to deal with this fundamentally broken and dangerous culture.” This was criticized by Trump ally Richard Grenell for undermining religious freedoms.

On the Killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi:September 2024: After the Israeli Defense Forces killed Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi during a peaceful protest in the West Bank, Fine tweeted, “Throw rocks, get shot. One less #MuslimTerrorist. #FireAway.” A Washington Post investigation later found Eygi was not throwing rocks, contradicting Fine’s claim. CAIR called for his censure, labeling the remark as celebrating the extrajudicial killing of an American citizen.

On Nuclear Weapons and Gaza:2025 (Post-Israeli Embassy Attack): Following the killing of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., where the shooter shouted “Free Palestine,” Fine said on Fox News, “The Palestinian cause is an evil one … We nuked the Japanese twice [in World War II] to get unconditional surrender. That needs to be the same here.” This was condemned as advocating for genocidal violence.

Other Inflammatory Remarks:May 2021: When asked on social media if he was okay with bombing a building containing American reporters, Fine replied, “YES,” showing disregard for press safety.
August 2024: Fine tweeted in support of Israelis storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling Palestinians “Muslim occupiers” and stating, “Any religion that can’t share its third holiest site with another religion for which it is the holiest shouldn’t have access at all.” This was seen as endorsing illegal actions and religious exclusion.
2025 (On Zohran Mamdani): After Mamdani’s victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, Fine claimed without evidence that Mamdani wanted to establish a “caliphate” in New York City and tweeted, “If Mamdani has his way, NYC classrooms won’t be teaching the Constitution in civics class. They’ll be teaching Sharia Law.”

that's a lot to take in.

I have a very strong stance that I don't think we should have anything to do with Israel, Hamas, Palestine, Iran, etc. I don't support any of them. And i'll most likely never understand why we're so strongly tethered to Israel.