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Beautiful day marching up Fifth Avenue with @MikeBloomberg for the annual Israel Day Parade.
The NYPD was not messing around with security: this was the most extensive security plan that the NYPD has ever put together for this event so that everyone could celebrate safely.
Thank you to every member of the NYPD who was out today protecting our city.
@GrantPaulsen@PupatellaPizza@waltersbardc I disagree about this past offseason. They could have spent just a few dollars, not a lot, and had the pitching staff and veteran presence they need to possibly reach the playoffs. Why not go for it? What is the reason to pass on getting better?
@GrantPaulsen@PupatellaPizza@waltersbardc But, the bottom line for me is that there is a social contract between ownership and the fans. Owner spends on putting the best possible team on the field and fans spend on buying tickets, etc. The Nats owners have broken that contract so I won't spend. 2/3
@GrantPaulsen hey Grant, I'm the guy who called saying I don't support the parade. Here's some more context. I'm a Nats fan, but I'm also a lifelong Yankees fan (from NY). So I hear you. If I didn't have the Yanks to route for, I'd be paying more attention to the Nats. 1/3
@GrantPaulsen They are screwing the fans and it's crystal clear nobody who cares about the team should attend a single game until they sell. Imagine if they spent a dollar or two on some starting pitching, they could be contending for the playoffs now!
@dccommonsense But what I was alluding to were cases like the Vietnam war, where the political leadership prevented the armed forces from doing what it takes to win. My view is that if you start a war, you should always fight to win.
@dccommonsense Agreed on the persuasion, which is too bad because this is a war worth fighting. I was against the Iraq war from day one so I'm not a "war at all cost" guy, but this one is different.
@dccommonsense Well, I think if we seized Kharg Island, sent troops to take out the burried uranium, and used military force to prevent Iran from harming any ships in Hormuz, plus took our more of their economic/military assets, we could claim a pretty substantial victory.
NEW: President Trump goes OFF on Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones:
"I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon — Because they have one thing in common, Low IQs. They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too! Look at their past, look at their record. They don’t have what it takes, and they never did! They’ve all been thrown off Television, lost their Shows, and aren’t even invited on TV because nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything necessary for some “free” and cheap publicity. Now they think they get some “clicks” because they have Third Rate Podcasts, but nobody’s talking about them, and their views are the opposite of MAGA — Or I wouldn’t have won the Presidential Election in a LANDSLIDE. MAGA agrees with me, and just gave CNN a 100% Approval Rating of “TRUMP,” not Hand Flailing Fools like Tucker Carlson, who couldn’t even finish College, he was a broken man when he got fired from Fox, and he’s never been the same — Perhaps he should see a good psychiatrist! Or Megyn Kelly, who nastily asked me the now famous, “Only Rosie O’Donnell,” question, or “Crazy” Candace Owens, who accuses the Highly Respected First Lady of France of being a man, when she is not, and will hopefully win lots of money in the ongoing lawsuit. Actually, to me, the First Lady of France is a far more beautiful woman than Candace, in fact, it’s not even close! Or Bankrupt Alex Jones, who says some of the dumbest things, and lost his entire fortune, as he should have, for his horrendous attack on the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims, ridiculously claiming it was a hoax. These so-called “pundits” are LOSERS, and they always will be! Now Fake News CNN, The Failing New York Times, and all of the other Radical Left “News” Organizations, are “hailing” them, and giving them “positive” press for the first time in their lives. They’re not “MAGA,” they’re losers, just trying to latch on to MAGA. As President, I could get them on my side anytime I want to, but when they call, I don’t return their calls because I’m too busy on World and Country Affairs and, after a few times, they go “nasty,” just like Marjorie “Traitor” Brown, but I no longer care about that stuff, I only care about doing right for our Country. MAGA is about WINNING and STRENGTH in not allowing Iran to have Nuclear Weapons. MAGA is about MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and these people have no idea how to do that, BUT I DO, because THE UNITED STATES IS NOW THE “HOTTEST” COUNTRY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Hi everyone, I've learned that my article for Rolling Stone really, really upsets the anti-Israel fanatics.
So please, don't repost my latest article for @RollingStone, unless you want them to be even angrier 😢
https://t.co/ZE1FHrKNpC
If this is true, it is beyond outrageous. NYC’s Jewish community - the largest in the United States - should not have to fear for their safety under Mayor Mamdani
I’ve seen celebrations in bunkers, some in streets, many with their loved ones—wherever the global Jewish community finds themselves:
I’m wishing you a joyful Purim.