Wait Before Deciding to Celebrate: US-Iran Deal Hasn't Been Signed Yet

Imagine inviting friends and family to your house to celebrate your new promotion at work and you get a phone call from your boss during the party saying he's changed his mind and someone else is getting the promotion.

Pretty embarrassing, eh?

Right now, MAGA world and the stock market are riding a wave of positivity because Trump says he's got a deal with Iran to end the war. Political pundits on Fox News are praising the Donald and his fantastic diplomacy. Americans are crossing their fingers it's true, so the price of gas comes down.

Quick question: How many times has Trump said the war was over since he started it? 

Answer: By conservative estimation 100 times. That's quite the losing track record by anyone's standards.

So, it's fair to be skeptical about an actual SIGNED peace agreement.

Trump wanted to claim victory on his birthday celebration for symbolic reasons. An actual agreement won't be signed until Friday June 19th in Switzerland. The rumor is J.D. Vance may sign it because - for unknown reasons - Trump may pass on the big event. Stay tuned on that one.

As for the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump said was now open ("Let the oil flow!), take a wait and see what happens in the interim.

Political strategist Mike Nellis wrote in an op ed that, "The reported details of this Iran deal are so insulting to the 13 U.S. servicemen and women who died. We've accomplished nothing. Iran is reopening the Strait of Hormuz, not giving up its uranium, and Trump is going to give them $25 billion."

The substance of the Memorandum of Understanding (that's what their calling a peace deal) isn't fully known yet. It does involve a 60-day ceasefire. Nothing permanent, however.

While Trump is talking trashing on social media about his great deal with Iran that no other president before him could achieve, the reality is there's still a lot of back-door haggling going on right now that could sour the deal.

Question: When is a deal not a deal?

Answer: When it's not signed by both parties.

That little detail, putting names down in permanent ink, doesn't bother Trump who lives in an alternate universe where he's always winning, and everyone loves him.  

As it Stands, regardless of what happens on Friday it's worth remembering that Trump started this senseless war that's staggered the world economies and cost lives on both sides.

Memes of the Time: Trump Takes the Booby Prize

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"At Trump's urging, we're investigating his bathroom scale for inflated numbers." - Todd Blanche

Trump stands in front of an audience dressed like Patton and says, "But now I'm bored with Iran, and I want to address a REAL THREAT to national security: the Blockade of My Ballroom!"

Standing in the middle of a barren desert Trump in ragged clothes points towards the horizon and declares, "LOOK! Over there! The Iran Deal! Now do you believe me?"

Marco Rubio sitting next to a drooling sleeping Trump slumped into his chair, "Doubts about the president's health are unfounded, and he will personally testify to his own vigor as soon as he wakes from his daily cabinet meetings nap."

Putin is dressed like a circus master of ceremonies with a little whip that he's snapping in Trump's direction as Trump tries to maintain his balance on a big ball.

A doctor is standing in the front of a podium addressing reporters about Trump's medical report and tells them to "Not judge a book by its cover up."

Trump slaps his name on another U.S. institution. A giant sign is posted in front of a building with colonnades with Trump's scowling mug reads, "Trump SLUSH FUND Agency. Formerly the IRS."

A man and woman are watching TV at home. The woman asks, "So, you don't have a problem with Trump's face being on money?" The man replies, "No, that way I'll know who to blame when it costs $250 to fill my gas tank!"

Trump and Iran's leader are sitting on a teeter-totter. The Iranian leader is reading The Art of the Deal and has weighted the teeter-totter down while a blank looking Trump hangs in the air listening to him read; "Chapter One: The Importance of Leverage."

As it Stands, for the record, I selected the above memes from several free sources available on the internet.

Trump Officials Say Iran is Going to Sign a Deal Today: Don't Hold Your Breath

After watching ABC's "This Week" this morning I was struck by how serious U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was when he announced Trump was going to sign a deal with Iran today.

Co-anchor Martha Raddatz asked Waltz if it was really going to happen and Waltz's reply was typically Trumpian, "Well, the president has every intent for it to happen. I'll leave the actual details and timing to the White House."

Actual details? You have to be kidding. Since when is anything detailed in the Trump regime? Trump makes stuff up every day and puts his minions to the task of pretending every action is well planned.

Don't hold your breath waiting for a deal today. We all know there's no deal forthcoming and it's another Truth Social lie layered upon 105 days of supposed deals that never happened.

I can't believe the amount of gall Waltz has. He knew the chances of Trump actually signing a deal today was a crap shoot at the best and more than likely another crazy claim from the first felon.

But Waltz brazenly put on his crooked smile and went into a rant about incredibly difficult negotiations are with Iran. Duh! It's nearly noon as I write this post and there's absolutely no big announcement issuing from the swamp in the White House. Nor will there be.

You may wonder how I know this. I'm no seer but after countless announcements of the war being over for months, I think it's safe to say it isn't going to happen today. 

If we do hear from Don the Con today, it's going to be about his UFC cage match this evening on the South Lawn of the White House. 

The chances of a strong storm hitting are over 50% according to the weather service.  You can bet Trump is trembling with fear over the chance the match will be cancelled at the last minute.

I don't feel sorry for people like Mike Waltz who have sold their soul for Trump. History is going to be hard on him and the rest of the Trump team. 

NEWS ALERT: at 2:00 p.m. PST ABC and every other news organization on the planet reported that there is no deal today with Iran.

If you want to do something positive for Flag Day go to the NO KINGS website because there's going to be a lot of grass-roots events like watch parties, sing-alongs and mass demonstrations against Trump's regime.

As it Stands, by now Americans know not to take Trump at his word because it's worth less than piss in a tin pot.

Mr. President Take Down That Curtain!

When Dorathy and her friends returned to the Wizard's castle, Toto pulled aside a curtain, exposing the "Great and Powerful Oz" as a frantic old man operated levers that activated fire and smoke and a disembodied voice.

The Wizard of Oz yelled out, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!"

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Saturday June 13th, 2026 

A curtain covered one side of the Kennedy Center. It was there because a humiliated Trump was hiding the workers taking his name off of the historic building where it had no business even being there.

Trump's loyal Department of Justice fought up to the last minute to keep his name up on the performing arts venue, but a federal judge didn't budge.

After erecting scaffolding on Friday evening, workers in hard hats and hi-visibility vests draped a tarpaulin over the temporary structure at 2 a.m. to block public views of their progress. A cheer went up from the crowd who had gathered to witness the event when one worker was seen removing a letter at 3 a.m.

It took 30 minutes for Trump's name to be removed. The crowd that had gathered there since Friday cheered the workers and chanted, "Shame!" and "Take it down!"

It was a major refutation of Trump's corrupt agenda to put his name and or photo, on everything from buildings in Washington DC to U.S. currency, Visas, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Another court order made Trump's Saturday the 13th even worse.

A federal judge ordered Trump officials to re-install signs and exhibits at national parks on topics like slavery and climate change. They were given 21 days to complete the task. I suspect they will drag their feet until the last moment. It is the Trump DOJ's modus operandi after all.

It's heartening to see another Trump executive order overturned.

For the record, across Trump's second term his regime has faced over 120 lawsuits explicitly targeting executive orders. Courts have fully blocked at least 9 specific actions and have temporally halted or partially blocked policies in over 150 cases.

As it Stands, remember when President Reagan said, "Mr. Gorbachev take down that wall!"

The Truth About Trump Derangement Syndrome

Do you remember when you were in school and every school yard had a bully? Or two.

The bully was impervious to rules and any criticism directed against him prompted the childish comeback, "I'm rubber and your glue. Anything you say bad about me, bounces off and sticks on you!" 

Enter Trump Derangement Syndrome.

The term, as defined by Trump supporters, is used to describe critics whose reactions to him are characterized as irrational, obsessive, and disconnected from his actual policy positions.

The origin of the term dates back to 2016 when Trump followers used it to dismiss the extreme hostility toward Trump's political presence. Supporters use it to reframe the debate, suggesting that an opponent's hatred is so profound that it distorts their perception of his actions and successes.

In reality it's the opposite of what Trump Derangement Syndrome really is. The term better describes Trump's cult community that clings to conspiracies and lies like flies in a dung heap.

For example, Trump said the war with Iran was over yesterday. That he got all the concessions he asked for, and Iran agreed to give up their nuclear stash in a virtual tele-rally on Burt Jones Facebook Page.

The only problem with those claims is they are not true. Not even close to reality. Iran is making Trump look like a demented orangutan and the world and America are paying a steep economic price that comes when a deranged malicious narcissist has almost unlimited power.

Let's face it, there's nothing sane about a president who has been claiming the war with Iran was over after the first day and is still claiming it's over 104 days later.

Mental health professionals and psychologists have been warning the public that Trump is sick, both mentally and physically, since the first time he slithered into office in 2016. This time around Trump's conditions is even worse as evidenced by his latest trip to Walter Reed hospital where 22 health care professionals gathered to examine him.

Trump's intense political obsession, dread, and hypervigilance trigger genuine clinical symptoms like sleep disruption and anxiety according to health care professionals. We've seen Trump nodding during state visits to the White House and at the Knicks vs Spurs game where the arena rocked with boos when his face appeared on the jumbotron during the national anthem.

Cabinet meetings where Trump slumps in his chair barely conscious, continue in a theatre of the absurd where his flunkies praise him and pretend he doesn't look like a corpse with orange makeup.

Last month a Republican Congressman, Warren Davidson, introduced the Trump Derangement Syndrome Act (TDS) that would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the psychological and social roots of the phenomenon.

With Trump appointed leaders in every institution the results of this faux study are going to conclude there's an epidemic on the Left and TDS has divided families and country, leading to nationwide violence - including assassination attempts against dear leader.

This baseless bill is full of lies about what NIH is currently funding. My favorite one was teaching monkeys to gamble for their drinking water. I couldn't help thinking about Trump's son Don Jr. who's invested in the gambling industry.

As it Stands, a safe guideline to go by is whatever Trump and is cult say, it's not the truth.

Planned 250th Birthday Event - Great American Fair - Dissolves into a Trump Rally

Hold a birthday party for America and they will come.

Well.... maybe.

The much-ballyhooed Trump event called the Great American Fair is experiencing challenges before the June 25th event. At least six states publicly said they won't participate and three others remain uncommitted.

The state holdouts come days after a wave of musical acts abandoned the festival, with performers including Martina McBride and Bret Michaels saying they had been misled about the event's political ties. 

A livid Trump announced he would open the fair with "the Greatest Rally, EVER!"

Officials from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Oregon told news outlets that they will not send official delegations to the 16-day fair on the National Mall. Three other states, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington are expected to opt out.

The holdouts announced they are focusing their limited resources on the non-partisan America 250 commission events instead.

I'd like to clear up any confusion about the two groups who are promoting America's 250th Birthday. One group, America 250, is a bipartisan commission Congress created a decade ago. 

The other group, Freedom 250, consists of Trump loyalists who were willing to do anything to make money for their dear leader and to glorify him.

The Trump-created entity is responsible for cringy spectacles, like having a UFC cage match on the White House lawn. The regime has a reputation for ridiculous money-making events supported by donations from Trump's billionaire buddies.

It's sad to see how divisive America's 250th birthday has become. 

At a time, when all Americans should be united in this grand celebration the cracks in our democracy are damning. 

What should be a time of patriotism and pride is deteriorating daily as Trump pushes his authoritarian agenda on America.

As it Stands, an old proverb seems timely today; "United We Stand, Divided We Fall."

What if there's Bad Weather on Trump's Birthday?

You may have heard of the Wayback Machine on the internet. 

Today I'm previewing the Wayforward Machine to see what could happen on Trump's Birthday bash featuring a UFC cage match on the White House Lawn.

Saturday.

Weather news, "The East Coast from Maine to Florida is bracing for a significant weather system and Washington DC residents are being warned to stay indoors Sunday."

Sunday. 

10 a.m. NBC News report; Golf ball sized hail is coming down before the first UFC fight gets underway. The president keeps looking up in the sky as his handlers desperately try to escort him away from the makeshift arena to find shelter.

Combined with the 100-degree heat and excessive humidity the sudden storm hit with a ferocity that hurled the billionaires in special seating across the makeshift cage like vultures caught in a hurricane."

11 a.m.

ABC is reporting massive damage to the UFC structure after the arena roof was carried away in 90 mph winds and was last seen heading for Mar-a-Lago.

11:30 a.m.

CBS reports that the once in a hundred-year storm is already causing flooding and the massive hole on the east side of the White House is rapidly filling up. Construction workers who weren't given the day off from work on Trump's ballroom were seen wearing life jackets and franticly trying to escape a watery grave.

Noon.

NBC is warning Washington DC motorists to avoid driving anywhere near the White House as a state of emergency has been declared by authorities. The flooded roads are also carrying bits and pieces of debris from the makeshift arena site. Hundreds of Chinese-made metal folding chairs are thrashing in the turbulent waters. Audience members can also be seen clinking to the chairs for dear life.

1:00 p.m.

Breaking News from Reuters; An angry President Trump has refused to let his big birthday bash go by without witnessing some fights. He's gathered his cabinet members in the Capitol Building rotunda and is making them fight each other on a makeshift stage provided by the Republican Party. More to come in the evening news.

5:00 pm.

UPI sources are reporting harrowing stories of survival as thousands of MAGAnuts lie about how brave they were hanging onto the arena roof enroute to Mar-a-Lago and grasping onto flapping metal chairs hurdling down Pennsylvania Avenue.

6:00 p.m.

The Associated Press is confirming a report that there are men in white suits posted outside of President Trump's bedroom. After trying to bribe him to come out a SWAT team rammed the door in and caught Trump eating the Epstein files.

As it Stands, I hope you enjoyed this satirical hit job as much as I enjoyed writing it.

MAGA Takes on Mr. Potato Head Cognitive Test

Cognitive tests are the latest rage in MAGA world.

Trump's cult, inspired by his PERFECT cognitive record, are seeking out ways to tease their tiny brains to prove they're not stupid. Most failed the new test but still claim their stable geniuses.

This new cognitive test, which was taken by all of Trump's cabinet members, is the Mr. Potato Head Challenge. No. It's a real thing. MAGA minions want to see how fast they can assemble Mr. Potato Head. 

The inspiration for this test comes from a Singapore teenager, Caleb Seah, who actually set a Guiness World Record for putting Mr. Potato Head together in 4.63 seconds.

In a case of life kind of imitating art Trump adopted this challenge exclusively for members of his regime who hold positions of power.

The competitors sat in a tight circle around the resolute desk tensely holding their raw potatoes waiting for the signal to start the time clock. 

Robert F. Kennedy was immediately eliminated when he ate his potato before the start signal.    

Spectators sat in awe as mad Markwayne Mullin mutilated his potato, growing increasingly angry when he couldn't put Mr. Potato Head's hat on.

A bug eyed Kash Patel was cursing out loud as he tried to figure out where all the parts of Mr. Potato Head should go. To no one's surprise he came in dead last in the test.

There were groans of disgust coming from the audience as J.D. Vance tried to bury his potato in the White House couch without assembling it.

A savage and highly competitive Pete Hegseth tried to make Mr. Potato Head stand at attention despite the fact he couldn't figure out where to put his legs.

Sean Duffy was warned about putting Mr. Potato Head in a MAGA clown car for extra credit. 

Judges disqualified Linda McMahon for not being able to read the rules for the test. 

A mothering Susie Wiles patiently helped Trump assemble his Mr. Potato Head. 

The remaining cabinet members continued to try and assemble their Mr. Potato Heads long after the test was concluded.

As it Stands, what do you think? Should the Trump team take regular cognitive tests like their beloved master? 

Trump's Fantasies Have Become America's Reality

Every night the president of the United States churns out his fantasies on a website for far-right lunatics like himself. 

It's his website, ironically called Truth Social, featuring bizarre AI slop that bears no resemblance to reality, and lurks in cyberspace like a crazed predator.

America's reality is that we have a malicious narcissist in the Oval Office and everyone is afraid of him. His constant lies throw the country (and world) into a chaos that only a madman with no guardrails could cause. 

Congress has been reduced to a cluster of cowards so afraid of Trump their willing to violate the Constitution and do whatever dear leader tells them to do to keep their jobs.

Americans are faced with daily depredations against the rule of law by a president so far advanced with dementia that he falls asleep in the middle of White House meetings. His words are slurred and he has trouble pronouncing names and places. His bruised hands are not from shaking hands with people. He has medical problems beyond being bat shit crazy.   

Despite the struggling economy Trump is busy putting his names on everything from airports to highways. 

He's currently in the process of building monuments to himself in Washington DC and some red states. His gilded age inspired ballroom is an ode to his royal fantasies. Construction of a triumphal Arch (the Arc de Trump) for a conquering hero; plans have been drawn up and are resting on the resolute desk with stacks of other fantasy projects.

In statements only a malicious narcissist would make Trump has made it clear that he owns the Supreme Court and judges throughout the nation. His distain for the Constitution is no secret, but lawmakers still bow down to his highness.

One of the First Felon's fantasies that really cracks me up is that everyone loves him! No. Really. He posts memes to that effect for the benefit of his cult followers. 

Another vomit-worthy fantasy of his is the claim to be a Man of Peace.

The wars that he's supposedly stopped increases every time he goes on a rant about how he should have gotten a Nobel Peace Prize for his peace-keeping efforts. The very idea that Trump promotes peace clashes with reality as we watch the Trump/Epstein war against Iran drag on.

Unfortunately, I suspect the worst is yet to come. It's not like Trump is going to suddenly recover whatever sense he ever had. Doctors will tell you that's not the way this works. He's going to get worse. You can bet on it. 

I'm waiting for the Kalshi Prediction Market website, which his drug addled son Don. Jr. who is a financial advisor there, to take wagers on daddy Trump being canonized by Pope Leo. 

As it Stands, it's Trump's alternate universe and thus far we've all been a captive audience.

Trump's Favorite Corrupt Tactic: 'Move Fast and Break Things'

Since Trump's daddy gave him a fortune to play with Trump has been breaking building laws with impunity. 

From using illegal immigrants (Polish citizens) to build Trump Tower, to going ahead with construction sites before they've been approved by the city and state, he's defied building laws from the start.

You might say it's his real brand. Act now and go to court later. When Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of cheating on real estate transactions and cooking the books, he tied the case up in the courts until he became president and made it go away.

That tactic of building first and facing consequences later recently surfaced when Trump started construction for his big, beautiful ballroom next to the White House this year.

Trump tore down the former East Wing before anyone could stop him and is busy going ahead with the construction of his gilded fantasy despite a court case against the illegal construction. 

His lawyer claimed it was too late to stop the construction because it's so far along. It's a feeble argument and Judge Millet rebuked Trump's lawyer Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Yaakov Roth.

"Let me ask you a straightforward question: that this court, the Supreme Court, no court could stop the building of this ballroom?" asked Millet.

"Yes," Roth replied. "The project is well on its way, with more than 3 million pounds of steel rebar now on site" he told Millet.

"If the government decided to move very quickly to bulldoze the Statue of Liberty there's nothing that can be done?" Millet asked Roth.

"I think that's right, yes," Roth replied, in a moment that sparked audible gasps in the courtroom.

Beyond a standing issue question, Roth argued that blocking the ballroom construction would pose a national security risk that outweighs the concerns raised by the plaintiffs.

That's right. It's a national security risk if Trump's billionaire buddies can't safely play in a gilded ballroom straight out of the corrupt 1920s.  

The Trump regime is asking the appellate judges to throw out a lower court judge's order halting the ballroom's construction after U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled in March that Trump has gone beyond his authority in building the ballroom.

The appeal was successful and the appellate panel allowed the construction to continue. Which brings us to the current court case to stop construction. The court appeared skeptical that Trump has the authority to build the ballroom in the first place.

Who knows how that will go? One of the judges is a Trump appointee so anything could happen.

As it Stands, Trump is basically a smash and grab guy - like a jewel thief - and he's got away with his corrupt tactics since daddy first put money into his tiny, bruised hands.

The White Trash House: 100 Porta-Potties on the White House Lawn Seems About Right

No one knows why 100 porta-potties sprung up on the South Lawn of the White House yesterday.

From what I read the long line of porta-potties are some sort of misunderstanding, or something. I suspect they arrived too early for Trump's UFC match. However, no one seems to want to take credit for their sudden appearance.

Here's what we know.

Trump is planning to have a violent spectacle on his June 14 birthday. It involves setting up a temporary arena on the White House lawn where UFC fighters will beat the snot out of each other in a display of savagery for the First Felon's amusement.

Organizers claim the performance will be a grand patriotic spectacle. The whole bizarre performance literally stinks. Think about the smell of 100 porta-potties lined up on the lawn near spectators. It's going to be ugly. Especially if it's a real hot day and the gnats are out in full force.

When the porta-potties started springing up like decaying mushrooms workers on the UFC stage were confused.

Political commentator Johnny Palmadessa documented the unexpected sight in an Instagram video. "It's metaphoric for anything because, you know, it's some sort of misunderstanding having 100 dumpies on the front lawn of the White House, and that makes sense. That adds up."

His followers quickly turned the portable toilets into a metaphor for the regime itself. 

Quotes: 

- "Nothing says classy like porta potties on the White House lawn. Here's hoping for steamy weather," one wag wrote.

- "Trump has turned the White House into the White Trash House," another viewer suggested.

- "But it is fitting for this shitty maladministration," another viewer summarized.

I agree with them all. Nothing says America is great like Fights on the lawn and porta-potties. Trump's birthday bash coincides with other Freedom 250 events put on by a core of election deniers and Trump minions.

To round out Donnie's Special Day millions of Americans across the nation will be protesting in a NO KINGS parade against him and his treasonous regime.

As for the early appearance of crappers no one will take credit for them. So, they stand silently near the giant hole being dug for a ballroom like MAGA sentinels waiting for Trump's birthday bash.

As it Stands, I'll be providing updates on the NO KINGS protest in future posts.