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murielm99

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119. My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday.

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:01 PM

6 hrs ago

It was hot, humid and nasty. We were right at the beginning of heat stroke when I got us out of there. We are staying in as much as possible until this weather stabilizes a bit.

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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees [View all] RandySF 23 hrs ago OP

FINGERS CROSSED HAB911 23 hrs ago #1

yes indeed. i hope that speech he plans to give is one of the longest ones he's ever made. that would be great! nt orleans 20 hrs ago #79

In Jesus' name we pray dflprincess 20 hrs ago #84

Bless their hearts. Dave Bowman 20 hrs ago #95

Shame on you with that devil's face there. murielm99 6 hrs ago #118

Dropping dead. What a wonderful birthday gift to America!! AZ8theist 20 hrs ago #91

I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz 31j20b3 6 hrs ago #120

I hope so... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #2

He feels the need to show he can do it? underpants 23 hrs ago #3

Except he can't get anyone to perform PatSeg 20 hrs ago #86

Croak please, dunce... wcmagumba 23 hrs ago #4

This motherfucker is a 12 year old. Stacey Grove 23 hrs ago #5

He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped. diane in sf 19 hrs ago #105

He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink, wnylib 23 hrs ago #6

I hope all 20 attendees rush the stage to cool off and get a drink. Talitha 19 hrs ago #107

Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING? CaliforniaPeggy 22 hrs ago #7

80 yr old man with multiple medical issues giving a "long speech" on a 107 degree humid day. irisblue 22 hrs ago #8

hope Walter Reed has communications issues dave99 18 hrs ago #109

Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches Vogon_Glory 10 hrs ago #112

Gosh that's so dangerous! LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #9

Is this how it is going to happen? Aristus 22 hrs ago #17

"Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt Cha 22 hrs ago #10

Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring livetohike 22 hrs ago #16

That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass Cha 21 hrs ago #40

How about... GopherGal 22 hrs ago #11

Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!! a kennedy 22 hrs ago #12

The guy who wouldn't honor the graves of veterans because it was raining? Aristus 22 hrs ago #13

Possible heat stroke? Emile 22 hrs ago #14

Seems likely to me vapor2 19 hrs ago #104

Get him God. Get him lame54 22 hrs ago #15

If Donald John wants to defy the weather like President William Henry Harrison did in 1841 Vogon_Glory 22 hrs ago #18

Came here to make the same Harrison reference. Music Man 18 hrs ago #111

C'mon, heat stroke! buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #19

I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat. OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #61

TACO RockRaven 22 hrs ago #20

My exact thoughts RR popsdenver 21 hrs ago #57

he's 80 yrs old, it'll still be hot/humid out, and a nice long speech should wear him down nt orleans 20 hrs ago #85

🙏🏻 bamagal62 22 hrs ago #21

Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods mcar 22 hrs ago #22

Could be fun to watch PJMcK 22 hrs ago #23

Go for it, k. Give us something to REALLY celebrate this holiday. niyad 21 hrs ago #24

Talk about karmic. yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #98

Yay!!! With any luck he'll finally give us... SeattleVet 21 hrs ago #25

There is a precedent of US Presidents dying on July 4. TomSlick 21 hrs ago #26

I'd bet on jumbotrons showing pre-recorded Trump Y-M-C-A dancing struggle4progress 21 hrs ago #29

Trump said TomSlick 21 hrs ago #34

He ain't known for bein consistent, and he generally ain't been called on it so much struggle4progress 21 hrs ago #44

Good point. TomSlick 21 hrs ago #47

I think you are correct. The Madcap 20 hrs ago #93

And don't forget those cankles. OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #62

This is his chance to prove his popularity! All of America is breathlessly eager for a two hour Trump speech! struggle4progress 21 hrs ago #27

A two-hour speech? calimary 20 hrs ago #88

Will they be busing in thousands of military? Norrrm 21 hrs ago #28

451F IA8IT 21 hrs ago #30

Except this bunch just bans, not burns! niyad 21 hrs ago #68

Please proceed. (nt) Pinback 21 hrs ago #31

Good. nt Susan Calvin 21 hrs ago #32

Well, it COULD turn out to be the greatest 4th of July celebration of all time.... Escape 21 hrs ago #33

I triple dog dare him. mercuryblues 21 hrs ago #35

Go for it. C_U_L8R 21 hrs ago #36

Gone On the Fourth of July Rastapopoulos 21 hrs ago #37

Orrex, this could be the moment you have been waiting for. . . Stargleamer 21 hrs ago #38

Dancing! yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #100

Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th. 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #39

There is ONE thing I wish he had in common with those two, and JFK. niyad 21 hrs ago #69

Good point. yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #99

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #41

Fun fact: ToxMarz 21 hrs ago #42

🙏 OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #64

I think that's a great idea! Make sure to wear a suit and the whole shebang, Don. Vinca 21 hrs ago #43

Oh Good! Trueblue Texan 21 hrs ago #45

I live about 200 miles south of Medora. BHDem53 21 hrs ago #46

"Pride goeth before a fall." Totally Tunsie 21 hrs ago #48

Do it! Do it! Do it! (I know he won't, but...) Grokenstein 21 hrs ago #49

If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers nuxvomica 21 hrs ago #72

Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz Tree Lady 21 hrs ago #50

He deserves a proper Nazi send off Blue Owl 21 hrs ago #56

shithole may pass out........................ Lovie777 21 hrs ago #51

Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain rpannier 21 hrs ago #52

I'm all for it, has anyone told Trump how presidential he looks in his overcoat? dem4decades 21 hrs ago #53

HEAT STROKE FEVER Blue Owl 21 hrs ago #54

I'm in the "pool" for July 13th FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #55

I'm predicting August 6th Seinan Sensei 19 hrs ago #106

The longer the better quaker bill 21 hrs ago #58

Go for it pal. Make it long, and wear a nice heavy coat. NNadir 21 hrs ago #59

Come on... Dave Id 21 hrs ago #60

I live 20 mi. north of the White House, Current temp. in DC is 90 degrees and "feels like" is 101 degrees. 50 Shades Of Blue 21 hrs ago #63

Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap sakabatou 21 hrs ago #65

Brilliant ! MW67 21 hrs ago #66

He won't be speaking until nearly10pm niyad 21 hrs ago #71

Yet another reason to detest this man Cadfael 21 hrs ago #67

I feel you. FalloutShelter 21 hrs ago #73

Smoke, mirrors and lies. MerryBlooms 21 hrs ago #70

As if... Innocent Smith 21 hrs ago #74

I'm in the minority here....... lastlib 21 hrs ago #75

Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now! danieljsf 20 hrs ago #76

He actually thinks anyone wants a "really long speech"??? He's insane. May he drop deal of heat prostration. pat_k 20 hrs ago #77

Hitler gave a two and a half hour speech in September 1939.. Permanut 20 hrs ago #78

I'm not planning to watch him vomit praise of himself. greatauntoftriplets 20 hrs ago #80

hope anyone who goes to that gopiscrap 20 hrs ago #81

By all means LilElf70 20 hrs ago #82

At this time, let us take a moment to remember President Zachary Taylor and hope that history repeats itself dflprincess 20 hrs ago #83

Large amounts of Diet Coke and lots of water but does he eat fruit? Otherwise, sounds pretty good Deuxcents 20 hrs ago #90

presidents kind of have a history of dying on July 4th........ Takket 20 hrs ago #87

He 'vows'/says lots of things NewEnglandAutumn 20 hrs ago #89

People will leave or just won't go. Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #92

I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS! RB77 20 hrs ago #94

Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it dflprincess 20 hrs ago #97

Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall azureblue 20 hrs ago #96

Best idea he's ever had! FullySupportDems 20 hrs ago #101

Go for it. ColoringFool 20 hrs ago #102

He'll be shaded. The adoring cult will be dropping like flies Bristlecone 20 hrs ago #103

Orrex may finally get his wish jmowreader 18 hrs ago #108

Awesome! Iris 18 hrs ago #110

He is doing the speech at night sabbat hunter 9 hrs ago #113

Would be much more impressive if he would give his long speech while jogging around the green reflecting pool. retread 9 hrs ago #114

LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look Jbraybarten 8 hrs ago #115

Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ... eppur_se_muova 8 hrs ago #116

It's still disgustingly hot and humid, even at 10pm. Plus, the bugs. With the lighting all around him they'll be flying Raftergirl 8 hrs ago #117

My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday. murielm99 6 hrs ago #119

Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter. maxsolomon 5 hrs ago #121

Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService allegorical oracle 5 hrs ago #122

Goodness! In that case, it would be a good idea to double up on the adderall. harumph 5 hrs ago #123

Stop. Don't. Come back. 0rganism 5 hrs ago #124

Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers, Buns_of_Fire 5 hrs ago #125

It would be lovely present for the nation's 250th birthday if Trump dropped dead in the heat. Martin68 5 hrs ago #126

Go for. It Donny. You can do it! Botany 5 hrs ago #127

9:45 pm?? moose65 4 hrs ago #128

This shows extremely bad judgment. returnee 3 hrs ago #129

Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison AZLD4Candidate 40 min ago #130