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senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:16 PM 7 hrs ago

Preview of tonight's speech circa Jon Ossoff just now

Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control and the cost of living continues to rise."

No need to tune in folks. Jon is right.

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Preview of tonight's speech circa Jon Ossoff just now (Original Post) senseandsensibility 7 hrs ago OP
Sad senile old man yelling about his missing participation trophy, surrounded by spineless worms RockRaven 7 hrs ago #1
But one thing we know is that his temper tantrum won't stop senseandsensibility 7 hrs ago #2
Good. I don't want to watch this idiot bitch and moan as usual ... he does it every damn day and frankly, I'm SWBTATTReg 6 hrs ago #3
if they air it and he lies as expected with no pushback moonshinegnomie 6 hrs ago #4
I'd love for Jon to issue a rebuttal, which I am sure he will do on social media. usonian 6 hrs ago #5
Pro-rethug corporate media would then just shine a distracting spotlight on Jon. The rebuttal will be in the ancianita 4 hrs ago #31
Yes, IF the networks show it senseandsensibility 3 hrs ago #33
I can see "President Ossoff" in his future Grim Chieftain 6 hrs ago #6
I was surprised that he is 39? senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #7
We certainly need someone who has a stake in what this country looks like in 30-40 years. ForgoTheConsequence 5 hrs ago #9
DEFINITELY what we need right now. calimary 4 hrs ago #32
I said that when he gave an impressive speech during his first election. Felt like allegorical oracle 5 hrs ago #13
For those that know him, we would be thrilled, but he would have to want it really badly first. DFW 5 hrs ago #16
Instead of watch, I'll wait for the hilarious highlights Dr. T 5 hrs ago #8
This is very weird. I just checked the prime-time lineup on Fox and no mention of Trump at 9. Vinca 5 hrs ago #10
That's what my hubby told me this morning senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #21
Yes we all know it's going to be Chump's usual lies and BS FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #11
They seem completely mum about it senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #23
This might be an unpopular opinion . . . Gaytano70 5 hrs ago #12
I think so too Renew Deal 5 hrs ago #15
Good point...in his current deteriorating condition and with all the issues he's causing, allegorical oracle 5 hrs ago #18
That is the correct message Renew Deal 5 hrs ago #14
My local Comcast cable guide isn't showing the speech either, but Deminpenn 5 hrs ago #17
I'll be outside..... SergeStorms 5 hrs ago #19
I have to organize my sock drawer senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #24
Might be time to pluck my eyebrows. calimary 2 hrs ago #34
I think it'll be the "cut for time" speech he wanted to give on July 4th... Drum 5 hrs ago #20
Isn't 9pm past his medication and bed time? Luz 5 hrs ago #22
I feel explosive diarrhea coming on! BidenRocks 5 hrs ago #25
just saw this on bsky: orleans 5 hrs ago #26
"No need to tune in". Thanks, I never intended to. Dave Bowman 5 hrs ago #27
Do not give him the satisfaction of higher ratings (something he craves). He deserves to be shunned. waterwatcher123 5 hrs ago #28
Yes, but apparently there is a decent chance that no one is even going to carry it. senseandsensibility 5 hrs ago #29
Maybe it will just be a pitch for new NFT Trump trading cards... Zorro 4 hrs ago #30

RockRaven

(20,208 posts)
1. Sad senile old man yelling about his missing participation trophy, surrounded by spineless worms
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:21 PM
7 hrs ago

who have slapped one together for him to try to stop the temper tantrum.

senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
2. But one thing we know is that his temper tantrum won't stop
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:29 PM
7 hrs ago

I'm glad that it appears that the networks are giving serious consideration to not airing this.

SWBTATTReg

(26,605 posts)
3. Good. I don't want to watch this idiot bitch and moan as usual ... he does it every damn day and frankly, I'm
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:48 PM
6 hrs ago

sick and tired of his ranting and raving. Put anything else on TV, it would be loads better. The American people deserve better, far better.

moonshinegnomie

(4,219 posts)
4. if they air it and he lies as expected with no pushback
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:08 PM
6 hrs ago

then they should lose their licenses for the network owned stations. unlike jimmy kimmel they are letting a known liar continue to lie on their stations. that not part of acting in the public interest

usonian

(27,579 posts)
5. I'd love for Jon to issue a rebuttal, which I am sure he will do on social media.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:33 PM
6 hrs ago

And it will be STUPENDOUS!

ancianita

(43,462 posts)
31. Pro-rethug corporate media would then just shine a distracting spotlight on Jon. The rebuttal will be in the
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:05 PM
4 hrs ago

form of fact-checking by media anyway.

It would be better to a) let the public's conscience be shocked for a while, b) let the speech stand alone, then c) use it for midterm campaigns.

senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
33. Yes, IF the networks show it
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:58 PM
3 hrs ago

give Jon equal time! But it looks like they're not gonna show it. If they hold firm, we have major trump tantrums incoming.

ForgoTheConsequence

(5,244 posts)
9. We certainly need someone who has a stake in what this country looks like in 30-40 years.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:49 PM
5 hrs ago

If you’re a Republican in your 80s, you’re content with sucking as much out of the system for yourself and leaving the country in ruins.

calimary

(91,789 posts)
32. DEFINITELY what we need right now.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:09 PM
4 hrs ago

Jon Ossoff just might be giving us a glimpse of America’s future White House leadership.

allegorical oracle

(6,789 posts)
13. I said that when he gave an impressive speech during his first election. Felt like
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:58 PM
5 hrs ago

I did when Obama was first running for office. Nobody else seemed to notice Jon and that puzzled me...'tho the folks in GA did elect him.

DFW

(60,969 posts)
16. For those that know him, we would be thrilled, but he would have to want it really badly first.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:00 PM
5 hrs ago

Mark Kelly is up for re-election in 2028. I don't know if Arizona law allows him to run for both Senator and President at the same time. There are several others who might run as well. Jon is not even 40 yet. He has time, and I think he is making brilliant use of his time right now. I was talking to one of his colleagues on the phone this morning who is downright certain of Jon's re-election. I'm not quite THERE yet, but I do think it has never looked better for him. The media love him (for now, anyway), and he plays them like a fiddle. Actually, a Kelly-Ossoff ticket in 2028 would be a perfect formula for a 16 year Democratic White House run. But I am not a gambling man, and if I were, at this point, I wouldn't give that a 2% chance of becoming reality. No one has THAT much good fortune!

Dr. T

(886 posts)
8. Instead of watch, I'll wait for the hilarious highlights
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:46 PM
5 hrs ago

on Kimmel, the Daily Show, and maybe MS NOW.

Vinca

(54,667 posts)
10. This is very weird. I just checked the prime-time lineup on Fox and no mention of Trump at 9.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:53 PM
5 hrs ago

Hannity is on, so maybe it's a given they'll be slobbering over it, but it's odd this kind of address is being given and isn't advertised.

senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
21. That's what my hubby told me this morning
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:17 PM
5 hrs ago

It seems like all the networks and cable are holding back, waiting for each other to commit. No one wants to be the first one to say they're gonna show this debacle.

FakeNoose

(43,493 posts)
11. Yes we all know it's going to be Chump's usual lies and BS
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:56 PM
5 hrs ago

Last edited Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:19 PM - Edit history (1)

Why is Chump getting the free airtime? Because he's demanding it and the major networks are too chickenshit to tell him "no!"

But they said "no" to President Joe Biden, and I believe they also refused PBO at least once, so they do understand how to use the word. I think the American viewers need to click off their TV sets as soon as Chump comes on, and make it clear to the networks that we'll have NONE OF THIS!

Once they get the message, maybe they'll tell Chump "no" a little easier next time. So turn your TV off by about 9:05 P.M. or whenever Chump starts speaking.

EDIT TO ADD: I see that both NBC and ABC have announced they won't cover this live, so it's only CBS, FOX and (I'm guessing) CNN and other cable news sources.

I will have CBS on my TV at 9 p.m. and I'll click them off as soon as Chump comes on the screen.

senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
23. They seem completely mum about it
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:22 PM
5 hrs ago

Like they're leaving their options open until the last minute. I don't trust them, but I would love to be surprised!

Gaytano70

(1,331 posts)
12. This might be an unpopular opinion . . .
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 03:56 PM
5 hrs ago

I think this speech is going to help us solidify the truth in the public's minds that shitstain is a demented, psychotic, senile mental patient. Only his most obnoxious supporters, a dwindling minority anyway, will cheer for this. So, let the psycho dribble his tired lies for the 9000th time. Our response will BURY HIM (get it, Jon!)

allegorical oracle

(6,789 posts)
18. Good point...in his current deteriorating condition and with all the issues he's causing,
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:02 PM
5 hrs ago

it's possible he'll lose more MAGAt adoration.

Deminpenn

(17,682 posts)
17. My local Comcast cable guide isn't showing the speech either, but
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:00 PM
5 hrs ago

I'd be shocked if CBS and FoxNews, at least, don't broadcast it live.

Drum

(10,853 posts)
20. I think it'll be the "cut for time" speech he wanted to give on July 4th...
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:14 PM
5 hrs ago

He couldn’t abide that the weather pre-empted him, the big baby.

orleans

(37,632 posts)
26. just saw this on bsky:
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:31 PM
5 hrs ago

Ossoff: "Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year-old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control & the cost of living continues to rise.."

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-16T18:11:07.924Z


senseandsensibility

(26,285 posts)
29. Yes, but apparently there is a decent chance that no one is even going to carry it.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:39 PM
5 hrs ago

Now, wouldn't that be a shame?

Zorro

(19,068 posts)
30. Maybe it will just be a pitch for new NFT Trump trading cards...
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:48 PM
4 hrs ago

Only 99 bucks apiece.

They're something every patriot should buy...

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