Dumbasses Talking Politics

Donald Trump has some big wins in Asia so far this week. Let's talk about it. The deal involving TikTok might be done. I do have my doubts. And Zorhan Mamdani lies about Islamophobia to gain sympathy but only makes an ass out of himself.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

A huge gambling scandal has hit the NBA. This is not going to be a huge surprise for most people. An illegal alien truck driver kills three more Americans on a freeway in California. And CNN digs up a new feminist talking point.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Left-wing political violence continues, and we know where it is coming from. They keep saying it.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search    

In the wake of The Big Beautiful Bill going into affect and the government shutdown, a new trend is going off on TikTok: People bitching about not getting their food stamps. The Department of Justice has decide to do what the local court systems won't. And you might be asking what those people were protesting at the "No Kings" protest. Turns out a lot of the protesters didn't know either.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

A massive robbery takes place in France. The United Nations globalists almost got away with a huge global tax. And a shocking report comes out about our children's gender proclivities. It will shock you. Or, it won't.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Hamas is already breaking the terms of the ceasefire in Gaza. And it is their own "citizens" that are suffering. Let's go through the list of criminal illegal aliens that were arrested this week. And a guy who has been driving a truck for eight years can't get his commercial drivers license. I'll let you guess why.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The New York Times is whining that judges are confused by the Supreme Court's decisions. I'll tell you these judges have no business being judges. Los Angeles has found another reason to waste tax payer money and no one seems all that upset by it. And California has decided to trash the Second Amendment. Luckily, there's the NRA.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The Left constantly thinks they are morally and intellectually superior to our Founding Fathers. I have a quote that will prove to disprove their feelings and their policies. Columbus Day has brought out the nut jobs. And the Right is finally playing by the Left's rules.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

There is hope and joy in Israel today and Donald Trump is getting all the credit! President Trump brings back an old American holiday. Happy Columbus Day folks! And Democrats are fuming about what Trump is doing during the government shutdown. Hey, FAFO!   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

A peace plan, brokered by the United States, has been accepted by Hamas. Let's go over the details. The arsonist that started Palisades fire has been caught. And more examples of criminals getting away with murder...literally.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Left wing violence continues to be a huge threat as a man is arrested in Washington D.C. with a cache of explosives. Katie Porter gives California a reason not to vote for her. And illegal aliens feel so comfortable in blue cities, they are openly calling for contracts on Border Patrol agents.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Jimmy Kimmel's late night show is back on the hot seat. There is no justice for a Supreme Court Justice. And another Democrat wants to kill Republicans and everyone seems OK with it.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Bad Bunny is hosting the Super Bowl halftime show. So what?   The government shutdown continues due to Democrat obstruction. Nobody is quite sure why, including Democrats. And Chicago and Oregon are trying to end Trump's "fascism" through the courts. But do these Leftist states have a case? Let's look at the actual laws they are using.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The WNBA can't seem to take the opportunity to be a legitimate sports league. Pope Leo is being wishy-washy when it comes to bad behavior. And Great Britain is running into a little problem they haven't had to deal with since the 6th century. Gee, I wonder what changed.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The Left and all their reforms protecting criminals may be facing a backlash from the victims and their families. We get a major surprise about the would be assassin of Brett Kavanaugh... ...and this might have given the Trump administration a good idea.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

I just got back from our trip to New York. I ended up catching a cold, ugh! Let's talk about the trip and some of the takeaways about the culture and politics of New Yorkers.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The Charlie Kirk's memorial service was held yesterday. Of all the speeches, Stephen Miller speech pretty much summed everything up. Leftist violence continues to ramp up. And  Trump looks to end trans violence, but people are going to have to be a little more open to it, especially on the right.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search

The Federal Reserve makes a big, but expected, move to shake the economy awake. ICE is making great strides in cleaning our streets from illegal alien thugs. Let's go over a few of them. And free speech might be under attack from an unlikely source.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

I'm back! House is bought and we have moved in! My office is finally together! It is time to get back to work!   Unfortunately, I come back under the worst circumstances.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search    

Texas passes their redistricting map, Democrats respond by doing what they've always done. President Trump just signed some pretty serious Executive Orders. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia is about to be deported...again. What took so long?   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Jim Acosta shows us why he is no longer employed. California is suffering through the consequences of a high minimum wage. Will they learn anything? Of course not. And a student from Clemson University gets some justice and rich. But is this really true justice.

Politicians are responding to the beatdown at the Cincinnati Music Festival. Anti-white violence will be alive and well. ICE makes a huge bust that no one in the media is going to talk about. And Democrats in Texas face a tough challenge. So what do they do? I don't think you'll be surprised.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

We have a new idiot politician on the scene. Let's hear what he has to say. And the Sydney Sweeney controversy is expanding as other companies are going the way of American Eagle.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Donald Trump continues winning and the media has no idea how to handle it. Kamala Harris paves the way for a 2028 presidential run. And when should we and shouldn't we bring race up as a subject of a story.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Major League Baseball loses a legend and a really good guy. Donald Trump is in Scotland and gets some major wins. And a judge makes an insane ruling about the defunding of Planned Parenthood.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search

A rock legend leaves this world. As a Gen Xer who loves rock, I have some thoughts. Democrats can't keep the reason why they really want illegal aliens in this country a secret. They keep telling us. And President Trump keeps coming up with great ideas and he keeps winning.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Zorhan Mamdani is saying some pretty atrocious things, yet he is still probably going to be mayor of New York. Amazing! The violence against Americans by illegal aliens continues. And the Los Angeles mayor gets fooled by one of those she's trying to protect.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Donald Trump signs a couple of big bills into laws. More wins. Late night television loses a "celebrated icon." At least that's what the media is calling him.  And another conspiracy theory sounds like it is true. I have some ideas on what we need to do.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

I need to create a new segment. We are going to try it out today! Mexico wants to make some money off the death of one of their citizens illegally in the country. Let's talk about why that's not going to work. And the insurgency by radical Islam is growing and we are doing nothing about it.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

The Jeffry Epstein case is heating up and Donald Trump can't figure out what all the fuss is about. I'll let him in on why there's so much fuss. Rep. Hank Johnson tries to join the latest Democratic trend. It's truly horrible. And the Trump administration proposes a new "pro-family" policy. I'm not liking it too much.

Tariffs are finally hitting the economy. What will be the next step by the Trump administration. Gavin Newsom keeps telling us that illegal aliens are the backbone of the Californian economy. I argue that is the primary reason California needs to deport illegal aliens. And Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, feels real bad for illegal aliens too afraid to go to work in her city. That's means there's going to be a tax hike.

The Los Angeles Times and the media have made fools of themselves once again. This time, they seem to be lying to protect slavery and child exploitation. Let's see what they are saying.   Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd   Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd   Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Oh the irony as Mexican citizens protest immigration into Mexico by Americans and Central Americans. The Trump administration is finally doing something about China buying land in the United States. And these bloody judges just keep overstepping their bounds.   Follow my Rumble channel for extras from the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd   Visit the website for show notes, videos, and links to the stories: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

I got some huge news about a deportation of a famous Mexican this week. The shock with my family shook our Independence Day. Then I found out why. Donald Trump is ending one of the dumbest policies at the airport. And the Supreme Court continues to put a muzzle on these damn district court judges.

The Left doesn't even wait for the victims of the Texas flood to be found before they go out and blame Trump and racism for the flood. Turns out both claims are asinine.  An argument for gun control comes from an unlikely source after a shooting in Philadelphia and the argument is about as coherent as all the other arguments. And the violence is escalating from the hard Left.

A horrible flood strike Texas. Donald Trump makes a big announcement concerning national parks. And the Big Beautiful Bill is signed into law. Let's talk about what is in the bill.   Visit my Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the official website for show notes, videos, and all links: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

Alligator Alcatraz is almost up and running and will hold some of the most dangerous illegal aliens in the country until they get deported. I have a story about one. Alligator Alcatraz is not only going to break illegal aliens hopes of a pleasant life in the United States, it has broken a bunch of low-IQ individuals on the Left. And Republicans sure know how to lose a sure bet.   Visit my Rumble channel to view videos from the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics   Visit the website to get all the show notes, videos, and links to the stories: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

The legal community is just flooding us with news today. Though I haven't mentioned all these cases before, it is worth talking about. There are some lessons we can learn. And California governor, Gavin Newsom, is trying to save face a year before he leaves office and prepares for a presidential run in 2028.   Watch videos from the podcast on my Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics Visit the official website to view show notes, videos, and links to stories: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

The Trump administration finally does what should have been done 10 years ago. After getting their ass kicked, Iran is trying to control their restless population in the way most tyrants do And it's Independence Day this week! That means we are being told we have to protest...for some reason.

A horrible tragedy takes place in Idaho. I am going to guess that we are never going to hear why it happened from the press. The Big Beautiful bill passes through the Senate. And Trump just keeps winning.   Visit my Rumble channel to watch videos from the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics   Visit the official website to see all the show notes, videos, and links to the stories: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com

The Supreme Court rules on Trump's Executive Order on birth right citizenship. This is a huge win, but the win has nothing to do with birth right citizenship. Let's talk about it. 

The anti-abortion cause gets another big win from the Supreme Court. President gets a big win at the NATO summit in Europe. And Marco Rubio educated Democrats on the Constitution.   Watch videos from the podcast on Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics Visit the website to view show noted, videos, and links. https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

New York is going to hell and a hand basket. The media keeps throwing water on the success of Trump's bombing of Iran's nuclear sites, but the IAEA has more news proving the successes. And expect more conspiracy theories like the one we are going to talk about.   Watch the videos from the podcast on Rumble. https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics   Visit the official website to view show noted, videos, and links. https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

Well, it looks like Donald Trump prevented World War III, and it only took 48 hours. The media and Dems continue to beclown themselves.  And the WNBA makes themselves more irrelevant by the minute.

Federal district judges continue to over-steps their boundaries. And the United States shows the world (and Iran) that it is still the big boy on the block.   Way more on Rumble. I just didn't have time to get through it all. https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics   All videos, links, and show notes can be found on the official website. https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

An Australian man is deported from the United States. There is not a lot of sympathy for him. "Doctors" want to replace the word for "obese" because of the sadness it causes those who are obese. And the backlash against yesterday's Supreme Court decision on trans-ing kids is happening. Unfortunately for them, the backlash just proves the Supreme Court's point.

New York is investigating a major crime: Enforcing the law. In a juxtaposition of how the law works in the woke world, Oregon has decided child murder is not a big deal if the murderer is the right race. And the Supreme Court has made a ruling on a major culture war topic.

We are finding out a little more about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and it sounds like he never needed to work at Home Depot when he was deported. California Democrats are going out of their way to discourage anyone from joining the police department. And Brandon Johnson has made a big announcement on the heels of Juneteenth.

The Los Angeles Riots have expanded to other Left wing cities. And people are dying. Another politically motivated murder happened this weekend. Hmm, which side did it come from. And Major League Baseball has not learned its lesson when it comes to Pride Month.   Watch some of the podcast on Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics   Visit my website for show notes, videos, and links. https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

We may be looking as Israel finally bringing Iran into irrelevance. And, how absurd can our government's bureaucracies be? I have a story that will show you.   There will be some follow up videos on Rumble. Take a look.  https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics Visit my website for links, show notes, and videos: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com  

The riots continue throughout the country. California has even tried to flex its muscle, but its not working. A new narrative by rioters and Mexico is coming out. It is that Mexico owns California. These people need to learn a book or just listen to this podcast because we are going to talk about it. And Greta Thunberg's little drama has played out and ended. What an embarrassment.