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Brandon Caples
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Interested in data/analytics, frontend development, and marketing automation. Currently a nonprofit email developer.
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
TRUMP: “We could do for plenty of other wars, but we'll start with those two. Maybe someday somebody else will add a couple of more, 'cause we won a lot of good ones.”

[NOBODY]: …

TRUMP: “And the other thing is, we fired thousands of people … sadists. They were sick people. They were thieves.”
Trump discusses Biden, changes name of holiday in Veterans Day speech - UPI.com
President Donald Trump mentioned political correctness, Biden and renaming Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery after laying a wreath.
www.upi.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The penny is so irrelevant that small businesses put up signs asking for exact change when they're low on pennies.
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva finally being sworn in today (after 7 weeks of stalling by Mike Johnson), it's time to force a House vote on the Epstein files.
Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew, mentioned Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondenc...
ground.news
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
President Trump has promised $2,000 checks to low earners by using tariff revenue. But that revenue is projected to be less than what those checks would cost, if using $100k/yr as a benchmark.
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
THE EPSTEIN LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE REPUBLICANS.
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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The days of thanking veterans today and forgetting them tomorrow has to come to an end.
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The regime is infringing on religious rights.
“In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after faith leaders were denied entry to the building for the third time on Friday.”
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I can't wait to see what the president does about groceries.
A $40,000 car with a 15-year loan at the current average interest rate of 9.4% would cost you $75,000 🤦‍♂️ Have fun with that
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“President Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment … The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out.”
Reagan-appointed judge accuses Trump White House of "assault on the rule of law"
"What Nixon did episodically and covertly ... Trump now does routinely and overtly," Judge Wolf writes in op-ed.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Yesterday was the anniversary of Kristallnacht, when the Nazis destroyed thousands of Jewish homes and businesses overnight.

Modern Nazis have historically used Kristallnacht as an excuse for more violence while Jewish people pray for the day to pass peacefully.
Survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism
Walter Bingham, George Shefi and Paul Alexander gathered at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem to share their stories ahead of the November 9 anniversary of Kristallnacht.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Trump is probably going to continue blaming Democrats for the shutdown and use the “deal” last night as proof that they had the power all along to end it.
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Senate Democrats just gave up their political capital for nothing in return.
Agree.

Sen Hassan, asked what will happen if Republicans don't carry out the deal, "Well, shame on them."

This is not what people were mobilizing for on Oct 18.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Tomorrow is supposed to be 26° cooler than today. 🥶
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I'm actually at a loss for words. The Trump administration is now taking food away from poor families — food paid for by their state. I just can't believe how cruel this government is.
Trump administration says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration has instructed states that they must "immediately undo any steps" that were taken to provide full SNAP benefits to low-income Americans, saying states were "unauthorized."
ground.news
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
IAH (Houston) is my least favorite airport. There's no signage anywhere.

I was also complaining about TSA being rude, but my dad reminded me that they're not being paid. I'd be angry, too.
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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For Trump: Seafood towers at Mar-A-Lago

For Americans: Bread lines
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Three children were killed by lawn darts in the 70’s and they were banned in the US.

ChatGPT has caused how many deaths at this point?

If corporations are people, why aren’t we holding them criminally liable?
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“The Great Dechurching” is on sale for $4.97 on Amazon right now.

This book illuminates the reasons for the various groups of people who've left the American church over the past few decades — and how best to minister to them.
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?: Davis, Jim, Graham, Michael, Burge, Ryan P., Collin Hansen: 9780310147435: Amazon.com: Books
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? [Davis, Jim, Graham, Michael, Burge, Ryan P., Collin Hansen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on quali...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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If only the Speaker put half as much energy into governing as he does into avoiding work.

He still hasn’t sworn in Representative-elect Grijalva, people are hungry, planes are grounded, and Republicans are on vacation.

They’re showing you exactly who they are. Believe them.
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Looks like the Supreme Court got confused about which side of this emergency needs the help.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Why are ICE agents being paid during the shutdown, but not air traffic controllers? 🤨
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM