Blue Dot in Red State
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Retired; the blue dot in red state; midwest, volunteering & mentoring undergrads, grads, alums; Indiana Fever Fan. BS, PhD in engineering, MBA in strategy, fifty years employed in automotive electronics; Love Baroque music. Love travel, 2 kids, 7 grands.
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PLEASE read this one. Kinda required reading. If you agree, which I hope you do, print in color and magnetically attach to your refrigerator. It is marvelous and very clear to all who visit: this is what we stand for. PERIOD.
(WaPo: free). Once again the vindictive and vengeful Trump will not allow Democratic governors into.a traditional bipartisan Gov meeting. I find it impossible to say anything positive about this asshole. Cheat, felon, massive liar, self-centered to a fault, ignorant, etc. LOSER.
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Trump plans to keep Democratic governors out of traditionally bipartisan meeting
The White House did not say why Democratic governors were not invited to the meeting with Trump. In addition, at least two Democrats were uninvited to a dinner, their offices said.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
(WaPo: free). Once again the vindictive and vengeful Trump will not allow Democratic governors into.a traditional bipartisan Gov meeting. I find it impossible to say anything positive about this asshole. Cheat, felon, massive liar, self-centered to a fault, ignorant, etc. LOSER.
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(Roll Call). Trump has done it again in terms of making deals WITHOUT including Congress. This time deals with drugs and drug makers.
Trump couldn’t find a Men’s Room if you drew him a map and LED him to the urinal. Hopeless.
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Trump couldn’t find a Men’s Room if you drew him a map and LED him to the urinal. Hopeless.
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Trump’s drug pricing plan gets lukewarm reception
Trump's plan is to establish “most favored nation” pricing to bring U.S. prescription drug pricing more in line with what other countries pay.
rollcall.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
(Roll Call). Trump has done it again in terms of making deals WITHOUT including Congress. This time deals with drugs and drug makers.
Trump couldn’t find a Men’s Room if you drew him a map and LED him to the urinal. Hopeless.
rollcall.com/2026/02/09/t...
Trump couldn’t find a Men’s Room if you drew him a map and LED him to the urinal. Hopeless.
rollcall.com/2026/02/09/t...
(Roll Call). Looks like there maybe testimony this week about DHS, ICE and the killings in Minneapolis. I’d bet that the Administration telling the truth will be a real challenge, given the amount of photos and videos that contradict their previous statements.
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Congress set to drill down on immigration enforcement at hearings
Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.
rollcall.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM
(Roll Call). Looks like there maybe testimony this week about DHS, ICE and the killings in Minneapolis. I’d bet that the Administration telling the truth will be a real challenge, given the amount of photos and videos that contradict their previous statements.
rollcall.com/2026/02/09/c...
rollcall.com/2026/02/09/c...
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
(YouGov). (Click on graph below to enlarge it). Fascinating depiction of politicians position on the political grid.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
(YouGov). (Click on graph below to enlarge it). Fascinating depiction of politicians position on the political grid.
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I want to live in a country where using Spanish in a 15-minute halftime performance doesn't cause more outrage than men r*ping children for decades.
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I want to live in a country where using Spanish in a 15-minute halftime performance doesn't cause more outrage than men r*ping children for decades.
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Epstein file appearances:
Donald Trump: 38,000
Peter Attia: 1,700
Bill Clinton: 1,000
Ronald Lauder: 900
Prince Andrew: 850
Steve Tisch: 400
Elon Musk: 60
Bill Gates: 55
Donald Trump: 38,000
Peter Attia: 1,700
Bill Clinton: 1,000
Ronald Lauder: 900
Prince Andrew: 850
Steve Tisch: 400
Elon Musk: 60
Bill Gates: 55
February 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Epstein file appearances:
Donald Trump: 38,000
Peter Attia: 1,700
Bill Clinton: 1,000
Ronald Lauder: 900
Prince Andrew: 850
Steve Tisch: 400
Elon Musk: 60
Bill Gates: 55
Donald Trump: 38,000
Peter Attia: 1,700
Bill Clinton: 1,000
Ronald Lauder: 900
Prince Andrew: 850
Steve Tisch: 400
Elon Musk: 60
Bill Gates: 55
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He was protecting another American citizen, and they murdered him.
January 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
He was protecting another American citizen, and they murdered him.
Trump is an ungrateful and stupid ass…pure and simple. Can’t expect anything he says to make sense.
🔴 When is America and the WORLD going to finally have the courage to say out loud, what is in plain sight??
THIS ONE is a Russian asset. A 'Manchurian Candidate'. 🤷🏻♂️
I mean ...
There is no such President anywhere in the world, like this. 👇🏼
THIS ONE is a Russian asset. A 'Manchurian Candidate'. 🤷🏻♂️
I mean ...
There is no such President anywhere in the world, like this. 👇🏼
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Trump is an ungrateful and stupid ass…pure and simple. Can’t expect anything he says to make sense.
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1/3 "PUBLIC CITIZEN:" We just sued the Trump regime over another element of its illegal immigration “policy.”
It's the 32nd lawsuit Public Citizen has filed against the administration since Donald Trump returned to power.
The Trump regime is waging a campaign of terror against people in America
It's the 32nd lawsuit Public Citizen has filed against the administration since Donald Trump returned to power.
The Trump regime is waging a campaign of terror against people in America
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
1/3 "PUBLIC CITIZEN:" We just sued the Trump regime over another element of its illegal immigration “policy.”
It's the 32nd lawsuit Public Citizen has filed against the administration since Donald Trump returned to power.
The Trump regime is waging a campaign of terror against people in America
It's the 32nd lawsuit Public Citizen has filed against the administration since Donald Trump returned to power.
The Trump regime is waging a campaign of terror against people in America
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64 was the original official death toll for Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria. It was later revised to 2,975.
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Hurricane Maria death toll controversy - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM
64 was the original official death toll for Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria. It was later revised to 2,975.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurrica...
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REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
(WSJ). An interesting article about the economy, where it might go in the future, and the forces at play.
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
The Road to Dow 50000 Was Perilous. What’s Next Could be Rockier.
The AI boom that pushed stocks higher is turning into a pressure point.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
(WSJ). An interesting article about the economy, where it might go in the future, and the forces at play.
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
(Time: hope you can open). Trump again lashing out at Bad Bunny, probably jealous at the great show and stunning numbers of viewers of Bunny’s viewers versus Trump’s alt programming. Will Trump ever grow up? NOPE.
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Trump Lashes Out at Bad Bunny's Historic Super Bowl Set
Trump labeled it “absolutely terrible” and “one of the worst ever.”
time.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
(Time: hope you can open). Trump again lashing out at Bad Bunny, probably jealous at the great show and stunning numbers of viewers of Bunny’s viewers versus Trump’s alt programming. Will Trump ever grow up? NOPE.
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CAN.NOT.WAIT.FOR.NOV.2026
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
CAN.NOT.WAIT.FOR.NOV.2026
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Trump: Once an IDIOT, always an IDIOT.
Donald Trump the guy named 38,000 times in the Epstein report criticized Bad Bunny’s dancing. Yes the guy who wanted to fuck his daughter thought bad bunny was a bad look for America lol. Now he wants to protect the young children? Bitch please.
Trump crashes out over Bad Bunny’s halftime show
February 9, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Trump: Once an IDIOT, always an IDIOT.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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loved every second of Bad Bunny. That message of inclusion and a celebration of cultures like Puerto Rico’s is just what America needs right now. Plus, his music just gets you in motion. 10/10
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
loved every second of Bad Bunny. That message of inclusion and a celebration of cultures like Puerto Rico’s is just what America needs right now. Plus, his music just gets you in motion. 10/10
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"The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting on Monday" 2/10.
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"The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting on Monday" 2/10.
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Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files
The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
apnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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"The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting on Monday" 2/10.
apnews.com/article/epst...
"The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting on Monday" 2/10.
apnews.com/article/epst...
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WHY has no one in the Epstein Files been charged? Epstein and his girlfriend, and literally no one else.
DOJ has spent more time and resources protecting the criminals than investigating them. Even as a blanket cover-up it doesn't make sense.
DOJ has spent more time and resources protecting the criminals than investigating them. Even as a blanket cover-up it doesn't make sense.
February 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
WHY has no one in the Epstein Files been charged? Epstein and his girlfriend, and literally no one else.
DOJ has spent more time and resources protecting the criminals than investigating them. Even as a blanket cover-up it doesn't make sense.
DOJ has spent more time and resources protecting the criminals than investigating them. Even as a blanket cover-up it doesn't make sense.
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Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
(The Guardian). Need as much action from Conrgress, DEMs, lawyers, courts to stop Trump from “nationalizing’ elections, in those states and cities where he thinks he will loose.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
(The Guardian). Need as much action from Conrgress, DEMs, lawyers, courts to stop Trump from “nationalizing’ elections, in those states and cities where he thinks he will loose.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Even Trump chose to watch Bad Bunny sted of Kid Rock
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Even Trump chose to watch Bad Bunny sted of Kid Rock