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Jim
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Retired. Air Force officer veteran of several wars - ask me!

Some thoughts:

Rousseau said: 'When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich.'

People call me liberal as an insult.
-Bring it.
After reading Trump’s disgusting screed about Rob Reiner, really- you don’t need a cognitive test. How about you taking one the measures basic human decency.

Spoiler alert-Trump fails.
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In Trump's latest word vomit screed on his 2-bit social media site, he admitted to having three cognitive tests.

OK, for those sitting in the back row, this is a low bar. The cognitive test essentially determines if you are in the lock down ward of the memory care facility.
December 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Well, that was quite the anti-immigrant rant last night during a rally that was supposed to be about affordability.

Make no mistake-Trump was directly scapegoating immigrants to make up for his failures.

Reminds me of the 1930s Germany.
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Tense afternoon in Kenner, outside of New Orleans, as protesters followed Greg Bovino and Border Patrol around a neighborhood around 3pm today.
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Why are we bantering about if the second boat strike was legal, legitimate, or necessary. Why are we discussing if the men were shipwrecked, calling for "reinforcements", or continuing to fight.
December 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Our national reputation and world standings are in ruins because of this administration full of incompetent fools.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hegseth blames "the fog of war" for the double tap. Fog of War is attributed to Clausewitz and refers to the lack of situational awareness that happens in battle.

Firing a weapon into a situation that you have lost situational awareness is reckless and inexcusable.

Got another excuse?
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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It's been almost two weeks and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On top of all the BS and lies during the cabinet meeting where Trump fell asleep, the administration managed to misspell "SSecretary of [Defense] (I ain't gona say it) .

These are simply not serious people in the most serious jobs in the world.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
They knew.

It has been bugging me why the six congressmen did the "illegal order" PSA. The way it was worded wasn't directed at Sgt Snuffy Smith. It was directed at the commanders and the DOD hierarchy.

So, my guess is the someone tipped them off about the second strike and here we are.
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Do these folks wake up every day looking for ways to be an asshole?
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 14d
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats. n.pr/4iI8PLR
'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The correct response to the allegations made in the Venezuelan incident is to suspend those involved and conduct an impartial investigation.

Not scream “Fake News!” and cover your ears.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Trump repeated he would release his MRI (he won't) and doesn't know what part was imaged but it was "perfect".

Yeah - that sounds totally legit.

My guess it was actually a colonoscopy because he actually is a perfect asshole.
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Pete Hegseth, you in danger, girl.
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It is truly disgusting when in response to allegations of killing survivors of a ship attack, the Scty of Defense says "fake news" and moves on. This entire Venezuela debacle is a shit show of epic proportions.

If you have to explain the nuance of your actions and the law - you are toast.
November 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hey POTUS Grandpa Simpson Release the Epstein files AND your MRI results!

Unless you have something to hide.
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🔥 Trump has thrown everything he has at us. Insulted us, divided us, threatened us, targeted us, & yet he hasn’t even come close to breaking us.

He has revealed the worst in America, but in the process, has also awakened the best.

America will rise.

-Carlos Alvarez-Aranyos, No Kings Co-Founder 👑
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
So many things to unpack from recent tragic events. More finger pointing, no solutions.

But there is a root event.

Congress has a few jobs outlined in the Constitution. One - a budget (need to work on that!). The other is immigration. That I up to Congress.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Anything to please the corporate donors.
November 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Lots of speculation of multiple Republican resignations in the House coming soon. This would change leadership to the Dems.

I think this scenario has a good chance of happening.
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Why couldn’t Trump just “pardon” the turkeys today without being a dick? Is that just too much to ask for?
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Does Pete Hegseth wake up every morning thinking of what new dick move he will do today

Reporting indicates the Pentagon is looking to remove logistical assistance and cut ties with the Boy Scouts.

The Freaking BOY SCOUTS!

Because they support DEI (you know - be nice).
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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If MTG truly believes that she can run for president, she would do well to read the Epstein client list into the congressional record, then move to vacate the Speaker’s chair. Might as well go out with a bang.
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This entire blowup over Mark Kelly had me gobsmacked. What was next, investigating folks for a PSA saying "Don't Drink and Drive!" or "Don't Beat Your Wife!"

Then I remembered - Trump can release the Epstein Files tonight if he wanted to.

Keep your eye on the ball - Release ALL the Epstein Files.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM