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The last lone flame of truth, justice, and reason in this God forsaken world.
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The last lone flame of truth, justice, and reason in this God forsaken world.
lonecandle.com
Secret idiot.
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https://www.patreon.com/LoneCandle?fan_landing=true
"After a few months in the program, Smith was no longer diabetic, and she has now been sober for two and a half years.
Her story highlights the success of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, which launched in North Carolina in March 2022... 1/8
Her story highlights the success of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, which launched in North Carolina in March 2022... 1/8
The Medicaid Program That Saved Money, Turned People’s Health Around — and Got Killed
The end of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot in North Carolina is a story of how MAHA might actually be realized — or not — at the state level.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"After a few months in the program, Smith was no longer diabetic, and she has now been sober for two and a half years.
Her story highlights the success of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, which launched in North Carolina in March 2022... 1/8
Her story highlights the success of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, which launched in North Carolina in March 2022... 1/8
"dummymanders. The idea is that, by spreading a party’s voters more thinly across a greater number of districts in order to pick up more seats, a new map will turn strongholds into potential areas of danger. 1/3
How Redistricting Turned a Setback Into a Bloodbath
The 1894 election cycle holds some key lessons for partisan gerrymanders today.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"dummymanders. The idea is that, by spreading a party’s voters more thinly across a greater number of districts in order to pick up more seats, a new map will turn strongholds into potential areas of danger. 1/3
"Trump is carving out his own brand of capitalism — launching extraordinary federal interventions in the economy through ownership stakes in private companies alongside sweeping tariffs, tax cuts and deregulation. But the way he’s using these tools isn’t really guided by a discernable..strategy 1/2
‘He’s Actually Weakening the Economy’: Why Trump’s Strategy May Fail
A top economist says Trump is doing industrial policy all wrong.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Trump is carving out his own brand of capitalism — launching extraordinary federal interventions in the economy through ownership stakes in private companies alongside sweeping tariffs, tax cuts and deregulation. But the way he’s using these tools isn’t really guided by a discernable..strategy 1/2
According to an Epstein email, Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with a victim. This is where Epstein called Trump "that dog that hasn't barked". 1/6
Trump Might Be F*cked
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
According to an Epstein email, Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with a victim. This is where Epstein called Trump "that dog that hasn't barked". 1/6
France surrenders: Pensions will Devour its Economy and there is nothing to be done
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France surrenders: Pensions will Devour its Economy and there is nothing to be done
YouTube video by VisualEconomik EN
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November 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
France surrenders: Pensions will Devour its Economy and there is nothing to be done
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"Israel’s president and high-ranking military officials on Wednesday condemned attacks a day earlier by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a growing wave of settler violence in the occupied territory. 1/3
Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end
President Isaac Herzog said the violence committed by a “handful” of perpetrators “crosses a red line."
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"Israel’s president and high-ranking military officials on Wednesday condemned attacks a day earlier by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a growing wave of settler violence in the occupied territory. 1/3
‘He Knew’: What Epstein Said About Trump in New Emails
YouTube video by New York Times Podcasts
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November 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"The bipartisan deal to end the funding lapse includes a long-term agreement on just three of the dozen bills lawmakers need to finish each year to keep cash flowing to federal programs. 1/5
The next shutdown threat is around the corner
Most of the federal government will continue running on autopilot through Jan. 30, setting up another showdown.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"The bipartisan deal to end the funding lapse includes a long-term agreement on just three of the dozen bills lawmakers need to finish each year to keep cash flowing to federal programs. 1/5
"In a 2019 email to Wolff, Epstein wrote that “Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever. [O]f course he knew about the girls as he asked ghislaine to stop.” 1/5
The 9 most shocking revelations in the Epstein docs
The emails, released by the House Oversight Committee, include exchanges with dozens of prominent individuals spanning over a decade.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"In a 2019 email to Wolff, Epstein wrote that “Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever. [O]f course he knew about the girls as he asked ghislaine to stop.” 1/5
"Irvington officials spent most of their more than $1 million share of opioid settlement funds not on treatment, prevention, or recovery programs, but on a pair of summer concerts with DJs, luxury trailers, and catered food. 1/3
How opioid settlement money turned into a $600K party fund
Cities and states promised to use opioid settlement money to fight addiction. Instead, they’re spending it on concerts, police cars, and political perks.
reason.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Irvington officials spent most of their more than $1 million share of opioid settlement funds not on treatment, prevention, or recovery programs, but on a pair of summer concerts with DJs, luxury trailers, and catered food. 1/3
Reposted
A 30-year mortgage currently has an interest rate of 6.3%. A reasonable guess it that a 50-year mortgage rate would be about 7.0%.
⇒ The monthly payment on a $500k mortgage:
- 30 years: $3,050 per month
- 50 years: Only $100 less at $2,950 (but 240 months longer).
⇒ The monthly payment on a $500k mortgage:
- 30 years: $3,050 per month
- 50 years: Only $100 less at $2,950 (but 240 months longer).
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A 30-year mortgage currently has an interest rate of 6.3%. A reasonable guess it that a 50-year mortgage rate would be about 7.0%.
⇒ The monthly payment on a $500k mortgage:
- 30 years: $3,050 per month
- 50 years: Only $100 less at $2,950 (but 240 months longer).
⇒ The monthly payment on a $500k mortgage:
- 30 years: $3,050 per month
- 50 years: Only $100 less at $2,950 (but 240 months longer).
"Two reports find that the detention system is failing to provide detainees with adequate food, water, and medical care."
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Senate investigations find medical neglect and other human rights violations in immigration detention centers
Two reports find that the detention system is failing to provide detainees with adequate food, water, and medical care.
reason.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"Two reports find that the detention system is failing to provide detainees with adequate food, water, and medical care."
reason.com/2025/11/03/s...
reason.com/2025/11/03/s...
"Oklahoma lawmakers are suggesting that a new state law aimed at "adult performances" means municipalities must predict what sorts of events might become obscene and preemptively prohibit them. 1/2
Oklahoma's obscenity bait and switch could ban pride parades and public drag shows
These lawmakers expect local authorities to ban "obscenity" before it happens—a recipe for chilling a wide variety of legal speech.
reason.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Oklahoma lawmakers are suggesting that a new state law aimed at "adult performances" means municipalities must predict what sorts of events might become obscene and preemptively prohibit them. 1/2
"Trump has sought to justify the summary execution of suspected drug smugglers by arguing that the US is engaged in an "armed conflict" with criminal organizations that supply prohibited intoxicants. 1/4
Trump says his 'armed conflict' with drug traffickers does not involve 'hostilities'
The government is tying itself in knots to cast murder as self-defense and avoid legal limits on the president's use of the military.
reason.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
"Trump has sought to justify the summary execution of suspected drug smugglers by arguing that the US is engaged in an "armed conflict" with criminal organizations that supply prohibited intoxicants. 1/4
"Air traffic control (ATC) is too important to be vulnerable to politics. Around the world, governments have acknowledged this fact and depoliticized their ATC systems, beginning with the reformist Labor government of New Zealand in 1987. 1/5
America’s longest government shutdown shows why we must free air traffic control from politics
Nations that moved air traffic control out of politics have better tech, no shutdown chaos, and stable funding. Congress keeps choosing dysfunction instead.
reason.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Air traffic control (ATC) is too important to be vulnerable to politics. Around the world, governments have acknowledged this fact and depoliticized their ATC systems, beginning with the reformist Labor government of New Zealand in 1987. 1/5
"prosecutors would have to persuade a jury that there is no reasonable doubt about either of those propositions. It is therefore not surprising that..Halligan's predecessor, was not keen to pursue this case, or that Trump managed to get what he wanted only by intervening at the last minute. 1/4
Federal prosecutors flesh out their case against James Comey. It still looks shaky.
The government posits that the former FBI director tried to conceal his interactions with a friend who was publicly described as an "unofficial media surrogate."
reason.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"prosecutors would have to persuade a jury that there is no reasonable doubt about either of those propositions. It is therefore not surprising that..Halligan's predecessor, was not keen to pursue this case, or that Trump managed to get what he wanted only by intervening at the last minute. 1/4
If you can't humanely treat the mass of people you are arresting on immigration charges, then you should arrest less people. 1/6
Federal judge blasts ‘disgusting’ ICE facility conditions, orders basic humane treatment for detainees
“The evidence has been pretty strong that his facility is no longer just a temporary holding facility,” said U.S. District Court Judge Robert Gettleman. “It has really become a prison.”
reason.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
If you can't humanely treat the mass of people you are arresting on immigration charges, then you should arrest less people. 1/6
"Over the last decade, roughly one in every 10 dollars of budget authority has worn an emergency tag.
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'Emergency' has become Washington’s favorite loophole. It’s costing taxpayers $15 trillion.
What was once meant to be a narrow exception for genuine crises has become a routine pretext for government overreach.
reason.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"Over the last decade, roughly one in every 10 dollars of budget authority has worn an emergency tag.
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""Mamdani won about 62% of the vote among New Yorkers under 30, and more than half among those aged 30 to 44," Spain's El Pais noted in an analysis of the election, which was followed around the world. "By contrast, among voters over 65, he drew just 29%." 1/3
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Mamdani's win suggests a socialist future for Democrats and a rocky one for American politics
The Democratic Party is becoming more socialist. That might not be the worst of our concerns.
reason.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
""Mamdani won about 62% of the vote among New Yorkers under 30, and more than half among those aged 30 to 44," Spain's El Pais noted in an analysis of the election, which was followed around the world. "By contrast, among voters over 65, he drew just 29%." 1/3
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High income people have been leaving New York because it's too expensive to live there and there are too many regulations compared to other places.
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The sinking of New York: massive exodus of talent, companies, and millionaires | @visualeconomiken
YouTube video by VisualEconomik EN
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November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
High income people have been leaving New York because it's too expensive to live there and there are too many regulations compared to other places.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ4i...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ4i...
Algeria & The African Arms Race You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Surging Budgets & Russian Weapons
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Algeria & The African Arms Race You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Surging Budgets & Russian Weapons
YouTube video by Perun
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November 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Algeria & The African Arms Race You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Surging Budgets & Russian Weapons
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_F...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_F...
'We Have a Border for a Reason' | "The Opinions" podcast
YouTube video by The Opinions Podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Comedian EXPOSES the Sad Truth About Young MAGA Voters
YouTube video by Comedian Destroys
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November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nigeria's violence involves herders fighting farmers. Herders have the military advantage so more often slaughter farmers than the other way around.
There's a variety of violence and not all of it fits the herder VS farmer paradigm, and some of it is religiously motivated or facilitated. 1/2
There's a variety of violence and not all of it fits the herder VS farmer paradigm, and some of it is religiously motivated or facilitated. 1/2
Nigeria’s Christian Genocide: Explained.
YouTube video by Warfronts
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November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Nigeria's violence involves herders fighting farmers. Herders have the military advantage so more often slaughter farmers than the other way around.
There's a variety of violence and not all of it fits the herder VS farmer paradigm, and some of it is religiously motivated or facilitated. 1/2
There's a variety of violence and not all of it fits the herder VS farmer paradigm, and some of it is religiously motivated or facilitated. 1/2