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We live 5 miles down a dirt road, and the last mile is a dead-end. We are surrounded by a national forest. Not off-grid but almost.
Trump and ICE want to deny due process. That is the same thing Trump relied on repeatedly. It is the height of hypocrisy that he wants to deny it to anyone. Trump is a cockwomble.
April 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump and ICE want to deny due process. That is the same thing Trump relied on repeatedly. It is the height of hypocrisy that he wants to deny it to anyone. Trump is a cockwomble.
First I do not condone violence.
We need to call out hypocrisy. Calling this terrorism by the same people who called January 6 insurrectionists Patriots is the height of hypocrisy. The pardons only invited the attacks on a Tesla Dealership.
abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-veh...
We need to call out hypocrisy. Calling this terrorism by the same people who called January 6 insurrectionists Patriots is the height of hypocrisy. The pardons only invited the attacks on a Tesla Dealership.
abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-veh...
Attorney general calls Tesla arson attacks 'nothing short of domestic terrorism'
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with continuous acts of vandalism, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
abcnews.go.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
First I do not condone violence.
We need to call out hypocrisy. Calling this terrorism by the same people who called January 6 insurrectionists Patriots is the height of hypocrisy. The pardons only invited the attacks on a Tesla Dealership.
abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-veh...
We need to call out hypocrisy. Calling this terrorism by the same people who called January 6 insurrectionists Patriots is the height of hypocrisy. The pardons only invited the attacks on a Tesla Dealership.
abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-veh...
When the continuing resolution to fund the government gets to the Senate, the Democrats should not filibuster. Let the GOP unite and pass it with a simple majority. Then, they own the budget without any Democratic votes. The debacle to follow is theirs.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Senate Democrats leery of blocking GOP bill fear shutdown politics have changed
Senate Democrats are leery of blocking a House Republican-drafted six-month government funding bill, fearing a government shutdown may backfire on them politically by giving Elon Musk and the Trump…
thehill.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
When the continuing resolution to fund the government gets to the Senate, the Democrats should not filibuster. Let the GOP unite and pass it with a simple majority. Then, they own the budget without any Democratic votes. The debacle to follow is theirs.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
In case you missed it, Trump is going after the First Amendment. Where are all those Second Amendment supporters? Now is the time to stand up.
Trump Threatens to Pull Funding From Universities Over Protests
Legal experts said holding back federal financing would violate First Amendment protections.
www.wsj.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In case you missed it, Trump is going after the First Amendment. Where are all those Second Amendment supporters? Now is the time to stand up.
For what it is worth, Volodymyr Zelensky should offer the same mineral deal to the European Union.
Europe has more to lose if Ukraine falls to Moscow. All the European Union countries need to embrace Ukraine. Take them into the Union.
The US should be kicked out of NATO and off the Continent.
Europe has more to lose if Ukraine falls to Moscow. All the European Union countries need to embrace Ukraine. Take them into the Union.
The US should be kicked out of NATO and off the Continent.
February 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
For what it is worth, Volodymyr Zelensky should offer the same mineral deal to the European Union.
Europe has more to lose if Ukraine falls to Moscow. All the European Union countries need to embrace Ukraine. Take them into the Union.
The US should be kicked out of NATO and off the Continent.
Europe has more to lose if Ukraine falls to Moscow. All the European Union countries need to embrace Ukraine. Take them into the Union.
The US should be kicked out of NATO and off the Continent.
With all the Trump Circus sideshow going on, here is a story you shouldn't miss. In another universe, this would be the lead story.
www.propublica.org/article/mike...
www.propublica.org/article/mike...
Speaker Mike Johnson Is Living in a D.C. House That Is the Center of a Pastor’s Secretive Influence Campaign
The Capitol Hill townhouse is owned by a major Republican donor. It’s the headquarters of a little-known political influence project that has reached a number of powerful Republican politicians.
www.propublica.org
February 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
With all the Trump Circus sideshow going on, here is a story you shouldn't miss. In another universe, this would be the lead story.
www.propublica.org/article/mike...
www.propublica.org/article/mike...
We don't need a minimum wage, we need a maximum wage.
February 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We don't need a minimum wage, we need a maximum wage.
Would you feel comfortable answering your front door if this guy knocked and announced FBI?
Secret Service agent turned right-wing podcaster, has been named the next deputy director of the FBI.
Secret Service agent turned right-wing podcaster, has been named the next deputy director of the FBI.
February 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Would you feel comfortable answering your front door if this guy knocked and announced FBI?
Secret Service agent turned right-wing podcaster, has been named the next deputy director of the FBI.
Secret Service agent turned right-wing podcaster, has been named the next deputy director of the FBI.
Covid vaccine. Here is an interesting article. It gives antidotal incidents of possible side effects. Hidden in the middle is a little talk about issue. There are still 300 weekly deaths from COVID or 109,500 per year. I'll still get vaccinated.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Scientists' message to Covid vaccine victims after bombshell study
Researchers at Yale University have issued a message to Covid vaccine victims following a bombshell study published earlier this week detailing 'post-vaccination syndrome.'
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Covid vaccine. Here is an interesting article. It gives antidotal incidents of possible side effects. Hidden in the middle is a little talk about issue. There are still 300 weekly deaths from COVID or 109,500 per year. I'll still get vaccinated.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Turkey ranks among the world's top 10 egg exporters. Can't find a thing about vaccinating flocks.
www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2025/02...
www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2025/02...
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US
US egg stock low due to avian influenza
www.thepoultrysite.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Turkey ranks among the world's top 10 egg exporters. Can't find a thing about vaccinating flocks.
www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2025/02...
www.thepoultrysite.com/news/2025/02...
Surprise! Surprise!
When you start messing with the military-industrial complex, after gutting the other half of government, I'm sure the not-so-subtle message was sent, "Not here.".
The bottom line of a lot of people with a lot of money and might would be hurt.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
When you start messing with the military-industrial complex, after gutting the other half of government, I'm sure the not-so-subtle message was sent, "Not here.".
The bottom line of a lot of people with a lot of money and might would be hurt.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
Pentagon hits pause on plan to carry out mass firings of civilian employees, officials say | CNN Politics
The Defense Department has temporarily paused a plan to carry out mass firings of civilian probationary employees until Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel c...
www.cnn.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Surprise! Surprise!
When you start messing with the military-industrial complex, after gutting the other half of government, I'm sure the not-so-subtle message was sent, "Not here.".
The bottom line of a lot of people with a lot of money and might would be hurt.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
When you start messing with the military-industrial complex, after gutting the other half of government, I'm sure the not-so-subtle message was sent, "Not here.".
The bottom line of a lot of people with a lot of money and might would be hurt.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
Laugh out loud. They are confiscating raw eggs being brought into the US from Mexico.
Mexico vaccinates their chickens for the bird flu. The US doesn't. You stand a better chance of getting eggs in the US from a flu-infected flock.
Shake my head.
Mexico vaccinates their chickens for the bird flu. The US doesn't. You stand a better chance of getting eggs in the US from a flu-infected flock.
Shake my head.
February 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Laugh out loud. They are confiscating raw eggs being brought into the US from Mexico.
Mexico vaccinates their chickens for the bird flu. The US doesn't. You stand a better chance of getting eggs in the US from a flu-infected flock.
Shake my head.
Mexico vaccinates their chickens for the bird flu. The US doesn't. You stand a better chance of getting eggs in the US from a flu-infected flock.
Shake my head.
And they say trust me. They can't tell the difference between $8 billion and $8 million. That just a few zeroes.....
www.thedailybeast.com/doges-shocki...
www.thedailybeast.com/doges-shocki...
DOGE’s Shocking $8 Billion Mistake Called Out
Elon Musk’s group of young engineers appear to have made a massive gaffe on its much-hyped “wall of receipts.”
www.thedailybeast.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
And they say trust me. They can't tell the difference between $8 billion and $8 million. That just a few zeroes.....
www.thedailybeast.com/doges-shocki...
www.thedailybeast.com/doges-shocki...
Remember the movie "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight"?
His Majesty and F-elon are just another B movie. They are FUBAR.
Unfortunately, we are living this fiasco.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
His Majesty and F-elon are just another B movie. They are FUBAR.
Unfortunately, we are living this fiasco.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Remember the movie "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight"?
His Majesty and F-elon are just another B movie. They are FUBAR.
Unfortunately, we are living this fiasco.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
His Majesty and F-elon are just another B movie. They are FUBAR.
Unfortunately, we are living this fiasco.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
This is rich with hypocrisy. Didn't fight to keep his personal tax information secret. Do ya'll think "F"elon Musk and His Majesty Trump will release their taxes? NO‼️
apnews.com/article/soci...
apnews.com/article/soci...
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.
apnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This is rich with hypocrisy. Didn't fight to keep his personal tax information secret. Do ya'll think "F"elon Musk and His Majesty Trump will release their taxes? NO‼️
apnews.com/article/soci...
apnews.com/article/soci...
Trump's appointee is too stupid to even try and hide the quid-pro-quo.
politizoom.com/stone-cold-i...
politizoom.com/stone-cold-i...
Stone Cold Idiot: Hegseth Kept Venmo Account Open to Public
Of all the apps out there, one has to really appreciate the one that allows you to cash in on a bet with a friend over the football games and collect your $20 on the
politizoom.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump's appointee is too stupid to even try and hide the quid-pro-quo.
politizoom.com/stone-cold-i...
politizoom.com/stone-cold-i...
There have been four plane crashes in the past four weeks. The buck stops with Trump at the Resolute Desk.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration firing hundreds of FAA employees despite four deadly crashes in four weeks
President moves to cut Federal Aviation Administration workforce, including safety workers, as critics say public could be endangered
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
There have been four plane crashes in the past four weeks. The buck stops with Trump at the Resolute Desk.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This a sad day. The United States is supporting Genocide. The position is the removal of ALL the Palestinians from their homeland. HAMAS is evil, but the actions of Israel and the formal support are also evil.
www.newser.com/story/364360...
www.newser.com/story/364360...
Netanyahu Moving Forward With Trump's Gaza Plan
Comments come during Rubio's visit to Jerusalem
www.newser.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This a sad day. The United States is supporting Genocide. The position is the removal of ALL the Palestinians from their homeland. HAMAS is evil, but the actions of Israel and the formal support are also evil.
www.newser.com/story/364360...
www.newser.com/story/364360...
It is time for all independent news organizations to boycott the White House and Airforce One for two days. Trump lives for publicity. Let him communicate with press releases with no interviews.
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-white-...
The Real Reason Trump Has Gone to War With the Associated Press
“This isn’t just about the Gulf of America,” says Taylor Budowich, a White House deputy chief of staff.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It is time for all independent news organizations to boycott the White House and Airforce One for two days. Trump lives for publicity. Let him communicate with press releases with no interviews.
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-white-...
In all the smoke and mirrors, most people will miss this story. The next Moderna vaccine is on hold because of a single possible adverse reaction.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Moderna norovirus vaccine trial on hold by US FDA over neurological side effect
Moderna said on Friday that the U.S. FDA paused a late-stage trial of its experimental norovirus vaccine after a case of a rare neurological side effect was reported.
www.reuters.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
In all the smoke and mirrors, most people will miss this story. The next Moderna vaccine is on hold because of a single possible adverse reaction.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Emil Bove, the DOJ official who wants the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams dismissed, should do it themselves.
I don't blame a lawyer for refusing to do something unethical. How many lawyers have been disbarred because they pushed Trump's past agendas?
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/t...
I don't blame a lawyer for refusing to do something unethical. How many lawyers have been disbarred because they pushed Trump's past agendas?
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/t...
DOJ will need 'fool,' 'coward' to toss Eric Adams case, says seventh prosecutor to resign over order
Emil Bove, the top DOJ official who told prosecutors to dismiss the case against New York's mayor, represented Donald Trump in a criminal trial last year.
www.cnbc.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Emil Bove, the DOJ official who wants the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams dismissed, should do it themselves.
I don't blame a lawyer for refusing to do something unethical. How many lawyers have been disbarred because they pushed Trump's past agendas?
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/t...
I don't blame a lawyer for refusing to do something unethical. How many lawyers have been disbarred because they pushed Trump's past agendas?
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/t...