An old lefty
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By age 24 attended 1980 DNC pledged to Kennedy, worked for a congressman in DC, our state House, managed campaigns and was VP of county democratic committee. then embarked on successful career in sales & marketing. Now part-time bartender in Sun City West
Stephen, I have been conflicted about the death penalty for 50 years. On one hand I think the government shouldn't be killing it's citizens, on the other, if there is no doubt that someone has committed a heinous crime, get rid of them. If you aren't conflicted, you may have issues.
March 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Stephen, I have been conflicted about the death penalty for 50 years. On one hand I think the government shouldn't be killing it's citizens, on the other, if there is no doubt that someone has committed a heinous crime, get rid of them. If you aren't conflicted, you may have issues.
There's a word I'm searching for, oh yes, it's INCOMPETENT.
Trump Administration Forces Maine Parents To Visit Social Security Offices To Register Newborns (UPDATE)
The Social Security Administration canceled contracts that allowed Maine parents to sign up newborns for Social Security numbers at the hospital.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
There's a word I'm searching for, oh yes, it's INCOMPETENT.
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Too long to post here but if you can find Dr. Timothy Snyder's (of "On Tyranny") update on the coup, it's well worth the read. The unfortunately prescient image, "With Wreckless Abandon," is by me from a few years ago.
March 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Too long to post here but if you can find Dr. Timothy Snyder's (of "On Tyranny") update on the coup, it's well worth the read. The unfortunately prescient image, "With Wreckless Abandon," is by me from a few years ago.
He did this in his first term and he's doing it again. The grift is strong in that one.
March 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
He did this in his first term and he's doing it again. The grift is strong in that one.
On one hand I sympathize, on the other hand I just shake my head. Trump has never expressed any support for veterans yet they supported him biggly. Turn off Fox and watch real news!
Veterans Fired From Federal Jobs Say They Feel Betrayed, Including Some Who Voted For Trump
Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government.
www.huffpost.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On one hand I sympathize, on the other hand I just shake my head. Trump has never expressed any support for veterans yet they supported him biggly. Turn off Fox and watch real news!
With this kind of shit it's easy to see how Trump has bankrupted so many businesses and Musk has lost so much money on X.
More Than 5,000 Fired USDA Employees Just Got Their Jobs Back
The Merit Systems Protection Board significantly broadened a previous decision to restore six federal workers' jobs after Trump illegally terminated them.
www.huffpost.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
With this kind of shit it's easy to see how Trump has bankrupted so many businesses and Musk has lost so much money on X.
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
Know how to spell Trump in Russian? P-E-E-T-A-P-E
March 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Know how to spell Trump in Russian? P-E-E-T-A-P-E
I swore I wouldn't watch it but like a moth to flame I can't help myself. And also like the moth, I'm drawn to the bourbon bottle!
March 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I swore I wouldn't watch it but like a moth to flame I can't help myself. And also like the moth, I'm drawn to the bourbon bottle!
Joe Biden brought the world together to stand with Ukraine. Donald Trump has brought the world together to stand against the US.
March 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Joe Biden brought the world together to stand with Ukraine. Donald Trump has brought the world together to stand against the US.
During Trump's 1st term it looked like he manipulated the stock market. Is it happening again? He says something to tank the market, then he says something bullish. It would be interesting to see what he, his family and friends do when the market tanks. Not saying it's true, but many are asking.
March 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
During Trump's 1st term it looked like he manipulated the stock market. Is it happening again? He says something to tank the market, then he says something bullish. It would be interesting to see what he, his family and friends do when the market tanks. Not saying it's true, but many are asking.
Call in the Federal firefighters, oh wait. Call in FEMA, oops. Well, next time take your forests!
Crews Battle Wildfires In North And South Carolina Amid Dry Conditions And Gusty Winds
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a state of emergency to support the response effort.
www.huffpost.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Call in the Federal firefighters, oh wait. Call in FEMA, oops. Well, next time take your forests!
Chuck Schumer is an old clown. We need new Senate leadership. Murphy, Schiff and a few others would be good..
March 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Chuck Schumer is an old clown. We need new Senate leadership. Murphy, Schiff and a few others would be good..
This is who the Radical Far Right Republicans voted for. We are seriously fucked.
March 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
This is who the Radical Far Right Republicans voted for. We are seriously fucked.
There is no longer any doubt, Putin is holding something over Trump. Could be the pee tape, could be something happened when Trump held the Miss Universe contest in Moscow, I don't know but there has to be something.
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There is no longer any doubt, Putin is holding something over Trump. Could be the pee tape, could be something happened when Trump held the Miss Universe contest in Moscow, I don't know but there has to be something.
Unfortunately, because the right controls most of the media, many voters may never know.
March 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Unfortunately, because the right controls most of the media, many voters may never know.
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But at least we still have Russia and North Korea on our side.
In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
March 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
But at least we still have Russia and North Korea on our side.
Trump's boss told him to attack Zelenskyy so he did. And why the hell was JD even speaking to, let alone lecturing, the President of another country? I started buying the EUAD ETF last week as Europe is going to go it alone. The US is less safe thanks to Radical Far Right Republicans.
Adam Kinzinger Makes A Strong Case For Trump's 'Really Bad Day' After Zelenskyy Clash
The ex-GOP congressman said the U.S. isn't "the good guys in this" after Trump and JD Vance's "embarrassing" shouting match with the Ukrainian president.
www.huffpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trump's boss told him to attack Zelenskyy so he did. And why the hell was JD even speaking to, let alone lecturing, the President of another country? I started buying the EUAD ETF last week as Europe is going to go it alone. The US is less safe thanks to Radical Far Right Republicans.
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Trump Attempts to Pardon Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
Trump Attempts to Pardon Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
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March 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump Attempts to Pardon Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
Musk is now in charge of the FAA systems overhaul. This is what buying a president will get you.
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.
www.cnbc.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Musk is now in charge of the FAA systems overhaul. This is what buying a president will get you.
Lindsey Graham used to support our allies but since he fell under the Putin/Trump axis he's become nothing more than an hysterical joke.
'Doing Putin's Dirty Work': Trump Slammed After Clash With Zelenskyy In Oval Office
"What an utter embarrassment for America. This whole sad scene," one Democratic senator lamented.
www.huffpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Lindsey Graham used to support our allies but since he fell under the Putin/Trump axis he's become nothing more than an hysterical joke.
To paraphrase: Trump can't handle the truth.
February 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
To paraphrase: Trump can't handle the truth.
We are less safe after today
February 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We are less safe after today
I have never been so embarrassed by a President of the US. No wonder other leaders hate Trump. JD was like a yapping puppy. We are less safe.
Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.
cnb.cx
February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I have never been so embarrassed by a President of the US. No wonder other leaders hate Trump. JD was like a yapping puppy. We are less safe.