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· Apr 17
If I’m a Success, Why Do I Still Feel So Bad Sometimes?
Anyone can experience depression and anxiety. Success doesn't mean that someone is immune to any and all hardships and struggles. You can be successful and still experience mental health issues, and t...
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Here's something I wrote for #ADAA - The Anxiety & Depression Association of America. If it strikes a chord with you, please reach out to ke or to them. There's #hope and #help out there for you
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Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg, seen here in the opening titles of "THE AVENGERS" (1967) in this colour series, a percussion section was added to accompany the new teaser sequence at the start of each episode
📺 Associated British Productions for ABC
📺 Associated British Productions for ABC
February 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg, seen here in the opening titles of "THE AVENGERS" (1967) in this colour series, a percussion section was added to accompany the new teaser sequence at the start of each episode
📺 Associated British Productions for ABC
📺 Associated British Productions for ABC
Taliking on @QNEWS #ThinkTank about the #AbuDhabi round of peace talks involving #Ukraine, #Russia, the #USA, and #Europe. Is there a #ceasefire in the offing? youtu.be/6F662Euf5Kc?... #QNews @TheRoffDraft @JudahFriedman
What does Russia want from Abu Dhabi talks?| Think Tank
YouTube video by Qnews
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February 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Taliking on @QNEWS #ThinkTank about the #AbuDhabi round of peace talks involving #Ukraine, #Russia, the #USA, and #Europe. Is there a #ceasefire in the offing? youtu.be/6F662Euf5Kc?... #QNews @TheRoffDraft @JudahFriedman
Policies needing constant exemptions are broken. The ‘temporary’ loopholes for the #RFS reward political access, not competition. It's anti-consumer welfare. End the carve-outs and end the #RFSmandate.
H/T @SteveForbesCEO for alerting me to this.
www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/202...
H/T @SteveForbesCEO for alerting me to this.
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Cronyism, Not Competition, Is Driving U.S. Fuel Markets
For many decades now a federal policy called the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has raised gas prices and transferred billions of dollars from consumers to politically-connected special interests. The
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January 31, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Policies needing constant exemptions are broken. The ‘temporary’ loopholes for the #RFS reward political access, not competition. It's anti-consumer welfare. End the carve-outs and end the #RFSmandate.
H/T @SteveForbesCEO for alerting me to this.
www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/202...
H/T @SteveForbesCEO for alerting me to this.
www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/202...
Another great moment in comments from #TheInternet
Peter Warner phytopagan@sonic.net, re: a piece about California's taxation tactics writes:
Your ignorance and pathetic fascist pandering are disgusting. Fuck you and fuck your fascist economics bullshit. We will destroy you.
Peter Warner phytopagan@sonic.net, re: a piece about California's taxation tactics writes:
Your ignorance and pathetic fascist pandering are disgusting. Fuck you and fuck your fascist economics bullshit. We will destroy you.
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Another great moment in comments from #TheInternet
Peter Warner phytopagan@sonic.net, re: a piece about California's taxation tactics writes:
Your ignorance and pathetic fascist pandering are disgusting. Fuck you and fuck your fascist economics bullshit. We will destroy you.
Peter Warner phytopagan@sonic.net, re: a piece about California's taxation tactics writes:
Your ignorance and pathetic fascist pandering are disgusting. Fuck you and fuck your fascist economics bullshit. We will destroy you.
As the tension builds, I'm on #AlMayadeen talking with someone from #Tehran and #Turkey about possible #USA strikes on #Iran.
المسائية | دبلوماسية نشطة لتجنب المواجهة في إيران | 2026-01-30 youtu.be/OkUi98C6Ygs?... via @YouTube
المسائية | دبلوماسية نشطة لتجنب المواجهة في إيران | 2026-01-30 youtu.be/OkUi98C6Ygs?... via @YouTube
المسائية | دبلوماسية نشطة لتجنب المواجهة في إيران | 2026-01-30
YouTube video by Al Mayadeen News - أخبار الميادين
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January 31, 2026 at 5:31 PM
As the tension builds, I'm on #AlMayadeen talking with someone from #Tehran and #Turkey about possible #USA strikes on #Iran.
المسائية | دبلوماسية نشطة لتجنب المواجهة في إيران | 2026-01-30 youtu.be/OkUi98C6Ygs?... via @YouTube
المسائية | دبلوماسية نشطة لتجنب المواجهة في إيران | 2026-01-30 youtu.be/OkUi98C6Ygs?... via @YouTube
From the Washington Times:
SCOTUS Must Stop California from Taxing Everyone Else
(T)ax-happy politicians salivating over the prospect they may soon be able to spend billions of dollars in expropriated wealth.
#California vs. #Florida - go.shr.lc/4qtATpk - @washtimes
SCOTUS Must Stop California from Taxing Everyone Else
(T)ax-happy politicians salivating over the prospect they may soon be able to spend billions of dollars in expropriated wealth.
#California vs. #Florida - go.shr.lc/4qtATpk - @washtimes
California taxes Florida
California’s millionaires and billionaires need to evacuate before it’s too late.
go.shr.lc
January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
From the Washington Times:
SCOTUS Must Stop California from Taxing Everyone Else
(T)ax-happy politicians salivating over the prospect they may soon be able to spend billions of dollars in expropriated wealth.
#California vs. #Florida - go.shr.lc/4qtATpk - @washtimes
SCOTUS Must Stop California from Taxing Everyone Else
(T)ax-happy politicians salivating over the prospect they may soon be able to spend billions of dollars in expropriated wealth.
#California vs. #Florida - go.shr.lc/4qtATpk - @washtimes
Prior to U.S. House #healthcare hearings, one thing is clear: #hospitals are a major problem.
Billions of $ wasted every year mean more $ paid out by hardworking Americans facing bigger bills and premiums.
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Billions of $ wasted every year mean more $ paid out by hardworking Americans facing bigger bills and premiums.
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The Nonprofit Hospital Scam: Peter Roff on Cronyism, Tax Loopholes & Why Health Care Costs So Much
Podcast Episode · The Business of America · 2025-07-24 · 30m
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January 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Prior to U.S. House #healthcare hearings, one thing is clear: #hospitals are a major problem.
Billions of $ wasted every year mean more $ paid out by hardworking Americans facing bigger bills and premiums.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Billions of $ wasted every year mean more $ paid out by hardworking Americans facing bigger bills and premiums.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
On @AlMayadeenNews, talking about the #demonstrations in #Iran & #Minneapolis, what @realDonaldTrump may be thinking about them, and what the #USA is going to do. #ICE
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المسائية | غضب ضد سياسات الهجرة.. ترامب أمام عاصفة داخلية | 2026-01-10 youtu.be/-wETtjPEmVQ?... via @YouTube
المسائية | غضب ضد سياسات الهجرة.. ترامب أمام عاصفة داخلية | 2026-01-10
YouTube video by Al Mayadeen News - أخبار الميادين
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January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
On @AlMayadeenNews, talking about the #demonstrations in #Iran & #Minneapolis, what @realDonaldTrump may be thinking about them, and what the #USA is going to do. #ICE
المسائية | غضب ضد سياسات الهجرة.. ترامب أمام عاصفة داخلية | 2026-01-10 youtu.be/-wETtjPEmVQ?... via @YouTube
المسائية | غضب ضد سياسات الهجرة.. ترامب أمام عاصفة داخلية | 2026-01-10 youtu.be/-wETtjPEmVQ?... via @YouTube
As US weighs attack, fate of #Iran protests may hang in the balance www.iranintl.com/en/202601128...
As US weighs attack, fate of Iran protests may hang in the balance
As Iran steps up a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, some analysts warned that if US President Donald Trump does not act on his vow to protect protestors, the unrest he helped galvanize m...
www.iranintl.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
As US weighs attack, fate of #Iran protests may hang in the balance www.iranintl.com/en/202601128...
R.I.P. @ScottAdams
#Cancelled for real this morning.
@Dilbert made me laugh out loud for thirty years. What a gift. Blessed are the mirthmakers. They lift the souls of us all.
#Cancelled for real this morning.
@Dilbert made me laugh out loud for thirty years. What a gift. Blessed are the mirthmakers. They lift the souls of us all.
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
R.I.P. @ScottAdams
#Cancelled for real this morning.
@Dilbert made me laugh out loud for thirty years. What a gift. Blessed are the mirthmakers. They lift the souls of us all.
#Cancelled for real this morning.
@Dilbert made me laugh out loud for thirty years. What a gift. Blessed are the mirthmakers. They lift the souls of us all.
Roff - @realDonaldTrump Trump is like #Kennedy and #Reagan, #Americans expect it from president | Radio-Television Herceg-Bosnia rtv-hb.com/vijesti-svij...
Roff -Trump je poput Kennedya i Reagana, Amerikanci to očekuju od predsjednika
Uklanjanje Madura s vlasti je prvi korak ka uklanjanju američkih neprijatelja iz zemlje. To je vrsta snažnog vodstva na koje se Amerika navikla.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Roff - @realDonaldTrump Trump is like #Kennedy and #Reagan, #Americans expect it from president | Radio-Television Herceg-Bosnia rtv-hb.com/vijesti-svij...
Probably not a big deal to anyone but #me, but on Jan. 4, 2026 the number of articles in my archive @MUCKRACK hit 2500.
That's a lot of words.
That's a lot of words.
January 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Probably not a big deal to anyone but #me, but on Jan. 4, 2026 the number of articles in my archive @MUCKRACK hit 2500.
That's a lot of words.
That's a lot of words.
NEWSWEEK: Trump Stumps, Putting #Affordability Crisis Blame Where It Belongs
www.newsweek.com/trump-stumps... #Inflation #Economy #Prices @realDonaldTrump @TheRoffDraft
www.newsweek.com/trump-stumps... #Inflation #Economy #Prices @realDonaldTrump @TheRoffDraft
Trump stumps, putting affordability crisis blame where it belongs | Opinion
Trump is hitting the stump and should use it to discuss the nation's "affordability crisis."
www.newsweek.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
NEWSWEEK: Trump Stumps, Putting #Affordability Crisis Blame Where It Belongs
www.newsweek.com/trump-stumps... #Inflation #Economy #Prices @realDonaldTrump @TheRoffDraft
www.newsweek.com/trump-stumps... #Inflation #Economy #Prices @realDonaldTrump @TheRoffDraft
My latest for The Hill ... concern about maximum ROI is crushing Wall Street's spirit of #ESG. #FiduciaryResponsibility
#investing
#WallStreet
@following
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#investing
#WallStreet
@following
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December 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My latest for The Hill ... concern about maximum ROI is crushing Wall Street's spirit of #ESG. #FiduciaryResponsibility
#investing
#WallStreet
@following
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#investing
#WallStreet
@following
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NEWSWEEK: Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Shouldn’t Let Local TV Become ‘Fake News’
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My latest column for Newsweek ...
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My latest column for Newsweek ...
Trump Shouldn’t Let Local TV Become ‘Fake News’ | Opinion
Approving the Nexstar/Tegna merger would upend the safeguards that protect local news, but that’s not the only cause for concern.
www.newsweek.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
NEWSWEEK: Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Shouldn’t Let Local TV Become ‘Fake News’
www.newsweek.com/trump-should...
My latest column for Newsweek ...
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My latest column for Newsweek ...
See this #Instagram post by @qnewsegy to watch me talk about #Venezuela and @realDonaldTrump on #QNews out of #Cairo.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
See this #Instagram post by @qnewsegy to watch me talk about #Venezuela and @realDonaldTrump on #QNews out of #Cairo.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRxvMAQ...
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@TheRoffDraft discusses "A dangerous and unique escalation. Trump shuts down airspace for Venezuela and Caracas prepares to defend itself" on #AlQaheraNews in #Cairo
وكاراكاس تست... youtu.be/K2obZ14NK0A?... via @YouTube
وكاراكاس تست... youtu.be/K2obZ14NK0A?... via @YouTube
تصعيد خطير وفريد من نوعه.. ترامب يغلق المجال الجوي لفنزويلا وكاراكاس تستعد للدفاع عن نفسها
YouTube video by AlQahera News - القاهرة الإخبارية
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December 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@TheRoffDraft discusses "A dangerous and unique escalation. Trump shuts down airspace for Venezuela and Caracas prepares to defend itself" on #AlQaheraNews in #Cairo
وكاراكاس تست... youtu.be/K2obZ14NK0A?... via @YouTube
وكاراكاس تست... youtu.be/K2obZ14NK0A?... via @YouTube
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Talking on #AlMayadeen about #Lebannon, #Israel, and the future of the #MiddleEast and #AmericanPolicy under @realDonaldJTrump
Talking on #AlMayadeen about #Lebannon, #Israel, and the future of the #MiddleEast and #AmericanPolicy under @realDonaldJTrump
المسائية | الشيخ قاسم: من حقنا الرد وسنحدد التوقيت... هل تتجدد الحرب في لبنان؟ وما مقومات الردع؟ ...
YouTube video by Al Mayadeen News - أخبار الميادين
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November 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Talking on #AlMayadeen about #Lebannon, #Israel, and the future of the #MiddleEast and #AmericanPolicy under @realDonaldJTrump
Talking on #AlMayadeen about #Lebannon, #Israel, and the future of the #MiddleEast and #AmericanPolicy under @realDonaldJTrump
Lincoln’s dream was to unite a divided nation through rail. That same ambition should guide us now. The merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is an opportunity... #merger @realDonaldTrump @andrewferguson @FTC
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Fulfilling Lincoln’s dream
Lincoln was a man of great vision, whose ambitions for America were not limited to the preservation of the union and the abolition of slavery. He wanted his presidency to
www.mississippivalleypublishing.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Lincoln’s dream was to unite a divided nation through rail. That same ambition should guide us now. The merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is an opportunity... #merger @realDonaldTrump @andrewferguson @FTC
www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/daily_gate/f...
www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/daily_gate/f...
The Washington Times: Has #CNN lost its soul? -
The network faces another “strategic reset” while confronting a reckoning far more profound: does it still for good, independent journalism?
go.shr.lc/4qWluhX - @washtimesoped
The network faces another “strategic reset” while confronting a reckoning far more profound: does it still for good, independent journalism?
go.shr.lc/4qWluhX - @washtimesoped
Has CNN lost its soul?
Today, CNN confronts a reckoning far more profound than shrinking ratings or revenue
go.shr.lc
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Washington Times: Has #CNN lost its soul? -
The network faces another “strategic reset” while confronting a reckoning far more profound: does it still for good, independent journalism?
go.shr.lc/4qWluhX - @washtimesoped
The network faces another “strategic reset” while confronting a reckoning far more profound: does it still for good, independent journalism?
go.shr.lc/4qWluhX - @washtimesoped
PETER ROFF in #TheDailyCaller : Say ‘No’ To Upping Federal Bank Insurance Coverage #BigBanks #FDIC #BAILOUT #Badideas @TheRoffDraft dailycaller.com/2025/11/08/o... via @dailycaller
For over a century, progressives drawing their inspiration from Karl Marx have undermined the idea of “moral hazard” as they’ve pushed for brotherhood and universal equality.
For over a century, progressives drawing their inspiration from Karl Marx have undermined the idea of “moral hazard” as they’ve pushed for brotherhood and universal equality.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
PETER ROFF in #TheDailyCaller : Say ‘No’ To Upping Federal Bank Insurance Coverage #BigBanks #FDIC #BAILOUT #Badideas @TheRoffDraft dailycaller.com/2025/11/08/o... via @dailycaller
On #AlArabiyaEnglish Fiery Clash Over US #ICE Raids, #Immigration, And #Mamdani Win | In a fiery exchange, journalist @PeterRoff and researcher in US affairs Nassem Haffar go head-to-head on what America’s immigration system should look like. youtu.be/SkPg1ulC6Sk?... via @YouTube
Fiery Clash Over US ICE Raids, Immigration, And Mamdani Win | GNT
YouTube video by Al Arabiya English
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On #AlArabiyaEnglish Fiery Clash Over US #ICE Raids, #Immigration, And #Mamdani Win | In a fiery exchange, journalist @PeterRoff and researcher in US affairs Nassem Haffar go head-to-head on what America’s immigration system should look like. youtu.be/SkPg1ulC6Sk?... via @YouTube
Talking about the #Saudis stepping up on #AlArabiya 11.06.2025
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November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Talking about the #Saudis stepping up on #AlArabiya 11.06.2025
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