I quit posting here because it seemed pointless. It is more pointless not to share our views and thoughts.

After taking this photo on Sunday, it struck me as symbolic. Thanks to our political leadership and poorly-conceived economic policies, this is how international tourists now view America.

Sadly, the actions of Democrat politicians are as much to blame for the rise of Donald Trump as the corrupt intent of the right. The answer has always been somewhere in the middle.

If an Inspector General is removed from office or is transferred to another position or location within an establishment, the President shall communicate in writing the reasons for any such removal or transfer to both Houses of Congress, not later than 30 days before the removal or transfer.

This is a headline from the local newspaper this morning. This is why I voted against Perry. The “Trump agenda” represents barely 50% of the American people. This is the continuation of party and ideology over people. Welcome to 2025.
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It’s OK, Joe. The decision to nominate Garland and tolerate his inaction only cost the nation global respect and a little thing known as or democracy.
”The US president has reportedly also said he made a mistake in choosing Merrick Garland as attorney general..."
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Recourse is an action that can be taken to remedy a legal difficulty. Why do the American people have no recourse to force Congress to make a legislative decision on the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3 as it relates to the inauguration of Donald Trump?

Interesting News:

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Things that are precious to me: Separation of powers. The U.S. Constitution divided the federal government into legislative, executive and judicial branches to check and balance each other.

“In his future policies, including those on the Russian track US President-elect Donald Trump will rely on the commitments to the forces that brought him to power, rather than on election pledges.” Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev

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Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of spraying, pushing Berwyn woman down stairs
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Why are Americans forced to accept the results of an election that was interfered with by internal and external forces? Tenet Media, Musk, Russia, China, and others corrupted our electoral process with election interference strategies. Musk invested 250 million dollars to buy position and power.

Here, @gregsargent.bsky.social warns that deportations might become "a selective tool, in which blue localities are targeted for high-profile raids... while GOP-connected industries tacitly secure some forbearance."

And, as he notes, it wouldn't be the first time.
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The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in a targeted shooting today. Social reaction was harsh with statements like “I would offer thoughts and prayers, but they are not covered as they are out of network.” This is what happens when decorum is destroyed for political gain. Interesting days ahead.

The world grows increasingly more interesting and unstable.

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We cannot protect democracy, but we can protect Hunter.
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With the power available, and the time that remains, why is Joe Biden content to focus his efforts on ceremonial acts? If anything, these are teaching moments. There are facts that can be released related to things like election interference and political criminality that should be made public.