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I am sure we will see studies soon - with numbers, dollars, and values - of how much the average American's taxes would increase to pay for Medicare for All, as well as by how much Americans' healthcare costs would decrease; I bet they would pay much less. How do other first world countries do it?
November 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I am sure we will see studies soon - with numbers, dollars, and values - of how much the average American's taxes would increase to pay for Medicare for All, as well as by how much Americans' healthcare costs would decrease; I bet they would pay much less. How do other first world countries do it?
Petition to have all links to Twitter hosted solely on XCancel.com. yeah, or neigh? 🐴
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Petition to have all links to Twitter hosted solely on XCancel.com. yeah, or neigh? 🐴
Shouldn't every citizen, no matter where they live, have the right to vote for their own representation? It should be easy for them to vote safely, and to have their vote counted quickly and honestly.
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Shouldn't every citizen, no matter where they live, have the right to vote for their own representation? It should be easy for them to vote safely, and to have their vote counted quickly and honestly.
Google has recently changed its settings to read your email and try to teach its AI LLM from our personal information. Please follow these steps to block Google reading and taking your data:
imgur.com/gallery/gmai... This was done quietly without asking us to turn it on, and was easy to do!
imgur.com/gallery/gmai... This was done quietly without asking us to turn it on, and was easy to do!
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November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Google has recently changed its settings to read your email and try to teach its AI LLM from our personal information. Please follow these steps to block Google reading and taking your data:
imgur.com/gallery/gmai... This was done quietly without asking us to turn it on, and was easy to do!
imgur.com/gallery/gmai... This was done quietly without asking us to turn it on, and was easy to do!
Look at how intrusive ads can be; this is before I started using ad blockers, and using browsers that block all ads and trackers. Also, use browsers instead of apps, turn off location unless you actually need it. Stop giving away your data to corporations.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Look at how intrusive ads can be; this is before I started using ad blockers, and using browsers that block all ads and trackers. Also, use browsers instead of apps, turn off location unless you actually need it. Stop giving away your data to corporations.
Discover just sent this email: "Your security and privacy are always very important to Discover...After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue [free Online Privacy Protection] for all of our customers."
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Discover just sent this email: "Your security and privacy are always very important to Discover...After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue [free Online Privacy Protection] for all of our customers."
Have US airlines thought of using some of their money to pay ATCs to keep flights going?
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Have US airlines thought of using some of their money to pay ATCs to keep flights going?
Imagine if your mechanic said you needed to change your engine's belts and spark plugs for your car, and your car insurance said, "No, that's not necessary. You can have a low beam bulb on one side only, from our supplier."
That's the equivalent of the American Health insurance industry right now.
That's the equivalent of the American Health insurance industry right now.
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Imagine if your mechanic said you needed to change your engine's belts and spark plugs for your car, and your car insurance said, "No, that's not necessary. You can have a low beam bulb on one side only, from our supplier."
That's the equivalent of the American Health insurance industry right now.
That's the equivalent of the American Health insurance industry right now.
Anyone looking to buy Bosch appliances, don't! One dishwasher was subject to recall within 4 weeks, replaced with another whose control board fried after 4 years. When pressed for a replacement or discount on another, Bosch customer service told me "your case isn't going anywhere". Ok!
November 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Anyone looking to buy Bosch appliances, don't! One dishwasher was subject to recall within 4 weeks, replaced with another whose control board fried after 4 years. When pressed for a replacement or discount on another, Bosch customer service told me "your case isn't going anywhere". Ok!
It would be great if there was a "common sense" summary of things like software "End User Licensing Agreements". Who reads and truly understands them before clicking "Accept"? Who needs software and then doesn't click "Accept" when they need to use the software?
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It would be great if there was a "common sense" summary of things like software "End User Licensing Agreements". Who reads and truly understands them before clicking "Accept"? Who needs software and then doesn't click "Accept" when they need to use the software?
If this is true, that the US national debt increased $2 Trillion since January of 2025, the US is in big trouble financially. This isn't free money; future generations will have to pay it.
October 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If this is true, that the US national debt increased $2 Trillion since January of 2025, the US is in big trouble financially. This isn't free money; future generations will have to pay it.
Can we get a comparison published: [What single payer Healthcare would cost per person], compared to (what people pay with health insurance premiums & costs) + (their taxes together)? How do other first world countries do it? What are US health insurance companies' profits? (While we're at it).
October 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Can we get a comparison published: [What single payer Healthcare would cost per person], compared to (what people pay with health insurance premiums & costs) + (their taxes together)? How do other first world countries do it? What are US health insurance companies' profits? (While we're at it).
A citizen in Canada has sponsored a petition "to propose a bill to address the issue of perceived and actual misinformation being presented by MPs to the public". Canadian citizens can sign the petition, open until November 27th! www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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October 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A citizen in Canada has sponsored a petition "to propose a bill to address the issue of perceived and actual misinformation being presented by MPs to the public". Canadian citizens can sign the petition, open until November 27th! www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
I saw Superman today, and recognized a few local places in Northeast Ohio: Headlands Beach, downtown Cleveland, and of course, @neorsd.org! Looking good!
July 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I saw Superman today, and recognized a few local places in Northeast Ohio: Headlands Beach, downtown Cleveland, and of course, @neorsd.org! Looking good!
Another perfect evening at Mentor Rocks, tonight with Run To You.
July 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Another perfect evening at Mentor Rocks, tonight with Run To You.
How many people can have The American Dream™️?
June 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
How many people can have The American Dream™️?
@Samsung makes great mobile devices, but their appliances leave a lot to be desired: fridges that freeze, ice makers that don't make ice, gas stoves that have wonky dials, and burners that don't really guide flames. These are from the bottom of our fridge today, below the vegetable tray.
June 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@Samsung makes great mobile devices, but their appliances leave a lot to be desired: fridges that freeze, ice makers that don't make ice, gas stoves that have wonky dials, and burners that don't really guide flames. These are from the bottom of our fridge today, below the vegetable tray.
@lukelukeluke.bsky.social Here are some nice mushrooms I saw a few days ago.
May 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
@lukelukeluke.bsky.social Here are some nice mushrooms I saw a few days ago.
Has anyone done the math as to what our traditional "basket of goods" would cost if everything in it were to only come from the US?
March 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Has anyone done the math as to what our traditional "basket of goods" would cost if everything in it were to only come from the US?
Ready for the show! Let's go, boys! #Northfield #DreamTheater
March 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Ready for the show! Let's go, boys! #Northfield #DreamTheater
Here's a harmless "challenge": get together with friends to make pizza from scratch, including rolling out dough, but you all have to wear black clothes, and see who can stay cleanest. The next challenge? You have spaghetti and meatballs, eat it with forks while everybody wears white.
February 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Here's a harmless "challenge": get together with friends to make pizza from scratch, including rolling out dough, but you all have to wear black clothes, and see who can stay cleanest. The next challenge? You have spaghetti and meatballs, eat it with forks while everybody wears white.
I am in my fourth year of having solar panels, and don't regret getting them. We are ahead year-round, and knowing the air is cleaner and we are not burning anything to make clean energy is great. Progress! If leasing panels costs less than your electric bill, go for it. Here's my 2024 summary:
February 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I am in my fourth year of having solar panels, and don't regret getting them. We are ahead year-round, and knowing the air is cleaner and we are not burning anything to make clean energy is great. Progress! If leasing panels costs less than your electric bill, go for it. Here's my 2024 summary:
How come we never see anybody teaching music in those Disney movies? How do the characters all know how to sing in key, on time, and in unison?
February 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
How come we never see anybody teaching music in those Disney movies? How do the characters all know how to sing in key, on time, and in unison?
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the US House of Representatives is looking to pass a spending bill that will add more than $4.5 Trillion to the debt. Call your reps; I have, and will continue ue to do so. Read more here: www.cbpp.org/blog/house-r...
House Republican Budget Takes Away Health Care, Food Aid to Pay for Expanded Tax Cuts for Wealthy | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
In a party line vote, the Republican-controlled House Budget Committee advanced their budget resolution to move forward legislation that would give tax cuts to the wealthy and partially pay for them.....
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February 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the US House of Representatives is looking to pass a spending bill that will add more than $4.5 Trillion to the debt. Call your reps; I have, and will continue ue to do so. Read more here: www.cbpp.org/blog/house-r...
Fresh Madeleines, anyone? These are so easy and quick to make.
January 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fresh Madeleines, anyone? These are so easy and quick to make.