Rich Dafter
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My parents went through WWI and WWII in England. There are many similarities to what Russia is attempting to perpetrate now in Europe. In 2020, I got my British passport just in case Trump won. If he aligns with Putin, I may have to use it.
Trump's tax cut plan will be cripplingly expensive for most Americans - Trump's tax cut plan will be cripplingly expensive for most Americans www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | The exorbitant cost of Trump's so-called 'tax cut' plan
The House-passed Republican tax cut will likely exceed the cost of three of the most expensive laws over the past decade combined.
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May 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Trump's tax cut plan will be cripplingly expensive for most Americans - Trump's tax cut plan will be cripplingly expensive for most Americans www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
They are heartless and cruel www.cnn.com/2025/05/24/p...
Analysis: How Trump’s megabill transfers wealth in the US | CNN Politics
It took intense lobbying from President Donald Trump, an all-nighter, and a vote on a bill for which many people did not yet have a clear grasp of the final changes, but House Republicans got it done ...
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May 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
They are heartless and cruel www.cnn.com/2025/05/24/p...
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So we’ve got $90 million to throw the parade he wanted, but we don’t have the money to fix North Carolina. Got it!
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
So we’ve got $90 million to throw the parade he wanted, but we don’t have the money to fix North Carolina. Got it!
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Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
“This order, like the others, seeks to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like," wrote Judge John Bates.
www.nbcnews.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
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Moskowitz: They have no brakes. They’re drunk with power. And the only way we’re going to send a message to them—the only way we’re going to be able to put brakes on this and stop it—is to make Hakeem Jeffries Speaker.
May 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Moskowitz: They have no brakes. They’re drunk with power. And the only way we’re going to send a message to them—the only way we’re going to be able to put brakes on this and stop it—is to make Hakeem Jeffries Speaker.
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I need this monopoly version...
May 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I need this monopoly version...
I totally hope so - newrepublic.com/article/1956...
Trump’s Angry New Attack on Harvard Is About to Blow Up in His Face
As Trump’s assault on Harvard grows more unhinged, a leading free speech advocate explains how all this is already backfiring on Trump by stiffening institutional resistance to him—and what must happe...
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May 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I totally hope so - newrepublic.com/article/1956...
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They're arresting Members of Congress.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
May 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
They're arresting Members of Congress.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
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Monday. Strong coffee. Nice flowers and standing up for science 🧪
May 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Monday. Strong coffee. Nice flowers and standing up for science 🧪
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So if you suddenly try to break into Congress to murder the VP you've supported for 4 years because he won't break the law and the police shoot you, your family gets 5 million dollars?
Do I have that right, humans?
Do I have that right, humans?
May 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So if you suddenly try to break into Congress to murder the VP you've supported for 4 years because he won't break the law and the police shoot you, your family gets 5 million dollars?
Do I have that right, humans?
Do I have that right, humans?
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I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
I am never watching Jake Tapper. Disgusting that he writes a book attacking a man who has done so much for his country.
May 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I am never watching Jake Tapper. Disgusting that he writes a book attacking a man who has done so much for his country.
Not all Christians are Christian Nationalists. I just listened to a beautiful story about how Lakewood Church started on Mother's Day 1966 and how we should all be "cities of refuge" for those in need. The next live service is at 10:00 MT - www.youtube.com/live/9JSKgVm...
Lakewood Church Service | Joel Osteen Live | Sunday 11am
God calls us by name and gives us each of us the grace to fulfill our purpose. When we extend His grace to others, we create an enduring legacy.
In this Mother’s Day service from May 11, 2025, join...
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May 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Not all Christians are Christian Nationalists. I just listened to a beautiful story about how Lakewood Church started on Mother's Day 1966 and how we should all be "cities of refuge" for those in need. The next live service is at 10:00 MT - www.youtube.com/live/9JSKgVm...
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Homelessness is a serious problem in Vancouver, it breaks my heart when I see teens on the street
Criminalizing or breaking down their shelters is not the right decision
There needs to be housing on crown land with govt services snd NGO offices on site
It will take money but will save money too
Criminalizing or breaking down their shelters is not the right decision
There needs to be housing on crown land with govt services snd NGO offices on site
It will take money but will save money too
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Vancouver mayor can’t answer how $5M for ‘Task Force Barrage’ was approved
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Homelessness is a serious problem in Vancouver, it breaks my heart when I see teens on the street
Criminalizing or breaking down their shelters is not the right decision
There needs to be housing on crown land with govt services snd NGO offices on site
It will take money but will save money too
Criminalizing or breaking down their shelters is not the right decision
There needs to be housing on crown land with govt services snd NGO offices on site
It will take money but will save money too
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During his first homily as pope, delivered in Italian, Leo said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope
During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
During his first homily as pope, delivered in Italian, Leo said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
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So let me get this straight, we finally get an American pope, and some of the America first crowd is mad because he cares about the poor and immigrants. Am i missing something here?
May 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
So let me get this straight, we finally get an American pope, and some of the America first crowd is mad because he cares about the poor and immigrants. Am i missing something here?
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WATCH: Chris Murphy gives a masterclass in how to dismantle the cosplay queen, AKA Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
When a government is out of control it’s time to say so
Chris Murphy gives a masterclass in how to dismantle the cosplay queen, AKA Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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May 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
WATCH: Chris Murphy gives a masterclass in how to dismantle the cosplay queen, AKA Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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You know who else was an Open Borders guy? Jesus.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus's family escaped Herod's purported infant killing spree by crossing the border to Egypt.
I guess he's "gross" to Laura Loomer too.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus's family escaped Herod's purported infant killing spree by crossing the border to Egypt.
I guess he's "gross" to Laura Loomer too.
May 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
You know who else was an Open Borders guy? Jesus.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus's family escaped Herod's purported infant killing spree by crossing the border to Egypt.
I guess he's "gross" to Laura Loomer too.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus's family escaped Herod's purported infant killing spree by crossing the border to Egypt.
I guess he's "gross" to Laura Loomer too.
Pope Leo XIV is the best antidote to the poisoning of America that has been happening for the past 10 years.
May 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Pope Leo XIV is the best antidote to the poisoning of America that has been happening for the past 10 years.
Of course he did - www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/p...
Trump administration fires librarian of Congress | CNN Politics
The White House on Thursday notified Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she was removed from her position, a spokesperson for the Library of Congress told CNN.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Of course he did - www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/p...
I am not Catholic but that is one of the most disgusting and sacrilegious images that I have ever seen www.cnn.com/2025/05/04/w...
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave | CNN
President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor i...
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May 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I am not Catholic but that is one of the most disgusting and sacrilegious images that I have ever seen www.cnn.com/2025/05/04/w...
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 86%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 31%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 31%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 86%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 31%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 31%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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I’m so confused by the folks who said that raising the minimum wage would increase the price of every day goods while also being okay with tariffs raising the price of every day goods…
I reckon they are okay paying higher prices as long as it doesn’t help anyone making a minimum wage.
I reckon they are okay paying higher prices as long as it doesn’t help anyone making a minimum wage.
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’m so confused by the folks who said that raising the minimum wage would increase the price of every day goods while also being okay with tariffs raising the price of every day goods…
I reckon they are okay paying higher prices as long as it doesn’t help anyone making a minimum wage.
I reckon they are okay paying higher prices as long as it doesn’t help anyone making a minimum wage.
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