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How many losses to China do you think it will take until the idiot Trump voters finally learn how trade wars work?
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China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
China canceled 12,000 metric tons of United States pork shipments amid a high-stakes trade standoff between the superpowers, according to data released Thursday. China, one of the biggest U.S…
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April 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How many losses to China do you think it will take until the idiot Trump voters finally learn how trade wars work?
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Now THIS is huge. Foreign nationals dumping US properties. #AmericanDream is gone; no one wants to be here for the #HorrorShow or whatever comes next.
April 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Now THIS is huge. Foreign nationals dumping US properties. #AmericanDream is gone; no one wants to be here for the #HorrorShow or whatever comes next.
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Had it not been for their corrupt and inept father, don jr. and erik would be homeless and drug addict ups one is already a drug addict the other is a bum, but an IQ of 70, everything they touch loses money therefore they scam maga followers as they are too stupid to understand it.
They’re just joking, right? He has no plans to violate the constitution and try and stay in office, right?
Right?
Right?
April 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Had it not been for their corrupt and inept father, don jr. and erik would be homeless and drug addict ups one is already a drug addict the other is a bum, but an IQ of 70, everything they touch loses money therefore they scam maga followers as they are too stupid to understand it.
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"Social platforms...designed to reward anger, hate, & snap reactions over truth—helped Trump win the presidency, serve as networks for anti-freedom propaganda.... Technologies that could be used for democratic expression are instead used to warp public opinion & suppress dissent." Adrienne LaFrance
"Today, RIGHT NOW, you have the most power you'll ever have in the current fight against authoritarianism in America."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Social platforms...designed to reward anger, hate, & snap reactions over truth—helped Trump win the presidency, serve as networks for anti-freedom propaganda.... Technologies that could be used for democratic expression are instead used to warp public opinion & suppress dissent." Adrienne LaFrance
China has a few good burns and laughs about this “Ten Thousand Tariff Grandpa”. China knows this President has limited intellect or awareness beyond his immediate circle.
President Trump has a new nickname in China: “The Lord of Eternal Tariffs," which can also be translated as “10,000 Tariff Grandpa.”
China trolls Trump over tariffs as both sides seek ways to limit their impact
Jokes and memes have proliferated on social media in China, which is trying to promote the perception that it has the upper hand in its trade impasse with the U.S.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
China has a few good burns and laughs about this “Ten Thousand Tariff Grandpa”. China knows this President has limited intellect or awareness beyond his immediate circle.
Kristi gets misty eyed talking about the cash and the purse she left on the floor. “That’s how vulnerable people can be”. #PoorThing
The Homeland Security secretary was dining with family at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., when the "shocking" incident occurred.
Kristi Noem Reveals Exactly How Her Bag Containing $3,000 In Cash Was Stolen
The Homeland Security secretary was dining with family at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., when the "shocking" incident occurred.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Kristi gets misty eyed talking about the cash and the purse she left on the floor. “That’s how vulnerable people can be”. #PoorThing
Interesting, ready for a deal with Trump, not Ukraine.
Sergei Lavrov appeared to defend Russia’s Thursday attack on Kyiv, which was condemned by President Donald Trump.
Russian Foreign Minister Says Moscow Is ‘Ready’ For Deal With Trump To End Ukraine War
Sergei Lavrov appeared to defend Russia’s Thursday attack on Kyiv, which was condemned by President Donald Trump.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Interesting, ready for a deal with Trump, not Ukraine.
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DOGE's moves are far more familiar to the average American worker than you might think.
It's downsizing. It’s layoffs. It’s control by one annoying guy who, for some reason, is richer than you and is convinced that “working the weekend is a superpower.”
It’s government run like a business.
It's downsizing. It’s layoffs. It’s control by one annoying guy who, for some reason, is richer than you and is convinced that “working the weekend is a superpower.”
It’s government run like a business.
How Musk, Trump, and your boss learned to hate democracy
Work is a dictatorship. Is the government next?
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April 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
DOGE's moves are far more familiar to the average American worker than you might think.
It's downsizing. It’s layoffs. It’s control by one annoying guy who, for some reason, is richer than you and is convinced that “working the weekend is a superpower.”
It’s government run like a business.
It's downsizing. It’s layoffs. It’s control by one annoying guy who, for some reason, is richer than you and is convinced that “working the weekend is a superpower.”
It’s government run like a business.
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"...U.S. citizenship begins to feel less like a shield. The fear of becoming like Cuba might just be canceled out by the fear of becoming like Florida." — @yarimarita.bsky.social 🔓: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/o...
Opinion | Another Blackout Forces the Question of Puerto Rico’s Political Future (Gift Article)
For over half a century, the island’s commonwealth status was justified by promises of security, stability and the material comforts of modern life.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"...U.S. citizenship begins to feel less like a shield. The fear of becoming like Cuba might just be canceled out by the fear of becoming like Florida." — @yarimarita.bsky.social 🔓: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/o...
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CEO to worker pay in:
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
April 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
CEO to worker pay in:
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
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Chopra: Either we jumpstart into a new mindset and become the change we want to see in the world—or we continue walking toward extinction.
So maybe, nature might say to itself: “The human species was an interesting experiment in evolution. It didn’t work. Let’s try something else.”
So maybe, nature might say to itself: “The human species was an interesting experiment in evolution. It didn’t work. Let’s try something else.”
April 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Chopra: Either we jumpstart into a new mindset and become the change we want to see in the world—or we continue walking toward extinction.
So maybe, nature might say to itself: “The human species was an interesting experiment in evolution. It didn’t work. Let’s try something else.”
So maybe, nature might say to itself: “The human species was an interesting experiment in evolution. It didn’t work. Let’s try something else.”
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Raskin: You see that with Hegseth and a lot of other people who can actually be promoted to the highest levels of this government with the most irresponsible behavior, but they all happen to be white guys..
April 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Raskin: You see that with Hegseth and a lot of other people who can actually be promoted to the highest levels of this government with the most irresponsible behavior, but they all happen to be white guys..
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Homeland Security Secretary can’t secure her own purse.
April 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Homeland Security Secretary can’t secure her own purse.
#Republicans say #DEI is bad because it discriminates against the #BestAndBrightest. Yet they value #Ideology over #Competence, and will protect every #Offender / #Appointee until the #PeopleSayNo.
Rep. Don Bacon called publicly for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth, citing the latter’s innumerable missteps since taking the job. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
First GOP Rep. Suggests Trump Should Fire Pete Hegseth
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April 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#Republicans say #DEI is bad because it discriminates against the #BestAndBrightest. Yet they value #Ideology over #Competence, and will protect every #Offender / #Appointee until the #PeopleSayNo.
#WhiteHouse may reluctantly replace #PeteHegseth. #KristiNoem was in the running until she #LostHerPurse.
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Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#WhiteHouse may reluctantly replace #PeteHegseth. #KristiNoem was in the running until she #LostHerPurse.
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Richard Dawkins most famous reply to: "What if you're wrong?"
April 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Richard Dawkins most famous reply to: "What if you're wrong?"
The #Pope’s final day was spent with JD #Vance. This is what #TheSee saw.
It makes a strong case for Vance being a #GangMember..
It makes a strong case for Vance being a #GangMember..
April 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The #Pope’s final day was spent with JD #Vance. This is what #TheSee saw.
It makes a strong case for Vance being a #GangMember..
It makes a strong case for Vance being a #GangMember..
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It fits in with a "politics of cruelty" that's been running rampant in the White House.
Elon Musk Has Brought 'The R-Word' Back — And It's Part Of A Disturbing New Trend
It fits in with a "politics of cruelty" that's been running rampant in the White House.
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March 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It fits in with a "politics of cruelty" that's been running rampant in the White House.
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It’s time for the EU to solve its Orbán problem | Opinion
https://www.ft.com/content/136b7b18-f75a-435e-9887-c57ab6c4a766
https://www.ft.com/content/136b7b18-f75a-435e-9887-c57ab6c4a766
It’s time for the EU to solve its Orbán problem | Opinion
The European Commission has leverage over the obstructive Hungarian premier — it should use it
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March 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It’s time for the EU to solve its Orbán problem | Opinion
https://www.ft.com/content/136b7b18-f75a-435e-9887-c57ab6c4a766
https://www.ft.com/content/136b7b18-f75a-435e-9887-c57ab6c4a766
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From the decision that sent Navy SEAL Ryan Owens to his death to appointing a Fox News host to run the Pentagon, Trump continues to demonstrate his disregard for the men and women in uniform.
Signal Chat Just The Latest Evidence Of Trump’s Contempt For The Military
From the decision that sent Navy SEAL Ryan Owens to his death to appointing a Fox News host to run the Pentagon, Trump continues to demonstrate his disregard for the men and women in uniform.
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March 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
From the decision that sent Navy SEAL Ryan Owens to his death to appointing a Fox News host to run the Pentagon, Trump continues to demonstrate his disregard for the men and women in uniform.
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"This is my home - I really love my country. But a lot of my mentors have been telling me to get out, right now"
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
March 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"This is my home - I really love my country. But a lot of my mentors have been telling me to get out, right now"
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
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Students at Columbia University last year protested for weeks.
But amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on international student protesters and the school's news rules restricting demonstrations, students say speaking out isn’t worth the risk.
But amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on international student protesters and the school's news rules restricting demonstrations, students say speaking out isn’t worth the risk.
At Columbia University, Trump’s crackdown chills a fervent campus
A year after mass protests rocked the university, students say protesting on campus has become too “dangerous.”
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March 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Students at Columbia University last year protested for weeks.
But amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on international student protesters and the school's news rules restricting demonstrations, students say speaking out isn’t worth the risk.
But amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on international student protesters and the school's news rules restricting demonstrations, students say speaking out isn’t worth the risk.
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Find all of our reporting on DOGE here ⤵️
Investigative Reporting on DOGE from ProPublica.
Read the latest doge investigations from ProPublica.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Find all of our reporting on DOGE here ⤵️
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A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials say.
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency.
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency.
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials say.
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency.
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency.
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Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic rejects direct negotiations with the U.S. over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter President Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader.
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. in response to Trump's letter
Since Trump’s election and the resumption of his “maximum pressure” campaign on Tehran, Iran’s rial currency has gone into a freefall.
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March 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic rejects direct negotiations with the U.S. over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter President Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader.