Governor Tim Walz

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If this is an example of the decisions Kamala face as the USA’s President then we are in excellent hands.

Governor Tim Walz is loved by the citizens of Minnesota because he cares and he listens.

This is a very exciting ticket for the country with two wonderful Americans ready to lead on Day One.

Thank you, Kamala!

Looks like we are going back to Iraq.

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I doubt Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan can keep the peace alone. Iraq is somewhat our ally anyway. I think the USA will have to have a large enough presence so our soldiers are not targets. 

A return to Iraq, more than just a contingency, is about settling the tensions between Israel and Iran. Iran cannot continue its madman strategy of backing terrorists with religious hatred as a priority. It would be to end any conflict between Iran and Israel before it gets started. 

The USA presence would have a different tone than last time. I think the urban warfare in Iraq is over. This would be about stability and working with allies in the region to prevent Iranian stupidity from engaging NATO. 

My most sincerest wishes are for those wounded to recover quickly and return to their families. They are very brave people to be engaged remotely for the purpose of peace.

Another attorney ruined by Trump

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Why? These are bright people entrusted through licensure to uphold the law. What goes on? The number of people that are falling into trouble is astounding. Why? I want to understand how so many people simply fall in line. It not just women. There are plenty of men that have succumbed to Trump’s influence. 

How ridiculous is Wall Street?

This is the news that has stocks falling. Wall Street chronically creates its own emergencies and then comes running to the USA Treasury for bailouts.

Ready?

The USA unemployment rate rose to a whopping 4.3 percent. The idea the job market has contracted a bit should be no surprise to anyone.

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The inflation is down.

I tell you what Wall Street’s real problem is, China. China’s economy is struggling and Wall Street is over extended in China. Uncertainty is high because Wall Street bosses like Goldman Sachs are scared of both Trump and Kamala for different reasons. They are afraid of Trump because he is “tariff happy.”

Kamala needs to address how she sees the economic future of the USA to settle Wall Street’s nervousness. 

Wall Street is its own problem. The Asian stocks are volatile most of the time, but, a change in what has been a job boom made them hide under the covers.

The tensions in the Middle East has Wall Street scared because Iran is being stupid in escalating a war between Hamas and Israel. Wall Steet hates uncertainty.

There is no there, there.

USA Consumer confidence is better because inflation is cooling.

The UK is having a tussle with extreme right political fabrication and there were demonstrations mostly by white guys with about 100 being arrested.

KAMALA please talk to them before they start jumping out of buildings. It looks like The Fed won’t be raising interest rates. There is one thing they are terrified about and that is the housing inventory they hold. Housing is cooling, too. Wall Street has been buying up properties for cash purchases and they might get stuck with inventories losing value.

If Wall Street ever had a moral compass they would not participate in bubble and bust. They would practice affirmation of the American Dream and enforce reasonable home values to allow a booming Middle Class their promises for working hard. Instead of supporting the Middle Class they exploit the lower Middle Class and run them out of trailer parks.

Honestly. Wall Street is immoral and they call it uncertainty. 

Oh, the weather, hurricanes primarily affected Texas with some increase in unemployment because of storm damage, etc. Flooding is the biggest problem. But, according to the Labor Department that had negligible effect on the overall increase of unemployment. The Fed has raising interest rates and the inflation slow down has finally hit and employers pulled back in creating jobs, AS THEY SHOULD! This is not an issue of uncertainty if Wall Street bosses were paying attention.

Thank you for this to the Boston Globe

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Shia Crescent is a diaspora, not a military strategy.

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Many religions and ethnicities have diasporas. The Russian diaspora is tapped by the motherland to carry out Putin’s KGB tasks to kill basically innocent and peaceful people that have left Russia. The best example of that are the poisonings in Europe. But, the USA intelligence agencies keeps track of folks like this and why they have to be registered as a foreign agent.

In like fashion Iran has militarized its diaspora into terrorist elements in the world, especially in the Shia Crescent. Iran sees its diaspora as an extension of its military and not simply people practicing “the faith.” 

There is absolutely no reason for Iran to militarize a diaspora because no one is openly hostile to Shi’ites, Iranian or Iraqi. The militarization of the Shi’ite diaspora was a completely paranoid idea by a few Ayatollahs in Iran that instilled a religious hegemony as a priority.

When an Ayatollah had Allah on his (not her) side after a successful overthrow of a Shah, well anything that comes into a holy man’s head must be inspired. Right? 

“W”rong!

What the great Ayatollahs of Iran never valued over and above their own religious fervor was BEING CIVILIZED to become part of a global community. The same is true of North Korea and all the other wackos in the world. The autocrats are convinced they know more about CONTROLLING their outcomes than any other Bozo. Let’s face it when a man (not woman) is in control of a military it can get pretty heady and they don't trust anyone besides himself anyway. I am confident to an autocrat assassination can be a real threat.

So, Iran has gone to far. It has militarized its diaspora and created terrorists the majority of countries globally don’t call allies. What has occurred globally is an attempt to allow these terrorist groups the standing of a political party. It wasn’t a bad idea, but, far too hopeful considering a sovereign theocracy was actually in control and demanding hegemony. So, now, the terrorist networks of Iran are hoping to destroy Israel. Really? In all honesty does any country think it can destroy Israel? Why even go there?

The people of Iran are primarily correct in demonstrating to bring about change in the 21st century. Iran is wrong in its religious focus and the theocracy has to stand down to become more peaceful and economically stable. The autocrats have no confidence in their people to love their country without fear of their own imprisonment and death.

Iran has become dangerous and it is wrong as it could be about its own national security and its future. Truly religious men want peace and not jihad at the forefront of any national policy.

The fear of the other has to stop. The USA Evangelicals are wrong as well. Just imagine the world with two religions hell bent on hegemony. It can’t happen. If these autocrats and wannabe autocrats knew anything about national security they would know hegemony is not possible and would implode JUST FOR THE TRYING.

Iran is wrong to take an aggressive posture in thinking this will lead to the ideological goals its holy men set long ago to facilitate the removal of the Shah. Iran must be far more responsible toward its diaspora, provide a homeland, and change its religious fervor from jihad and hegemony to peaceful coexistence with other faiths and ethnicities. It is not too late for Iran to end terrorism and become part of a real global economy of prosperity and benevolence.

Look, even the Taliban are backpedaling on hate and fear.

When Donald Trump assassinated…

…two Iranian generals he removed Iran’s military brain trust. On an international scale that is not only stupid by a populous president, but, very dangerous. 

Those two Iranian generals knew how far they could push their boundaries. Now, with a diminished military brain trust Iran is becoming dangerous to itself and others. 

Everyone needs to put the SAFETIES on their nukes, especially anything Iran is even thinking about!

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This is straight out of al Qaeda terrorist strategies.

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The date September 11th was chosen to attack the USA because 9-11 is the emergency response number. Everyone know to call 911 in case of emergency. Terrorists like to use psychological warfare as well as infrastructure to maximize the impact of any attack. Iran, by attempting psychological warfare on innocent civilians is demonstrating it is a rouge country that employ terrorist strategies as well as proxies to carry out their particular hatred of Israel.

France has called its citizens home from Iran because of escalating tensions with unpredictable outcomes for citizens.

Athens, Greece which has nothing to do with October 7th in any way, may be targeted by Iran because Israel has investments in the country of Greece. This the problem with Iran, it has irrational leadership expecting Allah to make its success possible wherever the leadership decides to strike. This is crazy. The Ayatollah is tempting NATO now and not just Israel to act. Greece has been a member of NATO since 1952. The treaty will come into play if Iran fires on targets in Greece.

THESE AREN’T MILITARY TARGETS, you morons!

Egypt is doing everything it can to negotiate with Hamas and Israel. Iran needs to stay out of this war AND stop harboring terrorists! 

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Iranian men’s sabre at the Olympics is impressive.

Iran needs to act as a sovereign country rather than a rouge country without a moral compass.

The Labor Vote

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These were President Biden’s constituents. They did well during his administration. Kamala is not guaranteed their vote because President Biden won their respect. President Biden will ask for the labor vote for Kamala, but, she needs to make that connection. 

Labor has been through a lot in the past two decades. They know the best way forward for their union members. Kamala needs to respect their suggestions and take them seriously. Both Andy Beshear and Tim Walz would make great running mates.

It is important Labor is on board this November. 

Is there any doubt…

 …that Trump is a plutocrat willing to game the system as dictator for the purpose of his wealth?

He will do anything, including destroying USA currency, if it gives him many pennies.

Proof of citizenship

(Click here) Below is a long form birth certificate already on the net. There are many pitfalls in demanding proof of citizenship at the time of voting registration. COST of that proof would prohibit the poor and disabled, including veterans.

Why is a state ID at the time of voting not enough?

This is Arizona’s idea of installing voter chaos. Before this the Republicans were demanding proof of identity at the time of voting. The problem then as with this new mess is cost and accessibility to facilities to prove identity to obtain a state ID in the first place. And why is Arizona ONLY insisting on proof of citizenship for federal elections? Is there something this extremist political party is trying to control at the federal level in 2024? It is pure corruption to single out federal elections as the only voting where proof of citizenship is required. 

The federal government, according to the USA Constitution, does not control voting, the states do. So why all of a sudden is Arizona throwing federal elections to the courts to decide, including the Supreme Court? Makes no sense to me. 

Committing fraud is a serious crime and one that can be imposed if falsely registering to vote. The reason fraud is part of voting regulations is to deter criminal use of voting rights. If the penalty is not strong enough, then increase the penalty. 

The correct focus for citizen’s asserting their right to vote is to make it easy to do so without hurdles. Voting increases citizens’ opportunity to have representation in government to solve their problems. 

If a state is going to require proof of citizenship in order to register then the state should be liable for ANY costs including accessibility. That means if a citizen cannot find a ride to the facility to register with proof of citizenship in hand, then the state MUST supply transportation to do so. If a citizen is not mobile due to physical infirmity then the state MUST supply a person to go to the citizen to record their citizenship for voting. Such home bound Americans can vote by mail. There should be no barriers to their participation. NONE. That is provided for by the American with Disabilities Act.

So, if Arizona wants proof of citizenship in order to vote, then there needs to be a reasonable time frame to alert citizens to this new requirement. That means such a measure cannot apply to this election.

One other thing. There is a law that allows for purging of voters from voter rolls to ensure accuracy in those voter rolls. There needs to be better structure to that process with provisions to reregistering if one is removed. 

That practice of purging voting rolls is a regular practice by Republicans of Blue States. Why is it not a practice by Democrats of Red States? Perhaps there should be a uniform time frame where all states are required to purge voter rolls so that citizens find incentive to vote regularly and avoid “the purge.” Most people I know are surprised to hear such a purge exists.

But, as to Arizona, they need to trust their citizens instead of a high level of mistrust. Such a change in voting regulations, proof of citizenship at the time of voting must have sufficient notice to citizens and I don’t see it being imposed for the 2024 elections. 

And, by the way, state IDs require proof of citizenship. The demand now by Arizona is redundancy. I do believe the Paperwork Reduction Act comes into view for enforcement with states that demand redundancy in voting regulations.

Birth certificates are costing at least $20 per certificate these days, with some states asking more of citizens.

How to maintain control in an autocracy.

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The iconography of the Free World does not seek to maintain social control through devotion to hatred. Displaying slain strongmen of a wayward Iran is to impose the idea Iran is under attack. Iran is the attacker in the real world albeit through proxies, but, how does the Ayatollah explain to Iranians how the most admired men in Iran were killed by others? 

“Iran is under attack and they will return the Shah.” Ideology and fear maintain autocracies.

I do not doubt one word of Iran’s investigation into the death of a Hamas leader hiding in Iran. It happened, but, so did the deaths of 1200 people Ismail Hanliyeh hated for their religious practices. This is proof Hamas at its highest levels is affiliated with Iran. 

Weird and Creepy Vance

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When Vance and Trump make these statements they are tapping into cultural “vibes” of Americans that are poor with large families. That paradigm of poor families is an issue the Democrats need to talk about because providing for those children is made difficult by Republican policies that reduce benefits like food stamps and Medicaid. 

Through no fault of their own (no addictions, domestic violence, stereotypes, etc.) poor families sometimes fall into disrepair and become involved with social services, ultimately Foster Care, and children are permanently placed and taken from their families. I do believe it is a dialogue that can be addressed.

But, Vance’s statements such as “they are coming for your kids” and “childless cat women” are a real political meme of sorts to try and drive poor people to the poles. I think it is referred to as “silly season.” Vance and Trump’s outrageous statements are a method of motivating culturally estranged Americans. Look, Trump built an entire propaganda machine for this purpose. There are free news channels and folks that use rabbit ear television yet in the USA. Those are the people these comments are seeking to vote. 

Democrats need to ask how many campaign offices they have in places like Appalachia. These can be estranged cultures within the USA. How is the public education going in these areas of America? Vance knows being poor with weird and creepy culture.

The question is, what had Vance and Trump done to improve the outcomes of these communities? Public education has been made weaker, the American diet is full of fat and carbohydrates, and rural health care has been more of a focus for Democrats than Republicans. Republicans neglect these folks, but, tap into the cultural mores for votes.

Trump’s propaganda machine is struggling. He is giving ultimatums about debates now. He is afraid of a girl.  It is my guess his WWF image is emerging now.

Trump vs. Cat Woman ?????????

Who knows what’s next.

They are all stunts to attract attention and Trump can then exhibit his, “It is unfair,” persona. The crucified Trump will rise about all that are culturally oppressed.

Forget people are dying of record heat, storms, tornadoes, and floods, send in FEMA!  What is important is the “infotainment” image, not policy that is legal and works.

Putin would have killed them.

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The Russian people need hope and these loyal Russians are that hope.

It is nonsense to think any of these men’s lives are expendable. It is out of the question any of them wanted to remain in Russia. These men are not criminals. They need to put the hearts and minds of their countrymen back together after the murder of Alexei Navalny. 

These Russians, that love their country, must continue to be a beacon of freedom to the Russian people. But, they must be that beacon of hope from the viewpoint of strength in the allies that rally around them.

They are welcome to enjoy freedom as they find it in The West and to continue their advocacy for free and open elections. 

No more returning to Russia to be persecuted and murdered. That is not a reasonable sacrifice for their desire to live in a free democracy. Freedom does not demand death, but, a celebration of life. Those values are alien to Vladimir Putin. Instead of a degree of respect for those that see Russia differently Putin chooses to extinguish voices through murder and fake criminal charges. Putin can no longer be saved, but, the Russian people can be their own liberators. 

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Iran has NO RIGHT to attack Israel!

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Iran is harboring terrorists. It lost its right of grievance when it decided to shelter known terrorists and especially one responsible for the UNPROVOKED October 7th attacks on innocent civilians in Israel.

A Hamas leader was selectively targeted and killed. Israel had every right to do it. Iran is at fault. Iran should have purged itself of all known terrorists and sent them as POWs to Israel. Instead, Iran harbored not just any terrorist, but, the one most responsible for the deaths of innocent Israeli citizens.

It is my opinion that the selective attacks on known terrorists in the Middle East responsible for UNPROVOKED attacks on Israel are no different than the drone attacks carried out by the USA after September 11, 2001. Those drone targeted attacks had to be authorized by the highest members of the USA military with the clear understanding civilians would be protected above all else whenever possible.

These targeted attacks are not an exact science and methodology, but, they are as perfect as they can be. Civilians can be near the enemy target and become mourned collateral to this form of drone warfare.

If I recall correctly the families of civilians lost in these drone attacks were given monies as a condolence and respect for life. These monies were never an apology for the attack. The USA was at war and civilian casualties occur. The monies were to assist surviving family members to a life without the person the USA labeled an enemy.

Iran harbors known terrorists as proxies to Iran’s wayward ideology based in hate of others. Somehow Iran justifies this hate as a religious directive. It is perverse and a wrong headed way of thinking about the world. It is this wayward ideology that brings Israeli war strategy to Iran’s borders. Iran by every estimation at this point is a rouge nation with values of hate it seeks to impose and defend through weapons of mass destruction.

The war with Hamas is not Iran’s war or Hezbollah’s war or the Houthis’ war. However, these affiliated groups, along with the sovereign country of Iran are CHOOSING to carry out hatred against Israel and Israel has a right to defend itself, as do Israel’s allies.

Also, Secretary Austin is correct in rejecting any sentence plea deal.

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Congratulations!

I can hardly wait. She is wonderful. An original. One of a kind. Thank you, Kamala!

There you have it.

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Stay out of Russia. Russia has plans for anyone crossing its borders and they aren’t tourist plans either.

These people, no different than Britteny Griner, are all political prisoners. They never did anything wrong, but, was charged and put in Russian prisons. 

We can thank the President and the USA State Department for all these great people returnng home.

And, oh by the way, Putin is not a great guy and even worse he is a malevolent dictator. 

Josh Shapiro for VP gets my vote.

Sorry to hear Roy Cooper didn’t want to be considered. I know he wants to run in 2026 for US Senator. That would be wonderful if he did, but, it is tough in an off year. He should start now in beginning to grow his campaign at the grass roots.

I don’t blame Governor Whitmer for stepping back after this term. She, as well as Former Speaker Pelosi have been the focus of domestic terrorism. It is very stressful and stepping back from the big jobs can be good for a future candidate. 

I think

Josh Shapiro has a lot on the ball. He is also young for a governor. The people absolutely love him. Hard to come by, but, he must have great ideas that keep Pennsylvania growing strong that may benefit other states as well. 

The number of possibilities for VP are narrowing. I hope President to be Harris chooses wisely. 

What is all this propaganda about the southern border?

The extremist Republicans want to blame President Biden for the drug related deaths in the USA? 

During the Obama administration El Chappo was arrested and extradited to the USA. President Obama made sure El Chappo was in prison in the USA the very day before he left office after his second term.

Now, the Biden Administration has in custody in the USA El Chappo’s son and I think also his brother.

Two Democratic presidents have done more to end the drug cartel sending fentanyl laced cocaine to the USA than any other president in modern history.

Let’s face it, “Just say no,” could not stop anything.

“Truth Social” is used for Trump propaganda.

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Vice President Harris and First Gentleman Doug May demand equal time.

This Jewish religion was rather wonderful to see.