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Monday, June 02, 2025
Sunday, June 01, 2025
Tasteless, crass, rude, and inhumane.
The graduation ceremony was ruined for every graduating Senior, their friends, and families because of ICE.
This is completely uncalled for. It was never necessary. There was no threat of violence anywhere except from ICE.
One of young people’s most sacred day is high school graduation and the lousy federal authorities figured they would teach everyone a lesson. All they managed to do was create tensions between young people and authorities that were completely unwelcome to remove a dear friend from their special day.
This is an outrage. ICE is creating emotional scares on the innocent people arrested as well as those Americans they touched their lives.
There was no reason to spend taxpayer monies on this idiocy.
It is not safe for Jewish demonstrators.
The synagogues need to beef up their security.
A wonderful Jewish couple was assassinated in Washington, DC.
The Jewish organizations need to stop demonstrating. The marches and demonstrations are known by the public and killers know where they can shoot or maim or kill Jewish people like fish in a barrel.
It is obvious the Jewish community is under attack from extremists that hate. It is not reasonable to expect safety at public gatherings at this point. It probably is not a well organized syndicate planning these attacks. But, it never is. These are men loosely affiliated over the internet or some kind of social media. It could even be someone who attends rallies for extremists but it doesn’t mean they are conspiring with anyone. However, they are supported through peer networking.
The permitting for organized marches has to be suspended at this point. It is not oppression. Quite the opposite. There are obvious hate groups with members willing to kill for some damn racist ideology.
Lone wolf or no lone wolf there is a mimicking movement currently and the danger is too high to allow magnificent Jewish people to brave that reality to express their thoughts and feelings about hostages.
Demonstrations with media attending can be safe with police attending the rally INDOORS and with controlled exits and entrances. Police can secure a building and nearby parking lot far easier than an open air venue.
My heart is absolutely broken over these recent attacks out of racism. All these people want is to have peace in the Middle East and a return of hostages. There is not a hateful thought among them.
The tone of powerful people in DC is violence. Those publicly expressed emotions carry with it permission for more of the same regardless the focus.
Until there is greater safety in the USA for ethnic tolerance and brotherhood people must take great care of their safety. Now is not the time for “in your face” demonstrations.
I am sorry this country has become broken to express their beautiful thoughts of descent in freedom of expression. No one is more sickened by this than me. I have no power to stop this and obviously those that do care little to route out the hatred and stop it before it happens.
The gun culture of the USA is allowing the open marketing of firearms or otherwise. I believe the attacker used homemade explosives. There are many ways of controlling substances that can be used in bomb making, but, there are still simple substances available legally that can be used for such purposes.
Once again, I am sorry for the terrible reality of oppressive social discourse in this country, but, safety of people has to be the first requirement of any movement that challenges political leaders and their decisions.
End the violence.
Don’t die doing it.
Life is precious.
So what is Ernst really saying?
I can hear Trump in all her statements.
To begin this is Iowa (click here). Everyone eligible should apply for help in whatever manner they need.
Ernst has a military background and probably has more healthcare between Tricare and her congressional healthcare and whatever benefits her spouse may bring to her. It’s safe to say she will receive the best healthcare in the country and doesn’t have a care in the world. So what does she care?
All that healthcare is paid by the American taxpayer. Every member of Congress and their families have healthcare paid for my hard working Americans. So, just because the congressional healthcare benefit isn’t called Medicaid doesn’t mean it is not sponsored by public funds.
For any congressional member to talk down about Medicaid or Tricare or any other form of public assistance, they need to look in the mirror and talk down about public funded healthcare.
To say Joni Ernst is ludicrous in all her statements is understating the insult to the intelligence of every voting American. Her statements reflect exactly the lack of morality we are witnessing with this MAGA.
So what exactly was that whole mess, right? She didn’t come by those thoughts while standing in the spotlight. Those thoughts have taken root long before, “Oops.”
“Oops, a Freudian slip and now I have to make an excuse.” Isn’t that what went on? Let me answer that for you, “Yes, that is exactly what went on.”
MAGA is wall to wall million-billionaires that believe they are “the special ones.” They lived right, you know. They did everything along the path of life right and now it shows. So, if MAGA members can do that why not everyone else? Why does any American need healthcare assistance of any kind? Every American that “lived right” do not have these problems.
So when an Iowa citizen stood up in a live conversation and had the audacity to take up THE FACT other Iowans or even herself could die without Medicaid, Ernst said they only thought available to her, “We will all die.”
That moment was as much a religious moment as a governing moment. She basically stated in the town hall and her YouTube video that dying is what we all do to get to heaven. You know, the apocalypse is being delivered. It is being delivered to some people who didn’t live right sooner than those that did, those lucky dogs.
Iowa is one of the most hideously immoral legislatures at the state level and it is all done for the purity of the soul. There is a little more than 3 million Iowan citizens. New York City has a population of over 8 million citizens. What does anyone suppose the needs of the people of Iowa look like? Better silos for the corn harvested off enormous swaths of land? Right?
So, along comes Ernst and basically states to a distressed audience we are all going to die someday, so get over it. The responsibility for your misfortune in ill health is not the responsibility of the federal government and damn it we want our money back in the way of tax cuts that increases the national debt for generations to come.
When Ernst goes back to Washington, DC; if she goes back to DC; she needs to get in touch with her responsibility to the people and not just the pig farmers, who by the way aren’t dealing with the avian flu.
The Senate is supposed to be a deliberative body and not a rubber stamp of an extremist party that hates intensely and demand collapse of the USA to get the people off the backs of those that live right.
I will finish with this thought. Senator Lisa Murkowski exhibits concern and morality for every issue that hits the Senate voting call. She comes from an idyllic and gorgeous state. Alaska does not have the problems states with much higher populations do. Yet. Where do the thoughts of Senator Murkowski go when faced with issues that are the well being of the people? She becomes concerned as to the impact every vote cast in the Senate may adversely affect the people. She doesn’t throw her hands in the air and say, “Let God decide.”
This is a lot of nonsense.
Trump propaganda always demands “my way or the highway.” All that is a lie.
Congress can sculpt the current House Bill ( beautiful or not) to protect tax cuts for the middle class, low income and even high income middle class. The idea the tax cuts, which is more than 90 percent of the addition to the national debt of the bill, has to be applied AS IS, is nothing but propaganda.
History always proves the president’s budget while welcome for its incite never leaves the legislature in the way it was received.
So, Senator Schumer needs to stop the bill in it’s current form until it reflects respect for working Americans by protecting them from tax increases while allowing the wealthy elite to pay their fair share which is far more than the cuts in this bill.
There is also no hurry to pass that mess.
$847,000,000,000
That is currently the estimated value of 600 college and university endowments with the University of Texas being the largest public college endowment of $47,000,000,000.
Why is Trump coveting it?
I believe it to be indecent to do so, so why? What perverted idea can possibly be an agenda item?
There is significant investment by institutionalized endowments. The George W. Bush Presidential Center has an endowment of $500,000,000. What gives?
Make no doubt about it, the endowment is under attack. Harvard has dipped into its to continue its mission. Survival by endowment is definitely the goal. Why weaken and instill concern/fear of such stable and moral accumulation of the USA dollar?
Harvard is the fear building institution. Target if you will. Why?
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Clarence? Stayed so far.
In Trump’s early return to power I predicted Justice Thomas would resign giving the conservatives an opening to fill with a younger version. I am surprised that hasn’t happened. How is Ginny doing?
I suppose the million dollar credit card hasn’t been paid off yet.
Friday, May 30, 2025
“The Secret Room”
So, it begins. First it is character assassination, then criminal charges, then trials of bogus information, followed by prison, and then assassinations in a Siberian prison. Absolutely. Americans in a Siberian prison. Trump is threatening to send convicted Americans to foreign countries. Yep. That’s the Bondi plan.
The bogus charges for Comey are beginning with the discovery of “the secret room” at the FBI headquarters.
The sin right now that is casting a shadow over Former FBI Director Comey is the millions he is earning on his book. The money taints him enough to create sinister thoughts.
(Click here)
Did you know Trump has secret rooms? It is true. It is fairly certain the housekeeper didn’t see the documents. They were everywhere in Trump’s secret ballroom and secret bathroom. Yep. The housekeeper would know better than to look the other way.
But, waiting out Trump’s second term might be best with family in Canada. Seriously. Knowing the hero Comey is, he can’t save himself from himself.
But, this hate filled politics thing is starting. It is all fantasy. One has to wonder what Trump does with his day other than stir up feelings of hate. The government is basically on auto pilot. So, there isn’t anything for Donald to do except sign executive declarations.
Look, this is all bullshit. It needs to be nipped in the bud. It is illegal and immoral propaganda and it has to stop. Those that sincerely love this country like Former FBI Director Comey are important people and in no way did he “compromise” the national security of the USA. It is not possible.
People live their lives in dedication to the USA Constitution. James Comey went into training with a love for this country no different than any soldier willing to put themselves on the line in war. The FBI agent is in danger when working. They are heroes.
I don’t know what is going on with right wing media as they are among the most entrenched propagandists out there. They need to find honest ratings with good reporting and worthwhile news stories and end the nightmare nonsense they are spewing.
I hope James Comey writes a dozen more books just like this one. Sort of like a Harry Potter series. I hope he makes billions and drive out all the rats in DC.
Trump is SCUM!!!!!!!
The USA government at all levels is perfect.
When redundancy is sacrificed Space Shuttles carrying astronauts explode.
Redundancy endures that the imperfect human condition has perfect outcomes.
Hegseth and Trump assume as human beings they are perfect in their thought processes. That is what makes them dangerous.
Hegseth is blatantly wrong.
Hegseth has the idea that redundancy is waste. It is not. In testing technology and new mechanisms of USA military lethality and preparedness redundancy is safety. There is redundancy built into cutting edge systems purposely. Hegseth is a danger to national security for his pure lack of ability to comprehend the existing perfection of the USA military.
IEEPA
Trump’s tariffs are from a law dating back to WWI. It is easy to say its use in this case is irresponsible.
The IEEPA can be invoked as an emergency measure if the sovereignty of the USA is at risk. Trump has declared a national emergency in order to invoke laws, including this one, not because there is a national emergency. The entire reason this administration exists is to carry out deception in the face of reality.
(Click here)
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Tariffs or no tariffs
This is a country in decline without legitimate leadership based in solid democratic practices.
Moral decline and economic peril. No one is even reining in Trump from exploiting the American people.
There is rampant corruption, including violations of the Emoluments Clause. It is a disgrace.
(Click here)
$3.8 trillion added to the nation’s debt?
Really?
With a falling GDP?
REALLY!?!?!
I guess the Republicans are riding their dream mobile alone because Elon left the house. He especially left the house after he learned Trump wasn’t backing his actions inside the USA government as an unelected individual (click here) and facing a lawsuit from at least 14 states. It might be that all the money cut from state budgets at Musk’s direction may be his personal liability.
Everything that has transpired with Trump since his defeat in 2020, in my opinion, is nothing but hubris to entertain strange ideas.
Where is the research backing up any of the ideas he has put forward as plausible? I guarantee there is none.
Trump believes he can tax the world and eliminate taxes of Americans forever.
Reality check:
- Falling GDP?
- How many major corporations have and are packing up and moving out of the USA?
- How many countries have issued warnings about the USA due to hostile changes in the treatment of immigrants including permanent resident Green Card status?
- Canada has opened airline routes to Europe and closed routes to the USA because of the harsh treatment of fellow human beings. That is significant. We share a treaty with Canada and Mexico.
Elon Musk was recruited by the GOP and given front row status only to have the party turn their backs on him in a “Big, Beautiful Bill” and now Musk has enormous lawsuits because of his participation in removing large numbers of employees from the federal government without Congressional legislation.
The Republicans need to stop living in the country of make believe and start acting like responsible legislators.
How much is 0.2% GDP?
Seems like a small loss, but, is it?
One percent of a trillion is $10 billion. So, 0.2 percent of a trillion is $2 billion. Got that? Therefore, 0.2 percent of $27.72 trillion is $55.44 billion LOST out of the US GDP in the first quarter of 2025. And that is based in the 2023 GDP.
To appreciate that loss, the USA Navy Gerald R. Ford aircraft carriers cost $13 billion to build. That means the loss of 0.2 percent GDP is equivalent to the loss of building more than 4 Ford Class aircraft carriers. I don’t know about you, but, that is fairly significant
to me.
The real question is, how long can losses to GDP, NOT Wall Street, be sustained without directly attacking the sovereignty of the USA?
How much is a strong and sovereign country worth?
Military families are among the most important assets the USA has for its national security. They should have everything an average Middle Class family has, including health care.
They contribute more to this country than any other citizen. There is at least one loved one putting their life on the line for the most noble causes. These families should be cherished and supported. It would be lovely if any business community could help with recruitment.
These families need 401ks or the military equivalent. They need college funds for their children. They need special consideration because mom or dad may be absent for extended length of time. There are so many aspects of living that contribute to their quality of life, money isn’t the only factor.
Their lives should be envious and fulfilling. These families suffer loss on a continual basis without the ultimate sacrifice occurring. Navy deployments are often six months at a time. For a young family that is a lot.
It can be heart wrenching to see a spouse leave in our great ships. Their reunions when they pull into a home port are incredible to watch. These couples love each other a great deal. The children have grown and simply catching up is a feat all by itself. It isn’t just death or the potential that carries stress, it is the enlistment that demands so much.
So, with the country having higher demands on soldiers as high tech is found in many requirements, there needs to be “sign on bonuses” for them to understand the country is deeply committed to their careers as long as they want to stay. I have no problem with the idea of generosity to our military families. It is a highly moral part of paying taxes for the country as well as the soldier.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Trump behaving badly.
He must identify with them. Crooks and liars are Trump's favorite people. I’d like to say Trump is righting a wrong, which is what presidential pardons are for, but, he is getting pleasure out of sticking his finger in the eye of the USA Constitution.
I believe he with the assistance of Bondi is headed down the path of victimization. The Whitmer pardons is a bridge too far. Those pardons validate hate and solidifies others as the country’s enemy.
Trump will prosecute others for no other reason except it gives him pleasure. Realize where his head is at. He is the king. The king wants entertainment and wielding power in nightmarish ways gives him pleasure.
He thrives on the headlines in the media. It has to be Trump 24/7 in order to feel in control. People are on to him and the numbers are probably growing. He needs to exhibit his power without retribution to feel secure.
Those gallows had a purpose he approved of and he will go “Taliban” and hang people in the public square.
Fear.
He loves to instill fear.
The country, including Congress, need to stand up to his public displays of power. Trump is out of control.
By Matt Lavietes
...The couple, (click here) known for their roles on the TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," was convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks of tens of millions of dollars.
During a weekslong federal trial that year, prosecutors said the couple conspired to defraud Atlanta-area banks of more than $36 million in personal loans, which they spent on luxury cars and travel, by submitting false bank statements and other records.
Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison in November 2022 after an Atlanta jury found him guilty of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States. His wife was sentenced to seven years in prison for the same crimes.
The pair sought pardons from Trump in February, NBC News reported....
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