Melissa
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I am direct and won't do a ceremonial dance around a subject. Laughter is healing.💙 Trump is a criminal. What the GOP doesn't condemn, they condone.🚫DM
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The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Two men clinging to a burning boat after the first strike posed zero threat.
No drugs shown, no proof offered. Even if there were we don't just execute people.
The second missile was fired knowing there were two survivors.
It's murder.
Hegseth is gassing up the bus.
No drugs shown, no proof offered. Even if there were we don't just execute people.
The second missile was fired knowing there were two survivors.
It's murder.
Hegseth is gassing up the bus.
Q: So you didn't see any survivors after that first strike?
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
December 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Two men clinging to a burning boat after the first strike posed zero threat.
No drugs shown, no proof offered. Even if there were we don't just execute people.
The second missile was fired knowing there were two survivors.
It's murder.
Hegseth is gassing up the bus.
No drugs shown, no proof offered. Even if there were we don't just execute people.
The second missile was fired knowing there were two survivors.
It's murder.
Hegseth is gassing up the bus.
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Summary of Governor Gavin C. Newsom’s Advanced Imaging Results
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Summary of Governor Gavin C. Newsom’s Advanced Imaging Results
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If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
Republican Rep. Ben Smaltz, author of the proposed new congressional maps for Indiana, admitted the redistricting effort was politically motivated to favor Republicans.
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that."
www.wishtv.com/news/politic...
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that."
www.wishtv.com/news/politic...
Indiana map drawn ‘purely for political performance’ of GOP, bill author says
Indiana's new congressional redistricting bill is acknowledged as 'politically gerrymandered' but defended against accusations of racial gerrymandering.
www.wishtv.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Republican Rep. Ben Smaltz, author of the proposed new congressional maps for Indiana, admitted the redistricting effort was politically motivated to favor Republicans.
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that."
www.wishtv.com/news/politic...
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that."
www.wishtv.com/news/politic...
The Indiana House released a draft of the proposed new congressional map which could flip both current Democratic districts to Republicans. They hope to implement it before 2026 midterms.
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Indiana House Republicans release draft congressional map
Indiana House Republicans release draft of congressional map, diluting voting power of Marion County and dividing it into four districts.
www.wishtv.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The Indiana House released a draft of the proposed new congressional map which could flip both current Democratic districts to Republicans. They hope to implement it before 2026 midterms.
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
The Indiana House released a draft of the proposed new congressional map which could flip both current Democratic districts to Republicans. They hope to implement it before 2026 midterms.
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Indiana House Republicans release draft congressional map
Indiana House Republicans release draft of congressional map, diluting voting power of Marion County and dividing it into four districts.
www.wishtv.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The Indiana House released a draft of the proposed new congressional map which could flip both current Democratic districts to Republicans. They hope to implement it before 2026 midterms.
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Republicans opposed to the map have been attacked by MAGA.
www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Consumers are pulling back from new car purchases as the average price hits $50,000.
Many are turning to used cars or longer loans. Analysts warn of slowed or no growth in 2026 worsened by inflation, tariffs, and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Many are turning to used cars or longer loans. Analysts warn of slowed or no growth in 2026 worsened by inflation, tariffs, and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Americans hit the brakes on buying new cars as prices reach $50K on average
Industry analysts are predicting slowed — or, in some cases, no — growth for auto sellers in 2026
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Consumers are pulling back from new car purchases as the average price hits $50,000.
Many are turning to used cars or longer loans. Analysts warn of slowed or no growth in 2026 worsened by inflation, tariffs, and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Many are turning to used cars or longer loans. Analysts warn of slowed or no growth in 2026 worsened by inflation, tariffs, and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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12 year old logic memes making it to the national stage
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
12 year old logic memes making it to the national stage
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"The crisis exposed by the Trinidad strike is not just what U.S. forces may have done in the water. It’s what the administration did on land."
The 6 Democrats’ Video Is Accurate and Necessary
It’s the Administration's Dishonesty and Saber-Rattling That Are the Problem
harrylitman.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"The crisis exposed by the Trinidad strike is not just what U.S. forces may have done in the water. It’s what the administration did on land."
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Habba good day
Reuters: US APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DISQUALIFICATION OF TRUMP ALLY ALINA HABBA AS ACTING US ATTORNEY IN NEW JERSEY
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Habba good day
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This sickens me!
Trump Launches Largest Environmental Rollback in U.S. History. This could mark the largest rollback of environmental protections under any administration.
Trump Launches Largest Environmental Rollback in U.S. History. This could mark the largest rollback of environmental protections under any administration.
Trump Launches Largest Environmental Rollback in U.S. History - NewsBreak
The Trump administration has initiated an unprecedented multi-agency rollback of U.S. environmental protections while expanding fossil fuel development and
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December 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This sickens me!
Trump Launches Largest Environmental Rollback in U.S. History. This could mark the largest rollback of environmental protections under any administration.
Trump Launches Largest Environmental Rollback in U.S. History. This could mark the largest rollback of environmental protections under any administration.
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
The investigation and prosecution of Juan Hernández began and advanced under Donald Trump’s first administration.
The witnesses included Hernandez's brother and others who flipped.
The only set up involved is blaming Joe Biden.
The witnesses included Hernandez's brother and others who flipped.
The only set up involved is blaming Joe Biden.
Reporter: You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US—
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The investigation and prosecution of Juan Hernández began and advanced under Donald Trump’s first administration.
The witnesses included Hernandez's brother and others who flipped.
The only set up involved is blaming Joe Biden.
The witnesses included Hernandez's brother and others who flipped.
The only set up involved is blaming Joe Biden.
New South Wales police charged four Sydney men after uncovering what is described as an international satanic child abuse material ring. The men accused of distributing and possessing graphic child abuse content.
All four were denied bail.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
All four were denied bail.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
New South Wales police charged four Sydney men after uncovering what is described as an international satanic child abuse material ring. The men accused of distributing and possessing graphic child abuse content.
All four were denied bail.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
All four were denied bail.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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My wife has an episode of the show Will Trent on in which the phrases “SAP clearance” and “this is a letter from the CIA granting you immunity from any crimes you may commit” have been uttered.
The NatSec lawyer in me and FSO in my wife are about ready to break things.
The NatSec lawyer in me and FSO in my wife are about ready to break things.
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My wife has an episode of the show Will Trent on in which the phrases “SAP clearance” and “this is a letter from the CIA granting you immunity from any crimes you may commit” have been uttered.
The NatSec lawyer in me and FSO in my wife are about ready to break things.
The NatSec lawyer in me and FSO in my wife are about ready to break things.
Republican Rep. Jean Leising says her home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat after she opposed the Indiana GOP redistricting plan.
Leising is not the only Republican who has faced attacks from within the party for resisting Donald Trump's push for new congressional maps.
Leising is not the only Republican who has faced attacks from within the party for resisting Donald Trump's push for new congressional maps.
November 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Republican Rep. Jean Leising says her home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat after she opposed the Indiana GOP redistricting plan.
Leising is not the only Republican who has faced attacks from within the party for resisting Donald Trump's push for new congressional maps.
Leising is not the only Republican who has faced attacks from within the party for resisting Donald Trump's push for new congressional maps.
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Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
My typing skills are out of control today. I accidentally asked my husband something inappropriate in a text.
I said, "You know what I meant."
He said, "I know what I read."
There was no getting back on topic. The typo is the topic now. Recovery period = all day.
I said, "You know what I meant."
He said, "I know what I read."
There was no getting back on topic. The typo is the topic now. Recovery period = all day.
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My typing skills are out of control today. I accidentally asked my husband something inappropriate in a text.
I said, "You know what I meant."
He said, "I know what I read."
There was no getting back on topic. The typo is the topic now. Recovery period = all day.
I said, "You know what I meant."
He said, "I know what I read."
There was no getting back on topic. The typo is the topic now. Recovery period = all day.
The FDA using VAERS reports as a basis to attribute deaths to COVID 19 vaccines is flawed. The system collects unverified reports of anything that happens after vaccination.
Raw VAERS data doesn't accurately investigate risks or justify sweeping claims.
vaers.hhs.gov/data.html
Raw VAERS data doesn't accurately investigate risks or justify sweeping claims.
vaers.hhs.gov/data.html
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The FDA using VAERS reports as a basis to attribute deaths to COVID 19 vaccines is flawed. The system collects unverified reports of anything that happens after vaccination.
Raw VAERS data doesn't accurately investigate risks or justify sweeping claims.
vaers.hhs.gov/data.html
Raw VAERS data doesn't accurately investigate risks or justify sweeping claims.
vaers.hhs.gov/data.html
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If you have some spare time this weekend, I think you'll enjoy my latest podcast. It delves into the Setagaya Family Murder, one of Japan's most perplexing unsolved murder mysteries. More than two decades later, this bizarre case continues to haunt investigators. 🔎
On ALL podcast platforms. 🎧
On ALL podcast platforms. 🎧
The Killer Who Stayed: The Setagaya Family Murder
Podcast Episode · Echoes of the Unknown · 11/25/2025 · 18m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you have some spare time this weekend, I think you'll enjoy my latest podcast. It delves into the Setagaya Family Murder, one of Japan's most perplexing unsolved murder mysteries. More than two decades later, this bizarre case continues to haunt investigators. 🔎
On ALL podcast platforms. 🎧
On ALL podcast platforms. 🎧
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In case you’re in the mood for some good news . . .
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In case you’re in the mood for some good news . . .