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Mark Mehringer
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Dad, dog lover, and Denverite who works with political campaigns and dabbles in YouTube.
Harvey running a lot tougher for the Denver Broncos today - love it!
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Reposted by Mark Mehringer
Our core mission of building is a positive endeavour — it’s not about what we are against, but what we are for. What we want to build together — in partnership with Indigenous peoples.
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Even though China has resumed buying American soybeans, Republicans still plan welfare payments for farmers
Bessent sells his soybean farm, says farmers still need help — Axios
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday he sold his soybean farm last week and acknowledged farmers still need federal help despite a trade deal with China.
apple.news
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Changing our hc system when you only have “concepts of a plan” is dangerous and dumb

Republicans now own this mess they created that is exploding insurance costs for millions and will raise costs for everyone

Americas hc system is crazy expensive already and the GOP is forcing even higher prices
Cassidy projects optimism on winning bipartisan support for his health care plan
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s health committee, said he planned to present leadership with his plan as soon as Sunday evening.
www.politico.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The news media are missing the connection between climate change and inflation

This story highlights that severe drought has discouraged cattle breeding, thus leading to low supply and rising prices, but there is no mention of climate change making droughts more severe and/or more common

#econsky
Beef prices are soaring. Here's why America is facing record-low cattle numbers — CNBC
Beef prices are up about 15% over the past year as ranchers face record low cattle herds amidst years of drought throughout U.S. farmlands.
apple.news
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Trump seems like he’s trying to copy George Bush’s 2nd term: a crap economy AND an unpopular war

Should be interesting to see if it works out any better for Republicans in 26 and 28 than it did in 06 and 08…
Is MAGA Becoming Pro-War? — The Atlantic
Debate over Venezuela is dividing the Republican Party.
apple.news
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by Mark Mehringer
Great news for Canadians.

We're diversifying our trade partners and building big at home — creating new career opportunities for Canadians, especially young people.
December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Reposted by Mark Mehringer
Look, we don't like officially being more trustworthy than the CDC at this point. That's not really our bag, y'know?

But please, for the love of real science, continue to vaccinate your children.

Pay no heed to the wormbrain man.
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Seems like a bad financial decision for most to buy a new car anytime soon if you live in one of these cities on the map?

Maybe just lease for 2-3 years and see how Waymo performs as it expands?

From what I’ve see in Denver, drivers would rather be looking at their phones than the road

#econsky
Waymo's robotaxis set for driverless launch in Denver in 2026 — Axios Denver
In the near future, you can hop in a driverless car and cruise through Denver. Why it matters: The technology promises to reduce vehicle fatalities and crashes, and to increase mobility for people who...
apple.news
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I’m grateful for any Republican who leaves MAGA behind.
Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis — POLITICO
Americans continue to say affordability is out of control, and they place the responsibility on Trump, The POLITICO Poll found.
apple.news
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
cute dog comes out in the snow to catch some flakes
cute dog comes out in the snow to catch some flakes
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
cute dog beats brother in Black Friday fall fetch #dogs
cute dog beats brother in Black Friday fall fetch #dogs
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Cute #dogs play fall fetch on a beautiful Black Friday
Cute dogs play fall fetch on a beautiful Black Friday
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
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December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Reposted by Mark Mehringer
UPDATED: Through August 2025, tariff revenues since January 2025 totaled $149 billion, contributing just 8% of the projected 2025 federal deficit.

Learn more from our tariff revenue tracker here: www.piie.com/research/pii...
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Trump war on rural Americans continues - latest salvo in Michigan
Electricity prices jump after Trump rejects disaster aid for Michigan utilities — POLITICO
The president denied the state’s request for federal aid to rebuild power lines after a fierce ice storm last March, a move that could force thousands of rural electricity customers to pay the entire ...
apple.news
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
cute cavalier beats big brother in fall fetch #dogs #adorabledog
cute cavalier beats big brother in fall fetch #dog #adorabledog
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
cute dog trying to nap in the sun but her brother sat on her #dog
cute dog trying to nap in the sun but her brother sat on her #funnypuppy
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
cute #dog can’t get his toy through the doggy door
cute dog can’t get his toy through the doggy door
YouTube video by Wrigley & Willow, Our Cute Cavalier Dogs
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If billionaires like Bezos cared about the rest of us, democracy, or the planet, would they be billionaires?
Amazon workers warn ‘warp-speed’ AI push threatens democracy and the planet — Fast Company
Workers say AI tools are being used to intensify quotas, cut jobs, and accelerate burnout—while delivering shaky results. [Source Images: Amazon and Freepik] A growing number of Amazon employees have ...
apple.news
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Reposted by Mark Mehringer
Poverty in China has declined dramatically over the past 30 years.
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Do facts matter on Fox and Friends?

History suggests no…
While discussing his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., President Trump claimed that it’s been months since the city has seen a murder. But that's not true. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May, including one last week.
FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months
In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM