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oldbobiniowa
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Left-leaning Political Independent in NW Iowa. I support equal rights for everyone. Capital punishment is state-sponsored murder. Republicans seem to be hell-bent on destroying our government, and forcing the U.S.A. to its knees.
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oldbobiniowa @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · Sep 7
These two photos speak volumes about the Trump/Epstein relationship.
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Opinion: I think Trump's reckless "rollback of fuel efficiency standards" is likely to result in a return of toxic air pollution in our big cities.

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Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards — NPR
At the White House this afternoon, President Trump said he was terminating “ridiculously burdensome” fuel economy rules. It’s part of a series of changes relaxing or eliminating rules promoting cleane...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Brrrrr! We sure don't need this.

USA TODAY
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A triple-dip Polar vortex is coming. Will your state feel the chill? — USA TODAY
An arctic blast is on track to bring freezing temperatures to central and eastern states.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Opinion: I'm reasonably certain I would be able to recall if I was ever a passenger on Epstein's private plane, especially in light of all the recent news articles re: the release of the Epstein Files.

US
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Former NBA Star Reacts to Seeing His Name in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, Being Listed in Epstein Flight Log — Us Weekly
Former NBA player and member of the United States House of Representatives Tom McMillen reacted with alleged shock when confronted with his name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files. McMillen, 73, w...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Opinion: It's no surprise to learn that another retail industry is stiffing its customers.

The Guardian
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How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices — Guardian US
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
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December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Opinion: A presidential pardon does not confer "innocence."

AXIOS
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Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in shock move — Axios
President Trump on Wednesday announced he is granting a
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December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Excerpt: “…Clearly Illegal Orders to Commit Law of War Violations.” The document states in a hypothetical scenario that “orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal.”

HUFFPOST
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Senator Reads DOD War Manual On CNN For Damning Analysis Of Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes — HuffPost
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) brought a copy of the Law of War Manual with him to explain just how illegal one of the deadly strikes in September was.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Opinion: I had a 25 year career as a police officer in a city of more than a quarter million people. That doesn't make me a lawyer, but I had a lot of contact with prosecutors & defense attorneys. I agree with Judge Howell's ruling, & I'm happy to see it.

THE NEW REPUBLIC
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Judge Rips Stephen Miller as “Ignorant or Incompetent, or Both” — The New Republic
The judge said Miller had made erroneous claims about warrantless arrests.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Opinion: I've had MRIs, CTs, echocardiograms, and ultrasounds, none of which were "routine." For every test there was a specific concern. That certainly doesn't make me an expert, but I'm satisfied it makes Trump a l!ar (and possibly his doctor, too).

THE NEW REPUBLIC
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Doctor Dumps Cold Water on Trump’s Excuses for Getting MRI — The New Republic
Dick Cheney’s cardiologist said Donald Trump’s reasons don’t hold up.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Opinion: I'll take this sentiment even further and say, "Not only is Trump's 'presidency' bad for the U.S.A. and these three countries, but it's bad for the entire world." Trump is an evi1, destructive man, at the helm of the world's most powerful military.

REUTERS
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Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says — Reuters
A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S. President Donald Trump's second term has been bad for their countries, and more Australians see the U.S. as harmful than helpful in Asia, a...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Opinion: I would much rather live in Rep. Ilhan Omar's neighborhood, than Donald J6 Trump's sleaze-infested neighborhood.

HUFFPOST
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Ilhan Omar Hits Back At Trump With 2 Pointed Sentences After His Repeated Attacks — HuffPost
Trump has insulted Omar's appearance, Muslim faith and birth country of Somalia on numerous occasions since Thanksgiving.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The Army and the Navy.
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Excerpt: "After two national guard members were ambushed in Washington DC last week, killing one and leaving the other in critical condition, Donald Trump went on a hate-filled social media rant…"

The Guardian
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Opinion | Trump is using a tragic shooting to demonize millions — Guardian US
The administration is heightening its anti-immigrant crackdown – and punishing people from a country the US helped destroy
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December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Opinion: I'm not buying it. Few people would suggest Trump is not a path010gica1 1!ar. His administration is awash with enabling syc0phants. His physical appearance is that of an exhausted, worn out, disinterested, 0ld ped0ph!1e.

INDEPENDENT
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White House suddenly drops ‘Oval Office logs’ claiming to show Trump’s 12-hour days after reports about president’s ‘fatigue’ — The Independent
By releasing the logs, the White House is attempting to counter a narrative that Trump is slowing down with age
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December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Opinion: Hegseth is unqualified and incompetent. He's much better suited for Fox News.

HUFFPOST
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Sen. Kelly Says This ‘Ridiculous’ Move From Pete Hegseth Says Everything You Need To Know About Him — HuffPost
“I mean, how ridiculous is this?,” the Arizona senator said.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Opinion: The isolated, but tragic, shooting of two National Guard soldiers has given Trump the excuse he needed to ban immigrants from non-white countries. Previous mass shootings rarely elicited reactions from Trump.
His rac!sm is on full display.

CBS NEWS
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U.S. halts all immigration cases for nationals of 19 countries, guidance says — CBS News
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Excerpt: "The MAGA worldview is now one in which the president is the only protagonist, the only source of truth, the only man with straight A’s, a worldview in which reality bends not to evidence but to assertion."

INDEPENDENT
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‘Taking the gloves off’: Trump just held the Cabinet meeting from Hell — The Independent
Holly Baxter reports on a wild-eyed, fast-talking Pete Hegseth and Trump’s detour from ‘fat drugs for fat people’ to extrajudicial killings to Melania’s thoughts on the construction noise around the n...
apple.news
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Shadows
#ThePoet
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Opinion: One Afghan immigrant (of 76,000) commits a heinous crime, so Trump & Noem are going to ban all travel, not only for Afghan immigrants, but for "every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies" (Noem)

INDEPENDENT
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Trump shares post from Noem calling for a ‘full travel ban’ on unnamed countries she claims are sending ‘killers’ to the US — The Independent
The DHS secretary’s vague yet aggressive announcement comes amid an unprecedented crackdown on legal immigration in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard members
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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A letter to the editor of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Letter: The hateful mess America is embroiled in has one primary cause — The Salt Lake Tribune
Letter: The hateful mess America is embroiled in has one primary cause
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December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Opinion: I think most people (not only in the U.S.A., but worldwide) realize Donald J6 Trump is a 1unat!c who has filled his administration with like-minded 1unat!cs. What keeps Republicans on board is a mystery.

The Guardian
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Opinion | The White House’s new media ‘bias’ tracker is a desperate gimmick — Guardian US
The site isn’t exposing misleading reporting – it’s revealing the bubble Trump increasingly inhabits
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December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Why are so many people surprised to learn that the "president" of the U.S. is not an honest man?
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Opinion: Hegseth & Trump are going to push the blame down the chain of command to the Special Operations commander. Trust Donald or Pete, at your peril.

HUFFPOST
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Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Outrage Over Boat Strike Report: ‘I Believe Him, 100%’ — HuffPost
The president told reporters he spoke to the defense secretary about the contents of an explosive Washington Post report that has alarmed lawmakers.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Know Your Meme
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These 25 Boomer Memes Aren't So Bad... — Know Your Meme
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 Humour is subjective; everyone has their own style of comedy and things that bring them joy throughout the day. Humour especially varies between generations. These days, kids are all ...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Opinion: Maniacal Pete doesn't seem to be "reading the room."
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Opinion: Surely, every MAGA voter, living paycheck to paycheck, and losing their health care and SNAP, thinks a grand ballroom is a splendid idea.

HUFFPOST
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Trump’s Latest ‘Spectacular’ Ballroom Boast Waltzes Straight Into A Wall — HuffPost
The president's post prompted plenty of withering replies.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM