PoochPest
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Traveling from Then to Now, I'm looking for ways to explain how a simple world, appearing complex, is still simple. Trust Yourself. Not the famous, rich, glamorous, lionized or glorified.
As we get into primary season, Democrats and Republicans are both running. There are two things that can make life easier and the cost of running cheaper. READ in the primaries, so you know (kinda) where people stand, and the vote Democrat in the general election.
Winning majorities is a first
Winning majorities is a first
February 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
As we get into primary season, Democrats and Republicans are both running. There are two things that can make life easier and the cost of running cheaper. READ in the primaries, so you know (kinda) where people stand, and the vote Democrat in the general election.
Winning majorities is a first
Winning majorities is a first
Americans have to get it through their heads that Republicans do NOT know anything about "Economy." Period. At all. Never.
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Gold and Silver Just Crashed, and It Could be Worse: Here’s Why
Gold and silver plunge as US debt & bankruptcies surge, fueling hard-asset repricing fears and renewed Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Americans have to get it through their heads that Republicans do NOT know anything about "Economy." Period. At all. Never.
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Just a thought:
When you go to a party, and fights break out, people start shooting and killing, your first thought is to leave.
For a Republican, the first thought is to finish their drink, and then see if there's anything more, and then see if anyone left any "goodies." After taking everything,
When you go to a party, and fights break out, people start shooting and killing, your first thought is to leave.
For a Republican, the first thought is to finish their drink, and then see if there's anything more, and then see if anyone left any "goodies." After taking everything,
February 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Just a thought:
When you go to a party, and fights break out, people start shooting and killing, your first thought is to leave.
For a Republican, the first thought is to finish their drink, and then see if there's anything more, and then see if anyone left any "goodies." After taking everything,
When you go to a party, and fights break out, people start shooting and killing, your first thought is to leave.
For a Republican, the first thought is to finish their drink, and then see if there's anything more, and then see if anyone left any "goodies." After taking everything,
Are Trump, Noem, Miller pargons of Truth? "Sanctuary" was created to prevent harassment and abuse of federal law. Consider this: If Hamas fires weapons from inside a hospital - do you bomb the hospital? Or THINK about how to separate them from patients and doctors?
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Mayor Karen Bass signs executive directive prohibiting the use of city property by federal immigration agents
Mayor Bass said she was signing the directive to "protect Los Angeles" from the federal government.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Are Trump, Noem, Miller pargons of Truth? "Sanctuary" was created to prevent harassment and abuse of federal law. Consider this: If Hamas fires weapons from inside a hospital - do you bomb the hospital? Or THINK about how to separate them from patients and doctors?
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Typical Republicanism: Censorship and literally "cancel culture," while claiming to protect a White Christian culture. Which one of these Republicans are calling for transparent Epstein files - REAL assaults? Did I see hands raised?
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GOP lawmakers urge FCC probe after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance
Many of the lyrics cited by critics are translations of Bad Bunny's songs but were not actually performed.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Typical Republicanism: Censorship and literally "cancel culture," while claiming to protect a White Christian culture. Which one of these Republicans are calling for transparent Epstein files - REAL assaults? Did I see hands raised?
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Ironic that the White ruling structure of the UK, is holding their leaders accountable. But the White Republican leadership is ignoring accountability. Is "diversity" the problem?
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds - BBC News share.google/9QOXHYVorvqX...
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds - BBC News share.google/9QOXHYVorvqX...
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Ironic that the White ruling structure of the UK, is holding their leaders accountable. But the White Republican leadership is ignoring accountability. Is "diversity" the problem?
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds - BBC News share.google/9QOXHYVorvqX...
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds - BBC News share.google/9QOXHYVorvqX...
Why Bad Bunny freaks out Neo-Colonial Trump and MAGA.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Why Bad Bunny freaks out Neo-Colonial Trump and MAGA.
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Spiderman was hanging around the other day.. . . .
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February 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Spiderman was hanging around the other day.. . . .
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I want to point out some things to the people bitching and moaning about "Democrats" and "both parties.":
After Kennedy was killed in 1963, Lyndon Johnson passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts in 1965.
Because of Vietnam, Johnson served one term and lost to Nixon who served two
After Kennedy was killed in 1963, Lyndon Johnson passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts in 1965.
Because of Vietnam, Johnson served one term and lost to Nixon who served two
February 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I want to point out some things to the people bitching and moaning about "Democrats" and "both parties.":
After Kennedy was killed in 1963, Lyndon Johnson passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts in 1965.
Because of Vietnam, Johnson served one term and lost to Nixon who served two
After Kennedy was killed in 1963, Lyndon Johnson passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts in 1965.
Because of Vietnam, Johnson served one term and lost to Nixon who served two
Typical Republican "law & order" while the entire Republican Party stands to allow obstruction of justice in state crimes (murder) by DHS.
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something" - CBS Atlanta share.google/P0zsZBNJO19I...
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something" - CBS Atlanta share.google/P0zsZBNJO19I...
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something"
A Covington Army veteran facing deportation after more than 50 years in the U.S. could be removed this week.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Typical Republican "law & order" while the entire Republican Party stands to allow obstruction of justice in state crimes (murder) by DHS.
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something" - CBS Atlanta share.google/P0zsZBNJO19I...
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: "Thank you for your service...should mean something" - CBS Atlanta share.google/P0zsZBNJO19I...
Let me point out what is perfectly clear: Trump was elevated, and supported by the Republican Party, once it became clear that he had no responsibilities to the United States.
Trump's
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed | CNN Business share.google/KJ5ZeZaVifKS...
Trump's
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed | CNN Business share.google/KJ5ZeZaVifKS...
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed | CNN Business
Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economists, on Tuesday resigned from his leadership role at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers as his term as a Federal Reserve Governor ...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Let me point out what is perfectly clear: Trump was elevated, and supported by the Republican Party, once it became clear that he had no responsibilities to the United States.
Trump's
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed | CNN Business share.google/KJ5ZeZaVifKS...
Trump's
Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed | CNN Business share.google/KJ5ZeZaVifKS...
This helps to explain my view of Society: I don't begrudge parents for using connections to help their kids, but I recognize
Epstein Corresponded With Cornell Undergraduate, Son of Powerful Law Firm Chairman, According to Latest Batch of Files - The Cornell Daily Sun share.google/ForZyBeJKweJ...
Epstein Corresponded With Cornell Undergraduate, Son of Powerful Law Firm Chairman, According to Latest Batch of Files - The Cornell Daily Sun share.google/ForZyBeJKweJ...
Epstein Corresponded With Cornell Undergraduate, Son of Powerful Law Firm Chairman, According to Latest Batch of Files
Newly released emails show that Epstein corresponded with a Cornell undergraduate and aspiring filmmaker in 2016, connecting him with actor-director Woody Allen.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This helps to explain my view of Society: I don't begrudge parents for using connections to help their kids, but I recognize
Epstein Corresponded With Cornell Undergraduate, Son of Powerful Law Firm Chairman, According to Latest Batch of Files - The Cornell Daily Sun share.google/ForZyBeJKweJ...
Epstein Corresponded With Cornell Undergraduate, Son of Powerful Law Firm Chairman, According to Latest Batch of Files - The Cornell Daily Sun share.google/ForZyBeJKweJ...
ICE memos are institutional directives from an "elected" president, to an "appointed" executive, to an employee body who can only quit or be fired.
WE can only change this
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests - CBS News share.google/Kia0dNKV30gu...
WE can only change this
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests - CBS News share.google/Kia0dNKV30gu...
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
ICE memos are institutional directives from an "elected" president, to an "appointed" executive, to an employee body who can only quit or be fired.
WE can only change this
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests - CBS News share.google/Kia0dNKV30gu...
WE can only change this
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests - CBS News share.google/Kia0dNKV30gu...
Many years ago, I began to see that mental illness began by the fraying of the lines between reality and fiction.
Domestic abuse, mass shootings had stemmed from the inability to address conflicts in a part of a person's life, but a possible outlet in an unwarranted, but susceptible other part.
Domestic abuse, mass shootings had stemmed from the inability to address conflicts in a part of a person's life, but a possible outlet in an unwarranted, but susceptible other part.
February 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Many years ago, I began to see that mental illness began by the fraying of the lines between reality and fiction.
Domestic abuse, mass shootings had stemmed from the inability to address conflicts in a part of a person's life, but a possible outlet in an unwarranted, but susceptible other part.
Domestic abuse, mass shootings had stemmed from the inability to address conflicts in a part of a person's life, but a possible outlet in an unwarranted, but susceptible other part.
Nazi Germany made being Jewish "illegal." The Republican Party is silent while Trump makes "immigrant" illegal. They are now making "dissent" and "Democrat," and "White" illegal. Trump, Noem, Homan, Bovino are only the military arm of the Republican Party. Republicans in office, keep them in place.
February 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Nazi Germany made being Jewish "illegal." The Republican Party is silent while Trump makes "immigrant" illegal. They are now making "dissent" and "Democrat," and "White" illegal. Trump, Noem, Homan, Bovino are only the military arm of the Republican Party. Republicans in office, keep them in place.
Everyone should look at this and note: Everyone can be "arrested" and detained. But only political pressure forces a "fair and just" reaction.
Eliminate Republicans
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say | MPR News share.google/wiPve1VvyeQi...
Eliminate Republicans
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say | MPR News share.google/wiPve1VvyeQi...
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say
Sources tell MPR News that the police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into detention. It is believed to t...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Everyone should look at this and note: Everyone can be "arrested" and detained. But only political pressure forces a "fair and just" reaction.
Eliminate Republicans
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say | MPR News share.google/wiPve1VvyeQi...
Eliminate Republicans
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say | MPR News share.google/wiPve1VvyeQi...
Mamdani is moving quickly to implement innovative ways to enforce existing laws and identify inefficiencies in government. I'm not sure of all his actions will work, but
they are targeted and better the the Republican DOGE.
He asked NYC agencies to appoint a "Chief
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they are targeted and better the the Republican DOGE.
He asked NYC agencies to appoint a "Chief
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Mayor Mamdani Announces $5 Million Settlement, Reinstatement of as Many as 10,000 Wrongfully Deactivated Food Delivery Workers
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January 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Mamdani is moving quickly to implement innovative ways to enforce existing laws and identify inefficiencies in government. I'm not sure of all his actions will work, but
they are targeted and better the the Republican DOGE.
He asked NYC agencies to appoint a "Chief
www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
they are targeted and better the the Republican DOGE.
He asked NYC agencies to appoint a "Chief
www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
These people, the Democratic Socialists, are doing what most politicians are not doing: Getting involved.
The public likes it. It is symbolic, but symbolism matters.
Mamdani hat video goes viral after his snow shoveling demo – NBC New York share.google/bumj1Brjkh0G...
The public likes it. It is symbolic, but symbolism matters.
Mamdani hat video goes viral after his snow shoveling demo – NBC New York share.google/bumj1Brjkh0G...
The biggest lesson Mayor Mamdani learned this winter storm? The need for a hat.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made it through his first major challenge since taking office, leading the city through a historic winter storm that dumped over a foot of snow in some areas ove...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:49 AM
These people, the Democratic Socialists, are doing what most politicians are not doing: Getting involved.
The public likes it. It is symbolic, but symbolism matters.
Mamdani hat video goes viral after his snow shoveling demo – NBC New York share.google/bumj1Brjkh0G...
The public likes it. It is symbolic, but symbolism matters.
Mamdani hat video goes viral after his snow shoveling demo – NBC New York share.google/bumj1Brjkh0G...
Republican preference in governing: Lie. Exaggerate. Lie some more. Ignore. Lie. Justify. Lie. Deny. Lie. Grift. Lie. Steal. Lie. Extort. Lie. Vacation. Lie. Lunch. Lie. Bribe. Lie. Cava. Lie. Kill. Lie. Bomb. Lie. Flip. Lie. Reward self. Lie. Corrupt. Lie.
"Both Sides." Lie. Did I say "Lie?"
"Both Sides." Lie. Did I say "Lie?"
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Republican preference in governing: Lie. Exaggerate. Lie some more. Ignore. Lie. Justify. Lie. Deny. Lie. Grift. Lie. Steal. Lie. Extort. Lie. Vacation. Lie. Lunch. Lie. Bribe. Lie. Cava. Lie. Kill. Lie. Bomb. Lie. Flip. Lie. Reward self. Lie. Corrupt. Lie.
"Both Sides." Lie. Did I say "Lie?"
"Both Sides." Lie. Did I say "Lie?"
Absolutely everything the Republican administration does, is "political." They are trying to claw back losses in the polls. Don't want a "political" government? Stop Republicans
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm | CNN Politics share.google/Sx5vhwEcdEjd...
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm | CNN Politics share.google/Sx5vhwEcdEjd...
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm | CNN Politics
When Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem strode into the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters last week, ahead of a monster winter storm set to wallop much of the country, she caught s...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Absolutely everything the Republican administration does, is "political." They are trying to claw back losses in the polls. Don't want a "political" government? Stop Republicans
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm | CNN Politics share.google/Sx5vhwEcdEjd...
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm | CNN Politics share.google/Sx5vhwEcdEjd...
From murder in Minneapolis streets to complicating and denying asylum for Republican political purposes, you have to ask what has the Republican Party tried
A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN share.google/YEAuBPyLh0rT...
A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN share.google/YEAuBPyLh0rT...
A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN
Wael Tarabishi’s family had hoped his father and primary caretaker could be present as they say their final goodbyes to the 30-year-old at his funeral on Thursday.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:09 PM
From murder in Minneapolis streets to complicating and denying asylum for Republican political purposes, you have to ask what has the Republican Party tried
A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN share.google/YEAuBPyLh0rT...
A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN share.google/YEAuBPyLh0rT...
You don't need to be a genius to know where this is going. You only need not be a dummy to lead it over a cliff.
One caution about "cliffs," it's hard to say "my bad" on your way down.
Immigration crackdown leads to drop in population growth : NPR www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...
One caution about "cliffs," it's hard to say "my bad" on your way down.
Immigration crackdown leads to drop in population growth : NPR www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
A sharp drop in net immigration has led to a slowdown in U.S. population growth. The Census Bureau says the population grew only about half as fast in the year ending last June as it did the previous ...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
You don't need to be a genius to know where this is going. You only need not be a dummy to lead it over a cliff.
One caution about "cliffs," it's hard to say "my bad" on your way down.
Immigration crackdown leads to drop in population growth : NPR www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...
One caution about "cliffs," it's hard to say "my bad" on your way down.
Immigration crackdown leads to drop in population growth : NPR www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...
Buried in this story: Asylum was granted to 10% of seekers in 2025. Down from 28% between 2010 and 2024. Political pressure?
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses is granted asylum in US | AP News share.google/DdK9xZMBgq1x...
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses is granted asylum in US | AP News share.google/DdK9xZMBgq1x...
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US
A U.S. immigration judge has granted asylum to Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in China and fears persecution if sent back.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Buried in this story: Asylum was granted to 10% of seekers in 2025. Down from 28% between 2010 and 2024. Political pressure?
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses is granted asylum in US | AP News share.google/DdK9xZMBgq1x...
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses is granted asylum in US | AP News share.google/DdK9xZMBgq1x...