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.
This is what ICE defines it's mission as. This public-facing document diverges greatly from what they actually do.
www.ice.gov/about-ice/ero
www.ice.gov/about-ice/ero
Enforcement and Removal Operations
www.ice.gov
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is what ICE defines it's mission as. This public-facing document diverges greatly from what they actually do.
www.ice.gov/about-ice/ero
www.ice.gov/about-ice/ero
Indiana Republicans under attack from Trump as state-wide Republican lawmakers stand back at allow it to go on.
Question: How does anyone vote for a Republican to enable this kind of governance? And then whine: "I didn't sign up for this?" Did the military?
youtu.be/PEPFeb7z8MQ?...
Question: How does anyone vote for a Republican to enable this kind of governance? And then whine: "I didn't sign up for this?" Did the military?
youtu.be/PEPFeb7z8MQ?...
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YouTube video by Hoang Xuan Mai
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December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Indiana Republicans under attack from Trump as state-wide Republican lawmakers stand back at allow it to go on.
Question: How does anyone vote for a Republican to enable this kind of governance? And then whine: "I didn't sign up for this?" Did the military?
youtu.be/PEPFeb7z8MQ?...
Question: How does anyone vote for a Republican to enable this kind of governance? And then whine: "I didn't sign up for this?" Did the military?
youtu.be/PEPFeb7z8MQ?...
Tax the wealthy and the corporations. Believe me, they will live.
The alternative, is "off with their heads." I am sure they would prefer taxes.
The alternative, is "off with their heads." I am sure they would prefer taxes.
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Tax the wealthy and the corporations. Believe me, they will live.
The alternative, is "off with their heads." I am sure they would prefer taxes.
The alternative, is "off with their heads." I am sure they would prefer taxes.
In case soldiers don't know what "illegal orders" means, this is the case being taught. Trump and Hegseth don't know this, but it's no secret. They're just dummies.
casebook.icrc.org/case-study/u...
casebook.icrc.org/case-study/u...
United States, United States v. William L. Calley, Jr. | How does law protect in war? - Online casebook
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December 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
In case soldiers don't know what "illegal orders" means, this is the case being taught. Trump and Hegseth don't know this, but it's no secret. They're just dummies.
casebook.icrc.org/case-study/u...
casebook.icrc.org/case-study/u...
In 2000, When the Supreme Court GAVE the presidency to George Bush, he passed a tax cut as one of his first acts. The Clinton administration had
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics
A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave and an investigation into alleged misconduct for signing an open letter to Congress that criticized the Trump administrat...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
In 2000, When the Supreme Court GAVE the presidency to George Bush, he passed a tax cut as one of his first acts. The Clinton administration had
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
This may be true for getting elected, but is a problem legislating and governing. If there are 100 philosophies, where is the governance? If each of the 100 is more invested in THEIR philosophy than compromise or acceptance, we are in stasis. I have suggestions. Only.
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
www.npr.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This may be true for getting elected, but is a problem legislating and governing. If there are 100 philosophies, where is the governance? If each of the 100 is more invested in THEIR philosophy than compromise or acceptance, we are in stasis. I have suggestions. Only.
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
The Supreme Court (John Roberts) ruled that companies are people. They have individual rights.
But in fact, they are cannibals. They feed on what OUR Society builds, pay little taxes and fix their own prices. Highways, internet, healthcare, education, wages, income. They are parasitic cannibals.
But in fact, they are cannibals. They feed on what OUR Society builds, pay little taxes and fix their own prices. Highways, internet, healthcare, education, wages, income. They are parasitic cannibals.
Citizens United, Explained
The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Supreme Court (John Roberts) ruled that companies are people. They have individual rights.
But in fact, they are cannibals. They feed on what OUR Society builds, pay little taxes and fix their own prices. Highways, internet, healthcare, education, wages, income. They are parasitic cannibals.
But in fact, they are cannibals. They feed on what OUR Society builds, pay little taxes and fix their own prices. Highways, internet, healthcare, education, wages, income. They are parasitic cannibals.
Republican administration follows Republican policy follows philosophy: Government is better small and Business is better big.
Who do YOU think it
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
Who do YOU think it
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics
A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave and an investigation into alleged misconduct for signing an open letter to Congress that criticized the Trump administrat...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Republican administration follows Republican policy follows philosophy: Government is better small and Business is better big.
Who do YOU think it
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
Who do YOU think it
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump’s overhaul of agency | CNN Politics share.google/bzMIu743kwtd...
This was from 2020. And they've added another layer to their failure display
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
The Economic Incompetence of Republican Presidents
J. Bradford DeLong dispels the myth that voting for the Democratic ticket implies any kind of trade-off for the US economy.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This was from 2020. And they've added another layer to their failure display
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...
Just another pithy opinion about the Republican Party. And the people born and raised there.
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clbn.us/lPTkr
Letter: Republicans show incompetence
In psychology, the Dunning-Kruger effect says, to oversimplify, that incompetent people don’t know that they are incompetent, and competent people don’t know that they are competent. What partly disti
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November 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Just another pithy opinion about the Republican Party. And the people born and raised there.
clbn.us/lPTkr
clbn.us/lPTkr
Highlighting Republican incompetence and their POLICY of INCOMPETENCE, to attack Veterans while processing to love veterans.
Wisconsin. Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. Are you still voting for Republicans?
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Wisconsin. Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. Are you still voting for Republicans?
wisdems.org/wisdems-news...
Veterans Homes Closing Tomorrow Due To Republican Incompetence
Veterans Homes Closing Tomorrow Due To Republican Incompetence MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, two veterans homes — one in Chippewa Falls and another in Green Bay — will shut their doors. The closures are t...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Highlighting Republican incompetence and their POLICY of INCOMPETENCE, to attack Veterans while processing to love veterans.
Wisconsin. Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. Are you still voting for Republicans?
wisdems.org/wisdems-news...
Wisconsin. Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. Are you still voting for Republicans?
wisdems.org/wisdems-news...
This article was written in March 2024. 8 months BEFORE Trump was elected. But the Republican calling card is not just Incompetence, but INSISTENCE on being willfully incompetent.
Republican incompetence in government "proves" that government doesn't work!
washingtonmonthly.com/2024/03/06/t...
Republican incompetence in government "proves" that government doesn't work!
washingtonmonthly.com/2024/03/06/t...
The Incompetent Malfeasance of Today’s Republican Party
They’re mendacious buffoons, but their lack of political acumen makes them no less dangerous than if they knew how to shoot straight.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This article was written in March 2024. 8 months BEFORE Trump was elected. But the Republican calling card is not just Incompetence, but INSISTENCE on being willfully incompetent.
Republican incompetence in government "proves" that government doesn't work!
washingtonmonthly.com/2024/03/06/t...
Republican incompetence in government "proves" that government doesn't work!
washingtonmonthly.com/2024/03/06/t...
I hope that this presidency changes the course of America for centuries.
Stop supporting Republicans.
Everywhere, anywhere at any level.
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Stop supporting Republicans.
Everywhere, anywhere at any level.
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Trump Post Hints At Stopping Legal Immigration To The United States
In a new social media post, Donald Trump hinted that he might enact policies to stop nearly all legal immigration to the United States.
www.forbes.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I hope that this presidency changes the course of America for centuries.
Stop supporting Republicans.
Everywhere, anywhere at any level.
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Stop supporting Republicans.
Everywhere, anywhere at any level.
www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Any Republican saying they "like the Republican 'policies,'" Is saying the would throw themselves on a barbecue grill to get rid of acne.
That is the level of Republican "policy."
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson share.google/s1czkMtvukfH...
That is the level of Republican "policy."
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson share.google/s1czkMtvukfH...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Any Republican saying they "like the Republican 'policies,'" Is saying the would throw themselves on a barbecue grill to get rid of acne.
That is the level of Republican "policy."
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson share.google/s1czkMtvukfH...
That is the level of Republican "policy."
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson share.google/s1czkMtvukfH...
There are special elections and more, as more Republicans resign. Tip Congress to Democrats BEFORE November 2026, and then swamp them in 2026.
No Republicans! Anywhere!
Trump targets MN Somali community after National Guard shooting share.google/Rl95CuZ6A6O6...
No Republicans! Anywhere!
Trump targets MN Somali community after National Guard shooting share.google/Rl95CuZ6A6O6...
In social media posts, Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota after National Guard shooting
The messages posted late Thanksgiving night on social media blaming immigrants for social issues came as the president intensified anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
There are special elections and more, as more Republicans resign. Tip Congress to Democrats BEFORE November 2026, and then swamp them in 2026.
No Republicans! Anywhere!
Trump targets MN Somali community after National Guard shooting share.google/Rl95CuZ6A6O6...
No Republicans! Anywhere!
Trump targets MN Somali community after National Guard shooting share.google/Rl95CuZ6A6O6...
The Christmas Stocking? Stuff them on this guy's mouth.
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen - ABC News share.google/HXHZY3LimWB0...
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen - ABC News share.google/HXHZY3LimWB0...
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen
It is unclear which orders Trump is referencing.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Christmas Stocking? Stuff them on this guy's mouth.
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen - ABC News share.google/HXHZY3LimWB0...
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen - ABC News share.google/HXHZY3LimWB0...
It is interesting the perspective and sensibilities of news media.
Newsweek headline is "blow."
What "blow?"
If the Democratic Socialists, in a Democratic world, can't persuade Democrats to support ideas, they are impotent. The Council head has responsibilities.
www.newsweek.com/new-york-cit...
Newsweek headline is "blow."
What "blow?"
If the Democratic Socialists, in a Democratic world, can't persuade Democrats to support ideas, they are impotent. The Council head has responsibilities.
www.newsweek.com/new-york-cit...
New York City progressives dealt blow after Mamdani win
A moderate Democrat said on Wednesday she had enough support to become the next speaker of the New York City Council.
www.newsweek.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It is interesting the perspective and sensibilities of news media.
Newsweek headline is "blow."
What "blow?"
If the Democratic Socialists, in a Democratic world, can't persuade Democrats to support ideas, they are impotent. The Council head has responsibilities.
www.newsweek.com/new-york-cit...
Newsweek headline is "blow."
What "blow?"
If the Democratic Socialists, in a Democratic world, can't persuade Democrats to support ideas, they are impotent. The Council head has responsibilities.
www.newsweek.com/new-york-cit...
Republican DOJ complain about federal judges questioning their claims - but can't stop Lying and getting caught.
Pam Blondi keeps acting like a kid who lies and says, "but she's mean!"
Justice Department complaint against federal judge dismissed | AP News share.google/sfE2VpFBp89i...
Pam Blondi keeps acting like a kid who lies and says, "but she's mean!"
Justice Department complaint against federal judge dismissed | AP News share.google/sfE2VpFBp89i...
Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC
A court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops se...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Republican DOJ complain about federal judges questioning their claims - but can't stop Lying and getting caught.
Pam Blondi keeps acting like a kid who lies and says, "but she's mean!"
Justice Department complaint against federal judge dismissed | AP News share.google/sfE2VpFBp89i...
Pam Blondi keeps acting like a kid who lies and says, "but she's mean!"
Justice Department complaint against federal judge dismissed | AP News share.google/sfE2VpFBp89i...
This has ALWAYS been my problem with the "tip economy," and the Republican Party with their "business & billionaires" perspective: they think everything can be addressed with a couple of dollars, while they take in a fortune on the backs of everyone else.
www.thetravel.com/us-air-traff...
www.thetravel.com/us-air-traff...
U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Reject FAA's $10K "Patriot Bonus" With A Stern Response And Unresolved Shutdown Complaints
Some air traffic controllers feel the FAA's attendance reward is "insulting" for very specific reasons that span decades.
www.thetravel.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This has ALWAYS been my problem with the "tip economy," and the Republican Party with their "business & billionaires" perspective: they think everything can be addressed with a couple of dollars, while they take in a fortune on the backs of everyone else.
www.thetravel.com/us-air-traff...
www.thetravel.com/us-air-traff...
For "young people" in America (under 60), the Republican Party has insisted on, and holding on to "Free Market Capitalism," and resisting education, affordability, healthcare, gun control, housing, to cannibalize one industry after another for bigger do or industries.
The Democratic Party has
The Democratic Party has
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
For "young people" in America (under 60), the Republican Party has insisted on, and holding on to "Free Market Capitalism," and resisting education, affordability, healthcare, gun control, housing, to cannibalize one industry after another for bigger do or industries.
The Democratic Party has
The Democratic Party has
There are many details here that I didn't know, but it's made me consider several perspectives:
1) "bi-partisanship should not be a Democratic perspective. But it should
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx | THE CITY — NYC News www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
1) "bi-partisanship should not be a Democratic perspective. But it should
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx | THE CITY — NYC News www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx
The UAW is known locally for its left-leaning politics and justice-oriented members in academia and legal services. Now two of its rank-and-file members, Dalourny Nemorin and Darializa Avila Chevalier...
www.thecity.nyc
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
There are many details here that I didn't know, but it's made me consider several perspectives:
1) "bi-partisanship should not be a Democratic perspective. But it should
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx | THE CITY — NYC News www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
1) "bi-partisanship should not be a Democratic perspective. But it should
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx | THE CITY — NYC News www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
For those who don't know, this explainer from CNN, is why not voting for Republicans matter.
Unless you know how the rest of the country will vote, it is
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room after Sherrill’s resignation | CNN Politics share.google/RGe6BA0N4lQB...
Unless you know how the rest of the country will vote, it is
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room after Sherrill’s resignation | CNN Politics share.google/RGe6BA0N4lQB...
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room after Sherrill’s resignation | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson has bit more room in his narrow House majority after Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill resigned to take office as New Jersey governor.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For those who don't know, this explainer from CNN, is why not voting for Republicans matter.
Unless you know how the rest of the country will vote, it is
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room after Sherrill’s resignation | CNN Politics share.google/RGe6BA0N4lQB...
Unless you know how the rest of the country will vote, it is
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room after Sherrill’s resignation | CNN Politics share.google/RGe6BA0N4lQB...
I keep insisting that THE problem in America is the Republican Party..A lobby for business interests should not hold elected power - but should lobby for their own interests.
To stay in power, the GOP lunges at anything to retain power. Like this:
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
To stay in power, the GOP lunges at anything to retain power. Like this:
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
GOP lawmaker demands $300B in defense dues from Canada
Canada defends NATO commitment as forward progress at 'breakneck' speed
www.politico.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I keep insisting that THE problem in America is the Republican Party..A lobby for business interests should not hold elected power - but should lobby for their own interests.
To stay in power, the GOP lunges at anything to retain power. Like this:
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
To stay in power, the GOP lunges at anything to retain power. Like this:
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
It is fascinating for me to see the wide range of interests of people here: from baseball, football, wrestling, skies, birds, nature, books, music, anime, art, film, and politics.
I wish that the world could understand the basic simplicity of politics and go on with all this cool stuff.
I wish that the world could understand the basic simplicity of politics and go on with all this cool stuff.
November 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It is fascinating for me to see the wide range of interests of people here: from baseball, football, wrestling, skies, birds, nature, books, music, anime, art, film, and politics.
I wish that the world could understand the basic simplicity of politics and go on with all this cool stuff.
I wish that the world could understand the basic simplicity of politics and go on with all this cool stuff.
I have never backed anyone because of charisma. It helps, but substance counts. I define myself as "conservative," but in the same way immigrants are conservative: work hard, careful, cautious,
Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting share.google/y9qKk8D5qUyk...
Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting share.google/y9qKk8D5qUyk...
Following months of trading insults, Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting
Trump said he would even be comfortable moving back to New York City and living there with Mamdani as mayor, saying he was surprised how much they had in common.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I have never backed anyone because of charisma. It helps, but substance counts. I define myself as "conservative," but in the same way immigrants are conservative: work hard, careful, cautious,
Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting share.google/y9qKk8D5qUyk...
Trump offers Zohran Mamdani nothing but praise after their first meeting share.google/y9qKk8D5qUyk...