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Retired FAA employee whose father served in the US Army for 30 years, was in two wars, WW2 and Korea. Both parents were the salt of the earth. 77 year old Oregonian transplant from Utah. Learning to watercolor paint to get thru the 2nd tRump presidency
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Excuse me, but if someone barges into my house to steal someone or something, that's an invasion. They aren't "occupying" my house, but it is still illegal to barge in like that.
January 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Excuse me, but if someone barges into my house to steal someone or something, that's an invasion. They aren't "occupying" my house, but it is still illegal to barge in like that.
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So the Washington Post is labeling Rubio the "Viceroy" of Venezuela, but we "didn't occupy a country"?
January 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
So the Washington Post is labeling Rubio the "Viceroy" of Venezuela, but we "didn't occupy a country"?
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Don't forget the 100+ he's killed on fishing boats off the coast of Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Don't forget the 100+ he's killed on fishing boats off the coast of Venezuela.
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“It wasn’t an invasion”.
Military forces crossed inside of territorial boundaries without prior agreement.
Military forces attacked structures and killed people.
Military forces exited helicopters on the sovereign soil of Venezuela.
There is no definition where that is not an “invasion”.
Military forces crossed inside of territorial boundaries without prior agreement.
Military forces attacked structures and killed people.
Military forces exited helicopters on the sovereign soil of Venezuela.
There is no definition where that is not an “invasion”.
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
“It wasn’t an invasion”.
Military forces crossed inside of territorial boundaries without prior agreement.
Military forces attacked structures and killed people.
Military forces exited helicopters on the sovereign soil of Venezuela.
There is no definition where that is not an “invasion”.
Military forces crossed inside of territorial boundaries without prior agreement.
Military forces attacked structures and killed people.
Military forces exited helicopters on the sovereign soil of Venezuela.
There is no definition where that is not an “invasion”.
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Trump has announced his ballroom will now cost $400 million.
This comes as Americans' health care premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming weeks.
This comes as Americans' health care premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Trump has announced his ballroom will now cost $400 million.
This comes as Americans' health care premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming weeks.
This comes as Americans' health care premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming weeks.
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he has, but it shouldn't just matter when he does this to famous people. he does this every single day to women reporters & anyone he feels like attacking. i love rob & he will be missed. this is a tragedy. everyday americans are dealing with this bullshit on the daily. many will die. 25, 47
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
he has, but it shouldn't just matter when he does this to famous people. he does this every single day to women reporters & anyone he feels like attacking. i love rob & he will be missed. this is a tragedy. everyday americans are dealing with this bullshit on the daily. many will die. 25, 47
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The lawsuit argues the approval violates the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act, a 1976 law that mandates environmental protection in the reserve, and the Administrative Procedures Act, which concerns the public process for government decision and actions. (via Alaska Beacon)
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration approval for Arctic Alaska oil exploration plan
The lawsuit faults the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for greenlighting ConocoPhillips’ winter seismic and drilling program after a public comment period of only 7 days.
akpub.io
December 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The lawsuit argues the approval violates the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act, a 1976 law that mandates environmental protection in the reserve, and the Administrative Procedures Act, which concerns the public process for government decision and actions. (via Alaska Beacon)
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Fox: We're seeing rising numbers of measles cases. To be honest, this is somewhat expected as we see declining vaccination rates. Unfortunately, the way things are going right now with the CDC and the current vaccination advisory committees, we're seeing even more mistrust and confusion.
December 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Fox: We're seeing rising numbers of measles cases. To be honest, this is somewhat expected as we see declining vaccination rates. Unfortunately, the way things are going right now with the CDC and the current vaccination advisory committees, we're seeing even more mistrust and confusion.
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A federal judge has ruled Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately released from ICE custody.
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A federal judge has ruled Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately released from ICE custody.
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You know what ACTUALLY protects you from the monsters?
Voting against them. Wow, what an amazing concept. Maybe we should try it.
Voting against them. Wow, what an amazing concept. Maybe we should try it.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
You know what ACTUALLY protects you from the monsters?
Voting against them. Wow, what an amazing concept. Maybe we should try it.
Voting against them. Wow, what an amazing concept. Maybe we should try it.
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Amanda Seyfried is standing by her past comments about Charlie Kirk because "I'm free to have an opinion, of course."
Why Amanda Seyfried won't apologize for calling Charlie Kirk 'hateful'
Amanda Seyfried is standing by her past comments about Charlie Kirk because "I'm free to have an opinion, of course."
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Amanda Seyfried is standing by her past comments about Charlie Kirk because "I'm free to have an opinion, of course."
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Man arrested after frozen pangolins, rats and porcupines seized in London
Man arrested after frozen pangolins, rats and porcupines seized in London
A man has been arrested after police seized 38kg of illegal frozen bushmeat including pangolins, cane rats and porcupines, the food safety watchdog has said.
news.sky.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Man arrested after frozen pangolins, rats and porcupines seized in London
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Host: 63% of registered voters disapprove of Trump's tariffs. But here's how Trump brushes that objection off— 'The smart people understand it.' So if you're one of the 63% who oppose the tariffs, apparently you are just not smart enough to understand it.
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Host: 63% of registered voters disapprove of Trump's tariffs. But here's how Trump brushes that objection off— 'The smart people understand it.' So if you're one of the 63% who oppose the tariffs, apparently you are just not smart enough to understand it.
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Rep. Khanna: Pete Hegseth needs to explain to the American people why he reportedly ordered a strike against two people who had surrendered. The American people should see the video. This is a coverup.
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Rep. Khanna: Pete Hegseth needs to explain to the American people why he reportedly ordered a strike against two people who had surrendered. The American people should see the video. This is a coverup.
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Not what they signed up for in their minds.
They signed up to do funding, create bills, try to pass the bills, campaign, meet with lobbyists, and attend events and parties. They signed up to handle paperwork and PR.
Not risk arrest and imprisonment or other forms of retaliation by the president.
They signed up to do funding, create bills, try to pass the bills, campaign, meet with lobbyists, and attend events and parties. They signed up to handle paperwork and PR.
Not risk arrest and imprisonment or other forms of retaliation by the president.
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Not what they signed up for in their minds.
They signed up to do funding, create bills, try to pass the bills, campaign, meet with lobbyists, and attend events and parties. They signed up to handle paperwork and PR.
Not risk arrest and imprisonment or other forms of retaliation by the president.
They signed up to do funding, create bills, try to pass the bills, campaign, meet with lobbyists, and attend events and parties. They signed up to handle paperwork and PR.
Not risk arrest and imprisonment or other forms of retaliation by the president.
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If we wanted Democrats to do something we should have elected them
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If we wanted Democrats to do something we should have elected them
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Because republicans are bunch of cowards.
December 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Because republicans are bunch of cowards.
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Why aren’t republicans?
December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Why aren’t republicans?
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Wrong, we the people have all the power, we simply choose not to use it.
C'mon...
Power to the people...
Let's get'er done!
C'mon...
Power to the people...
Let's get'er done!
December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wrong, we the people have all the power, we simply choose not to use it.
C'mon...
Power to the people...
Let's get'er done!
C'mon...
Power to the people...
Let's get'er done!
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The only question. This isn't on Dems.
December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The only question. This isn't on Dems.
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The question is why are there no Republicans who are trying to stop this
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The question is why are there no Republicans who are trying to stop this
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Veteran detained by ICE: I identified myself as a US citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas into my car, dragged me out. Even after I complied, I was held for 3 days without charges. No phone call, no lawyer, no medical care
December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Veteran detained by ICE: I identified myself as a US citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas into my car, dragged me out. Even after I complied, I was held for 3 days without charges. No phone call, no lawyer, no medical care
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GOP Senator: I think the boat attacks are a prelude to an invasion of Venezuela. I don't like the idea of an offensive war. I don't like the idea of regime change. So I hope that's not what's coming, but it certainly looks like it's a possibility.
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
GOP Senator: I think the boat attacks are a prelude to an invasion of Venezuela. I don't like the idea of an offensive war. I don't like the idea of regime change. So I hope that's not what's coming, but it certainly looks like it's a possibility.
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Host: Trump quietly set free a private equity executive convicted in a billion-dollar fraud scheme. He served just a few days of his 7-year sentence before Trump commuted it. Trump has been focusing on white collar crimes, and that sends a message that this is not a crime that's taken seriously
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Host: Trump quietly set free a private equity executive convicted in a billion-dollar fraud scheme. He served just a few days of his 7-year sentence before Trump commuted it. Trump has been focusing on white collar crimes, and that sends a message that this is not a crime that's taken seriously
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Reporter: There were already bipartisan questions about the legal justification for using deadly force against these drug boats. Now you have the second issue, that US forces carried out a second strike to kill the survivors. The law of war is you do not kill the survivors of a strike
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Reporter: There were already bipartisan questions about the legal justification for using deadly force against these drug boats. Now you have the second issue, that US forces carried out a second strike to kill the survivors. The law of war is you do not kill the survivors of a strike