dennisbmurphy
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what most people don't know from watching the movie Spartacus is that the slave gladiator army roamed the italian peninsula for 12 years
December 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
what most people don't know from watching the movie Spartacus is that the slave gladiator army roamed the italian peninsula for 12 years
To have and properly care for a dog as a pet, one needs patience, empathy and love.
Every president since US Grant had a dog except Trump and that should tell you a lot.
Every president since US Grant had a dog except Trump and that should tell you a lot.
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
To have and properly care for a dog as a pet, one needs patience, empathy and love.
Every president since US Grant had a dog except Trump and that should tell you a lot.
Every president since US Grant had a dog except Trump and that should tell you a lot.
Me boiling water to make coffee
"Hey little water molecules why so agitated"
"Hey little water molecules why so agitated"
December 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Me boiling water to make coffee
"Hey little water molecules why so agitated"
"Hey little water molecules why so agitated"
Jeez H Holy Shit- this guy is a dog, whipping it out to piss his name all over the place. And like succeeding pharaohs of old, once he's gone his name will have to be scrubbed from every place he defecated it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
As Trump Puts His Brand on Washington, the Kennedy Center Gets a New Name
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Jeez H Holy Shit- this guy is a dog, whipping it out to piss his name all over the place. And like succeeding pharaohs of old, once he's gone his name will have to be scrubbed from every place he defecated it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
What the actual f*&^? Shades of Hunger Games.
in the fall we will host the first ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes — one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJqy...
in the fall we will host the first ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes — one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJqy...
athletic wut
YouTube video by Tiedrich
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What the actual f*&^? Shades of Hunger Games.
in the fall we will host the first ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes — one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJqy...
in the fall we will host the first ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes — one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJqy...
Trump: I’m also taking on the gigantic health insurance companies that have gotten rich on billions of dollars of money that should go directly to the people.
Assuming the people use teh direct money for insurance it STILL goes to the insurance company and in no way does it lower costs either!
Assuming the people use teh direct money for insurance it STILL goes to the insurance company and in no way does it lower costs either!
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Trump: I’m also taking on the gigantic health insurance companies that have gotten rich on billions of dollars of money that should go directly to the people.
Assuming the people use teh direct money for insurance it STILL goes to the insurance company and in no way does it lower costs either!
Assuming the people use teh direct money for insurance it STILL goes to the insurance company and in no way does it lower costs either!
the reason for the Electoral College ceased to exist once states started legislating that Electors MUST vote for the person who won their state. Hamilton envisioned responsible Electors who would have kept a man like Trump out of the office.
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
the reason for the Electoral College ceased to exist once states started legislating that Electors MUST vote for the person who won their state. Hamilton envisioned responsible Electors who would have kept a man like Trump out of the office.
Republicans are going from trying to get rid of obamacare to trump-doesn't-care~ Jimmy Kimmel
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Republicans are going from trying to get rid of obamacare to trump-doesn't-care~ Jimmy Kimmel
Bret Stephens of NYTimes said in his Dec 9 column:
"An end to dependency-producing, cost-exacerbating green energy projects"
Apparently he doesn't see how contradictory that statement is.
Depending on foreign fossil fuels itself is dependency!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
"An end to dependency-producing, cost-exacerbating green energy projects"
Apparently he doesn't see how contradictory that statement is.
Depending on foreign fossil fuels itself is dependency!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Europe, Too, Is Worth Fighting For
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Bret Stephens of NYTimes said in his Dec 9 column:
"An end to dependency-producing, cost-exacerbating green energy projects"
Apparently he doesn't see how contradictory that statement is.
Depending on foreign fossil fuels itself is dependency!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
"An end to dependency-producing, cost-exacerbating green energy projects"
Apparently he doesn't see how contradictory that statement is.
Depending on foreign fossil fuels itself is dependency!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Has Donald Trump Finally Lost It?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Trump presidential library
December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Trump presidential library
Donny Two Dolls: you don’t need thirty-seven dolls for your daughter. two or three is nice. but you don’t need thirty-seven dolls. so, uh, we’re doing things rights.”
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Donny Two Dolls: you don’t need thirty-seven dolls for your daughter. two or three is nice. but you don’t need thirty-seven dolls. so, uh, we’re doing things rights.”
It is worth noting that Crusade is no different than Jihad
December 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It is worth noting that Crusade is no different than Jihad
But it's all about the drugs?
Kristi Noem & Corey Lewendowski went horse riding with President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, Ecuador’s right-wing US puppet. The Noboa family company trafficks cocaine in banana crates at the private ports they own.
Kristi Noem & Corey Lewendowski went horse riding with President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, Ecuador’s right-wing US puppet. The Noboa family company trafficks cocaine in banana crates at the private ports they own.
December 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
But it's all about the drugs?
Kristi Noem & Corey Lewendowski went horse riding with President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, Ecuador’s right-wing US puppet. The Noboa family company trafficks cocaine in banana crates at the private ports they own.
Kristi Noem & Corey Lewendowski went horse riding with President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, Ecuador’s right-wing US puppet. The Noboa family company trafficks cocaine in banana crates at the private ports they own.
tRump gets a participation trophy
Mr. Infantino, pres of FIFA created the “FIFA Peace Prize — Football Unites the World” for toddler @realdonaldtrump.govmirrors.com Donny can now stop sucking on his binky
Mr. Infantino, pres of FIFA created the “FIFA Peace Prize — Football Unites the World” for toddler @realdonaldtrump.govmirrors.com Donny can now stop sucking on his binky
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
tRump gets a participation trophy
Mr. Infantino, pres of FIFA created the “FIFA Peace Prize — Football Unites the World” for toddler @realdonaldtrump.govmirrors.com Donny can now stop sucking on his binky
Mr. Infantino, pres of FIFA created the “FIFA Peace Prize — Football Unites the World” for toddler @realdonaldtrump.govmirrors.com Donny can now stop sucking on his binky
Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a private human resources management company, that the U.S. lost about 32,000 jobs last month. The losses were primarily in small businesses, which are often considered a bellwether for the rest of the economy.
Trump did that
Trump did that
December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a private human resources management company, that the U.S. lost about 32,000 jobs last month. The losses were primarily in small businesses, which are often considered a bellwether for the rest of the economy.
Trump did that
Trump did that
Comment in support of this rule change which would bar ICE from arresting people in courthouses who are following the rules for asylum
www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-admini...
www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-admini...
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Comment in support of this rule change which would bar ICE from arresting people in courthouses who are following the rules for asylum
www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-admini...
www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-admini...
Remember when Trump promised better healthcare for everyone? Well, nine rural hospitals in Tennessee's 7th district are now at risk of closing because of his "Big Beautiful Bill." news.usaunify.org/TPT3RV
Progressive Power on Instagram: "Remember when Trump promised better healthcare for everyone? Well, nine rural hospitals in Tennessee's 7th district are now at risk of closing because of his "Big Beautiful Bill." #Tennessee #MAGA"
A healthcare crisis in rural Tennessee is threatening the survival of multiple hospitals, highlighting the need for effective healthcare reform and community support. Trump's policies have led to a significant decrease in federal funding for these essential healthcare providers, putting patients' lives at risk. This video explores the impact of the crisis and potential solutions to preserve these vital healthcare services.
news.usaunify.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Remember when Trump promised better healthcare for everyone? Well, nine rural hospitals in Tennessee's 7th district are now at risk of closing because of his "Big Beautiful Bill." news.usaunify.org/TPT3RV