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Corporal Joe Bauers
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Surviving Idiocracy in real life.
I support your right to be weird.
Social equity is not fascist.
Everything is temporary.
(Not a military member just a reference to the main character in the movie)
https://youtu.be/sP2tUW0HDHA?si=o576cBc38pr6O5Tx
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Louise Hartmann, Thom Hartmann Report’s wife has some amazing AI political songs.

Even if you don’t agree with AI music, it takes skill and creativity in writing the lyrics and editing the prompts.

Spotify Playlists:
open.spotify.com/artist/0k4VO...

YouTube playlist:
youtube.com/channel/UCqA...
Louise & Thom Hartmann - Topic
youtube.com
Gavin Newsom launches portal for California residents to snitch on federal agents who ‘abuse their authority’.

Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration.
Gavin Newsom launches portal to report ICE agents who ‘abuse authority’ in California
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Reposted by Corporal Joe Bauers
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.

That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.

Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Reposted by Corporal Joe Bauers
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.

It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars

Just when you thought the US car companies were going to compete, because you know free market capitalism.🤦🏻‍♂️

US cars are to big, expensive, have to many recalls and not fuel efficient compared to other countries.
Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars
The president announced the plans Wednesday and was joined by the heads of three major U.S. automakers: Ford, Stellantis, and GM
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Suspected DC National Guard shooter may have carried out attack after being blackmailed by Taliban, bombshell report claims.

Obviously there is blame on the shooter.

It’s still Trumps fault for setting up the policy for Afghanistan withdrawal and putting national guard in harms way for no reason.
Taliban may have been blackmailed suspected DC National Guard shooter, report claims
Officials are reportedly probing whether the National Guard shooting suspect was among Afghans who have faced retribution for previously collaborating with U.S. forces in Afghanistan
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee.

Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness.

Looks like Tennessee is not ready to move on from fascism and Trump.🤬
Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Leaked memo reveals US veterans affairs officials vetting non-citizen workers.

Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown.
Leaked memo reveals US veterans affairs officials vetting non-citizen workers
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
UK ministers aim to ban cryptocurrency political donations over anonymity risks.

Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year.

Sounds sensible.
UK ministers aim to ban cryptocurrency political donations over anonymity risks
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds.
Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds
Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after the government's move s...
www.reuters.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food.

The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Tattoo ink moves through the body, killing immune cells and weakening vaccine response.
Tattoo Ink Moves Through the Body, Killing Immune Cells and Weakening Vaccine Response
Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can persist for months, kill immune cells, and even disrupt how the body respon...
www.bloomberg.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
IRS agents will be required to watch OnlyFans to determine if content fits ‘no tax on tips’ criteria

Maybe they should handout the confiscated Diddy baby oil to reduce sick days.🤣
IRS agents will be required to watch OnlyFans in ‘no tax on tips’ law
Campaigners have claimed that defining what pornography actually is could be too difficult to determine whether OnlyFans creators should be exempted from the ‘no tax on tips’ law
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Mexican cattle imports to beef up US supply have plummeted over fears of flesh-eating maggot: ‘It’s going to break us’

Imports of Mexico's cattle to the U.S., usually about 1.2 million a year, have fallen dramatically.
Mexican cattle imports to US have plummeted over fears of flesh-eating maggot
Imports of Mexico's cattle to the U.S., usually about 1.2 million a year, have fallen dramatically
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll.

Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.

I bet why Trump and the Oligarchs are trying to make the national parks fail is to put AI Data-centers and or extract rare earth minerals.
In Myanmar, Illicit Rare Earth Mining Is Taking a Heavy Toll
As China cut domestic extraction, uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.
undark.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again.

One of Vladimir Putin’s favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge.
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again
One of Vladimir Putin’s favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge.
arstechnica.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“Renewable” no more: Trump admin renames the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

A key driver of US renewable energy research is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies.
‘Renewable’ No More: The Trump Administration Renames the National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Inside Climate News
The Trump administration has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, now calling it the National Laboratory of the Rockies, marking an identity shift for the Colorado institution that has be...
insideclimatenews.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues.

Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central “chieftain.”
3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues
Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central “chieftain.”…
arstechnica.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Venezuela president 'provoked' Trump by singing John Lennon's Imagine: conservative.🤣
Venezuela president 'provoked' Trump by singing John Lennon's Imagine: conservative
Conservative pundit Walter Curt argued that President Donald Trump should invade Venezuela after the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, sang John Lennon's "Imagine" as a call for peace."I believe th...
www.rawstory.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
MAGA senator accidentally forces Melania and Barron Trump into tight spot

Senator Moreno wants to end dual citizenship.

MAGA eating its tail.
MAGA senator accidentally forces Melania and Barron Trump into tight spot
A Republican senator's proposal to overhaul U.S. citizenship could force President Donald Trump's wife and youngest son into a tight spot.Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) intends to introduce legislation tha...
www.rawstory.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In China people pay to cosplay that they have a job.🤣

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

YouTube video, great perspective.
The "Pretend to Work" Loophole of China
YouTube video by Wonny
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Starbucks agrees to pay $38.9M to NYC workers over labor violations.

The agreement comes as Starbucks’ union continues a nationwide strike at dozens of locations that began last month.
Starbucks agrees to pay $38.9M to NYC workers over labor violations
The agreement comes as Starbucks’ union continues a nationwide strike at dozens of locations that began last month
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales.

Site removes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales.
Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales
Site deletes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app.

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users.
India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Israeli settlers attack and rob Italian and Canadian volunteers in West Bank.

Group beaten in early hours of morning in village where they volunteered to help protect Palestinians from settler violence.
Israeli settlers attack and rob Italian and Canadian volunteers in West Bank
Group beaten in early hours of morning in village where they volunteered to help protect Palestinians from settler violence
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
‘America, uh... First!’: ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers.

Exclusive: ‘There are so many things wrong with this,’ one government-affairs watchdog told The Independent.
‘America, uh...First!’: ICE to buy $7.2m worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
Exclusive: ‘There are so many things wrong with this,’ one government-affairs watchdog told The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM