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The man under investigation is not Dodi Al Fayed; it’s his father, who is also deceased but didn’t die in the car accident that killed Princess Diana.
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The man under investigation is not Dodi Al Fayed; it’s his father, who is also deceased but didn’t die in the car accident that killed Princess Diana.
Another disingenuous politician! Interesting he refers to insurance companies as “fraud.” If Republicans are interested in eliminating insurance companies, they should talk to @sanders.senate.gov - I’m sure he’d be willing to explain how single-payer healthcare systems work!
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Another disingenuous politician! Interesting he refers to insurance companies as “fraud.” If Republicans are interested in eliminating insurance companies, they should talk to @sanders.senate.gov - I’m sure he’d be willing to explain how single-payer healthcare systems work!
Sorry- Jacky Rosen voted “yes”, so she should not be included above!
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sorry- Jacky Rosen voted “yes”, so she should not be included above!
Per FEC data I was able to find, these “no” voting senators received $ from airline pacs in 2023-24. I can’t vouch for accuracy because I wasn’t able to ✔️ other sources:
Maria Cantwell
Tammy Duckworth
Jacky Rosen
Jon Tester
Amy Klobuchar
Kirsten Gillibrand
Ben Ray Luján
Raphael Warnock
Chris Coons
Maria Cantwell
Tammy Duckworth
Jacky Rosen
Jon Tester
Amy Klobuchar
Kirsten Gillibrand
Ben Ray Luján
Raphael Warnock
Chris Coons
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Per FEC data I was able to find, these “no” voting senators received $ from airline pacs in 2023-24. I can’t vouch for accuracy because I wasn’t able to ✔️ other sources:
Maria Cantwell
Tammy Duckworth
Jacky Rosen
Jon Tester
Amy Klobuchar
Kirsten Gillibrand
Ben Ray Luján
Raphael Warnock
Chris Coons
Maria Cantwell
Tammy Duckworth
Jacky Rosen
Jon Tester
Amy Klobuchar
Kirsten Gillibrand
Ben Ray Luján
Raphael Warnock
Chris Coons
Only two, Fetterman and Hassan, are up for re-election in 2028
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Only two, Fetterman and Hassan, are up for re-election in 2028
So, that answers the question!
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
So, that answers the question!
Except, of course, Fetterman because we already know he’s a lost cause.
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Except, of course, Fetterman because we already know he’s a lost cause.
If you want to know. Why, a good place to start would be to find out who the major donors are for those 8 Democratic senators.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you want to know. Why, a good place to start would be to find out who the major donors are for those 8 Democratic senators.
That’s it: It’s about winning. And, believe it: It’s ONLY about winning! Hanging onto power no matter what the cost, no matter what damage is done, no matter who gets hurt. It’s just about winning!
#VoteBlue
#VoteBlue
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
That’s it: It’s about winning. And, believe it: It’s ONLY about winning! Hanging onto power no matter what the cost, no matter what damage is done, no matter who gets hurt. It’s just about winning!
#VoteBlue
#VoteBlue
I want some of whatever you’re smoking!
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I want some of whatever you’re smoking!
✅ $7.25 in 2009 is equivalent to about $10.90 in 2025 dollars.
That means the federal minimum wage of $7.25 (unchanged since 2009) has lost roughly one-third of its buying power due to inflation.
Nobody can live on $15,080/ year. I can’t even hire a 15 year old babysitter for $7.25/hr!
That means the federal minimum wage of $7.25 (unchanged since 2009) has lost roughly one-third of its buying power due to inflation.
Nobody can live on $15,080/ year. I can’t even hire a 15 year old babysitter for $7.25/hr!
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
✅ $7.25 in 2009 is equivalent to about $10.90 in 2025 dollars.
That means the federal minimum wage of $7.25 (unchanged since 2009) has lost roughly one-third of its buying power due to inflation.
Nobody can live on $15,080/ year. I can’t even hire a 15 year old babysitter for $7.25/hr!
That means the federal minimum wage of $7.25 (unchanged since 2009) has lost roughly one-third of its buying power due to inflation.
Nobody can live on $15,080/ year. I can’t even hire a 15 year old babysitter for $7.25/hr!
I can’t decide which would be worse: A gilded Oval Office that makes the country look like a two-bit dictatorship, or one with green shag carpets and velvet Elvis & nudes adorning the walls. Either way, the decor makes a statement about the occupant and neither says niceties about the electorate!
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I can’t decide which would be worse: A gilded Oval Office that makes the country look like a two-bit dictatorship, or one with green shag carpets and velvet Elvis & nudes adorning the walls. Either way, the decor makes a statement about the occupant and neither says niceties about the electorate!
One thing I’ve resigned myself to: When this generation writes its history, it will be misspelled and bereft of punctuation!
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
One thing I’ve resigned myself to: When this generation writes its history, it will be misspelled and bereft of punctuation!
That is generous of her; I remember a lot of hate & bigotry aimed at the Obamas during those years! Some of that still exists; if you look at tweets on X, you could likely find some from this week. The Obama presidency was one to be proud of, despite the naysayers and birthers! (Not naming anyone)
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
That is generous of her; I remember a lot of hate & bigotry aimed at the Obamas during those years! Some of that still exists; if you look at tweets on X, you could likely find some from this week. The Obama presidency was one to be proud of, despite the naysayers and birthers! (Not naming anyone)
If you can control the media and the educational system, you have control of the minds of the people: With educational institutions buckling and the media capitulating, It’s just a matter of time.
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you can control the media and the educational system, you have control of the minds of the people: With educational institutions buckling and the media capitulating, It’s just a matter of time.
By almost any measure, Cheney was the most powerful vice president in history” because the American people elected a weak and stupid president. I’m sure W was a fun guy to have a beer with, but he was not up to the task of leading the country and was easily swayed by people like Cheney!
November 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
By almost any measure, Cheney was the most powerful vice president in history” because the American people elected a weak and stupid president. I’m sure W was a fun guy to have a beer with, but he was not up to the task of leading the country and was easily swayed by people like Cheney!
Truth: Same with gardening. I decided I’d flex my horticultural skills this year. I now enjoy tomatoes that cost about $7 each! The only satisfaction is when my friends complain of high produce prices, I say “I haven’t noticed; I’m growing my own!” Next, chickens? Have ya seen the price of eggs?
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Truth: Same with gardening. I decided I’d flex my horticultural skills this year. I now enjoy tomatoes that cost about $7 each! The only satisfaction is when my friends complain of high produce prices, I say “I haven’t noticed; I’m growing my own!” Next, chickens? Have ya seen the price of eggs?
That’s sure to lower the price of eggs and toilet paper!
November 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
That’s sure to lower the price of eggs and toilet paper!
Kash Patel always looks like he’s one step away from a padded cell!
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Kash Patel always looks like he’s one step away from a padded cell!
Speak for yourself, 91! I have long asserted that if anyone tried to force their way into my house without a warrant and ID, I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger. Never underestimate an old woman who knows how to use a gun!
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Speak for yourself, 91! I have long asserted that if anyone tried to force their way into my house without a warrant and ID, I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger. Never underestimate an old woman who knows how to use a gun!
So kind of a rhetorical (stupid) question, then?!
November 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
So kind of a rhetorical (stupid) question, then?!
Surely, Ms. Welker must recognize that Newsom was MOCKING the president’s behavior! What kind of stupid question was that?!
November 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Surely, Ms. Welker must recognize that Newsom was MOCKING the president’s behavior! What kind of stupid question was that?!