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1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
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Donald Trump is a wartime president.
War on women.
War on voting rights.
War on Latinos.
War on California.
War on institutions.
War on history.
War on women.
War on voting rights.
War on Latinos.
War on California.
War on institutions.
War on history.
October 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Donald Trump is a wartime president.
War on women.
War on voting rights.
War on Latinos.
War on California.
War on institutions.
War on history.
War on women.
War on voting rights.
War on Latinos.
War on California.
War on institutions.
War on history.
Clairvoyant foresight??? C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters are humorous collections of letters from a senior demon (Screwtape) to his nephew (Wormwood) with tactics to corrupt a human soul (the Patient)... to lead the Patient astray from life of faith and into damnation.
September 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Clairvoyant foresight??? C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters are humorous collections of letters from a senior demon (Screwtape) to his nephew (Wormwood) with tactics to corrupt a human soul (the Patient)... to lead the Patient astray from life of faith and into damnation.
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Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
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ZERO Redeeming Qualities
July 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
ZERO Redeeming Qualities
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The US healthcare economy takeover
nytimes.com/interactive/...
nytimes.com/interactive/...
July 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The US healthcare economy takeover
nytimes.com/interactive/...
nytimes.com/interactive/...
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You've been conned.
July 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
You've been conned.
Meanwhile in France…who sent 72,000 (ground and naval) troops and spent over 56% of one year’s GDP to help us fight and win our independence (that bankrupted their country in 1780s), and sent us the Statue of Liberty....
Statue of Liberty lies in silent protest.
www.youtube.com/shorts/VUEFW...
Statue of Liberty lies in silent protest.
www.youtube.com/shorts/VUEFW...
A Mural Called, The Statue of Liberty In Silent Protest Revealed In France
YouTube video by Circ
www.youtube.com
July 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Meanwhile in France…who sent 72,000 (ground and naval) troops and spent over 56% of one year’s GDP to help us fight and win our independence (that bankrupted their country in 1780s), and sent us the Statue of Liberty....
Statue of Liberty lies in silent protest.
www.youtube.com/shorts/VUEFW...
Statue of Liberty lies in silent protest.
www.youtube.com/shorts/VUEFW...
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Here is a list of nearly every provision in the domestic policy bill nearing a vote by Senate Republicans, and how much it would cost or save Americans.
A List of Nearly Everything in the Senate G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save
The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it would add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.
trib.al
June 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Here is a list of nearly every provision in the domestic policy bill nearing a vote by Senate Republicans, and how much it would cost or save Americans.
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Agentic A.I. vs experienced physicians for diagnosis of > 300 complex diagnostic cases:
4-fold higher accuracy and 20% lower cost arxiv.org/abs/2506.22405
4-fold higher accuracy and 20% lower cost arxiv.org/abs/2506.22405
June 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Agentic A.I. vs experienced physicians for diagnosis of > 300 complex diagnostic cases:
4-fold higher accuracy and 20% lower cost arxiv.org/abs/2506.22405
4-fold higher accuracy and 20% lower cost arxiv.org/abs/2506.22405
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When Republican voters learn that the "Big Beautiful Bill" takes from the poor to give to the rich, they oppose it.
June 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When Republican voters learn that the "Big Beautiful Bill" takes from the poor to give to the rich, they oppose it.
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A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
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This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
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These boxes are not moving. A mind-bending optical illusion by Japanese artist Jagarikin.
May 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
These boxes are not moving. A mind-bending optical illusion by Japanese artist Jagarikin.
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This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
April 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
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Leaving this here without comment
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Leaving this here without comment
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Via @ncronline.bsky.social - A final act of mercy: ‘Pope Francis made one last symbolic gesture: he emptied his personal bank account to donate 200,000 euros to the prisoners he had long championed.’ www.ncronline.org/vatican/fina...
In final act of mercy, Pope Francis donates entire private bank account to prisoners
The 200,000 euro donation captures the very essence of Francis' pontificate, said Bishop Benoni Ambarus, auxiliary Bishop of Rome.
www.ncronline.org
April 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Via @ncronline.bsky.social - A final act of mercy: ‘Pope Francis made one last symbolic gesture: he emptied his personal bank account to donate 200,000 euros to the prisoners he had long championed.’ www.ncronline.org/vatican/fina...
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CNBC: The president is using emergency powers, saying the current state of trade represents an unusual and extraordinary threat. Why do you disagree?
ARIZONA AG KRIS MAYES: Because it's not
ARIZONA AG KRIS MAYES: Because it's not
April 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
CNBC: The president is using emergency powers, saying the current state of trade represents an unusual and extraordinary threat. Why do you disagree?
ARIZONA AG KRIS MAYES: Because it's not
ARIZONA AG KRIS MAYES: Because it's not
JP Morgan forecasting recession by the end year because of tariffs. Sad our economy was the envy of the world 11 weeks ago.
Congress or our courts can/should contain the "abuse of powers" tariffs, but odds are not high. Buckle up, and start bracing for impact.
finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorga...
Congress or our courts can/should contain the "abuse of powers" tariffs, but odds are not high. Buckle up, and start bracing for impact.
finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorga...
JPMorgan becomes the first Wall Street bank to forecast a US recession following Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan projects Trump's hefty tariff plan will push the US economy into recession in the second half of 2025.
finance.yahoo.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
JP Morgan forecasting recession by the end year because of tariffs. Sad our economy was the envy of the world 11 weeks ago.
Congress or our courts can/should contain the "abuse of powers" tariffs, but odds are not high. Buckle up, and start bracing for impact.
finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorga...
Congress or our courts can/should contain the "abuse of powers" tariffs, but odds are not high. Buckle up, and start bracing for impact.
finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorga...
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April 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Have you said thank you once?
April 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Have you said thank you once?
Reagan - "We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world, all while cynically waving the American flag."
How did GOP go this far upside down? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
How did GOP go this far upside down? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Canadian Elections and Free Trade on November 26, 1988
YouTube video by Reagan Library
www.youtube.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reagan - "We should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world, all while cynically waving the American flag."
How did GOP go this far upside down? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
How did GOP go this far upside down? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
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If we can't think for ourselves, if we're unwilling to question authority, then we're just putty in the hands of those in power. But if the citizens are educated and form their own opinions, then those in power work for us.
April 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If we can't think for ourselves, if we're unwilling to question authority, then we're just putty in the hands of those in power. But if the citizens are educated and form their own opinions, then those in power work for us.
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Trump's first 50 days mark one of the worst starts for the S&P 500 under any presidency
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
April 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump's first 50 days mark one of the worst starts for the S&P 500 under any presidency
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
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Nationally:
~68.2M are in Medicare
~72.2M are in Medicaid
~7.3M are in CHIP
~24.3M are in ACA exchange plans
~1.7 million are in ACA Basic Health Plans
When you account for dual-enrollees & off-exchange ACA plans, that's ~163 million Americans total, or 48% of the total U.S. population.
~68.2M are in Medicare
~72.2M are in Medicaid
~7.3M are in CHIP
~24.3M are in ACA exchange plans
~1.7 million are in ACA Basic Health Plans
When you account for dual-enrollees & off-exchange ACA plans, that's ~163 million Americans total, or 48% of the total U.S. population.
March 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Nationally:
~68.2M are in Medicare
~72.2M are in Medicaid
~7.3M are in CHIP
~24.3M are in ACA exchange plans
~1.7 million are in ACA Basic Health Plans
When you account for dual-enrollees & off-exchange ACA plans, that's ~163 million Americans total, or 48% of the total U.S. population.
~68.2M are in Medicare
~72.2M are in Medicaid
~7.3M are in CHIP
~24.3M are in ACA exchange plans
~1.7 million are in ACA Basic Health Plans
When you account for dual-enrollees & off-exchange ACA plans, that's ~163 million Americans total, or 48% of the total U.S. population.