Cosmic Contemplations
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Physicist in South Florida. Paint some. Draw some. Write some.
FBR since 11/09/2016 ... Trying to help bend the long arc of the Moral Universe towards Justice
GenX mom of Millennial 🦋
Rebel Resistance since 1977 when I saw Star Wars. I was 10. ✌😎
FBR since 11/09/2016 ... Trying to help bend the long arc of the Moral Universe towards Justice
GenX mom of Millennial 🦋
Rebel Resistance since 1977 when I saw Star Wars. I was 10. ✌😎
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I hope the new Star Trek Academy show is mostly about long, dry engineering lectures.
December 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I hope the new Star Trek Academy show is mostly about long, dry engineering lectures.
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The U.S. citizens getting caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown. In this country, until Trump, you were innocent until proven guilty in court of law, at least it was this way until Fascist Felon Trump and his MAGA Gestapo. He needs to be removed from office.
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The U.S. citizens getting caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown. In this country, until Trump, you were innocent until proven guilty in court of law, at least it was this way until Fascist Felon Trump and his MAGA Gestapo. He needs to be removed from office.
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A federal judge struck down Trump’s halt on approvals of all wind power projects on federal lands and waters.
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
A federal judge struck down Trump’s halt on approvals of all wind power projects on federal lands and waters.
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rbreich
Random reminder that banning members of Congress from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake — it’s legalized corruption.
Random reminder that banning members of Congress from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake — it’s legalized corruption.
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
rbreich
Random reminder that banning members of Congress from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake — it’s legalized corruption.
Random reminder that banning members of Congress from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no mistake — it’s legalized corruption.
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“It confirms what we already knew — this was not about public safety, it’s about stoking chaos and fear and terrorizing communities,” said state Sen. Royce Duplessis.
www.nola.com/news/catahou...
www.nola.com/news/catahou...
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
Records reviewed by the AP show that few of those arrested have criminal histories beyond traffic violations.
www.nola.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“It confirms what we already knew — this was not about public safety, it’s about stoking chaos and fear and terrorizing communities,” said state Sen. Royce Duplessis.
www.nola.com/news/catahou...
www.nola.com/news/catahou...
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Trump crisis set to snowball as experts predict soaring post-holiday prices
www.rawstory.com/higher-costs...
www.rawstory.com/higher-costs...
Trump crisis set to snowball as experts predict soaring post-holiday prices
The fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war may hit consumers in a much bigger way at the start of next year, according to economists and major retailers.Retailers have been able to shield con...
www.rawstory.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump crisis set to snowball as experts predict soaring post-holiday prices
www.rawstory.com/higher-costs...
www.rawstory.com/higher-costs...
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NOEL REPORTS
DEC 7
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Syzran oil refinery overnight, sparking a fire. The facility, processing 8,.500,000 tons of crude per year, is one of Russia’s key energy asset supporting it war machine. According to local reports, the damage is severe.
DEC 7
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Syzran oil refinery overnight, sparking a fire. The facility, processing 8,.500,000 tons of crude per year, is one of Russia’s key energy asset supporting it war machine. According to local reports, the damage is severe.
December 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
NOEL REPORTS
DEC 7
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Syzran oil refinery overnight, sparking a fire. The facility, processing 8,.500,000 tons of crude per year, is one of Russia’s key energy asset supporting it war machine. According to local reports, the damage is severe.
DEC 7
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Syzran oil refinery overnight, sparking a fire. The facility, processing 8,.500,000 tons of crude per year, is one of Russia’s key energy asset supporting it war machine. According to local reports, the damage is severe.
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Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maj...
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maj...
Majority of Americans say tariffs hurt their family's financial situation, are spending more on groceries and utilities: Poll
About 7 in 10 Americans are spending more on groceries compared to last year.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maj...
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
Trump’s tariffs raised grocery prices.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/maj...
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Stephen Miller's agenda of cruelty and chaos is literally disappearing people. These are real families and real children torn apart.
This is Donald Trump's reign of terror.
This is Donald Trump's reign of terror.
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Stephen Miller's agenda of cruelty and chaos is literally disappearing people. These are real families and real children torn apart.
This is Donald Trump's reign of terror.
This is Donald Trump's reign of terror.
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An economist from Ghana told me that a bonus reason for promoting wind and solar power is that it’s much harder to use for corruption and repressive geopolitics.
Remind me again. Who is in favour of fossil fuels?
Remind me again. Who is in favour of fossil fuels?
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
An economist from Ghana told me that a bonus reason for promoting wind and solar power is that it’s much harder to use for corruption and repressive geopolitics.
Remind me again. Who is in favour of fossil fuels?
Remind me again. Who is in favour of fossil fuels?
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"The Bureau of Labor Statistics will skip publication of its delayed report on wholesale-price inflation..."
www.wsj.com/economy/bls-...
www.wsj.com/economy/bls-...
BLS to Skip October PPI Report
The BLS will skip publication of its delayed report on wholesale-price inflation, and will instead roll those figures into a postponed November report to be published on Jan. 14.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics will skip publication of its delayed report on wholesale-price inflation..."
www.wsj.com/economy/bls-...
www.wsj.com/economy/bls-...
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Tell Congress it's time to evict Kristi Noem.
Tell Congress: Demand DHS Secretary Kristi Noem resign
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Tell Congress it's time to evict Kristi Noem.
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ICE is out of control. They're operating with impunity. They're doing things and getting away with stuff that regular cops, even your typical federal agents, can't do.
And we're just sitting back and taking it all in why?
ICE must be destroyed.
And we're just sitting back and taking it all in why?
ICE must be destroyed.
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
ICE is out of control. They're operating with impunity. They're doing things and getting away with stuff that regular cops, even your typical federal agents, can't do.
And we're just sitting back and taking it all in why?
ICE must be destroyed.
And we're just sitting back and taking it all in why?
ICE must be destroyed.
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.. a “remarkable figure, never before seen in recorded economic history ..”
@wsj.com 🇨🇳
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
@wsj.com 🇨🇳
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
.. a “remarkable figure, never before seen in recorded economic history ..”
@wsj.com 🇨🇳
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
@wsj.com 🇨🇳
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
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Son-in-Law Watch:
When he’s not brokering geopolitical surrenders in meetings with Putin, he’s financing global media consolidation.
When he’s not brokering geopolitical surrenders in meetings with Putin, he’s financing global media consolidation.
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Son-in-Law Watch:
When he’s not brokering geopolitical surrenders in meetings with Putin, he’s financing global media consolidation.
When he’s not brokering geopolitical surrenders in meetings with Putin, he’s financing global media consolidation.
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Yay!!! Alina Habba stepped down as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney following a ruling from a panel of federal judges that determined she had been holding the role illegally! 👏 👏 👏
Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat
After a three-month battle over the legality of her appointment, Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Yay!!! Alina Habba stepped down as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney following a ruling from a panel of federal judges that determined she had been holding the role illegally! 👏 👏 👏
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Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Reporter: You said he would have no problem with releasing the full video of that strike on September 2nd
Trump: I didn’t say that. This is ABC fake news. Whatever Hegseth decides is ok with me… Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious reporter. Actually, a terrible reporter.
Trump: I didn’t say that. This is ABC fake news. Whatever Hegseth decides is ok with me… Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious reporter. Actually, a terrible reporter.
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reporter: You said he would have no problem with releasing the full video of that strike on September 2nd
Trump: I didn’t say that. This is ABC fake news. Whatever Hegseth decides is ok with me… Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious reporter. Actually, a terrible reporter.
Trump: I didn’t say that. This is ABC fake news. Whatever Hegseth decides is ok with me… Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious reporter. Actually, a terrible reporter.
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TRUMP
IS MURDERING
HIS OWN CITIZENS
IS MURDERING
HIS OWN CITIZENS
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
TRUMP
IS MURDERING
HIS OWN CITIZENS
IS MURDERING
HIS OWN CITIZENS
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December 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Video shows masked Border Patrol agent chasing woman back to her Louisiana home
Jacelynn Guzman said she is a U.S.-born citizen. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it "determined the individual in question was not the target."
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Every real economist in America warned at the time he was imposing tariffs that it would affect each of these things, and deportations have affected the ability of farmers to access labor. This is all happening because of one man.
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President Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. https://to.pbs.org/4ptNxEm
WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to unveil $12 billion farm aid package as farmers grapple with tariff pains
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit b...
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
President Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. https://to.pbs.org/4ptNxEm