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Lives in the Divided States of America


Happily married retired SW Engineer, disappointed that we cannot tell right from wrong and a convicted felon from a former prosecutor and fact from fiction. 🚫 DMs 🚫 Glam gals 🚫 Cr*pto 🚫 M*G*
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We are screwed, aren’t we? Any choice by Trump would be incredibly bad but this choice is an economic disaster in the making.
Trump sycophant, Kevin Hassett is lined up as front runner for Fed chair.
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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While on the subject of Hegseth humiliating himself. This is his X post calling out Kelly for the display of his medals. The community note on Hegseth’s post, hilariously points out his stupidity.
Hegseth criticized Mark Kelly and his display of medals, not taking into account, Kelly photographed the medals in a mirror.
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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For some strange reason, the upside down world from ‘Stranger Things’ popped into my head after seeing this photo.
Trump grinning lovingly up at Mandan
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Quiet Piggy!
Pelosi confronts Trump at meeting
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Another bad day for the rich as the real economic data is starting to filter in and take hold. The job metrics combined with the AI bubble showing strains, hints at a looming recession. Buckle up, we are in for a wild ride.
Stock market has second bad day in a row.
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Thief to the judge:

But your honor, I can’t possibly pay back all that money I stole. You must dismiss all charges against me and ignore the law.
Trump whining to SCOTUS that he already spent the tariff money and his lawyers gave them the wrong numbers.
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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And they don’t like it when we call them Nazis. What they are doing should scare the poop out of us all.
After the Nazi rise to power in 1933, one of Adolf Hitler's most overt and bellicose moves was to establish the Wehrmacht, a modern offensively-capable armed force, fulfilling the Nazi regime's long-term goals of regaining lost territory as well as gaining new territory and dominating its neighbours. This required the reinstatement of conscription and massive investment and defence spending on the arms industry.
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Damn, a Bluesky overzealous account put him on a right-wingers block list. Thanks for posting his handle!
Rep Jack Kimble on right-wingers block list.
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Watch out Seth, it is watching!
Trump calls Seth deranged and his show illegal.
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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No Kings No Dictators No Tyrants With Trump profile image next to each
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Snapshot of a representative sample of the Soros funded, domestic terrorists and thugs at one the “hate America” rallies in Maryland. We feared for our lives amongst these vicious boomers.
Peaceful and old No Kings protesters. No Soros funded domestic terrorists and thugs.
October 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Tons of support from fellow Americans in a peaceful No Kings protest on a beautiful day in Maryland.
October 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Howard County MD where estimated crowd was a couple of thousand. That is a Navy Veteran speaking against the illegal use of military. I’m pretty sure he isn’t a terrorist or hates America.
Veteran speaking in front of American flags. No, that isn’t Bernie Sanders watching him.
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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My poster is all set for the No Kings protest on the 18th.
Poster with No Kings, No Dictators, NonTyranys in red white and blue.
October 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Looks like some oligarchs shorted the market again and made millions after a head’s up from the orange oligarch whisperer.
Markets went down dramatically after Trump announces China tariff deals are in jeopardy.
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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They already have their next targets lined up. It is us.
Stephen Miller statement on dismantling left wing ideologies and the people supporting those ideologies.
October 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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And here is the confirmation...
CNBC article states top 1% reaches a record 52 trillion as the stock market rally continued to benefit the biggest investors.
October 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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It was inevitable.
Nancy the disgrace Mace, is creating a resolution to have Kirk lay in State at the Capitol Rotunda.
September 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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I’m old.
U.S. support for democracies globally varies, with historical examples of promoting democracy alongside cases where it supported or overthrew authoritarian allies, such as post-war Germany/Japan versus Guatemala/Iran. Current U.S. support is seen through initiatives like the Summits for Democracy and financial/diplomatic programs, though some allies like European nations prefer a less U.S.-dominated multilateral approach. The effectiveness of U.S. democracy support is also impacted by declining public trust in democracies globally and within the U.S. itself. Historical Examples of U.S. Democracy Support Successes: The U.S. provided robust support for democratization in countries like post-war Germany and Japan. Complications: The U.S. has also supported strategically important but authoritarian regimes, and has been involved in subverting or overthrowing democratically elected governments in countries such as Iran, Guatemala, the Republic of the Congo, and Chile, when perceived as contrary to U.S. interests.
September 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Yeah, that doesn’t look good.
Numbness and drooping on one side of your face is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention to rule out a stroke, which can be life-threatening. Other causes include Bell's palsy, which is a sudden weakness or paralysis of facial muscles due to nerve inflammation, and less common conditions like multiple sclerosis, infections, tumors, or migraines. A doctor should be seen right away to determine the cause and get the proper treatment. Medical Emergency: Stroke Symptoms: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Action: Seek emergency medical help immediately by calling 911.
September 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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And with immigrants “disappearing”, who will fill those jobs? Btw, higher prices will also mean lower demand.
This guy is an economist?
Tariffs directly increase construction costs by raising prices on imported materials like steel, aluminum, lumber, and electronics, leading to higher project expenses, potential budget overruns, and increased prices for consumers. The added costs and market uncertainty can cause project delays, cancellations, and disruptions to supply chains. In response, contractors may face financial losses on fixed-price contracts, seek alternative suppliers, or adjust project timelines, while the industry faces overall pressure and reduced investment. Direct Impact on Costs and Budgets Increased Material Costs: Tariffs make imported building materials—such as steel, aluminum, lumber, and electronic components—more expensive. Budget Overruns: Higher costs can lead to budget overruns on construction projects, particularly those with fixed-price contracts where contractors may be unable to pass on the increased costs to clients. Price Increases for Consumers: Contractors often pass these increased costs to consumers in the form of higher prices for new homes or commercial projects. Supply Chain and Project Disruptions Supply Chain Disruption: Tariffs can disrupt global supply chains, making it harder to secure necessary materials and potentially leading to shortages. Project Delays and Cancellations: Uncertainty and increased costs can lead to project delays, revisions to plans, and even cancellations, especially for projects in the early planning stages. Market Volatility: The imposition of tariffs introduces volatility and uncertainty into the market, making it difficult for contractors to accurately predict costs for bidding on future projects.
September 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Deploying the National Guard to cities can be unconstitutional, particularly if it bypasses the governor's authority or violates the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military use for domestic law enforcement. While the National Guard is primarily controlled by state governors for domestic missions, the President can federalize the Guard under specific circumstances outlined by law, such as to enforce federal authority or protect constitutional rights, but this power is not unlimited. Recent court rulings and legal analyses suggest that broad deployments to address general crime or protests, without a clear federal nexus and gubernatorial consent, may be unconstitutional.
September 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A sitting U. S. President declaring war on one of his cities. I think a red line has been crossed for the 1000th time since January.
Trump social media post declaring war against Chicago with an Apocalypse Now imagery
September 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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RFK Jr. seen today at Senate Hearing.
Dark brown potato chip
September 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Sometimes Mother Nature gives us a beautiful canvas to take the mind off of the stupidity that surrounds us.
Beautiful sky today
August 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM