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Thomas Hense 🇨🇦
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Retired | Backcountry Camping | Reading | Politics.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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"This is a White House that is very focused on making sure the top end of town is doing okay. We do know that they've passed a budget that helps the rich. We do know that tariffs hurt the poor. We do know that when an economy slows down, that hurts working and middle class families the most."
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"

Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
🏳️ BREAKING: Democrats Surrender. Again
Mehdi's Monday morning update on the senators voting to reopen the government without a guarantee on heathcare; the BBC rolling over for Donald Trump; and Kathy Hochul's clash with Zohran Mamdani.
zeteo.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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incredible new trump photo
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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It's been a few days since Trump announced his "deal" with Xi. It's now clear that Trump got fleeced. America gave up lots and got nothing.

It's a story you should know bc few things matter more than the U.S.-China relationship.

1/ So here's a🧵
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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10/ So bottom line: 8 months after Trump starts a massive trade war with China:

- U.S. factory jobs declining
- U.S. families paying thousands for tariffs
- China makes not a single concession
- The world watches Xi bully Trump into surrender

Awesome.
Opinion | Trump Lost the Trade War to China
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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THIS IS NOT A DEAL. THIS IS NOT AN AGREEMENT.THIS SHEET HAS NO FACTS.

It’s a letter you mail to Make A Wish foundation.

www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China
REBALANCING TRADE WITH CHINA: This week in the Republic of Korea, President Donald J. Trump reached a trade and economic deal with President Xi Jinping of
www.whitehouse.gov
November 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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When you have the president, the senate and the house.

AND STILL YOU CANNOT GOVERN.

But you can BLAME everyone else.
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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China bought 27 million metric tons of soybeans from US farmers in 2024. But somehow this “deal” to buy significantly less is a huge victory.
October 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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October 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
American consumers will now have to pay an additional 10% Trump Tax on Canadian products.

#CdnPoli

Trump punishes Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Trump punishes Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Omg Governor Newsom has mastered Trump's tweets! Canada + California = unstoppable.
September 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.

It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.

It corrupts our political system every day.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Funders of Trump's $300M ballroom and East Wing destruction include:

-Amazon
-Apple
-Coinbase
-Lockheed Martin
-Google
-Meta
-Microsoft
-Palantir
-Tobacco companies
-The Adelson family

Don't forget — they're not just buying a ballroom. They're buying Trump's favor.
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A statement from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.

youtube.com/shorts/EbRct...
Thank Wab Kinew #manitoba #canada #usa #reagan #trump
YouTube video by Canadian Returnee
youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Reagan Nov 26, 1988
"Our enemies are not our allies. We should be aware of demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against friends weakening our economy, our national security and the entire free world while cynically waving the american flag."

youtu.be/Tp1T7kPEdDY?...
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How/why is a temporary resident of the White House permitted to do this?

Demolition begins to replace White House East Wing with Trump’s ballroom

www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Demolition begins to replace White House East Wing with Trump’s ballroom
Demolition of the East Wing began Monday at the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump is building a new ballroom.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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ICE kidnapped a 7th-grader with a pending asylum claim and spirited him out of state without notifying his parents, seemingly with the cooperation of the local police in Everett, MA.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
October 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
October 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Senator Bernie Sanders has a message for Speaker Johnson.

The No Kings Rally on October 18 is not a "hate America" rally.
It's a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom.

Go to nokings.org and find a location near you to join the movement, 10/18.
October 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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This is exactly what he has done to the United States
October 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Because of Trump's confusing and idiotic tariff and custom policies, UPS is actively DISPOSING OF THOUSANDS OF PACKAGES meant for delivery in America.

www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems
Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ups-delay-customs-tariffs-packages-destroyed-rcna236607?cid=eml_nbcp_%7Bdate%28‘yyyyMMdd’%29%7D
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM