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It's an election night tradition. Is it a party or a wake? Expect to be up late. Polls begin closing at seven PM eastern time. Stay tuned...

The Wheel of the Year turns.  Samhain is the end of the Wheel.  It is the last of the harvest feasts.  Root vegetables are a mainstay.  The veil was very thin and the ritual flowed through me.  Apple - Cranberry wine Bacon wrapped scallops as an appetizers    Beet Chips as an appetizer Main Course: Dutch Oven cooked Pork Roast, Potatoes & Carrots:  Buttercup Squash :  Pork Gravy...

The New York Times found that one in six sentences in Trump’s cabinet meetings contained praise, crediting him with accomplishments or attacking opponents La Voce di New York = = = I wrote Zombie Democracy to find out whether the United States has become one itself. The book is built on a test of...

AI Discussion   I ask: Why has Israel killed so many Palestinian civilians in response to October 7th? The high number of Palestinian civilian deaths following the October 7, 2023, attacks stems from differing military strategies and accusations between Israel and its critics, alongside the tactics used by Hamas. Israeli Government and Proponent Perspectives...

Is it to soon to talk about why the Palestinians are still fighting? AI Mode Conversation You ask: What were the causes of the oct 7th attack on israel? The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on southern Israel was driven by a combination of immediate tactical goals and long-term strategic calculations: [ 1 ] 1. Immediate Objectives Releasing Palestinian Prisoners: Forcing Israel...

AI Mode Conversation You ask: Has Israel's war in Gaza hurt Israel worldwide? YES, The war in Gaza has significantly damaged Israel's international standing, diplomatic relations, and public perception worldwide. [ 1 , 2 ] Diplomatic and Legal Pressure International Court of Justice (ICJ) & ICC Actions: South Africa brought a genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, and...

AI Mode Conversation You said: how much is AIPAC spending against el-Sayed? The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), primarily operating through its super PAC, the United Democracy Project (UDP) , has spent or planned nearly $40 million total to oppose Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate race. [ 1 , 2 ] The spending is divided into...

AI Mode Conversation Is anti Muslim violence on the rise in the US? Yes, data and research indicate that anti-Muslim hate crimes, discrimination, and Islamophobia have experienced significant spikes and elevated trends in the U.S.. [ 1 , 2 ] Key Statistics and Indicators Hate Crimes and Incidents: The Council on American-Islamic Relations...

AI Mode Conversation You said: Israel's repercussions for gaza The military campaign and siege by Israel following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks have caused catastrophic humanitarian, demographic, and infrastructure repercussions in the Gaza Strip: [ 1 , 2 ] Casualties and Deaths: Over 70,000 Palestinians have been killed, including more than 20,000 children (accounting for...

- Report Emerges That John Cornyn Is Helping Sabotage Ken Paxton's Texas Senate Campaign Last updated Oct 10 John Cornyn reportedly told a friend he is working to sabotage Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign to teach Republicans a lesson after losing his own party primary. Paxton's fundraising appeals highlight attacks from fellow Republicans like Cornyn...