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National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing

National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  News & Politics  •  36 Comments  •  last year

I am retired and enjoy traveling to national and state parks in the midwest mostly but around the country.   It seems more real when the craziness in Washington affects things that affect my life.
One month into Trump's second term, many feel buyer's remorse

One month into Trump's second term, many feel buyer's remorse


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  83 Comments  •  last year

Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed

Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  last year

Ryan Walters, OSDE looking to integrate Bible in elementary schools

Ryan Walters, OSDE looking to integrate Bible in elementary schools


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  last year

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  last year

Is It An Actual Tariff?

Is It An Actual Tariff?


Via: drakkonis  •  News & Politics  •  24 Comments  •  last year

I found this to be an interesting take on the tariffs. This is posted for your consideration and, if desired, discussion. Speaking for myself, I'm not taking a position on this because I'm not...
DOGE is the Theranos of Cost-Cutting - Paul Krugman

DOGE is the Theranos of Cost-Cutting - Paul Krugman


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  last year

Incompetence is bad. Incompetence under a spotlight is... much better!!  
TOM LEHRER - THE ELEMENTS (Humor)

TOM LEHRER - THE ELEMENTS (Humor)


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  last year

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  last year

The CIA Is De-Woke-ifying Itself

The CIA Is De-Woke-ifying Itself


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  last year

Yeah... this is what America needs. An purely straight male WASP national police force . No one wants Blacks or women...
Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over federal cuts

Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over federal cuts


Via: thomas  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  last year

This seed is commentary, not news itself but a discussion thereof. From the linked page: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff...
Bannon Salute at Right-Wing Event Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right

Bannon Salute at Right-Wing Event Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  last year

France's far-right party, born as the "National Front" under Marine Le Pen's father, Jean-Marie, has been trying for years to become "respectable". Their occasional racist relapse has been a...
Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more

Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  last year

"King Donald I" Accelerates White Nationalist Purge of Military Leaders

"King Donald I" Accelerates White Nationalist Purge of Military Leaders


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  last year

The highest ranking woman in the US military - ever - is fired. So is the second. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (who "just happens to be Black") is fired. Hey! I don't give a fuck....
Zeldin EPA discovers $2 billion Biden admin stashed away for Stacey Abrams-linked climate group

Zeldin EPA discovers $2 billion Biden admin stashed away for Stacey Abrams-linked climate group


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  38 Comments  •  last year

No, 150-Year-Olds Aren't Collecting Social Security Benefits

No, 150-Year-Olds Aren't Collecting Social Security Benefits


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  76 Comments  •  last year

So... the other day, I said that Musk's claim that Social Security was paying benefits to 150-year-olds was due to a COBOL date-management glitch. NT's Usual Suspect Fascists jumped on...
In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine

In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  15 Comments  •  last year

Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a business session with U.S. governors who are in town for the National Governors Association's (NGA) annual winter meeting, at the White House in...
Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints

Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

Elon Musk accused federal workers of 'getting wealthy at taxpayer expense' even as his companies have accepted at least $20 billion in government aid | Fortune

Elon Musk accused federal workers of 'getting wealthy at taxpayer expense' even as his companies have accepted at least $20 billion in government aid | Fortune


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  last year

Elon Musk Is Faking It

Elon Musk Is Faking It


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  84 Comments  •  last year

We're going to buy an EV when we return to France in a few months. It won't be a Tesla...
China's slaughterbots show WW3 would kill us all.

China's slaughterbots show WW3 would kill us all.


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  last year

70 Christians Beheaded In Congo Church

70 Christians Beheaded In Congo Church


Via: s  •  News & Politics  •  19 Comments  •  last year

When MAGA Meets Minsky

When MAGA Meets Minsky


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

Even Krugman seems to balk at the simplest explanation for what Musk/Trump is doing. Preparing America for crony kleptocracy on the model of Putin's Russia.
Dem Lawmakers in Chaos 3 Weeks Into Trump's Presidency, Pulling Chuck Schumer in Opposite Directions

Dem Lawmakers in Chaos 3 Weeks Into Trump's Presidency, Pulling Chuck Schumer in Opposite Directions


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  News & Politics  •  76 Comments  •  last year

I found the views of insiders in the Democrat Party about what is wrong and the fact that there is little unity in thought on how to fix things to be interesting.   Can Schumer fix it?  Seems...
Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director, kicking off pivot for bureau

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director, kicking off pivot for bureau


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  21 Comments  •  last year

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