Is punishing the poor Trump’s last hand to play?

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It's kinda refreshing to see some traditional gaslighting from the left.

25 photos of what Toronto looked like in the 1990s

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“Toronto photos from the 1990s show a city in constant growth, change, and reinvention. In the '90s, Toronto was a city caught between eras; looking …”

How X-Ray Photographer Jim Wehtje Sees Beneath the Surface of Seashells

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How Is Child Marriage Still Legal in the U.S.?

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“For progressive organizations to ally themselves with right-wing extremists to defend what sometimes amounts to state-sanctioned statutory rape —...”

People are using AI chatbots to help decide who to vote for

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  12 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 weeks ago

“Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help...”

If someone does this to fill out a mail-in ballot, wouldn't it technically be electioneering?  Should people be allowed to assist with in-person voting at polling stations?

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs

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“Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.”

Trump-flation has driven up the cost of everything.  The United States may just be paying more for fewer imported goods.  But the rich rat basturds controlling government and economy only care about the money.

Even Trump voters think Republicans should split from the president to win

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  7 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 weeks ago

“A new POLITICO Poll found a notable 26% of people who backed Trump in 2024 were ready for GOP candidates to take that leap.”

MAGA turned out to be just another damned Republican lie.  A penthouse billionaire from New York stole Ross Perot's movement and crapped on Reform Party supporters.  

‘Ship has sailed’: New poll shows even an end to the war or lower gas prices may not save Republicans

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“A new POLITICO Poll shows most Americans, especially Democratic and undecided voters, would not be moved even if Trump ended the Iran war or...”

Stick a fork in 'em, they're done.

Trump, GOP face disarray. For Democrats, the hard part is coming

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  40 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one month ago

“Democrats may gain control of the House and Senate in the midterms, but internal party divides threaten their path toward the 2028 election.”

The Democratic Party taking control of Congress in 2026 only means they'll need to be kicked out in 2028 or 2030.  Until then, the Democrats will try to kill the filibuster, do away with the electoral college, pack the courts, lie about the national debt, and waste a lot of time on trivial issues...

Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  31 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 weeks ago

“Michael Hartnett sees 10% downside or more if prediction markets are right about midterms”

In a financialized economy, every winner requires a loser.