Americans End Year in Gloomy Mood

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  7 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  11 months ago

“Americans usher out 2025 with low approval of their leaders, worsening economic views, and sharp partisan divides after the shutdown.”

Looks like a "not Trump" strategy is failing.  Everyone knows Trump's failings (see the chart) but the numbers show that Democrats don't approve of their own Congressional leadership.

Trump Approval Rating Is Double Digits Higher Than Democrats in Congress

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  8 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  11 months ago

“The months ahead could see continued volatility in approval ratings as the 2026 midterms approach.”

Democrats are an alternative?  That's not what the Gallup polls are saying.

Gen Z is having a homemade Christmas. Here’s why nostalgia is taking over.

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  11 months ago

“From felt ornaments to dried orange garlands, Gen Z is reviving handmade holiday decor in a sentimental way.”

Gen AI at the Holiday Table: Can Machines Help Strengthen Family Traditions?

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  11 months ago

“To understand what is at stake, we must first understand what traditions actually are.”

What Are Figgy Pudding, Wassail and Other Foods in Christmas Songs?

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“Here's what you need to know about the often-sung but rarely defined foods in Christmas songs, like figgy pudding, wassail, sugar plums and roasted...”

The Christmas bird count: The tradition that shocked America into saving wildlife

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“Knowing is critical. Actually wanting to know is the most critical - and to care. ”

A non-religious activity to celebrate the season.

When Did The Red Kettle Become An American Christmas Tradition?

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“For over 130 years, The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, with its iconic red kettle and bellringer, has been part of the American Christmas...”

The latest syndicated political cartoons (12/21)

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The link has 15 cartoons.

U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after 2 soldiers and interpreter were killed last week

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  11 months ago

“The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone...”

Why the hell do we still have troops in Syria?  Does the TEA Party need to get their jollies from strike videos?

Trump's Plan to Shutter Weather Center May Leave Forecasters 'Flying Blind'

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  11 months ago

“Scientists stressed that dismantling the facility was a "mistake" that could have immediate impacts on weather forecasting.”

TEA Party Trump is going to save America from climate change by ignoring it.  Way to go, Bozo!