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Happy Holidays
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 63 Comments • 13 Likes • 11 months ago
““May love and light fill your home and heart at Hanukkah.” –Unknown “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” –Helen...”
As the holiday Season fast approaches - I want to take a minute and wish all my friends, my frenemies, those that hate me and those that simply don't give a damn Happy Holidays! Best wishes to all and hopefully a joyous and prosperous New Year for all of us! God Bless
Democrats didn't shut down government to fund health care for 'illegal aliens.' Here's context
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 68 Comments • 6 Likes • last year
“"Immigrants in the country illegally are not eligible for federal health care insurance plans. The Democrats' proposal does not change that"”
As amusing and terrifying as it is to listen to listen to Trump, Schumer, Speaker Johnson, VP Vance and all the other talking heads the ultra-left, the left, the middle, the right and the ultraright MAGA groups - a reality check is also helpful. The whole truth and nothing but the truth is not...
This is Our America
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 18 Comments • 4 Likes • last year
“"We are a nation of many nationalities, many races, many religions bound together by a single unity, the unity of freedom and equality." . -...”
I came across this on FB and it struck home as a simple explanation of what our country is, or in the minds of some what it used to be. Even if the latter is true I know the former will be true again. How do you answer the question - What is America (the United States)?
Vast majority of Americans don’t see Dems as a party with strong leaders that get stuff done: CNN poll
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 3 Comments • last year
““House Democrats have never been more unified or organized than under Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership,” Khanna posted on X Sunday.”
I know that most people take the position that polling data doesn't mean much unless it supports the point of view a person already has, but I disagree and wanted to share this data and see how others might interpret the data points. I think the D's are struggling to find the right national...
‘Party is Completely Broken’: Poll Reveals AOC Approval
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 273 Comments • 5 Likes • last year
“House Speaker Mike Johnson said - "They have no vision and no leader. All they have is relentless opposition to President Trump."”
The Democrats need to come together around a new leader and a new message, other than "anything and anyone is better for the country than Trump" in a hurry as the midterms are fast approaching and 2028 will be here before we know it. While I and millions of others (Democrats, unaffiliated and...
Dow Down 7.4%, but Rural Approval of Trump’s Economy Falls an Even Steeper 10 Points—The Heartland’s 401(k) Pain Is Personal
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 14 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“"Widespread fear and pessimism among American investors and consumers is well founded, as the U.S. may be in the early stages of a recession. "”
Favorability ratings for President Trump are cratering among multiple demographics and in multiple areas as we pass the 100 days in office mark. He is either not doing anything on the things he promised on the campaign trail, or falling short of the rhetoric he spewed in what he would do and how...
'It's gone too far': GOP lawmaker draws line in the sand for Trump during MSNBC appearance
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 32 Comments • 6 Likes • last year
“"Article 1, Section 8 [of the Constitution] gives Congress the authority over tariffs and taxes," he began. "It's pretty clear in the Constitution."”
Dissension in the Senate Republicans could be the first step toward sanity in government returning to Washington DC as senators are becoming feed up with the man with orange face and yellow hair. Trump will continue to do as he pleases until he is reined in by the Congress The clown car full of...
Republican Support Collapses Under Donald Trump
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 110 Comments • 7 Likes • last year
“"It is my opinion, increasingly, in view of the extremely negative ratings experienced by a Republican led Administration, it does appear that,...”
2026 Midterms are shaping up to produce a shift of control in the House of Representatives based on growing disdain for the Republican administration under President Trump