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USAID debate

USAID debate


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  44 Comments  •  4 weeks ago

The agency known as USAID was founded via an executive order in 1961 by JFK. The agency which manages billions of dollars in federal humanitarian assistance around the world has always had a...
The case for tariffs

The case for tariffs


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  30 Comments  •  4 weeks ago

Last night CBS "60 Minutes" interviewed Trump's former trade negotiator. It may have been the most important interview that CBS has done in decades. He explained the need for tariffs: Robert...
Mexico Renames the Rio Grande River to Honor President Trump

Mexico Renames the Rio Grande River to Honor President Trump


By: kavika  •  Op/Ed  •  19 Comments  •  4 weeks ago

Time for tariffs & treaties

Time for tariffs & treaties


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  47 Comments  •  one month ago

After a hectic first few weeks of a few hundred Executive Orders, nominations & appointments, trips to two disaster areas, proclamations & press briefings and the signing into law of his...
Kash on the line.

Kash on the line.


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  110 Comments  •  one month ago

Yesterday Senate democrats used childlike tactics to try and get Kash Patel to promise not to investigate anyone that President Trump occasionally advocated to be investigated. Patel always had...
Deepseek Trouble

Deepseek Trouble


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  52 Comments  •  one month ago

Link to quote: What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market? | AP News There is now a real challenge to US technology. A Chinese company, DeepSeek , has developed an A.I....
The week of controversial confirmation hearings

The week of controversial confirmation hearings


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  91 Comments  •  one month ago

Yesterday President Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary was scorched under tense questions from just about every Senate democrat on the committee and even a few Republicans. The democrats seemed to...
Following the money

Following the money


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  135 Comments  •  one month ago

President Trump placed a pause on grants and loans that was scheduled to take effect at 5 p.m. EST, one day after agencies were informed of the decision. It was to try and account for where...
Why MAGA Folks Should Read Marx

Why MAGA Folks Should Read Marx


Via: dig  •  Op/Ed  •  84 Comments  •  one month ago

Trump in overdrive

Trump in overdrive


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  104 Comments  •  one month ago

Has it only been a week since Inauguration Day? What a week it has been for President Trump. He no sooner was sworn in than he was signing executive orders in stages, the first of which was to...
America's savior

America's savior


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  231 Comments  •  one month ago

President Trump returned yesterday with a sweeping agenda and an end to the nation's four-year nightmare. He gave a speech that denounced the policies of the left, right in front of Joe Biden...
Full Plate

Full Plate


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  72 Comments  •  one month ago

Trump has had a busy first week and he shows no signs of slowing down. In between signing more rounds of executive orders, Trump virtually attended the "Davos Forum" yesterday. The forum is the...
Trump unveils "Stargate"

Trump unveils "Stargate"


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  29 Comments  •  one month ago

Yesterday President Donald Trump announced a new artificial intelligence program that will see the United States government team up with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, the tech-focused Japanese...
The Soldier's Secretary

The Soldier's Secretary


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  81 Comments  •  one month ago

Yesterday, Pete Hegseth sat before the Senate Intelligence Committee considering his confirmation as Trump's Secretary of Defense. The hearing lasted about 4 hours. The only thing surprising was...
The final corruption of Joe Biden

The final corruption of Joe Biden


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  22 Comments  •  one month ago

Trump threatened Hamas and Hamas buckled

Trump threatened Hamas and Hamas buckled


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  85 Comments  •  2 months ago

Link to quote: Trump Said 'All Hell Will Break Out' If Israeli Hostages Aren't Returned By Inauguration A lot went into the mix. Despite Joe Biden telling Israel to be careful, go slow and...
California Burning

California Burning


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  129 Comments  •  2 months ago

The single most destructive wildfire in LA history is now burning uncontained. Fierce Santa Ana winds, sometimes at 100 mph, are fueling multiple fires around LA. Thousands have already evacuated...
Judge Merchan tries to defend himself after Trump sentencing — but he and Bragg are responsible for this monster

Judge Merchan tries to defend himself after Trump sentencing — but he and Bragg are responsible for this monster


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  18 Comments  •  2 months ago

Beauty is truth, truth beauty

Beauty is truth, truth beauty


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  76 Comments  •  2 months ago

Link to quote: Was Palisades Reservoir Empty When The Fire Started? Fact-Checking Viral Claim | Times Now Today's title was taken from the most famous line that John Keats ever wrote. In 1819...
Dinner Date

Dinner Date


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  107 Comments  •  2 months ago

One of the best political surprises of the past few years has been the character of Senator John Fetterman. He has turned out to be a man of principle over party and someone who can actually get...
In her honor

In her honor


By: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  136 Comments  •  2 months ago

The House approved its first policy legislation of the 119th Congress yesterday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration. "The Laken Riley Act" requires the Department of Homeland...
"Police Officers were Injured and Killed": Klobuchar Repeats Common False Claim About January 6th

"Police Officers were Injured and Killed": Klobuchar Repeats Common False Claim About January 6th


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  48 Comments  •  2 months ago

The New Rasputins - Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.

The New Rasputins - Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.


Via: hallux  •  Op/Ed  •  4 Comments  •  2 months ago

The Real Reason Why Americans Approve of Trump’s Disastrous Transition

The Real Reason Why Americans Approve of Trump’s Disastrous Transition


Via: dig  •  Op/Ed  •  217 Comments  •  2 months ago

The Inverted Morality of MAGA

The Inverted Morality of MAGA


Via: bob-nelson  •  Op/Ed  •  58 Comments  •  3 months ago

David Brooks is a card-carrying conservative. I rarely agree with anything he says. This is worth thinking about.
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