Civic Anger
If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention!
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Minimum Wage vs Inflation
Every year, prices rise — food, rent, insurance, even the cost of coffee. Everything adjusts for inflation except people’s paychecks. Why does the burden fall mostly on those earning the least?
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Melania Trump: Patriot of the Year?
Fox News has this thing called the “Patriot Awards,” where they crown some ultra-American as Patriot of the Year. It’s so American that Sean Hannity will be the host. Yes, really. And this year, that honor is being bestowed upon none other than First Lady Melania Trump.
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Randy Fine, Lindsey Graham: there are Nazis in the Republican Party
Florida Congressperson Randy Fine is at war with Tucker Carlson. Speaking in front of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Randy called Tucker “the most dangerous antisemite in America” and the “leader of modern-day Hitler Youth”.
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Why do we allow ourselves to live with stupid laws?
Here’s a random thought I had while driving home: why do we accept the most stupid, nonsensical laws and “agreements” that absolutely none of us can possibly abide by? You might be asking what I mean. How many people have gone to jail because police found something in their car, when the only reason they…
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Something’s different today… Trumpism lost?
After ten months of setback after setback, something weird happened.Voters showed up again. Many had sat out the presidential election in 2024 for all sorts of reasons. Some criticized Kamala Harris’ gender. Others, encouraged by Donald Trumps campaign, mocked her laugh. Let’s not forget: Kamala was running against a criminal who tried to overthrow the…
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Dick Cheney had a heart after all
Long before the age of MAGA and Donald Trump, Dick Cheney was one of America’s favorite political villains. During his stints in Federal Government he was strong advocate of war, torture, and unchecked surveillance. For eight years, he stood as the face of one of the most disgraceful presidential administrations in modern history. Most of…
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The two reasons for RFK Jr having a role in the Trump administration
Haven’t had time to check the latest news, so since I lack a timely subject I thought I would put forward my theory for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. having any role at all within the Trump Administration. RFK Jr. seems the least qualified of anyone appointed to a position in this administration for numerous reasons…
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Criticism Does Not Mean Hate
One defining trait of ultranationalist governments and their adherents is the belief that any criticism of the government or its policies is tantamount to an attack on the nation itself. Different countries respond to this perceived threat in different ways – mostly depending on how far down the authoritarian path they’ve traveled. Take North Korea. Any criticism…
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How Reviled Do You Need To Be To Flee The People You Serve?
Ask almost anyone who disapproves of the Trump administration who the most evil member of it is, and nine times out of ten the answer will be the Joseph Goebbels–wannabe Stephen Miller — Deputy Chief of Staff, Homeland Security Advisor, and apparent sexual dynamo. Miller has taken his lack of popularity to heart, relocating from…
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The Trump/Republican government shutdown
It is now October 30th – the 30th day of the Federal Government shutdown. Many Federal workers have missed their first full paycheck and recipients of government benefits are about the feel the brunt of it — most notably with the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP who are at risk of not receiving…
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In major folly, Republicans attack Biden autopen
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee says Former President Joe Bidens pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report and are urging the Department of Justice to take action, up to and including rescinding the pardons. Republicans have seized on former Biden’s use of an autopen—a mechanical device that reproduces a signature — as a…
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Let Them Eat Cake
Forty-two million Americans are about to go hungry because of Trumps government shutdown and his unwillingness to release SNAP funds that are held in specifically for funding shortfalls. The man who fancies himself as the best dealmaker ever has chosen to starve his own people rather than to make a deal with Senate Democrats.
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