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The Federal government has never before paid for a living president’s birthday parade. “The estimated cost of this parade is around $45 million.” This type of thing is supposed to only happen in an authoritarian state.

Remember during these times ti create and maintain a private life. “Václav Havel wrote about living in truth in an authoritarian state and creating a private life that differed from the officially mandated culture.”

Sounds like he should have been cutting back on his substance use, not our federal government.

Mel Brooks has said that mockery is important in confronting powerful figures responsible for immense suffering. Laughing at them undermines their power and ideology. Mockery allows us to reclaim agency and humor in the face of tragedy.

The GOP's attempt to steal a NC Supreme Court seat was a test run for a nationwide strategy: 1) Lose a free and fair election 2) File baseless legal challenges that would change the rules of the election after voting is over 3) Use partisan courts to overturn the will of voters bit.ly/3Hbmpc1

Patriot Front members arrested near a Pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho www.npr.org/2022/06/11/1...

Trump calls it a “gift to America.” I call it what it is: a $400 million bribe disguised as a jet, that he keeps. Paid for by Qatar and US taxpayers, owned by Trump. Corruption at 35,000 feet: youtu.be/hcqUvvy01UM

This Memorial Day I am remembering Corporal Samuel Moore (1840-1864) [1st Cousin 5x Removed]. Enlisted in the 100th Pennsylvania Infantry, the Roundheads, Co. E August 31, 1861. Mortally wounded at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse May 12, 1864 and died May 28, 1864.