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Trump asked for the free plane. It was not a gift. "Qatar is insisting that a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Doha specify that the aircraft's transfer was initiated by the Trump admin. and that Qatar is not responsible for any future transfers of the plane's ownership." ~WaPo

US government spending since Jan. 21 “is up 8.7% over the equivalent period in 2024 .. “.. 7.2% over 2023.” 🇺🇸 @jesskarl.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/news...

Any Resister who is interested in connecting with other Resisters, let me know in the comments below, and you will be included in my next list.

There are 7,591 words in the U.S. Constitution. Not one is "bible", "Jesus", "Judeo", "Christian" or "God". Separation of church and state guarantees ALL Americans the right to practice ANY religion. Or none. Which part of "religious freedom" is not as clear as a church bell?

It’s only May, and already wildfires are ravaging Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. When are we going to believe the climate crisis will take everything from us? 🔥

It’s almost like it’s a personal grudge or something.

"'If they attempt to deport the Afghans, you’re going to see actual physical conflict between U.S. veterans and ICE,' he predicted..." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Large corporations did very well under fascism.

We all love an extended vacation

Trump could eliminate the vestiges of American exceptionalism in one term.

Hey parents. You know how we all said we'd do anything for our children. Now is the time of anything. Their futures are being destroyed. From lack of education to piss poor medical care to shit jobs and cheat of an economy. They will die younger than our generation. This must be stopped.

In case you believed ANY of his promises...

The New Republic dnyuz.com/2025/05/29/s...

“.. Taxpayers earning more than $3.4 million per year would receive a roughly $275,000 boost .. “.. while those with less than $13,000 in annual income .. would go down due to cuts to social programs such as Medicaid and food stamps..” @jeffstein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Here’s the thing, if they are picking up folks working in the country illegally, I’m going to need to see some white guys also being arrested for employing people working illegally in the country. Otherwise, it’s just racism.

Democrats do try, but we need to elect more of them or nothing can happen

People who think Trump plays "5D-chess" don't understand the game. He just wants to be kinged.

open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...

The Peace Movement did stop the awful Vietnam War, but we've had even dumber wars since then.

The White Man cannot listen; it can only lecture, usually on things it does not understand.

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A Constant Theme From That Political Party….