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Advocate for a world where compassion reigns supreme ✊ | Anti-fascist thinker 🔥 | Believer in the wisdom of an anti-American monarchy: challenging imperialism & systemic oppression 👑 | Humanity > borders 🌏 | Let’s build a more accessible, fairer future.
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Bottom line: The U.S. could support both equally—but history, lobbying, and political infighting mean Ukraine is left waiting while Israel gets a blank check.
What do you think? Is this fair? 👀💬 #Ukraine #Israel #USPolitics
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Election-Year Politics
Israel’s funding is a done deal. Ukraine’s aid is held hostage for border security drama. Congress is playing games with global security.
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Strategic Priorities
The U.S. sees Israel as a Middle East stronghold. Ukraine is a frontline against Putin, but some politicians (hi, MAGA) see Russia as "not our problem."
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Political Muscle
AIPAC ensures bipartisan support for Israel 🇮🇱. Ukraine 🇺🇦? No such powerhouse lobbying Congress. GOP is now blocking aid.
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Self-Sufficiency vs. Dependence
Israel has a world-class military & builds its own weapons. Ukraine depends on U.S. weapons to survive against Russia.
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Decades vs. Years
Israel has been a U.S. ally since 1948. Ukraine? Only since 2014 (after Russia took Crimea). Long-term trust vs. new partnership.
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If you’re a parent of a kid with ADHD (or have it yourself), I’d love to hear how you’re managing these challenges. Let’s keep this conversation going. 💬
apple.news/ANi3Wq96t... #ADHD #MentalHealthMatters
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I worry about my son, but I also know knowledge is power. If this study does anything, I hope it wakes people up to why ADHD diagnosis & treatment are crucial—because it’s not just about focus. It’s about survival.
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This study reinforces what I already felt as a parent: ADHD isn’t a minor inconvenience. It’s a real, serious condition that demands understanding, not stigma.
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The good news? Treatment helps. Studies suggest meds like Adderall, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes can reduce ADHD’s impact on life expectancy. The key is catching it early—so kids (and adults) can learn to manage it.
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And yet, ADHD is still mocked. People say it’s overdiagnosed. Others (cough, Senator Tommy Tuberville) think kids just need a belt instead of meds. Meanwhile, science shows early diagnosis & treatment SAVE LIVES.
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The study found that ADHD increases risks like:
🚨 Substance abuse
🚨 Unsafe driving
🚨 Missed medical care
🚨 Depression & anxiety
🚨 Financial instability
These ripple effects compound over a lifetime, shortening it in ways society isn’t talking about.
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My son was diagnosed young, and I’ve seen firsthand how hard it can be for him to regulate emotions, stay on task, and avoid risky behaviors. But I never thought ADHD could impact his actual years on this planet.
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I always knew ADHD came with challenges—impulsivity, focus issues, emotional ups and downs. But seeing the complex data on lifespan reduction? That’s terrifying, especially since ADHD is still dismissed as “just a lack of discipline."
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