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NCDem47

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July 11, 2025

Did anyone in Biden Admin have access to Epstein stuff?

I mean, If Trump/Bondi wanted to cherrypick stuff to emabarras any Dems who were caught up in this...then why don't they? Is it because Biden Admin had access to "lists" and whatnot and Trump/Bondi fear others could release info which would show Repubs and Trump himself were knee deep in all of it? Like, NO ONE in the Biden Admin left with duplicates and receipts of this stuff?

July 4, 2025

How do I stop from being a Debbie Downer today?

I love my country. And I've loved Independence Day in the past. I wouldn't call myself a negative person.

But this year is different.

Out and about and on other interest websites, so many "Happy 4th of July's!"

We got rid of one king to anoint another one nearly 250 later. Freedoms are being TAKEN away.

Blah. And it's supposed to rain all day today too.

July 4, 2025

So, this BS email from Social Security on passage of BBB

This email looked legit. Praising Repubs and Trump without saying it. Is this as rosy as they make it out to be? Email read:

Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.

The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.

“This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. “For nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement they’ve earned."

The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.

Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them.

June 18, 2025

"Challenging a wartime President is un-American!"

So. I hear this drum is being beaten AGAIN on the RW apparatus right now.

Though I fear this will be dialed up to 11 with laws, resolutions and orders. Any dissent, any questioning and you'll be painted as a traitor with all the acid and venom behind it. ANOTHER pretext to outlawing free thought and expression.

June 15, 2025

I mean, what else is there for Trump to do?

He and his handlers have over-manufactured, over-propagandized everything his does in "public" for some time now. Audiences are vetted and paid as standard operating procedure. When for one moment they truly open the doors to all...it was met with a loud thud. Trump only WISHES he could fill a stadium like Putin, Kim and Jinping can with adoring supporters. I guess its football games in the ruby reddest states, NASCAR races and UFC events from here on out. That's about it. Back into the bubble.

June 10, 2025

Soooooo...the 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A.

TACO will be President then (ugh). You can't tell me SOMEONE in the White House isn't thinking about how to commandeer this thing. Shades of Hitler's Berlin Olympics in 1936? The world's biggest stage and TV audience. Ripe for one big propaganda fest. Although, one would think the IOC would not let Trump get anywhere near this. But...who knows.

May 23, 2025

When you see a market index down by 1 percent or more for the day...

...do you come here to DU or another news source to see what dumb thing Trump said or did?

It never fails. Very predictable!

April 18, 2025

Has Trump blasted a Truth Social post "Happy Good Friday!" yet?

You know, bceause he thinks its an extra day on the golf course or at the Club? Not having anything to do with a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.

April 14, 2025

I think today's Trump show was very, very intentional to send a message and incite fear.

He WANTS people to know nobody is out of his reach if they cross him in ANY manner.

Here.

In the U.S.

The President using fear to keep citizens in line.

It has absolutely sent a chill through America.

Cue the folks who say, "Well, if you obey the laws, you have nothing to fear." What happends when those "laws" are changed to restrict or outright ban thought, movement and choice? When your very existence is breaking a law?

April 9, 2025

"Biggest one-day gain in five years"

CNBC saying regarding the S&P 500.

Trump and his monkees won't address a crash, but they'll jump on this!

Never mind giving no context that we were in the crapper for the last four business days and it only begins to dig us out of a hole.

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