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The Proof??


Scott Bessent may (?) be smart in business but he is just more wasted space in the administration that already has more holes than Swiss cheese. As I listen to the various members of this administration all I hear is “word Salad” promoting Trumpelstilskin’s messages which appear at night like the elves in the fairy tale. Consider they are taking order from an adult “child” whose wrath they do not want to incur but love the high paying job in which they don’t have to do anything but follow his orders no matter how irresponsible they happen to be. This reminds me of the horror movie where the abnormal brain was put into a cadaver brough to life with electricity. As the world looks on, our allies do what they absolutely have to in order to continue with dealing with the United States while our adversaries laugh at his incompetence and continue their attacks, cyber and physical on us and our allies. Each of our adversaries continually commit acts that get Trumpel’s attention and rile him up so he can commit other actions to their benefit while studying our weaknesses. All of the so named red and Blue states are just another divisive tool to keep the people separate while he commits treason and theft while pointing fingers at everyone else. We must bear in mind that all who are in need of government services are affected no matter their party or personal preferences. If you feel the effects of these poorly planned and executed “executive orders” the remeber who stuck it to you when the next voting cycle comes around.

The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch


Washington Post

Peter Whoriskey

Sat, November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM CST

The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch

Robert Hays, an industrial electronics salesman in Arkansas, thought he’d purchased conventional medical insurance. So did Essie Nath, 67, a retired cafeteria worker in Wyoming. So did Martin Liz, 47, a Key West chef.

Each enrolled in the kind of private health insurance that Trump administration officials have promoted as an alternative to plans sold under Obamacare.

The difference between the two options became all too clear after Hays, Nath and Liz required surgery: Their cheaper policies left them facing bills of tens of thousands of dollars. Hays is facing bills of $116,000 for neck surgery required after tweaking his neck while lifting weights; Nath had heart failure and got bills of $82,000; Liz is stuck with bills of more than $100,000 for a knee replacement.

(The Trumpelstilskin scams continues, wine, steaks, college and now healthcare. There is no Red and Blue states in these scams)

“These policies are a horrible idea,” said Ken Swindle, an Arkansas-based attorney for Hays. “People think they’re getting comprehensive medical coverage, but they’re not, and they often don’t realize that until it’s too late.”

With enhanced government subsidies for Obamacare plans expiring this year and millions of Americans facing soaring insurance costs, many are expected to consider enrolling in the kind of “short-term” plans bought by Hays, Nath and Liz.

Unlike most insurance, these plans are not required to cover preexisting conditions or even basic needs such as maternity care and mental health. Their coverage is so full of holes that five states have banned their sale, according to KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group. Even some major insurers have questioned whether relying on the short-term plans is a good idea, warning that many consumers could mistake them for comprehensive coverage. The Biden administration referred to them as “junk” plans.

The policies tend to be cheaper, though, costing as little as half as much as a plan sold on HealthCare.gov or state-run marketplaces created by the landmark Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. For example, for a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida, the cheapest ACA plan may cost about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would be $320. Millions of people have signed up for them.

Millions looking for cheaper options

Now, as millions of consumers see huge spikes in Obamacare costs, many seeking a cheaper alternative will entertain the short-term plans as a viable option, insurance agents said. “Costs continue to go up, leaving individuals, families, and businesses scrambling to find and keep the coverage they need,” said Kelly Loussedes, vice president of NABIP, a trade group representing more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers and consultants. “It’s essential that consumers understand these plans are not comprehensive coverage.”

Cockwomble!!


Thank the Old-world English speakers. Let’s see that on a Red cap!!

No Boundaries?


The current administration is following the path of no return in its running of the government. There are many norms and accepted practices that no longer apply. The so-called American Dream has become a Nightmare without a “wake up”. The vengeful child has control of the country via the weak GOP who once was a powerful force for American values. This politically powerful group has forgotten the oath of office taken when elected and ceded its power to the “child”. At this time there appears to be no control in government as the founders had put in place. The real control of government has been quietly usurped by groups or a group of powerful people who saw a way to put their hands deeply in government through a “useful tools” ego.

It is sad that so many voters have been led to believe what is being done to other Americans (or other nations for that matter) is somehow other worldly and will not affect them. It is sad that so many forget the lessons of the past and still rely on the words of shady charismatic characters who offer words with no substance. The evidence is clear that the resident is a loose cannon being used as a” “useful idiot” by his own party and his “handpicked” Whitehouse staff and cabinet. Even “jar Jar Binks” recognized his limitations not so with the current “Nerolistic” occupant of the “peoples house”! It only requires a cursory glance at history to understand that a mistake was made in electing a “nihilist” as leader of one the most powerful countries in the world. The machinations of this regime is based on ego and past or current “hurt” feelings!

For the folks who read and understand the current politics or have the ability to see through the fog of lies and deceit the Franklin quote should be a wakeup call.

  1. The story: As delegates left the Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Franklin if the new government was a republic or a monarchy. Franklin famously replied, “A republic, madam, if you can keep it,” implying that maintaining the new form of government would be a continuous challenge requiring civic engagement. 
  2. The meaning: The quote suggests that a republic is not a permanent state but something that must be actively protected and maintained by its people. It underscores the importance of vigilance, civic duty, and the people’s role in holding the government accountable. 
  3. Historical context: The quote has become a well-known and relevant statement, particularly during times of political division, serving as a reminder of the framers’ intentions and the responsibilities of citizenship. 

As I have stated several times: “Lest we forget”!

Obamacare 2010-present: GOP addressed no issues!


The GOP has decried “Obamacare” since its passage. Instead of putting in time to correct or amend it, they have railed against it in all its forms. The Congressional detractors have taken the parts they like and incorporated it into their own “Cadillac” health plan,while decrying how terrible it is for the people. According to public information many more millions of Americans were and are able to get affordable healthcare. There have been glitches sure enough but overall, no more than any public program. Social security didn’t hit the ground running! The Current administration is using any largely incorrect information to debase the program enjoyed by millions, including the detractors. This has become typical of this “occupier of the office” who has essentially usurped the power of the people and their elected representatives.

The country is being bombarded by illogical and dangerous rhetoric which makes no attempt at hiding the weakness of the Congress against the usurper.

Characteristics Report by USDA Provides Insights Into Who Participates in SNAP


Correct information authored by: By Lauren Walcott and James Ziegeweid,Published June 27, 2025 Congressional Hunger Center Emerson Fellows begins below Fake chart shown on X.

Madeup chart below put out on X totally misleading about SNAP recipents-possible cause of attack on SNAP recipents.

Published June 27, 2025

Annually, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issues a report on the characteristics of households and individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The most recent report released in April provides details about fiscal year 2023 program participants, and critical insights for lawmakers, advocates, and stakeholders, while simultaneously pushing back against harmful narratives that have been perpetuated about households participating in SNAP.  

Key Takeaways  

  • SNAP provides food assistance to the most vulnerable. The vast majority of individuals participating in the program are children, older adults, or individuals with a disability. The report highlights that 39 percent of participants were children, 20 percent were older adults, and 10 percent were individuals with disabilities. Additionally, 73 percent of households participating in SNAP had a gross monthly income at or below the federal poverty line. In fiscal year 2023, the income level for a family of four at the federal poverty line was $27,750.   
  • SNAP serves people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Among program participants, over 35 percent identified as White, nearly 26 percent as African American, nearly 16 percent as Hispanic, 4 percent as Asian, and a little over 1 percent as Native American. It should be noted that 17 percent of participants are listed as “race unknown.”  
  • SNAP helps workers make ends meet. Nearly one-third of SNAP households have earned income. For SNAP households with children, 55 percent had earned income. The average SNAP household’s gross monthly income is $1,059 and net income is $527. 
  • Most SNAP households do not receive cash welfare benefits. Only 3 percent of all SNAP households, and only 7.8 percent of SNAP households with children, receive benefits through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. 
  • SNAP lifts households out of poverty. Among households participating in SNAP, 17 percent moved above the federal poverty line when SNAP benefits were included in gross income, and 10 percent of the lowest-income SNAP households moved out of deep poverty. 
  • Despite the many benefits of the program, SNAP benefit levels continue to be woefully inadequate. About 36 percent of SNAP households receive the maximum allotment. The other 64 percent of participating households receive less than the maximum. The average benefit is just $6 per person per day. As described in a prior FRAC analysis, the greatest shortcoming of SNAP is that benefits for most households are not enough to get them through the entire month without hunger or being forced to sacrifice nutrition quality. 

Time and again, SNAP has been found to be a profoundly important program with well-documented benefits for participants and their communities. As shown in this report from USDA, SNAP targets households that are struggling the most, reducing hunger and poverty for millions of people annually.  

For more information about SNAP, visit the SNAP section of FRAC’s website. 

Many fingers in the Federal pie!


(and they are all dirty!)

This misadministration has blatantly shown the variety of ways to dip into the National funds under the guise of governing. (This also could be a snapshot as to the business failures of Trumplelstilskin). First you fill the government offices with sycophants and unqualified seat fillers. Then you create a crisis with trading partners then backdown calling it “a deal”. Next you make unsubstantiated claims of uncommitted crimes to assassinate unproven “drug runners” on the high seas without authorization from Congress. Then you reveal our nuclear arsenal to the world using threats to dictators who are smarter than you. At the end of this term, there will be at minimum 4-8 years to correct the mistakes of 4 years but only if we clean up Congress and the courts. This is a long-term project.

Donald Trump Goofs Up Mid-Question, Then Pam Bondi’s Assistance Makes It Worse — Netizens Say, “It’s Embarrassing”


Donald Trump Goofs Up Mid-Question, Then Pam Bondi’s Assistance Makes It Worse — Netizens

Opinion by Srijony Das • 6h • 3 min read

Opinion: Amazing Disgrace aka “Trumpelstilskin”-MA

Donald Trump is on a roll, adding to more embarrassing and troll-worthy moments during public appearances. From spiraling into his own train of thought to getting the facts wrong to fumbling for the right words, the U.S. President has already become the hot topic of much criticism and meme material across social media. And not just him; it also appears that members of his federal cabinet follow suit with media briefings and public appearances, where their slip-ups become the highlight of the show.

Well, something similar happened again when Trump’s rendezvous with a French reporter led to all kinds of confusion, prompting netizens to question his ignorance and incoherence. Moreover, with the 79-year-old then ordering U.S. State Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene, things became even more embarrassing, as neither of them could save the matter. It all began during a routine White House press briefing, when a French reporter asked Trump whether he foresaw a challenge to his peace-making efforts in Israel after a vote at the Knesset on annexing the West Bank.

The reporter stood up and asked, “Yesterday, there was a vote at the Knesset in Israel on annexing the West Bank. Do you see it as a challenge to your peace efforts?” However, when it came to Donald Trump, instead of answering the female reporter, he went on a spree of ranting, claiming that he could not understand a word the female reporter said in her French accent. Ushering Pam Bondi to help him out, he asked, “Will you answer that, please, because I cannot understand a word she’s saying.”

Obviously, with someone who’s the mouthpiece of the United States unable to answer a question of such prime importance, there was major commotion among the onlookers. Nonetheless, Bondi did not waste a minute on immediate damage control and leaned into Trump, making an effort to relay the question to him in a way Trump would understand. Before she could even finish, this already embarrassing follow-up moment turned all the more cringy when Trump broke out with a more subtle insult towards the French reporter.

Without mincing his words, the U.S. President asked, “Where are you from? You’re from France? Beautiful accent, but we can’t understand what you’re saying.” The sharp dismissal in his tone was evidently disguised as an alleged compliment. Thereafter, the Attorney General finally succeeded in giving Trump a clarification on the question being asked.

However, his answer did not reflect any understanding at all and was instead another incoming rant. He said, “The West Bank is, don’t worry about the West Bank. Israel’s not going to do anything with the West Bank, OK? Don’t worry about it. Is that your question? They’re not going to do anything with the West Bank. Don’t worry about it.”

Naturally, the fact that Trump seemed to have no understanding of the Knesset situation made viewers quite skeptical of him. As the video went viral on social media, netizens were quick to point out that he has absolutely no idea who he is. Some even poked fun at Pam Bondi’s last-minute attempts to save it, since clearly they did not work out.

One user commented, “He has no idea what the Knesset is. Why is the blonde DOJ person at his side every day? Is she his caretaker? I remember when Obama and Lynch (DOJ) were seen on the same tarmac, and the GOP lost its mind. But this is ok?

Another user tagged Pam Bondi as ‘Pocket Pam’, while poking fun at the U.S. Attorney General, who’s always there beside Trump to do damage control. Someone else wrote, “The way Pam Bondi touches Trump, like she’s used to rubbing on him.” Another netizen highlighted the inappropriate way the President dismissed the female reporter and wrote, “The way he speaks to female reporters is horrendous, embarrassing, and degrading.”

Someone said, “The reporter speaks better English than Melania,” while another wrote that Trump needs a “hearing aid.”

This hasn’t been the first time that Trump has stirred moments of embarrassment like these, where his sheer lack of understanding basic questions and vague responses has left many to criticize him thoroughly. Moreover, his policies during the federal shutdown have also earned him ire from far and wide, leaving citizens disturbed by the restrictions imposed on them.

How will a fed rate drop impact me?


Economy built by Trumplestilskin.ma

A Federal Reserve rate drop can have several impacts on your finances, depending on your financial situation and the types of loans or savings you have. Here’s a breakdown of how it might affect you:

1. Borrowing Costs Decrease 📉

  • Mortgages: If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance, a rate cut can lead to lower mortgage rates. For instance, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently dropped to around 6.27%, down from higher levels earlier in the year. This can make home buying more affordable 1 2.
  • Auto Loans and Personal Loans: Rates for car loans and personal loans may also decrease, making it cheaper to finance a vehicle or other purchases 3 4.

2. Credit Card Rates May Not Change Much 💳

  • Unfortunately, credit card rates tend to be sticky and may not drop significantly. The average credit card interest rate is around 20%, and a quarter-point cut might not provide much relief for those carrying balances 2 3.

3. Savings Accounts Yield May Decline 💰

  • If you have money in high-yield savings accounts or CDs, you might see lower interest rates as banks adjust to the Fed’s rate cut. This means your savings could earn less over time 3 4.

4. Economic Growth Potential 🌱

  • Lower rates are intended to stimulate economic growth by encouraging spending and investment. This could lead to job creation and a more robust economy, which benefits everyone in the long run 1 5.

In summary, if you’re a borrower, you might benefit from lower rates on loans, but if you’re a saver, you could see reduced returns on your savings. It’s a mixed bag, but overall, the goal of the Fed’s rate cut is to support economic growth and stability.

Sources:

House Democrat Declares, ‘Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives’


Mediaite

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM CDT

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has “effectively dissolved” the House.

The House remains out of session amid the ongoing shutdown that began on Oct. 1. Ahead of the shutdown, the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government beyond that date, but the legislation stalled in the Senate, where it failed to notch the necessary 60-vote procedural threshold. Seven votes are needed from Democrats, who are demanding an extension of healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients. So far, congressional Republicans have not budged.

Johnson said on Thursday that bringing the House back into session until an agreement is reached  this can “be a waste of our time.”

On Friday, Smith appeared on MSNBC, where Jason Johnson asked about the Trump administration’s ongoing bombing of Venezuelan boats in international waters. Trump officials allege the boats were carrying drugs. The administration has provided no evidence to justify the bombings, which are legally suspect, according to experts.

“Once you start just randomly killing people from other countries and coming up with a crime to throw on them later, doesn’t that destabilize our relationships with the rest of South America? Doesn’t it make business more difficult?” the host asked. “What are some of the ripple effects of this current insane foreign policy by the administration?”

Smith used the question to pivot to House oversight, which is currently nonexistent, thanks to the speaker keeping the chamber out of session.

“It does all of those things, and it tells everyone in the world that this is perfectly ok,” Smith said. “You decide you want to kill somebody, go ahead and do it. And you don’t have to justify it either. It makes us more vulnerable.”

The lawmaker then accused the speaker of dissolving the House:

We are losing our constitutional republic. And meanwhile, the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson has effectively dissolved the United States House of Representatives. I spoke with several Republicans, including Chairman Mike Rogers today to talk about, “Ok, we need to have hearings on this. You know, the House Armed Services needs to exercise oversight.”

And there are many Republicans, including Mike Rogers, who agree with that. But we’re not in session. So we can’t do it. So we’re gonna do it. So, the president just gets to do what he wants.

I mean, look. The whole Nazi Germany analogies are always troubling, but, you know, that was one of the steps is the parliament or the Reichstag or whatever it was, was sort of pushed out of existence and didn’t have any oversight.

Comment from pass through poster: “lest we forget” and we have!!