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Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative


Associated Press

Gop On The verge of doing something right?

KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO

Updated Fri, December 12, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate failed to get anywhere on the health care issue this week. Now it’s the House’s turn to show what it can do.

Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a Republican alternative late Friday, a last-minute sprint as his party refuses to extend the enhanced tax subsidies for those who buy policies through the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, which are expiring at the end of the year. Those subsidies help lower the cost of coverage.

Johnson, R-La., huddled behind closed doors in the morning — as he did days earlier this week — working to assemble the package for consideration as the House focuses the final days of its 2025 work on health care.

“House Republicans are tackling the real drivers of health care costs to provide affordable care,” Johnson said in a statement announcing the package. He said it would be voted on next week.

Time is running out for Congress to act. Democrats engineered the longest federal government shutdown ever this fall in a failed effort to force Republicans to the negotiating table on health care. But after promising votes, the Senate failed this week to advance both a Republican health care plan and the Democratic-offered bill to extend the tax credits for three years.

Now, with just days to go, Congress is about to wrap up its work with no consensus solution in sight.

What Republicans are proposing

The House Republicans offered a 100-plus page package that focuses on long-sought GOP proposals to enhance access to employer-sponsored health insurance plans and clamp down on so-called pharmacy benefit managers.

Republicans propose expanding access to what’s referred to as association health plans, which would allow more small businesses and self-employed individuals to band together and purchase health coverage.

Proponents say such plans increase the leverage businesses have to negotiate a lower rate. But critics say the plans provide skimpier coverage than what is required under the Affordable Care Act.

The Republicans’ proposal would also require more data from pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, as a way to help control drug costs. Critics say PBMs have padded their bottom line and made it more difficult for independent pharmacists to survive.

Comment from provider: After 10 years the GOP is finally thinking about their constituents, this is a sad state when the leadership is too afraid of a “child” to take care of their constituents who should always take precedent! MA

Two Pieces


From Michael’s Six word memoirs

Administration: incompetence from top to bottom!

It is horrific to see this country’s leadership headed by possibly the most historically corrupt and incompetent official since the founding of the country.

10 years plus is enough time

The GOP long opposition to the ACA (Obamacare) continues, instead of crafting “something better” the GOP has continued place roadblocks and restrictions in its implementation. (bear in mind that the GOP took the “better” parts of the healthcare bill and added to their own healthcare plans. Now we are still fighting the same fight and affecting the health of millions of Americans even down to many being unable to afford basic healthcare. The Congressional GOP members appear to being ignoring their own constituents’ dilemma along with everyone else’s.

Explanation of Trumpelstilskin’s Work


Surprise? Trumpel’s Congressional Allies Taken Aback?


An Indiana Republican state senator announced Nov. 28 that he will vote against the state’s redistricting following President Donald Trump’s use of a slur in a Thanksgiving social media post.

Trump’s Nov. 27 Truth Social post ‒ one in a series of anti-immigrant comments posted Thursday ‒ referred to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the “r-word.” Though the word was formerly used in medical contexts, it’s now widely regarded as offensive, and disability advocates seek to end its use.

“Those of you that don’t know me or my family might not know that my daughter has Down Syndrome,” state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, wrote on Facebook. “This is not the first time our president has used these insulting and derogatory references and his choices of words have consequences.”

Trump has pushed for several states, including Indiana, to redraw congressional maps to create more safe Republican districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“I’m Getting Too Old For This Sh*t”: Adults Are Revealing The Everyday Things They’re Liking Less And Less As They Get Older, And All I Can Say Is “Heard”


Conshea Brown

Sat, November 29, 2025 at 6:16 AM CST

5 min read

As I grow older, I’ve definitely realized that there are plenty of things that never really bothered me when I was younger that now absolutely affect me.

Person with glasses concentrating at a desk, holding their temples, possibly in deep thought or experiencing stress
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So when Reddit user u/istrx13 asked the question, “What are you starting to like less and less as you get older?” in r/AskReddit, I knew the responses would definitely hit home:

1. “Driving. I used to be eager to go drive somewhere when I first got my license, but now, it’s like, ‘Meh.’ I’m not scared of driving, but it’s just not enjoyable like it was. It’s just a means of transportation.”

A woman in a car holds a water bottle to her forehead, appearing tired or overheated, while looking out the window
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—u/not_a_expert69

Related: 38 Photos That Went From Totally Normal To Borderline Disturbing Given What We Know Now

2. “Subscriptions. For. Every. Damn. Thing.”

—u/ClimateSad6559

3. “Sweet things. Don’t get me wrong, there are some things that will never get old for me; I love desserts, for example, but I’m not a fan of gummies and other sweets that are just pure flavored sugar — they just don’t do it for me anymore. I have one bite, and I’m done for the day.”

Various gummy candies in dispensers and trays, including gummies, licorice, and sour belts, displayed in a candy store
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—u/Potential-Feline

4. “Drama. Peace is starting to feel way more exciting.”

—u/Djentri

5. “Is it weird that as I get older, I really hate the wind? More so than any other weather condition. Maybe it’s the fear of being a homeowner, and it being the most likely to cause damage.”

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—u/dbarila

6. “Don’t change shit up on me no more. No, I don’t want to do more with Outlook. No, I don’t want a new iOS. I’ll take my chances with one-factor authentication. I don’t want a bigger infotainment system in my truck. I’m good right here with how things are for the rest of my life.”

—u/ForgeIsDown

Related: Everyone Is Acting Like An A-Hole Lately, So Here Are 50 Photos Of Absolutely Infuriating People

7. “Loud music. I used to think that having a subwoofer and sound system was the single most important upgrade to the car.”

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—u/XOM_CVX

8. “Getting older. It was awesome for a while there. These days, though, dear lord, make it stop.”

—u/EnchantedTaquito8252

9. “Movies and TV shows. I’m definitely not a prude, but I really prefer films and series that are more tasteful and leave more to the imagination in bedroom scenes. Most sex scenes are so ridiculous and gratuitous that they’re distracting and totally unnecessary in the story.”

Person sitting on a couch, holding a remote, looking thoughtful. They are wearing a casual sweater and jeans
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—u/Ecstatic_Drink1485

Related: “We All Watched In Horror”: Former Students Are Sharing How The “Cool Person” In School Made A Decision That Altered Their Life For The Worse

10. “Deciding what to eat every day and having to fucking cook it. I don’t know; it’s just such a big task for me at the end of the day after work.”

—u/Chamshrew

11. “Holidays and the expectation of spending money on meaningless bullshit just to further capitalism.”

Person wearing a Santa hat and fuzzy coat, holding a stack of gift boxes with an overwhelmed expression, standing among clothing racks
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—u/Not2NotFamiliar

12. “Outings on a WEEKNIGHT. I don’t even want to go to the mailbox after work on a weeknight.”

—u/TileFloor

13. “Wearing fancy shoes! I was a fashion editor in my 20s, and at the time, there seemed to be a considerable overlap between the chicest of shoes and the least comfortable shoes. Somehow, someway, I just dealt with the pain.”

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“Now, I am 41 and wore some three-inch heels to last year’s company Christmas party and am still traumatized by the days of pain that followed. I felt like Danny Glover circa Lethal Weapon: ‘I’m getting too old for this shit.'”

—u/theWildBore

14. “Screaming little children that their parents think are adorable. Guess what? They aren’t.”

—u/indianasall

Related: People Are Sharing The Creepiest Shit That’s Ever Happened In Their Own Homes, And WTF???????

15. “Alcohol. I had a lot of fun drinking in my 20s, and hangovers were manageable, but once I hit my mid-30s, the severity of hangovers started to outweigh the fun. Now, at 40, it’s not even close. I would be totally content with never getting drunk again.”

Person in a white shirt pouring a drink at a bar, with another hand gently stopping the pour to signal "no more."
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—u/definitelysuperchill

16. “Men. I know it’s not fair, but I’ve had it with the lot of them, and I do everything I can to avoid them when possible. My doctor is a woman, my lawyer is a woman, my accountant is a woman, my trainer is a woman, my dentist is a woman, and my eye doctor is a woman.”

“If I’m at the grocery store, and I have the choice between two different cashiers and the woman’s line is longer, I will still take her line. I’m not mean or rude to them. I just avoid them as much as I possibly can.”

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—u/thegreatdoover

And finally, here’s one that I’m sure many people can agree they’ve also started to like less and less as they’ve aged:

17. “The Government. Growing up, everyone told me I’d become more conservative as I got older. Yeah, no, if anything, I’ve become more liberal as I’ve gotten older and understood more how greatly our government is failing us. Yes, I’m in the USA.”

Person holding a sign that reads, "Enough is Enough," at a protest
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—u/GoldDustWitchQueen

Do you want to chime in on things you’ve started to like less as you’ve aged? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments, or if you want to remain anonymous, you can use the form below!

Also in Internet Finds: “And That’s How A Christmas Party Dies”: People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things That Happened At A Family Dinner, And I Have Severe Secondhand Embarrassment

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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”!

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. 

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.