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It is Officially Official!


The political Mafia (aka Trump Organization) has taken over the government and dragged the criminal ruling class from each state with it. There is no other way to say it. The Federal Government as it is right now can be likened to the “Star Wars” saga. We have elected the basest members of society to represent us under a thin cape of “honesty” and strength to fight for us. To quote another Movie: “What we have is a failure to communicate”. There is no other way we can overcome this is the power of the vote (guided by facts). The once trustworthy streams of information are now suspect in the information they provide except for the comic strips that dare to poke fun at politicians and their politics. Make no mistake we are now under the leaky umbrella of long time suspected and now confirmed grifter on a grand scale. The common denominator is “proof of concept”- we have always suspected the political class and we have been proven correct more times that we should have to experience. OUR ONE JOB (as voters) is to forget party lines if possible and pay attention to who is running for office (new or incumbent) and determine by facts if they are worth your support. Remember the good and bad often meld into “tolerable” as far as politics go.

We may have to abide by “tolerable” to survive these next few years, with that exercise any of the several avenues of contacts with the existing seat fillers and voice your opinion-OFTEN!

The rise of the Reconstruction era?


The Reconstruction era (1865–1877) was the period after the American Civil War focused on reintegrating the Southern states into the Union and defining the rights of newly freed African Americans.OverviewThe Reconstruction era followed the Civil War and addressed the challenges of abolishing slavery, restoring the Union, and integrating millions of formerly enslaved people into American society and politics. It involved significant legal, social, and political changes, including the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, which abolished slavery, established birthright citizenship, guaranteed due process and equal protection under the law, and prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Wikipedia+2Phases of ReconstructionPresidential Reconstruction (1865–1867): Led by President Andrew Johnson, this phase was lenient toward the former Confederate states, allowing them to quickly reestablish governments with minimal requirements. Southern legislatures enacted restrictive Black Codes to control the labor and behavior of African Americans. History+1
Radical Reconstruction (1867–1877): Congress, dominated by Radical Republicans, imposed stricter conditions for Southern readmission, including ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment and granting voting rights to Black men. The South was divided into five military districts to enforce federal authority and protect African Americans. During this period, African Americans actively participated in politics, holding public office at local, state, and national levels. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History+2Achievements and ChallengesReconstruction restored the federal Union, established a legal framework for racial equality, and temporarily empowered African Americans politically. Freedmen’s Bureau programs provided food, shelter, education, and legal support to newly freed people. However, the era faced violent resistance from white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan, and Southern states implemented measures such as poll taxes and literacy tests to suppress Black political participation. Wikipedia+2LegacyAlthough many Reconstruction reforms were rolled back after 1877, when federal troops withdrew from the South, the constitutional amendments laid the foundation for the civil rights movement of the 20th century. Historians now view Reconstruction as both a period of significant progress in interracial democracy and a time of unfulfilled promises due to systemic resistance and racial violence. Wikipedia+2Broader ContextReconstruction also intersected with national developments, including economic changes in the North and West, the rise of the Gilded Age, and debates over federal versus state authority. The era remains a critical chapter in understanding the evolution of American citizenship, civil rights, and the ongoing struggle for racial equality. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History+1

Naivete: affliction affecting voters, both sides!


First rule of political issues: do your homework, do not I repeat DO NOT take promises and statements from ANY politician as fact without investigating issue yourself. All statements may not be false, but you owe it to yourself to spend a little extra time sourcing the basis of that information. It does not matter if you like facts, you just to have them to make intelligent voting decisions. Remember as a general rule all politicians lie (or stretch b the truth) but often their words or beliefs are generated by speech writers and influencers. Common sense always prevails and 99.9% of us have it, so engage that gear!

The Useful Idiot


Trumpelstilskin continues to march to a different tune which only he hears. It took no less that 4 Primary Generals and Admirals to wage WWII. They (the Generals) had a mandate from Congress to do so. These top military leaders had many qualified military officers and men to evaluate their moves based on intelligence from a myriad of sources including their allies. Aside from wet dreams what nightmares are popping up in his head other than being used by: BIBI” who has determined along with Putin and our allies that he is no more than a useful idiot. Now he “Trumpel” has become a danger to the world order. There appears to be no other country running to his aid but his actions have prompted other countries to activate their military due to unprovoked attacks by the “little Country” “Trumpel” thought he could bully. It is not too far a stretch to say that China and Russia are working their own plans to continue doing business without being involved in this little war. IF we ever get a few well-endowed members of Congress this all could be halted!

Little Golden Story about An Ass.


Trumplestilskin went to Washington riding on a Jackass (and became one)

Upon arrival stabled the ass in the Whitehouse east wing

When the east wing became soiled by the ass, Trumpel tore it down

Trumpel the let the ass out into the Rose garden, once that was destroyed by the ass, Trumpel paved the Rose Garden over.

Trumpel assembled his cabinet from the folks he thought looked good on TV but would kiss his ass on demand.

Trumpel started or attacked several countries (and States) over perceived problems that threatened “national Security” without Congressional approval (ass backwards action)

Trumpel “tariffed” long time trade partners for no gain and made asses of the people who actually paid the Tariffs , (The voters of the United States) while mightily touting how much cash the government and the country is making. Again making asses out of the Congress (the law makers) and the voters.

The gilded cage made and envisioned by a Orange sprayed egotist is fading like the Faux gold created by Trumpelstilskin as his “Midas touch” dissolves into pyrite!

One reminder from the Bible (if true) the Israelites made an idol of Gold while Moses was on Mt. Sinai and brought condemnation on them all.

After 4 Months, Elon Musk Learned What Every American Already Knows, Says Ross Gerber: ‘No One In Government Wants To Cut Any Budget’


Benzinga

This is a bit outdated but content is still relevant MA

Adrian Volenik

Mon, June 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM CDT3 min read

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and former Trump administration adviser Elon Musk is learning a hard truth about Washington, according to investor Ross Gerber. “After 4 months Elon learned what every natural born American already knows. No one in the government wants to ‘cut’ any budget,” Gerber wrote in a May 24 post on X.

Musk has spent the past four months heading up the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a controversial cost-cutting initiative tied to mass layoffs and agency shutdowns. But even Musk now appears to be frustrated with Washington’s spending habits. On Thursday, he wrote on X that his “scheduled time” as a special government employee had come to an end.

Musk Criticizes Trump’s Big Spending Bill

In a recent CBS News interview, Musk slammed the Trump administration’s flagship tax and spending package—dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill”—saying it “increases the budget deficit, not just decreases.” He warned that the legislation “undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing” and criticized the government for ignoring the need for real cuts.

The bill, which passed the House and is now before the Senate, would boost spending on defense and border security, extend tax cuts, and slash clean energy and health care programs. Nonpartisan analysts estimate it could add trillions to the national debt.

“I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful,” Musk told CBS. “But I don’t know if it can be both.”

From Political Ally To Cautious Critic

Musk has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and poured over $250 million into his 2024 campaign. But in recent weeks, he’s pulled back from the political spotlight. During a Tesla earnings call, he said he’d reduce his time with DOGE starting in May to focus more on the company. “The large slug of work necessary to get the DOGE team in place… is mostly done,” Musk explained.

He added in a CNBC interview that he would now be at the White House just “a couple days every few weeks.”

Elon Musk Is Realizing He Made a Huge Mistake

Futurism

Meanwhile, Tesla is dealing with real-world consequences. European sales of Tesla vehicles fell 49% in April, even as overall electric vehicle sales rose 28%, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Analysts blame a mix of factors, including Musk’s political activity, factory shutdowns, and an aging vehicle lineup.

Diminishing Impact Of DOGE

Musk has touted DOGE as a trillion-dollar cost-saving initiative, though watchdogs and fact-checkers have questioned its savings claims. So far, the agency claims $175 billion in savings—a figure under dispute.

Musk posted last week that while DOGE “has and will do great work to postpone the day of bankruptcy of America,” he believes the government’s “profligacy” means that only radical gains in productivity can truly save the country. He said accelerating GDP growth is now essential, possibly hinting at his push for humanoid robots to boost economic output.

Economist Peter Schiff, chief economist and global strategist at Europac.com, dismissed the impact of DOGE, writing on X: “Unfortunately I think DOGE was too little, too late to really move the needle on a sovereign debt and dollar crisis. The process has already started.”

Opinion: The voters who believe in MAGA aka DJT, LOTUS,FFLOTUS, have a rude and expensive wakeup call coming. This will affect most Americans depending on their income, the richest will suffer the least.

Whimsident of The United States


It is evident that a huge mistake was made by many voters during the last national election. The current seat filler of the oval office stated plainly what he was going to do if reelected and people voted him back in., we are now in the loose-leaf binder of his mind with pages that have torn ring holes! Each successive day of this occupation shows how ineffective the GOP led Congress and the minority DEMs have become under this grifter in chief aka Resident remodeler. The pure unadulterated or reckless actions have at once placed a distance between our allies although those actions have prompted those allies to take on a larger share of defense. The allies realize that if they do not coalesce and make decisions that do not heavily rely on the US, they will have issues and essentially allow the rise of the same issues that precipitated WWII.

We (the US) are fortunate that there are more rational world leaders who see what the “ponziesque” actions of the current seat filler are and are quietly placing guardrails on those schemes. The US voters have the hard job and that is to replace the “CAPO” and his sycophants with serious representatives of our states and the country.

“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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.”

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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

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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!

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Trumplestilskin:Dollymop!


I am hoping the many people who reelected the current oval office resident are paying attention since they are most responsible for the extreme changes in our Democracy! The notion that he would make America Great Again is more like making America “Grate”. since he was played by the Russian strongman that he so wanted to emulate, the silence is deafening except for his sycophantic mouthpieces who in many cases shoot from the lip. If we are to survive this abominable administration, we must show up during the next election and get some real representatives who are brave enough to hold the line against his eccentricities.

There is no greater power than the power of a well-informed voter. Party is not a factor in these elections as all politicians lie! We can only determine who to elect by what they do. e.g. Ted Cruz who leaves town when crucial votes are needed- definitive no reelection!

The current atmosphere is reminiscent of the reconstruction era and the resulting mismanagement afterwards. Gold paint does not impart value to the object painted it just covers the dirt! Lest we forget the events of 1939 when one man convinced his countrymen that they were the superior race and we should govern all others. This brought about a massive buildup of war material which enriched the lives of the then downtrodden German populace while the “leader” plotted war plans on his neighbors. During that time a Russian dictator was busily committing pogroms and other crimes on their populace, these two menaces joined forces and began their “conquest” of the rest of Europe but notably the Russians did not actively join the “war” against Europe immediately but eagerly participated (against Germany) when the German warlord attacked his country.

All of this to show that we have a weak leader whose rhetoric is stronger (albeit) irrational than his abilities to deliver while having his every random thought published and often acted upon by his Cadre of staffers lead by the modern version of Joseph Goebbels (aka) Stephen Miller. It is within our power (voters) to make a correction in the upcoming election.

Charlamagne Tha God Responds To Trump, Calls Out His “Authoritarian Strategy,”


 But Adds, “I’m Rooting For You, But I Need You Focused”

Ted Johnson

Mon, August 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM CDT

Charlamagne tha God responded on Monday to Donald Trump’s attack on him, calling out the administration’s “authoritarian strategy” while reiterating that the president has failed to focus on what he promised during the campaign.

The Breakfast Club co-host appeared on Lara Trump’s Fox News show on Saturday, telling the president’s daughter-in-law that he thinks traditional conservatives would “take the Republican party back,” while pointing to Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

“They know this is the issue that has gotten the base riled up. The MAGA base isn’t letting this issue go, and for the first time, they know they can probably take their party back and not piss off the MAGA base,” Charlamagne said on the show.

That set the president off. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump responded by calling Charlamagne “a low IQ individual” and a “racist sleazebag.”

On his show on Monday, Charlamagne went through each of the points that Trump made in his Truth Social post.

He noted that “sleazebag” meant “a disgusting or despicable person.”

“Depending on who you ask, that may apply to me,” Charlamagne quipped. “Okay, I personally prefer friendly neighborhood a-hole.”

“He said, ‘I’m a low IQ individual.’ I don’t know. I’ve never taken an IQ test. He said I have no idea what words are coming out of my mouth. Absolutely true. Okay, I’ve been surprising myself my whole life, like, damn, ‘I actually said that.’”

Charlamagne then went to other claims in Trump’s Truth Social post, challenging the president’s contention that he ended five wars, as well as his claim that the U.S. strikes on Iran had wiped out its nuclear capabilities.

As for Trump’s claim that he had closed the border, Charlamagne said, “You have definitely made the border harder to cross, but saying it’s closed is false and ignores everyone coming over seeking legal asylum. By the way, I want border security. I just want you to keep your promise of deporting illegals and criminals. But since Homeland Security started to work to deport more people, immigrants with legal status or no criminal history are being detained and deported too. That’s not right.”

Charlamagne then went on to dispute Trump’s claim that he has created the “greatest economy, where prices and inflation have come way down.” He pointed to Trump’s response to a weak jobs report on Friday, in which the president fired the head of the agency responsible for gathering the economic figures.

“We are in a strange time right now, a time we have never seen because authoritarian strategy is being used against anyone who speaks out against this administration,” Charlamagne said. “We saw what happened Friday, President Trump orders the firing of labor statistic chief, after data shows unemployment rates are higher. I don’t know if you know President Trump, but by firing this woman, you added to the unemployment rate. But that, along with his reaction to what I said on Lara Trump, shows how authoritarians will attempt to bully people into pushing false narratives.”

He also noted that on Lara Trump’s show, he didn’t mention race once, but Trump still called him a “racist.”

Trump, Charlamagne noted on Monday, “issued an executive order directing oversight of institutions like the Smithsonian, to remove suppress narratives about systemic racism in black history. They want to reframe cultural memory to eliminate discussions of historical racial injustice that, along with the termination of diversity and civil rights programs, are considered very racist by a lot of civil rights advocates. I didn’t even bring that up [on Lara Trump’s show], okay? I was just talking to your base, letting your base know that you haven’t kept the promises you made in regards to the economy. In fact, you’ve made things worse.”

He noted Trump’s enlistment of Elon Musk to make widespread cuts across the federal government, leading to the firing of federal workers.

“President Trump, now you’re doing exactly what the Biden administration did, trying to convince America the economy is all good when it’s not — maybe for people in a certain tax bracket, but for majority of your constituents who aren’t in the 1% it’s not all good,” he said. “So you can hire a new labor statistics chief to lie about the numbers. It won’t stop the reality of people being unemployed. You can tell falsehoods about inflation being down. It won’t stop the reality of the price of consumer goods being high because of tariffs you implemented.”

Charlamagne finished by saying, “I don’t care who’s in the White House. I want America to succeed. Believe it or not, I’m rooting for you, but I need you focused. And right now you’re not focused.”

“I need you to keep the promises of a great economy and the promises of transparency with the Epstein files. And I don’t want us as a people to be distracted.”