Alfred Poor

In Pennsylvania, we're fortunate to have Governor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov who gets this, and has done something about it: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Boost Apprenticeship Program Enrollment dced.pa.gov/newsroom/sha...

Americans want a government that we can trust. Central to this is having confidence that EVERYONE is paying their fair share of the costs of the government programs. The IRS must be fully funded. It's the only government spending that INCREASES revenues!

How do YOU define "socialism"? I'm with Harry!

President Trump: Remove the restrictions on StarLink and StarShield IMMEDIATELY! You profess to have the power to do this, so DO IT! We must not abandon Ukraine and its people.

Climate change is a hoax? Try telling that to the 1,700 people in Europe who contracted West Nile virus, 130 of whom died from the disease. (The mosquitos that spread the virus are now circulating further north.) www.science.org/content/arti...

He claims that he never registered, never voted. newrepublic.com/post/216917/... Everyone who is arrested and subsequently found innocent in this crackdown MUST be compensated for all personal and property damages. There MUST be consequences to prevent this from happening again.

This is what passes as "justice" in our country now. Our "king" will now decide which favors he will choose to bestow upon his subjects. This is NOT my United States of America.

"We need fewer politicians and more public servants in Washington." Anderson Clayton, NC Democratic Party Chair (on @ms.now ) If Democrats win in two weeks, ^^^^ THIS is why!

Why would a U.S. veteran vote for ANY Republican in this mid-term election? It would seem that President Trump and Secretary Hegseth are doing their very best to drive away those votes.

Those who do not worship any god or gods can also be people of faith, such as the faith in the good of every person. It's not just about religion; it's about living your values, whatever they might be.

West Texas crude oil is now $103 a barrel, up 2.4% just today. I hope that everyone in New England and along the US/Canadian border sends President Trump a thank-you note when you get your next heating bill....

In the unlikely event (based on other federal claims about illegal voters) that all 20K voters on the list are illegally registered, that amounts to less than 0.09% of CA's 23 million voters. There is no way that this could influence the outcome of ANY election.

In the unlikely event (based on other federal claims about illegal voters) that all 20K voters on the list are illegally registered, that amounts to less than 0.09% of CA's 23 million voters. There is no way that this could influence the outcome of ANY election.

I swear, President Trump looks at a Mercator Projection map (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercato...) and sees that Russia is SOOO much bigger than the U.S. (It's the same problem that makes him think that Greenland is much bigger than it is.) For President Trump, size always matters most.

I do not believe ANY statement by President Trump or anyone in his Administration until it is proven to me by an independent source. President Trump and his Administration have ZERO credibility with me, and I expect a large portion of U.S. residents share that skepticism.

PA bans "skill" games: "...a multi-billion dollar revenue stream for thousands of businesses and organizations, such as volunteer fire companies, will, at least temporarily, disappear." penncapital-star.com/government-p... I believe that essential programs should not rely on gambling revenue.

Police? Fire? Roads that deliver food to your stores and take you to your healthcare services? Educated employees who keep the lights on and your house warm and do a thousand things that you could not do without? This is the epitome of ignorant selfishness.

@cnn.com should be totally ashamed of this characterization. Watch the video for yourself. It is not a "heated exchange". If there was any heat in the room, it was from Tommy's near-fatal blushing after being schooled so calmly and expertly.

"President Trump Arranges New Financing for Putin's Ukraine Invasion" There. I fixed it for you.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil is back over $100. President Trump's deal with Putin sure did fix things!

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick

Elon Musk is a citizen of Canada. Why would we let a Canadian influence any U.S. policy? Elon Musk is a citizen of South Africa. Why would we let a South African citizen influence any U.S. policy? Oh, and Musk is a U.S. citizen who apparently lied about his student visa to stay in this country.

Got a minute? Watch this. THIS is how the rest of the world sees us.

I've got way too much to read these days and I can't possibly keep up. But this piece by @sykescharlie.bsky.social is well worth the few minutes it takes. It's a great summary and an important analysis.

Anyone who doesn't plan for the possibility of a "national emergency" and martial law is being naive, in my estimation. We must be prepared to defend our elections, our Constitution, the rule of law, and our country, against all enemies, foreign and domestic. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

Our "democracy" is being led by President Trump who has nothing but disdain for the Constitution and the rule of law, unless he can twist them to his advantage. This would not be possible without his enablers, including Congressional Republicans. Our "democracy" is not fine.

Medicare for All cannot be "free health insurance for all". Even Medicare is not free. Recipients (like me) paid into the system -- it is insurance -- throughout our working lives. And when we start getting coverage, we still have to pay a monthly premium. And most people buy extra insurance, too.

Yes, the polls can be wrong. Canvassing voters accurately ahead of an election has become difficult in the extreme. But remember that when the polls are wrong, they can be wrong in either direction! Many reasons for hope. Zero reasons for complacency.

I acknowledge that the stock market is not the same thing as the economy, but since the start of August, the Dow Jones Industrials are down by 5%, I believe. That's in less than three months. Heck of a job, Donny! You rich buddies must be so pleased!

President Trump and his enablers are proud to trumpet their contempt for our Constitution and the rule of law. There MUST be consequences. I believe that most of all, Americans want a government that we can trust. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

Extrajudicial murder in international waters without ANY evidence is a crime. A boat with 5 engines won't be enough for President Trump to outrun the consequences of his repeated actions.

Fact check: FALSE No, President Trump. You have to invoke national security to apply the fig leaf that the Supreme Court decided to give you in order to cover up your blatantly illegal actions. Apparently, you don't need to do anything to satisfy the Republican Senators.

Does Hegseth even KNOW how Congress works? When the Senate Majority Leader says publicly and often that he sees no path for Reconciliation 3, what the heck does this genius Hegseth think will change that after the midterms? (And whose fault is it that our military needs rebuilding?)

It took a bit longer than a Scaramucci, but the hammer finally fell. One more high-ranking MAGA Administration woman has been shown the door by President Trump, this time for apparently taking bribes. Whatever happened to the promise to hire "nothing but the best"? www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/p...

"President Trump over the weekend said he was “thinking of” renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, a move that comes after the president’s previous moves to rebrand geographical features." thehill.com/homenews/adm... It's about time for the nice men with butterfly nets to pay a visit. Seriously!

Reuters: US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to "immediately release" diesel into the global market. Translation: Trump agrees to fund Russia in war with Ukraine. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Don't tell Senator Collins this, but the closest place in the Lower 48 States to Iran is actually Maine, not California. The 5,100 mile route goes over Turkey, Ukraine, Sweden, and Canada before striking Maine.