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Concerned Americans I am so concerned for our President that every morning when I wake up, one of the first things I do is check to see if there is a health update regarding the President. I do that even before I check on the health of my wife, kids or grandkids.

Impeachment Insurance So, all you have to be is rich enough to give $50 million each to 34 US senators. Easily recouped with Bitcoin, stock purchases,etc when you're the one manipulating the market. Pretty easy when you make billions in a year.

Going to the polls Republicans will know they are in big trouble if voters start complaining about how much it costs them in gas to go to vote.

The Donald J Trump Presidential Corruption Act Since he likes his name on everything, maybe Congress could pass a bill with this as its name.

JFK DJT I was aage 12 in 7th grade on 11/22/1963. When the principal came on the speaker and told us the President had been shot and was dead, everyone cried; boys, girls, teachers, everyone. In the days that followed, people on the street were still crying. When DJT dies, who will cry for him?

Kevin Warsh FOMC In his news conference did he say 'range of dimensions' or 'raging dementia'. If the latter, can't imagine who he would be thinking of.

Supreme court What would happen if the Democrats had a Senate majority, and next February, the 6 conservative justices were all abducted by aliens from outer space. The aliens observed our society and thought they would help. There's no rule that the Senate has to confirm new justices. Just 3 women.

Was it just an excuse to make money? Since Trump and his family and cronies have all gotten so much richer since he's been President, have most of the programs and policies and especially the Iran war just all been a means to make more money?

Trump's name on almost everything Trump dividend Trump war Trump inflation Trump recession Trump destruction of democracy Trump destruction of the White House Trump destruction of the Kennedy Center What am I forgetting?

Great Lakes Is Lake America just the part that is in US territory? And the part that is in Canada is still Lake Ontario? Similarly, will Canada keep the name of the part of Lake Superior that is in Canada, but rename the part in the US as Lake Inferior?

He'll do anything to say he retired the debt The U.S. Treasury Secretary has the final legal authority to direct the minting of a trillion-dollar platinum coin, though the President can order the Secretary to do so, and the Federal Reserve must agree to process it. (wikipedia) (or 40 of them)

Canada, Oh Canada Anybody ever think the the smart play is for the US to become part of Canada?

Way back when... When I was in college, 1969-1973, a bag of groceries cost about $5. It almost didn't matter what ypu put in the bag, it was about $5.

Iran and sanctions So, if sanctions prevent Iran from using the banking system, but there are all those cryptocurrencies that allow you to move money without any tracking, then what good are those banking sanctions? Do Trump and Bessent really think that the sanctions will make Iran give up?

Loss of Confidence I've read that admirals and generals have been fired due to 'loss of confidence'. Can that be applied to the Sec of Defense and the commander in chief?

What should the arch be named? So, the new arch, that isn't built yet, needs a name. One suggestion is:'The Arch of the Republic' and at the bottom of it needs to be the quote from Ben Franklin: 'A Republic, if you can keep it.' anyone have any ideas?

Since Inauguration Day, their wealth has increased Zuckerberg (Meta)-$1,900,000,000 Bezos (Amazon)-$15,000,000,000 Pichai (Google) $400,000,000 Musk (Tesla)-$300,000,000,000 Good return for selling out democracy! (google search: how much has #name# wealth increased since Donald Trump was inagurated

Liar, liar pants on fire Why are they surprised when he lies, when they knew he was a liar before they voted for him?

Presidential approval polls All these polls that show Trump's approval at 30 something percent, do they ever ask those people who say they disapprove of Trump's policies and they had voted for Trump, if knowing what they know now, would they have voted for Harris?

Renewable Energy I watched a Korean TV series and they talk positively about renewable energy. Also, a Chinese TV series and solar energy was a big thing there So, are there any other countries besides the USA where the government is not actively promoting renewable energy? How stupid are we?

Remember when Plumbers, electricians, heating and air conditioner repair companies would name themselves A-1, AAA, Ardvark, AA plumbing , etc to appear at the start of a catagory in the yellow pages. Well, no more yellow pages, so no more need for that.

Do we really want to pay less taxes? Pay less local taxes so there are more potholes so shocks and alignment has to be done; Pay less state taxes so less money goes to schools so I pay for tutors for my kids; Pay less federal taxes so less money for air safety and people will needlessly die.

Trump's Mental State I've heard several interviews of Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan for their book Regime Change. Why are they never asked about Trump's mental state, about dementia, about his inability to stay on topic unless it is the reflecting pool or the ballroom?

Vote by mail My vote by mail ballot comes with an envelope already addressed. I don't even need to put my name and address on the outside envelope. So, with no return address how will the post office know if I'm on the approved voter list?

Reflecting Pool A secret investigation found that aliens from another planet came and peed into the reflecting pool. The unknown chemical components of alien pee caused the blue paint to break up and float and caused algae. This couldn't have been forseen and is not the fault of the contractor.

Nobel Prize Four US presidents have won the nobel Peace Prize. Teddy Roosevelt (1906), Wilson (1919), Carter (2002) and Obama (2009). And one president took the peace prize medal from the actual winner, and thinks that is the same. Reminds me of the little jack horner rhyme.

Remember when When I was growing up, Presidents were remembered for their personal qualities. Washington, the story of the cherry tree and that he could not tell a lie; Lincoln, honest Abe. Trump will be remembered as a liar, cheat , grifter and the worst of all the presidents.

Qustion to ask To modify a question once asked ny Ronald Reagan: "Are you better off today then you were 110 days ago?" The Iran-US-Israeli war started on Feb 28, 2026, which is 109 days ago.

Plagues In the biblical story, the plague that featured rain was Hail (the seventh plague), while the plague involving mosquitoes or gnats was Lice (the third plague)

Kennedy Center There are extra letters that need to be used somewhere. Currently, they spell out 'The Donald J. Trump and'. Probably, there is also an inventory of letters somewhere, so there might be some more letters available. Looking for good ideas of what to spell out with the extra letters?

D-DAY My father was stationed in England on D-Day. He fixed airplanes in England and France. He never talked about that day. We all owe all those men a great debt.

Scott Pelley I'm proud of Scott Pelley. He is a true patriot. I wish there were more journalists like him.

60 Minutes Maybe NBC or ABC should hire the former employees of 60 minutes and launch a new show called 59 minutes at the same time as 60 minutes 7pm Eastern time. See which one gets higher ratings.

Medical Physical for old men I am a 75 year old male in good health. I also go to the doctor every 6 months. Basically it's a blood test and a quick exam and some questions on how I am feeling. You would think that these routine physicals could be done in the White House. Unless ...

Memorial Day Today I honor the uncle I never met. I get to remember the wife he never met. The cousins I never had. The tears in my grandparents eyes when they visited his grave. The stories I never heard because it was too painful for my family to talk about him. May his memory be a blessing.

Talerico vs Paxton What should the commercials say? I'm sure they need catchy slogans. Please add suggestions. Here are mine: The alter boy vs. the adulturer. The seminarian vs. the sinner.

2nd amendment idea The right to bear arms comes from the founders. We should do what they intended. So, collect all the guns, and provide to any man or woman of at least 18 years old, who wants a gun, totally free of charge a brand new replica 1700s musket. Just like the founders intended.

Sock Puppets Aren't most sock puppets made from socks that are old and worn out? And you make a puppet out of it, for a child to play with, instead of just throwing it in the trash?

JD No one is going to want JD to visit them anymore. Heck, he killed the Pope and kaboshed Orban's reelection.

War Crimes On Wednesday morning: who will be on the list of those committing war crimes? President? Vice President? Sec of Defense? Joint Chiefs? other command officers? Republican members of Congress who don't vote to end this tragedy? Cabinet secretaries who don't use the 25th amendment?

ICE prisons If they build them in the south, won't they melt when the weather gets hot?

No Kings Day My wife asked me if these protests are bigger than the massive protests against Obama or Biden?

Dementia Don How about Republicans say: He's lost it. He has dementia. 25th amendment, Don's out, JD in. JD says I never liked the Iran war. Tell Iran, sorry, nevermind. Pull our ships back, stop the bombing. And then JD can claim he is 1 or 1. 1 war stopped.

IRAN I wonder how many future terrorists have been created by the bombing deaths of wives, mothers, fathers, husbands, sons or daughters?

IRAN So, I guess next week it will be declare victory, say our objectives were achieved, and leave. War over!

So Sad I asked Google 'who was born on a mountain top in Tennessee?' I guess you have to be at least 70 to be sad about this, otherwise you would have no idea what this is about.

CONFUSION Is he a rapist or a racist?, or both? (Neither is not an option.)

President Trump said Tuesday he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown Has there been any word that the Iranian Supreme Leader has cancelled talks with the US because of the the US crackdown on its protestors?

Gestapo, Gestapo, Gestapo! What else needs to be said?

Confusion and distraction I am confused over what scandal is supposed to distract from what scandal. Epstein scandal, Venezuela scandal, ICE murder scandal, latest Trump grift scandal? So, many scandals. (I remember when the big scandal was Obama wearing a tan suit?)