Grandpa Mike

Grandpa Mike

@mikeaigen.bsky.social

"... let us not talk falsely now. The hour is getting late..." Dylan, All Along the Watchtower

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Trump launched the attack on Iran this weekend to beat the pending war powers vote in Congress. Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran | PBS News share.google/aUtG4P2D8ht8...

share.googleCongress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on IranHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action agai...
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So many scams and con games. This one is flying under the radar. 590,000 buyers paid $59 million for Trump's gold phone — not 1 has shipped and refunds look unlikely share.google/m2rsiDpzJYcE...

share.google590,000 buyers paid $59 million for Trump's gold phone — not 1 has shipped and refunds look unlikelyCustomers paid a collective $59 million toward a gold smartphone that Trump Mobile promised would be “Made in the USA” — but that doesn’t seem to have actually been made.
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Somebody who is unable to empathize is often described as apathetic, narcissistic, or sociopathic. This leads to strained relationships, extreme self-focus, and a lack of remorse. They may dismiss others' emotions as "too sensitive," blame victims, or view people only as tools for their own gain.

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If there's no clear goal in Iran, how will we know when we've achieved victory? Reports indicate a commander told NCOs that Donald Trump was "anointed by Jesus to cause Armageddon and bring about His return to Earth". So it seems the plan is to cause maximum chaos and hope for a miracle.

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Congress can impeach a president for failing to obey the Supreme Court. Such actions are generally considered "high crimes and misdemeanors". Defying a court order is seen as violating the oath of office and a breach of the constitutional separation of powers, placing the president above the law.

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Under this administration, even the 'Stars and Stripes', the independent US military news outfit, is too liberal. It's under review *to rid it of 'woke' distractions that syphon morale." Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... Source - Stars and Stripes

stripes.comHouse Armed Services Committee seeks answers on Pentagon plan for Stars and StripesThe House Armed Services Committee has asked the Pentagon how Stars and Stripes will be able to keep its congressionally mandated independence.

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The US suspended Ørsted and Vestas wind projects → financial and strategic impact for Denmark. The US appoints a special envoy to Greenland → perceived challenge to Danish sovereignty. Together, 1 + 2 → Denmark faces both economic and territorial pressure from the US,

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Any other time during my lifetime, I would have said, "This nuts!" Now, it's just another day with the Joker as Mayor of Gotham City. Judge blocks Trump from sending California National Guard troops to Oregon www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...

cbsnews.comJudge blocks Trump administration from sending California National Guard troops to OregonAt least 200 federalized California National Guard members were ordered to be deployed to Oregon overnight into Sunday, officials there said.
Grandpa Mike
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Some good news you may have missed. Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research share.google/QFQ5Sq5sHapD...

share.googleAttorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical ResearchNEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unlawful cancellation of National Institutes
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Based on estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is projected to increase the national debt by roughly $3 trillion over the next decade, with the potential to reach $5 trillion if temporary provisions are made permanent.

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The U.S. spent $1.1 trillion in interest on its debt in 2024 — almost double the amount it was paying five years ago, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data. The nation now spends more on those interest payments than it does on defense.

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In Russia, independent minded oligarchs have a tendency to "accidently" fall out of hotel windows. We'll see how far Trump goes with Musk. Will there be an EO charging Elon with treason, as Trump did with former staffer Miles Taylor?

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I offer my deepest condolences to my fellow citizens on the recent loss of our dealy beloved America. It's hard to accept that She is gone.

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Trump is still trying to justify his father's blatant housing discrimination. Donald Trump's Housing Discrimination Case Still Chases Him Decades Later www.npr.org/2016/09/29/4...

npr.orgDecades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald TrumpIn the 1970s, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Donald Trump, his father and Trump Management, alleging the Trumps engaged in racial discrimination at their properties.