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The only similarity I can see between trump and Jesus is that they both think they are God.

Oddly appropriate

sigh.

Things I never thought I would say: I stand with the people in occupied Minnesota.

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them... The Declaration

I'll tell you what-- if trump shuts down the immigrant camps, makes immigration easier, puts an end to the use of the DOJ for revenge, puts a stop to election interference, supports Ukraine, puts an end to the Gaza genocide... Then I would consider saying he might deserve a peace prize. Maybe.

If owning guns was as much of a right as some people say it is, then everyone in the country should get them for free.

The contrast is huge

My nomination for most angry monkey triggering post.

Why is it easier to buy a gun than it is to register to vote? It sends the wrong message.

Maybe if you cannot win a free and fair election you should not be in office.

Historically the U.S. has identified as a guilt/justice culture. Law is important to us, and the worst thing is to break the law. MAGA is a fear/power culture. The important thing is to have control, to have power over the things they fear. The worst thing is to be powerless.

It's a minor detail near the end, but Texas is talking about removing senators who don't show up and do their job. I wonder if we can have that on a national level.

Two questions: Who is "we"? and How do you define "greatest"?

FYI www.npr.org/2025/06/26/n...

Remember no taxation without representation?

Just a little calming snow, as long as you don't have to be out in it.

I will be interested to see if Mike Flood does the things he said he would do. I mean, he's already gone against policy by having an open meeting.

I needed to see this today. Maybe you do too.

Social security is cutting payments to people based on other payments or moneys they might be receiving. How did I miss this?

For the state of the union everyone in attendance should take a knee.

The US is going to impose tariffs. There will be a trade war. The US will lose. Someone in the oval office will blame Biden. -Called it.

I heard ice raided a gym recently in New Mexico. All immigrants had been warned not to answer their doors at home. I guess the thugs are back in town.

I understand for $100,000 you can join trump in a prayer service... Does anyone know any good exorcism prayers?

Listed as safe from attending the 2025 inauguration.

Watching Carter's funeral. How is it that even after death Carter can be uplifting and encouraging? Respect.

Merry Christmas to all who follow that tradition. For the rest of you, have a great day.

I am so happy about how my small plywood desk turned out.