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Joni Bosch's avatar

I am looking forward to having an adult president again

Valerie Smyth's avatar

Although any 6th grader from our local schools could do a better job

Robot Bender's avatar

Either of my dogs could do better. Granted, we have a Sheltie and a Border Collie so they've got significant advantages over the current regime. But still...

Annette's avatar

There are some smart 6 graders, this orange POS is an imbecile !

E L Nolan's avatar

6th graders, kindergarteners would do a better job.....and not rape children....

Skitealwedrop's avatar

A president that isn’t a Felon would be nice.

Judy's avatar

Canada is as well … 🇨🇦 thank God we have an adult prime Minister. 🙏🏻❤️

Kathy McLain's avatar

I wonder if we'll see another president; It's becoming clearerr everday that this one has no plans to leave the White House as long as he's alive. His ghost will probably take up permanent residence and reap havoc even then.

The Angry Prole's avatar

You're not intelligent. You're poorly educated and propagandized on many a topic. You don't know anything of factual substance about geopolitics and history. Supporters of capitalism have no understanding of how much it has corrupted and is the underlying problem to every problem we face, they also have a poor understanding of geopolitics and history other than the twisted and perverse bourgeois retelling of it. Refer to the information I've collected on my website via my profile regarding the evils of capitalism. Start with the Dialectical Materialism page. While you're there, educate yourself on other topics as well. The thing is that I’ve put in the time to develop my critical media literacy and in turn have escaped the peasant mindset. You on the other hand haven't. Currently. You're more comfortable with various lies you've been told and would rather believe in those then to have your understanding of the world shattered. I suggest that instead of making assumptions and whatnot that you put in the time as I have to learn about different things from trustworthy sources, as well as listen to those like myself who have done a majority of the leg work for you by essentially providing you a cheat sheet of information so that you don't have to look things up as much. (Link in profile)

patricia montague's avatar

Hey Mr Ego … woo hoo for you … you are just more media… swallow it and choke. Sorry Ben .. no offense. Just a commoner here trying to make sense of all the bullshit. And do not refer to me as uneducated ….

E L Nolan's avatar

Who, exactly is YOU?

TriTorch's avatar

Consider: The average person can work for 40 years and still not afford retirement, while the average politician on Capital Hill can work for 4 and retire for life...

Something is broken. Politicians should wear their sponsorships and blackmailers on their clothes like NASCAR drivers...Then we'd at least have a little honesty in the proceedings.

Keifer Allan's avatar

My neighbor skips all her meds every 3 days so she can eat at least one good meal every day.

Tracey's avatar

This is terrible! 😢

Brunelda's avatar

That’s just horrible but yet they get to eat steaks everyday. 👀🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Diane's avatar

Let’s stick to facts. No person in Congress can afford to retire after serving just four years. My representative is a hard working man doing his best to represent his constituents and fight against this fascist takeover. The way the ambitious, corrupt ones get rich is by voting in favor of wealthy individuals and corporations that then hire them in basically fake jobs with high salaries after their time in Congress.

Jill Carpenter's avatar

Kyrsten Sinema seemed to be much richer when left the Senate than when she was elected. Would like to see an accounting of her income and perks. We need to get rid of Citizens United and get dark money out of politics.

Leah Baum's avatar

Before Sinema became a senator she was worth $30,000 from her teaching job. When she left senate she was worth several millions.

Jill Carpenter's avatar

Wish mine, Ben Cline, was fighting against this fascist takeover. His letters channel Trump, blame the "Biden-Harris" administration for everything (even as it recedes in the rear-view mirror), and parrots the hatred of immigrants, the virtues of Noem and ICE. He should know better, but there's a certain meanness. He defends Trump's right to "free speech" as Trump lies and confabulates, and as Trump urges his supporters to attack those who disagree.

E L Nolan's avatar

Okay 'facts' Diane, let's hear who your Rep is so that he can be researched and admired for all his selfless work.....

Robert Lawrence Gioia's avatar

I did the math on affordability or lack of and Trump pretty much eliminated Social security. The monthly payment is a wash with stagflation

Sandra Wise's avatar

No he can’t. The minimum years of service is 5 years and then the pension is minuscule. All federal pensions require a combination of 85. For instance, 65 years old and 20 years of service. There are many articles explaining Congressional benefits. Lot of mis-information out there.

E L Nolan's avatar

the tiny pension is unnecessary when the people in Congress have already 'made' a fortune off the taxpayers and get free healthcare. and that '85' combo means little when Congress people are 900 already.....

The Angry Prole's avatar

You're not intelligent. You're poorly educated and propagandized on many a topic. You don't know anything of factual substance about geopolitics and history. Supporters of capitalism have no understanding of how much it has corrupted and is the underlying problem to every problem we face, they also have a poor understanding of geopolitics and history other than the twisted and perverse bourgeois retelling of it. Refer to the information I've collected on my website via my profile regarding the evils of capitalism. Start with the Dialectical Materialism page. While you're there, educate yourself on other topics as well. The thing is that I’ve put in the time to develop my critical media literacy and in turn have escaped the peasant mindset. You on the other hand haven't. Currently. You're more comfortable with various lies you've been told and would rather believe in those then to have your understanding of the world shattered. I suggest that instead of making assumptions and whatnot that you put in the time as I have to learn about different things from trustworthy sources, as well as listen to those like myself who have done a majority of the leg work for you by essentially providing you a cheat sheet of information so that you don't have to look things up as much. (Link in profile)

Paul Schwartz's avatar

FCC CHAIRMAN ON STARTING BROADCASTS WITH PATRIOTIC SHIT - THIS IS FASCISM WRAPED IN AN AMERICAN FLAG HOLDING A BIBLE

MM Harris's avatar

Hello, Christian Nationalism......

Rebecca Chessman's avatar

This is also a throwback to the fifties. Trump probably remembers the days when television always started and ended the broadcasting day that way. It was most likely a carryover from WWII radio propaganda and also because there wasn’t enough programming to go 24-7.

Paul Schwartz's avatar

I remember it but certainly dont want to go back to it. Don't need that crap to know I am a proud American. He is a racist

Carol Kusel's avatar

Trump would actually like to be saluted as Hitler was!

Kathy McLain's avatar

and probably not a real Bible but a Trump Bible. I wonder when he plans to rewrite that too and include himself as an apostle or prophet and the new God. He can't stand someone else, even God to have top billing. I know that's a terrible way to think, but sadly I can't seem to escape it these days. This is a man who will never stop and I'm sure he has delusions of owning earth, heaven and probably already has a big percentage of hell.

Carol Kusel's avatar

It is so great that some people, as yourself, can SEE what is transpiring.

Paul Schwartz's avatar

Did you see the story how in the Middle East there people were making money on betting the US would strike Iran and the US is actually wanting oil prices going up? This helps Russia, period! You and I will be paying $5.00 / gallon

Barbara Clary's avatar

I consider THIS an emergency: Anthropic under attack by Hegseth is scary! The ghoul is threatening to blacklist them if they don’t give him total access to their technology.

Quiche Lorraine's avatar

We support NO WAR ! If trump starts it; they can side up with Israel together. We will NOT PARTICIPATE!! 💪🇨🇦💪

Sheryl's avatar

And send ALL THE TRUMP BOYS FIRST!

The Angry Prole's avatar

You're not intelligent. You're poorly educated and propagandized on many a topic. You don't know anything of factual substance about geopolitics and history. Supporters of capitalism have no understanding of how much it has corrupted and is the underlying problem to every problem we face, they also have a poor understanding of geopolitics and history other than the twisted and perverse bourgeois retelling of it. Refer to the information I've collected on my website via my profile regarding the evils of capitalism. Start with the Dialectical Materialism page. While you're there, educate yourself on other topics as well. The thing is that I’ve put in the time to develop my critical media literacy and in turn have escaped the peasant mindset. You on the other hand haven't. Currently. You're more comfortable with various lies you've been told and would rather believe in those then to have your understanding of the world shattered. I suggest that instead of making assumptions and whatnot that you put in the time as I have to learn about different things from trustworthy sources, as well as listen to those like myself who have done a majority of the leg work for you by essentially providing you a cheat sheet of information so that you don't have to look things up as much. (Link in profile)

travis71nm's avatar

Can you do anything but copy and paste your insulting and dismissive comment?

The Angry Prole's avatar

If you supporters of the corrupt bourgeois power structure and capitalism actually said anything intelligent then maybe I would be able to have a meaningful conversation. Furthermore. Your critique and response is lazy. There's no reason to make unique responses to every poorly informed and propagandized person when a couple of blunt and to the point responses are good enough. Moreover. The fact that I am repeating myself and that you supporters of the corrupt bourgeois power structure and the evils of capitalism with everything that entails shows that you're still not getting it. Your refusal to educate yourself and/or your feeling that my posts/information isn't logical or is inaccurate proves that the problem lies with you and your poor education. Additionally. The argument that I need to be polite and gently guide people to information on something like a child is just people making excuses to stay ignorant. The fact is that you either care about the truth or you don't. It’s that simple.

E L Nolan's avatar

and apparently, you do not. it's that simple.

Barbara Clary's avatar

I hope you’re being paid well, tovarich

Barbara Clary's avatar

You know Jack about me. You’re just an overpaid bot without a life.

Pamela Kelley's avatar

He’s trying to start a war intentionally before the midterms because he’s going to use any excuse he can find he doesn’t care how many of our men pass away he could care less zero empathy or compassion for anyone. What he’s done to our military is just disgraceful. This whole regime is just one huge cluster F.

JohnC-Va's avatar

Yes, you’re exactly right. I would add what he and his supporters and those who voted for him last time have done to our country is just as disgraceful. There are tens of millions of really crappy people living in America today, the 36% who think all of this is simply wonderful.

Pamela Kelley's avatar

What I find in most cases as these people are malignant narcissist just like him narcissist only respect other narcissist same with his cabinet members if you look at them, they all have the same traits. What you’re saying is true we have a truly sick nation mentally. Scientist recently did a study on MAGA and what they found was that they have fear based minds so they’re afraid of everything. Trump plays on this fear and distracts from reality

ramonaj's avatar

I still will not forgive any of them. None.

Especially the clapping seals of congress.

E L Nolan's avatar

his supporters wore diapers and garbage bags. what were you expecting? a thesis?

Kathy McLain's avatar

He already has; I woke to the news that we had attacke Iran aided by Israel. It seems he and Benni are talking again. What hell are we living in but I feel it will be worse; He was talking a few days ago about how nice it would be to have Cuba as well. How many fronts can we be on ?

Pamela Kelley's avatar

His base is clapping like seals. What happened to their America first? What happened about no new wars? He’s doing all this at Israel’s behest for what? They are not even close to coming up with a nuke. He intentionally destroyed the agreement that Obama had in place. He couldn’t stand it because Obama did it. He is totally violating the Constitution only Congress has the power to declare war, not him. His hate for him is just beyond. Now 40 young innocent girls from a schools now dead. Just how many more innocence have to perish. Including our own military.

Shelley B's avatar

Trump is the one who needs to be in prison.

Carol Pladsen-Bloom's avatar

Had I read this in any of my political science classes I would have denied America was the country. Had I read it in my psychology class I would have wondered about mass sociopathy.

LJ's avatar

I served on the USS Enterprise back in 1997 - 1998 ...the first time they had women onboard....we also had sewer issues, fires, showering in JP5 water that wasn't supposed to happen. I cannot stress how low the moral gets onboard. Pray for these sailors!

LJ's avatar

you keep stating he is having awful days...yet they have not lead to a heart attack or anything that would help us!

Kit Kavanagh's avatar

You go girl! I'm laughing my head off.

Left Behind's avatar

As an Afghan veteran, I see this report as a stark reminder that leadership matters, especially in times of economic strain and international tension. Inflation hitting families, combined with rising military risks in volatile regions, shows how unprepared and distracted leadership can put ordinary people and global stability at risk. While political theater unfolds in Washington, the real-world consequences higher prices, strained alliances, and potential conflicts—impact millions. We must demand accountability, clear policies, and focus on the safety and well-being of citizens rather than partisan games.

Joe Rodriguez's avatar

We need to put HIM and his entire administration in prison where they belong. They should all be tried for TREASON!

Kathy McLain's avatar

Who's going to arrest him? Seriously.

Tracy Giddings's avatar

Treason is clearly defined in the Constitution and is directly tied to war. We aren't there. BUT, I'm sure there are plenty of other statues (sp?) that they have ground under their heels that they can be imprisoned for.

The Angry Prole's avatar

You're not intelligent. You're poorly educated and propagandized on many a topic. You don't know anything of factual substance about geopolitics and history. Supporters of capitalism have no understanding of how much it has corrupted and is the underlying problem to every problem we face, they also have a poor understanding of geopolitics and history other than the twisted and perverse bourgeois retelling of it. Refer to the information I've collected on my website via my profile regarding the evils of capitalism. Start with the Dialectical Materialism page. While you're there, educate yourself on other topics as well. The thing is that I’ve put in the time to develop my critical media literacy and in turn have escaped the peasant mindset. You on the other hand haven't. Currently. You're more comfortable with various lies you've been told and would rather believe in those then to have your understanding of the world shattered. I suggest that instead of making assumptions and whatnot that you put in the time as I have to learn about different things from trustworthy sources, as well as listen to those like myself who have done a majority of the leg work for you by essentially providing you a cheat sheet of information so that you don't have to look things up as much. (Link in profile)

Kristi Gabriel's avatar

is Melania protected from being called before Epstein inquiry?

Nancy Richardson's avatar

Another chaotic day in all this political mess, but you brought the straight facts front and center. Thank you, Ben. Another great update.

ElaineD's avatar

As a Canadian all I can say is.. I'm so very sorry for what y'all are going through (not to forget what that orange asswipe is putting Canada thru!)

The Angry Prole's avatar

You're not intelligent. You're poorly educated and propagandized on many a topic. You don't know anything of factual substance about geopolitics and history. Supporters of capitalism have no understanding of how much it has corrupted and is the underlying problem to every problem we face, they also have a poor understanding of geopolitics and history other than the twisted and perverse bourgeois retelling of it. Refer to the information I've collected on my website via my profile regarding the evils of capitalism. Start with the Dialectical Materialism page. While you're there, educate yourself on other topics as well. The thing is that I’ve put in the time to develop my critical media literacy and in turn have escaped the peasant mindset. You on the other hand haven't. Currently. You're more comfortable with various lies you've been told and would rather believe in those then to have your understanding of the world shattered. I suggest that instead of making assumptions and whatnot that you put in the time as I have to learn about different things from trustworthy sources, as well as listen to those like myself who have done a majority of the leg work for you by essentially providing you a cheat sheet of information so that you don't have to look things up as much. (Link in profile)

Jill Carpenter's avatar

Both Trump and Melania should be subpoenaed to testify. Nobelist and neurobiologist Richard Axel has resigned from his institute because of his relationship with Epstein. On his Wiki page, he describes Epstein as extremely bright and probing, and said he could make connections that other brains couldn't. Intriguing. Keep digging away, investigative journalists. We know what Epstein and Trump had in common, but compared with Epstein, Trump seems to be dumb as a rock.

Donna Plummer's avatar

Sure, Brendon Carr...prices are down, broadband is down...? Then WTF did my grocery bill just top out and my broadband go up again just this month? This administration's goal is to slowly unalive many of it's expendable citizens!😡🤬