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Lynette Crain's avatar

A flight attendant requested if 10% reduction was needed it should be exclusively for private jets so commercial flights could provide the most travel for the most people.

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Declan's avatar

Excellent idea 💡

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Richard Waddell's avatar

Someone saw a very simple solution, otherwise hidden by

1) the usual way of doing things, and

2) having those who are likely better off financially (hence, the 'private jets'),

to be of service to a greater number of people.

Makes me wonder what areas of my own life which seem ordinary,

may very well be out of reach to many others...

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Martha Kenne's avatar

Seems fair to me!

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Mike Hammer's avatar

“When owning the libs becomes more important than owning up to your own responsibility.” Succinctly stated.

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Kelvin Hobbs's avatar

That happened decades ago. This is just the most recent and most dangerous advance of it

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EUWDTB's avatar

Except that the GOP controls all levels of government and Democrats merely ask them to to do what 79% of the American people want, namely NO massive increases in health insurance premiums.

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Anvil57's avatar

They as in who is behind the curtain own all levels of government it’s beyond just party control!! It’s rape, pillage, and destroy the country that is America and remake it to what serves the “master”. It’s not governace it’s dictatorship!!

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EUWDTB's avatar

What do you mean by "beyond party control"?

Are you imagining that the neofascist GOP is not controlling things behind the scenes?

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Craig Lewis's avatar

We have for years used The term party control as part of our conversations about who is elected Republicans or Democrats and what those politicians stood for to get their agendas done. We are beyond our normal politics as we know it in this country. The party corruption on both sides is slapping us in the face. I’m not saying individual members of Congress are all corrupt, but they are afraid and are not governing…. And tell people from both sides of the aisle, stand up against the corruption that is happening right now we the people are in political limbo

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Craig Lewis's avatar

Definitely NEO racists are cramming their ideology and beliefs down our throats! And I don’t think they give a shit whether they’re GOP or liberal. Those individuals that are behind us don’t give a shit about the American party system. They are using it to their advantage. I guess that’s the main point I was trying to make.

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EUWDTB's avatar

Absurd and demonstrably false.

All historians rank Biden near the top of all US presidents in terms of achievements, and he did it because he's such a believer in and expert in the democratic process.

Today, the GOP is installing fascism.

That's the opposite.

And cynical bothsidesism is EXACTLY what got us here in the first place.

Look WHO extended the Obamacare tax credits: Democrats. Look who wants to end them today: the GOP. The ENTIRE GOP. Look who fights back and defends them: Democrats.

Opposites are opposites. Stop recognizing this and you actively contribute to the installation of utterly corrupt neofascists - and the millions of ordinary citizens suffering from it.

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Geri Cochran's avatar

And don't forget the maga citizens' hatred of us; their desire to own us; and their contagious addiction to the enjoyment they get when they've hurt us.

MAGAs in power only care about themselves and their portfolio: and they want all the power and all the wealth, regardless of the consequences to the people. Harming us is simply a side effect.

And then there's the one MAGA whose goal is retribution over a perceived slight. smh

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Marina Hart's avatar

Yes indeed, the neo fascist have certainly come pouring out of the woodwork! Shame they don't move to a like minded country. One of theemost corrupt is Justice Thomas.

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WJB Motown's avatar

"Owning the LIbs"........2025 pushes that to "hating the libs".........Heritage=blinded by Hate!!!

Now allowing 42 million people to go hungry!! Jesus just allowed Satan to expand HELL to take in the swelling piile of Orange dogshit that is on the way!!!

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Cheryl's avatar

You can stop bashing the TSA they are working with no pay while congress is taking months paid vacation.

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Robin's avatar

and TSA (while not being paid) has to listen to the endless video loop of Kristi Noem acting righteous about "safety as top priority"!

Talk about fingernails on a chalkboard for your entire work shift, every day.

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olderwoman's avatar

I checked, my airport does NOT play her videos.

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Roberta Houle's avatar

That doesn’t change anything though, does it?

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Kate's avatar

Yea dog killer noem is SUCH a POS!!

She needs to be grounded for GOOD!! FIRE HER NOW!!

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Geri Cochran's avatar

Don't forget, she also beat her favorite goat to death...a slow painful death for the poor goat: but she enjoyed it. (vomit)

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Kate's avatar

OMG! I wish I didn't know that too....she's A VERY SICK PERSON!! ANYONE who can kill animals like she has have no problem with killing and torturing people!! She's on her way to being a serial killer!!

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Nicole Koretsky's avatar

The author is not bashing the TSA, but defending them.

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Jordan Sollitto's avatar

I don't think he was criticizing TSA either...just describing the drudgery that is air travel these days...even before then shutdown.

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Nicole Koretsky's avatar

Well said

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Cheryl's avatar

Saying that they are moving slower than congress? That’s an insult!

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Kamm's avatar

Because they're swamped and exhausted.

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Cheryl's avatar

“ TSA lines that move slower than Congress, shoes off, belt off, laptop out, water bottle dumped, body scanned, dignity optional” that’s what you got from that? Ok

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Terry's avatar

Yes, because more than half have called off work because they're not getting paid. Would you go to work if you weren't paid?

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Cheryl's avatar

Half haven’t called out…at least not at my airport. I absolutely wouldn’t be there if I wasn’t getting paid.

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Becky Schneider's avatar

As with the previous comment, I think he was taking some literary license to make a point that traveling sucks. Even when things are running "smoothly" it wasn't that great. I don't believe he was trashing them as he knows they have no real choice either.

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EUWDTB's avatar

Stop saying "Congress". Democrats are all there, working very hard. It's only Republican Reps who took a two-month paid vacation.

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Cheryl's avatar

You are right! I stand corrected!

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GREIW's avatar

We can and must call up our military then initiate this section of our Constitution immediately;

CONSTITUTION:

ARTICLE 2 SECTION 4 REMOVE THIS ENTIRE kakistocratic REGIME FOR TREASON Bribery, other High Crimes Browse the Constitution Annotated

Article II  Executive Branch

* Section 4 Impeachment
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

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Janet Wilson's avatar

Well, the bribery one is certainly easy to prove. And from where I sit, unleashing the untrained ICE thugs in face gaiters, no warrants, on American citizens is treason.

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Cynthia's avatar

Wouldn't it be deliverance day if these corrupt evil-doers could actually be removed from office? I think we're going to have to wait until after the 2026 elections, no? Because then, God willing, there will be enough Dems in the House and Senate to impeach him. The day cannot come soon enough.

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GREIW's avatar

Yes, it will be a great day of deliverance! Our forefathers knew this day was coming and protected us by including directives in our Constitution!

Our Constitution provides Article 2 Section 4 for us to rid America of unfit for duty traitors! Including the corrupt scotus6!

We can Coordinate A Simultaneous Mass Arrest and get them all at once! They will never see us coming! Unfortunately, w e don’t have years with the speed and amount of damage they’re doing. We The People must save our country ourselves! Now!!!

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Cynthia's avatar

I hear you, but I don’t think the end of the Trump administration will happen this way. I think it will unfold via the legislature bringing Articles of Impeachment, dotting all the I’s, and crossing all the T’s to be sure everything is done legally and correctly. Thinking about it now, it would be very satisfying to see the Senate impeachment committee reveal all the horribly corrupt things Trump (and his family and his cabinet) are guilty of. I bet we don’t know the half of it. And when he’s gone, I hope they tear down his gaudy ballroom, build a new East Wing, and restore the rose garden to the White House. When that’s done, perhaps there could be a ceremony dedicating the renewed and refreshed White House once again to the principles of a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Now, that would be cause for celebration for sure!

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GREIW's avatar

The ones who’ve taken advantage of our processes will be prosecuted as per our Rule Of Law. All traitors will be executed.

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Kelvin Hobbs's avatar

What about carte blanche pardons in advance and presidential immunity? Conviction by whom, the Senate, as contemplated in the Constitution after impeachment by the House?

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

Lay off those Xmas presents. Don't miss them - don't but them! BOYCOTT XMAS TO SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!

The Whos down in Whoville taught us that we don't the gifts, decorations or a roast beast to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Give the Gift of Freedom - Boycott Xmas the Economic Spending Season - not the true Christmas Holiday. For fifty days November 20 through January 8, 2026 buy life sustaining essentials only!

~ No Black Friday, Cyber Monday or store bought Holiday Gift Shopping

~ No Holiday Traveling or Entertainment

~ Considering donating the money you save to food banks or other organizations that service those in need.

The Boycott Xmas Economic Slow is another imperative step in the Anti-tRump / Fight the Oligarchs Resistance. We must now go after the tRump's billionaire oligarch supporters. The Boycott Xmas puts the state of the economy in the hands of the shoppers as opposed to the workers. We must stop all unnecessary shopping at their national chain retail businesses and restaurants until the these billionaire business owners, call for the tRump's resignation themselves! Historically, economic inaction is the most effective way to bring down a dictator. All of our resistance efforts have failed because we are doing a terrible job at getting the word out and bringing in new supporters. We must support our resistance organizers. Take every opportunity to announce upcoming resistance events. The success or failure of these upcoming events are in your hands. Don't let them fail like all the others. Let this be our last attempt to Dump the tRump! Help us flood the media by promoting current events or starting new ones. Don't let the tRump defeat us!

Read full article here:

https://onemommy.substack.com/p/boycott-xmas?r=113nff

Supporting this movement will support several other economic movements as well.

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C Bowlby's avatar

Jerry rumpieff will blow something or someone up!

But compliance with borcott will be easy for most Americans!!

Why? The $ ain't there no more, and ain't worth as much! The math ain't mathin!

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Maryalice Coleman's avatar

'Stupid is and stupid does." That's this regime.

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Ninja Radio 🇨🇦's avatar

Another great article. And dont forget Epstein. Epstein. Epstein.

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Cynthia's avatar

Yes, yes, yes. If those are released, I think it will be the downfall of many, hopefully Trump among them. But the ways things are going, I don't know if we'll ever see them. :(

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diana poulin's avatar

And unfortunately that’s one huge reason why Trump doesn’t want to open the government. The 218 votes

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Cynthia's avatar

I agree, Diana. I wonder how long they can prevent it. I believe Ms. Grijalva has filed suit to compel Mike Johnson swear her in, but who knows how long that may take. Just disgusting.

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

Boycott Xmas travel too! BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM

Time to End this Evil Nightmare.

BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM is a national movement born out of frustration, injustice, and the undeniable truth that the people hold the power - not corrupt governments, not billionaires, not broken systems.

The billionaire oligarchs pay big bucks for campaigns that help elect politicians, who will support the causes that make them richer. They are the ones who elected the tRump and control the government. In an effort to bring down the tRump's administration from hell - we are strategically and peacefully shutting down the U.S. economy - by removing our labor, our spending, our financial support, forcing the system to listen.

This movement launched to remove the billionaires from our government, reclaim power for the people, restore justice, and unite citizens across all races, cultures, and classes.

We are asking all citizens to boycott billionaire businesses and products (the ones that have locations or can be purchased in every state) avoid working and spending as much as possible November 25 - December 2, 2025

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Declan's avatar

I saw on a diancual news show that they expected record sales thus Christmas. Is that a lie to fool folks into purchasing stuff??

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Terry's avatar

We’re not buying. I think the upper 10% will be buying expensive gifts - while Santa can’t visit the other 90% 😢😢😢

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Stop the BS247's avatar

Yes, Dozy Don and his billionaires are revealing in this year's projections, which are estimating between 1.1 and 1.2 Trillion will be spent on Christmas. Once again the math ain't mathing. Job loss and higher prices and a broke commerce. But when he can manipulate the numbers what more did we expect? Still people will bend a knee to spend more than they have for inanimate objects. This is a comment I overheard yesterday, as a lady with 10+ visible cards was paying to ship a package, "Isn't a credit card for spending?" It is until the government has to bail those credit card companies and banks out again. $434 billion was spent in 2008 to bail them out. Can you imagine what it will be in 2026?

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Melissa's avatar

Don't buy

Who cares what others do?

Be a leader bro

Not a sheep

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Geri Cochran's avatar

I'll be giving coupons such as mowing one's yard; feeding them a dinner; washing their car. I'm old, but younger than many neighbors, so these are things they would appreciate, that cost me a bit of time, and little money. For my family and friends I'll give my love and homemade goods, as we live far away. None of this will add to the oligarchy's pockets.

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

IF GRANNIES CAN BE HEROES THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS STOP SHOPPING!

Our wise Government leaders are telling us that we the people need to be the ones to organize the Anti-tRump Resistance. The protests, the boycotts, the marches, the strikes, the blackouts are all being organized by true heroic everyday citizens! The last protest I attended was planned by a group of Grandmas!

One Million Rising (on YouTube) is a great free resource to train organizers how to build a movement. The organizers can use that free education to build whatever kind of resistance they want.

The rallies are wonderful but not as effective as Strikes and Blackouts. All of these only work if people are willing to commit to making some sacrifices. Unfortunately, most Americans don't seem to give a damn. It's easy to tell which ones are committed to saving our democracy and which aren't by asking how many new seldom wore clothes/shoes are in their closets, how many beauty products are cluttering their bathrooms, how much money are they spending on unnecessary travel, entertainment and socializing (theaters, streaming services, bars, sport events, concerts, eating out). If we aren't willing to make these small temporary sacrifices now, we may soon have nothing left to fight for.

Führer tRump has begun the beginning stages of genocide in the USA. People are dieing because of him, his ICE Gestapo and his Administration from hell. Unless you want your children and grandchildren to grow up in this hate filled Un-United nation we all must rise, unite and support the resistance in every way possible. Stand Up America - Do Something - Stop Spending Money!

The two growing Strike/Blackout organizations fighting right now are:

Blackout the System at: blackoutthesystem.com

General Strike US at: GeneralStrikeUS.com

ADDITIONAL ANTI-TRUMP PEACEFUL RESISTANCE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

https://open.substack.com/pub/onemommy/p/anti-trump-peaceful-resistance-resources?r=113nff&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Please spread the word about these ongoing Anti-tRump Resistance efforts. Here are some resistance e-posters to screenshot and share…

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

For those of you who are bitching that I comment too much. I don't write on behalf of myself. I write in support of the National Anti-tRump / Fight the Oligarchs Resistance.

Many of the writers and broadcasters, their readers and I have a common goal - to bring down the tRump, his administration from hell, his ICE henchmen and the billionaire oligarchs that own and control them all!

I'm not a computer scientist but I do know that the more comments my favorite writers get the stronger their Substack's become. Our country's true leaders are telling us that - the People are the only ones with the power to end this nightmare. The writers/journalists know that spreading the word is the most powerful tool we have to support this new Civil Rights Movement! All of our resistance efforts have failed to bring down the tRump. They fail because the majority of Americans never hear about them.

Most of the organizers are volunteers, many are seniors. They are not professionals. They are not oligarchs with unlimited marketing funds. They don't have corporate sponsors. I found a way to support the organizers and broadcasters at the same time by listening to the broadcasts while using the comments to support the organizers. The writers, the journalist and the resistance organizers all benefit from my comments. United we stand, divided we fall.

I never ask for people to follow me but, my Substack continues to grow. People want to help. They appreciate having optional ways to defeat the tRump. I am already struggling to keep up with my readers I want to respond to them all but I don't have enough time anymore. Unfortunately, my notifications disappear if I can't get to them fast enough (apologies to those I don't get to reply back to). So I was happy to discover that I could save time using the comments while listening to my favorite broadcasters.

No one makes anyone read my comments or anyone else's. Bypass them if you don't like them. Block me if you don't want to see them. If you don't want to save our democracy and restore our civil liberties don't read anything I write.

Thanks for reading. Thanks for supporting the Anti-tRump / Fight the Oligarchs Resistance!

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Lynsey Reuber's avatar

So sad for families at this time of year. ☹️

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Lynsey Reuber's avatar

It doesn’t seem to bother those heartless people. I’m especially concerned and angry for the families of service men and women and single parents. No hearts. Inexcusable!

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Kelvin Hobbs's avatar

Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative https://tinyurl.com/39jm6rv9

Random and planned acts of kindness by we who are not causing this can ease their burden. “Non nobis solum nati sumus. (Not for ourselves alone are we born.)” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Lynsey Reuber's avatar

There are still good people in our country. Thank you for sharing this example.

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JA's avatar

Hard to ignore the wishes and wants of children?

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Martha Kenne's avatar

That's what hurts!

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Kelvin Hobbs's avatar

Dear America by Kim Stafford (2016) (abridged) https://tinyurl.com/mrysvcfh

If you were a grandmother, I would be the child

who brings you tea.

If you were a billionaire, I would be a simple gift.

If you were the arc of history, I would bend

my life toward justice.

If you were a declaration of independence,

I would pledge allegiance to interdependence.

If you pursued happiness for a few, I would ask about the many.

If you were the greed of one generation, I would be the need

of the seventh generation.

If you were the way it was, I would be the way it could be.

If you were a disaster, we could count our blessings.

And if you thought you were my enemy, I would ask

about your children.

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Sharon Bouchard's avatar

Just wait till we get to Christmas and people find out even one Barbie doll isn't an option.

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Declan's avatar

And only 2 pencils ✏️!!! Oh the humanity! Actually, I thought America was boycotting all substantive purchases for 35 days, teen T giving & Xmas.

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Sharon Bouchard's avatar

I've been boycotting the annual festival of consumerism excess for years, but that's due to age and the fact it's not a holiday for me. I do have a fun relaxing time with my Christian friends though, because they aren't into the madness either. 😁

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Mary Hall's avatar

But, but T💩p said we could have two dolls and five pencils.

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Cynthia's avatar

Oh, the humanity! You're quoting the newscaster who is reporting on the Hindenberg as it blows up trying to land in Lakehurst, NJ. At first I thought you were referring to what the Wicked Witch of the West says when she's melting, "Oh, what a world. What a world!"

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

The 50501 Organizers are celebrating Veterans with a National Day of Overpass Bannering! Veterans Day - November 11, 2025.

Learn more here:

https://onemommy.substack.com/p/ice-is-assaulting-veterans-50501?r=113nff

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Old Man's avatar

While all this goes on the House is on paid recess, now over 40 days. At a base of $193,400 each of the 435 have been paid $21,194 to sit home while air traffic controllers can't afford the gas to go to their mandatory, unpaid jobs. Taxpayers have forked out over $9,200,000 so Mikey J can KEEP THE EPSTEIN FILES HIDDEN. Yet he will sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner and thank the lord for his blessings. I say eff him, the "I don't know anything about that" asshole.

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Hendrik Gideonse's avatar

Reported this garbage several times. It's an abuse of the system and needs attention.

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JA's avatar

The immense amount of money Trump uses to fly every weekend to MAL could nicely buy food for the ones struggling to put food on the table. That would be quite painful for him to give up but just a suggestion until this Congressional blight is solved. His golf resorts are close by the WH or even in NJ? But maybe not the class level that he experiences in Florida! Down there Trump can cultivate the customers and new memberships!

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