So subsequently on June 15, 2020, Dejoy was appointed by Congress and became our 75th Postmaster General .

He announced his resignation effective March 24, 2025, after nearly five years as Postmaster General.

DeJoys reign was short lived compared to his predecessors. And he did not give a detailed public reason for resigning.

What was reported at the time:

* He had already told the USPS Board in February that he wanted them to begin looking for his successor.

* His resignation came shortly after USPS agreed to work with Elon Musk’s DOGE team on cost-cutting and restructuring.

Reports also stated that Dejoy resigned shortly after the administration agreed to work with the Elon Musk team.

And there was significant pressure from the Trump administration concerning the future structure and control of USPS, including proposals to move it under the Commerce Department or privatize it.

DeJoy himself did not say that Trump forced him to resign. Nor did he say that Trump asked him to resign .

Personally, my belief is that it was one of those two things. Given Trump‘s Mafia style record what else would someone assume or believe?

Dejoy’s final public statement said he believed substantial work remained to put USPS on a sustainable path.

And there were later reports alleging that Trump administration officials did indeed pressure DeJoy to leave. And… those reports were based on sources familiar with the situation.

I don’t know about you, But if that information came from a familiar source, I would trust that unanimous source before I trusted mainstream ymedia or the GOP machine.

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Sixteen months ago on May 9, 2025 ,The board personally selected, and appointed a new postmaster general, David Steiner.

And reporting at that time said that Trump strongly influenced the selection of Steiner.

Now let it be known that Trump did not formally appoint David Steiner. The USPS Board of governor’s appointed him. But Trump did have significant influence over who the board chose!

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Steiner wasn’t directly appointed by the board of governors, but the board of governors are appointed by the president while the senate confirms it.

Now let’s take a look at Steiner’s work history and education, and how it might benefit the current political administration or the people.

Steiner’s background is actually quite different from that of a traditional postal executive. Before USPS, he was primarily a lawyer, corporate executive, and a CEO.

Well, I guess that answers my previous question. Steiners history and qualifications could certainly benefit this administration if administered cohesively . I just really hope 🙏 that Steiner is ready for what’s coming his way!

Perhaps he was chosen for all the wrong reasons.

I wonder if or how long it might take before Steiner folds like a cheap deck of cards?

Hopefully that won’t be the case…..I guess we’ll wait and see.

IT AIN’T LOOKING GOOD

Steiner has requested all USPS financial Expenditure reports for the system, but has yet to receive them.

The fact is that David Steiner inherited a broken financial model.

He did not create the $120-plus billion cumulative loss.

He did not create declining First-Class Mail.

He did not create the six-day statutory mail delivery requirement.

He did not create the aging fleet.

But after more than a year in charge, he is now responsible for the future of the United States Postal Service.

And the real test of Steiners patriotic leadership will come when those mail In votes start hitting the system.

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And if I’m willing to make one single bet for November, I’ll bet that there’s going to be complete corruption…. the likes that have never been seen in our lifetime.

Then the election ends.

The arguments continue.

The problems remain.

Americans have become experts at defending political teams, yet remarkably ineffective at solving the issues affecting everyday life.

Housing remains expensive. The homeless keeps piling up and healthcare remains out of reach for most families. And government debt continues to grow.

Trust in institutions continues to decline. Families struggle with rising costs while communities become increasingly divided.

When we look honestly at our recent history, neither major political party can claim lasting success.

One side points to economic growth while overlooking growing inequality. The other points to expanded social programs while failing to restore public confidence. One promises smaller government yet often expands it. The other promises greater fairness yet frequently creates new frustrations and bureaucracy.

It’s time that we understand that it’s just two sides of the same coin.

It’s time that we stopped taking Political sides and start taking the side of true American Patriots!

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Let’s define an American Patriot.

Any citizen that demonstrates commitment to the United States through civic participation, public service, defending democratic institutions, or working to improve the country is a fundamental component to democracy.

Patriotism does not mean that citizens are required to agreei with the government or a particular political party. It means that you love your country enough that you are willing to fight for it no matter the cost!

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Each side of that coin can produce a list of accomplishments, but their failures are swept under the rug, and out the back door.

Perhaps we’ve been asking the wrong questions.

Instead of asking, Which side is right…. perhaps we should ask, Why are the same problems following every administration around in a circle?

Political disagreement is healthy in a democracy. Constant political warfare is not.

When citizens become consumed with defeating one another, less attention is given to examining whether government itself is functioning effectively. We argue over personalities while structural problems continue largely unchanged.

This is not a call to abandon convictions.

It is a call to recognize a simple truth: Our neighbors are not the primary obstacle to solving America’s problems. Millions of Americans regardless of political affiliation want safe communities, affordable homes, honest government, quality education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and a future their children can believe in.

Those are not Republican goals.

They are not Democratic goals.

They are American goals.

Perhaps our greatest challenge is not deciding which political party deserves our loyalty, because if we look closely, neither side does!

And if we want to be honest about the record, it helps to remember the shared failures of both parties.

**Economy**             

Both promises growth and lower taxes, but leaves wage stagnation and inequality unresolved. 

Both promises fairness and relief, but fails to produce broad, lasting affordability.                

**Government Size**     

Both sides will claim to shrink government, but both sides frequently expands spending, deficits, or executive power once in office.

Both sides claims to improve government, but adds more layers of regulation, complexity, and bureaucracy.  

**Healthcare**          

Both criticizes the system but rarely delivers a simpler, cheaper alternative.     In some areas, but does not make care truly affordable or easy to navigate.            

**Housing**

Both parties talk about deregulation and opportunity, but does little to make housing more affordable.                 

And both sides talk out both sides of their mouths when they talk about affordability and equity, but often fails to increase supply or reduce costs.             

**Debt and Spending**   

Promises fiscal discipline, but more often than not they add to the deficit after they’re elected.    

**Economy**             

Both promises growth and lower taxes, but often leaves wage stagnation and inequality unresolved. 

Both promises fairness and relief, but fails to produce broad, lasting affordability.                                                       

Pew Research Center’s long-running data show that 77% of Americans trusted the federal government to do what was right most or all of the time in 1964. By 2024, that had fallen to 22%, and in September 2025 it was 17%—among the lowest levels recorded in nearly seven decades.

So, confidence/trust declined by about 15% relative to its 2020 level.

And half of Americans said the current administration’s actions have been worse than they expected, compared with 21% who said they had been better.

And while those numbers do indicate that Americans are uniting for a common goal,…We must remain ever vigilant In protecting our democracy!                

No surprise in these recent Gallop reports that show the lowest approval ratings are in our congressional system.

So Instead of asking which side is right,.. we should ask, Why do the same problems survive every administration?

When we let these statistics speak for themselves…our situation becomes much clearer and urgent.

The American peoples loyalty should belong first to our country and the common good of our people.

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Being wrong is not a sin or a character flaw. Refusing to reconsider a belief when you have new information… that’s the problem.

And you weren’t stupid for believing that either! You made the best decision that you could with the information you had at the time.

That’s what my dear departed “Hunny Bunny” would say when I beat myself up over a question or decision that I had made then later regretted.

Remember….When new information changes your mind, that’s not weakness—that’s good judgment.

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So how do we recognize the difference between a Participation Mystique or a Hive Mindset.

In the hive mentality everyone reinforces everyone else until extreme opinions appear ordinary. But not only extreme opinions, But extreme actions and reactions become normalized.

Remember the Dr Pepper commercial from some years ago? “Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too”.

If you bought and drank Dr Pepper because you wanted to be a pepper too, then you joined a hive mind.

We’re all guilty of it on some level whether we realize it or not.

But there’s a distinction…. joining a snazzy dance troupe that doesn’t just want to sell you something,…they want to control your mind.

Why is leaving a hive difficult or impossible ?

Because in order to leave, a person isn’t merely abandoning an opinion; they may be risking friendships, identity, community, and self-image.

And remember, at the center of this community is the queen bee who is 100% in control and humming with confidence.

And that kind of absolute confidence can be psychologically attractive because uncertainty is uncomfortable.

Someone who confidently tells people what is true, who is right, who is wrong, and what they should do can make a complicated world feel much simpler.

To be-cognitive distant doesn’t mean people are secretly irrational or incapable of recognizing the truth.

It’s a normal psychological process. Everyone experiences it. What matters is how we respond.

When we respond by thinking or calling someone ignorant, That can only serve to backfire against oneself. It serves neither side any benefit whatsoever.

To win a battle on an enormous scale, first we need to recognize who the real enemies are.

The right Isn’t our enemy,.. so the left cannot be the enemy of a political divide if the people combine forces to combat who the real enemy is .

And the name of this enemy is a Tyrannical Government .

People need to start thinking outside of the hive. It makes no difference if the current president is republican, a democrat, on independent or nonpartisan. Trump is just the face of this upheaval. Let me say that again,.. He is just the face of this upheaval.

Would you feel any different if Trump were a democrat? No one should… and that’s my point.

The problem that we’re facing today is much larger than a party or a face.

And while the hive mind is sometimes the visible behavior, the Participate Mystique helps explain the deeper psychological attachment underneath it.

The “Participation Mystique” is when the Boundary Between “Me” and “We” is lost.

Carl Jung used the term participation mystique to describe a psychological state in which the boundary between ourselves and someone—or something—else becomes blurred.

We normally experience the world as separate.

I am me.

You are you.

The world is outside of me.

But we are not separate. Everything is one. What affects the one affects the whole.

When we stop thinking or believing;

“I belong to this group.”

and begin thinking:

“This group is me.”

When a person or group identifies so strongly with a political movement or a person that its beliefs become part of the identity.

Jung believed this wasn’t limited to traditional societies. Modern people experience it too—in relationships, families, crowds, organizations, ideologies, and increasingly, online communities.

Participation Mystique can be a beautiful thing . It can create belonging, empathy, love, spiritual connection, and a sense of shared purpose.

But it can also become dangerous. And that is what we are seeing today.

When someone’s identity becomes completely fused with a person, a political party or a group, then questions can feel like a personal attack.

I think that is happening now. People become defensive and then all communication immediately goes off the rails.

And communication has never been more important than it is today !

So ask yourself…”What can I do today to help heal our nation?”

May I suggest that we stop the nasty online accusations and start building a healing bridge instead.

In Closure……

Perhaps this information will strengthen our understanding for the human condition , increase our empathy , and our resolve to unite as a species that cares for our home planet and all its inhabitants.

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America’s political divide is often described as a disagreement between Democrats and Republicans. That description is no longer sufficient.

The deeper problem is that many Americans have stopped seeing the opposing party simply as a political rival. They increasingly see it as a threat to America itself.

Republicans often believe Democrats have become too liberal, too dependent on government, too permissive on immigration and crime, and too willing to impose progressive social values on people who do not share them. Democrats, meanwhile, often view Republicans as intolerant, authoritarian-leaning, hostile to minorities and immigrants, and increasingly willing to weaken democratic institutions in pursuit of political power.

Neither side generally believes it is acting maliciously. Each believes it is defending something essential.

Republicans see themselves as defending freedom, order, national sovereignty, individual responsibility and traditional values. Democrats see themselves as defending democracy, equal rights, social protections, working families and vulnerable communities.

That is what makes the divide so difficult to resolve. If it’s no longer merely a debate over policy. Then what are we fighting over? Does there have to be a winner and a loser?

Or have we reached a new plateau of non-understanding?

Do we feel so confused and powerless that it’s easier to strike out at each other while the real cause of citizen conflicts go blameless? Are we really that gullible?

Are the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans so huge that instead of working together to solve the many, many problems that are facing us as Americans right now,… we choose to fight one another?

This is no longer a left versus right or a right versus wrong because if we don’t wake the hell up, there won’t be anything left that vaguely resembles our United States constitution.

We must understand that we have no power against the machine. So why are we holding on to this illusion ? Does it make us feel more powerful, more in control, more important, more useful?

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A Democrat can have a Republican neighbor, coworker or family member whom they genuinely like while believing the Democratic Party is taking the country in the wrong direction. A Republican can feel exactly the same way about a Democratic in their own life.

Where is the crime in that?

The loudest voices on television and social media can make it seem as though Americans are constantly at war with one another. In reality, most people still have ordinary lives that have little to do with partisan politics. They work together, raise families together, belong to the same communities and, in many cases, share far more values than their political labels would suggest.

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There are Republicans who strongly support Donald Trump and Republicans who are deeply uncomfortable with him. There are Democrats who believe their party has moved too far left and Democrats who believe it has not gone far enough. There are moderates, independents and millions of Americans who feel alienated by both parties.

The problem is that our political system rewards conflict. Outrage gets attention. Fear motivates voters. Social media amplifies the most extreme voices. Politicians have learned that portraying the other side as dangerous can be more effective than explaining why their own ideas are better.

The result is a dangerous feedback loop.

Republicans hear Democrats describing them as threats to democracy and conclude that Democrats fundamentally despise their values. Democrats hear Republicans describing them as radicals destroying America and conclude that Democrats fundamentally despise their rights. If we despise and reject the rights of others, then what happens to our rights?

Each side then becomes more convinced that the other side is the problem.

Political opponents can be profoundly wrong without being profusely evil—and that defeating an opposing political movement does not require treating its supporters as enemies.

The question is whether Democrats and Republicans can once again see one another as fellow Americans with whom they can disagree and still work together for the benefit of our nation.

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America Was Never Founded on Agreement

The United States was born amid disagreement.

The founders disagreed about the proper size and power of government. They disagreed about economics, foreign policy, executive authority, individual rights, and the relationship between the states and the federal government.

They argued bitterly.

They wrote against one another.

They formed factions.

And yet they attempted something extraordinary: to create a political system in which people who disagreed profoundly could nevertheless remain one people.

That distinction is essential.

The American idea was never that Americans would think alike.

It was that Americans could disagree without destroying their union.

Washington understood this danger perhaps better than anyone.

In his 1796 Farewell Address, he called national unity a “main Pillar” of American independence, tranquility, safety, prosperity, and liberty. He warned that Americans must recognize the enormous value of their Union and resist efforts to weaken the bonds connecting the different parts of the country.

That warning deserves to be read again today—not as a command to abandon political convictions, but as a reminder of what those convictions are ultimately supposed to serve.

The Enemy Is Not Disagreement

A healthy republic needs disagreement.

Without disagreement, there is no meaningful political debate. There is no challenge to bad ideas, no correction of mistakes, and no incentive for leaders to listen to citizens who see the world differently.

The problem begins when disagreement becomes dehumanization.

When a political opponent is no longer regarded as a fellow citizen who happens to hold different convictions, but as an enemy of the country.

When winning an election becomes more important than preserving the institutions through which elections occur.

When political loyalty becomes more important than constitutional principles.

When Americans begin to believe that the country itself belongs exclusively to one political faction.

That is the kind of factionalism Washington feared.

In his Farewell Address, he warned that the “spirit of Party” could distract public councils, weaken government, inflame animosity, and even open the door to foreign influence. He did not pretend that political differences could disappear. Rather, he feared what would happen when faction became more important than the republic itself.

That distinction is enormously relevant.

We do not need fewer opinions. We need fewer reasons to hate one another for having them.

The Radical Idea of “We”

The genius of the American experiment is contained in two small words:

We the People.

Not “we the Republicans.”

Not “we the Democrats.”

Not “we the North.”

Not “we the South.”

Not “we the city.”

Not “we the country.”

We the People.

Those words did not mean that Americans were identical.

They meant that despite their differences, they were undertaking a common political project.

That project remains unfinished.

Every generation inherits the American experiment and must decide whether it will preserve it.

Washington understood that unity could not simply be assumed. In an earlier letter, written shortly after the Revolutionary War, he urged Americans to help “confirm and perpetuate” the Union of the states and their citizens.

The word perpetuate is worth considering.

A republic does not preserve itself automatically.

Its institutions may survive on paper while the civic habits necessary to sustain them disappear.

A constitution cannot make citizens trust one another.

A law cannot make citizens respect one another.

An election cannot make a nation united.

Those things depend upon the character and choices of the people themselves.

Unity Does Not Mean Uniformity

There is another misconception worth rejecting.

Unity is not uniformity.

America does not need everyone to reach the same conclusions.

A farmer in Iowa and a software engineer in California may have very different priorities.

A conservative in Texas and a progressive in Massachusetts may disagree about enormous questions.

A libertarian, a social democrat, a traditionalist, an environmentalist, and a populist may all have profoundly different visions of the country’s future.

That is not necessarily a weakness.

It can be a strength.

The challenge is creating a political culture in which these people can argue fiercely while still recognizing something larger than their argument:

They belong to the same republic.

The goal should therefore not be to create an America in which everyone agrees.

The goal should be to create an America in which disagreement does not make Americans enemies.

The Forgotten Meaning of Victory

Perhaps we have also forgotten what political victory is supposed to accomplish.

An election is not supposed to determine which half of America gets to be American.

A political victory is temporary.

The republic is supposed to be permanent.

Today one party wins.

Tomorrow another may win.

The people remain.

The Constitution remains.

The country remains.

That is precisely why Washington regarded the Union as something greater than the temporary triumph of any particular faction. In his Farewell Address, he argued that the common government was the product of the people’s own choice and that preserving the constitutional system was essential to preserving liberty itself.

This is a profound idea:

You can lose an election and still win as an American.

You can disagree with a president and still love your country.

You can oppose legislation without despising the people who support it.

You can believe your political opponent is profoundly mistaken without believing that your opponent is your enemy.

That is not weakness.

That is democratic maturity.

What If We Chose “We” Again?

The United States has survived enormous disagreements before.

It survived the arguments of the founding generation.

It survived political factions that once appeared capable of destroying the republic.

It survived a civil war, economic catastrophes, world wars, social upheavals, and extraordinary cultural transformations.

None of that means the country is guaranteed to survive whatever comes next.

It means something more useful:

Americans have repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to rebuild their common ground.

The question is whether we still possess the will to do it.

Perhaps the answer begins with a deceptively simple proposition:

Before we are Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives, Northerners or Southerners, urban or rural, we are Americans.

Our political identities matter.

Our principles matter.

Our disagreements matter.

But they cannot matter more than the republic that gives us the freedom to have them.

Washington’s final political message was not a plea for Americans to stop thinking differently. It was a plea for them to remember that they belonged to one another.

He wished that the American Union and “brotherly affection” among its citizens would be perpetual.

That may sound idealistic.

Perhaps it is.

But every great political achievement begins as an idea that seems larger than the people currently capable of achieving it.

The founders believed thirteen colonies could become one nation.

They were told it could not last.

They attempted it anyway.

And perhaps that is the lesson we should carry forward.

America does not need to become a nation without disagreement.

It needs to become a nation that remembers why disagreement is possible in the first place.

We are free to argue because we are free people.

We are free to vote because we share a constitutional system.

Elections determine who governs temporarily; they do not determine who America belongs to.

We are free to criticize our government because the country belongs to its citizens—not to a party, a president, a faction, or a political movement.

And we remain capable of choosing something larger than ourselves.

Out of many, one.

Not one opinion.

Not one party.

Not one ideology.

One people.

That was the American experiment.

And perhaps our most important task today is not to reinvent it, but to remember it.

Washington’s Farewell Address

In conclusion:

Can Americans disagree about almost everything and still agree that we belong to one another?

Washington’s documented warning about faction, his defense of national Union, and his belief in constitutional government give us a genuine historical foundation for asking whether Americans today can recover a sense of common citizenship?

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Washington’s Farewell Address

George Washington, “Farewell Address,” September 19, 1796 — National Archives, Founders Online

What kind of grave robbing shenanigans is this regime up to now? You can count on one thing,…They didn’t have the hardworking taxpayers in mind when they came up with this one.

There’s another saying that says they’re “Robbing Peter to pay Paul”. But in this instance, they’re robbing taxpayers to pay themselves.

Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent announced a new economic pressure campaign against Iran on August 24, 2026.

• He describes it as an economic D-Day aimed at severing economic lifelines.

• This announcement was made alongside a significant increase in the size of government debt buyback to address rising long-term interest rates.

“Severing economic lifelines”… What the hell is he talking about?

When has the United States ever been a lifeline for Iran?

In addition to that great news;

“The Treasury may use its $950 billion checking account to fund an expanded bond buyback program.The minimum buyback amount was raised from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation.”

Did you catch that wording? The treasury may use IT’S $950B.

It’s,…. Pardon me, but that’s taxpayer money not it’s …it’s is ours.

Don’t you just love how these assholes try to manipulate you with words!

So now let us get down to brass tax.

When the Cost of Living Outruns the American Paycheck

Across America, millions of families are not asking how to become wealthy. They are asking how to stay afloat.

It’s not even a matter of living from paycheck to paycheck anymore. For many families It’s now a matter of living from one day to the next, and where your next meal is going to come. Or if their children will have a safe place to sleep at night away from all the pedophiles running around free …Thanks to Demented Donnie.

And for the households already living paycheck to paycheck, the problem isn’t simply that prices are rising. It is that the essential costs of maintaining a normal life—housing, insurance, property taxes, utilities, food, transportation, and healthcare—can consume an ever-larger share of their paycheck. Assuming they haven’t Already lost their job to a rogue robot.

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The Federal Reserve’s latest household survey found that 14% of homeowners with insurance struggled to afford their premiums, while 20% said they could not afford as much coverage as they wanted.

There are more of those manipulative words again. Said they “could not afford as much coverage as they wanted”.

Oh, I’m sure they said “I wanted” ,not that I need more but that I can’t afford it.

And housing affordability continues to deteriorate for many families. The Federal Reserve reports that lower- and moderate-income households are increasingly strained by housing costs, while 72% of community organizations surveyed said the financial well-being of low- and moderate-income households had declined over the preceding six months. (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland⁠)

72% reported by FRB of Cleveland. that’s a large percentage even for Cleveland Ohio..

The Problem With Being “Wealthier” on Paper

One of the most frustrating aspects of today’s economy is that rising asset values can look like prosperity while doing very little to improve a family’s monthly cash flow.

A homeowner may be told:

“Your house is worth more than it was five years ago.”

But that doesn’t put money in the family’s checking account or food on the table.

If property taxes rise with assessed values, homeowners insurance increases, utilities become more expensive, and maintenance costs climb, the family can actually have less disposable income despite owning a more valuable home.

And if things continue to get worse, Families can lose everything they have.

This isn’t make-believe folks. This is the hand that we’ve been dealt. And if you’re not fired up yet, You better get fired up!

The Federal Reserve’s own housing-affordability framework recognizes property taxes and insurance as important components of the actual cost of homeownership—not merely the purchase price or mortgage payment. (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta⁠)

Insurance is becoming an especially serious problem. The Urban Institute reports that rising premiums are increasing monthly housing costs and threatening the stability of vulnerable homeowners. (Urban Institute⁠)

The Families With the Least Room to Absorb Another Shock

The people most exposed are those with little or no financial cushion.

For a wealthy household, an unexpected $500 increase in annual expenses may be an inconvenience.

For a family already using most of its paycheck to cover necessities, another $500—or another $100 per month—can mean total desolation.

That is why looking only at the stock market, home prices, or headline economic growth can give an incomplete picture of how ordinary American families are doing.

Harvard’s 2026 housing research shows that housing-cost burdens remain extraordinarily high for lower-income households. Among renters earning less than $30,000 annually, 83% spend more than 30% of their income on housing and 66% spend more than half. (Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies⁠)

The Wealth Effect Isn’t the Same for Everyone

This is where the debate over financial policy becomes important.

If policies increase liquidity and support financial-asset prices, people who already own substantial amounts of stocks, bonds, real estate, or Bitcoin can benefit quickly.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG): The parent company of Truth Social (ticker: DJT) accumulated a corporate treasury holding roughly $2 billion in Bitcoin. Because Trump owns a majority stake in TMTG, it gives him indirect exposure to thousands of Bitcoin.

Trump Is Now One Of America’s Biggest Bitcoin Investors

But a family with no meaningful investments doesn’t receive the same benefit.

Their primary economic asset may simply be their labor.

They need their paycheck to rise faster than the cost of necessities.

If that doesn’t happen, a rising stock market doesn’t solve their problem.

A rising home value doesn’t necessarily solve their problem.

And a stronger financial system doesn’t automatically mean a stronger household balance sheet.

The Real Question

The question shouldn’t simply be:

“Are asset prices going up?”

It should be:

“Are ordinary Americans gaining enough purchasing power to afford the lives they are working to maintain?”

If wages don’t keep pace with housing, insurance, taxes, food, utilities, transportation, and healthcare, then families can work full-time and still move backward financially.

That is the dangerous part of the current situation.

Because eventually, there is nothing left to cut.

When a family has already eliminated discretionary spending, reduced savings, postponed repairs, taken on debt, and worked additional hours, the next increase in essential expenses doesn’t produce a lifestyle adjustment.

It produces a crisis.

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The Divide We Should Be Watching

There is a growing possibility of two very different economic experiences existing simultaneously:

Financial markets:
Liquidity increases → asset prices rise → asset owners become wealthier.

Working households:
Essential costs rise → disposable income falls → savings disappear → debt increases.

Those two realities can coexist.

And when they do, the headline numbers can look much healthier than the lives of the people behind them.

The families living on the edge don’t need another statistic telling them that their house is worth more.

They need their paycheck to cover the cost of living.

They need housing they can afford to keep.

They need insurance they can afford to maintain.

They need taxes that don’t turn homeownership into a financial burden.

And they need enough left over after the necessities are paid to withstand the next unexpected expense.

That is the measure of economic stability that matters most to a family holding on by a thread.

And that thread, my friends… Is frayed and ready to snap .

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The current reported numbers of damages and losses from the Spokane Washington wildfires as of August 22, 2026.

• 833 Structures damaged or destroyed

•10,000+ acres burned

•65,000+people evacuated

More than $1 billion in damages

I also want to report that financial help for displaced homeowners and their families are being funded with state funded taxpayer dollars . Not with federal funding.

• $1 million was awarded to the City of Spokane by the Washington State Department of Commerce for wildfire housing assistance.

• It is state government funding, administered through the state Department of Commerce.

• The money is being passed through to Goodwill Industries to provide assistance to fire-affected residents.

• It can be used for rent, utilities, lease costs, medical devices, furniture, gas and other eligible needs.

• Spokane County received an additional state allocation, although the city’s announcement does not state the amount.

My delayed article begins now.

Waiting on Trump to approve the Washington state MDD is like pulling teeth.

Spokane Wildfires: The Latest

The wildfire situation around Spokane remains serious. Several fires have caused widespread destruction, with more than 700 buildings reported damaged or destroyed and roughly 60,000–65,000 people displaced or forced to evacuate.

Fire crews are making progress, but the danger isn’t over. Hot, dry and windy conditions could still fuel the fires, while smoke continues to affect air quality across eastern Washington.

For now, residents are being urged to stay alert, follow evacuation guidance and keep an eye out.

What is FEMA doing to help the people fleeing from the home fires in Washington state?

As of today, FEMA’s role is focused primarily on supporting the firefighting and emergency response, while broader aid for displaced residents is still being requested and evaluated.

Current actions include:

• Firefighting support: FEMA has approved multiple Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) for Washington’s 2026 wildfire season. These grants reimburse the state and local governments for a significant portion of eligible firefighting costs, such as personnel, equipment, and emergency operations.

• Working with state officials: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency and requested additional federal assistance from FEMA as the Spokane-area fires have forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed about 600 structures.

• Assessing additional disaster aid: If the President approves a Major Disaster Declaration that includes Individual Assistance for these fires, eligible survivors could apply for FEMA grants for temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses, and other disaster-related needs. As of the latest reports, that broader individual assistance had been requested but had not yet been announced.

For people who have evacuated, immediate assistance is currently coming largely from:

• Local and county emergency management agencies.

• The American Red Cross, which is operating evacuation shelters and providing meals and emergency supplies.

• Washington state agencies coordinating shelters, evacuation information, and recovery resources.

The amount of time between a disaster and a major disaster declaration has steadily increased since 1985 with an average of 40 days passing. The median wait is 32 days. With an average wait of 67 days.

But it has been higher in the last five years. So the quicker Trump approves it the sooner these people can be helped.

After Trump decides this is important enough to approve, Then the application process will begin.

Why isn’t President Trump approving additional disaster relief immediately?

If you mean why President Trump isn’t approving additional federal disaster aid immediately, there are several possible reasons, and the exact reason depends on where the request is in the federal review process.

-Common reasons include:

• Formal review process: A governor requests a Major Disaster Declaration, and FEMA evaluates whether the damage meets federal criteria before making a recommendation to the President. This can take days, even during major disasters.

• Need for damage assessments: Officials often need preliminary estimates of destroyed homes, infrastructure, uninsured losses, and whether state and local resources have been overwhelmed.

• Existing assistance already available: FEMA may first authorize Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs), which help pay for firefighting. A broader Major Disaster Declaration, which provides aid directly to individuals and households, is a separate decision.

• Policy considerations: Any administration may decide that state and local resources should be used first unless the disaster clearly exceeds their capacity, as required under the Federal Emergency Management Agency process.

For the current Washington wildfires, Washington’s governor has requested additional federal assistance. As of the latest public reports, the request was still under federal review, and there has not yet been a public announcement that President Trump approved or denied a Major Disaster Declaration.

If you’re referring to a specific statement or news report that says President Trump declined or delayed aid, let me know which report you’re referring to, and I can explain the context.

Oh man, do we ever need to read that again? That definitely sounds like this AI has been programmed to protect Trump.

I noticed this happening more than once.

It then follows up with the question to let “it” know which specific comment or news report reported that, and then it could explain.

And…WTF Is it asking what I mean ??? when I ask questions?

That’s exactly what I asked.

Read my question then it’s first answer.

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Why is the president lallygagging? This is a national emergency ‼️

If you’re asking why President Trump hasn’t immediately approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the Washington wildfires, the public information so far does not indicate a specific reason given by the White House.

In general, a Major Disaster Declaration follows a standard process:

1. The governor requests federal assistance.

2. FEMA reviews the request, including damage assessments and whether the state’s resources are overwhelmed.

3. FEMA makes a recommendation to the President.

4. The President decides whether to approve, deny, or modify the request.

There are several possible explanations for a delay:

* FEMA may still be gathering information about the extent of the damage.

* The administration may be waiting for more complete damage assessments before determining what level of aid is warranted.

* The federal government may have already approved firefighting assistance (through Fire Management Assistance Grants) while evaluating whether broader aid to individuals is justified.

Without a public statement from the White House or FEMA, it isn’t possible to say definitively why the declaration has not yet been approved. At this point, attributing the delay to a particular motive would be speculative.

If you’d like, I can also  summarize the latest reporting on where Washington’s disaster request stands and  whether any new announcements have been made today.

If this thing asks me one more damn time if that’s what I mean, I’m going to unplug it. Permanently!

Hasn’t the governor requested federal assistance, and FEMA recommended it?

Yes. Based on the latest reporting, those first steps have occurred:

* Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and formally requested additional federal assistance after the Spokane-area fires escalated.

* FEMA has already approved Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) for several Washington fires. Those grants help cover firefighting costs and are separate from a Major Disaster Declaration for survivors.

* The governor has also sought broader federal aid for the disaster. As of the latest reports, the request was still awaiting a presidential decision.

If FEMA has completed its recommendation to the President for the broader disaster declaration, that recommendation is typically not made public. FEMA’s internal recommendation goes to the White House, and the administration is not required to disclose it before the President acts.

So, the public facts are:

* ✔️ The governor requested federal assistance.

* ✔️ FEMA is involved and has already approved firefighting assistance.

* ✔️ The broader disaster request is awaiting presidential action.

* ❌ There is no public confirmation that FEMA has formally recommended approval of the Major Disaster Declaration to the President, because that part of the process is generally not disclosed.

See my earlier question where it reported that the governor and FEMA needs to request assistance. Then my above question received a different answer. See answers # 1 & 2

Why isn’t it disclosed? And is that something that was enacted recently?

It generally isn’t disclosed because it is treated as part of the federal government’s internal deliberative process. FEMA reviews the governor’s request, regional officials make recommendations, FEMA headquarters prepares a recommendation, and that recommendation goes through the Department of Homeland Security to the President. The recommendation itself is considered internal advice to the President rather than a final agency action.

This is not a recent policy. It has been the practice for many years, across Republican and Democratic administrations. The governing framework stems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency declaration process under the Stafford Act, and FEMA’s declaration procedures have long described the recommendation as an internal step before the President decides.

The public usually sees:

* The governor’s request (often released by the governor).

* FEMA’s approval of firefighting grants, if applicable.

* The President’s final decision to approve or deny a declaration.

The public generally does not see:

* FEMA’s written recommendation.

* Internal analyses.

* White House deliberations.

One consequence is that, when there is a delay, it’s often impossible to know whether:

* FEMA recommended approval and the White House is still deciding,

* FEMA requested more information,

* or FEMA recommended against approval.

That lack of visibility has been criticized by emergency management experts and some members of Congress because it makes it difficult to determine where delays are occurring.

Regarding the current administration, there have been reports that major disaster declarations have, on average, taken longer to approve than in previous administrations, but that is a separate issue from the longstanding confidentiality of FEMA’s recommendations. The timing of approvals can vary for many reasons, and the recommendation process itself has not recently become confidential—it has operated that way for years.

Why is the president taking so long? This is a national emergency.

The short answer is that the President has legal discretion over Major Disaster Declarations, and there is no fixed deadline requiring a decision within a certain number of hours or days. That means even during a severe disaster, the approval process can take time.

For the Washington fires, the reasons for delay are not publicly confirmed. Possible explanations include:

• Verification and scope: The administration may be reviewing the level of damage, the number of homes affected, and whether the situation meets the threshold for the specific type of federal assistance requested.

• FEMA review and recommendation timing: Even when FEMA is involved, the President’s decision follows FEMA’s assessment and recommendation process. The details of that recommendation are not normally public.

• Prioritization and coordination: The federal government may be coordinating with Washington officials on what aid package is appropriate, including whether to provide Individual Assistance to residents, Public Assistance for infrastructure, or both.

At the same time, it is understandable why people affected by the fires would view the situation as urgent: evacuations, destroyed homes, and displacement create immediate needs for shelter, food, medical support, and financial assistance. Those immediate needs are often addressed by state and local agencies, the Red Cross, and existing federal programs while a Major Disaster Declaration is pending.

Whether the delay is reasonable or whether the President should act faster is a matter of judgment and has been debated after disasters under multiple administrations. The key factual point is that there is no publicly stated reason from President Trump or the White House explaining the delay in this specific case.

I’m not interested in what the government may be doing to rush aid to these homeless people. I’m interested in what is being done now and why it’s taking so long when this is an emergency.

You’re asking a narrower question: what is actually happening right now, and why has the President not acted yet if people are already homeless and FEMA/state officials have made the request?

Here is what is known:

• Washington has experienced a major wildfire emergency, with tens of thousands of evacuations and hundreds of structures destroyed. Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency and sought federal assistance.

As for why it is taking so long, there is no public explanation from President Trump or the White House for this specific Washington request. The possible explanations are limited to what is known about the process:

• The President has the final authority and can wait before approving or denying a request.

• FEMA’s internal recommendation and supporting analysis are generally not made public, so outsiders cannot tell whether FEMA has recommended approval and is waiting on the President, or whether additional review is occurring.

• Recent reporting has found that disaster declarations under President Trump have, on average, taken longer to approve than under recent prior administrations, though that does not by itself establish the reason for any individual delay.

So the direct answer is: people are waiting because the next level of aid requires presidential action, and there is currently no publicly stated reason why that action has not happened yet. The delay is not because the emergency has not been recognized—the evacuations, destruction, and firefighting response are already underway.

Do FMAG grants cover ranking Forest floors?

FMAG grants do not typically cover raking forest floors, as they are primarily intended for the mitigation, management, and control of fires on public or privately owned forests or grasslands. Eligible costs usually include firefighting expenses and emergency response activities directly related to fire suppression.

I received the above answer from a search assistant on Google.

It certainly appears to me that FMAG and FEMA do the same thing pertaining to what it typically covers and doesn’t cover. So why do we need two distinct divisions that do the same thing?

Or am I missing something here? If I am somebody that’s got more knowledge please set me straight!

Has there been any major disaster declarations requested from either FEMA or the homeowners?

For the current Washington wildfire situation, the answer is:

• Yes, the governor has requested federal assistance. Governor Bob Ferguson requested federal help after the fires forced large-scale evacuations and destroyed hundreds of structures.

• FEMA has authorized Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) for firefighting operations, but that is not the same thing as a Major Disaster Declaration for survivors.

• A Major Disaster Declaration request for homeowners and renters has not been publicly confirmed as approved yet. That is the step that would open programs such as FEMA Individual Assistance for eligible residents who lost homes or need temporary housing help.

A clarification: homeowners and renters do not personally request a Major Disaster Declaration. The process works through government officials:

1. Local/state officials document damage.

2. The governor requests federal assistance.

3. FEMA evaluates the request and makes a recommendation.

4. The President approves or denies the declaration.

Individual residents can apply for FEMA assistance only after the President approves a declaration that includes Individual Assistance.

So, at this point:

• ✔️ State emergency declared.

• ✔️ Federal firefighting assistance approved.

• ✔️ Governor requested additional federal help.

• ⏳ Residents are waiting for a possible Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that would unlock direct survivor aid.

The unresolved question is whether the President has received a FEMA recommendation for Individual Assistance and, if so, why a decision has not yet been announced. That internal step is generally not made public.

So everyone’s waiting on President Trump?

Yes, for the specific federal aid that would directly help many displaced homeowners and renters, the next major step is waiting on a Presidential decision.

The situation breaks down this way:

• State of Washington: Has declared an emergency and requested federal assistance.

• FEMA: Has already provided Fire Management Assistance Grants, which help pay for firefighting and emergency protective measures.

• Major Disaster Declaration: This is the step that would unlock broader FEMA Individual Assistance programs (such as housing assistance, home repair assistance, and other survivor aid).

• President Trump: Has the final authority to approve or deny that Major Disaster Declaration.

So, in terms of new federal aid specifically for survivors, yes—the process is currently waiting for presidential action.

The one important distinction is that it does not mean nothing is happening. Firefighting, evacuations, shelters, and some emergency services are already being handled through state, local, nonprofit, and existing federal resources. But the larger FEMA programs that many displaced residents are likely waiting for require that presidential declaration.

The unresolved issue is why the decision has not yet been announced. There has been no public explanation from the White House or FEMA giving a specific reason for the delay in this case.

The major Spokane-area wildfires in Washington began around Saturday, August 1, 2026. As of Monday, August 3, 2026, they had been burning for about two to three days.

The fires escalated very quickly:

• Three major fires became known together as the Spokane Complex.

• They spread rapidly because of strong winds and very dry conditions.

• By August 3, reports indicated roughly 600 structures destroyed and about 60,000 people evacuated.

• Some of the fires were still not contained at that point.

So the timeline is important: this is not a situation where officials have been watching a slow-moving fire for weeks. The catastrophic damage happened over a very short period—roughly within a weekend.

That rapid escalation is also why the question about federal assistance is drawing attention: many residents went from being in their homes to being evacuated or losing their homes within days, while the process for unlocking certain FEMA survivor benefits requires additional federal steps.

And how long does it typically take for a president to respond under emergency such as this?

There is no legally required response time for a President to approve a Major Disaster Declaration, but historically the timeline has varied widely.

For major emergencies where damage is obvious and widespread, Presidents have sometimes acted within hours to a few days after receiving a governor’s request and FEMA’s assessment. In other cases, especially when FEMA needs additional documentation or the scope of assistance is being debated, it can take several days or longer.

For context:

• Some disasters have received declarations the same day or within 24–48 hours when the need was clear and urgent.

• Others have taken a week or more, particularly when damage assessments were incomplete or the administration requested more information.

In the Washington wildfire case you’re asking about, the fire’s rapid escalation and the number of evacuations make the urgency clear. However, the public does not know:

• the exact date FEMA sent (or whether it has sent) a final recommendation to the President,

• whether the White House is waiting for additional information,

• or whether there is another reason for the delay.

So the practical answer is: yes, once the request has reached the presidential decision stage, the timing is largely in the President’s hands—but there is no automatic deadline requiring action within a certain number of hours.

The fact that it is an emergency does not automatically trigger Individual Assistance; that requires the formal declaration.

• Oregon — statewide wildfire emergencies and multiple large fires; Oregon has been among the states with the highest number of active large fires.

• Idaho and Montana — significant wildfire activity with multiple large fires.

• Colorado — major wildfire activity prompted emergency responses and relief efforts.

• Utah — large fires led to emergency declarations and evacuations earlier in the season.

• Georgia and Kansas — state wildfire-related emergency declarations were issued earlier in the year.

Nationally, wildfire activity has been unusually high this year. The National Interagency Fire Center reported thousands of fires and millions of acres burned by late July, with large fires active across many western and southern states.

If your question is specifically “how many states have asked President Trump for FEMA Major Disaster Declarations because of fires this year?”, that is a narrower number and would require looking at FEMA’s declaration records rather than state emergency declarations.

Yes. Several states with major wildfires this year have requested and received some form of FEMA assistance, but it is important to separate firefighting assistance from aid to people who lost homes or were displaced.

Examples:

• Colorado — FEMA approved Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) for fires including the Gold Mountain Fire, Aspen Acres Fire, and Willow Fire. These grants helped cover firefighting costs, not homeowner or renter recovery.

• Georgia — FEMA approved FMAG requests for major wildfires, reimbursing eligible firefighting expenses.

• Oregon — FEMA approved an FMAG request for the Lower Dry Creek Fire to help with firefighting costs.

• Washington — FEMA approved FMAGs for Washington wildfires, including the Kaiser Canyon Fire.

Those approvals are not the same thing as a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration with Individual Assistance for residents. FMAGs generally help governments fight the fire; they do not provide displaced families with FEMA housing grants, repair money, or personal property assistance.

So the pattern this year appears to be:

• States request emergency firefighting help → FEMA can approve FMAGs quickly.

• Residents seeking direct recovery assistance → usually requires a separate Major Disaster Declaration and presidential approval.

The Washington situation stands out because of the scale of the reported destruction and evacuations—about 60,000 people ordered to evacuate and hundreds of structures destroyed—while residents are still waiting for the broader declaration that would open survivor assistance.

Why is AI playing down this disaster? It mentions that hundreds of structures destroyed. Those structures are peoples homes. And today’s report counts that number at 640.

If we assume there’s at least three people in each home. The approximate number of people made homeless by this fire so far numbers nearly 2000 people.

How many have reached the president’s desk and how many has the president approved for aid?

If you mean wildfire-related requests for federal disaster aid this year that reached President Trump’s desk, and how many he approved, the public record does not provide a complete, fire-only count of every request and recommendation. FEMA and the White House do not publish a running list showing every request that reached the President with the final internal recommendation.

What is publicly known:

• Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) have been approved for multiple states, including Washington and Oregon. Those are FEMA-level approvals for firefighting costs and do not require a presidential Major Disaster Declaration.

• Major Disaster Declarations (the ones that can provide broader recovery help to survivors) are presidential decisions. In 2026, there have been multiple major disaster declarations approved across states, but the available public summaries combine different types of disasters (floods, storms, fires, etc.), not just wildfires.

  I believe this AI has been programmed to internally avoid my specific questions about wildfires.

  Never did I ask about flood storms, or any other type of disaster in my queries.

  Either that or it’s “assuming”?

Why are you being evasive? It’s a simple question.. how many states that requested government aid that the president has approved. List all of those for denied and approved.

You’re right to ask for a direct list. My earlier answers were not as clear as they should have been.

If we are talking about state requests for Presidential Major Disaster Declarations (government aid beyond FEMA firefighting grants), the publicly reported list I can verify is:

Approved by President Trump (Major Disaster Declarations)

1. Alaska — approved

2. Idaho — approved

3. Montana — approved

4. Oregon — approved

5. South Carolina — approved

6. South Dakota — approved

7. Washington — approved

These seven were reported as approved major disaster declarations in one group announcement.

Denied by President Trump (publicly reported)

1. New York — denied

2. New Jersey — denied

3. Massachusetts — denied

4. Rhode Island — denied

Those four requests were denied after the states sought federal disaster assistance for the February 2026 blizzard.

Still pending (at the time of reporting)

• About 15 requests from states and tribes were reported as still pending in that reporting period.

A couple of important clarifications:

• This list is for Presidential Major Disaster Declarations, not FMAG firefighting grants.

• It includes all disaster types, not just wildfires.

• A state request does not necessarily mean FEMA recommended approval; the President makes the final declaration decision.

So the simple tally from the publicly reported group is:

• 7 approved

• 4 denied

• ~15 pending at that point

For the Washington wildfire question you started with: Washington is in the approved category for a major disaster declaration, but the timing and scope of assistance available to individual wildfire survivors depends on what assistance categories were included in that declaration.

What the hell? Before it said that Information was private wasn’t available hasn’t been released. Couldn’t get it. Don’t know it …

Now it reports that Washington is in the approved category for a major disaster declaration.

I swear I am showing this to you just exactly the way it was presented to me.

Many people are frustrated because the president waste no time to approve tax cuts for the rich and we should assume that these disaster relief request or not sitting on his desk and he might actually be making a decision over a major disaster fire for 60,000 homeless families. Does that about sum it up?

Yes, that captures the frustration many people are expressing, but there are two separate issues that are worth keeping distinct:

1. Who has the authority?
   For a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the final legal decision does rest with the President. If the request has completed the FEMA/state review process and is awaiting that decision, then the next action is presidential.

2. How quickly is that decision being made?
   That is the point generating criticism. People affected by a disaster often see the situation as immediate: families displaced, homes destroyed, basic needs unresolved. They may compare the speed of action on other priorities (such as legislation or executive actions) and question why disaster declarations appear to move more slowly.

The part that cannot be confirmed from public information is where the request physically is in the process at any given moment—whether it is awaiting FEMA review, additional documentation, DHS review, or an actual presidential decision. The internal recommendation process is not public.

So the most accurate summary is:

Yes, if the request has reached the presidential decision stage, the final approval is in the President’s hands. The frustration comes from the perception that a decision affecting tens of thousands of displaced people should receive the same urgency as other high-priority actions. Whether the delay is because of presidential deliberation, administrative review, or another step is not publicly known.

Summarize the latest reporting on where Washington's disaster request stands.

The latest reporting indicates that Washington’s current wildfire disaster request is still in the early federal response process, and there is no public announcement yet that a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration has been approved for these fires.

Current status:

• Washington has requested federal assistance. Governor Bob Ferguson requested federal help after the Spokane-area fires caused mass evacuations and widespread destruction.

• FEMA has already provided firefighting-related assistance through Fire Management Assistance Grants, which help pay for fire suppression and emergency response costs. Those grants do not provide direct survivor housing or homeowner/renter recovery assistance.

• The request for broader disaster aid that would help affected residents is awaiting the next steps in the federal declaration process. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration is the mechanism that can unlock Individual Assistance for eligible survivors.

• There has been no public explanation from the White House or FEMA for any delay in a presidential decision on this wildfire request.

The scale of the disaster being reported:

• About 600 structures destroyed.

• Around 60,000 people evacuated.

• Multiple major fires burning in the Spokane region.

So the bottom line is:

Washington has asked for federal help. Firefighting help is already flowing. The additional federal aid that would directly assist many displaced residents depends on the next declaration decision, and the public does not yet have a confirmed reason for any delay.

Update 6:23 PM - 700 Homes Destroyed

These families have lost everything. They’re homeless. Young families, old people and everyone in between.

Where will they go when the shelters are full?

Where will they lay down their child’s head?

Will they go to bed hungry?

The last question is this.

Does Trump give a shit?

Apparently, only in his pants!

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That’s one of the oldest questions humanity has asked.

It’s not hard to think of evil people who have done some very evil things.

Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Pol Pot are among the most evil people in history due to their roles in mass atrocities and genocides.

One of the first words I hear or read when people describe Donald J Trump is “EVIL”. The second is that he’s a “LIAR”.

I think he’s been both of those things all of his adult life.

I used to try to figure mean people out by looking for an outside reason. Not really wanting to believe that any human being would intentionally do evil things to hurt another human being.

But as I’ve gotten older and much wiser, I understand that certain people can be evil and do evil things.

My research continues to yield more results regarding DJT.

2 Types of Evil

Moral Evil

Natural Evil

Does the evil of a moral act disappear when religion is absent?

Free Will

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When a person chooses to do evil, do they have a conscience?

I don’t think they do..

Take DJT. Do you think he lays awake at night wondering what might happen to his soul/spirit after death?

I don’t think he does. I think he stays awake at night, hating his fellow human while posting evil comments about them.

For centuries, religion, philosophy, and psychology have offered different answers. Today, neuroscience provides a different perspective—not by answering whether “evil” exists, but by studying the biology behind evil patterns.

Science has not found an “evil gene”, Instead, researchers have discovered that evil choices are influenced by a complex interaction of biology, environment, life experiences, and personal choices.

If we remove biologics from the equation, then do we need to say that all evil acts are a personal choice?

The Brain’s Braking System

Located behind the forehead, the prefrontal cortex helps us think before we act. It is responsible for planning, self-control, decision-making, and considering the consequences of our actions.

When this region is damaged or functions less effectively, people may become more impulsive, less able to regulate emotions, and more prone to risky or aggressive behavior.

Trump continually displays these behaviors.

The Damaged Amygdala

Deep within the brain sits the amygdala, a small structure involved in processing fear, recognizing emotional expressions, and responding to the suffering of others.

Some individuals with strong psychopathic traits show reduced activity in the amygdala when viewing fearful or distressed faces.

Researchers believe this may help explain why some people experience less emotional discomfort when harming others.

Scientists have also identified differences in areas involved in empathy, emotional regulation, conflict monitoring, and reward processing.

These systems work together continuously. When several of them function differently, the risk for serious antisocial behavior may increase.

Risk Factors Are Not Causes

This distinction is one of the most important lessons modern neuroscience has taught us.

Scientists no longer ask:

“What causes a person to become evil ?”

Instead, they ask:

“What increases the probability of this behavior?”

Those risk factors include:

• Genetics

• Brain development

• Head injuries

• Prenatal influences

• Personality traits

• Substance abuse

• Trauma

• Social environment

• Individual choices

Each factor contributes differently in different people.

No single factor predicts If a person will be evil or do evil things

The Research of Adrian Raine

One of the pioneers in this field, neuroscientist Adrian Raine, has spent decades studying the brains of violent offenders.

His research consistently shows that, on average, some violent criminals display reduced activity in regions associated with impulse control and emotional regulation.

Importantly, Raine has repeatedly emphasized that these findings describe statistical trends across groups—not a diagnostic test for individuals.

A brain scan cannot tell us whether someone will have an antisocial personality.

Major scientific works that inform our understanding of violent behavior.

Brain Structure, Function, and Violence

Raine, A. (2013). The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime. New York: Pantheon Books.

Adrian Raine’s work is among the most widely cited in biological criminology. Using brain imaging and physiological studies, he examined differences found in some violent offenders, including reduced activity in areas involved in impulse control, emotional regulation, and decision-making—particularly the prefrontal cortex.

Raine emphasizes that biological risk factors increase vulnerability but do not determine behavior.

Neuroscience has become remarkably sophisticated. Researchers can identify patterns associated with impulsivity, aggression, and reduced emotional responsiveness.

What neuroscience cannot do is measure “evil.”

We are shaped by our biology without being completely defined by it.

Our brains influence us.

Our experiences shape us.

Our choices matter.

And despite decades of research, the human mind remains one of the greatest mysteries science has ever encountered.

Understanding why some people do evil things is not the same as excusing it, and recognizing it begins with seeking truth wherever the evidence leads.

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On a personal note, If a human being has the cunning and coordinated ability to think in ways that manipulate people in situations for their own personal benefit,… Then they have the ability to choose otherwise.

Understanding the science behind violence does not excuse evil actions.

Final Perspective

Genes can influence temperament.
Brain development can influence impulse control and emotional processing.
Life experiences can shape behavior.
Social environments can increase or reduce risk.

Personal choices remain a critical part of the equation.

ET

Congratulations! We are now members of MAGA.

How, you ask?

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By doing nothing. Are we so terrified to fight this evil empire that we’re doing nothing?

Every day is a different takeover story.

Every day we complain and discuss their most recent evil undertaking. And still we do nothing.

Does it make us feel better when we talk about it? Does it make us feel better when we bitch amongst ourselves?

Watch this podcast from Glass Empires,

Then tell me if you can, this is not Trump‘s evil plan?

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But when we focus our hatred and anger towards one person, then we’ve already lost the biggest battle.

While we focus on one player in the field,…The batter is running bases.

Just because we hate Trump, doesn’t mean that we should hate our fellow Americans.

That’s a tactic to manipulate all Americans. What it boils down to is that we are all fighting for the same thing.

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If we reject the notion that people who voted for Trump are all ignorant and shouldn’t vote, then our rigidity is just as ignorant.

This was part of the Shadow Men’s plan to keep us separated, and opposed to each other.

Many American people that voted for Trump, now regrets that decision.

And Trump knows that by the poll numbers. But yet he continues to push another lie and we continue to Push the narrative that he’s the reason we’re in this mess.

We forget that he’s just the Shadow Men’s puppet. Trump was chosen because they knew that his narcissistic ego combined with mental illness was the perfect candidate.

As long as we refuse to see the whole picture, we will never fix the problem,

We need to unite as Americans and not as enemies if we want to stop this regime instead of stopping ourselves from moving forward.

And make no mistake about it, We are stuck. We’re not moving forward. We spend each and every day taking about the same things. doing the same thing crisis after crisis and it’s not stopping the takeover of America by foreign agents like Vladimir Putin.

It’s time we start thinking outside the box!

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So let me start at the beginning…

Several years ago, I was finishing my bucket list to see the Red Rocks of Sedona.

I sold 99% of everything I owned and I purchased a 2016 Winnebago. I had never driven anything larger than a pick up truck before I hit the road.

The farthest West that I had ever been was Iowa, North was Pennsylvania and South was Florida.

(All pictures are from my personal experience and were taken by me)

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I’ve never experienced such freedom and I’ve yearned to get back in the desert with my tribe.

I never encountered or met anyone that I felt unsafe around. Everyone was always willing to help someone else. They were the kindest and the most generous people you could imagine.

it truly was a lifestyle that I embraced.

So what happened?……

While I was visiting the French Quarter in Louisiana, I had a stroke. When I woke up, I was in the hospital. There was a nurse standing over for me with a very concerning look on her face.. She Was asking me a series of questions and the one that I remember was ,…Do you understand me? I replied, yes I do.

That began my month long healing journey. My days were spent learning how to write and walk again, and how to care for my own personal needs.

When I was discharged 30 days later, I left with a walker.

Today I’m still healing. I can walk on my own and take care of myself. Although some days can be difficult because I always overdo and push my body. But I’ve never given up, And I never will.

As difficult as all that has been, I am blessed and lucky that I had a mild stroke.

At this point, you might be asking yourself why do you need to know all that? I think it’s important because it explains why I’m not on the road now and why I’m not in the desert. And why you need to be.

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We have bitched, moaned, begged, and groaned, protested, fought ICE in the streets, but nothing is stopping this regime from murdering innocent civilians and destroying America.

I believe one of the biggest impact we had was when we didn’t spend any money and stayed home.

When we didn’t give the billionaire CEOs our money….That hurt them the most.

We can make that happen every day. We can bring them to their knees. All you need to do is walk away from this …

“Work Yourself to Death then Retire Broke System”.

I realize this lifestyle may not be for everyone. Even if it’s short term to bring the Shadow Men to their knees, it will be worth it to create a fair playing field.

I feel like everything‘s on hold until midterms. Because I believe that either this regime will be removed before then or then. If not….. I’m making a beeline to the desert.

Bureau of Land Management Info

And I hope to see you there!🫶

Until then….Keep up the good fight🇺🇸

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It’s been over a month since I published part one and contemplating what information that I would include in part two .

I definitely was teetering on the fence. But I’m not any longer. I 100% believe that if we don’t act now to save our democracy, We will not have a democracy left to save. Our democracy is slowly, but surely being replaced by this corrupt regime. A.K.A. -MAGA

So what’s the bad news? I don’t think I need to take up your time telling you what the bad news is.

We see it, We feel it….We’re living In it. But living in, it will get much worse.

It’s undeniable. Anyone that denies what is happening to our nation is in one of these categories.

Category 1.

Unemployed working stiffs that Believes that Trump is the man. They are not worried about If their family will go to bed hungry or if they’ll have heat when winter arrives. Or a place to live for that matter. Because for some warped reason, they believe Trump is their savior and that he actually gives a fuck!

Category 2.

Never needed for anything their entire lives. Oh hell, and they don’t even drive because they don’t know how to because they’ve had chauffeurs their whole life. Their houses are so big they haven’t even been into some of the rooms. And that huge pool outside… well, that’s being maintained on a weekly schedule and they haven’t even been in since last month.

So,…. What’s the good news you ask? Well, if you have food in your pantry and your children are all shoed and safe from harm, you’re doing pretty good. For now. But what do you think it’s going to look like come mid terms? Do you think food gas prices are going to go down? Do you think Trump is going to live up to just one of the promises he made? Do you believe that if he actually gave a shit that he would be helping the down and out instead of himself?

FYI: I’m in the process of removing my paywall articles. I want everyone to have access to all my articles and all I ask in return is to share and re-stack to all platforms. We must build this coalition… TOGETHER.

Thank You 🇺🇸

I think I’ve said all I need to for now.

Oh, just one more thing!

How The American Revolution Benefited All Citizens.

The American Revolution had profound and lasting benefits that shaped the United States and influenced the world. Here are the key advantages:

Independence and Governance

• Independence from Great Britain: The Revolution secured the United States' independence, allowing it to establish its own government.

• Formation of a Republic: It created a republic focused on the interests of ordinary people rather than monarchs or aristocrats.

Political Changes

• Increased Political Participation: The Revolution led to greater involvement of citizens in governance, with many states drafting written constitutions that included bills of rights.

• Emergence of New Political Ideals: Democratic ideals inspired by the Revolution encouraged movements for equality and rights, influencing other nations.

Economic Transformation

• End of Mercantilism: The Revolution dismantled British mercantilist policies, opening new markets and trade opportunities for Americans.

• Economic Independence: It allowed the U.S. to develop its own manufacturing and trade relationships, fostering economic growth.

Social Progress

• Abolition Movements: The Revolution sparked discussions about slavery, leading to gradual emancipation in northern states and increased scrutiny of the institution of slavery.

• Changes in Women's Roles: The ideals of the Revolution inspired shifts in gender roles, with women gaining more identity and rights within society, although full equality remained limited.

Global Influence

• Inspiration for Other Revolutions: The American Revolution served as a model for other countries seeking independence and democratic governance, contributing to a wave of revolutions worldwide.

These benefits illustrate how the American Revolution not only transformed the United States but also had a significant impact on global history.

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At stake was a question that still matters today.

Who holds political power,…the government or the people?

The American Revolution was not simply a war against Britain. It was a struggle over authority, rights, and the source of legitimate power.

A GREAT AWAKENING

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this film . Honestly, I didn’t even know that it had been released earlier in the year . I found it while doing some research for a different article.

I thought it may be about the revolution of 1776. And in part, it was.

However, my personal takeaway from this film was it’s presentation on a lesson in religious belief.

And the reason for this article.

One of the most remarkable examples came nearly three centuries ago during the First Great Awakening.

In the 1730s and 1740s, the American colonies were anything but united. They differed in religion, economics, local government, and regional identity. Loyalty was often directed toward one’s own colony rather than the government.

His friendship with Benjamin Franklin—who admired Whitefield’s communication skills despite holding different religious beliefs—symbolized something that is often overlooked today,…people with significant philosophical differences could still engage respectfully and recognize value in one another’s ideas and shared experiences across the colonies and helped establish networks that transcended local identities. In many ways, it encouraged people to think beyond their own communities.

And these differences will unite us today when we start recognizing each other as American citizens and not enemies.

The First Great Awakening helped to prepare the groundwork for the American Revolution by changing how many colonists viewed authority, individual rights, and their ability to challenge established powers and helped create a culture where revolutionary ideas could take root.

It also encouraged individual judgment and questioned authority.

The Great Awakening taught that ordinary people could make moral decisions and challenged leaders who were seen as too connected to wealth and power. It changed the way colonists thought about authority, government and power

It weakened old social divisions and brought people from different societies together that created a shared experience. Which created networks of communication.

Today’s political identities have become intertwined with personal identity. Social media exposes us to vastly different versions of reality have added to public anxiety.

The feeling of a mental overload can contribute to emotional polarization.

Emotional Polarization

Sometimes anxiety can be so overwhelming that one can become polarized in the mental ability to make any changes. Positive or negative.

A national “Great Awakening” can happen if citizens unite to overcome polarization together.

Right now, we are our own worst enemies. And if we are to win this battle against tyranny we must unite as Americans.

My definition of an American Citizen is any citizen that engages to protect our democracy, no matter the cost.

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America’s future may depend less on convincing one another to think the same and more on remembering that citizenship is a shared responsibility and to recognize the reasons for our great divide and the importance of changing it.

If there’s one thing that Americans can agree on now as being the most important problem facing America, President Donald J Trump comes in Second only to inflation.

Most Important Problem: Top 20 Terms by Wave

Unfortunately, the last report I found was completed last year in May 2025 by Washington University.

Last Report, May 2025

I encourage you to take some time to study the last report by clicking on the above link.

The question is not whether another Great Awakening will occur.
The question is whether Americans are willing to create one together despite our differences.

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A Sick and Present Danger

And where the hell is our party? The Democratic Party? Why aren’t they rallying together to demand that he be removed?

I’m not talking about a senator here Senator there Governor here governor there. I’m talking about the majority of what we call our party:….where the hell are they at?

Well, let me tell you where they’re at!

They’re keeping a low profile so they don’t get in trouble with the Shadow Men.

The shadow men sit behind their hand carved desk crafted from the rarest African Blackwood while the overhead lighting is positioned to catch the shadow of a rigid jawline with clinched teeth. Smoke is billowing from his Gurkha Royal Cigar that circles his head while the aroma of Remy Martinis Black Pearl Louis X111 Cognac emanates from the aroma .

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Does that sound like a dream? Well, wake up because it’s not a dream.

We are just pieces on a chest board. What we think or how we feel doesn’t make a crap to them.

Our lives have been controlled by these Shadow Men. And until we stop them, it’s only going to get worse because they now know that their evil secrets have escaped the dungeon.

Yeah, we’ve had some brief appearances like the one by ex- President Bill Clinton. I don’t know about you, but he just didn’t sound sincere. It sounded very scripted to me. I guess he owed somebody a favor. And besides that…. look at his record. Some of the pictures I’ve seen of him with Epstein look very incriminating to me.

Sure,……There’s been a couple governors and Bernie Sanders, of course but nothing that’s made a huge difference. Nothing that has slowed down their evil plans.

We need to shut down the country! No work no contribution into the economy no supporting the economy zero, nil ,none ,nothing until they are defeated.

Or are you just afraid of a little inconvenience? Well, let me remind you what stands in front of you if we don’t put an end to this crap NOW!

Our government is in shambles, and our economy is headed for extinction.

All of us-are the ones that we’re waiting for.

The Republicans aren’t our problem. We’ve been made to believe that they are the cause of our problems and vice versa.

But get some sense man….Think about it, We’re not in control. We didn’t start the fire. They keep control as long as they keep us fighting each other.

The constitution, our rules and laws were not created for us to tolerate this crap. But they’ve been crapped all over, stepped all over then shredded to pieces by the Shadow Men.

God help us all. We can’t be this stupid!

We need to shut it down. Just do it! It ain’t that hard to end this shit. Shut it all down. Stock up on necessities and don’t forget your meds. Everyone should be able to get enough for as long as it’ll take to Shut it down. No shopping, no giving them your money no supporting their crooked asses until this shit ends.

It’s the only way. You got a better way? Climb a mountain get a megaphone scream as loud as you can if you got a better idea.

Thanks for listening🇺🇸

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There are national anthem performances, and then there is Whitney Houston’s 1991 Super Bowl XXV rendition—an interpretation so precise and controlled that it permanently changed expectations for live televised performances.

Delivered during Super Bowl XXV in January 1991, at a time of national tension surrounding the Gulf War, Houston’s version stood out not for vocal excess, but for restraint. Every phrase feels deliberate. Every pause carries weight. Instead of turning the anthem into a showcase of range, she treated it like a piece of orchestral storytelling.

Backed by the Florida Orchestra and arranged by John Clayton Jr., the performance builds gradually, moving from calm control into a final sustained emotional lift that never breaks its discipline or her love of Country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbkWuVUkPmY

I listen to this song every year on this day. And Whitney Houston, her voice, puts a chill down my spine and a tear down my cheek.

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I found this conversation interesting today with my AI. I said my AI because each time I go to chat,…or ChatGPT I should say,… I wonder is this the same AI that I speak to every time?

You know, it must be because it can Remember and bring up past Conversations.

Or is it just one universal bot brain?

Or is it one system that contains unlimited number of responders?

And if it isn’t ,…Why don’t I get a busy signal at times? Why is it always available?

So anyway, I thought I would try another conversation with my PB (personal bot)

My questions and it’s response went like this;

User:
What year did archaeologist find a 13 foot skeleton in Georgia

Assistant:
There is no verified archaeological discovery of a 13-foot human skeleton in Georgia…

If you’re referring to a story you’ve seen online, it’s likely connected to “giant skeleton” hoaxes…

If you have a specific article or image, send it and I can trace it.

User:
Were the reports of a alien that lived from the spacecraft that crashed and I think it was 1967 is that true or is that a lie?

Assistant:
If you’re thinking of a spacecraft crash with reports that an alien survived, you may be referring to the Roswell incident (1947)…

There is no verified evidence of a living alien or recovered spacecraft occupants.

If you mean a different 1967 incident, tell me more.

User:
OK, thank you it’s all for now

Assistant:
You’re welcome…

User:
Do you drive all your responses from what published on the Internet?

Assistant:
No. I use a mix of training data, reasoning, and sometimes web search for current info…

User:
So would you agree that it’s possible that the information that you’re receiving is not 100% correct?

Assistant:
Yes. I would agree with that. No source is guaranteed 100% correct…

User:
But those facts in understanding is only as good as the people who post or report them. Do you agree with that?

Assistant:
People are fallible, yes. But it depends on corroboration and evidence quality…

User:
And what’s considered quality of evidence can you give me some sources and examples please?

Assistant:
Quality of evidence includes:

• Physical evidence

• Independent sources

• Repeatable observations

• Expert analysis

• Eyewitness testimony (weaker)

• Rumors (weakest)

Examples of organizations:

• National Academies of Sciences

• Cochrane

• Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine

• U.S. Department of Justice

User:
So if none of those are available… how do we know reports are not controlled by a bias party?

Assistant:
If strong evidence is missing, we generally don’t “know”—we treat it as unverified…

We check:

• sources

• incentives

• corroboration

• transparency

User:
But how can one be sure… claims are legitimate and not fabricated?

Assistant:
You can’t be 100% sure. You can only test confidence using:

• independent confirmation

• primary evidence

• incentives

• expert verification

• consistency over time

• openness to falsification

User:
But if the media is controlled and the Internet as well by a biased algorithm… can we be sure anything is true?

Assistant:
Bias exists, yes, but it doesn’t mean nothing is knowable…

We rely on:

• multiple sources

• physical reality constraints

• cross-checking

• convergence of evidence

User:
When algorithms prioritize what appears in feeds that’s a control system, isn’t it?

Assistant:
It’s a ranking system, not a centralized control system…

It influences visibility but doesn’t directly determine truth.

User:
Can algorithms be controlled and programmed by humans

Assistant:
Yes. Humans design algorithms, set goals, and control data and rules…

User:
As a programming tool can humans program an algorithm to report that a claim online is false when other sources show that it’s true

Assistant:
Yes, if designed that way, but it depends on system rules and data sources…

User:
Who or what controls what information is programmed into the system?

Assistant:
Organizations (companies, governments, labs) plus engineers, data scientists, policies, training data, and regulations…

User:
What is meant by organizations in reference to programming?

Assistant:
Organizations are groups (companies, agencies, universities) that fund, design, and direct software systems…

User:
Very interesting thank you for that information. And is there a name I can call you please

Assistant:
You can call me ChatGPT or any name you prefer.

User:
How about chat bot?

Assistant:
That works fine.

So in conclusion, if AI can be programmed to spread false information then why should they be trusted?

Food for thought, huh?

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IN GRATEFUL GRATITUDE,

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This is real people. Everything you’ve ever known in your entire life is being systematically stolen from you and what are you going to do to stop this from happening?

If your grandchildren, if your babies were suffering like the children in Africa are because they don’t have anything to eat, would you do whatever you could to feed them?

Of course you would. But what if you couldn’t. What if you couldn’t because you didn’t comply to the rules?

Have you seen pictures of the Jews in the German death camps? Many of them just starved to death because they were not fed.

Do you think that can’t happen in America? Did you ever think that we would ever have a Nazi president?

You can call Trump whatever kind of president you want to call him, but he’s closer to Hitler than he is any kind of president.

I know that if you believe in democracy, if you believe in your freedom, if you believe in your liberties Then we have to fight for it before it disappears.

Did you know that one and three people in the United States are over the age of 55. Here is the official breakdown.

55–64 ~700–800 million

65–74 ~500–600 million

75–84 ~300–350 million

85+ ~100–150 million

There are approximately 180–185 million people in the United States between the ages of 25 and 65 years old.

The average age of members of Congress is among the highest in U.S. history.

The current justices have an average age of about 64–65 years old.

And one has to take into consideration that these people have sat on their asses all their life so they certainly can’t be in good shape as far as endurance goes.

This means the people serving in the highest levels of the federal government are, on average, significantly older than the general population which is 39 years old.

So let’s work to create a new governance for a new generation.

Our current U.S. government is not just “older on average, It’s dominated by long-tenured officials who often remain in office into their 60s, 70s, and beyond.

We might ask ourselves why would they not want to retire with a excellence pension and live their remaining years vacationing or with family… or whatever their greedy little hearts desire.

According to my calculations there are approximately three of us to one of them. I personally think the numbers are higher. And I also believe those numbers have been manipulated to make people believe that more people oppose democracy than they do.

Our lead has to be three to one. ☝️ The

To make my point just look at how Trump‘s recent fairground lawn party at the White House turn out.

It was a disaster. That’s why Trump was so pissed off ….because those low attendance numbers leaked out.

Everything about Trump has always been about “fake it till you make it”.

He’s a loser. But he is one hell of a manipulator and liar. The way that he can lie with a straight face Is amazing.

Are you dedicated, prepared and ready to rebuild America for the people?

There is an old saying; “Shit or get off the pot”. So are you going to be flushed down the toilet or are you going to get up and fight?

Are you ready?

I know that I am!

I would rather die trying than to live in a communist America!

If you’re ready to take our country back, spread the word and share this post.

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In Grateful Gratitude,

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Save our Democracy or Die like Your Fore-Fathers

Or maybe you’re being rode like a wild donkey with an ass on his back.

But that wasn’t the offending part. Stay tuned for that part.

So I’m curious…. Do you ever verify any posts on Substack before you give your thumbs up approval?

How about a promotional re-stack, or a pretty red heart? Or is it just easier to agree because 100 other readers before you gave their thumbs up seal of approval?

According to my investigation, I have to go with the lost sheep metaphor.

Because you cannot believe everything you read.

I recently called out a Substack writer that posted false information.

I’m waiting for their response before I do a follow up.

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The mind bending part for me was how many readers gave that propaganda their personal thumbs up approval.

You cannot be someone that supports the United States and not see gthe Trump regime as the death of this nation and agree with a false post against a Senator that has a impeccable reputation.

And you know who you are. If you don’t let me know and I’ll give you some examples.

With that being said,.. still waiting while I do more research.

I you find my information of interest feel free to re-stack it.

In Grateful Gratitude,

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Isn’t it amazing how fast things can change. It’s like today I added a new page to my Substack. I was all excited about this new page. And I hadn’t even gotten my first reader before I had to eat the words I wrote.

So here I am checking out some other information and I click on “Politics Girl”

Her guest had some interesting but very upsetting news. The video is at the end of this article .

I can say that was the news that I hoped I would never hear. I suspected it and I feared it, But hearing it hit me in the gut.

And as painful as it was to hear it was necessary. We need to know the truth. We need to know what we’re up against.

Political article after article after article is about how bad the economy is, how tough things are now, how many lies DJT told today, the waste of our tax dollars… And on and on and on.

Readers stay well informed on Substack with the wide variety of political topics and excellent writers.

But it’s all starting to feel like a newsroom full of reporters all sitting around in front of their manual typewriters just waiting for the next headline and hope that they will be the chosen one to make the headlines.

We’ve been lied to by our so-called government all of our lives. All their deception and manipulation has been about controlling us for their own benefit.

And now that they have AI and Robotics to do their work…. What the hell do you think they need us for?

What about all those water guzzling DATA centers that’s being built at an astonishing rate. What do you think those are for? I can guarantee you that your Social Security number and everything about you will be stored in one of those buildings.

The government already knows everything that they need to know about us!

So seriously, ask yourself, Why are these really necessary? is there true purpose to store information?

There are some serious water shortages in the United States and many lakes are drying up. Even with all the flooding and rain that most areas in the United States have had this year so far we are in a drought.

What do they know that they refuse to tell us? You know there’s something going on! I’m just trying to convince you how important and urgent it is to fight for this country and your liberties.

I’m telling you folks we better wake the hell up before it’s too late. And by too late, I mean that day could be tomorrow.

So I beg you, Please start devoting time to the urgency of this matter. Share my post or write your own and share the urgency to call for all hands on deck!

After you watch the video, please share.

Politics Girl Podcast

With Grateful Gratitude🙏

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I fear that there’s no going back. I fear that a line has been crossed and we’re sitting on that line …right directly in the middle of that line.

What does that mean? It means it’s time for action. It means if we stand a rats ass chance of saving our democracy, you better get off your ass and fight like your life and your country depends on it.

Because he sure as hell does!

I’m over pretending like everything’s gonna be OK and like we’re in control.

We’re not in control …. we’ve lost control.

We need to fight while we still have a bats ass chance of a stopping this takeover.

After listening to this lady on the video speaking the truth, The truth that’s been deliberately kept from us.

My perspective and goal has done a complete turn around..

From this point on all my articles will be about getting this information out and encouraging others to wake the hell up and save our democracy and the American so many gave their lives for.

That’s all I have to say.

What I Feared The Most..Is Knocking On Doors

Click on the video link, Watch then share/Restack.

May the great creator be with us all🙏

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