U.S. tech corporations can't keep their stupid hands off from our cookie jar. This is why China is selling cheap to take advantageWe need the real Epstein list to drown these mfkrs in high places in the U.S.. Mostly in California!!!! (1)
What motivates someone to take on a massive renovation project in a neighborhood eyesore, and how do you know if it's worth it?How could congressional Democrats make a mask ban for ICE a key issue in the ongoing partial government shutdown? What are traders bracing for with Trump's new tariff plan, escalating tensions with Iran, and Nvidia earnings? My Democrat neighbor said... See More »
California Truck Driver Cited For Being Legal U.S. ResidentDuring a routine traffic stop, a California truck driver with a valid Class A driver's license was reportedly pulled over by law enforcement and cited after officers discovered he was a legal U.S. resident. According to witnesses, the truck was... See More »
February 19: A Reminder That None of This Is NewSome of America's most dreadful chapters unfolded on this day, and that trend continues in 2026. By Qasim Rashid, Esq./Substack.com Feb 20, 2026 Every time injustice rears its head in this country, a familiar refrain from well-meaning Americans... See More »
California storms can be so pretty…Laguna Beach this morning Sunrise before the rains a couple days ago (+2)
U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive.In seas that could kill a person within an hour, it took nearly two days for a rescue plane to arrive. By Tomi McCluskey, Nick Turse/The Intercept February 17 2026, 6:00 a.m. The conditions were treacherous in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles... See More »
California importing foreign fuel after running refineries out of townCalifornia imported a record amount of gasoline in November after major refinery closures tied to years of Golden State leaders imposing strict regulations, Bloomberg News reported Sunday. Over 40% of imported gasoline to California hailed from the... See More » (+1)
I Am a Proponent of Modular Hybrid Next Generation NukesBecause I believe that this is the ultimate solution for our energy needs. What happened over the weekend is scary bigly. Trump, working with MAGA Utah Governor and Hegseth, flew C-17s from a California airbase, to a Utah airbase, to transport... See More »
A familiar move with a new twist: Trump tries to cut CDC funds he just signed into lawBy Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR February 13, 20261:18 PM ET It was deja vu from 2025: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week announced more than $600 million in cuts to public health grants in California, Illinois, Colorado and... See More »
Oh snap . . . I’m not falling for THIS (election year promises to eliminate Federal Income Tax)Photo above - If President Trump makes good on his promise to eliminate Federal Income taxes, will Taylor Swift buy an even bigger jet? Or just repaint the one she has? (disclaimer - Taylor Swift and the future Travis Kelce-Swift have not publicly... See More » (+1)
Recall The Cuyahoga River Fire, 1969?It wasn't really the first time a river in the US caught on fire, and it wasn't the first time the Cuyahoga River caught on fire. The pcture of a ship engulfed in flames published by Time Magazine, was from a fire on the same river, 17 years... See More »
What are your thoughts on the Chicago Teachers Union supporting social justice initiatives in its school district?What would happen if a country explicitly banned Muslims from entering? How do you cope with the emotional weight of witnessing difficult events at work, especially in roles where personal and professional boundaries blur? Why do some families insist... See More »
How do tariffs actually affect US companies and their employees when it comes to importing foreign products?What are the pros and cons of giving up a green card to enter the U.S. on a visa if you've been away for a long time? How do the tools and resources for Google employees in non-core engineering roles compare to those for software engineers? Is it... See More »
ICE Leaves Minneapolis To Focus On American CitiesBorder Czar Tom Homan announced on Friday that ICE would be withdrawing from Minneapolis in a strategic move to instead focus on enforcing laws in American cities. After weeks of aggressive operations in Minnesota cities, the decision was made that... See More »
What do you think about U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments that money from Venezuelan oil sales will no longer go to Qatar?The New York Fed's study suggests that costs from tariffs were passed on to the American public, contradicting Trump's claims. Do you think shoppers noticed? What is something that someone has done for you that you appreciate? Why might a client... See More »
Want to know the difference between the “LA Ordinance Fee” and “LA Ordinance Tourism Tax”?Photo above - a tale of 2 cities. Guess which one has 6 separate room taxes which increase your bill by 25%? My greed-o-meter was pinned to max after finding the link below. The state of California and the city of Los Angeles have 2 identical... See More » (+1)
Well that's kind of fvcked up, but no surprise in CaliforniaThe Seahawks won a Superbowl in the most taxation state, California. They should earn bonus payment of 170,000, right? Nope F You. You will pay 245,000 instead. No bonus and receive a bill. What a F'ing scam F Gavin Newsom.
Elect President via Popular Vote.Democracy is 1 person, 1 vote. State officials are elected via popular vote. Why not POTUS? The Electoral College is anti-democracy. As of August 2025, 189.5 million Americans are registered to vote. That’s almost eight in 10 Americans who are 18... See More »
California is considering a law to ban any ICE employee who worked in the Trump AdiministrationAny person who worked for ICE or Border Patrol agent during Trumps 2nd administration will be banned from EVER working for any law enforcement agency in California for life. Will other States step up and pass similar laws? What are your Thoughts?
How does experiencing a romance scam reshape your approach to trust in all future relationships?What are people saying about Zohran Mamdani's belief that a society producing billionaires is broken, and do they agree with his perspective? Since the far right wing got angry that Bad Bunny sung the halftime show in Spanish, should the singer next... See More »
After Bad Bunny's SBLX halftime show, consider this ...The United States (approx 60 million) ranks as the second-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, trailing only Mexico (approx 138 million). The U.S. has surpassed even Spain, Colombia, and Argentina. Projections suggest it could become the... See More »
If There’s So Much Fraud, Why Is No One Accountable?Headlines, so misleading that the background stories disappear within a day, sometimes hours Geared to both excite and stimulate? Examples, doge, supposedly investigators finding massive fraud in programs that Supposedly saved the taxpayers billions.... See More »
