So much for Demented Donnie’s much boasted about “Peace Plan”Axios reports: “ Netanyahu orders "powerful" strikes in Gaza as ceasefire breaks down: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that he had ordered "powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip immediately" in retaliation for what... See More »
Right-wing influencers shape nation and Trump’s understanding of Portland protestsBy Erik Neumann (OPB) Oct. 11, 2025 8 a.m. Social media personalities, conservative media outlets and the Trump administration itself are blending online content to serve the administration’s policies. Benny Johnson, a pro-Trump social media... See More »
How does the concept of indifference relate to healing from a partner's infidelity, and why is it often preferred over holding onto anger?Can humanity achieve a world free of wars, racial, ethnic, and other forms of oppression? Without envy, aggression, or division into "us" and "them." If so, what is the concept behind this, and how might this happen? Why do people often hold onto... See More »
How does the concept of indifference relate to healing from a partner's infidelity, and why is it often preferred over holding onto anger?Can humanity achieve a world free of wars, racial, ethnic, and other forms of oppression? Without envy, aggression, or division into "us" and "them." If so, what is the concept behind this, and how might this happen? Why do people often hold onto... See More »
It‘s high time for regime change in VenezuelaI think it’s time to call it. The President of the United States is apparently finally prepared to topple the Bolivarian regime of Venezuela, if need be with military force. All diplomatic contact between Caracas and Washington via Special Envoy... See More »
The Trump–Netanyahu Gaza Peace Deal Promises Indefinite Occupation“This is a continuation of the occupation, if not a continuation of the war by other means.” By Jonah Valdez/The Intercept October 1 2025, 9:19 a.m. When President Donald Trump stood alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the... See More »
The simple reason Americans have the right to call their president a ‘fascist’Top Trump officials say heated political rhetoric is illegal “incitement.” They're wrong — it’s free speech. Oct. 1, 2025, 4:35 PM CDT By Anthony L. Fisher, Senior Editor, MSNBC Daily You have the right to call President Donald Trump a fascist. It... See More »
Life is strange coincidence?I woke up suddenly to a pivotal scene from star trek the next generation it was a perfect depiction of the situation I find myself in. The episode S4E10 “the loss”. The ships counselor loses her psychic empathic abilities when the ship becomes... See More »
They help preserve America’s dominance in the Pacific. They’re paying a painful price. Part 2The Pacific isle of Ebeye and its 10,000 people support a nearby U.S. military base that serves as a bulwark against a Chinese or Russian missile attack. But conditions are harsh: Diabetes is rampant, fish in the surrounding waters are contaminated,... See More »
They help preserve America’s dominance in the Pacific. They’re paying a painful price. Part 1The shallows surrounding Ebeye are dotted with shipwrecks and rusting machinery. A study has shown that fish in nearby waters are contaminated. A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT By Pete McKenzie and Hollie Adams September 24, 20251:00 AM CDT Updated 5 hours... See More »
Is it time to defund NASA? They want more tax money to beat China to the Moon . . . and to screw Musk . . .Photo above - Money, it’s a hit. Don’t give me that do goody good bullshit. We have to beat China to the moon! Today in space news and weather: There are 3 NASA astronauts rubbing elbows with Russian Cosmonauts aboard the International Space... See More » (1)
In Historic Shift, U.K., Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian StateThe Wall Street Journal reports: “ Decision comes as several more countries prepare to follow suit in an effort to pressure Israel to stop its war in Gaza” “ The U.K., Australia and Canada said Sunday they would formally recognize a Palestinian... See More »
IS IT DIPLOMACY OR IS IT GRAFT Poll (1) See Poll OptionsAnother post penned by Diane Francis. See: https://dianefrancis.substack.com/ Trump Profiteering Part 2 September, 18, 2025 Diane Francis Sep 18... See More »
Charlie Kirk’s killing is a tragedy — the ‘reckoning’ is a moral panicThe Trump administration launched a crackdown on free expression under the false premise of fighting a vast conspiracy of violent “leftists.” Sept. 17, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT By Anthony L. Fisher, Senior Editor, MSNBC Daily I’ve been haunted every day s... See More »
In an Era of Deep Polarization, Unity Is Not Trump’s Mission.President Trump does not subscribe to the traditional notion of being president for all Americans. By Peter Baker/NY Times The first few minutes of President Trump’s Oval Office address after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week followed... See More »
Trump's partisan double standard for assassinations is chilling.Trump's partisan double standard for assassinations is chilling. Why Trump’s different responses to Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman's assassinations matter. Sept. 13, 2025, 6:59 AM CDT By Zeeshan Aleem, MSNBC Opinion Writer/Editor In his sharply d... See More »
The Supreme Court’s FTC ruling is a death sentence for independent agencies.The Supreme Court’s FTC ruling is a death sentence for independent agencies. This decision signals the beginning of the end of these agencies that were created to protect the interests of the American people. Sept. 10, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT By Andrew... See More »
Pentagon Official: Trump Boat Strike Was a Criminal Attack on Civilians.Pentagon Official: Trump Boat Strike Was a Criminal Attack on Civilians. A current DoD official and many military legal experts say the U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean near Venezuela broke international law. By Nick Turse/The Intercept. The... See More »
With no end in sight, National Guard troops deployed to DC grow wearyCNN reports: “ With each phone call home, the troops describe a mission unlike any other. One soldier from Tennessee told his father that from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. every day, his only task is to walk around Chinatown. Another service member from... See More »
The disappearance of Nory Sontay Ramos Nory and her mother were following the rules.Sept. 2, 2025, 9:43 AM CDT By Jacob Soboroff, senior political and national correspondent for MSNBC and Kay Guerrero, senior producer of newsgathering at MSNBC. GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala — On June 29, the summer heat in Los Angeles, California, was... See More »
Xi Jinping says world faces ‘peace or war’, as Putin and Kim join him for military parade.Xi Jinping says world faces ‘peace or war’, as Putin and Kim join him for military parade. Trump criticises victory day event as China caps off week of diplomatic grandstanding seen as rebuke to west. By Helen Davidson in Taipei/The Guardian Tue... See More »
America’s Betrayal of Its Veterans—and the Silence That KillsAshli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran, served honorably for 12 years across active duty, the Reserves, and the Air National Guard, including deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. On January 6, 2021, she was fatally... See More »
How can one expect to be elected President without even having a part of your campaign website dedicated to national defense?Case in point: Vice President Kamala Harris https://web.archive.org/web/20241005024829/https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ KEEP AMERICA SAFE, SECURE, AND PROSPEROUS Vice President Harris will never waver in defense of America’s security and ideals. A... See More »
Tell me again how only Americans have any business complaining about Donald TrumpTrump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals The president has made no secret of his distaste for wind and solar in America. Now he’s taking his fossil fuel agenda overseas. By Lisa Friedman Reporting... See More »
In First, UN Says Over Half a Million Gazans Suffering From Famine; Netanyahu: 'Outright Lie'Haaretz For the first time since the war in Gaza started, the UN food security agency's report found that residents of Gaza City and nearby areas are suffering from the highest level of hunger. Netanyahu rejected the report as a 'modern blood libel'... See More »
In what situations might Jupiter cause problems in a house, even though it's generally seen as beneficial?How can I change my routine to avoid someone who frequently shows up uninvited? As more and more Western countries plan to recognize Palestine, such as Britain, France, Canada, Australia, etc. Do the Israeli people realize that there are some... See More »
Trump is talking about voting again.Trump is talking about voting again. Here's what that means. The president wants to change voting laws ahead of the midterms, but he faces some hurdles. Aug. 19, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT By Ryan Teague Beckwith, Newsletter Editor/MSNBC President Donald... See More »
MSN reports California has America’s highest unemployment rate but misses the real story . . .Photo above – On the same day California's crippling unemployment rate was disclosed, Gavin Newsom flipped the script and announced his candidacy for the White House: “CALIFORNIA WILL DRAW NEW, MORE BEAUTIFUL MAPS, AND THEY WILL END THE TRUMP... See More » (1)
