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 »
There seems to be a lot of news that the US is about to attack IranSo... Venezuela, Cuba, Iran... Is Trump fighting US enemies, or creating them?
The US has a blockade around Cuba, causing massive suffering, then there's Venezuela, Iran, Nigeria, Taiwan, Georgia, And Minneapolis,American people are so well loved, it'll be ENTIRELY UNPROVOKED when something finally befalls us.
What humanitarian and political issues have athletes used the Olympic stage to highlight in the past?If we added up the true cost of violence, crime, and corruption — hospitals, prisons, courts, insurance, security, lost productivity, unemployment — would the number expose how expensive human evil really is? What is the most effective way for... See More »
Why would Venezuela's airspace closure clear the way for the capture of President Nicolas Maduro?My parents don’t want my relatives to know I have mental problems but I told my cousin he told me I should live life. Should I listen to him? If you were paid $150,000, would you go on vacation with your mother-in-law, like a Jimmy Kimmel Live!... See More »
How are Canadians responding to the decreasing number of flights from Canadian airlines to the U.S.?Why is hearing malevolent voices that won’t go away with prayer evidence that Jesus Christ actually hates us? How will the decline in Canadian travel to the U.S. affect tourism in both countries? Will we see a "less contentious approach more focused... 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 »
Why do you think many soldiers, including yourself, have an inflated sense of their abilities before experiencing real combat?How do you think Alan Titchmarsh's life will change after he downsizes from his current four-acre home in Hampshire? Sarah was Abraham’s first wife. Who was his second wife? How important is the colour of your skin in determining your opportunities?... See More »
How can you help your child see the red flags in their partner's behavior without straining your relationship with them?Because Israel cannot afford dirty bombs that Iran might launch at it, the war threat made by Israel and the US against Iran lacks credibility. Is this statement correct? What's it like realizing you had an informal encounter with a high-ranking... See More »
Sadly Canadian media is still providing cover for the crimes of the USA.We have had days of coverage of vacation disruption and Canadian travellers being inconvenienced. And only once have they mentioned it started after Trump kidnapped the leader of Venezuela. Furthermore our media has been very careful to pretend... See More »
The killings continue.... without evidence.US says two people killed in military strike on boat in Pacific. Officials say rescuers searching for lone survivor after latest attack on what Pentagon says are suspected drug smugglers By Robert Mackey and agencies/The Guardian Mon 9 Feb 2026... See More »
The Twilight of Castro‘s CubaLet me preface this essay by reiterating my distaste for President Trump’s many authoritarian and populist impulses. Whatever his administration may achieve in the realm of foreign policy will neither negate nor diminish the risks and damage that... See More »
Trump obliterates an aide’s efforts to downplay his comments – againAt this point, when an aide or adviser to Donald Trump offers to translate something the president has said, you should probably assume they have no idea what they’re talking about. Trump on Tuesday laid waste to White House press secretary... See More »
“I’m out. Along with hundreds of others”. Is this a Washington Post problem, or are newspapers just too expensive to operate?[i]Photo above - Washington Post reporters, transfixed upon hearing the news that 300 staffers are being fired . . . When I was growing up, my parents had 3 newspaper subscriptions: The Washington Post, The New York Times, and a weekly for our... See More » (+1)
Just When You Thought You Heard It AllTrump took the extraordinary step of ordering the FBI to raid Fulton County, Georgia, elections office and confiscated the archived 2020 ballots. This is where it starts getting weird. Tulsi Gabbard was photographed, trying to disguise herself,... See More »
What will it take for Venezuela to be seen as a "tourism hot spot for Americans" again?Why might young kids enjoy complex language like Shakespeare when adults find it challenging? Does it feel better to earn a million dollars or win a million dollars?
It's the Calm Before the Storm - Official Music Video. Venezuela, Michigan, Greenland, Ukraine, Iran (1)
What personal philosophy helps you decide when an effort is genuinely worthwhile?Why are Republicans and MAGA okay with a White House not only stealing another country's resources (invading Venezuela based around lies around drugs), but then having what amounts to a personal slush fund in Qatar? What if Jared Kushner is involved?
Are high IQ people really better at understanding others, or is emotional intelligence a separate skill?Why are many poor Americans so much more outspoken about making sure scions retain their assets, and maximize their profits, than they are about their own families having a comfortable life? Have you ever witnessed a dramatic change in someone's... See More »
America spends money to help every other country make progress but not the domestic poor.Marco Rubio at a senate hearing. Negotiations between Trump and Venezuela. America wastes so many resources everywhere in the world. But domestic issues? Barely a fraction as much. Food infrastructure no but limiting market access of China and... See More »
What are some tips for handling a difficult or intoxicated guest at a wedding without causing a scene?What did we fight WW2 for? Did we fight for democracy or against authoritarianism? Should Republicans take a look back at history to understand what "American" means? They seem to have forgotten. How important is it that U.S. Vice President JD Vance... See More »
Trump’s not the first US president to fall in love with war. History shows where this is goingIn his fresh intoxication with global conquest, Trump is following an established pattern – one that promises disaster. By Peter Beinart/The Guardian Sun 25 Jan 2026 09.00 EST To many observers, Donald Trump’s open bellicosity – his threats to... See More »
US military says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two peopleSince September, military has carried out more than 30 strikes against boats that it alleges smuggle drugs By Lauren Gambino and agencies/The Guardian Fri 23 Jan 2026 18.48 EST The US military said on Friday that it carried out a strike on a... See More »
Why Congress Can’t Claw Back War Powers From TrumpWSJ Jan-23-2026 In a dizzying three weeks on the world stage, President Trump deposed Venezuela’s leader, threatened its neighbors with military action, raised the specter of new strikes on Iran and ignited—then tamped down—a diplomatic crisis with... See More »
Leaked video shows Venezuela regime’s desperate struggle to control messageInterim leader Delcy Rodríguez told influencers of US threat to kill leaders if they did not cooperate after capture of Maduro. By Tiago Rogero South America correspondent/The Guardian Fri 23 Jan 2026 07.00 EST The communications minister holds a... See More »
How did you notice your inner state affecting your relationships?Is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggesting that Europe is funding Russia's war by allowing Taiwanese companies to contribute electronics to Russia's missile production? What's the craziest coding mistake you've made under pressure, and how... See More »
