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Progressives, Socialists, and Black/Palestinian Lives Matter

4 days ago4d

Posted by William_Mary

Washington’s IMF Stranglehold In the deeply undemocratic institution, the U.S. effectively holds a veto over any major changes and molds policies according to its whims. As a result, the IMF senior staff defers to any policy made by the U.S. ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

6 days ago6d

Posted by Marionville

BRINKSMANSHIP - Noun…the act or practice of pursuing a policy to the limits of safety before stopping to force a desired outcome, especially in politics “in any game of brinkmanship it’s possible that one side will collapse suddenly”. ...

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black/Palestinian Lives Matter

1 week ago1w

Posted by William_Mary

Socialism against oligarchy, fascism and war In the period of crisis the hegemony of the United States will operate more completely, more openly, and more ruthlessly than in the period of boom. The United States will seek to overcome and ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

1 week ago1w

Posted by Marionville

REPUDIATE. - Verb….1) refuse to accept something as good, true or reasonable; reject “he repudiated the policies associated with the previous administration”. Synonyms; reject, renounce, abandon, forswear. In Law: refuse to fulfill or...

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Trump Pinata

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by zeuser

Meanwhile, VRBO has asserted a strengthening of its DEI and inclusion policies and, from what I gather from the list of candidates to whom they have contributed, lean heavily progressive. Y'all know what to do.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

1 month ago1m

Posted by Marionville

TRENCHANT - Adjective…1) severe, expressing strong criticism or forceful opinions; vigorous or incisive in expression or style “the report made trenchant criticism of the housing policy”. 2) ( of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge ...

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Trump Pinata

1 month ago1m

Posted by Dave375

Tennessee is getting close to criminalizing legislative votes that oppose trump's immigration policy. It is not signed by their governor yet. This is absolutely fascism. Class E felony if they don't like the vote.

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Political Posts, Articles and Memes

1 month ago1m

Posted by Wrytyr

Because they have no thought for policy, only undoing what their "enemy" has accomplished not matter who it benefits.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 14Jan 14

Posted by Marionville

JINGOISM. - Noun…extreme patriotism, especially of aggressive or warlike foreign policy; an attitude of belligerent nationalism or a blind adherence to the rightness or virtue of one’s own nation, society, or group, simply because it’s your ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 13Jan 13

Posted by Marionville

INIMICAL - Adjective…1) tending to obstruct or harm; harmful or limiting “the policy was inimical to the country’s real interests”. Synonyms; injurious, harmful, detrimental, damaging. 2) unfriendly or hostile “an inimical enemy ...

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General Forum

Jan 3Jan 3

Posted by AlanCliffe

An Immodest Proposal When and if 45 and 45ism are finally defeated, which I doubt I will live to see, it seems to me that if there is afterward something like a Truth and Reconciliation Commission—well, make that Truth and Reconstruction; I don't ...

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black/Palestinian Lives Matter

Dec 30, 2024Dec 2024

Posted by William_Mary

Don't Deify Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter may have done good works out of office, but in power he fomented a series of domestic and foreign policy disasters. This, That or the Other Carter But Carter’s years as an ex-president should not mask ...

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Trump Pinata

Nov 12, 2024Nov 2024

Posted by EricJones

Susie Wiles-trumps chief of staff nominee-has stated "the clown car will not be pulling up to the white house". (his last stint he had an open door policy for his friends.) So now he's hiring them to positions of power in his cabinet and white house ...

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General & Hellos

Nov 2, 2024Nov 2024

Posted by Mooolah

Just returned from Bobartland. Looking at properties. I get back & there online I find the perfect property. Now I am on cortisol overload. A drink before noon. yelling a lot @ nobody. So I am now in the middle of real estate insanity. But this is ...

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General & Hellos

Oct 20, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by FrayedBear

Listen to Scott Ritter clearly analyse what will occur if Israel continues its psychopathic policies in Gaza, Lebanon & Iran. His observation regarding the USA made at about the 35 minute mark is the first time that I've heard an American express ...

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News & Links

Oct 17, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by 1patriot

Lockdown Queen Jacinda Ardern awarded damehood for brutal pandemic rule Outrage as former New Zealand PM is honoured for her draconian lockdown measures. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been awarded a damehood in...

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General & Hellos

Oct 17, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by Ryo1

This is scary. Nuclear Weapons The President's Sole Authority In the United States, the President alone has the authority to launch nuclear weapons. He has no requirement to consult with anyone about the decision. How did the U.S. ...

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Trump Pinata

Oct 17, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by zeuser

From a guy named David Laurence... Sorry for the rant, but it needs to be said. Let me see if I got this straight. Some of you have bitched and moaned for months about Kamala Harris saying that she didn't do enough interviews. She was hiding in her ...

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Politics

Oct 16, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTrump Super-PAC Sent Out Bogus Medicare Cancellation Notice to Scare Voters About Kamala Harris – Mother Jones

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Politics

Oct 16, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKOmarosa: Trump ‘dictated’ doctors’ letters about his medical history -- The Hill

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Politics

Oct 16, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKLiz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats -- The Hill

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News & Links

Oct 16, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKOhio district rescinds policy allowing religious indoctrination during school day -- Friendly Atheist

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black/Palestinian Lives Matter

Oct 13, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by William_Mary

Human and labour rights lawyer Dan Kovalik visits Donbass amid Russian advance Daniel Kovalik (born 1968) is an American human rights, labor rights lawyer and political activist. He previously taught International Human Rights at the University ...

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Politics

Oct 11, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by holykoolaid

LINKI Read Project 2025 so You Don’t Have To

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HARRIS / WALZ Fanatics

Oct 11, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by HippieChick58

Why historian who accurately predicts elections says October surprise is a 'myth' USA TODAY Sudiksha Kochi Updated October 10, 2024 at 11:16 AM WASHINGTON - Allan Lichtman, the historian who correctly predicted nine of the ten most ...

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News & Links

Oct 10, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by Flyingsaucesir

Trump's economic policies in the headlines: "More than 400 economists, former White House advisors endorse Harris, warn against Trump policy agenda" -- Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) "Trump's plan would add $4 trillion more to U.S. debt...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Oct 10, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by Marionville

LAISSEZ - FAIRE - Noun…the policy of leaving things to take their own course without interfering; allowing people to choose for themselves which actions to take in any given situation “he had a laissez-faire attitude to life”; ECONOMICS:...

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General & Hellos

Oct 9, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by FrayedBear

Russia in clarifying its policies on response to aggression to it makes it clear as to when it will use nuclear weapons. Will the USA comprehend or arrogantly continue its aggression around the world?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 3, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by pedigojr

People on this site, know how I feel about the science of population demographics. A new study is trying to deal with the adage: ”The rich get richer and the poor get children.” Another problem, of which we all know is that religion again rears...

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Out Of The Illusion

Oct 2, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by FrayedBear

Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant write an opinion piece on how western politians are no ...

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Politics

Oct 1, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKNYT endorses Harris as ‘the only choice’ for president -- Politico

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Political debate

Oct 1, 2024Oct 2024

Posted by callmedubious

it's bad, really bad: In the wake of the 2008 Financial Crisis, former chief economist of the IMF Simon Johnson warned that the same dysfunctional policies he saw in his basketcase banana republics had taken hold in the United States. Johnson ...

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Politics

Sep 29, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKFlake: Many conservative Republicans ‘just can’t support a candidate like’ Trump -- The Hill

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Politics

Sep 28, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKReport: Yet Another Example That JD Vance Used to Hate Donald Trump – Mother Jones

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Politics

Sep 27, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKHarris talks up McDonald's gig in criticizing Trump's economic plans -- NBC News

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Politics

Sep 27, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKIndependent journalist publishes Trump campaign document hacked by Iran despite election interference concerns -- NBC News

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Politics

Sep 27, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKAn “American Iron Dome”: Perhaps the Most Ridiculous Trump Idea Yet – Mother Jones

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Politics

Sep 27, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKEmhoff: Trump not disavowing Robinson is ‘shameful’ -- The Hill

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News & Links

Sep 25, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKFBI reports increase in anti-LGBTQ hate crimes -- The Hill

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General & Hellos

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by FrayedBear

I was delighted just now to watch this video of an odious interviewer have each of his utterances soundly refuted or questioned by an erudite eloquent interviewee. Give your day a wonderful enlightening lift and watch this ten minute edited & ...

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Feline Fanatics

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by FrayedBear

I debated with myself long & hard as to posting this here or in the "General & Hello" slot. In the end I decided this group having a much smaller membership would take second posting. I hope that you enjoy this 10 minute video that I liken to a cat ...

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Animal Mania

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by vocaloldfart

LINK- YouTube5-Meter Megamouth Shark Meets Human In Video Of Rare Wildlife Encounter

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News & Links

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by Ryo1

One lion farmer in South Africa defends his business, saying that there is no difference between lion farming and cattle farming; they are both for commercial purposes; the former for entertainment and the latter for meat. Does he have a point? ...

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Politics

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTrump's 10% credit card interest cap could hurt borrowers, experts say: 'Access to credit would dry up' -- NBC News

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News & Links

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKEven Solar Energy’s Biggest Fans Are Underestimating It – Mother Jones

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Politics

Sep 24, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTrump 'policy incoherence' defies efforts at candidate comparisons - YouTube

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News & Links

Sep 21, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by Ryo1

Uh-oh. He's in real trouble now. Petition launched to oust Sir Keir Starmer, the new UK prime minister, almost reaches its goal Rules: Petition Parliament and the government Create or sign a petition that asks for a change to...

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News & Links

Sep 21, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKA dramatic rise in pregnant women dying in Texas after abortion ban -- NBC News

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News & Links

Sep 21, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKAfter Satanic event at Iowa courthouse, local leaders want to change the rules (again) -- Friendly Atheist

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Posts

Sep 20, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by SpikeTalon

The following article from Axios, a known left-leaning media source, put the number of interviews and press conferences done by Harris/Walz/Trump/Vance since late July into proper context. The results would indicate that the Harris-Walz ticket is on ...

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Politics

Sep 19, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKJD Vance Attacked by Residents In Hometown Newspaper: 'Nightmare' - Newsweek

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News & Links

Sep 19, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKThis Little-Noticed Project 2025 Provision Could Supercharge Wealth Inequality – Mother Jones

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Politics

Sep 19, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by snytiger6

LINKDemocrats seek public’s help in learning about Project 2025 launch plan -- The Hill

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Environment, Ecology and Sustainability

Sep 17, 2024Sep 2024

Posted by pedigojr

I have been harping on this for some time yet few understand or are even paying attention. However, as usual, this seems strictly a woman’s issue and so the world need not bother. September 13 marks thirty years ...