Trump thinks trampling on impotent Venezuela, arresting Maduro and wife makes him presidential, full of US power. I'll be interested in the polls. Do Evangelicals still agree w/ him? Does rural MAGA think stealing a poor country's wealth is a legitimate exercise of US might?

Due to the kerfuffle walking back NYC’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, I found their definition and, among others, this example: "Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations."

So the US attacks another country, but the residents who paid for the attack aren't allowed to hear the details because the information is 'classified?' The Venezuelans know- they suffered the attack. Evidently no one but me understands this is not only wrong, but also dangerous.

Is Trump trying to say we only support Judaism and Christianity? Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, agnostics and others are not under the US umbrella? Sad, silly country.

Bari Weiss. Everything odious about today's media landscape. A US Jew who thinks Israel is her true home. A conservative who made her fame bones by talking MAGA, before it was cool. Did no one see her censorious, emotional nature before she pissed on American MSM?

Misdiagnosed schizophrenia? 14 times in rehab should have been a tip off- certainly Rob and his wife had enough money to hire excellent psychiatrists. One of my immediate family members was cursed w/ this brain chemical imbalance. There is treatment-but treating only a symptom is wrong.

Though I love multiple Imamura films, Intentions of Murder remains my favorite, along w/ Vengeance Is Mine. Two extraordinary films which anticipate the cultural identity crisis ironically confronting Western societies in the 21st century.

We have a flawed method of exposing information which belongs to the taxpayer. It protects those in power from responsibility. The people who have the most to hide make the rules determining what should be public and what should be hidden. Information belongs to the taxpayer, not the president.

The absurdity of drug laws is only apparent to those who think society has a vote on personal decisions. Should I be able to pee in my backyard? Am I allowed to bankrupt myself gambling? Can I keep society out of my incredibly important and personal decisions?

Decided to stop posting to 'Following' or 'Filmsky.' ITF I'll only post to 'mutuals.' Either BS has generally poor response rates, or my posts are just uninteresting doesn't really matter. ITF, I'll only speak to those who've shown interest. I'm always available to kick the ball around any subject.

Misdiagnosed schizophrenia? 14 times in rehab should have been a tip off- certainly Rob and his wife had enough money to hire excellent psychiatrists. One of my immediate family members was cursed w/ this brain chemical imbalance. There is treatment-but treating only a symptom is wrong.

#Arsenal Arsenal has a good squad, and the many injuries haven't hurt them as much as they could have. But the constant shift of regular players has hurt their cohesion, slowed down their game, and hindered their quickness in attack.

The release of the Epstein docs illustrates the absurdity of our secrecy/classification policy. The work should not be done by a tendentious crew of lawyers. All secrecy/classification documents should be released to the public unless the government requests reviews by an independent public body.

The Washington Post just found out-sterling investigative journalism, WAPO clowns.

900 billion in defense spending for 2026. How many lives will that save? If that 900 billion were spent on universal healthcare, how many lives would that save?

I see another billionaire, Michael Dell, wants to pitch to help Trump's saving plan for children. Along with most US billionaires, he's using money he should have paid in taxes to claim altruism. The rich use their money to force the GOP to cut their taxes, then act beneficent w/ our money.

Neither the public nor the Blue Sky subscribers seem to care about archaic, anti-taxpayer rules in the House, we who are paying for this investigation, can not see the Jack Smith testimony. Reform is needed to prevent the party in power from excluding the public from information it deserves.

The debate over the public's right to see the footage of the second strike featuring 2 survivors reminds me we need a larger public discussion on how to handle the public's right to know vs necessary military secrecy. We handle this exactly opposite of the best and most efficient way to handle it.

I wonder which businessmen are more deleterious to US democracy: Those that financed the nomination John Roberts to SCOTUS, or those that that see an opportunity to make money on selling cocaine to Americans. I wouldn't characterize either as 'terrorists.'

The universal replacement of 'Man,' the evocative 'Dude,' should be thrown on the compost pile of time to the accompany of late 60s, early 70s radio rock. Move on, please.

Over the last 45 years we have seen plutocrats pack SCOTUS, buy the WH and the Senate, and destroy our jointly held environment. Like a football team who refuses to fire it's coach after many losing seasons, Democratic leadership remains ineffective. New strategy and leadership is needed.

Would appreciate hearing from other thoughtful hedonists on whether all moral considerations end w/ our death or not? Made relevant by climate change and its pressure on current actions, even though most hedonists will be dead by time its worst effects will hit their lives.

Given a cursory look at the groups in this new 48 team World Cup, it appears the real WC doesn't start until after the group stage. Once down to 24 teams, it will become interesting, but not before. Unlike previous Cups.

The Epstein file debate should be the perfect opening issue for Democrats to use on reform of control over public information. As it is now, whichever party is in control of the government is in control of information belonging to the taxpayer. Today the public has to sue 1/2

Without Precedent by Lisa Graves is an important book. It's points documented and it's prose concise, this is a great historical product. For years I've believed Roberts wants to inflict his conservative Catholic beliefs on to you, while tamping down your logical beliefs. Graves exposes Roberts.

Picking just one person to call 'embarrassing' in this administration is hard. Will our country survive this descent into absurdity? Not in my lifetime.

Nothing is more indicative of the failure of US implemented capitalism than the HC industry. Wasteful imbalance of treatment, high administrative cost, absurd special care cost, and no universal coverage. Nancy Pelosi's partnership w/ the insurance industry hurt us and she's called an 'Emeritus.'

Not in favor of this, nor of the usage fees in general for US citizens who have already paid via taxes. Another plutocratic regressive tax hustle. Don't make billionaires pay their fair share, make 'fuirners' pay a little more. Life under plutocrats: Penny wise, pound foolish.

I've never liked or supported AG Bondi, but she's no longer just embarrassing herself. Her steadfast adherence to Trump's vision of an AG's role has become an American embarrassment.

The 'It's a Good Life' Twilight Zone episode w/ 6yo kid who has extraordinary power to torture or evaporate others really is an exceedingly apt description of our President.

I'm sure US Evangelicals and conservative Catholics won't read this article. First, it came from a foreign country, and secondly they don't have the patience or mental discipline for long thoughtful articles.

Did any world journalist boycott the presser w/ the man responsible for a journalist's death? Two nepo babies have a press conference, one a killer and the other a pedophile, and world media folk smile, treat them both as worthy of exaltation. I've lived too long on this rotten orb.

#filmsky Why are actor's eye pupils so large in close ups? Do they get them something to dilate the eyes before the scene? Otherwise, w/ the lights, they should look constricted.

Chief Justice Roberts has protected Trump, but he hasn't protected Bondi or Blanche. Democrats should be focused on promising they will prosecute them when in power. Maybe that's a bad strategy for taking back our DOJ, but better than anything Dems are currently doing.

One of the wrongs of the US judicial system that irks me no end is the failure to find people personally responsible for illegal official acts. Now that Roberts has immunized Trump from responsibility, all carrying out his desires are likewise immunized. It's absurd Roberts is a chief Justice.

#filmsky The worst thing about a generally good Netflix series, 'The Beast in Me' is Claire Danes frenetic acting. I think she picked it up an an expressional shortcut in 'Homeland.' Actors, like other creatives, need to know when they're being repetitive, and need to retire.

#filmsky The worst thing about a generally good Netflix series, 'The Beast in Me' is Claire Danes frenetic acting. I think she picked it up an an expressional shortcut in 'Homeland.' Actors, like other creatives, need to know when they're being repetitive, and need to retire.

#usmnt Arfsten, Roldan, and Miles Robinson? We're not even trying.

50% of the GOP voting block are Evangelicals. You decide why the most benighted Americans choose to support embedded money in its quest to control America with its money. But the least you can do is stop treating these troubled Americans as 'special' children. These drop outs don't deserve respect.

When Democrats allow vested interests to contribute they are saying they don't want UHC, a wealth tax, an Israel w/o apartheid, higher taxes on the rich, etc. Donors will quickly quash those desires with a splash of cash.

I'm sure men fall in love w/ pretty actresses every day. A warning that will surely not be heeded. You're only falling in love with character w/ a pretty face. Even if you can touch and kiss her.

US citizens should blame Pelosi for our lack of UHC. She took millions from health insurance providers to stop it. Those who dislike Israeli's apartheid actions and brutal behavior toward Palestinians can blame Schumer being on Israeli advocacy's bribe list. The right has colonized Dem leadership.

Why would Supreme Court Justice Jackson issue an order pausing the requirement to distribute full SNAP payments until the appeals court rules on whether to issue a more lasting pause?

Missed my basketball game last night because my provider, YouTube, is in a dispute w/ ESPN. When I had U-verse this kind of thing happened several times. It shouldn't be possible for customers to be hurt by this kind of dispute.

Rap had a good, long run, looks like it's done now. We're ready for real street stories.

Where is Democratic leadership? Why aren't they excoriating GOP legislators for giving themselves an almost a two month paid vacation? This is inexcusable.

I hope Fourth Great Awakening Evangelicals are paying close attention to the hypocrisy of the crucifix wearing bottle blondes hyping and lying for the President. No one can save their soul or experience redemption by acting as shills for an unethical authoritarian.

Does our biased SCOTUS realize how much they are costing the US taxpayer? Since Trump will not be satisfied until SCOTUS rules on any issue, every issue is always appealed eventually to the biased court.

How long before a new Kyrsten Sinema shows up? A heavily bribed Democrat willing to exchange their integrity for untraceable bitcoins? Pelosi tanked UHC for insurance money, Chuck Schumer for Israeli advocacy cash. How can anyone trust embedded Democrats? Be on the look out.