Crazy week. Not just news, but personal aspects as well. As Friday ends, I find myself remembering a phrase both of my parents (RIP) instilled in me: "In blessings from God, and in evil from ourselves". Apparently this is true across multiple religions. Thoughts?

How many people think it is time for BlueSky to reveal where people are located as well. I think it would really help the quality of this platform. @support.bsky.team

Word of the Day: Contemplation An action of sitting alone for a period of time and thoughtfully considering the FACTS and events around you. No social media, no chitchat, just you and your brain power.

When @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social wins NYC mayoral race, & "Socialism" becomes the boogieman, remember the deal listed below. One of many where the US government is seizing sources of production. That is not socialism. Trump is practicing straight up COMMUNISM. www.nirs.org/trumps-westi...

Only in America would a person spend 100s or 1000s over years on a pet rather than adopt a child or feed the poor. We really do live in the end of times.

The reason I love MeidasTouch is cause they explain. While like many, I have little trust in SCOTUS, I want to believe that Leonard Leo (ugh) who helped put them there is an advocate of free trade (so are their daddies). So, is this the first break? Or spin coming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6oA...

Hi All. CAUTION: Amazon Prime continued charging me even after I suspended my account.. I only found that out when i was checking my bank statement. After that, I removed my card information and there was no way to contact amazon for a refund. Disgusting corporate practice.

Hmm. Wonder how much of this is due to Netanyahu www.visualcapitalist.com/survey-what-...

As the day closes with all of ... Whatever today was.. I am remembering a saying my parents drilled into us: "In blessings from God, and in evil from ourselves" And that is the epitome of the current administration. They are the evil destroying our blessings.

I promised my self not get riled but seriously, @cnn.com writer published an article, that after reading makes me wonder HOW IGNORANT ARE JOURNALISTS THESE DAYS WHEN THEY DO NOT REALIZE THAT IT TAKES 60 IN THE SENATE AND GOP DID NOT WANT REFORMS. Get educated. www.cnn.com/2025/06/17/p...

We are at the Tipping Point and the GOP Senators and House members are AWOL. God Help America! After that, they will have no say in what comes next. And the blood and suffering will be at their hands

Just for Context. Last year, President Biden. 20mins vs 57. Focus vs. Rambling. Don't know how to attach Pres. Trump's but. Seriously? www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXKL... www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSR0...

A simple view of trade deficit is that we want/demand/buy more of another country's products than ours. What tariffs are tool for is curbing your demand. Yet, do not expect them to be made here. Most of them cannot be grown/manufactured/produced/extracted here. So. Economies of scarcity rule.

Anyone know what Urban Agri is? Whether you live in a city or on your own little piece of heaven, start researching. In the days to come, get to know your neighbors, grow a green thumb, experiment. It's gonna get ugly

For 90% of the world, they know how to deal with dictatorship. They know, government will not help, but exacerbate the situation. For that, they form communities. Deal and help each other waiting for the time to stand up. America is at the beginning. Will Americans stand up?

If you don't understand the plan, then you have been navel gazing for the past 20 years, or you are just coming of age and think you can benefit from it. It is to make Americans accept and live at the standards of a 3rd world nation for service to companies. That is Citizens United in a nutshell

I made a promise to myself for 2025. No more online buying of things I can get locally, or even from my nearest large box stores. No more thinking that cheaper is better. I have suspended Amazon Prime, and am NEVER shopping online again. Garbage has been experience. Wasted time and resources.

Lazy Saturday Evening. Turned on TV & watched the Magnificent Seven. True or not, 2 facts traverse time: 1. Greed =oppression of others 2. To beat it, people from all walks of life have to come together. As the age of US Oligarchical exploitation commences, it would be good to keep that in mind

Happy New Year Everyone. May 2025 be better than what we all expect. And a Throw back pick for all who remember.

If the GOP really wants to run the country like a business, then they need an education on 1. sources of revenue (taxes), 2. costs (the role of government in safeguarding it's citizenry), 3. prepaid programs (SS, medicare/medicaid, VA benefits, etc) 4. Expertise 5. Waste elimination

When an embryo dictates medical treatment, 2 things are sure: 1. Women WILL die. 2. Pregnancies WILL decline, reducing the birth rate further. By killing the mother, or rendering her infertile. Well! Fanatical legislative control always has consequences. www.propublica.org/article/abor...

I have a technical question? If in the new Congress on the 1st vote Hakeem Jefferies wins, does he become speaker? For reference, 215D and 217R, votes to become speaker, 217. So, if 5 Rs vote present, does this reduce the number of votes to 215 for a win?

Will the 21st 119 congress be like that of Julius Caesar, who tried to nullify their power or will they withstand the pressure, as he did not succeed. (Self own. May have my Caesars confused, but history is truly rhyming here)

After several days of thought, I decided to totally get of X and deactivated my account there. It was getting too toxic. But am loving Bluesky.

I know everyone is up in arms about the Hunter Biden pardon. But people, GROW UP. All President Biden is doing is protecting his surviving son from the Avalanche ahead. Seriously! where is the outrage of a pardoned criminal getting an Ambassadorship. GTFU and STOP NAVEL GAZING