I’m going to say out loud what I’ve been wondering about. Why aren’t the Republicans more worried than they appear to be? If they are predicted to lose the midterms, why are they still so unabashedly loyal to the guy who is causing their downfall?

Thanks to Trump and his merry band of money-grubbing misfits, many countries, like the UAE, are beginning to realize that U.S. bases are a liability. They no longer need U.S. protection and are considering closing our bases and cutting off our access to critical areas of the world.

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” A lot of Iran’s offensive and defensive capability has been destroyed but thanks in part to our stable genius, Trump, they’ve discovered a whole new weapon in their arsenal: Control of the Strait of Hormuz.

My heart goes out to the victims and families and all the people affected by the tragedy in Shreveport, LA yesterday. I am heartbroken for all of you.

Video of U.S. ship firing on Iranian tanker. apnews.com/video/us-sei...

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s probably trump manipulating the market.

Trump’s fight with the Pope is a distraction from: The Epstein files; Trump’s declining mental and physical health.

I think that most of us suspect Trump is behind this wartime insider trading. If we could get our hands on one piece of solid evidence it just might be enough to bring him down.

Trump is changing his stories today so often that even MAGA media can’t keep up with him. Most sane people would raise their eyebrows and say, “This nut has no idea what he’s doing!”

U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz www.npr.org/2026/04/19/n...

Insider Trading www.bbc.com/news/article...

NEW: UAE scholar Abdulkhaleq Abdulla says the UAE no longer needs U.S. protection, calling American bases a “burden, not a strategic asset” and suggesting they should be closed. The United States’ standing in the region has been obliterated.

There are some rumors (and right now that’s all they are) about employees at local CBS affiliate stations being fired for mentioning things that the new CBS management or Trump’s FCC frown on. Things like climate change, criticism of Musk and Trump, etc.

This stock trading right before trump makes one of his grand ‘peace in the gulf’ proclamations is such a transparent con that IMO anyone who believes it is a coincidence is deceiving themselves. Trump and his people have found another way to fleece all of us.

Everyone is welcome to follow me and read what I post and share but if you are just looking for one more follower to pad your numbers without sharing anything of yourself, I probably won’t be following you back.

Anyone who doesn’t believe that Larry & David Ellison are as dangerous to the United States as Trump and the GOP, is seriously deceiving themselves. The Ellisons are major Trump supporters armed with billions they’re using to try to control the media. The only language they understand is control.

What are the signs of a sociopath‽‽

Once again trump claims victory over Iran (actually seven times in one day) and of course the stock market goes crazy. Then a few hours later we learn he was lying. Doesn’t take a degree in economics to see a pattern.

I still think U.S. citizens should take a national vote of confidence/no confidence with regard to Trump whether it’s official or not.

A Federal government that settles with a sitting President for a monetary fund, should be an automatic impeachable offense!

Well, trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz was completely open certainly didn’t age well. In less than a day after bragging of his success, Iran has fired on ships in the Strait. Well played, Mr. President. Well played. 🙄

This administration definitely has a severe drinking problem. How embarrassing.

Kash Patel’s colleagues are alarmed by what they say is erratic behavior and excessive drinking—and it could cost him his job, Sarah Fitzpatrick with Atlantic reports.

The grift never ends. Most corrupt regime in history

That the president of the United States is personally looting the treasury to the tune of literally billions of dollars and that he is not being immediately removed from office and tried for high crimes against this country is a devastating indictment of every part of our political system!

According to Axios, Reuters, et al Trump evidently told the press that Israel was “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon but sources in Israel claim Trump didn’t bother telling them.

Trump changes his Strait of Hormuz and Iran peace plan story more often than my sister changes my month-old nephew’s diapers.

I don’t think it takes a degree in well, anything, to see that our stable genius’ claims of an open Strait of Hormuz today are about as bogus as Hegseth’s knowledge of scripture.

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Yet another criminal act to prosecute as soon as we regain both sides of Congress.

“We got our first demand. Iran has agreed to completely open the Strait of Hormuz for business and full passage, so we’re blockading it. Praise be to Allah.” — Senile Satan

Tell me if I’m wrong but if people can go to prison for lying to Congress, then shouldn’t members of Congress go to prison for lying to the people?

Does anyone care what Sean Hannity had to say about the Pope? I didn’t think so.

Okay, this is rich. Trump criticized the DoorDash delivery by grandmother Simmons as, “being a little tacky.” Trump, everything you do is tacky !

Let me see if I have this right. Per AP, Trump & Iran both claim that the Strat of Hormuz are open to commercial traffic. At the same time Trump boasts that the U.S. blockade will remain in place till Iran reaches a deal to end the war. And, of course, this all hinges on Israel playing nice. 🙄🤷‍♂️🤯

Don’t wait. Start reminding people now to vote in the midterms (primaries and general elections) as soon as they are eligible.

Is this really what our service people are receiving for nourishment aboard U.S. Navy ships in the Middle East?The photo and stories by Meidas Touch and USA Today tell a disturbing story of food shortages for our sailors. I was unable to verify if THIS photo is legit, but the stories seem credible.

Temporary Squeaker Mike is so dumb it hurts.

When the Pope speaks the world listens When trump speaks the world laughs.

Results are in. Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the New Jersey special election for the U.S. House seat in the 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway! The AP called the race for Mejia just minutes after polls closed. This narrows the GOP majority that much more!

I was sad this morning. Bluesky was down and IT was still taking up oxygen.

While death and destruction rained down on Iran during the war’s first month, the world’s 100 biggest oil and gas companies brought in an extra $30 million per HOUR in windfall profits. Yes, $30 million per HOUR. All because of the deadly and reckless decision making of one man.

California’s low-polling Dems need to put California first and w/draw from the Governor’s race before they draw so many votes from the leaders that the top 2 vote getters are Republicans.

The GOP candidates are in position to be the only names on the ballot for CA Governor. The top 2 vote getters are the only ones moving on. Unless some of these low-polling Dems don’t put their egos aside & drop out soon, CA will have a Republican Governor. (Emerson Poll: 4/14-4/15) A pity.

Many European nations are claiming they only have about 6 weeks of jet fuel left. Now I wonder whose fault that might be?

Video footage of the Puget Sound #Waterspout that occurred this afternoon at ~3pm PDT (15 Apr 2026) about 3mi/5km W of #Magnolia #WA to the NW of downtown #Seattle WA! H/T: 🎥 BadAssBitch /Reddit #WAwx

BREAKING: We just won our antitrust trial against LiveNation and Ticketmaster. Live Nation has raked in billions in profits from an illegal monopoly that coerces venues, restricts artists, and exploits fans. This is a massive win in the fight for fairness for local venues, artists, and fans.

Mark Rufalo warns Congress against the Paramount-WBD merger: "You don't have to watch 'Citizen Kane' or read '1984' to understand that the concentrated oligarchic control this merger represents is a threat to a free press, an informed populace & democracy itself." www.youtube.com/live/xETe83T...