David McLaughlin
@dmclaughlin711.bsky.social
I have spent most of my life overseas and really saddened by the polarization and hate that is now so prevalent in the US. This does not bode well for how we respond to many of the global challenges.
Canada is the only non EU member of SAFE. This is an EU organization to finance EU’s obligations to NATO thru EU based industries. This is important as shows these countries are reducing reliance on US industry and EU willing to accept Canada, but declined to accept UK. Trump has said nothing.
February 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Canada is the only non EU member of SAFE. This is an EU organization to finance EU’s obligations to NATO thru EU based industries. This is important as shows these countries are reducing reliance on US industry and EU willing to accept Canada, but declined to accept UK. Trump has said nothing.
In those places where we have lots of cold ICE, everyone should bundle up with masks and gloves.
February 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
In those places where we have lots of cold ICE, everyone should bundle up with masks and gloves.
Just a thought….the GOP is trying to figure out how to punish their members that voted with the democrats. My suggestion is they switch parties end this nightmare right now. GOP members who have decided not to run have nothing to lose, but can at least say they did something to save our democracy.
February 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Just a thought….the GOP is trying to figure out how to punish their members that voted with the democrats. My suggestion is they switch parties end this nightmare right now. GOP members who have decided not to run have nothing to lose, but can at least say they did something to save our democracy.
Why is ICE complaining about restrictions on their presence at elementary schools. They aren’t the “worst of the worst.”
February 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Why is ICE complaining about restrictions on their presence at elementary schools. They aren’t the “worst of the worst.”
This whole debate on DHS and ICE going after the “worst of the worst” with regards to ICE’s justification could be settled really easily. Since the want to be so transparent, publish a list of detainees profiling them by gender, race, age, and criminal record. Children separate category.
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
This whole debate on DHS and ICE going after the “worst of the worst” with regards to ICE’s justification could be settled really easily. Since the want to be so transparent, publish a list of detainees profiling them by gender, race, age, and criminal record. Children separate category.
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/h...
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/h...
Thank God they solved this problem…..what them so long?
Calibri font is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's war on diversity and inclusion
Calibri font is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's war on diversity and inclusion
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank God they solved this problem…..what them so long?
Calibri font is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's war on diversity and inclusion
Calibri font is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's war on diversity and inclusion
Tuberville breaks with Trump on major issue for Alabama: ‘We’re not changing’
Major issue….hope they can settle this before the midterms.
Major issue….hope they can settle this before the midterms.
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Tuberville breaks with Trump on major issue for Alabama: ‘We’re not changing’
Major issue….hope they can settle this before the midterms.
Major issue….hope they can settle this before the midterms.
So which corporations pledged to donate to the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and how much did they donate? We all deserve to know the details of their involvement in this historical tragedy. They were enablers in this complete fiasco.
October 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
So which corporations pledged to donate to the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and how much did they donate? We all deserve to know the details of their involvement in this historical tragedy. They were enablers in this complete fiasco.
We need to realize that we are in the midst of a takeover and the silence of the GOP and their lack of a spine has been the Trojan Horse. Folks….it’s happening.
October 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We need to realize that we are in the midst of a takeover and the silence of the GOP and their lack of a spine has been the Trojan Horse. Folks….it’s happening.
Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina
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September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
Without China trade, American soybean farmers are left with limited options to sell their grain. So Trump bailed out Argentina’s economy this week, Arg then dropped its export taxes on soybeans so they could sell them to China…subsidized by Trumps aid. US farmers just got screwed.
September 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Without China trade, American soybean farmers are left with limited options to sell their grain. So Trump bailed out Argentina’s economy this week, Arg then dropped its export taxes on soybeans so they could sell them to China…subsidized by Trumps aid. US farmers just got screwed.
Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...
Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash
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September 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...
If we’ve learned anything in the last year is that when given a choice, major law firms and media companies will chose money over our freedoms and constitution. They exist because of our freedoms and constitution. How pathetic.
September 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If we’ve learned anything in the last year is that when given a choice, major law firms and media companies will chose money over our freedoms and constitution. They exist because of our freedoms and constitution. How pathetic.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and wraps themselves up in the flag." ~Molly Ivins
August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and wraps themselves up in the flag." ~Molly Ivins
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I don’t get this. So Trump imposes 50% tariffs on India because they are buying Russian oil. At the same time Exxon is negotiating a return to Russia as Trump wants a “ deal.” Punish India for buying Russia’s oil, while we get paid to help Russia. Go figure.
I don’t get this. So Trump imposes 50% tariffs on India because they are buying Russian oil. At the same time Exxon is negotiating a return to Russia as Trump wants a “ deal.” Punish India for buying Russia’s oil, while we get paid to help Russia. Go figure.
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August 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I don’t get this. So Trump imposes 50% tariffs on India because they are buying Russian oil. At the same time Exxon is negotiating a return to Russia as Trump wants a “ deal.” Punish India for buying Russia’s oil, while we get paid to help Russia. Go figure.
I don’t get this. So Trump imposes 50% tariffs on India because they are buying Russian oil. At the same time Exxon is negotiating a return to Russia as Trump wants a “ deal.” Punish India for buying Russia’s oil, while we get paid to help Russia. Go figure.
Watching the tariff wars, I suspect China is going to force Trump to completely back peddle his entire approach on tariffs and holding countries hostage, which has huge political implications for Trump. He started it, and he lost it.
April 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Watching the tariff wars, I suspect China is going to force Trump to completely back peddle his entire approach on tariffs and holding countries hostage, which has huge political implications for Trump. He started it, and he lost it.
The story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is haunting. Illegaly deported to America's Gulag, (El Salvador) and Trump Admin admits it was mistake, but says it can't do anything to bring him back. El Salvador imports alot of coffee and clothes to the US... A lot of US Brands source from there.....
April 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is haunting. Illegaly deported to America's Gulag, (El Salvador) and Trump Admin admits it was mistake, but says it can't do anything to bring him back. El Salvador imports alot of coffee and clothes to the US... A lot of US Brands source from there.....
As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
Way to go MAGA!!!
Way to go MAGA!!!
February 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
Way to go MAGA!!!
Way to go MAGA!!!
Looks like Musk has started a takeover of our government. Some countries would call this a coup……he isn’t elected and foreign born. WTF?
February 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Looks like Musk has started a takeover of our government. Some countries would call this a coup……he isn’t elected and foreign born. WTF?
Where’s the outrage?
February 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Where’s the outrage?