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If they would just give me $38B I can guarantee you the strategic returns would be no less bad
It’s not that the war cost $38 billion, it’s that the war has been a disaster
September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
If they would just give me $38B I can guarantee you the strategic returns would be no less bad
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NOT TO BE CONTROVERSIAL, but are we boycotting the Patriots and all shows at Gillette Stadium as hard as we are boycotting Ed Sheeran???
Because Robert Kraft deserves the heat about 100x as much, even if Ed is being a little dick bitch for letting him dictate things.
Because Robert Kraft deserves the heat about 100x as much, even if Ed is being a little dick bitch for letting him dictate things.
September 17, 2026 at 5:23 AM
NOT TO BE CONTROVERSIAL, but are we boycotting the Patriots and all shows at Gillette Stadium as hard as we are boycotting Ed Sheeran???
Because Robert Kraft deserves the heat about 100x as much, even if Ed is being a little dick bitch for letting him dictate things.
Because Robert Kraft deserves the heat about 100x as much, even if Ed is being a little dick bitch for letting him dictate things.
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it makes me feel bad sometimes to realize that an entire generation of americans politically came of age in 2016 and have known nothing except this
September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
it makes me feel bad sometimes to realize that an entire generation of americans politically came of age in 2016 and have known nothing except this
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🚨NEWS: U.N.-backed investigators say they found “reasonable grounds” to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including one on a school in Minab. apnews.com/article/un-h...
September 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🚨NEWS: U.N.-backed investigators say they found “reasonable grounds” to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including one on a school in Minab. apnews.com/article/un-h...
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Family of Tierra Walker—Who Died After Being Denied Abortion Care—Sues Texas AG Ken Paxton
- officials imposed a merciless blanket prohibition on abortion that intimidates doctors into inaction: lawsuit. “Too many pregnant Texans have died preventable deaths
www.commondreams.org/news/abortio...
- officials imposed a merciless blanket prohibition on abortion that intimidates doctors into inaction: lawsuit. “Too many pregnant Texans have died preventable deaths
www.commondreams.org/news/abortio...
Family of Tierra Walker—Who Died After Being Denied Abortion Care—Sues Texas AG Ken Paxton | Common Dreams
The family of Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas officials and doctors over her "preventable death" linked to the state's abortion ban—the first case of its kind.
www.commondreams.org
September 17, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Family of Tierra Walker—Who Died After Being Denied Abortion Care—Sues Texas AG Ken Paxton
- officials imposed a merciless blanket prohibition on abortion that intimidates doctors into inaction: lawsuit. “Too many pregnant Texans have died preventable deaths
www.commondreams.org/news/abortio...
- officials imposed a merciless blanket prohibition on abortion that intimidates doctors into inaction: lawsuit. “Too many pregnant Texans have died preventable deaths
www.commondreams.org/news/abortio...
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 Together
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Village for
Brothers and Sisters
Palmdale, California
Christian Bale and Company have finished building a townhouse community that will provide homes for 12 foster care families with large sibling groups.
Thank you 🙏
Christian Bale 💕 
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Village for
Brothers and Sisters
Palmdale, California
Christian Bale and Company have finished building a townhouse community that will provide homes for 12 foster care families with large sibling groups.
Thank you 🙏
Christian Bale 💕 
September 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
 Together
👧👦🏻👦🏻👶
Village for
Brothers and Sisters
Palmdale, California
Christian Bale and Company have finished building a townhouse community that will provide homes for 12 foster care families with large sibling groups.
Thank you 🙏
Christian Bale 💕 
👧👦🏻👦🏻👶
Village for
Brothers and Sisters
Palmdale, California
Christian Bale and Company have finished building a townhouse community that will provide homes for 12 foster care families with large sibling groups.
Thank you 🙏
Christian Bale 💕 
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From last year. A good history lesson.
September 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
From last year. A good history lesson.
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HHS wants to relax regulations on human subject research (The Common Rule). For example, they want to redefine “undue influence” on vulnerable human research subjects (children, prisoners, disabled, culturally disadvantaged). 1/
September 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM
HHS wants to relax regulations on human subject research (The Common Rule). For example, they want to redefine “undue influence” on vulnerable human research subjects (children, prisoners, disabled, culturally disadvantaged). 1/
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Do you have any idea how much better things would be right now if Kamala and Tim were in the White House? What if we had elected Al Gore? Hillary Clinton? America needs some soul-searching.
September 17, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Do you have any idea how much better things would be right now if Kamala and Tim were in the White House? What if we had elected Al Gore? Hillary Clinton? America needs some soul-searching.
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New in PN: Retire in peace
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
Retire in peace
McConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go.
www.publicnotice.co
September 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
New in PN: Retire in peace
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
"McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"
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The Constitution is a promise that has never once kept itself. Though it waits, every generation, to find out whether the people living under it will.
It’s our turn to answer. And I refuse to believe we’re going to be the generation that went quiet. (Link below)
It’s our turn to answer. And I refuse to believe we’re going to be the generation that went quiet. (Link below)
September 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The Constitution is a promise that has never once kept itself. Though it waits, every generation, to find out whether the people living under it will.
It’s our turn to answer. And I refuse to believe we’re going to be the generation that went quiet. (Link below)
It’s our turn to answer. And I refuse to believe we’re going to be the generation that went quiet. (Link below)
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A minor detail is missing from the headline.
September 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM
A minor detail is missing from the headline.
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The Ukrainian military is one of the most innovative fighting forces on earth, and its people are even more remarkable. That's exactly why our commitment to them matters more than ever.
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
September 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The Ukrainian military is one of the most innovative fighting forces on earth, and its people are even more remarkable. That's exactly why our commitment to them matters more than ever.
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
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I just know Bob is designing rhinestone outfits for Dolly in heaven.
Rest in peace king. One of one.
www.out.com/bob-mackie-d...
Rest in peace king. One of one.
www.out.com/bob-mackie-d...
Bob Mackie, famous gay fashion and costume designer, dies at 87
Legendary designer Bob Mackie, who dressed everyone from Cher to Elton John, has died.
www.out.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I just know Bob is designing rhinestone outfits for Dolly in heaven.
Rest in peace king. One of one.
www.out.com/bob-mackie-d...
Rest in peace king. One of one.
www.out.com/bob-mackie-d...
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Your periodic reminder that crypto is a Ponzi scheme
Crypto’s political clout meets resistance on the left
Crypto’s political clout meets resistance on the left
A group of Senate Democrats is considering voting for an industry-friendly crypto bill. The left could make that painful.
dlvr.it
September 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Your periodic reminder that crypto is a Ponzi scheme
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Donald Trump attended 1 NBA finals game, rooting for the Knicks. It was the only game the Knicks lost.
Donald Trump signed the helmets of the Dallas Cowboys. The favored Cowboys lost.
Donald Trump signed the helmets of the Dallas Cowboys. The favored Cowboys lost.
September 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Donald Trump attended 1 NBA finals game, rooting for the Knicks. It was the only game the Knicks lost.
Donald Trump signed the helmets of the Dallas Cowboys. The favored Cowboys lost.
Donald Trump signed the helmets of the Dallas Cowboys. The favored Cowboys lost.
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Cartoonist: Slyngstad
September 14, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Cartoonist: Slyngstad
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The video of this is genuinely unsettling.
He literally appears to have no idea what the journalist is talking about when she mentions January 6—even when she clarifies that she is talking about 2021 and about the rioters at the Capitol that day.
He looks at her blankly. Scary.
He literally appears to have no idea what the journalist is talking about when she mentions January 6—even when she clarifies that she is talking about 2021 and about the rioters at the Capitol that day.
He looks at her blankly. Scary.
September 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The video of this is genuinely unsettling.
He literally appears to have no idea what the journalist is talking about when she mentions January 6—even when she clarifies that she is talking about 2021 and about the rioters at the Capitol that day.
He looks at her blankly. Scary.
He literally appears to have no idea what the journalist is talking about when she mentions January 6—even when she clarifies that she is talking about 2021 and about the rioters at the Capitol that day.
He looks at her blankly. Scary.
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This is how he answers a reporter.
September 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This is how he answers a reporter.
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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