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Posted by Kane on February 12, 2025 12:00 am

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Excellent video on National Debt from Congressman Schweikert

 

 

 

 

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Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Yep, real sick of this. I think we are all being played again.

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Some flu measures decline, but not clear if season has peaked

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/health/2026/01/10/flu-cases-high-levels

Dee
Dee

McDonald’s CEO reveals the real reason they are leaving Chicago

https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2010461422166352323?s=20

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/politics/2026/01/12/federal-reserve-jerome-powell-subpoean-indictment-threatened

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Thunderbird
Thunderbird

🤣Interesting point! Poor Vamps

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Two lawsuits could shape 2030 census one in Florida and one in Louisiana. These would prevent illegals from being counted and make the government more representative for legal citizens.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/politics/2026/01/11/census-2030-trump-allies-lawsuit

Dee
Dee
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
MI Girl
MI Girl
Dee
Dee

Great article! Had no idea the car was at Henry Ford. I follow Michigan Enjoyer on X. 👍

Mama pajama
Mama pajama

Really good read!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal
MI Girl
MI Girl

Wow, beautiful!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

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Dee
Dee

Gorgeous photo !

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

I was standing next to the guy who took it.
His camera probably cost more that my most expensive pew pew.
Maybe?

Rocketman
Rocketman

Total stranger kills elderly Ocala, Florida man execution style……happened this evening

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/09/my-husband-is-dead-64-year-old-man-shot-killed-while-gardening-yard-suspect-arrested/

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud
Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Rare white bald eagle spotted in southwest Missouri
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/rare-white-bald-eagle-spotted-in-southwest-missouri/article_3ad4ec71-cded-4e6d-9d1c-ac31c14f2dab.html

My Best Girl and I went to see this wonder today, we also saw a Golden Eagle in the same field! Although we *only* saw 7 eagles this trip, those 2 were a once in a lifetime event.

Mike
Mike

Congrats TC. I would have loved to see ‘em!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

They gather every January in sw mo, Stella/ Roaring River.
I love it here

Mama pajama
Mama pajama

Lucky!!

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

I would love to see an all white one. I have some that live near my house and what is normally a nesting pair I have watched for the last 4 years. This winter the male returned without his mate. I wonder what happened to her, they were/are both magnificent birds.

Dee
Dee

Proof that all the left-wing riots and protests nationwide are coordinated and financially backed.

A woman caught at an Atlanta riot has been showing up at protests across the city again and again.
CHYNA

https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/2010456730484826181?s=20

Dee
Dee

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Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

one of the stories posted in the stack mentioned the governement’s ability to track folks. While it’s a huge privacy issue, it sure can come in handy. And the lefty news was crying about the government using this tracking ability, nary a word was written in said article about January 6 and that corrupt government’s actions tracking people/phones! Such hypocrisy!!

MI Girl
MI Girl

Bingo!

CFThinker
CFThinker

A-10s git er done in Syria. Such a sweet aircraft.

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

A-10 in Syria being prepped for the attack – USAF released photo

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ckbro
ckbro

From the stack:
U.S. Army draws up invasion plan for Greenland — on orders from President Trump.
Question:
What’s the difference between Russia invading Ukraine and the U S invading Greenland?

Dee
Dee

None. I think this is insane, if true.

P D Q
P D Q

Indeed!

MI Girl
MI Girl

Say it aint so! This would be horrible from the “Peace President”

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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Thunderbird
Thunderbird

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Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

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Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Like this short story as I am a potato/french fry lover.

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

Grew up very close to Santa Rosa and his name was on everything there.

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Amazing how much difference one person can make in the world. Stories like his fascinate me. I think all people make a bigger difference than they know especially over time as he would not have been without his ancestors. Just me thinking too much.

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

i love reading biographies and learning about people. Individual personal choices change so many lives!

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

George Washington Carver and his peanut fascination made PB&Js my favorite lunch item.
His farm is outside Diamond, Mo.

Sir Rants-A-Lot
Sir Rants-A-Lot

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Dee
Dee

ICE arrests protestor who interfered in Minneapolis

https://x.com/nicksortor/status/2010399011577229348?s=20

“The Left has gotten so used to getting away with everything, for so long, they don’t even think basic laws apply to them anymore.

They all need a nice healthy dose of accountability. It will do them good.”

P D Q
P D Q

Did the US use directed energy weapons during the Maduro raid?
Survivor describes injuries, but not how the weapon was deployed (by a crew or single man? drone or helicopter?)
https://nypost.com/2026/01/10/world-news/us-used-powerful-sonic-weapon-in-venezuela-during-raid-to-capture-madouro-incredible-witness-account/
The WH Press Secretary has amplified this survivor account
https://x.com/presssec/status/2009997866425897308

Spike Warbird
Spike Warbird

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P D Q
P D Q

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Rocketman
Rocketman

Re: the story in the stack about the E-4B Nightwatch…..the US has at least 4 of these……at least 2 have been flying around the US in various locations during the past week, not just the one that went to LAX.

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud

On Cuba-
““Papito Trump… please, put an end to this already, because honestly, this can’t take any more,” expressed the user in a video shared this Friday on the account of the internet user Yannkomesa17. The young man stated that he does not speak on behalf of all Cubans, but rather “says what many would like to say but don’t.”
https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-01-11-u1-e208574-s27061-nid318265-cuba-joven-lanza-suplica-directa-trump

“Cuba Stages “People’s War” Drills as U.S. Marines Showcase Training”
https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/318268

“”#Cuba has never received any monetary or material compensation for security services provided to any country,” Rodríguez declared on his X account. “Unlike #USA, we do not engage in mercenary activities, nor do we resort to blackmail or military coercion against other nations.”
https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/318281

P D Q
P D Q

“U.S. Army draws up invasion plan for Greenland — on orders from President Trump.”
I still say going to war with NATO is not a good idea.
I don’t care if 50 NeoCon advisors say it’s worth the risk.

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

there must be something pressing discovered by intelligence. first the move on Venezuala and now a move on Greenland. China and Russia are working together on something we are unaware of. They had 4 years of distraction and payoffs to our government. No telling what they’ve cooked up.

I would prefer more attention stateside than all this bombastic behavior however, I trust Donald Trump to protect our national security. There is something more.

CFThinker
CFThinker

There’s always more to the story. We do know that China and Russia have hypersonic ICBMs. And “they” for practical purposes now have Bagram and Kandahar. We need the fighting chance to intercept those missiles “out there”. Either that, or rely on NATO to defend North America. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not happy with this development. It is what it was. Inevitable.

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

I would rather buy it than invade it. I think invasion threat is only being used as a hard core negotiation tactic. There is much more here at play for national security than most people are aware of.

Mama Pajama
Mama Pajama

yes this is Trump art of the deal 101.

I wish we could just take care of America. There’s so much to do here..

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

I think this is part of taking care of America and I agree with what you are saying. In the past we spent too much on foreign lands with nothing to show for it. He has such a small window of time and so much opposition that he will never achieve the greatness for us he could have. Trump would have done so much with great support instead of the death by a thousand small cuts his opposition has delivered to him.

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Perhaps it’s Rare Earth Minerals that he is focused on?

flyinpiglet
flyinpiglet

Mike and Wanee Hughes write, “When the sky catches fire and the water mirrors perfection. The heavens put on another stunning show for us early risers. Good morning from The Powder Horn in Sheridan, WY.”
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Maris
Maris

Wow, that’s gorgeous.

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Beautiful Photo…will add it to my collection.

flyinpiglet
flyinpiglet

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ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud
flyinpiglet
flyinpiglet

Cuba is on its ‘KNEES’: Gen Jack Keane [with Mark Levin] Time-Stamp Start

Boycott In 3, 2, 1
Boycott In 3, 2, 1

“Effective January 1, 2026, the export of fishery products from 12 major Vietnamese fishing grounds to the United States has been officially suspended.

This disruption follows a formal decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to deny “comparability findings” for these regions, citing failure to meet the rigorous standards of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).”
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/trade/40061082

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud

-But not any influence by Netanyahu….
“Israeli police have detained a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for questioning over allegations he attempted to interfere with an investigation into the leak of classified intelligence to a foreign media outlet, authorities said on Sunday.”
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/artc-netanyahu-s-chief-of-staff-reportedly-detained-in-leak-probe

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-882925

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud

Really? Come on Milei.
“In December, Argentina criticized Navitas and UK firm Rockhopper for announcing what it said was an “illegitimate” oil drilling project worth roughly $2.1 billion off the coast of the Falkland Islands, as it was not approved by Argentina and therefore was a “unilateral decision” made by the UK government.”
https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-argentina-halts-jerusalem-embassy-move-over-falklands-drilling-dispute/

ChesterMcCloud
ChesterMcCloud

“Khamenei’s attempt to reduce the scale of the uprising to “burning trash bins” and “damaging buildings” was not merely dismissive—it was revealing. Such language signals an inability to engage with the deep political consciousness driving the revolt.
By attributing the uprising to the “pleasure of foreigners,” he implicitly acknowledged that he has no serious political response to the magnitude and coherence of the resistance confronting him.”
https://irannewsupdate.com/news/infightings/khameneis-words-under-the-microscope-fear-and-exhaustion-in-the-face-of-organized-resistance/

Pres of Iran reads the script.
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/01/11/iran-president-to-address-economic-situation-people-s-demands-in-interview-state-tv

Dee
Dee

Hope you have a great Sunday ! ☕️

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ckbro
ckbro

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MI Girl
MI Girl

👍👍👍

ckbro
ckbro

Morn’n from beautiful Arizona
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A question that has been rolling around in my mind as I read the reports (don’t watch TV news) of the rioting and demonstrations around the country: Is it possible that these people see themselves as the same as the revolution in Iran?

Dee
Dee

I’m sure some do ckbro. But they are mislead.
I hope those in Iran are as safe as possible, but Iran government has a tendency to just go around and shoot everyone.

ckbro
ckbro

Morn’n Dee. I believe they do too. So many deceived, hate-filled hearts

WombatsWobble
WombatsWobble

Love your photos! Could you just provide a short blurb on where they are taken!

P D Q
P D Q

Ann Coulter: The media are in a dither, demanding to know who’s going to “run” Venezuela. The president should tell them, “Whomever the CIA chooses.”
Venezuela’s squalor and criminality was hurting the US, and we must protect ourselves.

https://anncoulter.com/2026/01/10/the-trump-corollary-were-nation-building-our-nation/

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Money for Maine mass shooting victims directed to Somali-linked nonprofits | Vargas Reports

Thunderbird
Thunderbird

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Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

18 U.S. Code § 111 – Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees

(a)In General.—Whoever—

(1)forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes with any person designated in section 1114 of this title while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties; or
(2)forcibly assaults or intimidates any person who formerly served as a person designated in section 1114 on account of the performance of official duties during such person’s term of service,

shall, where the acts in violation of this section constitute only simple assault, be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, and where such acts involve physical contact with the victim of that assault or the intent to commit another felony, be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.

(b)Enhanced Penalty.—
Whoever, in the commission of any acts described in subsection (a), uses a deadly or dangerous weapon (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.

Oldrealist
Oldrealist

Ummm, don’t see the part that says liberals, progressives, feminists, DEI freaks, criminals, immigrants and perverts are exempted from these provisions protecting government officials in the performance of their duties.

Thought Criminal
Thought Criminal

Years ago, people wondered why Soros, Inc were dumping $$ into DA races.
Now we know.