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There are so many Trump-era "experts" who have disguised their Maddow-level fanaticism for Dem and "Trump-is-Hitler" paranoia as scholarly analysis. Here's an "academic" to say that Trump is a convicted felon out to destroy American democracy!😲 Amanpour: Very interesting. — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) July 7, 2024
The screen reads: “Add a tip: 18%. 20%. 25%.” For a takeout sack of burgers and soggy fries? C’mon. It takes extra taps to change it to 10% or zero. Instead, we sheepishly tip and feel resentful. Using Internal Revenue Service data, I extrapolate that tipping has almost doubled since 2013, when San Francisco-based Square …
https://twitter.com/BobgonzaleBob/status/1802744255842021735 Biden may be laughing now, but will he make it to the Democratic nomination?@VivekGRamaswamy and @MattWalshBlog discuss. Vivek breaks down DNC nominating rules and election law to prove that yes, there's ample time to swap candidates— up until ‘ballots are actually printed.’ pic.twitter.com/aYUO8EwLW9 — News Nomad 🗞 (@The_Nomad_News) May 31, 2024
Just a decade ago, Indian GDP was the eleventh largest in the world. Now, with 7 percent growth forecast for 2022, India’s economy has overtaken the United Kingdom’s in terms of size, making it the fifth biggest. That’s according to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund. India’s growth is accompanied by a period …
The Russian economy has overtaken Japan to become the fourth largest in the world in PPP terms (purchase power parity), according to revised data from the World Bank released at the start of June. As bne IntelliNews reported in August, Russia had already overtook Germany to become the fifth biggest economy in adjusted terms. Hit …
Chinese Yuan will become Russia’s main currency – Russian Central Bank The yuan/ruble exchange rate will now set the trajectory for all other currency pairs, including the euro and dollar, the bank’s statement said. Meanwhile, in many Russian banks there are no dollars available for purchase, Russian media report. People line up by banks and …
US housing has become the most expensive in history: The median sale price of houses sold in the US hit another all-time high of $387,600 in May, measured as a 4-week average. Prices increased 4% year-over-year and exceeded the June 2023 record. Since 2021, the median home… pic.twitter.com/K9ltjcfI85 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 30, …
A newly unsealed motion confirms that someone in Trump’s world, likely an attorney, agreed to become a cooperating witness for the US government in Jack Smith’s classified documents case against President Trump. A reference to a cooperation agreement with the government was mentioned in a motion filed by Trump’s co-defendant Walt Nauta. Just unsealed filing …
Gold prices are reaching record highs because of strong buying by central banks. Central banks in countries aligned with China are diversifying their assets from the US dollar into gold. Central banks are favoring gold as a politically neutral, safe asset, insulated from sanctions. Gold prices are on a tear recently thanks to strong buying …
According to a report published on Monday by The Washington Times, two seasoned IRS officials, Gary Shapley and a guy going by the name “Mr. X,” testified before Congress about their investigations into Hunter Biden’s numerous alleged tax-related infractions. Biden’s accountants once demanded that he sign a representation letter confirming the accuracy of his declared …
Two hunters may have become the first Americans to die from a ‘zombie deer’ disease. Experts have been warning for years that the nearly 100 percent fatal chronic wasting disease (CWD) – which leaves deer confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans – could jump from animals to people. But a new study theorizes that it …
by BLOWEDUPREALGOOD GEEZ. Almost 18.00 for a Taco Bell meal! Screw this shit! Look at these prices from 2023!
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, The expediencies and policy extremes have yet to be explored, much less exploited. Napoleon is reputed to have said, “Do you know what amazes me more than anything else? The impotence of force to organize anything.” This is the lament of someone holding the reins of power: that this earthly power …
BREAKING: Leprosy cases are popping up across the country, including Florida, where the disease may have become endemic, experts say. A disease is considered endemic when it is consistently present in a place. pic.twitter.com/PogldEHjNV — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) March 28, 2024 Leprosy is on the rise again in the United States, particularly in Florida, concerning …
Living in NYC has become crazy. You can't even walk down the street without getting punched in the head for no reason. pic.twitter.com/xPRHeavbIz — I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) March 25, 2024
BREAKING: NYC homeowner is arrested for changing the locks of her home to kick out squatters who broke in. In New York, people illegally living in your property automatically become the legal tenants after 30 days. NYPD police arrested Adele Andaloro for unlawful eviction of… pic.twitter.com/YyaMxCe7wy — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 19, 2024 INSANITY USSA: …
via James Hickman: Dwight Eisenhower had a huge problem in 1948. After winning the war in Europe and defeating the Nazis, “Ike” was one of the most popular and recognizable men in the world… and publishing houses were falling all over themselves for his memoirs. Doubleday, a New York based publisher, won the bid by …
Exactly. Increasing illegals boosts Dem voting power, causing them to recruit even more! If Dems win President, House & Senate (with enough seats to overcome filibuster), they’ll grant citizenship to all illegals & America will become a permanent one-party deep socialist state. https://t.co/XoSM2Bk0py — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2024 Elon Musk and Bill Hagerty …
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, The top 0.1% will weather a recession just fine, but that will offer cold comfort to the other 130 million American households. It seems at least some households are realizing they need to rein in spending. This reality is obscured by statistics which distort the financial security of average households. …
UPDATE: Ayo Edebiri, the “woman” Disney is considering to replace Johnny Depp in the next Pirates of The Caribbean movie, identifies as a “queer” and is an extremist socialist who hates capitalism 🚨UPDATE: Ayo Edebiri, the “woman” Disney is considering to replace Johnny Depp in the next Pirates of The Caribbean movie, identifies as a …
by Guest Over the last few years the UK’s investment in gigantic offshore wind turbines, each the height of a skyscraper, has transformed electricity production displacing expensive fossil fuels. Last year wind power accounted for 29.2% of electricity production and the main source of electric power, from natural gas, produced 31.4%. Taken together fossil fuels, …
America has become this 👇 https://t.co/lseMEEf2ST — 🌋🌋 Deep₿lueCrypto 🌋🌋 (@DeepBlueCrypto) January 31, 2024 What has become of America? https://t.co/mj0J5zUJA2 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 31, 2024 NEW🚨 Biden's campaign is hosting sessions with corporate media outlets, instructing them on how they can improve their reporting on Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In a move …
So, here we are in Eric Adams’ NYC, and it seems like we’re navigating some pretty rough waters. Thousands of adult migrants, patiently waiting outside the former St. Brigid’s School and spilling into Tompkins Square Park, are facing quite the dilemma. Why? Well, after their 30-day and 60-day stay limits expired, they’re scrambling to secure …
A United States Air Force fighter pilot training to be a Top Gun has been crowned Miss America. Madison Marsh, 22, who comes from Fort Smith, Arkansas, won the top award at a ceremony in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night. Second Lt Marsh was crowned Miss Colorado in May 2023 before competing in the finals …
The dire state of Canada’s health-care system, marked by overwhelmed emergency departments and horrific conditions, demands immediate and substantial action to address the crisis. The current situation, described as the worst ever by ER doctors, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms. via globalnews.ca: As Canada’s health-care system grapples with yet another season of respiratory …
by Michael The ominous trends that we see all around us are taking us somewhere. Needless to say, 2023 was not a good year for our country. Hunger and homelessness have been absolutely exploding, the suicide rate just continues to go even higher, and there is chaos in the streets on an almost nightly basis. It …
by Michael At this moment, the United States is conducting a massive social experiment. We have thrown our borders wide open and we are allowing vast hordes of extremely desperate illegal immigrants into this country every single day. We are doing this even though our nation is already a powder keg that could erupt at …
The Hedge Fund Traders Dominating a Massive Bet on Bonds (Bloomberg) — Jonathan Hoffman, John Bonello and Jonathan Tipermas share more than just similar first names. They’re the driving force behind a gigantic wager on government debt that’s been giving regulators sleepless nights. They and their teams are top players in the “basis trade,” a …
