Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?

IIRC Obama didn't "pay" them anything.

The money had been paid by Korea for oil they had purchased but was being held by a bank because of the sanctions that had been imposed on Iraan.

Obama waived the sanctions on the 2B and it was released to Iraan.

I don't think you will find many people in the US who are familiar with the term.

We can send them a Kash and an orange ass.

I learned a new word today.

Punnet - used mostly in Commonwealth Countries for the little baskets for some fruits.

Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social

I wondered what happened to Bat Boy.

Here’s the video. Worst person in the world.

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Marco Rubio: Iranian leaders are religious fanatics.

While riding in my Cadillac
What to my surprise
A little Nash Rambler
Was following me
About one third my size

Beep Beep
by The Playmates 1960

Crazy! It’s still there.

This is what I see.

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Airlines will not show this to prevent walkouts.

One of the best political humor bits EVER 🤣🤣🤣🤭❣️

Dems that really are republicans! Primary!

Me too.

EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution Agency to focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on cost to industry, aligning with Trump approach

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MEMORIAL DESECRATED after Officer KICKS CANDLES for ICE SHOOTING VICTIM YouTube video by Diario AS

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A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.

"When Scott walked into their bedroom, Graham was face down in bed, her body cold when he touched her. The two men pulled her down to the floor to start CPR, but it was too late. SJ stood in his crib, silently watching as they realized."

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Trump cancels US-Iran meetings, urges protesters to take over institutions Donald Trump declares 'help is on the way' for Iranian protesters, as calls for action against regime intensify.

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Justice department lawyers resign over decision not to investigate agent in Minneapolis ICE shooting At least four leaders across division step down as FBI presses on with investigation into Renee Nicole Good

Link to The Guardian if you don't trust CBS

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January 10, 2026 Yesterday, in an apparent attempt to regain control of the national narrative surrounding the deadly shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Vice President J.D.

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Screenshot of a post on X by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@R…) stating: “NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all—no criminal convictions and no pending criminal charges.” Below the text is a line chart titled “Detention Population, Among Those Arrested in the Interior, by Criminal Record, May 2019 through January 7, 2026.” The chart shows three lines—prior convictions, pending criminal charges, and no criminal record—with a sharp rise near the end in the “no criminal record” category. The source is listed as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

It’s not about keeping us safe from criminals. This is ethnic cleansing.