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We were told to fear each other.
So we picked sides. We flew flags. We posted slogans.
And while we fought, they sold us lies.
Maybe the problem isn’t the Democrats. Or the Republicans.
We’re tired.
So now, two sides who never wanted to meet —
We work with what’s left.
Because America’s not a team.
But in politics, there are fifty people screaming at you different ideas for moves,
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The Strangelove Doctrine
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The Strangelove Doctrine
When loyalty to destruction replaces duty to democracy
In Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove, the most disturbing laugh comes at the very end — a lone cowboy riding a nuclear bomb into oblivion, shouting “Yee-haw!” as the world ends not with a whimper, but with a cheer.
It was satire in 1964. In 2025, it feels like prophecy.
Today’s political cowboys ride their own bunker busters — not in service of security or principle, but in pursuit of vengeance, fame, and ratings. Donald Trump, waving his MAGA cap, doesn’t just court chaos; he glorifies it. With every rally cry of “retribution,” every threat to dismantle the federal bureaucracy, and every vow to jail opponents, he dares the democratic foundations of America to survive the impact.
He’s not alone in the cockpit. Media allies like Pete Hegseth toast the freefall with champagne, cheerleading authoritarianism under the banner of freedom. And the base, numbed by disinformation and conditioned for loyalty, applauds the drop.
This isn’t the logic of governance. It’s the logic of Dr. Strangelove — where ideology trumps consequence, and the nuclear option is always the first option.
What we’re watching is not just a political movement. It’s a doctrine of destruction. A belief that if you can’t control the system, you’re justified in blowing it up.
The tragic irony? The bomb doesn’t just land on enemies. It lands on all of us. On institutions. On norms. On the fragile trust that holds this diverse nation together.
The Strangelove Doctrine thrives in cynicism. It feeds off apathy. It tells Americans that democracy is too broken to save — so why bother?
But satire, even the darkest kind, contains a warning. And if we’re willing to hear it, we may yet rewrite the ending.
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Maybe the problem is us
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Trump’s Healthcare Record: What Really Changed?
Trump’s Healthcare Record: What Really Changed?
When Donald Trump ran for president in 2016, he promised to fix America’s healthcare system with a bold pledge: “Everybody’s going to be taken care of… better and cheaper.” He said he’d repeal Obamacare and replace it with something “beautiful.”
So what happened after four years in office? What changed — and what didn’t?
Let’s break it down.
What Trump Did Change
1. Got Rid of the Individual Mandate Penalty
The 2017 tax law eliminated the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) penalty for not having insurance. That meant people no longer had to pay a fine for going uninsured.
Supporters saw it as a win for personal freedom.
Critics warned it would destabilize the insurance market — and it did increase the number of uninsured Americans.
2. Expanded Cheaper, Short-Term Insurance Plans
Trump allowed short-term health plans to last up to 12 months (renewable), instead of just 3. These plans came with lower premiums — but they also didn’t have to cover things like:
Preexisting conditions
Mental health
Maternity care
They were cheaper because they covered less. Some called them “junk insurance.”
3. Improved Healthcare Access for Veterans
One area where Trump saw bipartisan praise was veterans’ care. He signed the MISSION Act, making it easier for vets to see private doctors if VA care wasn’t available quickly. He also boosted telehealth and pushed for tech upgrades at the VA.
4. Pushed for Price Transparency
Hospitals were ordered to disclose prices for procedures. Drug companies were told to include prices in TV ads (though that rule was blocked in court).
While helpful in theory, these moves didn’t bring major price relief to consumers — but they did push the system toward more transparency.
What Trump Promised but Didn’t Deliver
1. No Replacement for Obamacare
Despite constant promises, Trump never unveiled a full replacement for the ACA.
In 2017, Republicans tried to repeal it — but famously failed when Senator John McCain voted no.
Trump said a new plan was “coming in two weeks” multiple times. It never came.
2. Didn’t Lower Drug Prices
Trump talked tough on drug companies and announced several plans, like international price indexing. But most were delayed, dropped, or blocked in court.
In the end, prescription drug prices remained a top concern for Americans — with no real relief.
3. Tried to Cut Medicaid Access
Trump pushed states to require Medicaid recipients to work. Some states implemented it, but federal courts blocked most of them.
These changes could have led to millions losing coverage, according to healthcare experts.
The Preexisting Conditions Contradiction
Trump repeatedly claimed he would protect people with preexisting conditions.
But — his administration also backed a lawsuit to strike down the entire ACA, which includes those protections. Critics saw this as a dangerous contradiction. No replacement plan ever guaranteed the same level of coverage.
The “America First Healthcare Plan”?
In 2020, Trump introduced what he called the “America First Healthcare Plan.” It was mostly a summary of past executive orders and ideas — without new funding or legislation.
There were no major new policies. Just more promises.
So, What’s Trump’s Real Legacy on Healthcare?
Trump’s presidency saw:
Partial dismantling of the ACA
Looser insurance regulations
Expanded access for veterans
Some transparency reforms
But it did not deliver lower costs, better coverage, or a meaningful replacement plan.
Healthcare — one of the top issues for voters — remained deeply divided and unresolved after four years.
Bottom line:
So what will his second term bring us??
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