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On August 11, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled "Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia," directing the mobilization of the District of Columbia National Guard to active service. This move was
8/30/2025 Changes or Headlines for National Healthcare in the past two weeks
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this sweeping legislation introduces:Grantmakers In Health+3The Guardian+3JH Bloomberg School of Public Health+3 Medicaid Work Requirements: New eligibility criteria and work requirements for Medicaid recipients.JAMA Network+2The Guardian+2 Affordable Care
8/30/2025 Veterans’ benefits and healthcare from the past two weeks:
Proposed VA Abortion Ban Under Trump Administration The administration has proposed a new rule prohibiting abortions at VA facilities, even in cases of rape or incest. The only exception would be when a pregnancy is
8/15/2025 What has Trump done in the past 14 days in a nutshell.
On August 11, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled "Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia," directing the mobilization of the District of Columbia National Guard to active service. This move was
8/15/2025 Changes or Headlines for National Healthcare in the past two weeks
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this sweeping legislation introduces:Grantmakers In Health+3The Guardian+3JH Bloomberg School of Public Health+3 Medicaid Work Requirements: New eligibility criteria and work requirements for Medicaid recipients.JAMA Network+2The Guardian+2 Affordable Care
8/15/2025 Veterans’ benefits and healthcare from the past two weeks:
Veterans receiving VA disability compensation will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments, effective August 29, 2025. This adjustment aligns with the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For example, a single veteran with a 100%

“Boring? Try Being a Moderate.”
But make no mistake: if it were Marxists or Leninists destroying us, Iβd be saying the exact same thing. Sometimes you have to throw the punch across the line to be heard. That doesnβt mean
2026 – 2025 Fork
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250 Years, and you don’t know why we are celebrating?
Meanwhile the home-born, the ones handed this country at birth, the ones who never had to sit for a test or prove they earned it β half of them can't tell you what happened 250
A Beginner’s Guide to the Federalist Society
Influence: Huge impact on the judiciary. Many federal judges (including 6 current Supreme Court Justices with ties) are members or recommended by the group. Helped shape conservative legal thinking on issues like gun rights, free
A Call for ViolenceβIs That Really What You Want?
When you see the uniformed enforcers, remind them: their oath is to the Constitution, not the President. Ask them: Is this what you want for your childrenβs future? Ask them: Do you want a fight?
A Conservative Case for Restraint
It falls to Republicans to make a hard but patriotic choice: Preserve one manβs ego, or preserve the constitutional order. The conservative answer should be obvious.
A few Dark Money Examples, Oh Yeah’s to sleep well with.
You donβt have to take my word for it. Most of us have already seen this β we just didnβt always know what we were looking at. A Few βOh Yeahβ Examples of Dark Money
A Pivot Opportunity on America’s Mental Health Crisis β Redirecting Priorities from Endless War
You have the platform (X), cash, and disruption cred to make this viral and bipartisanβaddressing blue-city street crises and rural opioid/mental health gaps without heavy ideology. It aligns with your existing views, scales like your
A Real-Time Example (Why Markets React Faster Than Voters) – Healthcare in America
Industry groups warn of potential disruptions when 2027 coverage renews in late 2026, though final rates will not be set until April. This adds pressure to an already challenging Medicare Advantage landscape, where many plans
About Here – How it started, and where it is going.
As time passed, I kept wondering: what happens if we impeach the Putz? And Iβll admit, I was hesitant to see the Vice President take over. Why? Because he doesnβt stand for America. He sold
Addressing Mental Health – βA Practical Approach:β
Part of the reason is that weβve treated it like a political problem. Something to be argued over. Something funded or defunded depending on whoβs in charge. Something that shifts direction every few years without
An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests
Commandeer the Food Trucks: Rally a squad of our iconic mobile kitchensβVoodoo Doughnut for the sugar rush, Nong's Khao Man Gai for that Thai soul food hug, and a fleet of taco wagons from the
Anyone Home?
Bottom line: Democrats, Independents, even RINOs β get a voice, and get it now. 2028 is just a little more than two Christmases away. Stay quiet, stay the same, and Trump's already got his Trump
Arabella Advisors (via the Sixteen Thirty Fund)
Distance from local impact National funding routed through professionalized networks can shape outcomes in local or state-level debates without local communities fully understanding where the support originated.
Back to that Daily Coffee.
So what is below is jumping into the middle of a discussion, but you should get the drift. We need to figure this stuff out, we need to act, not always react. You may say,
Balancing Green Ambitions with Real-World Energy Needs
Rather than vilifying fossil fuels entirely, we should demand smarter use. Cleaner-burning technologies, stricter emissions standards, and investments in carbon capture can reduce their impact while giving renewables time to scale. Likewise, green energy advocates
Ballot Access is Just the Beginning 07/18/2026
This week, we're spotlighting endorsements in two states where Forward Party has earned party status. It is not a fast process and requires meeting state-specific requirements for voter registration, petition thresholds at the organizational level,
Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
I can understand the conservative point of view here. Iβm conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. Iβve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems.
BBQs, Candidates, and Grassroots support! 08/07/2026
ββ Hello Forward Friends- As the summer begins to wind down and sample ballots start to go out, I have the scoop you've all been waiting for: Forward endorsed candidates! Filing deadlines are past and
Behind the Scenes β The Secrets of Mediocrity and Old Age
I was chasing. And it was predictable. I was getting to where I could do half a dozen cartoons a week before the events even happened, because I had figured out the pattern. Which led
Bernie, Bernie, Bernie
I received a "look at what I am doing" email from Bernie Sanders and because I hate comments or sound bites taken out of context I decided to share the complete email β without the
Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that?
When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise Margaret Thatcher once said that βthe problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peopleβs money.β She meant that systems built entirely on redistribution can
Brother Donalds Traveling Grift Show
βYou know, I once healed the economy β true story, everybody says so. They say I walk on tariffs, I turn deficits into wine. And I can save you, too β for a very small
Burn it to the ground or contain the threat
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trumpβs resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system β including members of both parties
But I always thought..
What's it going to cost to tear all that crap down? and what are we going to do with that pile of extra D's and T's?
Bye Bye MAGA Hat
Trump blew it on Jan 6th, 2020 - He proved it was all about Him.Β Then I knew he was just a lying wanna be Dictator that would put America up for sale. Bash me
Christian nationalism isn’t really about Christianity at al
The GOP has a unified voice. You can agree with it or despise it, but you always know what it is. Democrats keep waiting for permission to find theirs. That's not a messaging problem. That's
Coda: What We Know Now – Healthcare in America Series 1
The purpose here was not to provide answers, but to establish a starting point grounded in reality rather than ideology. Any serious conversation going forward has to begin with what healthcare actually is: partially market,
Dark Money and Influence, It’s time to move on.
Not all dark money is a conspiracy and not all conspiracies use dark money.
Dark Money for Dummies β Part 1
βDark moneyβ sounds dramatic, like something illegal or conspiratorial. Most of the time, itβs neither. At its simplest, dark money is political spending where the true source of the money is hidden from the public
Dark Money for Dummies β Part 2
Once people understand what dark money is, the next question is obvious: If this creates so many problems, why does it exist at all? The short answer is not corruption or conspiracy.
Dark Money for Dummies β Part 3
The conspiracy's that aren't. Far cheaper Less crowded with competing messages Less scrutinized by media More consequential per dollar spent
Dark Money Today: From Montana to California and Beyond
Two months ago, we explored the Montana initiative as a test case for curbing dark money. The story didnβt end there. Today, states like California are building on that example, showing that structural solutions β
Dealing with the aftermath
Those who remain β especially those already planning to leave β should stand up now. Speak clearly. Let us know you are better than this administration, better than blind loyalty, better than silence. If youβre
Democrat Drops Out Setting Up Idaho Showdown 07/31/2026
Bill β This week, the disruption in Idahoβs Senate race opened up a new viable path for our independent to win. The Democratic nominee dropped out of the race, narrowing the field and leaving it
Different Strokes β How Many Chips Do You Want?
How many chips do you want? And while I'm telling you what I'm looking for in the next president, there's one more thing. I want a team from day one. Not a successor chosen in
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How many chips do you want? And while I'm telling you what I'm looking for in the next president, there's one more thing. I want a team from day one. Not a successor chosen in
Do you even Know what a Commie is? You Moron.
My message: RINO, Democratic Socialist, Democrat, or Independent, with or without an uppercase "I", we may really all want the same thing in the end. But the solutions will be different from each other, because
Electorial College or Popular Vote
Democrats overwhelmingly favor the popular vote. Republicans strongly prefer the Electoral College. Independents lean toward the popular vote but are more divided. Overall, most Americans favor switching to a popular vote system.
Elon’s New Party – MAGA rebranded?
The ideologies listed under this fictional or satirical "America Party" (AMP) β Neoliberalism, Economic Nationalism, Right-Wing Populism, and Libertarianism β aren't radically different from the forces already influencing American politics. Letβs break them down and
Fifteen Years later, Citizen United still is in the news and still the center of controversy
What can we do about it? As with anything thing in politics, the louder the voice, the more often it will be heard. You know where your phone is, you know where your email is,
Fires Everywhere
Trump isnβt just lighting political fires β heβs keeping them burning long enough to distract us from the real game. From DOJ slow-walks to federalizing D.C., from the Epstein fallout to filling Washington with loyalists,
Forward Party is Everywhere 08/21/2026
This weekβs Fast Forward is building on the foundation we emphasized last week with the pursuits for ballot access, the expansion to 41 states, and the lasting infrastructure that will go beyond one election cycle.
Governing requires Thought not Fear
Governing requires thought, compromise, and foresight; dictating only needs instinctual levers: fear, greed, loyalty, and outrage.
Guest Post – Outrage Turned Us vs. Them Into Us vs. Us
That reality does not erase legitimate differences between left and right. It simply raises a different question: who benefits when citizens become so consumed by fighting one another that they stop paying attention to the
Healthcare – Closure of State Run Mental Facilities and Increase in Homeless Population
Overall, Oregon's closures are a microcosm of a national policy that prioritized deinstitutionalization without the necessary infrastructure, directly fueling homelessness by stranding vulnerable people. If you're diving deeper for your healthcare series, sources like HUD's
Healthcare in America β Series II: When Care Canβt Wait – Podcast Prelude
In the first episode, weβll explore what urgent care actually is, and what it isnβt. Weβll see how immediacy changes the rules, compresses choices, and forces decisions that no one wants to make lightly. In
Healthcare in America Series II – Kicker: Why We Struggle to Talk About the Unavoidable
Most conversations about healthcare skip this moment. We jump to policy, budgets, and blame. We treat crises as exceptions rather than as signals. But the truth is that someone always absorbs the weight when care
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 1 – What Urgent Care Actually Is (and Is Not)
Urgency collapses options. Decisions that would normally take days, weeks, or months are compressed into minutes or hours. Thereβs no time to compare prices, shop for the best facility, or negotiate who sees you first.
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 2 – When Systems Built for Efficiency Meet Urgency
Most healthcare systems are built around averages. Schedules, staffing, and workflow all assume a level of predictability. Efficiency depends on forecasting, and forecasting depends on stability. But urgent care doesnβt follow a curve or a
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 3 – Who Absorbs the Consequences When Waiting Isnβt an Option
Urgency does not distribute impact evenly. Some patients are more vulnerable than others. Some families are better equipped to navigate complexity. And some communities have far fewer resources. The system doesnβt decide this intentionally. It
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 4 – How the System Is Actually Structured
Most of the anger and confusion people feel about healthcare doesnβt come from bad intentions or unreasonable expectations. It comes from assuming that healthcare is a single thing β a place, a person, or a
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 5 – Why Emergency Rooms Are Overwhelmed (And Itβs Not βAbuseβ)
Is this urgent care? Is it the emergency room? Is it safe to wait?
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 6 – Insurance Is Not Healthcare
One of the most persistent misunderstandings in healthcare is the idea that insurance and care are the same thing. Theyβre related β but they are not interchangeable. This confusion shapes expectations, frustration, and even how
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 7 – The Invisible Layer β Administration
Healthcare administration isnβt a single office or department. Itβs a web of functions required to make modern healthcare operable:
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 8 – What Patients Are Expected to Know (But Donβt)
Which setting is appropriate? How urgent is urgent? Who coordinates what happens next? These expectations exist β but the instruction rarely does.
Healthcare in America Series III – Kicker: Security Is a Feeling. Risk Is a Structure
Healthcare debates often center on security. People want to feel protected β protected from catastrophic illness, from unexpected bills, from system failure. That desire is reasonable. It is human.
Healthcare in America Series III – Part 1 Risk Doesnβt Disappear. It Moves
When risk moves to individuals, it is often described in the language of responsibility. We hear phrases like βconsumer engagementβ or βskin in the game.β But exposure and empowerment are not the same thing. Responsibility
Healthcare in America Series III – Part 2 Invisible Risk Carriers
Clinical risk is inherent in medicine. But modern practice also carries moral and structural risk. Practicing under constraint β limited time, limited staffing, insurance limitations, documentation demands β forces tradeoffs. Liability exposure exists alongside ethical
Healthcare in America Series III – Part 3 When Risk Accumulates
At the community level, accumulation can reshape access entirely. When a hospital closes, travel times increase. Emergency response lengthens. Recruitment of clinicians becomes more difficult. Economic stability shifts. Healthcare infrastructure is not separate from community
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 1 Administrative Oversight & Waste Reduction
Administrative tasks β billing, claims processing, coding, approvals β are necessary, but studies show U.S. administrative costs are roughly double those of comparable countries. Thatβs hundreds of billions of dollars each year that could be
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 2 Price Transparency & Negotiation
Price transparency is not about βfree marketβ ideology; itβs about clarity, fairness, and predictability. When patients see costs clearly, the system becomes easier to navigate β and wasteful practices are exposed.
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 3 Integrated Care & Coordination
Integrated models β like Kaiser Permanente or other vertically coordinated systems β reduce these frictions by aligning care delivery, records, and financial flows.
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 4 Incentive Alignment for Prevention & Chronic Disease
Chronic disease drives the majority of U.S. healthcare costs. Managing it is not just a clinical challenge β itβs also a matter of incentives. Even small changes in how care is reimbursed or structured can
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 5 Rural & Underserved Access
Rural and underserved populations are canaries in the coal mine for healthcare stress. Structural interventions β not political promises β determine whether access is preserved.
Healthcare in America Structural Reform Playbook Part 6 Technology & Telehealth Optimization
When combined with oversight, transparency, and coordinated care, technology turns abstract reforms into real-world improvements that patients can see and feel. The series shows that practical, achievable reforms exist, even without overhauling the entire system.
Healthcare in America vs Socialized Medicine Today- End of Series
Roughly half or more of U.S. healthcare spending already flows through government programs. We are not a pure market system. We are a complex blend.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 1 The $4.5 Trillion Machine
American healthcare is not a single program. It is a layered payment network built over decades β employers, insurers, federal programs, state programs, hospital systems, physician groups, pharmacy benefit managers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, compliance divisions, coding
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 10 Reform Principles: Aligning the System
The U.S. healthcare system is enormous, expensive, and complex. But it is not irredeemable. By focusing on structure, transparency, and incentives, it is possible to reduce waste, improve access, and align resources with actual care.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 2 Who Actually Funds the Machine?
Employers contribute a significant portion of the premium, but economists generally agree those costs are built into total compensation. In practical terms, health insurance premiums come out of wages β whether workers see the deduction
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 3 Where the Money Goes
Price negotiation occurs through insurers and pharmacy benefit managers, but patients often experience unpredictability in costs, especially for high-cost or specialty medications.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 4 Following the Dollar
Even here, the dollar is split: part covers the premium contribution from the employee, part comes from the employerβs share. Often, employees never see this money β itβs folded into total compensation. This means the
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 5 Administrative Complexity: The Invisible Cost
Administrative complexity is invisible to most patients. You see your bills, your deductible, your co-pay β but rarely the thousands of small interactions behind them.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 6 Insurance Design: Why It Feels Complicated
Network design can be narrow, meaning that not every local provider is covered. This protects insurers from excessive risk but can frustrate patients who assume all doctors are treated equally under their plan.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 7 Chronic Disease: The Real Cost Driver
βThe machine isnβt broken because of greed. Itβs stressed because of chronic demand and misaligned incentives.β
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 8 Rural Healthcare & Consolidation: When the Machine Strains
Even when care is βavailableβ virtually, the real-world friction remains: long travel times, delayed treatment, and fragmented services.
Healthcare in America, Follow the Money Part 9 Incentive Audit: Who Really Benefits?
Structural Takeaways Complexity, consolidation, and financial engineering create winners and losers. The system works for efficiency and risk management, but not always for access, affordability, or simplicity. Understanding incentives is essential before discussing reform: any
Here they come to save the day!
It may be time to realize you don't need a majority of a single party to guide the decisions. Wouldn't it be something if no party held all the power?
Here we are at a time of reflection, peace and compassion, what are we missing?
I'll keep is short because it's obvious, it's trust. We have nothing to trust. Especially our Government. When there isn't even an effort to disguise a lie anymore, when we are expected believe whatever we
Hey SCOTUS, it’s time to start doing what’s right.
It's time to put the Nation first and tell the Pumkin Head where to put it. Current Status Payments on Hold: Full November SNAP benefits are paused nationwide pending the 1st Circuit's ruling and potential
Hey Senator, the President didn’t Elect you, we did.
Stop pretending the party and the philosophy are the same thing βRapid swings create unintended consequences β letβs slow this down.β
HighβLevel Analysis: How a Bipartisan Containment Strategy Could Incentivize Both Parties
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trumpβs resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system β including members of both parties
How about some Real Free Speach
I'm thinking of a free speech challenge to Elon, is bot traffic free speech, is ad revenue theft free speech, is radical left or right hate bot meme attacks free speech or is an honest
How Citizens United Came to Be: From a Hillary Hit Piece to Unlimited Corporate Cash in Elections – Dark Money
Fifteen years later (and counting), the ruling birthed super PACs, record-shattering election spending, and ongoing calls for a constitutional amendment to overturn it. Polls show overwhelming public opposition across party lines. Was Citizens United a
How REAL Social Media FREE SPEACH Could Work
No child exploitation No credible threats of violence No doxxing of private individuals No coordinated foreign interference No impersonation or fraud #FreeSpeechTest #BotFree #SocialExperiment #HumanDiscourse #FreeSpeechTest #SocialExperiment
How to Protect your Voting Rights
Question what you are being told, check with your State, The State controls voting, not the Federal Government and especially not the current administration.Β You will lied to and you will be threatened. Follow these
If There Are No Records, There Is No Legacy
If the records have no enduring value, then neither does the archive meant to hold them. Return the land. Cancel the project. Call it what it is.
If You Want to Fix It, You Have to Touch It
You donβt get to sit in silence while others vote, organize, or legislate β and then act shocked when the country veers hard left or right. If the future looks more like a police state
In My Opinion. Trump hasn’t lost it, he never had it.
The following is un edited, my question and the reponse.Β And I asked for permission to use it. Question: Looking for an opinion, doesn't have to be fact and this is conversation, not fact checking.
Is it Time for a Time Out?
If that's really the plan, I've got one very big question I'd like answered soon. Who, exactly, is this Democrat? This Independent? This RINO? Take your pick. But whoever it is better make a stage
Is This You?
I must say terms like RINO are offensive and inaccurate. It should also be noted that the largest percentage of voters, over 45% align themselves as independents, maybe that's why both parties fight so hard
It isn’t funny anymore, so let’s get ready for tomorrow – Healthcare in America
. Not conspiracy theories, just a better understanding of the how and why. My goal wasn't to be partisan β it was to help readers better grasp the mechanics behind the curtain and make better,
It’s Not Which Side, It’s Looking In The Mirror
That's right, freedom β we fought for freedom. But somewhere in there should be a guarantee of protection. And I don't see anyone way up the ladder caring about protecting anyone anymore, except themselves. Have
It’s Not Which Side, It’s Looking In The Mirror – Video
That's right, freedom β we fought for freedom. But somewhere in there should be a guarantee of protection. And I don't see anyone way up the ladder caring about protecting anyone anymore, except themselves. Have
Leonard Leo has done more to reshape the American legal landscape than many senators, presidents, or judges.
No bombastic rallies, no orange spray tan, no obvious cult of personality. The media mostly sees him as βthat judicial guy from the Federalist Society.β But under the radar, heβs weaponizing legal legitimacy, which is
Let’s Move Forward
I support the Forward movement because it is one of the few efforts trying to pull American politics out of the tribal trench warfare it has been stuck in for far too long. I donβt
MAGA – Is it too Late Getting Back on Track
So where do we go from here? We donβt need to abandon what we believed β we need to reclaim it. Not with rage, but with resolve.Β Not by burning everything down, but by rebuilding whatβs
MAGA – What Trump Turned It Into
Trump didnβt build on the core of MAGA, he hijacked it.Β He turned a movement meant to restore dignity into one that demands loyalty over honesty, anger over results, and spectacle over service. He didnβt drain



π Welcome to Raimondo β Hogan β 2028
| Raimondo (current U.S. Secretary of Commerce, former RI Governor) Hogan (former Republican Governor of Maryland) Technocrats. Proven governors. Economic pragmatists. Theme: βCompetence over Chaosβ |

π Welcome to Tester β Murkowski β 2028
Tester (Democratic Senator from Montana, moderate voice in a red state)
Murkowski (Republican Senator from Alaska, one of the most independent-minded)
Rural-friendly, bipartisan respect, grounded in practical values.
Theme: βHeartland Grit Meets Alaskan Independenceβ

π Welcome to Obama β Kinzinger β 2028
Michelle Obama (popular, credible, above the fray)
Kinzinger (former GOP congressman, critic of extremism)
Moral clarity, emotional intelligence, political courage.
Theme: βDignity and Dutyβ
π Welcome to Booker β Crenshaw β 2028
Booker (optimistic, solution-oriented)
Crenshaw (conservative but thoughtful, willing to criticize MAGA)
Veteran + Idealist. May disagree on policy but could forge common ground.
Theme: βService First. Ego Last.β

π Welcome to Manchin β Klobuchar β 2028
Manchin (centrist from West Virginia, known for deal-making)
Klobuchar (pragmatic Senator, pro-worker, good on infrastructure)
Capitol Hill vets. Middle-roaders.
Theme: βLetβs Fix Itβ

π Welcome to Cuban β Yang β 2028
Cuban (business-savvy, no-nonsense, moderate libertarian lean)
Yang (innovative, tech-minded, solutions over ideology)
Private sector brains, future-focused, not partisan warriors.
Theme: βNew Rules. Real Results.β

π Welcome to Stewart β Rice β 2028
Stewart brings sharp insight, credibility with younger and independent voters, and a long-standing commitment to veterans and government transparency.
Rice, former Secretary of State, offers deep foreign policy expertise, grace under pressure, and broad respect on both sides of the aisle.
Theme: βAccountability Meets Experienceβ
Nonpartisan integrity
Calm leadership in crisis
A ticket rooted in honesty, humility, and global perspective

Newsom & Buttigieg: The Progressive Engine
Newsom brings bold leadership and a climate-forward vision shaped by real-world governance in the nationβs most complex state.
Buttigieg delivers sharp, data-driven solutions with a calm, competent hand β turning infrastructure into innovation.
Together, they fuse ambition with execution β idealism with engineering.

“Throwing Off the MAGA Yokeβ β A Call to Real Republicans
The real Republican spirit has always been one of work, decency, and courage. Itβs the spirit of Eisenhower, who warned against blind militarism. Of Reagan, who knew Americaβs greatness was found in optimism, not anger.
βAdmitting I was fooled would mean admitting I was wrong β and I canβt do that.β
Even obvious lies, when repeated enough, start to feel true. This is known as the illusory truth effect. The more often we hear something β even if it's absurd β the more familiar and comfortable
βI couldnβt care less.β Where’s the Beef, Donald Trump AKA Mr. President? – Froehlich Media
He promised to make America great again. Three years in, the receipts are in β and Americans are paying for them at the pump, the grocery store, and the checkout line.
βLook! These 12 smiling people agree with me! Must be true!β
When reality is the reverse. Strong, honest message can stand on it's own, lies need the fake backing. 1. Visual Reinforcement of Support A lone person looks vulnerable. A wall of people behind them screams:
10% government stake in Intel – Good or Bad
Trumpβs known investment profile: Public records and reporting show he has diversified holdings across multiple sectors (stocks, real estate, funds, etc.), including historical past holdings in companies like Intel. Yet, there is no indication that
A Call to Action: Defund Corporate Media and Support Independent Voices
Unsubscribe. Cancel your subscriptions. Withdraw your support. Defund them. Yes, it might mean sacrificing your favorite sitcom on Disney (a publicly traded behemoth with major institutional owners like Vanguard and BlackRock, entangled in a web
A Coastal Town Caught in the Crosshairs: Newport, Oregon’s Fight Against Federal Overreach
If Trump want an ICE detension facility, then turn Mar-A-Lago into one. Otherwise P - OFF
A Constitutional Case for Impeachment
The U.S. Constitution sets the bar for impeachment at βTreason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.β That last phrase, intentionally broad, has historically been interpreted to include serious abuses of power or violations of
A Day Late β On Purpose
We don't need a monument to remember this lesson. We don't need a reminder carved in stone. This one will be DNA. Let that be how we actually honor the ones who earned our respect.
A Pivot Opportunity on America’s Mental Health Crisis β Redirecting Priorities from Endless War
You have the platform (X), cash, and disruption cred to make this viral and bipartisanβaddressing blue-city street crises and rural opioid/mental health gaps without heavy ideology. It aligns with your existing views, scales like your
A reminder for anyone dealing with sudden waves of hate on here:
A reminder for anyone dealing with sudden waves of hate on here: Most of it isnβt coming from real people. If itβs loud, angry, and designed to trigger you, itβs usually a bot or an
A Text Message and FDA Approval – A COMPANION PIECE TO THE SERIES: MAKING AMERICA SICK β ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.
Good outcomes for bad reasons are still good outcomes. But they do not absolve the bad reasons. And they do not fill the staff positions that were cut last month.
America’s Health Policy, Why This Series Exists – Healthcare in America
Examine policy outcomes without assigning personal motive Use real examples to illustrate structural dynamics Move deliberately, one concept at a time Include guidance on what signals matter and where influence exists
Anger in America, Part 1: Why People Are So Angry
The truth is, millions of Americans feel cheated. They feel as if the deck is stacked against them, no matter how hard they work or how carefully they play by the rules. They see the
Anger in America, Part 2: How Leaders Fuel the Fire
Donald Trump embodies this style in its loudest, most shameless form β the relentless lies, the nonstop insults, the chaos-as-strategy approach. But letβs be clear: the rot didnβt start with him, and it doesnβt end
Anger in America, Part 3: The Way Forward
We canβt pretend that the chaos and lies havenβt left scars. But we can take that energy and turn it into something constructive. Citizens still have power, even when it feels like the system is
Anyone Home?
Bottom line: Democrats, Independents, even RINOs β get a voice, and get it now. 2028 is just a little more than two Christmases away. Stay quiet, stay the same, and Trump's already got his Trump
Article 1 of 3 Midterms Under Siege β The Scale of Influence
Midterm elections are supposed to be smaller, quieter affairs compared to presidential contests. Yet, heading into 2026, the sums being poured into these races are unprecedented, rivaling what we normally see only in general elections.
Article 1 of 3 Midterms Under Siege β The Scale of Influence – Video
Midterm elections are supposed to be smaller, quieter affairs compared to presidential contests. Yet, heading into 2026, the sums being poured into these races are unprecedented, rivaling what we normally see only in general elections.
Article 2 of 3 Transparency Illusions β Money in Plain Sight
Voters see the headlinesβmega-donors, super PACs, and campaign cashβbut few grasp the mechanics behind it, or the strategic intent that guides these flows. In essence, visibility does not equal understanding.
Article 2 of 3 Transparency Illusions β Money in Plain Sight – Video
Voters see the headlinesβmega-donors, super PACs, and campaign cashβbut few grasp the mechanics behind it, or the strategic intent that guides these flows. In essence, visibility does not equal understanding.
Article 3 of 3 The Long Game β Power Beyond the Ballot
By now, it is clear that the 2026 midterms are unlike any we have seen in recent memory. The scale of spending, the intensity of coordination, and the precision of messaging all suggest a high-stakes
Article 3 of 3 The Long Game β Power Beyond the Ballot – Video
By now, it is clear that the 2026 midterms are unlike any we have seen in recent memory. The scale of spending, the intensity of coordination, and the precision of messaging all suggest a high-stakes
Balancing Green Ambitions with Real-World Energy Needs
Rather than vilifying fossil fuels entirely, we should demand smarter use. Cleaner-burning technologies, stricter emissions standards, and investments in carbon capture can reduce their impact while giving renewables time to scale. Likewise, green energy advocates
Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
I can understand the conservative point of view here. Iβm conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. Iβve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems.
Be Prepared, Not off guard like the Berlin Wall
Why for an additional fee, we will even have your name inscribed on the handle for you, spelling not guarenteeed. Priced does not include shipping or handling. Probably fullfilled from our trade partner in Canada.
Be Prepared, Not off guard like the Berlin Wall- Second series, first series sold out
Why for an additional fee, we will even have your name inscribed on the handle for you, spelling not guarenteeed. Priced does not include shipping or handling. Probably fullfilled from our trade partner in Canada.
Bernie, Bernie, Bernie
I received a "look at what I am doing" email from Bernie Sanders and because I hate comments or sound bites taken out of context I decided to share the complete email β without the
Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that?
When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise Margaret Thatcher once said that βthe problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peopleβs money.β She meant that systems built entirely on redistribution can
Breaking News – Commemorative Throne Opens to the Public
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But I always thought..
What's it going to cost to tear all that crap down? and what are we going to do with that pile of extra D's and T's?
Bye Bye Trump
So here's my real question, the one I don't have an answer to yet. With Trump gone and MAGA weakened, two groups of people have to make a move, and I genuinely don't know which
Bye Bye Trump – Video
So here's my real question, the one I don't have an answer to yet. With Trump gone and MAGA weakened, two groups of people have to make a move, and I genuinely don't know which
Canceled Kennedy Center Shows, 1st 6 months of Trump Taking the Center Over.
Since President Donald Trump took over as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in February 2025, at least 26 shows have been canceled or postponed, as reported by the Kennedy
Control of Voting – If Trump Is Ousted: Does It Die on the Vine?
In my view, this is a long-game ecosystem (think tanks, donors, state parties) that's survived presidents before. Trump's a catalyst, but removal would force a tactical resetβnot abandonment. The midterms are the pivot point; if
Dealing with the aftermath
Those who remain β especially those already planning to leave β should stand up now. Speak clearly. Let us know you are better than this administration, better than blind loyalty, better than silence. If youβre
Dementia Trump
Dementia. Dementia Trump. Sounds presidential. Sounds like a winner. People are saying itβs the greatest rename in the history of renaming, maybe ever. Better than when they tried to rename the Dumocrats. They got mad.
Do Not Get Into Political Arguments. It’s Not Worth It.
The game was designed so that nobody wins. Stop playing.
Do some elites or movements support depopulation β quietly or not?
RFK Jr.βs rhetoric around detoxing children, rejecting vaccines, and elevating βnatural immunityβ taps into those old, unscientific veins β and when implemented from a position of power, they do carry population-level consequences.
Do you even Know what a Commie is? You Moron.
My message: RINO, Democratic Socialist, Democrat, or Independent, with or without an uppercase "I", we may really all want the same thing in the end. But the solutions will be different from each other, because
Do you want to get rid of Trump, the Rump?
Do you want to get rid of Trump, the Rump? Then stop the small petty comments and go do something. Don't think you can make a difference? then shut up and suffer.
Electorial College or Popular Vote
Democrats overwhelmingly favor the popular vote. Republicans strongly prefer the Electoral College. Independents lean toward the popular vote but are more divided. Overall, most Americans favor switching to a popular vote system.
Elon’s New Party – MAGA rebranded?
The ideologies listed under this fictional or satirical "America Party" (AMP) β Neoliberalism, Economic Nationalism, Right-Wing Populism, and Libertarianism β aren't radically different from the forces already influencing American politics. Letβs break them down and
Epstein Files Are a βHoaxβ = Trump is a “Hoax”
Trump has effectively shifted from stoking interest in the Epstein case to condemning it as a partisan hoax, admonishing his own supporters in the process. This shift highlights core tensions between his rhetoric and that
Federal JudgeΒ Mark L. WolfΒ resigned, did we lose or gain a Champion?
Federal JudgeΒ Mark L. WolfΒ recently resigned from the District Court for the District of Massachusetts to protest President Trump's actions. In a published essay, he stated his resignation was necessary to speak out against what he
Fifty Ways to Lose Your Congressman
If you are a Republican who wants a Republican, fine. Find a conservative who doesn't bow. Find someone honest enough to represent you rather than perform for an audience of one in Washington. Find someone
Free Speech ? Really?
@elonmusk @timnitGebru @glennbeck @TechCrunch #FreeSpeechTest #BotFree #SocialExperiment
From FEMA to Alligators, What’s for Lunch
We used to have FEMA: a flawed but functional system that, at its best, tried to show up when Americans were hurting. Hurricanes, floods, fires β the goal was to help people rebuild, not watch
Gerrymandering, The Cowards Confession
Letβs be clear: this isnβt clever strategy, itβs cowardice. Itβs the political equivalent of moving the goalposts because youβre afraid to lose a fair fight. Even when done in retaliation, itβs still rigging β a
Gerrymandering: The Fire Trump Litβand Why Everyoneβs Getting Burned
The new Texas map, rammed through under Trumpβs influence, would give Republicans nearly 80% of the stateβs congressional seatsβeven though they win just over half the vote. This isnβt just a tilt; itβs a landslide
Gerrymandering: Why Do Rules Exist If No One Follows Them?
So the question remains: if no one is playing by the rules, why do the rules exist? Perhaps the answer is that the rules are waitingβfor us. They are waiting for citizens to demand better,
Go Back to School, Donny β And Take Mike Johnson With You
I've done it many times. It's uncomfortable. It's also the only thing that actually works. The lies only work when we stop asking questions. Repetition turns lies into perceived truth, but only if nobody pushes
Go Back to School, Donny β And Take Mike Johnson With You – Video
I've done it many times. It's uncomfortable. It's also the only thing that actually works. The lies only work when we stop asking questions. Repetition turns lies into perceived truth, but only if nobody pushes
Governing requires Thought not Fear
Governing requires thought, compromise, and foresight; dictating only needs instinctual levers: fear, greed, loyalty, and outrage.
Government Shutdown: A Nation in Gridlock and Shootings
Our commentary: We don't believe the increase is shootings is related to firearms, even though they were used. Our belief is that as people feel more and more polarized and lose all hope of control
Guilt by Association: Your Silence on MAGA’s Shadow, You’re So Screwed
You didnβt run when you had the chance. Post-2020, when whispers of independence couldβve saved you, you drowned them out with the roar of primary fears and donor demands. You gave eulogies for the old
Here we are at a time of reflection, peace and compassion, what are we missing?
I'll keep is short because it's obvious, it's trust. We have nothing to trust. Especially our Government. When there isn't even an effort to disguise a lie anymore, when we are expected believe whatever we
Hey SCOTUS, it’s time to start doing what’s right.
It's time to put the Nation first and tell the Pumkin Head where to put it. Current Status Payments on Hold: Full November SNAP benefits are paused nationwide pending the 1st Circuit's ruling and potential
Hey Senator, the President didn’t Elect you, we did.
Stop pretending the party and the philosophy are the same thing βRapid swings create unintended consequences β letβs slow this down.β
HighβLevel Analysis: How a Bipartisan Containment Strategy Could Incentivize Both Parties
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trumpβs resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system β including members of both parties
How about some Real Free Speach
I'm thinking of a free speech challenge to Elon, is bot traffic free speech, is ad revenue theft free speech, is radical left or right hate bot meme attacks free speech or is an honest
How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post by The New Yorker
How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post by The New Yorker The Amazon founder bought the paper to save it, Ruth Marcus writes. Instead, with a mass layoff, heβs forced it into severe decline.
How much are they worth?
When you read that comment, Oh how did so and so make 6 Million Dollars while in Congress, don't just be a Putz and repeat it. Fact check it. All members of Congress must file
How REAL Social Media FREE SPEACH Could Work
No child exploitation No credible threats of violence No doxxing of private individuals No coordinated foreign interference No impersonation or fraud #FreeSpeechTest #BotFree #SocialExperiment #HumanDiscourse #FreeSpeechTest #SocialExperiment
How slimey can they get ??
Susie, I apologize and my heart goes out to you, I am sorry you became involved in such a slimey organization that stoops so low as to suck donations from your illness. I truly am
How Trump is Controlling Free Speech
I asked Grok "Trump sues everyone who says anything bad about him, I see it as his way of eliminating free speech through intimidation, am I missing something here?" Searched for "Trump lawsuits free speech
I Told You So:
Oh, how sweet it is to perch atop the rubble of bad decisions and crow, "I told you so!" For years, we warned youβyes, you, with your rose-tinted glasses and stubborn faith in quick fixes.
I would be Dead
Right now, you, the American people, are still in charge. I'm just not sure for how much longer that stays true. What comes next isn't up to the Democrats. It isn't up to Trump. It
I would be Dead – Video
Right now, you, the American people, are still in charge. I'm just not sure for how much longer that stays true. What comes next isn't up to the Democrats. It isn't up to Trump. It
I’m more Christian than you, so there.
Hard to take MAGAβs βChristianβ identity seriously when half the accounts preaching hate in Jesusβs name arenβt even from the U.S. β just overseas ops posing as believers.
ICE and the Gestapo: Structural Parallels in Authoritarian Policing
Scale and intent: The Gestapo enforced a totalitarian regime, committed genocide, and worked outside any ethical framework. ICE, despite its excesses, operated within a constitutional democracy. Resistance and visibility: ICE faces ongoing resistance from U.S.
Impeach Him, Impeach Him, Well Maybe we Hold Off On That – Piece 1: The Vance Problem
That's the Vance problem. Not that he's Trump's successor. That he's Trump with the volume turned down and have the power already installed.
Impeach Him, Impeach Him, Well Maybe we Hold Off On That – Piece 1: The Vance Problem – Video
That's the Vance problem. Not that he's Trump's successor. That he's Trump with the volume turned down and have the power already installed.
Impeach Him, Impeach Him, Well Maybe we Hold Off On That – Piece 2: Why Not Impeaching Might Be the Smarter Move
So: to impeach, or not to impeach. Maybe that's the question we put to Congress before they decide it on their own. After all, they work for us.
Impeach Him, Impeach Him, Well Maybe we Hold Off On That – Piece 2: Why Not Impeaching Might Be the Smarter Move – Video
So: to impeach, or not to impeach. Maybe that's the question we put to Congress before they decide it on their own. After all, they work for us.
In My Opinion. Trump hasn’t lost it, he never had it.
The following is un edited, my question and the reponse.Β And I asked for permission to use it. Question: Looking for an opinion, doesn't have to be fact and this is conversation, not fact checking.
Insanity Rules
And if you want to know who is to blame, look in the mirror. Only you can stop it. Everyone needs to SHUT UP and get rid of the INSANITY.
Is it Time for a Time Out?
If that's really the plan, I've got one very big question I'd like answered soon. Who, exactly, is this Democrat? This Independent? This RINO? Take your pick. But whoever it is better make a stage
Is There No Decency
Donald J. Trump. You have insulted and offended me and my family. And I would imagine you have insulted and offended just about every person who has ever served in the military, and every first
It is time to wake up
Eisenhowerβs decision was not about war it was about truth. He foresaw that memory fades and denial grows. He wanted to make disbelief impossible. His visit ensured that what he saw that day would not
It’s good to be king. no wait, it’s good to be god.
Birds of a Feather stick together. What a bad joke we are living.Β 84 days out of a 7 year sentence?
It’s Now or Never
Surprise. That hottie is a bot. Running from a server in Pakistan, Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe. The praise is robot code. The followers are purchased fiction. And every fake account is making Elon a
It’s Now or Never – Video
Surprise. That hottie is a bot. Running from a server in Pakistan, Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe. The praise is robot code. The followers are purchased fiction. And every fake account is making Elon a
Itβs Not About Zelensky β Itβs About Stopping Putin
Putinβs invasion of Ukraine wasnβt provoked by NATO expansion or western meddling β it was fueled by a belief that smaller, weaker neighbors donβt deserve true independence. That belief has no place in a modern
J.D. Vance: From Hillbilly to Henchman
Once the voice of Appalachian disillusionment, J.D. Vance built his brand as the reflective conservative who got it. He warned us about the dangers of Trumpism. He questioned the grift, the chaos, the cult. But
January 6, 2021 A few Patriots just had a little fun
This wasnβt a spontaneous outburst of frustration. Investigations show it was fueled by false election-fraud claims, coordinated activity, and leaders riling up the crowd. PBS+1 More than 1,000 people have been charged; many convicted of
Let’s Move Forward
I support the Forward movement because it is one of the few efforts trying to pull American politics out of the tribal trench warfare it has been stuck in for far too long. I donβt
Liar, Liar, pants on fire.
Sometimes a little education is in order. I'm not calling anyone out, I'm explaining a condition. A condition I sadly to aware of. I was raised by a Pathological Liar, I bear the scars but
Loyalty to Country, Not to a Man
Real loyalty isnβt to a man. Real loyalty is to our country. And a country shows its loyalty back by taking care of its people. That means intelligent solutions, not slogans. It means tackling the
MAGA 2.0 β A Rose By Any Other Name Still Stinks
Let's be precise about what just happened, because it matters enormously and it happened quietly while everyone was watching the circus. The Supreme Court, 6-3 along purely partisan lines, axed longstanding limits on how much
MAGA 2.0 β A Rose By Any Other Name Still Stinks – Video
It was so much easier when it was just the evil left against the evil right. Now it's the evil left against the evil right against the other evil right against the original evil right.
MAGA Hypocrisy
First I would like to say I never saw Charlie Kirk do anything so I certainly have nothing bad to say about him, and I do not appove of the violence and cetainly not murder.Β
Making America Sick β Part 2 of 4: The Damage
The consequences are not theoretical. A measles outbreak has spread to 26 states with over 960 confirmed cases centered in South Carolina. Two children have died from whooping cough. Vaccination rates have been falling since
Making America Sick β Part 3 of 4: Why He’s Doing It? The Broken Compass
And the children getting measles in South Carolina cannot tell the difference between a broken compass and a working one. They just get sick.
Making America Sick β Part 4 of 4: The Fight Back
Were the signs obvious? Yes. Could this have been prevented? Yes. Did it happen purely because of politics? Yes. But we also knew who Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was before he was confirmed, and we