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“Rapid swings create unintended consequences — let’s slow this down.”
Upon careful reflection and consideration by the top psychotic minds of the field, it has been determined that only one person actually has Trump Derangement Syndrome, Guess who?
Only through education can you understand the issues.
Apparently the Navy’s standard operating procedure now is:
They stroll out there in their white hulls, sunglasses on, probably listening to classic rock, and say:
You can’t even parody this anymore.
We’re talking about fiberglass skiffs with outboards — basically the aquatic version of a lifted pickup with three mismatched tires. And yet the Navy treats them like Bond villains. The playbook seems to be:
No shots.
So here we are:
At this point, the joke isn’t the joke.
What I’m reacting to is exactly that. The lines are so thin and recycled—
He has trained himself to say anything—anything—with a glassy-eyed sincerity.
Trump interprets the world through personal loyalty, personal grievance, and personal validation.
It’s all self-referential.
The forces around him — political, economic, ideological, cultural — would exist with or without him.
No.**
Trump is not a strategist.
Political elites — donors, corporations, economic blocs — generally fear chaos more than ideology.
Not friendship.
He claims: $54.2 billion saved
Yes — Trump is spending far more than he’s “saving.”
And the bigger problem:
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Cost to taxpayers each time:
Total so far (Jan → Nov):
Period covered: Jan 20, 2025 – mid-Nov 2025
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DOGE stated savings: $54.2 billion
Here’s the conservative reality:
Because Democrats can’t restrain Trump alone.
It falls to Republicans to make a hard but patriotic choice:
We can be a party that respects borders without turning a blind eye to abuses.
The conservative path forward isn’t surrendering to Trump, nor is it surrendering to the left.
If Republicans can remember that, Trump becomes containable.
That’s the conservative way out.
A government that can host a gala while denying groceries isn’t conservative. It’s decadent. And the longer we let it pretend otherwise, the harder it will be to remember what the word “conservative” even meant in the first place.
“You know, I once healed the economy — true story, everybody says so.
One is free.
The other is gilded.
True beauty lasts.
So before we celebrate or condemn, maybe we should pause and ask the one question that still matters:
Our nation’s strength does not come from one person.
Have you noticed how every Trump message starts the same way?
But when you finish the so-called survey — there it is.
So if you’re still sending in your “urgent $25 contribution” to make sure your opinion matters, maybe ask yourself:
This isn’t surrender; it’s satire with stamina. Imagine the viral optics: camo-clad troops mid-bite into a marionberry Danish, scrolling TikTok for the next food truck drop, while Fox News pundits sputter about “liberal sabotage.” It humanizes the guardsmen—many of them our neighbors from Salem and Woodburn, not faceless enforcers—and undercuts the narrative of chaos. Portland doesn’t burn; it bakes, brews, and bewilders. And here’s the one more serious suggestion amid the whimsy: Call on all protesters to stay home. Nothing would speak louder than a reception for no one. No crowds to kettle, no headlines to hype, no “unrest” to justify the invasion. Let the streets echo with silence—a void so profound it broadcasts our contempt nationwide. We’ve proven the “threats” are overblown; small-scale, sedate gatherings of fewer than 30 souls don’t warrant Humvees. Deny them the drama. Let the Guard mill about empty plazas, sipping lattes and pondering why they were dragged here for a photo op. It’s the ultimate mic drop: Portland’s power isn’t in pitchforks, but in the principled pause. Governor Kotek, Mayor Wilson—this is your moment to lead with levity and leverage. You’ve fought the good fight in the courts; now win the cultural war on our terms. Authorize the logistics, fund the feast, amplify the all-clear for calm. Show America that when tyranny knocks, we answer with open arms, full bellies, and an empty stage.In defiant solidarity,
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The Forward Party, end the in fighting
End-of-Year Note
This is a personal statement, not an institutional one.
I support the Forward movement because it is making a serious attempt to move American politics away from tribal loyalty and back toward problem-solving. I don’t agree with every position, and I don’t expect to — that’s not the point.
To be clear, the Forward Party has no connection to Elephant in the Ink Room or Purpleman, has not endorsed our work, and to my knowledge is unaware of it. This endorsement runs in one direction only and carries no expectation or obligation on their part.
All we have ever suggested is simple: go take a look for yourself. In a political climate dominated by outrage and factionalism, efforts aimed at cooperation and structural reform are worth paying attention to.
That’s it.
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Todays Vocablulary Lesson
Semantic change (also semantic shift, semantic progression, semantic development, or semantic drift) is a form of language change regarding the evolution of word usage—usually to the point that the modern meaning is radically different from the original usage.
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But I always thought..
It’s a norm, not a constitutional rule. History often changes its mind. BUT, that assumes there was a mind first to change
Early naming almost always:
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Signals insecurity, not confidence
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Correlates with personality-driven governance
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Forces later erasure or embarrassment
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Weakens institutional credibility
Posthumous naming:
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Filters emotion
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Allows reassessment
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Protects institutions from reversal
That’s not ideology — it’s risk management.
Bottom line
The “wait until after death” norm exists because:
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History is cruel to premature certainty
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Power distorts perception
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Institutions outlast people
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Not to be out done, The 109 has been salvaged and put back into service, now the Trump Classless Naval Ship.
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Not to out done, The 109 has been salvaged and put back into service, now the Trump Class Naval Ship.
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The economy is absolutely booming — the greatest it has ever been
The economy is absolutely booming — the greatest it has ever been, many people are saying. Demand is so high that the nation is now facing critical shortages of paper, toner, and ink, driven largely by the historic release of the Epstein files. Experts note that documents which once required only about 5% toner coverage per page are now averaging 95%, thanks to the bold, innovative use of solid black redaction bars. Ink and toner sales have shattered all previous records, injecting unprecedented vitality into the office supply sector — a true renaissance. Economists agree this surge would not be possible without the tireless efforts of the greatest and hardest-working president ever, whose leadership has turned secrecy into stimulus. This report comes straight from the 15th hole at the Mar-A-Lego County Club, where transparency is high, standards are low, and the economy has never been better.
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White House Planning Commisions Recomendations.
White House Planning Commisions Recomendations. Room for the entire administration. And he can keep his name on it.
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The easy way, or the hard way?
I get bored, I read posts, I laugh and I cry. I read some of the funniest hate and saddest crap. But that’s the easy way out.
Now let my tell you from the get go, I have had more foul stuff erupt from both my keyboard and my mouth then I should admit to. But when all is said and done. That doesn’t win the argument.
My father once told me he could swear with the best of them, but as soon as you raised your voice and told that ugly bastard to fuck off, you lost the argument. So lets not lose this one, especially against such lame opponents.
The point I am trying to make is you have just been told to Fuck Off, and not politely, he just told you, he is above the law, he is untouchable and if you don’t like it. Tough.
His minions don’t care, they have probably already been promised blanket pardons, and that won’t be necessary because he’s isn’t going anywhere.
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Hey Senator, the President didn’t Elect you, we did.
Stop pretending the party and the philosophy are the same thing
“Rapid swings create unintended consequences — let’s slow this down.”
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Mr President, can you say afforability?
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- Commentary, Protest 2025
Mr President, can you say affordability? It’s a big word and it’s real for a lot of people, when you are in Mar-A-Lego this Christmas taking a shower of gold coins instead of standing in a breadline serving your citizens a meal. practice saying something intelligent for a change, and if you really want to maybe stop the violence in this country, try shutting your mouth for a while. You’re the instigator. Happy Holidays, may your bird be a big one..
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Trump Derangement Syndrome
Upon careful reflection and consideration by the top psychotic minds of the field, it has been determined that only one person actually has Trump Derangement Syndrome, Guess who?
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Midterms 2026, get ready to make a difference. Tell Edgar enouph is enough.
In 1842, Edgar Allan Poe threatened to divide a man in two—literally—using a pendulum.
Since then, we’ve learned to do it ourselves.
Ours is painted red on one side and blue on the other. When it swings fast enough, the blur looks purple. Whatever color we think we see, it’s the motion itself that’s dividing us—cutting us in two.
There will always be those who take satisfaction in making it swing faster. But calmer minds must prevail. Calmer minds must slow the speed and shorten the arc.
Only through education can you understand the issues.
Only through observation can you make informed decisions.
Only by thinking for yourselves can you make a difference.
And only by voting can you be heard.
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The Republicans Announce their new Health Plan, Don’t think about Fake Epstein
In an effort to keep rates down and National Park attendance up as well as another Epstein diversion, the Republicans (‘Appeal Again, Trump’ has finally announced his new all inclusive Health Plan, the greatest health plan ever, biggest yet, cheapest by far, eat your heart out Obama, literally, eat your heart out. Only I could have come up with such a greatamondo idea.
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The White House Holidays – Trumpdom – 25% less thanks to Trump Economy
That’s right, saved 25% from last years meal. Only had to give up 50% of the food. Putz
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So WOKE, unmanly, not pointy and unreadable.
Tiny Tim Cratchit finally gets a new pencil, farmers get a 30% “bailout” that’s really their own money, and Marco Rubio… well, he’s still agonizing over whether the font says “leadership” or “panic.” Welcome to America 2025: where the little guy barely moves forward, the big guy skims the safety net, and the political class debates kerning while the country burns.
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Trump’s abusive remarks toward women on the news are reprehensible.
Trump’s abusive remarks toward women on the news are reprehensible.
They often come immediately after he’s confronted with an obvious lie or contradiction he can’t spin.
The abuse is deflection, not dialogue — a way to intimidate or distract rather than address the fact.
Whenever Trump is cornered by an indisputable fact, particularly on live TV, he has a predictable pattern: attack, belittle, or insult the messenger — often women journalists — rather than engage with the truth.
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It erodes accountability.
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It intimidates reporters and sets a precedent that attacking critics is acceptable.
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It distracts the public from the underlying issue.
This behavior is not just crass; it is a deliberate tactic to avoid responsibility. When you confuse insults with rebuttals, the public loses sight of the real story.
Attacking women journalists after being confronted with a lie is not leadership — it is bullying. It is unacceptable, and it should be called out every time.
I would love to see someone just tell him to ‘F off,’ but the reality is this pattern is what we need to recognize and expose.
His “reflex is attack” as the only response when caught in a lie. and he attacks all the time.
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U.S. Navy is “too intimidated” so they have to KILL THEM ALL
You try to write a joke about the U.S. Navy being “too intimidated” to capture those big, bad, fiberglass outboard-powered drug boats — you know, the ones running on lawnmower engines and vibes — but then reality steps in and writes something better.
Apparently the Navy’s standard operating procedure now is:
See fast boat → panic → blow it up → hope nobody asks questions.
All hands lost, problem solved, paperwork minimal.
Meanwhile, Little Sister Coast Guard didn’t get the memo.
They stroll out there in their white hulls, sunglasses on, probably listening to classic rock, and say:
“Hey, is that a massive oil tanker violating sanctions?”
Then they just… take it.
No shots.
No explosions.
No Hollywood soundtrack.
Just: “Sir, we’re boarding your ship now.”
And the Venezuelan captain — what, was he smoking a joint the size of a flare gun? — basically shrugs and lets them.
You can’t even parody this anymore.
The Navy vaporizes fishing boats like they’re the Death Star, and the Coast Guard arrests an entire tanker crew like they’re checking fishing licenses.
When the joke becomes more realistic than the real event, satire just packs up and goes home.
Could it be, Trump wants the Oil and there wasn’t any Drugs?
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When Reality Out-Parodies Parody – The Hegseth Way
There are moments when satire just gives up. When reality walks out on stage, takes the microphone, and delivers a performance so absurd, so painfully self-parodying, that there’s simply nothing left for me to exaggerate.
Take the U.S. Navy versus the drug boats.
We’re talking about fiberglass skiffs with outboards — basically the aquatic version of a lifted pickup with three mismatched tires. And yet the Navy treats them like Bond villains. The playbook seems to be:
See fast boat. Panic. Blow it out of the water. Collect splinters. File no report.
All hands lost, mission accomplished, nobody has to explain a thing.
But over on the other side of the family tree, Little Sister Coast Guard didn’t get the memo.
They roll up in their white hulls, aviators on, probably a little classic rock on the radio. They spot a massive Venezuelan oil tanker violating sanctions and go:
“Yeah… we’ll take that.”
No shots.
No explosions.
No nervous sweating.
Just a polite but firm:
“Captain, we’re boarding your ship now.”
And the tanker captain — maybe high, maybe bored, maybe both — basically hands over a 600-foot steel fortress like it’s a lost dog he found on the highway.
So here we are:
The Navy vaporizes fishing boats like they’re running a Death Star internship program.
The Coast Guard arrests an entire tanker crew like they’re checking for expired flares.
At this point, the joke isn’t the joke.
Reality is the joke.
And satire just sits in the back of the room shaking its head, muttering, “I can’t compete with that.”
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When Reality Out-Parodies Parody
I’m running into a real creative problem that political satirists have struggled with for decades: when reality out-parodies parody, you lose the exaggeration gap. If the thing itself is already clownish, corrupt, or incoherent, how do you “heighten” it? There’s no headroom left.
What I’m reacting to is exactly that. The lines are so thin and recycled—
“Biden’s fault,”
“affordability,”
“fighting for the American people”—
delivered with that frozen, earnest straight face… it’s beyond satire because satire relies on elevating the ridiculous. But when the politician I’m watching is already doing that, I can’t elevate it without collapsing the joke.
“I would write a parody of this, but the Putz has already written a better one… unintentionally.”
He has trained himself to say anything—anything—with a glassy-eyed sincerity.
If he was an actor, I’d call it overacting.
But he’s not an actor.
That’s the punchline.
“stupid is as stupid does”
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To stay in the fight, just what fight where they staying in?
So: Was this “they were in a fight,” or people just trying to survive / not drown?
From what’s publicly documented:
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The two survivors reportedly were clinging to wreckage, not visibly armed or engaged in combat. The Washington Post+2Al Jazeera+2
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Their being in the water after the first strike — wounded or shipwrecked — should legally make them non-combatants, under laws protecting shipwrecked persons, unless they were actively hostile (which has not been shown). Legal experts say targeting them in that condition would likely be a war crime. The Washington Post+2Foreign Policy+2
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So yes — there is a credible, public-report based interpretation that they were trying to stay alive, not fight, when the second strike happened.
That means the narrative of “stay in the fight” — or justification of the strike as combat — is highly contested, deeply ambiguous, and legally dubious given what is known so far.
Got news for you folks, it’s up to you now. accept this obvious coverup or force it out, force it to stop. It’s up to us to stop Pumpkin because the Republican castrated cowards aren’t doing it. The great Pumpkin isn’t God, although he thinks so.
Impeachment is a right.
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Copy of Your Money — Kash Patel Plays Golf in Scotland and Girlfriend Recieves FBI Protection
What do we actualy know about kash patel and using fbi jets and resources to play golf, visit his girlfriend provide her protections etc.
Grock 11/27/25
Kash Patel, the FBI Director since February 2025 under the second Trump administration, has faced significant scrutiny and criticism for allegedly misusing taxpayer-funded FBI resources for personal purposes. These allegations, primarily reported in major outlets like The New York Times, NDTV, and The Independent, center on his use of government jets for non-official travel (including golf outings and visits to his girlfriend) and the deployment of elite SWAT teams to provide security for his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The claims emerged prominently in late 2025, amid a government shutdown that heightened concerns about fiscal responsibility. While Patel and the FBI maintain that all uses comply with regulations (e.g., reimbursing commercial-equivalent costs for personal jet travel), critics—including former FBI agents and even some conservatives—argue it represents an abuse of power and hypocrisy, given Patel’s past criticisms of predecessors like Christopher Wray for similar practices.What follows is a factual summary of the key allegations, supported by reported details. No criminal charges have been filed as of November 27, 2025, and investigations appear limited to internal administration reviews.Key Allegations and Reported DetailsThe controversies break down into two main categories: jet usage and security provisions for Wilkins. Reports indicate these practices began shortly after Patel’s appointment and escalated during the 2025 government shutdown.
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Misuse of FBI’s $60 million Gulfstream (GV) jet for personal travel, including golf trips and visits to girlfriend.
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– Golf Trip: In summer 2025, Patel used the jet for a recreational golf outing with friends to a private resort at the Carnegie Club in Scotland. FBI agents coordinated his transportation and security with Scottish/British authorities. – Visits to Girlfriend: Multiple flights to see Wilkins perform or simply visit her in Nashville, TN (where she lives). Examples: – October 2025: Flew to State College, PA, for her national anthem performance at a Penn State wrestling event (Real American Freestyle). The jet then continued to Nashville. This occurred during the government shutdown. – May 2025: Wilkins flew to London to join Patel at a security conference; FBI personnel transported her from the airport. – Total: At least 12 personal trips since February 2025 (vs. former Director Robert Mueller’s 10 over four years). – Cost: Directors must reimburse at commercial ticket rates (far below actual jet costs, e.g., $10,000+ per hour to operate).
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Security for Girlfriend
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Deployment of SWAT-qualified agents to protect Wilkins, who is not a spouse or official protectee.
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– NRA Convention (Spring 2025, Atlanta): Wilkins arrived with a two-agent SWAT team from the local FBI field office (on Patel’s orders) for her national anthem performance. Patel later berated the team commander for briefly leaving her unattended, citing poor communication and perceived risks. – Other Events: Agents from Nashville’s SWAT team guarded her home; additional tactical agents from Salt Lake City protected her at a September 2025 event. Coverage extended to Las Vegas and other locations. – Rationale: FBI cites “hundreds of credible death threats” against Wilkins due to her relationship with Patel and her conservative activism (e.g., gun rights advocacy). – Criticism: SWAT teams are typically for high-risk operations, not VIP protection; agents were pulled from counterterrorism duties.
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Context and Responses
- Hypocrisy Angle: Before his appointment, Patel criticized Wray on his podcast (“Kash’s Corner”) for using taxpayer-funded jets to “hop around the country.” He vowed to “ground” such travel. Critics, including former agent Kyle Seraphin (a MAGA supporter), highlighted this on podcasts, calling it “grifting off the American public.”
- FBI/Administration Defense:
- Jet use is mandatory for directors due to secure communications needs; personal trips are “significantly limited” compared to predecessors (e.g., Wray and Comey took more).
- Wilkins’ protection is justified by threats; details withheld for safety.
- Spokesperson Ben Williamson: Patel takes “personal time on occasion to see family, friends or his longtime girlfriend.”
- Criticisms:
- Former FBI Agents: Christopher O’Leary (ex-senior agent): “Abusive and excessive use… indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility.” Frank Figliuzzi (ex-counterintelligence chief): Patel prioritizes nightclubs over briefings, causing “chaos.”
- Conservatives: Influencer Grace Chong (works with Steve Bannon): “Is she considered Kash’s spouse? … Why are we paying for this?”
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- Broader Impact: Reports link this to internal turmoil, including the firing of Steven Palmer (head of critical incident response group) in November 2025 after jet-use stories emerged. Palmer oversaw the jet fleet.
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- Former FBI Agents: Christopher O’Leary (ex-senior agent): “Abusive and excessive use… indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility.” Frank Figliuzzi (ex-counterintelligence chief): Patel prioritizes nightclubs over briefings, causing “chaos.”
- Public/X Reaction: Recent X posts (as of November 27, 2025) amplify the stories, with users calling for Patel’s resignation, labeling it “corruption” or “theft of public funds.” Examples include demands for prosecution and comparisons to Democratic scandals.
What We Don’t Know
- Exact reimbursement amounts or full flight manifests (e.g., confirming Patel’s presence on every trip).
- Whether an formal investigation (e.g., by DOJ Inspector General) is underway—reports suggest only internal scrutiny.
- Long-term outcomes: As of now, no resignations or penalties beyond the Palmer firing.
This situation highlights ongoing debates about executive perks vs. accountability in high office. For the latest developments, monitoring outlets like NYT or X searches for “Kash Patel jet” is recommended.
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Trump behaves as if everything is personal — because for him, it is.
But the consequences of his behavior are not personal. They plug into larger forces he barely understands.**
Let me break this into the three layers that actually explain his behavior.
1. Inside Trump’s mind, everything is personal
This is the core truth.
Trump interprets the world through personal loyalty, personal grievance, and personal validation.
In psychological terms, he has:
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Narcissistic framing — everything relates back to him
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Binary sorting — loyal vs. disloyal
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Shallow policy comprehension — issues matter only as weapons for identity battles
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No ideological center — only personal advantage
So when he speaks, it sounds like:
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“They’re attacking me.”
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“They’re stealing from me.”
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“They’re disrespecting me.”
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“They’re supporting me.”
It’s all self-referential.
He can’t meaningfully separate himself from the country, the law, or the truth.
This is why his rhetoric always feels like a feud.
**2. But in the big picture, he is incidental
The forces around him — political, economic, ideological, cultural — would exist with or without him.
He’s a vessel, not an architect.
Those forces include:
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The authoritarian right-wing movement that predates him by decades
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Tech-driven radicalization
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Russia, China, and other foreign influence operations
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American decline anxieties
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Decades of resentment-based talk radio and cable news
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The collapse of institutional trust
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The economic and demographic panic inside the GOP base
Trump didn’t create any of that.
He simply became the perfect mouthpiece, because he feels like the chaos inside the movement.
**3. Is he aware he’s being guided?
No.**
And that “no” is important.
Trump is not a strategist.
He is not a planner.
He is not ideologically driven.
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reactive
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susceptible to flattery
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easily manipulated
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incurious about the consequences of his decisions
He is exactly the type of person who can be used by powerful interests without ever recognizing it, including:
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foreign authoritarian governments
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billionaire donor networks
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special-interest policy writers
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grievance-based media empires
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operatives who feed him lines knowing he’ll repeat them
They steer the ship; he thinks he’s the captain.
The paradox
To the individual, Trump behaves as if everything is about HIM.
To history, Trump is a consequence, not a cause — a symptom of deeper forces.
That’s the contradiction people struggle with:
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He thinks he’s the center of the story.
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But the story would still be happening without him — just with a different figurehead.
He’s a man being carried by currents he doesn’t understand.
What am I missing?
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Your Money — the claim that Corey Lewandowski pulled in $1.2 million in 2025
As much as I dislike Trump and everything he represents, I try to stay grounded in facts, not rumors. That’s why I checked the claim that Corey Lewandowski pulled in $1.2 million in 2025 through a maze of consulting LLCs. It would have fit neatly into my argument — but the problem is, I couldn’t find a single credible source to back it up. Not ProPublica, not FEC filings, not reputable reporting.
Lewandowski absolutely benefits from his proximity to Trump; he always has. The consulting, the PAC connections, the influence machine — all of that is well-documented. But I’m not going to pin a dollar figure on him when I can’t verify it.
Oddly enough, that strengthens the larger point I’m trying to make. If I’m willing to throw out a claim that helps my argument because it doesn’t check out, then readers know I’m not here to invent villains or twist the facts. I’m here to map out the real patterns, the real money, the real influence. And in a time when everything feels upside down, that kind of clarity matters more than scoring easy points.
If I was to be concerned about anything in particular would be Lewandowski’s Citgo Work
Citgo is owned by the Venezuelan government
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Lobbying for Citgo
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Lewandowski’s firm, Avenue Strategies, took a contract from Citgo. Politico and other outlets reported a $25,000/month contract. Politico+1
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According to Politico, the deal was partly to “help provide access” to the Trump administration amid tension over U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. Politico
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The contract raised red flags: Public Citizen noted that Avenue Strategies billed more than $1 million over time in work tied to Citgo. Public Citizen
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Citgo is owned by the Venezuelan government (PDVSA). Wikipedia+1
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At the same time, there were fears that Rosneft (Russia) could take control of Citgo because of PDVSA’s debt. Politico+1
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This makes the lobbying work not just corporate consulting but geopolitically sensitive: having someone with deep Trump connections lobbying could influence how U.S. policy treats Citgo / Venezuela.
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Lewandowski eventually left Avenue Strategies, saying he didn’t want to be “a target.” CBS News+1
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Critics questioned whether his role with the firm — and the Citgo contract — violated lobbying rules or foreign-agent registration requirements. Salon.com+1
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Some say Avenue used his name for political leverage even when he claimed limited involvement. Politico
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Public Perception vs. Real Leverage
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On one level, this deal illustrates how influence works: companies with foreign-state ties will pay for access, and someone like Lewandowski — with Trump ties — has exactly that.
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On another level, it adds strategic complexity: Lewandowski isn’t just making money; he’s part of a nexus where business, geopolitics, and policy intersect.
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For my analysis, it’s a data point that shows his role is not purely “financial profiteer” — but influencer / intermediary in geopolitical business.
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What am I missing?
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Who is behind the Venezuela actions?
Based on recent reporting (as of November 24, 2025), the push isn’t coming from shadowy outsiders but from Trump’s inner foreign policy circle, blending immigration hardliners, Latin America obsessives, and national security vets. Critics like Sen. Rand Paul have called it out directly: “Regime change is not in Trump’s psyche,” but advisors like Rubio and Graham are “more inclined to believe in it” and have his ear.
The result? A policy that’s escalated faster than Trump’s first term, with lethal ops approved but execution delegated.
Here’s a rundown of the main architects, drawn from State Department briefings, leaks, and analyses:
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Marco Rubio |
Secretary of State & National Security Adviser |
Primary driver; reframed “democracy promotion” into narco-terrorist strikes and regime ouster. Designated Cartel de los Soles as FTO today (Nov. 24). |
Longtime Maduro foe (Cuban roots fuel personal stake); killed a Grenell-led diplomatic thaw; pushing internal strikes beyond boats. |
Stephen Miller |
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy & Homeland Security Adviser |
Orchestrates boat strikes and “narco-state” narrative; links it to border security and deportations. |
Directed Sept. 2025 strikes; calls Maduro’s regime a “central hub” for drugs/humans; allies with Rubio on military escalation, shifting from stability to confrontation. |
Lindsey Graham |
Senate Foreign Relations Chair (incoming) |
Informal influencer; whispers regime change in Trump’s ear alongside Rubio. |
Paul flags him as a key pusher for intervention, risking MAGA backlash; backs military aid to opposition.responsiblestatecraft.org
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John Ratcliffe |
CIA Director |
Oversees covert ops, including lethal authorizations inside Venezuela. |
Project 2025 contributor; his chapter on intel reform enables expanded black ops against Maduro allies. |
This crew—many recycled from Trump’s first term or Project 2025—handles the heavy lifting: Rubio at State calls the shots on designations and diplomacy, Miller ties it to domestic wins like fentanyl seizures, and the CIA executes under Ratcliffe. Trump’s greenlit the big moves (e.g., USS Ford deployment), but the plotting? That’s their wheelhouse, often bypassing Congress per Paul’s CBS interview.
it’s more old-school hawks chasing oil leverage and anti-leftist scores.
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Burn it to the ground or contain the threat
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties — may find that their own interests align in containing Trump, protecting institutional stability, and preventing broader fallout. In this kind of realignment, stabilizing Trump may paradoxically require restraining him, while shielding him from higher‑level forces he cannot confront on his own.
This is how it looks from where I’m standing — how does it look from where you are?
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High‑Level Analysis: How a Bipartisan Containment Strategy Could Incentivize Both Parties
1. Powerful Interests Prefer Predictability Over Loyalty
Political elites — donors, corporations, economic blocs — generally fear chaos more than ideology.
A destabilizing leader:
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creates uncertainty for markets
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strains institutions
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risks unpredictable crises
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threatens donor networks, legal exposure, and reputational fallout
If the Epstein documents pose existential risk for people far above the political class, then establishment actors have a strong incentive to prevent uncontrolled disclosure, regardless of party.
This means stabilizing Trump from above may matter more to them than supporting him at the base.
2. Congressional Republicans and Democrats Could Share a Mutual Risk
Even though the two parties are polarized, institutions sometimes find common cause when the system itself is threatened.
The risks include:
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legal exposure for wealthy, politically connected individuals
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unpredictable retaliation from Trump
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erosion of institutional trust
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public backlash if documents destabilize the donor ecosystem
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the threat of mass scandal engulfing both parties
Thus, the bipartisan incentive becomes:
Contain the unpredictable figure before he burns down the political architecture.
This is a system‑preservation response, not a partisan one.
3. Containment Doesn’t Require “Attacking” Trump — It Can Be Framed as Stabilizing the Presidency
There is a long pattern of Congress constraining presidents through:
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veto‑proof coalitions
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bipartisan oversight
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legislation limiting unilateral authority
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procedural guardrails
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selective pressure
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quiet backchannel agreements
This lets the system keep functioning while preventing the executive from acting erratically.
It also lets both parties claim they are acting responsibly rather than vindictively.
4. Protecting Trump From “Higher-Level Pressure” Could Actually Be a Bargaining Chip
If Trump is genuinely vulnerable to non‑political power (billionaires, corporate blocs, intelligence‑adjacent networks), then the political system may be the only thing capable of insulating him from catastrophic exposure.
From a systems-view:
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Trump gets stability and protection from existential external pressure.
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The political class gets leverage and control over a destabilizing president.
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Both parties get to avert wider fallout that could damage them.
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Ultra‑wealthy individuals avoid being dragged into public scandal.
It becomes a mutual containment pact.
Not friendship.
Not alliance.
Just the political version of an armistice for the sake of survival.
5. Historical Parallels
This is similar to how:
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The establishment contained Nixon before forcing resignation
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Parliament constrained Boris Johnson
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Congress constrained Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction
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Italian coalitions periodically unite to block destabilizers
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Israel’s Knesset forms anti-chaos coalitions regardless of ideology
When elites fear instability more than partisanship, cross‑party containment becomes the rational path.
Core Insight, Restated in Analytical Terms
Here the concept is expressed safely and cleanly:
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties — may find that their own interests align in containing Trump, protecting institutional stability, and preventing broader fallout. In this kind of realignment, stabilizing Trump may paradoxically require restraining him, while shielding him from higher‑level forces he cannot confront on his own.
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Your Money — Trump loudly exaggerates savings, quietly inflates expenses, and then blames others when the math breaks.
1. The DOGE “Savings” Are Mostly Fiction
He claims: $54.2 billion saved
Verified: $1.4 billion
Shortfall: –$52.8 billion
That’s not a rounding error — that’s manufacturing numbers out of air.
How DOGE created the illusion:
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Counted the maximum possible value of contracts (ceiling values) rather than actual spending.
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Counted the same contract in multiple places.
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Quietly removed 1,000+ contracts from their own transparency dashboard.
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Used “savings” from unawarded or canceled contracts as if that were money returned to taxpayers.
This is like claiming you “saved $40,000” because you decided not to buy a Tesla.
2. Meanwhile, Trump Is Increasing Real Spending
Even while claiming big savings, Trump is injecting spending elsewhere:
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Massive increases for immigration enforcement and detention.
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Expansions of ICE operations and facilities.
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Contracting out veterans services, which tends to increase federal cost, not reduce it.
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Shifting more federal functions to private contractors, who charge premium rates.
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Large legal-related travel and security expenses, which you and I both pay for.
And each executive agency has its own restructuring costs. “Streamlining” usually means hiring consultants, restructuring operations, and paying early termination fees. All of that costs money.
3. Spending and Savings Aren’t Matched
He’s “saving” imaginary numbers but spending real dollars.
When you compare the two:
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The made-up DOGE savings don’t come close to paying for the increased federal expenses.
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There is no evidence those savings offset expenditures anywhere in the budget.
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The numbers only make sense if you’re reading a campaign brochure, not a budget ledger.
4. Why He Does This
Trump repeats a pattern he’s used in business:
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Inflate revenue or savings claims to create an image of success.
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Hide or delay expenses.
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Blame the shortfall on enemies or sabotage.
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Keep moving forward without reconciling the books.
It works politically because people hear the big number, not the audit.
The Bottom Line
Yes — Trump is spending far more than he’s “saving.”
Even a basic household budget would show the mismatch.
And the bigger problem:
He’s using the illusion of savings to justify spending that is politically convenient but financially reckless.
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What’s Actually Going On: Halligan & Bondi Part Three, Is Disbarment (or Other Discipline) Likely?
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Is Disbarment (or Other Discipline) Likely?
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Halligan: Yes, there’s a real risk. The bar complaint is serious, and the judge’s rebuke strengthens the case that her prosecutorial conduct was not just sloppy but may have violated foundational legal standards (grand jury procedure, prosecutorial ethics). If the bar investigation finds deliberate misconduct, disbarment or suspension is possible.
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Bondi: The ethics complaint here is broader — less about a single prosecutorial act and more about her leadership and influence. Disbarment is less obviously imminent compared to Halligan, but she could face professional discipline if the Florida Bar decides there was a pattern of “ethically problematic” behavior. Whether that becomes disbarment or something less depends a lot on how the Bar views intent, frequency, and severity.
Bottom Line (Right Now)
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Yes, both Halligan and Bondi are under serious scrutiny, legally and ethically.
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The allegations are significant, especially for Halligan: abuse of power, potential violation of appointment law, and prosecutorial misconduct.
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But disbarment is not guaranteed — it’s a process. These are allegations and complaints, not final bar rulings.
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There are also ongoing legal challenges: Comey’s lawyers have argued Halligan’s appointment is invalid, which could lead to dismissals of the indictments if the court agrees. CBS News
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A lot depends on the outcomes of:
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The bar investigations (Florida and Virginia)
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The court’s rulings on the legality of Halligan’s appointment
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Whether her prosecutorial decisions will stand up under scrutiny
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A Coastal Town Caught in the Crosshairs: Newport, Oregon’s Fight Against Federal Overreach
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Newport, Oregon—a rugged gem on the central coast with a population hovering around 10,000—has long thrived on the sea’s bounty and peril. This working-class port town is the heartbeat of the Dungeness crab industry, where fishermen brave treacherous waters that claim lives without mercy. But in recent weeks, as the Trump administration ramps up its immigration enforcement agenda, Newport finds itself thrust into an unwelcome spotlight: the proposed construction of an ICE detention facility on city-owned land at the local airport, coupled with the abrupt relocation of a vital U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue helicopter. It’s a one-two punch that’s left residents reeling, sparking cries of betrayal from a community that prides itself on self-reliance and mutual aid.Let’s unpack the facts first. The ICE push surfaced quietly last week when Texas-based Team Housing Solutions, a federal contractor, approached Newport city officials about leasing airport property for “federal operations.” It didn’t take long for locals to connect the dots: this was no benign logistics hub but a potential holding site for hundreds of immigrants awaiting deportation, part of President Trump’s renewed focus on mass removals. The proposal ignited immediate backlash at a packed city council meeting on November 12, where residents and leaders unanimously denounced it as incompatible with Newport’s values of compassion and coastal heritage. By week’s end, the contractor had backed out, citing community opposition—a rare win for grassroots pushback in an era of top-down federal mandates.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
But the sting lingered, especially as whispers of secrecy swirled: Why the airport? Why now, just as crab season kicks off on December 1?Compounding the outrage is the Coast Guard’s decision to yank the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Newport’s Air Station, reassigning it to North Bend, about 50 miles north. This bird has been a lifeline for decades, credited with over 1,000 rescues since 1990, including countless fishermen pulled from hypothermia’s grip amid rogue waves and fog-shrouded cliffs. The Newport Fishermen’s Wives, a nonprofit championing safety in the fleet, has been vocal: without it, response times could balloon from minutes to hours, turning survivable mishaps into tragedies. Oregon’s congressional delegation—Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Reps. Val Hoyle and Suzanne Bonamici—fired off a blistering letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on November 12, demanding transparency on both moves and accusing the administration of “unacceptable secrecy” that endangers lives.
hoyle.house.gov
Sen. Wyden escalated the pressure the next day, publicly calling on the Coast Guard to justify the shift, which they claim is for “operational efficiency” but smells more like asset shuffling to clear space for ICE’s footprint.
katu.com
From a broader lens, this saga exemplifies the friction between national policy ambitions and hyper-local realities. Trump’s deportation machine, aiming for millions processed annually, needs infrastructure—and coastal towns like Newport, with underutilized federal land, make tempting targets. Yet the timing raises eyebrows: Is the helicopter’s exit a coincidence, or a calculated trade-off to repurpose airspace and facilities? Critics, including local leaders, argue it’s the latter, a federal sleight-of-hand that prioritizes border hawks over buoy watchers. Newport’s economy leans heavily on fishing; a single lost vessel can ripple through families, boatyards, and processors. In 2023 alone, Coast Guard assets in the region handled over 200 cases—imagine the human cost if that thins out.
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Politically, it’s a microcosm of red-blue divides in purple states like Oregon. The state’s liberal bent clashes with Trump’s base in rural pockets, but even here, the issue transcends ideology: safety isn’t partisan. The community’s swift mobilization—petitions, protests, and that contractor’s retreat—shows the power of unified voices in small towns. Rachel Maddow highlighted it on MSNBC as a “town catching Trump in the act,” underscoring how opacity breeds distrust.
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Yet, as the administration digs in, questions persist: Will Congress intervene? Can locals sustain the pressure through winter storms?In the end, Newport’s plight is a stark reminder that policy isn’t abstract—it’s the difference between a helicopter’s roar on the horizon and a family’s grief-stricken vigil. Federal priorities deserve scrutiny, especially when they imperil the very guardians of our shores. For now, crabbers cast lines with heavier hearts, hoping the next rescue doesn’t hinge on a decision made in Washington. If there’s a silver lining, it’s in the town’s resilience: they’ve saved each other before, and they’ll fight to keep doing so.
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What’s Actually Going On: Halligan & Bondi and Disbarment – Part Two Bondi
Pam Bondi
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Role in Halligan’s Appointment
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Bondi is the one who appointed Halligan and then granted her the “special attorney” role retroactively. The Washington Post+2FindLaw+2
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Critics argue this was a political move to install someone loyal (Halligan) to bring charges against Trump’s perceived enemies. Politico
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Bar Ethics Complaint Against Bondi
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There’s also a separate ethics complaint filed with the Florida Bar accusing Bondi of “serious professional misconduct.” Newsweek
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The complaint highlights alleged episodes where Bondi’s leadership pressured DOJ lawyers to act unethically, including forcing resignations. Newsweek
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The complainants argue this is “deeply prejudicial to the rule of law” because Bondi may have overridden ethical duties to meet political goals. Newsweek
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What’s Actually Going On: Halligan & Bondi and Disbarment – Part One, Halligan
Lindsey Halligan
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Appointment Controversy
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Halligan was appointed by Pam Bondi as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Critics argue that her appointment is unconstitutional or illegal under vacancy laws. CBS News+2Lawyer Monthly+2
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According to Comey’s lawyers, allowing a second 120‑day interim appointment (i.e., replacing one interim U.S. Attorney with Halligan) “eviscerates” the Senate confirmation requirement. CBS News
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To shore this up, Bondi later retroactively gave Halligan the title of “special attorney” in the DOJ, to validate her authority. The Washington Post+1
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Bar Complaint
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A watchdog group (Campaign for Accountability) has filed a bar complaint with both the Florida Bar and Virginia Bar, accusing her of:
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prosecuting without probable cause CBS News+2Common Dreams+2
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making false statements to court and grand jury Campaign for Accountability
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lacking competence (“bringing a case she may not have been qualified to handle”) MS NOW+1
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abusing her power, undermining trust in the DOJ. Common Dreams
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So, yes: there is a formal ethics/legal process underway, not just rumors.
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Grand Jury & Prosecutorial Misconduct Concerns
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A magistrate judge (William Fitzpatrick) has raised serious red flags about how Halligan handled the Comey indictment process:
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The judge says there are “genuine issues of misconduct” in grand jury proceedings. FindLaw
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Among the problems: apparently, the entire grand jury may not have seen the final indictment before it was filed. FindLaw
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There are also claims she mischaracterized Comey’s constitutional rights to the grand jury. FindLaw
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If those findings are upheld, it could imperil her prosecutions (or at least parts of them).
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Professional Risk
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According to legal analysts, her conduct could expose her to disciplinary action, possibly disbarment, because:
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As a prosecutor, she has a duty not to file charges she believes lack sufficient basis. Vanity Fair
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There are ethics rules about making misrepresentations, not just to courts but to grand juries, and being “competent” representation matters, especially for serious prosecutions. CBS News
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That said: bar complaints don’t always lead to disbarment. It depends on what the bar finds, how serious the violations are, and whether there’s a pattern or intentional misconduct.
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YOUR MONEY — More on DOGE — What the Reporting Shows
More on DOGE — What the Reporting Shows
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Big Discrepancy Between Claimed and Real Savings
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Politico found that whereas DOGE claims ~$54.2 billion in “contract cancellation” savings, only $1.4 billion could be verified via clawbacks or de-obligations. Politico
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NPR’s analysis matched DOGE’s contract list to public spending databases and estimated only $2.3 billion in actual or likely real savings from the canceled contracts. NPR
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DOGE has repeatedly revised its “wall of receipts” downward: it quietly deleted billions in claimed savings after media scrutiny. NPR+2NPR+2
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Many Contracts Yield No Real Savings
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Nearly 40% of the contracts canceled by DOGE appear to produce zero savings, according to DOGE’s own posted “receipts.” CNBC+2https://www.wdtv.com+2
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Why no savings? Because in many cases, those contracts had already been fully obligated — meaning the government had already committed the money (or even spent it). https://www.wdtv.com+1
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As Charles Tiefer, a former government-contracting law professor, put it:
“It’s like confiscating used ammunition … there’s nothing left in it.” https://www.wdtv.com
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Accounting Tricks — Using “Ceiling Values”
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A big part of the exaggeration comes from counting the maximum possible value (“ceiling”) of contracts instead of what was realistically going to be spent. PolitiFact+2NPR+2
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Some of the contracts DOGE lists are “blanket purchase agreements” (BPAs). These aren’t firm orders — more like catalogs: the government can order from them if it needs to. Canceling a BPA doesn’t always save money because not all the “ceiling” was going to be spent. CNBC
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Experts say that using ceiling values inflates the numbers and misleads the public about how much real money is being saved. NPR+1
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Major Reporting Errors and Corrections
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One glaring error: DOGE originally listed an $8 billion ICE contract as canceled, but that contract was actually only $8 million. NPR
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Another: a $655 million USAID contract was apparently listed 3 times, triple counting the same item. NPR
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After scrutiny, DOGE removed or revised more than 1,000 entries from its “wall of receipts” — reducing its previously claimed large savings. Reuters
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Lease & Workforce Claims Also Questioned
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DOGE claims additional savings from canceled leases and workforce reductions, but some experts argue that even these numbers are overstated or lack clarity. NPR
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For lease savings, cost-benefit questions emerge: terminating leases may have “savings,” but what are the long-term costs (or the lost value)? Wikipedia
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On workforce: DOGE reportedly has pushed out or gotten buyouts from tens of thousands of federal workers, but the long-term impact on efficiency and government capacity is unclear. Le Monde.fr
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Lack of Verifiable “Cash Back” to Treasury
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Even if DOGE “saves” money (in its accounting), that doesn’t necessarily mean the money is returned to the Treasury. Some “savings” are theoretical — based on de-obligation, not actual cash recovered. Politico
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Experts note: just because a contract is canceled doesn’t guarantee that all unspent money is clawed back. Politico+1
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Transparency Questions
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While DOGE claims to provide transparency (through its receipts page), many entries lack sufficient identifying information to verify in third-party databases. Politico
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The methods for calculating some “savings” are opaque; for example, assumptions used in workforce or regulatory cuts are not always publicly disclosed. NPR
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There are legal questions: DOGE isn’t a standard government agency — it operates more like a temporary advisory/cut-team. Some experts worry about the legality, authority, and oversight. CNBC
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Why This Matters — From a “Your Money” Perspective
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Taxpayer Risk of Illusion: If DOGE’s numbers are largely based on inflated ceilings and double-counts, then the “savings” might be more PR than real return to taxpayers.
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False Justification for Cuts: Using exaggerated figures to justify cutting contracts or laying off workers can undermine agencies’ capacity, potentially weakening government services in critical areas.
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Accountability Gap: Without full transparency, the public and Congress may have a hard time tracking whether DOGE’s “savings” are actually materializing.
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Cost of Errors: If DOGE cancels contracts or leases based on wrong assumptions, there may be downstream costs (e.g., legal battles, replacing canceled work, rehiring, re-contracting) that erase some of the “savings.”
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YOUR MONEY — JUNE–AUGUST 2025 – DOGE Verification Conflicts
DOGE: Claims vs. Reality — A Timeline (2025)
A factual record of taxpayer-money savings claimed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), compared with verified outcomes from independent reporting.
JUNE–AUGUST 2025 – Verification Conflicts
Claim:
DOGE reaffirms its total as $54.2 billion in “eliminated waste.”
Reality:
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Many DOGE-listed agency savings do not appear in USAspending.gov, SAM.gov, or the Federal Procurement Data System.
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Some “termination savings” do not return money; they merely prevent future potential commitments.
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DOGE provides no comprehensive list of what money actually returned to Treasury.
Independent Estimates:
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Verified, cash-impact savings: $1.4–$2.3 billion
(Politico, AP, NPR, Washington Post)
SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER 2025 – Internal Resistance & Transparency Queries
Event:
Federal agencies begin to formally challenge DOGE numbers.
Examples:
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Several agencies confirm their obligations did not match DOGE’s posted amounts.
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Procurements canceled by DOGE were later reissued, reducing net savings.
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Watchdog groups request DOGE’s calculation methods; no formal response provided.
Independent Assessment:
DOGE’s true savings remain an order of magnitude smaller than its public claim.
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YOUR MONEY — Mar-A-Lago weekend trips Jan to Nov $17.4 million ?? We Can’t afford a Turkey, Pun Intended
What It Costs Taxpayers When Trump “Goes Home”
Since January, Trump has made roughly two dozen trips from Washington to his Florida properties.
Cost to taxpayers each time:
About $600,000 to $900,000 per trip — just for Air Force One to fly him there and back.
Total so far (Jan → Nov):
Around $15–20 million in Air Force One costs alone.
When you add Secret Service, lodging, motorcades, and support aircraft, the real taxpayer burden is much higher — but even the flight cost by itself shows the scale of waste.
Every time he goes home, your money goes with him.
What is behind the numbers.
Air Force One: Trump’s 2025 Travel Costs (Jan → Nov)
YOUR MONEY — Mar-A-Lago weekend trips Jan to Nov $17.4 million ?? We Can’t afford a Turkey, Pun Intended. Or should that be a Lame Duck.
Period covered: Jan 20, 2025 – mid-Nov 2025
Trip count: ~22 Air Force One round-trip visits to Mar-a-Lago / Florida region (based on AP, Palm Beach Post, local tracking, and pooled press coverage through November).
Cost per flight hour (public figures)
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Low: $142,380/hr (FOIA rate cited in press)
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Mid: $176,393/hr (NTUF FY-2020 rate)
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High: ~$200,000/hr (commonly used press estimate)
Average flight time per round trip: ~4.5 hours (FOIA examples for Florida trips)
Estimated Taxpayer Cost, Jan → Nov 2025
| Cost Basis | Per-Trip Cost | 22-Trip Total (Jan–Nov) |
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| Low ($142,380/hr) | $640,710 | $14.1 million |
| Mid ($176,393/hr) | $793,768 | $17.4 million |
| High (~$200,000/hr) | $900,000 | $19.8 million |
These figures are Air Force One operating costs only.
They do not include:
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Secret Service protection
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Local law enforcement overtime
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Lodging, convoy transport, temporary duty pay
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Cargo aircraft & support aircraft
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Pre-trip advance teams
Those items commonly add $300k–$1M+ per trip, meaning the full real cost to taxpayers is likely higher than the AF-One operating totals shown above.
Plain-Language Summary
Since returning to office in January, Trump has made roughly 22 Air Force One trips to his private Florida properties, costing taxpayers an estimated:
$14 million → $20 million
(AF-One operating costs alone, Jan–Nov 2025)
With full security & support costs included, the real total could exceed:
$20 million → $40 million
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Trip count reflects confirmed and pooled-press-reported presidential visits to Mar-a-Lago or Trump’s Florida golf properties through mid-November.
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Cost estimates are based on publicly released federal operating rates and FOIA-identified flight times for Florida runs.
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All numbers are ranges due to variations in published hourly rates and trip-specific flight times.
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YOUR MONEY — MARCH 2025 – DOGE Removal of Over 1,000 Entries and APRIL–MAY 2025 – Lease & Workforce Claims Questioned
DOGE: Claims vs. Reality — A Timeline (2025)
A factual record of taxpayer-money savings claimed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), compared with verified outcomes from independent reporting.
MARCH 2025 – Removal of Over 1,000 Entries
Event:
Following press scrutiny, DOGE quietly removes 1,000+ contracts from its receipts page.
Claim:
DOGE states revisions were “routine cleanup.”
Reality:
Removed entries corresponded to:
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fully spent contracts
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duplicate listings
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entries with inflated ceiling amounts
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contracts that never had an obligation tied to them
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agencies correcting DOGE’s estimates internally
Independent Conclusion:
DOGE overstated savings by tens of billions through double-counting and ceiling-value inflation.
(Reuters, NPR, Politico)
APRIL–MAY 2025 – Lease & Workforce Claims Questioned
Claim:
DOGE says additional savings come from:
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lease terminations
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workforce reductions
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consolidation of federal operations
Issues Identified:
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Some leases required federal buyouts, reducing or eliminating net savings.
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Workforce reductions generate short-term savings but unclear long-term costs.
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DOGE does not publish full methodology behind its workforce-savings figures.
Independent Assessment:
Savings are “directionally real” but numerically opaque, with no clear link to Treasury returns.
(NPR, Le Monde)
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YOUR MONEY — JANUARY 2025 – DOGE Launches, First Round of Claims and FEBRUARY 2025 – Major Data Errors Emerge
DOGE: Claims vs. Reality — A Timeline (2025)
A factual record of taxpayer-money savings claimed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), compared with verified outcomes from independent reporting.
JANUARY 2025 – DOGE Launches, First Round of Claims
DOGE Announcement:
Trump administration and Elon Musk roll out the “Department of Government Efficiency,” posting an initial “Wall of Receipts.”
Claim:
DOGE states it has already produced $25–30 billion in savings from canceled federal contracts.
Verified Reality:
Most contracts were either:
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already completed,
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were “ceiling-value” framework agreements with no guaranteed spending.
Independent Estimates:
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Actual confirmed savings: under $1 billion
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Zero-savings contracts: roughly one-third of items listed (NPR, AP, Reuters)
FEBRUARY 2025 – Major Data Errors Emerge
Claim:
DOGE raises its advertised total to $54.2 billion in claimed savings.
Findings:
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An ICE contract listed as $8 billion was actually $8 million.
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A USAID contract for $655 million appears to be listed three separate times.
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Numerous contracts had obligation amounts far smaller than listed.
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Some contracts were canceled after completion, producing zero financial return.
Independent Estimates:
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Realistic savings: $1.2–$1.4 billion
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Contracts producing no savings: nearly 40%
(CNBC, NPR, AP, WDTV)
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YOUR MONEY — DOGE: Claims vs. Reality — A Timeline (2025)
DOGE stated savings: $54.2 billion
Independently verified savings: $1.4–$2.3 billion
Primary issues found:
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Double-counting
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Ceiling-value inflation
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Canceled-but-already-paid contracts
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1,000+ entries removed after scrutiny
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Lack of verifiable Treasury returns
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Large percentage of “zero-savings” cancellations
From here I will post what DOGE actually did and did not do in increments. Sometimes transparency actually turns out to be so transparent, it didn’t exist.
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Trump and Fake News
In the early days of Trump’s “fake news” attacks, there were instances where media outlets made errors or pushed commentary as reporting. Calling out bias wasn’t entirely unreasonable. But over the years, the meaning of “fake” has shifted. Now, anything that doesn’t praise him is “fake,” and anyone who opposes him is “anti-American.”
What began as a little self-defense turned into the tactic. It’s become such a predictable tell that when he says something is “fake,” people instinctively assume the opposite is true. If Trump says it’s good, the pattern of lies makes us suspect it’s bad; if he labels something fake, we assume it’s real.
It’s the classic “boy who cried wolf.” Cry it enough times, and when the real wolf finally appears, no one listens—leaving the wolf to stroll off with a happy meal. With fries.
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A Conservative Case for Restraint
Written for moderate Republicans, from a conservative perspective
There’s a growing feeling among a lot of us on the center-right — something we don’t always say out loud, but we feel it just the same. It’s the sense that Donald Trump has slipped beyond the reach of normal political checks and balances. Not because he’s powerful in the traditional sense, but because he no longer recognizes the legitimacy of any system that might challenge him. Courts, Congress, elections, facts, even basic conservative principles — everything becomes “fake” the moment it doesn’t serve him.
That’s not the mindset of a leader. It’s the mindset of someone who genuinely believes he cannot be wrong. And that’s dangerous, not just for the country, but for the Republican Party we spent decades building.
Here’s the conservative reality:
If evidence ever emerged that implicated Trump in wrongdoing, he wouldn’t accept it. Not from a court. Not from Congress. Not from anyone. He would dig in, deny everything, and dare the system to stop him. That is not the temperament conservatives once demanded from our leaders.
And it puts the burden — fairly or not — on Republicans in Congress.
Because Democrats can’t restrain Trump alone.
Because the courts won’t act quickly enough.
Because the presidency comes with enormous unilateral power.
It falls to Republicans to make a hard but patriotic choice:
Preserve one man’s ego, or preserve the constitutional order.
The conservative answer should be obvious.
This isn’t about embracing the left. It’s about joining them — when necessary — to uphold something higher than party: the stability of the nation. Veto overrides. Bipartisan guardrails. Basic accountability. These aren’t acts of betrayal. They’re acts of stewardship. They’re what responsible Republicans did during Watergate, during Teapot Dome, and in every era when a president — any president — lost sight of their limits.
And while we’re restoring that balance, we also need to repair another issue conservatives should care about: the unchecked power of ICE. The agency has drifted far from its original mission, acting in ways that should concern anyone who respects limited government. A conservative who believes in law and order should also believe in oversight, restraint, and due process. ICE, in its current form, threatens all three.
We can be a party that respects borders without turning a blind eye to abuses.
We can be a party of strength without abandoning humanity.
We can protect the country without tolerating agencies that think they’re above the Constitution.
The conservative path forward isn’t surrendering to Trump, nor is it surrendering to the left.
It’s reclaiming the values that made the Republican Party worth belonging to in the first place — accountability, restraint, constitutionalism, and a belief that government serves the people, not the other way around.
If Republicans can remember that, Trump becomes containable.
And if Trump becomes containable, the rest of the system becomes fixable.
That’s the conservative way out.
And it’s long overdue.
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YOUR MONEY — Kristi Noem’s ad work is connected to a limited number of LLCs with close personal/political ties
Until accountability with consequences is forced on these thieves, it will continue. This is what you voted for.
What the Reporting Shows
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Safe America Media, LLC (Delaware)
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DHS awarded roughly $143 million of its $220 million ad campaign to a Delaware-based LLC called Safe America Media. South Dakota Searchlight+3ProPublica+3Latin Times+3
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That company was created just days before the contract was awarded. ProPublica+2Boing Boing+2
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Its listed address is the Virginia home of a Republican operative named Michael McElwain. ProPublica
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Very little is publicly known about how Safe America Media pays subcontractors or how it’s structured (“how, where and to whom … doled out the $143 million is unknown”). ProPublica+2Dakota Free Press+2
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Strategy Group
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Even though Safe America Media is the named recipient on the DHS contracts, the actual production of at least some of the ads (e.g. the Mount Rushmore ad with Noem on horseback) appears to have been done by the Strategy Group, a consulting firm with very close ties to Noem. ProPublica+2TPM – Talking Points Memo+2
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The Strategy Group’s CEO, Benjamin Yoho, is married to Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin. ProPublica
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This same firm worked on Noem’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign in South Dakota. ProPublica
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Other Ties
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Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Noem adviser, is also deeply connected to this network of firms. South Dakota Searchlight+1
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A watchdog report (Accountable.US) found that DHS paid $76.6 million so far to two LLCs with these connections (Safe America Media, and People Who Think, LLC). Accountable US
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Why People Are Raising Red Flags
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Conflict of Interest / Ethics: Because the Strategy Group (which did the actual creative work) is so closely tied to Noem’s inner circle, critics argue there’s a conflict. ProPublica+2Latin Times+2
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Lack of Transparency: The structure (a “mysterious” shell-company LLC created just before the contract) makes it hard to trace exactly who did what, and how the money was spent. ProPublica
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Bypassing Competition: According to ProPublica, DHS invoked a “national emergency” at the border to skip the usual competitive bidding — meaning these contracts didn’t go through a fully open procurement process. DCReport.org+2Latin Times+2
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Previous State-Level Work: The same firms (like Strategy Group) have received money from Noem’s South Dakota government (e.g., $8.5 million for state-level ads) when she was governor. Rapid City NewsCenter1+1
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The Bigger Threat: ICE Out of Control
A structural critique focused on the agency itself
Trump occupies the headlines, but the more urgent danger may be the one operating quietly in the background: ICE. Even if Trump were politically neutered tomorrow — even if Congress blocked every impulsive idea, every executive action, every attempt at strongman theatrics — ICE would still remain a threat on its own. The agency has grown into something far larger and more aggressive than originally intended. Mission creep, heavy-handed raids, political weaponization, and a culture increasingly comfortable with intimidation have transformed ICE into a force that can inflict lasting harm regardless of who occupies the Oval Office.
That’s why reforming or restraining ICE is not just a progressive priority; it’s a national one. A democracy cannot tolerate an enforcement agency that behaves as though it exists above oversight and beyond consequence. Trump may be the loudest figure in the room, but ICE is the one capable of real, lasting damage while the country is distracted. Stopping Trump matters. But stopping ICE may matter even more. If we can neuter one, perhaps we can finally address the other.
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Viva La France and their Generosity
Just a few of the many inventions the French made that have or could impact our lives.
Champagne, oh that bubbly delight.
Beef bourguignon is a classic French beef stew from the Burgundy region, made by braising beef in red wine with bacon, onions, carrots, and mushrooms.
Our very own statue of Liberty.
The modern bra
And most importantly, but to be used only with discretion. The Guillotine. ‘Let them eat cake’
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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 further SCOTUS action. Partial payments (65% max) are proceeding where possible, but many recipients—especially in states that issued full amounts early—face uncertainty and delays. Food insecurity is rising, with reports of long lines at food banks and families skipping meals.
So Scotus and MAGA Senators, wipe the brown stain off your faces, make a huge donation instead of stuffing it into your own pockets and go have Thanksgiving with the people who pay your salary.
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Breaking News – Commemorative Throne Opens to the Public
BREAKING NEWS:
The Donald “John” Trump Commemorative Throne opens to the public this week, inviting admirers to bask in marble and gold while paying tribute to the man who never met a surface too shiny to name after himself. Visitors are encouraged to reflect, recline, and perhaps flush away lingering doubts about the golden age of self-promotion.
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Trump Math, what a liar.
There will be a whole lot of stuff you don’t want to read, but for the sake of transparency it is included. Trump claims the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than the 2024 bundle. He is either STUPID or a LIAR, Take your pick. I thinks it’s both. The short of it is the 2025 Walmart bundle in almost 1/2 the 2025 bundle. AND the brands are changed from name brands to Walmart brands. If you where to actually buy the 2024 bundle which sold for $39.83 it would cost you 63% more today. or $64.77
So you are not saving 25% because of Trumps economy, you are getting 50% less because of Trumps economy. Everyone needs to tell him that he is a liar and everyone knows it. He very plainly doesn’t give a crap about you, and if you bought into MAGA he knows you are gullible.
Here is the FACTS, Just the FACTS. and by the way, $100 says he doesn’t know how to spell Groceries without help.
Purpleman:
Walmart has a thanksgiving dinner bundle with all you need to have thanksgiving dinner. This year it has less items then last years 30. do you know the breakdown and costs?
Grok:
Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner BundleWalmart’s annual Thanksgiving meal bundle (often called the “Thanksgiving Value Meal” or “meal basket”) is a curated shopping list of ingredients designed to feed a group with classic holiday dishes like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, sides, and pumpkin pie. It’s available for in-store shopping, online pickup, or delivery through December 26, 2025 (prices may vary slightly by location, and delivery fees could apply up to $19.95).This year’s bundle serves 10 people for a total of $39.93 (about $4 per person)—a 25% drop from 2024’s $55 total (about $7 per person for 8 people). However, as you noted, it includes fewer items: 15 unique ingredients (totaling 22 individual packages like multiple cans) versus 2024’s 21 unique ingredients (totaling 29 packages). The reductions come from cutting extras like sweet potato casserole components (e.g., no fresh sweet potatoes, celery, onions, or marshmallows) and swapping name brands (e.g., Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Jiffy corn muffin mix) for cheaper Walmart’s Great Value store brands. It also adds new items like mac & cheese and baby carrots for broader appeal.Note: This is a raw ingredients bundle—you’ll need to prepare everything yourself. Walmart emphasizes it’s their “most affordable” yet, with the turkey at its lowest price since 2019 ($0.97/lb).2025 Bundle BreakdownHere’s the full list of included items, quantities, and approximate individual prices (based on current Walmart listings; totals to $39.93). This covers turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole (scaled up slightly from last year), mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, mac & cheese, glazed carrots, rolls, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin pie.
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Item
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Quantity
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Approx. Price
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Notes
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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13.5 lb. (1 turkey)
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$13.10
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Centerpiece; $0.97/lb (lowest since 2019).
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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5 lb. bag
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$2.98
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For mashed potatoes.
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Great Value Canned Corn
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3 cans (15 oz. each)
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$2.37
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Side dish.
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Great Value Canned Green Beans
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3 cans (14.5 oz. each)
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$2.13
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For green bean casserole (up from 2 cans in 2024).
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Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
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1 can (10.5 oz.)
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$1.28
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For green bean casserole (down from 2 cans).
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Kinder’s Fried Onions
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1 jar (4.5 oz.)
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$2.98
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For green bean casserole topping (down from 6 oz.).
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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1 packet (0.87 oz.)
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$0.84
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For turkey gravy.
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
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Twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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$3.28
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Pre-made stuffing.
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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2 lb. bag
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$1.98
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For glazed carrots (new addition).
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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$1.74
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Kid-friendly side (new addition).
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Great Value Dinner Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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$1.68
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Basic rolls (swapped from sweet Hawaiian rolls).
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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2 crusts (14.1 oz.)
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$2.98
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For pumpkin pie.
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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1 can (15 oz.)
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$2.48
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For pumpkin pie filling.
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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1 can (12 fl oz.)
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$1.48
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For pumpkin pie.
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Fresh Cranberries
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1 bag (12 oz.)
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$2.41
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For homemade sauce (swapped from canned Ocean Spray).
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Total
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22 packages
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$39.93
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Serves 10; excludes tax/assembly time.
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Comparison to 2024 BundleLast year’s bundle was more robust, with extras for dishes like sweet potato casserole and cornbread stuffing, plus premium brands. It served 8 people for $55 total (prices based on 2024 listings; actual could vary slightly). Here’s a side-by-side:
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Category
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2025 (15 ingredients, 22 packages, $39.93 for 10)
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2024 (21 ingredients, 29 packages, $55 for 8)
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Key Changes
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Turkey
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Butterball, 13.5 lb. ($13.10)
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Frozen whole turkey, 10-16 lb. (~$8.80 at $0.88/lb)
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Slightly larger/heavier; price per lb up but total similar.
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Stuffing
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Stove Top twin pack ($3.28)
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Ingredients for homemade (incl. Jiffy corn muffin mix, poultry seasoning, chicken broth, celery, onions)
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Switched to pre-made; lost fresh veggies and mix (~$5-6 saved but less customizable).
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Green Bean Casserole
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3 green beans, 1 soup, 4.5 oz. onions ($6.39 total)
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2 green beans, 2 soups, 6 oz. French’s onions (~$7-8)
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Scaled up beans but cut soup/onions; similar yield.
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Mashed Potatoes
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5 lb. russets ($2.98)
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5 lb. russets ($2.98)
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Unchanged.
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Gravy
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1 brown gravy mix ($0.84)
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2 brown gravy mixes (~$1.68)
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Halved quantity.
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Other Sides
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3 corn cans ($2.37), 2 lb. baby carrots ($1.98), 3 mac & cheese ($1.74)
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1 corn can? (not specified, but included), no carrots/mac
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Added mac & carrots; corn up from implied 1.
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Rolls
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12 ct. dinner rolls ($1.68)
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Sweet Hawaiian rolls (12 ct., ~$2.50)
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Cheaper basic swap.
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Cranberry
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12 oz. fresh cranberries ($2.41)
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Canned Ocean Spray sauce (~$2.00)
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Swapped to fresh (similar price, more prep).
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Dessert
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Pumpkin pie (crusts, pumpkin, evap. milk; $6.94 total)
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Pumpkin pie + Marie Callender’s pecan pie (32 oz., $5.98) + whipped topping + marshmallows ($12-14 total)
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Lost pecan pie, topping, and marshmallows; pumpkin only. No sweet potato casserole (lost 3 sweet potatoes, ~$3).
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Total Savings
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25% cheaper overall, but ~24% fewer packages.
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More variety (e.g., 2 pies, full sweet potato dish).
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Cuts focused on desserts/sweet potatoes; adds budget sides.
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Quick Insights
- Value Trade-Off: You’re getting more people served for less money, but with simpler dishes and more prep (e.g., make your own cranberry sauce). If you want the fuller 2024-style spread, add back items like a $5.98 pecan pie or $2.98 sweet potatoes—bringing the total closer to $50.
- Per-Person Math: 2025 is cheaper at $4/head vs. 2024’s $6.88/head, but portions may feel lighter without the extras.
- Availability: Shop via Walmart’s one-click basket online or in-store. Other bundles exist (e.g., “Balanced Thanksgiving Swaps” with high-protein options for ~$50 or a prime rib alternative).
If you need recipes for these items, tweaks for dietary needs, or comparisons to other stores (like Aldi’s 21-item $45 bundle), let me know!
Recipes for green bean casserole
Aldi Thanksgiving meal bundle
what I am looking for is the actual cost comparison of what this years package would have cost for the same items and brands for 2024
Searched for “Walmart 2024 prices for Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Jiffy corn muffin mix, sweet potatoes, celery, onions, marshmallows, Marie Callender’s pecan pie, whipped topping, French’s fried onions 6oz, sweet Hawaiian rolls”
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Cost Comparison: 2025 Bundle Using 2024 Brands and ItemsTo address your request, I calculated what Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving bundle (15 ingredients, 22 packages, serving 10 people) would have cost if it used the exact same items and brands as the 2024 bundle (21 ingredients, 29 packages, serving 8 people). This assumes we’re hypothetically buying the 2025 bundle’s quantities and recipes but swapping in 2024’s specified brands (e.g., Ocean Spray canned cranberry sauce instead of fresh cranberries, French’s fried onions instead of Kinder’s, Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls instead of basic dinner rolls, and adding the second Campbell’s soup can and gravy packet to match 2024’s green bean casserole and gravy recipes).Key assumptions based on Walmart’s official lists:
- 2024 turkey price: $0.88/lb (for a 13.5 lb. bird to match 2025’s size; 2024 bundle was for 10-16 lb. at that rate).
- Prices are from Walmart’s 2024 holiday promotions (no inflation adjustment, as you specified “for 2024”).
- 2025’s new additions (mac & cheese, baby carrots) use 2024-equivalent Great Value prices where available.
- Totals exclude tax, fees, or location variations.
The result: The 2025 bundle with 2024 brands/items would cost $46.05—about 16% more than the actual 2025 price of $39.93. This shows Walmart’s savings come partly from brand swaps (e.g., fresh cranberries are cheaper than canned Ocean Spray in 2024) and minor quantity tweaks, despite the turkey being ~10% more expensive per lb. in 2025.Detailed Price BreakdownHere’s the item-by-item comparison for the 2025 bundle, with 2024 prices applied:
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Item (2025 Bundle)
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Quantity
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2024 Brand/Equivalent
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2024 Price per Unit
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Subtotal (2024 Prices)
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Notes
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Turkey
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1 (13.5 lb.)
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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$0.88/lb
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$11.88
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2024 rate; 2025 is $0.97/lb ($13.10).
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Potatoes
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1 (5 lb. bag)
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged.
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Canned Corn
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3 (15 oz. each)
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Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn
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$0.70
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$2.10
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Matches 2024’s corn price.
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Canned Green Beans
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3 (14.5 oz. each)
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Great Value Canned Green Beans
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$0.70
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$2.10
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2024 had 2 cans; added 1 for 2025 scale-up.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
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2 (10.5 oz. each)
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Campbell’s Condensed
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$1.28
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$2.56
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2025 has 1; added second to match 2024 recipe.
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Fried Onions
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1 (6 oz.)
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French’s Crispy Fried Onions
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$3.72
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$3.72
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2024 size/brand; 2025 uses smaller 4.5 oz. Kinder’s ($2.98).
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Gravy Mix
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2 packets (0.87 oz. each)
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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$0.48
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$0.96
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2025 has 1; added second to match 2024.
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Stuffing
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1 twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing (but 2024 used homemade)
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N/A (use 2024 Jiffy equivalent)
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$3.28
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Hypothetical; 2024’s 2 Jiffy boxes ~$1.00 each, but adjusted to match 2025 pre-made. (No direct 2024 twin pack listed.)
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Baby Carrots
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1 (2 lb. bag)
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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$2.72
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$2.72
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New in 2025; used 2024 reg. price (no promo).
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Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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$0.58
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$1.74
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New in 2025; estimated from similar 2024 boxed pasta.
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Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
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$2.50
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$2.50
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2024 brand; 2025 uses basic dinner rolls ($1.68).
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Pumpkin
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1 (15 oz. can)
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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$2.48
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$2.48
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Unchanged.
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Evaporated Milk
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1 (12 fl oz.)
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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$1.48
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$1.48
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Unchanged.
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Pie Crusts
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1 pack (2 crusts)
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged (2024 had frozen deep dish).
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Cranberries
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1 (14 oz. can)
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Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
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$2.00
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$2.00
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2024 brand; 2025 uses fresh 12 oz. bag ($2.41—ironically more expensive in 2024 terms).
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Total
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22 packages
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–
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–
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$46.05
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Serves 10; ~$4.61 per person.
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Key Insights on the Comparison
- Why more expensive with 2024 brands? Brand-name swaps add ~$6.12 total (e.g., French’s onions +$0.74 vs. Kinder’s, Ocean Spray +$0.00 but with added soup/gravy +$1.76). The turkey alone saves ~$1.22 in 2025 due to size efficiency, but overall, 2024’s premiums (e.g., Hawaiian rolls +$0.82) push costs up.
- Exclusions: I didn’t add 2024’s extras (e.g., Marie Callender’s pecan pie ~$5.98, Jet-Puffed marshmallows ~$1.50, 3 sweet potatoes ~$3.00, celery/onions/broth/seasoning ~$5.00 total) because your query focuses on the 2025 package’s items. Adding them would make it ~$60+ for a fuller 2024-style spread.
- Per-Person Value: At $46.05 for 10, it’s still cheaper per head than 2024’s $55 for 8 (~$6.88/person), but feels less “premium.”
- Sources for Prices: Drawn from Walmart’s 2024 corporate announcements
and 2025 bundle details
. Actual 2024 totals were ~$55, confirming my calcs align.
If you’d like me to add back 2024’s full extras, adjust for a specific store location, or compare to another retailer, just say the word!
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yes, what would be the cost of the ful 2024 package and brands if they had been in the 2025 bundle
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Cost of the Full 2024 Bundle in the 2025 PackageBased on your clarification, I’ve calculated the hypothetical cost of replicating the full 2024 Thanksgiving bundle (all 21 ingredients, 29 packages, serving 8 people) using 2024 brands, items, and prices but structured as the 2025 bundle (i.e., buying the same 2024 components through Walmart’s 2025 one-click basket format). This means:
- Using the 2024 turkey price ($0.88/lb for a 13.5 lb. bird to match 2025’s scale).
- Incorporating all 2024 extras (e.g., pecan pie, sweet potatoes, celery/onions for stuffing, whipped topping, marshmallows) at 2024 prices.
- Adjusting quantities where needed for consistency (e.g., 2024 had 2 green bean cans; 2025 has 3—using 3 for a fuller spread).
- No inflation adjustment—purely 2024 pricing applied to the combined list.
- Excludes tax, delivery fees ($0–$19.95), or location variations.
The result: $64.77 total (about $6.48 per person for 10, or $8.10 per person for 8). This is 63% more than the actual 2025 bundle’s $39.93, primarily due to 2024’s premium brands (e.g., Marie Callender’s pie +$5.98, French’s onions +$0.74), extra dessert/side items ($12.46 added), and fresh produce for homemade stuffing (~$5.00). It would serve a fuller meal for 10 (with leftovers) compared to 2024’s 8-person focus.Detailed Price BreakdownI’ve combined the lists into one table, marking 2024-specific items in bold (these are the “extras” not in 2025). Prices sourced from Walmart’s 2024 corporate announcement
corporate.walmart.com
and cross-verified with 2024 listings
. Subtotals reflect 2024 pricing.
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Item
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Quantity
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2024 Brand/Equivalent
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2024 Price per Unit
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Subtotal (2024 Prices)
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Notes
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Turkey
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1 (13.5 lb.)
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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$0.88/lb
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$11.88
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Scaled to 2025 size; 2024 promo rate.
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Potatoes (Mashed)
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1 (5 lb. bag)
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged core item.
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Canned Corn
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3 (15 oz. each)
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Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn
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$0.70
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$2.10
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Upped from 2024’s implied 1–2 for fuller sides.
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Canned Green Beans
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3 (14.5 oz. each)
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Great Value Cut Green Beans
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$0.70
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$2.10
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2024 had 2; added 1 to match 2025 scale-up.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
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2 (10.5 oz. each)
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Campbell’s Condensed
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$1.28
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$2.56
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Matches 2024 recipe for green bean casserole.
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Fried Onions
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1 (6 oz.)
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French’s Crispy Fried Onions
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$3.72
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$3.72
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2024 brand; larger size than 2025’s Kinder’s (4.5 oz., $2.98).
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Gravy Mix
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2 packets (0.87 oz. each)
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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$0.48
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$0.96
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Matches 2024 quantity.
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Stuffing Base
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1 twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
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$3.28
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$3.28
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2025 pre-made; 2024 used homemade—see extras below.
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Baby Carrots
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1 (2 lb. bag)
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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$2.72
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$2.72
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2025 addition; 2024 regular price (no promo).
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Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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$0.58
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$1.74
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2025 addition; estimated from 2024 boxed pasta.
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Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
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$2.50
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$2.50
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2024 premium brand; vs. 2025 basic dinner rolls ($1.68).
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Pumpkin
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1 (15 oz. can)
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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$2.48
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$2.48
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Unchanged.
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Evaporated Milk
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1 (12 fl oz. can)
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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$1.48
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$1.48
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Unchanged.
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Pie Crusts
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1 pack (2 crusts, 14.1 oz.)
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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$2.98
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$2.98
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2024 had frozen deep dish equivalent.
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Cranberries
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1 (14 oz. can)
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Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
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$2.00
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$2.00
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2024 brand; vs. 2025 fresh bag ($2.41).
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Pecan Pie
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1 (32 oz.)
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Marie Callender’s Southern Pecan Pie
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$5.98
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$5.98
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2024 extra dessert; not in 2025.
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Whipped Topping
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1 (8 oz.)
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Great Value Frozen Whipped Topping
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$1.48
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$1.48
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2024 extra for pies; not in 2025.
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Sweet Potatoes
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3 whole
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Fresh Sweet Potatoes
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$1.00
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$3.00
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2024 for casserole; removed in 2025 (no marshmallows either).
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Marshmallows
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1 (10 oz.)
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Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows
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$1.50
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$1.50
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2024 for sweet potatoes; not in 2025.
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Onions
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1 (3 lb. bag)
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Fresh Yellow Onions
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$2.98
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$2.98
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2024 for stuffing/sweet potatoes; not in 2025.
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Celery
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1 stalk
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Fresh Celery
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$1.48
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$1.48
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2024 for stuffing; not in 2025.
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Poultry Seasoning
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1 (1.5 oz.)
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Great Value Poultry Seasoning
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$1.28
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$1.28
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2024 for homemade stuffing; not in 2025.
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Corn Muffin Mix
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2 boxes (8.5 oz. each)
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Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
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$0.74
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$1.48
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2024 for cornbread stuffing; not in 2025.
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Total
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29+ packages
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–
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$64.77
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Serves 8–10; ~$6.48/person for 10.
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Key Insights
- Added Cost from 2024 Extras: The bolded items (e.g., pecan pie, fresh produce, premium brands) add $24.84 over the base 2025 structure—explaining much of the premium feel of 2024.
- Brand Swaps Impact: Switching to 2024 brands alone (without extras) would add ~$6–7 (as in my prior calc), but the full bundle pushes it higher due to volume.
- Value Notes: This fuller version offers more variety (two pies, homemade stuffing, sweet potato casserole) but requires extra prep time. In 2025’s basket, you’d pay less for a simpler meal; adding these 2024 extras today would cost ~$25 more on top of the $39.93 base.
- Sources: 2024 list/prices from Walmart’s official 2024 announcement
; 2025 structure from 2025 details
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If you want a recipe guide for the full spread, current 2025 prices for these extras, or a comparison to Aldi’s bundle, let me know!
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Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
We’ve had presidents who were out of touch before, but not like this. Ours today doesn’t just miss the mood of the country, he seems to have lost his grip on reality altogether. When families are counting dollars at the grocery store, this administration is counting chandeliers. When food assistance is being cut, it’s planning parties.
It isn’t just bad optics. It’s a moral failure. The presidency isn’t about appearances; it’s about empathy. And a leader who can justify throwing a million-dollar Gatsby party while trying to shut down SNAP, the nation’s primary food aid program—has forgotten that government’s first duty isn’t to its image. It’s to its people.
I can understand the conservative point of view here. I’m conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. I’ve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems. My first wife was a social worker for Los Angeles County back in the 1970s. She came home with stories that would make any taxpayer’s blood boil. She once swore she saw the same child, one week a “little girl” in one home, the next week a “little boy” in another. There was real manipulation in that system, and real frustration for those who tried to do honest work within it.
So yes, I understand the anger. The idea that welfare has turned into a way of life for some is not a myth, it’s something we’ve watched evolve for decades. But that anger can’t become an excuse for cruelty, or for abandoning common sense. You don’t fix fraud by destroying the safety net. You fix fraud by fixing the system.
We’ve lost sight of that. The administration talks about “tough choices,” but there’s nothing tough about punishing the powerless. There’s nothing brave about ignoring the courts when they order full funding for food assistance. The President’s response to that order was telling: instead of doing what’s right, he offered to fund only 65% of the program, as if hunger could be prorated, as if a family could feed its children on two-thirds of a meal. When the federal courts pushed back “Do it, and do it now” he waffled again.
Meanwhile, the country he’s sworn to serve is fracturing between luxury and loss. On one side, glittering events, self-praise, and photo-ops. On the other, families deciding which bill not to pay this month. That’s not leadership. That’s detachment.
Real conservatism was never about indifference. It was about discipline, fairness, and stewardship. It meant saying no to waste—but also yes to humanity. It meant balancing the books without breaking the people. Somewhere along the way, we traded those values for slogans. We replaced moral backbone with sound bites and called it strength.
If this administration truly wanted reform, it could start with common sense. Don’t cut families off cold turkey; help them transition. Don’t reward irresponsibility, but don’t punish the innocent either. Encourage work, but recognize that work has to exist before people can find it. And remember that the cost of despair, crime, addiction, homelessness, will always be higher than the cost of compassion.
The debate over SNAP and social aid isn’t just about money. It’s about what kind of country we want to be. Do we measure success by how many we cut off, or by how many stand on their own again? Do we lead by example, or by decree? Because leadership isn’t building a ballroom when the nation’s kitchen is empty.
The truth is, we can have accountability without arrogance. We can have efficiency without cruelty. We can believe in self-reliance and still feed the hungry. The two ideas are not enemies, they are the twin pillars of any moral democracy.
So yes, I’m conservative. I believe in personal responsibility, in hard work, in fiscal restraint. But I also believe in decency. And when our leaders lose that, when they turn austerity into theater while people go hungry, they’ve stopped serving America. They’re serving themselves.
A government that can host a gala while denying groceries isn’t conservative. It’s decadent. And the longer we let it pretend otherwise, the harder it will be to remember what the word “conservative” even meant in the first place.
America doesn’t need another lecture from a ballroom. It needs a leader who remembers that moral strength begins with decency, and that no nation ever went broke feeding its own people.
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Senators, Congressmen and Wannabees
I don’t see you putting that distance between King Putz and your future. The Election that just ended should be more than the hand writing on the wall. I will be your obituary if you don’t remember why you got the job to begin with. It’s time for a reality check. Conspiracy Theory Greene is doing that right now. She may be crazy, but she’s not stupid.
Here’s Looking At You
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Brother Donalds Traveling Grift Show
“You know, I once healed the economy — true story, everybody says so.
They say I walk on tariffs, I turn deficits into wine.
And I can save you, too — for a very small recurring fee!”
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Trump, Pack your bags and Hit The Road, The Gold Sneaker Edition
For all his bluster, he knows he is the most hated person on Earth. But he just doesn’t care about anything other than a fake legacy. EVERY society has literally torn down the monuments to a dictator. Sledge hammers, chain saws, and torches, all his gold veneer will be torn down and what survives will be on the White House yard sale.
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Two Kinds of Beauty
One is free.
It belongs to everyone.
It endures across generations.
A mountain lake at sunrise, untouched, serene.
We can admire it, preserve it, leave it for our children.
The other is gilded.
It dazzles, it dominates, it imprisons.
A golden ballroom, designed for spectacle, not soul.
Built for ego, for self, for the fleeting thrill of power.
It asks nothing of its inheritors — only that they watch, amazed.
True beauty lasts.
False beauty fades — and the cost is always paid by others.
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What If Only the Truth Was Spoken
They tell us inflation is down, gas is cheaper, and rents are easing — and maybe some of that’s true. But what if only the truth was spoken? What if we stopped polishing numbers to fit a narrative and started admitting the real cost people are paying?
The truth isn’t partisan. It’s not red or blue — it’s the foundation that lets a country stand upright. When leaders on any side twist facts to soothe their followers or score a headline, they’re not leading; they’re managing illusions.
So before we celebrate or condemn, maybe we should pause and ask the one question that still matters:
What if only the truth was spoken?
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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 I am also more aware than most. You can’t expect a pathological liar to react normally if you call them out, because after the story has been told a couple of times, it becomes the truth to them.
They need help, but will never get it because to them, you are just attacking them. The solution? For your own mental health, get away from them, create distance. If it’s a politician, VOTE THEM OUT.
Liar – A liar is someone who intentionally tells falsehoods to deceive others, usually for a specific purpose. Key traits:
- Motivation: Self-interest, like avoiding punishment, gaining advantage, protecting someone, or sparing feelings (e.g., a “white lie”).
- Frequency: Occasional or situational; they can tell the truth when it’s convenient.
- Awareness: Fully conscious of the lie and often feels guilt, fear of being caught, or plans to cover it up.
- Examples: Saying “I didn’t eat the last cookie” to avoid blame, or exaggerating a story to impress friends.
Pathological Liar – A pathological liar (often linked to conditions like pathological lying or pseudologia fantastica) lies compulsively, habitually, and without clear external gain. Key traits:
- Motivation: Often internal or unclear; lies may serve no obvious purpose, or they’re told to create a desired self-image/reality.
- Frequency: Chronic and excessive; lying becomes a default way of communicating, even about trivial things.
- Awareness: May believe their own lies (delusional element) or show little remorse; lies are elaborate, detailed, and persistent.
- Psychological context: Frequently associated with personality disorders (e.g., narcissistic, borderline, or antisocial personality disorder), trauma, or neurological issues. It’s not just “bad character” but a deeper compulsion.
- Examples: Inventing an entire backstory of being a war hero or famous celebrity, repeating it consistently despite evidence, or lying about daily events for no reason.
Key Differences
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Aspect
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Liar
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Pathological Liar
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Intent/Purpose
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Specific gain or avoidance
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Compulsive, often purposeless
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Frequency
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Occasional
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Habitual and excessive
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Remorse
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Often present
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Minimal or absent
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Lie Complexity
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Simple, situational
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Elaborate, fantastical
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Control
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Can stop when beneficial
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Hard to control; lies escalate
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Underlying Cause
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Choice or habit
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Often a mental health issue
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In short: A regular liar chooses to deceive when it suits them. A pathological liar can’t easily stop and may live in a web of their own fabrications, blurring truth and fiction. If someone suspects pathological lying in themselves or others, professional evaluation (e.g., by a psychologist) is recommended, as it can signal deeper issues.
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Bye Bye MAGA Hat
Disclaimer: I am a registered Republican, Trump blew it on Jan 6th, 2020 – He proved it was all about Him. When vote time came, I wrote in Nicki Haley as my protest. A wasted vote yes, but I did know we needed a change, just not to a lying Dictator that put America up for sale. Bash me if you want. But that’s who I am.
Purpleman
Something’s stirring in America’s heartland, a subtle tremor you won’t catch in the headlines or poll numbers. It’s in the furrowed brows, the hushed conversations, the moments of doubt creeping into the eyes of those who once waved flags with unshakeable fervor.It’s the sting of realizing the deal wasn’t what it seemed.
Folks who rallied behind Donald Trump’s bold promises are starting to see the real cost—not just in their wallets, but in eroded trust, vanishing healthcare, and a party more loyal to one man than to the people.
The chants of “Make America Great” now echo against a backdrop of legal battles and unkept vows.You hear it in the murmurs: “This isn’t what I signed up for.” Even among the staunchest supporters, the question lingers—when did devotion to a cause become a blank check for power?
This cartoon series dives into that unease with a wry lens, not to point fingers but to hold up a sketchpad. Through sharp wit and vivid imagery, it captures the slow unraveling of blind allegiance. What does it look like when the scales fall from someone’s eyes? When they see their patriotism was a prop in someone else’s play? These drawings don’t preach. They provoke thought. Because waking up to reality is tough—but it’s the spark that lights the way to something better.
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Give me More, More, No, Give me ALL, ALL
November 1st, just got plea for more money with the headline “I’m asking ONE LAST TIME”. So we can assume tomorrow will prove this to be one more unkept promise. Liar Liar.
Todays update, of course the giveme’s keep flowing in, but one of todays, a repeat, is from DNS about the cartels targeting ICE agents. Now I wouldn’t claim it a lie, but I would caution that only DHS makes the claim without support from ANY other US Intel agency. So they want you to sign their petition, but once again, it can’t be submitted without paying the entrance fee. That’s NOT your government at work, that’s the MAGA shill game.
Our nation’s strength does not come from one person.
It does not come from one party.
It comes from balance.
From checks and limits.
From a government that listens as much as it acts.
Where debate refines decisions, not destroys them.
Where power is shared, not hoarded.
Where leaders serve the people, not themselves.
A one-sided government is fragile.
A balanced government is what keeps us strong.
I don’t want to stop The Right, I want to balance it. I want a semblance of SANITY.
We need to stop this from both extremes. It Takes Two To TANGO.
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Money, It’s all about the money
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Money, It’s all about the money and they ask for it at least 20 times a day, money, give the richest people in the world MORE money, wake up MAGA sheep, that’s all Make America Great means to them. MORE OF YOUR MONEY.
UPDATE: You try to get off the beggars lists and they double the effort, money, money money. They don’t care about your groceries, they don’t care about your rent, they don’t care about your health. They just want the sheep to keep sending them money so they don’t have to use their own . It’s better to use your money to steel from you. Geez MAGA, No everyone, this is the greatest rip off of all time, because you willing let them do it.
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Pay to Be Heard by Trump
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Have you noticed how every Trump message starts the same way?
“I want your opinion.”
“Tell me what you think.”
“I value your voice.”
But when you finish the so-called survey — there it is.
The catch.
Before your “voice” counts, you have to open your wallet.
That’s not democracy. That’s a sales funnel. Yah, It’s Trump Time on a Chinese watch.
Real leaders don’t charge admission to be heard. They listen because it’s their job — not because it’s profitable.
So if you’re still sending in your “urgent $25 contribution” to make sure your opinion matters, maybe ask yourself:
Are you part of a movement — or just another mark in a long-running con?
Because when you have to pay to be heard, I promise you, nobody is listening, they are just counting.
It takes real courage to admit you where the victim of a scam, especially if you were told it was a scam before hand. The choice is yours my friend, throw off the yoke or sell out this land for a phony bible with an autopen autograph.
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An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests
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An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests October 21, 2025
Dear Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson,
As the dust settles from yet another federal court skirmish—courtesy of the Ninth Circuit’s grudging nod to the Trump administration’s latest power play—the boots of the National Guard are thudding toward Portland. Up to 200 Oregon guardsmen, with a potential California contingent hot on their heels, are en route to “protect” federal buildings like the ICE facility from what the White House hyperbolically dubs “war-ravaged” streets. We’ve sued, we’ve blocked, we’ve decried the Posse Comitatus violations and the blatant federal overreach into our state sovereignty. But now, with the appeals clock ticking and troops mobilizing as early as this weekend, it’s time to pivot from litigation to something sharper: a masterclass in Portland’s unyielding spirit of defiance through absurdity. Let’s not meet militarization with more marches or Molotovs. Let’s drown it in hospitality so generous, so disarmingly local, that it exposes the farce for what it is—a heavy-handed spectacle chasing ghosts.Here’s the playbook, straightforward and executable:
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Commandeer the Food Trucks: Rally a squad of our iconic mobile kitchens—Voodoo Doughnut for the sugar rush, Nong’s Khao Man Gai for that Thai soul food hug, and a fleet of taco wagons from the Alberta Arts District. Park them en masse at the deployment staging areas: Southwest Third Avenue by the ICE outpost, Pioneer Courthouse Square for good measure. No barricades, no chants—just free plates heaped high, courtesy of the city and state coffers. Let the guardsmen line up like tourists at the Saturday Market, fumbling for napkins amid the steam of sizzling carnitas.
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Mobilize the Servers: Assemble a company of hospitality pros—bartenders from the Pearl District’s craft cocktail dens, line cooks from food cart pods, and that army of baristas who treat espresso like an art form. Outfit them in “Welcome to Portland: Resistance with a Side of Fries” aprons. Their mission? Overwhelm the arrivals with waves of indulgence: bottomless pours of Stumptown Coffee (cold brew for the jet-lagged, pour-overs for the principled), world-renowned Portland pizza slices from Escape From New York or Sizzle Pie (extra za’atar for that Middle Eastern flair), and a rotating carousel of craft brews from Breakside or Deschutes to wash it down. Turn the drop zone into a pop-up block party, complete with indie playlists from KEXP—think Sleater-Kinney anthems underscoring the irony.
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Layer in the International Resistance: Because nothing says “global solidarity” like a bakery blitz. Source a fine selection of Danish pastries—flaky almond kringle, cheese-filled spandauer, and cinnamon-snail wisps—from our city’s Danish outposts like Scandia or the Nordic bakeries in the Hawthorne district. Deliver them in care packages labeled “From Copenhagen with Love: Sweet Dreams of Actual Resistance.” It’s a nod to the European allies who’ve long eyed America’s authoritarian flirtations with horror, and a reminder that true pushback pairs buttery layers with unyielding critique.
This isn’t surrender; it’s satire with stamina. Imagine the viral optics: camo-clad troops mid-bite into a marionberry Danish, scrolling TikTok for the next food truck drop, while Fox News pundits sputter about “liberal sabotage.” It humanizes the guardsmen—many of them our neighbors from Salem and Woodburn, not faceless enforcers—and undercuts the narrative of chaos. Portland doesn’t burn; it bakes, brews, and bewilders. And here’s the one more serious suggestion amid the whimsy: Call on all protesters to stay home. Nothing would speak louder than a reception for no one. No crowds to kettle, no headlines to hype, no “unrest” to justify the invasion. Let the streets echo with silence—a void so profound it broadcasts our contempt nationwide. We’ve proven the “threats” are overblown; small-scale, sedate gatherings of fewer than 30 souls don’t warrant Humvees. Deny them the drama. Let the Guard mill about empty plazas, sipping lattes and pondering why they were dragged here for a photo op. It’s the ultimate mic drop: Portland’s power isn’t in pitchforks, but in the principled pause. Governor Kotek, Mayor Wilson—this is your moment to lead with levity and leverage. You’ve fought the good fight in the courts; now win the cultural war on our terms. Authorize the logistics, fund the feast, amplify the all-clear for calm. Show America that when tyranny knocks, we answer with open arms, full bellies, and an empty stage.In defiant solidarity,
A Concerned Portlander (and the City That Keeps Rising) P.S. If the feds bill us for the coffee, we’ll send the tab to Mar-a-Lago—with a side of salt.
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Trump Finally Got His Wish
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1. “Trump finally got the biggest crowd of his career — seven million strong — and every single one of them shouting ‘Go away!’ Dreams do come true.”
2. “He promised the biggest crowd in history. Turns out he was right — seven million people united at last… in wishing he’d disappear.”
3. “Trump’s record-breaking crowd: seven million Americans gathered coast to coast, all chanting the same thing — ‘We’re done with you.’”
4. “After years of bragging about crowd size, Trump finally nailed it. Seven million people, one message: beat it.”
5. “Congratulations, Donald. You finally brought the country together — seven million voices in perfect harmony: Go. Away.”
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Throwing Off the MAGA Yoke
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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An Ode to Trump
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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An Ode To The DOJ – Trump Regime
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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Nobel Peace Prize Spoken
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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The Facts They Are Re Arrangin – Short Version
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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An Ode to the Dept Of War – Trump Regime
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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Stay Alert at Upcoming King Protests
The upcoming No King protests are an important opportunity to honor voice your opposition to an authorian regime. Do attend, exercise your rights peacefully, and stand strong.
Important Safety Notice: There may be infiltrators or paid agitators present whose sole purpose is to create violence or chaos. These actions are intended to provoke confrontation and generate a false narrative of destruction — exactly what Trump and his allies want.
Guidelines for safety:
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Stay in groups, watch for suspicious behavior.
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Do not engage provocateurs or respond with aggression.
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Follow official instructions from organizers and law enforcement.
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Document incidents from a safe distance if necessary.
Remember: The power of these protests is in peaceful presence and moral clarity. Do not let outsiders hijack your message or jeopardize your safety.
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We’re Coming to Take You Away Ha Haa!
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
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Liberty On Vacation / You’re Gonna Miss It When It’s Gone
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- Protest 2025, spec
It’s a sad day when parody moves from humor to survival. Never before have we had to fight so hard for the Constitution, the 1st amendment and free speech, the right to due process, and rejection of a wanna be dictator. We have antifa being a label being applied to any who oppose our duly elected president. Do a little fact checking and you will discover ANTIFA was a term used by our fathers and grandfathers, They were proud to wear the label, they were fighting and dying to protect OUR freedom, from the Fascists, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Don’t believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don’t believe the lies and don’t bend the knee. And don’t take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our country and for our neighbor. If you truly want to enjoy a glass of Bourbon, leave the ICE out of it.
The New Trump Classless Naval Battleship
Breaking News: It’s the biggest. It’s the greatest. It’s the most powerful — 100 times more powerful, 1,000 times more powerful — nobody’s ever seen anything like it. Even Melania said, “Oh, Mr. President.”
Introducing the Trump Classless Battleship — nothing like it before, nothing like it ever again. The Democrats will call it fake news. My opponents will say it’s impossible. I say they will go down as the greatest warships ever built. Capable of destroying entire nations in a single volley — which is why, frankly, think of the peace prizes I’ll win once the enemies are gone.
I have personally demanded these ships be built in two and a half years. The main defense contractor, KIRKBI — yes, that very secret alphabet company — will be using its LEGO division to ensure the first production units are on store shelves by election time 2028. Fast. Very fast. Nobody builds faster than this administration.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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