Hercules Delta

Supporting or opposing Trump is not a matter of difference in political views. it’s the difference between being a decent human being or a racist rotten inside.

[Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom]

This is a lie. A blatant, dangerous lie. He simply cannot be confirmed. He’s a fundamentally dishonest person. He’s a conspiracist.

[Hercules Delta @HerculesDelta]

@goddek I can tell you about those who had to be gluten free but weren’t. They were farting in your face all the Fing time

[Hercules Delta @HerculesDelta]

@NateSilver538 Biden is largely responsible for Trump 2.0… But American people said fuck you to decency and rule of law. And Biden is saying fuck you back . I’m with him on this one

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

Ronald Reagan warned against “demagogues” like Trump:

“We should beware of the demagogues who are willing to declare a Trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world, all while cynically waving the American flag…”

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

NEW: The New York Times has obtained an email in which Pete Hegseth’s mother accused him of routinely abusing women over the years.

“On behalf of all the women (and I know it’s many) you have abused in some way, I say … get some help and take an honest look at yourself…I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.” Penelope Hegseth wrote in 2018.

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

How exactly did Vivek Ramaswamy make his money at such a young age?

[P a u l ◉ @SkylineReport]

This is a man who meticulously documented his sexual conquests with hundreds of women while married, crudely rating each encounter on a scale of 1 to 10 based on the intimacy achieved. His wife discovered his journal—a testament to his infidelity and depravity—and in her despair, hung herself. This is not just a man devoid of moral compass, but a dangerous individual whose actions have left a trail of devastation. Seeking any form of advice from him, let alone medical advice, is akin to dancing with the devil; it's reckless, ill-advised, and potentially disastrous.

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

“Hey Cameo, it’s your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert.”

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert briefly joined Cameo, offering personalized videos for $250, but shut down her account just hours later. So weird

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Vivek Ramaswamay has announced that one of his top priorities as a Commissioner of the Department of Government Efficiency is to cut over $120 billion in health care for veterans.

RETWEET to let the American people know what they voted for!

[𝐁𝐞𝐤𝐬 @antifaoperative]

Minnesota evangelical church youth pastor & the former pastor’s son, Jackson Gatlin, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the rape of multiple young girls in his youth group.

Gatlin, his parents and the church are also facing civil lawsuits from at least 9 victims.

[Hercules Delta @HerculesDelta]

@mehdirhasan He’s not radicalized. He’s a capitalist who’s just learned that selling disinformation is far more profitable than any business he’s ever done before, no matter how shady.

[God @TheTweetOfGod]

People who brag about not being politically correct tend also not to be factually, morally, or grammatically correct.

[The Intellectualist @highbrow_nobrow]

🧵Harris-won states perform better economically, contributing more to GDP, with higher incomes, better education levels, and longer life expectancies. They also have lower rates of poverty, crime, and chronic illness. Trump-won states, in contrast, face higher poverty, more gun violence, higher incarceration, and more chronic disease prevalence.

Economic Performance

•GDP Contribution: Harris-won states contribute a larger share of the national GDP (53%) compared to Trump-won states (47%), even though they represent a smaller number of states. This higher economic output correlates with generally higher incomes, greater population density in urban areas, and a concentration of industries like technology and finance, which tend to generate higher GDP.

•Median Household Income: The median household income in Harris-won states is significantly higher, with an average above $80,000, compared to below $50,000 in Trump-won states. This suggests a disparity in economic opportunity, wage levels, and possibly cost of living, with Harris-won states generally offering higher-paying jobs.

Public Health Indicators

•Life Expectancy: Residents in Harris-won states have a higher average life expectancy (around 80 years) compared to Trump-won states (approximately 75 years). This difference may be influenced by factors such as access to healthcare, lifestyle, and economic conditions, which can directly impact overall health outcomes.

•Child and Maternal Mortality: Both child and maternal mortality rates are notably lower in Harris-won states, suggesting better access to healthcare services, more robust public health systems, and potentially better social safety nets.

•Chronic Disease and Disability: Trump-won states show higher rates of chronic disease (55% vs. 40%) and a larger percentage of the population on disability (15% vs. 9%). These metrics may indicate challenges with healthcare accessibility, preventive care, and lifestyle factors.

Social and Crime Indicators

•Incarceration Rate: Trump-won states have a significantly higher incarceration rate (1,094 per 100,000) compared to Harris-won states (275 per 100,000). This may reflect differences in criminal justice policies, socioeconomic conditions, and crime rates, with higher incarceration often associated with poverty and limited access to social services.

•Violent Crime and Gun Violence: Violent crime and gun-related mortality are higher in Trump-won states. Gun violence, specifically, is considerably more prevalent (29.6 vs. 3.7 per 100,000), suggesting possible differences in gun laws, cultural attitudes towards firearms, and socioeconomic pressures that contribute to crime.

Education and Poverty Indicators

•Educational Attainment: Harris-won states have a higher percentage of residents with at least a bachelor’s degree (40% vs. 25%). Higher educational attainment is often linked to better job prospects, higher incomes, and overall economic growth, which could partially explain the income and GDP differences.

•Poverty and Hunger: Poverty and hunger rates are higher in Trump-won states, with poverty at 16% compared to 9% in Harris-won states, and hunger at 18% vs. 10%. These disparities suggest greater economic hardship and food insecurity in Trump-won states, likely affecting overall quality of life and contributing to poorer health outcomes.

Key Takeaways

1.Economic and Educational Advantages in Harris-Won States: Higher GDP, median income, and educational attainment in Harris-won states indicate stronger economic foundations, which support better living standards and health outcomes.

2.Public Health and Crime Challenges in Trump-Won States: Trump-won states face significant challenges related to public health, with higher rates of chronic disease, disability, maternal and child mortality, as well as crime and gun violence. These factors reflect systemic issues in healthcare access, economic conditions, and public health issues.🧵

Works Cited

Bureau of Economic Analysis. (2023). Gross Domestic Product by State, 2022. https://t.co/4H1qceB8Sx

U.S. Census Bureau. (2023). State Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2022. https://t.co/BqXvNrQI20

U.S. Census Bureau. (2023). Income in the United States: 2022. https://t.co/iqmZI3W04s

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). National Vital Statistics Reports: United States Life Tables, 2021. https://t.co/iRDSHUNKwb

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). Infant Mortality Rates by State. https://t.co/PsjYd59cXJ

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). Firearm Mortality by State. https://t.co/0SDG7ZOx6P

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). (2023). Crime in the United States, 2022. https://t.co/iZlilhWcUA

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). (2023). Prisoners in 2022. https://t.co/vfvcMDXIVT

U.S. Census Bureau. (2024). Poverty in the United States: 2023 Estimates. https://t.co/eVHSDPm70L

USDA Economic Research Service. (2024). Household Food Security in the United States in 2023. https://t.co/rDpblJpYZd

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). (2024). Transfer Payments by State. https://t.co/7Azk6fNJf1

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2024). Chronic Disease Indicators by State. https://t.co/dlFTiAaTsW

Social Security Administration (SSA). (2024). Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program. https://t.co/C5FotkUhEA

U.S. Census Bureau. (2024). Educational Attainment in the United States: 2023. https://t.co/ADJCuGZ43R

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2024). Maternal Mortality by State. https://t.co/CFT8YloKfT

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2024). Childhood Mortality Rates by State. https://t.co/bKMZ57oFwo

[Hercules Delta @HerculesDelta]

@AmericaPapaBear @Elevate_JRiden My guess is that he’s just an asshole. That’s all.

[The Intellectualist @highbrow_nobrow]

A Tale of Two Americas: Comparing Harris-Won and Trump-Won States to Global Standards of Living

Introduction

The United States is often regarded as a global leader in wealth and development, yet its internal disparities tell a different story.

The divide between Harris-won and Trump-won states reveals stark contrasts in standard-of-living metrics such as life expectancy, child and maternal mortality, crime rates, and educational attainment.

By comparing these state groups to countries with similar performance levels, we gain a global perspective on the challenges and strengths within the U.S.

This analysis provides an “apples-to-apples” comparison to evaluate where these states stand on the world stage, offering insights into the socioeconomic conditions shaping the lives of millions of Americans.

Standard of Living Comparison

Life Expectancy

•Harris-Won States: ~80 years, comparable to Portugal (~80.7 years), a high-income country with strong healthcare systems and public health infrastructure.
•Trump-Won States: ~75 years, similar to Bangladesh (~74.8 years), reflecting challenges with healthcare access and preventive care.

Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)

•Harris-Won States: 3.7, matching New Zealand (~3.6), a developed nation with robust child health policies.
•Trump-Won States: 8.6, akin to Sri Lanka (~8.5), a middle-income country with uneven access to prenatal and child healthcare.

Maternal Mortality (per 100,000 live births)

•Harris-Won States: 17, comparable to Latvia (~18), a European nation with moderate maternal care quality.
•Trump-Won States: 45, aligning with Ukraine (~45), a nation where access to comprehensive maternal healthcare is limited.

Violent Crime (per 100,000 population)

•Harris-Won States: 320, similar to Belgium (~327), reflecting moderate crime levels in urbanized, developed regions.
•Trump-Won States: 450, close to Mexico (~447), highlighting higher violent crime rates tied to social and economic instability.

Gun Violence (per 100,000 population)

•Harris-Won States: 3.7, comparable to Finland (~3.6), a developed nation with lower firearm-related violence.
•Trump-Won States: 29.6, resembling South Africa (~30), a country with significant gun-related crime.

Incarceration Rate (per 100,000 population)

•Harris-Won States: 275, similar to Poland (~195), reflecting a moderate reliance on incarceration.
•Trump-Won States: 1,094, aligning with El Salvador (~590), indicating systemic issues in criminal justice policies.

Chronic Disease Prevalence (% of population)

•Harris-Won States: 40%, comparable to United Kingdom (~39%), a developed nation with proactive healthcare.
•Trump-Won States: 55%, reflecting Russia (~54%), where healthcare challenges contribute to higher chronic disease rates.

Educational Attainment (% with bachelor’s degree or higher)

•Harris-Won States: 40%, akin to Ireland (~40%), a nation with high tertiary education rates.
•Trump-Won States: 25%, resembling Chile (~25%), indicating a focus on vocational education and barriers to higher education access.

Poverty Rate (% of population)

•Harris-Won States: 9%, similar to Netherlands (~8.8%), a nation with strong social safety nets.
•Trump-Won States: 16%, comparable to Romania (~16.4%), reflecting socioeconomic disparities.

Hunger Rate (% of population)

•Harris-Won States: 10%, akin to Austria (~9.9%), a developed nation with low food insecurity.
•Trump-Won States: 18%, similar to Philippines (~18.3%), highlighting persistent food insecurity issues.

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

New Republican Leader John Thune made Mitch McConnell Head of the Rules Committee, the most powerful position in the Senate

Here’s Mitch McConnell being asked “What are your thoughts on running for re-election in 2026?”

You have to see this to believe it. These people are everything wrong with America

Yet somehow Mitch McConnell has just been handed one of the highest position in Government where he can block Donald Trump’s agenda

I honestly don’t even have words to describe this

[Hercules Delta @HerculesDelta]

@mehdirhasan Bill Ackman has discovered that selling disinformation is more profitable than any business activity, no matter how shady, he’s undertaken in the past.

[shelby @thetrueshelby]

Drink up, MAGAts.

[Ron Filipkowski @RonFilipkowski]

This is Gorka talking about Tulsi Gabbard.

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

Erm, just last month: