Stop pretending the biggest threat to elections is the average voter. The real threat is a system where 10 billionaires can pour over $600 million into one election cycle. Money shouldn’t have a louder voice than millions of Americans.
@TheCinesthetic I honestly wished I would have watched it opening night. I waited until there was so much hype already built up. I enjoyed it but I my expectations were too high so it just didn't feel as great to me as I was expecting.
@Political_Army@Pontifex The posts are direct quotes taken from the homilies (sermons) the Pope is currently delivering while attending Mass in Africa. These are all new, newsworthy & meant to address problematic behavior by multiple world leaders both in Africa, the Middle East and the US
@NJGovPress You must have really struck a nerve, governor. What a (mostly foreign) troll fest in your replies! 😂
Every intelligent observer knows that Trump is ONLY concerned with how his actions affect himself & his wealthy supporters.
@Dinkeldash@sw_holocron I can only say I’ve avoided SW movies & shows for years & was thrilled at how smart & well done Andor is. It is more an espionage drama set in an sci-fi setting than typical Star Wars. Why don’t you give the first 3 episodes of S1 a try sometime & see for yourself.
Statement from Veterans For Responsible Leadership
January 24, 2026:
Today, Veterans For Responsible Leadership mourns the killing of Alex Pretti, a Minnesota resident, U.S. citizen, and healthcare professional who served veterans through his work as a nurse with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Pretti dedicated his life to caring for others — including those who once wore this nation’s uniform — and his death at the hands of federal immigration agents is a tragedy that should never have occurred.
This incident highlights a deeply disturbing trend: the misuse of ICE agents as a de-facto paramilitary or secret police force operating inside American communities. These agents are being deployed without sufficient training, transparency, or coordination with local authorities, creating fear rather than safety. It is a betrayal of American values and constitutional norms.
We understand the anger and grief this has sparked in Minnesota and beyond. Those emotions are real and justified. But we urge calm. Violence and chaos only deepen the harm. The path forward is peaceful protest, civic action, and sustained public pressure — the very tools that have strengthened this democracy for generations.
We call on Americans to contact their Members of Congress and demand accountability, oversight, and immediate reform of federal enforcement practices that endanger civilian lives. Federal power must never be used to terrorize the people it exists to serve.
As veterans, we swore an oath to defend the Constitution — not a political agenda, not fear, and not unchecked authority. We honor Alex Pretti’s service by demanding a country worthy of it.
So "national security" means suspending wind farms Navy approved for years—while drilling rigs multiply off Florida. The admin's pretexts grow taller than turbine blades.
Defying a Dec 12 court ruling against their "arbitrary" freeze, Burgum now claims radar risks—ignoring Navy/Coast Guard participation in permitting. Suspending 5 near-complete projects sacrifices 56,000 jobs and $65B investment. Yet oil leases bloom in protected waters since November.
Another contract massacre: when ideology overrules courts and facts, only crony capitalism thrives.
@dekrantenkop@CalltoActivism You must not be familar with many nuns then! I deal with many in my business & they quietly but firmly support Christ’s teachings even when in conflict against church hierarchy & certainly against many politicians. They do NOT support the Trump administration!
@MLode33640@WayPastTimeX@glenn_tunes I thought his family’s original germanic name was Drumpf, that was anglicized to the Trump spelling when his Grandfather fled Germany.
Seems like it was destiny that saddled the family with a name that implies fraud & bad taste 😏
@anselmo_art So glad you were able to make it available to other Fannibals🥰 I follow Nicole’s podcast & knew immediately people would enjoy it. Since I’m a working senior citizen but never learned many social media skills, it’s great you were able enable the clip!👏🏼
@Talkingfrog1570@ACenterView2@gtconway3d How about providing factual evidence that can be proved in a courtroom to justify deploying the guard instead of LE. That’s why the legal challenges against this administration’s actions have prevailed. For the Insurr.Act to be invoked there must be an serious emergency & unrest
@deerlyviki @tobyoby__ Not sure the site is still open but if you search “Carpet for Airports” you will find some of Hugh’s posts. A close friend of Hugh’s actually ran the site for years & as an active world traveler with a quirky sense of humor, Hugh was very happy to post entries. 😁
Dear Fannibals, I was at the special screening in NYC last night for THE BEAST IN ME starring Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, et al. and gave Fancy Pants Dancy a big squeeze too. BEAST IN ME drops on #Netflix 11/13! Hope you like it xo #SpecialAgentErikaBreton