Danielle

Not everything is meant to be understood. Some things are meant to be felt. Healing in silence, growing in chaos, smiling anyway.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Keeping a good mood every day will make you younger.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

A beautiful day starts from the moment the sun rises.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Are you ready to send candy for the annual Halloween?

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

So cute.

[HoldNeverSold.Doge @SoldNever]

@rajatsoni Dogecoin is faster than bitcoin

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

@solarvitalist I wish you all the best in the market!

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," said his primary motivation for buying Bitcoin was its scarcity, prompting fear of missing out. He also urged the public to exercise wisdom and choose their investments carefully, avoiding blindly following the advice of influencers who rely on hype and clickbait headlines.

Kyosaki posted on social media platform X on the 23rd: "Why am I buying Bitcoin? Bitcoin is the first truly scarce currency... Only 21 million can ever be mined. Now there are nearly 20 million worldwide. Buying will accelerate. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is real. Don't be late."

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Seems to be contagious. 🙃

[Tom Joseph @TomJChicago]

Nearly everyone around Trump has a Cluster B personality disorder. Hegseth, Miller, Leavitt, Noem, Homan, RFK, Carr, Lewandowski, Cheung and more. There is a reason for this.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

@matteopelleg 100%

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Good luck always comes.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Regarding the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, President Trump stated on the 20th that he does not believe China is willing or currently capable of doing so. Taiwan is China's "star of hope." Bloomberg News reported that Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss the Taiwan issue during their meeting in South Korea at the end of this month.

Trump also stated that he plans to visit Beijing early next year.

As for whether Taiwanese independence would be a bargaining chip in US-China trade negotiations, Trump declined to elaborate.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

The United Auto Workers, the Communications Workers of America, and the American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in New York federal court on the 16th, alleging that government agencies used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to search social media posts by legally resident visa holders in the United States for specific viewpoints, such as those critical of Israel, in violation of First Amendment rights. Reuters reported that since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has implemented various restrictive immigration policies and launched an unprecedented large-scale deportation program, even expelling some immigrants with legal visas. The lawsuit filed by the three unions is the latest example of legal challenges to Trump's immigration policies. The State Department said on the 14th that the visas of conservative internet activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in a shooting that killed at least six foreign nationals for their critical social media posts, had been revoked.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

I do the same!

[Lindsay @lindsay__stamp]

I buy bitcoin every time dollars hit my checking account

I don’t trade it
I don’t time it
I don’t sell it

And I’m very bullish on this strategy going forward 📈

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and robust urban Native communities that continue to enrich our state’s cultural landscape, economy, and heritage.

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate on the shore of Bde Maka Ska.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

Nice words. Our enemies hate hearing it and will work to bring war or chaos again

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks to Israel's Knesset in Jerusalem. 🇺🇸

"After two harrowing years in darkness & captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families... Today, the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at PEACE."

[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

In case you were wondering what Western North Carolina looks like these days…

…it is healing and it’s so so beautiful ❤️

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

The Washington Post reports that more than 1,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have received layoff notices since the federal government shutdown, including several senior officials handling the measles response.

Meanwhile, as the measles outbreak continues to spread across the country, at least 270 unvaccinated schoolchildren have been forced to quarantine at home, and experts warn that the number of quarantines will only increase.

[Mike Netter @nettermike]

From small pharmacy .
We lost a patient to a $0 copay today.

They left our pharmacy because we charged $17.92 for their medication — a drug that costs us $7 to buy. They found it “free” at Giant Eagle, Inc. , with a $0 copay. When we transferred the prescription, we asked the other pharmacist what they billed insurance. They said they billed $10,000 and were paid around $8,000.

Let that sink in:
The same drug.
The same bottle.
But one pharmacy gets paid $8,000, while we charge $17.92 — and somehow we’re the ones who lose the patient.

This wasn’t a private insurance plan — this was Medicare/Medicaid money.
So taxpayers just spent thousands for something worth seven bucks.

Who’s at fault here?
👉CMS for allowing anyone to get away with this
👉 The PBM, for allowing $8,000 of taxpayer dollars to be wasted on a $7 drug?
👉 Or the pharmacy (Giant Eagle, Inc.), for billing our government $10,000 for a $7 drug?

Regardless-feels like Medicare Fraud to me

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

This one looks Special.

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

The English Armatta has arrived! 3 new members of #GoGoGreys

[Dutch Rojas @DutchRojas]

Here’s a fun party trick: ask ten Americans whether we have “free market healthcare” and watch nine confidently say yes.

Then show them this:

- Employer Coverage: 160M Americans

- Medicare: 67M (seniors + disabled)
- Medicaid / CHIP: 72M (low-income + kids)

- ACA Marketplace: 21M enrolled
- Military / VA: 9M

- Uninsured / Other: 25M

I know what you’re thinking: “But Dutch, employer coverage is private!”

Is it though?

Last I checked, employers receive a massive tax deduction for buying your health insurance, a subsidy so large that if we removed it tomorrow, the entire system would collapse by next Wednesday.

The government mandates companies to buy insurance on your behalf, and then we call it “the free market” because the check gets routed through Aetna.

It’s the health policy equivalent of calling a taxi “public transport” because the government subsidizes the fare.

Here’s the bit nobody wants to admit:

We already have socialized healthcare.

We’ve designed it to feel private by adding expensive intermediaries, baroque complexity,
and enough paperwork to kill a forest.

Medicare? Government program.
Medicaid? Government program.

Employer plans?
Tax-subsidized and federally regulated.

Marketplace plans?
Wouldn’t exist without subsidies; most people pay a fraction of the actual premium.

We’ve built the world’s most elaborate Rube Goldberg machine to avoid admitting we don’t actually trust markets with healthcare.

We say we want competition, then we:

- Let employers choose the government-approved insurers (that’s not a market—you have zero choice)
- Mandate coverage levels
- Subsidize premiums
- Cap profits
- Regulate networks

Then lawmakers are shocked when premiums rise, innovation crawls, and doctors become data-entry clerks for UnitedHealthcare.

The problem isn’t that markets don’t work in healthcare.

The problem is we never tried them.

We built a state-managed cartel, spray-painted “free market” on the side, and then spent sixty years wondering why it drives like a Soviet tractor.

It’s not an ideology problem.
It’s a *category error.*

And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

—Dutch Rojas

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves quietly transform into new coats of gold and crimson, West Virginia's autumn colors reach their peak. This golden season for viewing the maples is brief but breathtaking. To seize the moment and witness the vibrant orange beauty, New River Gorge National Park and Greenbrier River Valley are must-see destinations. And to truly experience the valley's autumnal beauty, the best way is to ride the Greenbrier Express.

"https://t.co/aVINrYAsPR" reports that this steam-powered sightseeing train departs from Cass, winds through the majestic Monongahela National Forest, and arrives in Durbin after a 15-mile journey. Along the way, you'll admire the stunning river valley scenery, accompanied by stunning autumn foliage, and you might even encounter surprising wildlife. Walter Scriptunas II, Director of Marketing for the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, says that eagles and deer are common sights, so keep an eye out. His favorite stop is Hosterman, midway between Cass and Durbin. There's a large beaver pond next to the tracks, where waterfowl are often spotted.

Scenic views are only part of the Greenbrier Express experience; passengers also get to learn about history and have a chance to stretch their legs. Squitunas explained that all trains are pulled by century-old steam locomotives. Passengers disembarking at the stop in Durbin can enjoy lunch, which is included in their ticket. Afterward, they can enjoy a coffee or smoothie at Simply Sweet Cafe and browse the Rail & Trail Store for unique railroad memorabilia.

Squitunas also noted that many first-time passengers on this express train wonder which side of the train offers the best view. "The answer is both sides are great, because after the trip reverses and the train turns back to Cas Town, passengers on both sides of the train can enjoy the scenery equally." For the best view, Squitunas recommends the baggage car, whose wide, open doors offer panoramic views.

The Green Rose Express runs on select dates between May and October, but starting in mid-January, it will also run on winter weekends. The round-trip train departs Cass at 10:00 AM and returns from Durbin at 3:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online in advance, with a choice of table-style or bus-style seating. Fares vary by season and age, with discounts available for seniors, children, veterans, and active military personnel. This October, the standard adult ticket is $93.

Besides enjoying the sights aboard the Green Bank Express, explore Cass Town along the way, taking a guided tour at the Green Bank Observatory Science Center, cycling, strolling the Green Bank Riverwalk, and experiencing the CW Corn Maze. Visitors who love railways and history can visit the Cass Historical Museum, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday and has free admission.

[Danielle @danielle_mcph]

After the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas responded positively to a peace plan to end the Gaza war, White House officials said President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Egypt today to finalize the details of a hostage release.

AFP reported that a White House official confirmed that Kushner and Witkoff will travel to the Middle East to finalize the hostage release and discuss the agreement Trump is pushing to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.