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[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@BasedMikeLee Strategically no. Russia would just take over Europe. 😂
Better option.
Make every United States European base, a sovereign state of the United States.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Well deserved?

"The MOU rests on two mechanisms, paused STRIKES and eased SANCTIONS."

"both sides formally accusing the other of breach, Ghalibaf declaring "we don't fold."

On July 7th, Iran attacked three commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
Here's what we know:

Qatari vessel: The Al Rekayyat, a Marshall Islands-flagged LNG tanker owned by Qatar. It was hit, caught fire in the engine room, and was at risk of exploding. Crew was safe.

Saudi vessel: The Wedyan, a Saudi-flagged crude oil supertanker. It was damaged.
Third vessel: The Cyprus Prosperity, Liberian-flagged. It sustained damage.

On a positive note:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled/expected to visit Israel today.

[Jerry Thornton @jerrythornton]

They left home as boys 8 decades ago to go out and save the world. Last night they sat at the WWII Memorial together and celebrated their country's 250th. Still heroic.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Welcome to Tennessee, I hope your family enjoys this great state, and your new community.

I'll reiterate lots of replies to your post and to your pleasure of now living in TN.
The only way the state of Tennessee, will stay so enjoyable.
You don't vote for socialist ideas, love your country love your new state!

[Election Wizard @ElectionWiz]

WATCH: Carrie Manolakos, Laura Osnes & Rachel Hale perform an Andrews Sisters classic, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," for some of WWII vets as they wait out the storm.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

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[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Happy 250th

[Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays]

Dilbert 10 Years Ago

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@PGATUOR https://t.co/RfeDSW5Qks

[Retard Finder @IfindRetards]

Me finding retards.

🎥 @GizmoMemes

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@PGATUOR https://t.co/m7oqM4rFqN

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@TrumpDailyPosts Communism and marxism ideologies, described as liberal democracy, controlled by politicians, influenced by NGO's, payed and funded by hard working tax payers.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@catturd2 It's okay We've all had our fat days or years. I looked at it first and thought, f*** someone saw me from 2003.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@RoKhanna FTFU

That's why I lead with medicare for all illegals, except for American Citezens, for a century New Deal.

@RoKhanna $200 Million in profits since venturing congress.
Donate, ten percent of your earnings will feed?

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Haitian immigrant-headed households: ~52.7% use at least one major welfare program (e.g., Medicaid, food stamps/SNAP, TANF, SSI, WIC, subsidized housing, school lunch), per Center for Immigration Studies analysis of 2023 data. This compares to ~28–37% for U.S.-born households in similar studies.

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Caribbean non-citizen households (includes Haiti): ~65% use traditional welfare programs or have incomes low enough to qualify for EITC/ACTC, per CIS regional breakdown (highest-use regions after Central America).

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Haitian immigrant-headed households: ~52.7% use at least one major welfare program (e.g., Medicaid, food stamps/SNAP, TANF, SSI, WIC, subsidized housing, school lunch), per Center for Immigration Studies analysis of 2023 data. This compares to ~28–37% for U.S.-born households in similar studies.

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Caribbean non-citizen households (includes Haiti): ~65% use traditional welfare programs or have incomes low enough to qualify for EITC/ACTC, per CIS regional breakdown (highest-use regions after Central America).

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[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@DSA_Watch Dr Oz
Treating stupidity is hard!

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[MustangMedic @MustangMedicX]

Dr. Oz on how to treat people with TDS. “Treating stupid is really hard.”

It really is quite simple. If they would just listen, they could learn. Unfortunately, I haven’t found that quality yet in them. Although I try, because Jesus told me to.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@IfindRetards @GizmoMemes Some of the people on X have forgot what its like to troll and 💩post
Fucking legend!

😂🤣

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

@IfindRetards @GizmoMemes Some of the people on X have forgot what its like to troll and 💩post
Fucking legend!

😂🤣

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

💯 FTW Best Sophie meme!
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[Retard Finder @IfindRetards]

Me finding retards.

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[Live Free or Die @floomph]

Salim Said (also referred to as Said Salim or similar; co-owner of Safari Restaurant, a major alleged site): Key co-conspirator. Convicted alongside Bock on all counts in the March 2025 trial. Sentencing pending or recent in available reports, with prosecutors seeking significant restitution (around $7.8 million in one filing).

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Other defendants: 79 individuals indicted in total (mostly operators of fake sites involved in wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery). As of mid-2026, approximately 66 had been convicted (vast majority via guilty pleas; several at trial, including 7+ guilty verdicts). Sentences have varied widely—e.g., one prominent participant (Abdiaziz Shafii Farah) received 28 years. Some lower-level or cooperating defendants received much lighter sentences or avoided prison.

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A notable side issue was a jury bribery attempt during an earlier trial (cash bribe to a juror), leading to additional convictions.Systemic Issues and Oversight FailuresRed flags existed as early as 2019 (implausible claims), but MDE’s response was hampered by:Pandemic pressure for rapid aid distribution.
FOF’s lawsuit alleging racial/religious discrimination, which led to court orders forcing continued payments and even contempt findings against the state.
Fears of “negative press” or racism accusations chilling aggressive oversight (a noted issue in Minnesota social services more broadly).

This case exposed vulnerabilities in federal grant/sponsor models during emergencies: reliance on self-reported data, weak verification of meal service, and sponsor organizations that failed (or colluded) in their monitoring duties. It also highlighted patterns in Minnesota’s social services fraud landscape (linked to other programs like housing stabilization and Medicaid autism services).

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Broader Implications and LessonsCrisis response risks: Relaxed rules saved lives in legitimate cases but created massive opportunities for exploitation without strong controls.
Accountability: Harsh sentence for the ringleader sends a strong deterrent message, but incomplete recovery and varying sentences for participants underscore challenges in white-collar/fraud cases.
Community and political dimensions: A disproportionate number of charged individuals were Somali Americans (Bock being a notable exception). This fueled internal community discussions, external debates about racism vs. fraud patterns, and later political actions (e.g., scrutiny of certain immigration policies). Whistleblowers existed within affected communities.
Reforms: Minnesota established or strengthened an Office of Inspector General for better oversight. The case is frequently cited in discussions of COVID-era fraud and nonprofit accountability.
Human cost: Funds intended for children instead funded luxury lifestyles, damaging trust in institutions meant to help the vulnerable.

Current Status (as of June 2026)Most defendants have been convicted or pled guilty. Bock is serving her long sentence. Recovery efforts continue, with some assets (properties, vehicles) still being addressed. Additional related fraud charges in Minnesota (e.g., Medicaid) have emerged alongside this case. A few defendants remain at large or in proceedings (one recent custody in Somalia).

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In summary, the Feeding Our Future fraud was a textbook example of exploiting emergency program flexibilities through collusion, falsification, and weak oversight. While justice has been served for many key players, the incomplete financial recovery and systemic lessons remain relevant for preventing future large-scale public program abuse. Primary sources like DOJ and FBI releases provide the most authoritative details on the mechanics and outcomes.

[Live Free or Die @floomph]

They put the brainwashed people in office for a reason.
He'll plead out, my guess will not reach that conclusion.

FACKS!! 👇

Feeding Our Future (FOF) was a Minnesota nonprofit at the center of what federal officials described as the largest COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud scheme in the United States. It involved the theft of roughly $240–250 million (with some estimates of total related fraud reaching $350 million) from federal child nutrition programs meant to feed children during school closures.

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BackgroundAimee Bock founded FOF in 2016 as a hunger-relief organization. Pre-pandemic, it handled modest funding of about $3.4 million. During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal rules for programs like the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) were significantly relaxed to allow broader distribution of meals to children in need, with higher reimbursements and reduced in-person verification requirements.

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FOF acted as a sponsor organization, recruiting and overseeing “meal sites” (churches, homes, businesses, restaurants, etc.) that claimed to prepare and distribute meals. The nonprofit grew explosively, opening over 250 sites across Minnesota and claiming to serve around 125 million meals between early 2020 and January 2022. How the Fraud OperatedThe scheme relied on submitting false claims for federal reimbursement while providing few or no actual meals. Key methods included:Inflated or fabricated meal counts and attendance rosters: Sites claimed thousands of daily meals using fake lists (e.g., random names generated from websites like “https://t.co/3GyALa4jHt,” with Excel formulas assigning ages). One example: a site claimed 2,040 children but matched only about 20 real attendees. Surveillance at one site showed ~40 visitors per day versus claims of 6,000 meals daily.

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Minimal actual food purchases: Prosecutors estimated only about 3% of funds went toward food. Most money was diverted.
Kickbacks and bribes: FOF employees and site operators received payments (often cash or disguised as “consulting fees”) for participating or staying silent. FOF collected over $18 million in unauthorized administrative/sponsorship fees.
Shell companies and money laundering: Funds were funneled through networks of shell companies for distribution to conspirators, who used proceeds for luxury vehicles, real estate in Minnesota, international travel, jewelry, and other personal luxuries.

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FOF employees actively recruited sites and helped fabricate documentation. The organization sued the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) when payments were questioned, alleging discrimination; this created a chilling effect on oversight.Scale and ImpactFraudulent funds: Over $240 million obtained and disbursed through FOF (from ~$3.4M in 2019 to nearly $200M in 2021).
Actual benefit: Vast majority of claimed meals were not served.
Recovery: Authorities have seized/forfeited roughly $50–75 million as of early 2025–2026. Much of the rest was spent on unrecoverable luxuries or moved overseas, making full recovery difficult.

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Victims: Taxpayers and the intended beneficiaries—vulnerable children and families during a crisis. The scheme eroded public trust in nonprofit and government aid programs.

Key Figures and Legal OutcomesAimee Bock (founder and executive director): Widely described by prosecutors as the ringleader/mastermind. She oversaw the creation of fraudulent sites, false documentation, and the overall operation. Convicted in March 2025 on multiple counts including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal programs bribery, and conspiracy to commit bribery. Sentenced in May 2026 to 500 months (approximately 41 years and 8 months) in prison and ordered to pay over $240–243 million in restitution.

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