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Welcome to Morning Open Thread, a daily post with a MOTley crew of hosts, who choose the topic for the daily posting. We support our community, invite and share ideas, and encourage thoughtful, ...
by Ozarkblue
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I don’t know how America’s media is covering it, but Vance made a speech yesterday at the Munich Security Conference which left our allies stunned! Germany is outraged, as is the rest of Europe. And if you don’t want to believe me, just take a minute...
by lenfos
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The American Immigration Council, a nonprofit think tank, estimates that deporting 1 million a year could cost $88 billion annually—all while removing workers from the labor market could ding the U.S. gross domestic product by up to $1.7 trillion. So...
by Things Come Undone
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Human shield production Musk is also the father to Nevada, Vivian, Griffin, Kai, Saxon, Damian, X Æ A-12, Exa, Strider, Azure, Techno and his second youngest child.
by annieli
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Welcome to my Picture of the Day.
I’m showcasing photographs I have taken over the past 48 years. I hope my images can give your brain a short break from the chaos.
You will be able to find ...
by bsegel
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I came across Robert Kuttner’s article, “The Queensberry Dilemma” in my newsletter feed from The American Prospect. I don’t see any way to link the article (here’s link to The American Prospect website: prospect.org), so I’m largely copying excerpts...
by SouthernPearl
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Is Sen Roger Wicker having buyer’s remorse regarding Hegseth? He could have voted no to make Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense. Who could have foreseen “rookie mistakes” spoken by an unqualified candidate? Who’s calling the shots? Are we going to...
by tedward
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There is a reason businessmen don’t make good public servants. Government is not similar to a business, a fact which escapes 80% of the population. More of that explanation following. But the most fundamental reason is mental. Why don’t business people...
by DemandSide
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Not much of a story, just a poll. With everything that’s going on right now in our government, how much do you trust the banking system? And what are you doing to prepare for any problems? And feel free to suggest an image for this post. Couldn’t find...
by NateDoggg
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The Kremlin on Friday denied an accusation from Ukraine that a Russian drone had struck the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Why it matters: Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said radiation levels remained stable despite the...
by annieli
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As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK, and not affected by such things as heat, blizzards, floods, wild fires, ...
by FloridaSNDad
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I just read a piece by Paul Krugman about the politicization of government reporting agencies. He lays out the practical dangers this poses to the physical and financial well-being of Americans, but I think he misses the far more serious feedback loop...
by Sandoval
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Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, and JeremyBloom. Alumni editors include (but not limited to)...
by annetteboardman
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Please read and follow instructions before opening. Or consult your physician. �This is a late-night gathering for non-serious palaver, enter at your own risk. Frivolity and silliness are highly ...
by MTmofo
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Elon Musk claimed that his team found 150-year-old people collecting Social Security! He implied there were dead people being sent benefits, with checks cashed by someone else. But no—the people getting paid are very much alive. They are collecting...
by lobachevsky
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The Washington Post is reporting that an official motion to drop all charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams has finally been filed with Judge Dale E. Ho of the Southern District of New York. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove had ordered on Monday...
by liberaldad2
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On this day which celebrates love, it’s worth noting that we are currently being “governed” by people who are characterized and defined by hate. Hate for people who are different from them. Hate for people who look different than them. Hate for people...
by JunglelandDan
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So, lotta shit going down these days, and I imagine you’re pretty bummed about most of it, but let me suggest this is largely a matter of perspective. If you’d only look at things from the point of view of, say, a crooked politician in need of a...
by ShowerCap
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— — I wish all Musk rants were as good as this one … CAUGHT: Elon Plots DESTRUCTION Of Social Security The Kyle Kulinski Show — 2/14/2025 — Luv that take-down of their “Run Govt Like a Business” B.S. — — And I wish all DOGE Damage Reports were as...
by jamess
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Here at Top Comments we welcome longtime as well as brand new Daily Kos readers to join us at 10pm Eastern. We strive to nourish community by rounding up some of the site's best, funniest, most mojo'd & most informative commentary, and we depend on...
by Chitown Kev
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